Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells Thursday December 11th, 2014 12:41:30 AM
ooc: Should we offer a truce?
Sesha [AC 28 /18 Touch/24 Flat] | HP 89/88 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Cat's Grace, Detect Thoughts] d100=43 ; Thursday December 11th, 2014 1:12:56 AM
Staying where she is, Sesha casts Reduce Person.
Ley Check: 43 = success
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 110/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+15=18 ; Thursday December 11th, 2014 1:23:22 AM OOC: I was thinking the exact same thing, Bosk
"Lay down you weapons and put your hands up. Surrender and you will not be harmed. Keep this up and we cannot guarantee all will survive" (Diplomacy: 18)
Not her best effort at diplomacy, but hey, she only saw the guys for a second before they attacked!
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +13/+6/+10 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/9 Thursday December 11th, 2014 8:23:36 AM
"How are we supposed to know if they're surrendering if we can't see them?" Restlin wonders aloud. Since they've asked these folks to surrender, it seems bad form to try and continue hurting them. Restlin will wait and see if there's a reaction.
Kyan (JonL) HP: 150/137 AC: 29/17/24 CMD: 32 d20=16 ; Thursday December 11th, 2014 1:55:36 PM
kyan glances towards the two bodies he recently made dead. "uh.. Can't say the rest of you will get out alive at least!" He yells out.
aid another - diplomacy: 16, good enough for a +2!
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:37/33/31 HP:125/112 Ki:13/13 CMD: 33] d20+22=33 ; d20+17=24 ; Thursday December 11th, 2014 5:54:09 PM
Garret hears the blade in the sleet storm, then stands and turns where he thought he heard the attacker (perception: 33). He bends low and moves towards him, attempting to grab him around the knees (Grapple: 24).
OOC: Can Garret hear the requests of the others outside?
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells Thursday December 11th, 2014 6:19:13 PM
Hearing the attempts at making peace Bosk tapes a step 5ft back (East / Right), out of the sleet storm and stands in full defense.
Beriothian -- AC:23/16/21 HP: 98/130 CMD = 19 d3=2 ; Thursday December 11th, 2014 10:44:36 PM
Seeing nobody around the steam mephit readies boiling rain in case anybody leaves the cloud, he will explicitly avoid the IA ** Beri surveys the land, but can't see through the ice storm... he needs a new set of eyes. Figuring the humanoids can't fly he decides to channel his antilife shell spell to a group of large ice elemental. (woo! first time ever I didn't roll a one! two ice elementals)
0 (4)- Detect Magic, Light, Create Water, stabilize 1 (6)- *Elf Vision, Faerie Firex2, Entangle, cure light wounds x3 2 (6)- *Faerie Fire, Fog Cloud, Soften Earth and Stone, Warp Wood, spider climb, Flaming Sphere, restoration lesser 3 (5)- *Glibness, Sleet Storm, quench, Greater Magic Fang, wind wall, stone shape, Cure Moderate Wounds 4 (5)- *Lesser Planar Ally, dispel magic, cure serious sounds, Freedom of Movement, Air Walk x2 5 (3)- *Awaken, Animal Growth, Cure Critical Wounds 6 (2)- *Legend Lore , Antilife Shell, Dispel Magic, Greater Spells with * are Fey domain spells (and not included in spell counts)
A visitor's welcome to remember (Co-DM JonathanT) d20+15=31 ; d6+4=10 ; d20+1=7 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+18=32 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+18=36 ; d100=90 ; d20+1=6 ; d20+1=14 ; Friday December 12th, 2014 12:28:50 AM
The IA, finding themselves in a bind as to how to resolve the confrontation due to the sleet storm, decide to try to get their attackers to surrender. Good Guys are just that way.
Sesha pauses a moment and casts Reduce Person on herself.
Katinka yells out "Lay down you weapons and put your hands up. Surrender and you will not be harmed. Keep this up and we cannot guarantee all will survive" to try to stop the fight.
Restlin wonders out loud how they are to know if their attackers are surrendering when they can't be seen. He waits to see what happens next.
Kyan yells out "Can't say the rest of you will get out alive at least!" to emphasize Katinka's point.
Garret hears the others call for their attackers to surrender but also... Garret only Highlight to display spoiler: {Garret correctly guesses where his attacker is and tries to Grapple him. He briefly gets a hold but the sleet has made the man's chain armor too slippery to keep it.
DM JT: you got the right idea. A Perc check to listen for your opponent's location. Just missed the grapple by a hair.}
Bosk honors his friend's attempt to stop the fight and steps 5' back, now completely out of the sleet.
Beri instructs the Steam Mephit to hold his position and then starts conjuring up more elementals. Two Ice Elementals will appear in moments.
The tentacles have a 'mind' of their own and still grapple its prey. Black tentacles: 7 rounds - CMB: d20 + 15 = 31, dmg = 10
Shouts from within the sleet slant towards further insults and there are no sounds indicating anyone giving up.
DM Eyes only: Highlight to display spoiler: {Dg3 nearly slips. DG1 is still stuck.}
Garret only: Highlight to display spoiler: { The big guy barks an insult at Garret and keeps swinging his greataxe at the halfling. Most swings miss by a mile but one comes awfully close: Att1 = miss, Att2 = miss, Att3 = almost!}
DM eyes only: Highlight to display spoiler: {Dg5 conf % roll = 90, Perc = 6, does not find a target, stays put. Dg8 Per = 14, does not hear Bosk move and attacks vacant square.}
Sesha [AC 28 /18 Touch/24 Flat] | HP 89/88 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Cat's Grace, Detect Thoughts] d100=72 ; d20+24=31 ; d20+12=26 ; Friday December 12th, 2014 1:51:44 AM
Sesha, still hovering in place, decides she's had enough. Targeting the Sleet Storm, she focuses her magic into dispelling it.
She reaches for a leyline and finds one that is more than suitable,
Bend Leyline: 31 vs 23. +8 to ley check. Ley check: 72+8 = 80. Success and no slot used.
Dispel Magic: 26 vs DC 23 (11+ Spell Caster Level [12])
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +13/+6/+10 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/9 Friday December 12th, 2014 7:45:48 AM
OOC: Can we get a new map w/o the sleet storm before we post?
Kyan (JonL) HP: 150/137 AC: 29/17/24 CMD: 32 Friday December 12th, 2014 4:32:36 PM
Ooc: waiting On storm to clear
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells Friday December 12th, 2014 7:31:16 PM
I would also like a new map before posting.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:37/33/31 HP:125/112 Ki:13/13 CMD: 33] Friday December 12th, 2014 8:49:30 PM
OOC: Also waiting on the storm to clear, just in case...
A visitor's welcome to remember (Co-DM JonathanT) Saturday December 13th, 2014 1:50:39 AM
DM JT: no problem. I'll have the cleared map tomorrow.
A visitor's welcome to remember (Co-DM JonathanT) Saturday December 13th, 2014 1:23:47 PM
Tired of their own spell that obliterates their vision of the battle field, Sesha casts a Dispel Magic spell that successfully ends the sleet storm. Now they can see what's left.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 d20+16=27 ; d20+15=16 ; d20=8 ; Saturday December 13th, 2014 4:21:59 PM
Restlin is happy to see his tentacles made short work of many of these cretins. He decides to aid his friends in finishing these folks up.
***
Standard action: Haste on himself, Bosk, Beri, Kyan, and Garret (Tink & Sesha are too far apart) Move: Hover (Fly: 27)
Black Tentacles: 6 rounds (CMB: 16) Mage armor: long enough Fox's cunning: 15 rounds Improved invisibility: 9 rounds
AC this round is 22/14/19
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] d20+18=21 ; d20+18=23 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+18=30 ; 2d8+3=12 ; 2d8+3=9 ; 2d8+3=6 ; 2d8+3=16 ; 2d8+3=10 ; 2d8+3=11 ; Saturday December 13th, 2014 4:41:21 PM
Seeing the sleet lift, Garret spies the fellow he'd been trying to grab. Since the space is clear now, Garret unloads a full flurry of blows, attempting to knock this one out of the fight as well. Mostly he just looks like a small child throwing a temper tantrum, though.
OOC: Non-lethal damage only: Atk/Dam: 23/12; 25/9; 23/6; 20/16; 26/10 Are you kidding me? I really need new dice. Using ki point for an additional attack this round: 32/11
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 110/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+12=23 ; d6+4=7 ; Saturday December 13th, 2014 7:04:39 PM
Tink decides to help - in what little way she can - to wrap the combat up. These men obviously do not want to go down peacefully.
Use 'Acid Dart' ability on DG5 (Hit Touch AC23 for 7pts acid damage)
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells Saturday December 13th, 2014 10:46:59 PM
ooc: Are enemies in red dead? Which enemies are grappled?
A visitor's welcome to remember (Co-DM JonathanT) Sunday December 14th, 2014 12:48:44 AM
DM JT: those in red are dead.
Those still in the grey area are still stuck. Those that rolled a N20 CMB to beat the CMD are out of the grey area.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells d20+11=12 ; d20+11=30 ; d8+5=6 ; d20+10=14 ; d8+5=6 ; d20+6=24 ; 2d8+5=16 ; d20+6=7 ; Sunday December 14th, 2014 9:16:51 PM
Tired of the gnat that keeps pestering him refused the offer of peace Bosk decides to take out his frustration on Dg8. In a blur of fur and steel he whips around, swinging his 5ft bastard sword at the digger''s head and thrusting his horn at the mans side. He is disappointed with his performance, but still manages to do some damage.
We gave you a chance at peace, now pay the price.
(Why have I been getting so many natural 1s and no 20s. Must have angered the dice gods.)
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Actions ---------- Attack Dg8 Atk 1 with Bastard Sword Hit AC 12 (nat 1, miss) Off Hand Atk with armor spikes Hit AC 30 for 6 dmg Natural Atk Horn gore Hit AC 4 for 6 dmg Atk 2 with Bastard Sword Hit AC 24 for 16dmg 2nd Off Hand Atk with armor spikes hit AC 7 (nat 1, miss)
DM Info -------------------------- Sacred Tattoo on Back: -- Watchful: avenger cannot be flanked. Blind Fighting (In melee, every time you miss because of concealment, an invisible attacker gets no advantages related to hitting you in melee, you don't lose your Dexterity bonus to Armor Class, and the attacker doesn't get the usual +2 bonus for being invisible. You do not need to make Acrobatics skill checks to move at full speed while blinded) Ghost Touch, TWF, Improved TWF, Multiattack, a natural weapon (my horn) and a 10 ft reach Immune to fear, Immune to some poisons Two weapons have poison applied: BLUE WHINNIS poison to his left horn cap and MEDIUM SPIDER VENOM to his flail
Active Spells ---------------------- Endure Elements Chill Touch until discharged (8 charges) Death Watch (Permanent)
Spell List (Pearl of Power - NOT used yet) ---------------------- Legacy Item Spells: Death Watch (Permanent), Dark Vision, Feather Fall (CL 1), See Invisibility (CL 3) Domain Spells: True Strike, Locate object, Fly (Used Dimension door) Level 0: Detect Victim, Detect Magic, Chill Touch, Detect Poison Level 1: Divine Favor, Protection from Evil, Detect Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Hide from Undead, Rose's Temperature Control Level 2: Silence, Summon Monster II, Nemesis Insight, Owl's Wisdom Level 3: Invisibility Purge, Summon Monster III, (and one unprepared) Level 4: Summon Monster IV (and one unprepared)
Channel Energy: All channeling used for the day Dark Walk: 1 minute left Agile Feet: 5 uses left
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells d20+13=24 ; 2d8+15=19 ; Monday December 15th, 2014 8:55:36 AM
ooc: Posting from my phone. I missed that Haste had been cast. Please add +1 to each of my attacks.
Additional Haste Atk, Hit AC 25 for 19 dmg.
(Ac +1 as well)
Kyan (JonL) HP: 150/137 AC: 29/17/24 CMD: 32 d20+18=20 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=27 ; d20+18=25 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+8=18 ; d8+8=11 ; d8+8=14 ; d8+18=24 ; d8+18=19 ; d8+18=20 ; d8+18=24 ; d8+18=19 ; d8+18=19 ; d8+18=22 ; 2d6=7 ; Monday December 15th, 2014 9:34:09 AM
Now that the storm has cleared Kyan uses his newly opened field of fire to reasses the situation. Mostly he pities those poor blokes caught in the probing tentacles.
But his pity doesn't stop him from sending another volley of arrows their impolite hosts. "You idiots want to surrender yet?"
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Full attack to Dg5, if he drops move further attacks to DG2
Attack 1 (Multishot): Hit AC 20 for 43 damage Attack 2 (Rapidshot): Hit AC 37, crit confirm AC 27. 20 damage, 24 addition damage if crit with 7 bleed damage (forgot I'd taken Bleeding crit, take 2d6 bleed per round until healed) Attack 3 ( Haste): Hit AC 25, 19 damage Attack 4: hit AC 21, 19 damage Attack 5: Hit AC 18, 22 damage
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] Monday December 15th, 2014 5:24:20 PM
OOC: Your dice, too? Sheesh. :)
Sesha [AC 28 /18 Touch/24 Flat] | HP 89/88 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Cat's Grace, Detect Thoughts] d100=68 ; d20+24=33 ; Monday December 15th, 2014 7:22:04 PM
Thinking that perhaps these men aren't quite that powerful, Sesha figures to try and convince one of them that fighting till the end is a bad idea.
She finds another strong leyline, and uses its excess power to cast her spell, targeting the nearest living enemy stuck in a tentacle.
She yells to him, "Please stop fighting! I want to save you from the others in my group! I need you to disarm so we can talk!"
Leycheck - success Charm Person: DC 19 - I think he gets a bonus due to the fact he is in combat with us.
Beriothian -- AC:23/16/21 HP: 98/130 CMD = 19 d8+5=11 ; d6=3 ; d8+5=7 ; d6=1 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+12=13 ; d4=2 ; Monday December 15th, 2014 8:09:14 PM
Beri finishes his summon and looks around to see his sleet storm vanishing, but it appears it did it's job, having split up the enemy forces and having given them the advantage in the chaos.
The two ice elementals appear and look around in disappointment as the watch the wonderful sleet storm fade into nothingness. The glance at each other and decide to take out their frustration on the guy running away. They both move behind Dg3 (one at 14 L, one at 14M) and slam the guy with all their might.
ice elemental 1 attack = 23 damage = 11+3=14... 3 cold damage (When an ice elemental deals cold damage to a creature, that creature must succeed on a Fortitude save or be staggered for 1 round. The save DC is listed in the elemental's stat block and is Constitution-based.)
The steam Mefit moves to T-24 and attacks D8 (or any standing enemy if D8 falls), being carefull not to hit the IA.
damage = 2 15-foot cone, effect based on type, Reflex DC 13 for half... The scalding water also causes living creatures to be sickened for 3 rounds. A Reflex save halves the damage and negates the sickened effect.
0 (4)- Detect Magic, Light, Create Water, stabilize 1 (6)- *Elf Vision, Faerie Firex2, Entangle, cure light wounds x3 2 (6)- *Faerie Fire, Fog Cloud, Soften Earth and Stone, Warp Wood, spider climb, Flaming Sphere, restoration lesser 3 (5)- *Glibness, quench, Greater Magic Fang, wind wall, stone shape, Cure Moderate Wounds 4 (5)- *Lesser Planar Ally, dispel magic, cure serious sounds, Freedom of Movement, Air Walk x2 5 (3)- *Awaken, Cure Critical Wounds 6 (2)- *Legend Lore , Antilife Shell, Dispel Magic, Greater Spells with * are Fey domain spells (and not included in spell counts)
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 110/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Monday December 15th, 2014 11:23:30 PM "It is not too late to surrender!" Tink adds to Sesha's call for peace.
A visitor's welcome to remember (Co-DM JonathanT) d20+5=21 ; d20+5=6 ; 2d4=6 ; Monday December 15th, 2014 11:31:57 PM
Continuing Round 6:
Now with the sleet storm gone the IA can see the battle field again.
Restlin is happy the black tentacles did so much damage to the enemy. anxious to get this battle over, he helps his friends by casting Haste on those nearest him.
Black Tentacles: 6 rounds (CMB: 16)
Garret can now see the big burly warrrior clearly. He is wearing chain mail and has been swinging a huge greataxe. His broad frame dwarfs the halfling (no pun intended). His blood red eyes and shaggy beard create a scary image.
The Halfling monk swirls into a flurry of hairy feet and hands. The man's furry leaves him open and somehow they all hit and somehow the brute still stands.
Katinka sends an acid dart at one of the few diggers still standing, the acid burning into his armor and flesh.
Bosk hates it when they give people a chance to surrender and they just ignore it and keep on fighting. Inspired by Garret's display, Bosk tries one of his own. It will go down in history as the Minotaur that Swatted Flies. But it's not all bad, an an armor spike, second swing with his sword, and his newly hasted attack strike home. And it is enough to send him to Gargul.
Kyan, bow already ready, lets loose into the confused digger who just took an acid dart. The first shot, containing two arrows is enough to finish him off. Kyan then turns his attention do the big burly fellow pestering Garret. It takes all the rest of his arrows but the last arrow finally brings him down.
DM TO Shesha: you already cast the dispell magic this round. Keep your post and re-post it next round.
Beri directs his two new Ice Elementals to attack Dg3 who managed to escape the tentacles and was looking for a way around them. They flank him and attack.
DM JT: you forgot you brought in two LARGE elementals, and 14L and 14M are squares part of the stone wall of the building they were working in.
The First elemental hits. Cold Fort Save DC17 = 21
The Second misses by a long shot.
The Steam Mephit looks for targets and only finds one. He Flies over to the man still caught in the tentacles. (Two Move Actions).
The Black Tentacles loose much of their punch this time and DG1 manages to wiggle out of them. He moves behind a tent. The Steam Mephit gets an AoO = 6!
DG1 casts a spell and a wall of fire erupts surrounding the Ice Elementals.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 d20=14 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2014 8:02:02 AM
Restlin decides his companions can handle this last combatant and saves his spells. He flies west a bit to keep an eye on him, though. Seeing his tentacles are in the way, he removes them so his companions can catch this guy.
***
Move: O26 Standard: Dispel magic on tentacles - auto success since I cast it
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] Tuesday December 16th, 2014 2:09:34 PM
Garret looks around, not even out of breath and calls out, "This one isn't dead, if we would like to talk to one of them. He's only... well... napping at the moment."
Sesha [AC 28 /18 Touch/24 Flat] | HP 89/88 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Cat's Grace, Detect Thoughts] Tuesday December 16th, 2014 3:17:39 PM
Re Post via DM sayso.
Thinking that perhaps these men aren't quite that powerful, Sesha figures to try and convince one of them that fighting till the end is a bad idea.
She finds another strong leyline, and uses its excess power to cast her spell, targeting the nearest living enemy stuck in a tentacle.
She yells to him, "Please stop fighting! I want to save you from the others in my group! I need you to disarm so we can talk!"
Leycheck - success Charm Person: DC 19 - I think he gets a bonus due to the fact he is in combat with us.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 110/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+27=34 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2014 5:46:47 PM
Tink doesn't have clear line of sight to any of the enemies now. She heads northward to get a better view, and perhaps, make it clear that there is no escape.
These men have committed a crime. At least two anyway - assault and attempted manslaughter. She will have time to think of more to charge them with when the battle is over.
Fly to T14 Perception: 34
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells d20+14=32 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2014 9:15:58 PM
ooc: a little confused on who is attacking who at the moment and who is "napping"
Seeing the others trying to negotiate Bosk waits just long enough to see if the others are cooperating. If one is not he will run forward and try to grapple them. (70 move speed with Haste)
Grapple check = 32, 34 if he can charge them. Will use agile feet to ignore difficult terrain if necessary.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells Tuesday December 16th, 2014 9:21:21 PM
ooc: Sorry about the short post. I was stuck in traffic for 2 hours at one stop light.
Kyan (JonL) HP: 150/137 AC: 29/17/24 CMD: 32 d20+20=25 ; d8+18=26 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2014 9:58:26 PM
kyan moves closer to get a clear line of sight for the remaining digger guards. "look around, you're not gonna win. Just give up already so you don't have to die"
he readies an arrow just the same. ---
Move action to O25 Ready For Attack if thy don't surrender. (Hit AC 25 for 26 damage)
Beriothian -- AC:23/16/21 HP: 98/130 CMD = 19 2d8+5=8 ; 2d8+5=15 ; d8+5=10 ; d8+5=7 ; d8+5=12 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+12=16 ; d4=1 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2014 11:09:44 PM
The Air elementals let out a loud howl as the cursed flames lick at there bodies. The flames may indeed run then off in the end, but not until they teach this guy that you do not threaten a creature of the frozen tundras with a flame unless you know you can finsh the job. The two slam repeatedly into caster, and should he fall will leave him to burn while the step outside the flame wall.
air elemental 1 hp=59 slam 1 =30 damage=10+1 slam 2 =23 damage= 7+3
air elemental 2 hp=59 slam 1 = 26 damage=12+1 slam 2= 16 damage = 12+6
The steam Mefit moves to N-18 and attacks DG18 (I think the red blob is the Mefit... I can't tell )
damage = 1 15-foot cone, effect based on type, Reflex DC 13 for half... The scalding water also causes living creatures to be sickened for 3 rounds. A Reflex save halves the damage and negates the sickened effect.
A visitor's welcome to remember (Co-DM JonathanT) 2d6+9=13 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+6=12 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2014 12:44:42 AM
The fight seems to be winding down but there is still one with fight in him.
Restlin decides to remove the Black Tentacles, a most effective spell, so that they can maneuver easier and try to catch the remaining enemy.
Garret calls out to his friends that the one under his feet was still alive a moment ago. Perhaps they could revive him and talk to him.
Sesha wants to put an end to the fight but in a different way by casting Charm Person. Charm Person: DC 19
DM JT: presumably Sesha has now moved within range, ie. 55ft.
Katinka flies north to get a better view and positions herself above the south eastern corner of the stone building. She has designs to file criminal charges against any survivors, and probably the dead too, in her belief they've committed crimes.
Bosk waits to see if Sesha's spell has any effect. If it doesn't, he'll try to grapple the man.
Kyan follows in line with the others, trying to give them a chance to surrender, his bow ready in case they don't.
Beri also remains to the side, but his Ice Elementals are pretty angry at being hemmed in a wall of fire and take it out on the last remaining digger.
DM JT: Your original post mentioned Ice Elementals, not Air. Also, Dg3 was not the caster, DG1 was the caster, although Beri would not have seen DG1 as he's now behind a tent.
The Ice elementals finish off the digger guard with ease and then step out of the wall of flames, suffering the effects of doing so, but at least they are now on the outside. The digger catches fire and burning flesh smell permeates the area.
The Steam Mefit flies (red blob) forward, remaining out of reach of DG1 and attacks the spell caster with a cone of steam 15' long. Ref DC13 for half and not sickened.
The Ice Elementals take 19 pts fire damage crossing the wall of fire.
DG1 attempts to fend off the Charm Person: Charm Person: DC 19 = 19
DG1 shrugs off the Sesha's charms, she must not be his type. Then tries to dodge the cone of steam: Ref DC13 = 12 and gets sickened for 3 rounds.
Suffering a -2 on attack, damage, saves, skill checks and ability checks, he does not surrender and Kyan puts an arrow in him. That pretty much does it as Bosk comes around to grapple a dead foe.
Still, if such creatures were determined to waste their lives, she saw no reason to aid them in keeping them.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 d20+24=29 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2014 7:47:40 AM
"This wasn't a battle, it was a slaughter." He stands over a corpse & pokes it with his foot before squatting down next to it. "Next time, try talking to people instead of trying to kill them."
He gives Sesha a once over to make sure she isn't hurt, then heads over to the tents, hoping to have an idea of who these folks were and what they were looking for. He'll let those better suited deal with the corpses.
Perception: 29 - Searching the tents for some clue of what was going on here.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] d20+22=32 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2014 6:45:19 PM
Garret looks around a bit (Perception: 32) and says, "I don't know about this. They didn't seem to trained. I wonder if someone was forcing them to fight us?"
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells Wednesday December 17th, 2014 8:35:53 PM
ooc: Bosk has permanent Death Watch. Are any enemies negative HP, but not dead?
If need be, I can pray for a while and prepare a speak with dead spell, although I am sure they will resist my questions.
Beriothian -- AC:23/16/21 HP: 98/130 CMD = 19 Wednesday December 17th, 2014 9:39:24 PM
Beri thanks all of his summoned allies for their valiant actions and wishes them all the best.
Theeeeeey attaaaaacked unprovooooked, using maaaaaagic. Theeeeeey knew whaaaaaat they were staaaaaarting.
A visitor's welcome to remember (Co-DM JonathanT) Wednesday December 17th, 2014 11:27:27 PM
Pretty much all that is left is the burning Wall of Fire and a bunch of dead bodies. At least two IA members, Sesha and Bosk, have spell abilities that give them insight on anyone who is unconscious and dying but who's spirit has not left the Wold yet.
Unfortunately the IA are very good at giving out wounds with their weapons. All members of the digging party are verified to be truly dead, not just barely dead, or almost dead, or somewhat dead, but dead dead.
Beri sets about thanking his summoned friends for their help and dismisses them while Restlin starts to search the tents. He is in the process of searching the first one when Katinka, from her high lookout spot, spots others coming. They seemed to have just materialized out of the sand dunes northeast of the building.
These people seem different. Their clothes blend almost too well with the surrounding sands and they move with ease over the desert terrain. It is hard to tell what race they are since most skin is covered by camouflaged cloth, only a slit for eyes to see and nose to breathe.
They approach to within 100 feet and then all stop but one. This one approaches to within 50 feet then stops also. This one removes the wrappings from his face then calls out to the IA in much the same old Common which the attackers used, but with a different accent.
"Hail strangers! We witnessed the battle and know you are not at fault. These Gaeli were determined to keep you away from here at all costs. We have been watching them for the past week as they worked at cleaning the sand out from our building. We were waiting to see why they were here, but now that is irrelevant.
I am Captain Alrik. These are my men (pointing to the dozen others waiting behind him).
It is clear you are not from here. We may be of assistance, as the desert is not a hospitable place to strangers of its ways."
If allowed, Captain Alrik will approach further with his men.
"Since you are the victors over the Gaeli's, you may take what you want from their remains. But we must inspect our monument and see why they chose to come here, so far from the rest of their group."
If not hindered, Captain Alrik sends several of his men into the square stone building.
"They are searching for something but I'm at at a loss for what. This building was erected centuries ago to commemorate a victorious battle over the oppression of the Gaeli. We..."
A shout is heard from the monument building and one of the desert soldiers comes running up to the captain.
"Sir! They've found something! A secret passage! There is a sand chocked stair in the middle of the room leading down!"
'WHAT? A secret stairway down? Who...? What...? What could possibly down there?" the captain exclaims.
One of the desert warriors whispers into the captain's ear and the captain nods.
Captain Alrik turns to the IA spokesman and proposes, "You are certainly very powerful warriors. It was suggested to me that since we are poorly equipped to venture down into the memorial building, that perhaps you would do us the favor in scouting it out for us? I will send one of my men as liaison. well versed in our history, that can be of help to decipher what may be down there."
He motions for a warrior to come forward and introduces him as Trellus.
DM JT OOC: sorry for the little plot jump here but we want to introduce a new player and get him started this week. So excuse any sloppy plot wagon but it is for a good cause. :} Everyone give Michael Knotts a good welcome. He will introduce himself and In Character, at some point, give his history and how he ended up in the desert and with these people. For now, though, he is attached to these desert nomads and has been assigned to the IA as a liaison of the desert nomad leader. These plot things will be explained as they develop. So play your PCs accordingly, and if suspicious, it is understandable. At least these people are far more friendly. :)
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 110/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Thursday December 18th, 2014 12:26:24 AM "Well met, Captain. I'm sorry it couldn't be under better circumstances. We did not wish to harm these folk, however we did have to defend ourselves. But I forget myself, Katinka Hushfoot, Justicar of Pantheon, sir, at your service" Tink gives a bow and a smile to the man. She's still got some adrenaline rushing through her veins from the combat, but is trying to calm down. At least this group had the right of mind to introduce themselves and open a dialogue rather than just attack.
Sesha [AC 28 /18 Touch/24 Flat] | HP 89/88 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Cat's Grace, Detect Thoughts] Thursday December 18th, 2014 12:47:09 AM
Sesha, standing near Restlin, is swept up and along in the flurry of events. Noting the raw numbers of the new group, Sesha decides to follow Tink's lead, which seems to be that of optimism.
She starts to flash a smile at Trellus, then remembers that it will do little good.
Her drow heritage is obvious, dark blue skin and white hair give her ancestry away almost immediately. She wears a number of furs and cloths, though the glint of mithril can be seen underneath.
She wears a tiny cauldron on her belt, and is currently wielding a broom as if it were a staff. She has one of those too, a staff, which rests neatly in a leather holder on her back.
Her face though, seems to be a bit of a mess. She wears a black eyepatch, and a silk scarf covers her face from eyes to neck.
"Hi Trellus. I'm Sesha. The last voice of Serenbeth, ambassador of It'lal, and a the person you need to find if you suddenly start bleeding from lots of holes. Before we hold hands and skip off into the dark depths together, mind telling me what we should expect from you down there?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 Thursday December 18th, 2014 8:01:24 AM
"Charming as always, sweetheart." Restlin quips with a grin before offering his hands to just about everybody. "Really, it's so great to see friendly faces around here. We arrived yesterday and have only found sand and these lunkheads since."
Restlin is pretty young to be out in this desert. A good estimate would put him between 17-19. He has long, fine black hair he keeps swept in a pony-tail. His eyes are bright and he has a constant smile, but if we're being honest, he looks kinda wimpy.
"I'm Restlin, by the way. Restlin the Mage-Priest. Terrible priest, I must admit. I worship Wardd, a god of luck from the northern continent. He mostly just puts up with me, I think. Luckily, I'm not bad with good ol' fashioned arcane magics.
"I'm sure we'll all be more than happy to scout this place out. We came here to investigate anyway. Before that, though, if you could tell me about this battle and these Gaeli, I'd be very appreciative. I have a hunch we know them by a different name where we're from."
Kyan (JonL) HP: 150/137 AC: 29/17/24 CMD: 32 Thursday December 18th, 2014 5:20:50 PM
kyan raises his chin in an upnod to Trellus while wrenching a arrow out of one of the bodies. "kyan"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] Thursday December 18th, 2014 5:29:22 PM
Garret stands and watches as the new group approaches and speaks. After they come back out, Garret nudges the fellow still at his feet, "Hey, I'm pretty sure this one is still alive." (It was supposed to be non-lethal damage?).
DM JT: oops. sorry. Ok, he's alive if Sesha doesn't use her Slay thing. :)
Trellus Thursday December 18th, 2014 5:45:33 PM
The man introduced as Trellus gives a start of recognition as the group members introduce themselves.
"You dudes are from the Northern Continent?!?" he exclaims excitedly. "That is totally waxed! I'm from the Southern Continent...the old Sargass Plains, actually."
His face falls a bit at that, and he does his best to hide the memory by working at peeling off his camoflage head and body coverings, "Won't need this underground", revealing in the process a tanned human in his mid-twenties of average height and muscular build. He wears silvery chainmail under a surcoat of dark red, which is festooned with images of shields and hammers. His own silver shield is etched with an upright hammer. He also wears a shield shaped bone earring, which again is etched with an upright hammer. On his finger is a silver ring with a blood red stone (no hammer there). The man's blond hair is worn close at the side and flat on top. In addition to a backpack and typical gear, he wears a mace at his side, and a crossbow dangles from his pack.
After shedding his camo, the blond man nods to each of you (or shakes hands, as the case may be). "Many shadows, he greets you formally. "I'm Trellus of Oddholme, priest of Domi."
He chuckles at Sesha's request, not at all put off by her appearance. "Well, usually I'm the dude people find when they suddenly start bleeding from lots of holes," he responds lightly. "I also offer the protection, strength, and divine magics granted to me by my patron, Domi. With my old pack, it was cast protection picks, cast a couple offensive picks, cast healing picks, and if the pattern really got warped," he pats his mace, " I actually pulled out this thing."
He give Restlin a wink. "You remind me of a gnome I once knew. Anyway, I've been with the Yngvardians" - he indicates the group around him - "for about a year. The short version of the battle is several hundred years ago, they overthrew these Gaeli oppressors and sent them scurrying off to wherever the whitefaced treadles came from. Now, all of a sudden, they're coming back, and my new friends aren't real happy about it."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 Thursday December 18th, 2014 6:14:42 PM
Restlin shakes his head. "Nope, Hook City. I've never been to the Northern Continent myself. Some of these folks have. There was a Chaos Bell. It stole our wemic and dropped these fine folks off. Long story I'll be happy to tell you later.
"These Gaeli, any chance they're also called Teucari?"
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 110/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Thursday December 18th, 2014 8:22:01 PM "And I'm afraid we are a little lost. You wouldn't happen to know where exactly we are, would you? And what were these guys digging for? Any idea?" Tink has so many questions
A visitor's welcome to remember part 2(Co-DM JonathanT) Friday December 19th, 2014 12:07:51 AM DM JT OOC: I forgot that Garret had used non-lethal attacks. So that guard is still alive unless Sesha still wants to use her Slay ability.
Captain Alrik interrupts and explains, "We are the Yngvardians. This desert is our home. Centuries ago this was a vast green plain and many tribes shared it. The Gaeli, who live in the mountains to the north (he points north), came and conquered the tribes. But we eventually overthrew them, but their king, upon dying, cursed the land and this is the result.
This spot is where our ancestors defeated the Gaeli's second in command. They built this monument to commemorate the victory. However, up until now, we were unaware of any reason why the Gaeli would want to search this monument. Their main group is over at the city trying to get in.
We put up with their presence only so that we could watch them to see what they were up to. But now we know that they were looking for something we were not aware of. Perhaps we can find something in their leader's tent that will give us a clue to what lies below, for our stories say nothing of this discovery."
He sends one of the desert warriors into the larger tent.
Meanwhile, Captain Alrik asks, "Teucari? Never heard of that name. The Gaeli have lived in the mountains north of here for as long as we have lived here ourselves. Have they been elsewhere that they would be called something else?'
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells Friday December 19th, 2014 1:32:10 AM
ooc: Sorry for the missed post, I had a Christmas party that went late.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 Friday December 19th, 2014 7:42:03 AM
Restlin shrugs. "We come from a place known as Hook City. It was built with the aid of a race we call the Teucari. It's something of a legend, really. Still, there are artifacts in Hook City that we, after thousands of years, still have no grasp on how they're possible. These Gaeli, are they an advanced people? Could they be the same?"
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 110/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+27=38 ; Friday December 19th, 2014 8:40:34 AM OOC: Are the Teucari the same as the Teucri?
"Yngvardians? Hmm... Yngvar sounds like the sort of name you'd give a wizard wandering the jungles of Cthonia" Tink decides not to dwell on names "That one of them is a cleric of Domi bodes well for us."
"I am unsure what the laws are of your lands, sirs, but would you permit us to look over these Gaeli for any clues as to what they were doing, why they attacked us so readily, and perhaps restock our supplies? Then perhaps we can start going through those tents"
Perception: 38 - To strip the dead bodies of their belongings.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] d20+21=23 ; Friday December 19th, 2014 2:17:54 PM
Garret shrugs at the others' discussions and walks over to the building, looking down the stairs. "Hey, I'm up for heading down there if you people are. Or we could just keep wandering through the desert!"
OOC Listen down the stairway: 23
Trellus Friday December 19th, 2014 5:55:39 PM "I've never heard of teucari either." Then, Trellus blinks at Restin. "Hook City? I went through there once. One of my old packmates was from Hook City as well."
He glances around at Katinka and the group. "No, wait. I see why you got the threads twisted. No, I'm not Yngvardian. I'm a refugee. Me and maybe three dozen families jumped through a portal at the End of Oddholme, and ended up here. We've been here a year or so. I was actually hoping you could tell us how to get back, not the other way around."
The capital letters in "End of Oddholme" are clear, as well as the fact he speaks of it as an event. Taking a cleansing breath, he moves on.
"In the meantime, the why they attacked you is probably down those stairs."
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells Friday December 19th, 2014 7:02:19 PM
Bosk, a tall blond taur dressed head to foot in steelgrass plate greets Trellus. There is bastard sword the size of a man strapped to his back crafted of woven steegrass by the Manfri of the Sargrass. Although intimidating in his own right, the fact that he casts no shadow in the Wold and has silver eye of Gargul on his forehead, the center of which is an actual third eye. It is a pleasure to meet you. My name is Bosk DeOx, Eye and Grim Avenger of Gargul.
Sesha [AC 28 /18 Touch/24 Flat] | HP 89/88 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Cat's Grace, Detect Thoughts] Saturday December 20th, 2014 1:41:18 AM
Sesha spends a brief moment observing the unconscious man at Garrets feet. They had attacked with intent to kill at first sign of parlay, and by all description weren't the type to negotiate. She thought a moment of Restlin, covered in arrows and constantly lingering between life and death, and made up her mind.
This one didn't deserve another chance.
Without drawing much attention to herself, she lets her Bloodwitch powers do the work. The last semblance of the mans life is drained, and his soul freed to whatever god would take it.
(DM, please let me know how many HD the fallen enemy possessed. Thanks!)
She gets up, and finds her way back to Restlins side and speaks to everyone.
"Shall we? I imagine theres plenty to find down there."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 Saturday December 20th, 2014 12:49:09 PM
Restlin nods. "Yup. Let's get moving. Trellus, We think we found a way back to Hook City over by a well that way," Restlin points. "You're coming with us down into this temple, right? We'd be happy to bring you back to Hook City with us when we're done. That place has gone crazy since the chits stopped working. They could use someone with an optimistic outlook on life at the moment."
He takes Sesha's arm & starts to head to the temple. "Come on folks, whatever's waiting at the bottom of this stairwell is expecting us."
A visitor's welcome to remember part 2(Co-DM JonathanT) Saturday December 20th, 2014 3:00:40 PM
DM quick note: It has always been Teucri. T E U C R I.
But you guys manage to butcher the name fairly frequently. :) Technically, I know what you mean and you know what you mean. But, when In Character, Restlin says 'Teucari', that's what the Yngvardian Captain hears.
And I just grin. :)
Kyan (JonL) HP: 150/137 AC: 29/17/24 CMD: 32 d20+10=23 ; Saturday December 20th, 2014 3:40:13 PM
"priest of Whosit? Dumi? seems like a silly name for a spirit or is that one of those Northern 'Gods' " Kyan says with audible quotes around Gods. born and bred of the South this one.
kyan will also nose around any any signs of comig and going from the camp aside the themselves and the recent nomands.
survival 23 for tracks.. Just a general idea of traffic to and from the camp
A visitor's welcome to remember part 2(Co-DM JonathanT) Sunday December 21st, 2014 1:55:23 AM Restlin shrugs. He realy meant Teucri but it somehow came out Teucari. The battle in the dry desert must have dried out his vocal cords and warped the words. Either way, he goes on to explain that the Teucri are a legend where they come from, Hook City. He asks, These Gaeli, are they an advanced people? Could they be the same?"
Katinka asks permission to look over the Gaeli diggers for clues as to what they were doing and why they attacked so readily. Then inspects the tents.
Garret is shrugs at the discussions. All this history and stuff is boring to him. He wants to start down the stairs, a good alternative than to wander the desert.
Trellus introduces himself and clears up any confusion about his why his accent and looks are different than the other men of his unit. He explains that he is not from the desert but a refuge who, with many others, ended up here by accident and, with no where else to go, stayed. He mentions having been to Hook City also and looks forward to going back.
He points out that the why is probably downstairs.
Bosk greets the Yngvardian liaison to the Iron Adventurers, Trellus, and introduces himself.
Sesha has no mercy on the Gaeli diggers and finishes off the last one with her witch Slay ability. (DM JT: this is done at the battle sight where the tents obscure vision to where the Yngvardians met the IA. The digger only had 3HD. Sorry.)
Joining the rest of the group on the other side of the tents, she voices she is ready to go explore the stairwell as well.
Reslin informs Trellus that they may have found a way to get back to Hook City and would be happy to take him back with them when they are done with what they came to do. Taking Shesha's arm, he is ready to go downstairs also.
Kyan is a Southern to the core and gods of the Northern Continent seem silly to him. He is more interested in who's been coming and going around the area and starts looking around.
So, there seems to be a division of what to do next. Katinka has started gathering up the Gaeli equipment and Kyan is looking around for what tracks lead to and away from the sight. The rest of the IA are curious enough about the stairway down in the middle of the memorial building to head down right away.
Meanwhile the Yngvardians are searching the main tent, the one they claim belonged to the leaders. "The priest was certainly the leader of this expedition but the big barbarian was almost just as much in charge, from our observations. Knowing why they even thought to look for a secret passage here is important and certainly worth knowing before anyone goes down. Our history does not mention anything of a hidden passage, which is odd. I'll have to bring this up to the Pasha." the Captain comments. "As to why they attacked so readily, they are fanatics. They belong to a cult. Their main group is back a the closed city. They don't bargain nor ask questions. They were on a mission and tolerated no interruptions."
The total search time, including gathering the Gaeli party's equipment and going through the tents will take 30 minutes. In the process Katinka sees many magical items on the dead bodies, from armor and weapons to amulets and scrolls. She sets them all aside from the mundane equipment. (DM JT: List coming tomorrow)
In the main tent a document is found. More like a very old manuscript and not even written in Common, but in Infernal. If you know Infernal: Highlight to display spoiler: {"Great power was hidden away where they celebrate their victory"}
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 110/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Sunday December 21st, 2014 3:22:34 AM
Tink is a fine linguist, and reads the document with ease. Infernal being one of the many languages she speaks fluently. She reads it aloud in Infernal - giving little thought to how the language may sound on the ears of good folk - and then translates to Common for everyone elses benefit
"'Great power was hidden away where they celebrate their victory'" the halfling looks up to the others "Based on what we have recently been told about the Gaeli and Yngardians, it may be relevant to their long ago battle"
She is curious to learn a little more about these Yngvardians. It wouldn't be the first time a supposed "good side" turned out to be the "bad side". Honestly, one of these days she's going to prepare a Detect Evil spell. "Pardon my asking, Captain sir. Pasha is not a term I am familiar with. Would you mind explaining what it is?"
She is equally curious about Trellus "No doubt a cleric such as yourself has been busy here. But a refugee? For a year? Might I ask what drove you here?"
Before heading down the stairs, Sesha takes a moment to refresh her Reduce Person spell. Now eye to eye with Tink and Garret, she grins up at Restlin.
"You want one too? I got little people spells to go around!"
Trellus (AC27/13t/25f, HP 128/128, CMD 22)(MgcVstmtx2, EndrElmnts) Sunday December 21st, 2014 1:54:41 PM
Trellus nods a greeting to Bosk. Kyan's comment draws a chuckle. "You got Gargul and Pantheon in your group already," he points out lightly, "I'm just helping complete the set."
Restin's offer merits a "We'll see".
And then Katinka asks her question, and the cleric's mood sobers. He spends several moments staring at the ground before lowering himself to a sitting position, elbows on knees in front of him. Trellus stares off into nothing, pouring sand from one hand to another as he tells his tale.
"I was in the lower level, the temple...we heard a roar, an explosion, I looked up and saw a rush a fire blast through the corridor outside the temple area. People ... evaporated... in the heat and flame. Then screams...people, animals, and...creatures. Creatures from your nightmares..demons with wings and teeth...eating...everyone.
We fought back, threw up barriers, blades and rock and cold...ice..ice worked. We were holding them off, we were winning...
The ground started shaking. The dome shook like a rattle, Cracks crept up the side..and it fell. Rock and metal crashing down....Brother Falmar was crushed instantly.
The sky was open...and now we could see..we could hear..everything. The 'Pack was at the docks, fighting. You could see the spells from across the town....Tishe's reeds were cut there..I felt her go.
Rapke and Bounders raced into the open city, met by manfri. Manfri! Manfri rose from the Grass, holding them back. But it still wasn't enough. The sky was red. Dark Red. And Sargass was floating, far above.. Still just a baby. Demons and elementals ripped into Him, but He just grew, brighter, and older and bigger..a toddler..a child.
Then Woldsblood ....falling on us like rain. Slicing through anyone it hit...forming in pools that pulled at your very soul. Brother Arend left that way. Just walked into the pool...
The people...they huddled behind me, under the rock, crying, begging, calling for help, as streams of Woldsblood flowed toward us, and the creatures attacked, and the rapke screamed, and the docks burned...and I had ... nothing left. The spells were gone, the wands used up. I had nothing but mace and shield.
And we heard the voice. A boy. A god. Sargass. He looked at us.. Floating there, above the city. Ignored the attacking entities, looked down at us, and smiled! Smiled! He said 'II send you out into the Wold. Tell the tale. Remember us who perish here. Make a new home where I send you. Live life! Farewell!'
A portal appeared in the wall behind us. The people ran through. Until I was the only one. The only one left alive in Oddholme. And I stepped into the portal as Woldsblood covered the city.
We found ourselves here, and the Yngvardians found us, and helped us.
Later, I tried to go back. I had divinations and my Word of Recall to go back to the sanctuary I had built. But, it didn't work. It isn't there. Oddholme is gone. Rattledam is gone. Light, the whole of the Sargass Plains is gone. My pack is scattered, reeds cut or gone walker, I don't know. But, I can't feel them any longer."
The man finally raises his head, tear tracks drying on his face, and looks at Katinka. "So, yeah, we've stayed here. Once you've lost everything, one piece of ground is as good as another."
He climbs to his feet, wipes his faces, takes a deep breath, and exhales slowly. "So, who wants to go exploring?"
-------------- Spells in effect: - Magic Vestment (Extended) on shield and armor. Duration 26 hrs, +3 enhancement bonus each - Endure Elements. Duration 24 hours. No fortitude checks needed for hot environment.
Spell List: Highlight to display spoiler: { d - domain spell ^ - recast using pearl of power * - cast
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 Sunday December 21st, 2014 1:56:43 PM
"Well, it's going to be awkward holding your arm while you're way down there. So sure, go ahead and shrink me. I think we should hold a moment, though. Tink's got the right idea looking through these guys' stuff. Let's see what we can learn before we head down."
***
Restlin will accept the reduce person spell and start looking through the corpses. Can we all agree to get the results of the search and get moving downstairs next post? I want to know what's down there before the slow down.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 110/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+27=45 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+37=40 ; Monday December 22nd, 2014 4:39:30 AM
Tink feels terrible for having Trellus relive his pain. She forces a smile and reaches out a hand to rest on his back.
When all has been examined on the surface she is ready to progress into the building
"Happy for me to continue scouting?" she asks hopefully. Tink can't help but feel less then capable when it comes to combat scenarios. She certainly can't take on foes like Garret or Bosk can. But her eyes and ears are keen. She should be able to spot more 'bad things' for the group to pummel.
Tink activates her Ring of Invisibility once more.
Perception: 45 + Darkvision + See Invisibility + Arcane Sight + Detect Scrying Stealth: 40 + 20 Moving Invisible + Hide in Plain sight Knowl Engineering: 14 - In case rooms or passages look suspicious Profession (Miner): 6. Nat1. Wow. Was hoping to see if Tink could ID the digging equipment brought by the Gaeli. With a '6' I'm guessing she might be able to identify, oh I don't know, a spade?
------------------ Spells in effect: Invisibility - From ring Arcane Sight - 120ft range. See magical auras automatically. Darkvision - 60ft range See Invisibility - See Invisible or Ethereal objects Overland Flight - Fly speed 40ft. Detect Scrying - Detect any person/object being scryed upon with 40ft Misdirection - Misdirect the information from divination spells that reveal auras on Tink to instead seem like a pebble (Neutral, Not Magic, Not Lying, Not alive, etc) Mage Armor - +4 AC
Kyan (JonL) HP: 150/137 AC: 29/17/24 CMD: 32 d20+21=33 ; Monday December 22nd, 2014 8:40:20 AM
Kyan nods to Trellus when he describes what happened, "That was when the Sargrass burned then? Before the Migration? we.. Well, some of us at least, were in Hook City on the edge Of the Grass at the time"
afterwards he will go take a cursory look at the steps to have a looksie and find any traps. (perception 33)
Beriothian -- AC:23/16/21 HP: 98/130 CMD = 19 Monday December 22nd, 2014 11:46:22 AM
ooc: sorry for the delay, have been traveling.
Beriothian -- AC:23/16/21 HP: 98/130 CMD = 19 Monday December 22nd, 2014 11:56:30 AM
Brei waits a while as the others make their introductions, wanting to make sure that they aren't about to receive a second ambush. As the conversations go on he becomes more confident that they are truly about to have a few moments peace, so he reverts back into his human form.
Soon the party sees a tall man in druid vestments standing before them. His long brown hair falls down either side of his face, his beard surprisingly free of sand due do having been in another form all morning. In his hand is a plain wooden staff void of any decorations but polished to enhance the natural curves and lines of the ancient wood.
He walks over and greats his new friend. Peace and well met. I am Beriothian, forgive me for not introducing myself earlier but I can not talk in common while in that form. I am a druid from the Northern Continent, up by the legendary Hook City and... wow, it's a lot hotter out here when you actually have a body... anyway, it's good to meet you my friend.
Sesha, now fun sized, stops and stares at Trellus, trying to take in exactly what he just said. It wasn't that she was the most compassionate individual, though she was trying .. and thanks to Serenbeth succeeding.
"Trellus, can I ask you a question? Two things you said got my attention.. first you said it was raining Woldsblood. Were there many active Bloodwitches in Sargrass?"
Sesha had an idea of the amount of manipulation over the stuff Witches enjoyed, and thanks to her teacher, had heard stories of what the greatest Witches could do. But her teacher, the Drow, and Sesha herself doubted any were alive that were that powerful.
"And .. well.. you said..I guess I don't understand. Was Sargrass destroyed?The death of an Immortal Power is tremendous news."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] Monday December 22nd, 2014 7:58:47 PM
Garret takes a seat at the top of the stairs with his feet hanging down into the opening in the ground as he listens to the story of the newcomer. When he is done, Garret says, "Hi. I'm Garret. Garret Goodbarrel. I cannot imagine going through something like that."
Trellus (AC27/13t/25f, HP 128/128, CMD 22)(MgcVstmtx2, EndrElmnts) Monday December 22nd, 2014 10:10:49 PM
Trellus silently nods a greeting to Beriothian and Garret.
In answer to Kyan, he says, "A few months after the Migration." The man seems about to add more, but after a couple of moments, turns to Sesha instead.
"Not that I knew of, no. But, Rattledam was sitting on an underground lake of it, and I'm not sure how big that lake was.
"And I don't think Sargrass got his reeds cut. Not the Power anyway. He'd just been born after all. I don't think a Power can be destroyed, truly. I've been weaving some tales of the Yngvardians with some things the manfri told us, and I get the feeling the Powers weave in some kind of gigantic cycle, waxing and waning like the moon. And right now, them weavers are totally waxing."
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells Monday December 22nd, 2014 10:47:08 PM
ooc: travelling as well, and jet lagged.
Bosk nods as Trellus tells of the Sargrass. It may have been a hassle to travel through, but it was as if you entered another world when you traveled there. The ships floating on the grass and the strange creatures. These memories are why I prize my steelgrass armour so much. I also have some wine and liquer made from the "juice" of steelgrass. Perhaps we can have some later, though I must confess that I ration it. It may be last last of its kind in the Wold.
Turning to Sesha he adds, There were MANY witches when we last travelled there. You know I have no love for witches and their abuse of wold's blood and those witches exemplified why. They were sacrificing people and manfri in their spells and attempting to destroy the Sargrass. Some evil shadow fled their cauldron when we stopped them. I would be proud to boast of our victory if they had not involved so many children. We did manage to save one and bring her back to Hook City... The clerics voice fades as he pictures the unfortunate children that had been tied up in the terrible act.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 Monday December 22nd, 2014 11:00:01 PM
Restlin waits for a lull in the conversation before clapping his hands together. "Okay! Pity party over, or are we going to sit around and have a good cry? This investigation ain't gonna complete itself. Are we done searching these folks and their tents? I'm eager to get underground."
A visitor's welcome to remember part 2(Co-DM JonathanT) Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 12:25:27 AM
DM JT: no problem guys. As of 12/22, per Jerry's post, we are on 'slow' down. I myself got in late and fell asleep with my cat. I'll have a post up tomorrow evening. Wednesday evening is Christmas Eve services but I hope to get one up then too, depending on posts.
Get over you jet lags so you'll be fresh.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 10:16:43 PM
Garret laughs at Restlin and peers down into the darkness once again.
Game Note (ACDM SteveK) Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 11:07:25 PM
Continuity in the Wold correctly has the destruction of the Sargrass a few months after the Great Migration. Please adjust Kyan's memories accordingly. The DM of Hook City at that time was not complying with the approved continuity.
I now return you to your regularly scheduled adventure.
A visitor's welcome to remember part 2(Co-DM JonathanT) Wednesday December 24th, 2014 12:11:47 AM
DM JT: some loot keeping first
It takes a little time but eventually all the Gaeli digger party's equipment is piled, magical to one side and non magical to another.
The standard Foot Soldier wore half plate armor and carried heavy steel shields. Their weapons were MW longswords, longbows, and MW arrows: They also had two potion bottles each (listed in the magical pile). 8 Half Plate, 8 MW longswrds, 8 longbows, and 160 MW arrows, and 10160 gp.
Two lieutenants, one male and one female, wore breastplate and carried light steel shields, battleaxes, lonbows, and MW arrows. Some potions and other stuff too (listed in the magical pile): 2 longbows, 40 MW arrows, 2 Tanglefoot bags, 1510gp.
Big burly leader wore chain armor and used a greateaxe, longbow, MW arrows, and stuff (listed in the magical pile): 1 longbow, 20 MW arrows, 1585gp and 2 gems Value Appraise DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: { 500gp each}
The cleric a mithril shirt and used a morningstar and other stuff (listed in the magical treasure pile): 1425gp
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 110/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+11=27 ; Wednesday December 24th, 2014 1:47:48 AM
Before going into the building, Tink places the equipment into two piles: magic and no magic.
"Hmm.. the gems look to be worth some 500gp each" she advises (Appraise check vs DC20: 27)
As for the magical items, there are quite a few. Surprisingly so for what looked like a bare basic digging party. Tink looks over the items one by one to see if they would be of use to the group (Spellcraft 21 + Take 10 = 31. DC to ID an item = 15+CL. With a 31, Tink should be able to ID any of the items with a CL of 16 or less)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] d20+1=20 ; Wednesday December 24th, 2014 11:41:41 AM
Garret nods in agreement with Tink, "Sure, I could see them going for that much." He wanders over and checks out the pile, "Hey, anyone know what these rings do? And man, look at that pile of potions!"
Kyan (JonL) HP: 150/137 AC: 29/17/24 CMD: 32 Wednesday December 24th, 2014 12:04:12 PM
"probably spider webs all over the tunnels wading down there. you first, Restlin. I hate walking into those." Kyan says while Peering over at te pile. "how we going to carry all that stuff?"
Sesha [AC 28 /18 Touch/24 Flat] | HP 101/88 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Cat's Grace, Detect Thoughts] d100=4 ; d100=96 ; Wednesday December 24th, 2014 5:05:09 PM "How else? In pockets and backpacks!"
If Restlin doesn't Sesha takes the time needed to identify the scrolls. There's a chance they could come in handy.
Sesha casts a cantrip for reading magic, which fails. So she tries again, with no problems.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 d20+25=30 ; Wednesday December 24th, 2014 6:06:11 PM
Restlin takes a look too, just in case Tink misses anything. If she did, he sure can't tell (spellcraft: 30).
"Bosk, do you still have a bag of holding we can stash the armor and weapons away in? Let's all grab anything we think will be immediately useful, stash the rest, and get a move on."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] Thursday December 25th, 2014 9:19:33 AM
Garret watches as the others talk about the gear. He says, "I don't know why you need to much stuff. But wait a minute, you're talking like we're not going to ever come back out of this hole in the ground here. I would think we will just walk down there, explore a bit, clear out some spider webs and then come back up here to pick up our stuff. Do you guys know something that I don't know?"
Fun with loot. :) (Co-DM JonathanT) Thursday December 25th, 2014 1:44:54 PM
The IA take a little time to organize themselves and sort the loot into two piles, magical and non-magical, then take the time necessary to identify the magical loot. Meanwhile, they also get to know their liaison to the Yngvardian people, Trellus, and a little about the Yngvardians.
Katinka ponders the ancient writing 'Great power was hidden away where they celebrate their victory' and concludes that it must refer to the battle at that location long ago.
She is curious to learn a little more about the Yngvardians and is quite aware that the winners write the History, and it could be the Yngvardians are the bad guys here. She makes a point to remember someday to prepare a Detect Evil spell. "Pardon my asking, Captain sir. Pasha is not a term I am familiar with. Would you mind explaining what it is?"
Captain Alrik shrugs, "He is our leader. Our 'King' as Trellus would say. We once were tribal nomads, each tribe with his Sultan..."
"Warchief." Trellus interjects.
"...but since the defeat of the Gaeli, we became one people and the Sultan that lead our armies to victory became our Pasha."
Sesha refreshes her Reduce Person spell and offers the same to Restlin. He accepts but requests to wait until after all the loot is gathered and just before they go down the sand chocked stairwell.
In answering to the IA's curiosity, Trellus tells a little bit of his tragic story. All he needs is a violin quartet playing in the background to have everyone in tears. (Where's a bard when you need one?)
Katinka pats Trellus in confort, then activates her Ring of Invisibility, which makes her gathering up of loot look very spooky as the invisible halfling removes gear and starts the two piles. Armor, weapons, potion bottles floating in mid air...
Kyan takes a look see at he stairwell. The stone building is 60'x60'. Four pillars inside form the corners of a 40'x40' square and hold up the stone domed ceiling. Mosaic pictures adorn the walls and although some have been defaced, they clearly are representations of battle scenes. The focus of the scenes is a man in brilliant armor leading an army against a rugged, bearded people and defeating them. The man in brilliant armor is shown striking down a giant. Knowledge (Nature) DC20 - Dwarves have automatic success: Highlight to display spoiler: {The giant is of the Fire Giant subtype.}
In the middle of the room a 10' hole in the floor reveals a sand chocked spiral stairway down. A light shown down only reveals the first 10'. Inspection of this area reveals no traps.
Beriothian waits a few moments and decides combat is over before returning to his normal human form, then introduces himself.
Garret also introduces himself.
Sesha questions Trellus on Sargrass and he explains a little further.
Bosk relates his gruesome experience in the Sargrass.
Restlin is ready to move on, but objects keep floating around and ending up in one of two piles.
So the best of an hour is spend going over the loot. The Yngvardians help by going through all the tents. Other than what was already found, the equipment is mundane stuff, very helpful to the Yngvardians but not much use for the IA.
With all the magic experts in the IA, they make quick work at identifying the magical items:
Mithral Shirt +1, Chain +2, Breastplate +1 x2, light steel shield +1 x2, Greateaxe +1, Morningstar +1, Battleaxe +1 x2, Boots of the Desert*, Ring of Feather Falling, Ring of Sustenance, Amulet of Natural Armor +1, Brooch of Shielding (slightly used 12pts), Feather Token - Bird
Scroll case with three scrolls: Cure Moderate Wounds (2d8+3), Prayer (base level), Blessing of Fervor (base level)
23 potion bottles: Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds (2d8+3) x12 Potion of Bull's Strength x10 Elixir of Vision
*Boots of the Desert: same as Boots of Winterlands but for sand and heat instead of snow and cold.
At first it appeared as if some IA members wanted to load up all the stuff and take it with them down into the depths of who-knows-what, but other IA members suggest leaving the loot behind, unless there was some fear that they'd not make it back out again.
Once that decision is made, the IA and their new liaison are rested and ready to head down the 10' wide spiral stairs. Once any pre-expedition preparations are done, they head down. The first 20' go fine but then they hit sand. This was as far as the Gaeli digging party got before their unexpected death.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 110/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+27=29 ; Thursday December 25th, 2014 10:52:43 PM
Tink offers the use of her haversack to transport some of the goods. She can fit an extra 35lbs inside it. It's not a lot, but every bit may help.
"These guys sure came prepared. Can I suggest we split up the Cure Moderate Wounds potions? There's 12 here, so perhaps 1 each? I'm not fussed who gets an extra one. Also, none of the magical equipment here is of use to me at this time"
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Unless told otherwise, Tink will take first position in the exploration down the stairs and will stop on reaching the sand "I still have a fairly full alotment of spells for the day. Perhaps I could summon a few earth elementals to see if anything of interest lays beyond this sand?"
She is curious if there are footsteps on the sand that may indicate what the Gaelies may have been doing down here (Perception: 29)
Fun with loot. :) (Co-DM JonathanT) Thursday December 25th, 2014 11:23:24 PM
DM JT: they were digging the sand out from the strairwell.
Rob: Thought so, but just wanted to check their footprints didn't lead to a secret passageway, or there were monster footprints or blood here too
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 Friday December 26th, 2014 8:05:52 AM
Restlin will take a CMD potion, as well as a Bull's Str. potion. If no one objects, he'd also like the elixir of vision.
OOC: Merry day-after-Christmas, everyone.
Trellus (AC27/13t/25f, HP 128/128, CMD 22)(MgcVstmtx2, EndrElmnts) Friday December 26th, 2014 11:17:13 AM
Trellus nods somberly in reply to Bosk's tale, and reaches up to clap him on the shoulder. Which is a lot higher than the man expected. He settles for a forearm instead. "Steelgrass Wine", he murmurs in wonder, and a bit of longing.
The group goes through their winnings, and Trellus remains in the background, not wanting to intrude. The preparations for entering the tunnel intrigue him a bit. "Why do you shrink dudes down?" he asks, before glancing up at Bosk, "and do you do it to everybody?"
The journey into the stairwell comes to a very quick halt. Lost in thought, the young cleric rubs the back of his neck with his right hand. "Could earth elementals clear the tunnel?" he asks. "Or maybe air elementals? Gilan used to turn into a whirlwind. Would that be able to suck out the sand?"
He grins,"Or, we all grab shovels." The man is not at all opposed to a bit of digging.
-------------- Spells in effect: - Magic Vestment (Extended) on shield and armor. Duration 26 hrs, +3 enhancement bonus each - Endure Elements. Duration 24 hours. No fortitude checks needed for hot environment.
Spell List: Highlight to display spoiler: { d - domain spell ^ - recast using pearl of power * - cast
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] Friday December 26th, 2014 12:33:54 PM
Garret grabs a potion as they are passed around and says, "Hey, I might be able to make use of that ring of feather falling, if no one else wants it. Or we could draw straws."
"Hey Tink, are you going to take a peek down in the hole to see if the diggers managed to get through the sand yet?"
Sesha smiles up at Trellus, who is now a good bit taller than her.
"For one, Restlin and I don't spend any time hitting things with sticks, so smaller is better for us. It makes it easier to dodge. Two, it's super fun. Three, we are going underground. I fully expect some tight squeezes."
She winks at Trellus.
"Want to see the world from Garrets perspective? The spell is easy for Blood Witches, easier for us than any mage or priest I've met. We can do it as much as we want, really, without a real drain on our powers."
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 110/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d4+1=4 ; Saturday December 27th, 2014 10:18:58 AM "Yep, hits sand about 20ft down, Garret. I'm going to summon some earth elementals to have a look around for us"
Tink will cast Summon Monster IV (Summons 1d4+1: 4 Small Earth Elementals. 16rnds duration)
"Can you guys scout out what's under this sand? See how far the stairs go down, if there are any passageways, any air pockets, treasure chests. Anything of note really. Feel free to split up to cover more space. Just make sure you're back here in 90 seconds to relay back to me what you have found." she requests the elementals in their natural tongue of Terran.
Fun with loot. :) (Co-DM JonathanT) Sunday December 28th, 2014 11:04:17 PM
The IA prepare themselves to delve into the unknown under the war memorial and find their way blocked by sand only 20 feet down the stone spiral staircase. Katinka summons some small Earth Elementals to burrow into the sand and scout out the area beyond. They have 90 seconds to do so. They are back in less than that time with the report that the sand only goes 5 more feet before they open up into a wide corridor that goes far back, to far to see.
Meanwhile, the Earth Elementals that not giving the report clear the remaining sand and the passage is finally open.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 110/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+27=35 ; d20+37=48 ; d20+19=36 ; Monday December 29th, 2014 6:18:13 AM "Thankyou friends. Very good of you" Tink dismisses the earth elementals when they have finished their task. She's always like their kind. Hard working, even if a little quiet.
She looks about to see if any of the Yngvardians have joined the group in the underground exploration"I wonder if the Gaeli knew they were so close to the bottom? Either way, it seems the only way is forward, but I urge caution. The note the Gaeli had was written in infernal. That language is seldom used to write messages of a happy nature. And it also mentioned 'great power'. It may all relate to the Teucri and it may not. But best we proceed cautiously"
Tink gives her neck a crack, and is then ready to proceed. She activates her ring once more and stealthily moves ahead in the darkness.
Perception: 35 + Arcane Sight + Dark Vision + See Invisibility + Detect Scrying Stealth: 48 + 20 Moving Invisible + Misdirection Fly: 36 - only a few inches off the ground
------------------ Spells in effect: Invisibility - From ring Arcane Sight - 120ft range. See magical auras automatically. Darkvision - 60ft range See Invisibility - See Invisible or Ethereal objects Overland Flight - Fly speed 40ft. Detect Scrying - Detect any person/object being scryed upon with 40ft Misdirection - Misdirect the information from divination spells that reveal auras on Tink to instead seem like a pebble (Neutral, Not Magic, Not Lying, Not alive, etc) Mage Armor - +4 AC Water Breathing - From Tishe's Weave Elements Freedom of Movement - From Tishe's Weave Elements Endure Elements - From Sesha
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 Monday December 29th, 2014 7:55:12 AM
Pleased that he won't be on shovel duty, the little magepriest falls in line to explore.
"Seriously, though. It will be good to get out of this heat. I've grown too accustomed to Hook City's weather."
Beriothian -- AC:23/16/21 HP: 98/130 CMD = 19 Monday December 29th, 2014 10:39:11 AM Well, I think we are ready for the most part. However, it's been a fairly trying day already, we may want to proceed with a little more caution than normal. Before we head down we may want to make sure we have plenty of light sources out, and if possible ones that will not impede our ability to defend ourselves... though what we would find in this ancient tunnel is anyone's guess.
ooc: sorry, sporadic access to the internet here, will be back home in a few days.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] Monday December 29th, 2014 11:37:46 AM
Garret drops the shovel he had picked up when the earth elementals take care of the sand. "Awww. I was going to build a sand castle!"
He shrugs and calls to Tink after she disappears, "Hey, come back quickly and let us know what you see, since, well, we can't see you. Well, at least I can't!"
Trellus (AC27/13t/25f, HP 128/128, CMD 22)(MgcVstmtx2, EndrElmnts) d20+14=20 ; Monday December 29th, 2014 6:25:30 PM
Trellus thinks about Sesha's offer, rubbing the back of his neck as he ponders. "You know, I think I'll just stay my size for right now," he declines.
The sand is cleared away, and Tink literally disappears. "She does that a lot, I take it?" the cleric drawls.
He shrugs at Beriothian's suggestion about light. "I've got an everburning torch," he notes, extracting the light from his haversack. "But I will have to drop it to cast any spells."
When/If people start going down the stairs, and Trellus will fall in behind Bosk (unless Bosk is last, in which case he'll fall in behind Kyan). Perception: 20
-------------- Spells in effect: - Magic Vestment (Extended) on shield and armor. Duration 26 hrs, +3 enhancement bonus each - Endure Elements. Duration 24 hours. No fortitude checks needed for hot environment.
Spell List: Highlight to display spoiler: { d - domain spell ^ - recast using pearl of power * - cast
Under the War Memorial (Co-DM JonathanT) Tuesday December 30th, 2014 12:49:13 AM Katinka vanishes again and goes scouting ahead. It doesn't take long before there is a report.
The spiral stairwell ends and opens upon a 20 foot wide, 10' long platform. From there steps go down another 20 feet to a 20' wide, 60' high corridor with a stone floor. The whole area radiates with such intense magic it is impossible to distinguish a distinct source however it is very strong. Like off-the-charts strong.
Statues line the corridor in pairs about 20' apart.
DM JT: let me know what light source you are using. The Everburning torch only sheds as much light as a torch. Darkvision reveals only the first 60' of corridor.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] Tuesday December 30th, 2014 11:36:47 AM
Garret picks up a handful of sand and looks at it closely while it runs through his fingers.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 Tuesday December 30th, 2014 11:42:12 AM
Restlin looks at Shiny. Once upon a time, he could grant Restlin darkvision. Those days are gone.
He nudges Sesha. "Hey babe, do you have a light spell handy? Didn't figure I'd need one in the middle of this desert."
Trellus (AC27/13t/25f, HP 128/128, CMD 22)(MgcVstmtx2, EndrElmnts) Tuesday December 30th, 2014 4:34:23 PM
Trellus' brow furrows as he overhears Restlin. Then, he brightens.
"Hey, we didn't figure on weaving underground today," he notes. "But, the Gaeli did. Them dudes gotta have a torch or three around here somewhere."
If no one else can produce a light source, the cleric votes for researching the camp. Also, as long as we're down here, are there torch holders in the wall next to the entrance?
Under the War Memorial (Co-DM JonathanT) Tuesday December 30th, 2014 8:08:59 PM
Trellus has an idea and finds several oil lamps, even a Bullseye lantern back in the pile of mundane stuff. He returns with a full lantern that can illuminate a 60' cone and increases the light level by one step in the area beyond that up to 120'. With a full tank of oil (1 pint), it will burn up to 6 hours.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 110/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Wednesday December 31st, 2014 1:20:19 AM
This looks like it might get interesting. Perhaps now is the time to set up some inter-party communication.
"I'm going to make it so that a few of us can communicate telepathically, however, it will only last 2hrs, and I'm afraid I can't include everyone in the link" comes the voice of the invisible halfling.
Tink casts Telepathic bond on herself, as well as Restlin, Sesha, Beri, and Trellus. Restlin and Sesha are capable mages, and as well as being able to coordinate spells, areas of effect and tactics together, they can also use their Message spells to relay information to others. Beri needs it so as to talk to those who can't speak Auran when he shape changes. And Trellus. If he is a cleric then being able to silently relay the status of the party to him may come in handy.
"There. Now, I can see 60ft in the dark. I am happy to continue on as point and work my way stealthily. If we are not concerned about something finding us, then I can always cast an Unseen Servant and have it carry a torch, say, 50ft or 60ft ahead of all of us? We'd have our hands free and if there were any traps or creatures down here, it would be the first target. Failing that, I can always order it to stand in the middle here and carry a torch or lantern"
------------------ Spells Available: 0 - Mage Hand, Message, Prestidigitation, Toro's Taur Try 1 - Mage Armor, Feather Fall, Grease, Prot from Evil, Roses Temp, Silent Image, Unseen Servant 2 - Misdirection, Alter Self (x2), Knock, Resist Energy (x2), Glitterdust 3 - Dispel Magic (x2), Haste (x2), Prot from Energy, Shrink Item, Stinking Cloud 4 - Detect Scrying, Resilient Sphere, Summon Monster IV, Wall of Fire, Black Tentacles 5 - Overland Flight (x2), Wall of Force, Summon Monster V, Telepathic Bond 6 - Summon Monster VI (x3), Tishe's Weave Elements
------------------ Spells in effect: Invisibility - From ring Arcane Sight - 120ft range. See magical auras automatically. Darkvision - 60ft range See Invisibility - See Invisible or Ethereal objects Overland Flight - Fly speed 40ft. Detect Scrying - Detect any person/object being scryed upon with 40ft Misdirection - Misdirect the information from divination spells that reveal auras on Tink to instead seem like a pebble (Neutral, Not Magic, Not Lying, Not alive, etc) Mage Armor - +4 AC Water Breathing - From Tishe's Weave Elements Freedom of Movement - From Tishe's Weave Elements Endure Elements - From Sesha Telepathic Bond
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 Wednesday December 31st, 2014 7:58:36 AM
Restlin slaps Trellus on the back. "Check out the big brain on the new guy!" He grabs a lantern and sets to work getting it lit. "Ok, so are we ready to head down there, now?"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] Wednesday December 31st, 2014 11:26:33 AM
Garret looks up and says, "Hey, I like the idea of the mysterious floating torch ahead of us. If there's intelligent creatures, they might explore and give us a chance to talk to them. If there's mindless things, we'll see them attack our floating torch and we can prepare for them."
Trellus (AC27/13t/25f, HP 128/128, CMD 22)(MgcVstmtx2, EndrElmnts, Status) Wednesday December 31st, 2014 3:10:04 PM
"As long as you're casting spells," Trellus remarks as Katinka touches him to cast the Telepathic Bond, "stand right there a minute."
Trellus pulls a rod out of his Haversack, and still holding onto the invisible justicar, casts a spell. He also moves to include Garret, Bosk, and Beriothian.
"Its a Status spell," he explains. "It lets me know you dude's distance and direction from me, as well as the condition of your reeds."
Grinning at Restlin's compliment, the cleric nods in agreement with Katinka and Garret's suggestion of the invisible servant carrying a light out front. He hands Katinka (or holds it out in her direction) a standard lantern to use. Restlin appears to be carrying the bullseye lantern, and Trellus will keep out his everburning torch, too.
Status spell cast using Rod of Extend (third charge today).
-------------- Spells in effect: - Magic Vestment (Extended) on shield and armor. Duration 26 hrs, +3 enhancement bonus each - Endure Elements. Duration 24 hours. No fortitude checks needed for hot environment. - Status on Katinka, Garret, Bosk, and Beriothian. Duration 26 hrs.
Spell List: Highlight to display spoiler: { d - domain spell ^ - recast using pearl of power * - cast
Under the War Memorial (Co-DM JonathanT) Wednesday December 31st, 2014 8:00:20 PM
DM JT OOC: looks like everyone's ready to go? Please give details as to who is where and who is up front and how far up front and .... you know, the usual. The more detailed, the less I have to guess. :)
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 110/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+27=32 ; d20+37=56 ; d20+19=31 ; Thursday January 1st, 2015 2:23:05 AM
Tink nods as the others come up with plans. She raises an invisible eyebrow as she sees Kyan check his own pulse.
With the nod from the others, she casts her Unseen Servant spell and bids it to pick up the standard lantern and walk down the passageway.
Tink will follow 50ft behind it, very stealthily. She is much more comfortable in these dark confines than in that hot, sandy desert. She lets the others know via the telepathic link that she is still about, and her position.
Perception: 32 + Arcane Sight (120ft) + Dark Vision (60ft) + See Invisibility + Detect Scrying (40ft) Stealth: 76 = 56 + 20 Moving Invisible + Misdirection + Hide in Plain Sight Fly: 31 - only a few inches off the ground
------------------ Spells in effect: Invisibility - From ring Arcane Sight - 120ft range. See magical auras automatically. Darkvision - 60ft range See Invisibility - See Invisible or Ethereal objects Overland Flight - Fly speed 40ft. Detect Scrying - Detect any person/object being scryed upon with 40ft Misdirection - Misdirect the information from divination spells that reveal auras on Tink to instead seem like a pebble (Neutral, Not Magic, Not Lying, Not alive, etc) Mage Armor - +4 AC Water Breathing - From Tishe's Weave Elements Freedom of Movement - From Tishe's Weave Elements Endure Elements - From Sesha Telepathic Bond Status - From Trellus Unseen Servant
------------------ Spells Available: Highlight to display spoiler: { 0 - Mage Hand, Message, Prestidigitation, Toro's Taur Try 1 - Mage Armor, Feather Fall, Grease, Prot from Evil, Roses Temp, Silent Image, Unseen Servant 2 - Misdirection, Alter Self (x2), Knock, Resist Energy (x2), Glitterdust 3 - Dispel Magic (x2), Haste (x2), Prot from Energy, Shrink Item, Stinking Cloud 4 - Detect Scrying, Resilient Sphere, Summon Monster IV, Wall of Fire, Black Tentacles 5 - Overland Flight (x2), Wall of Force, Summon Monster V, Telepathic Bond 6 - Summon Monster VI (x3), Tishe's Weave Elements}
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] d20+21=41 ; Thursday January 1st, 2015 2:22:03 PM
Garret will follow a bit behind Tink, being rather quiet himself (Stealth: 41). He will try and keep the torch in sight, but be in position to rush ahead should the need arise.
Trellus (AC27/13t/25f, HP 128/128, CMD 22)(MgcVstmtx2, EndrElmnts, Status) Thursday January 1st, 2015 7:00:31 PM
Trellus nods to himself as Garret follows on after Katinka. Including those two in the Status spell was a shady pick.
The cleric falls in behind either Bosk or Kyan, depending on which one leads the main group.
-------------- Spells in effect: - Magic Vestment (Extended) on shield and armor. Duration 26 hrs, +3 enhancement bonus each - Endure Elements. Duration 24 hours. No fortitude checks needed for hot environment. - Status (Extended) on Katinka, Garret, Bosk, and Beriothian. Duration 26 hrs. - Telepathic Bond (from Katinka) - Katinka, Sesha, Beriothian, and Restlin. Duration 2 hrs
Spell List: Highlight to display spoiler: { d - domain spell ^ - recast using pearl of power * - cast
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] Friday January 2nd, 2015 11:38:09 AM
Garret carefully watches his step as he starts down the sandy stairway.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells Friday January 2nd, 2015 4:55:24 PM
ooc: Catching up and reviewing back story.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells d8+5=6 ; d8+5=6 ; d8+5=12 ; d8+5=11 ; d8+5=6 ; d8+5=8 ; Friday January 2nd, 2015 6:03:35 PM
Bosk will take position second from the front as the group prepares to move forward. Let me know if you need healing. I would like to have us all at full health before we move forward.
ooc: Please make sure your headers are updated. (I think Beri was the only one needing healing. Is this correct? If so Beri is healed for 31 hp)
DM Info -------------------------- Sacred Tattoo on Back: -- Watchful: avenger cannot be flanked. Blind Fighting (In melee, every time you miss because of concealment, an invisible attacker gets no advantages related to hitting you in melee, you don't lose your Dexterity bonus to Armor Class, and the attacker doesn't get the usual +2 bonus for being invisible. You do not need to make Acrobatics skill checks to move at full speed while blinded) Ghost Touch, TWF, Improved TWF, Multiattack, a natural weapon (my horn) and a 10 ft reach Immune to fear, Immune to some poisons Two weapons have poison applied: BLUE WHINNIS poison to his left horn cap and MEDIUM SPIDER VENOM to his flail
Active Spells ---------------------- Endure Elements Chill Touch until discharged (8 charges) Death Watch (Permanent)
Spell List (Pearl of Power - NOT used yet) ---------------------- Legacy Item Spells: Death Watch (Permanent), Dark Vision, Feather Fall (CL 1), See Invisibility (CL 3) Domain Spells: True Strike, Locate object, Fly (Used Dimension door) Level 0: Detect Victim, Detect Magic, Chill Touch, Detect Poison Level 1: Divine Favor, Protection from Evil, Detect Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Hide from Undead, Rose's Temperature Control Level 2: Silence, Summon Monster II, Nemesis Insight, Owl's Wisdom Level 3: Invisibility Purge, Summon Monster III, (and one unprepared) Level 4: Summon Monster IV (and one unprepared)
Channel Energy: All channeling used for the day Dark Walk: 1 minute left Agile Feet: 5 uses left
Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, Under the War Memorial we go...(Co-DM JonathanT) 15d6=47 ; Friday January 2nd, 2015 8:36:04 PM
Recap: The Earth Elementals cleared the sand from the spiral stairwell and the IA continued down a little more. They found at the bottom a doorway that opened up onto a 10' long, 20' wide platform. Steps led down to a wide corridor with a flagstone floor. The corridor is 20' wide and 30' high. From the bottom of the steps to as far as the eye can see, the whole area radiates powerful magic. The walls, the floor, the ceiling, the statues.
The corridor has pairs of statues, backs against the walls and facing each other across the 20' span. It is dark.
Lanterns are brought down and lit, shedding light in a 15' radius, which is enough to light the corridor from wall to wall. Katinka casts Unseen Servant spell and orders it to carry a lantern down the corridor. As the Unseen Servant heads out, they IA without Darkvision get a view of the corridor as the lantern illuminates the way little by little (Move 15').
Katinka decides to follow a ways behind the bobbing lantern. The lantern floats past the first pair of statues and keeps on going. It passes the second pair of statues (40' down) and nothing. When the Unseen Servant reaches the 50' distance mark set by Katinka, she starts her own trip, trying to be very stealthy. Garret picks up right behind Katinka. The rest wait a little, letting the stealthy in the group get further ahead so as not to spoil the quiet surroundings with a bunch of rattling armor.
The Unseen Servant floats further along reaching and passing the third pair of statues. Katinka reaches the first pair...
A blast of super cold air explodes across the hallway from statue to statue catching Katinka in its icy cold breath. Ref DC22 for 23 cold damage + 23 (Knowledge Arcana DC25: Highlight to display spoiler: {Half the damage is Cold (47/2 = 23) half is divine not subject to cold resistance.}) for total of 47. Save for 23 cold damage, SR applies.
Garret feels the cold blast but is sufficiently back enough to just get his eyebrows frosty.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 87/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+14=33 ; d20+27=40 ; d20+21=28 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=12 ; Saturday January 3rd, 2015 1:54:41 AM Ref Save vs DC22: 33=Pass! 23 Cold Damage taken Knowl Arcana vs DC25: 12 - Nat 1. Her brain is a little cold right now
"Pantheon's pantaloons!" Tink sidesteps some of the blast, but is unable to avoid it completely. The cold is such a contrast to the outside sun. Did she bring this on herself when she wished for cold earlier?
"Trap!" she shouts back to the group. This is no time to rely on silent communication between only a few. Everyone needs to be warned. Tink backsteps 5ft. She is wary to venture further ahead until she can work out what she did to trigger this one.
She orders the Unseen Servant not to progress any further ahead without her. Should it reach 60ft away from her it would disappear. "Approach me" she commands it. The servant should commence a slow walk but to Tink, coming 20ft closer to her.
A little chilly, she sets to work out what she did wrong. Did she miss a pressure plate? Perhaps those statues have something to do with it?
Perception: 40 + Arcane Sight (120ft) + Dark Vision (60ft) + See Invisibility + Detect Scrying (40ft) Knowledge History or Nobility: 17 - Does she recognise the figures portrayed by the statues? Knowledge Engineering or Dungeoneering: 12 (Another Nat1) - Does she see any sort of trigger or mechanism on the statues? Spellcraft: 28 - Is she able to identify what spell she may have triggered?
Trellus (AC27/13t/25f, HP 128/128, CMD 22)(MgcVstmtx2, EndrElmnts, Status) d20+10=20 ; 3d8+5=19 ; Saturday January 3rd, 2015 10:35:55 AM
[Knowledge Arcana - 20 fail]
Trellus winces as the spell goes off. "Light," he mutters.
The cleric pulls a wand from his haversack. "Excuse me," he tells Bosk before squeezing past. The man's boots sprout wings, and he lifts off from the floor a bit and follows after Katinka (also squeezing around Garret). Thanks to the Status spell, he knows pretty much where she is. Reaching her general position, the blond man holds out a hand, feeling about. "So, where are you exactly?"
Once he locates the halfling, he taps her with the wand, healing her wounds. Cure 19 hp on Katinka "Them Status picks are the night soil", he remarks with satisfaction.
He eyes the remaining columns suspiciously. "Maybe summon some kind of animal, and have it walk ahead?" he suggests.
Wand of CSW 41 charges remain Winged Boots 1/3 used today -------------- Spells in effect: - Magic Vestment (Extended) on shield and armor. Duration 26 hrs, +3 enhancement bonus each - Endure Elements. Duration 24 hours. No fortitude checks needed for hot environment. - Status (Extended) on Katinka, Garret, Bosk, and Beriothian. Duration 26 hrs. - Telepathic Bond (from Katinka) - Katinka, Sesha, Beriothian, and Restlin. Duration 2 hrs
Spell List: Highlight to display spoiler: { d - domain spell ^ - recast using pearl of power * - cast
Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, Under the War Memorial we go...(Co-DM JonathanT) Saturday January 3rd, 2015 11:49:14 AM "Pantheon's pantaloons!" echoes loudly throughout the corridor and up the stairwell as Katinka's moist breath freezes in mid-air and thin ice specks tinkle to the flagstone floor and she steps back 5'.
First thing Katinka does is call a halt to her Unseen Servant's forward progress and brings it back some. Next she starts assessing what she did wrong. Did she miss a pressure plate? Impossible, she was floating a few inches off the ground. So what was it? She looks suspiciously at the statues and immediately notices that they do not radiate magic, whereas they did before. Obvious conclusion is that the statues had something to do with it.
DM JT note: as I understand the Spellcraft check, it is done while the spell is being cast. Since there was no observable casting of the spell (ie. triggered release), Spellcraft skill does not apply. On the other hand...
Katinka pulls through her frost covered memories of the past few moments and realizes that her Arcane Sight subconsciously registered the power level of the magic involved in the icy blast as being Moderate (4th - 6th) power with a distinct Divine nature to it, as opposed to Arcane.
Meanwhile, some healing comes from the wand of the Yngvardian Liaison, Trellus.
DM JT Note: So now we've got Trellus, Katinka, and Garret on the 5' square section just before the 1st pair of statues.
The statues are rather plain for all that, representing generic warriors dressed in generic armor, weapons sheathed. Katinka checks for any trigger mechanism on the nearest statue and finds none, however she feels the statue 'hum' slightly.
Trellus (AC27/13t/25f, HP 128/128, CMD 22)(MgcVstmtx2, EndrElmnts, Status) Saturday January 3rd, 2015 12:11:04 PM
Once the healing is complete, Trellus will return to his original location behind Bosk.
Sesha, who is much less skilled academically than Restlin and the other magic users, is unable to piece together to trap either.
"Well, it seems to be done with."
ooc: Back from the swamp in Louisiana.
Kyan (JonL) HP: 150/137 AC: 29/17/24 CMD: 32 Saturday January 3rd, 2015 9:56:39 PM
Kyan moves down with the group and winces as the trap goes off. "I've some talent with disabling those contraptions if you want me to have a look at them once you find them.. or just get a big stick to set them off with."
DM JT: fixed bold text.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 106/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Sunday January 4th, 2015 5:14:17 AM "Thanks Trellus"
Tink takes a moment to examine the situation.
"The servant was walking, exerting some 20 pounds of pressure on the floor, and it didn't get struck. I was flying a few inches off the floor and I was struck. A pressure plate or trip wire seems unlikely. If I had to guess, there is some magic here to detect life or certain auras. But then, with my Misdirection spell I should have appeared as a rock. That is to say, not alive, not magical, not good or evil. Had the trigger been heat the lantern would likely have triggered the blast. It is possible we are dealing with artifact level of power. We are trying to find or follow the Teucri of course"
She listens closely to the 'buzz' coming from the nearby statue. Is the sound constant, or does it sound like it is charging up for another blast?
"These statues are unusal, Kyan. There are magical auras all around us at the moment. The whole place is lit up. But these statues. I can hear a 'humming' noise"
Did Tink feel the icy blast come from any particular direction? That is to say, did it come from the left or right or all sides?
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 d20+24=36 ; d20+16=19 ; Sunday January 4th, 2015 11:49:01 AM
Restlin snaps out of a particularly pleasant day dream involving...well, let's not go into that.
He heads down the tunnel after his companions. He's not one for disarming or finding traps (unless it's by stepping on them), so he hangs back. He does take a good look at the decorations, seeing if there's any similarity to Teucri workmanship.
Perception: 36 Know, History: 19 - ugh
Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, Under the War Memorial we go...(Co-DM JonathanT) Sunday January 4th, 2015 4:33:58 PM
DM JT Note: not saying this is the case, but Katinka would know that the Misdirection spell does not work on such divination spells such as Detect Thoughts, Clairaudience/Clairvoyance and the like. At least if she didn't know that, she should study up on her spells. (DM grins). :)
Restlin does not recognize any Teucri workmanship on anything here. It could be a lack of Teucri knowledge in general or because the styles don't match what he actually does know from statues and art work from Hook City.
Katinka assesses what she knows of traps and triggers and the trigger mechanism of this trap is still somewhat of a mystery, but she has ideas. The cold blast shot from the right statue to the left and the right statue was the closest to her at the time and it is the one she is studying and giving off a slight 'hum'. It could potentially be recharging itself as some traps do. Only studying it for some time will determine this for sure. She theorizes that the magic involved is Artifact in power and if it is, Time is probably not on their side.
Beriothian -- AC:23/16/21 HP: 98/130 CMD = 19 Sunday January 4th, 2015 10:13:36 PM Tink, what do you see? Should we approach or hold back? Let me know if there is anything I could change into that would be of use at the moment.
ooc: Back home after the holidays, and back to reliable internet.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 106/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Monday January 5th, 2015 7:41:18 AM "Um, I don't know. Part of me thinks these statues are part of the trap mechanism however I don't want to needlessly destroy what could be priceless artifacts. The blast came from the statue on the right, so perhaps we should try moving down the left side? Or, perhaps we could bolster someone's defences and have them run the gauntlet? If it takes the trap - and I suspect traps, plural - a moment to reload the rest of the group might have time to make it to the other end.
If you're happy to keep me from bleeding out, Trellus, I'm happy to try walking the left hand side of this statue pairing?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 Monday January 5th, 2015 8:59:56 AM
"If we figure out the trigger mechanism, we'd probably be in much better shape to decide how to proceed. If it's a pressure plate, a long stick will suffice. If it senses something moving past it, we could throw one of those corpses down the hallway.
"Sure it's kinda gross, but there has to be a better way than letting Tink, or anyone else, get the stuffing beat out of them. Let's let Kyan take a look."
If Kyan looks, Restlin will use his bit o' luck domain ability, giving him the choice to roll 2 D20s for any skill check and take the highest result.
Kyan (JonL) HP: 150/137 AC: 29/17/24 CMD: 32 d20+9=18 ; d20+9=21 ; Monday January 5th, 2015 10:12:19 AM
Kyan moves towards the humming statues to have himself a look. he'll approach warily, and will keep going if he gets blasted, just with more cursing.
disable device: 21
if messing with the statue doesn't trigger the trap and have enough time to take 20 it would be disable device 29
Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, Under the War Memorial we go...(Co-DM JonathanT) Monday January 5th, 2015 12:34:58 PM
DM JT: to keep things moving...
Kyan has a look-see at the humming statue. He looks it over real good but sees no disarm mechanism. Good news is that despite his pawing over it (DM JT gave you the Take 20), no further discharge occurs. The not so good news is that by the end of his search the humming is slightly more intense.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] d20+22=32 ; Monday January 5th, 2015 5:16:17 PM
Garret hears the humming increase and says, "Oh, this doesn't look good."
OOC: Standing behind tink, did Garret notice if the cold seemed to be targeted on Tink? Or did it go top to bottom? Could there have been space on the floor that the cold missed? Perception: 32
Beriothian -- AC:23/16/21 HP: 98/130 CMD = 19 Monday January 5th, 2015 5:31:40 PM Well, I'm against randomly destroying artifacts... besides, from my previous days as a rogue I seem to remember that messing with a trap is the easiest way to spring it on you... and usually in the worst way possible. It sounds like our predicament is getting worse though, we need to decide our next move before it's decided for us.
Trellus (AC27/13t/25f, HP 128/128, CMD 22)(MgcVstmtx2, EndrElmnts, Status) Monday January 5th, 2015 6:36:42 PM
Trellus rubs the back of his head.
"My best thread is I hit Katinka with Spell Resistance, and she goes with me about 20' behind her. If she sets anything off, I heal her and we keep going. You dudes follow right behind us to get through before they reset."
He pauses,
"And somebody remembers all this when we're coming back out..."
Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, Under the War Memorial we go...(Co-DM JonathanT) Monday January 5th, 2015 7:03:27 PM DM JT answering Garret: it was a sheet of ice, floor to ceiling, shooting from right to left, covering the entire 5' wide section. Garret did not notice an missed space, not even for a tiny little mouse.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 106/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Monday January 5th, 2015 9:30:55 PM "What do you think, Garret? Would I be quick enough to tumble through the upper left space before the cold hit me?
A few of us have ways to teleport a short distance, so could make it to the other end of this hallway potentially unscathed.
What about a small trench in the floor so that we could go under the trap?
Or, if we think it will be triggered by something alive, what about I summon a monster to run the hall and we follow close behind?
Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, Under the War Memorial we go...(Co-DM JonathanT) Monday January 5th, 2015 11:54:03 PM
With two more pairs of statues to go, potentially trapped as the first pair, the IA discuss methods of bypassing them rather than just plowing through them. So, which will it be, Gentlemen?
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells Tuesday January 6th, 2015 12:52:45 AM
ooc: How large are the statues? Are they bound to the ground, or could they be brought back to adorn the Iron Adventurer's tower?
Bosk takes a moment to stare at the statue with his death vision to determine if it is in some way alive. I also can help with teleporting people or summoning creatures, but I am unsure how to disable such a trap. any ideas?
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 106/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Tuesday January 6th, 2015 3:22:04 AM
A decision needs to be made. The longer the discussions go for the more time the statue has to recharge. "I'm going to summon a Bralani and ask it very nicely to charge the corridor for us. When that happens we all follow close behind. Unless anyone has a better idea?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 Tuesday January 6th, 2015 8:05:11 AM
"I'd summon something a little less sentient, an elemental perhaps? Otherwise it's a solid, if not a bit mean, plan. Let's do it before it."
Restlin will make his way past the already triggered statue before it can recharge.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 106/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Tuesday January 6th, 2015 9:43:25 AM "Whoa whoa whoa!" Tink reaches out an invisible hand to grab Restlin's shoulder "I could hear it buzzing and sounds like it has already recharged. Might want to hold off before you advance"
"And I was hoping the bralani's resistances would protect it longer than an elemental"
Sesha [AC 28 /18 Touch/24 Flat] | HP 101/88 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Cat's Grace, Detect Thoughts] d20+22=34 ; d100+22=87 ; Tuesday January 6th, 2015 11:02:57 AM
Sesha is glad that Tink caught Restlin. Summoning a creature was by far the best plan they had tossed around.
"Do it Tink. Summon the Azata or elemental."
Sesha too, begins to summon help. She reaches for woldsblood, and finds it in strong supply here. She channels a semi familiar magic, and notices immediately that something has changed.
Serenbeth had made things interesting. Curious, Sesha finished channeling the summoning spell, unsure as to what exactly she was conjuring.
When the spell finished, instead of the Genie she had summoned before, Sesha was surprised to find herself staring at a young drow, hovering slightly off the floor and draped in old embroidered cloaks and a holy symbol that Sesha knew immediately to be Serenbeths.
"Greetings Sesha!", piped the ghost.
A blink was Sesha's reply.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 106/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Tuesday January 6th, 2015 11:19:01 AM "Alright then. Let's get things moving"
Tink will cast Summon Monster V, calling forth a Bralani Azata.
When it arrives, she will greet it in Celestial and bid it to charge down the hallway. The Unseen Servant she will direct to wait at the other end.
"Ready everyone? When the azata moves we should follow as closely as we can. On 3. 1... 2... "
------------------ Spells in effect: Invisibility - From ring Arcane Sight - 120ft range. See magical auras automatically. Darkvision - 60ft range See Invisibility - See Invisible or Ethereal objects Overland Flight - Fly speed 40ft. Detect Scrying - Detect any person/object being scryed upon with 40ft Misdirection - Misdirect the information from divination spells that reveal auras on Tink to instead seem like a pebble (Neutral, Not Magic, Not Lying, Not alive, etc) Mage Armor - +4 AC Water Breathing - From Tishe's Weave Elements Freedom of Movement - From Tishe's Weave Elements Endure Elements - From Sesha Telepathic Bond Status - From Trellus Unseen Servant
------------------ Spells Available: Highlight to display spoiler: { 0 - Mage Hand, Message, Prestidigitation, Toro's Taur Try 1 - Mage Armor, Feather Fall, Grease, Prot from Evil, Roses Temp, Silent Image, Unseen Servant 2 - Misdirection, Alter Self (x2), Knock, Resist Energy (x2), Glitterdust 3 - Dispel Magic (x2), Haste (x2), Prot from Energy, Shrink Item, Stinking Cloud 4 - Detect Scrying, Resilient Sphere, Summon Monster IV, Wall of Fire, Black Tentacles 5 - Overland Flight (x2), Wall of Force, Summon Monster V, Telepathic Bond 6 - Summon Monster VI (x3), Tishe's Weave Elements}
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] Tuesday January 6th, 2015 5:21:14 PM
Garret steps back a moment when the summoned creature appears and waits to see what effect it will have on the apparent traps. He makes sure to stand back far enough that should the trap be set off, it will not strike him as well.
Trellus (AC27/13t/25f, HP 128/128, CMD 22)(MgcVstmtx2, EndrElmnts, Status) Tuesday January 6th, 2015 6:38:11 PM
Katinka offers to summon a monster, and Trellus opens his mouth to say something, thinks better of it, closes his mouth, closes his eyes, and has a silent conversation with himself. Highlight to display spoiler: { - see Saturday's 10:35 post :) }
He then waits at the stairs to see what happens.
Should the summoned creature succeed in setting off the traps, he'll follow along with the group when they move forward. Since he's already activated his winged boots, he'll stay aloft for a few more minutes while the charge lasts. -------------- Spells in effect: - Magic Vestment (Extended) on shield and armor. Duration 26 hrs, +3 enhancement bonus each - Endure Elements. Duration 24 hours. No fortitude checks needed for hot environment. - Status (Extended) on Katinka, Garret, Bosk, and Beriothian. Duration 26 hrs. - Telepathic Bond (from Katinka) - Katinka, Sesha, Beriothian, and Restlin. Duration 2 hrs
Spell List: Highlight to display spoiler: { d - domain spell ^ - recast using pearl of power * - cast
Kyan (JonL) HP: 150/137 AC: 29/17/24 CMD: 32 Tuesday January 6th, 2015 10:38:08 PM
Kyan shall follow along with the group.. assuming they're not all frozen, shattered, and burnt to a crisp.
Beriothian -- AC:23/16/21 HP: 98/130 CMD = 19 Tuesday January 6th, 2015 11:10:15 PM
would you like me to summon a few elementals as well, or do we have enough?
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells Tuesday January 6th, 2015 11:23:02 PM
Bosk follows close behind the others, hoping the statues do not zap him as he passes by.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 106/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Tuesday January 6th, 2015 11:56:05 PM "3!" Tink bids the azata to make the dash
Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, Under the War Memorial we go...(Co-DM JonathanT) Tuesday January 6th, 2015 11:57:07 PM
DM JT: post coming but first: Bosk asked 'How large are the statues? Are they bound to the ground, or could they be brought back to adorn the Iron Adventurer's tower?'
Ans: Sorry, my bad. I had pictured the statues as tall as the hall, thus the sheet of ice reaching from floor to ceiling, but I forgot to mention their height.
Also, to help clarify a misconception: Katinka said '...I could hear it buzzing and sounds like it has already recharged. Might want to hold off before you advance...'
The quiet humm is there, but her Arcane Sight does not register magic on the statues yet, so a correct assessment is that they've not recharged yet.
Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, Under the War Memorial we go...(Co-DM JonathanT) Wednesday January 7th, 2015 12:25:29 AM Bosk tries to see if there is any life in the statues but sees none. Meanwhile, the group seems to have come to a decision on summoning some more intelligent creatures that have a better chance of surviving the traps than less intelligent ones, a moral dilemma that questions the summoning of ANY creature for the specific purpose of setting off traps and to face possible death doing so. It is quite one thing to bring one to your aid when in combat, another altogether to use as non-combat trap bait.
But those moral dilemmas must wait another time, maybe not so far in the future, for the spells fizzle upon casting. Those with Arcane Sight see the magic of the spells hit the walls, crackle and fizz, then get absorbed by the walls.
Maybe it is a good thing the IA find this out sooner rather than later. But he IA are full of novel ideas and this is probably just a minor inconvenience.
DM JT to Sesha: sorry about that, I did like your post. Save it for next time. :}
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 106/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+10=30 ; Wednesday January 7th, 2015 12:49:09 AM "Er... that was unexpected" Tink laments the loss of her spell. "But I don't think the statue has recharged yet. I'm testing it"
Tink will clench her teeth and dive/tumble between the first statues (Acrobatics: 30!)
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 Wednesday January 7th, 2015 8:11:31 AM
If Tink passes safely through, Restlin's right on her heels before this statue can recharge. "Hey Tink, does that fancy arcane sight of yours tell you anything about those other statues?"
Restlin decides to test his dimensional steps ability by stepping 5' to his left, not through any potential trap.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 106/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+27=45 ; d20+21=31 ; Wednesday January 7th, 2015 9:29:11 AM
Tink does her best to answer Restlin's question (Perception: 45, Spellcraft: 31)
Kyan (JonL) HP: 150/137 AC: 29/17/24 CMD: 32 Wednesday January 7th, 2015 9:57:28 AM
"right" kyan says while scratching his chin, "I think a quote from a famed Mudtown adventurer might be good here.."
And then he charges down the corridor shouting the ancient battle cry, "leeeeroooy Jeeenkins!"
Sesha [AC 28 /18 Touch/24 Flat] | HP 101/88 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Cat's Grace, Detect Thoughts] Wednesday January 7th, 2015 11:35:53 AM
And like that, her Ghost was gone. Sucked into the walls, the Witch could have swore she saw the ghostly cleric wave goodbye.
Then Kyan charges down the hall.
Laughing, Sesha chases after Kyan, grabbing Restlin by the arm and trying to tug him along.
"Leeeeroooy Jeeeeenkiiiins!"
Thankfully, she had quite a few doses of Heal potions among herself and her companions. A brief thought fluttered in her mind, that perhaps the wise course would have been to trudge back to where magic worked and to augment her companions.. but running was fun.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] Wednesday January 7th, 2015 4:30:30 PM
Garret pauses just a second to see if those running are intentionally setting off the traps for everyone else?
Trellus (AC27/13t/25f, HP 128/128, CMD 22)(MgcVstmtx2, EndrElmnts, Status) Wednesday January 7th, 2015 6:51:28 PM
"Leroy Jenkins?? Light."
"This is beginning to remind me of the temple sanctuary I built at Oddholme," Trellus notes. "Forbiddance spell to block summoning or teleports, and glyphs to blast people that walked in. This is like a shadier version of that."
The cleric takes to the air, and follows after Katinka, staying 10' behind her.
We got to keep moving now, or part of the group will get caught by the reload - he telepathically tells her.
"May Domi's might protect us all," he intones. Activate Domain power (supernatural) Aura of Protection. All within 30' gain +2 deflection bonus to AC and Resistance 5 for all energy types Duration 12 rounds -------------- Spells in effect: - Magic Vestment (Extended) on shield and armor. Duration 26 hrs, +3 enhancement bonus each - Endure Elements. Duration 24 hours. No fortitude checks needed for hot environment. - Status (Extended) on Katinka, Garret, Bosk, and Beriothian. Duration 26 hrs. - Telepathic Bond (from Katinka) - Katinka, Sesha, Beriothian, and Restlin. Duration 2 hrs - Aura of Protection - All within 30' gain +2 deflection bonus to AC and Resistance 5 for all energy types. Duration 1 of 12 rounds.
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Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells Wednesday January 7th, 2015 8:32:50 PM
Bosk follows the others through the first set of statues and then waits to see if anyone has any ideas for getting past the next set. If no one else has any ideas, let me go first. My armor provides some minor protection from electricity and I have a scroll of resist energy to help against fire...I will take a beating, but I am fast enough that it should not be too bad, especially if I heal between statues. It makes more sense for only one of us to face the spells that for everyone to get hit. As he says this he briefly worries about his tattoo, but then remembers that it cannot be hurt while on his body...the thought of sending it ahead of him to trigger the traps never enters his mind.
If there are no better plans Bosk will lead the way, triggering the statues and then healing himself. Cast Resist Fire - 10 points resistance +5 electrical resistance from steelgrass armor
DM Info Highlight to display spoiler: {-------------------------- Sacred Tattoo on Back: -- Watchful: avenger cannot be flanked. Blind Fighting (In melee, every time you miss because of concealment, an invisible attacker gets no advantages related to hitting you in melee, you don't lose your Dexterity bonus to Armor Class, and the attacker doesn't get the usual +2 bonus for being invisible. You do not need to make Acrobatics skill checks to move at full speed while blinded) Ghost Touch, TWF, Improved TWF, Multiattack, a natural weapon (my horn) and a 10 ft reach Immune to fear, Immune to some poisons Two weapons have poison applied: BLUE WHINNIS poison to his left horn cap and MEDIUM SPIDER VENOM to his flail
Active Spells ---------------------- Endure Elements Chill Touch until discharged (8 charges) Death Watch (Permanent)
Spell List (Pearl of Power - NOT used yet) ---------------------- Legacy Item Spells: Death Watch (Permanent), Dark Vision, Feather Fall (CL 1), See Invisibility (CL 3) Domain Spells: True Strike, Locate object, Fly (Used Dimension door) Level 0: Detect Victim, Detect Magic, Chill Touch, Detect Poison Level 1: Divine Favor, Protection from Evil, Detect Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Hide from Undead, Rose's Temperature Control Level 2: Silence, Summon Monster II, Nemesis Insight, Owl's Wisdom Level 3: Invisibility Purge, Summon Monster III, (and one unprepared) Level 4: Summon Monster IV (and one unprepared)
Channel Energy: All channeling used for the day Dark Walk: 1 minute left Agile Feet: 5 uses left }
Beriothian -- AC:23/16/21 HP: 98/130 CMD = 19 Wednesday January 7th, 2015 9:17:52 PM Those crazy... that's why I love those guys! Prepared to stop in an instant should the others spring the traps he charges down after them "Leeeeroooy Jeeeeenkiiiins!
Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, Under the War Memorial we go...(Co-DM JonathanT) 15d6=49 ; Thursday January 8th, 2015 12:05:36 AM Katinka decides to test the hypothesis that the magical trap has not reset yet and gracefully tumbles across the 5' plane between the two without incident.
Restlin follows right behind, seeing that nothing was triggered. "Hey Tink, does that fancy arcane sight of yours tell you anything about those other statues?" he asks then tests his dimmensional step ability. It seems to work as he vanishes from his spot and reappears 5' to his left.
Katinka answers Restlin by studying the next pair of statues and sees that they do radiate magic, as does the pair further down. They radiate magic similar to the first pair.
Kyan, less graceful than Katinka, charges past the statues shouting 'Leeeeroooy Jeeenkins!', and ancient obscure battle cry.
Sesha, in an act of abandon not seen in her, ever, follows Kyan shouting the same battle cry and catches Restlin's arm when he reappears.
Trellus is reminded of a temple sanctuary he built at Oddholme. "Forbiddance spell to block summoning or teleports, and glyphs to blast people that walked in. This is like a shadier version of that." he observes. Then he takes to the air and follows after Katinka, staying 10' behind her, telling her, telepathically, they must keep going else part of the group may get split up. To prepare what may come ahead, he casts a Aura of Protection spell affecting all within 30'. All within 30' gain +2 deflection bonus to AC and Resistance 5 for all energy types. Duration 12 rounds
Garret pauses, waiting to see if more traps are set off but none are.
Beri joins the crazy atmosphere Kyan brought on by charging through and shouting, and does the same, probably more to release nervous energy than for anything else.
Last goes Bosk and once past the two statues, waits to see if any ideas on how to get past the next set comes to light. He volunteers to take the brunt of whatever the trap, it indeed there is one, offers. To prepare for that, he casts Resist Fire - 10pts.
Thus the IA advance another 20' down the magical hallway and Bosk bravely crosses the plane between the second pair of statues.
With no big surprise this time, bolts of lighting blast across the hallway between the two statues. The flashes are blinding (as one would expect) and when the things settle down again a few seconds later...
Bosk: Ref Save DC22, damage 24 electrical + 24 other (Knowledge Arcana DC25: Highlight to display spoiler: { Half the damage is Electrical (49/2 = 24) half is divine not subject to electrical resistance.} for total of 48. Save for 12 electrical damage + 24 other. SR applies.
DM JT: don't forget your bonuses vs energy, however the second 24 is not Energy, only the first 24.
Note about the map: I've randomly place your icons. The only one that really matters is Bosks.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 106/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Thursday January 8th, 2015 1:30:16 AM "Ooooh, that must've hurt" Tink winces on seeing Bosk get zapped. "Yep, the next pair of statues have an aura as well. Looks like all of them are trapped in some way"
She listens for the familiar 'buzz' of the statues, to see if it sounds as if it is charging for another burst. If it sounds/feels as if it has expended its current charge, she will urge the party to push ahead quickly before it can unleash another "Move move move!
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 Thursday January 8th, 2015 8:11:50 AM
Restlin lets himself get pulled by Sesha past the first statues. "Don't go there, Restlin. Come on through here, Restlin," he jokes.
He too winces when Bosk gets shocked, but quickly moves past the statues before they can recharge, pulling Sesha along with him.
"Fire next, maybe? Think it's worth trying a resist energy spell against it before we try this third one?"
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells d20+12=19 ; d20+4=21 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=6 ; Thursday January 8th, 2015 2:06:28 PM
Bosk braces himself for the attack he is sure will come, prepared to leap out of the way at the first sign of trouble. The pain is instantaneous and he feels the electricity coursing through his body before the first tell tales of static crackling ring through the air. It isn't until the current dissipates that he appreciates the protection offered by his armor. Woven of the steelgrass and capable of withstanding the electrical storms there some much of the electricity is absorbed or bounces right off, but this is no mere electrical storm and he soon finds his muscles seizing and his knees begin to buckle....
owww.... he says as he stands back up and moves into the next area so the others can follow behind him. [b]That will wake you up in the morning. At least the armor kept me hair from standing on end. You should have seen us in the electrical storm. Took an hour to comb it back down.
In the back of his mind he feels there is something about the electricity, but if there is it eludes him. Feeling sore all over the cleric quickly begins healing himself and preparing for the next set of statues.
ooc: What is the fire icon on the map towards the top
Reflex Save - 19, fail Knowledge Arcana = 21, fail (Even through you said "bolts" I assume this is treated as one attack. If this was multiple bolts that each get a 5dmg reduction from my armor let me know and I will adjust). Convert Owl's Wisdom, Nemisis Insight and Divine Favor into cure spells. Healed to 100%
DM Info Highlight to display spoiler: {-------------------------- Sacred Tattoo on Back: -- Watchful: avenger cannot be flanked. Blind Fighting (In melee, every time you miss because of concealment, an invisible attacker gets no advantages related to hitting you in melee, you don't lose your Dexterity bonus to Armor Class, and the attacker doesn't get the usual +2 bonus for being invisible. You do not need to make Acrobatics skill checks to move at full speed while blinded) Ghost Touch, TWF, Improved TWF, Multiattack, a natural weapon (my horn) and a 10 ft reach Immune to fear, Immune to some poisons Two weapons have poison applied: BLUE WHINNIS poison to his left horn cap and MEDIUM SPIDER VENOM to his flail
Active Spells ---------------------- Protection from Enery - Fire Endure Elements Chill Touch until discharged (8 charges) Death Watch (Permanent)
Spell List (Pearl of Power - NOT used yet) ---------------------- Legacy Item Spells: Death Watch (Permanent), Dark Vision, Feather Fall (CL 1), See Invisibility (CL 3) Domain Spells: True Strike, Locate object, Fly (Used Dimension door) Level 0: Detect Victim, Detect Magic, Chill Touch, Detect Poison Level 1:Protection from Evil, Detect Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Hide from Undead, Rose's Temperature Control Level 2: Silence, Summon Monster II, Level 3: Invisibility Purge, Summon Monster III, (and one unprepared) Level 4: Summon Monster IV (and one unprepared)
Channel Energy: All channeling used for the day Dark Walk: 1 minute left Agile Feet: 5 uses left }
Kyan (JonL) HP: 150/137 AC: 29/17/24 CMD: 32 Thursday January 8th, 2015 6:28:49 PM
"Right," Kyan says as he nods in agreement with his hands on his hips, "Fire is probably next. Let's see."
And off he goes at run through the next set of statues, yelling on the way as he prepares for the hurt.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] Thursday January 8th, 2015 7:21:29 PM
Garret chuckles, mostly to himself, and moves along with the others to the next set. He speaks up, "Ok, whose turn is it to take this next pair on? This seems crazy, but I guess it is working."
Trellus (AC27/13t/25f, HP 128/128, CMD 22)(MgcVstmtx2, EndrElmnts, Status) d20+10=27 ; 3d8+5=13 ; Thursday January 8th, 2015 7:57:14 PM
[Knowledge - Arcana 27] "Only about half the damage is elemental," the blond man calls out. "The rest is divine power, just like a Glyph of Warding."
Trellus flies in behind Bosk, and taps him with the healing wand (heals 13 hp) just as Kyan tears off across toward the next two pillars.
Chuckling, the cleric moves to keep the fighter within 30' and thus offering some resistance to the flames that are surely coming. "You dudes are totally dark" he comments merrily.
-------------- Spells in effect: - Magic Vestment (Extended) on shield and armor. Duration 26 hrs, +3 enhancement bonus each - Endure Elements. Duration 24 hours. No fortitude checks needed for hot environment. - Status (Extended) on Katinka, Garret, Bosk, and Beriothian. Duration 26 hrs. - Telepathic Bond (from Katinka) - Katinka, Sesha, Beriothian, and Restlin. Duration 2 hrs - Aura of Protection - All within 30' gain +2 deflection bonus to AC and Resistance 5 for all energy types. Duration 2 of 12 rounds.
Spell List: Highlight to display spoiler: { d - domain spell ^ - recast using pearl of power * - cast
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells d20+19=35 ; Thursday January 8th, 2015 11:22:19 PM
Bosk stops Kyan from moving on through the statues. Wait a second, ignoring the fact that I already cast a fire protection on myself, we need to figure out what that is up ahead.
Perception 35 to determine what the fire on the map is.
ooc: Trellus, I already healed myself. If you still want to cast it I will add my last spell back to my list, otherwise you can save the charge from your wand. Thanks for thinking of me.
Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, Under the War Memorial we go...(Co-DM JonathanT) Thursday January 8th, 2015 11:30:11 PM
DM JT: quick answer to Bosk. The Fire thingy up ahead is Tink's Unseen Servant carrying a standard lantern.
Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, Under the War Memorial we go...(Co-DM JonathanT) Friday January 9th, 2015 12:05:43 AM
Everyone cringes as Bosk lights up like a Christmas Tree for a few seconds. His armor, though, absorbs some of the shock and the protective spells absorb much more. However Trellus notices a familiarity to the spell as a Cleric. There are spells that have a Divine element added to the elemental energy as well.
Kyan, in some morbid elation, gleefully charges towards the next pair of statues but Bosk holds him back, explaining that he already has protective spells cast on him and it would be senseless for one to suffer undue harm just for the fun of it. (at least I think Bosk would say something like that.)
Meanwhile, Katinka's Unseen Servant stands up ahead dutifully holding the lantern and awaiting orders. The light reveals more of what lies ahead and those with Darkvision or Low Light vision see a room. It is fairly big and a 1-foot high raised platform occupies its center. In the center of that raised floor section is a 5' tall urn or amphorae.
Beriothian -- AC:23/16/21 HP: 98/130 CMD = 19 Friday January 9th, 2015 6:56:49 AM You okay Bosk? Well, we are now trapped by two more statues... just give me the word when we are ready to dash again. Beri gets ready to run like the wind when the group is ready
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 20 -- HP 106/109 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Friday January 9th, 2015 8:21:10 AM
Tink warily extends a hand out to pat Bosk on the shoulder. She can still feels the slight tingle of the electricity that remains on his armor.
Sesha [AC 28 /18 Touch/24 Flat] | HP 101/88 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Cat's Grace, Detect Thoughts] Friday January 9th, 2015 10:35:47 AM
Sesha giggles.
"It's been fun! You guys are too tough. I'll promise you each some energy protection potions when we get back to the tower."
She tries to cast a guidance cantrip, just to test whether or not magic is working.
Bosk AC: 33/16/29 CMD:28 103 of 103 Spells Friday January 9th, 2015 12:51:29 PM Time for round two! The horned cleric quickly pours some water on his fur to prevent damage to his fur and rums forward past the next two flames. As he moves forward he remembers tales of The Sphinxes whose eyes stay closed, until someone who does not feel his own worth tries to pass by. Well, we know that is not the case here. Gargul, Gimp and Jancassis have given me their blessings. With a deep breath he charges forward. Time to bring the heat!
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+11 CMD: 23 HP: 96/96 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/9 Friday January 9th, 2015 4:25:51 PM
"Good luck, buddy!" Restlin calls after Bosk. In a lower voice, to the rest of his friends, he adds, "I've got 2 gold on fire. Any takers?"
Beriothian -- AC:23/16/21 HP: 98/130 CMD = 19 Friday January 9th, 2015 5:08:51 PM Go Bosk! Beri crouches and prepares to charge once the trap is sprung
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:38/34/32 HP:125/112 Ki:12/13 CMD: 33] Friday January 9th, 2015 5:12:04 PM
Garret stands back and applauds as Bosk runs forward, but is ready to move as well.
Trellus (AC27/13t/25f, HP 128/128, CMD 22)(MgcVstmtx2, EndrElmnts, Status) Friday January 9th, 2015 7:13:49 PM
ooc - missed Bosk casting healing spell. Trellus will keep the charge. He still has his wand out, though :)
Trellus flies forward to keep Bosk within 20', keeping the taur in range of Domi's protective aura. Resistance 5 to energy, every little bit helps
-------------- Spells in effect: - Magic Vestment (Extended) on shield and armor. Duration 26 hrs, +3 enhancement bonus each - Endure Elements. Duration 24 hours. No fortitude checks needed for hot environment. - Status (Extended) on Katinka, Garret, Bosk, and Beriothian. Duration 26 hrs. - Telepathic Bond (from Katinka) - Katinka, Sesha, Beriothian, and Restlin. Duration 2 hrs - Aura of Protection - All within 30' gain +2 deflection bonus to AC and Resistance 5 for all energy types. Duration 2 of 12 rounds.
Spell List: Highlight to display spoiler: { d - domain spell ^ - recast using pearl of power * - cast
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