Ulfgar's Meeting -- DM Ian Monday November 26th, 2012 12:02:15 AM
It almost seems too early as the suns rise over Bryn Baraz the next day. Dull, grey clouds hang low in the sky, threatening another storm -- although nowhere near as bad as the last. Still, the anticipation can be felt in the air as the townsfolk go about the repairs. Clearly, some fear that the storm may herald another attack on their village. As each of the heroes wake up, they find themselves being told a quick message by a courier before they dash off to find the next member of the party. Ulfgar Greymine is waiting for you in his office on the east side of the town. He has asked that you make your way there as early as you can to discuss your findings -- or lack thereof.
Sorry for missing the Friday post, folks -- so here's two to make up for it!
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:11/12 CMD: 23] Monday November 26th, 2012 2:14:58 PM
Garret arrives back in town deep in thought. He says to himself, out loud, "How are we going to find this thing? It seems clear there's a lab out there somewhere, but with everything flying, we aren't going to be able to find it."
He turns to Ulfgar and the others and says, "I think we need a watch in place. Whoever or whatever this thing is, it seems likely to attack again. We're going to need to be on alert and we need to have Avis ready for flight so we can attempt to track these things back to their source."
Keela Monday November 26th, 2012 10:14:21 PM
Keela greets her family, and assures them that she is all right, but she is also anxious to spend time with Jack.
Later, with her companions, the talk turns to strategy. "I could cast an Alarm spell up above the town," she offers. She frowns. "Of course, it would go off every time a bird flies into the area. Maybe that's not such a good idea."
Anrete [HP: 94/107, AC 25/16/21, CMD 29] Monday November 26th, 2012 10:19:18 PM
"All sort of cooking require ingredients! Not my area thou, but I am sure Davdok can think of what sort of ingredients they may be harvesting! We can then lay a trap and follows the harvester back?"
Anrete suggests a plan to locate the lair.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 103/114 CMD 27 Monday November 26th, 2012 11:19:25 PM
Alexi is perplexed at their inability to pinpoint any one spot where the alchemical smells start and thus their source. 'It's as if the ground itself is the source. Hopefully Davdok can shed some light on that once he spends time in his laboratory' he ponders.
"Obviously flying around isn't going to solve anything right now. I suggest a more direct approach. Head out there on horsback and camp in that dang place. See what happens!" he exclaims frustrated.
He reiterates his plan the next morning at Ulfgar's meeting.
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD22 - HP 59/71 - 15/15 Bombs d20+28=45 ; Monday November 26th, 2012 11:27:31 PM
Upon arriving back home, Davdok departs for his lab, knowing that he likely has a sleepless night ahead of him. He eyes the vials in his bag. Oh yes, certainly a sleepless night.
OOC: If I need to make a roll, my Alchemy check is 45
Ulfgar's Meeting -- DM Ian Tuesday November 27th, 2012 12:53:02 AM DM post coming around 10AM est.
Ulfgar's Meeting -- DM Ian Tuesday November 27th, 2012 10:52:46 AM
As the party makes their way for Ulfgar's office, they are joined by Haggard who has also been asked to join in this meeting. When the heroes enter the small building, they are greeted with a very tired Ulfgar Greymine pouring over a map of Bryn Baraz and the surrounding area. He doesn't even look up as you enter. The old miner is muttering to himself, and looks much less calm than he did last night. "Glad you could all make it," he mutters, gesturing to the few seats that are in the room. "I hope you don't mine Haggard sitting in on this. He's helped me organize the repairs, I would like him to sit in on this." Ulfgar finally looks up, studying each of you before he continues. "We received word from Katarina last night. The creatures... they're unlike anything she's ever seen. The amount of magic and alchemy poured into this these is just..." He falters, searching for the right words. "She said these... these things were in pain. Their minds have been shattered completely -- whatever was one there is now gone, replaced with something from whoever or whatever made them. What about you folks? Any new information?"
Garret brings up the idea of a watch around town, fearful of another attack.
Keela offers an Alarm spell for the town -- but realizes that it might be a bit touchy with the local wildlife.
Anrete suggests laying a trap for these monsters and then following them back to their lair.
Alexi seems frustrated, wanting to just camp out in the Great Prairies and wait for something to happen.
Davdok managed to find some time to look over the vials and determine one very important thing -- the dirt is completely normal. Opening the vials, he can tell they don't even smell, and every test he can think of running comes up negative. It is clear to the Alchemist that the dirt is not the source of the stench.
Ulfgar listens carefully to everyone's suggestions, taking a few notes as he does so. When the heroes have finished speaking, the old miner puts his pen down and rubs his eyes. "I... I have to be honest with you all. This mine... while plentiful, it's becoming more and more difficult to justify this settlement. The Stonehelm Mining and Exploration Company of New Elenna is considering shutting us down if something isn't done about this soon." He looks at each of the heroes, tears welling in his eyes. "After all this... we've come so far. I can't see it fail now."
Zeph Illidian HP 113/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor) Tuesday November 27th, 2012 1:55:41 PM
Zeph consider's Ulfgar's words and the information Davdok gathered, "If not the earth... then perhaps the water? Rivers and oceans become rain after all, and the storm seems to be this new foe's tool. What bodies of water lie around Bryn Baraz?"
He says looking at the map.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:11/12 CMD: 23] Tuesday November 27th, 2012 3:16:07 PM
Garret nods at Alexi and says, "That might not be a bad idea -- but I fear for the town if we are all out there. I do not like waiting for the enemy to come to us, but if we cannot find them, I fear we have no other options."
Keela Tuesday November 27th, 2012 8:37:51 PM
Keela sighs. "If we knew what they were after, we could try to lure them to another location. But we have no idea why they attacked in the first place."
"I agree with Garret. Waiting here for an attack is a poor strategy, but it's the only one we have at the moment."
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 103/114 CMD 27 Tuesday November 27th, 2012 9:38:12 PM "Ulfgar, once before we moved everyone into the mines. We can do it again. The mines are quite inpenetrable to these attacks. Until we solve this problem, during the day the people can work their fields and ply their craft and at night take refuge in the mines. They know where there is a pool of clear water. They've camped their before.
Once we finish off what's creating these things, then normal life can resume.
Now about whatever is creating these things. We've not tried to locate an Invisible hide out have we? If the earth is normal, and we can't find it by scent, then it must be invisible or some flying laboratory that hides in the clouds.
Some more Divine Guidance is in order here. I'll even donate one of those mithril statues to whichever god points us in the right direction," Alexi states with a slight wink and grin.
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD22 - HP 59/71 - 15/15 Bombs Tuesday November 27th, 2012 11:04:22 PM
"There is nothing in the dirt whatsoever. It is completely and utterly...normal dirt. Whatever is making that stench, it isn't the dirt."
Anrete [HP: 94/107, AC 25/16/21, CMD 29] Wednesday November 28th, 2012 11:22:46 AM
"Maybe it is inside the mines? Some miners broke into a hidden lab underground? Maybe we can interview some of the miners or even villagers to see if anyone notice anything strange recently?"
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 103/114 CMD 27 Wednesday November 28th, 2012 11:32:25 AM
Alexi rolls his eyes but smiles when he replies to Anrete's questions, "We flew in Avis for several hours before we came upon the Area of Unusual Smell. I doubt our mines go that far. But if you want to go sniff up the dwarves to see if your hypothesis is correct, go for it."
Alexi winks at Ulfgar.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:11/12 CMD: 23] Wednesday November 28th, 2012 11:48:39 AM
Garret looks up to the sky as he wanders through the town, hoping an idea will come to him that will allow the town to be safe.
Ulfgar's Meeting -- DM Ian d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=11 ; d4+4=6 ; 3d6=12 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2012 12:56:50 PM Zeph looks at the map for nearby water sources. There is a river that flows rather close to Bryn Baraz, as well as a few that run through the Great Prairie, feeding into Turtle Lake.
Garret agrees with the idea of letting the enemies come to them, but fears that this may put the townsfolk in harm's way.
Keela wonders what they might be after, and wonders if they can be lured somewhere other than the village.
Alexi reassures Ulfgar about further attacks, and the old miner simply shakes his head. "It's not about the people for them. It's about the money. We can hide everyone in the mines, but if we come back up and the entire village is destroyed... they might not be willing to pay for the repairs." He also presents the possibility that they may be looking for an invisible hideout.
Davdok reveals the fruits of his research -- which, unfortunately, is not much.
Anrete wonders if something has been unearthed in the mines -- perhaps a laboratory that someone has seen something down there.
Ulfgar closes his eyes, sighing deeply. "I think..." He drifts off, looking out the window. He remains oddly quiet for a moment before making an odd choking noise. Haggard steps forward, speaking for the first time. "Is something wrong, Ulfgar?" The miner looks up to him, something... odd in his eyes. Fear? Pain? You soon realize that it is the latter as the old miner begins to cough up blood. Ulfgar slumps over the table in from of him, a massive wound in his back -- and a very odd creature standing behind him. Barely two feet tall, it's massive claw dripping with blood. You barely have time to get a look at it before it screeches, vanishing as quickly as it appeared. Haggard cries out in surprise as Alexi does the same, but in pain. Another invisible assailant slashes at the Cavalier, dealing 18 damage! The Alchemist Davdok feels something swipe the air next to him, narrowly avoiding his arm.
Sorry for this post being a bit late, had a final today. Round 1 of combat. Map to come tomorrow. Any questions, do not hesitate to ask.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 113/114 CMD 27 Wednesday November 28th, 2012 9:05:47 PM
OOC: Q. did Alexi and Haggard's opponets become invisible immediatly after their attack also? Did Davdok's assailant become visible, then invisible?
DM Ian The only creature you saw was the one that attacked Ulfgar.
Zeph Illidian HP 113/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor) d20+20=35 ; d20+18=29 ; d20+18=27 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2012 9:44:12 PM
Well, I'm joining this club thinks as he Zeph taps his Quicken Rod to swiftly cast Invisibility on himself,
He shouts to his companions, "Everyone guard your eyes and flee to the far corners of the room"
The Elf then somersaults to a shady corner of the room (Acrobatics =29, Stealth = 35)
Ready Action: Cast Glitterdust at the center of the room (20foot diameter) to theoretically sparklify the spaces both ourselves and our enemies were previously standing.
Zeph Illidian HP 113/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor) Wednesday November 28th, 2012 9:50:49 PM
(OOC: Sorry, the contingent upon the ready action was that everyone clears out the 20foot center of the room, only then will I cast the spell)
Zeph Illidian HP 113/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor) Wednesday November 28th, 2012 10:07:53 PM
(OOC: Last one. Will save = 18 or be blinded for anyone caught in its path)
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 95/114 CMD 27 d20+18=28 ; d8+9=13 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2012 10:42:24 PM
Alexi responds to Zeph through the link "Don't have to tell me twice!" and draws his sword as he scoots to the nearest corner, puts his back to the corner, then swishes it in the empty air for good measure.
Attack air in case an invisible foe is still on his heels = 28, dmg = 13
Keela Wednesday November 28th, 2012 10:54:54 PM
"I'm taking Ulfgar and Haggard out of here!" Keela tells her friends.
Suiting actions to words, she moves to catch both men by the hand, then uses Dimension Door to take them out of the building.
If she can't get both men, she'll get the wounded Ulfgar.
They have to be "willing," so if they choose not to go, they don't have to.
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD22 - HP 59/71 - 15/15 Bombs Wednesday November 28th, 2012 11:04:44 PM
Davdok covers his eyes and dives out of the cone, uncaring about attacks.
Anrete [HP: 104/107, AC 25/16/21, CMD 29] d20+15=16 ; d20+18=25 ; d100=19 ; 2d4+12=16 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2012 11:05:58 PM
Anrete fades into invisibility and attacks (ready action) any foes that turns visible (or if he manages to locate their position).
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:11/12 CMD: 23] Thursday November 29th, 2012 11:53:13 AM
Garret drops and rolls away from the center of the room. When he reaches the wall, he hides his eyes and touches his tattoo. His skin flickers briefly (casting barkskin).
Ulfgar's... Funeral? -- DM Ian d20+41=44 ; d20+41=58 ; d20+41=52 ; d20+41=59 ; d20+41=46 ; d20+50=53 ; d20+10=25 ; d4+4=6 ; 3d6=14 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=27 ; d4+4=8 ; 3d6(6+2+3)=11 Thursday November 29th, 2012 12:48:51 PM Zeph joins the enemies in invisibility, getting ready to cast a spell that should reveal them.
Alexi dashes to the nearest corner, flailing with his sword behind him. He feels it connect with something, but whether or not it did any damage is another question.
Keela moves to grab the civilians, taking an attack of opportunity in the process! An invisible assailant slashes her arm, drawing blood easily and dealing 20 damage! Luckily, the Wizard manages to grab both the shocked innkeeper and the bleeding miner and get them out of the building. I didn't place you on the map, so please indicate where you teleported to in your next post.
Davdok takes his ally's warning and dives into a corner, shielding his eyes.
It looks like all the cool kids are turning invisible as Anrete fades into obscurity. As Zeph'sGlitterdust explodes in the center of the room. When it clears, three very clear figures are standing in the middle of the office. Realizing they've been seen, those three fade back from invisibility. Augmented with metal plates and unnaturally long claws. Whatever these creatures were, they are no longer, as their enormous, gnashing teeth that do not even fit in their mouth. It is clear that these have come from the same place as the Guth'Roka. The one nearest Anrete is helpless as the Barbarian lays into it!
Garret rolls to the wall, his tattoo shining brightly as the magic is activated.
Assassins 2 and 3 are too busy rubbing the dust from their eyes to bother moving, but Assassin 1 kept its eyes clear. It swings its claws at blindly at the air in front of it, but moth attacks miss the invisible Anrete! Garret feels something swing at the air in front of him, but Alexi is not so lucky -- an invisible claw slashes the Cavalier, dealing 20 damage!
Anrete [HP: 104/107, AC 25/16/21, CMD 29] d20+23=39 ; d20=6 ; d20=9 ; 2d4+12=15 ; d20=14 ; 2d4+12=18 ; Thursday November 29th, 2012 8:32:04 PM
Anrete dances back as he hooks his guisarme at the beast's lower limbs, before continuing with his attack routine and fades back into invisibility.
---------------------------------------------- 5 ft step to 08,12
Trip Attack 1: CMB39
if (successful) { AOO vs Prone (-4 AC): AB 6+18=24, DMG 15 Attack 2 vs Prone (-4 AC): AB 14+13=27, DMG 18
} else { Trip Attack 2: CMB32 }
Ulfgar's... Funeral? -- DM Ian Thursday November 29th, 2012 11:25:11 PM Sheriff Ken is being alerted about my messed up posting this week. Fear not, players!
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 75/114 CMD 27 d20+16=20 ; d8+9=14 ; d20+13=30 ; d6+3=9 ; d20+10=18 ; d8+9=13 ; d20+4=18 ; d6+3=5 ; d20+10=13 ; Thursday November 29th, 2012 11:37:25 PM
DM Sanity Note: I forgot to mention earlier that Alexi has Blind-fight. This may have made a difference in being hit, or not, I can't tell.
An invisible attacker gets no advantages related to hitting you in melee. That is, you don't lose your Dexterity bonus to Armor Class, and the attacker doesn't get the usual +2 bonus for being invisible.
The first attack he would certainly be Flat-footed. This second attack, he'd be ready, though.
Also, by your description, it would appear that there are two others in the room not affected by the Glitterdust. I'm puzzled by your description fading back from invisibility. I'm gathering that this means they are fully visible instead of just glittering outlines?
IC: Aleix whips out his hand axe and rather than attack an ivisible foe, steps forward to 6,11 and lays into A1 whether he is prone (-4 AC) or not (although if A1 is dead, he'll move to 4,9 and use just the first two attacks).
Perception +10 to see if he notices where the invisible assailant that attacked him is. If he does notice, he tells the group through the link what square to attack, if they want = 13. :(
DM Ian The assassin's hit by Glitterdust are now fully visible. While you know there are others in the room from being attacked, they are not visible, and do not appear on the map. While I agree that Alexi would not have been flat-footed for the second attack, but it hit for a 27 and still dealt damage. DM post edited to make this clearer.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 75/114 CMD 27 d20+18=20 ; d8+9=15 ; Thursday November 29th, 2012 11:38:39 PM
Addendum: If A1 tries to stand, AOO = 20, dmg 15
Zeph Illidian HP 113/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Invisibility) d20+20=23 ; d20+18=23 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+10=17 ; Friday November 30th, 2012 1:37:15 AM "Illuminus stella" Zeph invokes to casts Wandering Star Motes, summoning Illusionary fire-fly-like sparkles that zip around phase-beast #3. (Will save = 20 or be Dazed, success means the motes jump to the next nearest and possibly invisible target, which must also make a Will save)
Thinking his casting the spell may give away his position, the Elfsilently and invisibly moves to Square 9-3 (Stealth = 23, acrobatics = 23.)
Lastly, Zeph focuses on his sense of smell in attempts to pinpoint the Invisible PhaseBeast near Garret. (perception = 31, survival = 17)
Zeph Illidian HP 113/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Invisibility) Friday November 30th, 2012 1:05:20 PM
(OOC: Addendum, IF Zeph can pinpoint the invisible PhaseBeast near Garret to a 10-foot square, Zeph will use his Quicken Rod to cast Grease at its feet. DC 17 Reflex or fall prone, otherwise DC10 acrobatics to move at half-speed... think they would make footprints in grease?)
Keela[AC 19; HP 61/71][Mage Armor] Friday November 30th, 2012 1:33:43 PM
Last round, Keela teleported to, let's call it -02.07.
As she arrives, she calls for help for the injured miner, but she doesn't stick around to make sure it arrives. Instead, she rushes back to help her friends.
[Move to 02.07 and open the door.]
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:11/12 CMD: 23] d20+25=42 ; d20+16=25 ; d10=10 ; d10=4 ; d6=2 ; Friday November 30th, 2012 1:48:38 PM
Garret turns, steps against the wall, and uses the wall to shove himself across the ground. He slides past the chair and rolls to his feet, directly behind the creature fighting Anrete. He throws and elbow at the monster, hoping to catch it in the jaw.
OOC: Acrobatics to avoid AOO from invisible thing that swung at Garret: 42. (DC is opponent's CMD. If Garret happens to go directly through the opponent's space, the DC is +5). Since he's ducking and rolling, I assume he can do this with the opponent being invisible.
Attempt stunning fist attack on the creature, hit AC 25. Damage: 10+4+1+2 = 17. Fort save DC 20 or the thing is stunned for 1 round.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:11/12 CMD: 23] Friday November 30th, 2012 1:49:28 PM
Oh, and the roll should take Garret to 07 09.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 75/114 CMD 27 Friday November 30th, 2012 10:30:48 PM
OOC: ya know, I wonder if Zeph can research a modified version of Grease, call it Paint. Does the same thing but coats the area in paint, color of caster's choice. Sure would be great against invisibilty.
Something to think about, eh Zeph, or Keela.
Ulfgar's... Funeral? -- DM Ian d20+8=10 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=27 ; d4+4=7 ; 3d6=14 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+12=17 ; d4+4=5 ; 3d6=11 ; Saturday December 1st, 2012 11:39:37 AM Anrete has no problem getting the abomination on its back, and easily slashes into it twice. Its blood, or at least what goes for blood with these things, appears to be a rich, dark blue color. And it smells... actually, rather nice.
Alexi dashes forward and puts the beast out of its misery, its screams only seeming to enrage the other visible creatures further.
Zeph casts Wandering Star Motes, sending them flying onto the third phase-beast. Whether it was too distracted by the Glitterdust, or simply too weak, the creature's already blind eyes unable to see the magic that has him captured. Will: 10, dazed and blinded. Unfortunately, the Avenger cannot see the phase-beast near his Halfling friend, but he has the unsettling feeling of being watched...
Keela calls for help for the injured miner, and Haggard takes up the call as well. The Wizard runs too quickly to see if anyone comes to heed the call, and whips open the doors of the office to a very familiar scene.
Garret moves so quickly, he cannot tell between the rushing air around him and a missed attack. But as he hops the table, he can plainly see that the creature attacking Anrete has fallen -- and so he redirects his attack to the second phase-beast. Fort: 19, stunned for 1 round, blinded. (Alexi's attacks killed #1. Redirected your attack to #2. If you would like to have done something different, please indicate it in your next post.)
The first beast has fallen, the second and third incapacitated to the point where they seem to just be flailing their limbs, attempting to strike anything around them -- although the one struck with Garret'sStunning First seems to be having trouble with that. There is a split second of silence before more of the invisible assailants lash out at their targets -- Alexi and Anrete! The invisible Barbarian feels one just miss him, but another digs into his side, exposing a weak point in his armor and dealing 21 damage! The Cavalier is stabbed in the back with what could be a claw, dealing 16 damage, but turns just in time to have the second miss. He determines from the last two attacks that the creature is either in 06.12 or 05.11.
Keela[AC 19; HP 76/71][Mage Armor] d10=5 ; Saturday December 1st, 2012 4:53:35 PM
Keela hesitates. She knows a lot of area-effect spells, which will hit the creatures whether they are invisible or not. But they don't distinguish between friends and foes. And some of her friends are invisible, too.
Maybe tossing fireballs isn't such a great idea.
Uncertain what else to do, Keela casts a False Life on herself to try to mitigate the damage she's already taken.
DM question: Are we still interpreting Haste to be an area-effect spell? Or is it individually targeted?
DM IanHaste's targeting is explained on the SRD as one creature/level, no two of which can be more than 30 ft. apart. It targets specific creatures within those parameters, not an area. You must be able to see your targets.
Anrete [HP: 83/107, AC 25/16/21, CMD 29] d20+15=33 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+18=24 ; 2d4+12=15 ; d20+13=26 ; 2d4+12=19 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=8 ; Sunday December 2nd, 2012 8:41:08 PM
Ignoring those that he can't see, Anrete hops over to Garret and swipe at the stunned monster before fading back to invisibility.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Perception 33 5ft step to (05,10)
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 75/114 CMD 27 Sunday December 2nd, 2012 11:07:42 PM
OOC: DM, You've got Al and An switched. Alexi is supposed to be the one at 6,11.
DM Ian Whoop. Nice catch. Fixed!
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 59/114 CMD 27 d20+16=27 ; d100=79 ; d8+9=10 ; d20+13=27 ; d100=89 ; d6+3=9 ; d20+10=15 ; d100=4 ; d20+4=12 ; d100=65 ; d6+3=9 ; Monday December 3rd, 2012 12:49:57 AM
Alexi tries to do a better job at pinpointing the correct spot of his assailant by first stepping to 5,12. He then tells the others through the Link where he thinks his assailant might be and adds to Keela to maybe use that great web spell of hers in that corner and not to worry about him.
He then yells over to Davdok to throw one of his bombs at 6,12.
Then he takes two swings at 5,11 and if he hits something, he takes his next two attacks at 5,11. But, if he hits only air on the first two attacks, he switches his last two attacks to 6,12.
(Note: Concealment Check 50%, low is bad, high is good)
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 59/114 CMD 27 d20+10=23 ; Monday December 3rd, 2012 12:52:34 AM
Addendum: Perception +10 check on the invisible foe next to him: 23
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:11/12 CMD: 23] d20+16=34 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+13=16 ; d10+2=10 ; d6=3 ; d10+2=5 ; d6=5 ; d10+2=8 ; d6=4 ; d10+2=7 ; d6=1 ; d10+2=12 ; d6=5 ; d10+2=3 ; d20=1 ; Monday December 3rd, 2012 1:40:15 PM
Garret winks at Anrete when he is visible, then turns into a non-stop blur of fists and feet as he attacks in a frenzy that none have ever seen from him before.
OOC: Garret's using Medusa's Wrath, which gets him two bonus attacks against a stunned or dazed foe. If #2 goes down from Anrete's attack, Garret can switch the same attacks over to #3 since it's a 5' step and #3 is also dazed! Whee!
Zeph Illidian HP 113/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Invisibility) Monday December 3rd, 2012 3:54:50 PM
Zeph watches for his star motes to wander to another target after his friends obliterate the ones remaining.
Since this doesn't happen, Zeph thinks, Investing in Gem of True Seeing next...
Anrete's blood is seen scattering across the wall and Zeph determines that the creatures must be around him, so he says, "Anrete, run!" as he uses his Bonded Ring to cast Web on squares 6-12,5-11, and that whole corner of the room, probably consuming Alexi as well (Reflex DC = 18)
Ulfgar's... Funeral? -- DM Ian d20+10=17 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=22 ; Monday December 3rd, 2012 10:45:06 PM Keela, fearing she might help her enemies or hurt her allies, opts to simply heal herself from the earlier attack.
Anrete washes, rinses, and repeats as another assassin hits the ground and falls victim to his blade. (It was my fault you were placed improperly on the map, so I'll let you take the 5 ft step.)
To the untrained eye, it seems that Alexi is simply flailing wildly at the air -- but his allies know that the Cavalier is checking for invisible enemies. His first two attacks hit nothing, but his final attack lands on something, sending a spray of rich blue blood across the floor. His keen eyes can now track the bleeding creature, although without a knowledge of their anatomy, it will still be difficult to hit. (Creature is now trackable, but still has concealment.)
Garret steps up, laying into the creature in front of him. The Monk is quickly kicking a dead horse as the creature collapses in front of him.
Zeph's ring glows brightly as he calls on its power to cast Web in one corner of the room. The Wizard can see something flailing around and shredding the web in 06.12, but it soon stops as he assumes the creature is stuck in the strands. Reflex: 17, grappled Alexi and Anrete please make a DC 18 Reflex Save or become grappled by the web!
Another split second of silence is broken by an attack -- on Garret! The invisible assailant slashes at the Halfling, but his supernatural speed allows him to deftly dodge both attacks -- although there is no telling where they came from. The assassin affected by multiple spells and effects simply stumbled around in a stupor, unable to do much else.
Anrete [HP: 83/107, AC 25/16/21, CMD 29] d20+11=31 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+15=26 ; 2d4+21=26 ; 2d6=6 ; d100=75 ; Tuesday December 4th, 2012 3:44:02 AM
Dancing lithely around the enchanted strands of cobwebs, Anrete easily positions himself to attack the invisible but entangled assassin before fading back into invisibility.
OOC: Web should be Reflex rite?
----------------------------------------- Reflex: 31 (nat 20) (passed) CMB: 29 (passed) move thru web to 08,12 (flank)
Power Attack 1: AB26 +2 (invisible) vs Grappled (-4 dex), Miss Chance: 75%, DMG: 26 + 6 (sneak)
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 59/114 CMD 27 d20+18=33 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+16=18 ; d100=10 ; d20+13=19 ; d100=20 ; d20+10=14 ; d100=37 ; d8+9=11 ; d20+4=17 ; d100=53 ; d6+3=6 ; Tuesday December 4th, 2012 10:49:17 AM
OOC: Yeah, Web is a Reflex save.
IC: Alexi experiences the uncomfortable feeling of beeing wrapped like a bug and tries to wiggle himself such that the strands of webbs can't get a hold of him. Ref +10 vs DC 18 = 19 (oops, ignore that first roll of 33. DOH! )
Alexi barely shruggs off the thick web strands. It must have been a sight to see watching him jiggle and wiggle his body but it worked! More importantly, though, the outline of his invisible attacker is easily seen as an empty space in the webbing next to him. Alexi wastes no time in thrusting his weapons in that general direction.
OOC: I'm going to assume that the creature still gets his concealment bonus, but would it be 50% miss chance or only 20%, since he can partially be seen? I'll roll the percentages and let you figure out which one to use. High is good, low is bad.
Since he's grappble, he looses his Dex bonus, right?
To Keela he mentally calls out, "Can you hit him with your magic missiles?"
Keela[AC 19; HP 76/71][Mage Armor; Haste] d20+9=27 ; d100=57 ; d20+9=26 ; d100=55 ; 4d6+1=17 ; 4d6+1=15 ; Tuesday December 4th, 2012 12:06:59 PM
[OOC: From what I understand, I Keela doesn't see a creature; she sees a place in the Web where an enemy is. I don't think that's enough for a targeted spell like Magic Missile. So, plan B. :) ]
Keela steps into the room [to 05-07]. Grasping the Lesser Rod of Quicken, she casts Haste on herself, and on the companions she can see.
Then she points her finger at the spot in the web where she thinks the enemy is. Two golden rays race toward the struggling, invisible opponent.
[Scorching Rays hit Touch AC 27 and 26. Miss chance is 57 and 55, so the both hit, yes? Damage is 17 and 15. Keela has the Precise Shot feat, so she doesn't need to worry about allies in melee with the target.]
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:11/12 CMD: 23] d20+16=18 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+11=21 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+13=19 ; d10+2=9 ; d6=6 ; d10+2=6 ; d6=3 ; d10+2=8 ; d10+2=5 ; d6=1 ; d10+2=10 ; d6=5 ; d10+2=6 ; d6=5 ; d10+2=10 ; d6=1 ; d10+2=11 ; d6=3 ; d10+2=9 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday December 4th, 2012 2:45:55 PM
Garret steps up to the other remaining, visible creature while he calls out to Zeph, "Hey, there's one more out here, can you see it?" He leans in towards the dazed creature and punches it again and again and again, more times than one should be able to in a few seconds.
OOC: 5' step to 06 07, then full attack on #3... including Medusa's Wrath, and heck, one more attack for haste. Wow. Attacks-Dam: 18 - 9+6 = 15 36 Threat. Crit roll: 30 (oh please let them be vulnerable to crits!) - 6+3 + vital strike 8 = crit dmg: 5+1 = 23 16 - 10+5=15 21 - 6+5=11 32 - 10+1=11 25 - 11+3=14 19 - 9+2=11
So if it, by some miracle, gets hit with a 16 and it's vulnerable to crits, that's a nice even 100 damage. Wow.
Ulfgar's... Funeral? -- DM Ian d20+12=28 ; d4+6=9 ; 4d6(4+2+4+6)=16 Tuesday December 4th, 2012 11:59:55 PM Anrete dodges from side to side, getting through the web without an issue. Spinning around quickly, he slashes at the grappled assassin, hitting it with ease.
Alexi seems to have trouble with the web, but manages to recover enough to hit the creature in front of him nearly every time!
Keela absolutely torches the creature, and its corpse flickers back into visibility, bleeding out into the web.
Garret absolutely obliterates the last phase-beast, his fists moving so fast that none of you can track them. It can never be said that Halflings cannot be monks.
The room is quiet for a few seconds... and then the silence remains. However, as you begin to relax, Zeph hears something just in front of him -- but it's too late! Another phase-beast appears in front of him, its knife already buried in the Wizard's gut. It seems a bit bigger than the others, its mottled skin a darker shade. But one thing is certain -- Zeph might be dead. Take 25 damage, and please make a DC 15 Fortitude Save... or die.
No new map. All assassins are dead except for one now completely visible in front of Zeph at 09.04.
Zeph Illidian HP 88/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Invisibility) d20+11=18 ; Wednesday December 5th, 2012 1:00:59 AM
Spits blood, "ouch"
(Fort save = 18)
Zeph Illidian HP 88/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Invisibility) d20+20=26 ; d20+14=26 ; 5d6=17 ; 5d6=22 ; d10+4=12 ; 2d6=11 ; d20+23=37 ; d20+7=10 ; Wednesday December 5th, 2012 1:52:41 AM
Zeph drops to one knee, the creature can feel victory (Bluff =26 to feint as move action)
Tapping his rod of Quicken, and a swift action hand motion, blue electricity erupts from his palm, quickened Shocking Grasp (Concentration to avoid AOO = 37), and he grips the creature's esophagus transferring the energy to its skull. (To-Hit Touch & Flat-Footed AC of 20 for 17 electricity+22 sneak attack if the Feint succeeded = 39 damage)
One hand gripping, his other pulls the blade across its throat with Zeph's remaining standard action (To-Hit AC 26 for 12 slashing+11holy=23 damage for total for 62 damage possible)
IF this is enough damage to kill it, Zeph will toss the creature out the window.
Anrete [HP: 83/107, AC 25/16/21, CMD 29] d20+15=28 ; 2d4+21=28 ; 2d6=10 ; Wednesday December 5th, 2012 6:11:22 AM
Anrete emerges from invisibility and gave the last assassin a big wack on the head.
---------------------------------------------------- Power Attack: AB 28 +2 (invisible), DMG 28 + 10 (sneak)
Keela[AC 19; HP 76/71][Mage Armor; Haste] 5d4+5=17 ; Wednesday December 5th, 2012 11:37:20 AM Now, that one I can Magic Missile!
Keela lets fly with a full spread of Magic Missiles. The creature in front of Zeph takes 17 damage.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:11/12 CMD: 23] d20+16=17 ; Wednesday December 5th, 2012 3:23:58 PM
Garret turns to face the last foe as the rest of the group attacks rather violently. However, Garret turns just a bit too fast, and his foot slips on the blue blood that has been splattered around the room. He drops to his knee, but quickly regains his feet, looking around to see if anyone noticed...
OOC: That's 100 damage already. Is there any point in Garret beating the dead thing? :)
No, no there is not, since I rolled a one.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 59/114 CMD 27 d20+14=29 ; d20+10=16 ; Wednesday December 5th, 2012 11:06:42 PM
OOC: You'd think that with what Garret just did to the previous invisible creature, there'd be enough gore and blood splattered around the room to render ANYONE else in the room invisible, visible! Eh? :}
IC: Alexi can't see enough through the webs to know exaclty what's going on but the sounds of lead him know that there is one more, or was one more. He bravely tries to move out of the webbing to be of more help.
CMB +14 vs DC18 = 29
He deftly slices his way out of the webs (7,12) and takes a look around. 'We'll never get this office clean enough to use again,' he thinks.
Perception +10 to 'spot' any more invisible foes = 16
Ulfgar's... Funeral? -- DM Ian Wednesday December 5th, 2012 11:41:20 PM Zeph just manages to hang on as the final assassin sinks its blade into his gut. He and his allies have no trouble dispatching the creature, and it collapses to the floor in a pool of its own blood. The room remains silent, this time permanently. Looking around the room, none of the heroes think that there are any other phase-beasts in the room - but of course, hiding seems to be their specialty. Shotus are heard coming from outside punctuated with a few screams. A few of the voices seem to be calling for help, and you hear Haggard's among them. The words cannot be made out from inside the bloody office. "Go see what that is," Davdok says urgently. The half orc quickly sinks to one knee next to the phase-beast that attacked Zeph. "I need fresh samples if we're going to learn anything."
Outside, a small crowd has gathered where Keela teleported to. The screams have subsided, but there are still a few shouting for help. When the first heroes emerge, Haggard is the first to spot them from the edge of the crowd. "Get over here!" he cries out, his voice cracking. "Now!"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:11/12 CMD: 23] Thursday December 6th, 2012 2:23:50 PM
Garret looks around at the gore and the others of the group, shrugs, and quickly heads over to where Haggard asks for help.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 59/114 CMD 27 Thursday December 6th, 2012 8:45:45 PM
Alexi sheaths his handaxe as he exits the office to head the calls outside. Still being hasted by Keela's spell, getting over to Haggard is done in a flash.
Not knowing what Keela had been able to do to save Ulfgar when she took him out, he assumes that she probably didn't take the time as it would be left up to Haggard or other townspeople to fetch the Bryn priests to help Ulfgar.
"We have defeated those monstrosities inside the office. Are there any out here? Speak up man!"
Ulfgar's... Funeral? -- DM Ian Thursday December 6th, 2012 11:50:25 PM Low posting today. Waiting for more posts.
Keela[AC 19; HP 76/71][Mage Armor; Haste] Friday December 7th, 2012 2:13:24 AM
Keela's not sure she can be of any help, but she hurries toward Haggard.
Zeph Illidian HP 88/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Invisibility) Friday December 7th, 2012 2:19:34 AM
(Post c oming in the morning. Finals)
Anrete [HP: 83/107, AC 25/16/21, CMD 29] Friday December 7th, 2012 4:35:08 AM
Anrete shrugs as he strides over.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:11/12 CMD: 23] Friday December 7th, 2012 1:43:37 PM
Garret looks up and down the area and eyeballs the sky for my flying automatronic kobold creatures.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 59/114 CMD 27 d20+10=15 ; Friday December 7th, 2012 11:23:28 PM
Perception +10 for the cause of Haggard's urgent request = 15
Ulfgar's... Funeral? -- DM Ian Friday December 7th, 2012 11:30:00 PM
The crowd parts quickly as the heroes approach. The scene they are greeted with is not a happy one. Garret's paramour Tara is leaning over the old miner, shaking gently. She looks up as you approach, and you can see tears streaming silently down her face. "I-I did what I could... he just... he was too far gone by the time I got here..." She breaks down into sobs as the nurse hangs her head over Ulfgar's corpse. With his eyes closed, it almost appears as though he is sleeping. The hole in his chest has stopped bleeding, but it does nothing to detract from its seriousness.
Someone clears their throat lightly behind the heroes. Turning, they see Haggard standing there. He hesitates for a moment before speaking. "This... Gods, this is tough." Looking at his hands, you realize they're covered in blood. He must have been trying to save Ulfgar before help showed up. "But you... you can't let them get away. Not this time." Looking around, the heroes see that everyone has now turned their attention from the corpse. Tear-streaked faces and bloodshot eyes look at them, all seeming to echo the inn-keepers thoughts. "Not after this. Go find them. Please... for Ulfgar."
Zeph Illidian HP 88/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Invisibility) d20+10=18 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+18=35 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+13=28 ; Saturday December 8th, 2012 3:30:20 PM
Zeph reaches the rest of the group around Ulfgar and listens to determine sincerity in Haggard's voice (Sense motive = 18)
Then Zeph remembers the smell of the creatures he just faught, having their blood upon him, casts Heroism on himself to enhance his sense, and uses the scent Jancassiss blessed him with. (survival = 15, 22, 25 and 28) He searches for more similar smells within the vicinity... or maybe a trail they left upon approaching Bryn Baraz... how did they sneak in?
He casts Fly upon himself to get an aerial view and searches the surroundings of Bryn Baraz (Perception = 35)
Keela[AC 19; HP 76/71][Mage Armor; Haste] Saturday December 8th, 2012 8:12:40 PM
"Well...." Keela says, distressed. "Well.....well, of course we'll go get them if we can, but we still don't know where they are."
Uncertain what else to do, Keela casts a quick Detect Magic hoping there might be some lingering magical auras that might point the group in the right direction.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 59/114 CMD 27 d20+10=20 ; Sunday December 9th, 2012 7:33:30 PM
Alexi assures the people they are doing what they can. Ulfgar's death would be avenged. He encourages them to stay strong as Ulfgar would want them to.
Perplexed as to how to track invisible creatures, and creatures that fly, it seems all their hopes lie in Zephs' extraordinary sense of smell.
Meanwhile, he goes back to the office and does a thorough inspection of one of the less mangled creatures, looking for similarities with the previous ones they fought, including the 'tooth' that acted as a poison.
Perception +10 = 20
Anrete [HP: 83/107, AC 25/16/21, CMD 29] d20+15=19 ; Sunday December 9th, 2012 8:00:31 PM
Anrete nods grimly. "We will do what we can."
The Hunt Is On... Again -- DM Ian Monday December 10th, 2012 12:36:15 PM Zeph can tell that Haggard is telling the truth -- in fact, he seems to be choking back tears. As the tattoo on his face stirs to life, the air comes to life around him. The sickening-sweet smell of the creatures' blood fills his nostrils, but something sharper underlays it. Walking around, he can track that smell outside of the office and down the main road to the west. Flying up, the avenger loses track of the scent, but can estimate that the creatures may very well have just walked into the town undetected, considering their penchant for invisibility.
Keela checks for lingering magic, and manages to find a faint trail leading to the cabin. The magic has a faint aura of illusion -- likely left behind by the creatures now dead in the cabin.
Alexi's words seem to placate the people a bit, although there are still quite a few openly weeping. Heading back inside, he sees that these creatures are quite similar to their previous foes, right down to the fake poison tooth.
Anrete searches for other clues in the area, but there is nothing visible here.
The trail picked up by Zeph and Keela, when tracked further, continues west out of town, and takes a sharp turn north-east, into lands still plagued by the Blight. But this is a better trail than the heroes had last time, and Zeph now has the scent of the phase-beasts, so they should be easy to follow.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:11/12 CMD: 23] Monday December 10th, 2012 2:12:52 PM
Garret runs over to comfort Tara as best as he can. He watches Zeph fly up and start searching for their quarry. When Zeph indicates that the trail has been spotted, he says to Tara, "Be strong." He speaks to Haggard, "We will go search for them now. The town is yours."
He turns and heads out of town, hoping to somehow help the others track down the strange creatures.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 59/114 CMD 27 Monday December 10th, 2012 6:19:26 PM
Alexi sees Hope in the crowd and asks here to gather up some travel rations as quick as she can, telling her he will go saddle up Lobo and come by and pick up what she has ready.
At that he dashes to the stables and saddles Lobo. Then, as promised, he stops by the Inn. Dashing up the stairs he bursts into his room and snatches up his backpack, kept packed and ready for travel at a moments notice. Rumbling down the stairs he stops by the kitchen and picks up whatever travel food Hope could gather in the short time. Within mere moments he is in and out of the Inn.
Lance pointed high, he waves goodby to Hope and is off galloping out the main gates, following Zeph.
Anrete [HP: 83/107, AC 25/16/21, CMD 29] Monday December 10th, 2012 8:45:17 PM
Anrete swiftly saddles Copper and follows after the cavalier. As he passes Keela, "Wanna hitch a ride on my horsey? "
Zeph Illidian HP 88/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Invisibility) d20+10=23 ; Monday December 10th, 2012 11:01:42 PM
Zeph looks to the people as they cry, "We shall travel into the Blightlands to find those responsible and bring them to justice." Turning to Haggard, "Contact Katarina and the Star Mage's guild and request backup guards to protect the civilians until we return to Bryn Baraz. I'll return them the favor myself."
He saddles his old mare, Shadow. Reliable, swift. And travels at a gallop North-East, following the scent all the way (Survival = 23)
Alexi AC 25 Tch 13 Ffted 22 HP 59/114 CMD 27 Tuesday December 11th, 2012 12:10:54 AM
OOC: do we have a healer in the group? Davdok mixed up some potions for healing but he's not with us anymore. Alexi could use some healing so I need to know whether to gulp my potions or wait a bit.
Keela[AC 19; HP 76/71][Mage Armor; Haste] Tuesday December 11th, 2012 11:14:09 AM
Taking a note of where the "trail" of magic leads, Keela hurries off to saddle Daisy.
If she sees Jack Youngblood in the crowd, she asks him to give her a hand. "Not sure when I'll be back," she says, making sure the girth is good and tight. "Hopefully not too long."
Once her horse is ready, Keela mounts up and rides after her friends.
The Hunt Is On... Again -- DM Ian Tuesday December 11th, 2012 11:28:19 AM Garret comforts the inconsolable nurse as his allies canvas the area. Tara wipes the tears from her eyes and nods as he comforts her, pulling him into a tight embrace before he leaves. "Be safe," she whispers, turning back to the corpse in front of her. Haggard clears his throat and begins to shout out orders, clearly trying to emulate Ulfgar.
Alexi asks the innkeeper's daughter for help as he dashes off for his mount. As he bursts into the Inn, Hope nearly screams from behind the counter. She has a few packages sitting in wait for him, and waves meekly goodbye as the Cavalier gallops off.
Anrete grabs his horse as well, offering his ally a lift.
Zeph also gathers his horse, promising the townsfolk that the responsible parties will be brought to justice. Haggard listens intently, taking a break from shouting rather hesitant instructions. "I'll have a message sent immediately. I'll... I have to send one to the folks at Stonehelm."
Keela tracks the magic trail, asking Jack to help with her horse.
Before they depart a cleric from the temple steps forward and places his hand on the shoulder of each hero. You all feel rejuvenated, and are healed for all damage. Davdok decides to remain behind, canvassing the office for clues and samples. He offers you each a potion of Cure Serious Wounds (3d8+10) for the road.
There is no crowd to see the heroes off at the gate this time. The trail takes a quick turn north-east into the Blightlands, and quickly begins leading into the mountains. The magic trail peters out after a few hours of tracking, but the scent is still easy to track. As the land turns plagued, your horses begin to shy back a bit, but Alexi's mount Lobo seems to have no issue. The trail continues north-east for a few hours before finally coming to a halt. The scent is too dispersed in this area to track to a specific area -- perhaps this was their meeting point? Either way, the heroes of Bryn Baraz are at the end of the line. If there is anything, it should be here. The area is fairly rocky, with mountains looming around you. A few cliffs and plateaus offer good hiding places, although it may take a bit to canvass the area properly.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] d20+20=39 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2012 3:59:31 PM
As Garret moves off his mount, he looks around the area very carefully (perception: 39!) to see if he can see anything that looks unnatural, out of place, or shows any sign of disturbance.
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 d20+9=29 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2012 5:44:02 PM
Alexi dismounts. "Careful. We don't want to disturb any faint tracks in the dirt that might linger."
Shield ready, hand near sword, Alexi scans the ground for footprints.
Survival +9 = 29! N20!
Anrete [HP: 107/107, AC 25/16/21, CMD 29] d20+15=22 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2012 7:38:28 PM
Anrete dismounts and readies his bow, surveying the surrounding.
OOC/DM: I'm off to attend my own wedding this weekend, so I might not be able to post this Friday.
DM Ian Weellll, I guess I can make an exception. ;) Have a great time this weekend.
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Tuesday December 11th, 2012 10:08:02 PM
OOC: If I don't see a post for Anrete by late friday, I volunteer to add something worthwhile for ya. :)
Hope the Wedding goes as planned. Make sure you get enough sleep and eat something for breakfast. You'll need your strength. LOL
Not kidding, it is the advice of most who've gone through the same thing. :)
And don't lock your knees when standing during the ceremony.
Zeph Illidian HP 88/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Invisibility) d20+10=20 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+17=35 ; Wednesday December 12th, 2012 1:58:53 AM
Zeph trots his horse in the front alongside his soldier companions, keeping his forked tongue on the trail (Survival=20)
He looks about for traps in particular (Perception = 25, 35)
Keela[AC 19; HP 86/71][Mage Armor] d20+2=18 ; Wednesday December 12th, 2012 11:48:53 AM
Not a observant as her companions, Keela keeps to the back. She does, however, look around just in case she happens to notice something.
[Perception 18]
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Wednesday December 12th, 2012 2:19:35 PM
Garret squats, flexing his legs from the journey, as he looks around the area, ready to spring into action.
The Hunt Is On... Again -- DM Ian Wednesday December 12th, 2012 5:33:55 PM
The party spreads out, keeping their eyes peeled for anything out of the ordinary. Alexi finds no footprints left behind by the phase-beasts, but rather finds a bigger footprint set into the dirt heading east. It looks like it belonged to a larger humanoid creature with what could be claws or talons that dug into the dirt. Searching the area, a trail of these footprints are found, heading east, and Garret immediately sees what they are heading towards. A less trained eye would simply have passed over the structure, but the slighty difference in color makes it stand out from the rock face. Camouflaged to resemble the rock face, it appears to be a small shack built on the side of a nearby cliff. There seems to be no way up, save for climbing the cliff itself, or flying up. As Zeph gets closer, the scent of the phase-beasts begins to coalesce a bit more. As does another familiar smell -- the sharp stench that lay over the Great Prairie.
The shack is 200 feet off of the ground. The immediate area shows no signs of traps, or even any movement -- but in the Blightlands, being alone is usually a good thing.
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Wednesday December 12th, 2012 9:07:10 PM
Garret points out the 'shack' and Alexi squints up at the disguised oddity. 'Is this a shelter hidding a cave entrance? Living up there would offer much protection, but one must be able to fly.
"It would seem these tracks I found have nothing to do with what we are looking for, but it is good to know they are here at least," he comments to no one in particular.
"If we could all fly up there that would be best, however we must attach at least on rope up there as an alternate way down."
Alexi has done more flying than riding as of late and wonders if it would be a good idea to get a tatoo that would enable him to fly for a short while. Meanwhile he waits for the opinions of the others.
Keela[AC 19; HP 86/71][Mage Armor] Wednesday December 12th, 2012 11:30:21 PM
"Umm..." Keela looks up the cliff, doing a mental inventory. "I have a Fly spell prepared, and another on a scroll. I can use my staff to cast a third."
"Maybe three people fly and carry the other two?"
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Wednesday December 12th, 2012 11:51:01 PM
[b"Keela, let's keep that scroll in case of an emergency. Take the rope up and while one ties it off, one of the fliers can come back and fetch the fifth one,"[/b] Alexi suggests.
Anrete [HP: 107/107, AC 25/16/21, CMD 29] d20+9=12 ; Thursday December 13th, 2012 3:42:56 AM
"Hmmm... 200 feet... I can turn invisible and scout out the shack. And probably provide some cover when while the rest of ya make the climb?"
Anrete fades into invisibility and make the climb if the rest are agreeable.
OOC: Hahaha thanks Alexi! Gonna have another one at the eve of new year's eve. Haha. I got 2 weddings, one with my wife's family, another with my family - haha we came from 2 different countries. But it should be ok. We have done the "legal" wedding ceremony, these are the "traditional" weddings. Haha.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] d20+9=28 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+9=24 ; Thursday December 13th, 2012 4:00:59 PM
Garret nods as Anrete disappears and starts to climb. He says, "I should be able to climb that distance as well. Give us a moment to get up there, and then those that need to fly can quickly join us." He turns and quickly scampers up the cliff (climb: 28).
OOC: Oh wait...I guess for a 200' cliff I can go 1/4 my speed for each climb check? And with a speed of 50, that's 12.5 for each one? Does that mean I need sixteen climb checks? If the DC is 10, that's no problem with me having a climb skill of +9. But if the DC is 15, then if I roll any ones, I fall. And if I roll 2-5, I make no progress. I don't know if I've interpreted that all correctly, but in case I have, let's roll some dice!
28: Made it 12.5 feet. 23: Up to 25 feet. 19: Still going, to 37.5 feet. 10: Oops. I fall. Slow fall, 50', no damage. Try again? 13: No progress. 24: Up to 12.5 feet. 12: No progress. 22: Back to 25 feet. 28: Now to 37.5 feet. 24: All the way to 50 feet now. 22: Still going, now at 62.5 feet. 20: Moving along, to 75 feet. 25: Getting dangerous now. Up to 87.5 feet. 20: Made it to 100, halfway there. 28: Going up, 112.5 feet. 19: Still going, 125 feet. 29: Can I get a double-move for a natural 20? (137.5 feet). 11: No progress. 21: Up some more, 150 feet. 27: Almost there, 162.5 feet. 19: I can see the top, 175 feet. 20: To 187.5, 24: Yay, made it to 200. I wonder if I figured that right...
The Hunt Is On... Again -- DM Ian Thursday December 13th, 2012 6:17:27 PM
Multiple strategies are put forward as to how to climb the cliff to reach the shack. The party quickly realizes that the best course of action is to simply scale the cliff itself. Anrete and Garret both make attempts to climb the wall -- by the time Anrete is twenty feet off of the ground, Garret has reached the shack, moving with an unnatural speed up the rock face. Getting closer, you can tell that this is clearly a wooden structure, sticking out only a few feet from the side of the cliff. Whatever is inside, it must be miniscule... or it may go into a cave. As the Halfling's hands grasp the edge of the structure, he hears shifting inside. Before he can move, a panel swings out, just missing the dangling monk and bringing with it a stale wing smelling strongly of chemicals.
An enormous ladder made from chains and planks of wood flies out from the opening, tumbling noisily to the ground. The entire party hears two voices speaking in sync from the shack. "Well, you might as well come in, then. We have some things to discuss." The smell of chemicals is now pungent in the entire area. Tugging on the ladder proves it to be secure, and Garret hears who or whatever is inside shuffle away from the door. He can tell that they or it is fairly big. Beyond that, it is too dark for the monk to see any further into the shack.
Zeph Illidian HP 88/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Invisibility) d20+14=26 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+10=20 ; Thursday December 13th, 2012 10:41:44 PM
Zeph follows Anrete and smiles as Garret climbs with great speed, attempting the feat himself (climb = 23,20,31,20, sorry, my mouse wheel is screwy)
When he hears the voice, Zeph is cautious, silently mouthing the words "Trap?" to his friends.
He responds to the twin voices , "The precedence of our meeting does not bode trust."
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 d20+6=22 ; Friday December 14th, 2012 12:56:46 AM
Alexi shrugs. "ok, I'll climb the ladder. Keela, catch me if I fall, eh? But seriously, wait until we give the signal to come up while we check this 'shack' out."
Alexi goes up the ladder. Climb check? 22
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Friday December 14th, 2012 1:31:10 PM
Garret shrugs at the voice and gestures to the others to come up. He leads the way in the door, ready to quickly escape if needed (in time to warn the others).
An Unexpected Meeting -- DM Ian Saturday December 15th, 2012 2:43:22 AM
The ladder holds true as the party makes their way into the shack. As Zeph calls out, the voices from inside laugh. "While this is true, we are leaving soon. This may be our only chance to talk. You have my word this is not a trick, should you decide to believe us." Garret is the first through the opening, which towers above the Halfling. In fact, the ladder, too, seems bigger than usual, and a casual glance would indicate that it is at least of masterwork quality. Upon entering the shack, it becomes clear that it was simply built around a cave that expands dozens of feet into the cliff. The stench of alchemical reagents and potions fills the air, choking out any other smell that the Blightlands may offer.
Deep within the cavern, a figure stands in front of a metal table filled with empty bottles, burners, and plenty of other things none of you recognise. The walls are lined with tubes filled with a red liquid that almost glows in the low light, bubbling away silently, the creatures inside as twisted as the previous. They're over eight feet tall, hooked up to a series of tubes. As you all enter the cave, it turns around, and smiles on both faces. What was once a humanoid has been enhanced by what you have already seen on these creatures -- metal plates riveted to flesh, which has been mutated beyond its usual size, and a second head protruding from beside its first. It has a vague resemblance to the creatures in the tubes, but seems larger, and the enormous sword strapped to its back would indicate that it knows how to fight. "So glad you finally made it," the heads speak at the same time. "We were wondering if you would get here on time. The preparations are nearly complete." Gesturing around to the tubes, they chuckle. "Had you gotten here later, this would all be rubble. But now we get to talk. He will like that."
The creature points to some chairs, indicating for you to sit down. "The Creator wanted to thank you for your aid in his experiments. The data from your battles was incredibly helpful. However, he will now be moving on to... bigger and better things, as it were." It pulls up an enormous chair which creaks under its weight. "What else, what else... Ah yes, you shall find the Grand Prairie quite lacking now. We were evacuating the facility there, and unfortunately could not plane-shift the entire fortress before you arrived. There were... still a few things lingering." Another smile. This one seems smarter than the other creations. One of its hands drifts to the sword on its side. "The Creator has no further quarrel with you. You have his word that Bryn Baraz will be left alone, and this facility will be no more in approximately one hour. Any further questions, heroes?"
Beginning the wrap-up for this module. Zach will be taking over soon to wrap up a few storyline elements before the DM Migration.
DM Zach Sunday December 16th, 2012 8:32:43 PM
Checking in. Will take over tomorrow.
Keela[AC 19; HP 86/71][Mage Armor] Monday December 17th, 2012 12:59:41 AM
"I don't understand," says Keela, still a little breathless from the climb. "What did Ulfgar ever do to you? Why did you kill him?"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Monday December 17th, 2012 3:42:42 PM
Garret looks around the room, eyeing the massive number of strange things. He says to the giant creature, "And where is your creator right now, should we need to speak with him?"
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Monday December 17th, 2012 6:07:03 PM "This Creator may not have any more quarrel with us, whatever that quarrel was, is, whatever, but OUR quarrel with him isn't over yet!" Alexi blurts, hand on sword.
Taking things in didn't help explain much except that this 'evacuation' must have been whatever was out on the plains that they couldn't find.
DM Zach Monday December 17th, 2012 6:16:33 PM
Both heads of the creature speak again in unison to Keela. "Your town was little more than a test. The creator has decided that his creations have passed the test and so too did your town. Were his creations not up to par, he would have continued testing until he was content. Were your towns defenses not up to par, you would have been destroyed. Lucky for all, that was not the case. Your Ulfgar was not a specific target, just collateral damage."
The heads glance to Garrett, "I speak on behalf of the creator and I shall relay any messages that you have for him.
Turning to Alexi the creature takes a more serious tone. "I repeat. The Creator has no quarrel with you. You will see this quarrel laid to rest or find yourself laid to rest."
The creature turns back to the entire group, "You will not find the Creator, for he is not here. In one hour we will not be here. We will not return. Leave it be."
Alexi AC 26 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 d20+18=33 ; d8+11=12 ; Monday December 17th, 2012 10:08:45 PM
Alexi glares back at the two-headed creature. "SOoooo. This Creator pops around on towns, throwing hiddeous monsters at it, just to see if it can be destroyed. Very Imaginative. Can you relay a message from us with just ONE head? Or NO head?
See here, you Double-snotnosed, Four-eyed, Creep! His Creations are Abominations! I may dislike kobolds, but I dislike such torturers as this 'Creator' much less. The Price to Pay isn't for what destruction he caused on Bryn Baraz, but on what he has, and will continue to cause on others for his Pleasure!"
Alexi draws his sword as the Cavalier charges the foul creature, issuing a Challange (see Cavalier Challange).
OOC: DM it's up to you whether he is flatfooted, but he he was sitting down. He more likely would anticipate an attack and have as his Held action, to stand. Either way, Alexi is charging. His Moral Code just won't allow such a creature to up and leave as if it's pain and suffering on others was nothing more than a mosquito itch.
Two things can happen here: A) he is caught Flatfooted and seated - in which case Alexi's Charge Attack is a Bullrush to knock him off the chair and Prone, or B) he stands up as Alexi Charges - in which case Alexi's Charge Attack is with his sword for real damage.
Challenge (Ex): As as Swift Action, choose target within sight, melee attacks deal +1/lvl. Freq: 1/day/3 lvl. Take --2 AC penalty vs enemies other than Target. Duration: until target is dead, unconscious, combat ends. Allies also gain +1 circumstance bonus on melee attack rolls against the target of the challenge.
OOC: I would roll a 1 for damage. Ich... Anyway, you fellow adventurers, join the fight or stay out of it, as your moral sense dictates, Alexi will not hold anything against you. But of course, he'd appreciate the help :)
Anrete [HP: 107/107, AC 25/16/21, CMD 29] Monday December 17th, 2012 10:19:57 PM
Anrete prepares himself for a potential fight as he watches his companions for their reactions.
"Maybe yea could become a collateral yeaself? One could never know!"
Anrete [HP: 127/107, AC 23/14/19, CMD 29][Enraged] d20=12 ; d20=12 ; 2d4+24=31 ; 2d6=5 ; Monday December 17th, 2012 10:34:47 PM
Anrete leaps into action, bellowing loudly, "Ye're gonna be collateral damage in ye test!", as he smite forcefully with his gleaming polearm before fading from sight.
If Alexi fails to knock the monster prone, Anrete will do a greater Trip on it: Greater Trip: 12+25+1(cavalier) = CMB 40
If successful, AOO Power attack: AB: 12+17+1(cavalier)= AB 30 vs Prone (AC-4) DMG: 31 + 5(sneak if any)
Fades to invisibility after attack
Keela[AC 19; HP 86/71][Mage Armor] d20+21=35 ; Monday December 17th, 2012 11:26:40 PM
"I'm sorry; I wasn't clear," Keela says sternly. "I meant that in the sense of 'why shouldn't I turn you into a rabbit and have Anrete bite off your head?'"
Then Alexi makes his move.
"Or that works, too," she says.
Unsure what would be a good tactic at this point, she readies an action to dispel a hostile spell directed at the party. Spellcraft 35 to identify it, then she'll use the same spell to counter if possible, or a Dispel Magic otherwise.
Alexi AC 26 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Tuesday December 18th, 2012 12:05:38 PM
OOC: That Ray of Enfeeblement might be a good spell after this one.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] d20+20=36 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2012 2:21:25 PM
As Anrete and Alexi move into action, Garret moves quickly to attempt to get behind the strange creature while looking around for others in the room (perception: 36).
Anrete [HP: 127/107, AC 23/14/19, CMD 29][Enraged] Wednesday December 19th, 2012 4:43:49 AM
OOC: Checking in.
So how is everyone with their conversions? I am thinking of playing a new character... hahaha... but i dunno... I always wanted to play those oriental swordman sort of character...
DM Zach Wednesday December 19th, 2012 5:48:51 AM
The creature is caught off guard and knocked to the ground by Anrete and Alexi's vicious attacks. It is bleeding profusely but does not reach for its large weapon that is strapped it's back. One of the heads spits blood out and then joins the other in speaking. "The Creator has not further quarrel with you. Kill me if you think it will make you feel better. I will not fight. Whether I am dead or alive, everything will be gone from this place in an hour. You have what you want. Do what you must."
OOC: My apologies on the very late post. I laid down for a quick nap around 4pm yesterday and I didn't wake up (and my wife didn't wake me up) until 4am. I'm sorry about that. I don't know what happened.
Zeph Illidian HP 88/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Invisibility) Wednesday December 19th, 2012 9:34:09 AM
"So, in an hour all this will disappear too? If I left The Creator a message, could you ensure it reached his ears?
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Wednesday December 19th, 2012 2:31:38 PM
Garret looks at the fallen creature and looks around the room. He says out loud, "This doesn't make any sense. What are we missing? Why would this creator go through all this trouble to send us a message?"
He starts looking around for another exit or a hidden door.
Keela[AC 19; HP 86/71][Mage Armor] Wednesday December 19th, 2012 2:47:34 PM
Keela glowers. "We do not, in fact, 'have what we want,'" she says. "Who is the Creator? Where is he? What is he trying to accomplish? What assurances do we have that he means what he says? Or, for that matter, that you mean what you say? We want answers to these questions, and until we have them, you cannot claim that we have what we want."
DM Zach Wednesday December 19th, 2012 10:01:02 PM
One head coughs up blood and the other head continues to speak. "Yes, everything will be gone in one hour. And I will deliver your message to the Creator. This was a test... not a message." When Keela speaks the creature looks surprised. "The Creator? He is the... He is... the Creator." The creature seems perplexed by this question, almost as if everyone should know the creator. "In his previous life he was Dr. Mworag Meekhorn. But that was ages ago."
The creature continues to answer questions. "I can not answer that question. Just know the Creator is not here. He is not coming here. None of us will be back here. The Creator wished only to test his creations as well as the determination of Bryn Baraz. I am not sure how to answer your last question. The Creator said it so you have your assurance."
The Creature seems to not understand that it is possible his Creator is not infallible. Perhaps this so called creator has rewired his brain in such a way?
Alexi AC 26 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Wednesday December 19th, 2012 10:24:42 PM
Alexi's sword at one of the abomination's throats, he spits out "Have what we WANT? We came in search of the one that brought death and destruction to our town and if YOU aren't it, then we DON'T have what we want!
With his other hand (if possible), Alexi slips the Two-headed fiend's sword out of its scabbard. (if not possible then he'll indicate Zeph to do it, keeping Anrete invisible)
Using the Link, he tells Keela, Garret, and Zeph that we need to destroy those tubes before they go.
Alexi continues, "We require more. Who is this Creator? Is he Human? Is he like you? Is he a wizard? Where did he Planejump too? And why don't you care whether you live or die?"
Alexi AC 26 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Wednesday December 19th, 2012 10:29:00 PM
OOC: oops, DM beat me to it. I'll add the following:
IC:"So, you don't even know where you are going in an hour from now. Do you even have an idea of how you are going to get there? If he used Planejumping, how's he going to accomplish this with you and this other 'stuff' if he's not here?"
Zeph Illidian HP 88/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Invisibility) Thursday December 20th, 2012 1:16:00 AM
Zeph says to the creature, "Tell your Creator that he shall be hunted to the ends of the earth until bring him to justice for the lives he has taken. So be ready."
Anrete [HP: 127/107, AC 23/14/19, CMD 29][Enraged] d20+15=16 ; Thursday December 20th, 2012 1:37:54 AM
Anrete remains invisible as he watches for any reactions or clues.
--------------------- Perception: 16
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Thursday December 20th, 2012 12:03:35 PM
Garret ignores the creature and starts searching the area. He says, "That thing is little more than a puppet. It cannot help us. Surely there is something here to indicate where this creator has gone." He looks for papers, drawings, or any references to any sort of location.
Keela[AC 19; HP 86/71][Mage Armor] d20+21=26 ; d20+18=24 ; Thursday December 20th, 2012 2:09:36 PM
Keela steps over to examine the tubes where the new creatures are growing. She is trying to figure out how to destroy the tubes, or the creatures inside.
[Knowledge Arcana 26; Knowledge Nature 24]
DM Zach Thursday December 20th, 2012 5:38:01 PM
The creatures weapon is taken without incident.
"The Creator was once of the perfect race, a Minotaur, but now he has become... something more. He is not like me... he is the creator." At the mention of planejumping the creature seems confused. "I am afraid I do not understand. If you mean how do we take everything from this place... I cannot explain as it is beyond my understanding. My Creator uses both magic and science, so he is more than a mere wizard. I live only to serve, if my service requires death then so be it."
The creature nods to Zeph, "I will pass your message on, though the creator is not bothered by mere threats. I swear that your message shall reach his ear."
"One final word of warning, I would not stand close to this area after we leave. It might be hazardous to your health. That is no threat, only, anything that remains when we leave will... self-destruct."
Anrete sees nothing aside from what the Heroes do.
Garrett immediately notices that unlike when they were tracking Phezruel there are no papers or notes scattered about. This is most certainly a one man...or being, operation where one person is in charge and everyone else is in the dark.
Keela notes where the new creatures are growing. You are not certain if a heavy weapon striking the tube repeatedly would do the job or not. It doesn't seem as if it should be that easy, but they don't seem otherwise well protected.
OOC: Hey guys, just letting you guys know, there was a whole lot more to this module that unfortunately we have to scrap. There just isn't time to get through this area and to Dr. Mworag and his devices of Evil (tm). Since we only have about two weeks left I figured you guys wanted to do some wrap up in Bryn Baraz.
Alexi AC 26 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Thursday December 20th, 2012 8:57:53 PM
OOC: i figured that was the case, however I thought that any info we gained here, however slim, might be of use if the next DMs choose to use this Mworag later on.
Alexi AC 26 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Thursday December 20th, 2012 9:03:06 PM
Alexi eases up a little, only a little, and says to the group, "Well, since this place is going to self-destruct in about an hour, we should leave. However this Twice-Brainless Twit will go with us to face a Judge and Jury in Bryn Baraz. Let them decide his fate. The citizenry expect no less of us."
Keela[AC 19; HP 86/71][Mage Armor] Friday December 21st, 2012 10:13:29 AM
Keela nods. "Yes, it's worth a try."
To the two-headed being, she says: "you are under arrest. You keep saying that you don't care what we do to you, so I assume you'll be all right with coming back to town with us and answering for your crimes."
Anrete [HP: 127/107, AC 23/14/19, CMD 29][Enraged] Friday December 21st, 2012 10:59:14 AM
An invisible Anrete face palmed when Alexi proposed to arrest the monster. "Now I remember why I hate knights."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Friday December 21st, 2012 2:54:21 PM
Garret nods to the others. He says, "Let us take this thing back. I am not sure we have any direct evidence against it, though."
DM Zach Friday December 21st, 2012 6:19:37 PM "I will submit, though I have committed no crimes again you or your people. What is your saying, do not shoot the messenger? I would point out however, that anything that does not leave this place and return to the Creator in an hour will self-destruct. Everything. You have been warned."
The Creature waits a few moments. "Shall we?"
Alexi AC 26 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Friday December 21st, 2012 6:59:28 PM
OOC: Anrete: An invisible Anrete face palmed when Alexi proposed to arrest the monster. "Now I remember why I hate knights."
This quote should be registered for the next Quote contest. LOL
Alexi AC 26 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Friday December 21st, 2012 8:21:06 PM
Alexi looks at the Two-headed creep with a smirk. "Your story changes. First, you say that 'In one hour we will not be here,' implying this 'Creator' will teleport or planeshift what is here out. You strengthen this by saying 'Whether I am dead or alive, everything will be gone from this place in an hour.. No mention of any destruction so far. Then you repeat yourself, 'Yes, everything will be gone in one hour.'
But now you tell us that all that is here will self destruct, even if it is not in this cave, but many miles away, including you.
Alexi shrugs. "I'd rather see you blow up than just think you blew up. C'mon, get up. Let's go. Whatever happens in an hour, it happens. We'll just make sure we aren't holding hands at that time."
Alexi looks at his friends, "Are we done here? Garret, Keela, Zeph, Anrete, y'all (OOC: Alexi's southern accent kicks in) satisfied in your studies of this cave?"
OOC: in case DM jumps ahead an hour, Alexi will leave Mr. Two-Head tied up some 100' away when it gets close to an hour. He will also leave the sword 100' away in another direction, just in case Mr. Two-Head was very litteral in his interpretation of '...anything that remains when we leave will... self-destruct.'
Keela[AC 19; HP 86/71][Mage Armor] Saturday December 22nd, 2012 1:25:49 AM
Keela can't help but feel there is unfinished business, but really, there's nothing left to be done here. She joins the others in climbing down from the cave, and in keeping an eye on their strange prisoner.
"I suppose I could try to Dispel whatever effect he has that will return him to his Creator. Or make him explode. But I don't even know what the effect is. I don't even know for sure that it's magical, though I assume it must be...."
Zeph Illidian HP 88/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Invisibility) d20+10=27 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+16=28 ; Saturday December 22nd, 2012 6:42:10 PM
Zeph studies the room for a moment, casting detect magic on himself to search for runes or points of power of a possible Conjuration/summoning connection. (Spellcraft = 30, Perception =28).
If he can find one and possibly sever either the self destruct or teleportaion spells, he will cast Dispel Magic targeted at that point. (dispell check =27!)
"I want to ruin at least one of this guy's plan before we lose track of him" he says.
Zeph Illidian HP 88/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Invisibility) d10=10 ; d10=10 ; d10=2 ; d10=10 ; d10=7 ; d10=1 ; d10=3 ; d10=4 ; d10=1 ; d20=11 ; d10=1 ; d10=2 ; d10=4 ; Sunday December 23rd, 2012 1:32:35 PM
(OOC: Pending the rules changes, I am considering retiring Zeph and creating either a Paladin or Blood Witch. Any thoughts on the matter you guys?)
Alexi AC 26 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Monday December 24th, 2012 9:53:58 AM
OOC: A Paladin would be great since we dont' have a healer. I'm considering changing my 2lvls of Cavalier for 2 levels of Cleric of Domi just so that we are guaranteed some level of healing.
If we knew when/if we are to get some new players and what they'd play, I'd say go Witch, as new players would probably have an easier time playing a warrior type than a spell caster, but really its up to you. What do you think you'd have more fun playing.
You could be a cousin to our old companion Fatine. LOL
DM Zach Monday December 24th, 2012 10:09:20 AM Keela and Zeph search for some type of magical aura that would indicate how these creatures will leave and how they will self-destruct. Surprisingly aside from the creatures sword their is little in the way of magical aura's. It does seem as though the creature has a very, very faint aura of transmutation magic flowing through its veins. This seems to imply that the self-destruct will be more... mechanical in nature.
Zeph attempts to dispel on the creature but meets with no success. Whatever it is seems to be in his blood.
The party leaves the area getting far enough away in case their is a massive blast, but still close enough to see what happens. At the appointed time several large mechanical craft fly into view and drop ropes or chains and creatures below begin attaching them to the various buildings or equipment. Within minutes the craft are flying away. Once their are out of range, numerous explosions can be heard going off both underground, and even a few above ground. Closer to your location those paying attention will notice three small red flashes underneath the creatures skins. The hilt of his sword also flashes three times. On the third flashed both the creature and his sword explode. They were both far enough away to not cause damage to the group. Our heroes stand alone with more questions than answers.
Their only option seems to be to return to Bryn Baraz.
Keela[AC 19; HP 86/71][Mage Armor] Monday December 24th, 2012 11:10:18 AM
[OOC: I would like to bring Keela into compliance with the new rules, but I want to be sure I know what level she's doing to be. Are we going to get any experience points for this most recent adventure?]
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Monday December 24th, 2012 3:39:48 PM
Garret agrees with the others decisions and heads down the ladder to make the trip back to Bryn Baraz.
OOC: Paladin sounds fun to me. I already spent a day re-making Garret. He's still a monk, a couple tweaks, and a little bit less power, most certainly. :)
DM Zach Monday December 24th, 2012 4:18:47 PM
As far as XP, I will ask your incoming DM's and see what their preference is.
Zeph Illidian HP 88/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Invisibility) Monday December 24th, 2012 4:34:35 PM
(OOC: Not finished with the skills and equipment, but introducing rough draft of Iroh the Fetid.)
Alexi AC 26 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 d20+7=16 ; Monday December 24th, 2012 9:51:40 PM
OOC: I hope Garret can stil do his acrobatic stunts. :)
IC: Alexi is glad of the prcautions they took. At least they can tell the citizens of Bryn that they had captured one of the minions but he blew up, and Alexi can say that with a straight face. The fighter knows the people will be leary for some time, but when no more attacks, of that sort at least, come, they'll soon come to accept the tale.
Diplomacy +6 + 1(Bryn Baraz Hero bonus from way, way back) = +7 = 16
OOC: anyone else can add their Aid Another or roll their own.
Anrete [HP: 127/107, AC 23/14/19, CMD 29][Enraged] Tuesday December 25th, 2012 7:56:00 PM
IC: Anrete tries very hard to keep a straight face when Alexi gave his explanation.
OOC: Merry Xmas Everyone!
I am thinking of playing a new character too! Thinking of playing either an oriental swordman/vampire hunter, or Vivi (black mage from FF9).
Alexi AC 26 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Wednesday December 26th, 2012 9:06:24 PM
OOC: I'm curious on how a Minotaur Rogue would work. Think of the sneak attack damage if STR is 18. Make him a burly street thug, spend your points on Con and STR, use magic to enhance Dex and AC. It would be interesting. Maybe in a Tap, if they ever get another one going.
Anrete [HP: 127/107, AC 23/14/19, CMD 29][Enraged] Thursday December 27th, 2012 12:56:35 AM
OOC: Basically it is very similar to my build now. Anrete is a barbarian rogue fighter. When I rage my str can go up to 24 with weapon specialization and sneak attacks. But anyway, sneak dmg is independent to str,
I also have 2nd tots, thinking of becoming a Witcher!! (Geralt from the Witcher series)! Maybe take a ranger-wizard(transmutation).
Future DM Jon with a message Thursday December 27th, 2012 12:10:07 PM
Hey guys and gal, bump yourselves up to level 11 and email me a link to your sheets when done!
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Thursday December 27th, 2012 2:52:10 PM
OOC: Ah geez, another level? I just got Garret all fixed up at the current level... :)
Keela[AC 19; HP 86/71][Mage Armor] Thursday December 27th, 2012 4:30:01 PM
IC: Returning to Bryn Baraz, Keela readily explains what happened to anyone who is curious. She stresses that the strange kobold-things shouldn't be a threat in the future, and that as far as the group can tell, the creatures and their creator have gone.
OOC: I'm guessing that if the group wants to keep Avis, we need to pony up the money to "buy" it as a group. Can somebody please put a gold-piece value on Avis, so we can decide whether we want to do that?
Zeph Illidian HP 88/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Invisibility) Thursday December 27th, 2012 6:11:19 PM
(OOC: Also note that I intend on taking a lot of crafting feats. So consider that when deciding on your purchases)
DM Zach Thursday December 27th, 2012 6:51:28 PM
The group makes it back to Bryn Baraz to find rebuilding still underway. Ulfgar's wake is scheduled for later on in the afternoon. Everyone seems to believe the Heroes when they say they have taken care of the problem.
Catching Keela when she has a free moment, Jack hugs Keela to welcome her home before immediately dropping to one knee to the mud. "Keela, I know the times isn't the best, but with someone as special as you, I don't know it their will ever be a perfect time. Keela, I have come to love your kind heart and noble spirit over the past few months. You only think of others and never yourself. You have put the people of Bryn Baraz and your family before yourself for as long as I have known you. I want to be the one person who puts you before anything else."
"Keela Larch, will you do me the honor of being my wife?"
Jack is on one knee, smiling up at Keela. In his hand is a small, petit gold band with an beautifully cut diamond in center and two smaller diamonds flanking it. It is gorgeous and screams Keela with its petit beauty. It is no the most extravagant ring in the world, but it is obvious it would have taken several... several months of Jacks pay to afford such a ring.
OOC: Addison, make sure you have time to do the crafting. At 10th level you only get a few days to draft. I just want to make sure you are aware. I would talk to incoming DM's John and Jon about it. I would also do the same for Avis as I don't want to be the one to put the GP value on it. I would probably do it akin to a Magic Carpet 10x10 but with reduced costs due to restrictions.
Alexi AC 26 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Friday December 28th, 2012 12:06:55 AM
OOC: I'll send the info on Avis to Cayzle and let him put a gp value on it. Since we just went up a level, that's a few more gps we just got for our WPL amount. Alexi will gladly put whatever is needed in the pot. Unfortunately, we are short a number of players from the 8 players in most campaigns.
IC: Wishing that they had something more than a piece of finger or toe of the enemy for their efforts to show the citizens of Bryn Baraz, Alexi doesn't linger long with the crowd. A distraction in the crowd lets Alexi get free he takes the time to scoot to the edge of the crowd and slinks off with Lobo to the stables, unaware of what that distraction was.
Keela Friday December 28th, 2012 10:43:23 AM
Keela's eyes widen when she sees Jack kneel. Could he mean to---?
As he speaks, she feels the tears well up. Jack wants to marry me. Me, Old Maid Keela.
By the time Jack finishes, Keela is trembling and ready to cry. "Jack, I--" you don't know what this means to me. "--I--" I don't know what to say "--I--"
At which point, she gives up trying to explain how she feels and just answers the question. "Yes!" she cries, tugging him to his feet so she can fling her arms about him. "Yes, Jack! Yes, I'll marry you."
In a daze, she watches him slip the ring onto her finger. It is by far the fanciest engagement ring she's ever seen and it takes her breath away. "Oh, Jack, It's beautiful."
DM Zach Friday December 28th, 2012 12:11:11 PM
Unable to contain his excitement anymore Jack jumps up and hugs Keela yelling, "She said yes!!! You said yes!!! Keela Larch you just made me the happiest man in the Wold!"
Those that were around the couple smile, clap and cheer. This will do wonders to lift the morale of Bryn Baraz. A wedding of one of the towns most beloved Heroes to one of its favorite sons... it is almost enough to make everyone forget about the funeral that will take place tomorrow.
OOC: So Kathy, how quick in-game time would you like to have the wedding?[/i]
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Friday December 28th, 2012 1:49:45 PM
When they arrive back in town, Tara greets Garret and guides him towards the small crowd, smiling. She does not tell him what's going on, but he quickly figures it out when Jack takes a knee. Garret smiles and watches Keela closely. When she says yes, Garret hugs Tara tightly and then rushes over to join the crowd congratulating them both.
Alexi AC 26 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Friday December 28th, 2012 11:29:06 PM
Alexi is busy unsaddling Lobo when he hears some cheers from outside. He smiles thinking how hard these folks' lives are and not much reason to cheer about, although he's not conviced that troubles are over.
Taking the well-worn brush, he begins brushing down Lobo when the stable boy comes bursting through the doorway. "Did you hear? That Jack fellow just asked Lady Keela to marry him! She said 'Yes!' Isn't that GREAT!"
The boy leaves Alexi dumfounded. He actually fumbles the brush and it plops near his boot.
A few moments pass as he takes some deep breaths. 'So that's it then. It's finally done. It's finally over. All this time with her and this is what I have to show for it. So busy worrying about ma father and grandfather I didn't have the time to think about myself and just let her slip by.'
He picks up the brush and slowly continues brushing Lobo. Talking to his trusty mount, he chides himself for his short-sightedness. He chides himself for his insecurity with the women he's attracted to. He almost chides himself for putting his family honor above his own future with the woman he had come to love but stops short. The truth is that Ma would be pleased and pround if he had brought Keela home as wife. And that's really what mattered. What Pa and Grandpa thought, didn't really matter that much anymore. He had Bryn Barazians as family too, and they had seen his mettle and knew the truth about him.
"Lobo, I'll not let this push me into any rash decisions. It's still you and me. Maybe someone else sometime later. But we have us a Prophesy to come that spells doom to these plains if we aren't vigilant and ready. Can't let these things distract us, eh? I just hope Keela won't be... (he swallows hard) too busy to help out."
When he finishes he puts some fresh hay in the food trough and heads to the in to get cleaned up. The noise of the cheers still echoing in his mind, he can't quite prevent tears from whelling up and dribbling down his cheeck.
'This won't do,' he thinks as he wipes them away. 'I should be happy for her but I'm not.' Anger wells up in him and he squelches it. He thinks of Hope but immediately reprimands himself for even thinking of leading her on that way when he knows he can't be sincere.
He suddenly takes an about-face and heads towards the Temple. The sturdy edifice, the Bastion of Faith. Not a place to drown Sorrows with booze, but a place to take Sorrows to the gods. There he would ask Domi for guidance. What would Jet say if he were here now? Jet would probably say to get stuppendously drunk first, then go to the Temple. Hah!
Alexi makes his way to the alcove where Domi was represented and kneels in prayer. First time in his life.
OOC: this long story helps bring the new Alexi in as a Fighter/Cleric for the Jan 7 transition. Not bad, huh? : } sniff, sniff...
Keela Friday December 28th, 2012 11:57:02 PM
[OOC: I do feel bad for Alexi. But these workplace romances so seldom work out. :) ]
A little breathless, Keela accepts the congratulations and well-wishes from everyone around her. She exchanges hugs with Senna, but somehow manages to keep hold of Jack's hand.
The first topic of conversation is, of course, when is the wedding to be? Keela gives it some thought.
It's harvest-time now, she thinks. [OOC: Or at least, it was the end of summer when that first storm hit, so I'm assuming it's getting autumnal?] Folks'll be real busy with the harvest. But afterwards...
"What about this winter?" she asks Jack. "Would that give you enough time?" Inwardly she thinks, It'll give me enough time, barely. I'll need a new dress of course....
DM Zach Monday December 31st, 2012 3:12:44 AM
Beaming, Jack answers Keela while stroking her cheek. "Tomorrow, Winter, Spring, so long as you are there... it will be perfect."
OOC: Alright guys, any RP threads you need to wrap up, we are going to do it this week... otherwise it will have to be handled by your new DM's. If nothing else pops up, we will fast forward through the harvest time to the early winter wedding.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Monday December 31st, 2012 2:03:12 PM
Garret smiles and lets Keela bask in the excitement. He sees Alexi head across town, sulking and thinks, "I wonder what he's going to do now..."
OOC: I'm ready for the party! I mean, the wedding...
Keela Monday December 31st, 2012 2:48:53 PM
Keela and Jack decide on a date in mid-winter, and then the wedding planning begins!
Of course, Keela enlists her sister, who is surprisingly stand-offish at first. "I--I hope at least you'll be my Matron of Honor," Keela says, not sure what is behind her sister's mood.
"Are you sure you don't want one of your adventuring friends?" Senna asks.
Keela laughs. "Yes. I want Zeph to be my bridesmaid. He'll look lovely in a gown, don't you think?" She reaches over to hug her sister. "Of course I want you, Senna. You're my only sister. Nothing is going to change that."
With that little matter cleared up, the sisters begin wedding preparations in earnest. They prowl the camp's meager stores, looking for suitable material for a gown, and for ingredients for a wedding feast. They spend long days plying their needles and discussing arrangements.
"What are you going to do for flowers?" Senna asks. "It'll be winter."
"I hadn't really thought about it," Keela says. "I could magick some up, I suppose."
Senna looks over at her. "You can conjure things up? Why didn't you say so?" She lifts the material she's sewing. "And why are we doing this?"
Keela shakes her head. "I can't conjure anything that will last," she explains. "If I magicked some flowers, they'd be gone in an hour. I don't want that to happen to my dress. Could you imagine?"
Senna giggles. "It would be the raciest wedding of the year!"
"And the bride would die of embarrassment. No."
They work quickly, and everything seems to be more or less on schedule--that is, until little Nila comes, sobbing, into the parlor where they are working. "Mommy and Auntie Keelie get new dresses!" she wails. "How come I don't get a new dress?"
Keela sets aside her sewing and takes the little girl up onto her lap. "Sweetheart, your mommy and I are going to be in the wedding. You, and your daddy and your brothers are going to be there to watch. You can wear your pretty green dress."
"We don't have time to make you a new dress," Senna adds, considerably more stern.
"But I want one, too!" Nila sobs. "It isn't fair!"
"Nila!" Senna scolds. "We don't have time to make new clothes for the whole family!"
"I doubt Daben and the boys will want new clothes," Keela says, her heart softening. "There's some leftover material..."
"Keela....." Senna protests, mostly for form's sake, because she realizes that her sister has already made up her mind.
"I'll make you a dress," Keela tells her niece, "but it won't be very fancy, because I won't have a lot of time."
After Nila has squealed her thanks, dried her tears, and left the room, Senna muses, "Well, that's one good thing about you getting married. Soon enough you'll have your own children to spoil. Or maybe I'll spoil them and leave you to deal with the aftermath." She gives Keela a wry look.
Keela nearly drops her needle. "My own--uh---I---um...I hadn't thought about that," she stammers.
She is very quiet--quieter than usual--the rest of the day, thinking hard.
Alexi AC 26 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Monday December 31st, 2012 10:07:47 PM
OOC: I think Zeph could be an excellent Bridesmaid, if he kept his Hat of Disguise. HA!
IC: What began as a simple prayer to Domi for guidance exctended into a month long period of study, fasting, and more studying, for Alexi. The Life and Works of Domi occupied the fighter's time and only bits of new came to him from outside the Temple about the happenings in Bryn. Naturally, had there been an emergency, he would have dropped it all immediately, but a rare Peace settled over the mining town and Alexi continued into a second month of study.
When he saw his friends, he conversed with them in his old manner, but it was clear to them he had changed. He now wore the symbol of Domi emblazoned on the chest of his armor and wore the silver Holy Symbol around his neck. He didn't see Keela, though. Word had it that she was very busy with the wedding. He would only comment, "Ah, yes, the wedding," in a soft, contemplative tone.
He remembered well Lollena's wedding. Jet had officiated the first wedding in Bryn Baraz. It was a great party, celebrating not only the wedding but also the safe arrival of the caravan. Alexi chuckled at the thought of the rich bloke that had kidnapped Lollena. It was on that rescue mission that they came across Keela...
At the end of the third month of extensive prayer and study of the ways of Domi, Alexi's stamina had reached a breaking point and he needed a rest. He took up residence again at the Inn, seeing Hope for the first time in months. She was just as pretty as ever, maybe even more so, but Alexi was on a mission.
He pulled out his old travel trunk. On top was his old Mailed Fist breastplace. A flood of memories washed over him and for a good ten minutes he sat back, reminiscing. Putting that asside, he dug into the trunk again, finding a cloth carefully wrapped. Inside was an item he had been keeping for a special... girl.
He took the wrapped item and slipped through the Catacomb's portal without saying a word. When he returned, it was wrapped in a better cloth and he carried a smile.
Anrete [HP: 127/107, AC 23/14/19, CMD 29][Enraged] d20+6=16 ; Tuesday January 1st, 2013 9:37:48 AM
Anrete volunteers to be the chef for the wedding dinner!
With great glee he set off to gather the required materials - newt eggs, bat wings and stuff like that.
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Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Wednesday January 2nd, 2013 2:02:47 PM
When Garret sees Alexi, he reaches up and thinks him in the chest, saying, "Well that's sort of new there, isn't it? Is that going to cause us any trouble, do you think?"
Alexi AC 26 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Wednesday January 2nd, 2013 9:50:29 PM
Alexi looks down at where he just got 'thinked' and replies, "I dunno. It depends on whether I've learned to use it right. Tell you what. Go break a leg or something and give me something to practice on. I don't want to mess up when it really counts, eh? Deal?"
Alexi winks at the others.
Zeph Illidian HP 88/113 AC 26/23t/18ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Invisibility) Thursday January 3rd, 2013 9:59:24 AM
(OOC: I must no longer participate in the Wold and refocus myself on finishing my thesis. It's been great playing with you guys. Maybe one day I shall return.)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Thursday January 3rd, 2013 4:15:03 PM
Garret nods to Alexi and says, "You know, I could try that, but I see to be pretty good at avoiding those things. Maybe Zeph here..." Garret looks around and notices that Zeph isn't there. He calls out, "Zeph? Has anyone seen Zeph? He was right here. I mean, I saw him packing some things, but..."
Anrete [HP: 127/107, AC 23/14/19, CMD 29][Enraged] Thursday January 3rd, 2013 7:56:49 PM
Anrete grunts as he peer into his pot of stew. "Yeah, I dun remember putting in any elf into my stew."
Alexi AC 26 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Thursday January 3rd, 2013 11:02:27 PM
Having spent so much time in religious mediation, Alexi had not been aware of Zeph's departure. "Maybe it was family business? He will be missed. Perhaps he will return soon."
Alexi looks pensive for a moment then says, "That poses a problem with Avis, does it not? Although I'm sure Keela could learn to pilot it, but you know how it is with female drivers. Besides, she's getting married and may not be 'available' to just drop her wife duties on a moment's notice and go gallavanting about. Maybe it is time to let Bryn Baraz have Avis as the town's Scout Pratrol Vehicle. Wasn't Keela teaching some of the villagers some basics in magic? She may know if one of her students is capable of learning how to pilot Avis.
Garret, can you stop by her home and ask her? It would be very awkward if I did so," Alexi blushes as he finishes.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/35/27 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Friday January 4th, 2013 12:28:25 PM
Garret smiles and elbows Alexi, "Sure, I can do that. I know Zeph had some wanderlust in him these days, but I thought he'd stay around. I think Avis would be a good help for the town. I think that Zeph had been teaching that young skinny fellow to drive it, was he not?"
Alexi AC 26 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 114/114 CMD 27 Friday January 4th, 2013 8:57:59 PM "Young skinny fellow? That describes most young'uns around here does it not? Remember, I've been sequestered in the Temple for three months. I'm a skinny young, sort of, fellow myself," he jests back at Garret.
"Good. It's a plan then. You go up with this young fledgling pilot and I'll stay on the ground to pick up your pieces. HA!"
Keela Saturday January 5th, 2013 3:37:06 PM
Keela expresses a vague support for the option of turning Avis over to the town, but her head is too full of wedding plans for much else.
The dresses are finished, the cake is frosted, and everything is ready for the Big Day.
Anrete [HP: 127/107, AC 23/14/19, CMD 29][Enraged] d20+5=19 ; Saturday January 5th, 2013 8:20:43 PM "Ye all set for the wedding!"
Anrete emerges from his room, all dressed up in plate armor with a big wedding cake in his arms. Slung across his back is an HUGE cake-cutter.
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OOC: So how do I submit my new char to the new DM? Anrete is a full barbarian now - so no more sneaking, or disabling traps.
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 120/120 CMD 26 Saturday January 5th, 2013 8:59:02 PM
OOC: I had sent my PC link to JonL as he had requested but I've not heard back from him yet. So here's my new link now attached to my posts.
Anrete [HP: 130/130, AC31/Touch18/FF31, CMD 29] Saturday January 5th, 2013 10:35:59 PM
OOC: Updated. He did not send me any email thou. Maybe I should send him one too.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:29/27/24 HP:103/103 Ki:12/12 CMD: 30] Sunday January 6th, 2013 7:22:08 PM
Updated header with shiny new (green) character sheet and new numbers.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:29/27/24 HP:103/103 Ki:12/12 CMD: 30] Monday January 7th, 2013 11:54:25 AM
Garret pauses and looks around town, noting as the grass seems to be a little greener, but swaying a little slower...
Future DM Jon with a message Monday January 7th, 2013 2:53:22 PM
The link works. I'll get back to you guys shortly.
Thank You Very Much - DM Donna Monday January 7th, 2013 11:55:05 PM
Keela is in the midst of fixing a seam on her intended wedding gown when there is a knock at the door. There is a vaguely-familiar-looking woman standing on the doorstep. She smiles and hands Keela a box.
"I'm Vokka Lowen," she introduces herself, "You don't know me directly, but my family is one of many that you and your group have helped after we got to this land. We heard you're fixing to get yourself hitched. So, out of gratitude for all that you've done for us and the town--we give you this."
Opening up the box, Keela is pleasantly surprised to see the sparkle of crystal beading: it's a large applique in the shape of a starburst--perfect for embellishing a wedding gown!
"It's not much," Madam Lowen says modestly, "But it's the finest beadwork between here and Plateau City, I can tell you!"
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 120/120 CMD 26 Tuesday January 8th, 2013 12:28:05 AM
Alexi sends a young lad to Keela's home to ask, "Where, My Lady, do you plan to be married? In the Temple? On the Parade Grounds? We need to know to get the decorations and tents set up."
Keela Tuesday January 8th, 2013 11:36:21 AM
With the wedding approaching fast, Keela is working on a delicate tracery of embroidery when the knock sounds. She smiles through Mistress Lowen's introduction, and her smile becomes a little fixed and glassy when she beholds the enormous starburst that she now has to accommodate.
"Oh!" she exclaims. "Oh, my! Isn't it....isn't it sparkly?"
Setting the starburst--and its attendant problems--aside for the moment, she invites Mistress Lowen in for tea and polite conversation. Once her visitor has left, Keela snatches up her gown and the starburst and flees to her sister's house.
"Senna, what are we going to do?" she all but wails, having explained the situation.
Senna frowns thoughtfully, studying the dress. "You could put it on the underdress," she says slowly.
"But it would be covered up!" Keela says. "They must have worked really hard on this; they'll expect to see it."
Senna lets out her breath in a little huff. "Well, it can't go on the overdress; it laces up the front."
"Could it go on the back, maybe? Or maybe we could make a headpiece out of it!"
"Keela, don't be daft." Senna thinks for a moment more. "No, I think I have it. Put it on the underdress."
"But--"
"And I'll re-cut the bodice of the overdress so it will show."
Keela looks over at the almost-completed overdress. "But all your hard work...."
Senna waves a hand. "Most of my hard work will still be there. This shouldn't take long."
With a plan in mind, the sisters set about making the last-minute changes.
When Alexi's messenger arrives, Keela replies: "Much as I'd love to have an outdoor wedding, it's just going to be too cold. And possibly rainy. It'll be inside the temple, with the feast served at the inn."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:29/27/24 HP:103/103 Ki:12/12 CMD: 30] Tuesday January 8th, 2013 1:26:57 PM
With the departure and changing of others, Garret goes to visit with his friend Tara. She smiles when he approaches and he smiles in return. He wonders what she is thinking as he says, "Tara? Um, with this thing with Keela..." She cuts him off before he can continue and says, "No, Garret, I know that is not meant for us...at least not yet. I know that you are sure to be off soon to continue your adventuring. While I can promise to wait for your return, I know that is not what we should be doing now. Maybe at a later time, if the lands permit it, we shall be together in a more permanent way -- but for now, let us enjoy what we have."
Garret nods, smiles, and gives her a hug.
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 120/120 CMD 26 Tuesday January 8th, 2013 2:51:58 PM
Alexi's messanger boy returns with his answer and the new warrior-priest gives the boy a silver coin with a smile. Then he heads directly to the Temple and informs the Head Priest. The Head Priest assures Alexi that the Temple will be well prepared and decorated for the event and sets the Temple Assistants, the few accolytes of Bryn Baraz, to gathering the decorations.
Alexi then runs over to the new Druid Grove where Tarketh Clearwood's replacement had set up residence with the Orb of Kalista (OOC: DMs, see Volume 1, Chapter 6) and he assured Alexi that there would be enough greenery to make it look like summer, at least for a couple of hours.
Then he lets their Innkeeper know that the reception is to take place there.
"What? HERE? Why do I only find out about this NOW? OH MY! So much to do! Why is she doing this to me?" and he runs off to start making the list of the necessary supplies. Hope stands there, looking at Alexi. She hadn't seen much of him in so long, she wasn't sure what to do.
"I'm going to need your help," he turns to her and she nearly gasps. "We are going to have to make this place look its best. All these tables in the Common Room need to go. Don't worry, I'll carry them out myself, you'll need to make sure everything is clean. We'll probably need to use the space upstairs as well. Our Meeting Room will need to be made up as an overflow room. Get some of your girlfriends to help your dad in the coocking and baking."
Hope stares at him while he gives out instructions. "He said 'We'? she repeated over and over again in her mind.
Alexi reaches out and touches her on her chin and assures her they can get it done, then starts by picking up a bench and taking it out to the Inn's private barn.
Hope's knees went weak but she kept her composure and when Alexi picked up the bench, she watched the man head out to the barn. He'd change a bit, but to her, he was still the Alexi she had a crush on.
By the time the wedding day arrives, there's a lot more 'space' in the Inn that seemed possible. Several spare rooms were converted to receive the reception guests as well as their own personal Meeting Room.
It would be croweded, but the people of Bryn would understand and make it a Come-and-Go affair.
Anrete [HP: 130/130, AC31/Touch18/FF31, CMD 29] Tuesday January 8th, 2013 10:38:12 PM
While everyone is busy with the wedding and their respective romantic love interests, Anrete sulked his way towards the stable and glare at his stout mountain pony, Copper.
"So, it's just ye and me!"
"Hmmmm...", Anrete looks at his nervous steed thoughtfully.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:29/27/24 HP:103/103 Ki:12/12 CMD: 30] Wednesday January 9th, 2013 12:39:07 PM
Garret watches Anrete head to the stable and whispers to Tara, "So, do you have any friends, you know, that might help distract Anrete? He spends way too much time in that stable these days..."
Future DM Jon with a message Wednesday January 9th, 2013 1:00:48 PM
PC sheets are good. That said, I'm not perfect so take a look at each others if you get a minute and feel free to point out what I might have missed.
Current DM Jon Wednesday January 9th, 2013 6:13:57 PM
The day of the wedding has finally arrived. Th joining of one of the towns most respected men and one it's beloved heroes. The sky is a clear blue with only the hint of fair wisps of clouds lazily making their way across the sky. However, While free from any chance of rain, there is a chill to the air that proves the wisdom of Keela's words about an outside ceremony.
The town is abuzz with excitement and the temple and Inn are decorated and prepared to provide as much room as possible. Breads, pies and root vegetables are baking or roasting in the ovens of the In while an entire cow has been slaughtered and split in two before having been main in its unfolded entirety on a bed of coals.
When the time approaches a crowd gathers in he temple, virtually th entire town in their best clothes, all ready to watc the ceremony.
Keela Wednesday January 9th, 2013 6:19:11 PM
[OOC: Warning! Danger! This is a post describing clothes. Those of the masculine persuasion have been warned! :) ]
By the day before the wedding, the dresses are all complete.
Keela's wedding dress is hanging in her room at the inn. The underdress is a simple, flared sheath of a fine, white wool. The skirt is covered with Keela's delicate embroidery, white-on-white. The details are lost at a distance, but the effect makes the skirt look somehow rich, although they eye doesn't register the embroidery in detail. The bodice is adorned with the sparkling crystal starburst.
The overdress is pale blue velvet. It laces in the front with midnight-blue ribbons, then parts to show the underdress. It is caught up in puffs at the hem, anchored with more midnight-blue ribbon. The collar of the overdress is a deep square, which reveals the starburst underneath. The full sleeves fall nearly to the hem.
Senna's matron-of-honor dress, just finished earlier that day, is at her house. It is midnight blue--not preceicely the same color as Keela's ribbons, but close enough. The bodice has been decorated with jet beads, meticulously hand-applied by Keela.
Nila's new dress hangs beside her mother's. As expected, there wasn't time to embellish it with embroidery or ribbons or beads, but it has a pale blue skirt like Auntie Keelie's, and a midnight-blue bodice like Mama's, and a white sash around the waist that is Nila's own.
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 120/120 CMD 26 Wednesday January 9th, 2013 10:01:18 PM
OOC: zzzzzzzz.... uh? Oh, pretty dress, yes, very pretty. :}
IC: Alexi shows up at Keela's early on the wedding day. He hopes he hasn't caught Keela in a bad moment but explains that the day will be fairly chilly and he is concerned that most wedding dresses are not designed for warmth. However, much of the dress would be lost if she wore appropriate warm clothes.
Much indeed....
Alexi blushes...
He asks Keela permission to bless her with some divine warmth. Keela, probably not aware of Alexi's change, appears ,momentarily confused, but Alexi shows her the symbol of Domi hanging on a chain around his neck. "It is much too long a story, but Domi granted me some power this morning and I wanted to share it with you," he explains.
If given permission, Alexi will cast Endure Elements on Keela and he explains that this will keep her warm for 24hrs.
"Now it'll be up to you to keep... er, warm... uh..., you know... sorry." and Alexi blushes deeply and quickly turns to leave.
Alexi arrives at the Temple well before the appointed time to make sure all the preparations are in order, trusting Hope and her father with the Inn. On the Wedding Gifts table, he places a neatly wrapped cloth tied with a plain thin rope. It is rather bulky. A note on the gift says: "Our first test as Caravan Security. Something to remember those wonderful days on those cold nights. Alexi."
When Keela unwraps it: Highlight to display spoiler: { Wrapped in this fine silk cloth is a Dire Weasle pelt fashioned into a Throw. The soft fur is very clean and the pelt is very supple. On the inside of the pelt is an arcane mark that Keela can identify as being a Permanent 'Clean' cantrip.}
OOC: this item has been in Alexi's inventory sheet since those first days of Uncharted Lands. It has no monetary value (even with the permanent 'clean' cantrip), and is purely for sentimental role-play. :)
Anrete [HP: 130/130, AC31/Touch18/FF31, CMD 29] d20+5=11 ; Wednesday January 9th, 2013 11:20:34 PM
Anrete emerges from the stable just in time for the wedding, after giving Copper a very thorough brush down of his coat.
Dressed in a silvery plate armor of archaic design and armed with a massive cake-cutter, the battle-scarred youth swaggers toward the temple, before giving the roasting cow his expert appraise.
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Garret Goodbarrel [AC:29/27/24 HP:103/103 Ki:12/12 CMD: 30] Thursday January 10th, 2013 1:21:42 PM
When the day arrives, Garret tells Tara, "Run on ahead, I'll catch up to you."
Then when Anrete comes out of the stable, Garret joins him as he heads towards the temple. "So, Anrete, how are things going? You seem to be spending a lot of time in the stable these days..."
Keela Thursday January 10th, 2013 5:08:49 PM
On the day of the wedding, Senna comes early to the inn to help Keela dress. There is a great deal of fussing, and tucking, and re-arranging. Keela's corset is pulled tighter than is strictly comfortable, but she wants to look her best.
Keela puts her hair up, only to have Senna take it down and re-do it. Keela can't spot any difference at all, but Senna pronounces it "much better," and Keela decides not to argue.
In the midst of the preparations, Alexi comes to the door. "That's very considerate," she says gently. "We chose velvet and wool on purpose because they would be warmer, but some extra help would be welcome." She allows Alexi to cast his spell, then smiles and says she will see him at the reception.
The preparations reach a fever pitch, then at last it is time to leave for the church. Keela places her hand on the doorknob, then pauses. "I think," she says, very calmly, "I am going to be sick."
"Keela Larch Youngblood, if you get sick all over the gown I made you, I will never speak to you again!"
Startled, Keela turns and looks at her sister. "Keela Larch Youngblood...." she repeats in a tone of wonder.
"I thought that would get your attention." Senna reaches around her to open the door, and hustles her out into the hallway. "Now come along. You don't want to be late to your own wedding!"
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 120/120 CMD 26 Thursday January 10th, 2013 9:42:16 PM
Alexi sees his two friends, Garret and Anrete, and joins them, hopping they don't have plans on sitting up front. "Anrete, you look mighty spiffy. Quite a change from the young man I met on the road with the Caravan years ago. You have improved," Alexi smiles.
He then looks at Garret and squints, "Garret, remember this is Keela's day, so don't go trying to steal the show. They get the first dance, and they should be the best dancers on the floor, so no showing off, eh?" He then winks at the gnome.
He then sighs and mumbles, "Let's go and get this over with."
Current DM Jon Thursday January 10th, 2013 10:50:41 PM
Anrete gives the cow his expert appraisal.. and it looks good and smells wonderful. Lightly seasoned with salt and pepper the skin ahs been left on to insulate the meat as it slowly roasts over the coals on a makeshift metal bed.
While Keela heads to the church the three other heroes gather together and eventual make way to the temple... soon the ceremony begins...
"Mawage. Mawage is wot bwings us togeder tooday..." the cleric begins...
OOC: We'll let Keela handle the ceremony if she wishes.
Anrete [HP: 130/130, AC31/Touch18/FF31, CMD 29] Friday January 11th, 2013 4:42:53 AM
Anrete looks at Garret thoughtfully, "Things are great! I am looking forward to cutting the cake with moi new cake cutter! So Garret-shorty wanna join moi in the stable? It is great fun!"
Grunting in greeting when he spots Alexi, "Thank ye Alexi-knight!"
"I thought ye is lovely dovey with Keela-witch over there?", Anrete asked bluntly.
Keela Friday January 11th, 2013 12:47:18 PM
Once in the temple's entryway, Keela casts a quick Prestidigitation spell, and conjurs small bouquets of violets for herself and Senna. After a quick inspection, she quickly changes the color of her shoes to match her dress. She concentrates very hard on these mundane tasks, because if she thinks about the ceremony ahead, she's not sure her knees will hold her up.
Senna gives her a quick hug, then moves to the altar. And then it is Keela's turn.
Stepping from the chilly entry to the warm, packed temple is enough to make her feel faint. Well, fainter. She takes a huge gulp of air, and fights the urge to flee.
She focuses on Jack, standing waiting for her, looking very handsome (and a little uncomfortable) in a fine new suit. Keela smiles and walks toward him, determinedly ignoring everything else around her.
She reaches the altar, and the cleric begins: "Mawwiage..."
Oh, dear, Keela thinks, Poor Brother Manfred has the tooth-ache again; he can hardly speak!
The ceremony is not the smoothest one ever. Brother Manfred is difficult to understand at times; Jack drops the ring; Keela stammers when asked to repeat her vows. But they all get through it somehow; Jack and Keela are married, and now everybody can go to the reception and get hammered. Or not, as the mood takes them.....
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:29/27/24 HP:103/103 Ki:12/12 CMD: 30] Friday January 11th, 2013 1:36:02 PM
Garret walks with the others as they head towards the church. He shakes his head at Alexi's comment about dancing and says, "Dancing? I think I'm more interested in the ale for the party myself!"
When the ceremony starts and Keela walks in, Garret's jaw drops. He just openly stares as Keela walks by. He whispers to Anrete and Alexi, "That's Keela? Wow. Just, wow."
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 120/120 CMD 26 Friday January 11th, 2013 11:16:59 PM
Alexi glares at Anrete, but not with anger at his friend, but with anger with himself. "I was, I am, I probably will always be. I'm also a fool for not saying so until it was too late."
Alexi sits, rather uncomfortable, in the Temple waiting for the ceremony to begin. The groom, Jack, stands up front, where he should be. At least where he thinks he should be. But he'd already been over this with Domi and had learned to accept the situation for what it was. Like drinking one of Fatine's vile brews for a mild belly ache... the belly quit aching, but the vile taste remained, for quite some time...
Alexi nudges Garret in the ribbs. "Sssshhh. You are embarrassing us." Alexi quietly hisses back. But only a steel will kept Alexi from the same reaction as Garret's.
When the priest began the ceremony it was all Alexi could do to keep from hiding his face in his hands. 'Domi, you should have warned me to prepare that Comprehend Languages power you taught me' he silently gripes back at his deity. "Suffering succotash! He's been dipping in the Sacrimental Wine all day by the sound of it!" Alexi begins to feel sorry for both, Keela and Jack, for the way things were turning out. When Jack drops the ring and Keela stammers, Alexi sends a message of encouragement through the Link, "Keela, you are doing just fine. You..." but suddenly Alexi feels cold!
The telepathic bond between them was gone! Was this something Domi had done? If so, it was certainly wise for Domi to have severed the link. He tries to communicate with Garret but he feels the same emptyness. He starts to ask Garret if he could communicate telepathically with either of them but decides this was not the time.
Finally the ceremony is over and Keela and Jack seemingly none the worse for wear parade out of the Temple and to the Inn. The crowd waits a few moments before following and Alexi takes the moment to ask Garret if his telepathic link was still functioning. When Garret confirms that his link has been broken as well, Alexi takes it as bad omen.
During the Reception Alexi's mind can't drop this turn of events. He takes several dances with Hope but soon slips out into the now cold, dark, evening. Casting Endure Elements on himself, he strolls in the dark to a well known path up the side of the cliff behind the Inn. The goat path out of the box canyon was not too difficult to find and the trip up to the rim of the ridge was not hard, even in the dark, for he'd been up that way many times.
He sat upon a rock overlooking the town and gazed out towards the open plains beyond the box canyon. The stars were clear in the crisp air. He glared down at the mine entrance and pondered the Ahote Dream that had come back to haunt him. Oh how he wished he could go visit Muata, their chief and friend, see how he and his tribe were doing. See Istaqa, the Chief Shaman, and inquire of the old man if he'd had any more visions.
Only he, Anrete, and Keela knew. Garret only knew from what they'd told him. Garth, the Caravan Master and defacto leader of the Bryn Citizenry on behalf of the Mining Corporation was no longer here. The dwarf miners no longer seemed to remember or care about the prophesy. Jack certainly didn't know of the impending danger warned about in the Ahote visions.
Alexi sighed...
Tomorrow would be a new day, much like today. But very different...
Current DM Jon Sunday January 13th, 2013 9:06:10 AM
The ceremony went about as good as weddings go and the real party begins. The food is good and plentiful and the drinks freely flowing. A few youths of the community manage to sneak off with a jug of mead one of the town's farmers had brought end and end up slumped against the wall of the Inn.
Anrete's cake is cut.. cleaved? critical hit?... by the young barbarian but is delicious and rather messy over Keela's face when it gets smeared on.
All in all, the wedding and reception are a success and just what the town needed the events of the past year.
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Monday post will start the next module about a week in the future. If anyone planned on doing crafting, feel free.
Keela Sunday January 13th, 2013 9:54:48 PM
At the reception, Keela dances with her new husband, laughs a lot, and gets a little tipsy. She hugs everyone and thanks them for coming. She loses track, and thanks some people several times for coming, but nobody seems to mind.
As the reception begins to wind down, Daben arrives, driving a wagon containing Keela's trunk and boxes, fetched from the inn. They load the wedding presents, still unopened, into the wagon, and then Jack and Keela are driven away, waving and calling out their thanks.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:29/27/24 HP:103/103 Ki:12/12 CMD: 30] Monday January 14th, 2013 1:59:34 PM
As the party winds down, Garret also wanders over to an area by himself, looking out over the walls of the town. He thinks back to when he and Zeph first helped capture the town and wonders how it will be and where their futures will lead them. He looks back to see Keela heading for a life of domestication and wonders if his life is headed that way or if there are other adventures for him ahead.
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 120/120 CMD 26 Monday January 14th, 2013 11:13:46 PM
Alexi watches as the wedding guests leave. His vantage point too high to know who, but in the moonlight it is not hard to distinguish the wagon pulling up and the gifts being loaded. He hopes Keela will like the gift he gave her. He thought of so much stuff but ended picking something out that was important to him and had far more value in its personal nature than some expensive piece of jewelry or other household item.
About the time he believes the last party goers have left, he head back down the cliff side, carefully picking his way. He slips though the back door of the inn and 'quietly' sneaks up to his room for what little rest is left of the night.
OOC: I normally don't post any prepared spells when nothing is going on, if that's ok with you.
Anrete [HP: 130/130, AC31/Touch18/FF31, CMD 29] Tuesday January 15th, 2013 2:34:38 AM
Anrete burps loudly as he treated himself to the festive food and drinks, making a mess in general, before retiring for the night.
As usual, the semi-conscious barbarian gave Copper a good brush down before falling asleep at the haystack.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:29/27/24 HP:103/103 Ki:12/12 CMD: 30] Tuesday January 15th, 2013 1:39:42 PM
Late in the night, Garret heads up to his room in the inn, actually taking the stairs this time.
Keela Tuesday January 15th, 2013 1:50:17 PM
Over the next week, Keela settles into her new life.
She and Jack open all the wedding presents from their well-wishers, exclaim over them, and proudly add them to the household. When she unwraps Alexi's present, Keela smiles as she runs her fingers over the smooth pelt. She "ooh"s in appreciation when she realizes what the arcane mark means, then carefully puts the gift away in her wardrobe.
Then begins the long process of writing thank-yous. Keela is quite miffed to discover that Unseen Servants can't write a bit.
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