If the taxizombie goes down, Kezzem redirects any remaining attacks at the carrion creature on the other side of him.
[Sorry for stepping in, Brian, but I think Mark has been holding his Thursday post for Kezzem. I know you could have done better than me and been more original, but, you get what you pay for :-) --Kim]
ADM Kim to Shel Friday July 1st, 2016 4:32:47 AM
[If Shel is going to cast a spell at the necromancer, she would be well advised to specify which spell, and its effects (even if the casting is conditioned on him showing up). --Kim
Gone! - DM Mark 2d10+3=19 ; 2d8+3=8 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=12 ; Friday July 1st, 2016 8:30:49 AM
Pressi, embolded by the warmth passing through her, attacks the creature. Though most of her blows glance off, one strikes true for 8 damage. In doing so, she feels the sting of her blow.
Alleah is pretty impressed that she was able to intimidate such a despicable creature as Uthvas. She can see that Shel is hurt and heals her for 13 points.
Cameron tumbles through the battle to arrive in the gore covered near the door. As he does so, the large construct strikes at him, barely missing. He then strikes the smaller construct for 8 damage.
Bliss moves and fires, hitting the large construct for 7 damage.
Shel tries to move forward, but sees that Cameron is blocking the doorway. She considers rushing in anyway, but thinks better of it with that carrion construct there.
Kezzem lashes out at the large construct, and his first blow drops it and it stops moving. His second and third blows sink into the carrion golem on the other side of him, inflicting 21 damage to the creature. It’s really hard to tell how badly this carrion construct is hurt as Kezzem sends bits of rotted flesh flying everywhere.
Even though it is badly damaged, the carrion golem strikes back at Kezzem, missing him twice. _____________________ For Murphy: Highlight to display spoiler: {Murphy continues to aid Pressi.}
Kezzem - Dam. 28 Cameron - Dam. 0 Pressi - Dam. 11 Shel - Dam. 14 Alleah - Dam. 0 Bliss - Dam. 20 Murphy - Will save DC 18 to move, DC 3 to stay Mookie - Dam. 0
Reggie - AC 20, DR 5/adamantine, Dead Rocky - AC 20, DR 5/adamantine, Dead Carrion Creature - AC 25, Dam. 32 Uthvas - AC 20, Touch 13, Blinking (50% miss chance), Dam. 28 non-lethal 0 (5/5)
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 18, HP 30/53, CMD 25; speed 40; darkvision; night blind d20+13=18 ; d20+13=24 ; Friday July 1st, 2016 10:15:28 AM
With the giant down, Pressi moves out of the silence zone to AH5. "... and that is why these things are like kumquats."
She looks down at the wall carefully, remembering that Uthvas disappeared through this section, looking to see if there is a concealed door (move action) or anything else unusual. (Perception 18, +1 for traps). She then takes a five foot step up to check the door's lock as well (Perception 24, +1 for traps).
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22 +1 (Haste) + 6 (Total Defense with Acrobatics bonus) = 29, HP 44/56, CMD 20; Hero Points: 2; Bless, Haste d20+16=18 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+16=28 ; d6=3 ; d3+2=5 ; d3+2=4 ; 4d6=10 ; 4d6=16 ; 4d6=16 ; Friday July 1st, 2016 12:19:59 PM
Kezzem unloads on the Carrion Golem.
OOC: Sorry, last post didn't go through for some reason. Using the same rolls.
Attack #1: 18. Hit! Damage: 3 + 10 (SA) = 13.
Attack #2: 29. Hit! Damage: 5 + 16 (SA) = 21.
Attack #3: 28. Hit! Damage: 4 + 16 (SA) = 20.
Bliss (AC23/27 with cover, HP27of47) & Mookie (AC19, HP23) (Cayzle) Friday July 1st, 2016 12:51:52 PM
Bliss spends the entire round reloading his bah.
Mookie gathers his courage and flies into the main room, staying far from the carrion thing.
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22 +1 (Haste) = 23, HP 28/56, CMD 20; Hero Points: 2; Bless, Haste Friday July 1st, 2016 5:26:33 PM
Header updated
Murphy CMD 17 AC 16 HP 16/60 - (Kim) - ghostly Murphy d20+22=29 ; Friday July 1st, 2016 5:41:40 PM
Murphy follows Pressi to the door, again insubstantially passing through her body, now warmly aiding her skills as she examines the door and lock [Pressi: +1 skill checks].
Perception: 29
Shel Gerald--AC 15/14/12--CMD 14--HP 39/39 Friday July 1st, 2016 7:36:51 PM
Assuming the others had taken the final construct out, Shel follows into the room, dagger in hand. She intended on handing Pressi her curative potion, as it looked like she, as well as most of the others could certainly use it.
AC 30 (T 22, FF 24) CMD 21 HP 5061/61 Cameron (David) d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=28 ; d4=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d4=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d4=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; Friday July 1st, 2016 8:04:12 PM
If Kezzem manages to kill that thing with Cameron acting as his flanker, then Cameron will move to AI/9 afterwards and Heal Kezzem, using one of the rather useless anti undead spells he prepared to fight a necromancer (lose Consecrate to gain CMW and heal Kezzem for a whopping 10 points)
If however those three substantial stabs from Kezzem fail to kill the thing, then Cameron will stab it some himself . 1st attack hits AC 18 for 1 damage + 6 sneak attack damage Haste attack hits AC 22 for 3 damage + 7 sneak attack damage Off hand attack hits AC 28 for 4 damage + 6 sneak attack damage ---------------------------------------------------- Spells and effects on Cameron Light Shield 1/10 rounds remaining +4 shield AC and absorbs Magic Missiles Shield of Faith 40/50 rounds remaining +2 deflection AC Haste 1/7 rounds remaining +1 to hit, reflex saves and Dodge AC (added to header) Bless +1 Morale bonus to hit ?/? rounds remaining
Spells cast Shield of Faith Searing Light lost to cast Cure Serious Wounds Consecrate lost to cast Cure Moderate Wounds
0/1 Goodberry used 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/5 Stealthy hunter used for the day 5/5 channel energy used for today
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 23*/15*/19* -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/45 d8=5 ; d8=4 ; Saturday July 2nd, 2016 12:46:14 AM
Alleah will wait until the final construct is defeated before she enters the room.
Assuming it is defeated, she uses the CMW wand to heal Kezzem for a further 12pts.
Another One - DM Mark d100=99 ; d20+7=22 ; d8+3=7 ; Monday July 4th, 2016 9:28:59 AM
Pressi moves to the wall area that Uthvas moved through (those that could see him when he did this did not see him use any door. They will say that as he was blinking, he seemed to step through the wall itself.) She examines the wall and the door by it. The door is locked. He can hear some low muttering on the other side of the door. Pressi gets a now familiar warm feeling near the door (+1 on skill checks.)
Kezzem strikes the carrion golem several times, killing it. Boy, this things stinks.
Bliss gets his bah reloaded, and Mookie flies into the room. (Mookie - DC 14 Fort save for or be nauseated for 1 round. Poison bonuses or immunity apply to this save.)
Shel proceeds cautiously into the room. (Shel - two saves: DC 10 acrobatics to move through the first red 5’ square. Failure halts progress, and requires a DC 12 Reflex save or fall prone. Also DC 14 Fort save or be nauseated for 1 round. Poison bonuses or immunity apply to this save.)
Cameron sees the golem made of rotting flesh fall in a heap from Kezzem’s blows, and he moves to heal Kezzem for 10 points.
Alleah moves to heal Kezzem. (Alleah - two saves: DC 10 acrobatics to move through the first red 5’ square. Failure halts progress, and requires a DC 12 Reflex save or fall prone. Also DC 14 Fort save or be nauseated for 1 round. Poison bonuses or immunity apply to this save.)
Suddenly the door near Pressi bursts open and another carrion golem emerges. It makes a 5’ move and attacks Pressi. She takes 7 damage. (Pressi - make a DC 12 Fortitude save.) As it does this, those near the this door Uthvas Swear. You also hear Veseley say, “Ugh, such rude manners. They match your personality Uthvas.”
(Pressi, Bliss, Mookie must make a DC 12 Fort save or be nauseated for 1 round. Poison bonuses or immunity apply to this save.) _____________________ For Murphy: Highlight to display spoiler: {Murphy continues to aid Pressi.}
Kezzem - Dam. 18 Cameron - Dam. 0 Pressi - Dam. 11 Shel - Dam. 14 Alleah - Dam. 0 Bliss - Dam. 20 Murphy - Will save DC 18 to move, DC 3 to stay Mookie - Dam. 0
Reggie - AC 20, DR 5/adamantine, Dead Rocky - AC 20, DR 5/adamantine, Dead Carrion Creature - AC 25, Dead Carrion Creature - AC 25, Dam. 0 Uthvas - AC 20, Touch 13, Blinking (50% miss chance), Dam. 28
Murphy CMD 17 AC 16 HP 16/60 - (Kim) - ghostly Murphy d20+10=13 ; d20+22=39 ; d20+10=19 ; Monday July 4th, 2016 11:56:11 AM
Concerned about the golem, and, with the door open, the possibility that Uthvas may cast spells at her, Murphy passes through 'Diamond Dust,' aiding her with her saves (+1) this round.
Veseley's voice! They are within the next room!
Saves to resist allure of Woldsblood: 13/8 (for last round), 19/9 Perception: 19
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22 +1 (Haste) +6 (TD) = 29, HP 38/56, CMD 20; Hero Points: 2; Bless, Haste Monday July 4th, 2016 1:00:47 PM
"Press, fall back and make it follow. We can't flank it if it's stuck in the corner."
Kezzem will move to AJ6 and go total defense for now.
Shel Gerald--AC 15/14/12--CMD 14--HP 39/39 d20+8=13 ; d20+6=10 ; Monday July 4th, 2016 2:31:39 PM OOC: Reflex save 13 for a success. Fort save 10 for a Failure. Current HP 32/46.
Shel made it through the slippery area unimpeded, but the overwhelming scent of death made it so she was useless after that, only capable of retching. She had meant to hand Pressi her potion, but she couldn't seem to make her feet work as she heaved for a few precious seconds as the new creature bore down on them.
AC 30 (T 22, FF 24) CMD 21 HP 5061/61 Cameron (David) d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+13=33 ; Monday July 4th, 2016 4:54:53 PM
Enough is enough. Having heard voices from the other side of the door that match those from the visions, Cameron takes matters into his own hands. " Not true Kezzem, we just have to get through the door. Pressi, I got Stinky, you kill that jerk inside. No half measures. Do it or stay out of my way." Cameron knows he can't hurt these things in a stand up fight, but if he keeps Kezzem upright and gets on the other side of them, the rogue will make short work of them. He loses another spell, forcing more healing energy into the rogue (Kezzem Heal 19 damage) before he takes off at a run for the door. He feels Shel's Haste drop away as he Heroically passes through the door, tumbling to avoid the carrion beast as he goes ending up on the other side of the door flanking the monster (AG/3) Fort save 33 Acrobatics 19, 31, 23, 33 ---------------------------------------------------- Spells and effects on Cameron Light Shield 0/10 rounds remaining +4 shield AC and absorbs Magic Missiles, ends this round! Shield of Faith 39/50 rounds remaining +2 deflection AC Haste 0/7 rounds remaining +1 to hit, reflex saves and Dodge AC (added to header) ends this round! Bless +1 Morale bonus to hit ?/? rounds remaining
Spells cast Shield of Faith Searing Light lost to cast Cure Serious Wounds Consecrate lost to cast Cure Moderate Wounds Nemesis Insight lost to cast Cure Moderate Wounds
0/1 Goodberry used 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/5 Stealthy hunter used for the day 5/5 channel energy used for today
Standard action to heal Kezzem, move action to get close to the door, Heroic move action to get through the door. Thanks for the bonus hero point, I use 'em when I have 'em! 8)
AC 30 (T 22, FF 24) CMD 21 HP 5061/61 Cameron (David) Monday July 4th, 2016 4:57:10 PM
I made the fort save because I was headed into what I think is the stinky zone. If I didn't need it just ignore it 8).
Bliss looks into the further room and tries to see if there are shadowy areas through which he can pass. Bliss ignores the nasty smells, but Mookie sniffs deep, delighting in the aroma, and revels in the carrion stench.
Bliss decides to go for it. He runs right through, dashing between legs, around feet, right through every occupied square. He can do this because he is tiny in size.
If he is near enough to dim lighting, he hopes his Hide in Plain Sight ability will keep him from being noticed. His stealth check is 32. If he is spotted, or if the light does not let him hide, then he will provoke AoOs as he dashes through the door and into the next room. Because of his Mobility feat, his AC vs AoOs provoked by his own movement is 26.
Once in the room, Bliss heads for cover or a corner, say AD3 for example. He looks around for dimlighting and a place to hide in plain sight. He keeps alert in case he sees something.
Perception 28.
Point of Clarification - DM Mark Monday July 4th, 2016 11:50:30 PM
The dotted line in this new room are prison bars. There are locked cell doors to each of these "prison" areas. The only light is that from the sunrod in the red "Murphy" square, so the dim light spills into this room about 10'. This means the left half of the room is in darkness. Please correct me if there is another light source I am not aware of.
I have placed Veseley, Tiana, and Uthvas on the map even though you cannot technically see them.
Sorry for any confusion.
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 23*/15*/19* -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/45 d20+8=10 ; d20+8=23 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=4 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2016 12:09:20 AM "More of them?!? This guy just doesn't give up!"
Alleah moves up behind Pressi and heals her once more.
------------------- Acrobatics check vs DC10: 10 = Pass (just!) Fort Save vs DC14: 23 = Pass
Free Action: Use Agile Feet ability to ignore difficult terrain Move Action: Move to AH5 Standard Action: Use CMW want to heal Pressi for 15pts damage (and thanking Wardd we reroll 1s)
AC 30 (T 22, FF 24) CMD 21 HP 5061/61 Cameron (David) Tuesday July 5th, 2016 1:12:53 AM
Cameron cast light on himself (unspecified where) when he searched the bedroom. That light will last for quite awhile yet.
Murphy CMD 17 AC 16 HP 16/60 - (Kim) - ghostly Murphy Tuesday July 5th, 2016 5:31:35 AM
Yeah - that's why Murphy was flying blind :-/
Point of Clarification - DM Mark d20=16 ; d20=5 ; d100=100 ; d6=5 ; d100=69 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2016 11:56:00 AM
waiting for post from Pressi. Headed out, and may not post until later.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 18, HP 38/53, CMD 25; speed 40; darkvision; night blind; bless d20+8=18 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+9=10 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2016 2:08:49 PM
(OOC: Sorry, I was supposed to post this morning, got busy. Also, I'm not sure if this means the door to Uthvas is locked.)
(Fort Save 18+1 from Murphy.)(Perception 21, darkvision.)(Acro 37 to avoid AoO from the creature.)
Pressi says nothing in response to Cameron, but he could swear there was something in her eye. He wonders if all that talk of torture was a bluff. Of course it was a bluff. What could possibly get Pressi to break her ideals?
Pressi began to walk slowly, steadily towards Uthvas, never breaking eye contact. "You know, relationships don't come easy. Back in Plateau City, I worked with this one guy who... well, I won't bore you with the details of how I stopped feeling comfortable dancing in front on a man, let alone think I could ever have a relationship with one.
"But the real piece of work was his wife. This sorceress who never had to lift a finger to punish me for what she thought I did. When I finally ran, she followed me. She had this little trinket that I could never hope to afford, but that I always coveted. A simple robe. A robe that could let you take any form you want, even a bugbear or a drow. She wore it so that she could finally end my life. Looks good on me, wouldn't you agree?"
"Veseley, you are going to want to cover your eyes. What I'm about to do will indeed be quite rude."
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If the door to Uthvas is locked, Pressi rolls to open it (Disable 23).
If the door isn't locked, she walks right up to Uthvas.
Attack (Natural 1). "Dangit. I really have to stop wasting my good speeches."
Join Me or Fear Me - DM Mark Tuesday July 5th, 2016 7:26:27 PM
Poor Shel. The thought of Murphy’s entrails on the floor combined with the stench in the room catches up with her and she is nauseated for 1 round. She moves forward even as she throws up.
Kezzem tells Pressi to fall back and let the carrion golem follow her so they can get a flanking position. Kezzem moves and takes a defensive position.
Cameron suggests they instead rush Uthvas. He heals Kezzem and then moves hasted into the door to a potential flanking position on the golem. (20’+20’ for haste, blue squares are encumbered terrain, so I presume his use of the term “heroically” means he used a hero point. Also, while Cameon would threaten the golem’s square, it will get cover against Cameron from the partial wall, so +4 AC.) The light cast on Cameron illuminates this room.
Bliss moves into the room. As he enters, he can see that there are barred cells in this room. He can see Uthvas in the far corner of one of the cells, and Veseley and Tiana are in here as well. The light emitting from Cameron prevents Bliss using shadows to hide in here.
Alleah moves up to heal Pressi.
Pressi moves slowly toward Uthvas. She finds the door to the cell he is in is locked. She begins to unlock it, but fails (DC 25.)
Uthvas stands there, behind the bars dressed in his flowered robe and lipstick. His image still blinks in and out, but he looks a little uncertain as Pressi walks in slowly and starts to unlock his cell. “You ignorant little brats. You have no idea what I am capable of. If you did, you would bow before me. You force me to take desperate measures when you should offer to help me in my work. Join me or fear me - your choice.”
He casts a spell affecting Pressi, Bliss, Cameron, (DC 21 Will Save vs Fear. Success means you are shaken for 1 round, failure means you are panicked for 9 rounds.)
Tiana begins to scream. You hear Velseley say, “No Tiana, not again. The screaming accomplishes nothing!”
Then Uthvas turns to the (left, South) wall attempting to step into it. With a small pop his blinking image shudders and he fails to move through the wall. He grimaces. “Arrrrrrr. Not again. This is really proving to be a vexing day.” _____________________ For Murphy: Highlight to display spoiler: {Murphy continues to aid Pressi, this time to resist anything bad.}
Here is your map. Remember, there is a directional arrow on the map, and North is not up.
Kezzem - Dam. 0 Cameron - Dam. 0 Pressi - Dam. 0 Shel - Dam. 14 Alleah - Dam. 0 Bliss - Dam. 20 Murphy - Will save DC 18 to move, DC 3 to stay Mookie - Dam. 0
Reggie - AC 20, DR 5/adamantine, Dead Rocky - AC 20, DR 5/adamantine, Dead Carrion Creature - AC 25, Dead Carrion Creature - AC 25, Dam. 0 Uthvas - AC 20, Touch 13, Dam. 32
Bliss tries to fight down the rising fear that magically pushes at his mind. His natural 20 and his halfling fearlessness easily wins the day.
Not able to hide, he sees no reason to be quiet. "You're a bad lady," says Bliss, possibly a bit confused by the nuances here. "I serve Lord Gargul, and he's not much of a one to like the things you do."
Bliss shoots at Uthvas. His attack still benefits from Bless and Divine Favor (the latter for only this round and the next), but being a bit shaken cancels those benefits out. The tiny crossbowman hits AC 18, a miss.
"Mookie!" Bliss messages in a whisper, "head him off at the pass in case he tries to blip through a wall."
Mookie caws back, "Okay, Kid." The bird double-move-flies to AC9 and perches on a piece of taxidermy.
Then Bliss tries to slip through the bars (Escape Artist check 21 -- no wait, 19 because he is shaken) and then walks into Uthvas's square if he gets through. If Uthvas is armed or has the unarmed strike feat, then Bliss's AC vs the provoked AoO is 26. Not that Bliss can attack if Uthvas provokes an AoO -- Bliss has no reach and no weapon at hand except his bah -- but he figures it might freak out the fellow, and make it hard to target him with area attacks. Bliss won't spend more than a move action to squeeze through; he'll stay out otherwise.
Used 1 bolt of current clip, divine favor 1 round left, bless, longstrider.
Shel Gerald--AC 15/14/12--CMD 14--HP 39/39 Tuesday July 5th, 2016 10:29:53 PM
Shel finally got her composure about her, as the nausea faded. She could not enter the room as the carrion golem was in a quite tactical spot, whether it knew it or not. Shel decided to try her hand at sneaking by it magically. She casts Invisibility on herself and tries to move into the room outside of the golem's vision. Shel moves to AF3, assuming she gets by the golem.
Murphy CMD 17 AC 16 HP 16/60 - (Kim) - ghostly Murphy d20+10=22 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2016 11:25:12 PM
Murphy again aids Pressi on her saves.
Save vs Woldsblood 22/10
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22 +1 (Haste) = 23, HP 56/56, CMD 20; Hero Points: 2; Bless, Haste d20+18=23 ; d3+2=4 ; 4d6=17 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2016 11:55:49 PM
If Kezzem can flank with Cameron thru the doorway on the carrion creature, he moves to do so.
"Greetings and salutations, my name is Kezzem Blacklyng, from Humble's Ford!"
Kezzem then shakes the carrion creature's hand with his dagger.
Attack: 23. Damage: 4 + 17 (SA) - 5 (DR) = 16.
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 23*/15*/19* -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/45 d20+10=20 Wednesday July 6th, 2016 1:20:16 AM
There's something going on in the next room. Alleah can hear Uthvas' voice but can't see him from where she currently stands.
She steps up closer to Cam and blesses him with Wardd's luck
--------------------------------- Free Action: 5ft step to AH4
Standard Action: Use Touch of Luck ability on Cameron. For the next round (this round) any time Cam rolls a d20, he may roll twice and take the more favorable result. Concentration check to avoid AoO: 20
Join Me or Fear Me - DM Mark Wednesday July 6th, 2016 6:43:55 AM
Murphy needs to make a DC 17 Will save to move beyond the area where he died.
(DC is 20 minus the number of his party members in the area he wants to go. This reflects Murphy's strong tie to his friends. Once made this check he can remain there without a save, but moving back into the room where he died will reset this. The same check will need to be made for each new room or area he tries to move into.)
AC 25 (T 17, FF 21) CMD 20 HP 61/61 Cameron (David) d20+12=22 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+12=18 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2016 9:57:47 AM
Cameron smiles as Pressi passes him and calmly starts opening the lock. He had feared that herdesire for law and order would override her instinct for revenge. He chuckles when the Necromancer tries to blink through the wall and is ejected, bleeding worse than he had been before. The chuckle becomes a full throated laugh when the Necromancer's last ditch attempt to live is to try and instill fear. " If you survive this Uthvas, you will need to learn to listen when people talk to you and tell you their intentions. I told you I was an Avenger, sent by Jancassis to settle a debt you have accumulated. Avengers know no fear. We, as you might have guessed are Halflings. Halflings are smaller than everyone and oppressed by those who prey on the weak. We learn to not fear what is to come but adapt to it and overcome it. You have lost. Your constructs are defeated and we are about to destroy you. Had you not defiled Murphy's body I would be able to guarantee yu that if you surrendered, they would let you live and present you to proper authorities who would try you and probably only imprison you for what you have done. But even these good natured souls can see that no such fairness exists in this place. So instead of just surrender, you need to make it worth our trip here. Teach these halflings the way to extract and use Giant Essence. Show them a way to save their homes. Beg for forgiveness and maybe, just maybe, they will let you live. I will still think it is wrong to steal someone's soul, but I will be the minority, and as they have many times already, they will stay my hand. This is your only hope, because she is angry, hurt and really upset about you ripping her boyfriend apart. Try as we might, she is stronger than any of us and if she wants it, she'll take your life before any of the others can stop her." Cameron is immune to Fear due to the trials he survived to become an Avenger. He states this all conversationally, he will try to maintain this for 10 rounds in order to TRY to influence his actions, but without a miracle, he isn't lasting that long. So long as this is just conversation, Cameron will continue to act. If it requires more concentration that that, he will just talk to taunt the man and act normally.(I am not sure how much of an action this is. If it is more than just free like talking, then he doesn't try to influence his at all, just act) Cameron then sees Kezzem arrive and focuses on the beast before him. Main hand attack misses (AC 22 is best roll) Off hand attack misses (AC 18 is the best roll) ---------------------------------------------------- Spells and effects on Cameron Light Shield of Faith 38/50 rounds remaining +2 deflection AC Bless +1 Morale bonus to hit ?/? rounds remaining
Spells cast Shield of Faith Searing Light lost to cast Cure Serious Wounds Consecrate lost to cast Cure Moderate Wounds Nemesis Insight lost to cast Cure Moderate Wounds
0/1 Goodberry used 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/5 Stealthy hunter used for the day 5/5 channel energy used for today
Haste and shield are gone, AC and attacks adjusted
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 18, HP 38/53, CMD 25; speed 40; darkvision; night blind; bless; panicked d20+13=16 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2016 10:32:16 AM
(OOC: Not sure if I have Murphy's help still. Roll is without, then with.)
Will save 16+1=17 vs 21.
Pressi's comment that they DID offer to help him in his work TWICE died in her throat as the spell took hold. Panic. The loss of her man. The stress of the battle. Her family's insistence that she would never amount to anything. The humiliation she felt on the streets. The failure of self control as Cameron's pleasure filled her ears. The inability to fight well enough, to need so much healing, to never be good enough.
Waard's voice continues to fill her ears as she flees. "You can run from the monsters. But where do you run from yourself? Your weakness, your stupidity, your belief that you will ever be the hero or be accepted. Where do you run, Diamond Dust the Rogue, when the monster is you?"
Pressi runs to Murphy's body (no acro checks), struggling the best she can to gather Murphy's body and belongings. She had to save him. No matter what, she had to save him.
Murphy CMD 17 AC 16 HP 16/60 - (Kim) - ghostly Murphy d20+10=26 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2016 1:21:24 PM
Murphy senses a boundary at the doorway to the room wherein lie Vesseley and the now screaming Tiana. He manages to push through [Will save 26 vs 17], and is able to pass into the caged room.
He is so proud of his friends - and pleased to see that the two they came for yet live. May his friends prevail, and the rescue be performed - and Uthvas be put out of business.
Murphy CMD 17 AC 16 HP 16/60 - (Kim) - ghostly Murphy Wednesday July 6th, 2016 2:10:25 PM
Wait - where is Pressi going? Murphy wonders.
Join Me or Fear Me - DM Mark d100=60 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=9 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2016 8:34:34 PM
Bliss mistakes Uthvas for a woman, but he can see the necromancer trying to blink through the back wall. He shoots the guy, but misses. Bliss sends Mookie to intercept Uthvas (brave Mookie.) Then he runs into the cell and between Uthvas’ legs to distract him.
Shel’s queasy stomach settles down, and she casts Invisibility on herself and moves past the remaining golem and into the room. (Her move is only 20’ and there is encumbered terrain, so I placed her as far as she could go.)
Kezzem introduces himself to the golem. Then he stabs it for 11 damage. (Technically, Cameron does threaten the golem, though the golem has cover against Cameron.)
Alleah steps closer to Cam and blesses him with Wardd's luck.
Cameron laughs at Uthvas, and then tells him that he needs to beg forgiveness and teach the halflings to extract giant essence. (The rules for Diplomacy to influence attitude are here. “Diplomacy is generally ineffective in combat and against creatures that intend to harm you or your allies in the immediate future.”) Cameron attacks the creature twice (but fails to specify any damage.)
Pressi is gripped by an intense fear. She drops her picks and tools in the room and bolts! She gets as far as Murphy’s remains (2 move actions) but in her panicked state she cannot pick up anything. This also provokes an attack from the carrion golem and it hits her for 9 damage.
Then the carrion golem turns its attention on Kezzem, but it misses him twice.
Uthvas stops blinking. He sneers at Cameron’s speech, “Beg forgiveness from such as you? It is you who should beg to aid me.” Then he moves 5’ away and casts a spell on Bliss. (DC 20 Fort save vs Baleful Polymorph. Failure means Bliss is turned into a sparrow.) _____________________ For Murphy: Highlight to display spoiler: {Murphy manages as an act of will to move from the room where he died to aid Pressi, only to see her bolt from the room.}
Here is your map. Remember, there is a directional arrow on the map, and North is not up.
Kezzem - Dam. 0 Cameron - Dam. 0 Pressi - Dam. 0 Shel - Dam. 14 Alleah - Dam. 0 Bliss - Dam. 20 Murphy - Will save DC 18 to move, DC 3 to stay Mookie - Dam. 0
Reggie - AC 20, DR 5/adamantine, Dead Rocky - AC 20, DR 5/adamantine, Dead Carrion Creature - AC 25, Dead Carrion Creature - AC 25, Dam. 11 Uthvas - AC 20, Touch 13, Dam. 32
Bliss (AC27, HP27of47) & Mookie (AC19, HP23) (Cayzle) d20+8=14 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+9=22 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2016 9:07:34 PM
Bliss save vs poly 1: Fort save 14! Fails! Bliss save vs poly 2: Will save 21! Passes!
Bliss's Permanent Reduce Person is not a polymorph spell, so a new polymorph spell does not dispel it (you can have only one polymorph spell affecting you at a time.) However, you cannot have more than one spell that changes your size in effect at a time; they overlap but do not stack. So I'm applying only the larger of the bonuses/penalties comparing Reduce Person and Baleful Polymorph.
Technically, you cannot use a polymorph spell to assume the form of a creature with a template, nor of a creature not in the rules. So I am not sure what to use for sparrow stats. I'll take a leap and assume the use of the PF stats for a Thrush. Thrush = Sparrow seems reasonable?
Reduce Person applies +2 Dex and -2 Str. Baleful Poly acts as BSIII and applies +6 Dex, -4 Str, and +1 nat AC. That puts Bliss's Str at 5 and his Dex at 26.
Sparrow Bliss tweets excitedly and tries to grapple Uthvas! He dive bombs the caster and tries to get tangled up in his hair!
Bliss's CMB is +4 BAB +8 dex -4 diminutive size +1 bless = +9. He rolls a 22 against Uthvas's unknown CMD. If it works, Uthvas is grappled -- and takes a point of nonlethal damage, I think -- with the standard penalties that come from that condition.
Mookie hears Bliss's tweets through the Message spell and ponders the feelings he is getting through his telempathic link. The raven says, "Huh? Kid?" But he stays put, in case Uthvas comes blinking through.
Note that Bliss's AC is now base 10 +8 dex +1 deflection +3 natural +4 size +1 dodge = 27. His CMD is base 10 +4 BAB -4 size +8 dex -2 str +1 deflection +1 dodge = 18.
Also note to would-be allied attackers: "There is no penalty for firing at a creature that is three size categories larger than the friendly characters it is engaged with."
Shel Gerald--AC 15/14/12--CMD 14--HP 39/39 4d4+4=15 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2016 9:13:41 PM
Shel takes a 5' step to AF 3, still invisible. She again calls on her most powerful spell, exhausting her third level spells for the day. She fired an Empowered Magic Missile at the necromancer.
OOC: Empowered Magic Missile for 22 damage!
AC 25 (T 17, FF 21) CMD 20 HP 61/61 Cameron (David) d4=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d4=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=17 ; d4=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d4=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2016 10:20:49 PM
The creature is listed as AC 25 plus 4 more AC for cover. I didn't Hit AC 29 so I didn't roll damage. Here it is though. Oddly enough I usually roll damage for everything that isn't a natural 1, cuz hey, you never know, but didn't this time around. First Attack does 10 damage 3+7 sneak attack Second Attack does 10 damage as well. 3+7 sneak attack
This round. In Halfling,Cameron plans hastily with Kezzem... "Kezzem, I'm gonna shank this thing, If it falls get that cell open ASAP! OK? If I don't Kill it, then you finish it and THEN open the cell." Cameron puts his swords to work on the beast First attack Hits AC 22 for 16 damage 4+12 Sneak Attack Second Attack Hits AC 17 for 10 damage 4 +6 Sneak Attack. ---------------------------------------------------- Spells and effects on Cameron Light Shield of Faith 37/50 rounds remaining +2 deflection AC Bless +1 Morale bonus to hit ?/? rounds remaining
Spells cast Shield of Faith Searing Light lost to cast Cure Serious Wounds Consecrate lost to cast Cure Moderate Wounds Nemesis Insight lost to cast Cure Moderate Wounds
0/1 Goodberry used 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/5 Stealthy hunter used for the day 5/5 channel energy used for today
Murphy CMD 17 AC 16 HP 16/60 - (Kim) - ghostly Murphy d100=59 ; d20+10=30 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2016 10:24:22 PM
Pressi has gone out, which concerns him greatly, but, as far as Murphy can tell, Uthvas is still the main threat. Murphy traverses the insides of the necro-taxidermist. You are wicked, and you hurt people. May just reciprocity come your way. -2 to Uthvas' AC.
He exits, looking down at the cross-dressed man from above. And he thinks, Well struck, Shel!
He does not even think about the Woldsblood this round (Save, nat 20: 30)
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 23*/15*/19* -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/45 d100=28 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2016 11:49:52 PM "Wha..? Where's Pressi going?"
Alleah moves away from the carrion creature, provoking an AoO from it if it is still 'alive'. The group shouldn't be splitting up again.
"Pressi! Stop!"
------------------------- Move action: Move to AH7, provoking an AoO from the Carrion creature as she goes Standard action: Cast Remove Fear on Pressi. Leyline check: 28 = Pass. Pressi's fear is suppressed for 10mins
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22 +1 (Haste) = 23, HP 56/56, CMD 20; Hero Points: 2; Bless, Haste d20+16=33 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+16=33 ; d3+2=4 ; d3+2=3 ; 4d6=12 ; 4d6=19 ; Thursday July 7th, 2016 12:18:37 AM
"Don't worry, I'll kill it with daggers!"
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 18, HP 38/53, CMD 25; speed 40; darkvision; night blind; bless; panicked d20+13=26 ; d20+5=9 ; Thursday July 7th, 2016 9:41:16 AM
Pressi slumped over Murphy's body as Alleah's spell hit her. "I'm sorry. I thought I could be better at this. I thought I was stronger. But there is no way that..."
Pressi stopped as she began to peer into Murphy's haversack. There were enough alchemical weapons to occupy New Elaana.
"Uthvas has to have stopped blinking at this point, right?" she began as she grabbed an alchemists fire (move action) and shoved the rest of the haversack into Alleah's hands (move action). "Tell the rest of the group to get the second dinner club and get out of that room. No matter what Uthvas does, we stop engaging and get out.
"If Uthvas wishes nothing more than to remain in his cell, let him. We are going to burn this Gargul forsaken building to the ground."
(Perception 26, Know Dungeon 9. Pressi tries to determine how well the grease, carrion creatures and statues burn. She also attempts to determine the sturdiness of the eastmost door and lock.)
Eeek, There's a Bird in my Hair - DM Mark d20=10 ; d20+14=19 ; Thursday July 7th, 2016 11:47:02 PM
(Grrrr. Not sure how this happened, but between 6/30 and 7/1 posts the AC for the Carrion Golem at the end of my posts changed from 17 to 25! That is incorrect - their AC is 17. In the posts, I look at each hit and have been applying damage if it beat AC 17. Please let me know if I may have missed one. And if that weird 25 AC was a deterrent to attacking, I apologize.)
Bliss is hit by the necromancer’s spell and changes into a thrush! He manages to keep control of his mind, and the first thing he does is to fly into Uthvas’ hair, which actually seems to bother him. Bliss finds that moving from beneath his robes to the top of his head is a vast improvement. (A Thrush can attempt to grapple, and in doing so can itself gain the grappled condition. However, I’m not in agreement that a thrush can effectively give a medium creature the “grappled” condition and all that that entails. Instead I will apply a -2 circumstance penalty to his ability to hit due to being a bit distracted. There is a point at which the rules break down - you have found one of them.)
Shel moves 5’ and then hits Uthvas with Magic Missiles for 22 points of damage.
Cameron, having damaged the carrion golem last round for 10 damage, does so again for another 16 damage. Then Kezzem strikes it, killing it with his first blow.
Alleah sees Pressi race past her in a panicked state, and casts Remove Fear on her which has an immediate effect.
Pressi stops near Murphy’s mutilated body and see’s his backpack. He grabs the bag (move action) and removes an Alchemist fire (move action). Then he states his intent to burn the place down. Looking around, Pressi looks to where the (easternmost) large stone doors should be and sees a thick, dark curtain there, presumably hiding them. She sees a good deal of debris in this room, as with the others - some flammable, some not. In here, there are some papers and books as well as vats, containers, body parts, and various chemicals. There is medical equipment, knives, syringes, jars with liquid, etc. Being unfamiliar with the Grease spell, she does not know that the grease on the floor is not flammable.
Uthvas seems irritated by the thrush entangled in his hair, but the stakes are a bit higher for him that mere irritation. He looks at Shel, “You, I’ve had about enough of…” He ignores the thrush as best he can and casts Blindness on Shel (DC 18 Will save.) (This will provoke an AOO against AC 19 from Bliss. If Bliss is able to damage him, his concentration check is 19 which should be success.) _____________________ For Murphy: Highlight to display spoiler: {Shel’s Magic Missiles gleam brightly for Murphy in his current state. He can see that Uthvas is no longer blinking, and moves through him decreasing his AC by 1 (-2 was when he was blinking and more “available” to a spirit on the ethereal plane.)}
Here is your map. Remember, there is a directional arrow on the map, and North is not up.
Reggie - AC 20, DR 5/adamantine, Dead Rocky - AC 20, DR 5/adamantine, Dead Carrion Creature - AC 17, Dead Carrion Creature - AC 17, Dead Uthvas - AC 20, Touch 13, Dam. 54
Murphy CMD 17 AC 16 HP 16/60 - (Kim) - ghostly Murphy d20+10=19 ; Thursday July 7th, 2016 11:57:05 PM
Murphy repeats his ephemeral discipline of the wicked Uthvas.
Uthvas: -1 AC
Woldsblood save: 19/12
AC 25 (T 17, FF 21) CMD 20 HP 61/61 Cameron (David) d20+13=27 ; d2=2 ; Friday July 8th, 2016 12:31:21 AM
The threat from the stinking beast is done, and Cameron can do little to Uthvas while he is so far away behind a locked door. His heart grows conflicted though. He would like nothing more than to allow Pressi to burn down this house of horrors with the Necromancer inside. But he sees several flaws with this plan, the last one he notes, surprises even him. " Pressi, Though burning the house down with Uthvas inside would delight me and I am sure Jancassis, I can't let you do it. Listen to me. Really hear me, because this is important. First off, he won't burn. I tried it already, and he is at least resistant to fire. Second, until we do a thorough search of the place we can't be sure there are not more victims here that need help. That will take clear heads, and time. Third, that isn't who you are. No matter how much you posture and want Uthvas and the rest of us to believe that you are so inconsolable over Murphy's death that you would do these things, deep down you are disgusted that you would even consider doing them. You care about life. You were making plans to live it with someone you cared about. Vengence is for those that have given up everything and committed themselves to it with all their being. I know these things, and you haven't stepped over that line." " The last reason you can't do it, most surprising to me that I am saying this, Murphy wanted this idiot alive. He wanted him alive enough to want us to come here and try to talk to him, gain information that would save your homes and the homes of people that you all know and care about. Your jobs if he couldn't do it, were to keep me from killing him. Out of respect for Murphy I am going to do that. But by the lady's holy whip, I am going to hurt him really bad. You of course are welcome to watch, or even join in. But no burning down the house, not yet." Changing to the halfling tongue he adds, " Besides, if we keep him alive I have a feeling that we can get Murphy back. I think Gargul would be overjoyed to get his hands on this guy. Bliss has taken us to see Gargul before, and I have even managed to draw his attention to a fallen friend and get him back. All isn't lost, and with a sinner like him to hand over, I think Gargul will hear us out. I know you have heard this before, and never do, but trust me. Please this once, trust me." Switching back to common, " Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get around to that hurting him real bad part. Take him alive. I have plans for him. plans he will most certainly not like!"
Cameron drops one of his short swords and as he moves draws his whip. He moves right up to the bars and with a practiced hand, tries to stop Uthvas from casting by knocking him onto his kiester.
Whip attack beats a CMD of 27 to TRIP Uthvas. This may not stop his spell, but it should screw up his day. If Uthvas has less than 1 point of actual armor bonus, or less than 3 points of natural armor then Cameron also does 2 points of non lethal damage to him as he trips him. ---------------------------------------------------- Spells and effects on Cameron Light Shield of Faith 36/50 rounds remaining +2 deflection AC Bless +1 Morale bonus to hit ?/? rounds remaining
Spells cast Shield of Faith Searing Light lost to cast Cure Serious Wounds Consecrate lost to cast Cure Moderate Wounds Nemesis Insight lost to cast Cure Moderate Wounds
0/1 Goodberry used 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/5 Stealthy hunter used for the day 5/5 channel energy used for today
AC 25 (T 17, FF 21) CMD 20 HP 61/61 Cameron (David) Friday July 8th, 2016 12:43:56 AM
Something occurred to me... did those big blond boys make a single verbal sound while we were fighting them DM Mark? Large armored Golem at the front gate boys and girls?
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 23*/15*/19* -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/45 Friday July 8th, 2016 1:30:32 AM
Alleah moves up to the doorway to finally get a look at what is going on inside.
"If you say so Cam" Alleah responds in halfling "Is anyone able to ready damage to Uthvas should he start casting a spell again? If anyone can time an attack as he starts casting, we might be able to stop him from casting anything further"
She reverts back to the common tongue "Give it up, Uthvas! You're surrounded!"
--------------------------------- Move Action: Move to AH3
Standard Action: Cast Hold Person. Clerical spell so no ley check needed. Uthvas to make a Will save vs DC20 or be Paralyzed
--------------------------------- Magical Notes: Highlight to display spoiler: { Spells In Effect: Endure Elements, Longstrider, Barkskin, Cat's Grace, See Invisibility
Spells Available Cleric: Lvl 0 : Create Water, Light, Purify Food & Drink, Toros Taur Try Lvl 1 : Bane (+2 DC), Bless, Command (+2 DC), Obscuring Mist, Protection from Evil Lvl 2 : Hold Person (+2 DC), Silence, Summon Monster II, Summon Monster II
Shel Gerald--AC 15/14/12--CMD 14--HP 39/39 d20+8=27 ; 4d4+4=12 ; Friday July 8th, 2016 7:09:37 AM "Not again, you bastard! I'll Not be blinded by the likes of you, not again!". Shel hated to hear Cameron ask her to stay her hand. After he killed Murphy, all she could think of was to get vengeance against him, but she decided to hear out Cameron's plan.
She readied an action to cast Magic Missile to disrupt any spell casting that the necromancer might attempt.
OOC: will save 27. Readied action: 12 points of Magic Missile damage if he triggers the readied action.
Bliss (AC27, HP27of47) & Mookie (AC19, HP23) (Cayzle) d20+6=7 ; d20+14=16 ; Friday July 8th, 2016 7:23:50 AM
[OOC: Note that BirdBliss inflicts 1d2-3 hp damage per hit. That means 1 hp nonlethal damage, seeing as you cannot inflict 0 damage, if I recall the rules correctly. Last round Bliss inflicted 1 hp nonlethal with his grapple check.]
Bliss tries to sink his beak into Uthvas's cheek when he casts. He does not have Weapon Finesse, so he uses Str, not Dex, on the attempt. His attack roll is base 1d20 -3 str +4 size +4 BAB +1 Bless = 1d20+6. He rolls a natural 1, a failure.
However, he continues to grapple with his action! This time he gets to use his dex, per the rules. And he gets a +5 to continue an already established grapple! But his size counts against him now! So his roll is now 1d20 +8 dex -4 size +4 BAB +5 grapple bonus +1 bless = 1d20+14. BirdBliss rolls a 16! Is that enough to beat Uthvas's CMD? If so, he takes a point of nonlethal damage. If not, Uthvas is still "grappled," but does not take the damage!
Mookie hears an insane symphony of chirps through the Message spell, and he gives up on his current guard post in order to return to the melee. He double moves 80 ft back to the room.
"LEM'S LEFT LUNG!" he shouts profanely. "Kid, this is a bad idea! Why did you change into a bird! Bad idea!"
The chirps resolve somewhat, and Mookie finds that sparrows and ravens can understand each other a bit ... "What do you mean, 'This is great!' This is SO NOT GREAT! I don't *care* if you're flying! Change back right this instant, young man!"
AC 25 (T 17, FF 21) CMD 20 HP 61/61 Cameron (David) Friday July 8th, 2016 9:13:08 AM
I realized I moved into Kezzem's way to open the door. I have changed where I move to. It is still within the 15 foot reach of the whip.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 18, HP 38/53, CMD 25; speed 40; darkvision; night blind; bless; panicked Friday July 8th, 2016 11:42:57 AM
Pressi stopped short at Cameron's admonitions, any sarcastic or angry response clearly not being of any help. Of particular note was Cameron's statement about whether she had given up. "How do I know I should still keep trying?" she asked.
He was right, though. She was ashamed of how far she had fallen - how close she had come to crossing the line, how she had dreamed of burning someone trapped and alive. (The building should probably be demolished, though. Who knew how much perversity and secrets were in these walls.)
Standing up, she ran back towards the final room (double move). "Ok, alive we shall take Uthvas. Someone should also wake up and rescue the giant over there; he may be an innocent prisoner too."
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22 +1 (Haste) = 23, HP 56/56, CMD 20; Hero Points: 2; Bless, Haste d20+17=31 ; Friday July 8th, 2016 12:38:24 PM
Kezzem moves into the room and heads towards Uthvas's cell.
"Hey buddy," says Kezzem to Uthvas, "what you doing in there?"
Disable Device: 31
Eeek, There's a Bird in my Hair - DM Mark d20+14=25 ; d20+14=20 Friday July 8th, 2016 1:40:07 PM
(Good job on the quick posting everyone.)
Cameron hears Pressi’s threat to burn down the house, and notes the pain in her voice. He urges her to wait. He says they should keep the man alive so that Cameron can torture him instead. Cameron also believes he can bargain Uthvas soul to Gargul. Cameron steps back and uses his whip to trip the man (even at -4 because of the bars.) Uthvas falls prone. With a bird stuck in his hair.
Regarding the large flesh golems you killed here, they were tan, scantily clad, and did seem to breath. But their breathing never increased, even with the combat. They would occasionally grunt during combat, but you never heard them speak.
Alleah tells everyone to be ready to interrupt his spell casting with an attack, and then calls for Uthvas to surrender.
Shel resists Uthvas spell, and readies an action to cast a spell should he attempt to do so himslef.
Bliss exalts in his new bird form, and continues to grapple his hair. Bliss is able to affect the man with his attack. Barely. Mookie decides the boy has lost his mind.
Pressi rethinks her plan to burn Uthvas alive.
At that point, Kezzem opens the door to Uthvas’ cell.
Uthvas is getting worried - this is not going well. And he keeps feeling this cold chill run through him. “Now see here, I don’t want any more trouble with you folks. Just take your halfling friends and leave.” With that, he will cast a Wall of Ice, He’s still on his back when he does this. And he still has a stupid bird in his hair, which provokes an AOO. (His concentration check from Bliss’ 1 point of nonlethal damage is 25.) However, Shel's readied action also goes off inflicting 12 points of damage from a Magic Missle, and he does not make this concentration check. The Wall of Ice does not form, and his spell is lost. _____________________ For Murphy: Highlight to display spoiler: {Murphy again passes through the fat necromancer’s body, and he notices a slight shiver from the man as he does so.}
Here is your map. Remember, there is a directional arrow on the map, and North is not up.
Kezzem - Dam. 0 Cameron - Dam. 0 Pressi - Dam. 0 Shel - Dam. 14 Alleah - Dam. 0 Bliss - Dam. 20 Murphy - Will save DC 18 to move, DC 3 to stay Mookie - Dam. 0
Reggie - AC 20, DR 5/adamantine, Dead Rocky - AC 20, DR 5/adamantine, Dead Carrion Creature - AC 17, Dead Carrion Creature - AC 17, Dead Uthvas - AC 20, Touch 13, Prone, Dam. 66, nonlethal Dam. 2
AoO vs Uthvas's spellcasting ... same numbers as last post ... attacks at +7 +4prone = +11. Grapples at +14 ... have no idea if grappling a prone person adds a +4? We'll see if it matters. What's his CMD?
AoO hits AC16 (rolled a nat 2!) miss.
Grapple check is either 27 or 31, so that's another point of nonlethal damage.
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Meanwhile, Mookie, located at around AF3, shouts, "How is this appropriate?!"
The raven cocks his head and listens to the chirping. "Flower's Farts! He says he's winning!"
Shel Gerald--AC 15/14/12--CMD 14--HP 39/39 Friday July 8th, 2016 4:13:53 PM OOC: DM, I don't see that you used Shel's action to try to disrupt his casting of the Wall of Ice. Remember my Magic Missile readied action above? I'll wait on you to resolve that before making an action post this round.
DM Mark - Excellent point. I will address this. Post amended - no wall of ice.
Shel Gerald--AC 15/14/12--CMD 14--HP 39/39 d20+10=27 ; Friday July 8th, 2016 6:10:24 PM "Look at yourself, necromancer! Laying on your backside, surrounded by our entire group with no little constructs to save you. If you attempt to get up, the rest of us will finish you. It's bad of me, but I'd like to kill you here. But my friends, they are better than me. They want you taken alive, so I'll comply with their wishes. If you surrender, that is."
OOC: Intimidate check to Demoralize 27.
Murphy CMD 17 AC 16 HP 16/60 - (Kim) - ghostly Murphy d20+10=23 ; Friday July 8th, 2016 8:32:58 PM
Murphy hits Uthvas' armor class again, giving him a -1 AC penalty, and chilling the mutilating killer once more. Pay them a heavy ransom for your life, and the lives of those you have destroyed, evil man, spirit Murphy whispers as he passes downward, then back up above him.
Woldsblood Will save: 23/13
Murphy CMD 17 AC 16 HP 16/60 - (Kim) - ghostly Murphy Friday July 8th, 2016 8:34:14 PM
P.S.: Murphy loves Bliss in his plucky sparrow form.
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22 +1 (Haste) = 23, HP 56/56, CMD 20; Hero Points: 2; Bless, Haste Friday July 8th, 2016 10:21:49 PM
"Well, this is awkward," says Kezzem. "Anyone want to try to break the ice?"
AC 25 (T 17, FF 21) CMD 20 HP 61/61 Cameron (David) d20+15=16 ; Friday July 8th, 2016 10:43:17 PM
Cameron smiles at Kezzem as the rogue finishes opening the cell. " Free the wizards, in case this goes badly. Open Vesley's cage first OK? Sounds like Tiana might need to be calmed down by him." To Pressi he replies," The giant was breathing and almost looked comfortable from all the positive energy we released back there. I can speak to him and will release him once we have this in hand." He steps into the cell and stands over Uthvas. He drops the other sword and with his bare hand calls Jancassis's poison touch to his hand, enveloping it in noxious vapors.He stares down and explains Uthvas's position to the man. " You are out of options. As Shel states, you are down, you are grappled by a tiny bird with a heart bigger than any of your constructs, and we now surround you, ready to drop the executioners axe on you should you flinch. It's over. Relent. You have little other choice. I have talked them out of ending your life, which is a real stretch for me, but I won't be able to keep them from it if you keep resisting. Your choice, relent and have hope, or resist and we end you." Cameron readies an action to touch Uthvas with Touch of Poison if he tries to cast again. Touch attack hits AC 16, natural 1 so miss. ---------------------------------------------------- Spells and effects on Cameron Light Shield of Faith 35/50 rounds remaining +2 deflection AC Bless +1 Morale bonus to hit ?/? rounds remaining
Spells cast Shield of Faith Searing Light lost to cast Cure Serious Wounds Consecrate lost to cast Cure Moderate Wounds Nemesis Insight lost to cast Cure Moderate Wounds
0/1 Goodberry used 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/5 Stealthy hunter used for the day 5/5 channel energy used for today
Dead Murphy CMD 17 AC 16 HP -1024/60 - (Kim) - ghostly Murphy Saturday July 9th, 2016 12:28:46 AM
[Kezzem - there is no wall of ice. Uthvas' spell failed, due to Shel's well-timed magic missile. So, you can go in to Uthvas cage and reach him, if you decide to soften him up any more, or start taking things off of him, or go and open the halflings' cages, or find birdseed for Bliss. The possibilities are endless.]
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 23*/15*/19* -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/45 Saturday July 9th, 2016 12:34:45 AM "You see, Mookie? Birds can be helpful if they want to be" she says, shooting the raven a grin.
Things are busy enough in the small room that Alleah doubts she could fit. Besides, she had used up her spells and was left with a few low level spells and cantrips. If anyone needed healing they would need to leave the room and come to her.
She instead makes her way over to the strapped down creature on the table and looks to see if it is awake or in pain.
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22 +1 (Haste) = 23, HP 56/56, CMD 20; Hero Points: 2; Bless, Haste d20+16=35 ; d3+2=5 ; 4d6=18 ; Saturday July 9th, 2016 12:16:32 PM
"So...will you talk to us about these mushrooms now?"
Kezzem readies a dagger should Uthvas attempt to cast a spell or do anything else hostile.
IF NEEDED: Attack: 35 Damage: 5 + 18 (SA) = 23.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 18, HP 38/53, CMD 25; speed 40; darkvision; night blind; bless; panicked d20+8=26 ; Saturday July 9th, 2016 3:31:00 PM
Pressi, with nothing more to say, moved to Vessley's door and took a chance at unlocking it.
(Disable 26)
So...will you talk to us about these mushrooms now? - DM Mark d100=13 ; d20=16 ; d8=4 ; d8=2 ; Monday July 11th, 2016 1:06:11 AM
Bliss, enjoying his new bird form, remains tangled in the necromancer’s hair. Super annoying for Uthvas. Mookie comes in and asks if this is all appropriate.
Shel taunts the man and says that if he moves, they’ll kill him. She says she’d like to kill him now, but her friends prefer to keep him alive. Uthvas looks a bit relieved at this, but is intimidated by Shel.
Cameron looks pleased. He asks others to release the two members of the Second Dinner Club, and tells Pressi that the giant on the machine is alive. He move over Uthvas, telling him to surrender and his life will be spared. “Your choice, relent and have hope, or resist and we end you.”
Alleah moves over to the giant. He smells as if he has not bathed in some time, and he look hurt and tired. He remains unconscious and breathing.
Kezzem says, "So...will you talk to us about these mushrooms now?" Then he holds a dagger on the man, ready to stab him if he moves.
Pressi moves to Veseley’s cell and unlocks his cell door.
Tiana’s screams have reduced to terrified whimpering as she huddles in the corner of her cell - she may have been affected by the Fear spell, and her eyes have a wild look. Veseley just looks a little loopy, “Oh look Tiana, I think these are friends. They’re our size and a couple of them look familiar. You really need to get a grip my dear.” To the party he says, “Do I know you?” To Pressi, “Well thank you my dear. I remember visiting you with this.” He holds up a pink, teardrop shaped stone about an inch long.
Uthvas lays on his back, and raises his hands in supplication, looking a bit odd in his lipstick and floral muumuu. “Well, I guess you win. You said you would spare me if I provoked you no further, and I’m not stupid. I accept your terms. Stand back and let me get up. And get this rotten bird out of my hair. It’s annoying.”
“If you were even capable of understanding the nature of my work you would find it quite fascinating. There is great potential here. Imagine that as you become old and feeble, that you could transfer yourself to a magically constructed creature, whatever kind of creature you like, and live forever! Think about that for a moment, to cheat death and have no need of Gargul and his afterlife! Think of what this could be worth!”
“I know you’re upset about the death of your friend out there. I have an an unguent in a clay pot on a shelf in my lab. You can spread on his remains and raise him from the dead. It smells bad and it was given to me some time ago, but I assure you that it will work. Let me go and it’s yours. Do we have a deal?”
Sense Motive DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: { Uthvas’ sudden change in tone and seeming candor is born of desperation. He is genuinely afraid, but trying not to show it.} _____________________ For Murphy: Highlight to display spoiler: {Murphy again passes through the fat necromancer’s body, and he notices a slight shiver from the man as he does so.}
Here is your map. Remember, there is a directional arrow on the map, and North is not up.
Kezzem - Dam. 0 Cameron - Dam. 0 Pressi - Dam. 0 Shel - Dam. 14 Alleah - Dam. 0 Bliss - Dam. 20 Murphy - Will save DC 18 to move, DC 3 to stay Mookie - Dam. 0
Reggie - AC 20, DR 5/adamantine, Dead Rocky - AC 20, DR 5/adamantine, Dead Carrion Creature - AC 17, Dead Carrion Creature - AC 17, Dead Uthvas - AC 20, Touch 13, Prone, Dam. 66, nonlethal Dam. 2
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 23*/15*/19* -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/45 d100=63 ; Monday July 11th, 2016 2:32:26 AM
With all the other things she has seen in the past few minutes, Alleah isn't willing to take any chances with the strapped down giant. She casts Death Watch and looks at him more closely. She's wanting to find out whether the giant thing is alive, or dead, or neither alive nor dead (ie: a construct).
She isn't in the room with Uthvas or the Second Dinner Club, and thus, doesn't know exactly what is going on in there. She calls out in halfling "By my reckoning we're still short one, er, person. Where's the winged thing that greeted us at the door?"
--------------------- Leyline check: 63 = Ok
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22 +1 (Haste) = 23, HP 56/56, CMD 20; Hero Points: 2; Bless, Haste Monday July 11th, 2016 9:36:26 AM
"You know, you've got a little something..." Kezzem gestures in the area around his head.
AC 25 (T 17, FF 21) CMD 20 HP 61/61 Cameron (David) Monday July 11th, 2016 11:58:00 AM
Cameron binds the prisoner and calls to Alleah, in Halfling. " Good call. I haven't seen that thing since it locked us up" To Uthvas in common he asks " Where is your servant that met us at the door. I don't want him creeping around and surprising us. That would not be wise." Cameron might take the unguent that Uthvas says will raise Murphy, but has no intention of using it. Too dangerous to trust this snake. Rather some of his team will turn the house upside down for valuables while the rest see to the captives and the fallen or ensorcelled. Then a prayer or two and by Gargul's good graces they will go see the god to bargain for Murphy's life the normal way. No more cheating on Gargul in this house. Not if he can help it. ---------------------------------------------------- Spells and effects on Cameron Light Shield of Faith 34/50 rounds remaining +2 deflection AC Bless +1 Morale bonus to hit ?/? rounds remaining
Spells cast Shield of Faith Searing Light lost to cast Cure Serious Wounds Consecrate lost to cast Cure Moderate Wounds Nemesis Insight lost to cast Cure Moderate Wounds
0/1 Goodberry used 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/5 Stealthy hunter used for the day 5/5 channel energy used for today
Bliss untangles himself from the wizard and cheeps loudly at him. Mookie chuckles. "He says you better bring back Mister Murphy pretty fast! And it better include a visit to Lord Gargul, because he gets mad if you bring people back without permission."
Mookie cocks his head to listen. "Yeah, good idea, Kid. Hey toots!" (he is talking to Alleah) "How's about taking away that chick's crazy fears. She's getting on everybody's nerves."
Bliss cheeps at Mookie fiercely. "Okay, okay," says Mookie. "I got it. I mean, Miss Toots."
Dead Murphy CMD 17 AC 16 HP -3.1415926535/60 - (Kim) - ghostly Murphy d20+10=29 ; Monday July 11th, 2016 2:39:39 PM
Murphy continues his light haunting of the nightmare maker, passing through head and down to the belly, then going through Uthvas' right hand and up and out the elbow. Saves -1 penalty.
He rises again above the man's head, and turns his attention to any dark spirits he may find in this room. "Tell me, spirits, what have you against Uthvas? Tell me what he has done to you. I may go soon before Lord Gargul, as well as others still among the living. Tell me your story, that I may tell them. It may be a small path to justice for the one who brought about your death. I am here to listen. I am Murphy, whom Uthvas just murdered. Who are you?"
Will Save vs Woldsblood draw: 29/14
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 19, HP 38/53, CMD 22 d20+8=25 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+8=21 ; Monday July 11th, 2016 3:19:28 PM
Pressi finished dropping out of her drow form as Veseley addressed her. "Yes, you did visit us. Pretty nice device at that. How on earth did you manage to smuggle it in?" She also began to ask a number of questions as to how they were captured and what had been done to them and to the giants.
With other rogues apparently occupied, Pressi decided to try unlocking Tiana's door as well. (Disable 25.) "I am on fire," she said. With the room getting crowded, she directs the two towards the main room outside. She makes an attempt to determine whether they are all right (Perception 15).
Pressi was torn in regards to the... unguent? Raising of the dead? Much as she wanted to see Murphy again, she wasn't sure if she should trust it. (Sense Motive 21). While he seemed frightened enough to be legitimately cooperating, Pressi barely trusted cure spells, let alone something that seemed to warp the natural order. Still, they might need Murphy to move from his own power.
"Could someone explain to me how this Gargul stuff works?" she asked. "I mean, does anyone here even know how and where to do that?"
Mookie explains it all to Pressi. "I seen it several times. You use the magic, and maybe it opens a door, or maybe it just takes you somewhere else. The place it takes you is usually in the Realm of Shadows. That's what the uneducated call 'the ethereal plain,' but it is not filled with laughing gas, so why they think there's any ether floating around I don't know."
Blissd peeps up with some cheeps.
"I know, I know, I was getting to it. The Shadows is where the Kid here died back in the day, victim of a burst bag of holding accident we won't get into." Bliss hides under Mookie.
"Anyway, sooner or later you meet Gargul, or at least his servant, this crazy imp. Usually Gargul. Sometimes he wants something from you before he gives you back the dead guy. Sometimes not. He does not much like the lip, so I mostly keep my beak shut in those situations. But play it respectful like and you'll be fine. Then he declares his decision and sends you back to the Wold. Unless he does not like you, and you end up taken away. He'll punish you if you disrespect him."
"I ain't never heard of no one taking an enemy to see him. Not sure how that will turn out."
"Oh, sometimes he has company. The Kid and I met Lady Flower with him once, trying to raise a cleric of Flower. That was almost an unhappy ending, seeing as the cleric was a bit hippy dippy, and Gargul didn't cotton to his "far out daddy-o" routine."
"If Uthvas's ointment works, we could be seeing him in a few minutes, I guess."
AC 25 (T 17, FF 21) CMD 20 HP 61/61 Cameron (David) Monday July 11th, 2016 5:39:19 PM " No Ointment, just like Bliss said." Cameron looks down at the necromancer, and checks his bonds, then stuffs a cloth in his mouth for good measure. His whip is still in his other hand. To the necromancer he whispers, " Try to run, try to cast, try anything I don't like and I will hurt you, badly. You can still get out of this if you have half a brain and an ounce of shame in you." Cameron reaches down to where one of Bliss's bolts sticks out of the necromancer and collects a drop of blood, saving it for later. Then he turns to the others and explains his plan. " I have been to Gargul's realm before, when Bliss opened a portal to raise a comrade, like Mookie said. I have also called Gargul's attention to another fallen comrade and helped him be restored even though I was not physically near him. That was tricky, and I think Gargul might have been a bit put out, but he never came after me to say so, and I get the feeling he would." "Here is what I propose..." At this point Cameron drops into the halfling tongue and asks Mookie to fill Bliss in in bird speak. " Gargul HATES when folks go around his mastery over life and death. That is why there will e no ointment used. Correct me if I am mistaken Mookie, but you used to be the familiar of Bliss's mom, Vauhwyt, right? As I recall the story going, Lord Gargul was outraged that one of his Grims would go around his authority and use a which coven ressurection to restore Bliss to life. His mother did not deny it and only cited her grief about losing all her children as reason. Lord Gargul sentences her to some very long and hard labor to pay back the slight, and Bliss has not seen his mother since. That about right? In a moment, I am going to cast a spell taught to me by My Lady of Retribution to show me those that wish vengeance on Uthvas. I expect either Vesely or Tiana, maybe both, will show postive and possibly some lost souls we cannot see. We will do what we can here, free the giant and any other captives, loot Uthvas items and then I will call upon my lady to shift us into the Realm of Shadows. SHe will take us to Gargul's throne and we will hand him over Uthvas, allowing all those he has tortured and killed to rest. Gargul will judge him for his crimes and likely will be pleased with us. Pleased enough I am sure to restore Murphy to life. Hopefully, pleased enough that if we ask nicely he may allow Vauhwyt to at least see her Bliss, maybe even go free. We are going to do a very good thing, and satisfy both Gargul and Jancassis at the same time." "Can you all wait that few more minutes to regain Murphy? I will have no part in using that salve on him. That too should be given to Gargul." "Oh, and can someone dispel Bliss? The bird thing is cute, but he is like a thrush on speed and it is kinda giving me a headache." Cameron smiles at Bliss as he says the last part.
Shel Gerald--AC 15/14/12--CMD 14--HP 39/39 d20+10=30 ; Monday July 11th, 2016 8:22:08 PM
Shel looks at the ointment that he necromancer pointed out, and casts Detect Magic on it as she looks closely.
OOC: nautural 20 on Spellcraft for a 30!
"Hold on. Let me look this stuff over before we get hasty. We'll get Murphy back, I just know it.". After trying to determine its properties, Shel brings the vat in to the others.
All Tied Up and Nowhere to Go - DM Mark d20=11 ; d20=6 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2016 12:55:01 AM
The party stands over a prone, surrendered necromancer.
Alleah casts Deathwatch to see if the giant strapped to the table is actually alive or some sort of construct. Deathwatch tells her this creature is alive and not near death.
Kezzem points out to Uthvas that he has a little something in his hair. He gets a flat look from the necromancer in response.
Cameron binds and gags the necromancer (hands only? Can he still walk?) Then he asks about the small, winged creature that answered the door when they arrived.
Blissparrow disentangles himself from the necromancer’s hair, and speaks through Mookie saying, “you better bring back Mister Murphy pretty fast! And it better include a visit to Lord Gargul, because he gets mad if you bring people back without permission.”
Pressi shifts back to her halfling form. She asks Veseley where he got the item he used to communicate with the party. She then asks how this whole Gargul thing works. Mookie fills her in.
Cameron declares they will not use this ointment that Uthvas has offered. He informs the gagged Uthvas that he will hurt him badly if he tries to move. He outlines past interractions with Gargul, including Bliss’ own experiences. He says that he will call upon Jancasis to transport them to the realm of shadows and that she will do so. Then he asks if someone can restore Bliss to his halfling form.
Shel tells them to wait a moment. She goes out to the lab, and after about a minute she finds a sealed clay pot. In it is a foul smelling greasy salve. Uthvas confirms it as the material he mentioned with a nervous nod. Shel’s spell reveals it as containing the effects of a Raise Dead spell.
Uthvas tries to speak, but he’s gagged. He’s also pretty beat up. _____________________ For Murphy: Highlight to display spoiler: {Murphy again passes through the fat necromancer’s body, and he notices a slight shiver from the man as he does so. There are no spirits in this room for him to speak to.}
Here is your map. Remember, there is a directional arrow on the map, and North is not up.
Kezzem - Dam. 0 Cameron - Dam. 0 Pressi - Dam. 0 Shel - Dam. 14 Alleah - Dam. 0 Bliss - Dam. 20 Murphy - Will save DC 18 to move, DC 3 to stay Mookie - Dam. 0
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 23*/15*/19* -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/45 d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2016 2:07:49 AM "Ok, everyone gather round" Alleah has 3 healing channels that she can release to heal the party, and wants to include everyone and everything possible. The party, the Second Dinner club, Uthvas and the creature tied to the table.
She's pleased to see Uthvas is gagged "Make sure his hands are bound behind his back as well, take his spell component pouch from him, and for extra safety, does anyone have a bag to put over his head?"
"I'm thinking we use the ointment on Murphy. What's the worst the could happen to him now?"
=============== [i]Use all 3 x Healing Channels healing everyone for 17pts
Dead Murphy CMD 17 AC 16 HP -3.1415926535/60 - (Kim) - ghostly Murphy d20+10=27 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=23 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2016 3:16:20 AM
Murphy hurries over to Alleah, as she suggests using the ointment on Murphy, and passes warmly through her heart, trying to bring some sort of blessing to her, as she seeks to heal, and to try to bring him back.
As Alleah describes three healing channels, he will be with her on the first surge (if he can aid her in her healing intent - perhaps in game mechanics a +1 on her roll? he tries that); then pass through Shel, who examined the unguent, and is his long-time good friend; and through Pressi, towards whom his affection grows.
If someone does go to place the unguent on Murphy, or moves his body- Highlight to display spoiler: {Among the druid's remains, just under his ripped coveralls, falls out a Rubber Stamp of Justice. This rubber stamp comes with a pad of bright red ink. When pressed against someone's forehead, it leaves the words 'Bad Guy' in big bold letters that won't wash off for a month (as per Arcane Mark.) (from June 24th LnB Lotto)}
As Alleah is in the room in which Murphy was slain, he will address the dark spirits as earlier described. "Tell me, spirits, what have you against Uthvas? Tell me what he has done to you. I may go soon before Lord Gargul, as well as others still among the living. Tell me your story, that I may tell them. It may be a small path to justice for the one who brought about your death. I am here to listen. I am Murphy, whom Uthvas just murdered. Who are you?"
[Will save vs Woldsblood draw: 27/15; 20/16; 23/17]
Shel Gerald--AC 15/14/12--CMD 14--HP 39/39 Tuesday July 12th, 2016 7:04:47 AM "I agree with Alleah. I've got a good feeling about this nasty stuff. I vote we use it. Think about it, we've got the necromancer surrounded and frapped. He knows what will happen if he double crosses us. I checked it and from what I can tell, it does exactly what he says. Let's use it and get Murphy back now."
Shel Gerald--AC 15/14/12--CMD 14--HP 39/39 Tuesday July 12th, 2016 7:18:26 AM
Assuming a majority agrees to use the ungent, Shel will offer it to Pressi to do the honors. If Pressi declines, Shel will take a deep breath and apply it herself.
AC 25 (T 17, FF 21) CMD 20 HP 61/61 Cameron (David) d20+6=14 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2016 7:55:27 AM
Yes, his hands are bound, his feet are hobbled. He can shuffle but not run. " Fine. If it works like you say, then we will go and see Gargul when it is used. I can't detect magic, I made other choices today. There is a bloodthirsty mob outside waiting for us, do you really want Gargul to put us back here when we leave his court? We need to search the house, and I need a moment to try and connect with my Goddess to see that justice awaits when we get to Gagul's door. Plus we need to get the big guy up. If he stays here they'll kill him when they finally break in." Using the vlood he collected earlier, Cameron casts Detect Victim and braces himself for what will be revealed. Once he knows the approximate number of people wronged he prays to Jancassis to help gather those wronged at Gargul's court do that they might see Uthvas punished for what he has done. Also, Cameron takes out his own rubber stamp (from the same Loot n' Booty win) and uses his ink and Murphy's stamper so that both of them have a say in marking Uthvas. Then he will see to the giant. Heal 14 He examines the giant and tries to determine if a Lesser Restoration will be enough to wake the thing.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 19, HP 38/53, CMD 22 Tuesday July 12th, 2016 9:42:34 AM
(OOC: Something came up this morning so I will post later. Pressi will agree to do the salve. She will probably do it before the channeling so Murphy can get healing, too.)
Bliss (AC27, HP27of47) & Mookie (AC19, HP23) (Cayzle) Tuesday July 12th, 2016 10:06:49 AM
Mookie says to Bliss, "Get up, Kid, and stop hiding. You cannot hide from your god. Be brave in the Shadows, like your mama was."
Bliss creeps out from under his familiar and stands up straight -- as straight as a sparrow can! "Chirp!"
"We're ready," says the raven. "Schmear the gunk, Prester."
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22 +1 (Haste) = 23, HP 56/56, CMD 20; Hero Points: 2; Bless, Haste Tuesday July 12th, 2016 12:13:49 PM
"I guess, as long as we sure this stuff won't turn Murph into no taxizombie," says Kezzem.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 19, HP 38/53, CMD 22 Tuesday July 12th, 2016 12:45:25 PM
Pressi looks uncomfortable as she takes the salve from Shel, but less uncomfortable than some of the others. "You understand this means no more comments about my love life and relationship with Murphy, right Shel. Last chance to take over - or get them out now."
To Cameron, she adds "Yeah, I was kind of worried more about the idea of some sort of hideous twist where we have to put down monster Murphy." Shouting so Uthvas can hear, "If that happens, I can always tie him to a funeral pyre with a bunch of dragon eggs. Don't think I won't, especially if they are on sale.
"As for making Gargul mad... Well, we already had the impossible goal of the six of us somehow not angering him and showing proper respect. With the odds already against us, one more won't hurt."
Pressi stuck her fingers into the salve and began to rub it on Murphy's chest. "Honestly, we really should be doing this in candlelight."
Shel Gerald--AC 15/14/12--CMD 14--HP 39/39 Tuesday July 12th, 2016 6:09:05 PM
Shel shakes her head at Pressi. Here she was offering the chance to possibly be the one to bring Murphy back and she was still griping about the past. Apparently, some things will never be resolved no matter how much you try, she thought as she watched the process.
Dead Murphy CMD 17 AC 16 HP 1.6021765×10^−19/60 - (Kim) - ghostly Murphy Tuesday July 12th, 2016 8:39:15 PM
Murphy ponders the question: How many things in life do we do from fear?
How can one not be victim to anxieties?
He is not considering this in reference to any one person, but rather, to many - both friends and foes. Why is fear so great a motivator? Can the right sort of love cast out fear?
"Fellow spirits - what do you fear? Can you not let love overcome your fears? Do you fear there will be no justice? Are you anxious that you will have no vengeance? Do not your fears and worries enslave you? Will not all - whether mortal or some great power - ultimately receive their portion of either ultimate justice, or of ultimate mercy? Now, quiet your anxieties, and tell me your stories. One at a time - you, there, first."
Then Murphy notices that Pressi is rubbing something on the chest of his carcass.
AC 25 (T 17, FF 21) CMD 20 HP 61/61 Cameron (David) Tuesday July 12th, 2016 9:18:06 PM "...Or we could not make any preparations and go and do the ointment rubbing now." Cameron finishes out loud since he has clearly only been talking to himself. He does have the presence of mind to grab Uthvas's ropes before Pressi starts the sequence of events that will take them to see Gargul. " Bye Mr giant. Good luck with those restraints and all. We don't make plans here, we just do stuff. Have a nice life!"
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 19, HP 38/53, CMD 22 Tuesday July 12th, 2016 9:55:56 PM
"Well, if you want to go ahead and do other stuff while I do this, nobody's stopping you. My hands are fast, but they're not that fast."
Bliss (AC27, HP27of47) & Mookie (AC19, HP23) (Cayzle) Wednesday July 13th, 2016 12:38:43 AM
Bliss suddenly is afraid that Uthvas will avoid his fate. He flies over to the bound necromancer and grips as hard as he can with claws and beak. He can only try to drag the necromancer into Gargul's Realm by holding on tight.
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