[DM Hugh] - Planning the Return Trip d20+6=25 ; d4+1=5 ; d100=51 ; Wednesday November 4th, 2015 3:00:25 AM
Before bed Rillett experiments with the stone. He casts resist energy on himself and touches the stone. The cleric takes no damage from the fire but takes 10 electric damage.
Sense Motive 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You get the sense that the stone did everything in its power to lessen the damage you took, but that there is a chance the stone can't fully control its own power and that the shock and fire could be a lot worse.}
He then casts dispel magic and finds that the Thermostone is a regular stone for approximately a half minute before emitting heat and lightly sparking again.
He ponders the riddle and then heals everyone before bed.
Knowledge[Arcana] DC 19 Highlight to display spoiler: {You know that floating disk is a evocation spell, telekinesis is a transmutation spell and dispel magic is abjuration.} ================================= The next morning: Zeoll explains to everyone that he knows where to place the stone and that both he and the stone think that doing so is the best course of action. He also tells Rillett to take them back to Bonetown before securing a souvenir.
Terser suggests enchanting his hand to resist flame and then forming the bridge to go home.
Aex listens to what Zeoll has to say and then suggests she be the one to handle the stone as a fire elemental. She also replenishes her spells and gathers some lifewood for later.
Hashamon prays for a while and then voices that Aex's plan is a good one.
Magana no longer feebleminded, wakes up, makes a comment about knowing what been an animal is like and then grabs breakfast and prayers.
Rillett lays out a plan involving casting water breathing and water walking on everyone, dispel magic on the stone and protection from energy on the person who will be carrying the stone. After that they planeshift as close as they can to the spot Zeoll suggested. They then get out of that area using a swanboat or alternative options involving the Lionfish.
He asks the others for their thoughts and then welcomes Magana back.
Is everyone in agreement with Rillett's plan?
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Wednesday November 4th, 2015 11:25:32 AM
Zeoll clarifies for Rillett as best he can the exact place the group wants to go.
"It is in waterr, but in shallow waterr, no more than five feet deep, I deem. We do not need a boat, and we can wade to shorre when we arre done. And then just walk along the coast back to Bonetown."
He is in favor of the plan as described. But before the group plane shifts there, he'll cast Mage Armor on himself and anyone else who could use it (Hash? Aexana?) ... and urge the other casters to buff up the group to whatever degree possible.
"My drream did not show any dangerr, but who knows? There could be a welcoming committee."
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 81 / 81 HP - AC 25 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 Wednesday November 4th, 2015 1:20:58 PM
Hashamon agrees with Rillets plan. He then takes 15 minutes to pray for Dispel Magic, Protection from Energy, and Energy Resistance to his spells for the day.
"I think that your plan is a good one Rillet, all except the part about rushing back to the islands. I'll be sad to replace the serenity of this forest and that of the ocean with sweating, clamoring humans, shouting humans with no respect for the land on which they squat."
The fact that Hashamon himself is now a human seems lost to him.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] 5 levels drained (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday November 4th, 2015 3:43:55 PM It will be nice to be back to a place where I understand what's going on. This place is nice and all, but I would not care to be stuck here.
A forest is no place for a dwarf. Neither is the ocean really, but he knows his place aboard the ship, and it serves.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday November 4th, 2015 11:25:50 PM
Rillett prepares spells, and with permission, he casts Status on Magana, Terser and Hashamon.
"Yeah, this place is peaceful, but too quiet. Dead quiet." Rillett smiles, "You know, Hash, humanity's not so bad. You just need to give us a chance."
"Alright, who want's to hold the stone? Whoever it is will need a couple energy protection spells for fire and electricity. Then we'll need someone to cast Dispel magic cast on the stone, we'll link up, and I'll Plane Shift us as close as we can get to where Zeoll described."
Assuming we're ready, Rillett will cast Water Walk and Water Breathing on everyone just to be prepared. He'll wait for others to cast the other spells, and get ready to with the Plane Shift. ______________________________ Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D)*, Bless, Command, Doom, Detect Evil, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D), Delay Poison, Status*, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Resist Energy 3 (DC19): Fly (D), Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Water Breathing* 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D), Air Walk, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Teleport (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift
Magana (Craig) [HP 101 of 101] [DR 1/-] Wednesday November 4th, 2015 11:49:01 PM
Magana shrugs at Rillett's complicated plan and grins. In an exaggeratedly slow-witted voice she says, "Uh, jus' point me at da bad guy, Boss."
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Thursday November 5th, 2015 2:04:00 AM
"Sounds good to me. I don't feel safe, like Biloopl's minions will just come out of these woods anytime."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Earth (S) HP35/65 - AC26/22/23 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday November 5th, 2015 3:23:31 AM
Aex nods when a concensus is reached. She has Waterbreathing available so if wanted she'll cast the spell upon all who want it. She will not cast it upon herself... should they end up under water she'll transform into some fish :-)
[DM Jeff] - Ready to return Thursday November 5th, 2015 7:41:39 AM
The discussions continue and spells are prepared...
OOC: Everyone seems ready, but I'm not sure who, exactly, is planning on accepting the spells and picking up the stone...
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Thursday November 5th, 2015 10:51:21 AM
Rillett was actually hoping for a little help with all the spells needed to subdue the stone and protect the carrier. Or a volunteer to carry the stone.
"Hash, you seem to have a special connection to the stone. Will you do the honors?"
Assuming Hash agrees, Rillett casts resist energy fire and resist energy electricity on Hash. As Aex casts Water Breating, Rillett casts Water Walk on everyone. Then he will cast Dispel magic on the stone, we'll link up, and he will cast Plane Shift to where Zeoll described.
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 81 / 81 HP - AC 25 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 Thursday November 5th, 2015 1:32:01 PM
Hashamon nods.
"Save some spells for an emergency Rillet. I prayed for the proper protections as well."
He casts the spells he prayed for, namely Dispel Magic and Resist Energy, Fire. He will accept Resist Energy, Electricity, from Rillet.
He will again accept the stone, a heavy burden but one he is honored to bear.
"Lets go friend. You deserve a rest." , he whispers.
[DM Jeff] - Returning 5d100=239 ; Thursday November 5th, 2015 2:37:36 PM
The quiet of the forest grove is disturbed by arcane words from many of the group. The wind blows through the trees, and the trees sound almost disturbed at the large amount of magic flowing through and around them to the gathered group.
Zeoll casts mage armor on himself.
Terser looks around the forest and longs for the solid swaying deck of a ship.
Magana pretends to still be stupid, saying, "Uh, jus' point me at da bad buy, Boss."
Jozhur looks around nervously at the woods, expecting Biloopl's minions to appear at any moment.
Rillet and Hashamon talk for a moment. Then Aex casts water breathing on the members of the group as they all gather in a circle around the stone. Then Rillet casts status on Magana, Terser, and Hashamon. Rillet continues casting, this time adding water walk on the members of the circle. While Rillet is casting, Hashamon casts energy resistance, fire on himself. Rillet adds energy resistance, electrical to Hashamon.
Rillet starts to cast plane shift while Hashamon casts dispel magic on the mysterious stone. With great difficulty, he grasps the stone and lifts it. The group holds hands as the world shifts and turns around them...
Once again everything blurs and the view of the forests change. There is nothing for a moment, not darkness, not light, just nothing. Then there are visions of water droplets passing by, then flames, then a feeling of warmth appears, quickly getting hotter. Things are still blurry when the heat continues from the ground. Then things start to come in focus... some black rocks... some red lines... a large blue area... as the world comes into focus, you can smell the salt and... something burning. Hashamon struggles to hold the stone as the volcano comes into focus. Volcano? Yes, you have arrived on the ground at the base of a volcano, right next to the water with a strong wind blowing...the ocean is a few dozen yards away. Perception, DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {You are at the base of one of the twin volcanoes, right near Bonetown!}
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20+22=38 ; Thursday November 5th, 2015 2:49:47 PM
Zeoll has no trouble figuring out where the group is. "Look my frriends! Rright overr that-a-ways is Bonetown."
The old liontaur leads the group offshore to the shallow surf of his dream.
"Rright herre, Hashamon! Place the stone rright herre."
"Farrewell, TherrmoStone! We honorr and thank you!"
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+11=28 ; Thursday November 5th, 2015 4:13:27 PM
Terser trusts that Zeoll's eyes are more perceptive than his, despite how rheumy they may be. Instead, he focuses on their surroundings, alert for any presence of Billoopl's minions. They shouldn't know where the stone told them to place it, but they've known so many things that they shouldn't already.
The quicker this is done, the better. Though I would wait until its magic is no longer suppressed to drop it.
perception 28
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+17=23 ; Thursday November 5th, 2015 4:21:32 PM
Rillett will follow Hash out as we walk on the water's surface. He will stay within an arm's reach of Hash, and will ready an action to cast Dispel Magic against any magic directed at them.
"I dunno. This all seems too easy."
Rillett looks around for threats.
--------------------------- Perception 23
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Thursday November 5th, 2015 5:33:34 PM
"It didn't seem easy yesterrday!" says Zeoll, cleaning his spectacles on his shirt sleeve.
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 81 / 81 HP - AC 25 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 Thursday November 5th, 2015 6:29:58 PM
Hashamon shakes his head.
"It's been far too long and painful for the stone. What was a short arc for us was an eternity for it."
Hash sets the stone in the water and gives it his best wishes, then heads back to the others.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+12=16 ; Friday November 6th, 2015 12:28:52 AM
Jozhur grabs ahold of his bow and silently keeps an eye out, mostly peering into the water. He's growing so used to fighting, the calm seems unnatural. Afterall, this is probably Biloopl's last chance to foil us.
Perception: 16
Magana (Craig) [HP 101 of 101] [DR 1/-] Friday November 6th, 2015 1:03:52 AM
Magana also distrusts the ease with which this part of the task was completed. She maintains vigil towards the sea, assuming that any interference from Biloopl will come from its dark depths.
Magana (Craig) [HP 101 of 101] [DR 1/-] Friday November 6th, 2015 1:05:53 AM
Magana also assumes now would be a terrific time to cast Protection from Evil, and does so.
[DM Jeff] - So close... Friday November 6th, 2015 9:26:47 AM
The wind blows stronger, blowing in from the sea and towards the mountains. The sea salt smell is strong here as Hashamon struggles to hold the stone. Zeoll moves quickly to the water and turns back to call Hashamon, "Rright herre, Hashamon! Place the stone rright herre."
As Hashamon takes tiny steps towards the water, he grunts, "It's been far too long and painful for the stone. What was a short arc for us was an eternity for it." He feels the rock start to vibrate and warm in his arms... Rillet stays close by, ready for anything. He says, "I dunno. This all seems too easy." Magana casts protection from evil while both Magana and Jozhur watch the sea. There are a few sea birds, floating in the strong wind. The waves are small, but steady, lapping against the rough black rocks.
Terser says, "The quicker this is done, the better. Though I would wait until its magic is no longer suppressed to drop it." Hashamon has made it about halfway to the water with just five or six yards to go when Terser, looking towards the volcano, spots something...Terser: Highlight to display spoiler: {You see something moving a hundred yards or so inland, towards the volcano. Looking closely, you can see it is something flying. At first you assume it is a bird, but when you look closer, you realize that it is much too large...and it is humanoid...and it is grey! It appears to be the Tarry Demodand from the massive battle!}
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Friday November 6th, 2015 2:41:25 PM To arms! At least one of the fiends has found us. He points out the Tarry Demodand that is flying towards them and asks if anyone can enchant his weapon in such a way that it would harm it.
sorry Cayzle, been in a meeting all morning!
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20=20 ; d20=14 ; d20+22=28 ; d20+22=40 ; d20+22=34 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+14=26 ; Friday November 6th, 2015 3:59:27 PM
OOC: Sorry Warren! I just get overexcited! ... Zeoll shouts, "Nurrse! Wherre's my prrune juice! It's almost time forr my shows!"
Speaking of overexcited, I accidently clicked the d20 button a couple times. oops, ignoring a nat 20 and a nat 14.
Zeoll looks around to see what Terser is indicating -- Perception 28. Hope that's good enough?
The old liontaur takes a move action to walk closer to the incoming invader. "Keep on with the TherrmoStone, Hash!" he shouts back over his shoulder.
He readies the casting of his Peaceball* spell. When the monster is 190 ft away, Zeoll casts it. Here on the shore, the power of nature buoys him. His penetration check vs SR is a 1d20 +9CL +5Wis ... he rolls a ...
[UGH more misclicks! ignoring a nat 18 and a nat 12.]
... a 17, with a nat 3. Gosh darn it! Zeoll makes a heroic effort and rerolls with a hero point. ...
... a 26, much better! If that works, and his magic penetrates SR, then the monster has to make a will save or be calm ...
Peaceball base DC10 +5 wis +2nd level spell +2 spell focus feats +1 Wold natural spell specialization feat +1 Cradled +2 sorcerer fey bloodline = WILL DC23
If the spell works and the creature is Calm, Zeoll makes sure to communicate that to everybody so they will not ruin it with an attack!
[OOC: Friends, PLEASE make any attacks conditional on "if Zeoll's spell fails" THEN attack. Do not attack if the spell works!]
DM Sanity
All standard stuff in place, Cast a Mage Armor on self. Cast Calm Emo this round.
*Peaceball = Calm Emotions
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 81 / 81 HP - AC 25 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 Friday November 6th, 2015 6:21:00 PM
Hashamon places the stone in the water.
"If you can hear me stone, now's the time to do your thing."
His love for Ma'ab and faith in Gargul surround him like an armor as prepares for another fight with this demon creature.
1. Standard Action: Shield of Faith
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+12=15 ; Friday November 6th, 2015 9:38:17 PM "How did they find us here?"
Jozhur looks for the enemy Terser is going on about (perception: 15). Whether he actually sees the foe or not, he pulls a potion from his bag (invisibility) and heads towards any available cover, drawing his bow.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+17=34 ; Saturday November 7th, 2015 12:03:29 AM
Rillett adjusts his white robes and pushes his helmet securely onto his head. "Boy, these guys are gettin' on my nerves. Let's see what we can do to keep them busy until sparky sparky boom rock does it's thing."
Rillett will cast an Extended Fly spell on Hash (duration 18 min.) Then he will move to Magana. "Magana, if you'll hang on, I'll get Airwalk on you in a sec."
Then he'll look around to see if he can find this creature Terser's point to. Or anything else, for that matter.
(Perception 34) ______________________________ Spell's Running: Longstrider, Water Walk, Water Breathing, Status on Hash, Magana, Terser ______________________________ Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D)*, Bless, Command, Doom, Detect Evil, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D), Delay Poison, Status*, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Resist Energy* 3 (DC19): Fly (D)*, Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Water Breathing 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D), Air Walk, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Teleport (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift
(StevenVdB) Aexana Earth (S) HP35/65 - AC26/22/23 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Sunday November 8th, 2015 4:24:11 PM
Still a but fuzzy from the teleportations Aex hustles up to her friends. She casts Bull Strength on Magana. She just hopes to have some time to cast more protective spells... IF that spell of Zeoll fails.
[b]"Where there's one there will be more! Go Hash! Lay down the stone... this might cause some cataclysmic effect that destroys Billoopl's goons... And if it doesn't and we fail, at least we'll have brought the stone to where it belongs... "
[DM Jeff] - So close... 10d6=37 ; 10d6=40 ; Monday November 9th, 2015 9:28:40 AM Terser yells out, “To arms! At least one of the fiends has found us.” He points out the flying Tarry Demodand that he spotted. The Demodand appears to have also spotted him. The figure, still a long distance away, appears to be looking around, or yelling, or communicating with someone or something. The strong wind continues to blow inland from the water, camouflaging any sounds.
Zeoll looks over and spots the flying creature as well. He calls back with directions for Hashamon as he prepares to cast a spell. The ground shakes a little as the nearby volcano remains active.
Hashamon continues his movement towards the water. The stone is heavy and heats up. Water walk is still in effect. As his feet reach the water, the stone explodes in sparks and flames again. The re-ignition burns Hashamon severely (37 fire damage, 40 electrical damage – with resistance on, that’s down to 17 fire and 20 electrical, I believe). The water here is just a few inches deep. Hashamon can attempt to hold onto the now very dangerous stone (need a Reflex save, DC 20 or the stone will slip, possibly landing in the water or possibly landing on the land) or he can intentionally shove and drop the stone either in the inch of water or towards land.
Jozhur asks, “How did they find us here?” He easily finds cover among the large black boulders around the rocky shoreline, pulling out a potion and a bow. He steps around a few small puddles of salt water while the waves continue to crash into the shore.
Rillett says, “Boy, these guys are gettin' on my nerves. Let's see what we can do to keep them busy until sparky sparky boom rock does it's thing.” He casts Extended Fly on Hashamon, so he is prepared after dealing with the rock and moves over to Magana saying, “Magana, if you'll hang on, I'll get Airwalk on you in a sec.” He looks over to the flying creature and with his keen eyes spots that the flying creature is just above a large, unnatural crater in the ground! There are signs of other things moving in the large hole.
Aexana scrambles through the rocks and to Magana, casting Bulls Strength. She says, “Where there's one there will be more! Go Hash! Lay down the stone... this might cause some cataclysmic effect that destroys Billoopl's goons... And if it doesn't and we fail, at least we'll have brought the stone to where it belongs...”
Across the island, still at least 100 yards away, you see another figure join the flying tarry demodand. It is the large toad-like creature that ate Ecthelion, flying around, tongue slithering out into the air, tasting the air…
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20+22=28 ; Monday November 9th, 2015 9:47:29 AM
[OOC: Ah, so Zeoll has not yet cast his Peaceball because the enemy has not yet come in range (190 ft). They are still about 300-plus feet away.]
How far is Hash from the spot Zeoll recalls from his dream as the ideal place to dump it?
Zeoll glances around for even more enemies. Perception 28.
[OOC: No actions taken yet this round.]
DM Note: Zeoll recalls a space in the water, but he has no certain location. It was a location clearly offshore in deep water, but it could have been anywhere from a few hundred yards to a mile offshore.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Earth (S) HP35/65 - AC26/22/23 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Monday November 9th, 2015 9:52:11 AM "They don't know where we are yet! That toad thing is trying to locate us... We all have water breathing? Why not get submerged?! Dive... beneath the waves... perhaps they won't spot us. We may buy some time for the stone to work it's magic... whatever it is. "
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20+11=23 ; Monday November 9th, 2015 12:54:32 PM
Zeoll definitely recalls that the water was at least five feet deep. He says to Hash, "Trry to brring it to waterr as deep as an elf is tall!"
He activates his fey invisibility as a move action and moves over to Hash as he says this.
Stealth at -5 for moving and +20 for invisible = 23
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Monday November 9th, 2015 1:39:54 PM
Since the Rock has come back to life, Rillett changes his plan. He will move to Hash.
"Aex, we all have Water Walk on, which will prevent us moving beneath the waves. Plus, the water may be a bad place soon once that stone is submerged. I'd avoid changing into a fish."
"Hash, I'm taking us out a ways. Once I move us out, drop the rock."
Rillett will touch Hash and cast Dimension Door, moving us out 150', and still on the water's surface. At that point Hash can simply drop the stone in the sea, probably deeper now than the 5' depth we initially thought.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+9=20 ; d20+1=15 ; Monday November 9th, 2015 6:04:51 PM
Terser casts his eyes around the beach for another large rock. perception 20 Should he find one, he will heft it, and mime struggling to haul it up the beach, hoping to distract the searching demons.
First he is burned! Then shocked! The pain is intense, but not so much so that he cannot hang on. (Reflex, 21)
Before he can even shout, he feels the spatial distortion of being blipped across the water! This far out, he drops the stone.
With a growl building in his throat, Hashamon raises from the waves and prepares himself for a fight. If this wasn't enough for the stone, he would have to protect it until he could move it at leisure once more. Finding his center, he channels energy to heal his burns.
Free: Drop Stone. Move: Fly upwards 15ft over water surfce. Standard: Channel Energy for 21 points.
3/4 channels remaining.
Magana (Craig) [HP 101 of 101] [DR 1/-] Monday November 9th, 2015 9:57:00 PM
Magana moves half the distance toward where Hashamon was teleported, wanting to be able to defend the stone if the bad guys try to overfly her.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+17=21 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+10=26 ; Tuesday November 10th, 2015 1:30:26 AM
Jozhur heads for nearby cover and hides, rather poorly. Once settled in, he readies his bow in case the foul minions approach. He observes them from his hiding place, do they seem to notice the group? ------------- Stealth: 21 Perception: 19 Sense motive: 26
[DM Jeff] - So close... 10d6=39 ; 10d6=38 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday November 10th, 2015 11:07:00 AM Zeoll carefully looks around and sees the various figures appearing from the hole in the ground. Yes, these are clearly the enemies that you had fought before, now appearing from a hole that leads into a volcano. The ground here is littered with large black boulders, remnants of former volcanic eruptions. The smell of sulfur is strong as the ground rocks lightly once again. He calls out to Hashamon, "Trry to brring it to waterr as deep as an elf is tall!" He turns invisible and moves.
Aexana says, "They don't know where we are yet! That toad thing is trying to locate us... We all have water breathing? Why not get submerged?! Dive... beneath the waves... perhaps they won't spot us. We may buy some time for the stone to work its magic... whatever it is. " She looks to the water and watches the waves crash into the black rocks, giving the water a dark, menacing look.
Rillett moves over to Hashamon and says, "Aex, we all have Water Walk on, which will prevent us moving beneath the waves. Plus, the water may be a bad place soon once that stone is submerged. I'd avoid changing into a fish."
"Hash, I'm taking us out a ways. Once I move us out, drop the rock."
He casts Dimension Door and the two of them disappear, only to reappear again 150 feet away on the surface of the water. The waves are larger here, and the wind drives the tops to whitecaps.
Magana walks across the water, towards where Rillet and Hashamon appeared, watching back towards the bad guys, ready to continue the defense of the rock. As she stands, a few waves bend around and across her feet. The water feels solid to her feet, but the wind blows bits of salty spray around her legs and ankles.
Terser finds a similar-sized stone among the many scattered around the island here and picks it up. He starts to head across the beach, hoping to cause a distraction. Walking is difficult around and through all the black rocks.
Jozhur lets the others do their work as he looks for a large rock to hide behind. He finds a boulder that will hide him somewhat and settles in, leaning against another rock. He draws an arrow and nocks it in his bow, ready for the demonic minions to attack. The wind continues to blow inland, now against his back as he watches his prey.
Meanwhile, Hashamon holds on tightly to the massive fiery and sparking boulder. He feels images from the rock and a feeling of nearness to completion and an end to a journey. Still, the rock burns and flashes lighting again, crossing over his body and arcing into the water (39 fire, 38 electrical damage with protections is reduced to 19 and 18). He feels the movement and gratefully finally lets go of the stone over the deeper water. He flies directly upwards, healing himself as he goes.
The rock slips into the water, almost in slow motion, seemingly trying to resist the pull of gravity. As the rock slides into the water, those close by can see the water actually moving away from the rock, leaving a small space of air between the rock and the water. As the rock starts to lower further into the water, the rock glows and sparks increase. Hashamon, flying directly above, can start to feel even more heat from the stone. The water next to the rock starts to steam and bubble, almost burning away from the surface of the rock. The steam dissipates quickly as the wind starts to increase and the rock continues to sink.
When the rock is almost halfway into the water, continuing to sink, lightning flashes from the rock, sending sparks and random shots of lightning in all directions (those not on land reflex save DC 22 or take 1 electrical damage). More water is disappearing from around the rock and the pattern of the waves has started to change – waves are now moving in towards the rock in all directions. Seaweed on the shore is starting to get pulled in towards the rock.
Magana, Rillet, and Zeoll, walking on the water, start to feel the water pull them towards the sinking rock slightly. The currents in the water are strong now, all leading towards the rock. Looking down into the water, they see a number of small fish struggling and swimming hard, trying to get away. Seagulls that were coasting on the wind have all turned away from the rock and are flapping their wings hard to move away from the sinking stone.
The rock continues to sink into the water. Hashamon, from his viewpoint above, sees a number of fish suddenly appear, belly up, floating in the water. The rock sinks below the surface of the water, but the flashing and glowing only intensify. Terser drops the rock he is carrying as clouds start to swirl above Hashamon and the sinking stone – there is no need to attempt to create a diversion now, as anyone within miles can see the light shining from the water and the increased winds. The clouds above start to swirl in the shape of a tornado, dipping down just slightly towards the surface of the water.
The rock sinks down under the surface of the water. Hashamon, from his vantage point, can see the rock speeds up its fall once it is submerged. The surface of the water bubbles and boils above where it was dropped. Aexana, watching from the shore, sees a large dolphin wash up on the rocks of the island, clearly not moving. Jozhur, from his defensive position, glances over at the minions and sees they are standing and flying in place, staring at the swirling clouds.
Hashamon watches as the stone reaches the seabed and stops moving. When it hits the bottom, there is a shock wave that bounces across the land and water alike. There is a rumbling from deep within the volcano. The sparkling from the rock suddenly intensifies and Hashamon has to shield his eyes from looking directly at the rock. It shines like the sun from under water. The air in the area seems charged and hair stands on end. Sparks run out across the surface of the water, jumping up to anything metal including weapons, armor, and even buckles and snaps on clothing.
Magana spots a large, swirling plume of water moving towards her. She can feel the pull of the surface of the water. As the plume passes her by, she recognizes it as a water elemental! The elemental is pulled quickly underwater towards the rock and disappears. When she looks back, she can see there are more being sucked across the surface of the water towards the rock from all directions! There are dozens of them now on the surface, all moving quickly towards the rock.
Suddenly the surface of the water breaks and a large funnel of space appears above the stone on the seabed. The water swirls around the hole and towards the now dry stone on the seabed. Magic can be felt flowing out of the hole in the water while the water elementals are being sucked in. Long fingers of swirling and glowing pure magic reach out from the hole, grabbing elementals and pulling them towards the rock. As they touch the rock, they disappear from sight, apparently being absorbed into the rock. The magical fingers of mist continue to reach out (those who can cast spells of any type reflex save DC 20 or be pulled 10 feet towards the stone).
Thunder booms from above as the clouds continue to gather and swirl above the rock. The sky turns dark with the thick gathering clouds. Clouds reach down into the sea, swirling and spinning towards the rock. Rillet looks towards the town and sees there are two large merchant ships moving towards the hole in the sea. Men run about on the decks and oars are pulling in the ocean, but to no avail as the ships are steadily pulled towards the hole. The waves in the sea have started increasing and the wind is blowing now loud enough that yelling is the only way to communicate. The waters continue to swirl and suddenly there is an explosion from the volcano and fire shoots into the sky, only to also be pulled towards the spinning vortex.
Suddenly there is a massive explosion of power, light, and magic from the stone under the surface. A blast of blinding light and magic spreads instantly from the stone outwards (All: Ref save DC 35 or be knocked off your feet. All: Dispel magic blast: the highest level spell you have in effect on your person has just been dispelled).
When you blink your eyes and look around, the air is clear and the sun is shining. The surface of the sea is calm and the clouds have been blown away. There is near total-silence as even the rumbling volcano has taken a pause. Looking down from above, Hashamon can see that the stone now appears as just another stone underwater…
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20+8=13 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=13 ; d6=1 ; d20+22=36 ; Tuesday November 10th, 2015 11:35:28 AM Reflex save DC 22 or take 1 electrical damage
Zeoll rolls a 13 and takes the damage.
Those who can cast spells of any type reflex save DC 20 or be pulled 10 feet towards the stone
Zeoll rolls a 17 and is pulled toward the stone.
Ref save DC 35 or be knocked off your feet.
Zeoll rolls a 13 and is knocked prone.
Dispel magic blast: the highest level spell you have in effect on your person has just been dispelled
That would be either the water breathe or the water walk. even = breathe ... rolled a 1, so the water walk is gone.
Zeoll stands amazed as he is shocked, pulled, knocked down, and then sinks into the water. Thank goodness it is shallower here, and that his water breathe is still going strong.
He renews his invisibility and watches closely to see what happens. What's going on with those minions of Biloopl? He readies the casting of a Peaceball if any enemies come within 150 ft.
Perception 36.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+7=9 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=20 ; Tuesday November 10th, 2015 1:39:33 PM
It's a good thing that the rock blew up the sky when it did, because not even he was falling for his ruse. Being on land still, he avoided the electricity crawling over the waves.
The stone's pull brought him into the shallows though, and his feet sink into the surf. It's a good thing he wasn't out in the middle of it cause he would no doubt have sunk straight the bottom! reflex 9
He was in the midst of trying to figure out how to help, when the shockwave knocked him straight onto his backside! reflex 18
(StevenVdB) Aexana Earth (S) HP35/65 - AC26/22/23 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+8=12 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+16=34 ; Tuesday November 10th, 2015 5:50:58 PM
(Reflex save 12 vs DC20 - fails)
Aexana is pulled closer to the stone! As she witnesses all beings being pulled closer and into the stone the little Gnome starts to panick just a little... this can't be how it ends can it?!
(Reflex save 22 vs DC35 - fails)
Then the blast! Aex is thrown of her feet! She closer her eyes against the blinding light and then... silence... ??
Slowly she lifts her head, blinks, and looks around only to see calm waters and a clear sky... Where have Billoopl's minions gone?! Have they perished from the terrible power the stone held? Or are they now furious about having lost the stone... Aex crawls on all fours and looks into the direction where the minions last were... she scans the sky for that flying toad thing and its partner... (perception 34)
If nothing is to be seen she looks for her friends... Too startled of what has transpired she says nothing...
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+8=17 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+8=13 ; d2=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d2+17=19 ; Tuesday November 10th, 2015 6:05:08 PM
Rillett move Hash out, and sees Hash get burned and electrocuted as he drops the rock of doom. Rillett takes a bit of damage as electricity dances across the water and his armor. He channels energy to heal Hash a bit, and then scrambles away from the forming maelstrom.
(Hash healed for 16 Points, Rillett healed for 1 point)
Then things get really bad. He is knocked prone, and loses his Water Breathing in the process. Fire from the Volcaino arches above him and seems to connect the storm above the rock. And in an instant, everything is calm.
Rillett will takes stock of where everyone is, and will then drop a sling bullett with continual light on it to mark the spot where the now still rock lies in the water. The he will move back toward the shore, gesturing for Hash to do the same.
"Keep and eye out for our adversaries. Let's regroup on the shore!"
(Perception 19)
======================== Reflex save DC 22 or take 1 electrical damage - 17, fail, 1 damage Reflex save DC 20 or be pulled 10 feet towards the stone - 22, made Ref save DC 35 or be knocked off your feet - 13, fail, Dispel magic blast: 1 on a d2 - Water Breathing gone.
Reflex save 21 (took 1 electrical damage) Reflex save 18 (was pulled 10 feet towards the stone) Reflex save 25 (was knocked off feet) Rolled a 1, so the water walk is gone.
After the chaos, Magana ends up in the water, swimming (or walking, since the water was supposed to shallow) for shore. She scans for enemies as she goes.
This was supposed to only weaken Biloopl, so she is expecting more action. "Be on guard!" she calls to everyone.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+13=14 ; d20+12=17 ; Tuesday November 10th, 2015 9:48:04 PM
Jozhur hunker down and raises an arm to shield his eyes, attempting to watch the power of the stone be released. The blast takes him by surprise and knocks him flat against the rock he was hiding behind.
He picks himself up and peeks out from the rock, searching for their enemies.
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 64 / 81 HP - AC 25 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 d3=2 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=12 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d20+7=17 ; Wednesday November 11th, 2015 12:36:59 AM
Hash feels the primal forces surging around his body. He evades the lightning strikes and tries to center himself in the air, but is pulled back down 10 feet towards the stone. Fighting for altitude, he raises himself up a second time, but falls into the water once more when his flight is dispelled.
With a grunt, he channels energy once more, and starts the slow and arduous process of swimming back to shore.
Standard: Channel Energy 20 hp Move: Swim, 10ft towards shore.
[DM Jeff] - The calm. Wednesday November 11th, 2015 8:57:21 AM Terser is pulled into the shallow, rocky water and is knocked to his rear. He lands hard on the stones covered in only a couple inches of water.
Aexana panics as the stone pulls her in. Then the blast knocks her to the ground, roughly against the rounded black stones. She looks back towards where the minions were last seen… (see below).
Rillett scrambles around and feels the electricity move through him. He is knocked to the ground in the shallow water, but quickly gets to his feet, dropping the continual light stone. He turns and walks through the shallow water (about a foot deep) and across the rocky ground towards land.
Magana is pulled and knocked around by the massive forces and then loses water walk. The water is indeed only a foot or so deep, but the rocks under the surface turn and twist with each step, causing Magana to step carefully while trekking towards shore.
Jozhur gets knocked around between the rocks where he was hiding. The bouncing off the solid rocks is likely to leave bruises. He gets up and looks around.
Hasamon watches the forces twisting around from his vantage point in the sky, but quickly gets knocked from the sky with the release of the energy. He hits the ground in deeper water and starts swimming towards land.
Zeoll is blasted around as well and sinks into the shallow water (1 foot deep) when water walk disappears. He turns back towards land, carefully walking through the rounded black stones that move when he steps on them, looking towards land… (see below).
Zeoll and Aexana: Highlight to display spoiler: {Looking back towards the land, you can see the volcano has actually calmed down slightly. You can just make out the unnatural hole in the side of the mountain where the minions had been spotted. That hole is at least 100 yards away from the shore (and some of your group are in the water, further away). You can just make out some movement in the edges of the hole moving about in the large stones, boulders, and old lava flows. It would appear that the minions that have appeared were affect by the blast much as your group was and they are still there, trying to get their bearings. You do not see anything flying there.}
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+9=27 ; Wednesday November 11th, 2015 10:57:10 AM
Terser picks himself up after the blast and casts his gaze around to see if anyone else needs assistance. Maybe whatever spell had summoned the demons to this plane was broken with the stone's eruption. He holds himself ready for anything, waiting for the fallout of their actions.
perception 27
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday November 11th, 2015 11:18:49 AM
(Everyone that did not lose Water Walk to the dispel effect still has it. Hash and Rillett will not need to swim or wade.)
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 64 / 81 HP - AC 25 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 Wednesday November 11th, 2015 11:48:43 AM
Standing on the surface of the water, Hashamon is a little deterred to find the enemies have not been reduced to ash or sucked back into Bilpool's home dimension. Still, at this point, they weren't fighting to stop the demi-god anymore. Now it was a matter of destroying his minions.
Hashamon starts running over the surface of the water back towards his allies. He still has some burns on him, but preparing himself for a successful hunt of the foe seemed far more relevant. He quickly completes a spell for greater wisdom, that he might better fight the enemy.
Move: Move back towards allies. Standard: Owls Wisdom
(StevenVdB) Aexana Earth (S) HP35/65 - AC26/22/23 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Wednesday November 11th, 2015 4:45:27 PM "They are still there! They're coming from the Volcano and that hole's probably how they dug their way in... Most likely they too lost many of their spells... neither is flying anymore.
I'd say it's time to call in the help of Gargul no? We did save the stone! We could just use a little hand to rid the Wold of those creatures!
Or has anyone got a brilliant idea how to bombard them into the lands of rest?!"
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Wednesday November 11th, 2015 6:58:10 PM
Zeoll looses his shield and casts a Message cantrip so the group can talk without shouting and attracting attention. He relays messages in a whisper. He adds his own opinion: "We should clean up afterr ourr own battles. They arre worse off than we arre. And they arre weak in rranged combat. We should give them all we got at a distance, and duck underr the waterr when they approach."
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d4=3 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+12=22 ; Thursday November 12th, 2015 2:07:27 AM
"I think they could just follow us into the water. I'd rather stick to dry land, more comfortable here."
Jozhur settles back in behind a rock, hoping he wasn't seen. ------------------- Stealth: 35 Perception: 22 Forgot dispel blast, rolled odd, Water Walk dispelled.
Active effects: Water breathing
[DM Jeff] - The calm. Thursday November 12th, 2015 9:04:37 AM Terser looks around and spots the minions getting to their feet as well and looking around.
Rillett reaches land and sees Terser hiding behind a rock and watching the minions in the distance.
Hashamon Runs towards land, casting Owl’s Wisdom as he moves. He reaches the land just behind Rillett.
Aexana points out he minions to the others, saying, “They are still there! They're coming from the Volcano and that hole's probably how they dug their way in... Most likely they too lost many of their spells... neither is flying anymore. I'd say it's time to call in the help of Gargul no? We did save the stone! We could just use a little hand to rid the Wold of those creatures! Or has anyone got a brilliant idea how to bombard them into the lands of rest?!"
Zeoll casts Message so the group can communicate with one another. He says, “We should clean up afterr ourr own battles. They arre worse off than we arre. And they arre weak in rranged combat. We should give them all we got at a distance, and duck underr the waterr when they approach."
Jozhur moves behind a rock as well, saying, "I think they could just follow us into the water. I'd rather stick to dry land, more comfortable here."
The allies move about and talk about their actions. Meanwhile, the minions, now pointed out by all, are getting to their feet and starting to move about. Two of them take to the air once again and start looking around. Behind the group, the bodies of a number of fish and strange sea creatures start appearing at the surface. Meanwhile, out to sea, members of one of the merchant vessels (still quite a distance away) are watching the group and waving to them.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Thursday November 12th, 2015 5:27:46 PM
Zeoll digs out a scroll of Silent Image and reads it. He causes a huge sign to form in the sky. The sign is 50 feet long by 10 ft high. It is 300 ft from Zeoll and 50 ft up in the sky. One side faces inland, toward the enemies. The other side faces the oncoming ship.
The landward side displays the following message: "MINIONS OF BILOOPL! THE THERMOSTONE HAS FOUND ITS NEW HOME IN THE SEABED! ALREADY, THE OCEAN CHANGES, AND YOUR GOD IS DEFEATED! YOU HAVE LOST! NOW LEAVE, AND FIND SOME NEW HIDDEN CORNER IN WHICH TO MAKE YOUR NEW LIFE, OR YOU WILL LOSE THE MEANINGLESS LIFE YOU NOW HAVE! GO!"
The seaward side has a shorter message: "HAIL THE SHIP! THE LIONFISHERS HAVE DEFEATED BILOOPL! BUT THE SEA ROILS DANGEROUSLY! DEPART, AWAY FROM THIS SPOT, FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!"
Zeoll makes the sign glow and flash red from time to time. Flames dance from the corners, and the name "BILOOPL" is in dark brown. He continues to concentrate on this.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d8=2 ; d8=4 ; Thursday November 12th, 2015 6:08:39 PM "Lionfishers? Zeoll, we're not Lionfishers, nobody's fishing for lions. We're the Black Lions, right Aexana? How're we gonna be famous if we can't get our name right?"
"But more importantly, I seem to recall that the stone would only make Bloopl mortal, not kill him. Or her. Does Biloopl even have a gender? Anyway, it is quite possible that we may still need to defeat Biloopol."
"Now, let's see what we can do about getting Hash Patched up..." (Rillett will cast Cure Moderate Wounds on Hash, healing him for 16 points.)
If we have time, Rillett will also cast Air Walk on Magana (Duration 90 min.)
______________________________ Spell's Running: Longstrider, Water Breathing, Status on Hash, Magana, Terser ______________________________ Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D)*, Bless, Command, Doom, Detect Evil*, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D), Delay Poison, Status*, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon (CMW)*, Resist Energy, Resist Energy* 3 (DC19): Fly (D)*, Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Water Breathing 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D)*, Air Walk, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Teleport (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Thursday November 12th, 2015 6:32:26 PM
Without any magic to prepare or tricks to play on the enemy, there is little to do but wait for their response and try to take them by surprise. He readies his ring to surprise any enemy caster he sees attempt a spell.
readied action to activate ring of the ram at enemy caster casting in range
Magana (Craig) [HP 101 of 101] [DR 1/-] Thursday November 12th, 2015 8:58:50 PM
Magana steps into the air to place herself directly between her party and the flying baddies. If the want a fight, they'll have to go through her. "Form a line of battle behind me!" she calls out.
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Thursday November 12th, 2015 10:18:39 PM
Behind?
Hash snorts.
"I stand behind no one! I'll fight beside you until the last though, Magana!"
Hashamon utters a prayer, shaping the armor of his faith around him.
Move: Move beside Magana. Standard: Shield of Faith
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+17=30 ; d20+12=13 ; Friday November 13th, 2015 12:45:10 AM Heh, they probably noticed the sea had been roiling.
Jozhur makes sure he is relatively close to Hashamon and Magana, he moves to another position if he has to. He waits silently for the enemy to approach. ---------------------- Move to within 15' of Magana and Hashamon, if necessary (stealth: 30) Perception: 13
Magana (Craig) [HP 101 of 101] [DR 1/-] Friday November 13th, 2015 1:05:51 AM
Magana also casts Align Weapon (good) on her flail.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Earth (S) HP35/65 - AC26/22/23 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+15=25 ; Friday November 13th, 2015 4:03:08 AM "Lionfishers?!", Aex thinks to herself, "poor Zeoll's mind is slipping... "
"Rillet speaks truth... Apart from being the Black Lions I wouldn't claim we have killed Billoopl... Billoopl needed the Thermostone but having lost it may just be a single fight in a long war... "
Aex turns around to look at the fish creatures that come from the ocean. Are these friends? Foe? (perception 25)
[DM Jeff] - The calm. Friday November 13th, 2015 9:02:38 AM Zeoll casts Silent Image and blasts a message to the sky for everyone to read. The message glows and flashes to draw everyone’s attention to it.
Rillett argues with Zeoll about the name of their group: "Lionfishers? Zeoll, we're not Lionfishers, nobody's fishing for lions. We're the Black Lions, right Aexana? How're we gonna be famous if we can't get our name right?"
"But more importantly, I seem to recall that the stone would only make Bloopl mortal, not kill him. Or her. Does Biloopl even have a gender? Anyway, it is quite possible that we may still need to defeat Biloopol."
"Now, let's see what we can do about getting Hash Patched up..."
He casts Cure moderate wounds on Hashamon and Air Walk on Magana.
Terser fingers the ring on his hand, ready for an attack.
Magana steps up into the air and says, “Form a line of battle behind me!” She casts Align Weapon, good on her flail.
Hashamon snorts, “I stand behind no one! I'll fight beside you until the last though, Magana!” He casts Shield of Faith to prepare for battle as well.
Jozhur quietly moves up through the rocks to stand in a defensive position, ready for battle as well.
Aexana says, “Rillet speaks truth... Apart from being the Black Lions I wouldn't claim we have killed Billoopl... Billoopl needed the Thermostone but having lost it may just be a single fight in a long war...” She looks back at the water and sees the creatures that are appearing are all quite dead and are already starting to smell…
Meanwhile, across the island the minions that you battled before are moving about. They are helping one another out of the hole and lining up, much the like party is lining up. There are two in the air flying and the rest spread out across the ground. They watch and look at the silent image above and appear to be talking to one another, but none have made any moves towards the party… yet…
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20+33=34 ; Friday November 13th, 2015 12:05:15 PM
Zeoll whispers via message cantrip, "When did we decide we werre the Black Lions? Anyway, I KNOW we did not defeat Biloopl, but THEY don't! It's called a bluff!"
[OOC: speaking of which, a Bluff check seems like a good idea right now.]
Zeoll stops concentrating on the illusion and casts his Glibness spell. He runs closer to the enemy line and shouts "IT IS TRRUE! BILOOPLE IS DEFEATED BY THE POWERR OF THE THERRMOSTONE! LOOK AT ALL THESE DEAD CRREATURES OF THE SEA! IT KNOCKED YOU DOWN FRROM HALF A MILE AWAY! BE GONE NOW, MINIONS OF FAILURRE! YOU HAVE LOST!"
Zeoll laughs at the evil creatures assembled before him.
Bluff check 34
(StevenVdB) Aexana Earth (S) HP35/65 - AC26/22/23 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+11=12 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+11=18 ; Friday November 13th, 2015 6:22:26 PM "Hang on... "
Aex rushes to the water and smells it... she tastes a drop on her tongue... does it taste acidic? Sulferous perhaps? She looks back at the volcano... Are these all signs this thing is going to pop??! What are those sailors signaling for? To run for an imminent eruption?! Is the water hot to the touch? Are there any signs of birds flying about?! It's common knowledge birds tend to feel danger before it strikes...
Should Aex spot a living animal scurrying around she'll cast Speak with Animals and check what's going on...
Magana (Craig) [HP 101 of 101] [DR 1/-] d20=13 ; Friday November 13th, 2015 9:11:43 PM
Magana advances slowly toward Biloopl's minions... then stops. She crosses her arms and waits, intending to demonstrate a willingness to fight if they don't stand down.
Perception 27 to spot any undead among them
Magana casts Detect Undead, also.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Friday November 13th, 2015 10:48:34 PM
Terser maintains the front line with Magana and Hashamon, but spreads out a bit to avoid too much overlap should they cast spells at the Black Lionfishers, savior of Bonetown, Slayers of Billoopl.
Same readied action.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+17=32 ; d20+12=24 ; Saturday November 14th, 2015 2:14:15 AM
Jozhur remains behind but within about 15 feet of the front line. He keeps an eye on their enemy, ready to ambush anything that comes close.
---------------- Move up behind Terser/Magana/Hash Stealth: 32 Perception: 24
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Saturday November 14th, 2015 2:26:46 PM
Waiting near Magana, black energy starts to dance and crackles around Hashamon's closed fist. He holds the power, waiting for his enemies to near.
Move: None Standard: Cast Inflict Critical Wounds, Holding the charge.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Sunday November 15th, 2015 6:56:34 PM "What are they waiting for?"
Rillett moves up behind Hash and Magana, and will ready an action to use Dispel Magic as a counterspell for any incoming magic.
(OOC: DM - what is the distance separating us from them? I got the impression they are a long ways away.)
[DM Jeff] - The time after the calm. Monday November 16th, 2015 9:30:11 AM Zeoll whispers to the others, “When did we decide we werre the Black Lions? Anyway, I KNOW we did not defeat Biloopl, but THEY don't! It's called a bluff!” He then lets the illusion disappear and casts Glibness. He runs towards the enemy through the rocks and yells, “IT IS TRRUE! BILOOPLE IS DEFEATED BY THE POWERR OF THE THERRMOSTONE! LOOK AT ALL THESE DEAD CRREATURES OF THE SEA! IT KNOCKED YOU DOWN FRROM HALF A MILE AWAY! BE GONE NOW, MINIONS OF FAILURRE! YOU HAVE LOST” and laughs at the enemy. The six enemies look up at him and then confer with one another.
Aexana rushes back to the water and looks over the water and the volcano. She tastes the water and looks around. The water tastes like normal salt water, but with a tinge of sulfur. It is not warm. She doesn’t really know if that’s all that much out of the ordinary, but it seems to make sense. She sees a few more aquatic creatures appear, belly up, in the ocean. The sailors on the ship are scurrying about on the deck, apparently no longer concerned with the people on the island. She does not see any living creatures in the area in the water, on land, or in the air.
Magana carefully steps through the black rocks and looks at the enemy. From her point of view, she can tell that it is indeed the remnants of the same group that they had battled before. She casts Detect Undead. None appear to be undead, and it would appear that they have healed themselves, much as the group did.
Terser steps to the side, preparing the front lines in the black rocks of the volcano.
Jozhur also stays close and ready, attempting to stay hidden in the boulders.
Hashamon casts inflict critical wounds and then holds the power, ready for the minions. The wind blows lightly, bringing the smell of sea salt across the black energy.
Rillett says, “What are they waiting for?” He moves up behind the front lines, ready for magic. (Note: the enemy is still about 100 yards away).
The massive, eight-foot tall ooze demon with the crocodilian head is talking to the group. This one appears to be the leader. The swirling black mass that is its body makes it hard to see the creature in the black volcanic stones of the island. It gestures and points, first away from the group and towards the far side of the island and then back at the party. As one, all six of the creatures look over to the assembled front battle line of the party. There are a couple nods and two of the creatures take to the air: the massive toad and the gray humanoid with bat wings (Tarry Demodand).
The green hag and the flying grey humanoid turn their backs on the party and start working their way across the rocks. The gigantic flying toad turns to the group and is joined by the horrible bloated insect-like creature. The ooze demon apparently says something else and the Baba Yaga turns and starting walking towards the party as well. The ooze demon waits a moment, stares at Zeoll, then turns and walks away with the others.
Approaching across the rocks now, staying together but not too close to one another, are the Baba Yaga; the tall bloated insect-like creature with five arms and three legs; and the flying gigantic toad (that ate Ecthelion) with leathery wings, fangs, horns, and three bulbous eyes. They are still 100 yards away.
Notes: they are 100 yards away. Map is coming soon, but feel free to setup how you need as they approach. Please note that the terrain here is very, very rocky and movement is through difficult terrain (half movement speed). There are rocks, boulders, and old lava flows across the island. There are no tall items, but there are plenty of rocks that could provide cover, if desired. Combat rounds start now. For ease of reference, we'll call the enemies Baba Yaga, Insect, and Toad, though they are all quite a bit more than that, eh?
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20+22=24 ; Monday November 16th, 2015 1:10:38 PM
Zeoll strains to hear what the enemies say to each other: Perception 24, ugh.
The old liontaur decides he has time to call for aid. He casts Summon Monster III, extending it with his meta rod. His Lantern Archon will appear next round.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP27/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Monday November 16th, 2015 6:02:53 PM "I don't like what this island is going for... I have a gut feeling that volcano is about to burst... the signs are all there. This ain't good... "
(@ DM so we have our spell list replenished after last combat? I doubt we have... but it would be nice ;-) )
"Time for some buffs here and there... here's all I have left... Magana this will make you feel strong as a bull... who wants Cat's Grace or Barkskin? Hurry... they are coming."
Aex runs up to Magana and casts Bull's Strength. The little Gnome will cast the rest first comes first serves to her friends.
Then she turns herself into a tiny bird and perches on Zeoll's shoulder...
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Monday November 16th, 2015 7:01:36 PM Anything that will make our weapons more effective against demons, Aex? Otherwise, Terser focuses most of his attention on the approaching Baba Yaga and disrupting any spells she may have ready.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+17=30 ; d20+19=22 ; Tuesday November 17th, 2015 12:13:43 AM
Rillett frowns. Something's not right here. Why would half of them come our way, and the rest the other? He'll cast See Invisibility and look around. He'll also look to see if he can sense some ruse in their behavior. (Perception 30, Sense Motive 22)
But there's a much more important issue at hand.
"Look, we dealt with that stone thing. Zeoll, if you don't like the Black Lions, maybe we should call ourselves the Stone Lions? I mean, what if we get wiped out by that volcano? People can't just refer to us as 'the sailors' or 'those guys on that boat.'"
He looks sidelong at Hash, "And we're not calling ourselves 'the boners!' Sheesh, what kind of epitaph would that be?"
(ooc: should we be going round by round?)
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Tuesday November 17th, 2015 7:55:43 AM
Jozhur removed a potion from his bag and gulps it down. (Shield, +4 AC)
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Tuesday November 17th, 2015 7:57:10 AM
And Jozhur would benefit from cats grace, probably more than anyone else.
[DM Jeff] - The enemy approaches... Tuesday November 17th, 2015 9:46:51 AM Zeoll cocks his head to attempt to listen in to the conversation, but the wind is blowing from behind him, towards the enemy, and he hears nothing at all. Instead he casts Summon Monster III in hopes the extra aid will help the group.
Aexana says, “I don't like what this island is going for... I have a gut feeling that volcano is about to burst... the signs are all there. This ain't good... " "Time for some buffs here and there... here's all I have left... Magana this will make you feel strong as a bull... who wants Cat's Grace or Barkskin? Hurry... they are coming."
She casts Bull’s Strength on Magana. Jozhur asks for a spell and she casts Cat’s Grace on him. Then, in a flash, she turns into a tiny bird and coasts on the breeze up to the old linotaur’s shoulder. The linotaur just barely feels her land, glances over at her, then back at the approaching minions.
Meanwhile, Terser says, “Anything that will make our weapons more effective against demons, Aex?” He stands in the rocks, shifting his weight from foot to foot, watching the Baba Yaga closely.
Rillett is much more nervous about the surroundings. He casts See Invisibility and scans the area. He sees nothing of note. While looking around, he also looks carefully at the minions approaching and those who went the other way. The intent of the three approaching is quite clear. While looking around he says, "Look, we dealt with that stone thing. Zeoll, if you don't like the Black Lions, maybe we should call ourselves the Stone Lions? I mean, what if we get wiped out by that volcano? People can't just refer to us as 'the sailors' or 'those guys on that boat.'"
He looks sidelong at Hash, "And we're not calling ourselves 'the boners!' Sheesh, what kind of epitaph would that be?"
Jozhur remains quiet, but pulls out a potion and drinks it down.
The enemy continue their walk (and fly) towards the group. They are now just 80 yards (240 feet) away and staring at the group. The insect-like creature rubs two legs together briefly and you remember the horrible sound those claws made in the lava cavern. The gigantic toad continues flying along, staying even with the others as they spread out a little more in the rocks.
Notes: Didn’t the group spend the night resting in the other realm? I assumed that was primarily to get spells back, but maybe you didn’t stay there as long as I thought?
We are effectively in combat, so round-by-round should start now. Please do keep track of all extra boosts and things being cast now. I don’t think we need a combat map, as it is really all just open space right now and so far there are three enemies moving straight at the group. I have:
In the front line, presumably standing adjacent to one another: Magana, Hashamon, Zeoll (with Aexana in tiny bird form), Terser Jozhur is hiding just behind the front line behind a larger boulder. Rillett is directly behind Hashamon and Magana.
Readied actions: Terser, ready to activate Ring of the Ram at Baba Yaga when it reaches 50 feet away (max range of ring). Rillett, ready to cast dispel magic to counterspell an incoming spell.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Tuesday November 17th, 2015 11:07:21 AM
(ooc: Yes we did rest in that creepy version of a redwood forest. We have full spells and abilities for the day when we Plane Shifted here.)
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d8+3=6 ; Tuesday November 17th, 2015 11:37:42 AM
[OOC: Sure, we got all healed up and all renewables, daily uses, and spells back!!]
Zeoll's Lantern Archon pops into existence on this plane. Zeoll asks it to cast Aid on Magana, and it obliges. He asks it to stay out of the fray and focus on delivering buffs.
Magana, you gain +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, and 6 temporary hit points.
Zeoll casts another summons (Summon Fey Friend II), in place of a Hold Person.
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: protection from evil, command x3, bane, elf vision 2: calm emo x2, hold person (SFFII), faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 1 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor) Cast: 0 of 5 2nd lvl
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 3 of 8. Meta Rod: used 1 of 3
Current effects cast by / activated by / affecting Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0.5 of 9 hours Water Breathing Lantern Archon round 1 of 18
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Tuesday November 17th, 2015 1:16:05 PM
Hashamon adopts a defensive posture, ready to attempt to dodge or roll away from any incoming attacks.
"Here lie the Boners. They stood strong and erect in the face of evil."
The former Taur doesn't even smile. Is he serious?
This round. AC 34 - CMD 37
Full Defense
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP27/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday November 17th, 2015 4:54:18 PM
( can we get a recap of what each of those three was invulnerable/vulnerable to?)
Magana Bull's Strength Jozhur Cat's Grace
Perched on Zeoll's shoulder Aex flutters her wings... she's worried... Not having any spells prepared for magic weavers, Aexhawk hurries to Hashamon and casts Stoneskin on him and perches on his shoulder next... Barkskin is all she has left to help protecting her friends... that and some healing spells.
"Mother Wold look after your children..." Aex silently prays.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Tuesday November 17th, 2015 5:07:03 PM This waiting is getting tedious, I wish they'd just charge us and get it over with. unless...
Did the other foes leave in the direction of Bonetown? Someone should warn them so they can mount a defense! And warn them that the volcano may be ready to blow!
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20+22=37 Tuesday November 17th, 2015 6:10:53 PM
Zeoll replies to Terser, "My guess is that they went to commune with orr aid Biloopl because of what I said to them."
In his heart, Zeoll also thinks, "There are too many rascals in Bonetown. If they learn the fear of Biloopl, if they are attacked, then they will be more open to us, more accepting of the reforms we have to impose on that town to reform it."
The old liontaur thinks about stories he has heard, about how people respond to attacks, to fears and terrors. "If they are terrified," he thinks to himself, "they will listen to those who promise security, and do what they are told, accept remarkable changes, even if those changes are not related to the terror. They will do that if they are promised a victory over that which they fear. We can deliver that victory, and then they will change for us, and accept the rules and laws that will curb the most evil practices of Bonetown."
Out loud, he only says, "The Stone Lions arre betterr than the Black Lions, but if we arre to be of Bonetown, to help that place, maybe it would be betterr if we werre the Bone Lions? People would then underrstand that we stand with Bonetown."
The old liontaur keeps his eyes and ears open. Perception 37.
Magana (Craig) [HP 101 of 101] [DR 1/-] d20+15=27 ; d8+9=12 ; Tuesday November 17th, 2015 11:00:22 PM
ooc: couldn't post yesterday... site seemed to be down when I tried. ooc2: did we get a map?
Magana narrows her eyes, becoming impatient with the standing around. "Have it your way then!" she calls out to the enemy. They didn't stand down, so she starts to advance, but slow enough for everyone to keep up on the rough terrain.
Air Walk, 5 feet above the ground, and advance 30 feet forward.
ACTIVE EFFECTS: Water Breathing, Bull Strength, Align Weapon (good) Aid: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, and 6 temporary hit points
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+17=37 ; Wednesday November 18th, 2015 12:13:49 AM "Good thinking Terser. Let's give our old friend Captain Coerator something to do."
Rillett will pull out a small, blue feather. He blows on the feather, and a small bird appears. Rillett writes the following message, attaches it to the little blue bird, and sends it on his way to their old friend in Bonetown.
The message reads, Coer - Alert the Harbormaster. We are on the island, on the other side of the volcanoes. Three demonic creatures look to be headed from the volcanoes toward Bonetown. Keep watch and be ready. - Rillett Savenport
He'll share the contents of the note with the group.
"I'm not really even sure Billopl's minions are splitting up. The ones leaving could be planning to double back on us, or perhaps teleport behind us. We should be ready - both for this, and for more of Billoopl's minions to rise up out of the sea." (Perception roll = 37)
To Zeoll, "I dunno Zeoll, the Bone Lions sounds a little undead. Not really an image I want to promote. It's also closer to Hash's chosen name for us, and we don't really want to encourage that."
If he can, he'll try to keep up with Magana.
----------------------------------- Feather Token - Bird: A token that creates a small bird that can be used to deliver a small written message unerringly to a designated target. The token lasts as long as it takes to carry the message.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Wednesday November 18th, 2015 8:03:33 AM
Jozhur waits quietly, trying to not to be heard or seen. He needs the enemy to come close for his attacks to be effective.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+17=28 ; Wednesday November 18th, 2015 8:07:56 AM
Scratch that, saw Magana's actions. Jozhur will advance 30' as well. Can move at full speed using stealth with no penalty. Stealth: 28
[DM Jeff] - The enemy approaches... Wednesday November 18th, 2015 10:40:18 AM Zeoll watches as the Lantern Archon suddenly appears. He tells it to cast Aid on Magana. It lightly shifts through the air to stand behind Magana and does so. It then waits there behind the front lines as Zeoll starts casting another spell, Summon Fey Friend II.
Hashamon takes up a defensive stance and mumbles, “Here lie the Boners. They stood strong and erect in the face of evil.”
Aexana shifts about on Zeoll’s shoulder, then flutters over to Hashamon and casts stoneskin. In his defensive posture, he doesn’t even notice the small bird, though he feels the power of the magic coursing over him.
Terser waits and suddenly says, “Did the other foes leave in the direction of Bonetown? Someone should warn them so they can mount a defense! And warn them that the volcano may be ready to blow!” As he looks around, he can just make out Bonetown off to the right of the heroes. The other minions headed directly away from the heroes and a little to the left. Though if they had a boat hidden on the far side of the island…
Zeoll responds and says, “My guess is that they went to commune with orr aid Biloopl because of what I said to them.” He thinks a moment, then continues, “The Stone Lions arre betterr than the Black Lions, but if we arre to be of Bonetown, to help that place, maybe it would be betterr if we werre the Bone Lions? People would then underrstand that we stand with Bonetown.” He carefully watches the minions approaches and is disgusted by some of the things he observes on the “bodies” of those creates as they approach. He sees the flying gigantic toad lick its dry lips as it continues towards them.
Magana tires of waiting and starting moving forward. She yells out, “Have it your way then!”
Rillett pulls out a blue feather and writes a note. He finishes with a flourish and the small bird takes off, quickly disappearing into the bright blue sky. A strong gust of wind blows in from the water and Rillett hopes the bird will be okay. He looks around the area as he says, “I'm not really even sure Billopl's minions are splitting up. The ones leaving could be planning to double back on us, or perhaps teleport behind us. We should be ready - both for this, and for more of Billoopl's minions to rise up out of the sea.” He spots a few more larger dead sea creatures floating on the surface behind them, but does not see any visible signs of the other minions at the moment.
He continues speaking, to Zeoll, “I dunno Zeoll, the Bone Lions sounds a little undead. Not really an image I want to promote. It's also closer to Hash's chosen name for us, and we don't really want to encourage that.” As he speaks, he steps forward behind Magana.
Jozhur, when he sees the others start moving, quickly scampers forward as well.
The minions continue their approach. They have separated from one another and there is about 15 feet between each of them. The Baba Yaga, in the center, has slowed just slightly enough that the other two have started to get ahead of it. The massive flying toad is to the left of the approaching line, and it is eyeing Magana and Rillet, directly in front of it, as it flies closer. The insect-like creature, with its massive eyes, appears to be looking in all directions as it heads towards the right side of the line. They are now 60 yards (180 feet) away from the main group, but Magana is 30 feet closer.
As the Baba Yaga slows, it starts chanting. Spellcraft 21: Highlight to display spoiler: {Casting Flesh to Stone}. Rillett spots the casting and quickly attempts to dispel the casting.
Notes:
I need a dispel check from Rillett: 1d20 + caster level. DC is 23. If failure, Magana needs a fort save, DC 22.
There was no map because we have a simple fighting line at the moment and not much in the way of blocking terrain:
Magana out in front. In a line, standing adjacent to one another, 30 feet behind Magana: Rillett, directly behind Magana, Hashamon (with Aexana in tiny bird form), Zeoll, Terser, Jozhur The Lantern Archon is behind Magana.
Readied actions: Terser, ready to activate Ring of the Ram at Baba Yaga when it reaches 50 feet away (max range of ring).
We are in combat round 3 now, in case your spells, summonings, or other things have a duration of rounds…
Important Note: If anyone has reach of more than 5’, please post your actions should an enemy simply walk into your threatened area. I assume attacks, but I’m not sure where those will come from and it would be nice to note them (heck, go ahead and roll them if you want) before the baddies go (thanks, Magana!).
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20+9=18 ; d10=1 ; d8+3=9 ; d20+9=25 ; d8+8=12 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+23=29 ; Wednesday November 18th, 2015 1:44:54 PM
Spellcraft to ID that spell: 18 nope.
Roll to see what fey creature answers the summons: rolled a 1 = Assassin Vine.
Zeoll summons it in line with Magana, but 15 ft to her right. He mentally offers it the simple imperative to attack enemies and not attack allies, using the link that all summoned creatures have with their summoner.
Zeoll himself casts his Prayer spell. Everybody gets +1 luck bonus to attack, +1 damage, +1 on saves, +1 on skill checks! The enemy is too far away to be penalized, but at least the buff portion will assist all his friends. With his move action left, Zeoll moves back 40 ft. He looks around -- Perception 29.
He asks the Archon to go Aid the Vine. The bouncing ball of light gives the summoned creature 9 extra temp hit points.
The Vine has a reach of 10 ft. Here's it's AoO if needed: hits AC25 for 12 damage and grapples (via grab ability) if the target is CMD 19 or less. That includes the Prayer and the Aid.
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: protection from evil, command x3, bane, elf vision 2: calm emo x2, hold person (SFFII), faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 1 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor) Cast: 0 of 5 2nd lvl
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 3 of 8. Meta Rod: used 1 of 3
Current effects cast by / activated by / affecting Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0.5 of 9 hours Water Breathing Prayer round 1 of 9 Assassin Vine round 1 of 18, hp 39 of 30 Lantern Archon round 2 of 18; hp 13 of 13 - Aid on Magana: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +6 temp hp round 2 of 30 - Aid on Vine: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +9 temp hp round 1 of 30
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+11=15 ; d20+9=22 ; Wednesday November 18th, 2015 4:40:39 PM
(Spellcraft to know spell was 15 - failed.)
Rillett can see the Baba Yaga attempting to cast her spell. Without knowing what the spell is, he attempts to counter it with Dispel Magic. He senses that his dispel almost (DC 23, rolled a 22) affects the Baba Yaga's action, and as his attempt begins to fail, Rillett grits his teeth and pushes his whole will into the effort (use Hero Point to increase this to a 22+2=24). Her spell is disrupted.
"Magana, be careful you don't get out ahead of us."
Rillett then moves up to keep pace with Magana and Hash. (He will use Agile Feet to negate the effects of difficult terrain to keep up.) He readies another Dispel Magic. ______________________________ Spell's Running: Longstrider, Water Breathing, Status on Hash, Magana, Terser; Prayer from Zeoll ______________________________ Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D)*, Bless, Command, Doom, Detect Evil*, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D), Delay Poison, Status*, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon (CMW)*, Resist Energy, Resist Energy* 3 (DC19): Fly (D)*, Dispel Magic*, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Water Breathing 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D)*, Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Teleport (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday November 18th, 2015 6:04:28 PM
Terser picks his way over the rocks as fast as he is able under the circumstances, barely managing to keep up with Magana. (double move at half - 30 feet)
Rillett was able to counter the first spell, but if he is going to contribute, he has to get closer.
Magana (Craig) [HP 101 of 101] [DR 1/-] d20+16=17 ; Wednesday November 18th, 2015 9:47:30 PM
ACTIVE EFFECTS Water Breathing, Bull Strength, Align Weapon (good) Aid: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, and 6 temporary hit points Prayer: +1 luck bonus to attack, +1 damage, +1 on saves, +1 on skill checks
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+17=23 ; d20+12=15 ; Wednesday November 18th, 2015 11:27:16 PM
Jozhur decides to help Terser with the Baba Yaga. He picks his way through the rocks and finds cover roughly 5' behind and 10' to the right of Terser.
--------------- Double move, stealth: 23
Effects: Water breathing Prayer Shield Cats Grace AC is 29, touch 18, CMD 26
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Wednesday November 18th, 2015 11:31:04 PM
Was a little confused...will move jozhur in the morning, to Rillet's left.
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Thursday November 19th, 2015 12:41:37 AM
Hashamon moves up, still maintaining his defensive posture.
(AC +3 AC this round. Acrobatics adds to AC bonus.)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP27/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday November 19th, 2015 5:56:51 AM
Hidden from sight Aex casts Call Lightning She's not using any bolts yet..
[DM Jeff] - The enemy approaches... Thursday November 19th, 2015 10:05:39 AM Zeoll finishes the summon for the Assassin Vine. He then continues his casting with Prayer for everyone. He then shifts back away from the front lines and looks around. He can feel the strong breeze picking up again from offshore in gusts. The sun is halfway down the sky on its way down towards the calm seas. Seeing nothing, he orders the Archon to aid the newly arrived vine.
Rillett sees the spell being cast and attempts to dispel it. He feels the power of the spell and concentrates hard, finally managing to stop the magical power just as it starts to erupt from the Baba Yaga. He prepares another Dispel as he shifts forward behind the front line.
Terser stays silent but moves ahead with the others, ready to help out in the battle. The black rocks shift and twist underneath his feet, but he manages to keep his feet and reach the others.
Magana moves ahead a little, then turns back to wait for the others to scramble across the rocky ground.
Jozhur moves up as well, preparing to battle the Baba Yaga.
Hashamon also moves ahead, remaining on the defensive.
Aexana casts Call lightning and holds it, ready to attack.
The Baba Yaga glares at Rillett and stops walking forward a moment. It continues to stare at Rillett and starts casting another spell (Spellcraft DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {feeblemind}) directly at Rillett (Dispel check DC 22. If failure, will save, DC 21). It then starts walking again, staying a little behind the other two creatures.
The insect and the gigantic toad continue their approach, slowly walking across the same black rocks. The gigantic toad is still flying, just a few feet off the ground, but starts to gain altitude slightly. The creatures are now just 40 yards (120 feet) away from Magana and both have turned a little to look at her. The toad eyeballs Magana, then turns to face Jozhur.
Readied actions: Terser, ready to activate Ring of the Ram at Baba Yaga when it reaches 50 feet away (max range of ring).
We are in combat round 4 now, in case your spells, summonings, or other things have a duration of rounds…
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+15=30 ; d8+2=5 ; d20+11=27 ; d8+3=10 ; d20+15=34 ; d8+2=4 ; Thursday November 19th, 2015 2:04:51 PM
Realizing he's been spotted, Jozhur gives up on hiding. He pops out from behind his rock and accurately fires tthree poisened arrows at the Baba Yaga. Noting that he has the toad's attention, he tries to stay low and use the rock for cover. He would rather not be it's next meal. -------------------- Boots of haste used: 1/10 First attack hits AC 28, 5 damage Second attack hits AC 25, 10 damage Haste attack hits AC 34, 4 damage Attacks include rangerange increment penalty
DC 13 fort save for each hit or fall unconcious (drow poison)
Effects: Water breathing Prayer Shield Cats Grace AC is 29, touch 18, CMD 26
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP27/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+13=24 ; d6+4=9 ; Thursday November 19th, 2015 6:17:06 PM
While the three close in on the .... Lions.... Aex waits quietly. As soon as one comes within 30ft she casts Storm Burst upon the nearest foe...
Storm Burst hits TOUCH AC 24 - non-lethal damage 9HP . Also -2 on attack rolls for 1 round.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20+10=28 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=19 ; d8+8=14 ; d20+15=26 ; d8+3=8 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=13 ; Friday November 20th, 2015 10:18:38 AM
[OOC Note to our kindly DM on summoned creatures. The Summon Fey Friend spell is funny. If you get a creature of the same alignment as you, the summoned creature does what IT thinks is best for you.If you get a creature 2-3 steps away from your alignment, they are resentful and may try to twist your orders. In both these cases, the DM has to run the creatures, or instruct the player in how to do that. HOWEVER, if the creatures are exactly one step away from you in alignment, then per the spell, "it will act as you command to the best of its abilities and to the best of your ability to communicate with it." Zeoll is NG, the vine is N, the archon is LG, and so I've just been playing them. Hope that's okay; let me know if not.]
DC 20 Spellcraft to ID that spell: 28 yup!
Vine: The Vine moves 5 ft closer to Magana and readies an attack in order to strike the first enemy who comes in reach.
Possible readied attack: hits AC11, a miss. Possible AoO: hits AC19 for 14 and grapples vs CMD26
Lantern Archon: Zeoll asks it to Aid Rillet. The creature of light floats over and casts Aid on Rillet. Rillet, you gain +1 on attacks, +1 on saves vs fear, and 8 temporary hit points.
Zeoll: The greymane liontaur moves up to 40 ft as needed so that it can be 190 ft from the enemy line. He casts his Peaceball, which has a 20 ft radius. He tries to position it to affect as many of the enemy as he can. If he can only affect one, he goes for the Toad, since the spell worked on it before.
Zeoll spell penetration checks vs SR: 21, 25, 13. If one of those is within 1 or 2 of the needed goal, he'll use a hero point to push it through. The Will save vs the effect is base 10 +2 spell +3 feats +2 bloodline +1 cradled +5 wis = DC23.
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: protection from evil, command x3, bane, elf vision 2: calm emo, calm emo, hold person (SFFII), faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 1 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor) Cast: 0 of 5 2nd lvl
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 3 of 8. Meta Rod: used 1 of 3
Current effects cast by / activated by / affecting Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0.5 of 9 hours Water Breathing Prayer round 2 of 9 Peaceball (Calm Emo)?? round 1 of concentration
Assassin Vine round 2 of 18, hp 39 of 30, AC 15, CMD 19
Lantern Archon round 3 of 18; hp 13 of 13, AC 15, CMD 6 - Aid on Magana: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +6 temp hp round 3 of 30 - Aid on Vine: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +9 temp hp round 2 of 30 - Aid on Rillett: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +8 temp hp round 1 of 30
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Friday November 20th, 2015 12:35:01 PM
Terser spends his time hustling into a range where he can be useful. Hey Savenport! Why does Magana get all the flying love? Us others like to smash things, too!
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+11=18 ; d20+19=35 ; Friday November 20th, 2015 1:30:50 PM
Rillett can see he's being targeted by a spell from the Baba Yaga, but he's not quite sure what it is. He see's his role as supporting the combatants, and figures they can help him out later with whatever may come of this spell. The primary need here is making sure our combatants are in play and protected.
Since he is the target, he will forgo the dispel check against himself so he can help out Terser. His weakness is his reflexes, and he has other ways to remedy magics that might target that. As he attempts the save, he recalls the tales that Zeoll told the night before about King Eberyon, and it brings a certain clarity to this situation (+2 to his will save, Will save is a 35 vs. DC 21 - success!)
Rillett will move over to Terser, pulling out a scroll as he goes (he will use Agile Feet to negate the effects of difficult terrain - free action and a move action.) He reads the scroll once he get to Terser. "Let's get you mobile Terser. Here's a little pixie dust - now you can fly." (Cast Fly from a scroll on Terser - duration 5 min.)
He eyes the Baba Yaga, ready to cast Dispel Magic should the old witch try to target our fighters again. ______________________________ Spell's Running: Longstrider, Water Breathing, Status on Hash, Magana, Terser; Prayer from Zeoll ______________________________ Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D)*, Bless, Command, Doom, Detect Evil*, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D), Delay Poison, Status*, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon (CMW)*, Resist Energy, Resist Energy* 3 (DC19): Fly (D)*, Dispel Magic*, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Water Breathing 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D)*, Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Teleport (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift
[DM Jeff] - The enemy approaches...[Round 5] d20+8=23 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+8=12 ; Friday November 20th, 2015 5:27:26 PM Jozhur steps forward and quite accurately throws a few darts. Those darts unerringly find their target and all three darts stick in its shoulder. It raises a hand as if to cast a spell, then it stumbles forward a step. It hesitates again, then slowly slumps to the ground in a heap.
Aexana cuddles the storm burst carefully and waits for the enemy…
Zeoll has the vine move towards Magana. He suggests that the Archon cast Aid on Rillett. Then he steps up and turns towards the advancing enemy, casting peaceball. Because the Baba Yaga has fallen, he can only reach one target and aims at the massive flying toad. The toad’s wings slow down and it starts to settle to the ground, looking off into the sky. You see a strange sort of smile on its twisted face.
Terser moves about with the others, complaining, “Hey Savenport! Why does Magana get all the flying love? Us others like to smash things, too!”
Rillett hearing Terser, almost floats across the rocky ground towards him saying, “Let's get you mobile Terser. Here's a little pixie dust - now you can fly.” He then casts fly from a scroll.
The massive insect appears to not have noticed that the others in his group are not approaching with him. He continues his advance towards Terser, who has just taken flight, and Magana. It is now just 20 yards (60 feet) from Terser.
Readied Actions: Aexana: Enemy within 30’, storm burst, hit touch ac 24, non-lethal 9 damage Vine: Attack any enemy that gets close enough.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20+9=15 ; d8+8=15 ; d20+15=16 ; d8+3=10 ; Friday November 20th, 2015 6:06:37 PM
Zeoll concentrates on his spell to keep the Toad at peace (standard action). He warns all his friends and allies to avoid the Toad! Do NOT attack it. Then he himself becomes invisible (move action fey domain).
Before Terser can fly away, Zeoll asks the Archon to Aid him. Terser you gain 10 temp hp!
The Vine runs 20 ft closer to the Insect. (Run action if possible. If not, double move 10 ft closer.)
If the Vine gets an AoO: hits AC15 for 15 damage grabbing CMD16. All likely not.
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: protection from evil, command x3, bane, elf vision 2: calm emo, calm emo, hold person (SFFII), faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 1 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor) Cast: 0 of 5 2nd lvl
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 4 of 8. Meta Rod: used 1 of 3
Current effects cast by / activated by / affecting Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0.5 of 9 hours Water Breathing Prayer round 3 of 9 Peaceball (Calm Emo) round 2 of concentration
Assassin Vine round 2 of 18, hp 39 of 30, AC 15, CMD 19
Lantern Archon round 3 of 18; hp 13 of 13, AC 15, CMD 6 - Aid on Magana: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +6 temp hp round 4 of 30 - Aid on Vine: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +9 temp hp round 3 of 30 - Aid on Rillett: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +8 temp hp round 2 of 30 - Aid on Terser: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +10 temp hp round 1 of 30
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 d20+15=34 ; d8+5=8 ; d20+14=28 ; d6=5 ; 4d8+7=23 ; Friday November 20th, 2015 7:43:45 PM
Hashamon figures it's now or never, with two enemies out of the picture. He makes a beeline for the insectoid creature, hitting it as hard as he can! He knows his fist won't make much dent.. but just maybe his spell might..
Charge: Hit AC 34 for 8 physical damage. 5 fire damage. 23 negative energy damage (Beats SR 28).
Magana (Craig) [HP 101 of 101] [DR 1/-] Friday November 20th, 2015 7:55:50 PM
ooc: web site wouldn't take my post again yesterday, but all Magana was doing was holding position while the spellcasters and ranged fighters did their work anyway. Friday post coming up soon.
Magana (Craig) [HP 101 of 101] [DR 1/-] d20+16=35 ; d20+16=19 ; 2d8+11=18 ; Friday November 20th, 2015 8:13:25 PM
With 2 of the 3 incapacitated and the 3 moving within striking distance, Magana decides she had about as much standing around as she can... well... stand! She AirWalk-charges the 70 feet toward the Insect and strikes!
+1 GOOD ALIGNED Flail hits a 35 (potential CRIT backed up with a 19) for 18 dmg (36 if crit)
ACTIVE EFFECTS Water Breathing, Bull Strength, Align Weapon (good) Aid: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, and 6 temporary hit points Prayer: +1 luck bonus to attack, +1 damage, +1 on saves, +1 on skill checks
Magana (Craig) [HP 101 of 101] [DR 1/-] d20+16=22 ; 2d8+11=19 ; Friday November 20th, 2015 8:19:25 PM
OOPS: forgot the Charge bonus. The potential CRIT hits a 37 backed up with a 21 NOTE: Magana's charge stopped 5 feet short of her target.
If an AoO comes up, hits a 22 for 19 dmg
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Saturday November 21st, 2015 2:54:02 AM "Nice work Zeoll and Jozhur! And thanks for the Aid there Zeoll."
"Hey Jozhur - how long will that witch be out?"
Rillett moves up by Terser and casts Freedom of Movement on him. "Terser, after you, Magana and Hash squash this bug, you're gonna have to take out that toad thing. This will keep him from being able to grab you with that tongue." (Freedom of Movement will last 90 min.) ______________________________ Spell's Running: Longstrider, Guidance, See Invisible, Water Breathing, Status on Hash, Magana, Terser; Prayer from Zeoll ______________________________ Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D)*, Bless, Command, Doom, Detect Evil*, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D), Delay Poison, Status*, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon (CMW)*, Resist Energy, Resist Energy* 3 (DC19): Fly (D)*, Dispel Magic*, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Water Breathing 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D)*, Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement*, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Teleport (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 137/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+19=28 ; d20+11=29 ; d10+11=20 ; Saturday November 21st, 2015 10:21:17 AM
Terser expresses his thanks to all the help with a loud battlecry and skims just above the rocks at the insect creature, glaive leading the way. Between rage, charging, and various spells, his glaive just might get through the insect's armor.
charge attack vs AC 28, correct roll is 20 damage temp AC this round = 18
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Sunday November 22nd, 2015 12:05:53 AM "Thing should be out for about a minute. Hopefully I can get to it and put it down before it wakes."
Jozhur presses forward, trying to close the gap to the giant bug. ------------------------------------ Use Boots of Haste Double move forward through difficult terrain (move 60', has been moved on map)
Boots of haste used: 2/10
Effects: Water breathing Prayer Shield Cats Grace AC for round is 30, touch 19, CMD 26
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP65/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids 3d6=16 ; d20+9=22 ; 3d6=6 ; 3d6=9 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=26 ; Sunday November 22nd, 2015 4:46:59 PM
Aex hawk flutters up into the sky and releases the prepared Storm Burst on the nearest foe. Storm Burst hits TOUCH AC 24 - non-lethal damage 9HP . Also -2 on attack rolls for 1 round. (rolled last round)
Next she calls down three lightning bolts... one on each of the demons... Near demon: Damage 16 - Reflex DC19 - Spell Resistance 22 Middle demon: Damage 6 - Reflex DC19 - Spell Resistance 24 Far demon: Damage 9 - Reflex DC19 - Spell Resistance 26 (Aex has 6 more bolts up her... feathers...)
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Sunday November 22nd, 2015 9:42:18 PM
One of the demons is "peaceballed", might want to not direct a lightening bolt at it.
[DM Hugh] - The battle is joined [Round 6] d20+10=11 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+15=16 d20+15=26 d6+8=10 d20+21=23 d20+15=26 d20+15=33 d6+8=13 d20+21=37 d20+15=34 d20+21=26 d6+8=13 d20+15=17 d8+8=12 Monday November 23rd, 2015 11:50:16 AM Zeoll concentrates on the peaceball and then turns invisible.
Zeoll's Archon aids Terser and Zeoll's Vine run-creeps toward the insect.
Hashamon charges the Giant Insect and punches it releasing a spell. His fist doesn't even dent the creature's carapace but the energies from the spell overcome its resistance.
Magana also charges the Insect and delivers a solid blow, but not a critical. The creature shrugs off some of the hit.
Rillet casts Freedom of Movement on Terser
Terser also charges the insect and also hits but the creature shrugs off some of the glaive's damage.
Jozhur presses forward.
Aexhawk flies into the sky releasing the power of storms on her adversaries. The insect is buffeted by the storm burst, but is unharmed, though it does look a little phased. (OOC: no non-lethal damage delivered but -2 to rolls applies)
The insect fails its reflex save and is affected by some of the bolt.
The baba yaga automatically fails its reflex save and takes the full force of the bolt.
The ginormous toad also fails its save and shocked by Aex-hawk's bolt ending the calm effect.
The baba yaga remains unconscious.
The insect lashes out with 2 claws at Magana. The first misses but the second catches the Tauress for 10 damage but just fails to grapple her.
It also lashes out with 2 claws at Hashamon one hits for 13 damage and one misses. The insect grapples Hashamon.
It also attempts to claw and bite Terser. The claw hits Terser for 13 damage and he is now grappled. The bite hits for 12 damage.
The toad flies 60 feet toward Jozhur.
Baba Yaga 150 feet away, unconscious [2 rounds] Damage taken: 25 Giant Toad Damage Taken : 9 Insect Damage Taken : 52
Magana Damage Taken : 9 damage Terser Damage Taken : 25 damage, grappled Hashamon Damage Taken : 13 damage grappled
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20+9=12 ; d8+3=9 ; Monday November 23rd, 2015 1:44:32 PM
Remember your PRAYER and Temporary Hit Points from AID as detailed below!
Zeoll shrugs and casts another Peaceball at the Toad. Spell penetration 12 fails. Zeoll walks 20 ft forward, carefully
Per the old liontaur's suggestion, the archon Aids itself and moves forward 40 ft ahead and 20 ft up.
The Vine "runs" another 20 ft forward.
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: protection from evil, command x3, bane, elf vision 2: calm emo x2, hold person (SFFII), faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 1 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor) Cast: 0 of 5 2nd lvl
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 4 of 8. Meta Rod: used 1 of 3
Current effects cast by / activated by / affecting Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0.5 of 9 hours Water Breathing Prayer round 40 of 9
Assassin Vine round 3 of 18, hp 39 of 30, AC 15, CMD 19
Lantern Archon round 4 of 18; hp 13+9 of 13, AC 15, CMD 6 - Aid on Magana: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +6 temp hp round 5 of 30 - Aid on Vine: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +9 temp hp round 4 of 30 - Aid on Rillett: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +8 temp hp round 3 of 30 - Aid on Terser: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +10 temp hp round 2 of 30 - Aid on Itself: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +9 temp hp round 1 of 30
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP65/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids 13d6=56 ; d20+13=32 ; 3d6=8 ; 3d6=11 ; 3d6=12 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=26 ; Monday November 23rd, 2015 4:45:32 PM
If Aex would still have hands instead of wings she would slap herself in the face for ruining Zeoll's peaceball... (sorry folks missed that one)
This time the tiny hawk carefully observes Zeoll's spell casting aimed at the toad once more. If his spell fails and the toad remains unaffected Aexhawk unleashes fire completely engulfing the Toad!
Should Zeoll's spell have numbed the Toad she will cast her Flame Strike on the Baba Yaga... Itt's too dangerous to cast it at the Insect... she does not want to sizzle Hash's eyebrows.
Further more, and again only if Zeoll's spell on the toad failed, Aex also lands 3 more lightning bolts. Even if they only do half their damage it still nibbles away on the demons...
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 124/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+15=29 ; 2d10+15=28 ; Monday November 23rd, 2015 4:54:12 PM
Luckily for Terser, the spell granted by Rillett foils the demon's attempt to grapple him, and thus he is able to slip past the bite. (i think - let me know if i'm incorrect)
He positions himself to unload a precise blow from his glaive, now that he's in suitable range, hoping that it will allow him to find some chink it its armor.
power attack - vital strike: hits AC 29 for 28 damage
DM Hugh - my bad, you are not grappled, but you still take bite damage...Its full attack is 5 claws and a bite
ACTIVE EFFECTS Water Breathing, Bull Strength, Align Weapon (good) Aid: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, and 6 temporary hit points Prayer: +1 luck bonus to attack, +1 damage, +1 on saves, +1 on skill checks
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Monday November 23rd, 2015 11:56:50 PM
(Rillett previously indicated he was using his Agile Feet ability to keep up with Magana. I've adjusted his position on the map.)
Rillett moves up near Hashamon, and will use Dimensional Hop to pull Hash back 10 feet and out of the Grapple.
"Watch out for that flying toad Jozhur. It's got a wicked tongue!"
______________________________ Agile Feet - free action Move Dimensional Hop - Standard Action ______________________________ Spell's Running: Longstrider, Guidance, See Invisible, Water Breathing, Status on Hash, Magana, Terser; Prayer from Zeoll ______________________________ Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D)*, Bless, Command, Doom, Detect Evil*, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D)*, Delay Poison, Status*, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon (CMW)*, Resist Energy, Resist Energy* 3 (DC19): Fly (D)*, Dispel Magic*, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Water Breathing 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D)*, Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement*, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Teleport (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Tuesday November 24th, 2015 1:03:02 AM
Removed from the Grapple, Hashamon steps back once more and channels a spell, summoning the Divine Power of his gods through his body once more.
Move: 5ft Step away from monster Standard: Divine Power
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+6=7 ; Tuesday November 24th, 2015 2:17:46 AM "It'd be hard to miss that foul beast, Rillet."
Jozhur continues moving around the insect, drawing his sword as he moves.
-------------------------- Use Boots of Haste Double move forward through difficult terrain (move 60', has been moved on map)
Boots of haste used: 3/10
Effects: Water breathing Prayer Shield Cats Grace AC for round with haste is 30, touch 19, CMD 26
[DM Hugh] - The battle is joined [Round 7] d20+8=13 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+17=25 ; d6+8=13 ; d6+8=14 ; d6+8=13 ; d20+23=34 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=28 ; d6+8=12 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+17=18 ; Tuesday November 24th, 2015 10:49:40 AM
(OOC: The insect DR is not overcome by good, the small flying toad headed creature and the ooze demon, both of whom are not in this group had DR overcome by good)
Knowledge [Planes] : DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The insects DR can be overcome by silver or cold iron}
Zeoll casts peaceball and the toad is once again calmed.
Zeoll's Archon and Vine continue their advances.
Aex-hawk envelopes the Baba Yaga with a flame strike. Aex-hawk gets the feeling that some of the non divine fire did not affect the Yaga.
Terser hits the insect demon with his glaive.
Magana takes a full attack action against the insect demon. All her attacks hit, though both flail strikes do less damage then they should and her horns fail to pierce its chitinous shell.
Rillet pulls Hashamon out of the grapple using dimension hop.
Hashamon takes a five foot step and channel's divine power.
Jozhur moves around the insect.
The giant toad now calm, lands and gazes up at the sky. Some of its wounds begin to heal.
The Baba Yaga remains unconscious.
The insect demon hits Magana with 3 claws for 12 danage, 13 damage and 12 damage (OOC: applied DR) and Magana is now grappled.
The demon critically claws Terser once (OOC: confirmed with 28) for 24 damage and then misses with the second claw and bite.
Baba Yaga 150 feet away, unconscious [3 rounds] Damage taken: 71 Giant Toad Damage Taken : 4 Insect Damage Taken : 91
Magana Damage Taken : 68 damage, grappled Terser Damage Taken : 49 damage Hashamon Damage Taken : 13 damage
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+17=36 ; d20+17=31 ; d6+3=9 ; 5d6=18 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday November 24th, 2015 11:50:24 AM
Jozhur tumbles towards the insect and thrusts his icy sword into it, hoping they can make short work of it now that it is surrounded.
-------------------- Acrobatics to avoid attack of opportunity: 36 Attack hits AC 31, 9 damage plus 1 cold damage 18 additional sneak attack damage if creature can be flanked.
Boots of haste used: 3/10
Effects: Water breathing Prayer Shield Cats Grace AC for round is 29, touch 18, CMD 26
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d100=31 ; d20+17=28 ; 2d10+15=22 ; Tuesday November 24th, 2015 12:48:25 PM
The magic of his breastplate struggles to absorb the extra damage of the critical claw, but is not quite up to the task. light fort, 25% no crit - roll 31 fails
However, his glaive seems to be much more accurate than in the last fight, and he offers up another blow aimed at a vital area of the insect.
power attack vital strike: hits AC 28 for 22 damage
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 d20+12=15 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+7=10 ; Tuesday November 24th, 2015 1:08:14 PM
Hashamon steps to the side of the creature and tries to take advantage of it's grapple on Magana, but his fists bounce harmlessly off.
Hit AC's. 15, 19, 22, 10 (yuck. 3, 7, 10, and 3.)
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday November 24th, 2015 1:45:57 PM "Lord Gargul, we ask your blessing as we seek to defeat these minions of Billoopl."
Rillett will channel energy to heal all there except for the demons we face. (All there are healed for 25 points!)
"Now Magana, let's free you up to put more hurt on this creature!"
Rillett will use Agile Feet to step forward (5' step), touch Magana and Dimensional Hop both of us back 5', teleporting Magana out of the grapple.
(Adjusted locations on map.) ______________________________ Channel Energy - Standard Action Agile Feet - free action 5' Move Dimensional Hop - Move Action ______________________________ Spell's Running: Longstrider, Guidance, See Invisible, Water Breathing, Status on Hash, Magana, Terser; Prayer from Zeoll ______________________________ Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D)*, Bless, Command, Doom, Detect Evil*, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D)*, Delay Poison, Status*, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon (CMW)*, Resist Energy, Resist Energy* 3 (DC19): Fly (D)*, Dispel Magic*, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Water Breathing 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D)*, Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement*, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Teleport (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP65/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=8 ; Tuesday November 24th, 2015 4:01:57 PM
( @DM any chance you missed the 3 lightning bolts? Toad (IF ZEOLL FAILED): Damage 8 - Reflex DC19 - Spell Resistance 10 Baba Yaga: Damage 11 - Reflex DC19 - Spell Resistance 27 Insect: Damage 12 - Reflex DC19 - Spell Resistance 26 (Aex has 3 more bolts up her... feathers...) )
Seeing Magana is seriously injured and grappled, Aexhawk intends to make a dive for her Minotaur friend. She sees Rillet's magic and instead she dives for Terser. From behind Rillet's back Aex casts Cure Serious Wounds on her Dwarf friend healing Terser for 27HP
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d8+3=6 ; d20+11=24 ; d8+8=11 ; d20+17=37 ; d8+8=15 ; Tuesday November 24th, 2015 7:08:30 PM
Zeoll thanks the Queen Mother that the Toad actually seems to have no SR.
He therefore concentrates on it and makes sure to tell everybody not to attack it. Especially Aex.
Meanwhile, Zeoll moves 40 ft forward.
He also reminds his friends about the PRAYER and Temporary Hit Points from AID as detailed below!
Zeoll thanks the archon and asks it to re-AID Terser. Happy to oblige in helping fight such foul monsters, the ball of light gives Terser an extra 6 temp hit points.
The Vine charges the insect thing -- at last it can attack! It hits AC24 for 11 damage and makes a free grapple check vs CMD37! That means in addition to grappling it, it inflicts constriction damage of 15 hp.
Sweet hugging vine!
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: protection from evil, command x3, bane, elf vision 2: calm emo x2, hold person (SFFII), faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 1 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor) Cast: 0 of 5 2nd lvl
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 4 of 8. Meta Rod: used 1 of 3
Current effects cast by / activated by / affecting Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0.5 of 9 hours Water Breathing Prayer round 4 of 9 Calm Emotions round 1 of concentration
Assassin Vine round 5 of 18, hp 39 of 30, AC 15, CMD 19
Lantern Archon round 6 of 18; hp 13+9 of 13, AC 15, CMD 6 - Aid on Magana: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +6 temp hp round 6 of 30 - Aid on Vine: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +9 temp hp round 5 of 30 - Aid on Rillett: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +8 temp hp round 4 of 30 - Aid on Terser: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +10 temp hp round 1 of 30 - Aid on Itself: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +9 temp hp round 2 of 30
ACTIVE EFFECTS Water Breathing, Bull Strength, Align Weapon (good) Aid: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear Prayer: +1 luck bonus to attack, +1 damage, +1 on saves, +1 on skill checks
[DM Hugh] - The battle is joined [Round 8] d20+10=30 ; d20+17=29 ; d6+8=10 ; d20+17=24 ; d6+8=12 ; d20+17=27 ; d6+8=9 ; d20+17=28 ; d6+8=10 ; d20+17=30 ; d6+8=13 ; d20+23=26 ; d20+17=26 ; d6+8=10 ; Wednesday November 25th, 2015 10:07:29 AM
(OOC 1: I applied the damage to the wrong total's for Magana, 46 is the right total) (OOC 2: I thought the lightning bolt damage only applied if the toad was not peaceballed? Did you mean you wanted to do 1 more against each instead of 3 more at the toad? My bad.)
Jozhur tumbles toward the insect demon stabbing it with his icy sword. The insects eyes on all sides of its head seems to effortlessly track all opponents surrounding it. (OOC: All around vision; immune to being flanked) His weapon cannot pierce its shell, nor does it's chilling ability appear to affect it.
Terser hits the insect with his glaive again, once again noting that the blade does less damage than it should.
Hashamon attempts to flurry the insect but all of his attacks either miss or are turned aside by its exoskeleton.
Rillet channels energy to heal his friends and then uses the dimension hop trick to extricate Magana from the grapple.
Aex-hawk heals Terser. Last round she only used 2 bolts as the toad was calmed. The Baba Yaga takes the full force of the bolt. The Insect avoided some of the effects of the bolt and the part that hit it is dissipated by its shell.
Zeoll concentrates on keeping the giant toad calm and carries on towards the battle. Zeoll's Archon aids Terser.
Zeoll's Vine manages to hit the Insect. Its vines do a little damage after its hide absorbs some and the constrict also deals has some of its sting taken away.
Magana presses the attack hitting twice with the flail but the neither strike is confirmed as a critical hit.
The Giant Toad placidly sits there, healing the last of the damage it took.
The Baba Yaga is still unconscious.
The Insect Demon is looking considerably worse for the wear. It lashes out at the vine grappling it. It's first claw hits the vine for 10 damage. It's second claw hits the vine for 12 damage. It's 3rd claw hits the vine for 9 damage. It's fourth claw hits the vine for 10 damage. The vine has taken a total of 41 damage which knocks it unconscious.
The insect demon now free of its grapple uses its last claw and bite attack against Magana. The first claw catches the tauress for 12 damage(w/ DR) and she is once again grappled. It also bites her for 9 damage (w/ DR).
Baba Yaga 150 feet away, unconscious [4 rounds] Damage taken: 82 Giant Toad Damage Taken : 0 Insect Damage Taken : 129
Magana Damage Taken : 42 damage, grappled Terser Damage Taken : 0 damage Hashamon Damage Taken : 0 damage
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 d20+12=28 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+7=21 ; d8+11=17 ; Wednesday November 25th, 2015 10:31:19 AM
Yelling in anger, Hashamon continues to flail ineffectually against the insects hide.
Hit AC 28 for 17 damage.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+17=25 ; Wednesday November 25th, 2015 10:53:07 AM "My attacks cannot harm this one. I'll finish of the one lying down, then we can all gang up on the toad. Save your lightening Aex."
------------ Acrobatics to avoid attack of opportunity: 25, mobility gives +4 AC against attacks of opportunity
Hasted double move towards the baba yaga (cannot move on the map right now, will if I get a chance later)
Boots of haste used: 4/10
Effects: Water breathing Prayer Shield Cats Grace AC for round is 30, touch 19, CMD 26
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d8+3=4 ; Wednesday November 25th, 2015 11:51:53 AM
Zeoll moves until he is about 35 ft from the toad (adjusted map). He keeps concentrating.
The Archon moves over to Magana and AIDs her, with 4 temp hit points.
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: protection from evil, command x3, bane, elf vision 2: calm emo x2, hold person (SFFII), faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 1 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor) Cast: 0 of 5 2nd lvl
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 4 of 8. Meta Rod: used 1 of 3
Current effects cast by / activated by / affecting Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0.5 of 9 hours Water Breathing Prayer round 5 of 9 Calm Emotions round 3 of concentration
Lantern Archon round 6 of 18; hp 13+9 of 13, AC 15, CMD 6 - Aid on Magana: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +4 temp hp round 1 of 30 - Aid on Vine: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +9 temp hp round 6 of 30 - Aid on Rillett: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +8 temp hp round 5 of 30 - Aid on Terser: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +10 temp hp round 2 of 30 - Aid on Itself: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +9 temp hp round 3 of 30
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday November 25th, 2015 12:08:08 PM
(ooc: Magana - I'll move you 5' to break your grapple. Will submit proper post later.)
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+17=31 ; 2d10+15=24 ; Wednesday November 25th, 2015 2:25:41 PM site ate my post - attempt #2
Terser keeps pounding away with the limited success he has been able to achieve, focusing all his strength into one strike at a time.
AC 31 for 24 damage
Hash! Strong focused strikes will bring this thing down! He takes an extra moment to focus his own rage and bolster Hashamon's fury to enhance his strikes.
hero point - std action to use raging aura: Hashamon gains the benefit of the basic rage ability
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP65/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+16=36 ; Wednesday November 25th, 2015 6:06:21 PM
Standing behind Terser Aex notices her spells are utterly useless against the insect. The Baba Yaga is down and the Toad is at peace so better to concentrate on getting this bug rid from this Wold first.
There's only this much a tiny hawk can do. She pauzes from the battle and flies a bit higher. Can she detect anything looking to where the other three left? (perception 36 - nat 20)
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday November 25th, 2015 7:27:41 PM
Rillett looks at the compost heap that was the assassin vine. "Wow Zeoll. Sorry about your plant, but you saved someone a whole lot of damage. Hey Aex, if you have a way to kill or neutralize that hag before she wakes, this would be a good time to use it."
Rillett will use Agile Feet to step to Magana (5' step), touch Magana and Dimensional Hop both of us diagonally 5', teleporting Magana out of the grapple. Then he will cast Shield of Faith on Magana. "Magana, this shielding spell from Gargul will make you a little harder to hit."
(Magana gets a +3 deflection bonus to AC)
(Adjusted locations on map.) ______________________________ Agile Feet - free action 5' Move Dimensional Hop - Move Action Shield of Faith - Standard Action ______________________________ Spell's Running: Longstrider, Guidance, See Invisible, Water Breathing, Status on Hash, Magana, Terser; Prayer from Zeoll ______________________________ Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D)*, Bless, Command, Doom, Detect Evil*, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith* 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D)*, Delay Poison, Status*, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon (CMW)*, Resist Energy, Resist Energy* 3 (DC19): Fly (D)*, Dispel Magic*, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Water Breathing 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D)*, Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement*, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Teleport (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Wednesday November 25th, 2015 7:34:12 PM
OOC: The assassin vine, being summoned, disappeared when vanquished.
"It was forr that purrpose the good Lorrd Of The Fey sent it to us," Zeoll tells Rillett. "I am grrateful it saved someone frrom a worrld of hurrt and did its parrt. Do not worrry about its well-being -- it will be rrewarrded forr its serrvice by Eberryon, as I underrstand it."
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Thursday November 26th, 2015 12:07:57 AM
Jozhur calls out to Rillet, "Don't worry, I've got the hag."
Magana (Craig) [HP 64+4 of 101] [DR 1/-] d20+16=30 ; d20+16=27 ; 2d8+11=22 ; 2d8+11=14 ; Thursday November 26th, 2015 1:06:00 AM
Magana laughs at the insanity of the battle. She is having fun now with the attack/grapple/teleport routine, and smiles toothily as she lays into the insect one more time.
+1 Good-aligned Flail hits a 30 for 22 dmg +1 Good-aligned Flail hits a 27 for 14 dmg
ACTIVE EFFECTS Water Breathing, Bull Strength, Align Weapon (good) Aid: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear Prayer: +1 luck bonus to attack, +1 damage, +1 on saves, +1 on skill checks Shield of Faith: +3 deflection bonus to AC
[DM Hugh] - The battle is joined [Round 9] d20+17=30 ; d6+8=9 ; d20+23=29 ; Thursday November 26th, 2015 8:25:58 AM Jozhur attempts to tumble away but his acrobatics skill is not enough to avoid attacks of opportunity. The Insect Demon hits Johzur with a claw for 9 damage and Jozhur is grappled by the fiend.
Hashamon actually hits the insect demon this time and his damage though reduced is the straw that broke the camels back figuratively speaking as the Insect Demon goes down breaking the hold it had on Jozhur.
Zeoll moves and concentrates on keeping the toad calm. Zeoll's Archon aids Magana.
Terser makes sure the insect demon is truly dead and then shares his rage with Hashamon
Aex-hawk gains altitude and then tries to see where the others went. The shrouded figure and the toad faced thing can fly so there are no tracks to be seen by them per se, but the crocodile headed ooze demon could not. There are some acidy footprints left by it but eventually they disappear. Perhaps they used some magical means to escape / regroup. One would surmise you probably haven't seen the last of those 3. As Billoopl's trusted lieutentants they'll probably be either guarding the now divine powerless deity or perhaps lead a counter-attack. Only time will tell how you will encounter them again.
(OOC: I'm just going to save you the use of the teleport as the toad can grapple too and you'll probably want to use that then since the toad actually eats things)
Rillett saves his dimension hop as Magana is now free of the now dead insect. He still bolsters her with a shield of faith.
Magana also makes sure the insect demon is dead.
The Baba Yaga is still unconscious and the giant toad is still calmed. The toad takes to the sky with its clumsy wings and flies 20 feet up and 30 feet away.
Baba Yaga 150 feet away, unconscious [5 rounds] Damage taken: 82 Giant Toad Damage Taken : 0 (flying 20 feet above ground) Insect Demon : dead
Magana Damage Taken : 42 damage Terser Damage Taken : 0 damage Hashamon Damage Taken : 0 damage
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 d20+16=29 ; d8+13=21 ; Thursday November 26th, 2015 11:48:55 AM
Slipping willfully into Tersers addictive Rage, Hashamon wastes no time. He quickly covers the ground between him and the toad demon.
He hops, just as he makes contact, raising one leg slightly and swinging the other around into the side of the Toad demons smiling face.
"For Etchelon!"
Charging, -2 AC.
Hit AC 29 for 21 damage.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20+9=11 ; d8+3=6 ; Thursday November 26th, 2015 4:32:12 PM
Well, there's no need to concentrate on the now-smashed spell. Zeoll looks over the scene, in which Hash has just slammed into the toad. Zeoll tosses an extended Command at the beast.
Spell penetration 11 hopefully it has no SR.
Will save is 22.
Zeoll shouts "HALT!" Per the spell, the subject stands in place for 2 rounds. It may not take any actions but is not considered helpless.
Zeoll himself goes invisible as a move action (fey domain).
The Archon travels to Jozhur and grants him 6 temp hp and +1 to attack.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP65/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids 3d8=15 ; 13d20=177 ; d20+13=21 ; Thursday November 26th, 2015 4:32:59 PM
Hearing Rillet's advice to deal with the Baba Yaga Aex summons a Flaming Sphere right on top of it... The Baba Yaga is unconscious so has no Reflex save. Not sure if spell resistance applies to an unconscious creature...
Flaming Sphere: 15HP fire damage - SR21 (lol I needed 1 d20 + 13 but instead rolled 13d20... I thought the SR was a bit too high)
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP64/73 d20+13=21 ; Thursday November 26th, 2015 10:52:40 PM
Jozhur gasps as he is caught by the insect demon. Thankfully he is able to breath a sigh of relief and curse his clumsiness as the monster is killed by his friends
Jozhur begins moving toward the baba yaga, when a ball of fire appears on top of the foul monster. He continues past it, moving to flank the huge toad. He watches to see if it's eyes track him as he moves behind it.
---------------------------- Perception 21 (can the toad be flanked?) Hasted double move (already moved on map)
Boots of haste used: 5/10
Effects: Water breathing Prayer Shield Cats Grace AC for round is 29 (33 vs. opportunity attacks), touch 18, CMD 26
Magana (Craig) [HP 64+4 of 101] [DR 1/-] d20+18=19 ; d20+18=22 ; Friday November 27th, 2015 2:32:59 AM
Magana also Charges Toad... and whiffs (1 on the die, two-handed wielding, so does not lose weapon).
ACTIVE EFFECTS Water Breathing, Bull Strength, Align Weapon (good) Aid: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear Prayer: +1 luck bonus to attack, +1 damage, +1 on saves, +1 on skill checks Shield of Faith: +3 deflection bonus to AC
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Friday November 27th, 2015 4:23:42 AM "Jozhur, Hash - that creature is 20' in the air. How will you reach it? I think a better approach is to make sure that witch never wakes up!"
Rillett will move 40' up toward the Baba Yaga.
(Adjusted location on map.) ______________________________ Agile Feet - free action 5' Move Dimensional Hop - Move Action Shield of Faith - Standard Action ______________________________ Spell's Running: Longstrider, Guidance, See Invisible, Water Breathing, Status on Hash, Magana, Terser; Prayer from Zeoll ______________________________ Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D)*, Bless, Command, Doom, Detect Evil*, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith* 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D)*, Delay Poison, Status*, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon (CMW)*, Resist Energy, Resist Energy* 3 (DC19): Fly (D)*, Dispel Magic*, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Water Breathing 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D)*, Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement*, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Teleport (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP64/73 Friday November 27th, 2015 9:47:14 AM
I've moved Jozhur on the map, don't waste any more effort on the baba yaga, it's dead next turn.
[DM Hugh] - The battle is joined [Round 10] d20+8=22 ; d20-6=5 ; d20+17=19 ; Friday November 27th, 2015 10:44:00 AM
(OOC: The giant toad is actually a magical beast, not a demon and the Baba Yaga is a Monstrous Humanoid)
Hashamon, now raging, leaps into the air and attempts to kick the giant toad in the face but his leap falls short. (OOC: The toad is flying 20 feet off the ground and unless you can make a DC 60 Acrobatics check or can fly or air walk it is out of melee range)
Zeoll attempts to halt the giant toad with command but the Toad resists. The grey mane Liontaur then goes invisible. Zeoll's Archon aids Jozhur.
Jozhur takes a double move to flank the giant toad. He gets the sense that the toad, unlike the insect demon can be flanked.
Aex-hawk's flaming sphere is thwarted by the Baba Yaga's Spell Resistance. (OOC: From what I found always on abilities are always on unless the action to turn them off is taken, since the Baba Yaga did not lower her spell resistance it is still up)
Magana air-walk charges the giant toad and in this case fails to hit something that is size-wise in line with broad side of a barn.
Rillet suggests that the ground pounders, focus their energy on the Baba Yaga.
The toad now, no longer calm has to move at least over half its fly speed to remain in the air (failed at fly check) so it moves past Hashamon and Magana and lashes out at the Minotauress but misses.
The Baba Yaga remains unconscious, the burning sphere doing nothing to her except maybe keeping the heroes at bay.
Baba Yaga 150 feet away, unconscious [6 rounds] Damage taken: 82 Giant Toad Damage Taken : 0 (flying 20 feet above ground) Insect Demon : dead
Magana Damage Taken : 42 damage Terser Damage Taken : 0 damage Hashamon Damage Taken : 0 damage
ACTIVE EFFECTS Water Breathing, Bull Strength, Align Weapon (good) Aid: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear Prayer: +1 luck bonus to attack, +1 damage, +1 on saves, +1 on skill checks Shield of Faith: +3 deflection bonus to AC
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP64/73 Friday November 27th, 2015 1:56:34 PM
Jozhur calls out to his allies, "Move this fireball so I can see what I'm doing!"
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d8+3=9 ; Friday November 27th, 2015 3:52:27 PM FRIENDS, remember your Aid and Prayer buffs!
Zeoll becomes visible.
The archon flies over and AIDs Zeoll.
Zeoll uses his meta rod of extend to cast an extended command spell the Toad to "FALL." If it fails the DC22 will save, On its turn, the subject falls to the ground and remains prone for two rounds. It may act normally while prone but takes any appropriate penalties.
Zeoll uses his fey power to become invisible again and to step forward five ft. (Map adjusted.)
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: protection from evil, command x2, command, bane, elf vision 2: calm emo x2, hold person (SFFII), faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 1 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor) Cast: 0 of 5 2nd lvl
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 6 of 8. Meta Rod: used 3 of 3
Current effects cast by / activated by / affecting Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0.5 of 9 hours Water Breathing Prayer round 7 of 9
Lantern Archon round 8 of 18; hp 13+9 of 13, AC 15, CMD 6 - Aid on Vine: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +9 temp hp round 8 of 30 - Aid on Rillett: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +8 temp hp round 7 of 30 - Aid on Itself: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +9 temp hp round 5 of 30 - Aid on Terser: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +10 temp hp round 4 of 30 - Aid on Magana: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +4 temp hp round 3 of 30 - Aid on Zeoll: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear, +9 temp hp round 1 of 30
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Friday November 27th, 2015 10:32:13 PM
Unable to attack the toad demon at it's current height, Hashamon moves over to the Baba Yaga, preparing to dispatch the creature next turn.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+19=21 ; d10+15=16 ; Friday November 27th, 2015 11:09:43 PM
Thanking Rillett and utilizing his still active flight, Terser charges at the Toad at whatever elevation it's maintaining. Something about it throws him off though, and his swing goes wide. His next strike will not be so terribly aimed.
atk vs AC 21: 16 dmg if that hit somehow
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+17=24 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=30 ; Saturday November 28th, 2015 7:05:22 PM "Don't thank me yet Terser - all I did was cast a spell that put you into combat. This isn't over yet."
"Hey Aex, it looks like Magana could use some healing. I'd do it, but I can't reach him."
Rillett looks around for any surprises. (Perception 24). He will also ready a spell to dispel any magic being cast. (Spellcraft to identify a spell - 24). He moves up next to the Baba Yaga.
(Adjusted location on map.) ______________________________ Spell's Running: Longstrider, Guidance, See Invisible, Water Breathing, Status on Hash, Magana, Terser; Prayer from Zeoll ______________________________ Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D)*, Bless, Command, Doom, Detect Evil*, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith* 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D)*, Delay Poison, Status*, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon (CMW)*, Resist Energy, Resist Energy* 3 (DC19): Fly (D)*, Dispel Magic*, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Water Breathing 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D)*, Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement*, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Teleport (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP64/73 d8+2=4 ; d3=2 ; d8+2=5 ; d8+2=9 ; 5d6=18 ; Sunday November 29th, 2015 12:30:58 AM
Jozhur drops his sword to the ground and lines up a close range shot on the baba yaga.
----------------------- ooc: Not sure if the flaming sphere provides total cover, since it is 5' diameter and is on top of the baba yaga. If it does, Jozhur will obviously wait for it to move before he fires. Not sure I'll have time to post tomorrow, so wanted to get it in tonight.
Coup de grace full round action: longbow critical deals 18 damage plus 18 sneak attack damage.
Fortitude save vs. DC46 before any DR (10+damage taken) or die.
Boots of haste used: 5/10 Drow arrows used: 3
Effects: Water breathing Prayer Shield Cats Grace AC for round is 29 (33 vs. opportunity attacks), touch 18, CMD 26
Frost Short Sword dropped at i1
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP65/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids 3d6=16 ; 3d6=13 ; Monday November 30th, 2015 4:25:30 AM
Aex concentrates to move the flaming sphere away from the Baba Yaga and towards the toad thing. It's speed is not fast enough to reach the toad though.
Next she calls down another two lightning bolts... Toad damage 16 Baba damage 13
"I'm on it Rillet!", Aex thinks as he asks her to patch up Magana...
[DM Hugh] - The battle is joined [Round 11] d8=2 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+8=13 ; d20-6=0 ; d20+17=25 ; d6+15=20 ; d20+28=41 ; d20+24=26 ; Monday November 30th, 2015 10:53:56 AM Magana tears into the giant toad. She hits with her first swing of her flail and her horns.
Jozhur asks for the fire ball to be moved.
Zeoll gets aided by his Archon and then attempts to make the giant toad fall from the sky, but it resists his command. Zeoll then becomes invisible again.
Hashamon moves after the Baba Yaga.
Terser fly charges the toad, but misses.
Rillet keeps his eyes open for any surprises. He attempts to coordinate with his friends and readies a dispel magic.
Aex-hawk moves the flaming sphere and then calls down 2 lightning bolts. The first failed to penetrate the unconscious Baba Yaga's SR (I rolled for you). The second one is partially avoided by the flying toad.
Jozhur attempts to coup de grace the unconscious baba yaga. It dies.
The toad regenerates some of the damage that it took and then has to move at least half it's speed to remain aloft. It flies 15 feet (provoking an AOO from Terser and Magana) before attacking. The toad hits Magana with its tongue for 19 damage (with DR). Magana is now grappled by the giant toads tongue, but she is able to resist being pulled closer.
Baba Yaga : dead Giant Toad Damage Taken : 35 (flying 20 feet above ground) Insect Demon : dead
Magana Damage Taken : 62 damage; grappled Terser Damage Taken : 0 damage Hashamon Damage Taken : 0 damage
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Monday November 30th, 2015 10:54:45 AM
Seething, Hashamon paces below the Toad demon. Too angry to concentrate enough to cast a spell, he searches for something to throw.
He spots the frost enchanted short sword and makes a break to go pick it up.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+19=29 ; d10+15=22 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+14=18 ; d10+15=24 ; Monday November 30th, 2015 12:49:24 PM
Terser is able to take advantage of the Toad's movement to strike a solid blow against it. aoo vs AC 29 for 22 damage
He then re-positions himself to take full advantage of it's backside. It will find that grappling a tauress is bad for keeping its fluids on the inside.
attacks vs AC 28 for 24 damage - 2nd attack misses
Magana (Craig) [HP 64+4 of 101] [DR 1/-] d20+16=36 ; d20+16=23 ; 2d8+11=15 ; Monday November 30th, 2015 2:54:31 PM
Attack of Opportunity (before being grappled) ...
...hits a 36 (NAT 20 backed up w/ 23) for 15 dmg (x2 if crit)
ooc: rest of post later tonight
Magana (Craig) [HP 49 of 101] [DR 1/-] Monday November 30th, 2015 3:01:01 PM
HP correction
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP65/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids 3d8+9=26 ; 3d6=12 ; d20+14=20 ; Monday November 30th, 2015 3:42:14 PM
With her 60ft fly speed Aex can just reach Magana and cast Cure Serious Wounds on Magana healing her for 26HP!
The Flaming Sphere in the meantime reaches up for the toad doing 12HP damage - Reflex 22 - SR20
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20+5=11 ; d20+5=19 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; Monday November 30th, 2015 5:33:02 PM
Zeoll looses his shield (move action) and casts Hideous Laughter on the monster. Will save DC19, if it fails, it "collapses into gales of manic laughter, falling prone. The subject can take no actions while laughing, but is not considered helpless."
The Lantern Archon finally gets to attack! It shoots out two beams of light, hitting touch ACs 11 and 19 for 2 and 4 hp damage.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP64/73 d20+13=18 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+14=31 ; d8+2=6 ; d20+13=29 ; Monday November 30th, 2015 6:26:57 PM
With his enemy 20' in the air, all Jozhur can do is send arrows in its (general) direction. He rubs his boots together and launches three arrows at the toad, only one finds its mark.
Jozhur notices Hashamon barreling towards him and gives him a quizzical look. "The enemy is that way..." ----------------- Perception: 29 First and second attack miss. Haste attack hits AC31 after -4 penalty, 6 damage.
ACTIVE EFFECTS Water Breathing, Bull Strength, Align Weapon (good) Aid: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear Prayer: +1 luck bonus to attack, +1 damage, +1 on saves, +1 on skill checks Shield of Faith: +3 deflection bonus to AC
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday December 1st, 2015 1:12:50 AM "Nice work Jozhur. It's a pity such a powerful creature chose this path."
Rillett will use his Agile Feet ability to move over under Magana and channel energy. It's not as much healing as he or Aex can do up close. (Magana healed for 18 points. Looks like everyone else is healed up.)
(Adjusted location on map.) ______________________________ Spell's Running: Longstrider, Guidance, See Invisible, Water Breathing, Status on Hash, Magana, Terser; Prayer from Zeoll ______________________________ Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D)*, Bless, Command, Doom, Detect Evil*, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith* 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D)*, Delay Poison, Status*, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon (CMW)*, Resist Energy, Resist Energy* 3 (DC19): Fly (D)*, Dispel Magic*, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Water Breathing 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D)*, Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement*, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Teleport (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift
[DM Hugh] - The battle is joined [Round 11] d20+10=29 ; d20+12=31 ; Tuesday December 1st, 2015 9:09:55 AM
The Toad gets hit by both Magana and Terser's AOOs. Magana's is a solid attack but not a critical. 22, 15, 22
The raging Hashamon having know way to attack the toad otherwise makes a bee line for the discarded frost short sword.
Terser gets another shot at the toad and hits again.
Aex-hawk heals Magana and her flaming sphere leaps at the toad. The toad avoids some of the fire.
Zeoll's attempt at humor falls flat with the toad and it resists the laughter. Zeoll's Archon hits with both beams.
Jozhur hits with an arrow.
Magana attempts to attack the toad one handed but all her attacks miss including those with her horns. (OOC: I applied the -2 penalty for being grappled)
Rillet gets under Magana and channels energy.
The toad releases the grapple then takes a full round withdraw action and flies 60 feet away from the adventurers clustering it towards the water. Baba Yaga : dead Giant Toad Damage Taken : 112 (flying 20 feet above ground) Insect Demon : dead
Magana Damage Taken : 18 damage Terser Damage Taken : 0 damage Hashamon Damage Taken : 0 damage
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Tuesday December 1st, 2015 9:58:22 AM
Hashamon scoops up the sword and double back towards the demon. (moved on map)
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20-5=13 ; d20+5=24 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday December 1st, 2015 10:09:47 AM
Zeoll moves 40 ft closer (but is careful to stay out of reach) and casts again. Will save DC19 or fall prone laughing.
Archon moves closer too and unleashes two more light bolts. OOPS I rolled 1d20-5 instead of +5, but I still hit with the first bolt, vs touch AC13 or touch AC23! Second bolt hits touch AC24. That's 2d6 damage that bypasses all DR: 3+4 = 7 damage.
If the archon's beams are boosted by the Prayer, then please add 4 more hp damage; 2 from this round and 2 from last.
Keep those prayer and aid bonuses in mind! THIS IS THE LAST ROUND OF PRAYER! SPELL ENDS THIS ROUND!
Magana (Craig) [HP 93 of 101] [DR 1/-] d20+18=19 ; Tuesday December 1st, 2015 2:24:57 PM
"Oh. No. You. Do. Not. RUN!" Magana yells. With a burst of Rage, she charges the fleeing toad.
But, as seems typical when she goes in to a rage, her first attack is wild and unfocused. (misses with a 1)
ACTIVE EFFECTS Water Breathing, Bull Strength, Align Weapon (good) Aid: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear Prayer: +1 luck bonus to attack, +1 damage, +1 on saves, +1 on skill checks Shield of Faith: +3 deflection bonus to AC
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+19=29 ; d10+15=23 ; d20+19=21 ; Tuesday December 1st, 2015 5:46:10 PM
Terser surprises the withdrawing toad with a strike quicker than the eye could follow. unexpected strike rage power: AC 29 for 23 damage
He follows it just as quickly afterwards, joining with Magana's efforts to take it down so it can't follow them across time and space again, though his charging accuracy is just as poor as hers. charge flight - ac 21 (miss)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP65/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids 3d6=11 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+14=24 ; d6+4=8 ; Tuesday December 1st, 2015 6:19:30 PM
Aex directs her flaming sphere so that it hits the Toad but does not block her friends from striking it. Damage 11HP - Reflex 22 - SR22
Then she casts Storm Burst on the beast. Hits Touch AC 24 - damage 8HP + the target is buffeted by winds and rain, causing it to take a –2 penalty on attack rolls for 1 round
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP64/73 d20+13=22 ; d20+13=16 ; d8+3=6 ; Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 12:05:42 AM
Jozhur responds to Aex, "I'd almost feel bad about that, but these things are just pure evil."
He moves to get a clear shot and fires another arrow at the toad. --------------------------------
Attack hits AC 22, 6 damage if it somehow hits. That is after firing into melee penalty, but the toad may also have cover with Magana in the line of fire.
Effects: Water breathing Prayer Shield Cats Grace AC for round is 28 (32 vs. opportunity attacks), touch 18, CMD 26
Hashamon has frost short sword
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+17=23 ; Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 1:37:20 AM
Rillett moves forward, keeping an eye out for any surprises.
(perception 23)
[DM Hugh] - The battle is joined [Round 12] d20+12=14 ; 2d6=4 ; d20+10=26 ; Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 8:52:40 AM Hashamon scoops up the sword and doubles back.
Whatever Zeoll said this time must have been hilarious because the toad falls from the sky laughing taking 4 fall damage on the way down.
Zeoll's Archon strikes again with 2 beams.
Magana tries to charge the falling toad but misses.
Terser surprises it with a rage ability and lands a solid blow then misses on a charge as well.
Aex-hawk directs her fireball to press on and then fires a storm burst at the toad. The toad avoids some of the fireball. The storm burst knocks it out.
Jozhur fires an arrow at the giant toad but misses.
Rillet moves forward vigilant for any surprises.
The toad is unconscious.
Baba Yaga : dead Giant Toad Damage Taken : 151 damage lethal; 8 damage non lethal (unconscious) Insect Demon : dead
Magana Damage Taken : 18 damage Terser Damage Taken : 0 damage Hashamon Damage Taken : 0 damage
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 10:16:52 AM
Zeoll grins. "Well, that did the trrick. Finish it off, Magana dearr, and let us get back to Bonetown in case those otherr thrree foul fiends werre headed that way. Would it be fasterr to trry to get a rride on that boat, or to waterr walk therre ourrselves?"
He casts Detect Magic on the downed foes to see if they had any loot.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 1:46:44 PM "Nice work Zeoll!"
"Hey Jozhur, see if that crone has any stuff on her. She's not going to need it when she faces Gargul."
"On the getting back to town part, I can teleport myself and 2 or 3 others there to see what we can do to help, but that's all. If someone can reduce Magana, I'm thinking I'd take her, Terser and Jozhur. Magana and Terser because they kill things, and Jozhur to handle the townspeople and rally support. It's the best I can do - the rest of you will need to use a more mundane means to get there. I can leave my boat with you if that will help."
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 d8+7=15 ; Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 3:14:29 PM
Hashamon hands Jozhur his sword back as the Rage subsides, and then uses a small cure spell to on the Rogues few obvious wounds.
(Heal 15hp)
"I was pretty useless again. I need to pray more, this loss of connection with the natural instincts that have always preserved me is hampering us all."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP65/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 4:14:32 PM
Aex flies closer to the ground and then changes back to her little Gnome self.
"Wow that was something... hey wait... do you think this Toad thing has anything sentient still inside? Perhaps it could tell us something more about where those others went to! It's unconscious after all... so perhaps if we are able to immobilize it it might speak??"
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 6:48:15 PM Can it even speak a language we understand? And would it be willing to talk? I don't know if I could interrogate a creature, just to put it down afterwards, and it needs to be destroyed.
Terser tries to be rational as his rage leaves him. But he is also concerned about the others demons that left in the direction of Bonetown, and doesn't want to dilly dally too much on this side of the island.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 7:13:53 PM "Nice work taking that critter out Aex!"
"Many demons can teleport. Even if this one cannot, leaving it alive may give it a means of escape. I also rather doubt there is anything we could do to it to make it give us information. The risk is not worth the benefit - kill it now."
"Can anyone cast reduce person on Magana? When this is over, I gotta buy a few Reduce Person potions. Also, if Aex is in a bag of holding, that may let me bring one more person."
Magana (Craig) [HP 93 of 101] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 9:43:56 PM
"No demon prisoners," Magana says as she smashes the Toad's head repeatedly. "And no miniature Tauress's either."
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP64/73 d20+13=26 ; Thursday December 3rd, 2015 12:49:21 AM "Just finish that thing. It swallowed Ecth. Should we cut it open?"
Jozhur checks the baba yaga for anything of note. --------------------- Perception: 26
Effects: Water breathing Shield Cats Grace AC for round is 28 (32 vs. opportunity attacks), touch 18, CMD 26
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Thursday December 3rd, 2015 12:50:44 AM "And we really should get to town, make sure the other demons aren't there wreaking havoc. I'd be willing to teleport ahead with you, Rillet."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP65/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday December 3rd, 2015 3:41:12 PM
Aex's jaw drops open as the group seems fixed on gutting the creature...
"You know... this could just be a misshapen creature that was forced to destroy us... isn't there something good in anyone or anything? ... true it ate Ecth... could it be it was hungry?!"
The little Gnome realizes she's balancing on the edge of reason... but slaying a defenceless creature, even something as evil as the Toad, doesn't feel right.
(hmmm... maybe I need to apply for a spot among the Walkers :-) )
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Thursday December 3rd, 2015 5:59:26 PM "I was thinking maybe we could save Ecth somehow. Doubtful, but I think we owe it to him to check."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Thursday December 3rd, 2015 6:45:37 PM As sad as it is, I doubt we could find anything left of his after a day or more in the Toad. Best we say our last goodbyes, though that can wait until we are sure Bonetown is no longer in immediate danger.
He leaves the fiends to be searched by the others and stands with Rillett, ready to be popped into town.
[DM Hugh] - The aftermath? d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; Thursday December 3rd, 2015 7:33:28 PM Zeoll instructs Magana to finish the toad off before looking for loot.
Rillett congratulates Zeoll, points out that the crone may have some gear, before offering to teleport some of the groups back.
Hashamon returns Jozhur's sword to him before casting some light cure spells.
Aex-hawk flies down and reverts back to her gnome self, questioning if it might make sense to interrogate the giant toad.
Terser questions if the giant toad can speak a language they would understand. He doesn't know if he would be able to interrogate a creature just to put it down afterwards and is also concerned about Bonetown and says he could teleport himself and 2 to 3 other people.
Rillett congratulates Aexana on knocking out the giant toad. He advises killing it and asks if anyone has a reduce person potion
Magana agrees with no prisoners and bashes in the toads skull several times. She also does not want to be shrunk.
Jozhur is of the opinion they should finish it because it ate Ecth and then checks the Baba Yaga for loot.
Aex lobbies that the giant toad may not have done it of its own volition, since killing the defenseless toad doesn't feel right.
Jozhur thinks maybe they could save Ecth but Terser thinks that after a few days in the toad there is nothing left. He then stands ready to be teleported.
You find a a thick black leather belt, (know[nature]: 28 Highlight to display spoiler: {Looks to be made from a kraken's tentacle }) a white grey leather corset with whale's ribs bone in its lining, what appears to be a pair of blue leather sandals, a headband, 2 teeth, a simple robe woven from seaweed, 3 rings and 2 staffs.
You need to decide who is going to pop into town, what you all did to the giant toad and how long you decided to stay by it if you did not teleport into town.
Zeoll thanks Rillett for volunteering to teleport. "You should take Hash, Terrserr, and Jozhurr," the old liontaur advises. He takes off the Circlet of Persuasion that he uses to boost his tact and places it on Jozhur's head. "This silverr-tongued fellow will talk you out of any jams, and if you do face off against those thrree demons, the fourr of you should be sufficient to take them down."
"Magana, Aex, and I will be morre than capable of getting therre on ourr own thrrough naturre. We'rre the most naturre-potent of us Lionfisherrs, and we'll be morre than able to deal with anything we meet."
"I'll Ident the gearr rreal fast in case we want to equip any of you with it beforre you blip out."
Zeoll casts detect magic and prays to Lady Maab for guidance.
Spellcraft checks:
a thick black leather belt, - 14 a white grey leather corset with whale's ribs bone in its lining, - 18 what appears to be a pair of blue leather sandals, - 16 a headband, - 30 2 teeth, - 30 a simple robe woven from seaweed, - 20 3 rings - 18, 27, 29 and 2 staffs. - 20, 18.
Know nature on the belt - 13 nope.
Magana (Craig) [HP 93 of 101] [DR 1/-] d20+4=9 ; Thursday December 3rd, 2015 10:33:38 PM
Knowledge Religion 9
Once Managa completes her head-bashing of the Toad Demon, she turns her back on it and asks, "So. Which way to Bonetown? Did the other demons head in that direction?"
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Thursday December 3rd, 2015 11:02:13 PM
Hash nods.
"I'm ready to go."
He feels a strange sensation, as if part of him is elsewhere. He pushes it aside, ready to focus on the task at hand.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+11=16 d20+11=27 d20+11=19 d20+11=29 d20+11=16 d20+11=22 d20+11=12 d20+11=14 d20+11=20 d20+11=25 d20+11=25 Friday December 4th, 2015 12:59:29 AM "Agreed. Hashamon, Terser and Jozhur it is then. I sure hate splitting up, but I don't see much choice."
"Zeoll, Magana and Aex will go overland? I'd take Aex in a Bag of Holding, but there's a possibility you may run into those guys on the way, and you may need Aex with you. Do you want my boat? It may move faster, even it is has to go around the coast."
"We can spare a minute or two, assuming those creatures are travelling overland to the town. Zeoll, I'll see if I can be of any help with these items. Anyone else able to sense the magic in these?"
Rillett will cast Detect Magic and attempt to identify the gear there in case Zeoll missed anything.
(DC to identify item is 15 + item caster level)
a thick black leather belt, - 16 a white grey leather corset with whale's ribs bone in its lining, - 27 what appears to be a pair of blue leather sandals, - 19 a headband, - 29 2 teeth, - 16 a simple robe woven from seaweed, - 22 3 rings - 12, 14, 20 and 2 staffs. - 25, 25.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Friday December 4th, 2015 5:28:49 PM Hmmph, I could use some new finger bling...
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP65/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Friday December 4th, 2015 5:53:50 PM
"Like there should be no miniature Taurs there will be no Gnomes in a bag either... I can fly or run faster than most!"
Aex readies herself for the trip home. She will chose to be airborne as that will give her good chance to look around. Besides as an eagle she'll go 80ft per round!
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Friday December 4th, 2015 5:59:40 PM
Zeoll suggests to Magana and Aex that the trio should water walk to Bonetown. "Arre yourr spells still going, orr werre they cancelled?" he asks. "Mine's fine."
"Orr wait, was it the waterr brreathe that ended or the waterr walk? This old taurr forrgets."
Zeoll tries to walk on top of the water. If he sinks in, he tries to breathe it.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Friday December 4th, 2015 8:15:14 PM
Jozhur thanks Hashamkn for the healing, he takes the sword back, giving Hash a quizzical look.
He stands near Rillet awaiting the identification of the items and prepares to be teleported. He shakes his head and laughs at the old Liontaur's forgetfulness, hoping he actually lives long enough to be so old and forgetful.
[DM Hugh] - Time Out to Count Treasure d20+3=4 ; Friday December 4th, 2015 9:20:43 PM Zeoll and Rillet attempt to identify the treasure.
Rillett and Zeoll both identify the headband as a headband of mental prowress + 2 and the third ring as being a ring of sustenance.
Zeoll identifies the second ring as being a ring of mind shielding.
Rillett identifies the whalebone corset as being a belt of physical might +2 and the 2 staves as being a staff of fire and a staff of charming. The staff of charming is a gnarled staff carved out of some kind of driftwood.
Terser reflects that he could use some new finger bling.
As Magana nixed the idea of mini - taurs , so to does Aex put a damper on the idea of gnome - in - a - bag. Aex readies to turn into an eagle for the trip back.
Zeoll suggests the group should water walk or water breathe to Bonetown depending on how their spells are working.
Jozhur thanks Hash for the healing and takes his sword back giving Hash a look. He hopes to live as long relatively speaking as Zeoll has.
Zeoll is of the opinion that Hash, Terserr and Jozhur should teleport into town with Rillett as Magana, Zeoll and Aex are capable of handling the walk in.
Magana asks the way to Bonetown and questions if some of the other demons went that way.
Hash nods that he is ready to go, as he tries to ignore the fact that part of him is partying it up in Giggling Ghost.
Rillet agrees with the split suggested.
It takes roughly seven minutes for Zeoll and Rillett to putter around with the items you found.
Perception DC: 24 Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears that while you were fooling around with the treasure the toad has somehow managed to come back from the dead and is playing possum.}
If you made the Perception check only Know[arcana] DC 20 : Highlight to display spoiler: {The toad has regeneration and when Magana bashed its brains its regeneration was not disabled so it could recover from the normally lethal damage.}
The hairs on the back of Magana's neck raise in warning, and she spins back toward the Toad. Seeing the level of bashed-in-ness is noticeably less, she calls out a warning and attacks the prone creature again.
+1 Flail hits a 19 for 20 dmg +1 Flail hits a 10 for 17 dmg Horns hit a 18 for 8 dmg
"I can change into an Octopus or a Shark and check your surroundings as you walk or swim home...", Aex says untill she suddenly notices Magana bash the helpless toad once again... "It's still alive! Perhaps it can still tell us something?"
WHACK... BASH... CRACK... ", as Magana puts an end to it...
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+13=21 ; d20+15=26 ; d8+2=10 ; Sunday December 6th, 2015 6:59:39 PM
Jozhur spins around at Aex and Magana's warning, "What? Put that thing down, before it eats someone."
He draws his bow and fires an arrow at the toad. ---------------------- Hits AC 22 (firing into melee), 10 damage
Effects: Cat's grace (1-2 mins remaining I think)
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d100=65 ; Sunday December 6th, 2015 8:53:16 PM
Rillett waits to make sure the creature is dead, and then prepares to teleport himself, Terser, Hashamon, and Jozhur.
"Magana, Zeoll and Aex - may Maab's luck be with you getting back. Be careful. I still have a spell running that will tell the location and status of Magana. I won't be able to get to you, but I'll know if Magana is in trouble."
"Terser, Hashamon, and Jozhur - let's go. Teleportation can be tricky. I plan to arrive at the docks, but we may wind up a bit off course. Be prepared for a water landing, just in case."
(Roll for Teleportation - 65. We arrive on target.)
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Monday December 7th, 2015 10:48:00 AM
If we need to burrn the thing or use holy waterr on it, then let's do so, end it, and get moving perr ourr plan."
[DM Hugh] - Why Can't We Kill You? d20+17=18 ; Monday December 7th, 2015 12:24:35 PM Magana notices the toad pretending to play dead and lashes out with 3 more attacks. The toad not being helpless, but only pretending to be turns all blows aside with its thick hide.
Hashamon suggests asking it where it's friends went.
Aex goes to suggest becoming something aquatic before the toad is brought to her attention. She too suggests talking to it.
Jozhur fires an arrow at the toad, but misses due to the fact that he was firing into melee and the toad was prone.
Rillett waits for the toad to be dispatched, but it may not go all that quietly.
Zeoll suggests killing it with fire.
The toad stands up from prone, provoking AOOs from Terser and Magana.
It then attempts to bite Magana but fails before taking a 5 foot step.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Monday December 7th, 2015 1:55:06 PM "Well, I guess this delays our trip a bit. These things will just not go away."
Rillett will activate Deathwatch from his headband and look at the Insect Demon and the Baba Yaga to make sure they're dead, and to make sure neither shows up as undead. Then he looks at the Toad to determine the same. He'll also move forward a bit to stay in reach of our fighters. ______________________________ Spell's Running: Longstrider, Guidance, See Invisible, Water Breathing, Status on Hash, Magana, Terser ______________________________ Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D)*, Bless, Command, Doom, Detect Evil*, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith* 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D)*, Delay Poison, Status*, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon (CMW)*, Resist Energy, Resist Energy* 3 (DC19): Fly (D)*, Dispel Magic*, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Water Breathing 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D)*, Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement*, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Teleport (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+15=23 ; d10+15=17 ; d20+17=24 ; 2d10+15=25 ; Monday December 7th, 2015 3:17:51 PM
Terser gives the Toad one last whack before being whisked away on a magical journey to Bonetown.
If he's not teleported yet, he'll throw in another few whacks for good measure to make it easier for Zeoll to burn up.
AoO with correct bonuses, hits AC 25 for 17 damage. attack vs AC 24 for 25 dmg
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP65/65 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+10=26 ; d6+4=8 ; Monday December 7th, 2015 6:09:10 PM
Aex uses another Storm Burst on the Toad. Perhaps she can knock it out once again...
Storm Burst hits Touch AC26 - Damage 8HP Non lethal
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Monday December 7th, 2015 6:40:39 PM "Hey Zeoll, do you know any good Toad jokes?"
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Monday December 7th, 2015 10:39:29 PM
Hash frowns.
"We all aren't needed here. Let those of us going, go!"
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Tuesday December 8th, 2015 12:39:12 AM
"Surre, Rrillett. What did the polywog say to the giant frrog when he had been prroven corrrect afterr all?"
"I toad you so!"
...
"What did the toad say to his lady toad fiance?"
"I love you, warrts and all."
...
"Why did the giant frog sit on a chair made of poop?"
"It was his toadstool."
...
"Thank you! Thank you verry much! I'll be herre all week."
Magana (Craig) [HP 93 of 101] [DR 1/-] d20+12=28 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+6=12 ; 2d8+7=16 ; 2d8+7=16 ; 2d8+7=20 ; d8+4=8 ; Tuesday December 8th, 2015 12:52:00 AM
AoO +1 Flail hits a 28 for 16 dmg
Magana growls in frustration as the Toad refuses to enter Gargul's domain. As she beats on it, she yells:
+1 Flail hits a 19 for 16 dmg Gargul take your soul! +1 Flail hits a 19 for 20 dmg Gargul is your path! Horns hit a 12 for 8 dmg Accept Gargul's wisdom!
Normal 2H Full-round attack is Flail (+12/+7 for 2d8+7) plus Horn (+6 for 1d8+4).
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Tuesday December 8th, 2015 1:10:47 AM "Zeoll, I was hoping for something that would incapacitate the toad, not us."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Tuesday December 8th, 2015 10:39:30 AM
"Oh, okay."
Zeoll sets his shield loose (move action) and casts Hideous Laughter (standard action). Save DC19 or fall prone laughing.
[DM Hugh] - Why Can't We Kill You? d20+8=17 ; Tuesday December 8th, 2015 12:27:15 PM Rillett activates deathwatch and examines the toad, the insect and the baba yaga.
Rillet Highlight to display spoiler: {The insect demon and baba yaga are well and truly dead but the toad is very much alive.}
Terser whacks the toad a couple of times seeing as how his trip is now delayed.
Aexana hits the giant toad with another storm burst.
Rillett asks Zeoll for some toad jokes and the liontaur obliges.
Hashamon is getting impatient and wants those who are going to Bonetown to go.
Aside from Magana's AOO while the toad was standing up none of her other attacks hit.
Rillett was looking for something to incapacitate the toad not the party so Zeoll casts [i]Hideous Laughter[/b]. The toad doesn't find Zeoll funny either as something got lost in translation. (Will save +8, but forgot the +4 mod due to being a different creature type so it is actually d20 + 8 + 4 = 21)
The toad uses a full withdraw action to get to the water. Once there it begins swimming away from you.
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Tuesday December 8th, 2015 12:36:14 PM
Hashamon watches the toad start to swim away.
"We can either chase it, or get to checking on the populace of Bonetown. I do not recommend chasing one lesser evil while another greater may be at large."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Tuesday December 8th, 2015 1:49:45 PM Agreed. Hopefully a few more lightning zaps will stop it, and Magana can put it down for good. Let's get to the city.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Tuesday December 8th, 2015 3:40:51 PM
Rillett would prefer to make sure the creature is dead, but we may have a town to save. Heprepares to teleport himself, Terser, Hashamon, and Jozhur. He picks up the Ring of Mind Shielding.
"Magana, Zeoll and Aex - I suggest you don't chase that creature too far. It is not our top priority. Remember, I still have a spell running that will tell the location and status of Magana. I won't be able to get to you, but I'll know if Magana is in trouble. "
" Terser, I suggest you wear this ring for now. It may keep you from being controlled. "
"Terser, Hashamon, and Jozhur - let's go. While I plan to arrive at the docks, but we may wind up a bit off course. Be prepared for a water landing, just in case."
(Roll for Teleportation - 65. We arrive on target.)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP65/65 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday December 8th, 2015 4:27:02 PM
Aex watches the Toad take off. She shrugs her shoulders and looks at her friends.
"How to you stop it from regenerating in the first place?! But it did ate Etch... seeing it go means we have no chance to cut Etch's body from its belly..."
Magana (Craig) [HP 93 of 101] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 9th, 2015 1:32:00 AM
"Let's just get to Bonetown. Which way is it?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+15=28 ; d8+2=5 ; d20+7=9 ; Wednesday December 9th, 2015 10:41:30 AM
Jozhur fires one last volley at the toad before it swims out of sight.
"I agree, we need to get to town." ----------------- Attack hits AC28, 5 damage. Second misses
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday December 9th, 2015 11:44:43 AM
Terser slips the ring on as suggested. He doesn't know what powers the other fiends may have, but this may give him at least a moment of surprise, or more depending on his acting ability.
[DM Hugh] - Chaos at the Docks / Like a Bad Penny d2=1 ; Wednesday December 9th, 2015 12:31:13 PM
(OOC: Please see the mail note regarding the toad vs Hideous Laughter.)
Hashamon points out that you can either chase after the toad or check on Bonetown. He is of the opinion that checking on Bonetown is more important.
Terser is agreed and wants to head to the city.
Rillett prepares to teleport Terser, Jozhur and Hash to Bonetown, outfitting Terser with the Ring of Mindshield.
Aex shrugs her shoulders and asks how to overcome the Toad's regeneration.
Magana just wants to go to Bonetown.
Johzur fires one last volley at the toad, before teleporting away.
The group teleporting to Bonetown end up on the docks as predicted. The mood on the docks is fairly chaotic with a number of people hastily trying to load items and people on the ships moored there.
Enoch Almraiven spots Rillett, Terser, Jozhur and Hash as they appear on the dock.
"What happened?" he asks, "Everyone is in a panic over the lights and fire we saw from the twin volcanoes and behind it. It was the Harbormaster's thought to evacuate in case there was an eruption. Where is the rest of your company? Did they fall?"
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Magana, Zeoll and Aex begin the long walk back to Bonetown along the sand of the beach. About 15 minutes after leaving the toad, you see it reappear and from under the waves about 45 feet away from your position. The toad activates a spell like ability (spellcraft : 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {soften earth and stone}. The ground for 80 square feet centered around where you stand becomes thick mud.
Magana, Zeoll and Aex : Reflex save DC 15 or be caught for 1 round and unable to move, attack, or cast spells. If you succeed you can move through the mud at half speed, but can't run or charge.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday December 9th, 2015 1:18:39 PM (Remember, Magana has Air Walk, and will for probably another 60 minutes or so. The Water Walk I had cast has expired, but it would have worked against mud.)
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday December 9th, 2015 1:56:08 PM
Rillett turns to Enoch. “I’m glad to see you Enoch. There was a battle, but we only killed a couple of the demons. As far as we know, Magana, Zeoll and Aexana are well and are headed our way. We preceeded them to bring warning and stand with you.”
“We may have three or four powerful demons headed our way. Only the most stalwart and sturdy should stand with us against these creatures - get the rest into hiding. I’ve used many of my spells, but these three,” gestures to Terser, Jozhur and Hash, ”are strong warriors.”
“Where is the Harbormaster? We should speak with Linus.”
“Enoch, I need a runner to get a message to Yaas Farril at the Temple of Rest. Tell him that Rillett Savenport said to get the poor and weak into hiding. He’ll know what to do. We should also let the Captain’s Council know to prepare for battle. Coerator Asterion, captain of the Lionfish, is a friend and is part of the Captain’s Council and can vouch for us.”
“Jozhur, we need to warn Brother Engev and Brother Lansel at your house. It’s not far, and you may find Coer there.”
“Terser, Hash, and Jozhur - can you think of anything else?”
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The Temple of Rest is the local church/shrine to Gargul. It is located in a poorer section of town.
Spell's Running: Longstrider, Guidance, See Invisible, Water Breathing, Status on Hash, Magana, Terser ______________________________ Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D)*, Bless, Command, Doom, Detect Evil*, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith* 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D)*, Delay Poison, Status*, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon (CMW)*, Resist Energy, Resist Energy* 3 (DC19): Fly (D)*, Dispel Magic*, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Water Breathing 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D)*, Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement*, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Teleport (D)*, Plane Shift, Plane Shift
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 55 of 55) d20+9=28 ; d20+8=16 ; Wednesday December 9th, 2015 2:30:05 PM
Spellcraft check 28
Zeoll declares, "It cast Soften Earrth & Stone."
Reflex save to be free of mud: 16 beats the required DC by one, sweet!
Zeoll's caster level is 9 here on the beach. His range with a Close spell is 25 ft + 5 ft/2 levels, or 45 ft. The creature is 45 ft away.
Zeoll takes a five ft step closer and casts a Command. That's a DC22 check. "APPROACH!" the old liontaur declares. If it fails its save, on its turn, the froggie moves toward Zeoll as quickly and directly as possible for 1 round. It may do nothing but move during its turn, and it provokes attacks of opportunity for this movement as normal. Zeoll is hoping that Magana will get an AoO against it, and that it might even get trapped in its own mud.
With his remaining move action, Zeoll gets out his scroll of summon fey friend III.
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: protection from evil, command x3, bane, elf vision 2: calm emo x2, hold person (SFFII), faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 1 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor) Cast: 2 of 5 2nd lvl (Hideous Laugh x2)
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 6 of 8. Meta Rod: used 3 of 3
Current effects cast by / activated by / affecting Zeoll: Mage Armor used 1 of 9 hours Glibness used 25? of 90 minutes
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday December 9th, 2015 6:29:06 PM Someone keen of sight and swift of foot to spy for their approach and tell us from what direction they're approaching, if we do not see them first. Someone good at hiding as well, so s/he won't be detected before getting us the message.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP65/65 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20=1 ; d20+2=22 ; Wednesday December 9th, 2015 7:00:12 PM
(Aex will never walk that way home. If the group was going by land Aex stated earlier she would transform to an eagle or hawk and fly home. If by water she was going to turn into a dolphin or shark... yes she spares her lovely Gnome legs... As such I'm not rolling against the Soften Earth and Stone)
In bird shape Aex can't talk to her friends but she's worried the Toad's hungry for more!! Could it eat two Taurs??!! Could it be THAT hungry??
Aex takes her chances and casts Speak with Animals on herself and addresses the Toad creature...
"We spared your life earlier... I believe the right thing to do now is to call this a day yourself and leave... I think no one will frown upon you if you claim you could not find us... after all the rest of us is long gone." (Diplomacy 22 - Natural 20!! Right when I needed it!! Believe it or not but the natural 1 just before was a miss click... )
Magana (Craig) [HP 93 of 101] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 9th, 2015 11:51:20 PM
Magana places herself between Zeoll and the Toad and awaits her opportunity.
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Thursday December 10th, 2015 10:20:49 AM
Hash comes out of the teleportation with a strange look on his face. He seems confused. He touches his head, then his stomach. With some effort, he shakes it off and shakes his head.
"No other suggestions, but don't war with these demons yourselves. Tell us where they are and then flee. You want no part of this hunt."
[DM Hugh] - Preparing for Trouble / Talking with Toads d20+8=28 ; Thursday December 10th, 2015 12:55:19 PM Rillett explains the situation and where the rest of the party are. He advises having those who are strongest standing with them against any demons and for everyone else to hide. He asks to speak to the harbormaster and for a runner to be dispatched for Yaas Farril. He also wants to warn Brothers Engev and Lansel at Jozhur's house.
Terser requests someone stealthy and fast with a keen eye to serve as lookout and get them warning of the approach.
Hashamon is of the opinion that no one should join the battle with the demons except for the party and that they should just be found and then the people of Bonetown should run.
Enoch says "That is not good to hear. We had thought the omens pointed to an imminent eruption so we are in the process of evacuating using the ships that were in town at the time. Some of the ships loaded with evacuees have already sailed and are moored off shore waiting for the all-clear. I believe that is where your Captain Coer and Lionfish currently are. I believe that is where the Brothers and Yaas currently are. The Lionfish was full to the brim with people when it took off. Linus is further inland making sure everyone got the message to evacuate. Since there is no eruption I'm not sure if it would be better to signal the all clear or keep the evacuation going. If those demons really are that bad perhaps having everyone out of town would reduce casualties?"
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Meanwhile....
Zeoll warns his friends of the spell cast and then tries to command the giant toad to approach.
Aex-hawk casts speak with animals on herself and addresses the toad creature attempting to persuade it to leave, diplomatically.
Magana stands ready.
The toad successfully resists Zeoll's command (Will Save 28).
To Aex the toad creature responds "VICTAATRIS STILL HUNGRY!!! BILLOOPL COMMANDED ME TO EAT FOES, SATISFY HUNGER BUT THE SEA IS VAST...CAN HUNT...NEXT TIME I WILL EAT YOU ALL!!!"
It then dives beneath the waves.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Thursday December 10th, 2015 2:07:23 PM
Jozhur ponders things for a moment before addressing Enoch. [/b]"If they were coming, I would think they would be here by now. Regardless, we best remain vigilant. These minions of Biloopl can fly and the sea is Biloopl's domain, the people are no more safe on the water than they are here in town. It's probably best that they stay here. We can fight them, we've killed some of them already."
"Set up a watch to alert us and the harbormaster's men. Hopefully the rest of our group gets here before anything happens."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP65/65 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday December 10th, 2015 5:27:44 PM "Your honour in battle shall be remembered Master Victaatris... I wish you good hunting... "
Aex watches Magana and Zeoll with big bulging eyes... she's trembling all over her little body...
Let's get the hell out of here before Victaatris changes his mind!!
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 55 of 55) d20+13=17 ; Thursday December 10th, 2015 7:50:42 PM
"Well, the worrd was mightierr than the wand this time, Aexana! Good job."
Zeoll leads his friends homewards as fast as he can. Survival 17 (with two cantrip boosts)
"Oh courrse, ourr ship is back at Rrum," he muses.
Magana (Craig) [HP 93 of 101] [DR 1/-] Thursday December 10th, 2015 11:08:15 PM
Magana calls after the fleeing demon, "Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!"
To her companions she says, "Come, let us leave this beach. 'Tis a silly place."
She continues toward Bonetown, keeping an eye toward the sea in case of another attack.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Friday December 11th, 2015 8:28:11 AM
It makes sense to continue the evacuation anyway. The ships can stay close to the docks, so if the fiends arrive, they are ready to depart, but if anything comes by sea, they can make it back to town quickly. It's not like we can scare to populace more than we already have, right?
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Friday December 11th, 2015 12:18:43 PM "Agreed Terser, the evacuation should continue."
"I'm surprised to hear the Lionfish is back from Rum. That was smart of Tula to bring her back once she learned that we were wisked away to another plane."
"But other than that, I guess we just wait to see what shows up. If we're lucky, Magana, Zeoll and Aex will get here first. They are on their way here now - their progress seems good, Magana's at least. I cast a spell that lets me track her."
Rillett continues to monitor Magana's progress with Status, which will tell me direction and distance to her position.
[DM Hugh] - Bonetown on Alert Friday December 11th, 2015 2:00:56 PM Aex-hawk wishes the giant toad good hunting.
Zeoll congratulates her on a job well done.
Magana hurls an insult at the fleeing beast before urging for the remaining members of the team to leave the beach.
Jozhur ponder's Enoch's words and then is of the opinion that the surf is no safer than the turf since Billoopl's minions can fly and the sea is Billoopl's domain. He recommends a watch be set.
Terser thinks that it makes sense to continue the evacuation, but with the caveat that the ships stay close to the docks so that the occupants can get back into town if needed.
Rillett thinks that the evacuation should continue and is surprised that the Lionfish is back from Rum, but is glad that Tula had them head back after the party was whisked away to another plane. He hopes that they wait to see what shows, hopefully the rest of the team.
The cleric watches as Magana's status gets closer to Bonetown in a rather timely manner until eventually the party can see her, Zeoll and Aex-hawk heading towards them on the dock.
The party is now reunited and Enoch seeing this leads you collectively to the far end of Bonetown where Linus is trying to get the last few holdouts to evacuate. "It's good to see you back from Rum. When Tula came back without you with a tale about you leaving for another dimension, I must admit I was concerned. You are here now and that is the important thing."
After a pause, Linus says, "So there is no eruption but there are Billoopl's demons on the loose? It is very hard to keep the rabble united for a common goal even when they could be overrun by molten lava. I'm worried if we keep the evacuation going longer than needed the understanding that we have established may falter under the pressure of not knowing. I'm not worried about Coer and the Lionfish, but some of the pirate crews may try something. If nothing happens by morning I'm going to send the all-clear signal. Tell me what happened after you left for the other dimension and before the fireworks?"
(OOC: Everyone gets 15k xp for module 2, 10k xp from module 3 and 3k xp from module 4...we are kind of in an in-between moment...I am trying to get the next module written. As for hero points : Point to Rillett for figuring out we needed to stand on tiles to pass the first test.
Point to Hash for bravery in battle ... and another for being brave enough to come back!
Point to Zeoll for stepping into the AM Field against the metal angel and stepping up to cast Prayer in the ThermoStone fight.
Point to Jozhur for thinking of touching the letter I in ALEMI.
Point to Magana for bravery (fighting at very low hp) vs the glass thing. Also for great feeblemind RP.
Point to Rillett for RP during the glass thing battle. And another for the answer to the coin puzzle.
Point to Aexana for convincing Zeoll not to try to take a souvenir coin.
Point to Terser for leaping on the stone BEFORE it was deactivated!
Point to Hashamon for heroics with the Thermostone.
Point to Aex for talking Victaaris down. )
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Friday December 11th, 2015 9:32:27 PM
Jozhur shrugs, "I imagine Biloopl's minions have had enough. I doubt their interested in another fight immediately, since they've lost a few of their numbers. I'll leave the storytelling to someone else." He glances over at Zeoll.
"Don't suppose a fellow could grab an ale somewhere, what with the town being evacuated and all? I sure could use one, or a few, after all that."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Friday December 11th, 2015 11:03:03 PM I can't say I'm surprised. Perhaps they realize that without a God level power backing them, they were no match for our combined might. Maybe someone can communicate with the divine and make sure there's no way that Billoopl can restore his power.
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Saturday December 12th, 2015 12:03:18 AM
Hashamon is relieved that the current situation is over. The Heat-stone had proven a difficult challenge, but it's destruction signaled the end of his current contract with Lord Gargul. Hashamon felt something stirring within him, even now. The temporary powers he had gained under Gargul were fading, and his he could feel his wild heart beating as strong as ever.
Sweating, he wondered if he would be reverted to a Minotaur? That at least, was no matter. He was who he was. A body was a thing to be shaped by need, and his human body was as malleable as any other.
"I am glad everyone is safe and the Heat-stone laid to rest. I felt.. sad.. to expunge it's power, but far be it from me to turn down it's request."
Magana (Craig) [HP 93 of 101] [DR 1/-] d8=7 ; Saturday December 12th, 2015 2:44:01 PM
HP roll
Magana (Craig) [HP 93 of 101] [DR 1/-] Saturday December 12th, 2015 10:54:11 PM
Once back Magana says, "Well, according to Crenshaw's vision, Biloopl should be mortal now. I don't suppose we have to actually track him down and kill him. I want to go spend some time at the temple in meditation, but what do we do now?"
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP65/65 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Sunday December 13th, 2015 6:33:37 PM
Aex is happy to be reunited with her friends. Perhaps they won this battle... barely though... but it does not feel like they won the war by far... Billoopl is still out there and all they did was stalling his advance.
Gaining new powers gives Aexana the ability to gain a Plant Companion! As expected the little Gnome will spend some time in the woods to learn how to use her newly aquired powers and friend...
Additionally Aex was startled by the brutallity of her friends... they were actually trying to slay a helpless creature - regardless how vile it was... As such she shows interest in joining the Walker organisation and help defeating creatures in other ways than death...
Hashamon, Alpha Morphling 93/93 HP - AC 17/ Flat 17 / CMD 29 Monday December 14th, 2015 9:44:43 AM
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[DM Jeff] - The calm? Monday December 14th, 2015 10:04:51 AM
The group starts to relax as they reunite at the docks. The residents of the town, however, are still quite active, running about and still boarding the remaining ships. They are continuing to evacuate while Linus stands back a respectful distance from the heroes, waiting to hear more.
There is yelling and crying coming from the city as another group of evacuees appears, a number of women with small children appearing. The group has about 10 women and at least a dozen children. It is hard to tell how many because many are small and running in various directions around the group, some crying, some laughing. The women are all burdened with bags and blanket strapped to them and held in their arms as they look around for another ship. The last of the ships has just pulled away from the docks, so the group stops and looks around, clearly not sure what to do next. Linus heads over to the women, preparing to direct them to evacuate overland.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+21=23 ; d20+21=34 ; d20+21=33 ; Monday December 14th, 2015 11:28:58 AM
Zeoll is glad to have made it back here. But the real question is, how necessary is all this panic and confusion? Is the town and its people in any actual danger?
That's what Zeoll is thinking as he does his best to calm people, moving from group to group, family to family, reassuring them as best he can with advice and a quiet tone.
Diplomacy checks: 23, 34, 33
The old liontaur subtly voices his worries to all his friends.
"Rillett, have you a divination to sparre? We need some answerrs."
"I do not think you will need to look further than the volcano, Zeoll. People here are rightfully worried about their dens and packs. It seemed prime to erupt, because they knew nothing about the stone, and they are frightened."
Realizing no one has answered Linus, Hash speaks up.
"We went to another place, and fought the minions of our foe. We recovered the Heat-stone, as seen in the vision of the Eye of Gargul. It was deposited according to it's wishes, and now we are here."
He figures it's acceptable to leave out his death and reincarnation, as they are not really relevant to the mans questions.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Monday December 14th, 2015 1:57:23 PM
Rillett unconsciously adjusts his gleaming white robes and armor. Their pristine condition belies the recent combat.
He turns to Enoch.
“Enoch, Hashamon’s summary is brief and accurate. We can tell tales and fill in the details when there is time later. I will add that we initially fought 8 demons on that other plane. We killed two, and lost one of our own before we escaped with the stone Hashamon mentioned. We fled because our main objective was to drop the stone in the Wold’s oceans and end Billoopl’s divinity. This we did.”
“Of the demons, the remaining 6 preceded us here to the island. We fought three, and three headed away from us - we thought towards the town. Of the three we fought, two were killed and one escaped. That leaves 4 of Billoopl’s minions on the loose, though I think if they were going to attack, they would have done so by now. I rather suspect they have returned to Billoopl to regroup and report.”
“As far as were we are right now, I have not seen any indication that the volcanoes are behaving any differently now than they normally do. I believe the lights you saw were from our battle, and the omens likely pointed to the arrival of the demons to the island. Did you hear anything more specific on these omens Enoch?”
“We did see the demons come out of a hole in the side of the volcano when we arrived. We should probably check that out just to be sure.”
To Zeoll, “Alas, my friend, I did not ask Gargul for any divination magic today. I can do so tomorrow, but that does not help us right now.”
“I do not believe Billoopl’s minions pose an immediate threat. I see nothing that suggests the volcanoes are going to erupt. I suggest we end further evacuation hardship, and signal for people and ships to return. We can address the Captain’s Council and the crowds once they return. Anyone have another perspective on this?”
“We should also elect a spokesperson for this. But not Hashamon.” Rillett smiles at Hashamon. “He refers to homes and families as dens and packs. The the good folk of Bonetown will not understand and may not appreciate being referred to as animals. No offfense, my friend.”
“Anyone want the task?”
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Monday December 14th, 2015 2:17:32 PM
Zeoll nods and agrees with Rillett's words.
"Well, I have been a trrained barrd, though those days lay deep in my past. Still, I have some small skill at talking with people, so maybe I am a good face to put forrwarrd. I've already been trrying to calm the people."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Monday December 14th, 2015 5:08:51 PM The spirits have not seen fit to grant me powers of divination either, though I feel as though I could speak to them given more time to focus on their power. I can say that if the volcano will erupt, it will do so in its own time. The citizens of Bonetown would do good to mind the signs of its eruption, and return after it has vented its fury. Houses can be rebuilt, families cannot. If someone more expert than I deems it safe, then there's no reason to delay the people a return to their homes.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP65/65 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Monday December 14th, 2015 6:20:33 PM
Aex tends to the children while their mothers look for a ship to evacuate from this island. While she does she eyeballs the volcano wonder if there's anything that could have set this imminent outburst in motion...
Magana (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+16=31 ; Monday December 14th, 2015 9:03:44 PM
Magana stands quietly in the middle of the chaos scanning for those missing demons.
perception 27
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Tuesday December 15th, 2015 2:56:48 AM "I don't think Biloopl's minions are coming here. If they wanted to wreak havoc, they would have done so before we had a chance to beat them here. Even if they do come, it is probably better that the people are on land, rather than stuck on crowded ships. I say signal the all clear, someone explain what happened to the people of Bonetown. Zeoll is probably the best for the job.
Jozhur returns the Circlet of Persuasion to Zeoll. Jozhur sets about calming the townsfolk. If the all clear is given, he will help the family carry their belongings back to their home.
[DM Jeff] - On the docks Tuesday December 15th, 2015 8:38:21 AM Zeoll starts moving to the people, working to calm them. He calls back to Rillett, asking about divination spells. Rillett calls back that he has none. Zeoll easily speaks to a group of women who nod their heads and smile at him while a couple of small children near them stare open-mouthed at him as he speaks. He hears one of the children whisper to another, “No, that’s not a minotaur, silly. It’s a… It’s a… Big-e-o-taur.”
Hashamon directly addresses Linus, saying, "We went to another place, and fought the minions of our foe. We recovered the Heat-stone, as seen in the vision of the Eye of Gargul. It was deposited according to it's wishes, and now we are here." Linus nods, as if hearing about the weather, seemingly not surprised at all. He replies, “So, there’s no volcano eruption? I hope you’re sure about that. The ground was shaking and darkness and light…dogs and cats living together...”
Rillett shines in his gleaming armor and speaks directly to Enoch. He provides great detail about their tasks and adventures with the demons. Enoch looks around nervously when Rillett mentions demons on the island with the volcano, but visibly relaxes when Rillett concludes that none of the demons are an immediate threat. His eyes even light up a bit when it is explained that the evacuation should be lifted and all should return to normal. He pauses for just a moment to see if anyone will contradict the decisions, then turns and heads back to the town calling out, “Okay, it is safe now. Return to your homes! False alarm!” He waves at groups of people, ushering them back into town.
Terser speaks of the power of the volcano and the idea that the volcano can erupt when it is good and ready. Enoch has already taken off to spread the news of the safety, but Linus perks up when Terser speaks. He appears torn, unsure of what to do about the evacuation and the volcanoes.
Aexana heads over to the children. Three laughing children quickly surround her, giggling and running in circles. She spins around, trying to keep up with them as they dance and start singing about some bridge in a land far away that was apparently structurally unsound. When she glances back at the volcano, she can see birds flying over the water, calm seas, and a clear blue sky.
Magana stands quietly while people are talking and running around, a rock in the middle of the storm on the dock. The boards of the dock groan quietly as the waves of the sea and the tide push and pull against the supporting beams. He looks out to sea and sees the waves gently flowing as they have throughout all time. There are a few seabirds starting to fly around the area, but no signs of anything larger in sight.
Jozhur provides the deciding “vote” to Linus when he says that he believes the danger has passed and that the “all clear” should be given. Linus nods and turns to the town, following Enoch and spreading the word that the danger is over. As he walks, he waves out to a couple ships and stops by the harbormaster who starts lowering the danger flags to communicate with the ships. Jozhur walks past the others and down the docks. As he passes by Zeoll, he hands over the circlet. Then he takes a large sack from an older woman. She starts to resist and pull on the sack, but when she sees that he is trying to help her, she nods and says, “Why thank you dearie. That was getting a mite heavy for me.” The two head back into town as she asks him if he is married.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+13=27 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=17 ; d20+13=33 ; Tuesday December 15th, 2015 11:07:26 AM
Rillett smiles at the Harbormaster's reference to dogs and cats. "Fortulately, it didn't progress to mass hysteria," he says dryly. "But we cannot promise that the volcanoes will not erupt - only that what you saw was caused by the power of that stone."
"Harbormaster, we should probably address the Captain's Council. Will you please see that the Captains are notified as their ships return? Do you think we should also address the crowd? Zeoll - you working on your speech?"
"Tomorrow, I want to take another look at that stone, and inspect that hole those demons emerged from in the side of the volcano."
Rillett will keep a sharp eye out for anyone that is injured, and dispense healing as needed.
When we rest, there are some additional items to identify. After we rest, Rillett will also cast a divination or two to find out where things stand with Billoopl. _________________________________ Eventually, we will rest, and with an increase in level, Rillett and others can try again to identify the unknown items. DC is 15+item's caster level. Rolls are below.
a thick black leather belt, made from a kraken's tentacle - 27 a pair of blue leather sandals - 32 2 teeth - 22,19 a simple robe woven from seaweed - 17 ring #1 - 33
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday December 15th, 2015 4:55:47 PM
(I think Aex's sheet is about upgraded to lvl 10 - need to add the plant companion still and looking to see what loot comes out of the last battles.)
Aex uses a couple of little magic tricks to make the kids feel happy and cheerful while their parents busy themselves. If they want she'll transform into a Dolphin, pony, dog... or even a scary fire elemental.
(Hashamon is updated to reflect his surgery to take the Morphling prestige.)
Hashamon considers the crowds. There's very little he was capable of doing to calm them. They reminded him of birds scattering from a sharp noise, or a cat jumping in fright.
"The people here are no different from animals, at least at this moment."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+12=30 ; d20+21=27 ; Tuesday December 15th, 2015 11:56:54 PM
Zeoll knows that the best way to attract a crowd before a speech is with a song. He casts a new Ghost Sound cantrip to create drums and horns to go with his song. He harumphs, says a prayer, and then lifts his voice in a compelling tune. For once, his old voice does not fail him, and he performs adequately.
Perfprm check 31 (with Guidance)
Come frriends of Bonetown, folk so frree. We come thrrough dangerr, deep and dirre! With news of horrrorrs frrom the sea, But list, and let my tale inspirre New hope and strrength and brraverry
Zeoll sings his song until he has a decent enough crowd. Then he begins his tale.
The old liontaur lays it all out, all the party's dealings with Biloopl, the things we've learned, the dangers we've faced. He explains all about the Thermostone and what it did. He explains how the sound it made and the power it released could have seemed like the sound of an erupting volcano.
He explains why the party thinks it is safe to be at home. And he says that the party is set on defeating Biloopl and all its minions -- and keeping Bonetown safe.
Diplomacy 27
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday December 16th, 2015 1:05:52 AM
Oh noes it's late and time for bed! Let's get these people and their families back to their homes.
Magana (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 16th, 2015 1:20:27 AM
Magana heads to the Bonetown Temple of Gargul. She prefers its simplicity to the grandeur of the one in Rum anyway. There she will devote the rest of the day in contemplation of Gargul's will and her place within it.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Wednesday December 16th, 2015 1:50:18 AM
Jozhur is a bit taken back at the woman's question. He was not thinking of anything like that, for a change. He smiles at the woman and just answers with a "No", hoping maybe this woman has a daughter or something.
--------------- I'll work on the character sheet, not much to change.
[DM Jeff] - On the docks Wednesday December 16th, 2015 9:46:32 AM Rillett talks to the harbormaster and requests an audience with the captain’s council. He keeps an eye out for the injured, but the most he can see is a small boy who has fallen and skinned his knee. It is bleeding profusely, but is clearly just a superficial wound. The boy, however, is quite upset and crying, plopping himself down on the ground, holding his leg into his body. His mother tries to get him moving, but he does not budge. Eventually, she just leaves him and starts walking away.
Aexana, finding herself surrounded by a few children who are utterly oblivious to the recent happenings and most of the world around them, decides to entertain them with a few tricks. When she changes into a dog, the nearby children are amazed and “oooo” in excitement. When she turns into a pony, a few more start to gather to watch. When she transforms into fire, there are a few screams and a couple of the smaller children run away in terror, but the older ones laugh and reach out to see if the fire is real.
Hasahmon looks over the crowd, nose in the air. He thinks the people around here are nothing more than animals.
Zeoll starts up some drums and horns and breaks into song. He steps up onto a small pile of sturdy crates so that his voice can carry over the crowds. Magana already knows the story, since she was actually part of it. Instead of standing around listening, she heads to the temple of Gargul for the afternoon.
Zeoll stands at the end of the docks and people hear and gather from in town. Others, as they depart the returning ships, gather around as well, creating a large crowd listening in. The children who were watching Aexana even are drawn in by the singing and the storytelling. He tells the story of their recent adventures and the crowd sits, enthralled. A few of the old sailor salts look a look dubiously at him, but seem impressed all the same. His song and his story are long and take up much of the afternoon. By the time the story is finished, most of the ships have returned to the docks, there are only one or two still working their way in to drop off their passengers.
Terser realizes that the day has passed away and reminds Zeoll to notice the position of the sun in the sky.
Jozhur, escorting the older woman into town, tells the woman he is not married. At that, she moves closer to him and holds onto his upper arm. She smiles at him, showing that she is missing a few teeth, and says, “Oh, indeed. You know, I lost my husband many years back at sea. You look like a good, strong man who might be looking for a place to settle down after all your adventures. I happen to have a nice house in town there, I hope you’ll let me show you around the inside when we get there…”
Notes: The town is starting to stand down from the evacuation, in a few more hours all will have returned. Zeoll has explained what has happened to much of the town, and word will certainly move along quickly. It is now coming up on evening, as the sun has started to set and a cooler breeze has started to blow in from the water. Many people are heading back to their homes, but the sailors from all the ships are quickly heading into the bars to share their stories and what they have heard through the afternoon. Already the stories around the adventurers are spreading and being exaggerated. Jozhur is headed into town with his new elderly lady-friend. Magana has headed to the temple of Gargul. The rest is still gathered on the docks, getting more than a few glances from the few people left that had listened to Zeoll’s story and song. Where to, now?
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d8=6 ; d20=3 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2015 12:12:23 PM
Rillett moves to the small boy, calling after the mother as he does so. With a whispered blessing and a touch he heals the boy's knee (CLW), "See, all better." Then he sets him on his feet and sends him toward his mother.
Rillett will return to stand behind and a little to side of Zeoll, adding his demeanor to Zeoll's effort to influence this crowd (DC 10 made, +2 to Zeoll's diplomacy check.) He'll gesture for others to do the same.
-------------------------------------- Later:
Rillett will remind Hashamon, "Gargul made you human for a reason. I know that's been an odd transition for you, but as a Cleric of Gargul protection and service to humanity will take on a different perspective than you had before. Perhaps we can talk about that later with a visit to the Temple of Rest."
We'll meet with the Captain's Council.
Rillett will attempt to identify the remaining items. (See previous rolls)
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 16th, 2015 1:05:42 PM
After completing her prayers and meditation at the temple, Magana seeks out the High Priest Yaas Farril to see if he is available for a brief conversation.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Wednesday December 16th, 2015 6:15:06 PM
Zeoll thanks Rillett and lingers after the speechifying to continue to calm folks and also to hear the latest gossip and rumor.
Diplomacy check to gather info:
Then he'll rendez-vous at the Lionfish House where Brother Engev lives. He wants to check in with everybody. However, he likes to sleep outside of town, on the beach maybe,
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Wednesday December 16th, 2015 7:02:43 PM
As soon as the children want to touch the fire elemental Aex changes back into her own little Gnome self...
"No no no you rascals! You will get severe burns if you plan of touching a fire elemental! Here you go... some candy. Look I see your parents are watching... go hurry. Be good now!"
Aex looks at the parents who at first appear to be worried but when Aex casts a friendly smile at them they'll hopefully calm down. Perhaps the Lionfish still hasn't got the best reputation in town so better to work on it...
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday December 16th, 2015 7:19:35 PM
Terser is taken in by Zeoll's stories, letting the words take his mind into a deeper understanding of Zeoll's faith, and through it, his own. He picks up a piece of shell from the beach, representing the chitin of the bug creature and its oceanic master and places it in the bag around his neck. His connection with the spirits has grown stronger.
Hashamon, Alpha Morphling 93/93 HP - AC 17/ Flat 17 / CMD 29 Wednesday December 16th, 2015 7:40:20 PM
Hashamon shakes his head at Rillet.
"I don't think you understand. I have compared the humans here to animals. They've come a long way from where I originally placed them. At least, in fear, they act in a manner that makes sense to me. I'll never understand the desires for murder, lies, and deceit, actions which exist so far outside of the natural order that I long doubted that civilization was from the same primordial make-up as the world which it despoils."
Hashamon flexes his fists and looks down at the ground.
"I no longer am in service to your lord Gargul. It was a fleeting thing, just until Bilpool could no longer ascend, was all your lord needed me for. I can feel my body and my spirit changing again, closer to what it was before my death."
He continues, his deep voice like a growl. Hashamon has changed some, even noticeably, since the destruction of the stone. His body is larger and more muscled.
"I'll never be the same, but the new blessings Ma'ab has bestowed are close enough that I can be at peace again. I will not retain the same inner wisdom I achieved through Gargul's blessing, and I will always thank him for that brief insight, but I am a being of Ma'ab, and with her I belong."
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+18=34 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2015 11:03:34 PM
Jozhur tenses up, Should've known better!"Well, I'm afraid I can't be settling down. What with Biloopl still at large and all that...seems my adventures are only just beginning." He sets the woman's bag down just inside her door, "Was a pleasure to meet you, now I must get back to the 'Fish. We need to make sure she and her crew are ready for the next voyage."
With that, Jozhur slips into an alley and vanishes from sight. (Stealth: 34) -------------------------------- My character sheet will be ready to go after tonight.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Thursday December 17th, 2015 10:59:03 AM
Header update: 117HP, 147 raging (with new feat) =D
[DM Jeff] - On the docks Thursday December 17th, 2015 11:04:31 AM Rillett goes over to the small boy and heals his knee. As he sets the boy on his feet, the boy’s eyes open wide and he stares at Rillett. He says, “H… H… How did you do that?” Before Rillett has a chance to answer, the boy turns and runs away to hide behind his mother. She smiles at Rillett and approaches him. The small boy stays hidden behind his mother, peeking around her at Rillett. She gives a slight bow and says, “I must thank you for that for my boy. But I do not want him to get soft. These are tough times and this is a tough town. Beware those that would not take such an affront so lightly.” Without waiting for a response, she turns and heads back into town.
Magana finishes up at the temple and looks around for the high priest. A rather large elven priest quickly heads off to find the high priest while Magana waits in the entranceway of the temple. The temple itself is very quiet with thick walls keeping out the sounds of the outdoors. There is a large eye made of metal hanging above the entrance to the main temple. After a short wait, the elven priest returns followed by high priest Yaas Farril, dressed in a black robe. He gestures for Magana to follow him as he steps into a guest room off the side of the entranceway. There are two plain chairs facing a wider couch in the small room. The walls are stone and grey with a large eye painted in the center of each wall. Yaas takes a seat and gestures for Magana to do so as well. He does not say a word as he waits for Magana’s request.
In another area of town, Jozhur quickly sets down his load and makes himself scarce, narrowly avoiding a quick wedding.
Zeoll tries to continue to calm any that remain in the crowd while Rillett reminds him of his duties.Terser nods a the stories and wanders away from the docks, heading down to the beach, lost in thought. He walks through the rocks on the beach and finds a small, wet, smelly shell that reminds him of the bug demon. He takes the shell and carefully places it in the bag he carries around his neck. The smell of the fish only lingers a moment before it is replaced with the sea salt in the air.
Back on the docks, Zeoll and Rillett are interrupted by Hashamon, speaking of his perceptions of the natural order of things. He steps away from the pair and slightly off the docks, onto solid ground. He feels his body changing as he moves, and he calls out to Gargul and Ma’ab, hoping that each are paying attention to him and hearing his declarations. A young couple walking down a side street certainly hear him as he spots them looking at him wide-eyed and quickly moving in the opposite direction.
Rillett stays at the end of the dock with Zeoll as Zeoll tries to continue talking with a few of the townspeople after stepping down from the pile of crates. He speaks to a few people and listens in. He hears one sailor say, “That was some story, but do you believe it?” He hears another talking about searching the volcano for treasure. There are more than a few sailors glad that the evacuation is over so they can go drink some more. There are mumblings about whether or not there will be vengeance laid upon the town due to the actions of the crew from the Lionfish. One sailor talks about heading out of town to find a hag he knows that might be able to give him a medallion to repel demons. Finally, Zeoll suggests meeting up with the crew at the Lionfish House, but when he turns around, he realizes the only ones left on the dock are him, Rillett, and Aexana. They can also see that the Lionfish itself has pulled back into dock and sits now at the end of the pier. Rillett asks the harbormaster to request a meeting of the Captain's Council. He looks Rillett up and down and then replies, "I'll raise the flag. We'll see who shows up at midnight."
Meanwhile, Aexana continues to entertain the children, but ensures they do not accidentally hurt themselves. She hands them some candy and attempts to smile at some of the mothers. As she does so, an older pirate steps into her view. He says something to one of the women, then turns back to stare at Aexana. He squints his eyes as he tries to determine Aexana’s purpose, but says nothing. After staring her down for a moment, he turns and grabs the rear of one of the women who squeals out loud.
Notes: The time is now around sunset.
OOC: I’m not ignoring Rillett’s attempt to identify the items, but I figure that’s going to take a little time (officially, 3 rounds per item) and a thorough examination, so I’m thinking that you would need to sit down somewhere undisturbed for a few minutes at least.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday December 17th, 2015 4:54:38 PM
Aex does wonder what the man told the mother but shrugs her shoulders. It will take time for the inhabitants of Bonetown to trust the Lionfish crew... (ooc do we have a name now or don't we?)
The little Gnome calls it a day and decides to visit Brother Bertam to see if he has some new potion recipes.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Thursday December 17th, 2015 5:46:09 PM
Zeoll looks at Rillet as Aexana walks away. The old liontaur shrugs. "My frriend, it seems everryone else has wanderred off, wisely orr no. Let's catch up with Aex and at least stick togetherr, we thrree, in case of dangerr."
"When I firrst arrived at this town of frreebooterrs and rrogues -- and that is putting as prretty a face on it as I can manage and not put myself to the lie -- it was acknowledged that Bonetown is a, well, hazarrdous place! And that one did not lightly set off alone within its bounds. I know we have grrown in staturre and puissance since then, but still, if 20 brrawlerrs jumped on Aexana, therre, what rrecourrse would she have?"
Peering through his specs down at the small gnome, as they catch up to her, Zeoll says, "Young miss, please do stay with us, and we will trravel as safely as thrree can togetherr in this 'hive of villainy,' heh, as they say."
"My old brrain fails me sometimes. Rremind me who this Brrotherr Berrtrram is, please."
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Thursday December 17th, 2015 6:27:21 PM
Rillett will suggest to Zeoll and Aex that they touch bases with the Lionfish to make sure everything is alright with the ship, and to see if there is any news from Rum, for her voyage from Rum back to Bonetown, or from the evacuation.
After we check on the ship, he'll suggest heading back to the shared house to check on the Brothers there, reconvene with the party, and take a look at the few remaining unknown items.
OOC: no hurry on the items. I was just trying to wrap up treasure division.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Thursday December 17th, 2015 7:41:03 PM
Jozhur hurries back to the docks and tried to find the others. He repeatedly glances over his shoulder, afraid he may be followed.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Thursday December 17th, 2015 11:56:00 PM
Magana sits and hesitates under the High Priests calm, steady gaze.
"I..." She stops then blurts out, "I do not know what I am doing. Well, maybe not *what* I'm doing, but *why*. I do not know what Gargul wants of me. I know I am meant to serve His will, but I do not know what that will is for me, personally I mean. Do I just make it up as I go? How do I know for sure that the path I take is the one that best serves Him? How do *you* know you serve Him best here in the temple?"
[DM Jeff] - On the docks Friday December 18th, 2015 10:22:06 AM Aexana decides that enough has been done for the day and joins Zeoll and Rillett, suggesting they should head to visit Brother Beram. She starts off and Zeoll and Rillett move quickly to stay together with her. Zeoll mentions the dangers in the town for one wandering alone. Rillett asks that the two wait a moment while he goes over to check on the Lionfish.
The three adventurers head over to the Lionfish. As they start walking across the docks, Jozhur pops up over the edge of the dock from a nearby alley. He glances back and sees a couple things moving in the growing shadows in the alley he just left. He feels that he may have just narrowly escaped a close encounter with some of the underworld of Bonetown.
As the group approaches the Lionfish, Pinny waves from his usual spot, hanging off the various ropes of the rigging of the ship. Tula quickly steps down the gangplank and gestures towards the ship saying, “Greetings, captains, are we out for a new destination, then?” When Rillett asks for news and updates, she replies, “Aye, there’s been quite a bit o activity round these parts what with that island right near blowin’ up, so far as we be knowin’. We were nigh jes returnin’ wi’t tide from Rum when all what near happen’ here. We fit fer as many would fit ‘ere and the ol Fish held ‘em high out to the water, as we knew that’s what you’dve ‘ave us all do. Biggest news hereabouts be bout them demons comin’ to town and thar old woman outside town what ‘as protectin’ magic from em. Least that’s ‘at theys be sayin’. Give us a moon er two fer supplys en she’ll be ready ta sail for ye’s in the tide.”
Finally the four turn and head back towards town, towards Brother Bertam’s house. The streets are busy as all the ships are back in town. Surprisingly, there are already sailors falling down drunk in some of the alleyways. The smells of the streets remind the group that they are indeed back in Bonetown. As they walk past a building that is clearly a tavern, a sailor stumbles out the door in front of them. He lands face first on the ground, but quickly scrambles to his feet. He stands up in a boxing stance as another sailor steps out the door. The two sailors look almost identical – skinny, tanned humans with rough, scraggly beards. They are dressed in dirty pants and no shirts. Each has a black neckerchief knotted around their neck. The first one out the door spits and starts to speak when the second lands a massive roundhouse. The sailor’s head spins and you’re not sure if it is spit or a tooth that goes flying. The sailor drops like a sack of potatoes. The second sailor watches him fall, then turns and heads back inside. Two dwarves walk up and step over the fallen sailor as they walk into the tavern.
Near the docks, Terser stands on the rocky beach, fingering the bag around his neck and peering out to sea. His mind echoes with the words of Zeoll as he looks out to the darkening sea and gentle waves. At the same time, Hashamon, a short distance away, still attempts to have his mind adjust to the changes in his body. He flexes his fists and stretches his arms and muscles, feeling different and unsure of who, or what, he actually is supposed to be.
Meanwhile, Magana takes a seat on the large couch in the temple of Gargul and opines on how to serve the gods and how to know what the gods want of their clerics. She asks a number of questions of the dark, hooded priest. At first, there is complete silence as her words echo off the stone walls. As she is about to speak again, he raises a hand to silence her. He pauses yet again, then cryptically mutters, “You will know when you are told. Until we are told, we all do what we know.” He gestures around at the solid walls and continues, “You know what this was when you were last here, and it is not now. It was then what Gargul willed it to be. As it is now different for the same reason.” He stops speaking and the silence quickly takes over in the stone room.
Notes: It is just after sunset.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Friday December 18th, 2015 3:12:11 PM
Rillett will thank Tula. He will ask her if there are any healing needs aboard the Lionfish, but will defer to Captain Jozhur as far as any orders or provisioning for the crew. "Too many captains can run you aground," his father used to say. As we move from the docks to Portside House (the Bonetown house belonging to the party,) we hopefully notice Terser and Zeoll down on the beach. "Terser, Hash, we're headed back to the house. No sign of our foes, but it's probably best to not travel alone for now."
To Zeoll and Aex, "I'm not sure where Magana went. I presume she can take care of herself. Perhaps she went to the Temple of Rest. I plan to go there tomorrow, but for now we should get some food and some rest. I wonder if there's any food at the house."
Once at Portside House, we will talk to Brother Engev and Brother Lansel (two clerics of Pantheon that live at the house and keep an eye on things.) Maybe they have some news for us about the town. They are some of the few around that we can fully trust.
Then Rillett will work with Zeoll to identify the remaining items. _________________________________ Rillett will attempt to identify the unknown items. DC is 15+item's caster level. Rolls are below.
a thick black leather belt, made from a kraken's tentacle - 27 a pair of blue leather sandals - 32 2 teeth - 22,19 a simple robe woven from seaweed - 17 ring #1 - 33
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+11=18 d20+11=12 d20+11=21 d20+11=14 d20+11=24 d20+11=27 Friday December 18th, 2015 7:47:05 PM
Zeoll thanks Tula and then keeps the company of Rillet and Aex as the trio heads back to the Brothers' House.
There he helps with IDs (Guidance boosted): 18, 12, 21, 14, 24, 27
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20=20 ; d20=9 ; d20=18 ; d20=10 ; d20=11 ; Saturday December 19th, 2015 12:44:08 AM
Terser walks back to the house in no particular hurry, but keeping company with Hash and the others.
Interested, but not being of any real help, Terser tries to help with the new magic items. He must have seen some of them before, or maybe the spirits were especially close today. Either that, or he made some incredibly lucky guesses.
aid another rolls 20 (nat), 9, 18, 10, 11
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+16=28 ; Saturday December 19th, 2015 5:20:45 PM
Magana sits quietly for a few contemplating the High Priest's words and absorbing some of his calm demeanor. Finally, she stands to take her leave, more relaxed than when she arrived.
"I believe I understand your meaning. Thank you. If I may ever be of service, please do not hesitate to send word."
She bows respectfully and sets out to Portside House. The darkening sky does not concern her, but she keeps a sharp eye on her surrounding as is always her habit.
Perception 28
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Sunday December 20th, 2015 12:39:21 AM
Jozhur is a bit taken back at his field promotion, it takes him a second to remember that he was in charge of the ship.
"Thanks Tula, you're right, that's exactly what we would have wanted. The crew can do as they wish tonight, start resupply tomorrow. Hard to say how soon we will need to leave and where we will be headed. Hopefully we will all get some time to rest, I think we could use it." He hands Tula a stack of coins, about 10 gold pieces total, "A small bonus for the crew, divide this up, please."
ooc: Jozhur is happy to pay bonuses to the crew, they didn't sign up to fight against something like Biloopl. I'll tally it on Jozhur's sheet so the coins paid count towards his wealth.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Sunday December 20th, 2015 4:27:08 PM
(on a skiing vacation in Austria)
Aex smiles when she finds herself quickly accompanied by Zeoll and Rillet. She puzzled by the look in Zeoll eyes... Almost as if he thinks she as squishy as she looks.... he's probably even right...
After their check on the Fish she follows Zeoll and Rillet keeping her eyes on the town.
[DM Jeff] - To The Portside House Monday December 21st, 2015 9:49:28 AM
After a few parting words with Tula, the group gathers together and heads back for The Portside House, once again reunited. As they arrive, Magana appears from a different alleyway. As she exits the alleyway, two sailors appear behind her, then quickly turn and head back into the alley. When they arrive at the house, Engev is standing outside, having just pulled down his sign. He turns and says, “Ah, welcome back, my friends! The stories about you are already spreading far and wide. But the fears of the demons coming to town have many worried. While most here are able to fight and quick to fight, they are not sure about fighting demons in town. They know how to fight one another, but demons? I do hope that you were not followed back to town.”
“But oh, enough of that, I am sure you are tired from your journeys! I will leave you to your ways, the house is yours, as always.” With that, he bows and takes his sign back into his room. The group heads in the main door and finds the house as they had left it, but perhaps with a bit more of a moldy smell than they remember. Things look like they are in the same place as they were when the group left, which is always a good sign. Rillett leads the group into the living room, where he sets the various items that had been found on a table where he and others start checking them over.
Looking over the items carefully, Rillett and the others discover that the thick belt made from a kraken’s tentacle, when placed around your waist tightens itself into place! Then it relaxes and sets up in a way to solidify one’s back. He can tell that this will magically increase the strength of the wearer. Checking out the blue leather sandals, he discovers that when they are worn and the heels are clicked together, small sailfish fins pop out the sides of the sandals, allowing the user to increase their speed, at least for a short time. The teeth are quite magical and work with magic to help extend magical effects while the other will allow the holder to cast spells without uttering a sound. The robe continues to smell slightly of fish and remains a little damp, despite being out of the water for some time. But if one were to wear it, their unarmed attacks would be increased substantially. The ring allows a small, almost invisible shield to appear that can move with the wearer.
Notes: The belt is a belt of the Kraken, aka Belt of Giant’s Strength, +4. The sandals are sailfish sandals, aka Boots of Speed. The two teeth are both a Tooth of the Baba Yaga. One acts as a lesser extend rod, the other as a lesser silent rod. The seaweed robe acts as a monk’s robe. The ring is a ring of forceshield.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Monday December 21st, 2015 3:35:32 PM
After all the gear is figured out, Zeoll touches the Staff of Charming. "Now THIS I could really put to good use," he says.
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"Looking ahead, what is next forr us? Biloopl is now morrtal, but not defeated orr dead yet. Is that ourr job? To put the wanna-be godling down? I do not think I have anything betterr to do."
"If we arre taking the battle to the enemy, does that mean we'll need to head underwaterr?"
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Monday December 21st, 2015 4:51:33 PM
"Why is brother Engev pulling down his sign?", Aex wonders.. When all are in the house Aex too eagerly browses through the captured items.
To brother Engev she says "Do you know what those demons looked like?"
"There's something about this that calls to me. I want it."
Hashamon leaves, and after just a few moments a pair of pixies, pink and blue in color, flitter into the room after he has left.
"Forgive the big guy.", says Tink.
"He doesn't understand wealth or commerce, like, at all.", adds Pink.
"I'll make sure that it counts against his shares of the treasure.", pipes up Tink.
"Better give us his share of the coins too, he might try to eat them. He lost 4,000 gold once to 'natural urges' after shifting into an aurumvorax. Just -ate- his weight in gold!", cries Pink.
Looking at Zeoll, Tink adds. "I'm hungry. Have any honey or something sweet? Hanging out in Hashamon's backpack is a pretty terrible job. He doesn't shower enough. He doesn't smell as bad as he did when he was a Minotaur but..."
Pink punches Tink, then points at Magana.
"Uh.. well. Yea. Bye!"
The pixies take off, leaving a trail of dust behind them.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Monday December 21st, 2015 8:27:50 PM
Terser is a bit jealous of the interplay with the tiny creatures, and misses his small companion a bit. Hopefully, Sam is keeping the people at the Sage's guild entertained.
He recalls a time long ago, in a previous life or a dream perhaps, when he fought an Aurumvorax with a different set of companions. Hopefully hash didn't try to use fire. Come to think of it, he had a similar ring at the time as well. Oh, memories.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 12:30:52 AM
Rillett works with Zeoll to identify the items.
"Hmm. Some interesting stuff here. Of these items, I am interested in the two Teeth and the Ring of Sustenance. Except for anything anyone else wants, I'll take the remainder to the Catacombs and disperse funds. I need some scroll making supplies, and then I hope we can rest for a few days. I have some things to prepare."
"I'm afraid I'm new to your house, and not entirely if you have room for me here. I can stay at my church if necessary, but it would be nice if I could sleep here tonight.
ooc: If the DMs can tell us if there will be any down time, that will let me know what time I have to work with.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 12:32:24 AM
Magana glances at the table. "I'm not interested in these," she says shortly, then sits and stares out the window. She seems to have a lot on her mind.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 12:36:29 AM
Jozhur thanks Engev for the warm welcome, then begins digging around for a bottle of ale. He returns with a mug and looks over the treasure.
"A belt made from an enchanted Kraken tentacle, that's not something you see every day. I'll just keep the sword I picked up. Nothing else catches my eye. The enchantment on those sandals is pretty nice, my boots have the same enchantment."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 8:06:48 AM
"Heh!" says Zeoll holding one of the sandals up to his forepaw. "That's not going to worrk!"
He puts it back, laughing, and turns to Rillett. "My frriend, no worrries. Therre is rroom forr all, because some who had rrooms have moved on. Besides, I prreferr to sleep with the sky above me anyway. Perrhaps on the deck of the Lionfish."
"But serriously, will no one discuss the larrgerr issue? What do we want to do about this Biloopl?"
[DM Jeff] - To The Portside House Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 9:15:24 AM Zeoll likes the look of the staff and asks everyone about Biloopl. No one seems to want to talk about what comes next just yet.
Aexana wonders about Brother Engev, but then realizes that he takes his sign down when he is low on potions and most nights, just so no one bothers the sign during the night. She asks him about the demons and Engev replies, “Oh, I was speaking of the demons you were fighting. The stories already have them at ten feet tall with many arms and legs, able to eat humans in a single bite! I don’t know a lot about demons myself, but rumors have it that the old woman Goody what lives north of town studied them for many years.”
Hasamon departs the room only to be replaced by a couple talkative pixies. They talk to one another, seemingly ignoring everyone else in the room until one of them asks Zeoll for food. Before he can answer, they fly away in a trail of dust.
Terser’s eyes get a faraway look in them as he thinks of a different time and a different place. Perhaps a place where he fought enemies that were much less likely to completely destroy the entire party…
Rillett is engrossed in the magical items the group has found and can think of many ways to make use of the various items. He wonder if there is room for him in the house, but does spot the stairway leading to an upstairs area that contains the sleeping quarters. Zeoll, laughing at the sandals, mentions that there is plenty of room in the house for him, likely even a room he can use for himself. Zeoll does mention Biloopl again to a quiet room.
Magana steps over to a window and looks out into the darkening street. She sees a group of younger humans walk by, wearing the same clothes. They appear to be some sort of gang, but she doesn’t really care, her mind weighed down by much more serious issues as she tries to decipher her own life and that of the gods.
Jozhur heads into the kitchen and finds that the brothers have ensured that there was still food and ale in the kitchen. He finds a mug and fills it from a keg. Taking a sip, he can tell that the ale isn’t actually all that fresh, but it is ale. He gestures towards the table of treasure, but sees nothing that can help him directly.
Notes: Will there be down time? Are you an oracle or a seer? :) It is evening time. You can direct your character to do whatever you like and we’ll see where that leads! But yes, if you want to head to the catacombs, this would be a good time to do that.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 11:16:43 AM "Might be interesting to visit the old woman Goody, no? If she has studied demons for years perhaps she will know a better and easier way to get rid of them?"
(Aex has an intrest in the Ring of Force Shield - provided that it can also be activated while shape changing)
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 12:23:14 PM
Rillett will make a run to the Catacombs. He'd appreciate some company, just to be safe with all this stuff and returning with the gold. -------------------------------------- ooc: Heard from DMs - if you want something from the list of loot, take it and claim full value as part of your share.
Once we return from the Catacombs, treasure shares are as follows (based on WBL): Zeoll 23,873 GP Magana 22,513 GP Jozhur 17,222 GP Aexana 17,913 GP Rillett 19,861 GP Hash 18,853 GP Terser 5,269 GP
Hashamon, Alpha Morphling 93/93 HP - AC 17/ Flat 17 / CMD 29 Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 5:55:10 PM
Tink and Pink return, flittering about just in front of Hashamon. Hash looks a bit grumpy, and is rubbing his temples in frustration.
"The lug here is going to go ahead and claim the headband. It's a lot of small bonuses, but they are all useful to him, whether he realizes it or not."
Pink nods, then adds.
"That puts his share at 8,853 in gold and the headband, which is worth about 10,000 of your gold pieces."
Hash frowns.
"How can gold be worth anything to anyone but an Auromvorax? You can't eat it, you just give it away anyways. The money just complicates things."
Tink frowns.
"Not this again. People need money to buy things they need to survive."
Hash pokes the pixie.
"I never had gold, and I've survived just fine."
Frustrated, Pink pokes him back.
"You're different, you smelly Man-o-taur. People value gold because they want to. That's all your going to get out of us on this one."
The pixies dart to the treasure tables, and help divide up his parts. They push his shares into a bag, then salute Rillet.
"Thanks for the help, Priest."
They flitter out, likely to go store Hash's gold safely.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 7:23:33 PM
If Zeoll can get a word in edgewise, he'll greet the fey in Sylvan and invite them to share a meal and tales sometime.
If they flit away too fast, he simply tells Hash, "You are blessed by Maab to have such guarrdians looking out for you. Pay attention to them. If you fearr they play jopes on you, you can always ask me."
"As for the value of gold, it is easy. It is lovely to look at. It is easily fashioned into beautiful things. People keep beautiful things forr theirr own sake, and to trrade away forr otherr things they want."
When Rillett departs for the Catacombs magic shop, Zeoll is glad to go with him, although he has little shopping to do.
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OOC: Zeoll claims the staff of charming at a value of 17,600 gp. His share of coin is therefore 23,873-17,600 = 6,273 gp. PC Sheet is now up to date, thanks!
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 7:42:45 PM
Jozhur will accompany Zeoll and Rillet to the Catacombs. Along the way, he discusses their next course of action with Zeoll.
"We should continue to seek out Biloopl and his minions, they are the biggest threat to this area, and probably the entire Wold, at the moment. But where do we find them? Perhaps some divination is in order. I also have my doubts that we would fare well, unless we could isolate Biloopl and fight against the false god without any of his minions around. Maybe Gargul will contact us with instructions. Or perhaps some divination is in order."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 10:34:24 PM
Some of the items look potentially useful, but none more so than the things he already wears. He is quite enameled with his new spirit bag though, and offers some words to the spirits of his ancestors in thanks for their insight. He already feels more perceptive and forceful of personality.
If nothing else, he will assist Rillett in carrying the loot to the portal and hauling back the lucre.
[DM Jeff] - To The Portside House Wednesday December 23rd, 2015 10:53:16 AM
As the group discusses the loot and what to do next, they hear a loud commotion outside. A moment later, the sounds of voices die down and Brother Engev says, “Nothing to worry about, just some of the locals letting off steam after the evacuation. Things are still a little off after that, even for this town. He heads over to the side of the room and starts nailing a piece of board over a small hole in the side of the wall.
Aexana checks out the ring and mentions perhaps visiting the old woman outside town. Rillett says that he needs to head to the catacombs and would like company. Zeoll, Terser and Jozhur all go with him to the magical portal of magical exchanges of all things magical. As they go, Jozhur again mentions Biloopl, but doesn’t really know where to go next.
Meanwhile, Tink and Pink show up and argue with one another and with Hashamon. Zeoll tries to speak with them, but they are clearly more interested in what they have to say to one another and are moving around nearly non-stop.
Notes: Enjoy your break! I will likely check in now and then, but with the holidays and families and travel, who knows for sure?!
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Wednesday December 23rd, 2015 4:53:01 PM
Aex will also go to the Catacombs. She'll keep the ring perhaps. (ooc sorry I can't check the items I want Aex to get till next weekend.)
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 23rd, 2015 9:14:34 PM
Magana can't seem to ever find the Catacombs on her own, so follows Rillett to see if she can find something to spend her rather large pile of gold on.
[DM Jeff] - To The Portside House Tuesday December 29th, 2015 8:25:01 AM
The wind blows through the old boards of the building, creating a strange whistling sound...
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday December 31st, 2015 12:14:40 PM
As soon as Aex gets back from the Catacombs she makes a short trip to the woods to see if she can persuade a plant companion to follow her. While in the woods she'll carefully chip away some wood from living trees to make some more wooden flasks for potions and she'll gather herbs and berries needed for making more potions.
Hashamon finds himself pulled more to the Wilds than ever. Now that Bilpool was no longer divine, he felt his path lie elsewhere.
Rather than draw out a long goodbye, he leaves a simple token of farewell, a manticore feather. The people here taught him plenty about humanity, and a little about being human. He still had to balance all the influences in his life, and that would require time.
Behind him, a couple of pixies flutter sadly.
"He's not sayin' nuthin' Pink, but he's going to miss these guys."
Pink nods, then says to Tink. "Yea, but the big guys gotta do what makes him happy."
Tink shakes his head. "I don't think this makes him happy. More like he feels it's the only way to make peace with himself and the powers that be."
"Perhaps.", says Pink. With that, the fey flutter on in silence.
[DM Jeff] - To The Portside House Monday January 4th, 2016 2:56:06 PM
The darkness grows outside as the final pieces of daylight disappear and night takes hold in Bonetown. Many in the group have headed off to the catacombs and returned quickly. The town is alive, as it always is as the night grows darker, but few will be outside alone. The gangs roam their territory and distant shouts show that each continues to challenge their boundaries.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Monday January 4th, 2016 4:59:40 PM
As evening falls, Zeoll declares that, per his usual practice, he'll be sleeping under the natural sky, not under a confining and unnatural roof. "The ceiling and night-lights of the queen arre enough forr me," he says.
As the group gathers and Hash does not appear, Zeoll is sad, but has an intuitive feeling that the absence is willing rather than coerced.
In the meantime, the old liontaur hopes to provoke a discussion with his partners in adventure.
"Looking ahead, what is next forr us? Biloopl is now morrtal, but not defeated orr dead yet. Is that ourr job? To put the wanna-be godling down? I do not think I have anything betterr to do."
[OOC: Please see email discussion regarding Bonetown's next adventure.]
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Monday January 4th, 2016 6:47:46 PM
Rillett thinks he must need some rest, because his head is a little fuzzy like he's been away for a while. He has a new ring that reduces his need to rest, but the darn thing doesn't kick in for a week.
Rillett listens to the pixies, sad that his new friend left as quickly as he came. He'll pick up the manticore feather as a momento. "Hey Tink, Pink. Tell that Hash guy he'll be missed. And do what you can to get him in touch with his new found humanity."
Turning to Zeoll and the others, "What I would really like is time to rest a bit. We've been going non-stop. I ran through a number of resources and I'd like to pen some scrolls before we chase down some demons. However, it would probably do us good to visit this Goody Bess on the edge of town. I've heard of her, but we've never actually met. Her reputation is that she's a little weird, but the same could be said of any of us at this point."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Monday January 4th, 2016 7:22:44 PM I could see finding those demon henchmen of his and removing them from this plane. They at least seem like they still could be a threat to Bonetown.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Monday January 4th, 2016 9:11:50 PM
"I am not too keen on the idea of pursuing Biloopl to an underwater lair."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Monday January 4th, 2016 10:07:14 PM
"Well, chatting with the local wise woman and hunting down those last thrree demons if they arre in the neighborrhood sounds like a worrthy firrst step to me."
That night, Zeoll will sleep on board the Lionfish, rather than in the town, under the stars and exposed to naturre.
Before he goes to sleep, he meditates on those demons, and hopes his dreams will reveal if they are still in the area, and where? (Seer Read Dreams power)
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Monday January 4th, 2016 10:17:53 PM "I haven't seen old Goodie in awhile. We should pay her a visit, see if she needs anything. I'd say I still owe her for saving my life. She is a bit strange...maybe she would know something.
Jozhur pauses a moment and stares at his mug, which is already empty, "I haven't seen a tavern in awhile either, other than that creepy place on that creepy island. Might be a good night to pay a visit to one of the local places, if nothing outlandish happens before then."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+21=26 ; Tuesday January 5th, 2016 6:57:16 AM
Zeoll agrees, and whatever he dreams, he suggests heading out into Bonetown to gather info and then to see Goody Bess.
Gather Info check: 26
[DM Jeff] - One Night in Bonetown d100=85 ; Tuesday January 5th, 2016 9:36:58 AM Rillett, Terser, and Magana spend some time talking about what the group should do next. Rillett would like to rest, but also desires to meet with this rumored “Goodie Bess.” No one seems to object and Jozhur mentions that he would like to meet her again. The general consensus seems to be that the group should rest and then head out to look for Goodie in the morning.
Jozhur and Zeoll decide that they are not quite ready for a rest. Zeoll mentions that he would like to spend the night on the Lionfish and Jozhur suggests that they visit a tavern on the way. The two head out for the Lionfish. On the way, they stop at a tavern without a name. The tavern is next to the docks and two buildings down from the harbormaster’s house. The tavern just often just called “The Tavern” and is clearly neutral ground with the pirates and the gang wars in town. Many people frequent this tavern, especially passing sailors, and there are few serious fights there. As they arrive, the tavern is in full swing, the servers quite busy running from one table and group of sailors to the other. The smell of ale and sailor is quite strong here.
The two spend some time (and a little money on ale) listening and talking to find out anything they can. The learn that Maxim Cenek is the name of a fellow who knows where the best fishing holes are to the north of town. He has caught a number of quite large fish recently. Olivia Lavinia is a new member of the Deadjacks in town and is more ruthless than most. A fellow with one eye and one wooden leg was overheard saying that Goodie Bess was actually the source behind the recent attempted demon invasion. A man more well-dressed than most pirates in the area was heard talking to his companion about some man-eating plants on the island, far from the town. You also hear some rumors about Linus, the harbormaster, secretly planning to attack Rum.
After a few hours, the activity starts to calm down a little as some sailors depart and others pass out where they sit. It is a common occurrence here and the barmaids simply step over, around, or on the passed out sailors. Zeoll and Jozhur head across the docks and to the Lionfish. The night guard nods at them as they pass the attentive man on the docks. The night is clear and warm as they board, finding space to spend the night.
Zeoll thinks carefully about the demons as he prepares to sleep on the open deck of the ship. He looks up at the skies and thinks he can see outlines of the demons in the stars as his eyes close and sleep overtakes him. Almost immediately, he starts to dream about the demons. He sees the black rocks of the island and the frog-demon swallowing each member of the party around him, one at a time, its stomach bloating massively as each party member disappears into the massive maw. When the giant creature turns to Zeoll, suddenly the volcano erupts behind it! The ground shakes and Zeoll and the demon toad lose their footing as the volcano spews massive amounts of smoke, rock, and ash into the sky. The sky darkens as the heat increases all around Zeoll. He finds that he cannot move as the lava approaches. One of the crone hag demons appears flying above him, pointing and laughing at him as the lava flows quickly and engulfs Zeoll.
His eyes blink open and he sees the dark sky above him. It is still very dark, clearly nowhere near daylight yet. He looks around and hears the ship gently creaking as he adjusts out of his very real-feeling dream and back into the Wold. He takes a deep breath and looks around. Then he realizes that the dream he just had was of his own creation and fears, rather than a real seer dream (sorry, the divination roll failed).
Notes: I hope I didn’t take too much liberty with the characters and movement. I know some live for combat, some live for role-play, and some love both. I do like to attempt to keep the action moving, but I do try to allow players and characters to make the action move. Please do realize that when I do make assumptions like this, I will never place a character in mortal danger – I’ll let players do that all by themselves!
Any other actions for the night, or to start the morning? Or is the group ready to head out and search for Goodie?
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday January 5th, 2016 5:29:46 PM
Aex stays away all night... she's gone out into the woods quietly when evening came. There, sitting in a small clearing in the midst of tall trees, ferns and grasses she meditates and attempts to become one with nature. She sits still... listens to the sounds of nature... the hunting night predators... trees waving their leaves in the wind... the rustle of the wind that plays through the canopy high above... she even thinks she hears the ants as they march through the grass carrying their heavy load back to their homes... Aex does not move.
Somewhere during the night a young and curious plant comes walking up to her... Aex stays quiet... The Plant and waits a couple of feet away from the little Gnome... Both stare at eachother... they stare and listen as nature moves around them...
When dawn breaks Aexana stands. Her muscles hurting from sitting still all night. But the pain is soothing... comforting... curious. As she walks home, the little plant follows her at a distance...
"Hey little one... shall I introduce you to the crazy crew I travel with?"
She walks on... the plant follows...
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Tuesday January 5th, 2016 7:16:27 PM
Terser is just glad that they didn't fight any pig-like demons, else he wouldn't enjoy the bacon that the brother's prepare nearly so much.
After breakfast, he is ready to go find their resident demon expert.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Tuesday January 5th, 2016 11:03:48 PM
In the morning, Zeoll prays for spells and then regroups with the Lionfisher party. He recounts that he heard rumors of a local witch or wise woman who might know something about the remaining demons. When he hears that Jozhur knows this lady, Zeoll is eager to be off to see her.
Over the traditional brothers' bacon breakfast, he asks Aexana about new her plant friend. "I once knew a grreenmage, but I do not think she everr became accomplished enough to have a plant frriend. What can yourrs do?"
If it is okay with Aex, the old liontaur bends down creakily and tries to make friends with the plant. "What's yourr name, leafy one?" If it has a mouth, he tries to feed it bacon, which he believes everybody likes.
Slowly straightening up, Zeoll puts one hand at the small of his back on his truss (the wide belt around his waist) and murmurs a gentle oath, "Lem's Lumbago!"
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Wednesday January 6th, 2016 12:36:11 AM
Jozhur enjoys his ale, and the happenings in the tavern. He's glad to be back to the place he calls home, even if it is a little crude and he has to watch his back. Life in Bonetown isn't so foreign to him, he's been around such scoundrels his entire life.
In the morning, Jozhur shares the gossip from the tavern with the others. He walks into breakfast in time to see Zeoll talking to a plant and trying to feed it bacon. "Did someone poison your drink last night, Zeoll? Plants don't talk...or eat bacon."
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Wednesday January 6th, 2016 2:47:38 AM
After a good night's sleep and her morning prayers, Kavanaugh joins the breakfast table.
'Don't be ridiculous Johzur, everyone likes bacon. '
[DM Jeff] - One Night in Bonetown Wednesday January 6th, 2016 8:56:52 AM Aexana spends some time in the outdoors overnight and is quite pleased to see that much of the island is different from the port. While the town of Bonetown is rocky and rough, the rest of the island is much more jungle-like. The town actually sits in almost a bowl, perhaps an old volcanic crater, but as soon as one gets a short distance from town, the foliage expands everywhere! There are massive trees, vines all around, and a thick ground cover. It actually takes her some time to find a place that is clear enough on the ground to sit and meditate. There are many jungle sounds throughout the night and a light breeze that blows before the plant appears to her.
In the morning, the group awakens to the sound of sizzling bacon. The entire house is filled with the smell of bacon that the brothers have prepared. Those coming down the stairs find that the table is already set with old, battered tin plates and there is already a heaping pile of bacon on a platter in the center of the table. Brother Engev hums to himself as he continue to prepare even more bacon over the stove. Apparently some ship really brought a lot of bacon to port and the brothers managed to get quite a pile of it. Jozhur and Zeoll return to the house with tales from their adventures the previous night. There is much bacon eaten, passed about, and talked about at the breakfast table.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday January 6th, 2016 10:54:10 AM
ooc: Not sure what happened. I wrote a post yesterday, and could have sworn I hit submit. Oh well.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday January 6th, 2016 11:09:06 AM
Rillett will rise early and spend some time in prayer, humbly petitioning Gargul for his divine power for the day.
He comes downstairs to the smell of cooking bacon - wow. He could get used to this place.
Then he sees Aexana standing there with a big, ambulatory plant. Zeoll is trying to feed it bacon. He imagines this Goody Bess will seem quite ordinary compared to our group.
"Well, once we have a bit of breakfast, I suppose we should be off to see this witch at the edge of town. I've never actually met her. She has a reputation as an odd person, and most folks steer clear of her." Rillett glances at the walking plant, "however, we probably out-weird her by a wide margin at this point."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Wednesday January 6th, 2016 5:10:28 PM
Aex stands perplexed as Zeoll tries to feed bacon to the plant that followed her...
"It doesn't talk much... I don't even know it's name yet... While I was meditating in the woods it just walked up to me and has followed me home. But right now I'm starving and while our friend her won't eat bacon I will gladly have a plate full!", Aex says and starts having breakfast.
The plant companion looks around the chamber... seems to sniff the bacon... it's leafs shudder... then it tucks a fine root into a bowl of water...
With her mouth full of eggs and bacon Aex smiles and nods at her plant companion...
"We'll get along perfectly! You watch my back and I'll watch yours..."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday January 6th, 2016 6:25:18 PM For that matter, how does it see to watch your back? Does it sleep? It may be nice to have something friendly constantly aware during the night.
Terser enjoys his breakfast, and seeing it doesn't seem to want any meat products (crazy!), he casts his gaze around for any potted plants the brothers might keep and any associated soil or fertilizer.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Wednesday January 6th, 2016 10:50:16 PM
Zeoll laughs at Rillett's "weird" comment and at Aex's plant. He eats a second helping of bacon and eggs and then is eager to head out of town to the wise woman's abode.
"Which is wherre, exactly, Jozhurr old pal?"
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Thursday January 7th, 2016 12:54:59 AM
"I am not too keen on the idea of pursuing Biloopl to an underwater lair."
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Thursday January 7th, 2016 1:30:41 AM
"I'm not keen on that either, Magana. Hopefully there's another way. We can hunt his minions for the time being, or maybe they will hunt us. They seemed to know right where to find us as we were dropping that stone in the water."
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