The Old Tannery (DM Cayzle) Wednesday November 20th, 2013 10:27:32 PM
In private, the group debates the course before them. Tuck and Ariach have the greatest reservations, and will require proof of perfidy before attacking the drow. Still, Ariach has some empathy for the lich, and Tuck understands the threat the undead thing poses.
Emrys and Wilma would prefer to attack Indicio, but agree to embark on the task, lacking better options.
Alleah's brain works differently, and she finds her thoughts turning to opportunities at hand. She finds herself in possession, most satisfactorily, of a stoneware mug, glazed grey outside and red in.
Van and Grell are quiet, but agree to go along.
In the morning, biscuits and cider are brought to the room, and before midmorning, a servant beckons and leads you along. As the lich told you, you are led to an old tannery. You may imagine that decades earlier, when this tannery was in operation, it's products were not limited to those of Underwold animals. A ghost of some ancient stench still pollutes the street immediately around this structure
Knowledge Local DC12 or Craft Leather DC5: Highlight to display spoiler: {Tanning requires large quantities of dung and urine, producing a smell so foul even rats are repelled.}
The faint odor of urine and feces blends to create a stomach-churning aroma around this run-down, single-story sturcture of limestone and granite. There is a yawning doorway.
Entrance order, please? Spells prepped for the day, and cast at this point?
Grell, AC18/13/16, HP52/68 Protection from Evil, Fatigued 1/12 Wednesday November 20th, 2013 10:56:16 PM
Grell sighs. The group has pretty well decided that this is the action they will persue, so he doesn't see a reason to fight it. Still, he adds his agreement to Tuck's points. "Yup, I agree with Tuck. If I get there and she's not all evil like, I'm not gonna play the thug."
OOC: Sorry about yesterday...we've had a algebra crisis at the Knotts household recently. :(
DM Ezra: Have you reviewed your daughter's sheet yet? I believe she is ready and we can see about getting her workedinto the story.
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 d20+2=19 ; d20+24=31 ; d20+16=18 ; Thursday November 21st, 2013 7:53:41 AM
The first thing Alleah does upon waking is bang her head on the bed above her, eliciting a quiet "Ow!" from the halfling.
After stretching and cleaning herself up a bit she is ready to head out.
The tannery certainly has one of the more repugnant smells to it. "Try not to breathe too deeply. The smell here is the result of the tanning process and is bad enough to repel some rats" (Untrained Craft Leather check vs DC5: 19 = Pass)
Alleah is happy to take up a scouting position at the front of the pack, the little halfling girl blending in to the shadows as best she can (Stealth: 31, Perception: 18)
============ Spells available to cast today: Level 0: Unlimited Level 1: 6
No spells in effect
Vaniime AC 18/14/15, HP:50/52, d20+3=5 ; Thursday November 21st, 2013 3:02:37 PM
Did you all listen to anything I said back there. I said that there is nothing saying that we have to kill her, and I am not in favor of that either unless it is warranted. However I expect we will find more than enough evidence that she is as evil and warped as has been stated.
Van about gags as the smell assaults her nose, whatever it is, Knowledge DC 5, and she quickly pulls a rag out and ties it around her face to filter out some of the odor even if it is after the fact.
"Yee gads that is an awful smell. I hope we are out of it soon."
Tuck HP 49/49 AC 21/21/17 d20+2=17 ; d20+11=14 ; Thursday November 21st, 2013 5:29:01 PM
Tuck grunts as the smell hits him and he focuses on other thoughts. (Knowledge Local 17)
He takes up a position behind Alleah, allowing her to scout but prepared to rush in an utilize his mobility to get to any potential threats quicker.
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 d20+5=20 ; Thursday November 21st, 2013 7:49:56 PM
Ariach screws up his noise when he smells the bad smell. (local knowledge=20)
Before they enter the room he proposes to positon himself close to Wilma and Emry who are the less protected members within the group.
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Share Language Thursday November 21st, 2013 9:12:32 PM
Wilma is resolute and rather introspective...probably more so than usual. She will abide by whatever lineup Van recommends.
OOC: haven't had the time to review my CS--I'm pretty sure that Wilma is going to want to make sure she's got more protection spells available to her than she normally has at her disposal. Personal events are even now calling me away...I see a very simple post for my other PC in the Wold.
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch d20+10=15 ; d20+14=26 ; Thursday November 21st, 2013 9:28:41 PM
Emrys places a scented handkerchief to his nose and mouth as the stench becomes too much to bare. He comments to Vaniime, "I don't believe they listened to me as well."
(Knowledge [local]: 15, blah, but good enough. Perception: 26, to notice anything dangerous.)
"Oh yes, uhh, what would we do without the rats," Emrys says sarcastically. "We should probably be more concerned with spiders, if the coins we found hold any truth."
(ooc. Emrys will stay in the center of the group. He casts Prestidigitation and Deathwatch.)
Grell, AC18/13/16, HP52/68 Protection from Evil, Fatigued 1/12 Thursday November 21st, 2013 11:27:07 PM
Even for the most resolved of orcs, *THIS* stench was almost unbearable. With a slight gagging noise, Grell takes up a secondary position after the scout. With his sword at the ready, Grell does his best not to be too distracted by the awful stench.
OOC:Dm Ezra, I'm hoping to review the sheet tomorrow. We've had a rather (cough) unexpected bout of "you really need to get your math grade up" itis. Last retest for Genevieve is tomorrow,and *then* she should have more (non math related) free time. I'll review the sheet at work tomorrow and get the back story up.
The Old Tannery (DM Cayzle) Thursday November 21st, 2013 11:30:01 PM
You enter, as directed by Indicio's silent servant. A stronger stink fills this wide building. Yellow-green luminescence clings to every surface, outlining dozens of wide clay vats that cover large portions of the floor. Dilapidated tables along the walls are stained with the outlines of stretched hides, some humanoid in shape. On the southern wall is a glowing green stain in the shape of a three-fingered hand. Sitting beneath the stain, its back supported by the wall, is a humanoid figure whose identity is lost in filthy rags.
The figure leaps to his feet, revealing a drow beggar. His skin is pocked and covered in weeping sores, and his eyes are puffy with a burning fever. His voice is harsh and sibilant, and he speaks in Undercommon: "I am Domi, Lord of Strength! I see what will be, and I see the end of existence!"
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 d20+24=29 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+2=8 ; Friday November 22nd, 2013 6:37:13 AM
Alleah stops in her tracks. She's unsure if she has been detected or not so tries to stay motionless. (Stealth: 29. Perception: 33)
She tries to get a feel for whether this poor soul is a genuine beggar or a threat to the party (Sense Motive: 15)
She also scratches her brain thinking about whether that three-fingered hand symbol might have some meaning around here (Untrained Know Local: 8)
DM Ezra - Domi Friday November 22nd, 2013 8:46:17 PM
Domi stares hard, Kneel before your LORD! For I have the Strength of TEN!
It seems weird that he is waiting for reactions...
Tuck HP 49/49 AC 21/21/17 Friday November 22nd, 2013 9:15:13 PM
Tuck gives the beggar an odd look. "What's he saying? Are we about to have a fight?"
It's dubious to the monk that this man could pose a threat, but perhaps he was a lookout calling others to attack.
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 Saturday November 23rd, 2013 5:51:14 AM
Ariach prepares for an ambush when the beggar comes insight. But when he hears the name of Domi out of the unknown prattling he gets excited.
"What does he say Emry? Is he a worshipper of Domi?"
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language d20+10=27 ; Saturday November 23rd, 2013 10:12:25 AM
Wilma--now under the auspices of her own Comprehend Languages spell--tilted her head as she regarded the haggard-looking person claiming to be an avatar of Domi, sifting her own brain about the facts she learned in regards to the god of combat's religion in order to gauge the likelihood of the person before them actually being whom he claimed.
OOC: Wilma's made a Knowledge: Religion check to see if this guy might really be Domi. She got a 27.
"He says he IS Domi," she translated in Common, "Although I should think it was rather...unusual for him to be in this place in this form at this time. There are three possibilities that come to my mind right off: he's lying...he's an illusion...or he's Domi." The redhead thought for a moment.
"My lord Domi," Wilma addressed the Drow before them in Undercommon, "If this servant of Gargul may ask--how is it that you're here...in a tannery...looking like a beggar...? It's not your usual...mortal form."
Vaniime AC 18/14/15, HP:50/52, Saturday November 23rd, 2013 10:16:58 AM
Actually he is saying that he is Domi, Ariach, which is interesting as if he were this would not be one of his normally used human forms and I see nothing that would indicate that he even truly knows who Domi is.... He appears more like the pictures we were shown of Marteus' supposed avatar form.
Grell, AC18/13/16, HP68/68 Saturday November 23rd, 2013 5:40:20 PM
Grell looks over at the "Domi" in the tannery, then shoots a glance at Vaniime. "Uhhh..so like should we bow or something? Because this is so totally weird!! 'Cus I ain't no genius, but this guy sure looks like that Marteus guy like you said." Grell rubs his chin. "Of course...I did skip more than a couple of religion classes..."
Grell watches and listens for what Wilma's answer might be, still unsure how this is going to go down.
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 Sunday November 24th, 2013 5:27:06 AM
Alleah just raises an eyebrow. To her, this man appears simply delusional from his disease or a fever. She sees zero possibility that this individual could be Domi himself.
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch d20+12=26 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=12 ; Sunday November 24th, 2013 8:55:27 PM
(OOC: those who have Share Language cast on them should still benefit from the spell. It lasts a full 24 hours, not to the final gong of midnight. Im assuming Emrys cast it yesterday afternoon.)
In undercommon, "Greetings oh great and powerful Domi. It is a pleasure to finally meet you." He's not sure if he has ever heard of drow worshipping Domi. It feels so incredibly odd that a drow so pathetic and so far removed from the surface would know of the gods of Wold.
(Diplomacy: 26. Knowledge [Religion]: 13, to recall drow worshipping Domi. Knowledge [Local]: 12, blah!, to recall if he had noticed any temples to the gods while they traveled through the streets to the Tannery.)
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language Monday November 25th, 2013 1:43:24 PM
OOC: oh? I thought the spell had run out. If it hasn't, then Wilma will not have cast her Comprehend Languages spell just yet...
The Old Tannery (DM Cayzle) Monday November 25th, 2013 3:08:57 PM
OOC: This is a new day, friends. I expect most of yesterday's spells have expired, no? Also, I still need casters to list their spells and available slots.
Alleah hides and tries to sense the motives of the strange "Domi" fellow. Alas, she does not met the requisite DC20 for a hunch.
Tuck does not think the begger is a threat.
Ariach is excited, but Wilma is pretty darn sure this is NOT Domi.
Van and Grell think he looks more like Marteaus!
Emrys plays along. The fellow answers passionately: "I am Domi, Lord of Strength! I see what will be, and I see the end of existence!" He sighs. "See there? It punches up from the deep core to the sunburned surface, rising higher and higher, until it is lost in the whiste mists that shroud the top of the world! What is it? Not alive, not quite. It is a glyph scribed obelisk wrapped in eternal storm, hollowing and inhabited by slimy creatures whose hunger can never be sated!"
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 Monday November 25th, 2013 6:18:51 PM
Although he isnīt able to understand what the begger says, Ariach again hears "Domi" out of the words.
"What does he say? I have never expected a worshipper of Domi in such a hostile environment. Does he need any help?"
Seeking for help the warrior looks at Wilma and Emry.
Tuck HP 49/49 AC 21/21/17 d20+11=20 ; Monday November 25th, 2013 6:23:54 PM
Tuck turns his attention on their surroundings as the others deal with "Domi."
(Perception 20)
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language d20+4=17 ; Monday November 25th, 2013 9:15:42 PM
Wilma directs a Detect Magic spell at the man claiming to be Domi, taking the time to ponder what in the Wold he may be referring to--or whether it's even relevant to what the group is trying to get done.
She tries to use her accumulated Wisdom to pick up on possible clues this Domi-wannabe may be giving them...
OOC: well, the Wisdom check totals to 17, so I hope it's enough to help Wilma get a clue.
DM Sanity Info Highlight to display spoiler: { Spells in italics have been cast and are no longer available
ORISONS (L0 - may be recast) Detect Magic; Light; Read Magic; Stabilize
LEVEL 3 Prayer, Searing Light, Speak with Dead ; Fly (domain spell)}
Grell, AC18/13/16, HP68/68 d100=72 ; d20=5 ; Monday November 25th, 2013 9:35:11 PM
Assuming that "Domi's" words are translated to him, Grell scratches his chin in consternation. This guy is pretty obviously seriously cracked. Maybe it's the gods awful smell of this place. I mean, who wouldn't go crazy if they had to live in this stench?! (Wisdom =5 Ignore the d100... hit on accident ). "So I guess we're moving on then, since this guy has lost it? "
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch Monday November 25th, 2013 9:46:01 PM
(DM Sanity Info: Emrys can cast any spell on his known spell lists. Unlimited castings of all 26 of his 0-level cantrips between both his witch and bard classes. He can cast five 1st level bard spells per day, and four 1st level and four 2nd level witch spellsper day.)
DM Ezra Aren't your witch domain spells requiring advance preperation?
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 Monday November 25th, 2013 11:27:59 PM
Alleah sighs and steps from the shadows. She is of the same mind as Grell - this drow has clearly lost it.
She feels pity for the poor creature and takes a loaf of bread from her pack. "Perhaps 'Domi' here knows the way to this drow matron we're looking for? He may even make a fine guide. Can someone ask 'Domi' here if he is hungry?" Alleah holds the loaf of bread out to the drow.
============ Spells available to cast today: Level 0: Unlimited Level 1: 6
No spells in effect
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch Monday November 25th, 2013 11:45:48 PM
Emrys considers what he just heard, 'this pitiful creature repeats himself... as if programmed to do so,' he thinks. Emrys then gazes at the dark elf with his necromantic eyes (deathwatch) to see if he is alive or illusion. After translating what Domi had said, he gives his friends a shrug of confusion (unless his eyes reveal the dark elf not to exist).
In undercommon, he asks, "To be clear, you say your name is Domi? Why are you so concerned with this obelisk?"
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 Tuesday November 26th, 2013 4:47:57 AM
Ariach gets really angry when he finds out the begger isnīt a worshipper of Domi but thinks he is Domi himself. This is clear blasphemy.
Obviously reaching into a pocket Vaniime rem,oves 5 silver pieces and "accidently" makes sure that "Domi" sees them. If they seem to catch his eye, she casually tosses them to an area well away from him and the wall where they need to go, hoping that he is no more than he seems and goes after them.
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 Tuesday November 26th, 2013 11:27:56 AM check...
The Old Tannery (DM Cayzle) Tuesday November 26th, 2013 5:01:03 PM
As best as you can figure, the stranger is a crazed beggar. In answer to Emrys' questions, he says, ""I wish the bugs in my hair would stop yelling.""
Does his evident madness make Ariach less angry?
He takes Alleah's bread and Van's coins and scurries off -- and Wilma has just enough time to sense that he has a minor magic item on him.
Do you follow or let him go? Grell was fine with letting him go ... before you knew about the magic item.
In the meantime, Tuck sees the hand-shaped stain on the wall. If you did not know what to look for, you would likely not notice it. But since you are looking, you see that this is clearly it.
About 20 minutes after you arrive, the lich's servant -- who has been following you all along -- waves at you to use the oil on the stain NOW!
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language Tuesday November 26th, 2013 8:54:11 PM
"That guy sure was not Domi," Wilma said with a frown, "But he had some kind of magic on him...darned if I know what it was, though." She eyed the insistent servant.
"Looks like if we're still gonna do this, we need to do it now..."
Tuck HP 49/49 AC 21/21/17 Tuesday November 26th, 2013 9:02:35 PM
Take sighs deeply, still quite unhappy about the situation. Nevertheless, he prepares for the worst banging his knuckles together to ready them for potential head-busting.
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 d20+16=18 ; Wednesday November 27th, 2013 12:30:15 AM
Alleah steps forward to the glowing oil stain, not sure how to use or activate it. "Let's see what this does". She closes one eye and leans her head away from what may end up being a bad idea. With that the halfling reaches out and touches three of her fingers to the three fingered hand symbol.
Perception: 18
The Old Tannery (DM Cayzle) Wednesday November 27th, 2013 7:33:08 AM
OOC: Your instructions were to smear a magic oil on the stain, remember? Post of Nov. 19? You have the oil at hand! :-) Who says your DMs are evil and cruel?!
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 Wednesday November 27th, 2013 8:34:41 AM OOC: Oh yeah! :)
"Hang on... maybe this will work" the halfling looks about for a rag to smear a small amount of oil to the handprint. If no rag is to be found she will simply use her fingers.
The Old Tannery (DM Cayzle) Wednesday November 27th, 2013 2:12:33 PM
OOC: I'll post this evening, and we'll see how we do over the American holiday. No posting is required Thursday or Friday this week in the Wold.
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 Wednesday November 27th, 2013 3:24:16 PM
Ariach looks behind the vanishing beggar. What must have happend to him so he thinks he is Domi? Ariach anger disappears when the young warrior tries to focus on hin main mission- to protect his friends.
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch Wednesday November 27th, 2013 5:49:41 PM
(ooc: sorry, didn't have a single private moment all day long yesterday to post.)
Emrys is glad Alleah took the honor and applied the oil. The foul stench of this place has sullied him enough. Anything else, like that putrid oil, would have sent him over the edge. A simple bath can purify him from the stain of this place, but his constant suspicious mistrust of everything around him has no foreseeable cure. The poor bard was actually considering the beggar to be an illusionary agent placed by an supremely evil mastermind. Sometimes a beggar is just a beggar. 'Pull yourself together, buddy boy,' Emrys thinks to himself. 'Buddy boy?'
"We shouldn't be angry with that poor soul, for his irreverence. We should pity him and all those who suffer from such profound discombobulation. As of late, I understand him better than I should."
After a short pause, a wicked smile forms across his face, "However, I am so very glad he left the stage. It's a good thing you're all blind to the tiny auras of life creeping and crawling over his entire body. Egad!"
The Old Tannery (DM Cayzle) Wednesday November 27th, 2013 11:26:47 PM
The oil creates the effect of a Passwall spell, and a magical corridor opens up in front of you.
Following the passwall, you discover a wet, sloped tunnel, which goes right and left.
If you can make a Survival check vs DC25, then Please Highlight to display spoiler: {It is hard to tell because the tunnel is damp and drippy, but you think no one has come this way in years.}
A welcome relief from the odor of the tannery above, thsi place smells of damp earth and stone. It's a passage that slopes slightly upward to the north (let) and downward to the south (right). Ages of dripping water have birthed stalagmites and stalactites that line the tunnel like teeth, and tiny rivulets of water burble down the passage, off into darkness.
The 10-foot-wide descending tunnel wends its way south and right. The ascending tunnel of the same width winds slowly northeast and upward.
You were told, "Go right, then follow the tunnel to its highest point. You'll come to the doorway of the chamber used by Matron Ulvirjss for her arts."
OOC: Marching Order? Please be precise with your turns and actions. We're not in combat rounds yet, but I am tracking time from here on out.
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language Wednesday November 27th, 2013 11:31:13 PM
Wilma hated that the group didn't have options but to sneak around and basically spy on someone, but she knew she'd rather spy on this Drow first in order to see for herself whether or not the female was truly as evil as Ignacio would have the Vanguard believe.
"Where do you want us, boss...?" she asked Vaniime in a low voice.
Grell, AC18/13/16, HP68/68 Wednesday November 27th, 2013 11:32:45 PM
Uggg...sorry...got back from our camping trip today and was exhausted. Should be able to post tomorrow and Friday though...even though they are a holiday.
Donna OOC: LOL--I put in a cover post for you even as you apologized for not having the time to post! You're golden for the moment, Nellie! ;D
Grell, AC18/13/16, HP68/68 d20+4=9 ; Wednesday November 27th, 2013 11:36:39 PM OOC: Donna posting for Nellie's PC, Grell
The barbarian was very glad to get out of the overwhelming stink of the tannery, although that atmosphere very obviously overwhelmed his otherwise well-honed Survival skills so that they failed him miserably.
OOC: Grell's Survival check is a mere 9.
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 d20+16=32 ; d20+24=42 ; d20=19 ; Thursday November 28th, 2013 1:01:50 AM (Survival check vs DC20: 19 = Fail. So close.)
Alleah once again takes point. "Just keep the light behind me" she advises as she quickly blends into the shadows (Perception: 32, Stealth: 42). Her right hand dips into her pocket and she grips her lucky coin tightly.
She will follow the instructions they were given and take the path to the right unless anyone objects.
============ Spells available to cast today: Level 0: Unlimited Level 1: 6
No spells in effect
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 Thursday November 28th, 2013 8:53:30 AM
If the others agree Ariach will go to the end of the group. He doesnīt trust the lich at all. It wouldnīt be a surprise if the evil undead would have sent them right into an ambush. In that case an open way to retreat would be worth gold.
Grell, AC18/13/16, HP68/68 Thursday November 28th, 2013 11:16:35 PM
OOC: For the marching order, Grell would prefer to be up front...probably behind Alleah and Vaniime.
Breathing in the fresher air, Grell unsheathes his sword and paces back and forth. He whispers to Tuck "I guess now we get to find out if this chick is as bad as everyone says."
(If we are in total darkness) Emrys takes his bullseye lantern and sets the aperture for a dim setting. He then casts a Light spell into it. To free up his hand, he then summons an Unseen Servant to carry it for him. He then whispers his command to follow along his master and aim it at the floor just ahead of the group.
If there is time, he will cast Resistance on himself and the group. Two of his attempts fizzle, but thankfully he can cast this spell as many times as he wants.
(Leyline rolls: 90, 54, 6, 46, 33, 88, 14, 49. Casting Resistance on everyone. +1 on Saves for one minute.)
Tuck HP 49/49 AC 21/21/17 d20+7=23 ; d20+11=31 ; Saturday November 30th, 2013 10:55:40 AM
(Survival 23)
Tuck shakes his head at Vaniime's marching order. "My mobility is my strength in this party and I can't help out if I'm stuck behind everyone. I'll go after Alleah."
He moves behind the halfling and gives her plenty of room to scout ahead. (Perception 31, natural 20)
Grell, AC18/13/16, HP68/68 Sunday December 1st, 2013 12:27:57 AM
Grell shrugs. "I'll take the rear... though I still say I'm more help up front. "
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 Sunday December 1st, 2013 6:32:45 AM "Don't worry. The first sign of danger and I'll be making my way to the rear" Alleah states matter-o-factly.
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 Sunday December 1st, 2013 2:15:00 PM
All the time Ariach has a look back trying to prevent being surprised if the group is attacked from the rear.
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language Monday December 2nd, 2013 1:27:05 AM
Before taking up her usual spot (more or less in the middle of the staggered line-up), Wilma pulled out her Protection from Evil wand.
"Anyone want a boost...?" she asked.
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 Monday December 2nd, 2013 5:14:43 AM check...
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 Monday December 2nd, 2013 7:54:23 AM
Ariach waits for the others to go along.
The Halls of the Drow (DM Cayzle) Monday December 2nd, 2013 2:38:36 PM
First into the damp passageway is Alleah ("L" on the map), and she is first to sneak ahead up the slope.
[OOC: I'm assuming that Alleah is moving at half speed, so 10 ft per move action, so 20 ft per round.]
Emerys sets up a lantern and an Unseen Servant to carry it,
Van sets the marching order, but Tuck pushes closer to the front.
Wilma offers protection from evil, but no one has asked for any, yet,
Grell and Ariach take up their places in the order.
Up ahead, Alleah notes a mechanical trigger -- two subtle tripwires fractions of an inch on the floor ahead. They go off when stepped on or pulled.
DM Ezra - Passageways Monday December 2nd, 2013 4:40:45 PM
The sloping tunnel has a curved ceiling, the walls and ceiling are worked brick. It's obvious from the dust, grime and webs that the tunnel has not been used for some time.
Tuck HP 49/49 AC 21/21/17 d20+11=20 ; Monday December 2nd, 2013 8:28:48 PM
Tuck pauses when Alleah stops to study the ground. "Everything all right up there?" he calls softly.
(Perception 20)
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 d20+16=33 ; d20+24=41 ; Monday December 2nd, 2013 8:51:46 PM
Alleah stops abruptly and raises her hand in the air. She draws a circle in the air and then points at the ground, hoping the others understand her silent communication.
Her first instinct is to stop and disable the trap (and perhaps pocket the wires) but then she has another thought. If the party gets into a fight they may be able to use this trap to their advantage.
She carefully steps over the wires and continues scouting. (Perception: 33, Stealth: 41. Two move actions at half speed = 20ft)
============ Spells available to cast today: Level 0: Unlimited Level 1: 6
No spells in effect
Grell, AC18/13/16, HP68/68 d20+4=20 ; Monday December 2nd, 2013 9:14:28 PM
All the floating dust floating around threatens to instigate the world's loudest sneeze from the warrior. Grell rubs furiously at his nose. Casting his gaze around at the rear, Grell tries to see if there seems to be anything that might become a problem (Perception=20). He shifts his weight from foot to foot in typical bored Grell mode, anxiously anticipating what they are going to find further down the hall. In years past, the warrior probably would have blurted out something in his impatience, but as Ganz would say, time is the ultimate teacher, and so Grell waits in silence.
Vaniime AC 18/14/15, HP:50/52, d20+9=25 ; Monday December 2nd, 2013 10:31:25 PM
yeah wilma I will take a shot of that. Seeing Aleah's signal Van marks the spot in her mind as she approaches making sure to avoid tripping the wires etc.
Perception roll DC 25
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch, unseen servant, light, resistance d20+14=20 ; Monday December 2nd, 2013 11:46:28 PM
(Perception: 20, hopes for the day when he can roll over a 10)
Emrys truly hopes that Alleah is careful. No reason to take unnecessary risks. To make sure everyone sees the tripwire that the rogue had pointed out, once he is in range he uses Prestidigitation to color the wire a bright yellow.
Whispering in Wilma's ear, "I wouldn't bother asking others for your protection. The ones who need it the most won't ask for it."
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch, unseen servant, light, resistance Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 1:32:11 AM
(and another thing)
When Emrys and his unseen servant get close to the yellow tripwire, he will instruct the servant to avoid touching or stepping on it.
DM: awwww :)
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 3:11:46 AM
Reaching the tripwire Ariach wonders how Alleah can find such a small, nearly invisible wire. If he looks around he doesnīt find any hint but the wire which reveals the existence of a trap here. At that moment Alleah rises in Ariachīs esteem. Maybe - the young warrior thinks- thiefs arenīt that useless he has always thought. Yes- maybe........
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language, Prot.fm.Evil Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 5:14:39 AM
The redheaded cleric taps Vaniime with the wand as well as herself, putting down the lack of anyone else taking her up on her offer as their understandable impatience with getting on with the mission at hand.
OOC: Van is now Protected from Evil, as is Wilma.
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 8:15:06 AM
Alleah takes a quick peek behind her to make sure the others are still following
The Halls of the Drow (DM Cayzle) Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 4:21:18 PM
Quick DM post with no map ...
The group carefully steps around the highlighted trip wire.
Up ahead another 50 ft, Alleah finds a secret door at the apex of the corridor. Beyond the secret door the corridor slopes downward.
The Halls of the Drow (DM Cayzle) Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 5:58:01 PM
A little extra for you to chew on ...
At the secret door -- smooth stone panel -- if you make a perception check vs DC18, Highlight to display spoiler: {You make out faint whimpering through the stone.}
You have not yet touched the door.
Tuck HP 49/49 AC 21/21/17 d20+12=28 ; d20+11=20 ; Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 5:59:33 PM
Tuck continues to creep behind Alleah. He stops when she stops, waiting for her to explain what's ahead.
(Stealth 28, Perception 20)
Vaniime AC 18/14/15, HP:50/52, d20+9=10 ; Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 7:38:42 PM
paying to close attention to moving and keeping an eye on things, Vaniime can't even really tell where the secret door is, but she is willing to take her family's word for it.
Grell, AC18/13/16, HP68/68 Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 9:41:11 PM
In his impatience, Grell almost forgets his sister's offer of the Protection from Evil spell. As they approach the hidden doorway (I assume it's okay to use the Percept 20 from last round), Grell schooches closer to Wilma and whispers "Hey, give me a hit of that wand...I got a feeling it's going to come in handy." Grell watches the action up at the front of the group with anticipation...curious as to what is going to happen on the other side.
By the time Emrys unknowingly approaches the secret door, that Alleah has yet to point out, a faint, unnerving sound is caught by his pointed ears. A sound of sadness and suffering. Emrys softly whispers, "I hear something behind the wall!" He then points in its direction.
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 d20+16=28 ; d20+24=40 ; d20+13=25 ; Wednesday December 4th, 2013 12:02:01 AM
Alleah gives a nod to Emrys and then holds her hand up to the group, indicating for them to hold position. She makes sure everyone else is at least 10ft from the door. If "something bad" happens better it only happen to one person.
She holds out three fingers and counts down to let them know she is about to try and open it. (Perception: 28, Stealth: 40, Disable Device if needed to open the door: 25)
If it moves easily enough she will try and open it slowly to get a peek at what is inside. If it can be avoided she will not open it fully.
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 d20+7=20 ; Wednesday December 4th, 2013 2:33:32 AM
Ariach watches his friends while they check the secret door. When Emry tells that he hears a sound of madness and suffering from behind the wall, Ariach hears it too. The warrior suffers vicariously with the poor victim behind the wall. (perception=20)
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language, Prot.fm.Evil d20+12=21 ; Wednesday December 4th, 2013 4:13:11 PM
Wilma taps her brother with the wand, casting Protection from Evil upon him. She also winces at the sound she perceives just before Alleah signals that she is about to open the door (OOC: her Perception totals to 21). Wilma puts away the wand and grips her quarterstaff in anticipation...
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch, unseen servant, light, resistance Wednesday December 4th, 2013 8:01:58 PM
Emrys holds his breath. The anticipation is palpable.
Tuck HP 49/49 AC 21/21/17 Wednesday December 4th, 2013 8:42:17 PM
Tuck waits as Alleah moves to open the passage.
The Halls of the Drow (DM Cayzle) Thursday December 5th, 2013 12:08:19 AM
Alleah finds the door opens, but she misses the magical alarm that sounds when she does so.
Dim light reveals iron maidens, racks, and other intricate contraptions in alcoves and spaced throughout the room. The northeastern alcove is closed off with bars, and two forlorn gray-skinned gnomes stare out from behind them. Near the northern wall stands a stone altar adorned with intricate carvings of spiders, snakes, and scorpions. Atop the altar is another gray gnome who whimpers as she struggles feebly against the manacles holding her.
Hold on for the second half of the DM post, please! Since it has a map, it may come in the early AM.
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 Thursday December 5th, 2013 7:17:08 AM check...
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language, Prot.fm.Evil Thursday December 5th, 2013 11:37:34 AM
Wilma still holds her quarterstaff...
The Torture Chamber of the Drow (DM Cayzle) Round 0 Thursday December 5th, 2013 1:42:44 PM
Alleah nudges the door a bit, setting off the alarm. The response is immediate -- the door slides to one side. The torture chamber is revealed. And there is a crash as coals from a brazier by the door are scattered on the floor in front of the door!
You see six people within.
Three thin pasty gnomes, clearly prisoners, are bound ... two in cells to the northwest behind bars; one bound to an altar to the north.
Also at the altar is a female drow (Drow 1). She casts a spell and touches the gnome, who wails in horror and then dies.
A male drow (Drow 3) is near the secret door. He is the one who splashed the coals on the floor. He is holding a red-hot poker.
Another male (Drow 2) in the center of the room draws and loads a crossbow.
Spellcraft DC17 for TUCK and ALLEAH only: Highlight to display spoiler: {The drow casts Death Knell to kill the gnome.}
Perception DC15 ONLY when you have line of sight into the room: Highlight to display spoiler: {You see the drow crossbow bolts are poisoned.}
Now we enter the first round of combat. Please post your actions. Note that the section of floor with the coals is difficult terrain, so it takes 10 ft of movement to cross it, AND you have to make a Reflex DC13 save to avoid stepping on coals and taking 1d6 fire damage. Picking your way through the coals carefully provokes an AoO; you can choose to take the 1d6 damage, fail your save, and NOT provoke an AoO. There may be other ways to avoid the coals and/or the AoO.
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 d20+4=12 ; Thursday December 5th, 2013 6:33:15 PM
Ariach follows Wilma and Emry. He doesnīt care if he has to step on coals or provokes an attack as long as he is next to both. (if necessary: reflex save= 12)
Tuck HP 46/49 AC 21/21/17 d20+11=13 ; d6=3 ; d20+7=24 ; d8+2=6 ; Thursday December 5th, 2013 9:08:38 PM
(Perception 13)
Seeing the gnomes in danger, Tuck doesn't hesitate as he streaks past Alleah into the room. He doesn't even notice the hot coals on his feet. (Intentionally failing the saving throw to avoid the AoO, Tuck takes 3 points of damage.)
He moves quickly towards the magic-user and throws a stinging hook. (Moves to O4 and attacks the female drow hitting AC 24 for 6 damage.)
Vaniime AC 18/14/15, HP:50/52,protection from evil, resist fire Thursday December 5th, 2013 10:33:50 PM
Taking a moment to cast a quick spell resist energy fire on herself Van waits for Alleah to move and then goes in low sliding through the coals clearing them out of the way for everyone else. Hopefully ending up at about M6.
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch, unseen servant, light, resistance Thursday December 5th, 2013 11:52:29 PM
Emrys immediately begins a performance of spoken word.
"Sunder your heart from your eyes, Tear open your rib cage, pull out the lies. Let the coals set ablaze your battle cries Send them to darkness of their own demise."
(Bardic Performance: Inspire Courage. Everyone gets a +1 competence bonus to Attacks and Damage and a +1 morale bonus on saves vs. charm and fear.)
Grell, AC18/13/16, HP71/72 d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d20+13=14 ; Friday December 6th, 2013 12:09:08 AM
Grell sighs as the alarm goes off. Well, guess the next thief isn't subtle... Sword at the ready, Grell squeezes past Alleah to get to the first pathetic drow. Uncomfortable warmth burns his boots as he passes over the coals (accepting 1 pt of fire damage), Well...at least this settles the whole ethical debate thing... Grell thinks as he hammers his sword toward Mr. I'mgoingtoburnyourpiggies (3). But apparently the whole "my feet are on fire" thing works like a charm, and Grell's swing goes horribly wide (Attack DC15...forgot Emry's +1...unfortunately I rolled a natural 1).
OOC:Ignore the second d6...hit in error.
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 d20+16=20 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=3 ; Friday December 6th, 2013 5:11:36 AM
(No ranks in Spellcraft so can't make the check)
Alleah rolls her eyes as the alarm sounds. Warrd allows her to find traps and a hidden passage, but at the expense of an invisible magical trap. Can't be lucky all the time.
"Poison Crossbow bolts!" she alerts the group as she backs away from the doorway. (Perception: 20)
Alleah sees the female drow as her main target so casts a spell guaranteed to hit her (5ft step to L10. Cast Magic Missile at Enemy #1. Two missiles. Damage 3 and 3 respectively)
============ Spells available to cast today: Level 0: Unlimited Level 1: 6 - 1 = 5
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 Friday December 6th, 2013 4:02:06 PM
check
The Torture Chamber of the Drow (DM Cayzle) Round 0 Friday December 6th, 2013 5:34:30 PM
OOC as I put the turn together ...
Ariach, you say you are following Wilma and Emrys. But Emrys is not moving, and Wilma has not posted! Also, are you just taking a double move into the room, or a single move and some other action?
Remember that you can easily move THROUGH a friend so long as you do not END MOVE in the friend's space.
Tuck, you are avoiding the AoO from moving through the coals, but you are then walking right by Drow 3! Your further movement is provoking AoOs ... and your monk move gives you move to spare ... so you might as well try to save vs the coals. Your Mobility feat helps with these AoOs anyway.
Van, you can scatter the coals as a standard action while also moving to your destination so you are fine.
I'll let Van move in after Tuck, so no one moving after Van has to worry about the coals. See what a nice DM I am!
Emrys, starting a performance is a standard action (at your current level) so you can still make a move if you like.
Note that Van and Grell both posted that they wanted to move to M6. Any revisions? Please don't both say the same square again!
Alleah, you also have a move action to take if you like.
Hopefully we'll get these resolved, Wilma will post, and I'll get a map up this weekend. Thanks everybody!
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch, unseen servant, light, resistance Friday December 6th, 2013 7:27:40 PM
(ooc: I know Cayzle. I didn't want to move this round.)
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 Friday December 6th, 2013 7:46:04 PM
If Emry doesnīt move Ariach stays at last position. He is responsible for the rear and will not give up this position.
Tuck HP 46/49 AC 21/21/17 d20+8=9 ; Friday December 6th, 2013 8:03:39 PM
(OOC - Then Tuck will save vs the coals. Reflex 9, so he takes the damage anyway! :) )
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 Saturday December 7th, 2013 7:26:34 AM OOC: No move action taken or necessary for Alleah this round
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language, Prot.fm.Evil (Nellie subbing for Donna) d20+4=5 ; Saturday December 7th, 2013 8:29:07 PM
Wilma heads toward the combat, hoping to be able to offer some assistance (L9). Wilma's scowl deepens as the drow dispatches the gnome. Infuriated, Wilma begins to cast a spell and raises her hand, calling forth a scorching ray of burning light to strike down the unfortunate drow in front of her (3). At the last minute, her attention is diverted, and the ray veers off course, almost connecting with her brother (touch attack AC5, natural 1...sheesh).
OOC:Casting Scorching ray...horribly.
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch, unseen servant, light, resistance Saturday December 7th, 2013 9:21:28 PM
(ooc: I'm calling shenanigans on the die roller! That's way too many natural 1's, I think the count is 4, in the first round of combat.)
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 Monday December 9th, 2013 5:04:58 AM check...
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 Monday December 9th, 2013 6:14:09 AM
check
The Torture Chamber of the Drow (DM Cayzle) Round 1 d20+2=20 AoO misses Tuck; d8=5 secret DM roll; d20+5=10 ; d20+3=12 ; Monday December 9th, 2013 8:02:37 AM
Tuck rushes into the room, stepping on some hot coals, but not caring (takes 3 hp damage). He also rushes by the guard with the red hot poker, which he sees is sharp on one edge. The torture assistant (drow 3) takes a swipe at Tuck as tuck races by. The assistant hits AC20, just missing Tuck's AC21!
Then Tuck is on the drow matron, who has just killed a gnome of some kind. He attacks, and just exactly hits! He does 6 damage to her, and he sees that under her robes she is wearing heavy armor.
Van casts Resist Fire, scatters the coals, and moves past the torture assistant, who does not attack her. She steps onward to M5.
Emrys begins a performance to inspire courage, and remains in the hall.
Grell steps up, attacks a torture assistant, and misses.
Wilma steps forward to get a view into the room, then fires a scorching ray that misses. [OOC: Note that you also take a -4 firing into melee unless you have the precise shot feat.]
Ariach stays at the rear to stand guard.
Alleah casts magic missile and puts some hurt onto the drow matron.
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The Enemy Acts!
The Drow Matron draws her rapier, a spell-storing weapon, and attacks Tuck! Her attack misses. She takes a five foot step back behind the partial cover of the altar.
The assistant (Drow 2) with the crossbow fires at Tuck, missing. He steps up to block the path to his mistress.
Drow 3, with the hot torture implement, withdraws to move to protect his mistress.
The matron shouts, "WHAT ARE YOU INTRUDERS DOING HERE? WHY HAVE YOU COME! STOP YOUR ATTACK! MY GUARDS WILL BE HERE IN MOMENTS!"
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 d4+1=2 ; d4+1=4 ; Monday December 9th, 2013 9:30:24 AM OOC: In the previous round Alleah took a 5ft step to L10 (though she didn't take a move action). I'll assume that's where she is on the map
Alleah unleashes another two missiles against the drow matron (Cast Magic Missile. Hit for 2 and 4 pts respectively)
She realises that if she can target the drow then they can target her. Alleah quickly moves for cover by the wall (Move action to N9)
============ Spells available to cast today: Level 0: Unlimited Level 1: 6 - 2 = 4
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language, Prot.fm.Evil Monday December 9th, 2013 11:49:20 AM OOC: thank you, Nellie...although--Wilma doesn't have Scorching Ray memorized for a spell...she DOES have Searing Light, however. Don't tell me that you blew a Searing Light spell..???
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 Monday December 9th, 2013 5:13:07 PM
Ariach can clearly hear the sounds of the fight and wishes he could see what happens in the chamber. But his order was to hold the positon at the end of the line and he cannot leave Emry unprotectet in the hall.
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch, unseen servant, light, resistance, bardic perform2 Monday December 9th, 2013 8:35:13 PM
After hearing the matron warn of her guards coming, he hums a slippery, little tune and a section of floor just ahead in the hallway becomes magically coated in arcane grease.
(Casting Grease further up the hallway in the squares: P9, Q9, P10, Q10. Reflex DC 17.)
Emrys continues his poem of courage and empowerment (free action) to bolster his friends in the fight. He then looks back at Ariach and motions his head in the direction they need to go. Emrys then moves into the room (M7) and makes an assessment of the situation. He notices another door on the opposite side of the room. "Servant, drop the lantern! Go and overturn that brazier towards that closed door!" He points to the second brazier (Q8) and the adjacent door.
(Continuous Magical Effects: Inspire Courage. Everyone gets a +1 competence bonus to Attacks and Damage and a +1 morale bonus on saves vs. charm and fear.)
Tuck HP 46/49 AC 21/21/17 d20+10=11 ; d20+10=25 ; Monday December 9th, 2013 8:46:56 PM
Tuck moves past the Matron's protectors, attempting to avoid the ensuing blows to get to Ulvirjss. He reaches out to grab her, but the Matron is quick. As she feints out of his way, he quickly changes direction to move with her.
(Move to R4 (utilizing mobility to help against AoOs) and attempt to grapple Matron. Grapple check 11, using hero point to reroll for a 25.)
Grell, AC18/13/16, HP72/72 d20+14=30 ; 2d6+15=18 ; Monday December 9th, 2013 11:14:43 PM
Moving to follow the slippery little drow as they try to protect their mistress (P5), Grell attempts once more to down him (Attacking 3, AC30 Power Attack for 18). Spittle flying, Grell flicks blood from his sword at the Drow matron. "You're next you worthless coward!!"
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 Tuesday December 10th, 2013 11:31:50 AM check...
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language, Prot.fm.Evil Tuesday December 10th, 2013 2:13:31 PM
...and the Silence seems to stretch on forever...
The Torture Chamber of the Drow (DM Cayzle) Round 2 d20+2=14 ; Tuesday December 10th, 2013 4:48:22 PM
Alleah casts another magic missile at the drow matron, then ducks out of sight.
Wilma steps into the room and casts a silence spell.
Vaniime charges into the silence to attack Drow 2. Note that that provokes an AoO from Drow as Van charges by, and the drow swings and misses. Van delivers a telling blow to the torture assistant knocking him to the ground, dead or alive.
Tuck circles around and then, with a truly heroic effort, tackles the matron! Tuck, I need your unarmed attack damage, and is it lethal or non?
Emrys casts Grease further down the corridor as a defense.
Grell chases down Drow 3 and kills him with one tremendous blow!
Ariach holds as rearguard.
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The Enemy Acts! But the only one left is the matron. She drops her weapon and opens her palms. She seems to be trying to say something as clearly as she can in the Silence: DC 15 Linguistics check: Highlight to display spoiler: {I surrender! Please! Mercy!} She is not attacking or casting spells.
Drow 1 - Matron Ulvirjss - AC24, has taken 18 damage Drow 2 - Assistant - AC17 - DOWN! Drow 3 - Assistant - AC17 - DOWN
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 Tuesday December 10th, 2013 6:16:44 PM
Ariach holds his position as it is required from him. But he starts to get impatient because Emry still makes no effort to go closer.
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch, unseen servant, light, resistance, bardic perform2 Tuesday December 10th, 2013 8:12:23 PM
(ooc: Joe, you need to read my post more carefully. Emrys moved into the room last round. He even gestured that you follow him in.)
The Torture Chamber of the Drow (DM Cayzle) Round 2 Tuesday December 10th, 2013 9:06:10 PM
Sorry friends! My bad! Emrys and then Ariach moved up closer, Emrys into the room, Ariach to the doorway. Thus both were in position to see the drow matron throw down her weapon.
Tuck HP 46/49 AC 21/21/17 d8+2=6 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+15=21 ; Tuesday December 10th, 2013 9:26:46 PM
(OOC - Sorry about that. Damage is 6 and lethal.)
Tuck attempts to keep her tied up. If successful, he will pin her to the ground, making it even more difficult for her to move.
(I believe I added correctly. +5 to grapple checks if she doesn't break the grapple. 19 to maintain grapple and 21 to pin her.)
"Suppose we show you the same mercy that you showed that guy there, indicating the prisoner she just stabbed as they came in."
Tuck, Make sure she is gagged as well. She is a spell caster.
Turning to the matron, "Now then I am aware that some drow have inate magical abilities. I might recommend that you not use any of them as they could prove hazerous to your health."
"Wilma check these two if they aren't dead treat their wounds so they don't die bind and gag them and lock them in an empty cell.",
Emrys ends his poem, with the prevailing soundlessness of the combat zone, it's safe to assume a Silence spell had been cast and those within the area will no longer benefit from it. He sees the matron mouthing her words. "She surrenders!? Such audacity, she has the gall to beg for mercy!"
He turns and moves closer (M5) to the two gnomes in their cages. In the gnome language, he asks, "Dear gnomes! Tell me, does the Matron deserve our mercy? And please, tell us why and be specific!"
Emrys turns his cold stare at the matron and her fallen servants with his blackened, necromantic eyes. Using the power of Deathwatch, he determines their liveliness or lack thereof.
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language, Prot.fm.Evil d20+12=28 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=22 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2013 12:27:08 AM
Wilma revokes her Silence spell, then moves to check over the two assistants on the floor, utilizing her skill in the Healing arts to make sure they're okay. OOC: Heal checks on both of them, one result is 28 and the other 15. Then she searches each one before removing their sashes, ripping them so that she has cloth to gag them and bind their wrists before pushing them into the cells as Van has ordered.
OOC: Wilma's Perception checks while searching the two assistants are 32 and 22.
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 d20+16=35 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+9=14 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2013 2:12:11 AM OOC: Is that a door at R8 on the map? Assuming it is...
Hearing Emrys declare the drow has surrendered, Alleah swiftly moves into the room. She is well aware that the drow called for reinforcements so time is limited. The halfling takes a piton from her pack as she moves towards the other entrance to this room. (Assuming still combat rounds Alleah moves to P7 and uses her other move action to take a piton from her pack. Her plan is to try and jam the door.)
"Ariach, are you right to protect the entry way? I'll try and cover this door"
She needs more time if she is to properly examine this room.
Perception: 35. Are these drow wearing robes of any particular color, ie: purple like the one from the dead halfling earlier in the module? Untrained Knowl Religion on the altar: 10 (rolled 11 but max 10 on untrained checks) Knowl Arcana: 14 - to determine/recall what spell like or supernatural abilities drow may have
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 d20+12=21 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2013 2:19:25 AM "and if any of the drow here give us any trouble, I'm happy to use some of these devices on them" Alleah says quite convincingly (Bluff: 21)
The Torture Chamber of the Drow (DM Cayzle) Round 3 Wednesday December 11th, 2013 7:21:14 AM
OOC to Van: Your charge did not provoke an AoO from your target, but from the other drow whose threatened space you passed through to get to your target.
The drow matron proves a willing captive. Tuck easily pins her, since she is not resisting. He prevents her from speaking. Van gags her.
Wilma sees that one drow is dead and the other unconscious. Emrys confirms this with his spell. The gnomes, he senses are also relatively close to death, ie, quite wounded. The gnome on the altar is dead.
The gnomes beg to be let out and freed. They do not say anything about the drow.
Sense Motive DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {You sense they are too terrified to speak of her. They do not even look her way.}
Perception DC10: Highlight to display spoiler: {You see clear signs that the pale, thin gnomes have been put to the test.}
The drow vestments and altar are clearly devoted to Jancassis, a god that the drow are known to honor.
Note that we are in combat rounds, and Alleah's action to prepare to seal the door is noted. What's the duration on that Grease, BTW?
Ariach sees no dangers from his vantage point in the doorway ... YET!
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 d20+13=29 ; d20+16=25 ; d20+9=17 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2013 8:07:03 AM
(Sense Motive: 17)
"Can anyone open up those cells? Those gnomes have been put through the ringer" (Perception: 25)
Alleah moves up to the door and does her best to jam the piton firmly in place (Move to R8. Disable Device = 27*). If there is a keyhole Alleah will try and peek through it.
Edit: The disable device roll should have been 27 not 29. 29 assumes thieves tools are in hand, and in this case they were not
Grell, AC20/13/18, HP72/72, Protection from Evil d20+4=24 ; d20+12=31 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2013 8:33:38 AM
It's easy to spot the signs of torture when you look hard enough. A burn mark here...a cut there...and there..and there (Percept-nat 20). Grell spits toward the captured drow matron as he heads over to the door to backup Alleah (R7 or R8, wherever she needs him). Sheathing his sword, Grell works with Alleah to seal the door with the piton (Aid roll-31). After he finishes with the door, Grell turns toward Vaniime. "Okay, I'm convinced...she's a bad apple. What do we do with her now? Those guards are gonna get here soon. Should we just take her and go?"
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 Wednesday December 11th, 2013 8:49:18 AM
Alleah whispers to Grell "How do we know she is the one we're here for? She could just be a minion. Perhaps we should interrogate her? And quickly"
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language, Prot.fm.Evil Wednesday December 11th, 2013 2:15:13 PM
"I have a Speak with Dead spell," Wilma says as she finishes binding the live Drow assistant. "I can ask questions of the poor gnome on the altar--he's beyond whatever these Drow were doing to him and more likely to honestly answer the questions we put to him."
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 d20+8=22 ; d20+7=12 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2013 4:45:38 PM
(OOC: I have read your post, but at the end i checked out the map where Emry and Ariach still have been in the hallway- so i thought thatīs our current position.)
(sense motiv=22, perception=12)
Ariach doesnīt like what he sees. Too many dead corpses lay in the room. Furtunately none of his friends is dead or badly injured.
"Have we finished our bloody task? Is the matron dead? If not i am quite sure reinforcement companies will be here soon."
The young warrior takes place right at the doorway but gives sign to the frightened gnomes to leave the chamber through the door he is currently protecting.
Tuck HP 46/49 AC 21/21/17 d20+11=18 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+15=28 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2013 5:36:01 PM
(Sense Motive 18, Perception 25)
Tuck notices the state of the gnomes and adds it to the tally of the gnome he watched Ulvirjss kill. She was cruel and deserved justice. But how was justice served in this city beneath the earth?
He looks directly into the Matron's eyes as he calmly says, "I have rope in my satchel if someone could get to it. We'll tie her up. Should she determine to call for help or escape, I'll break her neck. Then we won't have to worry about her slowing us down."
Tuck keeps her pinned while someone binds her with his, or someone else's, rope. (Grapple 28)
"Let's see what she has to say for herself." Emrys makes a single clap with his hands and then rubs them together. A burst of energy crackles in his hand as he walks over to the matron. "Fear not, Matron," he says in undercommon, "this will not hurt you. I curse you with Insatiable Truthfulness." Emrys then reaches out and touches her.
"These poor gnomes, they're too scared to even talk!" He then asks the Matron, "Explain yourself, you wicked wretch, what have you done here! Where are the keys to the cages?"
(Leyline: 77. Casting Bestow Curse on the matron. I am attempting to cast my own curse, which is allowed in the spell, that is equivalent in strength to the listed curse effects. My curse effect is the inability to tell a lie or stretch the truth. Will Save: 18. If a touch attack is required at this point, then Emrys hits Touch AC: 16. Matron is pinned: No dex bonus allowed, and -4 to AC.)
Vaniime AC 18/14/15, HP:50/52,protection from evil, resist fire Wednesday December 11th, 2013 9:46:18 PM
Vaniime gags the matron(?) and watches the responses of her friends to what has occured. Emrys you might ask if she is Matron Ulvirjss, but she is going to have a difficult time answering any questions at all with the gag I have put in her mouth.
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 Thursday December 12th, 2013 6:37:45 AM check...
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 Thursday December 12th, 2013 8:55:17 AM
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Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language, Prot.fm.Evil Thursday December 12th, 2013 11:23:34 AM
Wilma waits to see if any more of her spells or abilities is needed...
The Torture Chamber of the Drow (DM Cayzle) Round 4 d20+6=17 ; Thursday December 12th, 2013 6:05:26 PM
OOC: Friends, I'm sorry my posting is irregular. But at least I'm getting five DM Posts in a week, right? :-)
Grell and Alleah jam the door solidly shut.
Wilma offers her spell to speak with the dead, but does not yet cast it.
Ariach guards the door through which you came, and beckons to the captive gnomes, but their cells are barred and locked.
Tuck and Van bind and gag the drow matron.
Emrys cleverly tries to compel the drow to speak the truth. She tries to resist the curse but cannot. [250 xp bonus to Emrys for the great idea!] [rolled a 17 vs the spells DC18!] However, her gag will have to be removed unless you just want her to nod yes or shake no.
The gnomes implore you to release them, speaking in undercommon, and tell you that the downed male drow have the keys.
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 d20+16=35 ; Thursday December 12th, 2013 6:54:05 PM "You got this Grell? I'm going to get the keys, or worst case, pick the locks on those cells" Alleah moves away from the door and towards the downed drow. She begins with the unconscious one, hoping to raid him before he awakens. (Move to P5. Perception to search him: 35. Remaining move action to loot him and take anything possible) She is none too gentle with him and isn't afraid to search 'places' that others may overlook.
Tuck HP 46/49 AC 21/21/17 d20+15=16 ; Thursday December 12th, 2013 8:51:29 PM
Tuck continues to try and keep Ulvirjss pinned. (Grappling 16, natural 1.)
Emrys' smile returns, a very smug smile. Or is it a smirk, who is to say? His expression, no matter how satisfied or wicked it was, quickly returns to a more unsympathetic and derisive appearance. Before the interrogation begins, he does what Tuck had suggested, he quickly reaches down and takes the rope from the monk's satchel. "Servant ... take the rope and bind this woman's hands and feet," he commands his invisible minion.
"Vaniime, I agree, however we should at least have her hands bound before removing the gag."
He then turns back to the drow woman and asks, in her language, "Are you Matron Ulvirjss? Nod if this is true!"
(Perception: 23)
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 Friday December 13th, 2013 11:13:17 AM check...
Grell, AC20/13/18, HP72/72, Protection from Evil d20+4=23 ; Friday December 13th, 2013 1:02:56 PM
Grell nods at Alleah. "Yeah, I got this covered." He watches with interest as Emrys casts his spell, curious about the information he will gather. As checks in on the interrogation, Grell keeps his primary attention focused on the door...and whether the reinforcements might be arriving any time soon (Percept=23).
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 Friday December 13th, 2013 5:01:05 PM
While observing the scenario Ariach wonders if it wouldnīt be even more cruel to execute the drow matron after talking to her the entire time. "If she is matron Ulvirjss what are we supposed to do with her now? Our deal was to kill her. But i am strongly against killing her now. During a fight i would not have liked to kill her. But if we kill her now, we are murderers!"
The Torture Chamber of the Drow (DM Cayzle) Rounds 5-6 Friday December 13th, 2013 5:02:01 PM
Alleah finds a couple keys and opens the barred cells.
Tuck keeps the drow matron pinned and tied up, aided by the unseen servant.
Emrys asks the gagged drow a question, and she nods her head to say YES.
Grell watches the door, but no guards have arrived -- yet!
Friends, if enough people post, I'll make another DM post soon.
Tuck HP 46/49 AC 21/21/17 d20+15=25 ; Friday December 13th, 2013 5:44:51 PM
Tuck continues to hold her down. (Grapple 25)
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch, unseen servant, light, resistance d20+12=24 ; Friday December 13th, 2013 6:50:11 PM
Satisfied that the matron is properly bound, he reaches over and pulls the gag from her mouth. A slight smiles returns once again and Emrys begins to speak to the drow. (In undercommon) "We're very glad to meet you, Matron Ulvirjss. Sorry for being so abrupt, but we have a few questions for you to answer. Your cooperation would be most appreciated. First off, why do you keep a secret torture chamber? How many would you say you've killed here, either by your own hand or by command? Do you enjoy your work, does the suffering of others give you delight? Would you have us killed after we let you go? What would you like to do to us?"
Although Vaniime and Wilma can still understand undercommon, Emrys will translate to the rest everything that is said.
(Diplomacy: 24)
Vaniime AC 18/14/15, HP:50/52,protection from evil, resist fire d20+11=20 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=21 ; Friday December 13th, 2013 8:06:20 PM
Vanimme leaves Emrys to his work and begins a slow walk around the room looking in all the ooks and crannies for any areas that might contain a hidden door etc.
Perceptions rolls DCs 20, 19 & 21
Grell, AC20/13/18, HP72/72, Protection from Evil d20+4=14 ; Friday December 13th, 2013 10:52:47 PM
Grell continues to guard the door, keeping watch while the interrogation continues (Percep=14). He looks offer at Emerys and adds his own two copper. "Hey, very why don't you ask her how many guards she has. That information might be nice to know."
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch, unseen servant, light, resistance Saturday December 14th, 2013 1:30:39 AM "Yes, my friend Grell as a good question. How many guards answer to your alarm? Which door will they be coming from?"
Emrys gives Grell a smile and a thumbs up.
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 d20+16=26 ; Saturday December 14th, 2013 1:49:40 AM "Wilma those gnomes look pretty beat up. Are you able to provide any healing to them? And does anyone here speak gnomish? They don't seem to understand what we're saying"
Alleah has no idea what Emrys is saying to the drow. He seems quite smart so no doubt he is asking the right questions. Probably best to leave him alone to do his thing. Though she is quite good at bluffing people, a 2ft 4in halfling is probably not intimidating enough for an interrogation.
She returns to the downed guards and takes the quiver of crossbow bolts from one of them.
Perception: 26. Do her ears pick up noises from any particular direction?
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language, Prot.fm.Evil d20+12=16 ; d10=1 ; d20+12=14 ; Saturday December 14th, 2013 2:01:28 AM
Wilma, now that their prisoners are secure, goes to the gnomes and speaks to them with the help of her active Comprehend Languages spell.
"We will help you, but you have to be patient a little while longer," she says, looking the two little humanoids over in order to see how she can apply her Knowledge of Healing to help them out. If she deems it necessary, she will use one charge of her Cure Light Wounds wand on each of them.
"Who are you two, and why are you here in this terrible place?" Wilma asks as she makes her assessment of their physical condition.
OOC: her Healing checks are 16 and 14--I hit the darn d10 button by accident, so ignore that result, please.
The Torture Chamber of the Drow (DM Cayzle) Rounds 5-7 Saturday December 14th, 2013 7:38:42 AM
Tuck keeps the prisoner secure.
Emrys interrogates her:
"Why do you keep a secret torture chamber?" -- "It is not secret -- just the entrance you came in is secret. And we're Drow. Show me a Drow House that does NOT have a torture chamber. We keep it to do torture." She speaks carefully, as if to a kid holding a loaded gun.
"How many would you say you've killed here, either by your own hand or by command?" -- "Who keeps count? Dozens? Hundreds? I have lived many of your years, child, and the lives of the lesser races are like candle flames, easily snuffed. Did you not notice the part where I mentioned that I am Drow?"
"Do you enjoy your work, does the suffering of others give you delight?" -- "I honor my lady Jancassis with my work in this room. I delight in worshipping her. I am satisfied at doing my work well in her name. That is enough."
"Would you have us killed after we let you go? What would you like to do to us?" -- "The usual procedure in a kidnapping is that you negotiate for a ransom. Usually a ransom negotiation includes a no-retribution clause. But I fear I have fallen into the hands of sunlit imbeciles, of great prowess, perhaps, but who do not know how the Wold works. You do know that the house guards will be here at any moment?"
"How many guards answer to your alarm? Which door will they be coming from?" -- "I anticipate that in the hands of rank amateurs, my life will be in greater danger once the guards arrive. There may be five to ten of them now, with more coming later. They will come in the obvious door, not the secret one through which you entered. You should leave now, before engaging them."
Vanimme finds no hidden door.
Wilma cures each gnome, who are clearly grateful for your help, and both of whom move to the secret door. "Is this the way out?" they ask. They seem ready to run, despite their disabilities. [OOC regarding heal checks -- you know how D&D works. You can be at the stick and still fight and run like you were at full health.]
Grell keeps alert but does not hear anything. Alleah, on the other hand, hears the sound of approaching boots from beyond the non-secret door!
Please look at the last map and give me your positions for your Round 8 actions! (Ignore the positions of the characters shown in Round 3, please.)
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language, Prot.fm.Evil Saturday December 14th, 2013 12:54:30 PM
The redheaded cleric is puzzled that the gnomes very obviously ignored her questions regarding their identity and why they were prisoners, but she lets it slide for the moment, turning her attention to the rest of her team.
"Does anyone need healing..?" she asked out loud in Common, then added to Emrys as an aside: "You may want to test her reaction to finding out that a Certain Owner/Operator of a Certain Tavern in Bthanchend really, really wants her dead. The revelation may give us a bit more insight about the...um...Underwold dynamics, so to speak..."
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 d20+16=36 ; Sunday December 15th, 2013 7:10:37 AM "They're coming from that way!" Alleah grumbles and points towards the blocked doorway. Hopefully the piton keeps the door barred long enough.
Alleah will put the crossbow bolts in her pack and then look for something else. (Alleah is at P5 still looting. DM, this is Alleah's third go at searching the drow for goods. If there is nothing else of note she will grab a crossbow - though a bladed weapon would be preferable)
She looks at the altar from this position, and whether there are any scrape marks on the floor to indicate it may move - or have been moved - recently. Perception: 36 - Nat 20 :)
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch, unseen servant, light, resistance Sunday December 15th, 2013 8:46:41 AM
(ooc: Door Clarification- the non-secret door is the closed door. the secret door, the one we came in, is the open door. Cayzle said the sound of approaching guards is coming from behind the non-secret door ... the closed door. We should NOT unlock the closed door ... that would be a very bad thing.)
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch, unseen servant, light, resistance Sunday December 15th, 2013 8:55:58 AM
(ooc: Sorry Rob. It appears that I misread your post. I thought you were attempting to unbar the closed door. My mistake. It's early and I'm not yet awake. :)
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 Sunday December 15th, 2013 9:47:18 AM OOC: I made the mistake and Cayzle emailed to correct me, so I edited my post. You must have read it before I made the change :) Sorry everyone for any confusion!
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch, unseen servant, light d20+12=24 ; d100=91 ; Sunday December 15th, 2013 4:43:10 PM
(ooc: Emrys had translated everything the Matron had said. Perception: 24, to hear the guards. Position: P4.)
"I think I've seen enough of how the Underwold works. You know who made it perfectly clear." Then in a more hush tone, 'don't underestimate him, he's proven to be a well-practiced diviner. no doubt he watches us now.'
To the Matron, Emrys replies, "Yesterday, we had never heard of you ... today, it's your candle at the end of its wick." He reaches for a necklace from around his neck. He pulls it up to reveal a small medallion. Upon the medallion, in bas-relief, is a High Woldian glyph representing Pantheon. "Don't you see, Jancassis has forsaken you. Today, justice finds you."
"My friends, by her own words, she admits with delight of all the countless souls tortured and murdered in Jancassis' name. Her hands are slathered in the blood of the innocent. Can you not hear their cries? Let's not forget the generations that could never be. The voices never added to the choir of life, their songs left unsung, their stories not ever written. How can we possibly consider letting her go? Every candle she'll snuff out beyond this moment will be blood on our hands. I don't know about you, but I couldn't live with myself if I allowed that to happen."
Emrys then pauses to mutter a few words of power and suddenly a crystalline, glassy dagger appears in his hand. The lights of the fires flicker and glow in its reflective blade. "What say you all? I'm not good with weapons, nor have I ever taken a life, but by the gods, I cannot let her live in good conscience."
(Leyline: 91, free cast, woot!. Emrys casts Witch's Tool to conjure a glass dagger.)
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 Sunday December 15th, 2013 5:03:57 PM
Alleah's head whips around to see Emrys. Things have suddenly become very tense for her. "I do not like this, Emrys. She surrendered to us. Despite what evil deeds she has done are we not bound to see her passed on to the rightful authorities? And at the moment I don't think that is us. There is no honour in killing a helpless prisoner."
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language, Prot.fm.Evil Monday December 16th, 2013 12:41:50 AM OOC: Wilma is likely now at M3 on the map as she is still trying to get the gnomes to speak to her
"No, Emrys," the redheaded cleric disagrees firmly, "Evil or not...depraved or not...Alleah has a point--this female has surrendered, and we are NOT designated officers of the Law of Bthanchend. All we know is that she is a terrible person and is working to derail the established order of the city. We can't just murder her in cold blood. Besides...she may yet be useful in dealing with her guards."
The Torture Chamber of the Drow (DM Cayzle) Round 8 Monday December 16th, 2013 1:00:02 PM
Wilma does not understand the gnomes' decision to head for the exit instead of stopping to chat.
The two thin gnomes stop at the secret door, look into the hall, and call back urgently: "Which way!? Which way?!"
Alleah announces that guards are coming (one of the gnome escapees cries out to hear that).
If you make a Perception DC13 check, then Please Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear the guards approaching on the other side of the non-secret door that Alleah has spiked shut.}
Emrys summons a glass dagger and prepares for a coup de grace attack on the helplessly bound drow matron.
Wilma and Alleah urge him to reconsider, but only their words, not their deeds oppose him.
[OOC: Sorry, friends, to post a DM Post with actions from only three PCs, but I really want to get into a groove of making DM Posts earlier in the day, if possible. Grell, Van, Tuck, and Ariach, please feel free to post actions for both Round 8 and 9 coming up.]
DM Ezra - Passageways d2=1 ; Monday December 16th, 2013 4:57:50 PM
Impatient and terrified, the two gnomes look to each other and dart to the left.
A moment later a glyph appears above the secret door and flashes brightly. In drow it reads "Intruders".
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 d20+7=20 ; Monday December 16th, 2013 6:44:33 PM
"Donīt do it Emry! I emplore you not to do it." It seems that Ariach really fears to lose his friends to darkness. "If you really want to kill her, free her, give her a weapon and challenge her to a duell. But donīt murder her while she is gagged and bound or it will be no difference between you and her."
(perception check=20)
Grell, AC20/13/18, HP72/72, Protection from Evil Monday December 16th, 2013 11:06:17 PM
OOC: I really can't post in the middle of the day. Sorry to miss a post, but I can only post at night time.
Grell readies his sword once more and heads toward where Alleah is watching for the guards. He readies himself to engage the guards while the others make their way out of the area. Along the way he approaches Emrys and puts a firm arm on his hand, restraining him from performing the death stroke. "The others are right brother...this is not the way. Let's take her and go. Killing her this way is not honorable. Take the matron with you and leave. Ariach and I can keep them off you while you escape."
Having said his peace, Grell heads out the door and readies himself to tie up the guards so his friends can escape (M9).
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch, unseen servant, light Tuesday December 17th, 2013 12:23:47 AM
Clearly shaken by an internal struggle, the young mystic's knuckles turn white as they grip the glass dagger more tightly. It would be so easy to put an end to it all. Much like how he senses the leylines of woldsblood, the way they pulse, ebb and flow. So too, there on her neck, just beneath the surface of her soft, thin skin courses a black, putrid ichor that passes for her blood. Why not just lance it, like a festering boil, he thinks to himself. It would be so easy ... so very effortless. He could put an end to so much pain and suffering. Time slows and sounds fade as he contemplates this. All he can hear are the countless souls crying out for retribution. He mutters, "Oh Pantheon, this is just ... it is right!"
Pantheon answers, "I do not like this, Emrys. She surrendered"
"She's so evil, why does that matter now?"
Pantheon replies, "Evil or not...depraved or not, this female has surrendered. She is a terrible person and is working to derail the established order of the city."
"What if we don't succeed, she'll continue her slaughter of the innocent!"
Pantheon exhorts, "Donīt do it Emrys! I implore you not to do it."
"But!"
Pantheon commands, "Killing her this way is not honorable. Take the matron with you and leave."
As tears stream down his face, Emrys replies, "Yes, master."
Dropping his glass dagger to the floor, it breaks into many sharp pieces. Emrys then commands his unseen servant, "Help Tuck gather up the Matron and remove her from the room." With his limited strength, he tries to help out as well.
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language, Prot.fm.Evil Tuesday December 17th, 2013 4:39:36 AM
"Grab her, then, and let's run out the way we came," Wilma advises, moving to the door and past the desperate gnomes, to whom she speaks directly:
"The right, but be quiet and careful! We will put ourselves between you two and the guards, but you're still going to have to at least TRY not to panic." Wilma turns back to the others.
"Well..? Whatcha waitin' for..? Let's get out of here!"
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 d20+16=26 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2013 6:00:59 AM OOC: Nice post Emrys!
"The tripwire! Watch out for the tripwire!" Alleah calls after the fleeing gnomes.
"Grell - neither you nor Ariach have to stay. They are right outside that door and will get through it in any moment. Push that brazier up against the door and let's get out of here!" Alleah doesn't wait to see if her words are heeded. There is danger coming and she doesn't want to stick around to see what it is. She heads for the passage they came in.
Perception: 26
OOC: Also DM, from previous round Alleah was searching the body of a downed drow and: "If there is nothing else of note she will grab a crossbow - though a bladed weapon would be preferable"
DM Ezra - Passageways Tuesday December 17th, 2013 11:34:53 AM
The two gnomes had fled ahead of the group, tripping the wire, hence the glowing glyph above the secret door.
Their footsteps can be heard coming from your route in.
As he drops the dagger she shares a quick knowing smile with noone and then heads over to the matron and gags her back up. Checking the ties that bind her to ensure they are secure van secures her weapons and scoops up the matron in a fimeman's carry.
"Ok all let's move out." Tuck Alleah in front Ariach Errys in the rear Grell after Tuck me and wilma inthe middle. Alleah Tuck make sure those gnomes don't trip the trap out there."
Tuck HP 46/49 AC 21/21/17 d20+15=21 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2013 5:13:08 PM
Tuck grunts and roughly pulls the drow to her feet and pushes her along. (Grapple 21)
The Torture Chamber of the Drow (DM Cayzle) Round 8 Tuesday December 17th, 2013 6:06:17 PM
Emrys struggles to do the right thing, and with help from his friends, decides against a cold-blooded murder.
[OOC: Emrys, please accept a hero point for making a heroic choice.]
Grell binds the one guard who is still alive.
Ariach, Emrys, and Alleah all hear the enemy guards arrive on the far side of the door that is spiked shut.
Alleah has salvaged a crossbow, 9 bolts, and three vials from the downed torture helpers.
Wilma calls to the gnomes, "Go right, but be ---" ... And they fall over the trip alarm, which seems to trigger a silent visual alarm in the room.
Van and Tuck hustle the captive drow out of the room, hustling her into the secret hallway.
With the visual alarm triggered, there is no need to avoid the trap. The party quickly finds the way back to the Passwall. After a few rounds of movement, escape is in reach!
Perception DC:15: Highlight to display spoiler: {You finally hear the spiked door broken down.}
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 d20+7=25 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2013 6:22:36 PM
perception=25
Ariach gives a thankful nod to Emry when the bard passes him. "Good to see you in bright light instead of complete darkness."
He waits until everyone passes and takes his allocated place during the retreat in the rear.
Emrys looks back, before they get too far, and hopes the last person had closed the secret door behind them. If not, he hums a short, magical tune that causes the secret door to close.
(Emrys casts Open/Close to close the secret door.)
When they reach the end of the hallway, where they had entered from the old tannery, he will cast Light to the end of his walking stick and holds it up to see how they open the final door. (Perception: 26)
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 d20+16=28 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2013 12:06:49 AM Perception: 28
"They're through the door. We should hurry. Though, a narrow tunnel may help even any numbers" Alleah pushes ahead.
When all are gathered she applies the oil to the passwall once more.
The Torture Chamber of the Drow (DM Cayzle) Round 8 Wednesday December 18th, 2013 12:40:43 AM
OOC: The Passwall ointment does not need to be reapplied. Per the spell, it lasts for hours or until dismissed.
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language, Prot.fm.Evil Wednesday December 18th, 2013 1:21:05 AM
"Go through! It's still effective..!" Wilma urged the gnomes and her teammates, passing through the wall. "As soon as we're all out, we'll need to dismiss the effect!"
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 Wednesday December 18th, 2013 5:28:42 AM
Alleah passes through as quickly as her little legs will take her
Tuck HP 46/49 AC 21/21/17 d20+12=20 ; d20+15=27 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2013 6:50:18 AM
(Perception 20, Grapple 27)
Tuck continues to keep a firm grip on the Matron as he steers her after the others.
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch, unseen servant, light Wednesday December 18th, 2013 7:00:01 AM
Emrys passes through as well and is welcomed by the stench of the old tannery.
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 Wednesday December 18th, 2013 3:51:20 PM
Ariach waits until everyone has passed than he follows.
Grell, AC20/13/18, HP72/72, Protection from Evil Wednesday December 18th, 2013 4:03:29 PM
Taking up the spot assigned to him by Vaniime, Grell is none too thrilled. He'd rather be toward the back where he knows the attack is going to come from. If there is any sign that the others need him, Grell will immediately head toward the rear to help the others.
OOC: LOL about the guards. I meant that he was going to stay behind to fight the ones that were coming. Oh well, that gave me a chuckle for the day. :)
The Torture Chamber of the Drow (DM Cayzle) Round 8 Wednesday December 18th, 2013 5:14:15 PM
Ariach lets his friends pass until he is again at the rear.
Emrys closes the secret door, before the guards break through the spiked door.
Alleah, in the lead, is glad to see the Passwall is still there. It has only been a couple minutes, of course.
Wilma urges the gnomes through; Tuck urges Ulvirjss through.
Grell is alert to danger, but no opponents appear.
Back in the Tannery, the Passwall is ended, and the way back is sealed.
How will you travel through the town with the drow matron tied up with you? Where are you headed? It is still 'morning.'
Tuck HP 46/49 AC 21/21/17 Wednesday December 18th, 2013 5:46:58 PM
"It looks like we need a plan of action. Where are we taking her and how are we getting her there?"
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch, unseen servant, light Wednesday December 18th, 2013 10:34:04 PM
"I was thinking the same thing as Vannime. We don't know what to expect from the local magistrate. Let's not forget where we are. We could very well find ourselves locked in chains and the Matron set free to continue her evil deeds. If you all recall, Indicio wants her dead! We would then need to find another way home for not fulfilling our end of the bargain. However, we now have something valuable to barter with. How often does one come upon an ancient drow matron with the inability to tell a lie!? The curse I placed upon her is permanent. An untapped, free-flowing source of secret information would be far too great for Indicio to resist."
After a short pause, Emrys continues, "We all know what will happen when Indicio is finished with her. She'll suffer the indignity of bussing tables at the Broken Pick as an undead slave. When the day comes when we return for Indicio, we can send her to Gargul, along with him, for judgement. As far as I see it, she's reaping what she's sown!" He hopes the matron heard very word.
Wilma; AC17 (+1 Mithril chain shirt); HP 51/51; Comp. Language, Prot.fm.Evil Thursday December 19th, 2013 1:06:05 AM
"I've got a blanket in my backpack," Wilma announces, shrugging off her backpack and rummaging through its contents. This takes her a moment or two (in spite of it being a Handy Haversack), as she is giving the Matron time to absorb the implications of what her "intended" fate was going to be, "...we can roll her up in it and be 'delivering a carpet' or something like that. Nobody thinks twice about delivery people..."
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/15/11 -- CMD 15 -- HP 44/44 d20+16=29 ; Thursday December 19th, 2013 6:04:16 AM "I've got some manacles and chains if we want to secure her a bit tighter. I also have a sack we could just place over her head and walk her straight where we want to go. To be honest, I don't think we have time to wait to wrap her up and carry her. Those guards are right behind us."
Alleah takes a sack from her pack and holds it out to the group. She's made many an escape before and the one thing she has learned is that if you only think you are safe, you are not.
Perception: 29
Tuck HP 46/49 AC 21/21/17 d20+15=21 ; Thursday December 19th, 2013 5:40:12 PM
"Let's put the bag over her head and block her hearing somehow before we discuss our plans for her."
Tuck uses Alleah's bag to secure over Ulvirjss' head, wrapping it especially tight around her ears. He keeps a tight hold on her. (Grapple 21)
"I like the idea to put her in a carpet. I don't like the idea to hand her over to Indicio. We know he's going to torture or kill her. That's not justice and it would be the same as if we killed her. Indicio is the knife in our hand as if we plunged it in ourselves."
"I don't know what the justice system is around here, but we should determine another way to see her brought to justice. Something fair and impartial. Indicio is neither of those."
Ariach AC 26/14/19 ; HP 69/69 Thursday December 19th, 2013 6:48:34 PM
Ariach listens to the conversation but says nothing. He never has been a proponent of the deal wiht Indicio. Now he waits for his friends to solve the misery.
Emrys ac13, hp28/28. prestidigitation, deathwatch, unseen servant, light Thursday December 19th, 2013 7:40:06 PM
"Let us not forget where we are. We shouldn't expect to find in the Darkness what is native to the Light."
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