Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 d20+2=17 ; Friday April 25th, 2014 8:13:40 PM
Edson keeps following Murag. At this point he knows trying not to blink wouldn't work. His eyes were too tired and dry.
DM James d20+16=30 ; d20+16=27 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+16=24 ; 3d6=14 ; 3d6=11 ; 3d6=7 ; 3d6=13 ; Friday April 25th, 2014 11:23:36 PM
Harvest Moon hopes fortune is with the League Adventurers and that the statues will not pursue beyond this point. Or, at the very least, hopefully, not out into the sunlight beyond the opening of the cave. Come, we will soon be out of this place," calls Harvest Moon to the sailors. She moves past the Statue that stands upon the ceiling, leading the way swiftly down the tunnel before stopping to wait upon those slower than her.
With some of his spirit back Murag grabs Edson and says. "We go now." The Orc travels as fast as the rogue can while looking up. Although several of the league adventurer's find themselves forced to blink as they make their way out of the cave, and Brom, tired of trying not to blink closes bis eyes and takes another shot at the bleeding statue. "You'll see Brom is a meal that bites back! Come again, if ya dare!" - Brom's swings fiercely, but without seeing his target he fails to connect. With the entrance of the cave now secure you are able to fight your way out of the cave without succumbing to the statues attacks and soon find yourselves back on the beach. To your relief the statues do not pursue, perhaps unwilling to leave the cover of darkness or perhaps bound to the cave itself.
Back on the shore the sailors walk over to their ships, once again examining the damage and looking for a way to repair the holes so they can get safely off the island.
Ooc: With the majority of the group within running distance of the cave entrance or easily able to get to the last passage where you are able to stare down the last tunnel to prevent being followed I went ahead and moved you out of the cave.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet Saturday April 26th, 2014 12:09:44 AM
Barratore looks to Brom and then to the cave. It was a challenge, these strange creatures that shifted from unliving stone to vicious creature. The sailors for now were safe, but if 3 ships came here by the sinds and current, it stood to reason to Barratore that any other ship in trouble in these waters would arrive at these shores. "We need to end this threat, or else others will encounter these creatures and surely die."
Barratore looks at the rest of the WLA, "Send the sailors back to the Sea Sprite and the we go back in." The last part is said with perhaps more enthusiasm than some might appreciate
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 Saturday April 26th, 2014 12:23:58 AM
Zalmay stares doubtfully back into the cave entrance...
"Can we just seal them inside? Collapse the cave somehow? Of course we have no idea how these things work... if they can dig or burrow their way out. And that treasure... how important is it? Maybe one of those sailors knows more..."
DM James Saturday April 26th, 2014 12:56:47 PM
A sailor, hearing Zalmay's comments, speaks up. That depends, how important is gold is to ya. That there is more gold than I would likely see in a lifetime...
Harvest Moon (AC24/Touch23/FF20; CMD 28; HP HP 57/57) - Al Saturday April 26th, 2014 7:17:59 PM
She has been snappish and irritable since the conundrum of why the crews of the fishing boats would have all entered the cave. Now, Harvest Moon rounds upon the sailor who suggests that the League Adventurers go back in to face the Statues in order to retrieve the gold.
"You are foolish!" chides Harvest Moon. With one hand upon a hip she wags an admonishing finger at the man. "We entered that cave for one reason. That reason was to save your lives. What use is gold if you have no life to spend it? And now you wish us to enter again? For what? Gold?" Harvest Moon spits.
"You, go to the SeaSprite. It is anchored off shore." With a tightlipped look of disapproval she turns from the foolish man, dismissing him with her demeanor. Then she turns to her fellow League Adventurer.
"Barratore Steelwind is right, I think. I know these Statues, Zalmay Tufan," she says. "They are of the demesnes of Earth. The Earth favors them. I think that, even were we to collapse the cave, they would find their way out. They are a danger, and we must slay them to keep Rum safe. I think also," she says with a frown, "that we must discover why it is that they are protecting this gold. All creatures are free to roam as they might. Why do these remain here? Is there a power that holds them to this cave? And if there is such a power, might it someday threaten Rum?"
"Yes. I think we must re-enter." Harvest Moon nods and then walks up the slope of the beach toward the cave. From her haversack she takes a pearl and wills it to recall her magic. "This time, though. We will go in prepared."
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Active Effects: Longstrider 2h, Light, 1h, Shield of Faith 2m
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 82/89 Spells Monday April 28th, 2014 5:13:55 PM
Blinking his eyes rapidly Murag gets much needed relief to his aching eyes. He checks the group over and sees that everyone made it out relatively unscathed. Sticking with the team he listens to any plans that are being made and tries to follow them.
"Murag not know best way to fight these beings. When not seen they flesh and blood, when seen they hard stone. We are big dis..disad... they hurt us bad and we no hurt them often. Can we bring them into sun? Fight in cave is fight on their turf, not easy." He looks at the group hoping someone else has a better idea. "I have spell that make lots of mist. Hard for everyone to see but maybe trick things into thinking we no see them." He looks down at his sword than over at Brom and Baratore. "If one of you want, can use my sword. It cut through stone easy as anything else. Made from strong Dwarven metal."
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Monday April 28th, 2014 7:46:00 PM
In agreement with dispatching the creatures inside the cave " yes Barratore is right ... other ships that drift in here will face the same threat ... and as this area's population grows ... those creatures will become a bigger danger ... we must do something ... i say prepare yourselves ... we will go back in and end this threat "
"So lets pool our knowledge of what we know and what we have learned from them ... what works againist them and what doesn't .... we need to work together .... gang up on one or two and kill them quickly ... "
"I can light then up with faerie fire ... that might help track them ... but they do have some way of dousing lights "
DM James Monday April 28th, 2014 9:02:40 PM
The sailors looks worriedly about the shore, ever afraid that the weeping women will pursue them outside the confines of the cave. Yet despite their fears they are reluctant to leave their ships and livelihood behind on the beach. The repairs would take several hours, but the work would no be difficult. It would mostly consist of draining the water the ships took on and repairing the holes the rocks of the cove left in their hulls, a task the sailors could not complete due to lack of wood on the island, but one which could be done with the groups help.
As the fishermen mill about Barratore looks to Brom and then to the cave...The sailors for now were safe, but if 3 ships came here by the winds and current, it stood to reason to Barratore that any other ship in trouble in these waters would arrive at these shores. "We need to end this threat, or else others will encounter these creatures and surely died. Barratore looks at the rest of the WLA, "Send the sailors back to the Sea Sprite and the we go back in." The last part is said with perhaps more enthusiasm than some might appreciate... "Can we just seal them inside? Collapse the cave somehow? Zalmay says as he stares doubtfully back into the cave entrance. Knowledge Arcana / planes 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {Since the statues have not left the cave in the ages since it has been abandoned you are fairly certain that they are unable to leave the cave.} Knowledge Arcana / planes 23 Highlight to display spoiler: {You believe it is likely whoever put the outsiders in the cave bound them there. If there is a cave in the creatures will likely either consider their agreement fulfilled or take it as a sign of weakness from the one that bound them and return to their plane.}
Harvest Moon having been snappish and irritable since she discovered the sailors lack of tactical training and chides the man who responded to Zalmay and told him the treasure was valuable, but that he saw nothing significant about it. With one hand upon a hip she wags an admonishing finger at the man. "We entered that cave for one reason. That reason was to save your lives. What use is gold if you have no life to spend it?
The conversation then turns to how best to destroy the statues or prevent them from harming others who may get stranded in the future. Murag tries to think of a better tactic against the creatures. "I have spell that make lots of mist. Hard for everyone to see but maybe trick things into thinking we no see them." He looks down at his sword than over at Brom and Baratore. "If one of you want, can use my sword. It cut through stone easy as anything else. Made from strong Dwarven metal."
Peza then begins making a list of everything you have learned about the creatures and how best to combat them.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 Monday April 28th, 2014 11:28:41 PM
"I am for once, at a loss for words. I have no idea what they are or how to go about getting rid of them. Are we certain if we close off the cave, that they cannot move through the rock and earth and get out? It might be easier, to lure them to the mouth of the cave and fight them at the bottle kneck and on our terms. Just a suggestion, but whatever we choose, we should choose soon."
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 d20+7=25 ; Tuesday April 29th, 2014 12:03:30 AM
"If these things came from another plane, then they probably didn't just walk here. Did somebody actually summon them? If there's some magic binding them to this place, then maybe we can break it... but speaking of threats to Rum... we may still be dealing with some crazies who like to keep pet monsters. This almost sounds like something those Tri-Bar people would pull... if there are any of them still around."
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 82/89 Spells Tuesday April 29th, 2014 12:17:07 AM
"Murag could cast spell tomorrow that would seal cave." The cleric says as the group discusses ways to deal with the creatures.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 d20+10=14 ; Tuesday April 29th, 2014 7:41:03 AM
Gerox thinks about the creatures in the cave but he knows he should know something but he just can't seem to summon that thought to his brain. The excitement and ability to blink his eyes freely has momentarily frozen his mind. (failed the knowledge check)
If we want gold so badly, I can cast a couple of invisibilities on some folks and they can go in and retrieve it. I am not volunteering since I couldn't carry much but it is a possibility.
Harvest Moon (AC24/Touch23/FF20; CMD 28; HP HP 57/57) - Al d20+7=13 ; d20+6=15 ; Tuesday April 29th, 2014 8:42:11 AM
Standing at the mouth of the cave, Harvest Moon frowns down the slope with arms akimbo. It is good to have friends, but sometimes ... no, perhaps it is often ... often, or so she has observed, many people together cannot well decide a thing. They talk and talk and talk and talk. Often their talk is nonsensical. Why this might be true of people who, by themselves, are quite capable is something of a mystery.
"We GO!" From up the hill Harvest Moon shouts loudly.
"Rest only long enough so that your eyes might no longer blink," she continues. "Once within the cavern, we will look in all directions again as before. Once a Statue appears, one of us will make it stop with a gaze. The others will fall upon the Statue together and slay it."
"It is simple." So says Harvest Moon. Then she turns and enters the cave. Alone.
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Failed knowledge checks.
Active Effects: Longstrider 2h, Light, 1h, Shield of Faith 2m
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 74/78 (88/92 Raged); DR 1/- Tuesday April 29th, 2014 9:17:00 AM
Brom looks at Barratore and nods in agreement. "They bleed. We can kill'em. But it ain't gonna be easy. We can smash the statues which might kill'em or bait'em and kill'em with eyes closed. I hit one and bloodied it good. Problem I see is some of ya are no good without bein' able ta see. You magic folks can ya do anything if ya can't see yur target? And cleric," he says looking at Murag, "yur shielding spell needs ta be on one of ya who can't take the punishment these things can deal out. Edson took a mean wound on one hit, he needs it more than me."
"Stupid girl." He says to Harvest. "I thought you once had my kind of crazy, but now I see it's not crazy it's stupid. Git back here til we're all ready. You whined and bitched at me bout the team and we'rd a group crap. Ya remember? Theringer and I almost threw down over it. Now ya seem ta think you can run off and do it on yur own. Fine. Go then. None of us are going til all of are going. If any one else wants ta run off half cocked, then I'll be on tha boat. If yur half cocked then ya ain't watchin my back an I ain't dyin cause of yur stupid."
"What's it gonna be?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet Tuesday April 29th, 2014 12:35:57 PM
Barratore looks over the sailors, "Daylight on the beach should be safe enough." When Murag mentions and produces his sword, Barratore cannot help but marvel at the blade. It was a thing of rare beauty. Unfortunately it was also a thing designed for a much smaller hand. He knew he could be fairly deadly with it, but was the trade off worth it. One simply did not give up and trade weapons about like candy. Murag's words then dig a bit deeper into his mind Cut through stone as easily as anything else.. The big minotaur smiles and holds out his large hand to Murag. "I'll put that to good use. If not already, can the blade be enchanted?" He looks to Brom nodding and adding, "Maybe we ain't go to make them bleed?"
Barratore takes Murag's Adamantine long sword to wield.
"Not interested in the treasure Gerox. Well" he adds with a wink, "Not only the treasure."
Harvest shouts that the group is off and then does just so. Brom beats him to the punch. Barratore folds his arms across his chest and purposefully plants his feet. "Take a breath girl, they aren't going anywhere. Running off half cocked is the quickest way to get someone else killed.
Barratore did not have anything else to add to that conversation and looked over to Peza. The spell casters needed to talk out what they could provide far more than he and Brom. Their part of the plan was straight forward, move up to a statue and see how tough the things really were.
"I'd be just as happy have everyone but Murag wait out here while Brom and i destroyed the things. If i have to go blind combat, I'm not going to be able to keep between the rest of you and harm." Barratore turns to Gerox "Got another Haste spell? Brom and I can cover more area that way"
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Tuesday April 29th, 2014 9:19:10 PM
"I don't think this is a Tribar thing .... these things are other worldly ... maybe been here a long time ... by that pile of treasure ... most likely collected over a long period of time .... sorta surprised by only three shipwrecks ... but thats most likely due to all the new traffic in the area ... "
"Barratore and Brom are right ... hack the things to pieces ... they should lead .... the rest keep an eye on the things to keep them still and let the boys hack em to rubble "
Wwatching as Harvest runs in alone .... "Harvest wait !!! "
" she is just maddening with her rushing off without sense ..... going to get us in trouble for sure ... but now that she started off we need to follow .... Brom and Barratore take the lead .... the rest of us will follow and keep our eyes open .... lets move "
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 82/89 Spells Tuesday April 29th, 2014 9:34:12 PM
Murag does his best to follow the conversation and when questions are leveled at him he takes a few moments to think about them before answering.
"I see no injury on Edson." He says to Brom with a toothy grin. "But Murag understand you."
"Murag have spell to enchant blade yes" The Cleric says to Barratore. "Murag will enchant sword and cast other spells before we enter cave. I have one to make you stronger, another to bless group, one to shield someone and share pain and another to shield person." He looks at the group, proud of his planning.
OOC: Its an adamantine bastard sword Before entering the cave Cast:(as long as the whole group is entering) Magic Weapon on the adamantine Bastard Sword (5min) (Magical +1) (Give it to Barratore) Bulls Strength on Barratore (5min) (+4 Strength) Bless on the group (5min) (+1 to hit, Dam, Saves) Shield Other on Edson (5min) (+1 AC share 1/2 damage) Shield of Faith on Peza (5min)(+2 AC)
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 Tuesday April 29th, 2014 10:43:00 PM
Gerox sighs and says, "Really? We Go?" He sighs again and shuffles towards the cave entrance. "If I die, I will be extremely upset! Just saying"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 Tuesday April 29th, 2014 11:11:06 PM
Edson nods his approval to Murag. Between his healing and Zalmay's offensive spells, the two were excellent additions to the group.
DM James Tuesday April 29th, 2014 11:15:09 PM
ooc: My post will come tomorrow. Comcast shut off my cable an internet, and they were not supposed to until Monday, after I moved.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 74/78 (88/92 Raged); DR 1/- Wednesday April 30th, 2014 12:38:22 PM
"No! Shouts the barbarian. "I said my piece. If she can find the courage to overcome her blind folly. Then Domi may deem she is worth saving. If she cannot, the it is the disease of the mind which has taken her; the madness. Then, Marteaus will have her; and she will be left to her fate." Brom say, his words sounding like that of a kung fu master.
DM James Wednesday April 30th, 2014 2:15:22 PM
You take a few moments to discuss how to go about dealing with the threat at hand. "I am for once, at a loss for words. Says Edson. I have no idea what they are or how to go about getting rid of them. Murag mentions that he has some magic that could seal the cave and Edson continues, Are we certain if we close off the cave, that they cannot move through the rock and earth and get out? It might be easier, to lure them to the mouth of the cave and fight them at the bottle kneck and on our terms. Just a suggestion, but whatever we choose, we should choose soon.
If these things came from another plane, then they probably didn't just walk here. Did somebody actually summon them? If there's some magic binding them to this place, then maybe we can break it... Zalmay suggests.
Gerox thinks about the creatures in the cave, If we want gold so badly, I can cast a couple of invisibilities on some folks and they can go in and retrieve it. I am not volunteering since I couldn't carry much but it is a possibility.
Standing at the mouth of the cave, Harvest Moon frowns down the slope with arms akimbo. It is good to have friends, but sometimes ... no, perhaps it is often ... often, or so she has observed, many people together cannot well decide a thing. They talk and talk and talk and talk. Often their talk is nonsensical. Why this might be true of people who, by themselves, are quite capable is something of a mystery. "We GO!" From up the hill Harvest Moon shouts loudly. "Rest only long enough so that your eyes might no longer blink," she continues. "Once within the cavern, we will look in all directions again as before. Once a Statue appears, one of us will make it stop with a gaze. The others will fall upon the Statue together and slay it."
Brom looks at Barratore and nods in agreement. "They bleed. We can kill'em. But it ain't gonna be easy.....He turns as Harvest Moon moves towards the cave "Stupid girl." He says. "I thought you once had my kind of crazy, but now I see it's not crazy it's stupid. Git back here til we're all ready.
Barratore comforts the sailors and marvels at Murag's blade. It was a thing of rare beauty. Unfortunately it was also a thing designed for a much smaller hand. He knew he could be fairly deadly with it, but was the trade off worth it. One simply did not give up and trade weapons about like candy. Murag's words then dig a bit deeper into his mind Cut through stone as easily as anything else.. The big minotaur smiles and holds out his large hand to Murag. "I'll put that to good use. If not already, can the blade be enchanted?" He looks to Brom nodding and adding, "Maybe we ain't go to make them bleed?"
Barratore then looks over to Peza. The spell casters needed to talk out what they could provide far more than he and Brom. Their part of the plan was straight forward, move up to a statue and see how tough the things really were.
I don't think this is a Tribar thing. Peza says, These things are other worldly ... maybe been here a long time ... by that pile of treasure ... most likely collected over a long period of time .... sorta surprised by only three shipwrecks ... but thats most likely due to all the new traffic in the area ...
Barratore and Brom are right ... hack the things to pieces ... they should lead .... the rest keep an eye on the things to keep them still and let the boys hack em to rubble "
Watching as Harvest runs in alone .... "Harvest wait !!! "
Murag does his best to follow the conversation and when questions are leveled at him he takes a few moments to think about them before answering. "Murag have spell to enchant blade yes" The Cleric says to Barratore. "Murag will enchant sword and cast other spells before we enter cave. I have one to make you stronger, another to bless group, one to shield someone and share pain and another to shield person." He looks at the group, proud of his planning. He then sets about casting his enchantments while Edson nods his approval and Gerox sighs Really? We Go? If I die, I will be extremely upset! Just saying
I said my piece. If she can find the courage to overcome her blind folly. Then Domi may deem she is worth saving. If she cannot, the it is the disease of the mind which has taken her; the madness. Then, Marteaus will have her; and she will be left to her fate." Brom say, his words sounding like that of a kung fu master.
Ooc: Please give me a marching order and list any active spells you have prepared. Given the spells being cast I am assuming 1 minute has passed since you left the cave, as such all everburning torches are now burning once again.
Harvest Moon (AC24/Touch23/FF20; CMD 28; HP HP 57/57) - Al Wednesday April 30th, 2014 4:56:25 PM
With ears as keen as those of Harvest Moon there is little way in which she could miss the words from outside the cave. And yet, she continues on. There is little to talk about. They will know that soon enough. Each of the League Adventurers knows each other well enough. They each know themselves. And, after fighting the Statues, they know the Statues now too.
She leads the way in. Before entering the big chamber, Harvest Moon calls upon several blessings of Domi to aid in slaying the Statues.
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Before entering the big chamber cast Divine Favor on self, Magic Fang on self, Bless on all.
Murag: Probably best to save your Bless spell. You could probably convert it to much more effective healing than Harvest could.
Active Effects: Longstrider 2h, Light, 1h, Bless on All 2m Divine Favor 2m, Magic Fang 2m, Shield of Faith 1m,
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 82/89 Spells Wednesday April 30th, 2014 5:20:17 PM
Murag hurries along with the rest of the group to the cave. He stops at the entrance and begins to cast spells on the group. He calls down the favor of Flower enchanting his sword with magical energy, he passes the sword off to Barratore knowing that the massive Minotaur will put it to much better use at this time. The Cleric finishes his spells increasing the party's strength and protection. He nods to Harvest as she blesses the group but still says his own blessing for Flowers protection. "Lady Flower, bless and protect this group of noble woldians as we go forth to face abominations from another plane." Finishing his prayer the Half Orc opens his eyes and blinks looking at the group. "Murag ready." He says with a smile.
Walking into the cave Murag keeps his shield at the ready and his free hand in his pouch of light stones, these creatures may be able to douse light but he can produce more easily.
OOC: Cast: Magic Weapon on the adamantine Bastard Sword (5min) (Magical +1) (Give it to Barratore) Bulls Strength on Barratore (5min) (+4 Strength) Shield Other on Edson (5min) (+1 AC share 1/2 damage) Shield of Faith on Peza (5min)(+2 AC)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 Wednesday April 30th, 2014 7:46:47 PM
Edson grabs Murag by the shoulder before he enters the cave.
"Wait till we all go in." The elf says to the cleric.
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Wednesday April 30th, 2014 8:28:07 PM
Organizing the marching order ... Peza takes a position as rearguard.... crossbow at the ready ...
"Brom ... barratore take the lead ..... remeber they even attack from above ... so we need someone to look up ... .."
Once everyone is ready Peza starts forward after Harvest
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 d20=9 ; Thursday May 1st, 2014 12:49:10 AM
Zalmay enters the cave just ahead of Peza, staying near the back of the group. This time he's on the lookout for any hint of something that might have been used to summon the creatures or bind them to that spot...
(Perception = 9, Casting Detect Magic inside)
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 74/78 (88/92 Raged); DR 1/- Thursday May 1st, 2014 8:43:46 AM
"No." The barbarian says at Peza's orders. "Learn ta listen, woman. I ain't goin in til we're ready, and we ain't. That woman is playin a gamble that yur gonna run in after her. Some of you are gonna die cause of it. I ain't gonna be one of them." Brom crosses his arms and stands firm.
"I will morn should she fall in her folly, but mug will be raised to her deeds. There is no glory in stupidity; no honor in folly."
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 Thursday May 1st, 2014 8:59:40 AM
Gerox is stunned with Brom's stance. "Maybe we should just leave well enough alone. Brom has a point. Why exactly are we going into the cave? We have rescued the sailors and accomplished our mission. This is not really necessary. Do we need gold that bad?"
If the others insist on going, then Gerox will follow to support his friends. He will cast a haste on the group once they enter the cave.
He continues, "This might take some thinking out but I can cast a fireball spell just before someone blinks. I might be able to hit them as they just start to move."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 Thursday May 1st, 2014 9:37:09 AM
"I agree with Brom. We didn't know how to fight them the first time, and needed the sailors help in looking the various directions. I for one don't have the strength to keep my eyes open the entire time I am in the cave system. Let us regroup, get our spells back, get our strength back and come up with a solid game plan. "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet Thursday May 1st, 2014 9:40:43 AM
Barratore takes a few practice swipes with the now enchanted sword. It was smaller and lighter than he was used to, but his thought was to hit a nice stationary target. Murag starts casting spells and Barratore stands patiently by as he does so. Peza starts organizing how the group was going in, he and Brom in the lead, good stuff. "Hopefully Harvest doesn't go too far." He comments
Barratore looks at Gerox and also at Edson and his snout twitches. Murag placed some sort of spell on Edson, but he still did not like the thought of those two in the cave. Didn't care much for Zalmay and Peza going in either. Not his call though. The minotaur snorts loudly.
"Catch me on fire Gerox and we'll have words. And we're not going in just for the gold. Things are a deadly threat to any who end up here. Too close to home to leave be."
Murag finishes his last spell.
Barratore looks to Brom, "Think we are good to go"
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 74/78 (88/92 Raged); DR 1/- Thursday May 1st, 2014 12:01:19 PM
Ooc: responding to move things along.
"Fine." Growls Brom. He looks at the other with a raging fire in his eyes. "Cover yur arses. I'm not lookin out for ya. If you can't hold yur own, yur gonna die in there...just like I said before." The fire of anger was burning bright in the barbarian. He was mad. When this was over, one face burned in his mind, there was gonna be a reckoning. Brom was gonna beat the stupid out of her and any that got in way.
He tosses his torch in the sand and cracks a sun rod instead. He draws his BAS and walks into the cave.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 74/78 (88/92 Raged); DR 1/- Thursday May 1st, 2014 12:12:23 PM
Sorry forget the sun rod. Brom drinks a Darkvision potion.
DM James Thursday May 1st, 2014 2:39:58 PM
The league adventurer's quickly cast their spells in preparation for entering the cave. You are fairly certain that you can take the weeping women out if you enter the battle on your terms, taking them on one at a time and not letting them sneak up on you. Plan in hand you march forward, everyone entering at once, and most everyone facing forward.
ooc: Please give me a marching order, and what direction you are looking, otherwise I will assume you are facing forward.
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al Thursday May 1st, 2014 3:39:29 PM
It is entirely possible that the Statues might cluster at the last place they had found food. The may be at the exit to the tunnel. Whether they might purposefully wait there for someone to return is a question that might not be answered. And yet, the chances that they could be there are reasonably high.
Harvest Moon leads the way. She moves with great deliberation. Even a little noise. With the light upon her forehead and a small tuneless song on her lips, the small half-elfish girl draws great attention to herself. She will be the paw of the cat. She will draw the Statues to herself. Let them come attack her. Then the other League Adventurers might fall upon them and slay them. With her defenses about her, the Statues will be hard pressed to strike her. They will be hard pressed to even touch her.
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Total Defense: AC28/Touch27/FF18; CMD 32
Position One
Looking: Direction 6 (Straight Ahead)
Active Effects: Longstrider 2h, Light, 1h, Bless on All 2m Divine Favor 2m, Magic Fang 2m, Shield of Faith 1m,
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al d20+22=37 ; Thursday May 1st, 2014 5:25:23 PM
Perception 37
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 82/89 Spells d20+9=16 ; Thursday May 1st, 2014 6:30:11 PM
Ooc: Perception = 16 Looking in direction 4
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Thursday May 1st, 2014 8:34:30 PM
bringing up the rear .... Peza keeps her eyes upward .... surveying the ceiling ....
"Remember ... if you see something ... say something .... if you need help speak up .... its dark in there ... its vital to communicate"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet d20+3=19 ; Thursday May 1st, 2014 9:57:58 PM
Barratore drinks a darkvision potion. He moves up to take lead with Brom. Sword and shield at the ready. Barratore looks straight ahead (6). Brom was making him a bit nervous, the man was really mad and not in the good way. He was brooding and going into a fight, makes people make mistakes. Barratore shakes his head, freeing it from his current train of thoughts. Being distracted was just as bad.
Perception 19
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 d20+14=20 ; Friday May 2nd, 2014 12:02:55 AM
Knowing his bow and arrows will do nothing, Edson pull out his magical long sword and keeps it in front of him. He follows behind Brom and Barratore, hoping if anything gets by them that he can handle it. Like before he keeps his eyes towards the ceiling.
Perception 20
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 Friday May 2nd, 2014 11:36:55 AM
Zalmay stays near the back of the group as they enter...
(Once again looking towards 7)
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 74/78 (88/92 Raged); DR 1/- d20+10=20 ; Friday May 2nd, 2014 2:59:49 PM
Brom was raging mad and itching for a fight. He was purposefully being reckless because he wanted the statues to attack. He even does so much as to bite a chunk of tobacco and begin to chew, spitting loudly as he walked. Once the reach the first large cave, Brom looks straight ahead (DIRECTION 8).
Darkvision: 3 hrs Rage used: 2 rds
Perception DC20
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Friday May 2nd, 2014 8:06:29 PM
Peza keeps move after teh others .... holding rear guard .... Her eyes sweeping forward and up
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al Saturday May 3rd, 2014 12:26:11 AM
OoC: Checking in.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 Saturday May 3rd, 2014 5:27:10 PM
Checking in...
DM James d4=4 ; d4=4 ; Monday May 5th, 2014 11:31:55 AM
Quickly you organize yourselves and proceed into the cave, several sets of eyes looking forward while others scan the ceiling and the rear. From the second you enter the cave mouth everyone's attention is focused on the encroaching darkness, Harvest Moon fearing it possible that the Statues might cluster at the last place they had found food, and that they may be at the exit to the tunnel.
Peza calls up to the others as she brings up the rear, "Remember ... if you see something ... say something .... if you need help speak up .... its dark in there ... its vital to communicate" Ahead of her the elven girl leads the way. She moves with great deliberation. Even a little noise. With the light upon her forehead and a small tuneless song on her lips, the small half-elfish girl draws great attention to herself. She will be the paw of the cat. She will draw the Statues to herself. Let them come attack her. Then the other League Adventurers might fall upon them and slay them.
Next to her Brom stands raging mad and itching for a fight. He was purposefully being reckless because he wanted the statues to attack. He even does so much as to bite a chunk of tobacco and begin to chew, spitting loudly as he walked. Suddenly, directly in front of him materializes the woman's form of sculpture streaked with a red marble, the marred appearance only serving to further fill one with horror and loathing. As the two closest statues come into focus there is a blur of motion behind them as two forms fade into the shadows beyond.
(I/22 and H/23 have moved, there was no direct line of sight and no fort saves not to blink were rolled)
ooc: From now on I need you to post what direction you are looking. If you choose to try not to blink you need to make a DC 5 fort save +3 for every consecutive round without blinking. Make sure to make any perception rolls for spotting hiding statues and post the coordinates you are moving to.
Required Fort Saves -------------------------- Barratore = 1 rounds attempted = 5 needed this round Brom = 1 rounds attempted = 5 needed this round Edson = 1 rounds attempted = 5 needed this round Gerox = 1 round attempted = 5 needed this round Harvest Moon = 1 rounds attempted = 5 needed this round Murag = 1 rounds attempted =5 needed this round Peza = 1 rounds attempted = 5 needed this round Zalmay = 1 rounds attempted = 5 needed this round
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al d20+14=20 ; Monday May 5th, 2014 11:58:32 AM
"They are here, Peza!" calls Harvest Moon. Quickly, the half-elfish girl rushes to the north of the Statues. She draws the polearm from her back and brandishes it in a menacing fashion. But her aim is not to strike. It is, rather, to defend. Defend, and to holed the Statues still with her unblinking gaze.
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Move / Total Defense (see AC listed below)
Fort 20 (vs DC5 for blinking)
Position: E22 Looking: Direction 8
Active Effects: Longstrider 2h, Light, 1h, Bless on All 2m Divine Favor 2m, Magic Fang 2m, Shield of Faith 1m,
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Total Defense: AC28/Touch27/FF18; CMD 32 Used Pearl of Power 1
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 d20+6=26 ; Monday May 5th, 2014 5:55:28 PM
Gerox is looking towards 2 and moves forward with the group. "I wouldn't mean to catch you on fire. It would of course be an accident. If we get desperate, I can always close my eyes and fireball myself. I will take some hits from both the creatures and the fire but I am somewhat resistant to the fire. Not saying this is a good plan but if we have to we have to."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet d20+9=25 ; d8+12=15 ; Monday May 5th, 2014 7:30:54 PM
"Test time." Barratore moves forward 10 feet (19/20 x D/E). Barratore brings the blade up high and the hard and down across his body into the statue. Hit AC 28. DMG 15. With an adamantine magical blade
Barratore is not bothering to try and keep from blinking
Extra +3 to hit on the roll was from forgetting the Bless and Bull Str spell prior to hitting the button
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 d20+8=16 ; Monday May 5th, 2014 8:41:19 PM
Blinking save - d20+8=16 looking up 5
A big grin splits her face as Barratore storms into action .... "get em Barratore ... "
Keeping her post at the rear ..... Peza triggers her tattoo ... "illuminate" and a pale green glow outlines the nearest statue
"gang up on them .... smash to bits as quick as we can " shouts the ranger
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 Monday May 5th, 2014 10:41:00 PM
Edson figuring he is better at staring at the creatures instead of actually attacking and causing himself to blink continues looking towards the ceiling. He doesn't want one of those creatures sneaking up on them.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 74/78 (88/92 Raged); DR 1/- d20+10=29 ; d20+15=18 ; 2d6+19=27 ; Monday May 5th, 2014 11:16:39 PM
Brom moves up to H20 and swings hard at the statue. With all eyes on the them, he will not be able to challenge himself with this enemy. Therefore, his rage against the enemy in statue form will have to do.
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 d20+10=28 ; Tuesday May 6th, 2014 12:45:46 AM
Zalmay stares down the statues as Barratore and Brom attack. He'll see how much progress the men with weapons make before testing his magic on the creatures...
(Looking towards 7, blink save = 28)
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 82/89 Spells d20+13=26 ; d20+9=23 ; Tuesday May 6th, 2014 11:25:51 AM
Murag holds back with the spellcasters offering them some protection while the fighters wade in. He keeps his eyes open and is ready for an attack.
Fort save not to blink =23 Perception = 26 Direction = 4
DM James Tuesday May 6th, 2014 5:45:13 PM "I wouldn't mean to catch you on fire. It would of course be an accident. If we get desperate, I can always close my eyes and fireball myself. I will take some hits from both the creatures and the fire but I am somewhat resistant to the fire. Not saying this is a good plan but if we have to we have to." Gerox jokes as the group inches forward.
"They are here, Peza!" calls Harvest Moon. Quickly, the half-elfish girl rushes to the north of the Statues. She draws the polearm from her back and brandishes it in a menacing fashion. But her aim is not to strike. It is, rather, to defend. Defend, and to hold the Statues still with her unblinking gaze. And still the remain as Barratore moves forward and brings the borrowed blade up high and then back hard into the statue sending a large crack spreading down the side of the woman's face.
A big grin splits Peza's her face as Barratore storms into action and she triggers her tattoo ... "illuminate" and a pale green glow outlines the nearest statue "gang up on them .... smash to bits as quick as we can " shouts the ranger. Edson, Murag and Zalmay continue looking towards the ceiling, not wanting one of the creatures sneaking up on them.
Close by Brom moves up and swings hard at the other statue. With all eyes on the them, he will not be able to challenge himself with this enemy. His magic blade glimmers in the torch light as it forces its way deep into the crack Murag had created earlier and with an ear splitting crack the stone shatters into a thousand pieces and thereby destroying one of the most deviously disguised assassins he had ever encountered...but he cannot help but wonder where the other two disappeared to.
Statue 1 -- Shattered Statue 2 -- 15 dmg
ooc: From now on I need you to post what direction you are looking. If you choose to try not to blink you need to make a DC 5 fort save +3 for every consecutive round without blinking. Make sure to make any perception rolls for spotting hiding statues and post the coordinates you are moving to.
Required Fort Saves -------------------------- Barratore = 1 rounds attempted = 5 needed this round Brom = 1 rounds attempted = 5 needed this round Edson = 2 rounds attempted = 8 needed this round Gerox = 2 round attempted = 8 needed this round Harvest Moon = 2 rounds attempted = 8 needed this round Murag = 2 rounds attempted =8 needed this round Peza = 2 rounds attempted = 8 needed this round Zalmay = 12 rounds attempted = 8 needed this round
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al d20+14=34 ; Tuesday May 6th, 2014 6:02:35 PM
"We must fight two or more to one. One of us must hold the Statue with a gaze. The others must strike," says Harvest Moon. "I have this one," she adds even as she continues to gaze at the one before her."
"Seek the other directions. Find the other two!" she calls out as she moves around to give to Barratore Steelwind the distraction advantage of flanking.
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Move / Total Defense (see AC listed below)
Fort 34 (vs DC8 for blinking)
Position: H23 (Flanking bonus to Barratore) Looking: Direction 1
Active Effects: Longstrider 2h, Light, 1h, Bless on All 2m Divine Favor 2m, Magic Fang 2m, Shield of Faith 1m,
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Total Defense: AC28/Touch27/FF18; CMD 32 Used Pearl of Power 1
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 d20+8=9 ; Tuesday May 6th, 2014 8:34:43 PM
Keeping her eyes upward . [ looking up #5] .... her grin widens as she hears Barratore shatter one of the statues ... " keep smashing Barratore " encourages Peza
Moving forward ... the ranger shuffles her feet not wanting to trip over anything as she surveys the ceilings
"Thats right Harvest ... keep them static ... then the boys can smash em "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet d20+12=31 ; d20+12=20 ; d8+12=16 ; d8+12=18 ; Tuesday May 6th, 2014 9:12:33 PM
Barratore is able to reach the next statue without moving and lays into it. One of the statue creatures was a pile of rubble, and so the test was a resounding success
PA Hit AC 31/15. DMG 16/18. If flanking AC 33/17
Barratore grumbles a response at Gerox,saying the same thing as before "catch me on fire and you and I will have words."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 d20+2=19 ; Tuesday May 6th, 2014 10:31:22 PM
Edson keeps his now tearing eyes on the ceiling. His sword in one hand, his other reaching back to keep checking that the casters are there.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 d20+6=16 ; Tuesday May 6th, 2014 11:17:12 PM
Gerox keeps his eyes on his direction without blinking (rolled 16) but he doesn't know what he can do to help. Breaking up statues isn't his strength.
"Barratore, you might be more effective if you put a little back into it. You know, get your hips into it when you swing. All of your power comes from your hips!"
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 74/78 (88/92 Raged); DR 1/- d4=3 ; d20+10=12 ; Wednesday May 7th, 2014 9:38:47 AM
Barratore could handle the statue himself. Brom move further in passing the standing stone creature and moving into the darkness. His eyes trained ahead as he moved.
Looking DIRECTION 8 Vs. Blinking (taking 10) DC 18
Bless, Darkvision 3hrs, Rage 4
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 82/89 Spells d20+9=23 ; d20+12=28 ; Wednesday May 7th, 2014 11:33:17 AM
Murag hears the shout of alarm about the now missing statues. Taking his eyes off the blank wall in front of him he scans the change looking for another creature to freeze in its tracks. His orc heritage helping him piece the darkness.
Ooc: Barratore it's a bastard sword damage is d10 Perception =23 Fort save = 28
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 d20+10=13 ; d20=9 ; Wednesday May 7th, 2014 11:48:52 AM
The brawlers appear to be making good progress, so Zalmay keeps his hands to himself and keeps staring intently...
(Blink save = 13, Perception = 9)
DM James Wednesday May 7th, 2014 3:10:55 PM "We must fight two or more to one. One of us must hold the Statue with a gaze. The others must strike," Harvest Moon calls as the battle ensues. She quickly moves behind the weeping woman as Brom and Barratore continue their assault with magical and adamatine blades sending stone chips flying and quickly reducing the lady to rubble. With your eyes rested and the cave lit you find little trouble facing the enemy that plagued you just minutes before. As the dust settles Peza moves forward and ushers the group on...but which way should the group go?
ooc: No new map as not much has changed.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet d20+3=14 ; Wednesday May 7th, 2014 8:13:43 PM
Barratore glances over at Gerox and snorts and then looks back in the direction Brom is looking. "I don't see any of them. Might be hiding." Barratore calls out into the cave, "Might as well come our and get it over with!"
"Well of course it is, it's just tiny like a long sword." he replies. Barratore steps up behind Brom, "Treasure is that way." and he indicates Brom to start walking with a small 'after you' wave.
Barratore spell effects Bless Bull Str Darkvision
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 d20+2=18 ; Wednesday May 7th, 2014 10:46:11 PM
So far Edson's eyes were holding up. Tears streaked his cheeks but so far he didnt blink.
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al d20+14=26 ; Thursday May 8th, 2014 8:36:03 AM
OoC: What's the green statue? I notice that is not in the side passage where Harvest Moon left it. Did we destroy it last round?
Also, please either update the map or expand it. If we are traveling forward, we need the coordinates to place ourselves in our new positions.
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al d20+22=32 ; Thursday May 8th, 2014 8:39:21 AM
"Watch the side passage," says Harvest Moon and points to the East before leaving for the south. "I will go ahead toward the chamber of the altar."
She is the paw of the cat, the one to draw the attacks. As such, it matters not where she looks. Not to look at all now might be best to draw attacks upon herself. Still, she persists in careful watching. And she decides to include the ceiling in her field of vision.
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Move / Total Defense (see AC listed below)
Fort 26 (vs DC11 for blinking) Perception 32 to find the statues
Position: T22 Looking: Direction 5
Active Effects: Longstrider 2h, Light, 1h, Bless on All 2m Divine Favor 2m, Magic Fang 2m, Shield of Faith 1m,
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Total Defense: AC28/Touch27/FF18; CMD 32 Used Pearl of Power 1
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 d20+10=30 ; d20=13 ; Thursday May 8th, 2014 3:31:16 PM
Zalmay follows Harvest's lead...
"I'll watch to the east."
He smudges away the tears from his watering eyes, careful not to let his hand obscure his vision...
(Watching east passage, Blink save = 30, Perception = 13)
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 82/89 Spells d20+9=18 ; d20+12=24 ; Thursday May 8th, 2014 7:13:17 PM
Murag moves with the rest of the group. As others choose a direction to watch the cleric tries to scan the surroundings actively looking for a statue to freeze. If one shows itself he points it out to the group. "Murag think beings hide now. Me think they change way they fight us." He keeps one hand in his pouch of glowing sons ready to add a new light if one fails.
Ooc: Perception =18 Fort save = 24 Direction = scanning the cavern.
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Thursday May 8th, 2014 9:20:36 PM
Keeping pace with the others , Peza lets her eyes rest ..... blinking away the strain of keeping them open ... her eyes the look forward and up ....
" Follow brom and Harvest .... don't let them get to far ahead .... we know these creature can cancel the lights .... so keep close "
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 Thursday May 8th, 2014 9:35:18 PM
Gerox moves on as well waiting for the attack that he is sure is coming.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 Thursday May 8th, 2014 11:19:49 PM
Checking in
DM James d20=6 ; d20=6 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ; Friday May 9th, 2014 10:53:48 AM
Edson watches as the statues crumble, but so far his eye are holding up. Though the tears streak his cheeks so far he hasn't blinked.
Barratore glances over at Gerox and snorts and then looks back in the direction Brom is looking. "I don't see any of them. Might be hiding." He then steps up behind Brom, "Treasure is that way." he says as he indicates Brom to start walking with a small 'after you' wave.
The elven girl moves forward. "Watch the side passage," says Harvest Moon and points to the East before leaving for the south. "I will go ahead toward the chamber of the altar." Her goal is to draw the attacks, and at her suggestion Zalmay takes up staring to the east. Just as Harvest Moon clears the second passage she feels the cold grip of stone closing around her arm. A moment ago there was nothing, but do to he great luck, defensive prowess and Zalmay's steady gaze the creature is frozen in place helpless before her.
Murag stares as he moves with the rest of the group, actively looking for a statue to freeze, planning that if one shows itself he will point it out to the group. "Murag think beings hide now. Me think they change way they fight us." Peza warns everyone to keep close while Gerox moves on. He feels the brush of cold, a fist that failed to connect move past his head, and he realizes, no one was looking to the West. (both statues rolled extremely low and missed).
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From now on I need you to post what direction you are looking. If you choose to try not to blink you need to make a DC 5 fort save +3 for every consecutive round without blinking. Make sure to make any perception rolls for spotting hiding statues and post the coordinates you are moving to.
Ooc: The green statue is the same statue Harvest Moon pushed out of the way, I shrunk is down a little so you could see the weeping statues easier. It was moved back to its original position, but is otherwise just like you left it.
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al d20+14=22 ; d20+22=32 ; Friday May 9th, 2014 12:00:58 PM
"We have two!" calls out Harvest Moon. Whether it is tension or whether it is excitement, her voice rises. "Strike them down!"
Swiftly Harvest Moon skirts around the statue that is frozen by the gaze of many League Adventurers. She keeps up her defenses and keeps it within her sight as she moves further down the tunnel to the Chamber of the Altar.
Then Harvest Moon switches her gaze. Leaving the statue to the responsibility of other League Adventurers, the half-elfish girl turns to look forward down the tunnel in the direction of the Chamber of the Altar.
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Move Total Defense (see AC listed below)
Fort 22 (vs DC14 for blinking) Perception 32 to find the statues
Position: S28 Looking: Direction 6
Active Effects: Longstrider 2h, Light, 1h, Bless on All 2m Divine Favor 2m, Magic Fang 2m, Shield of Faith 1m,
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Total Defense: AC28/Touch27/FF18; CMD 32 Used Pearl of Power 1
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Friday May 9th, 2014 8:35:49 PM
Peza spots another of the statues .... "Illuminate " whispers the ranger as she faerie fires the the one attacking Gerox
"Thats it keeping moving .... force the then to attack .... force them to show themselves ... the boys will smash em up "
The raven haired girl keeps her eyes upward ... eyeing the ceiling ...
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 82/89 Spells d20+13=16 ; d20+9=16 ; Friday May 9th, 2014 9:43:34 PM
Keeping in the center of the group Murag cant help but grin as his sword is put to such devastating use. He watches one of the flanks for the final creature cautious at how easy this as been.
Fort save = 16 Perception = 16 Direction = 4
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 d20+10=24 ; Sunday May 11th, 2014 1:23:56 AM
Zalmay continues to scowl at the statues as his teammates pummel them. If looks could kill? Well, this time they can...
This was no longer a combat, merely extermination. Barratore keeps his head on a swivel. Not concerned with keeping any statue in place. It is simply habit when in any combat situation for him.
Barratore spell effects Bless Bull Str Darkvision
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 74/78 (88/92 Raged); DR 1/- d20+10=29 ; d20+15=27 ; 2d6+19=26 ; Monday May 12th, 2014 11:34:33 AM
Perception dc29
Brom attacks the closest opponent.
Attack: AC27, damage 26
Bless, darkvision, Rage 5
DM James Monday May 12th, 2014 10:15:26 PM "We have two!" calls out Harvest Moon. "Strike them down!" She then skirts around the statue that is frozen by the gaze of so many League Adventurers. Keeping up her defenses, she moves further down the tunnel to the East chamber, expecting to find the alter yet finding only a dead end. (The alter is still further south / down).
Having spotted the second statue Peza intones "Illuminate" as she faerie fires the the one who just attacked Gerox "Thats it keeping moving .... force them to attack .... force them to show themselves ... the boys will smash em up " The raven haired girl keeps her eyes upward ... eying the ceiling ...
Zalmay continues to scowl at the statues as Brom and Barratore pummel them. The hald-orc cannot help but think If looks could kill? Well, this time they can... as minotaur fighter strikes out the stone lady, severing her stone arms. This was no longer a combat, merely extermination. Murag grins as his sword is put to such devastating use and watches the flank, cautious at how easy this as been. Caught unprepared the statues had been deadly, but a little preparation and planning turned the tables on the weeping women. As if to prove the point another crushing blow rings through the air as Brom's blade removes another statue's head from its shoulders.
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From now on I need you to post what direction you are looking. If you choose to try not to blink you need to make a DC 5 fort save +3 for every consecutive round without blinking. Make sure to make any perception rolls for spotting hiding statues and post the coordinates you are moving to.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 d20+2=15 ; Tuesday May 13th, 2014 2:30:21 AM
With not much more to do then stay with the casters, Edson continues staring towards the ceiling.
Fort 15
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 Tuesday May 13th, 2014 6:26:07 AM
Gerox stares off in his direction wincing as the chips fly
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al d20+14=26 ; d20+22=23 ; Tuesday May 13th, 2014 8:16:38 AM
"There are none here," calls back Harvest Moon before backtracking and heading south toward the Chamber of the Altar.
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Move Total Defense (see AC listed below)
Fort 26 (vs DC17 for blinking) Perception 23 to find the statues
Position: V21 Looking: Direction 8
Active Effects: Longstrider 2h, Light, 1h, Bless on All 2m Divine Favor 2m, Magic Fang 2m, Shield of Faith 1m,
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Total Defense: AC28/Touch27/FF18; CMD 32 Used Pearl of Power 1
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 d20+10=28 ; d20=20 ; Tuesday May 13th, 2014 10:54:38 AM
By this point Zalmay is straining to keep his eyes wide open, but he still manages to do so as he follows the group onwards...
(Blink save = 28, Perception = 20)
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 d8=2 ; d20+8=25 ; Tuesday May 13th, 2014 6:38:15 PM
Blinking at the sounds of stone being smashed .... Peza smiles at the devastation being dealt by the warriors ..... " we're no helpless fisherman .... steel smashing stone ... payback for killing innocents "
Her eyes weeping the ceiling [perception check d20+8=25] .... knowing one ambushed them earlier from that tactical angle .... she keeps alert
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet d20+3=22 ; Tuesday May 13th, 2014 8:08:54 PM
Barratore moves forward 60' (To col 48). he glances around the room as he enters the chamber with the alter. [Perception 22]
"Everything is clear here. We get them all?" Barratore couldn't remember how many there were all together the last time they came through. Peza would though and that was good enough.
Barratore spell effects Bless Bull Str Darkvision
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 74/78 (88/92 Raged); DR 1/- d20+10=19 ; Tuesday May 13th, 2014 8:09:27 PM
Brom continues forward looking for things to kill or smash.
Bless, darkvision, Rage 6 (4 used)
Perception DC19
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 82/89 Spells d20+9=26 ; d20+12=30 ; Tuesday May 13th, 2014 11:57:48 PM
Murag keeps with the group his eyes ever watchful.
Perception = 26 Fort save =30 Direction = 4
DM James Wednesday May 14th, 2014 12:00:44 AM
ooc: I think there was some confusion, so I going to give you day to change your posts, if you want. The statue at S/23 was destroyed, but the one at R/19 is still alive and undamaged. Brom attacked the closest opponent (S/23) and Barratore made a full attack and only S/23 in in his reach.
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al Wednesday May 14th, 2014 8:26:36 AM
After having gone down the wrong tunnel, Harvest Moon is certain that this is the way. There is little doubt that the others will make short work of the remaining statue. Still, she keeps her ears turned back to catch the actions of the other League Adventurers as Harvest Moon faces to the south, the way to the Chamber of the Altar.
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Move Total Defense (see AC listed below)
Fort 26 (vs DC17 for blinking) Perception 23 to find the statues
Position: V21 Looking: Direction 8
Active Effects: Longstrider 2h, Light, 1h, Bless on All 2m Divine Favor 2m, Magic Fang 2m, Shield of Faith 1m,
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Total Defense: AC28/Touch27/FF18; CMD 32 Used Pearl of Power 1
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 74/78 (88/92 Raged); DR 1/- d20+15=35 ; d20+15=22 ; 2d6+19=27 ; 2d6+19=26 ; Wednesday May 14th, 2014 10:42:42 AM
Brom steps over to the missed statue and swings with full might.
Attack: AC 35 (threat AC 22), damage 27 (or 53 if it can be critically hit)
Bless, darkvision, Rage 7 (5 used)
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Wednesday May 14th, 2014 8:51:22 PM
Peeking in
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 Wednesday May 14th, 2014 11:23:26 PM
"You both ok" Edson asks Murag and Zalmay. " Let me know if I can get you anything. A drink, food anything. "
DM James Wednesday May 14th, 2014 11:47:18 PM
With a might cleave of his blade Brom drives the metal deep into the stone, rending it in two. He just has time to make out the streaks of red marble, resembling arteries and veins of stone, before the petrified pieces crash to the floor and shatter. That was the last of the statues the group had seen as they exited the cave with the sailors, and although Harvest Moon is certain that the path behind them is clear of danger Peza keeps her eyes focused on the ceiling, just in case something more is waiting for you.
Once again the half elven girl takes the lead and makes her way toward the alter and soon the group finds themselves standing before a large pile of gold coins, gems, and a green sword and suit of armor.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 Thursday May 15th, 2014 6:58:13 AM
"Looks like our resident muscle handled everything as usual." Edson says as he moves closer to the treasure. He looks at the sword to see what type it is.
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al d20+7=26 ; Thursday May 15th, 2014 8:51:31 AM
With a wary eye and much suspicion, Harvest Moon leads the way into the Chamber of the Altar. Have the Statues truly been defeated? Were there so few of them? It must be so. For if the Statues were set to guard this altar, none now appear to defend it.
The caution of Harvest Moon is peppered with curiosity as she approaches the altar. Her nose leads the way, like a curious cat, as though through scent alone, she might unravel its mysteries. Her path defines a circle with the altar at its center as her keen eyes examine every aspect of it.
"This altar," she growls, "must belong to someone. This someone was strong enough to bind the statues to this place," she adds. "That is dangerous."
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Cast Guidance Knowledge Religion 26 to know anything about the altar.
Active Effects: Longstrider 2h, Light, 1h, Bless on All 2m Divine Favor 2m, Magic Fang 2m, Shield of Faith 1m,
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet Thursday May 15th, 2014 9:50:26 AM
Barratore toes the rubble of the last statue with his hoof and then looks over to the altar and treasure. "You're up Edson."
Barratore had a solution for the altar already, but wasn't about to put it in practice until Edson had gone over it to make sure nothing would be exploding or filling his chest with darts or any other nasty trap.
"Altar might have attracted them." he offers casually. Barratore didn't really care one way or the other or about any other reason for the altar and statue creatures. To him, the whys were not really ever a consideration. They were dangerous and now they were not. The altar is deemed dangerous and shortly it would not.
Barratore spell effects Bull Str Darkvision
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 d20+7=27 ; d20=19 ; Thursday May 15th, 2014 5:31:07 PM
"I wonder what all this is for? Why have a sanctuary and an altar way out here in the middle of nowhere? Is there some kind of secret cult active in Rum? Or for all we know this place could have been undisturbed for a hundred years..."
Zalmay circles the altar, looking for clues or signs of magic but being careful not to touch anything or get too close...
(Detect Magic on altar and vicinity. Knowledge Arcana = 27, Perception = 19)
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Thursday May 15th, 2014 9:13:43 PM
Steeping near the pile of treasure .... Peza pauses a moment .... " i think we should have Edson and the mages check for traps and tricks "
"Then we can sort through everything .... figure out what we have here "
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 d20+17=18 ; d20+17=20 ; Thursday May 15th, 2014 10:31:19 PM
"About time I'm needed. I was beginning to learn magic since I was spending so much time with the magic users."
After looking at the sword(not picking it up), he moves to the alter and begins looking for anything left to defend. Trap Finding 18 Disable Device 20
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 82/89 Spells d20+4=23 ; d20+9=12 ; Thursday May 15th, 2014 10:33:13 PM
Murag follows the group into the chamber and begins to look around with everyone else. He glances at Barratore holding the adamantine sword but decides its better to let the Minotaur keep it while they are in the cave.
He examines the altar closely to try and figure the deity it belongs to and than he also studies the alter, treasure and chamber with magical sight trying to look for anything unusual or harmful. "If there is magic trap let Murag know." The Half-Orc says to the group. "Murag have spell to get rid of magic if need it." He continues scanning the room using the reprieve from the creatures to blink his eyes offering them relief.
OOC: Know Religion = 24 Perception = 12 Examine the room with detect magic
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 Thursday May 15th, 2014 11:54:50 PM
Gerox moves along with the group looking for any treasure. He listens to Harvest and inquires, "I wonder if it could have been the Beastlords. We haven't seen signs of them in a while. This would seem like something they might do."
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 74/78 (88/92 Raged); DR 1/- d20+8=11 ; d20+10=20 ; Thursday May 15th, 2014 11:55:42 PM
Brom watches the passage behind them for more foes.
Darkvision, rage 6, fatigue 8 rds
Perception DC20
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al Friday May 16th, 2014 7:34:07 AM
OoC: Checking in.
DM James Friday May 16th, 2014 4:50:55 PM
Unsure if the statues truly been defeated Harvest Moon leads the way into the Chamber of the Altar with a wary eye and much suspicion. Her nose leads the way, like a curious cat, as though through scent alone, she might unravel its mysteries. Her path defines a circle with the altar at its center as her keen eyes examine every aspect of it. "This altar," she growls, "must belong to someone. This someone was strong enough to bind the statues to this place, that is dangerous." Putting her keen mind to the task she believes it is some how related to the Sea Hags she has heard old sailors talk about, perhaps some ancient deity they revered, but judging by the state of the cave any such worship must have ended aeons ago in one of the older ages of the Wold.
"Looks like our resident muscle handled everything as usual." Edson says as he moves closer to the treasure, his eyes focusing on a 6 ½ foot bastard sword, the blade longer than he is. "You're up Edson." Barratore says as he toes the rubble of the last statue with his hoof and looks to the altar and treasure. He had a solution for the altar already, but wasn't about to put it in practice until Edson had gone over it to make sure nothing would be exploding or filling his chest with darts or any other nasty trap.
Stepping near the pile of treasure, Peza pauses a moment before agreeing with Barratore. " I think we should have Edson and the mages check for traps and tricks. Then we can sort through everything .... figure out what we have here " When the others speak Edson turns his mind to the task at hand. About time I'm needed. I was beginning to learn magic since I was spending so much time with the magic users. Quickly he moves about looking for traps, but to no avail. This doesn't surprise him, as he is fairly certain the weeping women were all the trap the Sea Hags needed.
"I wonder what all this is for? Why have a sanctuary and an altar way out here in the middle of nowhere? Is there some kind of secret cult active in Rum? Or for all we know this place could have been undisturbed for a hundred years..." Zalmay circles the altar, looking for clues or signs of magic but being careful not to touch anything or get too close...his careful inspection leading his to believe the groups earlier beliefs were likely correct. The island often flooded or was submerged from time to time and this was likely the alter of a long lost Sea Hags culture that long since stopped visiting the cave.
Behind him Murag follows the others. He quickly glances at Barratore holding the adamantine sword, but decides its better to let the Minotaur keep it while they are in the cave. "If there is magic trap let Murag know." He says as he carefully studies the alter, treasure and chamber with magical sight. The Half-Orc says to the group. Instantly he spots an aura of magic coming from the treasure, but the rest of the chamber is clear. "Murag have spell to get rid of magic if need it." he adds.
Despite the evidence to the contrary, Gerox has his doubts. "I wonder if it could have been the Beastlords. We haven't seen signs of them in a while. This would seem like something they might do."
As the others ponder the meaning Brom continues watching to make sure nothing sneaks up behind you.
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al Friday May 16th, 2014 5:42:45 PM
OoC: I think you just merged Zalmay and Edson into one character.
DM James I think I fixed it.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 Sunday May 18th, 2014 6:40:17 PM
Gerox will cast his own detect magic and scan the treasure for magic. He will also scan the rest of the cavern looking for anything magical.
"Lets get this stuff and get out of here. This place makes my skin crawl."
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al Sunday May 18th, 2014 7:36:26 PM
"It was, I think," said Harvest Moon, "an altar of the Sea Hags when once the Sea Hags lived in this place. "Do you see how aged it is. None have come here for years upon years."
"It is harmless now, I think. And yet, it is best not to leave such a thing as this standing." Having said this, Harvest Moon stands away to see the thing done.
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Cast Guidance Knowledge Religion 26 to know anything about the altar.
Active Effects: Longstrider 2h, Light, 1h, Bless on All 2m Divine Favor 2m, Magic Fang 2m, Shield of Faith 1m,
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Sunday May 18th, 2014 9:45:20 PM
Once searched for traps .... " ok lets get this treasure loaded up nad out to the ship ... get these fisherman back to their family's "
"We can evaluate the stuff aboard ship ... figure out whats what "
Helping gather the goods , Peza then makesher way to the Seasprite
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 74/78 (88/92 Raged); DR 1/- Sunday May 18th, 2014 11:58:40 PM
Brom waits for Edson's confirmation that the alter doesn't have any traps, or he screams to indicate it does and he set it off.
Once the alter is determined safe and the treasure has been removed from the alter, Brom will smash (or overturn) the alter with whatever help Barratore gives.
He will take a look at the green sword. He is interested in what metal it is.
DM James Monday May 19th, 2014 1:03:14 PM
"Lets get this stuff and get out of here. This place makes my skin crawl." Gerox says as he casts and scan the treasure along with the rest of the cavern looking for anything magical. Peza agrees with Gerox decision and after the area has een declared free of traps she begins directing the League Adventurer's. "Ok lets get this treasure loaded up and out to the ship ... get these fisherman back to their family's. We can evaluate the stuff aboard ship ... figure out whats what."
As the treasure is loaded up Harvest Moon shares what she can about the altar. "It was, I think, an altar of the Sea Hags when once the Sea Hags lived in this place. Do you see how aged it is. None have come here for years upon years. It is harmless now, I think. And yet, it is best not to leave such a thing as this standing." Having said this, Harvest Moon stands away to see the thing done.
That was just the thing Brom had been waiting for, and with Edson's confirmation that the altar doesn't have any traps (or scream in agony to indicate he set one off) he bull rushes the statue atop the altar and hits it with his sword as it topples over, its head neatly separated from its shoulders as it crashes into the wall behind it.
As the treasure is gathered up Brom looks over the large dark green sword, the likes of which he has never seen before. As he picks it up and feels the incredible weight of the smooth metal there is no doubt in his mind that it is some type of adamantine, forged from metal mined from rocks that fell from the heavens. Among the rest of the treasure is a mithral enameled the color of jade whose dark lines seem to dance in the torchlight causing it to melt into the shadows. All around the altar are piles of gold coins, a feather with a magical aura, and several small jade statues carved in the form of sea hags (treat as gems / precious stones). Close by them is an intricately carved helmet with crystalline lenses over the eyes...the previous owner's skull falling out as you pick it up.
Once the treasure is packed into sacks and bags you make your way back out of the cave, the journey much more uneventful than the one to the altar. In a matter of minutes you find yourselves back on the beach were the fishermen stand wandering about their boats trying desperately to find a way to repair them, using floor boards from the deck to patch up holes and other temporary repairs that could easily have been taken care of with a mending cantrip, but even such mundane magic is beyond the skill of the simple fisher folk and they were determined not to leave their boats, their livelihood, behind if they could help it.
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al Monday May 19th, 2014 1:43:54 PM
It is surprising sometimes, how good it is to feel the shining of the sun. Despite the many things that press upon Harvest Moon, the sun and the sea bring a smile to the face of Harvest Moon.
The world continues on. It cares not the problems that a single person has. It is both nurturing and comforting, and uncaring and terrible. It is both, depending on the need of each person at different times.
"I will help you." Harvest Moon calls the words down the slope of the beach to the men working on their boats in the surf. "Domi gives many blessings," adds Harvest Moon. "Only one of his blessings is protection."
With the magics provided by The Brawler, Harvest Moon works with the fishermen to repair their boats. It is good to be working. Work keeps the mind from its troubles.
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Multiple castings of Mending to help the foolish fishermen.
Active Effects: Longstrider 2h, Light, 1h, Bless on All 2m Divine Favor 2m, Magic Fang 2m, Shield of Faith 1m,
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 Monday May 19th, 2014 1:59:14 PM
Zalmay does not have any magic for mending or carpentry, but he does have a strong back. He pitches in to help the sailors with their work...
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Monday May 19th, 2014 8:17:05 PM
Walking out of the cave Peza breathes a sigh of relief .... another battle they survived .... this group has weathered many since they joined the WLA in Plateau City .... they certainly have come far ....
Seeing Harvest pitching in to help repair the fishermaqns boats ... the raven haired girl smiles .... she also helps where she can .... working alongside their newest member , Zalmay ... he is finding jis niche in the group .... a valuable asset
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Monday May 19th, 2014 8:35:42 PM Posting for George as he is in NYC with his kids
Once out of the cave the fiery gnome makes for the seasprites longboat .... stashing their treasure .. and readying for their trip back ...
He keeps out of the fishermans way ... repairing boats isnt his thing , he's more into the comforts of the good life :-)
Gerox takes a few minutes to talk with his fellow mages ... organizing a session to help identify their new found treasure once abord the Seasprite
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 Monday May 19th, 2014 9:59:40 PM
Edson helps load up the gear and treasure, the whole time being quiet and staying to himself. Once done and back on the beach he moves to help with the ships. Sooner off the island the better.
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 82/89 Spells Monday May 19th, 2014 10:25:32 PM
Murag sets about helping the sailors repair their ships using liberal applications of the mending spell. He sets into the work letting the hard labor clear his mind.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet Monday May 19th, 2014 10:32:50 PM
Barratore plies murals sword several times into the altar and statue. He also looks at the blade and returns Murag his weapon thanking him for its use. Barratore can provide no assistance to the men, other than manual power if they need it. Harvest's magic looked like it would have things set soon. Barratore was not anxious like Gerox, he liked the outdoors and moving about. Plenty of time to get fat when he was old
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 74/78 (88/92 Raged); DR 1/- Monday May 19th, 2014 11:26:20 PM
Brom tells the others about the sword. It was too large for Brom and not a weapon the barbarian was familiar with.
With their return to the open sky and attempts to fix the ships, Brom sets to using his strength to assist. Besides, it gives him an outlet for his raging anger.
DM James Tuesday May 20th, 2014 12:01:54 PM
With the altar thoroughly destroyed Barratore returns Murag his weapon before thanking him for its use as thr group exits the cave. Harvest Moon thinks how surprisingly good it is to feel the shining of the sun. Seeing the sailors hard at work she moves to join them. "I will help you." Harvest Moon calls the words down the slope of the beach to the men working on their boats in the surf. "Domi gives many blessings," adds Harvest Moon. "Only one of his blessings is protection." The men are hesitant to believe her, after her repeated scolding, but with the magics provided by The Brawler she works with the fishermen to repair their boats. Close by she can hear Murag's low voice as he too helps by using liberal applications of the mending spell finding the hard labor clear his mind.
It doesn't take long for the others to join in. Zalmay may not have any magic for mending or carpentry, but he does have a strong back and pitches in to help the sailors with their work. A minute later Peza joins in the effort, breathing a sigh of relief .... another battle they survived .... this group has weathered many since they joined the WLA in Plateau City .... they certainly have come far ....Seeing Harvest pitching in to help repair the fishermen's boats. The raven haired girl smiles and helps where she can, working alongside their newest member, Zalmay, who she finds is finding his niche in the group, a valuable asset. Close by Brom and Barratore put their muscles to work as needed. Although not as skilled in in the art of repairs there are times when brute strength is just what is needed and they find it a great release for their pent up energy and unspent rage.
As the others work the fiery gnome makes for the Seasprites longboat, stashing their treasure and readying for their trip back. He keeps out of the fishermen's way feeling repairing boats isn't his thing, he's more into the comforts of the good life :-) Gerox takes a few minutes to talk with Edson and his fellow mages, organizing a session to help identify their new found treasure once aboard the Seasprite
After an hour of hard work the ships are once again seaworthy and the ships begin making their way back to Rum, sailing as a group to avoid any unexpected surprises. You can feel the stress of the day melt away as you sail, the sea water calm and serene. Artus orders a keg of ale tapped, muttering something about moderation to the younger crew members and sends word to the cook to start preparing a proper meal. As the smell of cooking meat wafts on the sea breeze Gerox begins examining the treasure once again, inviting those with knowledge of such things to help.
ooc: Please roll for item identification
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al Tuesday May 20th, 2014 1:57:01 PM
Harvest Moon scampers up the ratlines to her place in the crows nest. It is not so much that vigilance is so necessary now, but, rather, it is a good place to be by herself. Her only company here is the sky.
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Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Tuesday May 20th, 2014 7:50:46 PM
The fiery gnome grins at the sight of the keg of ale being tapped .... " now thats a sight to behold "
Gerox enjos the ale and food ... all the while comtemplating the treasures secrets ... [i'll let george roll ]
posting for George while he is in NYC with his kids ....
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Tuesday May 20th, 2014 7:56:09 PM
Glad to be aboard the Seasprite .... Peza relaxes .... thinking of what their next assignment would entail ... maybe a city adventure .... Rum is growing fast ... much to explore in the city ... wonders the twilight ranger
" with a look at the pile of treasure ... she giggles ... " looks like we might go shopping again " laughs Peza
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 82/89 Spells Tuesday May 20th, 2014 10:02:37 PM
Murag relaxes with the rest of the group allowing the stress of the last few days to flow from his body. He feels good that he could protect these sailors and get them home to their families. He takes a moment to say a prayer to Flower for their safe endeavor.
As the group begins to identify the magic items Murag does what he can to help. He bestows a small blessing of knowledge to anyone attempting to identify an item.
OOC: Cast Guidance on anyone trying to ID a magic item as many times as they need it. (+1 to skill checks)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet Tuesday May 20th, 2014 11:02:49 PM
Barratore hoists more than several tankards of ale to Brom, the victory, keeping Gargul at bay and the general goodness of life at that point in time.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 74/78 (88/92 Raged); DR 1/- Tuesday May 20th, 2014 11:43:03 PM
Brom takes the ale from Barratore and downs them. The barbarian was only too happy to done with that island.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 d20+13=26 ; Wednesday May 21st, 2014 6:27:40 AM
Edson helps with the non magical items they found. He picks up the gems and such, trying to figure out their value. (Appraisal 26)
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 d20+7=20 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=12 ; Wednesday May 21st, 2014 1:35:18 PM
After all of the work is done, Zalmay takes the time to sort through their prizes more thoroughly...
(Detect Magic on Treasure, Knowledge Arcana = 20 Spellcraft = 17, 19, 12... not sure if you need one roll for each item or not)
DM James Wednesday May 21st, 2014 3:37:18 PM
With the aid of guidance Murag's Guidance Zalmay set to work identifying the magical items on the deck as the others keep an eye out for danger or admire the inner beauty of a newly tapped keg. One by one he lifts the items into the air, his eyes going out of focus as they train themselves o upon the intangible auras surrounding the various items. The Mithra shirt, enameled green, he finds has been magically enhanced, not only with a +1 enhancement bonus, but with the shadow ability as well. Setting it aside he picks up the enormous adamatine bastard sword which also radiates with a +1 enhancement. The magic helm with the crystalline eyes he determines to be a helm of underwater action. Next to him Edson separates the stones and gems into piles, holding each to the light as he examines their cuts and looks for flaws. 8 pieces of Tourmaline worth 810gp, 3 large Hematite worth 80gp, 10 Peridot 44gp, a Citrine 23gp, a Sardonyx 16gp, two Jade Bracelets 230gp, Hematite 5gp, and a piece of dark Obsidian 1gp (1,218gp total) and jade statues worth 11,000 to the right collector. In addition to that there is 15,000 in loose gold and platinum pieces.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 Wednesday May 21st, 2014 7:08:16 PM
Edson finishes seperating the gems and jewels before the group. His eyes look to the mithral shirt, which he holds up to the sky to look at in a better light.
"If no one would like this, I would like to buy it from the group."
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al Wednesday May 21st, 2014 8:11:41 PM
The others are far below. Lying on her belly, Harvest Moon peers over the edge of the crowsnest, her fingers curled around the edge of the platform.
Watching.
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Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Wednesday May 21st, 2014 8:46:30 PM
Watching as the treasure is sorted .... Peza gets goosebumps ... she eyes some of the gems ....
"I have no abjection to that Edson ... i think that should fit you nicely ... i have my own Mithril shirt ... its quite comfortable ... you'll like it "
Her eyes wander back to the gems " i like the colors ... i might take a few of them ... make some jewerly with them ... "
With a look at their newest members " everyone gets an equal share ... if you like something speak up .... you've earned it "
James you made me look up the description of all those stones ... ;-) nicely done
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Wednesday May 21st, 2014 8:48:52 PM
The fiery gnome sips his ale .... listening to the banter about the treasure .... e has little intrest in the weapons .... he'll gladly take his share in gold ....
posted for George as he is on vacation in NYC with his kids
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 74/78 (88/92 Raged); DR 1/- Wednesday May 21st, 2014 10:34:33 PM
OOC: was the sword large-sized?
Brom cares little for the items. He was happy with his own armor, and the helm was not his style. He was happy to just get coin for his efforts. The six-and-a-half foot sword was too large for him. He was very interested in the metal it is made from describes the properties of such metal and weapons made of it. "If only it had been a large sword or axe."
Brom spends the evening drinking and drinking and drinking and drinking. In his drunken state, the barbarian finds a good spot to sit. While looking about and making merriment with shouts and song, he occasionally looks up to the crows nest to see Harvest looking down at the crew and companions. He lets out a great "Bah!" and a wave of his hand at her as if to bat her away from a distance.
DM James Yes, the sword is large sized.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet Thursday May 22nd, 2014 12:50:57 AM
Barratore's blade was magical as well, and had been blessed by Imod. Well as far as Barratore was concerned it had been and really that was what counted. "If you're going to keep pretending to be a warrior, than you definitely want the armor Edson."
The helm was intriguing, but Barratore hoped to never have a need for something of that nature. If the need arose, he would deal with it then.
DM James Thursday May 22nd, 2014 1:58:45 PM
The trip back to Rum seems to fly by as visions of shining gems and gold coins flood your imagination. You can already feel it burning a hole in your pocket as you envision a trip to the catacombs in your near future. In no time you find yourself pulling into the dock at Rum, a make shift armada with the fishing boats following close behind you. The sky is dark over head, but the pier is a blaze with torches lighting the way from the pier to the Squid's Ink Tavern. At the end of the dock Barnacle Jane stands, more beautiful than ever with her fiery hair illuminated in the flickering flames. A roar of cheers and applause come from her crew and several other local fishermen, business owners, and the sailor's wives and children.
As you disembark Jane hands you a large bag of gold coins. As I told you before, we look after our own and do right by those that do right by us. The bag contains 10,000 gp, enough to buy a new ship. She then leads you and the lost fishermen to the tavern to hear what happened and how you got them all back.
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 Thursday May 22nd, 2014 5:23:44 PM
Zalmay follows the group towards the tavern, relieved to be done with the mission but also a bit nervous about the night to come. With this group... and after that welcome? He braces himself for an ale tsunami...
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Thursday May 22nd, 2014 8:43:03 PM
Resting during the uneventful trip back to Rum .... the fiery gnome soaks in the cheers and applause ... "now thats a welcome ... it never gets old "
Catching the purse of gold from Barnacle Jane .... he hefts it in his hand ... with a broad grin ... "looks like someone is buying tonight ...." with a wink at Barratore " i'm going to spend your share on drinks " laughs Gerox as he makes his way to the Squids ink Tavern
Posting for george while he is on vacation
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Thursday May 22nd, 2014 8:46:49 PM
Soaking up the entrance in to the Harbor ... and the reception from the locals " feels good when you can ,make an impact on peoples lives ..... "
Laughing as Gerox already starts a tab at the Squids ink even before they get there ... " Lets party ..."
"Murag .... Zalmay come on .... time to get baptised with ale " teases Peza to their newest friends
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 Thursday May 22nd, 2014 10:59:50 PM
Edson heads to the tavern with the others. He drinks his fill, but keeps quiet for most of the night. Enjoying the chance to relax before another adventure.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 78/78 (92/92 Raged); DR 1/- Thursday May 22nd, 2014 11:26:32 PM
Back in Rum and the familiar sights and sounds are as a welcoming bosom to Brom. He is looking forward to a hearty meal and many drinks.
"If Barratore's buyin', I'm closin' the place." He says with a great laugh. "No wussy drinks tonight- Murag, Zalmay, It's ale tonight, drink of the Gods. Try ta keep up."
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al Friday May 23rd, 2014 10:11:31 AM
It is nice to see the bright lights and the faces, so happy. But Harvest Moon draws away from the merrymaking. There is something about the growing renown of the League Adventurers. It places an unease within her. The praise of the many peoples ... it is uncomfortable.
She approaches Peza, who prepares to join the revelry. She tugs at her friend's sleeve. "I go to my home," she says. It is all that she says. Then the half-elfish girl steals off into the night.
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OoC @ Woldian Sheriff Ken: I'm going Walk About. (And forgot to include you in my email.) Please do not count Harvest Moon's lack of posting in your count.
DM James Friday May 23rd, 2014 6:18:59 PM
As the group makes their way towards The Squid's Ink Zalmay braces himself for an ale tsunami, and he is not disappointed. The citizens, typically looked on as the lower class and easily ignored, are so eager to show their appreciation that the group never has the opportunity to lay down coin. In fact, the booze flow freely that the league adventurer's have difficulty retelling the tail, and in many places the story is magnificently augmented by fishermen. Throughout the night many visitors drop by as they hear of your return, some to give their congratulations and others who just want to be able to say that they were at such a magnificent party. Besides the random political officials of Rum, and those wishing to get into politics, you note several WLA members in attendance including Artus and Ceri, Scully's Heroe's and even the tall man wearing a silver cloak with three overlapping silver circles contained withing a third circle, the tall man wearing the traditional symbol of Alemi who toasted Theringer after his funeral.
The only thing that brings down anyone's spirit that night is when Harvest Moon tells Peza that she will be returning home and steels off in to the night.
Ooc: We will miss you Al. It has been a pleaseure playing with you, and we hope see you return to the Wold when you can, be it to Rum or elsewhere in the Wold.
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