Ironbane's plea Thursday June 13th, 2013 8:56:59 AM
OoC: technical glitch of getting new module approved
The three dwarves are inside Ironbane's pavillion for the rest of the day and well into the evening. What is going on inside is unknown to any but those inside. One thing is certain, something is brewing and the Grim Guard pick up on 'that feeling' fairly easily. The other dwarves about the camp sense it as well. Hackles are up, nerves are starting to set on edge and it won't be long before rumors begin. In casual talks by the coking fire, the three dwarves that appeared are identified as not being part of clan Ironbane, but rather part of the Stone Festival. 'They were here for the opening ceremonies, placed Ironbane as the lord of this years festival, mumbled some stuff at him and proclaimed the Stone Festival begun.' is the short of the story.
Shortly after sundown, clan lord Ironbane himself comes to the Grim Guard, without escort of any kind, his face a mask of grim determination and anger. Walking into your midst, he simply begins talking "They found her, my beloved Tali. I am told there is a mask of darkness is about her, that she is wrapped in a veil of hatred and pain. But most importantly they have told me where she is. Omens are dark about this and I must ask that you go in my stead. There is treachery here and I know not whom else I might trust." The dwarf pauses for a moment before he continues, "I ask that you go and bring her home to me and her tormentor as well. If only his head arrives I will make do. You may speak to them if you wish, the channellers, but have care with your dealings"
Also welcome Ken E to the Co-captains chair. wartortle84@gmail.com
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 23/10/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Thursday June 13th, 2013 1:34:57 PM "We will speak with the channellers to gain more information about where we must go, and what we must do... We will do as you have asked and do what we can to return your daughter to you. I only ask that you continue to search for some information about Tahni Wyrmrider."
Bruagh makes his way into the pavilion to speak to the channellers but will wait on his friends to join him before he speaks.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 23/10/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Thursday June 13th, 2013 1:35:26 PM
Devlin follows behind Bruagh into the pavilion.
DM..Devlin, your resemblance to Bruagh is uncanny. :)
Yes, this tends to happen when one covers for the others post. I soon shall have Devlin rubbing Bruagh's feet lol!
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Thursday June 13th, 2013 5:49:58 PM
With the mention of Tahni, Sam's heart sinks.
"Where could she be?"
The gnome silently follows the others to learn of the situation.
ooc-Items posted for sale in the catacombs.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 35/49 (1 Con Damage) - CMD 21 Thursday June 13th, 2013 6:13:50 PM
The Oathbreaker moves silently with the group, pulling back his cloak to reveal his bald head once more. He dwarf rubs his chin, which is beginning to grow a bit of stubble on it again.
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Thursday June 13th, 2013 11:52:43 PM
During the day at the festival a 4' dwarf with a short red beard and hair and donned in purple robes approached Urval, holding out a message to him. "Urval? Message from general Sarnak, your needed back at the field, and I am to take your place here. " He looked the dwarf up and down, then grabbed the envelope, opened it and read the contents, then nodded. Both of them then looked for the rest of the Grim Guard and the dwarves in charge to appraise them of the situation, then Urval quickly took his leave. The new dwarf saw him off at the exit, then met up with the rest of the Grim Guard at sundown, talking to them before Ironbane entered. "Well, Hello all. I'm the new meat sent out by Sarnak to see about replacing him. He was quite annoyed at the army sending out Urval, that guy works well in a army but ask him to deal with people and it's like talking to a brick wall. I'm Karnas, I'm a sorcerer, and I excel at making our targets, opponents, meat bags, whatever you want to call them confused and disoriented long enough for you all to do your business. I'm also a member of the sages college and, well, you've seen one of my more successful experiments already. Which one, I'll leave in the air for the moment.
A small fox-like head appeared out of his robes and appeared to utter a few short...words.. to him. "My familiar has mentioned I really shouldn't have said that, and if I'm going to be putting my lives in the hands of this regiment I'm not going to be as silent as back at the college. Here they won't steal your inventions out from under you as soon as you mention a inkling of them, " He turns to the group. "Right? If I make up some new spells or items you won't steal them and market them as your own?"
As Ironbane entered the room and detailed their adventure, he nodded and looked to the rest to see what the plan was. He had just joined, he didn't know what was occuring.
OOC: I'll fix the header tomorrow if there's no issues with me introducing him now, I dunno if the DM wants to handle it.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Friday June 14th, 2013 2:50:54 AM
Sam shakes Urval's hand as he heads out to his new assignment.
"Welcome Karnas. I am Sam of the Grim Guard. I'm the group's bard.".
Ooc-Did we lose Shinto? If so, I'll recalculate the gp per PC once I get it from the catacombs.
Ironbane's plea Friday June 14th, 2013 8:17:02 AM
We lost Shinto and Shonti to the best of my knowledge I will be writing them an exit, see also painful horrid death. Good on the intro of Karnas My post will come tonight to get us back to my regular evening posts Please clean up the headers and get catacombs purchases sent for approval. Send to me, mikalus30@gmail.com and Ken wartortle84@gmail.com Thanks
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Friday June 14th, 2013 9:17:35 AM
Ooc- After DM approval, each PC gets 1,017.5 gp. Bruagh gets the ring of protection +1 and 17.5 gp.
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Friday June 14th, 2013 2:47:37 PM Welcome be to you, Karnas. Terser flexes his rather large arm muscles. Don't worry, I won't be impeding on any of your creations. Just like you won't be able to take credit for the work of these. He throws the new sorcerer a friendly wink and welcomes his new comrade in arms. He is an unknown ally, but all hands devoted to the cause are welcome, especially if they make easier targets for his glaive.
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Friday June 14th, 2013 2:48:55 PM
ooc: Back from epic vacation of epic, so should be back to daily posting. Thanks for bearing with me the last few weeks =)
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Friday June 14th, 2013 3:47:58 PM Updated Character Sheet and Header. Checking in...
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Friday June 14th, 2013 3:48:14 PM Checking in for Devlin as well...
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Friday June 14th, 2013 3:53:16 PM
Ooc-DM approved transaction. Grab yer gold!
Karnas: AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP40/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Friday June 14th, 2013 3:58:11 PM
OOC: Header Updated, I put in my Familiar's blindsense just as a reminder that he knows the moment anything is within 20' of him.
The Audience Friday June 14th, 2013 9:49:32 PM
A breif exchange finds the Grim Guard shuffling personel. Urval is recalled and a dwarven sorceror named Karnas takes his spot. The cleric's healing will surely be missed. The group accepts Karnas easily enough and with Ironbane in the lead they head back to the clan lords pavilion. The clan lord moves past the guard, with the party in tow and enters.
Inside, the smell of nutmeg permiates the area and several hanging lamps were lit providing plenty of light. the three dwarves in robes are standing near the stone throne and facing the entrance where the party is coming through. In unison the nod. "Greetings good dwarves." They say together and with some cheer.
Ironbane nods and gives a partial bow to the trio and then turns to the group, "You're on your own now lads, what they tell you is for you alone." and with that and pat to the shoulder of Terser as he passes, clan lord Ironbane exits his own tent leaving the party with the odd three look alike dwarves in robes.
Once Ironbane leaves, they speak and once again in unison,"The good Clan Lord Ironbane has said that you would wish to speak to us on the matter of his daughter Tali Ironbane, pledged to Kabur Rockbreaker, son of Clan Lord Huran Rockbreaker."
"What we have to say on the matter is for your ears alone and you are bound to not repeat it to others without consent. Before we speak, your weapons must be removed and remain here. We will await you in the inner sanctum of the pavilion."
With that, they bow together to the party and turn, disappearing between two great hanging rugs just behind the stone throne.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Saturday June 15th, 2013 2:24:31 PM
Sam shrugs at the request to leave weapons there before entering. With hesitation, he sets the tiny crossbow down and follows the path of the three dwarves. Sam clears his throat as he breaches the hanging rugs. He does this both to prepare for an act of diplomacy or if they are walking into a trap, to cast mind-bending spells.
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Saturday June 15th, 2013 8:11:41 PM
Terser just sighs at the formality, and leaves his weapon with the guards that are now trusted comrades in arms.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48 --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Sunday June 16th, 2013 10:48:01 AM
Ooc: Still here vacation is almost over and I will be back to posting in the next few days.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Sunday June 16th, 2013 2:23:07 PM
The Oathbreaker grits his teeth, leaving his weapon outside with great hesitation. Once inside, the dwarf shuffles around, clearly nervous.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Sunday June 16th, 2013 3:59:01 PM
Bruagh shrugs, but gives up his weapons. Stupid rules.
Karnas: AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP40/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Sunday June 16th, 2013 4:25:35 PM
Karnas follows the group in, his familiar remaining with just it's head exposed, as they watch the occurrence. At the request to leave their weapons, he shrugs and looks to his hands. "I don't think they've dealt with casters much have they?" His familiar laughs, as he pulls out his crossbow and leaves it outside. "They can keep it if they want, I just keep it for grappling hooks...which I left back at the college, I need to go pick those up in the town." His familiar laughs harder, falling out of the robes and landing on the ground below, revealing a fairly small orange-furred bat with a longer tail than normal, and a rainbow pattern on his wing membranes, green at the tips, shifting to blue in the middle and brown at the base, curled up upon itself in a fit of giggles. He sighs at his familiar, reaches down, and grabs his familiar and puts him back on his perch in his robes, his familiar composing itself and looking forwards with a grin, as Karnas mutters under his breath; And of course she never had such a laughter problem, but one of hers, oh yes quite a large one. He looks up and looks to his familiar, speaking a couple words to it before following with the group further in
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Monday June 17th, 2013 4:20:04 PM
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Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Monday June 17th, 2013 4:20:16 PM
Czech for Matt K.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Monday June 17th, 2013 5:02:18 PM
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Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Monday June 17th, 2013 7:10:56 PM
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The Audience Tuesday June 18th, 2013 12:04:49 AM
The group leaves their weapons, the ones that can be left, in the empty audience room of lord Ironbane's pavillion and follow the three strange dwarves into a smaller antechamber of the great tent. Karnas and his familiar share a joke about leaving the crossbow, a weapon, but not his weapons. Oathbreaker is nervous at being vulnerable and Sam prepares himself in case this becomes a trap.
Candle light flickers from around 2 dozen large tapers about the 15' square area the party now stands in. Each dwarf holds a different colored candle, blue, silver and dark red. The dwarf with the silver candles speaks in a clam low voice, "We are quite familiar with your kind Karnas, but our tradition dates back longer than your practice." The holder of the Blue candle speaks "To openly carry the tools of violence, begins with the promise of violence." The Red candle holding dwarf concludes the thought, "Which leads to naught but destruction."
The trio set down their respective candles, gather together and standing side by side with hands clasped they bow to the party politely, holding there for more than a few minutes. There is an eerie quiet all around. It takes a moment to register, but then it hits you. You can hear none of the commotion that is going on outside of the plain canvas walls of the tent. The only sounds and smells are within the room itself.
Raising and speaking at the same time the dwarven voices take on a strange harmonic tone, "The clan lord has spoken to me on you behalf and has asked that i assist you in what ways i see to. I have agreed and see you have met my terms and so I shall answer what questions i may for you."
The three dwarves close their eyes and begin to moan, mouths closed, that soon becomes a mono-toned bass hum. Deeper, and deeper their voices become, impossibly low, hollow and deep. The very air itself seems to almost resonate and shimmer, and then suddenly they stop. The air seems to still shimmer, simmer like a summers day upon the stones in the heat and then a flicker of light erupts, flaring to the proportion of a 5' pillar of fire.
A voice speaks from the fire in common, "Speak Grim Guard, fallen of Domi, drunkard of the mountain halls, lost children of the Scab, Dark betrayers kin. Speak."
Knowledge Planes DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { You stand before one of the Demons of old, the elves think them the Fae of the ancient Wold. Notable Old Ones include Mother Veolos, the master of Carrion Valley; Scald, who lives within a huge Hot Spring lake full of fountains; and The Forge, who resides within a massive volcano. The dwarves call them Demons. And demons they may be. It is a hot topic of debate whenever dwarves and elves gather in friendship. The elves insist on their ancient title: The Fae. Many dwarves love debating the origins and natures of The Old ones. Some say that these immortals ARE the features rather than INHABIT the features. }
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Tuesday June 18th, 2013 5:41:06 AM
Knowledge planes: "take 20"= 30 by lore master ability 1/day.
Sam digs deep and finds courage enough to speak aloud (in common) ,"What manor of demon are you? Why do you concern yourself with mortal matters? What do you ask of the mighty Grim Guard?"
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Tuesday June 18th, 2013 11:13:39 AM
Terser starts a bit at the mention of demons. Bits of his clerical training come to mind, and he is wary of anything to be gained from this source.
And what price do you ask for the assistance you may give?
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Tuesday June 18th, 2013 6:09:14 PM
Bruagh had little patience for these demons who claimed power over the Scab. While true they held significant power, they, in his previous experience, had little care for the lives of mortals. Bruagh felt that all that really mattered to him were the lives of those mortals. Being subservient and cowing before them did not make them any less likely to kill so that was off the table.
"I would ask for information on Tali Ironbane on behalf of Clanlord Ironbane, and I would ask for information on Tahni Wyrmrider on my own. I would have your terms for information on both before I hear your answers." says the grizzled fighter in a flat even tone that betrays little emotion.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Tuesday June 18th, 2013 6:10:19 PM
Devlin stands at the ready, interested in hearing what information this demon might provide.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Tuesday June 18th, 2013 7:35:16 PM Demons. The Oathbreaker eyes the men in front of them with a wary eyes, his right hand itching for his bow. No wonder they made us leave them outside.
Karnas: AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP40/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Tuesday June 18th, 2013 8:30:37 PM
Karnas shrugs at the response from the silver bearer. "Perhaps, but if one of my practice wished harm lack of weapons wouldn't matter." He looks to the blue and red bearer and smiles ."But, you two have a point, thus, I will shut up."
At the following events, and the pillar of flame speaking, He would just watch with a slight grin. He would not say a word in case the being would be offended, but he wondered just what he had gotten himself into, and hoping for more of it.
The Audience Tuesday June 18th, 2013 10:09:46 PM
The Grim Guard ask their questions, wisely recalling the ways of demons. They ask the price that The Trio would demand, unwilling to invest too much into a source this uncertain.
As these questions are asked, again the air becomes.. agitated... as if something is forcing its consciousness into the tiny pocket of reality that exists within this tent. The space between the Grim Guard and the flame seems to resonate, buzzing as if alive and filled with malicious intent while the pillar of flame roars its challenge to those around it.
Then, as before, it stops. A silent calm falls upon the room.
The voice from the fire speaks again, echoing impossibly as if the words are spoken in the maw of a great cavern...somehow from the mouths of the dwarven channelers before you.
"Indifference! Disrespect! They do not use the proper greetings! They do not show the reverence I deserve!"
The fire begins to smolder.
"It has been long however, since I have been treated as it should be. I shall let this pass, but know you have raised my ire. I am not a mewling creature like the Bebilith you removed from this plane. I am far older, part of the Wold now, and old enough to have seen the rocks of the Scab birthed around me...and with the removal of the pest that stung my eye...my vision has returned."
The flame spits again, but only briefly.
"Though why I should share it with such rude guests it beyond me."
The fire now begins to crackle, seeping a thick white smoke from it's base. The smoke forms the shape of a regal dwarven female, her head proud and jaw strong. A circlet sits upon her head, marking her as the princess of some sort, most likely the Ironbane.
"This one is clear to me now. I know where she is, yes. Perhaps if the powerful and mighty Grim Guard could deign themselves to show respect proper, I could tell you? The price paid by the other only ensured that I speak with you, and speak with you I have."
The fire begins to lose a little of it's intensity, fading in hue from orange and red to icy whites and deep blues.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 d20+15=31 ; Tuesday June 18th, 2013 11:02:12 PM
Sam clears his throat and speaks.
"Please excuse our gruffness. As you may or may not know, we have been through a lot in the near and distant past. Your kind, whoever you may be, are a bit of a mystery to mortals like ourselves. Please help us. We do need your help." diplomacy= 29 if non-dwarf. 35 if a dwarf
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Wednesday June 19th, 2013 9:22:33 AM
The masked dwarf takes a slow step back away from the demons, preferring to let his allies do the talking.
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Wednesday June 19th, 2013 1:11:27 PM
Terser follows Oathbreaker's lead, not wishing to give further offense through his lack of propriety. He's smart enough to know when to stay out of the way, even though the source of this information would not be his first choice, if other options were available.
Karnas: AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP40/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Wednesday June 19th, 2013 2:22:22 PM
Karnas will stay silent, he did not wish to antagonize the being, diplomacy was not his forte,
OOC: Is diplomacy required in such a situation or could just being respectful without the check suffice?
DM Ken: Diplomacy is never a bad option when something wants you to make it feel special! That said, as far as I am concerned, think of Diplomacy as a skeleton key. There usually *is* a specific word or phrase that will always get the job done. Failing knowledge of that, just use the crowbar of diplomacy and circumvent the specifics. It's like a party faces disable device/open lock. If you don't have a key, just pick the lock!
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Wednesday June 19th, 2013 3:39:30 PM
Ooc-I guess we'll find out. To attempt diplomacy, bluff, intimidate you need to add suitable dialogue. I did what I could.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Wednesday June 19th, 2013 6:09:46 PM
The words of Bruagh's one time companion Boomy echo in his voice!
"Beware traveler, and show respect. For the waterfall you bathe in is a sacred place and home to a sacred demon. So state your respect. Say your racial or religious litanies. Leave offerings of respect. For these sites are sacred earth, water, fire, and air"
Bruagh recalls what the monk said and what he stated. Let's hope this works, the former Paladin thinks to himself.
The warrior drops to his knees and recites the words that his monk friend once said, "OH SACRED ONE, I HONOR YOU. BESTOW A BLESSING UPON ME FOR I AM FILLED WITH RESPECT!!!"
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Wednesday June 19th, 2013 6:10:44 PM
Devlin remembers Boomy's same recitation and joins in with Bruagh when he begins, falling to his knees as well.
"OH SACRED ONE, I HONOR YOU. BESTOW A BLESSING UPON ME FOR I AM FILLED WITH RESPECT!!!"
The Audience Wednesday June 19th, 2013 8:27:11 PM
As Sam offers the most humble of apologies, the pillar of fire begins to swirl and crackle. Its color gradually brightens to what it once was. Well done! When Braugh and Devlin drop to their knees in platitude, the fire sparkles brilliantly and burns with previously unrestrained vigor and life!
"This! After untold years of being summoned like a common creature in service to some apprentice magus, I am shown the proper homage! Rise Grim Guard! I forgive you your discourtesies. My vision is yours."
The smoke quickly dissipates, spreading the image of Ironbanes daughter into nothingness. After a few moments, the smoke swirls, showing several prominent features of the scab. First you make out what appears to be a large gathering a tents and buildings. Easy enough. The festival itself. A small tendril of smoke breaks from the rest and carves a path, highlighting cliffs, gorges, mule trails, and campsites. An uneasy sense of urgency begins to fall over you as you realize that the tendril has stopped not even 5 miles from your current location. The tendril wraps itself over a large rock in the middle of a bowl shaped valley.
Then it simply flicks the rock away.
The tendrils and smoke swirl back in upon themselves, funneling into a whistling vortex. The smoke streaks across the room into a low hanging drape, enmeshing with the fabric. And thus, a map is born.
The cavernous voice continues, to itself. "Closer than he would have imagined..he will be displeased." Aware it can be heard again, the voice gains strength and speaks to all present. " I am called Ashtrious. There is one who may be known to you, Runus, a dabbler in the arcane powers. He is the one who has taken Tali Ironbane."
The fire bristles for a moment.
"Since you have shown me respect, I shall tell you another thing. There is another name you will know. Kadis. Shadows hide this ones heart from me. He has taken his reason through his love and shadows pervade all his doings. He calls himself and those who follow him Shadow Masters. Paugh! They shall not be masters in the end. "
The fire begins to dwindle now. The heat gradually recedes from the room, and perhaps the smallest hint of noise and bustle begins to tickle your senses.
"You will be tested in more than might, Grim Guard."
As the fire recedes and smolders to nothing, one tiny remaining tendril of smoke snakes slowly towards Braugh. It playfully rises in a swirl around him, poking at his armor, his skin, and pausing near his eyes. It studies him for a moment more, then glides near his ear.
Braugh Only Highlight to display spoiler: {"You. The halfling showed great courtesy, but you.. You showed deference. Abandonment of the pride that fills the Dwarves and all mortals to the sole intention of seeking aid to aid another. This I will honor. You will very soon be forced to make a decision. You may be forced to stand with me over your own blood-kin. Do not dissapoint, and you will be rewarded with knowledge of the one you seek..."}
The tuft of smoke poofs, and is gone. You stand now in the room with only the The Trio. One of them departs from the others, and rips the shadow-mapped fabric from the drapes. All three approach and you are given the map.
"Go now. Nothing more has he to say."
They gesture towards the flaps through which you came, signalling the meeting has drawn to a close.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Wednesday June 19th, 2013 9:14:21 PM
Bruagh says nothing and walks out... he is stands with mixed emotions of trepidation and excitement in regards to what Ashtrious whispered into his ear.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Wednesday June 19th, 2013 9:31:39 PM
Sam walks out with the others. Pride beams on the gnome's face.
"See guys. You just need to use a little class and charm when you speak to the greater powers. It's a good thing you have me around."
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Thursday June 20th, 2013 10:49:59 AM
Terser ruffles the little gnome's hair. Yes, we don't know what we would do without ye.
Well, now that we know where Tali is being held, shall we be off? I don't fancy delaying and giving her captor a chance to spirit her away somewhere.
He retrieves his weapon from where he placed it and is ready to be off.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Thursday June 20th, 2013 1:02:48 PM
Sam bats Terser's hand away and fixes his hair. He then playfully pushes the dwarf, which does absolutely nothing.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Thursday June 20th, 2013 7:26:33 PM
Bruagh has memories of Tahni flashback... his mind is far from the task at hand. He is much more worried about what was said to him by the demon and what it could spell for his love, his comrades, and his soul.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Thursday June 20th, 2013 7:26:56 PM
Devlin prepares himself and Raeb for the journey to recovery Tali.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Thursday June 20th, 2013 8:33:30 PM
As the others express joy towards their new task, the Oathbreaker plucks his bow up from his resting place and growls, "Is this what we do now? Take orders and advice from demons?"
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Thursday June 20th, 2013 8:58:16 PM
Sam turns to Oath,"What would you have us do? We're looking for Tahni. The individuals involved might have something to do with her disappearance."
The Audience Thursday June 20th, 2013 11:00:10 PM
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Karnas: AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP40/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Thursday June 20th, 2013 11:26:42 PM
Karnas remains silent for the moment, pondering but not wanting to say anything till they were outside
Sounds like trouble... Thursday June 20th, 2013 11:57:49 PM
Sam is rightfully proud of his accomplishments, and most of the Grim Guard begin to the process of gathering their gear and supplies for what is likely to be a short, but dangerous excursion back out into The Scab. Only Oathbreaker expresses dissatisfaction, even while gathering his weapons. Sam points out that they don't have a lot of choice in the matter, especially if Tali can somehow lead to Tahni.
The Grim Guard manage their packs and set off. The shadow-map is incredibly accurate, even going so far as changing from time to time to help the Grim Guard navigate small detours and to compensate for impassable bits of terrain.
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { It's obvious the path you are taking has already crossed several merchant routes. It's disconcerting that Tali could have been this close to help for so long and gone unnoticed.}
Within an hour, the steady group of adventurers realize they are nearing their goal. As standard cautions are taken and marching order is determined, a dwarven scream echoes over the red rocks of the scab. The scream is chased by a deep guffaw of laughter.
Following the sounds as far as seems safe, you realize this path opens up into a deep rocky gorge some distance down, bowled in shape, with loose rock and gravel all around. With the height of the gorge and it's incline, it's apparent that the gravel will make travel at full speed difficult. Any movement action greater than a single move requires an acrobatics check DC 10 or it is reduced to a single move. Failure by 5 or more means a tumble down the gorge!
There are a number of rock formations on the floor of the gorge, as well as 9 large humanoids who have turned over a number of carts and appear to be rummaging through their contents. There are three other bodies, Dwarven, that are not moving.
One of these creatures, which are likely some kind of tusked and hunch-backed giants, is holding a kicking and screaming Dwarf up to his chin, garbling some nonsense out loud to the others and laughing merrily while he prances back and forth. It looks like .. he's trying to wear the Dwarf.
Only this creature is armed, with a wicked sized great-axe in a sling on his back.
Highlight only if you speak Giant!
Highlight to display spoiler: {Haw Haw! Lookit me blokes! Imma tasty dwarf! I have a beard an' everythin'! Haw haw haw!}
Starbursts = Rubble and rock formations providing some cover. There's some rather large rocks in here..
Yellow Crosses = Non-moving Dwarves
Exclamation Point = The upside down grappled dwarf!
Shaded Orange Area = Loose Rocks! Beware!
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 d20+8=12 ; d20+12=17 ; Friday June 21st, 2013 1:39:05 AM
Sam travels along with the group, with his CLW wand in hand.
Once they approach the giant, Sam rolls his eyes. This guy speaks one of the few languages that he doesn't know. Sam does his best to understand the giant's words. (Linguistics=17)
DM Ken: You find that you cannot understand the Giants words, or even get much impression of what they might mean. It does seem to be laughing and enjoying itself at the moment. The Dwarf however, is not. His string of profanity is fairly easy to understand.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 d20+12=31 ; Friday June 21st, 2013 4:49:38 PM
Muttering under his breath to his friends the fighter growls through gritted teeth. "I'm going to get their attention, we can't stand by and let them kill that dwarf... we have worked together long enough to know what to do... everyone just do what they do best... I am going to get their attention."
With that the former Paladin marches forward as far as he can, preferably towards the one holding the Dwarf. He clangs his axe against his shield and yells as loud as he can to get their attention.
"WHY DON'T YA FIGHT ME YA SLOP EARED, TARWHITTED, ELF LOVIN', SONS OF A BEARDLESS GOATS!!!" (In Dwarven...)
Intimidate: 31
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Friday June 21st, 2013 5:09:46 PM
Ooc-are we approaching from the east? What range is Sam at to closest giant?
DM Ken: Check the map. For the sake on convenience you are all on the west side of the map, as thats how it played out in my noggin. I have your names there and I can scoot them around the battle map as your tokens. Sam is about 70ft away from the closest enemy.
Sounds like trouble... Friday June 21st, 2013 7:42:36 PM DM Note: If I don't have everything from everyone by tonight, I'll post on saturday the results of combat. I'm leaving in a bit and won't be back till late, but I can't very well skip everyone. Also, as this is our first combat together, here's a few sanity items please.
1: Use the map and give me coordinates for your moves! Otherwise I'm going to use my best interpretation, and I don't consider do-overs in combat. Since Braugh didn't give an acrobatics check, I'm assuming he only wants to take a single move action.
2: Please be sure to read and re-read the DM post pre-combat and let me know if you have any questions, like David did. I'll do my best to re-explain until we all are on the same page.
3: That's all I can think of right now!
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Friday June 21st, 2013 11:08:25 PM
Yes, just a single, standard move action.
Also, consider me checking in for Devlin... just in case.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48 --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Friday June 21st, 2013 11:26:50 PM
Devlin whispers to the group. Don't forget lads, they may look stupid but signs show they set ambushes and carry away their dead. I am going to take to the sky and help manage things from there. The druid pats Raeb on her furry shoulder and nods towards Bruagh. Keep an eye on him, OK.
Devlin walks a few steps away and begins a transformation quickly adopting the form of a now familiar hawk.
Actions: Wild Shape - Hawk.
Raeb move to Bruagh.
Karnas: AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP40/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Friday June 21st, 2013 11:48:08 PM
Karnas looks upon the enemy ogres, pondering for a moment on what to do, but he will elect to wait and see what the group is planning for now.He doesn't have any idea of what they'd do, so he'll just augment what they implement.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Friday June 21st, 2013 11:55:56 PM
Sam listens to the words of the mighty Bruagh and decides to skirt the pit with haste.
(In Dwarven) "I'll help from above the best I can. I'm going after the captive dwarf."
Sam casts "expeditious retreat" on himself and speeds along the northern part of the quarry.
Actions: Cast expeditious retreat on self. Move 55' (single move and 5' step) along northern ridge of quarry. (DM can place Sam on the map. A-12 maybe?)
DM Ken: If you move no actual distance in a round (commonly because you have swapped your move for one or more equivalent actions), you can take one 5-foot step either before, during, or after the action.
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) d20+7=23 ; d20+15=28 ; d10+8=18 ; Saturday June 22nd, 2013 9:49:43 AM
Terser waits on the reaction of the giants before deciding the best course of action. However, he keeps his eye on the closest giant, and readies himself to charge if it looks like he's going to throw the boulder so conveniently placed next to him.
readied action to charge if giant 8 picks up the boulder acrobatics 23 - charge is unimpeded by the rubble attack vs AC 28 18 damage vs #8 with my glaive covered in wyvern teeth and claws (10 foot reach, so attacking from K3 - should avoid an AOO)
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Saturday June 22nd, 2013 12:00:10 PM
Everyone Please Note: We get +4 AC versus Giants... well everyone except Sam. Sorry Sam.
DM Ken: Do remember your -2 for charging. Woops, meant that for Terser!
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 d20+11=14 ; d20+6=15 ; Saturday June 22nd, 2013 12:36:40 PM
The Oathbreaker takes careful aim, whispering a word in Terran to activate his bow's power. His arrows sail through the air, plunking uselessly into the ground. ----------------- Full Attack: 14, 15
Sounds like trouble... d20+15=28 ; d10+8=17 ; d20+5=21 ; d8+6=10 ; d20+11=24 ; d8+6=9 ; d20+5=22 ; d8+6=11 ; d20+5=12 ; d8+6=7 ; d20+5=15 ; d8+6=9 ; 5d6=23 ; Saturday June 22nd, 2013 12:51:37 PM
Braugh, not one for ambush, loudly declares his challenge to the force of Giants. Clanging his shield and calling out in Dwarven, he draws looks of puzzlement and surprise from the large humanoids.
Devlin gives some instruction to his good friend Raeb, and the beast slinks off even as Devlin takes to the skies in the form of a hawk.
Karnas, waiting to see how the situation unfolds, watches his friends to assess their battle plan and how he might best help.
Sam casts Expeditious Retreat (Please track your rounds of all active spells somewhere in your posts!) and moves off, skirting the more solid top of the bowl, intent on saving the struggling dwarf.
Oathbreakers arrows sail through the air, but to no effect!
Terser takes note of the few loose boulders in the rock formations below, and decides to take advantage of knowing how Giants think. When the nearest creature stoops to pick up a projectile, the Dwarf is ready with a powerful thrust of his glaive.
Giant 8 bellows in pain, but continues his grip on the boulder. As he aims the boulder to smear Terser, the Dwarf get an attack of opportunity (Hit AC 28) and scores another massive blow. (17 Damage) Slobbering and cursing, the giant hurls the stone he is holding at Terser (Hit AC 21 for 10 damage). The giant then thunders forward next to the dwarf.
Giant 7 calls out a challenge as well, and lurches towards Terser. Lacking a weapon, he slams his large fist down at the embatlled Dwarf (Hit AC 24 for 9 damage).
Giant 6 rushes for the nearest rock formation, the thumps it with his fist to shake another large rock free. He picks it up and searches for a target. It looks like he might be lining up a bead on Sam!
Giant 5 shakes a boulder free from the nearest rock formation. Grabbing it in both arms he swings his body for momentum and lets fly. The large projectile streaks through the air, slamming into Raeb! (Hit AC 22 for 11 damage.)
Giant 4 smashes into the flipped merchant wagon in the middle of the bowl. He begins ripping at the neck yoke of the wagon.
Giant 3 moves to the closest rock formation and wrenches a rock free. Poor Sam! He seems to be aiming at the Halfling as well!
Giant 2, ruffled by Baughs challenge, tears a stone free and hurls it at the advancing warrior. The stone formation near 2 and 3 is beginning to crumble... It can't support much more abuse from the giants.
Giant 1 rips a piece free from his formation and hurls it at the now flying Devlin. Dwarves that turn into birds... do they taste like birds or dwarves?! This giants inquiring mind wants to know! (Hit AC 12 or 7 damage.) This rock formation is also beginning to crumble!
The Giant Warleader looks grimly over the battlefield. Displeased with the interruption in his play, he makes note of the quick footed Sam closing in on his position. Without a boulder in hand, he hurls the kicking Dwarf at Sam, then starts advancing on the Halfings position. (Hit AC 15 for 9 damage, the dwarf takes 23 damage from the impact with either Sam or the ground.)
Sam Only: Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { You can see his chest expand and contract. He seems to still be alive...for now.}
Starbursts = Rubble and rock formations providing some cover. There's some rather large rocks in here..
Yellow Crosses = Non-moving Dwarves
Exclamation Point = The upside down grappled dwarf!
Shaded Orange Area = Loose Rocks! Beware!
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Saturday June 22nd, 2013 1:11:33 PM
Bruagh continues carefully moving over the treacherous terrain carefully to G,5.
AC is currently 29 Vs. the Giants.
Edit: I do not want the attack, but can I get the extra movement from the haste to put me right up against the nearest giant?
Terser: HP 63/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 75/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) d20+17=36 ; d20+12=23 ; d10+10=13 ; d10+10=11 ; d20+17=34 ; d10+10=13 ; Saturday June 22nd, 2013 1:51:58 PM
Despite his wild charge, Terser is able to dance lightly aside from the rock thrown from so close. However, he danced right into the meaty fist of the next giant, earning himself a broken tooth. He just smiles, spits out a bit of blood, and swings with great abandon at the giant who threw the rock.
effective AC to giants after charge was 23. (+4, -2) Activate Rage AC to all is now 21 (+4 vs giant, -2 rage, -2 cleave) Full attack vs Giant 8 (dangit, forgot to power attack) AC 36 and 23 for 13 and 11 damage cleave vs giant 7 AC 34 for 13 damage
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 (expeditious retreat) d20+8=13 ; Saturday June 22nd, 2013 3:41:10 PM
perception=13 (failed)/AC=20 vs giants
Seeing the giants approach and the dwarf now...freed, Sam focuses and decides to attack the giants in a desperate attempt to save the dwarf at his feet.
The bard steps forward, takes in a deep breath, and closes his eyes. He expels the air in a bellowing shout and points at two groups. Golden streaks of glitter fire from his hands. Both streaks explode in a puff above the boulder piles at E-19 an I-14.
Giants 1, 2, 3, 6, and war leader must make a will DC 18 or get "blinded" condition for 6 rounds. Repeat save each round.
(In Dwarven)"Devlin! Can you heal this dwarf for me? He might still be alive."
Actions: move to (-B 10) double cast of glitterdust (hero point used)
ooc to DM: expeditious retreat will last 6 minutes. I hope the battle doesn't go that long. That would be bad for us!
Karnas: AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP40/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Saturday June 22nd, 2013 4:03:33 PM
Karnas ponders for a moment more, then decides that speeding up those who are going into the fray would be the best idea. He pulls his rod of extend out of his pack, then mutters a few words, as ephemeral clocks appear over the heads of Oathbreaker, Terser, Braugh, Raeb, Karnas, and devlin (if devlin is in range)
OOC: Move: Pull rod of extend from backpack Std: Cast extended haste on above targets, lasts for 12 rounds.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 49/49 - CMD 21 d20+10=27 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+6=9 ; d8+3=6 ; d6=1 ; 3d8+3=23 ; d6=3 ; d8+3=11 ; d6=5 ; Sunday June 23rd, 2013 4:16:32 PM
Feeling the effect of Karnas' magic, the Oathbreaker takes a deep breath and draws his bow back, letting four arrows fly at their enemies. -------------------- Full attack action with Rapid Shot + Haste against Giant 8 Attacks: 27, 30 (Critical Confirmation: 25), 26, 29, 9 Damage: 6+1, CRIT: 23+3, 11+5
AC adjusted in header for Haste effect AC against Giants: 24/15/20
Terser: HP 63/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 75/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) d20+17=35 ; d10+10=14 ; Sunday June 23rd, 2013 4:18:10 PM Haste Attack vs Giant 8 AC 35 for 14 damage
AC VS giants 22 this round (+4 vs giants, -2 rage, -2 cleave, +1 haste)
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 (expeditious retreat) Monday June 24th, 2013 6:35:59 PM
ooc-Did we lose Dernock?
Sounds like trouble... Monday June 24th, 2013 8:25:14 PM
[ooc] I'm just waiting on Devlin at this point as far as I can see. If he doesn't post in a bit I'll give him a safe DM controlled action.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Monday June 24th, 2013 8:25:23 PM
Czech...
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Monday June 24th, 2013 8:25:44 PM
Czech for Matt K... I think he is back... but just incase...
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 (expeditious retreat) Monday June 24th, 2013 8:56:55 PM
Ooc-Does safe DM controlled action include healing the dwarf? :)
Sounds like trouble... Monday June 24th, 2013 9:17:31 PM
[ooc] Sure. I'll give him until 9 central. Sorry for the slow post day. My surgery is playing hell on me still.
Sounds like trouble... d8+5=13 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+9=27 ; 2d8+10=23 ; d20+5=20 ; d8+6=10 ; d20+13=25 ; 2d8+9=18 ; d20+5=20 ; d8+6=13 ; d4=3 ; Monday June 24th, 2013 11:40:37 PM
Tersers dancing glaive continues to find purchase in the soft insides of Giant 8. Breathing heavily from it's wounds, it stumbles forwards and falls face first into the gravelly slope. Other than breath, it makes no movement.
Sam, ever the Hero, sees a chance to quickly take the advantage of the battlefield. With supreme effort, he casts two spells in rapid succession. Only Giant 3 manages to resist the spell!
Karnas adds more magic to the battle, enhancing the speed and reflexes of Oathbreaker, Terser, Braugh, Raeb, Karnas, and Devlin! You all have haste, please add that to your header.
Oathbreaker makes up for his last round of misses. Enhances with great speed, he Peppers Giant 7 with multiple arrow, burying 3 arrow deep in the Giants chest.
Devlin hears Sams plea for help and obliges, landing nimbly upon the fallen dwarf. A white healing aura surrounds the bird of prey, then transfers from himself to the wounded merchant. (CLW for 13. Devlin, please update your spells memorized section of your character sheet, or begin adding them to your posts. Thank you.)
Giant 7 (49 Damage), enraged and concerned at quick dispatch of Giant 8, cups both fists together and raises them high before slamming both of them back down onto Terser in one massive gambit. (Power Attack/Vital Strike hit AC 27 for 23 damage.)
Giant 6, (blinded) roars in confusion and puts his hands up, fully defending himself as best he can.
Giant 5 tearns another boulder loose, but this time hurls it at Sam, while yelling something to the others in Giant. (Hit AC 20 for 10 damage)
Giant 4, having finished tearing the yoke off the wagon, tromps towards Sam! (Ignore the d20 result of 25 and the damage of 18!)
Giant 3, having resisted Sams magical assault, rips free the last sizable chunk of rock from his pile and sends it flying at the halfling before stomping towards Sam as well. (Hit AC20 for 13 Damage)
Giant 2 (blinded), frightened at the sudden blackout, drops prone to his stomach and covers his hands over his head.
Giant 1 (blinded)spins in a quick circle, also confused at the loss of his vision. He stops spinning and blunders south as far as he can until he reaches the gravel.
The Warleader (blinded) begins to furiously swing his axe, trying as best as he can to defend himself from any incoming attacks!
Starbursts = Rubble and rock formations providing some cover. There's some rather large rocks in here..
Yellow Crosses = Non-moving Dwarves
Exclamation Point = The upside down grappled dwarf!
Shaded Orange Area = Loose Rocks! Beware!
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48 --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 d8+5=6 ; Monday June 24th, 2013 11:52:27 PM
Devlin flits over to the injured Dwarf and lands lightly on his chest and infuses healing energy into him.
Raeb takes the hit on the shoulder sending her spinning she follows up behind Bruagh.
Actions: Fly to thrown dwarf and cast cure light wound = 5 HP healed
Terser: HASTE HP 52/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 64/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) d8+5=12 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+11=13 ; d10+10=12 ; d10+10=20 ; Tuesday June 25th, 2013 12:24:43 AM
Despite the crushing blow, Terser is quite thoroughly enjoying himself. He grins at the giant and takes a deep breath, forcing his wounds to scab over through sheer force of will.
Renewed Vigor, Heal for 12
He then makes his glaive dance, cutting deeply into the giant that had struck him so soundly.
Attacks vs Giant 7 AC 32 and 23 12 and 20 damage
DM Ken: Renewed Vigor is a standard action, so you cannot use it and attack. Which would you rather do?
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 27/50 (expeditious retreat) d20=16 ; Tuesday June 25th, 2013 3:36:37 AM
Having successfully blinded many of the giants, Sam is happy with his work thus far. Unfortunately for the tiny gnome, this kind of success brings attention. As his frail frame gets pummeled with the giants' attacks, Sam fears for his life. Knowing that Devlin has most likely saved the unknown dwarf from immediate death, Sam decides to continue to draw the giants' attacks in his direction.
(In Dwarven) "Is that all you've got you dumb giants? Come and get me!" (D20 roll=16 to draw attention. Not sure what modifier to add. Char +6)
The speedy Sam heads away from the stabilized dwarf and towards the mighty Grim Guard. After he is sure the giants have seen and heard his taunt, Sam hums a strange tune and disappears.
Actions: Move to D4 (single move plus a step) taunt giants cast invisibility on self
DM Ken: You cannot make a move action AND a 5 foot step. You can only 5 ft step if your other actions have kept you from moving in the turn.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTE d20+13=33 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+13=15 ; d10+15=21 ; d10+15=16 ; d10+15=23 ; Tuesday June 25th, 2013 6:09:12 PM
Bruagh moves with true haste and heroism as he gets in range of Giant #4 (E,9) then unleashes a nasty barrage of slices against the brute.
Expend Hero Point for Extra Action to Move to (E,9). Full Round Attack: Attack1: 33 (Natural 20) Not confirmed with (Natural 1) Damage: 21 Slashing Damage Attack2 (Haste): 24 Damage2: 16 Attack3 10 (Forgot to take -5) Damage3: 23
Karnas (Haste 11 rds): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP40/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Tuesday June 25th, 2013 9:06:24 PM
Karnas thinks of the spells in his arsenal, and contemplates the best action. He didn't want to take his chances getting too close at the moment, and it looked like this fight might drag on for a little while, so, should use something that will remain useful for a couple rounds. He begins muttering another spell, as a small sphere of flames appears at D20, quickly growing into a large ball of flame enveloping part of the war leader.
OOC: Std: Cast flaming sphere on D20, Orc leader must make a reflex save DC15 or take 3d6 fire damage.
Karnas (Haste 11 rds, Flaming sphere 5 rds)): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP40/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Tuesday June 25th, 2013 9:07:29 PM
OOC: *war leader not orc leader, and fixing header
Sounds like trouble... Tuesday June 25th, 2013 10:21:34 PM DM OOC: Just waiting on Oathbreaker. By the way guys, I'm back in the hospital. My hernia surgery from the 24th has gotten some infection going on. Point being I don't have my map software. I'll tell you where the baddies are at and what they are doing, but it wont update till I come home. Sorry!
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 49/49 - CMD 21 d20+10=18 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+6=16 ; d8+3=8 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday June 25th, 2013 11:09:25 PM
The Oathbreaker edges forward, releasing another volley of arrows at their enemies. -------------------- 5ft step forward as part of a full attack action Haste + Rapid shot for 4 attacks Attacks: 18, 15, 26, 16 Damage: 8+1 shock
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48 --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 35/46 d20+10=16 ; d4+11=13 ; Tuesday June 25th, 2013 11:21:20 PM
Devlin squawks a bit as he hops off the body of the Dwarf. As he does the temperature begins to drop in the area and snow begins to coalesce around the brutes. Within seconds a full fledged sleet storm is raging among them blocking sight and hindering movement.
Raeb rushes up to the attact the giant fighting with Terser and swipes a pay at his ankles.
Cast Sleet Storm on J,20 DMHighlight to display spoiler: {-- cylinder (40-ft. radius, 20 ft. high) -- Driving sleet blocks all sight (even darkvision) within it and causes the ground in the area to be icy. A creature can walk within or through the area of sleet at half normal speed with a DC 10 Acrobatics check. Failure means it can't move in that round, while failure by 5 or more means it falls (see the Acrobatics skill for details).}
Raeb attack G7 To hit = 16, Dam = 13
DM Ken: You also used a CLW. Please update your character sheet if you are going to track your spells that way, in a format that shows what was memorized and what was used. Thanks!
The clw was for yesterday. You posted at the same time I did and provided an action for me. My spell list is updated and any spells cast should be crossed out.
Sounds like trouble... d20+3=14 ; 3d6=13 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=8 ; d20=12 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=31 ; d8+6=8 ; d8+6=10 ; d20+11=29 ; d8+6=11 ; d20=6 ; d20+5=24 ; d8+6=14 ; Wednesday June 26th, 2013 11:24:56 AM
Giant 7's grief over his fallen ally is short lived, as Terser cuts the large humanoid down in relatively short order.
Sam hurls an epic string of insults at the Giants, who unfortunately, don't seem to understand. Peppered by a number of sailing boulders, the GNOME (Not Halfling, sorry!) turns invisible.
Braugh performs a heroic charge, smashing into Giant 4 and relieving him of some excess skin and blood he's been carrying around all these years. He takes 37 damage.ac
Karnas calls arcane fire down upon the warleader. He takes 13 damage and has a fiery sphere in his area!
Oathbreaker shoots at Giant 6, sinking an arrow into the creature for 9 damage.
While Giant 6 and the Warleader continue to struggle with Sam's blindness, Giants 2 and 1 shake the spell!
Giant 6 goes full defensive. Why is it so cold all of a sudden?!
Giant 5 trudges southwest through the sleet storm, emerging outside of the iceclouds.
Giant 4 tries to crush Braugh beneath his massive arms! Critical Hit for 18 points of Damage.
Giant 3 flanks to the other side of Braugh and tries to squish the Dwarf as well. Hit AC 31 for 11 points of Damage.
Giant 2 trudges east through the sleet storm,but makes no progress.
Giant 1, wary of Terser and his wyvern glaive, takes a few steps forward and scoops up the downed dwarf, hurtling it at the fearsome Terser. (Hit AC 24 for 14 Damage)
The Warleader, still blinded, focuses on shielding himself as best as he can.
(Remember guy! Be specific in your attacks, who you attack, where you move etc. Also, I am still in the hospital and cannot update the map until later this evening. We have some last minute posters in this group, so im going to try to make your dm posts early instead of waiting all night to react. Consider this todays post. Sorry about the one missed.)
Terser: HASTE HP 33/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 45/84, AC vs giants 24/15/24 - CMD 25) d8+5=7 ; Wednesday June 26th, 2013 1:00:27 PM
Terser attempts to catch the dwarf that was tossed so carelessly in his direction.
is there some sort of roll I can make to try to prevent further injury to the dwarf thrown at me? He takes the opportunity to rage his wounds closed. only 7 this time for renewed vigor
Sure. Make a touch attack vs AC 14, then make a STR check (d20+STR) DC 14. Failing the touch means you miss, failing the strength means you absorb even more damage from the impact.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 61/90 -- HASTE d20+14=33 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+9=10 ; d10+15=16 ; d10+15=25 ; Wednesday June 26th, 2013 2:16:28 PM
Bruagh takes a pummeling from the two giants that makes his next series of attacks both inaccurate and ineffective.
Attack1: 33 Damage: 16
Attack2: 19 Damage: 25
Attack3: 10 Damage: Blah...
W/ Haste AC vs. Giants is currently 30...
DM Ken: There's 2 Giants there. Which one are you attacking?
Giant #4 (Same as last round).
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 27/50 (expeditious retreat) Wednesday June 26th, 2013 3:01:03 PM
ooc-Will post once I have a map
Sounds like trouble... Wednesday June 26th, 2013 5:04:03 PM
Here's the map for Round 4!
Karnas (Haste 10 rds, Flaming sphere 4 rds): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP40/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' d20+9=17 ; 3d6=9 ; Wednesday June 26th, 2013 8:48:12 PM
Karnas, observing that the field was effectively handled, decides to try having a bit of fun. He casts silent image, using the spell to make several groups of rock on the field animate themselves into earth elementals, the elementals standing by as Karnas calls out into the field. "I've had plenty of time to call out my army of ninja elementals, I'd suggest retreating before I order them all to attack whatever giant is within range. (Bluff 17)" During this, the Flaming sphere attacks the giant leader again (9 damage).
OOC: Cast Silent image, make the rocks in rectangle between A4-H7,C2-F3 appear to animate into large earth elementals (can affect 10 10' squares, so 10 large earth elementals, 8 in 2 rows of 4, and 2 in a row behind it.) If a giant attempts to attack a image have the image retreat back far enough to be out of range of melee strikes, with the other elementals moving as well if necessary to allow for the movement.
Use bluff to make giants believe elementals are under his control and holding back only because he wishes, and that that they are silent because summons are special.
Silent image has will disbelief, only if interacted with.
cover at I14, L7,L21, and large groupings of rubble at
Karnas (Haste 10 rds, Flaming sphere 4 rds): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP40/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Wednesday June 26th, 2013 8:49:07 PM
OOC: Ignore that last line, didn't notice that was still there.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48 --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 35/46 d3=3 ; d20+14=26 ; d4+11=13 ; Wednesday June 26th, 2013 10:26:48 PM
Devlin hunkers down behinds the prone Dwarf and begins another squawking chant. Trying to lend some credence to Karnas's spell the Druid begins to summon some actual elementals.
Raeb lets out a hurmph as Terser knocks down the giant she was about to attack. Seeing Bruagh alone against two creatures the stout bear charges into the rear of one of them her claws slashing wildly.
Devlin: Cast Summon Natures Ally III (Drop Spike Growth) Full Round Action 3 small Earth Elementals will be summoned next round.
Raeb: Charge Giant3 @ H,9 To hit = 26, Dam = 13
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 49/49 - CMD 21 d20+10=28 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+6=11 ; d8+3=10 ; d6=5 ; d8+3=5 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday June 26th, 2013 11:27:48 PM
The masked dwarf edges forward, his bow groaning with the effort. -------------------- 5ft step as part of full attack action to H1 Attacks against G6: 28, 17, 30 (CRIT: 12 to confirm, no crit), 11 Damage: 10+5 shock, 5+6 shock
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 27/50 (expeditious retreat) Thursday June 27th, 2013 12:12:34 AM
Sam hurries across the field of battle as Bruagh gets flanked. Hoping that the giants have forgotten him, Sam gestures and hums a low droning tune. He reappears as his hold person spell hits giant 3.
Giant 3 must make a will DC 20 or be held.
Actions Move to G2 Cast hold person on giant 3
AC=20 vs giants
Ooc- Keep an eye out for a coup de grace opportunity on giant 3 team!
Terser: HASTE HP 33/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 45/84, AC vs giants 24/15/24 - CMD 25) d20+13=28 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+16=18 ; d10+15=25 ; Thursday June 27th, 2013 11:10:19 AM
To save a dwarf!
28 Touch attack vs AC 14 - success STR check 23 vs DC 14 - success
Terser catches the flying dwarf and sets him almost tenderly on the ground, hoping that he was not injured any further. He then moves up to help Bruagh before he is overwhelmed.
move to I9, power attack vs AC 18 for 25 damage
DM Ken: A round ahead of me chap! It's good now, since were ready for the new round!
Sounds like trouble... d20+3=15 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+3=17 ; Thursday June 27th, 2013 11:13:35 AM
Terser regenerates some health, then saves a falling dwarf! As Terser gingerly sets him down, he realizes that this dwarf has likely been dead for some time...
Braugh makes short work of Giant 4, slapping aside the creatures defenses and felling him despite the help it received from it's kin.
The remaining giants give pause for just a moment as Karnas makes his presence known to the field of battle. "Forga-woop! Boopie-toke fern squidge-widge!" The giants further away go back to their own personal combats, not affected by the bluff since they don't speak Dwarven.
Karnas's illusion hits the field, a strange amorphous blob of earth elemental, all conjoined at or below the waste. Since silent image only allows for the creation of a single creature or object, this is the closest he could come to his goal.
Devlin begins to summon a powerful creature, and spends the turn in his summoning stance. Raeb charges into Giant 3, provoking an attack of opportunity. The bear deftly slips underneath the giants arms and tears into him with mighty claws.
Oathbreakers arrows crackle across the field, burning the flesh of Giant 6 with huge amounts of magical current.
The Warleader (13 Dmg) passes his reflex save, stepping over the largest area of the burning sphere. He is also pleased to find he can see again! He stomps through the ice, waving his axe angrily.
Giant 1, still not eager to engage Terser (who is now standing in a pile of dead things), charges north after Raeb, swinging as hard as he can at the fierce bear, but even his power attack bounces off the bears hide.
Giant 2, having been obscured by the sleet storm, suddenly emerges from it's western edge!
Giant 3 (13 damage) cannot move! He is held by Sams magic!
Giant 5 joins his clanners near Raeb, and also fails to cause any harm to the angry bear.
Giant 6 (35 damage) scowls and tears an ice covered rock from the pile. He throws it at the giant earth elemental creature in front of Devlin. The earth creature nimbly moves, and the rocks sails on by. The giant looks back and forth from the rock to the illusion, then fixates his gaze on Karnas. He seems to have figured it out!
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 27/50 (expeditious retreat) Thursday June 27th, 2013 1:11:31 PM
Seeing the now held giant, Sam yells,"Take him down Grim Guard!"
He then shifts his attention to the group of giants heading towards Raeb. With another hum, he fires another glitter dust spell at giant 5 (J 12).
Giants 1,5, and 6 must make a will DC 18 or be blinded for 6 rounds. Repeat save each round.
Actions Cast glitterdust on giants 1,5 and 6.
Ooc to DM-Sam has not been moved on the map. I'm ok with it. I just want you to know he's west of the fighting.
DM Ken: Sorry David, I did forget to move you!
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 61/90 -- HASTE d20+14=29 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+14=19 ; d10+15=24 ; d10+15=19 ; d10+15=17 ; d10+15=25 ; d10+15=17 ; d10+15=17 ; d3=3 ; d10+15=16 ; d10+15=17 ; d10+15=22 ; Thursday June 27th, 2013 4:53:06 PM
Bruagh swings at the now held (Giant 3) viciously at the Giant, hoping to end the threat quickly.
Sorry about rolls, I was trying to post from phone and the rolls went... wonky to say the least.
Coup de Grace: Hit AC 33 (Auto Crit) for 24+19+17=60 Damage and a DC 70 Fort Save or Die!
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 27/50 (expeditious retreat) Thursday June 27th, 2013 6:35:39 PM
ooc-LOL Zach!!!
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48 --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 35/46 d20+8=18 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+10=14 ; d6+10=11 ; d4+11=12 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=24 ; d6+5=9 ; d20+7=18 ; d6+5=11 ; 3d6=6 ; 3d10=13 ; Thursday June 27th, 2013 8:23:32 PM
Devlin stops his squawking and three piles of rock rise up around the giants attacking Raeb. The bear roars in defiance as clubs and fists rain down around her. She lashes out with claw and fang one paw scoring a slash down the creatures leg. As the Elementals rise up one moves to flank a giant while the other two lash out at the giant from where they are.
The Druid once again begins to squawk and soon the skies are filled with ominous thunder. He keeps his form low behind the fallen Dwarf and only peeks out for a moment to call a bolt of lightning from the sky to strike the Giant Raeb and the elementals are attacking.
DM:Highlight to display spoiler: { Raeb attack Giant 1 Bite = 18, Dam = 11 Claw = 22, Dam = 12 Claw = 14
Elementals Summoned to (E1)G,8 (E2)H,8 (E3)I,8 E,1 Earth Glide to H,10 (Flanking with E,2&E,3) E,1 attack Giant1 To hit = 20 (realized they were flanking) Dam = 11 E,2 attack Giant1 To hit = 17 E,3 attack Giant1 To hit = 26, Dam = 9
Devlin: Cast Call Lightning. Strike Giant 1 with a bolt Dam = 6 (13 if its a stormy area - a rain shower, clouds and wind, hot and cloudy conditions,) Reflex 18 for half.
OOC: Not sure if my target is blinded. If so some of my misses may hit}
DM Ken:I moved one of your elementals a little so he can get the flank.
Karnas (Haste 9 rds, Flaming sphere 3 rds): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP40/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' 3d6=13 ; Friday June 28th, 2013 12:17:29 AM
Karnas keeps concentrating, keeping up the same motions and actions for the horde from last round, spending a move action to move the flaming orb to the warleader at D16, keeping the damage on him (13 damage)
OOC: Image spells creating multiple creatures is being discussed on the rules forum atm. Also, how do you hide text so you need to highlight it?
Dm Ken: With .spoiler. hidden stuff ./spoiler. , with the appropriate ['s and ]'s instead of .'s
Also, when the rules board decides, I'll go by that in the future but for this combat, which is about wrapped up, we will go by how I interpret RaW and applied it through this combat. I don't think any of them will live through two more rounds!
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 49/49 - CMD 21 d20+10=23 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+6=23 ; d8+3=4 ; d6=1 ; d8+3=4 ; d6=1 ; d8+3=7 ; d6=3 ; Friday June 28th, 2013 1:50:15 AM
The archer continues to edge forward, releasing another flurry of arrows at their enemies. ------------------- 5ft step as part of full attack action to H2 Rapid shot + haste for 4 total attacks Attacks against Giant 1: 23, 21, 18, 23 Damage: 4+1 shock, 4+1 shock, 7+3 shock
AC against Giants: 24/15/20
Sounds like trouble... Friday June 28th, 2013 10:56:26 AM
DM Post Inc.
Sounds like trouble... d20+3=22 ; d20+3=21; d20+3=18 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+15=22 ; 4d6+8=26 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+11=17 ; d8+6=10 ; d20+11=28 ; d8+6=13 ; d20+5=21 ; d8+6=13 ; d20+3=7 ; Friday June 28th, 2013 12:17:05 PM
Terser bounds over dead Giants and finds his way to the nearest living enemy. He swings his mighty Wyvern-Glaive, but the attack is batted away at the last second by Giant 1.
Sam tries to stifle the majority of the Giant force, but amazingly, they all resist his magical burst this time around.
Braugh opens up Giant 3 from neck to belly button, bathing in the sweet smell of victory and giant guts. A bath may be required!
Devlins Elementals swarm Giant 1, even while Raeb sinks a claw deep into the fellow for 32 combined damage. He then calls a bolt of lightning to strike Giant 1!
Karnas maintains his illusion of an elemental horde. Still, he manages to concentrate enough thought on his Flaming Sphere to bring it scorching across the field into the back of the Warleader, who takes the full impact unawares!
Oathbreaker inches forward, continuing his rain of death, peppering Giant 1 with another massive wave of electric arrows.
The Warleader, now free of blindness and magical ice storms, trudges around the northern wagon cart and swings hard at Braugh. Vital striking is a funny technique for Giants.. Smoosh them becomes "Deliberately Smoosh Them!" (Hit AC 22 for 26 damage)
Giant 1 (58 damagae), more frightened of Terser than all the other creatures on the map, tries twice to crush the dwarf before backing away.
Giant 2 takes a final 5ft step out of the ice and tries to grind one of the small elementals into dust but misses it completely!
Giant 5 stomps on the elemental that his friend missed, hitting AC 17 and 28 for 23 combined damage. The elemental is no more!
Giant 6 tears his last stone free. He shouts at the others and points at the army of elementals, then back at Karnas. The sends the rock sailing through the air and crashing into Karnas for 13 damage! (Hit AC 21 for 13 damage)
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 27/50 (expeditious retreat) Friday June 28th, 2013 12:35:23 PM
Sam holds his ground as the giants close in. He observes the leader crush Bruagh.
"Brruuuaaaaggh!"
With the yell comes a desperate effort to save the dwarf that the small gnome looks up to the most. The warleader is hit with his final hold person spell.
Warleader must roll will DC 20 or be held.
Action: cast hold person on warleader.
Ooc to DM: Do we have another coup de grace opportunity this round if the spell succeeds?
DM Ken. Not really. They wont save till its my post again. PbP necessity sadly. On the bright side, your team almost always wins initiative!
Zach R: Actually, uh, AC 22 doesn't come close to hitting Bruagh's 30 AC vs. the Warleader.
David: Sam was blinded by the bloodlust only a gnomish bard could understand. He thought Bruagh was hit.
Terser: HASTE HP 33/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 45/84, AC vs giants 24/15/24 - CMD 25) d20+16=33 ; d20+16=28 ; d20+11=26 ; d10+15=18 ; d10+15=16 ; d10+15=18 ; Friday June 28th, 2013 3:44:55 PM
Terser presses his advantage, trying to take down the giant that seems so scared of him. He swings several times, making sure it is good and dead, then steps in to bring the fight to the #5.
Karnas staggers from the hit, dropping to a knee as the elemental horde vanishes, the sheer damage just overcoming his concentration and preventing him from keeping the image up. He glowers at Giant 6, and then grins widely. They were all nice and clustered up for him. He spends his move to relocate the Flaming Sphere back onto the Warleader, then begins muttering a spell, conjuring a ball of webs into his hands, that he then throws to H13. The ball explodes, covering the area in thick webs, the webs anchored to the two merchant carts and the ground.
OOC: Cast web at H13, 20' radius. anchored on merchant carts E11 and J17. Anyone in spells effect must make reflex save DC15 or be grappled. DC 15 combat maneuver or escape artist check to escape grapple. Anyone moving through the web must make a DC15 combat maneuver or escape artist check as part of their move or be grappled on the first square they attempted to move through. The entire web is difficult terrain. 5' of web between attacker and target gives cover, 20' gives total cover
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 61/90 -- HASTE d20+12=20 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+9=11 ; d10+15=18 ; d10+15=16 ; d10+15=20 ; Friday June 28th, 2013 4:06:43 PM
Bruagh, covered in gore from his most recent kill, smiles at the War Leader and simply says, "Let's dance!" With that, the Stone Warden assaults one of his many racial enemies.
Intimidate: 20 (Not looking for any kind of reaction or benefit, just for RP Value). Attack 1: 21 Damage 1: 18 Attack 2: 31 Damage 2: 16 Attack 3: 11 Damage 3: 20
Sounds like trouble... Friday June 28th, 2013 5:34:38 PM DM Ken OOC: You guys are posting quick now! Do you like me posting early-mid morning better than later in the evening?
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 27/50 (expeditious retreat) Friday June 28th, 2013 5:53:04 PM
Ooc-I think it's all the giant-killing that's getting everybody posting sooner. Post when you like.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 61/90 -- HASTE Friday June 28th, 2013 7:12:38 PM OOC: I wake up at 5am, and get off work at 2pm. I typically post after 2pm, though I do watch posts and can make an emergency post earlier if need be. Whatever works best for the DM.
Karnas (Haste 10 rds, Flaming sphere 4 rds): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP27/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Friday June 28th, 2013 7:22:33 PM
OOC: Right now it is 7:22 PM for me. I'm on call for work from 5pm to 11pm. I usually wake up around noon to 2pm, and typically post anywhere between 2pm and 5pm, or 10pm to 4am. For me, early-mid morning is best, because it's posted while i'm asleep and I can determine if I want to post before or after everyone else.
Sounds like trouble... Friday June 28th, 2013 8:40:56 PM Hrm. Oathbreaker seems to be a late poster, as does Devlin I think. I'll try to post like I have been, mid morning, so I dont have to outwait the few later posters.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48 --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 35/46 d20+10=13 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=18 ; d4+11=14 ; d4+11=14 ; d4+11=14 ; d4+11=15 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=27 ; d6+5=7 ; 3d6=8 ; Friday June 28th, 2013 10:00:10 PM
As Terser lays into one giant the elementals shift their focus to another. Both sink below the ground only to pop up around Giant 5 swinging clb fists at its ankles. Raeb shifts her weight a little and lays into the same giant claws swinging wildly.
Seeing Raeb attacking another giant Devlin lets another bolt of lightning flash down at it the electricity sizzling its skin. He quickly takes to the skies and lets off a simple spell causing a bright flash to erupt before the war leaders eyes.
DMHighlight to display spoiler: { Raeb 5' step to I,10 Full Attack: Giant 5 Bite = 13 Claw = 20, Dam = 14 Claw = 18, Dam = 14
E1 Earth Glide to H,10 Attack Giant 5 = 12 E2 Earth Glide to K,12 Attack Giant 5 = 27 Dam = 7
Devlin: Call Lightening Giant 5 = 8 Dam (Reflex 18 for half) Cast Flare on War Leader DC15 Fort or Dazzled.}
DM Ken: Calling a lightning bolt is a standard action, so is casting Flare. Which action would you prefer? Sorry misread that, Lets go with the bolt. Thanks.
Sounds like trouble... Sunday June 30th, 2013 1:31:47 PM Oathbreaker, if you're out there, we are still waiting on an action from you for the current round. I'll have to assume your actions if you don't post them by Monday!
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 49/49 - CMD 21 d20+13=15 d20+13=29 d20+13=23 d8+4=5 d6=4 d8+4=9 d6=2 Sunday June 30th, 2013 4:55:17 PM
The Oathbreaker, realizing he's on his second quiver, quickly values quality over quantity. Stepping aside to look around the illusion and fire more arrows into their enemies. ------------------- 5ft step to I5 as part of a full attack action Haste boosts total attacks to 3 +1 to attack/damage from Point Blank Shot Attacks against Giant 1: 15, 29, 23 Damage: 5+4 shock, 9+2 shock Sorry for the late posts this week, gonna be back on top of things for this one
Sam, thinking that Braugh is in trouble, throws out his final 2nd level spell. The raging Warleader however, shrugs off the magic and keeps swinging at the dodgy Dwarf.
Terser adds another downed Giant to his tally. The grim warrior barely pauses to admire his work, then sets off for the next unlucky foe.
Karnas, presented with an opportunity for battlefield control, takes it. Though the Warlord seems unaffected again by his flaming sphere, Giants 5 and 6 are stuck fast.
Braugh offers a dance to the Warleader, and quickly takes the lead steps. After two solid wounds, the Warleader is beginning to show concern.
Devlin calls down a lightning bolt from the skies, and Raeb without effort claws through the webs to maul Giant 5. Earth Elemental one pops up from the ground and into the thick webbing! It slips through them easily enough but it's attack misses the Giant. Earth Elemental 2 glides underground and emerges at K 12, but gets stuck in the webbing! (CMB+4=13. Needed 15)
Oathbreaker draws a line of shot on Giant 1, then realizes the creature isn't moving. Terser has done this work for him. Saving his arrows, the dwarf looks for another target.
Giants 5(22dmg) and 6 each break free of their webbing bonds, but are unable to do much else.
Giant 2 has no trouble moving through the webs, Braugh and Elemental 1 may make attacks of opportunity! Giant two swings at the now flanked Braugh! (Hit AC 32 for 9 damage)
The Warleader(34 dmg) swings wildly, but ultimately fails to draw blood from Braugh. (Hit AC 28 and 13)
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 27/50 (expeditious retreat) Monday July 1st, 2013 2:12:24 AM
Seeing that his spell failed and Bruagh now flanked, Sam decides to add a little levity to the fight. He jumps up and down and yells to giant 2, "Hey, ugly! See if you get this joke!
An orc walks into the bar with a parrot on his shoulder and the bartender says "Wow, that's really neat. Where'd you get it?"
"In a cave." the parrot replies.
Cast hideous laughter on giant 2. Will DC 19 to avoid laughing in a hideous-type manner. (As we are the same "type", not "subtype", I don't think he gets the +4 to the save)
Ooc- Yes I totally stole that joke online.
Karnas (Haste 10 rds, Flaming sphere 4 rds): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP27/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' 3d6=10 ; d6+1=3 ; Monday July 1st, 2013 3:07:27 AM
Karnas, seeing the fight was pretty much done, decides to do some early patch up as he pulls out his wand of cure light wounds and heads over to G1 and attempts to cast the heal on him. The flaming sphere remains on the warleader, still engulfing him
OOC: I dunno if I need to make a attack roll or roll vs concealment to hit Sam, anyone know? Flaming sphere does 10 dmg Sam takes 3 healing.
DM Ken: Since speech is a free action, we can assume after Sam casts his spell that there is sufficient conversation between you two to coordinate finding one another.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 27/50 (expeditious retreat) Monday July 1st, 2013 8:31:45 AM
Ooc- He's visible. He's been casting spells on giant's every turn and doesn't have improved invisibility yet.
Terser: HASTE HP 33/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 45/84, AC vs giants 24/15/24 - CMD 25) d20+16=26 ; d20+16=35 ; d20+11=18 ; d10+15=17 ; d10+15=16 ; d10+15=18 ; Monday July 1st, 2013 12:09:35 PM
OOC @Karnas - cure light is 1d8+1
Terser adjusts himself on the battlefield, edging closer and closer to the leader so that he can take out the head of the snake. He can't pass up an exposed target though, and releases a flurry of attacks on the giant nearest him.
Five Foot step to H8 full attack on Giant 5 power attack AC 26, 35, 18 damage 15, 16, 18
Oathbreaker (Ian) (Hasted until RD13) 20/15/16 - 49/49 - CMD 21 d20+13=29 ; d20+9=22 ; d8+4=6 ; d6=2 ; d8+4=12 ; d6=2 ; Monday July 1st, 2013 1:26:03 PM
The Oathbreaker takes aim at the nearest Giant, hoping that it falls before his ammunition is depleted. -------------------- Full attack on Giant 3 Two attacks at +1 attack/damage from Point Blank Shot Attacks on G3: 29, 22 Damage: 6+2 shock, 12+2 shock
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 52/90 -- HASTE d20+14=17 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+9=22 ; d10+15=18 ; d10+15=21 ; d10+15=19 ; d10+15=17 ; Monday July 1st, 2013 6:29:15 PM
Bruagh's swings when the giant gives him the opportunity. Regardless of what happens, he continues his assault on the War Leader. "Don't worry about me Sam... you are doing great!"
AoO Attack: 17 AoO Damage: 18
Attack 1: 27 Damage 1: 21
Attack 2: 29 Damage 2: 19
Attack 3: 22 Damage 3: 17
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48 --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 35/46 d20+7=21 ; d6+5=11 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=26 ; d6+10=13 ; d4+11=14 ; d4+11=14 ; d20+7=8 ; 3d6=14 ; Monday July 1st, 2013 10:09:18 PM
As the giant moves past, the elemental causes a spike of stone to grow from the ground piercing the giant's foot. The elemental follows the giant as it moves dis-appearing below the ground and appearing behind it across from the fearsome Bruagh. It swings fists made of rubble but fails to damage the giant's meaty legs.
Raeb continues her assault on the giant in front of her, she bites a large chunk off the giants calf before tearing the wound wide open with her claws.
The second elemental tries to break free of the webbing but is unable
Devlin calls a bolt of electricity down upon the War Leader trying to help Bruagh ends the vile creatures existence.
DM:Highlight to display spoiler: { Elemental 1(2 rnds left) AAO = 21 Dam = 11 Earth Glide to H,6 Attack Giant 2 = 16
Raeb (Full Attack Giant 5) Bite = 19 Dam = 13 Claw = 32 (crit = 13) Dam = 14 Claw = 26 Dam = 14
Elemental 2 (2rnds left) resist webs (Rolled for attack and realized I needed to get free. Rolled a 1 anyway so he is stuck)
Devlin:(3 bolts left) Call Lightning on War leader 14 dam (Ref DC18 for Half)}
Dead Giants, Live Merchants, and One Strange Rock d20+3=21 ; d20+3=11 ; d8+1=6 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=19 ; d6+10=16 ; d6+10=13 ; Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 2:07:31 AM
To keep piling onto poor Sams personal string of mishaps, the Warleader shrugs off the Hideous Laughter spell!
Karnas finally has success and is rewarded with a yowl of pain as the Warleader is burned by the flaming sphere! He then taps Sam with a CLW wand, healing the Gnome of 6 damage.
Terser opens the guts of his 4th Giant. Giant 5 wavers uncontrollably on his feet before collapsing dead into the webbing. Score 4!
Oathbreaker mysteriously takes aim at another dead giant. He shakes off the bout of Necrorage and instead aims at Giant 3, hammering the unawares giant with well place arrows of shocking death in the back.
Braugh brings his dance with the Warleader to a quick close, leaving the splattered insides of the monster all over the canyon floor. He whips around nimbly, taking his final attack to giant 2, who his caught by surprise at the death of his leader!
With the Warleader dead, Devlin's lightning crashes into Giant 2, who takes the full blast in the back. It stumbles forwards, then falls dead at Braughs feet. Raeb easily shuffles forward 5 feet through the webs and drops his full attack into Giant 6. The great bears reaching claws and maw mortally wound the Giant, which scrambles for freedom. It tries to flee, but a savage attack of opportunity from Raeb catches it by the neck as it scrambles. As the massive bear clamps its jaws down, the Giant struggles less and less until it finally shudders and ceases to move.
All Giants have been slain!
A quick medical examination reveals 3 of the Dwarves have already left the Scab, their souls free to escape this brutal land.
The giants possessions were few, but valuable.
- The War-leaders Large Sized Great-Axe - A strange granite amulet (from the War-leader) - A hugely over-sized ruby ring (from the War-leader) - Eight Giant coin purses, containing a total of 8000 in gold coins
As the smoke clears and the spells overlaying the battlefield are dispelled or fizzle on their own, the Grim Guard take a moment to catch their breath. A number of them are wounded, and they probably need to manage their resources to some degree.
As they recover, the lone surviving dwarf finally calms down enough to speak.
"Thank.. thank ye! Thank ye lads! My brothers.. they be passed.. my business is in shambles, overturned all over the scab! But I can see me woman and me babe again and for that you have my eternal thanks!"
His eyes well up and he begins to blubber a bit.
"Me name be Galf, a merchant contact for the Ironbane clan. You have made an ally eternal lads, this I swear! And see, it not be tha' bad. I can take the wheels from that cart... and a few of the mules weren't eaten! I can take some of this still in to sell and have a bit o' money for me poor brudders widows..."
He sniffs loudly and wipes his bloody tear stained face with his beard. "Is.. the way to the festival clear? I know I not be too far away...these stupid cretins jumped on us from above.. we were so close!"
His ramblings cease, and he sits on a stone, sniffling and holding his head in his thick hands.
-------------------------------- Notes From DM Ken!
To whichever hero is holding the Smoky Map, the arrow points insistently at a large boulder remaining in the rocky ground nearby. You fought a battle not 200 feet away from where Tali is being held captive!
You also recieve 2500 Xp each for defeating the Giants and clearing the scene!
I'll soon ask you all for nominations for Hero Points! I always nominate 1 character, and let the players nominate the other. Then usually the DM's decide if any other heroic actions need rewarded. Look for an email soon!
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 33/50 Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 3:50:50 AM
The injured Sam nods to his "brother" Karnas as he is healed.
"Thanks brother."
He walks over to the injured merchant.
"I'm glad to see that you survived and sorry about your loss. The path to Ironbane's Clan is clear. We just passed through there. Are you in good enough shape to travel?"
Once hearing the dwarf's answer, Sam casts detect magic on the items left by the giants.
Oathbreaker (Ian) (Hasted until RD13) 20/15/16 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 8:21:47 AM
The masked dwarf approaches the old man, staring at him with jet black eyes. "Arrows. Do you have any arrows? I need more."
Dead Giants, Live Merchants, and One Strange Rock Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 10:30:10 AM
(NOT your DM post for tomorrow. Answering some questions.)
Sams detects magic on the ring, the axe, and the amulet.
While the ring does not detect as magic, the amulet gives radiates a faint aura of transmutation. The Axe is also magical, but does not produce any distinctive magical aura.
Galf replies, "I can travel, yes. It will just take me a bit to prepare the wagon to take my wares and me brudders bodies to the festival. I did not have any weapons, I'm sorry. They aren't allowed at the festival and usually do not sell well and ..Wait! Dunri had a quiver with him, for the road!."
The dwarf runs to near where one of his brothers lie, and tenderly checks the dwarf over. A few are broken, but there are about 13 recoverable arrows in the quiver.
He looks back at Oathbreaker.
"Go ahead lad. He'd want the Dwarf who avenged him to have them."
He then busies himself getting his last wagon in traveling condition.
Terser: HP 33/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 45/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 10:39:50 AM
Now that the rage of battle has left him, Terser deflates a bit, wishing he could have come earlier and prevented some of the death. He goes back to the dwarf he caught and lays him out in a more natural pose. I got your revenge, brother. Have a drink for me in the afterlife.
After a few moments of contemplation for the dead, he brings his mind back to the living that he can still help.
Safe journey to you, Galf. We would accompany you, but there is another that we seek to save before returning to the mountain.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 33/50 Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 12:44:59 PM
Sam examines the two magical items and does his best to identify them.
Ooc-Spellcraft DC?
DM Ken: DC 20 for the amulet, and DC 21 for the axe.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 33/50 Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 2:13:13 PM
Sam approaches Karnas.
"Het Karnas. Can you try to identify these items for us?."
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48 --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 35/46 d20+7=17 ; d20+3=10 ; Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 2:24:56 PM
Devlin flies over to Raeb and lands next to her quickly changing back into his Dwarven self. He says a few soothing words to her before causing a few gallons of water to appear above her body washing most of the blood out of her fur. Anyone else need a wash? He says to the rest of the group.
The druid nods to Galf as the merchant thanks the group. Be quick about gettin ta the festival grounds. The way was clear but this be The Scab, its never a safe trek through its lands.
Devlin does what he can to help Oath gather arrows and tries to fashion a few new ones for him if possible. He uses any shafts that are broken close to the tip and shaves them down He than tries to set the the arrowheads on the end binding them with either available plant life or some sinew from one of the giants. He holds up a few for the archers inspection.
Craft (Woodworking) = 17 Craft (Fletcher) = 10 (Used 1 round of Inspire Competance from Sam) OOC: Anyone want to aid my roll for fletcher or use it as an aid roll?
DM Ken: Per PF crafting rules, it takes about an hour to craft 2 arrows. How long are you willing to spend here? Not that long. Just trying to be helpful. Thanks.
Karnas (L1-5 L2-4 L3- 3): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP27/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 2:44:36 PM
Karnas nods upon seeing the giants all fall, heading over to assist the living Dwarf. "I wish I had some magic to give you some aid on the road, but the only spell I could give you would be invisibility for 7 minutes or so, which isn't long enough to do much." He then looks to the items and Sam's question. "Yeah, give em here and I'll see just what they are, Identifying items is one of the many things I'm good at." He places the two items before him, taking a couple rounds to cast identify and thoroughly examine the two to discern just what they were.
OOC: Spend 3 rounds to cast identify, examine both items for the necessary time. With identify in place, Karnas has a +22 to spellcraft, so there's no chance to fail to identify the items. Also, I'm assuming that I can't take 10 on identify checks, is that correct?
DM Ken: Correct. The items are identified as a Amulet of Natural Armor +2 and a Large-sized Great-Axe +2
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 52/90 -- HASTE Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 4:20:15 PM
Bruagh sees the Amulet and drools... just a little. He knows, however that it is much to valuable for him to take for himself. Perhaps, if they find more loot, he could pay for it out of his portion.
"We need to push on, we are close to Tali, and do not need to giver her captors time to escape."
Oathbreaker (Ian) (Hasted until RD13) 20/15/16 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 7:05:32 PM
The Oathbreaker takes the dead dwarf's arrows, closing his eyes and thanking him silently.
Terser: HP 33/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 45/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 7:42:34 PM
Terser gives the axe a few experimental swings in the air. It's unwieldy, but doesn't feel like it would be too difficult to employ.
If no one minds, I'll give this thing a try. I think I would still prefer the reach of my own weapon though.
Dead Giants, Live Merchants, and One Strange Rock Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 7:46:55 PM
DM Post will be late tonight.....
Dead Giants, Live Merchants, and One Strange Rock Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 11:24:08 PM
Devlin washes himself off and offers a quick drenching to any who want it, but no one takes him up on the offer.
Oathbreaker accepts the arrows from Galf
Karnas is able to identify the two magical items the leader giant possessed
Terser hefts the Great Axe, but it is beyond him to wield. The measure of how much effort it takes to use a weapon (whether the weapon is designated as a light, one-handed, or two-handed weapon for a particular wielder) is altered by one step for each size category of difference between the wielder's size and the size of the creature for which the weapon was designed. If a weapon's designation would be changed to something other than light, one-handed, or two-handed by this alteration, the creature can't wield the weapon at all. A Great Axe is a two handed weapon
Bruagh wishes to push on, the group is close to where Tali is being held. In fact the smoke map indicates she is within a cave currently blocked by the boulder practically next to where the group stands.
Galf busy's himself preparing to get underway, salvaging what he can and gathering his dead to take with them.
The party is left to their own counsel. The rock is fairly large, and very much out of place in its current location. Definitely placed there on purpose to seal the entrance. It looks to weigh in the neighborhood of a ton. It does not seal the entrance perfectly, perhaps an unarmored gnome could slip in, perhaps he'd just get stuck. The sun is still fairly high in the sky, indicating this particular hot day in the Scab mountains still has many hours of light in it.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 47/50 d8+1=4 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=3 ; Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 11:59:51 PM
Sam heals himself with three uses of his clw wand. (14 hp)
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 47/50 Wednesday July 3rd, 2013 1:30:54 AM
Sam observes the small opening to the cave. Although exhausted from the excessive spell casting, he wants to press on.
"I think I can fit. Maybe there is a way to move this giant rock from the inside. I'm going to check it out."
He then tosses his backpack and armor on the ground and smiles at his brethren.
"I'll be back in a few. Watch my stuff for me."
He does his best to squeeze through the gap in the rock. If necessary, he casts "grease" on himself to make the journey.
Terser: HP 33/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 45/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Wednesday July 3rd, 2013 1:57:55 AM Well this axe is useless, unless someone can make me taller. We can use the haft to lever the stone out of the way, at least enough for us to get through.
Oathbreaker (Ian) (Hasted until RD13) 20/15/16 - 49/49 - CMD 21 d20+19=27 ; Wednesday July 3rd, 2013 9:31:32 AM
The Oathbreaker decides to keep an eye out while they move through the crevice, making sure no other enemies, giant or otherwise, sneak up on them. (Perception: 27)
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 52/90 -- HASTE d20+10=12 ; d20+5=13 ; Wednesday July 3rd, 2013 10:14:47 AM
Bruagh looks for another small rock, bit enough to use as a pivot in junction with the large axe. Once he finds a suitable rock he will stick the axe as best he can under the large boulder blocking their path and over the smaller rock.
"Some of you guys come give me a hand."
With that Bruagh puts everything he has into pushing on the axe.
Strength Check: 13
Terser: HP 33/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 45/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) d20+7=27 ; Wednesday July 3rd, 2013 12:18:06 PM
Strength check: 27 (nat 20)
Terser heads over to assist Bruagh, pushing down mightily on the makeshift lever.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48 --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 35/46 d20+1=21 ; d20+6=21 ; Wednesday July 3rd, 2013 2:46:30 PM
Devlin shrugs his shoulders and leans his weight into the axe handle. If this dont work I can shift and go under with Sam easy enough. He says with a grunt. The druid presses mightily helping to shift the weight. While pushing he looks at Raeb and shouts Oy bear get over here and push would ya.
The bear lets out a gruff sigh but brings her bulky body over. Standing up on her hind legs she brings her front paws down onto the axe haft.
Devlin Str = 21 (Nat 20) Raeb Str = 21
Dead Giants, Live Merchants, and One Strange Rock Wednesday July 3rd, 2013 10:24:33 PM
Sam heals himself with a wand of curing, drops a bit of gear and starts to squeeze his way through. It is tight and very much pitch as black can be as he pushes past. The cold stone scrapes a bit against his brow and cheek, but he is able to gets past. Not a chance the broader and especially armored dwarves are getting past. Thanks to his new crafted belt, Sam has a good view of the first 60' of the passage. With the efforts being made outside to get the fulcrum and lever in place, he can hear little but the grinding on the stone behind him. There is an odd sweet smell in the air. The gnome cant put his mind on the memory, like trying to catch the details of a dream when first awake.
Outside, the dwarves go about solving the 2,000 pound problem. With a long enough lever, one can move a mountain. A large sized great axe proves to be long enough to move this particular mountain. It takes a few minutes but with a groan of protest, the great boulder gives way to dwarven might and know how and relinquishes the entrance. Before the party is 5' passage that broadens into a 8' passage and extends beyond current vision
Karnas (L1-5 L2-4 L3- 3): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP27/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' d20+8=21 ; Wednesday July 3rd, 2013 10:39:04 PM
Karnas stands back and observes them attempting to move the boulder. He wasn't one for physical feats, so he wouldn't have been able to offer much assistance. Once the boulder was moved, Karnas talks to Cark in his robes for a moment before he bat headed off down the tunnel, as he looks to the rest. "I told him to go ahead and scout for anything off. He'll return if he sees anything."
OOC: Cark scouts ahead, if he sees anything off he'll report back before getting closer Stealth check of 21
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 47/50 Wednesday July 3rd, 2013 10:39:31 PM "What took you guys so long?",Sam says with a big smile.
He collects his mitral shirt and backpack and finds his way to the middle of the dwindling remains of the Grim Guard .
"Is anyone carrying that axe? We might be able to sell it for a pile of gold later. I'm assuming you're equipping that amulet, Bruagh?"
Oathbreaker (Ian) (Hasted until RD13) 20/15/16 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Thursday July 4th, 2013 1:09:57 AM
The Oathbreaker, satisfied they aren't being followed, looks to the group and says, "Put it in my bag. Should fit." He gestures to the larger pocket on his Handy Haversack. Quickly setting the bag down, he reorganizes the pockets so that the main one is empty. Then, seeing he has no room for his tent anymore, tosses it on the ground. "Never use it anyways," he growls.
OOC :: Not sure how big the axe is, but I reorganized my inventory according to Haversack pockets, so unless it's more than 80 pounds I think well be okay?
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 27/12/22 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 86/90 Thursday July 4th, 2013 11:00:04 AM
Bruagh nods and puts the Heavy Stone Amulet around his neck.
I'll take any healing that can be offered before we go further. If none is readily available, I'll be fine."
OOC: Headers and CS updated.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48 --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 35/46 d20+10=18 ; d20+15=34 ; Thursday July 4th, 2013 11:23:03 AM Aye Raeb looks ta be favoring her right side anyone spare a minor healing spell for her as well? Devlin peers into the cavern. Studying its structure. If we need more than just the bat ta recon I can take a form that should help us out in here. Just let me know.
OOC: Is the tunnel natural or carved? Know (Nature) = 18 Do we see anything unusual with the stonework? Perception = 34
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 47/50 d8+1=4 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=9 ; Thursday July 4th, 2013 11:52:27 AM
CLW wand used
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Thursday July 4th, 2013 2:50:53 PM Well thanks, friend!
Terser almost hadn't noticed his wounds in the heat of battle, but when the rage left him, he realized how much he had been bleeding.
Dead Giants, Live Merchants, and One Strange Rock Thursday July 4th, 2013 3:39:44 PM
Going to be gone until Sunday night....
Quick Answers:
The rock seems to have been worked here at the entrance. 30' later as the tunnel becomes larger it is all natural. Best guess is that someone knew the natural complex was here and tunneled to it, or tunneled out from the more natural complex
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 27/12/22 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 86/90 Thursday July 4th, 2013 5:11:46 PM Dan K says, "Going to be gone until Sunday night...."
OOC: I assume this to mean to DM Posts then?
If that is the case, then everyone make sure to check in tomorrow.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 47/50 Friday July 5th, 2013 4:07:47 AM
Check
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 27/12/22 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 86/90 Friday July 5th, 2013 8:26:53 AM
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Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48 --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 35/46 Friday July 5th, 2013 10:36:50 AM
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Oathbreaker (Ian) 18/14/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Friday July 5th, 2013 11:25:26 AM
Check
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Friday July 5th, 2013 11:49:06 AM
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Dead Giants, Live Merchants, and One Strange Rock Monday July 8th, 2013 8:35:44 PM
The party meets up just on the other side of the boulder, now pushed away. The entrance, is situated on the the north side of a outcropping and thus, even with the boulder gone, little sunlight penetrates the place beyond a few inches. Sam welcomes the group and equips himself with the gear he pulled off to get through the gap. The bard then begins using the wand of Curing of nearly everyone else. Bruagh, Terser, Karnas and Raeb. Oathbreaker arranges his magical Haversack and makes room for the Great Axe but it is too large to fit. Central opening can hold 8 cubic feet and a Large Great Axe is bigger than 8 feet long
The passage lays before you.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 27/12/22 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 86/90 Monday July 8th, 2013 9:59:38 PM
Bruagh offers to carry the axe, though he will have to drop it come time for combat.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48 --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 35/46 d20+13=29 ; d20+10=28 ; Tuesday July 9th, 2013 12:05:53 AM Thanks for the healing lad. Devlin says to Sam.
The druid gathers with the rest of the group Raeb following closely behind. As usual lets be cautious.
Upon entering the tomb he smells the odor and tries to place what it is.
ID odor: Perception = 29 Know (Nature) = 28
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 47/50 Tuesday July 9th, 2013 2:19:47 AM
Sam follows along with the others. The tired gnome clutches his CLW wand as he heads into the unknown.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 18/14/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 d20+19=22 Tuesday July 9th, 2013 8:00:58 AM
Seeing he can't take the axe, the masked dwarf replaces his tent in his Haversack and silently trudges ahead of the group, scouting out any dangers ahead of them. (Perception: 22)
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) d20+2=22 ; Tuesday July 9th, 2013 6:24:21 PM
Terser follows the other, trying not to make any more noise than is necessary.
Stealth 22 - nat 20
Karnas (L1-5 L2-4 L3- 3): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP37/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Tuesday July 9th, 2013 7:00:24 PM
Karnas nods at Sam. "Thanks for the healing" then follows with the group into the passage. Cark was still ahead scouting out for anything odd, and would report back as soon as he heard anything
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 47/50 Tuesday July 9th, 2013 7:03:53 PM
Ooc- I updated Karnas' hp
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 27/12/22 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 86/90 Tuesday July 9th, 2013 8:16:05 PM
Check.
The Cave Tuesday July 9th, 2013 10:45:34 PM
Bruagh carries the Great axe and Sam has his curing wand in hand as the group moves forwards down the tunnel. Oathbreaker takes the lead and as he does so Devlin tries to pin down where he has smelled the smell before as well. A sickly sweet odor, but mixed with hints of other things make it a hard thing to pull from memory. The tunnel continues about 40 and opens into a larger cavern, beyond the Darkvision of the travelling group. Cark flutters back to Karnas as a low moan reaches the groups ears from somewhere deeper in the caves. It echoes and is amplified by the emptiness about, reverberating off stalactites, columns and stalagmites making its source impossible to tell. Other than further in.
Cark chirps and squeeks in high pitches at Karnas, Highlight to display spoiler: {There are things in the caves, deeper in. Bigger than a dwarf, smaller than a giant.}
The group stands at the entrance to the larger complex now, peering past several rows of natural columns and a flowstone curtain. It is impossible to tell much else of what lies beyond the 60' you can see
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 27/12/22 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 86/90 d20+10=29 ; Wednesday July 10th, 2013 8:32:59 AM "Let me see if I can find where Tali is..."
Bruagh uses his Dwarf Blood ability to try and sense any Dwarf within 440ft. If this doesn't work, he will use the enhanced version of this to extend the range to one mile.
--------------------- Dwarven Blood (Su): At level 1, as a move action, the Stone Warden can sense the direction and distance to any Dwarf within long range (400 ft plus 40 ft per Stone Warden level). Once per day, as a full round action, the Stone Warden can extend this range to 1 mile per Stone Warden level. This ability also locates Dwarf Kin and those wearing Belts of Dwarvenkind.
Perception: 29
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Wednesday July 10th, 2013 7:06:40 PM
Terser follows along with the group, stopping to see if Bruagh can point them in a specific direction...
Oathbreaker (Ian) 18/14/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Wednesday July 10th, 2013 9:19:22 PM "Point and I will go, Stormbringer." The masked dwarf hugs the wall, his head whipping from side to side nervously
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48 --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 35/46 Wednesday July 10th, 2013 10:14:43 PM Sam perhaps ya could send out some of yer lights so we can see the halls ahead better without givin' away our position. Devlin says quietly. He lays a reassuring hand on Raeb as the group begins to advance.
Karnas (L1-5 L2-4 L3- 3): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP37/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' d20+9=16 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+8=25 ; Wednesday July 10th, 2013 10:52:52 PM
Karnas relays what Cark said to the group, then looks about, not seeing much. "Hmm, Cark, see if you can't give us a bit more imformation about them, what they actually are, and if they have any magical auras you can identify." Karnas takes a moment to cast Detect Magic on his familiar so he could use the spell, as Cark nods at the instruction and flies off yet again, taking it a bit slower this time to try and fully analyze what she sees
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 47/50 Wednesday July 10th, 2013 11:53:06 PM "Good call Devlin."
Sam casts "dancing lights" and sends the glowing orbs down the hall.
That which is Dead cannot be killed Round 1 Thursday July 11th, 2013 12:43:08 AM
The group takes a moment to sort a few things out.
Bruagh reaches out with his Stone Warden ability to see if he can find Tali. He detects one other dwarf outside of the those that stand about him. That dwarf is located about 450' away at 2 oclock
Karnas casts Detect Magic and shares the spell with his familiar Cark, asking the bat to go scouting for enemies
Sam casts Dancing Lights, upon Devlins suggestion and sends them out.
Cark flies off and and disappears into the black. Karnas gets the impression of fear pulsing from his familiar in short order
the Dancing lights, bob out and about the cavern revealing much of the landscape and the origin of Carks fears. Slowly moving towards the group is a veritable horde of the walking dead. Some with flesh still clinging to their bones, others with skin pulled tight like black leather and still others without an bit of meat upon their bleach white bones. All have one thing in common, they move with soundless unrelenting purpose towards the party
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 47/50 Thursday July 11th, 2013 2:11:18 AM
Sam sees the undead horde shambling towards the party.
"Time to pay a little back to Gargul! I'm going to form a ring of grease around our position. We can hold here. They should just walk into the grease and fall.
Sam casts grease on (M&N 57).
Karnas (L1-5 L2-4 L3- 3): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP37/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Thursday July 11th, 2013 2:21:40 AM
Karnas, upon seeing the undead before him, sees a potential chokepoint he could send them through and causes a explosion of webbing to occur from the lower left corner of O50, covering the only path for them to advance, as Cark quickly flew back to him and hid in his jacket for the fight, alert for any hidden or invisible targets that got within his blindsense range.
OOC: Cast web at lower left corner of O50, Cark uses blindsense to detect invis or non-visible targets.
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