Beyond the Door Saturday May 2nd, 2015 12:19:38 PM
Mack and Crosseye come back down and around from the top of the hill where the tunnel was dug out to the door and report what they discovered. Zee suggests trying the door and Walter is all too happy to put himself to use doing so. The thought that the door might only be opened at midnight when the beacon is active is brought up. How would one open the door in safety though, if the beacon is the cause of the lightning strikes Crosseye has discovered? Atlas does observe the scorch markings in front of the door.
The door has no way to be grasped to as to allow anyone to pull it open. Leaving the option of pushing Walter, Mack and Zee put shoulders and weight against it. The granite slab does indeed move, if only slightly. the others it would likely open, especially if one of the others was a centaur.
The combined weight and power of the group is enough to push the slab inward and after about 17" it pivots much more easily and clears the area to reveal a corridor beyond.
The buzz or humming sound that was emanating through the sound is much more noticeable now. The area beyond is not lit and is constructed of another single piece of granite that constitutes the floor, ceiling and both walls. It is set at a 20 degree downward slope into the dark beyond what light is spilling in from the doorway.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Saturday May 2nd, 2015 12:42:03 PM " Huh, who'da thunk it?" " Oh well, we're in. Let's see if we can shut this thing down. If the opportunity arises though, we still want to make sure none of the assembled tribes decide to come at the Tree. We should be able to convince them. Should we close the door behind us?" Cameron puts his gear back on and casts light on the front of his shield so that they can see. He also puts on the tabbard that Zee had made for them. He still thinks that the runes will be important somehow, so he commits them to memory.
Notes Comprehend Languages 25/200 rounds used Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 1/4 channel energy used for today
OOC How many rounds have passed so that I can increment the comprehend languages spell?
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 20/21 Character Sheet Saturday May 2nd, 2015 4:28:12 PM "Check the back of the door first, see if there is a handle, so we can reopen it from inside." Carver keeps his sword and shield ready, and will follow right behind the leader, being his normal stealthy self. (not)
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet d20+7=27 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+5=6 ; Monday May 4th, 2015 4:06:33 AM
With the door open and us inside i do a quick look around for anything unusual and signs of tracks or clues to what have used the tunnel and being in there resently.
------ Perception roll 27 Survival roll 8 Dungeoneering roll 6 to know any information of the tunnel/door contruction who?
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 d20+8=26 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+1=15 ; Monday May 4th, 2015 7:02:50 AM
I check the area inside for traps, or anything else exciting.
(d20+8 perception check of 26) (d20+9 TrapFinding check of 12) (d20+1 survival/tracking check of 15)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Monday May 4th, 2015 11:06:38 AM
Atlas steps back and takes a look up at the sky to determine the time, then he heads in.
"My thoughts exactly Carver!" Atlas checks behind the door to see if they'll be able to open it again.
If there is a handle then he's all for closing the door to help protect their rear. "Let's make sure we can open it again after we close it though. The last thing we need is to be cutting it close and running back to this door just to realize that the handle is going to break off as we try to pull on it. One handle to pull something that was so hard for all of us to push has me concerned."
If it is getting too late Atlas suggests that we wait until after the "storm" at midnight to enter the tunnel. If it's still morning then he's all for going in now. However, the thought of 24 hours to deal with what ever is in the tunnel is very appealing to him.
Orba "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 13/17 Monday May 4th, 2015 3:59:29 PM
Zee is sure that there is not enough light. She casts a Dancing Lights.((More to come flavor wise... Just bare bones actions, because work is crazy.))
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet Monday May 4th, 2015 4:51:58 PM
Walter throws a suggestion, "Is there something that can hold the door open? Just in case we need to run??". Thinks that maybe we can use some of the loot to hold the door...
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet d20+9=13 ; Monday May 4th, 2015 10:36:30 PM
Cameron shines the light on his shield around looking for scorch marks on the floor, walls and ceiling. He looks at the back of the door, looking for a handle. He wants to close the door because having a bunch of goblins or ogres come up the tunnel behind them would be very bad. Perception 13
Beyond the Door Monday May 4th, 2015 11:03:34 PM
Zee Casts Dancing Lights and illuminates the corridor in the magical lanterns soft glow. Mack checks fro traps, but finds none Once the door reaches an inside wall it seems to stick to it, though it never fully comes to make physical contact. Unless acted upon by some outside force, the door will not close on its own. The door moved in a fluid motion to rest just inches from the inside wall and thus it is impossible to tell if any handle exists on this side to pull it open with. Most of the party want the door to remain open, for concerns of needing to exit quickly. Cameron wants to close it to prevent others from coming up the party's rear. Both points have merit The group certainly feels that they could pull the door free of the force that binds it to the wall. Once in motion, the door may be impossible to stop though.
The time of day currently is early afternoon, 20 minutes since Cameron first cast Comprehend Languages. The Dancing Lights of Zee reveal a second door 120' away.
The door and perfectly smooth construction of the granite hall is beyond anything Crosseye has ever heard. The perfection of the work in which he stands is beyond belief. He also believes the door to be counter balanced as such a massive slab of stone would weight well beyond 20 tons and once in motion that party would have but one option. Get out of the way
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Monday May 4th, 2015 11:54:52 PM " That is some door. I know dwarves that could make something that perfect. It wouldn't be cheap and it would take a long time. I really should carry caltrops. Another thing to add to the list." Unless Mack wants to check for traps, Cameron starts walking up the long hallway towards the other door, using the light cast on the small shield to light his way. He can see that opening the outside one from in here might be impossible now, so they will just have to risk unwanted company. If Mack does want to search for traps, Cameron will of course wait for him to do that. Better safe than sorry.
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 1/4 channel energy used for today
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 20/21 Character Sheet Tuesday May 5th, 2015 12:09:32 AM
Carver has his weapon and shield at the ready, and will follow along down the hallway, clop-clopping as he goes.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 d20+9=21 ; d20+8=20 ; Tuesday May 5th, 2015 8:16:39 AM "I think the door will close quite nicely all by itself when the lightning shoots thru the hallway." :)
If the party doesn't feel we're rushed here, I check the hallway for traps.
(d20+9 TrapFinding check of 21) (d20+8 perception check of 20)
Orba "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 13/17 Tuesday May 5th, 2015 9:58:32 AM
Zee's lights appear as globes of sunny, golden light. They flow from the opening behind to the closed door ahead. Where Zee focuses her sight the miniature suns and stars add there light as well. Zee takes time to look at each party member and what they are looking at, "Let's move forward."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Tuesday May 5th, 2015 10:25:55 AM
After Atlas takes a closer look at the door, "I agree, it is best to leave it open. Walther, I don't know if it will matter, but try jamming a rock under there. It's hard to get it moving, so maybe it can hold it there."
Atlas moves up in front of Carver, "You OK if I take point behind Cameron? Trying to move around you quickly in case of an emergency might cost valuable time. No offense of course, but you do have more body to you than I do" Atlas leans his shoulder into Carver as he passes by him to exaggerate his point, but laughs out loud when he bounces off and almost falls over himself.
"Let's make sure we're prepared for trouble in both directions. Cameron, you're our scout while Mack looks for traps by your side. I'll follow next, then Carver in case we run into trouble. Walter, hold the back for us if we have trouble. Carver and I will be back as quickly as possible if something comes from that end. Same if we run into something up front, we'll hold until you can get up here.
"Zee, 'Osul, Crosseye, heads on a swivel. We may need your support in either direction."
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Tuesday May 5th, 2015 5:23:38 PM " Carver? Does this place seem to be 'evil' to you? I am guessing it has been here for a very long time/ The tribes we have spoken to were not overly surprised by it, almost like in their history it has lit up before. I am guessing we are totally insulated here inside this corridor. I don't think the lightning will touch us." Cameron keeps his whip out and his shield raised, ready for anything. But since this place doesn't seem evil he would rather talk to whomever they meet rather than just kill them.
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet Tuesday May 5th, 2015 7:04:13 PM
Walter grabs his shield and unsheathes his sword. He lazily kicks over a rock over to the door and does his best to nudge it, hoping it does its job.
The Second Door Tuesday May 5th, 2015 8:39:39 PM
The corridor is perfectly smooth, perfectly shaped and perfectly clean. Walter pops back outside and grabs a good sized rock and does his best to wedge it up against the door. In all likely hood the rock will simply be swept aside if the door closes. There is no perceivable gap between the bottom of the door and the floor or ceiling, it is perfectly flush. Atlas sets an order for the group to move down and so you do. Mack moves down looking for traps and arrives with Cameron at the second door. He found no traps to this point. The door has a human sized hand impression on the party facing left side. The impression does not look like a hand, it is merely the size and rough shape of one, no distinct thumb or fingers. Cameron asks Carve if he senses any evil about the place, the paladin can detect none.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet Tuesday May 5th, 2015 8:41:22 PM
I will take up a postion near he back of the group, pull out my bow and have an arrow at ready. Then follow the others down the tunnel.
Orba "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 13/17 Tuesday May 5th, 2015 11:12:22 PM
Zee stays in formation and recasts the dancing lights so that they will continue to follow over head. They do not have any real protective power, but she feels calmer know that each of her "men" are guided but the lights.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:14/14 d20+9=19 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2015 8:39:27 AM
'Osul nods in response to Atlas' direction. "Ready!"
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 d20+9=26 ; d20+8=9 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2015 8:41:27 AM
I check the 2nd door to see if I notice anything special, or anything to be concerned about.
(d20+9 TrapFinding check of 26) (d20+8 perception check of 9)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 20/21 Character Sheet Wednesday May 6th, 2015 11:48:52 AM
Carver stays in position, just behind the front pair, ready to advance as needed.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet d20+3=18 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2015 12:26:23 PM
Atlas looks to Cameron and Mack, "Take a listen to see if you hear anything on the other side. Otherwise, I say we try to push it open like we did the last one. If that doesn't work we'll start the puzzle."
---------------------------------------------------- Assist Another (Carver) on opening the door: 1d20+3(str)=18 (+2 to Carver)
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet d20+7=13 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2015 5:02:58 PM
I just keep watch behind us and let the others deal with what is up front.
Perception roll 13
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet d20+9=15 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2015 5:50:45 PM
Cameron listens sure how he would hear anything through it if it is as thick as the last one, but trying nonetheless. Unless he hears a growling dragon behind the door (unlikely, but I wanted that base covered, just in case) he puts his small hand into the human hand sized indentation and pushes gently, willing the door to open. (it worked last time, and that door didn't have a fancy hand print begging him to 'push here') Perception 15
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 1/4 channel energy used for today
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet Wednesday May 6th, 2015 9:05:35 PM
Walter decides to throw small talk, "So.. any experience in caves?". He isn't that good perceiving things so he tries to make the trip more fun if possible.
It's a Trap Wednesday May 6th, 2015 10:51:25 PM
Mack looks over the door and discovers a trap. Other than the hum, which has remained steady in pitch and volume, there is no other detectable sounds. The hum still seems to originate from beyond the door. Mack is quite certain the trap activates upon opening the door and stops Cameron from doing so. Mack is fairly certain he can disarm it.
[Disarm check Mack, if you please.]
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:14/14 Thursday May 7th, 2015 2:44:32 AM "Some... comes with the territory .. so to speak. Unfortunately, Walter, this is no cave."
Orba "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 13/17 d20+2=9 ; Thursday May 7th, 2015 9:57:50 AM
Zee directs her lights to settle around Mack and his work. Once satisfied she touches his shoulder and offers her own encouragement.
Actions --------- Touch of Destiny (Sp): I touch Mack, giving him an +1 insight bonus on attack rolls, skill checks, ability checks, and saving throws for 1 round. (6/6 Used) Perception Check (to Aid Another)= 9
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 20/21 Character Sheet Thursday May 7th, 2015 11:09:56 AM
Carver stands aside letting the ones skilled in traps, work on the traps.... He knows what he knows, and this ain't his area of knowledge.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Thursday May 7th, 2015 11:19:19 AM "Well done Mack! Can you disarm it? Don't die on us. Better yet, don't get us all killed, otherwise if you do die then we cannot get you resurrected." Atlas makes sure his comment comes out lighthearted so as not to increase the stress/pressure on Mack.
Orba "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 13/17 Thursday May 7th, 2015 3:41:31 PM
Zee cuts her eyes at Atlas and makes a silent "do not talk about dying when the Halfling's working" shushing motion with her finger.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 20/21 Character Sheet Thursday May 7th, 2015 5:15:41 PM
Carver looks at Zee and smirks, "He could have said 'Don't get us all squished if the ceiling drops because you fail...." It's obvious Carver is trying to lighten the mood a bit..... Especially after he starts humming a turn. (London Bridge is falling down)
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet d20+7=20 ; Thursday May 7th, 2015 5:37:56 PM ""Good catch Mack!" and I take a step back just in case. I still watch up behind us to make sure the way is clear and nothing coming.
Perception roll 20
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Thursday May 7th, 2015 6:55:41 PM " Oh, that won't happen i don't think. This tunnel was either created by magic or took a bunch of skilled stoneworkers the better part of their lives to construct. I mean look how flawlessly the door down there fit and pivoted. I bet this one is the same." As he talks Cameron does slowly back away from the door so that if Mack has any problems they do not become Cameron's problems and he can heal whatever happens to Mack.
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 1/4 channel energy used for today
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 d20+11=24 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+9=20 ; Thursday May 7th, 2015 7:02:40 PM
I feel the pressure on me, and am grateful at Atlas being playful in the moment. :) It's my first real "test" at disabling one of these in real life action!
Before doing so, I make sure the group is clear of anything I might accidentally set of.
(d20+10(+1) Disable Device check of 24)
Hopefully that does the trick. Just to make sure I got it, and there's not a secondary trap:
(d20+9(+1) TrapFinding check of 20) (d20+8(+1) perception check of 20)
"Phew! I think we're all clear." ;) I wipe the sweat from my brow.
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet Thursday May 7th, 2015 7:33:58 PM
Congratulates Mack on disabling the trap, "Nice work!!" Walter, obviously not willing to test how the trap works personally, asks curiously "Any ideas on what sort of calamity would befall the poor soul that falls on it?"
It Was a Trap Thursday May 7th, 2015 8:09:45 PM
The group gathers about, or at least they don't back off as Mack sets to work. A small joke from Atlas seems to help set the halfling at ease and he puts his practiced hands, eyes and ears to work. It takes but a few moments and Mack has the trap disarmed and the door pivots open as the first one did. What lies beyond is odd to say the least
The door opens into a chamber that is a 60' cube. A dozen highly polished metal panels are set into all four walls floor and ceiling. In the center of this chamber is a humanoid statue standing 7' high. The head is a full face metal helm hiding all features. The statue was crafted wearing what you would classify as partial plate mail. The construction is part metal, part stone and part clay or wax. A crossbow is on the right hip and a longsword on the left. A field of soft blue energy shimmers around it.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet d20+3=14 ; Thursday May 7th, 2015 11:13:44 PM
Atlas waits for Mack and Cameron to enter the room first, "Keep those eyes peeled Mack, who knows how many traps have been laid for people like us."
Once Atlas enters the room and sees the mirrors and impressive statue he lets out a long whistle. "Something tells me that someone is trying to make this guy real, or maybe he was real and they're trying to bring him back. No matter what it is, all these shiny panels would cause quite the light show if the lightning found them." And at that, Atlas looks up.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:14/14 d20+9=15 ; Friday May 8th, 2015 7:58:05 AM
'Osul gives Mack a nod and smile of acknowledgement.
Inside the cubical room, he stays with the team, but rather than focusing on the statue, he takes a moment to take a careful look from the floor, to each wall in turn, and finally, like Atlas to the ceiling.{Perception: 15}
Orba "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 13/17 d20+2=3 ; Friday May 8th, 2015 10:21:17 AM
Zee steps into the room, and begins slip back into her mind, she waves her arms and reaches out to touch the lines of magic that, she recently started realizing, snarl about her. Soon her eyes fill with a sifting gold and sliver glow. The Zee takes a look at what really is in the room.
Actions ---------
Cast Detect Magic, focus on the statue Perception Check: 3 (Epic Fail)
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet d20+2=21 ; Friday May 8th, 2015 6:16:06 PM
Walter steps into the room and looks around along with the rest of the group. He first looks at the statue and then at the surrounding area. He jokes, "Wow, someone must be overcompensating for something". He wonders, as he looks around, if there is anything hidden or any kind of secret passageways.
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Perception Check: d20 + 2 = 21
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 d20+9=13 ; d20+8=27 ; Friday May 8th, 2015 6:57:24 PM
I am wowed by the room and statue. I enter slowly though, and do my best to check the whole place out again, checking the statue last.
(d20+9 TrapFinding check of 13) (d20+8 perception check of 27)
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet d20+9=20 ; Friday May 8th, 2015 7:16:00 PM
Zee is already looking for magic, which Cameron thinks she will find, so Cameron stands in the hallway and wonders whether or not the statue-like creature will be friendly or not when it animates. He has heard stories of golems that are animated and healed by lightning. The cleric of Gargul that presided at the clan home had said they were an abomination that had no real life, but were animated by magic that was blasphemous to Gargul. The priest had been sparse on details though as to whether or not the golemn could speak or reason. Cameron examines the figure, the room and eventually, like the others to the ceiling. Perception 20
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 1/4 channel energy used for today
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet d20+7=19 ; Friday May 8th, 2015 9:16:31 PM "Good job Mack!" I tell him as give him a pat on the back. I stay back in the hall with Cameron as the others enter just in case for now. "Who is that?" I ask the group wondering if anyone recognize the figure.
Perception roll 19 of the room from the hallway
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 20/21 Character Sheet Saturday May 9th, 2015 10:23:56 AM "Think braking those reflectors will do anything?" Carver asks as he looks around the room. "Kinda like those lights at night are 'cooking' what ever this thing is to either to bring it to life or to keep it from life.... I guess that's our big question, which is it doing?"
The 60' Cube Saturday May 9th, 2015 3:03:58 PM
The group filters into the room and begins to investigate. A few moments after the last person enters, Cameron in this case, the door very silently and quite quickly swings closed. Revealing that the back side of the door to be one of the reflective panels Zee, not surprisingly, detects the presence of magic when she focuses upon the statue, although she is not sure at what she is detecting is the statue, or merely the glowing files about the statue. Knowledge Arcana DC 23 Highlight to display spoiler: {Strong Transmutation}
The 'mirrors' turn out to be highly polished pieces of metal. Perfectly polished pieces of metal, rectangular in shape and measuring 48" wide and 96" high. There are precisely 12 such panels in each of the four wall as well as 12 in the floor and another 12 in the ceiling
Cameron, Mack and Walter all note that the placement of the panels mirrors the far side so that no matter where in the room you stand, everything looks identical.
The armored figure does not resemble anyone or anything the group recognizes.
Mack spies no traps but does find one of the panels, in the center of the north wall, seems to be just a bit askew.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Saturday May 9th, 2015 6:54:50 PM
Cameron rubs his butt where the plot train hit him as it railroaded him and Crosseye into the room. Once he determines that there is no permanent damage he tries to imagine what the room looks like since there is no way that it is 60' on a side without there being gaps between the 4' by 8' mirrors, unless the room is only 12' high and not truly a cube.even if it were only 12' high, the floor and ceiling wouldn't be completely covered. He tries to figure out how the room would focus lightning that came from above, or any angle, for that matter. He is pretty sure they are on the clock now, since when the light show happens, around midnight, they are going to have a pretty good seat for it. " Soooo.... anyone have any ideas? I mean we can stop the light, or lightning , or whatever the thing we see at night is from getting to the statue, and us by using the tents to cover it and us in the middle. But if the light reflects all around and hits them, well it will probably light them, and us on fire." "Alternatively we could try to pry that loose panel off and see what's behind it, or fix it and see what happens when the light hits the statue the way it is probably supposed to do. Based on the runes outside there is about a 50/50 chance of this place being creative, or destructive. What do you guys think?"
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 1/4 channel energy used for today
Cameron cannot examine the statue, the room and the ceiling from the hall. He entered the room :) Cameron examines the figure, the room and eventually, like the others to the ceiling.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Saturday May 9th, 2015 7:00:01 PM
Cameron thinks a little more about what he just said, then shrugs. " If we were sure we wouldn't get cooked by the light, or lightning, or whatever it is, I'd say fix the panel so that the light stops shooting into the sky and shoots into the statue so we can see what happens. That's what I think we should do, regardless of the getting cooked factor."
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 20/21 Character Sheet Saturday May 9th, 2015 7:57:20 PM "Let's take a look behind it before we try to re-affix to the wall the way it apparently is supposed to be attached. If there is a way out, some of the smaller people can possibly get out, I doubt I'll be able to squeeze that size, no reason not to keep those safe that can be kept that way." Carver goes over to the loose wall section and tries to look behind it.
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet Saturday May 9th, 2015 9:08:21 PM
Walter mulls it over and says, "Let's see if there is an exit other than the one we came from, just in case the light does some weird flippy thing to that statue or to us". Walter decides to go to the door from where they came from and checks if it can open back out.
OOC: Btw, it is night time, right? I'd worry more if it was midday and the possible roast.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:14/14 Sunday May 10th, 2015 10:00:16 AM
OOC: I gather it is still early afternoon - see GM's post on the 4th
DM: Still early afternoon
The 60' Cube Sunday May 10th, 2015 10:28:05 PM
DM note, the panels are not uniformly distributed, think of pictures on a wall. Some panels are at floor level, some are at the very ceiling and others rang in height from a few a feet up to far above your head.
The room is a 60' cube. There are 12 panels on each wall, the room is made of granite.
I hope this adds clarity
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 d20+9=10 ; d20+8=19 ; Monday May 11th, 2015 6:42:11 AM
I check out the askew panel more closely.
(d20+9 TrapFinding check of 10) (d20+8 perception check of 19)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet d20+3=4 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+1=5 ; Monday May 11th, 2015 12:39:24 PM
Atlas takes a copper coin out of his collection and places it at the floor of the door that they just entered so that they don't forget which way they came from. He looks at the door to see if there is any way to open it in an emergency.
"This panel is a door, and the other one over there is askew. Let's check the others to see if they also lead to somewhere, or if they are just fixed to the solid wall.
"As for whether we fix it and watch or pull it off and go, let's get some more information first. Can anyone identify this warrior? Or would he be considered a paladin? Anyone?" Atlas moves to the statue and looks at it in more detail, then he takes a broader look around the room.
Orba "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 13/17 d20+4=20 ; Monday May 11th, 2015 3:43:15 PM ((I have no training in Knowledge (Arcana) and I could not pass anything higher than 20.))
Zee stumbles and blinks away the second sight, "That is so much magic..."
She turns to Atlas and looks perplexed, "I know nothing about magic..." Zee feels her inadequacy stalking behind her. She turns an looks about, racking her brain for any clues as to what they see here.
Actions ---------- Knowledge (History) = 20 vs. DC
DM Note: Knowledge Checks: without ranks, a character cannot score higher than DC 10, regardless of any roll or modifiers
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet d20+7=23 ; d20+7=24 ; Monday May 11th, 2015 4:37:59 PM
I examine the room For any tracks
Survival roll 23 Perception roll 24
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet d20=15 ; d20+2=7 ; Monday May 11th, 2015 5:04:51 PM
OOC: Making some rolls, I guess? I also did go to check on the door from where they came from on my previous post.
IC: Walter is looking around the area from where they came from and the surrounding panels for any clues.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:14/14 d20+9=22 ; Monday May 11th, 2015 5:42:58 PM
'Osul, having scanned about the room, turns his attention to the statue. First, a careful examination. {Perception Check: 22}
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet d20+6=21 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=17 ; Monday May 11th, 2015 7:41:06 PM
At Atlas' prompting Cameron has a look at the statue. Did he recall anything religious about it? Knowledge Religion 21 After thinking back he heads over to the plate that is not quite right on the wall and helps examine it with Mack. Clearly he is distracted by something in the room, maybe the statue or maybe the possibility that in a few hours the room will probably be filled with wildly bouncing lightning bolts. Either way he doesn't notice much. Perception 12
OOC Thanks DM Dan. I figured it was that way but it wasn't 100% clear to me from the description. Now I get it though. And I can try to slow things down, can't blame a guy for not willingly stepping into the probable trap 8). Do the panels seem totally random or do they have some kind of pattern to them? Perception 17 for that check.
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 1/4 channel energy used for today
The 60' Cube Monday May 11th, 2015 11:14:15 PM
Atlas places a copper coin on the floor in front of the now panel, was a door, where the party entered the room. The room is devoid of dust, debris or any scuffs or scrapes that would leave tracks for Crosseye.
The floor, seamlessly blends into the walls which do so to the ceiling. The panels on each wall do not reveal any sort of pattern other than the opposite wall mirrors each other as does the ceiling to the floor. Were the armored figure not standing in the room, facing the direction the party entered from, it could be quite conceivable that one could lose direction in a matter of moments.
Osul's closer examination of the statue reveals a few more details. The figure is wearing the armor, it is not part of it, like a carved statue would be. There is some cloth beneath, as there would be for a real person wearing such gear. However, Osul notes where there should be skin, instead is clay. The long sword and crossbow appear to be real weapons and there are 20 bolts in a quarrel. Osul also spies a silver and gold twined necklace with a gemstone and an ornate leather belt, studded in steel.
Walter can see no force any means to open the door now metal panel in which they entered this room by.
At the slightly askew panel, though, the investigation has greater success.
Mack finds no traps and with a group effort, the panel is pushed inward to reveal a corridor beyond.
Behind the panel is a 10' ramp leading down to a passage. Written above the ramp is a phrase in Tauric or Linguistics check DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { 'Step one Foot within this chamber and you will surely die'}
The 60' Cube Monday May 11th, 2015 11:14:15 PM
Atlas places a copper coin on the floor in front of the now panel, was a door, where the party entered the room. The room is devoid of dust, debris or any scuffs or scrapes that would leave tracks for Crosseye.
The floor, seamlessly blends into the walls which do so to the ceiling. The panels on each wall do not reveal any sort of pattern other than the opposite wall mirrors each other as does the ceiling to the floor. Were the armored figure not standing in the room, facing the direction the party entered from, it could be quite conceivable that one could lose direction in a matter of moments.
Osul's closer examination of the statue reveals a few more details. The figure is wearing the armor, it is not part of it, like a carved statue would be. There is some cloth beneath, as there would be for a real person wearing such gear. However, Osul notes where there should be skin, instead is clay. The long sword and crossbow appear to be real weapons and there are 20 bolts in a quarrel. Osul also spies a silver and gold twined necklace with a gemstone and an ornate leather belt, studded in steel.
Walter can see no force any means to open the door now metal panel in which they entered this room by.
At the slightly askew panel, though, the investigation has greater success.
Mack finds no traps and with a group effort, the panel is pushed inward to reveal a corridor beyond.
Behind the panel is a 10' ramp leading down to a passage. Written above the ramp is a phrase in Tauric or Linguistics check DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { 'Step one Foot within this chamber and you will surely die'}
The 60' Cube Monday May 11th, 2015 11:14:15 PM
Atlas places a copper coin on the floor in front of the now panel, was a door, where the party entered the room. The room is devoid of dust, debris or any scuffs or scrapes that would leave tracks for Crosseye.
The floor, seamlessly blends into the walls which do so to the ceiling. The panels on each wall do not reveal any sort of pattern other than the opposite wall mirrors each other as does the ceiling to the floor. Were the armored figure not standing in the room, facing the direction the party entered from, it could be quite conceivable that one could lose direction in a matter of moments.
Osul's closer examination of the statue reveals a few more details. The figure is wearing the armor, it is not part of it, like a carved statue would be. There is some cloth beneath, as there would be for a real person wearing such gear. However, Osul notes where there should be skin, instead is clay. The long sword and crossbow appear to be real weapons and there are 20 bolts in a quarrel. Osul also spies a silver and gold twined necklace with a gemstone and an ornate leather belt, studded in steel.
Walter can see no force any means to open the door now metal panel in which they entered this room by.
At the slightly askew panel, though, the investigation has greater success.
Mack finds no traps and with a group effort, the panel is pushed inward to reveal a corridor beyond.
Behind the panel is a 10' ramp leading down to a passage. Written above the ramp is a phrase in Tauric or Linguistics check DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { 'Step one Foot within this chamber and you will surely die'}
The 60' Cube Monday May 11th, 2015 11:14:15 PM
Atlas places a copper coin on the floor in front of the now panel, was a door, where the party entered the room. The room is devoid of dust, debris or any scuffs or scrapes that would leave tracks for Crosseye.
The floor, seamlessly blends into the walls which do so to the ceiling. The panels on each wall do not reveal any sort of pattern other than the opposite wall mirrors each other as does the ceiling to the floor. Were the armored figure not standing in the room, facing the direction the party entered from, it could be quite conceivable that one could lose direction in a matter of moments.
Osul's closer examination of the statue reveals a few more details. The figure is wearing the armor, it is not part of it, like a carved statue would be. There is some cloth beneath, as there would be for a real person wearing such gear. However, Osul notes where there should be skin, instead is clay. The long sword and crossbow appear to be real weapons and there are 20 bolts in a quarrel. Osul also spies a silver and gold twined necklace with a gemstone and an ornate leather belt, studded in steel.
Walter can see no force any means to open the door now metal panel in which they entered this room by.
At the slightly askew panel, though, the investigation has greater success.
Mack finds no traps and with a group effort, the panel is pushed inward to reveal a corridor beyond.
Behind the panel is a 10' ramp leading down to a passage. Written above the ramp is a phrase in Tauric or Linguistics check DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { 'Step one Foot within this chamber and you will surely die'}
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 20/21 Character Sheet Monday May 11th, 2015 11:38:47 PM "Oh, that ain't good" Carver says and recites the line in Tauric and points it out to the rest.....
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 20/21 Character Sheet Monday May 11th, 2015 11:38:47 PM "Oh, that ain't good" Carver says and recites the line in Tauric and points it out to the rest.....
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 20/21 Character Sheet Monday May 11th, 2015 11:38:47 PM "Oh, that ain't good" Carver says and recites the line in Tauric and points it out to the rest.....
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 20/21 Character Sheet Monday May 11th, 2015 11:38:47 PM "Oh, that ain't good" Carver says and recites the line in Tauric and points it out to the rest.....
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet Tuesday May 12th, 2015 9:40:10 AM
Walter relays the information about the blocked entrance way. "Since we can't go back from where we came from, I think it is pretty much an unanimous decision to go down the scary passage".
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 d20+9=21 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+1=6 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 12:39:02 PM "Well, it's a good thing we stepped ALL of our feet in, then, and not just 1!"
Unless someone stops me, I work my way thru the new "door" and down the hallway, checking for traps, and anything else interesting, as I go.
(d20+9 TrapFinding check of 21) (d20+8 perception check of 24) (d20+1 survival/tracking check of 6)
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:14/14 d20+9=16 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 6:13:37 PM
'Osul relates what he finds on the clay statue, but makes no attempt to remove or even touch any item. Instead, he moves with the rest of the party following Mack, supporting Mack's observations {Aid Another: Perception Check: 16}.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Tuesday May 12th, 2015 7:55:36 PM "I am convinced that someone is trying to bring this figure to life. I'm curious if they are good or evil, both the beings bringing him back and the warrior himself. I would recommend we are just the other side of that metal plate when the lighting starts again. If he's evil then we'll want to dispatch of him immediately before he gains his full wits and strength.
"With that being said, we have some time before that begins, so let's explore that tunnel. If he starts to kick our butts then we need an escape route. Mack, scout ahead and report back quickly."
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Tuesday May 12th, 2015 8:17:04 PM
Mack starts to step forward, but Camerons hand touches him arm to stop him. "Wait." Cameron looks around, first at the script, which he cannot read, then at the walls, then at the figure, which they now know to be an actual clay figure, with metal weapons and armor over the clay. " I see three possibilities here. Only one of them is good. So far as we know we have wasted time on the runes below expecting them to make sense. Now we are trapped in a room with a creepy statue and alot of metal plates, and evidence that the lights we have seen for about a week, were actually lightning. Either this script is false too, and is meant to frighten off those smart enough to read it, in which case nothig happens when Mack goes down that ramp. That's the good outcome. The two bad outcomes I see are that Mack dies horribly somehow when he crosses that threshold, which while interesting, I like Mack too much to want to watch that, or that statue animates when Mack steps across the line and we have to fight it. If it is the latter, I think we should all at LEAST be ready for that to happen, right?" "Zee, do you see any magic in the hallway? your spell should still be running I think, I will scan it for poison. Beyond that all we can do is hope for the best." Cameron says a few words and his eyes turn a bilous green. He scans the hallway as far as his light reaches and looks for signs of poison. (cast Detect Poison) Once he has done this he reports what he has found and then steps back into the room, whip and shield ready, so that there is no pileup if this all goes wrong. Assume fully defensive posture. +4 to AC
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 1/4 channel energy used for today
The 60' Cube 3d6=13 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 9:02:30 PM
Carver reads the writing to the group, Step one Foot within this chamber and you will surely die. Not exactly a comforting message. Mack looks for traps and finds none Cameron Detects no Poison. Zee does detect magic about the corridor, but with no formal training in the arcane she only knows that it is there. Cameron also suggests caution, he and really the whole group are dead set convinced the statue in teh center of the room is going to come to life at any moment The group takes some precautions as Mack starts down the ramp
As Mack crosses the threshold, brilliant white arcs of electricity erupt about the group
All party members Reflex save DC 14 for half damage Full damage is 13
The blue filed still glows about the statue and it has not moved. The electrical stroke extended 20' from the door and never came into contact with it. The blast left no marks upon the floor or wall or any of the reflective panels. Aside from the smell of ozone hanging in the air, there is no trace of what just occurred.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet d20+7=12 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+7=24 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 9:38:49 PM
Seeing the new passage and hearing the words the others read, I examine the area just inside it for any signs of ant thing and tracks (survival roll 12 also perception roll 13).
When Mark enters I feel the energy surge though me. (Reflex check 17 damage 6 or 7?) "Well that's not good we should not try that again. What if we try the other plates and see if any of them move or lead some where?" With that I start try other plates, in the room with the statue, to see what they might revile. (Perception roll 24)
Orba "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 4/17 d20+2=11 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 11:06:40 PM
Zee's sight is filled with the arcane as Mack crosses the threshold. "Lightening! The magic is-" Zee is blown back by the force of the magic electricity. It seems as if she could not avoid the lines of magic, and she was fated to take the blow.
Actions --------
Sustains 13 points of Damage, and falls prone in pain and shock.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 13/21 Character Sheet d20+4=22 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2015 12:02:48 AM
Carver sidesteps as the lightning arcs, mostly missing him, but not entirely. "Well, I guess it was stating a fact. I think we'll be staying in the main room. Did anyone notice if the lightning arced through the entire room or not?"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet d20+2=5 ; d20+3=13 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2015 12:05:07 AM
As Atlas is heading towards the ajar panel when the lightening erupts in the chamber. As Atlas is struck his teeth clench and his body is racked with pain, but he focuses all his energy on trying to see what the lightening pattern is in the chamber. Does it bounce off the panels, where does it come from, where does it go, are there any areas that look to be lightening free, or did the lightening only strike directly at each of us?
Once he is able to take a breath, he says "Yep, I'm with you Crosseye, we shouldn't try that again. However, I'm not keen to try other plates right now either. Another strike like that and you'll be dragging me out of here...assuming anyone is still walking after a second.
"Anyone see the pattern? Is there a safe area, or was it directed completely at each of us individually? Anything of use what so ever?"
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 3/16 Character Sheet d20+4=11 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2015 12:26:36 AM
quoted from the DM post " The electrical stroke extended 20' from the door and never came into contact with it. The blast left no marks upon the floor or wall or any of the reflective panels. Aside from the smell of ozone hanging in the air, there is no trace of what just occurred." Reflex 11 The electricity hits Cameron and his mail conducts it famously. He falls down and just lies on the floor for a few moments, smoking. " That went poorly. Am I on fire or just smoking? I just want to lie here a moment so I don't throw up when I try to stand up. Everyone drag yourself over here near the statue guy and I'll heal us up." Cameron waits for the others to gather up, and to see how badly hurt they all are.
OOC Crosseye, you round the damage down, so in this case you take 6 damage
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:1/14 d20+1=12 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2015 1:09:05 AM Reflex Save: 12 vs 14 - failed. Now: HP:1/14 - - - - - - - - - - - - "Owwww ... kay! No. No. No, no, and no. And No, unless there is a clearly imminent threat I am not moving from ... where am I again?!" From his new found position his grimace indicates his internal battle to resume mastery of his major muscle groups. Everything outside is just gonna have to wait. - - - - - - - - - - - - Prone, and somewhat glad that an uncontrolled fall onto a hard surface causes no additional damage.
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet d20+5=18 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2015 3:49:43 PM
OOC: Reflex Save: d20 + 5 -> 18 vs 14 (Pass), right?
IC: "WHOAAWHATTHAHELL!?" and a bunch of expletives is shouted by Walter as he avoids the magical trap. What do we do now?
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 15/16 Character Sheet d6=6 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2015 4:03:00 PM
Once he is sure everyone is still breathing, Cameron gathers them in the middle of the cube room and heals them. Channel energy for 12 healing to everyone (including the statue, I want to see what happens)(nice rolls for once, right?) With the wind back in his sails, Cameron murmurs a few more words and returns to the hallway to examine it for magic again. Maybe the discharge was the only one and the trap either doesn't reset or takes time to do so. (Cast detect magic and re-examine the hallway leading further down) Is it still magical? If it is where is the magic? The whole hallway? The floors? The walls? The ceiling? "To answer your questions Atlas, what I saw was like a globe of lightning that bloomed near the doorway. It was about 20' in radius, and it never touched the statue nor any of the panels. The panels might be proof against it, but before we test that theory, those not testing it should get to the other side of the room. I don't have that kind of healing left in me anymore today."
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 3/4 channel energy used for today
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet Wednesday May 13th, 2015 8:22:52 PM
Walter looks at Atlas and Cameron and speaks, "Since I managed to avoid the shock and still am pretty healthy, where you want me to go?"
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 15/16 Character Sheet Wednesday May 13th, 2015 8:42:55 PM
OOC unless you have evasion, which would be a real trick as a fighter, you took half damage and Cameron healed it.
per the DM post "All party members Reflex save DC 14 for half damage Full damage is 13" IC " We don't have alot of places to be going to without going down this tunnel. Unless this is still magic and will zortch us again you can hang out wherever you want. Go nuts."
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet d20+7=21 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2015 10:21:44 PM
Are any on the panels remove able? What if we try deflect the Lightning to the room next time. Like try to chain the Lightning in to the room along us, useing panels from the room. Maybe we can get it to the statue? I just have a feeling it is linked to it some how. I want to also closely examine the statue looking for any lose parts or movable parts? (Perception roll 21 of the statue, and room for lose parts or removable parts)
The 60' Cube Wednesday May 13th, 2015 11:22:44 PM
The blast tears into the party without mercy and it takes many several moments to recover. Recover they do, and gathering back from the passage Cameron channels the healing power of his god through them to mend the pain from the blast. Cameron purposefully includes the statue, but there is no response from it. [Cameron healed everyone for 12HP]
Everyone in the party seems quite keen on looking for another avenue, any other avenue aside from the corridor.
Searching and inspecting the other 59 possible panels will take some time, but the party starts doing so. Crosseye gets as close as he can to the statue. The blue field surrounding it makes his minimal distance about the span of a human head. Carefully he inspects the hips, shoulders and such, but the armor makes it very hard to tell. The statue or humanoid form is wearing armor and other combat gear. The equipment is definitely not part of the form beneath. The room itself is devoid of any debris
After 1 hour, the individuals of the party are unable to find any panel that moves in the slightest. However, it took most of the group to move the panel revealing the first corridor. In a group effort it would take 2 to 3 minutes per panel or around 3 hours to fully put each one to the test.
Zee verifies the magic returns to the tunnel in less than a minute. The descending ramp makes the length of the passage unknowable by visual examination
DM NOTE: Please get used to adjusting your HP in your Header People. Too many are missing damage counts.... Walter a successful save still resulted in 6 damage as Cameron aka David points out
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 15/16 Character Sheet Wednesday May 13th, 2015 11:36:54 PM
OOC Any headway on the questions I asked? What parts of the tunnel are magic?
Orba "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 16/17 Thursday May 14th, 2015 12:49:35 AM
Zee shudders as the divine energy pluses through the party. She sits on the floor, and stands when they need eyes, and sits when they do not. She pulls on what they ask her to pull on, her pushes when they say push, and other than that mopes and pouts and stay away from the rushing, bustling adventurers.
At the end of the first hour she approaches Atlas, "I want to get out, I want to start setting camp." At the first sound of protest, there would be, there always is, her lip quivers and her eyes fill with unshed tears, "I stink at puzzles, I am barely a sorceress, I don't know a bloody thing about magic, and I am scared that this room will fire lightening at midnight. Please, let me go and start a camp for the night?" Zee's moral is cracked and she is not at her best.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:13/14 Thursday May 14th, 2015 7:02:44 AM "Thanks,.. Cameron."
It is not long before 'Osul is back up and pitching in, but not before relating to Crosseye (and anyone else listening) the statues clay nature, beneath the partial plate-mail armor, under-cloths (don't want to chafe the clay), long sword, crossbow and quarrel holding 20 bolts, an intriguing silver and gold twined necklace with a gemstone and an ornate steel-studded leather belt, after which he notes, "I erred on the side of it being a trap, so I left it untouched."
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Thursday May 14th, 2015 7:16:04 AM
Carver thanks Cameron for the healing.... I think I get it now..... we were too slow the last time, and it;s gonna hurt to get out of here via that tunnel..... Zee, you said it took time for the magic to reappear in that tunnel? It seems it need to recharge after it goes off. Like filling a bucket of water and then dumping it, it times to refill before it can be dumped again. I think we'd have time to make a dash for it, and that I'll set it off, you all be well away from the door nd possibly you won't be hit by the lightning. After it goes off, we all head down the tunnel to beyong where Zee can see the magic rebuild."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 17/18 d20+6=7 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 7:37:40 AM
(d20+6 reflex save of 7 vs DC 14) Failed. Damage 13. Healed 12.
OOC: sorry, missed post yesterday.
IC: "Hey, I think I found a trap!" ;)
"Maybe we should take the sword and arrows away from that statue, until we find out if it's good or not?"
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet Thursday May 14th, 2015 10:25:12 AM
OOC: Oh, sorry. At least the damage was healed already so... Thanks DM + David
IC: After putting up with the fact that he didn't get hurt (for which he actually did) and listening to the others, he throws a suggestion. "Could that necklace or any magical spells in our wizard's repertoire help whoever jumps into the fray first?
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 15/16 Character Sheet Thursday May 14th, 2015 10:56:25 AM
Cameron regards Zee from the corner of his eye. Clearly she has become emotional and that fact was clouding her vision. They were trapped in here. 100% screwed unless they figured this out. There was no more outside, no evening camp, there was figure this out or be entombed here. More emotion wasn't going to make this better, so Cameron does not point this out to Zee. She often resents him when he is right, especially when he is calm, and right. Then Walter points out something so obvious that Cameron is stunned for a moment. How had he missed that little tidbit? " There you might be onto something Walter my boy. I'm glad that 'Osul took that close a look at the statue thingee, I sure didn't see the belt and necklace before. Now, about that glowing blue field around him... has anyone TRIED to touch the statue yet? Hmmm, I wonder...." Cameron steps back a step and re-examines the statue. Does it have FEET, or does the base of the statue look more like a pedestal or one big single foot? While he ponders the answers to this question he tries to establish the answer to the question he just posed out loud. " Here goes nothing." The cleric takes a deep breath and centers his mind. a simple prayer goes through his mind and he repeats it a few times, feeling all fear, and all emotion slip from his body. The he acts... Cameron either has no fear, or is as dumb as a bag of hammers, the jury is still out on that. He steps forward and reaches with both hand for the necklace around the statue's throat. His confidence in 'Osul or Carver or one of the others saving him if this goes badly does not even occur to him. They will or they won't. But there is an answer here, and it needs to be found. Carver already offered his own hide to clear the way for them, but maybe Walter's idea will make that unnecessary.
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 3/4 channel energy used for today
Orba "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 16/17 Thursday May 14th, 2015 4:33:48 PM
Zee knows that she is fraying around the edges, and she sits back down rocking back and forth. She does her best not to cry.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 20/21 Character Sheet Thursday May 14th, 2015 6:22:43 PM
Atlas thanks Cameron and heads over to over some comforting words to Zee to get her to settle down. Then he sees what Cameron is about to do and whispers to her, "Brace yourself." He does his best to protect her if the lightning flashes through again.
--------------------------------------- OOC: Sorry, short post. No time today.
The 60' Cube Thursday May 14th, 2015 7:52:19 PM
The pressure mounts and Zee begins to really feel it Cameron confirms the magic returns has returned to the hall. It seems to exist through the entire passage, walls, ceilings, floors. Carver comes up with a plan of sorts. He will set off the trap and while it is down, the party makes a break for it. Walter mentions the necklace on the statue and Cameron nearly face palms himself. Cameron too, then has a thought and closes on the statue to take the necklace. Looking the the things feet he confirms the humanoid indeed has two legs that extend to the ground and are wearing boots. His plan to take the necklace, however, encounters one minor set back. He is 3' tall. The statue is just over 7' perhaps. The gnome would need to physically scale the armor to get to the necklace to remove it. Atlas walks over to comfort Zee and talk her down so to speak. Mack suggest taking the sword and crossbow from it as well.
The party has a few options before them. No one has touched the statue No other panels seem to be movable The panel that has opened reveals a 10' downward sloping ramp fully radiating magic the group knows to be an electrical trap of some kind.
To speed things along, the blue field surrounding the statue prevent all attempts of making contact with the statue. The field itself is a solid barrier as sure as any other
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Thursday May 14th, 2015 8:15:39 PM "My option is still open for debate, just be ready to extricate yourselves as soon as the lightning unleashes itself on me and before it recycles to a full charge."
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:13/14 - Additional Thursday May 14th, 2015 11:16:14 PM
'Osul moves towards Cameron, wondering which if any spell will be required.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 15/16 Character Sheet d20+4=24 ; Friday May 15th, 2015 1:43:38 PM " Hold on Carver, we need to do something with this statue I think. It has a field around it so we can't touch it. the lightning doesn't reach it when it goes off. What if the lightning did reach it? Would it dispel the field? If the field is dispeled, then maybe the trap is disarmed. It's a long shot but I want to try it. I want to set up the statue to get shocked to see if the field goes away. I'll trigger the trap, it's my idea and if it doesn't work I don't want the rest of you to get hurt. Everyone needs to get on the other side of the room so they are away from the blast." Cameron waits for the others to move back. He then starts creating water along the floor, linking the statue to the open panel. He leaves the point in front of the panel until last, and creates the water so that it trickles down the slope, hopefully triggering the trap remotely while he stands out of the range they say for the trap. If that doesn't work he goes over and steps through the opening to trigger the trap. In theory, the lightning should charge the water and run to the statue. It may also cook Cameron. Reflex save 24
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 3/4 channel energy used for today
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet Friday May 15th, 2015 3:26:55 PM
If we can't touch the statue then I agree with Cameron we need to channel the Lightning to it some how I bet that is the key. See what Cameron I'd doing I follow his direction but tell Osul "Be ready with that wand we might need it for this! Altus Carver be at a so and ready I am not sure what will happen but just in case I just have a feeling there is a lot more to this "Statue"[i] then we know!" With that I draw [i]"Little Mack" ( my great axe) and stand ready eyeing the statue waiting to see what happens.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 17/18 Friday May 15th, 2015 3:32:47 PM
I patiently wait.
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet Friday May 15th, 2015 8:07:22 PM
Waits to see if his idea comes to fruition...
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Friday May 15th, 2015 11:03:22 PM
Carver gives the water a wide berth, he'd been lit up once already and even though he has volunteered to set it off to exit the through the tunnel, he doesn't want take more lightning than he needs to....
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 20/21 Character Sheet d20+3=20 ; Saturday May 16th, 2015 10:02:25 AM "I see no reason we cannot do both. When Cameron sets that thing off and the lightning dissipates, everyone run through the opening and into the tunnel. If the warrior comes alive we'll see through the opening. If not then we move on without having to be cooked again.
Oh, and if Cameron is down, I'll grab him. Everyone ready?"
Atlas stands and pulls Zee up with him. He gives her some more encouraging words and prepares to be electrocuted and then to run into the tunnel. He pays special attention to the lighting and warrior as everything unfolds.
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet Saturday May 16th, 2015 4:19:15 PM "I'll be right next to you in case you need to pull Cameron up, Atlas"
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:13/14 Saturday May 16th, 2015 10:09:56 PM
'Osul nods in agreement.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet Saturday May 16th, 2015 10:30:41 PM "Ready and I stay by you Atlas just in case you need help with carver. The two of us could drag him faster!" I get ready for the drag and run beside Atlas.
Correcting Post Sunday May 17th, 2015 4:55:01 PM
The DM committed a blunder and so this post is correcting that.
The careful take 20 Perception Search of the room did find another panel.
This door opens to a 10' ramp leading down to a corridor. Written above the door in Draconic or Linguistics check DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {Only one whose veins flow with ancient blood may enter here}
Detect magic senses the same auras as in the other corridor
Recap: The party entered a 60' cube from the east. This door shut and sealed itself. 12 mirror like panels are set at random points in each wall, the floor and ceiling. In the center of the room is a 7' statue surrounded by a blue filed that prevents physical contact. In the west wall the party first found a loose panel revealing a passage with a tauric phrase above. the passage is trapped and caused considerable harm by electricity. the party has also found a panel in the north wall, with a message written in Draconic
Please note compass directions are for reference to visualize where things are. The atatue faces the original east door
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 15/16 Character Sheet Sunday May 17th, 2015 8:38:34 PM
Cameron doesn't speak Draconic, nor does he have linguistics, so his actions are unchanged. (as none of us have linguistics, still, none of us can read it)
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet Monday May 18th, 2015 9:59:22 AM
OOC: Yeah, this doesn't change much, haha
My actions remain unchanged as well.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 20/21 Character Sheet d20+1=15 ; d20+1=6 ; Monday May 18th, 2015 10:43:31 AM
Atlas takes a look at both the corridors to get a sense of where each may lead or anything else they may tell us something useful. He doesn't speak Draconic, so unless he sees something that would influence his decision, he sticks with the plan.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 17/18 Monday May 18th, 2015 12:18:41 PM
OOC: I meant to take linguistics, as it was part of my character back-story.... but apparently, I screwed up when picking my skills. Next level I'll make up for it. ;) I also stick with the original plan, and plan on running last so I don't slow anyone down.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet d20+7=25 ; Monday May 18th, 2015 1:16:50 PM
Because I know no strange languages I will stick with the the plan unless the group wants to try something else or the other passage. Either way I will look at the other oassage for any signs of travel in it or tracks (Survival check 25)
The Original Plan 3d6=10 ; Monday May 18th, 2015 4:02:29 PM
The group gathers off to either side of the western passage, remaining 30' back. Cameron starts creating magical water, first into the corridor. there is no electrical discharge as the water flows freely down the ramp with the initial casting. A couple additional spells are all that are required to create a continuous trail of water from the top of the ramp to the edge of the statue. So with a breath and silent count Cameron will head down the ramp and as soon as the charge dissipates the party will attempt to rush down the ramp while the trap is resetting.
Cameron steps across the threshold and the electrical charge goes off. Reflex DC 14 Damage 10 or 5 The magical surge of electricity does not follow the laws of the natural world and does not dance down the line of water to the statue. Following the rest of the plan, the group quickly moves down the ramp and finds themselves in a long corridor. 90' away, there appears to be several small objects in the floor. From here it is hard to make out too much detail. What you can tell is that they are perpendicular across the hall and in the color of Yellow, Red and Green. The corridor continues well past the objects
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 10/16 Character Sheet d20+9=29 ; Monday May 18th, 2015 7:34:49 PM
Cameron looks back at Atlas. " Thanks, but I should be OK, as long as the lightning isn't stronger than last time." Save was made in the post that I outlined my plans. 5 damage taken. Cameron stops long enough to examine the statue.did the blue field disappear when he triggered the trap? If it did he runs to the statue, climbs as far as he needs to and strips off as many items as he can reach. Boots. sword, belt, armor, necklace and crossbow. He urges anyone else not charging down the ramp to help. ( this was his plan all along, if this dispels the field) If it did not he shrugs and heads down the ramp. Once he gets down to where the objects are he stops and examines them without touching them. Perception 29 If he can figure them out he will do so, if not he continues on. " Mack, do you have any good berries left? two should fix me up."
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 3/4 channel energy used for today
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Monday May 18th, 2015 7:42:28 PM
Carver watches as the lightning goes off, if the field protecting the statue goes off he'll join Cameron in stripping gear from it, if it stays up, he says so loudly enough for the other to hear and chides them towards the opening, long before the lightning recharges. Upon seeing the objects he stops and lets one who knows what they are doing handle it. Without passing beyond them.
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet Monday May 18th, 2015 9:46:52 PM
Walter follows right behind the bunch, stopping next to Carver when he stops.
Orba "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 6/17 d20+2=3 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 1:05:34 AM
Zee hates this plan, and mumbles a rebuttal, but she is not quick enough or forceful enough. As a result, she is half way to a freak out when she is struck by lightening. As she slides down the ramp, she thinks about the direction that her life is going.
Actions ----------
Reflex - 3 vs. DC 14= Epic Failure
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:13/14 Tuesday May 19th, 2015 8:03:13 AM
Glad to see a Stabilize spell is not called for, 'Osul follows along and meets up with those already with Cameron. "Nice move. I have a Light Cure left if you want it?"
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 10/16 Character Sheet Tuesday May 19th, 2015 10:14:54 AM
OOC Zee was moved back before any of this went down, and didn't need a save. If she was catatonic then Cameron dragged her out of the way before triggering the trap. We aren't dumb enough to all stand in the blast zone when we know where it's going to be. Also, if you have objections state them, don't just say I object and offer no reasons. No one would be swayed by that even your BFF.
IC " Thanks 'Osul, I can heal too, still, a little. I want to keep that magic handy and use up those berries. They probably won't last too long, being berries and all." Cameron keeps looking around at the things on the floor.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 17/18 d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+1=9 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 12:27:33 PM "I sure do have a few goodberries left." I hand 3 over to Cameron (because my rolls sucked) (1, 2, and 3 HP healed).
OOC: Wait, do we re-roll 1's on healing? If so, I stick with 2, for 5 totally healed.
IC: I examine the items and the new room that we're in.
(d20+9 TrapFinding check of 14) (d20+8 perception check of 9) (d20+1 survival/tracking check of 9)
Orba "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 6/17 Tuesday May 19th, 2015 4:07:53 PM ((OOC: After re-reading the threads, I see that I misinterpreted the last blast of lightening, and only Cameron was effected. I will not change my Hit Points, so that the DM can guide me. DM, was the trap damage just for Cameron or for all of us in the 60' room?
I humbly submit it was not my attempt to change the plan, it was my attempt to add realism. I assume an untrained sixteen year old would be sullen, panicked, or abortive in her attempts of dungeon crawl.))
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet d20+2=21 ; d20+5=14 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 7:47:26 PM
OOC: I thought it was the ones closest to the magic pathway, not the whole room
IC: Looks over at Cameron, "Are you okay, buddy?", then looks around to see if he finds something interesting.
In the Passage Tuesday May 19th, 2015 9:44:22 PM
The blue field about the statue never wavers.
The group moves down the corridor and comes to stand before the two colored objects. The objects are Hemispheres sitting upon the floor, or perhaps entire spheres sunk halfway into the floor. Cameron's careful examination leads him to believe the Green and Red Hemispheres are actual spheres sunk halfway into the floor. Walter looks on and comes to the same conclusion
The sphere are single pieces of perfectly shaped and polished rock measuring about 12" in diameter. Best guess is about 100 pounds each. Mack looks for traps, but finds none It also appears that the spheres could be lifted from the floor if one wanted to do so
Mack gives Cameron 2 Goodberries, healing him [5 HP Back Cameron]
Ooc only Cameron was hit with the second blast. Zee still has 16HP
there are only 2 sphere. I know earlier i put 3 but that was incorrect
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 20/21 Character Sheet d20+2=6 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 9:51:56 PM
Atlas watches as it all unfold, keeping a close eye on the statue and lighting for any clues they might hold. As they head down the tunnel he examines the small colored objects. "Mack you're u...nevermind, you know what you're doing." Atlas steps back to give Mack room to look them over.
------------------------------------------- ooc: I did a reflex save not realizing that we would not be hit by the lightning, hence the roll. I'm not 100% sure that we were not, the wording in the last DM post leaves room for interpretation, but I'll leave the HP where they are based on Cameron's comments. I'm sure the DM will clarify.
Cade, no worries. She is just a scared girl. Sometimes she's too fast to speak up, other times too scared to speak up. I'm getting a good picture of who Zee is. I look forward to her character development over the next few levels.
Reflex Save: 1d20+2=6 (fail) would be -10 hp if actually hit by the lightning.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet d20+7=9 ; d20+7=23 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 10:15:17 PM
I run down the hall with the others, stopping with the group safe for now just pass the objects in the floor. As I don't have the skills to know what they are or how to use them. I look for tracks or any other signs of tracks in the area we are now to see see if or what what have been around? ( survival check 9, perception check 23) I ask "Want to try and left/move them?" pointing at the objects.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Tuesday May 19th, 2015 11:08:35 PM
Carver step back a step to allow those who want to get in front, this type of thing is not his ballywike. Maybe in the future he'll understand stuff like this all the more..... "I'm at a loss what these do or are for...."
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet Wednesday May 20th, 2015 10:14:59 AM
Walter mentions to the group what he interprets in regards to the sphere (OOC: Basically retell the DM description), he looks over at Crosseye and Carver, and says "So, I am thinking one of us should detect magic to see if there is anything weird. If we don't see any holes or something to place them in, perhaps it works as a marker or that we need to carry them forward?". Best to say what he thinks in this situation to see if any ideas come jogging amongst the more intelligent bunch of the group.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 15/16 Character Sheet Wednesday May 20th, 2015 10:55:02 AM
To Walter's earlier question Cameron answers, Well, my hair is straighter than it was before I triggered the trap, but that wasn't nearly as bad as the first jolt when I wasn't expecting it." " Thanks for the berries Mack, let's see what we can figure out about these things." Cameron detects magic on the spheres. He really is going to need to look into magical theory, since even if they ARE magic he won't know what they do. To Walters new suggestion he says. " That's as good as the best idea I have. I can see if they radiate magic, but i've no way to figure out if it will be good for us or bad. They seem to be solid stone. While I could lift one, I'd just be staggering around with it. Can you tough guys pick them up and bring them along?" " See Zee, we are gonna be fine. There's a way out of this place and once we turnn off the beacon, we are gonna find it."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 17/18 d20=10 ; Wednesday May 20th, 2015 12:30:06 PM
As soon as I hear my cue from Cameron asking one of the tough guys to try to pick up the stones, I go grab one and attempt to lift if up. I'll go with Green.
OOC: In case I need to roll anything, I rolled an unmodified 10 on a d20.
Orba "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 6/17 Wednesday May 20th, 2015 3:10:47 PM
Zee is feeling a little calmer after the move from one room to another, at least the group is making progress. Zee uses dancing lights to fill the dark corners with streamers of gold, white, and silver lights. Then, if there is time, she says, "I think I can lift a ball without touching them, but only if they are not very heavy."
Actions ---------
Cast Dancing Lights Cast Mage Hand, if two or more agree with her.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:13/14 d20+9=27 ; Wednesday May 20th, 2015 4:05:22 PM
'Osul gives those wanting access to the spheres their room, and continues looking about the passage {Perception Check: 27} Whilst he is keen to assist, looking about the group, it is clear Cameron is not seeking his assistance. - - - 8>< - - - --- Spell Level: Spell Name (remaining / granted) --- Weather Domain Power: Storm Burst (7/7) Orisons (Unlimited castings): Detect Magic, Light, Stabilize, Toros Taur's Try 1st: Cure Light Wounds(1/2), Entangle(0/1), [<= Spont. Cast: Summon Nature's Ally I], [Weather Domain: Obscuring Mist(1/1)]
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet d20=17 ; Wednesday May 20th, 2015 4:53:21 PM
I will try to lift one and carry one if need be. I will go for the yellow. (Roll for if I need one 17)
In the Passage 2d6=8 ; Wednesday May 20th, 2015 9:59:15 PM
Cameron casts and verifies that both of the stones radiate magic. He also detects magic upon the walls, floor and ceiling, just as before at the doorway. All of the auras are faint in power. Crosseye inspects the area for traces of anything having moved through the any, but like the main room, clean and perfect are words that don't quite describe it well enough Walter and Crosseye both suggest that perhaps the stones are needed later and maybe the group should pick them up Zee attempts magic, but the stones are too heavy for the cantrip. (Each stone weighs 100 pounds) Mack steps forward and puts his hands on the Green sphere and Crosseye grabs the Red one. Mack is barely able to move the stone. Crosseye has greater success and is able to get the stone out of the floor. Osul remains vigilant, but there is nothing else about.
As the stones shift and or are lifted from there place, an electrical blast erupts. Carver and Osul are not caught in the blast. Everyone else Reflex save DC 12 DMG 8. Successful save for 4 DMG
OoC. Atlas you were not in the earlier blast. Only this post Only two stone spheres, 1 red and 1 green
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 12/21 Character Sheet d20+2=8 ; Wednesday May 20th, 2015 11:10:05 PM "Alright folks, I think we have a theme here. Detect magic...play with it...get electrocuted. We don't have much more of these left in us. Why don't we leave these here and if we must we'll come back for them later. And for the next time we detect magic, let's all just back away or go past it. Then again, my brain is a bit scrambled at the moment, so who knows if I'm talking sense.
"Anyone have anything that could fix these burns?"
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Thursday May 21st, 2015 12:55:04 AM
Watching it go off, Carver has an idea spark in his mind...... "I'm betting that these two orbs or stones or whatever, are the controls for the lightning at the doors entrance.... With them set the way they were, it goes off, switching them either makes it worse or it shuts it off entirely."
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 11/19 Character Sheet d20+5=8 ; Thursday May 21st, 2015 10:27:54 AM Reflex save d20 + 5 = 8 (fail -> 8 dmg)
Walter lets out a yell "AAArgh... I am getting tired of these @#$% zaps!". Walter smells a bit of smoke and secretly hopes his hair is not zinged.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 16/20 Character Sheet d20+5=13 ; Thursday May 21st, 2015 3:10:05 PM "ahhhh that tickled, but as Walters said this us getting old!I think the same Carver these stone control the Lightning here but how I do not know as I am not skilled in such things. The one thing that seem funny to me here is though no tracks so who or what started this and is controlling this and how? Everything seems to clean here for my liking! Does anyone know the time of day? What if we just wait the rest of the day out safe behind these stone down this hall away from the main room and wait and see what happens I know we could all use some rest? What of setting up camp and getting some rest while watching to see what might happen next?"
---------- Reflex roll 13 pass 4 damage
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:13/14 Thursday May 21st, 2015 3:57:52 PM
'Osul both glad not to have been amidst the lightning and disappointed at not having found anything else, because, as he says out loud: "...that means the spheres are the only thing to interact with in this passage, and whilst there is sense to the thought that their lightning is related to that in the cubic chamber, there is no reason that they could also be totally independent, and so the spheres could be little more than an enticement to wear down the overly inquisitive!" - - - 8>< - - - --- Spell Level: Spell Name (remaining / granted) --- Weather Domain Power: Storm Burst (7/7) Orisons (Unlimited castings): Detect Magic, Light, Stabilize, Toros Taur's Try 1st: Cure Light Wounds(1/2), Entangle(0/1), [<= Spont. Cast: Summon Nature's Ally I], [Weather Domain: Obscuring Mist(1/1)]
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 13/18 d20+6=13 ; Thursday May 21st, 2015 9:55:36 PM
(d20+6 reflex save of 13 vs DC 12) passed - 4 damage
OOC: Gotta run, but hopefully can do an updated turn bright and early in the morning.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 14/16 Character Sheet d20+4=20 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; Thursday May 21st, 2015 10:38:40 PM
Reflex save 20, 4 damage Cameron dodges aside as the lightning courses up the hallway. " My gut says that Carver is right, but my head seems to think 'Osul has something when he says the puzzles just hurt the curious. So far all of the puzzles we do either waste time or hurt us. Let's keep going." Cameron gathers up his friends and channels positive energy for the last time today. They really need to stop getting hurt. channel energy for 3 healing to everyone He then continues on further into the tomb using the light on his shield to light his way.
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 4/4 channel energy used for today
A second room Thursday May 21st, 2015 11:49:13 PM
Crosseye is holding the red stone sphere, it does indeed weigh 100 pounds. Mack was unable to get the green sphere out of the the hole. The group can now see that the floor has been perfectly removed to accommodate the stone
Several suggestions are made about the stones purpose, their relation to the lightning, the front room and the traps encountered thus far.
Cameron channels a burst of positive energy and heals everyone in the group (3HP to all) Crosseye mentions perhaps taking camp, here in the, but the day is still fairly young as the group has only been inside for about 2 hours. Most seem in favor of moving on for now, and so down the corridor it is. Zee's silver and golden lights dance along, illuminating the passage
90' later, the passage opens into another room. A 40' room cube with an exit in the far wall. In the center of the room is a large stone box, bound with some silver metal. On the top of the box are two half spherical depressions.
Coming down the passage behind the group, still about 90' away, is a humanoid in partial plate armor. A longsword and crossbow are at his hip. Its gait is steady and fluid.
ooc my apologies all, but i will be away from electronics this weekend and will need to pick up on Monday night
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 16/18 Friday May 22nd, 2015 8:46:50 AM "Maybe one color turns the electricity on, the other turns it off?"
"Thanks for the healing, Cameron."
"Hey look? Someone is coming down the hallway to probably help us, and answer our questions!"
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 11/19 Character Sheet Friday May 22nd, 2015 9:05:16 AM
Walter looks at the figure, visibly annoyed and says "Let's hope he doesn't want to get bashed"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 12/21 Character Sheet Friday May 22nd, 2015 11:15:45 AM "Thanks Cameron, that helps."
Atlas turns to look at the figure walking towards them. "Didn't that statue have a crossbow and sword? Does anyone remember which side each was on, because I'm betting that he just came alive!
"The box suggests that we need the other sphere, but I doubt that guy is going to let us get it as easy as that. Best if we spread out in this room. If he means us harm then we'll be better off having him surrounded.
"Mack, could you check out that tunnel to see if it leads anywhere safe?"
Atlas stands just inside the tunnel entrance so that he can confront the person coming before anyone else. "I would prefer that we keep this peaceful, so I'll do my best. If it fails I'll step back so we can circle him. Carver, please stand to the side so that when he steps in you have an easy attack if it goes bad. Walter, the other side please."
"Anyone have any of those berries left? I could use a little extra healing before we take on a statue."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 12/21 Character Sheet Friday May 22nd, 2015 11:17:31 AM OOC: To clarify...Atlas is about 3 steps in the room so the figure can take about one step in before he stops for a typical conversation distance.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Friday May 22nd, 2015 1:43:45 PM
Carver stands to the side of the room, giving himself a bit of room to maneuver as he hears Atlas' directions, he keeps his weapons ready while he moves. "I only need a few feet if this goes badly, just enough to get up to speed."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 16/18 d4=4 ; d4=4 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+8=11 ; Friday May 22nd, 2015 4:38:00 PM
I give Atlas my last 2 good berries (heal 4 and 4 for Atlas).
"Heading over to check out that other passage now."
Check it for traps as quickly as possible. If not enough time, I just go see where it goes.
(d20+9 TrapFinding check of 20) (d20+8 perception check of 11)
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 14/16 Character Sheet d20+5=21 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+6=21 Friday May 22nd, 2015 7:53:07 PM "Crosseye, I would put that in one of the depressions in the box." " I doubt that the guy is gonna be terribly talkative Atlas. but we can hope for the best and try. I am hoping that putting both spheres in the box there will shut him down. So when he charges me and I try to trip him, can one of you strong men go grab the other and bring it here. 'Osul, if you could accompany that strong man and keep the lightning from killing him that'd be awesome. Otherwise, lets get ready for this guy to be a problem."
As the unofficial, non-elected, spokesperson for the group, Cameron steps to the front and attempts to parlay with the figure. Many language options fly through his head, from ancient woldian, to the tauric the passage had as a sign. Alas he speaks none of these languages so he settles for common.
" Hi there!" " Glad to see you up and about. We were worried you would stay trapped in that blue field forever. We are known as the Sunowl Parliament and we are the defenders of the Tree of Parting to the south. Would you consider talking with us for a few moments?" Diplomacy 21 Perception 17 Sense motive 21
Cameron is unarmed, but has his shield out and has struck a defensive posture. (total defense +4 to AC for an AC of 24)
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 4/4 channel energy used for today
OOC ATLAS, and WALTER please take the 3 points of channeled healing that I did last post and reflect it in your header. Atlas thanked me but didn't show the healing as far as I can see. Anyone else that has still to post, remember to get healed too. I fear this is going to go badly with us looking this hurt. I have one spell left that I can convert into a heal, but I think we might need it to fight this dude. As usual I will attempt to trip and disarm him to make him less lethal and easier to hit. CARVER remember you need LOS at the beginning of a charge to charge an opponent.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:14/14 Saturday May 23rd, 2015 7:31:36 AM "Atlas, at least he's not mad at us for stealing his partial plate-mail armor, protective undergarments, long sword, crossbow and quarrel holding 20 bolts, an intriguing silver and gold twined necklace with a gemstone and an ornate steel-studded leather belt! Don't forget to mention that, Cameron! Might be a point in our favor if he is rational."
"And, Cameron, I'm truly touched that you think I can stop the lightning from killing anyone. But I'll keep the Light Cures and Stabilizations flowing as best I can for whomever the strong man turns out to be." Having learned his lesson already, he continues to give the effects a wide, as he is no use to anyone if dropped by the ensuing electrical activity.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Saturday May 23rd, 2015 11:02:22 AM
Carver adds in, "I have a blessing left from Gargul. It's not much healing, but I'll use it when and where it's needed."
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 19/20 Character Sheet Saturday May 23rd, 2015 7:22:16 PM
I put the stone I am carry down at my feet and draw an arrow just in case. I am ready to act if need be! I then stay at a distance near the back of the group and watch to see what happens, ready to act if need be.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 19/20 Character Sheet Saturday May 23rd, 2015 7:27:58 PM
Taking my direction from Cameron I then take the stone at my feet and place into one of the depression and then run back to get the other and place it in the other one. I place it in the same way I found them in the ground. ( red right side green left ? Not sure the sides they were on?)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 15/21 Character Sheet Sunday May 24th, 2015 1:51:16 PM
Atlas grabs Cameron by the shoulder as he tries to walk by and talk to the figure. "I have this one, friend." He says it calmly, but his the grip on Cameron's shoulder suggests he's not in the mood for Cameron to not listen to him.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 14/16 Character Sheet Sunday May 24th, 2015 5:20:12 PM
Cameron stops and stays near Atlas, still maintaining his defensive posture.( AC 24)
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 19/20 Character Sheet Monday May 25th, 2015 3:56:53 PM
Just stand and watching to see what happens with Atlas and the others
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 16/18 Monday May 25th, 2015 10:27:06 PM
OOC: Not sure if today counted as a "post" day or not, so here's my post..... ;)
A second room 2d6=9 ; Monday May 25th, 2015 10:44:35 PM
Atlas asks Mack to check the way out as he moves to speak with the humanoid coming towards them. Most of the rest of the group readies in case the encounter goes poorly. Crosseye takes the red stone to the block with the depressions and places it in one so as to mimic how the stone was in the hall. When the red stone settles, a a gout of flame erupts about Crosseye. [Crosseye Reflex save DC 15 Dmg 9 or 4] Mack gives Atlas the last of the Goodberries and moves to check for traps on the passage exiting the room. He finds no traps.
The humanoid stops about two feet from Atlas, just inside the doorway. A voice issues from the helm, calm, reserved and polite. "Please cease and desist with your present course of action. Security needs to be maintained unitl all corrections have been made."
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 11/19 Character Sheet Monday May 25th, 2015 11:36:33 PM
OOC: Wasn't sure about a post either but here goes...
"What is your name, good sir?" Walter asks, trying to not sound angry about all the zappings that he has endured.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 14/16 Character Sheet Tuesday May 26th, 2015 10:37:32 AM
Cameron's jaw drops open. It actually spoke to them rather than attacking. Not what he expected. Quickly he hides his surprise and switches to information gathering mode. He steps back 5 feet, still maintaining his defensive posture ( AC 24). Then he asks what he needs to know. " Wow, pleased to meet you. We were wondering what the lights in the night time sky were all about. They seem to be drawing in all kinds of monsters that might get the idea that attacking our home would benefit them, that's why we want to turn the beacon off. Is there a way to do that? Could you help us?" " What is this place? When was it built and by whom? The stonework is amazing. I have seen the vaults of dwarven clan lords that were nowhere near as perfect. Please tell us all about this place."
Did Cameron pick up any artificial tone in the voice with his previous DC21 sense motive check? From the description it sounds like it is a living voice with some inflection, but very calm. Is that about right?
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 4/4 channel energy used for today
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 15/21 Character Sheet d20+3=21 ; Tuesday May 26th, 2015 10:41:40 AM OOC: Can Atlas tell if the voice is a human voice or a living voice, or does it sound like a creation or something of magic that the humanoid figure has instilled in it. In other words, can we tell if this is a living being or a creation of magic or something undead?
Atlas keeps his sword pointing to the ground so as not to instigate anything with the humanoid. "Do you mean that you would like us to put the red stone back where it was? Is that your purpose here...what are you protecting?"
As Crosseye puts the stone down the bout of flame shoots up and Atlas looks over his shoulder in concern. He turns back to the humanoid, "If we pick that back up it's going to hurt. Is that something you would be willing to do in order to make the correction?"
If the creature answers, great. If the creature tries to go and pick up the red stone then Atlas steps in front of him. Not in a threatening way, but just enough to stall him.
OOC: So that I can decide if we want to attack him when is back is turned and he is hurt from the flame himself (if he's not magically protected). So far I like his attitude, but I want to better understand what Atlas or any of the group notice about this humanoid. Hopefully he talks to us and we can continue the conversation, but if not then our eyes will have to the talking for us.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 14/16 Character Sheet d20+9=26 ; Tuesday May 26th, 2015 12:00:33 PM
Good idea Perception 26
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 16/18 d20+8=12 ; Tuesday May 26th, 2015 1:22:55 PM
I hang tight where I'm at, and try to be prepared for whatever happens next.
(d20+8 perception check of 12)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Tuesday May 26th, 2015 2:28:28 PM
Carver, remaining vigilante is prepped to either defend or assault as needed, but is going to let Atlas cal the shot....
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:14/14 d20+9=28 ; Tuesday May 26th, 2015 4:18:01 PM
'Osul leaves the conversation to the questions already asked, and looks to confirm if this is the statue animated or something else. {Perception check: 28}
The Armored guardian Tuesday May 26th, 2015 10:43:18 PM
Rarely has anything been inspected so thoroughly. The groups senses attempt to take is everything they can about him and the results are mixed. Everyone is quite sure this is the statue or an identical copy of the statue that you last saw surrounded by a blue field of energy. The wax-like clay can be seen at some of the gaps through the armor and under clothing of the plates and chain protection. The voice sounds natural, at first, but too perfect in pitch and rhythm. But then again, no one in the group has much experience with life beyond the races of the Wold. What can be agreed upon, is that the 7' armor clad warrior is not of noble or ignoble blood.
Cameron -" Wow, pleased to meet you. We were wondering what the lights in the night time sky were all about. They seem to be drawing in all kinds of monsters that might get the idea that attacking our home would benefit them, that's why we want to turn the beacon off. Is there a way to do that? Could you help us?" "We are to remain here and defend this location until relieved. "I'm afraid I can't let you do that"
Cameron -" What is this place? When was it built and by whom? The stonework is amazing. I have seen the vaults of dwarven clan lords that were nowhere near as perfect. Please tell us all about this place." "This location has been deemed important. This location was completed in 4arc by 3 rad and took approximately 17,349. The CnC is off limits."
Atlas - "Do you mean that you would like us to put the red stone back where it was? Is that your purpose here...what are you protecting?" "Your actions are endangering yourself and others. Please return to sentry station until relief arrives. Your safety is important The ongoing security of this location is paramount."
The creature makes no move to get the red stone which still lies in the depression atop the granite box. It does not answer Atlas last question about the red stone
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 11/19 Character Sheet Tuesday May 26th, 2015 10:58:06 PM
Walter seems a bit scared and taken a back by this... thing.
OOC: Sorry, internet going crazy. Hopefully it improves tomorrow
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 15/21 Character Sheet Tuesday May 26th, 2015 11:05:04 PM
Atlas has a feeling that this thing will cut them in half before they have a chance to take a breath. One thing is for sure though...he said to go back to the sentry station. "Could you lead us to the sentry station so we can be safe? If not, can you point us in the right direction?"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Tuesday May 26th, 2015 11:07:36 PM OOC: Forgot to add my berries...HP back to full, thanks Mack!
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 15/20 Character Sheet d20+5=21 ; Tuesday May 26th, 2015 11:19:33 PM "Ouch! Ok I not going to try that again! Should I go get the other stone and bring it here?[b] ( reflex 21 pass took 4 damage) I listen to the conversion that is going on with the others and the guard it seems. [b]" What if we tell him we are his relief? And what of the other stone. Should I try and bring it, switch places in the box? I just don't want to take to much more! I am ok for now but how much more can I/we take. Maybe he can lead us safely back to the other room or the sentry station?"
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 14/16 Character Sheet d20+4=12 ; d20+9=20 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2015 10:54:54 AM "Where he is talking about is the place we first saw him I think. If he says it is safe we can probably head there, and rest as was suggested earlier. With Jancassis magic I can read the signs and maybe talking to this sentry will get us the information we need to do what we have to do. It'll also give us time to heal a little." "Please, lead us back to the sentry post where we can await your relief." Cameron gets the feeling that the being is trying to protect them and do it's job as well. It said 'Your safety is important The ongoing security of this location is paramount.' There is a significant clue there. They are important, but the locations security is MORE important. This thing is polite now, but will kill them if it has to. Best to stay on it's good side for now. Cameron waits for the being to lead them back to the sentry point, staying far enough behind it to not be caught if it triggers the trap, and keeping enough space between himself and the next person if the being doesn't trip the trap, but Cameron does. He also casts detect magic again and examines the floor, walls and the strange being. Reflex 12 if needed Perception 20
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 4/4 channel energy used for today
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 14/16 Character Sheet Wednesday May 27th, 2015 10:56:28 AM
Once they reach the room, Cameron will heal someone with his last spell. Who that is depends on if the trap goes off again.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 16/18 d20+8=19 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2015 12:07:20 PM
I just take it all in, and wait for what the group decides to do.
(d20+8 perception check of 19)
Orba "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 6/17 d20+2=19 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2015 3:10:03 PM ((Please forgive my lack of posts, I am finishing work, helping with my child's activities, and trying not to flood. Not to mention terrible to no internet during rainstorms. I will return to active duty next monday.))
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Wednesday May 27th, 2015 3:44:49 PM
Carver, continues to remain alert, but will follow along with the others when they move out.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 15/20 Character Sheet d20+7=19 ; d20+7=10 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2015 4:49:21 PM
I follow the lead of the group any try to stay ready and alert just in case. I look also to see if the new friend is leaving tracks. If so, store away in my head in my data base for future reference
Perception roll 19 Survival roll 10
The Armored guardian Wednesday May 27th, 2015 9:30:01 PM
Atlas asks the Armored Guardian if it could take the group to the Sentry location. Cameron believes that to be where the group first saw the statue and indeed it turns quietly to head back down the passage. As it moves off, Crosseye asks about simply telling the Guardian the party is the relief. And what about getting the other Stone and bringing it back here
For now, the party follows. The Guardian strides smoothly, nearly soundless, down the passage. Crosseye can observe no marks upon the floor from the Guardian, nor any other in the party upon the stone floor. Cameron casts Detect Magic and the entire corridor once again radiates to him. The Guardian does as well.
The group returns to the first chamber, 60' on every side as well as up. The Guardian takes up a position in the center of the room. Carmeron uses the last of his healing spells on someone.
The group has relative privacy from what they can tell
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 11/19 Character Sheet Wednesday May 27th, 2015 10:43:52 PM
Walter decides to test their privacy and says to the group "I wonder what that thing does all by himself here"
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 14/16 Character Sheet d8=5 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=17 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2015 10:50:28 PM " I'll heal Crosseye, can someone else tend to Walter? then intend to get some rest. No telling if, or when the relief for this guy will show up. Once have rested and prayed, maybe Jancassis can show us the way to finish this little quest." Cameron converts his Bless spell into a healing spell and cures Crosseye. He then tends to everyones wounds as best he can, and gets some rest. Crosseye heal 7 damage Heal checks Zee 3 Walter 19 Mack 8 Cameron 17
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 4/4 channel energy used for today
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet d6=3 ; Thursday May 28th, 2015 1:00:53 AM "Well, right back where we started from....." Carver reaches over and touches Walter, healing him for three hp. He then finds an area against the wall, not in front of a mirror that allows him to watch both the openings, the one they originally came in and the one they exited to and just came back from.... "That's it for healing from me as well, who's on what watches?"
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:14/14 Thursday May 28th, 2015 7:50:03 AM
'Osul looks to Walter with his usual grin and one raised eyebrow. "Not a lot, except the occasional stopping people like us from destroying their foothold here." "Any watch is fine, so long as I can have a little time before we head off ... somewhere." - - - 8>< - - - ᶜᵘᵗ - ᵃˡᵒⁿᵍ - ᵈᵒᵗᵗᵉᵈ - ˡⁱⁿᵉ - - - --- Spell Level: Spell Name (remaining / granted) --- Weather Domain Power: Storm Burst (7/7) Orisons (Unlimited castings): Detect Magic, Light, Stabilize, Toros Taur's Try 1st: Cure Light Wounds(1/2), Entangle(0/1), [<= Spont. Cast: Summon Nature's Ally I], [Weather Domain: Obscuring Mist(1/1)]
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:14/14 Thursday May 28th, 2015 7:50:51 AM
OOC: Sorry - I won't post those characters again.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 14/16 Character Sheet Thursday May 28th, 2015 11:22:21 AM
OOC Is anyone interested in Posting for Cade until he returns?
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 16/18 d20+6=7 ; d20+8=17 ; Thursday May 28th, 2015 2:11:26 PM
I pull out the banjo as we decide to make "camp" here, get something to eat, and relax for the night. In between some music, I ask the guardian some questions, just to see if he's talkative at all, or back in his "statue" like form. "Do you get a lot of visitors here? What exactly are you protecting?" I try both common and goblin, just to see (if he even answers) what language(s) he may respond in.
(d20+6 perform banjo check of 7) (d20+8 perception check of 17)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Thursday May 28th, 2015 3:16:25 PM
Atlas takes a bite to eat, then pulls everyone together so we're not yelling across the room. "Well, let's see if we can come up with a plan. Winging it isn't our strong suit thus far.
"It seems that he didn't mind us putting the sphere on that box. He also didn't come across as threatening, so I'm guessing that we could go do this again and he would just come get us again. Also, he walked the whole way, so if we do it in a rush then we could possibly stay ahead of him. It will depend on what happens when that second sphere is put on the box.
"There are three other options I think are worth thinking about. First, we could check out the other hallway that we haven't followed yet. Second, we could send one to two people to deal with the sphere and box while the rest of us wait here to see how this goes down with him waking up. Third, we could split up to see which group he follows, which could indicate some level of importance for a specific hallway.
"Personally, I'm intrigued by the spheres and box and would like to take the whole group down that hallway again. What ever happens after we put that second sphere on is going to be interesting and it will probably be best if we're together to deal with the results.
"Thoughts?"
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 15/20 Character Sheet d20+7=26 ; Thursday May 28th, 2015 3:30:03 PM "Thanks Cameron that hit the spot!y" I say with a smile. "It sounds like everyone needs a rest to recoup especially the magic guys so I guess we are setting up camp as best we can in here? I can take first watch if need be tonight let the magic guys rest up first!" I surgest to the others. I find a nice spot where I can sit and see all the entances and exits and take a seat if I am not need by the others and wait for the others responses.
------- Perception roll just in case need 26
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 14/16 Character Sheet Thursday May 28th, 2015 3:45:59 PM " I suggest we rest before doing any of that Atlas. If I rest, I will be able to use the same prayer I used outside to read the High Woldian script. This place seems to be littered with signs most of us can't read, knowing what they say might help. Resting also allows for us to heal a little bit, naturally. This guy has been here for I am guessing a very long time and I doubt his relief is ever coming. But waiting allows us to see what happens. Also, it allows us to be ready to deal with him if he goes berserk when we move that last sphere. We all know it will happen eventually, I want to be able to do more than just look at one of you on the ground and go 'sorry, no healing here.' Lastly, it might calm our nerves a bit to rest. Nothing is going to get us in here, and I think the possibility of the lightning frying us in here is small, now that w have seen the power demands of this place. I am betting the lightning keeps the power flowing to all these traps. So let's rest, then try one of your plans, which do sound like good ideas, just not right now." Cameron will listen to the others, then get some rest. When he is awake later, 'on watch' and praying to Jancassis for his spells he will ask the figure a few more questions.
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 4/4 channel energy used for today
Orba "Zee" Zetianos (David F posting for Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 16/17 Thursday May 28th, 2015 4:03:24 PM
OOC I think that those are the actual correct HP. DM Dan please correct me if I am wrong. IC Zee sits and listens to Atlas's ideas, just hugging her knees and slowly rocking back and forth. Things never randomly exploded before, back in the orphanage. All of this was rather terrifying for her.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:14/14 d8=2 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=25 ; Thursday May 28th, 2015 4:14:57 PM
Preparing for rest, 'Osul cures one outstanding wound {CLW: 4 - person of greatest need - hard to tell with HP tracking}, and attends any others with mundane healing - saving the wand for tomorrow {Heal Checks (if required): 18, 10, 25}[/i] - - - 8>< - - - --- Spell Level: Spell Name (remaining / granted) --- Weather Domain Power: Storm Burst (7/7) Orisons (Unlimited castings): Detect Magic, Light, Stabilize, Toros Taur's Try 1st: Cure Light Wounds(0/2), Entangle(0/1), [<= Spont. Cast: Summon Nature's Ally I], [Weather Domain: Obscuring Mist(1/1)]
Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 11/19 Character Sheet Thursday May 28th, 2015 8:50:08 PM "Resting seems fine, I think. Do we trust that thing, though?" Walter asks, looking at the guardian suspiciously.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 14/16 Character Sheet Thursday May 28th, 2015 10:02:16 PM " Do we have a choice?"
The Armored guardian Thursday May 28th, 2015 11:56:12 PM
The group decides that some rest is something they really need. To that end, they set up what would be called camp. Along the 'south' wall, so that the original east door and subsequently discovered west and north doors can all be kept under a watchful eye. The guardian remains still as the bedrolls are unfurled and the party settles in on the floor and does not respond to Walters test in any way
A watch order is set, a bit different from the norm, 1st Watch: Atlas, Crosseye; 2nd Watch: Mack, Pips?; 3rd Watch: Cameron, Carver; 4th Watch: Walter, Osul
Osul casts a healing spell on Walter, mending him [Heal 4HP} Cameron casts healing on Crosseye, mending him [Heal 7HP}
Cameron makes his way about bandaging up Zee, Mack and Walter. One cannot provide long term care to oneself. I assume you have a med kit or some such supplies on you. Don't want to be picky, I assume all adventures carry that stuff. Cameron is able to help Walter
Mack takes the second watch and the opportunity to talk to the guardian. It looks down at him when he asks about what is being protected. "This location. Please, you have sustained injury and require rest." It returns it's gaze to the entry wall.
Time passes.... All party members Heal 1 HP Walter heals 1 additional point due to Cameron's care. These points are in addition to healing mentioned earlier.
Zee's HP total is correct...thanks
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 14/16 Character Sheet Friday May 29th, 2015 8:24:49 AM
OOC Healing recap So between the 3 HP Cameron channeled to heal days ago, 'Osul's spell, Carver's healing, which wouldn't have been needed if bookkeeping were being done, and sleep, Walter is healed, he just needs to reflect this in his header and stop making me do a weeks worth of math every time I post. Sleep heals up Zee, and Cameron and Mack are each down 1 point. Everyone else was already at max. Not too shabby. Yes, I am being kinda a jerk about this. You NEED to keep track of your hit points in your header DAILY or in combat you will be overlooked and die because the healers don't know if you are hurt. Or worse, someone else dies because a healer is rehealing you because you didn't track your HP. I state who and how much I heal. DM Dan has been doing excellent recaps and telling people that have received healing about it a second time in his posts, verifying that the spells or effects went off and need to be accounted for.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 17/18 d20+8=16 ; Friday May 29th, 2015 2:07:05 PM "Well, I for one am all for the 'splitting up' option! Pips? Are you with me?" :)
And I thank the guardian for his concern at my well being. In the morning, I ask him if he is hungry at all, and I pay close attention to which party member he looks at if he says that he is.
(d20+8 perception check of 16)
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet Friday May 29th, 2015 3:23:22 PM
I take the first watch with Atlas and not much seem to happen. While on watch I try some small talk with telling him that he is a find leader to us all, doing a good job and that if he needs anything, anything at all he just has to ask. Then I get to asking his option on the situation we are in and his take. I like Cameron think at some point we will have to deal with the guard and wonder if the one in this room is his relief if only we can figure out how to release him? I also wonder how more are they and how deep far does these tunnels/ hall go, and where. I have a feeling we just at the beginning and there is much more to this. I bet a much bigger room with a lot of the answers.
'Osul picked one up before we left the Tree, but I wouldn't assume all adventurers would want to spend the 50 gold on this particular item.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Friday May 29th, 2015 4:15:25 PM
Having taken his watch shift, Carver feels rested and is ready to go. He thinks that today there will be a fight, one way or the other. He decides to keep his sword and shield at hand and not be surprised.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 15/16 Character Sheet Friday May 29th, 2015 8:27:06 PM
Cameron wakes around midnight for his prayers. He has done this enough times that it is second nature to him to awaken for prayers at this time. He prays that Jancassis will guide him and his companions to finding out what is going on here and protecting the Tree so that vengeance need not be taken. He meditates on this until he is satisfied he has a plan and then sets to speaking to the guardian. " I wanted to talk to you about this place. Can you explain why the lights show at night, what purpose they serve? Is there a way we can stop the lights and not upset this place? Who is your relief and when will they arrive? Why does the trap in the corridor not trigger when you walk down it, like when you came to speak to us? We don't want to change what this place is, or is becoming, we just want to understand it and protect our home. Please help us do that. What lies beyond the room with the box with the indentations in it? What is down the other hallway?" If Cameron gets answers to any of these questions, he hopes he is closer to understanding what this place is and how it can be stopped from attracting monsters that want to raid the Tree.
Notes Spells prepared (underlined spells are already used) Read Magic, Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Longstrider(domain), Bless, Comprehend Languages, Shield of Faith 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/4 channel energy used for today
Orba "Zee" Zetianos (David F posting for Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 17/17 Friday May 29th, 2015 8:30:03 PM
Zee settles into her routine and cares for her men, doing what she can to make camp 'normal'. She takes her practice time with Atlas and then gets some rest, hoping it will restore her positive outlook and refresh her perspective about being trapped in this place.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Friday May 29th, 2015 10:02:42 PM
Atlas enjoys his watch with Crosseye. He appreciates the feedback as well. "Thank you Crosseye. Every day we learn and grow as people. However, it is hard to become a better person when you only listen to your own opinion, so I greatly appreciate that you are willing to share. To that end I feel obliged to let you know that the feeling is mutual. Your willingness to utilize your skills for the better of the group, rather than putting your own personal preferences first, is a quality I highly admire in you. You know who you are and you do your best to use that for the sake of everyone. Thank you."
Before his watch is over Atlas takes a chance to approach and initiate conversation with the warrior. "I feel safe, thank you. Could you explain what it is that you are protecting? Who told you what your objective is? How long have you been here? We have a lot of questions as you can tell, but in the end all we are here for the same reason as you, to protect and watch over our people and home. Your assistance would help protect us from ourselves if nothing else, because right now I am pretty sure we will need to go down through those hallways again unless you are able to provide us with more information."
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:14/14 d20=6 ; d20+11=12 ; Sunday May 31st, 2015 8:21:57 AM
'Osul tries as he might to be of some assistance with dinner.
His watch-time conversation with Walter is mellow and subdued (for his own part). He is far too focused on the room, on possible sounds outside, and on not prompting a response from the non-statue. {Perception Check(+9): 15, Survival Check(+11): 12}
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Walter (Miguel M) AC 18, CMB 5, CMD 19, HP 19/19 Character Sheet Sunday May 31st, 2015 1:55:52 PM
OOC: My bad on the HP count. Got confused myself.
Any ideas on what you guys want to do or pursue or just follow the thing for the time being?
The Armored guardian Sunday May 31st, 2015 9:16:36 PM
Mack speaks to the Guardian in the morning, asking him about being hungry. The guardian does not look to Mack, but responds, "There is no need for your concern." Carver, thinking a battle inevitable on this day, keeps his sword and shield at the ready. Cameron has some follow ups in the morning for the Guardian. "Can you explain why the lights show at night, what purpose they serve?" 'There has been a security breach and proper measures are being taken to ensure the safe guarding of this installation' Is there a way we can stop the lights and not upset this place? 'The safety of this location in paramount'/[i] Who is your relief and when will they arrive? [i]'I'm sorry, but i do not have that information' Why does the trap in the corridor not trigger when you walk down it, like when you came to speak to us? 'I'm sorry, but i do not have that information' We don't want to change what this place is, or is becoming, we just want to understand it and protect our home. Please help us do that. 'I'll do what I can What lies beyond the room with the box with the indentations in it? What is down the other hallway?" 'That information is restricted'
Atlas and Crosseye speak over their watch and Atlas too, has questions for the Guardian Could you explain what it is that you are protecting? 'This location as it has been deemed paramount' Who told you what your objective is? 'Dornet 3' How long have you been here? 'I'm sorry, but i do not have that information' We have a lot of questions as you can tell, but in the end all we are here for the same reason as you, to protect and watch over our people and home. Your assistance would help protect us from ourselves if nothing else, because right now I am pretty sure we will need to go down through those hallways again unless you are able to provide us with more information." 'Please refrain from deviating from your assignment so that corrective measures do not have to be taken'. The Guardian always speaks with the same calm rhythmic tones and never turns to look at the any of you, but keeps his gaze steady ahead at the wall point where the party first entered
Mack and Osul both notice the coin marking your original entrance is still on the floor
the party may remain and wait for the reinforcements that the Guardian has spoken about. They could return down the first corridor, with the written warning of death for setting one foot into the corridor is, where a green sphere sits in the floor and onto the other room. Or they could venture down the second corridor where unknown to this point, writing is etched by the entrance.
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