DM Mark - The Halfling Marinade Rescue Plan? d20+13=21 ; d20+6=10 ; d6=5 ; Monday January 23rd, 2017 12:35:23 AM Round 7-9
The two ogres lie dead upon the floor. The bodies are searched, next steps are discussed. Sky and Meko move toward the door. Sharp eyes reveal nothing more than you see now.
Murphy casts Detect Magic in a cone that includes the ogres, and senses magic in the area. As the bodies are searched, the group finds that one of the ogres has a string of dried ears, and each dried ear has an earring in the lobe. Each ogre has 30 gp in valuable items, jewelery, silverware, etc.
Murphy suggests using wolf urine as a seasoning in their plan to explain the wolf. Pressi asks how they’ll explain the halflings.
Alleah checks the roasted halfling for signs of trauma. She sees that the skull has been bashed in, and it is skewered and tied to a spit. Gross. She says a prayer to Gargul for it’s soul.
Bliss laments the effect a door has on his sneaking. Bliss can see that the door would open away from him.
Pressi pulls out a gold skull and suggests that she do the talking.
----------------------------------- If nothing complicated is needed, 3 rounds pass and Murphy’s (and perhaps others’) Detect Magic shows that there are no magic items on these creatures, but there is an aura of moderate-strength magic throughout the area.
For anyone that has cast Detect Magic, and waited 3 rounds: Knowledge (Arcana) DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {The school of magic is evocation.}
Here is your map. (Use the Round 7-9 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Murphy (Kim) AC 16 (18 if leather armor removed, or shape changed) HP 60 or 66/66 CMD 17 d20+5=20 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=5 ; d20+22=36 ; d8+1=7 ; Monday January 23rd, 2017 3:16:43 AM
"Thank you, Alleah," Murphy says with gratitude for her attendance on their deceased cousin. He figures most halflings are his cousins, at least of a distant sort, some way or another. "Hmmm - there is a mild evocation magic throughout this area. - I wonder whether it is some sort of desecration, but could be something else." He shrugs his shoulders, drops the detect magic spell, and uses his wand of cure light wounds to relieve 7 hp of the bruising damage he suffered from the giant's club. "It would be nice if the blood on the ogres were not visible, and it just looked like they were snoozing, should any come along."
He is fine with the others picking up the various treasure items (and please, someone, do so and let us know). Regarding the string of ears - can we tell the race(s) of those to whom the ears belonged?
The druid glances out the mouth of the cave to see who might be outside, and whether they seem to be paying any attention, and steps a few fee away from the door (AT18), which is set to open away from them. He takes the looped rope out of his backpack, says, "Anyone here who looks like a halfling, put a wrist through one of the loops. Pressi - we're under your charge. Try to have a blank look in your eyes, halflings. One of our goblins can hold the front of the rope. Pressi - can you open up, step through, tell those inside you are charged with rounding up the halflings for the marinade, and can they direct you to where they are, if any are left alive?
"Any invisibles can see about preventing people from leaving to go to other areas. Let's go with the ruse if we can, and fight if we can't. Also, if one or more are invisible, then nearby exploring may be good.
"Pressi - want to open up?"
Figuring all this takes more than one round, he taps himself a second time, curing another 5 hp damage. Unless more time is taken, he puts away the wand in his bandolier, and again holds out the looped rope for others to place their wrists through. If all this looks to take more than two rounds, he will use the wand a third time (6 hp, fully cured) before putting it away (so, either 60 hp, or 66 hp current). =========== Perception: 36
Active spells on Murphy: Mage Armor - 59.0 minutes Longstrider - 479.1 minutes Freedom of Movement - 79.4 minutes Call Lightning - 8 charges of 3d6 for next 7.7 minutes For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 7.3 minutes
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 57/57 d100=89 ; Monday January 23rd, 2017 4:44:33 AM
Alleah silently nods to Murphy, and forces a small smile.
"Well, I'm going to trust in my goblin disguise for a little longer" she says to Murphy "And if anyone asks I'll just say that Knucklehead sent me to try and find some food"
"I'm not liking the idea of trying to convince these ogres to do anything. They're brutish monsters who deserve to have their heads separated from their bodies. I don't think communication is going to win this for us, and if we can take them by surprise then we should"
Alleah has hardened her position on the ogres having seen first hand how they treat halflings. "Maybe I could go in in disguise and try and get one of them to come out this way with me? Then we jump him?"
"Regardless, perhaps I can help see if there is anything awaiting us on the other side of the door though"
----------------- Active Effects - Endure Elements, Death Watch, Message, LongStrider, Detect Thoughts, Disguise (as Goblin)
----------------- Round 7 Standard Action: Cast Detect Thoughts. Leyline check: 89 = Pass Move Action: Move to AS16
Round 8 Standard Action: Concentrate in the direction of the door with Detect Thoughts ("The spell can penetrate barriers, but 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt blocks it.")
Round 9 Standard Action: Concentrate in the direction of the door with Detect Thoughts
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22, HP 71/74, CMD 20; Bardic Performance (1/5 rounds used); Spells: 1st (0/2 cast); Active Magic: Elixir of Hiding (+10 Ste d20+18=27 ; Monday January 23rd, 2017 10:26:53 AM
Kezzem searches for traps.
OOC:
Perception (trapfinding and heroism included): 27.
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22, HP 71/74, CMD 20; Bardic Performance (1/5 rounds used); Spells: 1st (0/2 cast); Active Magic: Elixir of Hiding (+10 Ste Monday January 23rd, 2017 10:27:09 AM
Searching the door/entranceway in case it wasn't obvious.
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) Monday January 23rd, 2017 1:27:46 PM
"I say let's get it done", Sky loosely putting a hand through the loop, " you know this is going to prevent me from attacking as quickly "
During the three rounds of concentration, Bliss (1) makes sure his bah is set with 5 bolts in the clip; (2) recasts Mookie's Reduce Person; and then (3) casts Cat's Grace on himself from a scroll. He tells Mookie to stick with Miss Alleah.
Bliss sighs. It is hard to be a subtlety specialist when the ranks of Woldly heroes are so dominated by the "bash and blast" school of adventuring. Even his old friend Miss Alleah has no head for sneakiness, as she just showed.
Well, Bliss is not sure what the plan is, but he gets ready to sneak into the room as soon as someone else opens the door. Looks like Sky is about to pull the door open.
"Okay, but if this whole thing goes belly-up," Bliss says, "I'm totally sneaking out of here if I'm the only one left standing."
He mutters under his breath: "Maybe my next group can be only heroes with decent stealth."
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form Monday January 23rd, 2017 4:16:02 PM
Pressi gives everyone else time to disguise, hide or lock themselves in handcuffs, wondering how she became the one who had to turn on the charm. "You know, Kezzem. You're going to have to do one of these someday. And if you choose to tell them you're searching for the well of allsparks, be sure to let me watch."
Activating her hat of disguise, Pressi shaped her clothes and features to better match the uniforms she has seen thus far. She also collected the various items, making sure to place the string of ears where the ogres had them. "Ok, let's do this."
She raises her hand to knock, thinks better of it, and tries opening the door. If it's unlocked, she simply opens the door, walking in as if she owned the place. If the door is locked, then she knocks.
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 d20+13=25 ; Monday January 23rd, 2017 6:24:18 PM
Shel casts Invisibility on herself, not trusting her hands to be tied even by a fake rope.
She will help Murphy with the detecting magic and trying to determine what she could about that particular magic. OOC: everyone, please read the Knowledge Arcana spoiler as I made the roll. I can't read spoilers on my phone, so if someone would post it or email it, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. . She recognized it and filled the group in on what she could divine.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form Monday January 23rd, 2017 8:22:51 PM
"The school of magic is evocation, whatever that means."
DM Mark - The Halfling Marinade Rescue Plan? d20=7 ; Tuesday January 24th, 2017 1:31:44 AM Round 10
Plans continue to be discussed by all.
Murphy looks at the string of dried ears, and they seem to be a mix of human, halfling and elf. There’s also one orc ear in the mix. Eww. His Detect Magic takes 3 rounds, then he pulls out his knotted rope, and heals himself once for 7 points. Murphy feigns being bound by the rope with the loops. Sky likewise puts his hands in loops.
Bliss checks his weapon, casts some spells, and laments the lack of subtlety and stealth of his companions, muttering that he’ll pick his next friends better.
Shel leaves nothing to chance and vanishes from sight. Then she casts Detect Magic and concentrates. She is pretty far from the door.
In her goblin disguise, Alleah casts Detect Thoughts, concentrating on the door. On the last round, she detects thoughts of some kind.
Kezzem searches the door for traps, and finds none.
Pressi considers adjusting her clothing, but she hasn’t really seen anything here resembling a uniform. She holds a rope, though only Murphy and Sky appear to be bound. Kezzem is standing there, and so is a great big wolf. Add to that a goblin and a tiny goblin.
Just as Pressi is in front of the door, it opens, surprising her! Standing before her is an orc in a messy apron that just opened the door. He holds a rusty cleaver. In orcish, Highlight to display spoiler: {”Hey. What’s going on here? Where are the ogres, and who the heck are you? A wolf? You better not have eaten the roast!”}
He has a hard time seeing past your group.
You hear some clattering noises in the background down the corridor.
(For future reference, Detect Magic requires 3 full rounds of concentration to determine the School of Magic involved.)
Here is your map. (Use the Round 10 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 57/57 d20+8=9 ; Tuesday January 24th, 2017 2:09:34 AM "Gifts for Dolp. Yes. Knucklehead and goblins catch them. Want Dolp to have them. See! Goblins useful" Alleah says in broken common gesturing to the "tied up" halflings.
------------------------ Bluff: 9. Well THAT isn't so good. Hopefully there's some bonus for "convincing proof"
Bliss (AC30, HP56) & Diminutive Mookie (AC34, HP28) (Cayzle) d20+20=32 ; d20+20=29 ; d20+31=44 ; Tuesday January 24th, 2017 10:56:29 AM
Bliss, still disguised as a goblin child, makes a move action to AO15. He hopes his HiPS ability will let him sneak right by the orc. If it doesn't (because the orc's darkvision defeats it? Because there are not enough shadows?) then Bliss will hopefully still be able to use stealth with the "breaking cover" rule. If not, he may provoke an AoO by moving, and then his Mobility feat kicks in for AC34.
Disguise: 32 Perception: 29 Stealth: 44
That's only a move action -- Bliss will surely take another move action, but without more map, don't know where.
Actually, when Bliss sees the wolf about 35-40 ft ahead, he stops in square AP16. He is afraid of that wolf, especially, of its ability to sniff him out. He stays put there, assuming his HiPS seems to be working.
With his remaining action, Bliss readies a crossbow shot if an enemy pinpoints his location ... att at +16 for 1d6+5.
DM Mark - The Halfling Marinade Rescue Plan? Tuesday January 24th, 2017 1:29:59 PM
(Update - added more to the map to allow Bliss to attempt to move further.)
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) Tuesday January 24th, 2017 3:11:49 PM
"Gifts! If your going to kill us just do it already! Nasty orcs telling goblins what to do, how obvious, who tells ugly orcs what to do?!. Take me to your leader an let him figure it out. Anticipation is killing me"
Sky just attempts to add to the bluff, but pulling out his bow and sending arrows into this orcs skull is what he really wants to do.
Murphy (Kim) AC 16 (18 if leather armor removed, or shape changed) HP 60 or 66/66 CMD 17 d20+9=21 ; d20+22=30 ; Tuesday January 24th, 2017 6:59:20 PM
In an effort to aid in this diplomatic endeavor, Murphy, with a quivering voice, whines, "I... I don, don, don wanna drown in marinade. Or marmalade! Or - or - or - or marmalade marina-a-a-a-ade! I wanna g- g- g- go ho-ho- hoooooooome!" =========== Diplomacy: 21 Perception: 30
Active spells on Murphy: Mage Armor - 58.9 minutes Longstrider - 479.0 minutes Freedom of Movement - 79.3 minutes Call Lightning - 8 charges of 3d6 for next 7.6 minutes For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 7.2 minutes
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 Tuesday January 24th, 2017 8:12:07 PM
Shel moves ahaead to AT 19. She whispers to Murphy, "...right behind you, Murphy.". She plans on trying to advance with the group so tha even if the wolf smells her, since she is with the group, she'll pass safely with them.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form d20+22=24 ; d20+7=10 ; Tuesday January 24th, 2017 8:32:27 PM
For a moment, Pressi stared at the orc. She wondered how on earth they were going to get past this one, especially since it was never clear why Dolp would be so interested in marinades.
Skye's outburst gave her something she was better built to do: yank on the cord hard. "Quiet, scum. Be thankful I don't just use your insides for spring cleaning."
She turned to the orc, all smiles and sunshine. For an orc. For those who speak orcish, Highlight to display spoiler: {Gift from cave 601. Home of popular anthem 'Screw em all not in cave 601.' (She paused as the other orc stared at her.) It sound better in Eastern Orcish. We bring great man Dolp latest recipe in halfling marinades. Wolf urine really brings out the maggot taste with hint of dire weasel and cinammon. Halfling marinade keep halfling fresher longer. Use on these two and see how fresh they are. Also, forget goblin there. She get hold of not meat. See gold sparkly skull. This mean something.}
Disguise Roll 24. Bluff Roll 10.
As she spoke, she could sense that he wasn't buying it. (spending hero point if needed) Highlight to display spoiler: {Perhaps me give you thing to consider.} With a flick of her wrist, she sends a charm into the orc's chest.
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free action: some talk free or standard action: bluff to get past move action: throw charm standard action (hero point if needed): cast charm person (CL 1)
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Effects Magic Vestment - +1 (enhancement) AC for 5 hours Barkskin - +3 (natural) AC for 1 hour Mage Armor +4 (force) AC for 1 hour, replaces the +1 bracelets Bears Endurance +4 con for 8 mins orc form for 1 hr: +2 str, medium size, darkvision, etc.
used: 1/5 stunning fists, charm bracelet
DM Mark - The Halfling Marinade Rescue Plan? d20=19 ; Wednesday January 25th, 2017 12:50:28 AM Round 11
(Remember, folks roped up need to stick together. Not quite sure what Pressi is doing with the hero point. I guess the Charm was an item and not casting a spell? Save DC was 11? When using items or spells, please specify the save DC - I can’t be checking character sheets to try to guess at what’s going on.)
The area is dim light. There are candles and small pots of burning fat here and there.
Pressi attempts to charm the orc. There is some wailing and whining and sneaking. Bliss moves around and moves back when he sees a wolf.
The orc looks puzzled, but eventually frowns and shrugs. Alleah is ignored, as he addreses Pressi.
In orcish, Highlight to display spoiler: {”Don’t try any stupid tricks here. And why is there a goblin kid running around. It should be in a pen.
”Goblin’s useful? For smellin my farts maybe. Cave sexohwun? Marynade? What the heck are you talking about?
“Look, I dunno who you guys are, but you can take those into the kitchen. Careful with that wolf - they bite, you know. Wolf piss? You let it pee on any of the food an you’ll be licking it off. You can see if that thing will go with the others, just but keep it away from the food!”} He points at Kezzem, Highlight to display spoiler: {”Hey, one of them is loose. And take their weapon’s away you idiots.”}
He stands to the side to let you pass and barks, Highlight to display spoiler: {”Hurry up you turdmonkeys - get out of my way so I can get that roast! Don’t piss off them cooks - they hit hard an I don’t need you ruining my day. Show them that skull an see what that’ll get ya.”
“Where are those stupid ogres?”}
(Murphy still has 11 damage. Check the posts - only one charge of the wand was used.)
Here is your map. (Use the Round 10-11 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 57/57 d20+8=15 ; Wednesday January 25th, 2017 8:01:38 AM
Alleah sneers to the orc when it mentions the use for goblins. The Comprehend Languages spell she cast earlier allowing her to perfectly understand what was being said. A pity she doesn't speak orcish so she can't respond.
For the rest, Alleah nods along and tries to mimic the orcs actions, hands on hips and such "Yeah, take their weapons away you idiots"
Grinning, Alleah then says to the orc "Ogres also called us idiots when they ate that roast. Said they wouldn't share with orcs and goblins. They gone now."
She's trying to keep the orc from checking on the halfling that was roasting and thus seeing the ogres
------------------------- Standard action: Bluff - 15 Move action: None yet. Alleah wants to hold her ground to make things difficult for the orc to get past
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form Wednesday January 25th, 2017 10:02:35 AM
[OOC: Let me try again to explain what I was doing in the last post. Pressi tries to bluff her way past. As insurance, Pressi tries to also charm him using an item (gift). The issue is that a bluff can be a free or a standard action in round by round movements, and using an item is a standard action. So I was letting you know that I would spend a hero point for extra action if needed. I'm assuming from your question that it is not, and am keeping it accordingly.
Item acts as charm person at CL1, so the DC is 11, and it looks like the orc beat it.]
(DM Mark - Thanks for the clarificaiton.)
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22, HP 71/74, CMD 20; Bardic Performance (1/5 rounds used); Spells: 1st (1/2 cast) Wednesday January 25th, 2017 10:28:27 AM
Kezzem comically falls down and plays dead when the orc points at him.
OOC: Casting hideous laughter on the orc (DC 12)
Active Magic: Elixir of Hiding (+10 Stealth) Heroism (+2 to a bunch of stuff)
Bliss (AC30, HP56) & Diminutive Mookie (AC34, HP28) (Cayzle) Wednesday January 25th, 2017 1:07:39 PM
Bliss remains where he is. He is afraid to go closer to the Wolf at AK9 because he is afraid it will smell him. Besides, it looks like his friends have bluffed their way past that orc. Bliss will wait for other halflings (his friends) to enter, because they may well mask his own halfling scent.
Meanwhile, he braces himself for attack (total defense) because you just never know.
Mookie still keeps his low profile with Alleah.
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 Wednesday January 25th, 2017 8:37:16 PM
Invisible Shel holds her position while the others take their actions this round. If the group advances, she will follow behind, staying right behind Murphy (or whomever is last in the order) so her scent won't panic the dog.
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) Wednesday January 25th, 2017 9:11:35 PM
Sky will follow along keeping the tied up illusion. Meko following close behind the group
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 57/57 Wednesday January 25th, 2017 9:29:06 PM
With Pressi and now Kezzem casting spells at the orc - essentially attacking it - Alleah smiles awkwardly to the orc and backs away
Free action: 5ft step to AT15 Move action: Now out of sight of the orc, retrieve Wand of Magic Missile from kit
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form Wednesday January 25th, 2017 9:56:28 PM
Pressi cringes as Kezzem continues to goof around, and uses a spell slot to boot. THIS was the reason she continuously found herself trying to be the bluffer.
Pressi shrugged to the orc. Highlight to display spoiler: {No concern of yours is my assistant. He had the misfortune of being born without smarts like us.} In common, "also, he's a deaf mute, so..."
She hated how the orc shook off the charm - it would have been nice to have him controlled for a fast exit - but at least he was letting them in. She slowly led the group down the hallway, towards the table that she presumed was the kitchen.
Murphy (Kim) AC 16 (18 if leather armor removed, or shape changed) HP 55/66 CMD 17 3d6=9 ; d20+22=28 ; Wednesday January 25th, 2017 11:01:19 PM
Murphy follows directly behind Pressi, looking pitiful. [Am not moving on the map until I see where she goes - when she moves on the map, go ahead and move him right behind.]
Only should the orc start making noises about the ogres, or voicing serious suspicions in a voice that carries, then the druid will send a lightning bolt upon his head for 9 hp electrical damage. However - if the orc does not, then Murphy does not. If the orc cook falls down laughing due to Kezzem's spell, he leaves him alone for the moment.
============ Perception: 28
Active spells on Murphy: Mage Armor - 58.8 minutes Longstrider - 478.9 minutes Freedom of Movement - 79.2 minutes Call Lightning - 8 charges of 3d6 for next 7.6 minutes For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 7.1 minutes
DM Mark - The Halfling Marinade Rescue Plan? Thursday January 26th, 2017 1:01:36 AM Round 12 Posted, but the site ate my rolls - you'll have to trust me.
The area is dim light. There are candles and small pots of burning fat here and there.
Alleah mocks the orc, and then tells him in common that the ogres ate the roast and ran away. With a crow on her shoulder, feelin’ kinda bolder, she moves 5 feet back. (You cannot make a 5’ step diagonally around a hard corner.) The orc can still see her as she draws a slender stick out of her gear.
Kezzem decides to cast a spell on the orc, and falls prone when the orc points at him. The orc is not amused.
Pressi leads the two bound halflings down the wide corridor. Murphy, Sky, and even the invisible Shel follow along. Meko follows too.
Bliss waits where he is. Because, you know, a wolf. (“Wolf at AK9” A K9 - good one.)
As Pressi and the others enter the kitchen, they see two giantesses in dirty aprons. There are also a couple of orcs and a few goblins nearby, along with food stores and cooking and carving implements. There are good and bad smells here, but mostly bad.
One of the giantess comes around the table, with sweat on her brow. Her hair is in a bun, but hanging down in places. She almost squeals with delight, “Oh look Beatrix! More food!” As she does, she smacks Murphy in the head with a meat hammer for 14 damage (hit AC 21). She looks shocked when he doesn’t fall.
Meanwhile, the orc at the doorway waits for the group to get out of his way and moves into the room, with a glance at Alleah and her crow. He has no idea what that stupid goblin with the stick is up to. He looks at the prone Kezzem. In orcish, Highlight to display spoiler: {“Hey! You idiots forgot one!”}
He mutters, Highlight to display spoiler: {“Oooh, they better nota et that roast! The’ll be hell to pay when…...Whoa! What happened here?}
He sees the bloody ogres, and his look of contempt turns to panic as he realizes that things are very, very wrong here.
Highlight to display spoiler: {”HELP! HELP! THE GUARDS ARE DEAD! HEEEEEELP!”}
(Murphy is no longer in a position to fire on the orc.)
Here is your map. (Use the Round 12 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 57/57 d100=34 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+3=21 ; Thursday January 26th, 2017 5:29:53 AM "You really have no idea what I'm saying, do you?" Alleah says in common to the orc "Uh, Kezzem? I think the gig is up"
Alleah tries to reach out to touch the orcs hand before she backs away from it.
---------------- Standard action: Cast Bestow Curse defensively on the Orc. Leyline check: 34 = Pass. Concentration check: 19 = Pass. Hit Touch AC21. If hit, Orc to make a Will Save vs DC18 or "Each turn, the target has a 50% chance to act normally; otherwise, it takes no action." Free action: 5ft step to AT15
From the shadows, Bliss shoots the orc (at -4 to hit into melee), and then bends the shadows around himself so that no one will have noticed him doing so (snipe rules).
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22, HP 71/74, CMD 20; Bardic Performance (1/5 rounds used); Spells: 1st (1/2 cast) d20+15=25 ; d3+4=6 ; 4d6=18 ; Thursday January 26th, 2017 10:13:06 AM
Kezzem stands up and hurls a dagger at the orc.
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22, HP 71/74, CMD 20; Bardic Performance (1/5 rounds used); Spells: 1st (1/2 cast) d20+15=25 ; d3+4=6 ; 4d6=18 ; Thursday January 26th, 2017 10:13:06 AM
Kezzem stands up and hurls a dagger at the orc.
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22, HP 71/74, CMD 20; Bardic Performance (1/5 rounds used); Spells: 1st (1/2 cast) Thursday January 26th, 2017 10:17:59 AM
"Some people have no appreciation for the arts," quips Kezzem.
Sky exclaims as he hears the orc shout. He side steps while pulling out his bow, slipping out of the loose rope hole.
Fires two arrows at G2 in quick succession.
Meko heads back to bite at the orc screaming for help. ------------------------ SKY: 5ft step, attack (many arrows feat) first arrow crit threat (Nat 20, confirm hits AC 25. For 12 dam (36 if crit) and 1 ice damage. Second arrow hits AC 26 for 10 damage and 2 ice damage. Actives effects: Heroism, favored enemy (giant) +4
Meko: moves toward screaming orc, But somehow misses his buttocks. (AC 8) Active effects: Mage armor Ignore the extra rolls, I just have fat fingers...
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form d20+10=30 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+5=17 ; d8+4=8 ; d8+4=9 ; d8+4=5 ; d8+4=9 ; Thursday January 26th, 2017 4:24:07 PM
Pressi's mind boggles as several of her teammates attack. Even if no reinforcements come, there are clearly too many of them to be fought against. Oh well....
Pressi moves towards the nearby giant with a single five foot step. While she unleashes a number of hits, she keeps an eye towards the wolf-filled hallway, thinking of breaking her way down there.
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Attack Rolls: Nat 20, crit confirm 26, AC 27, AC 17 Damage: 8+9, 5, 9 Stunning Fist, DC 15
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Effects Magic Vestment - +1 (enhancement) AC for 5 hours Barkskin - +3 (natural) AC for 1 hour Mage Armor +4 (force) AC for 1 hour, replaces the +1 bracelets Bears Endurance +4 con for 8 mins orc form for 1 hr: +2 str, medium size, darkvision, etc.
used: 2/5 stunning fists, charm bracelet
Murphy (Kim) AC 16 (18 if leather armor removed, or shape changed) HP 41/66 CMD 17 d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d20+22=28 ; Thursday January 26th, 2017 5:37:12 PM
As the giant woman who just bopped him on the head spoke in common, Murphy tells her in common, "Don't prepare the food too early. You forgot the live marinade. Just for that, you get roasted." Murphy sends an electrical pulse from call lightning (13 hp) against her, centered on AR12. He lets the rope fall to the ground as he steps to AO13.
To the other giant, he holds out his hand, palm facing her, and says, "I am not the one you will want to eat, Beatrix."
So much for subtlety or subterfuge. Why did the others just let the orc walk into the entrance without stopping him or redirecting him? How, now, can they get in to Dolp without heavy opposition? Why did that stupid giant lady just hit him in the head, unprovoked? He thinks to himself, I've got to learn orcish.
============ Perception: 28
Active spells on Murphy: Mage Armor - 58.7 minutes Longstrider - 478.8 minutes Freedom of Movement - 79.1 minutes Call Lightning - 8 charges of 3d6 for next 7.5 minutes For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 7.0 minutes
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 Thursday January 26th, 2017 7:16:16 PM
Shel moves just behind Sky and casts Confusion on Giant 2 and the goblin beside it.
The area here is dim light. There are candles and small pots of burning fat here and there. (Dim light provides concealment to anyone without darkvision. Concealment means a 20% miss chance, and prevents sneak attack damage. I rolled to see if the giantess hit Murphy last round - she did.)
Alleah again mocks the orc as she casts a spell on him. He pulls away from her even as she moves away, “Ahhh, even the goblins can cast spells now! We’re under attack.” Confirming what the orc said, Bliss shoots him and the orc falls dead.
Kezzem stands up just as the orc dies and moves toward his friends.
Sky lets the rope fall from his hands as he moves 5’. He draws his bow and shoots, hitting the giantess Beatrix with a crit for 36 damage (drawing your bow is a move action, and Manyshot is a Full Attack action, so he only shot once.) Meko goes back to bite that stupid orc. He sniffs the orc, and decides it is indeed dead.
Pressi laments losing the element of surprise, and steps up to beat on the giantess Hitting her twice for 22 damage.
Murphy calls down lightning on the giantess that hit him, and tells the other one, “"I am not the one you will want to eat, Beatrix."
The invisible Shel moves up behind Sky and cast Confusion on Beatrix and a goblin, both of whom seem to shake it off. Shel is no longer invisible.
The giantess closest to the group speaks orcish to Pressi, saying, Highlight to display spoiler: {”Have you lost your mind? I'll teach you a thing or two...”} She strikes Pressi in her orc form once for 18 damage! Her second attack misses in this dim light.
The other giantess also wears a filthy apron covered in - you’re pretty sure you don’t want to know what those stains are. Her hair is a mop of greasy curls, and she carries has a big meat hammer. In giantish, Highlight to display spoiler: {“Gurtha, you get that one, and I’ll get this one. Oh my, I hate when these things get loose - they can just be so hard to catch!”} She charges Sky and brings her hammer down hard on the halfling for 24 damage!
From the other room, you hear a booming voice in giantish, Highlight to display spoiler: {”WHAT THE DEVIL IS GOING ON IN THERE? YOU’VE GONE AND SCARED THE DOGS.”}
The giantess cooks exchange nervous looks, and Beatrix responds in giantish,Highlight to display spoiler: { “No, no, it’s fine. Some food got out - that’s all!”}
Then they bark at the orc and goblins. “Well, don’t just stand there! Help out!” The orcs and goblins jump into action, but do little more than move around nervously.
Here is your map. (Use the Round 13 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Giant 1 - Gurtha - AC 18 - Dam. 13+8+9+5 Giant 2 - Beatrix - AC 18 - Dam. 0+36
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) Friday January 27th, 2017 12:42:30 AM
Sky's bow is immune to mies chance. He gets 2 atks per Bab, so if many arrows is a full atk is taking two a full atk or just a standard action, if two atks per Bab is standard action then second arrow hits AC 18
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 57/57 Friday January 27th, 2017 5:58:09 AM
As Alleah's silence spell fades away, she's grateful she can't see any immediate threat.
Of course, the sounds of combat coming from up ahead paint a very clear picture
Alleah starts to cast a spell to summon some aid
----------------------- Full round action: Cast Summon Monster III
Bliss (AC30, HP56) & Diminutive Mookie (AC34, HP28) (Cayzle) d20+26=32 ; d20+20=40 ; Friday January 27th, 2017 6:06:48 AM
Using his stealth, Bliss moves 30 ft (move action) and takes out the magical tuning fork of exile (move action). His stealth check is 32. His perception check is 40
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form Friday January 27th, 2017 10:28:10 AM
(OOC: Posting later but need to get something out. Last post puts me in a bit of a bind. Pressi has darkvision through her orc form, so no obscure penalty. It's listed under effects. The hits should land.
On the other hand, I'd rather have the preservation of cover than the damage, so...)
DM Mark - The Halfling Marinade Rescue Plan? d20+13=23 ; Friday January 27th, 2017 11:21:38 AM
(Thanks Melvin)
CORRECTION: The giantess struck by Pressi reacts a bit differently. Edited DM post above.
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22, HP 71/74, CMD 20; Active Effects: Heroism, Inspire Courage +1 Friday January 27th, 2017 12:44:49 PM
Kezzem begins to move into the cave.
"Look at these goblins and orcs, They seldom use knifes and forks, For giants they fought, And didn't get squat, They'll each soon become a corpse."
OOC: Inspire Courage (allies get +1 morale vs. fear, +1 competence to attacks and damage)
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (56/74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form d20+11=13 ; Friday January 27th, 2017 1:30:42 PM
Pressi stares that the giant, slowly realizing that her cover is still intact.
She speaks back to Gurtha in orcish. Highlight to display spoiler: {No, no more hit. I am so sorry, I just wanted to show Dolp, please don't tell Dolp, look I get them back, I go get...}
Pressi the orc swings widely while going for Murphy, "hits" her head against the wall, and winds up trying to grab Gurtha for support (Grapple 13) only to bounce into the table. Highlight to display spoiler: {Sob, sob, sob.}.
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Effects Magic Vestment - +1 (enhancement) AC for 5 hours Barkskin - +3 (natural) AC for 1 hour Mage Armor +4 (force) AC for 1 hour, replaces the +1 bracelets Bears Endurance +4 con for 8 mins orc form for 1 hr: +2 str, medium size, darkvision, etc. inspire courage: +1 to attack, damage rolls, saves against fear
used: 2/5 stunning fists, charm bracelet
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 Friday January 27th, 2017 8:37:35 PM
Shel stands her ground and casts another Confusion spell at giant 2. Just in case the giant resists again, she pulls out her Staff of Fire.
OOC: still Will DC 20 to resist.
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:18/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) d20+23=26 ; d20+23=36 ; d20+18=26 ; d6+6=11 ; d6+6=11 ; d6+6=8 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; Saturday January 28th, 2017 1:17:02 AM Ooc: Sky's Icy longbow of seeking is immune to concealment miss chance. So the last arrow should have hit.
"Now that hurt!!! What you about, just beating your dinner guests like that!?" Sky says as he let's loose 3 more arrows.
Just took a grand wack! My heads bleeding pretty bad, any chance of some relief or healing over here guys? he says to his team, in halfling.
Mekoz hearing sky talk about being hit makes his way to hopefully help out, but seeing the giant, and his comrades locked into battle, and knowing he's no match for a giant, hangs back a n moment, surveying the situation. Ready to attack anything else that comes along. --------------- Full atk;Many arrows, 1st and 2nd hits AC 26 for 11 and 6 ice damage, 2nd 11 and 1 ice damage. 3 rd arrow hits AC 26 for 8 and 6 ice damage. (43 total, 30 reg and 13 ice) No miss chance for sky's bow of seeking.
Meko makes a move action only
DM Mark - The Halfling Marinade Rescue Plan? Saturday January 28th, 2017 1:49:54 AM
(Thanks Marty)
CORRECTION: I did not know Sky's bow has the Seeking enhancement. So, Sky's arrow hit last round - I will amend the above move to include his crit. Just to clarify, manyshot is a full-attack action, which is a type of full round action. He was unable to take a full round action that since he needed to use a move aciton to draw his bow. Bear in mind that Monday's post will include an AOO against Sky since he is now shooting his bow while being threatened by the giantess.
Murphy (Kim) AC 16 (18 if leather armor removed, or shape changed) HP 41/66 CMD 17 d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; Saturday January 28th, 2017 4:34:18 AM
Seeing that Pressi's acting skills are in play, Murphy plays the role of a halfling attempting to escape, by skedaddling back to AQ16, then lands a lightning bolt on Beatrix the murderous giant cook. In halfling, he says, "Sky, back up for healing - we can face them one at a time if they are in the corridor."
In common he projects forward, "You said we were going to be dipped alive in marinade and soaked for half a day or more, still alive, before being turned into food. Why don't the giants know about the new recipe?? Stupid orc."
DM Mark - The Halfling Marinade Rescue Plan? d20+14=34 ; d20+14=28 ; 2d10+20=28 ; d100=45 ; d100=13 ; d20=13 ; 2d10+5=20 ; d20+5=21 ; Monday January 30th, 2017 1:02:36 AM
Alleah begins summoning some help. Bliss moves up, losing sight of Alleah, and draws out a tuning fork as he goes. He seems to go unnoticed. Kezzem also moves toward the fight, chanting as he goes (his allies are affected by Inspire Courage +1 morale vs. fear, +1 competence to attacks and damage)
Pressi feigns stumbling around as she fails to grapple the giantess. The giantess recognizes the grapple attempt.
Shle casts Confusion on Beatrix, and draws her Staff of Fire. Her Confusion seems to have no effect.
Sky asks for healing as he unloads more arrows into the giantess before him. While he hits for a total of 43 damage, this provokes an attack from the Beatrix, and even in this dim light Sky is hit with a crit for 28 damage!
Murphy pulls back, muttering to Sky to do likewise. (FYI - this would normally provoke an AOO, but she already took an AOO against Sky.) As he does this he laments that the giants did not soak them in marinade, and then releases another lightning bolt against Beatrix for 9 damage. This is fortunate indeed, as the bolt causes the giantess to drop before she can land another blow on poor Sky.
The giantess Gurtha shrieks as she sees her friend fall. In giantish, Highlight to display spoiler: {“BEATRIX, NO!!! DOLP! DOLP! WE’RE UNDER ATTACK!”} She is no longer fooled by Pressi’s antics, but does seem surprised the orc is still standing, (in orcish) Highlight to display spoiler: {“Why aren’t you dead yet?”} She directs a mighty blow against Pressi’s, but misses in the dim light.
You notice the orcs and goblins seem to be cowering in the back of the kitchen area. You also hear the noise of movement from beyond the kitchen area. Movement from big things.
Here is your map. (Use the Round 14 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Giant 1 - Gurtha - AC 18 - Dam. 35 Giant 2 - Beatrix - AC 18 - Dam. 37+43+9 - DEAD
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 18 HP 41/66 CMD 17 d20+27=36 ; d20+9=12 ; Monday January 30th, 2017 3:17:35 AM
Murphy calls out in rapid halfling, "Sky - Take Gurtha! Kezzem - Help Press and Sky!" Then just a bit more softly so Alleah can hear, "I'm going earth elemental."
He wild shapes into a medium earth elemental, about 8' tall, 750 lbs, and begins to earthglide ever so slightly upward through the adjacent wall beginning at AO16. As he comes to the edge of the wall, he allows his eyes to peer out, just barely visible through the wall, about 10' above the floor. He looks to see what he can. (AM16, eyes just an inch or so into AL16) He has darkvision 60'. [Can he peek out and pull back within the stone wall?]
============ Perception: 36 Stealth: 12 (during moment eyes (head?) poke out of wall - although he appears to be in an alcove, so may have more concealment than the roll indicates, and, pulling back in, has full cover / concealment.)
Active spells on Murphy: Mage Armor - 58.5 minutes Longstrider - 478.6 minutes Freedom of Movement - 78.9 minutes Call Lightning - 6 charges of 3d6 for next 7.3 minutes For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 6.8 minutes
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 57/57 d20+9=27 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+11=31 ; d6+4=9 ; d3+4=5 ; d3+4=5 ; d3+4=5 ; d3+4=7 ; d3+4=7 ; Monday January 30th, 2017 6:29:54 AM
Alleah nods to Murphy as she completes her summoning ritual, calling a leopard into battle
She moves a little closer to the action and casts a spell to aid the party in their assault.
"Fall back to me if you need some help, Sky"
The leopard snarls as it prepares to attack
----------------- Free action: Summon Leopard to AR16 Move action: Move to AO15 Standard action: Cast Prayer. Bliss, Sky, Shel, Kezzem, Alleah, and Leopard gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks for the next 5 rounds
Leopard (Rnd 1 of 5) Delay Full Round action: Once Bliss has moved - and thus created a clear path - charge, pounce and rake Wolf at AK9 and ending move at AL10 Bite - Hit AC27 for 9pts Claw1 - Hit AC21 for 5pts Claw2 - Hit AC17 for 5pts Rake Claw1 - Hit AC29. Crit Confirmed on AC28 for 12pts Rake Claw2 - Hit AC18 for 7pts Grab - Hit CMD31 (Nat20) to Grapple No miss chance on these attacks as the leopard has scent: "When the creature is within 5 feet of the source, it pinpoints the source's location."
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22, HP 71/74, CMD 20; Active Effects: Heroism, Inspire Courage +1 d20+19=38 ; Monday January 30th, 2017 10:34:11 AM
Kezzem tumbles under the table (and to avoid AoOs) as he moves to flank with Pressi, and continues to taunt the giants with lyrics (to maintains his inspire courage +1--DON'T FORGET THOSE BONUSES).
There's a halfling under your table, With his daggers he is quite able, You're gonna be stabbed, And then you'll be slabbed, At least you'll end up in a fable."
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:9/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) 2d8+6=20 ; Monday January 30th, 2017 2:15:28 PM ooc; wow was using Mekos HP for keeping track of sky's hits lol, thought he just died. Fixed..
Sky head bangs and bangs from the massive to hits, he feels something may be broken, or a few somethings.
falling back is no problem guys,
Seeing only Meko and two others behind him, he only takes a 5 ft step to be next to all 3 of them. Taking out his own potion, drinking it, knowing he's badly hurt. Needing all he can get.
---------- 5ft step, drink cmw potion.
+20hp, brings Sky to only 29.
Meko remains and Sky's side, Thought she was going to splat your brains out, the wolf exclaims,
"Me too Meko, Me too."
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:29/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) Monday January 30th, 2017 2:16:16 PM
HP fix
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (56/74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form d20+13=22 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+8=26 ; d8+5=13 ; d8+5=8 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=6 ; d20+6=15 ; Monday January 30th, 2017 4:25:38 PM
Pressi the orc shrugged, standing a lot taller than before. Highlight to display spoiler: {Guess all that milk does do a body good. Also saving my life: the ability to buy proper lighting for a kitchen.}
With some quick moves, Pressi swung another flurry at the giantess before turning to the crowd.
Highlight to display spoiler: {My friends. My fellows. Today is the day that we finally take our lives back into our hands. If you will not fight with us, then flee. The halflings will not harm you. Flee, hide, go back to your loved ones. The rest of you. If you are tired of being hit, then hit back. If you are tired of being called stupid and short, then stand tall and let them know what you think. If you are tired of being a slave, then follow me, and we will take back our freedom. Let us today be warriors.}
Effects Magic Vestment - +1 (enhancement) AC for 5 hours Barkskin - +3 (natural) AC for 1 hour Mage Armor +4 (force) AC for 1 hour, replaces the +1 bracelets Bears Endurance +4 con for 8 mins orc form for 1 hr: +2 str, medium size, darkvision, etc. inspire courage: +1 to attack, damage rolls, saves against fear
used: 2/5 stunning fists, charm bracelet
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 4d4+4=15 ; Monday January 30th, 2017 6:22:45 PM
Shel takes a 5' step forward, and casts a Magic Missile at the giant Pressi and Kezzem were flanking.
OOC: 15 points of MM damage to giant 1.
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 18 HP 41/66 CMD 17 d20+5=20 ; Tuesday January 31st, 2017 1:49:23 AM
Supplementary post responding to MarkB's email:
Acrobatics skill check for Murphy: 20.
All he is looking to do toward the end of his path is to look into the room for a brief moment, then withdraw back into the wall a couple of feet (rather than to remain as a face to punch).
Murphy shouts out some directions for the battle, and then lets Alleah know before shifts into earth elemental form. He earth glides 10’ into the wall, and the sounds of his friends fighting falls away. He finds he cannot see within the stone. (Standard action to shift form, half-speed move action to move 10’ under stealth at +9.’)
Bliss scurries forward with an impossible to see stealth. The wolf does smell him and snaps in his general direction, missing. In his tiny form, he stands under the large table in the room. He believes the hill giant closest to him is directing the other two. Bliss can seem some terrified orcs and goblins in this room. Bliss only: Highlight to display spoiler: { Bliss perceives a shimmer in the air, suggesting there is an invisible creature about 5 feet above the table.}
Alleah finishes her summons and casts Prayer affecting all but Murphy. directs her leopard forward. It charges forward and kills the wolf (even though it did miss the wolf with it’s bite due to the dim light - scent does not negate this miss chance due to concealment.)
Kezzem deftly tumbles forward to flank the giantess. Sky steps back and drinks a potion.
Pressi lets loose a flurry of blows against the giantess for 35 damage and tries to rally the orcs and goblins in the room. All he gets from them are fearful looks. Then Shel lets loose a Magic Missle for 15 points.
Looking nearly dead, the giantess clutches the table as she staggers. And screams. Loudly.
One of the giants moves up and throws a rock at Shel, hitting her for 17 damage. Another giant moves up and lands a blow on the leopard, killing it (29 damage.)
The largest giant there barks in orcish, Highlight to display spoiler: {”MOVE UP AND ATTACK OR I’LL HAVE YOUR HIDES!”}
The orcs then tentatively move forward, clearly terrified.
(It hasn’t come up until now, but in the future any space occupied by a dead body will be considered difficult terrain which will prevent a charge.)
Here is your map. (Use the Round 15 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Giant 1 - Gurtha - AC 18 - Dam. 35+35+15 - DEAD Giant 2 - Beatrix - AC 18 - Dam. 37+43+9 - DEAD Giant 3 Giant 4 Giant 5
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 41/66 CMD 17 8d6=25 ; d20+26=32 ; Tuesday January 31st, 2017 4:38:57 AM
Murphy moves to AK16, sinking halfway into ground (since he is 8' tall, figuring head and arms above ground, mid torso and legs beneath [using the acrobatics roll of 10 just before DM post, as this is the round he breached the wall]).
The elemental druid casts ice storm centered at the intersection between AH/AI and 9/10, getting the frontside of Giant 5; three (initally alive) wolves and one dead wolf; 4 orcs; Giant 3; and the backside of Giant 4, for 11 hp bludgeoning and 6 hp cold damage (no save), 17 hp total damage. This round, great magical hailstones pound down. For the duration of the spell (8 minutes), heavy snow and sleet rains down in the area. Creatures inside this area take a -4 penalty on Perception skill checks and the entire area is treated as difficult terrain.
Roll should have been 3d6 then 2d6 - but accidentally hit 8d6 roll, clicked 'Explain Previous Roll' and this is what showed on the last full line of roll summation: "= sum(5,2,4,1,5,3,4,1)". Thus: 5+2+4=11 bludgeoning, 1+5=6 cold damage, 17 hp total damage.
He takes a quick glance and listen around immediately after casting the spell.
============= Perception: 35 (32 should be 35 - d20+22+7) (does he notice what Bliss just noticed on the table?) Partial cover
Active effects on Murphy: Mage Armor - 58.4 minutes Longstrider - 478.5 minutes Freedom of Movement - 78.8 minutes Call Lightning - 6 charges of 3d6 for next 7.2 minutes Inspire Courage (Kezzem) - +1 morale vs. fear, +1 competence to attacks and damage Currently wildshaped as medium earth elemental For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 6.7 minutes
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 57/57 Tuesday January 31st, 2017 5:00:47 AM
Alleah feels a bit sad for the cheetah. She was the one who summoned it, and it was around for a whole 6 seconds before it felt pain.
She blocks those feelings for now and focuses on the nearest giant.
"FALL!" she commands in giant
She has no idea where Bliss and Murphy are. "Wouldn't be a combat if we didn't split up, eh?" she grins to Sky.
-------------------------- Standard action: Cast Command. Cleric spell so no leyline check needed. G4 to make a Will Save vs DC19 or "on its turn, the subject falls to the ground and remains prone for 1 round. It may act normally while prone but takes any appropriate penalties."
Bliss sneaks to AD10, skirting the sleet, but not the reach of the wolves. (Move Action, Stealth 31. AC vs AoO with Mobility: 34) Then, fighting defensively in the Giant King's own space, Brave Bliss touches the tuning fork to that biggest giant, the one shouting orders. (that's G5, right?) (Standard Action, Attack ...
[OOC: Like the Hammer says, "Break it down!" -- +5 BAB +8 Dex +2 Size -4 Defensive +2 Heroism +1 Prayer +1 Insp Courage ... +2 attacking unseen with surprise?? ... total +17 to hit.]
...Attack roll hits Touch AC22, hopefully without dex if Bliss catches him flat-footed/unseen.)
If that suceeds in hitting the giant's Touch AC, great. If not, Bliss rerolls with a hero point, and on the reroll, gets a 31.
Then the Giant King gets his will save ...
Tuning Fork of the Planes - This simple tuning fork contains the spell Plane Shift. This may be used as a standard action, and the user must succeed on a touch attack. This will shift the foe to the Elemental Plane of Air (DC 19 Will save to negate.) This is a single use item worth 2,250 GP.
Will save DC19 to resist the magic.
If the magic works and the giant disappears, then Bliss shouts "HOORAY! THE GIANT KING IS DEAD!"
If the magic does not work and the giant king is not only alive but aware of Bliss standing in his space, then if Bliss has not yet used a hero point, he uses one (extra move action) to scurry out of there and scramble back under the table. His AC vs the AoO provoked is a 37 with mobility and fighting defensively. If HAS already used a hero point (to make the touch attack work), then he braces himself and tries to stand like a hero.
[OOC AC Note: 30 before the attack, 34 vs AoO. 33 after the attack, 37 vs AoO. Add cover bonus to AC maybe if he ends up scrambling back under the table.]
Bliss also tries to keep an eye out for invisibles and such, and for casting: Perception 36.
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:29/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) d20+25=26 ; d20+25=43 ; d4=1 ; d20+20=24 ; d6+10=14 ; d3=1 ; d6+10=15 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6+10=11 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday January 31st, 2017 9:56:58 AM Well if we all gang up on one at a time, funneling them through the hall way, it just wouldn't be fair. And of course the giants fight fair, so we should of course play by The rules of engagement, heehee
Sky grins back, chuckles a bit to Alleah.
Watching her cast a spell though, he looks a bit confused, another blow to the head and I might end up like that leapord, Alleah. I have no more potions.
Sky gives another volley of arrows, ------------------ Hit AC 43 for 14 and 5 ice damage, 2nd arrow for 15 and 2 ice damage. 3rd arrow hits AC 24 for 11 and 5 ice damage. Used hero point to reroll Nat 1 miss. £
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:29/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) Tuesday January 31st, 2017 9:58:40 AM
Sorry, targeting G4, after full atk, 5ft step out of their line of sight, still next to Alleah though. Meko stands his ground, for now.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (56/74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form d8=4 ; d8=2 ; d20+6=9 ; Tuesday January 31st, 2017 11:19:53 AM
Pressi, seeing that none of the orcs seem to move, is a tad hurt at her rallying abilities.
Falling back, she injects Sky with her last CMW injector. To the group as a whole, she nods her head. "Ladies. Shel.... Wait, where's Murphy?"
Turning back towards the ogres. Highlight to display spoiler: {"He has your hides whether you attack or not. Do not let him just take them.}
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move action: next to Shel and Sky. Standard Action: Heal Sky for 7 hp. Diplomacy: 9
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Effects Magic Vestment - +1 (enhancement) AC for 5 hours Barkskin - +3 (natural) AC for 1 hour Mage Armor +4 (force) AC for 1 hour, replaces the +1 bracelets Bears Endurance +4 con for 8 mins orc form for 1 hr: +2 str, medium size, darkvision, etc. inspire courage: +1 to attack, damage rolls, saves against fear
used: 2/5 stunning fists, charm bracelet
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22, HP 71/74, CMD 20; Active Effects: Heroism, Inspire Courage +1 d20+14=23 ; d20+14=32 ; d3+5=8 ; d3+5=6 ; Tuesday January 31st, 2017 11:38:49 AM
Kezzem attempts to finish off the giantess without his flanking buddy while maintaining his performance.
"There was a halfling from the Ford, With killing giants he was board, He stabbed them some more, Though it was a bore, For he wanted to loot their hoard."
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 8d6=29 ; Tuesday January 31st, 2017 9:15:23 PM
The time for being silent was way over by now. Shel focuses with her staff of fire and blasts giant 4 with a goit of flames. She then moves behind the others, not wanting to get rocked again.
Reflex DC 19 for half of 29 points of fire damage. 2 charges used from staff.
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:29/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) Tuesday January 31st, 2017 9:36:35 PM
"Thanks Pressi, I need to get some better armor"
DM Mark - The Halfling Marinade Rescue Plan? d20+11=30 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+12=20 ; 2d8+16=26 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; 2d8+21=26 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2017 12:05:37 AM Round 16
In earth elemental form, Murphy moves out of the wall, ending his move halfway into the floor. He casts Ice Storm, attracting the attention of those in the room. Then Bliss moves into the largest giant’s square. He hits the giant with the tuning fork he carries. The tuning fork vanishes, but the giant does not (will save was 21.)
A small, disembodied voice from near the table says in giantishHighlight to display spoiler: {, “my lord, there is a small creature near your right heel.”} The giant looks around his feet, but does not seem to see Bliss, and responds Highlight to display spoiler: {”What’re ya talking about Castor? I don’t see nuthin.” } Then the giant moves, but as he does so he practically trips over Bliss. He swings his greatclub at the tiny halfing he cannot see, missing. The giant says, Highlight to display spoiler: {“Hey Castor - did I hit it?”} The goblin responds, Highlight to display spoiler: {, “No my lord, it’s still there..”}
Murphy and Bliss only: Highlight to display spoiler: { Murphy and Bliss perceive a shimmer in the air, suggesting there is an invisible creature about 5 feet above the table. This creature occupies a 5x5 area.} Suddenly, a small goblin with a bow appears in the air. Bliss feels drowsy for a moment, but shakes off the effect. --------------------------------- Alleah feels a bit cheated on the cheetah, and is sad about his short life as his carcass disappears. She casts Command on the nearest giant telling him to fall, but he does not seem to react.
Sky fires a volley of arrows at the giant before him (using a hero point to ensure a hit,) and inflicts a total of 35 damage. He then steps to the side out the giant’s sight, and tells Alleah he used his last healing potion.
Pressi is disappointed that the orcs and goblins did not rally with her against the giants. She falls back to heal Sky for 7 points, and tries to encourage the orcs. They respond first loudly in orcish, and then almost in a whisper, Highlight to display spoiler: {”NO WAY. WE’RE LOYAL TO DOLP. YOU SHOULD SURRENDER….(look, we’re not stupid. these giants will cream us if we act against em. if you run away, take is with you.)”}
Kezzem hits the giantess that was close to death, and pushes her all the way in. She falls with a satisfying THUMP. Then he continues to encourage his friends with a limerick.
Shel lets loose a fireball enveloping two of the giants, and momentarily clearing the ground in the area of the ice storm. (The ground there will return to difficult terrain after the next player’s turn.)
The giant says in giantish, Highlight to display spoiler: {“Hey Thom, they done kilt Beatrix an now they kilt Gurtha! An its just a bunch a little guys an a orc! This aint good.”} The giant looks pretty beat up, but moves up to throw a rock at Kezzem. --------------------------------- The other giant says, Highlight to display spoiler: {”You go get em Jherry. Imma go get that stone guy attacking the boss.”} He moves up to Murphy to attack (cannot charge because of a bit of ice left there.) He hits the the earth elemental Murphy for 26 damage.
The largest giant there growls at this giant, Highlight to display spoiler: {”No you dolt, go kill the ones out there. We have this one.”} Thom responds, Highlight to display spoiler: {”But boss - they gots fire. Dis guy jus makes ice.”}
Here is your map. (Use the Round 16 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Giant 1 - Gurtha - AC 18 - Dam. 35+35+15 - DEAD Giant 2 - Beatrix - AC 18 - Dam. 37+43+9 - DEAD Giant 3 - Thom - AC 22 - Dam. 17+29 Giant 4 - Jherry - AC 22 - Dam. 35+17+15 Giant 5 - AC 26 - Dam. 17
(Whew!)
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 40/66 CMD 17 d8+5=12 ; d8+5=13 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2017 1:13:08 AM
Murphy takes advantage of the giant's head bashing to make it appear that he has driven him all the way into the ground (sunk down 5', head not above the ground at all - about 2' below surface). [If doing so will not convert the initial 5' withdrawal into an AoO:] He glides to AH16, still under the floor.
He casts cure light wounds on himself (12), and, using a hero point, casts it a second time (13).
And he prays in his mind to Eberyon, asking for his help against those who would make of halflings roasted meals. He does recall the affection with which this great power once spoke of the halfling race in the hearing of his Aunt Marigold, his sister Selithe, brother Kendry, and cousins. "Do be with us in this battle, my Lord! The giants strip the land of vegetation, pollute, and murder our race, and would enslave us, if we do not oppose."
========== CLW 1:12; CLW 2:13 - 25 hp back
Active effects on Murphy: Mage Armor - 58.3 minutes Longstrider - 478.4 minutes Freedom of Movement - 78.7 minutes Call Lightning - 6 charges of 3d6 for next 7.1 minutes Inspire Courage (Kezzem) - +1 morale vs. fear, +1 competence to attacks and damage Currently wildshaped as medium earth elemental For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 6.6 minutes
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 57/57 d8=2 ; d8=3 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2017 5:35:27 AM "Whoops! Sorry Sky. I thought that potion you took was enough to treat you"
Alleah reaches out to touch Sky's nose "Boop!"
---------------------- Standard action: Lose Summon Monster II to spontaneously cast CMW. Sky is healed for 10pts
Bliss (AC36, HP56) & Diminutive Mookie (AC34, HP28) (Cayzle) d20+27=29 ; d20+20=21 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2017 10:18:29 AM
Bliss knows that using the tuning fork made it possible for the enemy to see him. [OOC: Cannot use stealth in the same round after attacking, except for sniping.] So the big giant is going to notice him asap. Unless he skeedaddles!
Bliss uses Total Defense as a standard action. That boosts his AC to 36, 40 vs AoOs provoked by moving. As a move action, he scurries stealthily back under the table, taking cover from the caster goblin and from nearby giants.
Stealth 29, Perception 21
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22, HP 71/74, CMD 20; Active Effects: Heroism, Inspire Courage +1 d20+19=37 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2017 10:25:56 AM
Kezzem ends his performance to conjure a patch of grease between the two caves, then moves back under the table to (hopefully) setup a flank with Pressi.
"Come on Press, these's giants always say they want to eat us, so let's make a halfling sandwich."
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (56/74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form d20+13=21 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=9 ; d8+5=12 ; 2d6=10 ; d20+13=19 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2017 10:48:57 AM
"Just a moment, busy," Pressi replied to Kezzem.
Pressi turned to Shel and Alleah after a few more orcish words. "I've promised the orcs and goblins up there that they can come with us, win or lose. If you have any spells that can help them flee this way, now's the time."
With that, Pressi takes a single 5 foot step towards Jherry. And yadda yadda yadda...
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Attack Rolls: 21, 18, nat 20, confirm nat 1, extra ki attack 19. Just one hit. Damage Roll: 12, sneak 10 stunning fist used, DC 15
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Effects Magic Vestment - +1 (enhancement) AC for 5 hours Barkskin - +3 (natural) AC for 1 hour Mage Armor +4 (force) AC for 1 hour, replaces the +1 bracelets Bears Endurance +4 con for 8 mins orc form for 1 hr: +2 str, medium size, darkvision, etc. inspire courage: +1 to attack, damage rolls, saves against fear
used: 3/5 stunning fists, 1/4 ki
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:46/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) d20+23=38 ; d20+18=19 ; d6+10=11 ; d6+10=11 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2017 2:34:28 PM
Sky smiles and nods to Alleah, "Thanks, my potio. Helped, but I'd rather not end up roasted or squished, an Press you tell them orcs if they want refuge or help from us then they need to help us!! "
Sky takes a 5ft step and looses 3 more arrows over pressi's head, into the giant.
Meko growls but doesn't move. ---------------- full atk; many arrows. First 2 arrows hit AC 40 for 11 dam and 4 ice, 2nd arrow for 11 dam and 5 ice. 3rd arrow misses (Nat 1)
Ooc: If its OK, I think I'll stop using the mod dice roller, I get Nat 1s almost every round, 3 in a row this time... I'll just spell out the mods to each roll in the ooc below the line.
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 Wednesday February 1st, 2017 6:53:01 PM
Shel casts Invisibilty on herself again, knowing that more biguns were in the next room. She moves ahead after casting her spell, ready to follow the group forward into the breach.
DM Mark - The Halfling Marinade Rescue Plan? d20+21=27 ; d100=26 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+6=26 ; 9d6=28 ; Thursday February 2nd, 2017 12:14:21 AM Round 17
The effects of the Ice Storm return (how long will that last?) (Remember, the Ice Storm and the dead creatures all represent difficult terrain.)
Kezzem casts Grease on the floor, and scurries under the messy kitchen table to flank the giant. Pressi asks Alleah and Shel to help the orcs and goblins escape. Then she turns her attention on the giant, hitting him for 22 damage. He falls silent. Well, he’s silent. He grabs at the table as he falls, pulling down a large platter that shatters loudly on the ground.
Alleah heals Sky for 10 points. Sky thanks Alleah, calling her his potio. Then he steps sideways, ready to fire on the giant, only to see it lying still between Kezzem and Pressi.
Shel cast Invisibility on herself and vanishes from sight.
From the orcs and goblins in the corner, in orcish, Highlight to display spoiler: { ”Oooo. They kilt another one.” “Yeah, Dolp’s gona be pissed. “Mebe they kill Dolp.” “Yeah right. Like that’s gonna happen.” “Hey, let’s get outta here.” “No way. I’m not goin near them. If they kin kill giants, they kin kill anyone.” “Yeah, let’s see what they do.”} ----------------------------------- Murphy sinks just beneath the surface of the floor, and then heals himself twice for a total of 25 points. All is silent and dark for Murphy. (I backed Murphy up. His 5’ move does not provoke an AOO. He cannot take a 5’ move if he also moves, and withdraw would be a full round action.)
Bliss scurries beneath the table, and the giant attacks and misses the little guy.
In giantish, Highlight to display spoiler: { “CASTOR. Where is that stupid thing? It looked like some sorta goblin rat er sumpthin. It went under the table, but I don’t see it.” “I don’t know Lord Dolp. Let’s see if this works. Now the two of you go there and there - no, there - right. Be ready to attack if you see anything.”}
At the flying goblin’s direction, the two giants move into position. Then the goblin silently releases a Cone of Cold, hoping the it would reveal the presence of Bliss. Alas, it does not.
In gianitsh, Highlight to display spoiler: { Dolp - “Castor, what are we supposed to see?” Thom - “Yeah, I dint see nuthin boss.” Goblin - “Rats! I was hoping that would work.” Thom - “Uh, I dint see no rats neither.” Goblin - “Oh do shut up.”}
Bliss takes 28 cold damage (DC 18 reflex save for half.)
Here is your map. [/b](Use the Round 17 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Giant 1 - Gurtha - AC 18 - Dam. 35+35+15 - DEAD Giant 2 - Beatrix - AC 18 - Dam. 37+43+9 - DEAD Giant 3 - Thom - AC 22 - Dam. 46 Giant 4 - Jherry - AC 22 - Dam. 67+22 - DEAD Giant 5 - Dolp - AC 26 - Dam. 17
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 57/57 Thursday February 2nd, 2017 12:36:11 AM "Press forward!" Alleah boldly suggests, as she moves into the next room "Where'd that snow storm come from? And the grease? How are we supposed to get through there now?"
Alleah looks to the goblins and orcs in the corner and says something in goblin Highlight to display spoiler: {"Stay out of our way and you won't get hurt. We're friends of Knucklehead and Scabby"}
She then turns her attention to the goblin in the next room. "Probably shouldn't directly harm him I suppose"
------------------------ Move action: Move 35ft north to AN8 Free action: Use Agile Feet ability to ignore difficult terrain (ie: the corpses) Standard action: Cast Hold Person on Goblin at AF13. Can't see anything in Ice Storm that grants concealment or cover. Clerical spell so no leyline check. Goblin to make a Will Save vs DC20 or be paralysed
As the magical cold blasts by, Bliss hopes his shadowdancer training and agility will come to his aid ... any chance for a cover bonus to reflex saves, being under the table and all?
Reflex save ... +2 heroism +2 cat's grace +1 prayer ... Normal +10 goes to +15 ... Bliss rolls a 28 and takes no damage with evasion. Cover bonuses moot.
Alleah says, "Where'd that snow storm come from? And the grease? How are we supposed to get through there now?"
Mookie replies to Alleah, "Look, sweetie, the kid felt disappointment, so probably the tuning fork trick was a bust. Then he felt confident, so he's probably holding his own in there. He hasn't even taken any damage, so ... draw your own conclusions. Also, PS: They got a caster in there, duh, prolly that gobbie."
Bliss, oblivious to his friends and the rest of the battle, decides it is time to shoot! He backs up five feet (still under the table), drops prone (the better to stay hid) and angles his bah up at the enemy. At the Giant King (G5)'s knee, to be exact.
He is at +2 cat's grace +1 prayer and +1 insp courage to hit, so he rolls at +17. He rolls a 36 ... what is that? A natural 19! Sweet! Crit Threat! Bliss follows up to confirm and confirms against AC27. OOOH! I see from the DM post that Dolp is AC26! Confirmed Crit!!! Bliss rolls 1d6+7 twice (that includes +1 prayer and +1 insp courage): 13+9 = 22 damage to the king!
Mookie comments to Alleah, "The kid seems pretty proud of himself. Something went right!"
That's the standard action part of sniping ... now the move action / stealthy part. Bliss rolls a 39 stealth check to stay hid after shooting.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (64/74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form d8+1=8 ; d20+14=26 ; Thursday February 2nd, 2017 2:02:08 PM
Pressi frowns at Sky. "I intend to help anyone who needs help. If that's not your style, at least stay out of my way." Turning to the orcs, she assures them, in orcish, that the halflings won't harm them as they move past.
She kind of boggled as Kezzem entered the high cast area. Wasn't the point of the grease and the ice storm that we would stay on this side of it? But with half the team now in the next room, she figured she had to head there too.
Drinking her last cure potion, she gingerly squeezed her way around the dead body blocking the door and through the grease. "Oh my god, what did they do the orcs in here?"
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Std - drink CLW potion for 8 HP move - move 20 feet (around the body) + 10 feet (half speed through the grease), reflex 26, acro at least 21
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Effects Magic Vestment - +1 (enhancement) AC for 5 hours Barkskin - +3 (natural) AC for 1 hour Mage Armor +4 (force) AC for 1 hour, replaces the +1 bracelets Bears Endurance +4 con for 8 mins orc form for 1 hr: +2 str, medium size, darkvision, etc. inspire courage: +1 to attack, damage rolls, saves against fear
used: 3/5 stunning fists, 1/4 ki
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:46/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) Thursday February 2nd, 2017 6:43:52 PM
Sky and Meko move toward the other room, as fast as possible
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 40/66 CMD 17 d20+5=17 ; d20+29=42 ; Thursday February 2nd, 2017 7:22:43 PM
Murphy begins to cast summon nature's ally iii after moving to AJ16, still below the floor's surface. ========== Acrobatics: 17 - though, I guess I don't need Perception: 42 - maybe he can hear pretty well some of what's going on above him? Sound travels pretty well through stone
Active environmental spell - Ice Storm - .5 minutes more (through end of Round 22). Perception -4; difficult terrain; snow and sleet fall (no damage)
Active effects on Murphy: Mage Armor - 58.2 minutes Longstrider - 478.3 minutes Freedom of Movement - 78.6 minutes Call Lightning - 6 charges of 3d6 for next 7.0 minutes Inspire Courage (Kezzem) - +1 morale vs. fear, +1 competence to attacks and damage Currently wildshaped as medium earth elemental For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 6.5 minutes
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 Thursday February 2nd, 2017 7:28:40 PM
Shel moves 20' to the norh and casts Haste, affecting the group that was close to her. "Haste spell incoming. Let's use it to help Bliss!"
DM Mark - The Halfling Marinade Rescue Plan? d20=15 ; d20+10=26 ; 3d6+30=39 ; d100=47 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; Friday February 3rd, 2017 1:42:10 AM Round 18
Alleah rallies the heros to charge forward. She scrambles nimbly over the bodies, but balks at the grease and ice and snow. She says to the orcs and goblins, “Stay out of our way and you won't get hurt. We're friends of Knucklehead and Scabby". Then she casts Hold Person on the flying goblin in the other room.
In answer to Alleah’s questions, Mookie exhibits an almost telepathic level of insight into Bliss’ actions. :|
Bliss backs up and goes prone before shooting Dolp in the knee for 20 damage (inspire courage ended.) The giant howls in pain. Bliss suspects he is glad he does not speak giantish. While he remains hidden, Dolp at least has a pretty good idea that something painful is under the table.
Kezzem moves carefully through the grease and ice and snow.
Pressi snaps at Sky, and assures the orcs they they will not be harmed. Then she drinks a potion and moves forward. (I moved her back a square. She cannot move diagonally past a hard corner, so she cannot skirt the bodies. Second diagonal counts as two squares and dead bodies are difficult terrain, that movement is rate is halved, so that one diagonal took 4 squares of movement to enter.)
Sky and Meko move forward. (Moved Sky back a couple squares - see note on Pressi’s movement.)
Murphy makes a 5’ move and begins casting a summoning spell. He hears a slightly muffled version of what’s going on above.
Shel casts Haste affecting all but Bliss and Murphy.
The orcs and goblins in the kitchen area creep forward, seemingly terrified and fascinated that anything so small could take on these giants. In orcish, Highlight to display spoiler: { ”Holy shmoley, they’s goin after Dolp.” “Yeah, this is great!” “Great, until they turns on us. I aint gonna stick around to see how this turns out.” “Is you crazy? Them giants is finally gettin what’s comin to em!” “Yeah. I hates those guys.” “Theys not so big now that something is kicking THEIR butts!” “Yeah, that Dolp can lick my butt.” “Ok... yous jus weird.” “Who’s Knucklehead and Scabby?”}
The giants and the flying goblin make (pointless) attempts to see Bliss. Then they look at each other, nod, and flip the table over bring it down on anything underneath, including Bliss. Bliss takes 39 damage (DC 15 reflex save for no damage due to evasion. If Bliss does not make this save, he will be pinned, and must make a DC 32 Escape Artist check to escape. If he does save or escape, he will be in AE14.)
The flying goblin vanishes from sight.
Here is your map. (Use the Round 18 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Giant 1 - Gurtha - AC 18 - Dam. 35+35+15 - DEAD Giant 2 - Beatrix - AC 18 - Dam. 37+43+9 - DEAD Giant 3 - Thom - AC 22 - Dam. 46 Giant 4 - Jherry - AC 22 - Dam. 67+22 - DEAD Giant 5 - Dolp - AC 26 - Dam. 17-20
Bliss (AC36, HP56) & Diminutive Mookie (AC34, HP28) (Cayzle) d20=4 ; Friday February 3rd, 2017 2:33:30 AM
Just a save first. Only misses on a 1. A nat 4 is A-OK. Evades the falling table and lands in AE14.
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 40/66 CMD 17 d3=1 ; d20+29=33 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+5=12 ; 2d10+2=8 ; d10=6 ; Friday February 3rd, 2017 3:20:13 AM
Murphy moves, and breaks the surface at AL16, just long enough to point backward and say, "Ilmava olento! Ole hyvä hyökkäys iso jättiläinen!" (mp3 sound file) in the Aurun tongue, which translates as Highlight to display spoiler: {"Airy creature! Please attack the big giant!"}, then continues moving forward into the walls of the cave, ending at AN16 (no going slowly for him right now - a full 20' movement).
In his summoning, he targeted a spot for the arrival of the air elemental about twenty feet up (if the ceiling is at least a little higher than that, else to a place a few feet below the ceiling), and ten feet east [assuming the top of the map is north], at about AJ18. The hawk-shaped lightweight air creature seems to shrug its wings at being summoned and instructed by an earth elemental, yet flies to AC18, diagonally to AB17, then transforms into a whirlwind, and circles round and round the giant's head, fluffing up his hair and eyebrows. Disregard the d20+2 - he doesn't 'attack' per se as a whirlwind, and the giant is too big to be caught up in it - but all that blowing in his face and ears may prove distracting. He continues his circling harassment. The whirlwind's height is 10', and is 5' at the base.
Active environmental spell - Ice Storm - .4 minutes more (through end of Round 22). Perception -4; difficult terrain; snow and sleet fall (no damage)
Air Elemental, Small, hp 13 (note, rolled a '1' on second die [(sum(5,1)) + 2], rerolled a 6, thus 5+6+2=13) (2d10+2), AC 17, touch 14, flat-footed 14 (+3 Dex, +3 natural, +1 size); Fort +4; Ref +6; Will +0. Base Atk +2; CMB +2; CMD 15. Defensive: Air mastery; Immune- elemental traits. Speed fly 100 ft.(perfect); Melee slam +6(1d4+1); Special Attacks- whirlwind(DC 12). Etc.
Active effects on Murphy: Mage Armor - 58.1 minutes Longstrider - 478.2 minutes Freedom of Movement - 78.5 minutes Call Lightning - 6 charges of 3d6 for next 6.9 minutes Currently wildshaped as medium earth elemental For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 6.4 minutes
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 57/57 d100=2 ; Friday February 3rd, 2017 7:32:36 AM "Help Bliss? I can't even SEE Bliss!" Alleah practically screams back to Shel "Hey? Where'd that goblin go?"
Alleah casts a spell to see invisible, but the darn ley-line is just too slippery!
She backs away to try and stay safe until the ley-line shifts back
-------------------- Standard Action: Cast See Invisibility. Leyline check: 2 = Fail! Spell slot lost. Move Action: Move to AM12
Bliss dodges the toppled table with a neat little roll. He hears Shel and Alleah and he wishes he could shout, "I'm fine, sure!" but doing so would tell the Giant King that he was lying underfoot.
As it is, Bliss looks up from the floor and gets quite an eyeful. "Although that's a smaller target than I mighta thought."
Still, a target is a target, and Bliss has three bolts yet left in this clip. He's not positive the light in the area has enough shadows for his power to work, but hey! We try things! He fires at the obvious target, hoping to inflict more pain on the giant king.
No inspire courage, so Bliss attacks at +16, for 1d6+6. He hits AC31, no second crit in a row. He hits for 12 damage though, that's max, so no complaining!
He reaches into the dim places of the room and pulls ... he gathers the shadows to stay unseen, with a stealth check of 39. He keeps his eyes and ears open, perception 29. His AC this round is 30.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (64/74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form Friday February 3rd, 2017 10:25:46 AM
Pressi, now hasted, makes her way through the ice storm, to... what? She surveys the situation the best she can (having missed even Mookie's commentary), but nothing strikes her as an obvious move.
Finally, she turns to the man who appears to be in charge. "Dolp," she calls in common. "You are a hard man to get a hold of, but it's over. We can still talk about this. We know about your battle with Hairshirt. We know how this war of yours ends, whether you kill us or not."
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Effects Magic Vestment - +1 (enhancement) AC for 5 hours Barkskin - +3 (natural) AC for 1 hour Mage Armor +4 (force) AC for 1 hour, replaces the +1 bracelets Bears Endurance +4 con for 8 mins orc form for 1 hr: +2 str, medium size, darkvision, etc. inspire courage: +1 to attack, damage rolls, saves against fear haste - round one
used: 3/5 stunning fists, 1/4 ki
DM Mark - Clarification Friday February 3rd, 2017 10:33:18 AM
From the previous round: "Murphy begins to cast summon nature's ally iii after moving to AJ16, still below the floor's surface."
Spells like summoning spells require line of effect to where the creature is summoned. The summoning spell is a full round casting time that does not allow movement during the casting of the spell. Murphy, new to this whole earth gliding thing, finds that he cannot cast a summoning spell while encased in stone. The Air elemental does not appear and the spell is lost.
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22+1, HP 71/74, CMD 20+1; Active Effects: Haste, Heroism d20+15=23 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+14=29 ; d3+5=8 ; d3+5=8 ; d3+4=5 ; d20+19=30 ; Friday February 3rd, 2017 3:03:56 PM
"Hey you," says Kezzem at Giant 3. "What's big and dumb and read all over? You after I stab you with my daggers!"
Kezzem hurls three daggers at the giant then takes a step back into the grease, attempting to get the giant to follow him.
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All attacks include Haste, Heroism, Point-Blank Shot, and Rapid Shot.
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 d8+1=4 ; Friday February 3rd, 2017 7:25:37 PM
Invisible Shel pulls one of her potions of CLW and drinks it down, healing four points if damage to herself. She whispers to Alleah, "None of us can get by the Grease spell to help the others. Want me to try and Dispel it next round? I think that's the safest option to help Bliss and Pressi."
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22+1, HP 71/74, CMD 20+1; Active Effects: Haste, Heroism Friday February 3rd, 2017 7:41:22 PM
OOC: My thinking on the grease was that we could easily move in and out while the giants would struggle. Moving through grease is only a DC 10 Acrobatics check. Looking through our sheets, that's pretty much automatic for everyone in the party (remember you do not auto-fail on skill checks with a natural 1 like on attacks and saves). On the other hand, the giants (unless they have ranks in Acrobatics and/or high Dex scores) probably have about a 50% chance to move through and a 25% to fall on their butts.
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:46/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) d20=3 ; d20=11 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; Saturday February 4th, 2017 1:44:53 AM
Sky makes his way through the grease spell, like a pro.
He fires one arrow at Dolp, hoping to finally end this evil creature.
reason with it? By all means sure. I bet most people are willing to reason with the chicken that pecks at their head when they try to cook it...
He shakes his head at Pressi as the arrow tears into giant flesh. Meko howls and yells at Sky hop on so you can help your friends, you can't move near as quick as I can...
Meko moves closer to Sky, that way mounting is easier next round. ----------- Acrobatics: 3+9+2=14 Atk: 11+17+2(Heroism)+4(Favored enemy)+1 (prayer) = hit AC 35, for 3+4(bow)+4(favored enemy)+2 (heroism)+1 (prayer)=14 and 6 ice damage. (20 total damage)
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 40/66 CMD 17 Saturday February 4th, 2017 2:56:54 AM
Murphy still issued the command in the Auran tongue, though there was no air elemental to heed his instructions... and continued into the wall, as earlier mentioned.
DM Mark - The Halfling Marinade Rescue Plan? d20+23=30 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+14=29 ; 2d8+22=31 ; 2d8+22=29 ; d20+14=32 ; 2d8+10=24 ; d100=44 d100=11 d100=21 Monday February 6th, 2017 1:45:38 AM Round 19
Below the surface of the floor, Murphy completes his Summon Monster.spell. Then he moves and rising partway out of the floor and into a nearby wall. Though he realizes the Air Elemental he summoned did not appear, he calls to it as if it were there.
Alleah calls for Bliss. Wondering where the flying goblin disappeared to, she attempts to cast a spell, but as she reaches for the force that powers her spell, the ley lines slip away from her. She backs away. Shel drinks a potion and whispers to Alleah, offering to dispel the Grease spell.
Bliss neatly rolls away from the table as it’s brought down on her head. He assures Alleah he is alright, and he shoots the giant above him in the...nether regions for 12 damage. Bliss can see Dolp’s eyes cross as he yells in pain. Bliss pulls the shadows around him again.
Pressi moves into the room and tells Dolp, "You are a hard man to get a hold of, but it's over. We can still talk about this. We know about your battle with Hairshirt. We know how this war of yours ends, whether you kill us or not."
Kezzem attempts to goad the giant nearest him. Then he throws three daggers inflicting 21 damage. (He cannot take a 5’ move in difficult terrain.) Sky also moves in and shoots an arrow at Dolp for 20 damage. (Kezzem and Sky both need to roll for 20% miss chance on these blows unless they can see normally in this dim light.)
Dolp steps 5’ toward Pressi. As he swings, he says, “Look Thom, Hairshirt sends tiny assassins, eh?” He hits her once for 31 damage. His second blow goes wide in this dim light! Then Thom steps forward and swings at Kezzem, hitting him for 24 damage.
Then the a large portion if the kitchen area is plunged into darkness. You hear the goblins screaming as they and the orcs run out. Some of you can tell they are there in the darkness, and one of them says, ‘Ooo. You better run!”
Here is your map. (Use the Round 19 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Giant 1 - Gurtha - AC 18 - Dam. 35+35+15 - DEAD Giant 2 - Beatrix - AC 18 - Dam. 37+43+9 - DEAD Giant 3 - Thom - AC 22 - Dam. 46+12 Giant 4 - Jherry - AC 22 - Dam. 67+22 - DEAD Giant 5 - Dolp - AC 26 - Dam. 37+12+20
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:46/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) Monday February 6th, 2017 3:14:03 AM Sky's bow is not effected by concealment. The miss chance of dim light is irrelevant to his bow
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 57/57 d20+5=10 ; d20+5=21 ; Monday February 6th, 2017 5:15:05 AM
Alleah isn't happy. "You're going to move the leylines about are you Warrd? Fine! Then I'll cast a spell that doesn't use leylines!"
Relying on her clerical abilities, Alleah casts a Dispel at the magical darkness that has enveloped her.
Warrd, however, has a sense of humour. Her dispel check fails miserably.
"Warrd! Come on! That's not funny!"
Maybe this time he hears her?
---------------------- Standard action: Cast Dispel Magic on the darkness. No leyline check needed as clerical spell. Dispel check = 10 = Autofail. Use hero point to reroll dispel check: 21. DC = 11 + Spell Caster's level.
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22+1, HP 71/74, CMD 20+1; Active Effects: Haste, Heroism d100=69 ; d100=44 ; d100=88 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+17=27 ; d100=38 ; d3+5=7 ; Monday February 6th, 2017 10:43:47 AM
Previous Round:
Miss Chance #1: 69. Miss Chance #2: 44. Miss Chance #3: 88.
This Round:
"Hey, who turned out the lights!" says Kezzem.
Not knowing what's going on in the outer cave, Kezzem adjusts his plan and tumbles and moves out of the ice instead. He then lobs a single returning dagger at Giant 4.
Acrobatics to avoid AoO: 32.
Attack with Haste, Heroism, and Point-Blank Shot: 27. Miss Chance: 38. Damage: 7.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (31), HP 58 (33/74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form; haste d20+12=23 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+7=25 ; Monday February 6th, 2017 1:22:26 PM
Pressi's head snapped back as Dolp's hit connected. "This may be a bit off topic," she slowly muttered, "but I can't remember if I left the window open back home."
Boosted by haste and heroism, and by her darkvision, Pressi strikes forward with a full flurry, followed by a quick burst of dodge.
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Move action: five foot step Full action: flurry swift action: +4 to AC
Attack Rolls: 23, 25, 14, 25 - all misses
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Effects Magic Vestment - +1 (enhancement) AC for 5 hours Barkskin - +3 (natural) AC for 1 hour Mage Armor +4 (force) AC for 1 hour, replaces the +1 bracelets Bears Endurance +4 con for 8 mins orc form for 1 hr: +2 str, medium size, darkvision, etc. inspire courage: +1 to attack, damage rolls, saves against fear haste - round 2
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:46/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) d20=1 ; Monday February 6th, 2017 2:39:47 PM
Sky, feeling Meko right next to him still, climbs atop the wolf, Meko then make his way out of the grease and darkness.
Sky looses an arrow, but seems to be distracted by something.... (Nat 1)
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 d20+8=25 ; d20+10=17 ; Monday February 6th, 2017 5:52:37 PM
Shel looks to see if Alleah was able to dispel the darkness.
OoC: 1. If Alleah was not able to dispel it, Shel tries and gets a 25 on her caster level check versus 11 + caster level.
Alternatively,
2. If not, Shel moves into the room across the Grease with an Acrobatics check of 17. She moves as far as she can with Haste and with the difficult terrain(moved on map). She targets Giant 3 with a Confusion spell with a Will DC 20 to resist.
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 40/66 CMD 17 d20+12=19 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+29=33 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2017 12:34:41 AM
Murphy emerges from the cave wall at AP16, likely to the astonishment of the goblin and orc at AO15 and 14 (the goblin can take an OOA if he was not caught flatfooted), and stops his progression at AR16. His intent had been to ensure no one was coming into the cave - but it really would not do to have all of the cooks' helpers scurrying out of the cave, either. Murphy, beginning at the corner of the doorway nearest him, casts wind wall, blocking off with a two-foot thick vertical wall of fast moving air, extending upward as much as forty feet (or to the ceiling) a rectilinear line, 15' to the 90 degree corner cavern wall next to the goblin, thence 10' across the gap to the corner near the orc, along the wall away from the orc for five feet, then back parallel with with the wall in front of the two cooks' helpers, changing direction at the perfectly creased 90 degree cavern corner, five feet toward earth-Murphy, then along another line to the corner protruding into the hallway from AR14, along the inner wall back to the starting point, then across the ten foot opening (80' total), as indicated on the map by the red lines. Earth elemental Murphy shouts in goblin, "Stay on your side of the wind for safety. I cannot guarantee your safety if you try to pass them. There is danger outside. If you try, I shall need to stop you for everyone's benefit - including yours."
If any decide to try to come through the walls, he adopts a threatening posture, and will take advantage of their incoming proximity to take attacks of opportunity for non-lethal damage - as well as working to block their passage. {DM Mark - feel free to roll AoOs if needed.}
If they remain, or come through no more than the first wall, he tries to look as friendly as a hulking earth elemental can look, giving reassuring hand motions and toothy rocky smiles.
Active environmental spell - Ice Storm - .3 minutes more (through end of Round 22). Perception -4; difficult terrain; snow and sleet fall (no damage)
Active effects on Murphy: Mage Armor - 58.0 minutes Longstrider - 478.1 minutes Freedom of Movement - 78.4 minutes Call Lightning - 6 charges of 3d6 for next 6.8 minutes Currently wildshaped as medium earth elemental For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 6.3 minutes
DM Mark - The Halfling Marinade Rescue Plan? d100=77 ; d20+14=24 ; d100=75 ; d20=13 ; d100=70 ; d20=13 ; 2d8+16=25 ; 2d8+16=24 ; d100=11 ; d20+8=16 ; d8+3=8 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2017 1:13:07 AM Round 20
Alleah is not happy her previous spell did not work. She tries to dispel the darkness and becomes more vexed when that does not work. Calling on her heroic reserves, she then manages to dispel the darkness. As the darkness lifts, Shel moves across the grease, into the room and casts Confusion. It occurs to Alleah and Shel that their usual reliance on charms and enchantments seem much less effective - which is odd for giants.
Kezzem moves out of the Ice Storm and throws a dagger at the giant, hitting him for 7 points.
Sky moves forward, but his shot goes wide.
Bliss hits Dolp again for 9 points, pulling the shadows around himself again.
Pressi is momentarily distracted by an idle thought, and then focuses on the task at hand. Even still, she misses and then becomes something of a blur as she tries to avoid the giant’s blows.
Murphy earth glides out of the wall and into the other room and creates a Wind Wall to stop the goblins and orcs from leaving. The Wind Wall follows a tortuous path, seemingly to punish the universe for using the word “rectilinear” elsewhere. :)
The goblins and orcs scream, “Aaaaaahhhhh. The wall are alive and moving. There’s a wind. We’re all gonna die. Aaaahhhhh!” They stream past Murphy in his elemental form. He is able to attack one of them, and a goblin lies dead.
Dolp looks at the orc Pressi, “So, you think to face me? I’ll grind your bones to make my bread.” With that, he strikes at Pressi. His first shot misses in the dim light, but his second blow lands true for 24 points. Pressi looks pretty shaky. Another hit like that would not be good for Pressi.
Thom throws a rock at Kezzem, missing him in the dim light.
Here is your map. (Use the Round 20 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Giant 1 - Gurtha - AC 18 - Dam. 35+35+15 - DEAD Giant 2 - Beatrix - AC 18 - Dam. 37+43+9 - DEAD Giant 3 - Thom - AC 22 - Dam. 58+7 Giant 4 - Jherry - AC 22 - Dam. 67+22 - DEAD Giant 5 - Dolp - AC 26 - Dam. 69+9
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 40/66 CMD 17 d20+12=24 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+29=32 ; 8d6=20 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2017 2:20:26 AM
[Non-lethal damage, right? The goblin should be knocked out, not lying dead, I think.]
Too late, Murphy realizes he should have just shut the doors. He hopes the poor goblin survives the (non-lethal) damage he took when he tried to gently knock him out. Rock is heavy, right.
Murphy double moves to AK17, and sees what he can see, so he can figure out what to do next. Dolp and orc-Pressi!. Drawing upon heroic resources (1 hero point), he energizes a flame strike upon the large hill giant who is attacking his lady love, causing 20 hp damage (save DC18 for half) to the leader. [blast! rolled sum(4,3,5,1,1,1,1,4) - only 2.5 average]
"It's me you want, Dolp, says the earth elemental, hoping to draw his attention away from bloodied Pressi.
Active environmental spell - Ice Storm - 0.3 minutes more (through end of Round 22). Perception -4; difficult terrain; snow and sleet fall (no damage)
Active effects on Murphy: Mage Armor - 57.9 minutes Longstrider - 478.0 minutes Freedom of Movement - 78.4 minutes Call Lightning - 6 charges of 3d6 for next 6.7 minutes Currently wildshaped as medium earth elemental For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 6.2 minutes
BTW, Murphy is above ground fully, not submerged even partially in the earth.
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 57/57 d4=3 ; d20+16=21 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2017 5:19:34 AM
Alleah moves to get a better view of the room. She can't see the goblin from earlier. "Maybe it's still invisible?"
Instead she turns her attention to the nearest giant, pointing her wand at him "Kapow!"
---------------------------- Move action: Move to AM9 Standard action: UMD Wand: 21 = Pass. G3 takes 4pts force damage!
Bliss (AC30, HP56) & Diminutive Mookie (AC34, HP28) (Cayzle) d20+16=21 ; d20+27=31 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2017 6:42:30 AM
Bliss fires off the last bolt in this clip at the giant king: He hits AC21, a miss.
He hides again as he is sniping: 31.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (31), HP 58 (9/74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form; haste d20+21=40 ; d20+12=18 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2017 10:05:32 AM
(OOC: Sorry, but I was looking over the dice rolls, and I'm not seeing any attack rolls that beat AC 31. Could you tell me which roll it was.)
Pressi had three thoughts. One, she had no idea how this guy was hitting her after that swift action. Two, she had no idea where Bliss was but having him in flanking position would be fantastic. Three, she felt exposed as Murphy tried in vain to bail her out.
Pressi rolled backwards away from the giants (Acrobatics 40 - that should take care of any AoOs) to find herself standing back in the ice storm, the water and hail streaming down her face. Quietly, she removed a small bar from her bandolier as her thoughts began to travel again....
Highlight to display spoiler: {Inside the giggling ghost, Jon the Janitor watched as Pressi removed something from a brightly wrapped box. "Never ending soap," he explained. "Use as much as you want and never run out. It lasts an entire year." Pressi had marveled at how much surface area such a product would produce, given enough moisture....}
As the rain pounded her and the soap in her hands, Pressi turned the bar over and over, mesmerized as the suds continued to proliferate.
"How dare you threaten to bake me into your bread," she said to Dolp as she slid the soap towards him. "At least wash up first."
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move action 1: acro tumble back into the ice storm move action 2: take out soap extra standard action (hit point spent): throw soap, using as improvised grease spell to trip Dolp, attack roll (haste + heroism) 18 vs AC 5. swift action: +4 to AC
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Effects Magic Vestment - +1 (enhancement) AC for 5 hours Barkskin - +3 (natural) AC for 1 hour Mage Armor +4 (force) AC for 1 hour, replaces the +1 bracelets Bears Endurance +4 con for 8 mins orc form for 1 hr: +2 str, medium size, darkvision, etc. inspire courage: +1 to attack, damage rolls, saves against fear haste - round 3 extra AC ki move
used: 3/5 stunning fists, 3/4 ki
DM Mark - that 13 was actually a 34 (Dolp is +21 to hit.) just rolled a D20 hoping for a miss.
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:46/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) d20=5 ; d20=9 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2017 11:38:18 AM
Sky assess the situation, two giants alive and clubbin, a small group of escapee's that are sure to blow our surprise attack on The other giant. Pressi is weak and bloody, but trying to soap up a giant, cause a clean giant dies easier.
"Gotta end this.." He says, unleashing 3 more arrows at Dolp. ---------------- Full Atk;Many arrows target Dolp: 1st hit (5+17+4+2+2) AC 30 1st arrow: 16 and 1 ice damage, 2nd arrow: 17 and 2 ice damage. 3rd arrow hits (9+12+4+2+1) AC 29 for 12 and 3 ice damage. 42 and 6 ice damage total.
Sky-Heroism, Prayer Meko- Mage armor, prayer.
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22+1, HP 71/74, CMD 20+1; Active Effects: Haste, Heroism d20+17=33 ; d100=18 ; d3+5=6 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2017 11:41:21 AM
Kezzem moves up, hoping to draw attention away from Pressi. He throws a dagger at Giant 3.
OOC: Attacking with Haste, Heroism, and Point-Blank Shot.
Attack: 33. Miss Chance: 18. Damage (if for some reason we are no longer in dim light): 6.
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 40/66 CMD 17 Tuesday February 7th, 2017 6:24:40 PM
Side Question: Might not the flash of flame from the flame strike obviate the dim light for a moment?
DM Mark - I suppose there will be a flash. But unless there was a readied action you cannot take advantage of this.
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 4d4+4=11 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2017 6:25:17 PM
Shel moves out of the Ice Storm and lines up a magic missile on Dolp.
[ooc] 11 points of force damage. [/ooc]
DM Mark - The Halfling Marinade Rescue Plan? d20-1=17 ; Wednesday February 8th, 2017 12:41:03 AM Round 21
Murphy looks at the unconscious goblin lying on the floor next to him. He can see the creature is not dead. Probably not dead. But he wastes no time checking on him and moves back into the room where his friends are fighting giants, yelling at Dolp to get his attention. As he does so, he heroically casts Flame Strike. The giant’s eyes go wide, and he barely manages to avoid the worst of the damage, taking only 10 points from the divine flames.
Alleah wonders about that rotten little flying goblin, but points her wand at Dolp. Something streaks from the wand, hitting Dolp for 4 damage. Similar missiles shoot from Shel’s fingertips, hitting Dolp for 11 points.
Bliss shoots at at Dolp. It misses and he hides again, safe in the shadows.
Pressi tumbles out of the way of the giant. Then she takes a bar of soap and works to melt some of the snow in her hands to lather it up. (There was no water - it’s an ice storm. Save your hero point this round. Bear in mind it will be a longshot to use a thrown bar of soap to cause a grease effect.)
Kezzem’s dagger goes wide in this dim light.
Sky brings his seeking bow to bear on Dolp inflicting 48 points of damage. This really makes Dolp mad. And dead. So he’s not mad for long.
Thom says in giantish, Highlight to display spoiler: {“Oh my gods, they killed Dolp!”} He decides to make a break for it. He moves into the Ice Storm, which slows him. He continues into the grease, which slows him further, though he does manage to keep his feet. Then he sees Alleah and says, Highlight to display spoiler: {“More? How many of these things are loose?”}
This is not going well for Thom.
Here is your map. (Use the Round 21 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Giant 1 - Gurtha - AC 18 - Dam. 35+35+15 - DEAD Giant 2 - Beatrix - AC 18 - Dam. 37+43+9 - DEAD Giant 3 - Thom - AC 22 - Dam. 58+7 Giant 4 - Jherry - AC 22 - Dam. 67+22 - DEAD Giant 5 - Dolp - AC 26 - Dam. 78+10+4+11+48 - DEAD
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 40/66 CMD 17 d20+29=37 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+5=18 ; Wednesday February 8th, 2017 1:21:17 AM
If Murphy does have a valid line of effect from where he is at AK17, he looses another bolt of electricity from his still in reserve call lightning spell to AJ10 - the right rear flank of hill giant Thom, for 16 hp damage (save for half). He then moves to AO17 (as indicated on the map for R21).
Active environmental spell - Ice Storm - 0.2 minutes more (through end of Round 22). Perception -4; difficult terrain; snow and sleet fall (no damage)
Active effects on Murphy: Mage Armor - 57.8 minutes Longstrider - 477.9 minutes Freedom of Movement - 78.3 minutes Call Lightning - 5 charges of 3d6 for next 6.6 minutes Currently wildshaped as medium earth elemental For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 6.1 minutes
Bliss (AC30, HP56) & Diminutive Mookie (AC34, HP28) (Cayzle) Wednesday February 8th, 2017 6:33:47 AM
Bliss happily reloads his bah.
"Good work everybody!" he shouts, not much caring about staying hid.
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 57/57 d100=33 ; Wednesday February 8th, 2017 7:14:31 AM
Alleah understands precisely what the giant says as he approaches. "Gah! Now I need to learn to speak orc AND giant!"
Through squinted eyes she responds in common "For every halfling you ever ate, there are a thousand in return ready to see you reach Gargul's judgement"
She backs away from the giant and does what she can to slow his escape
---------------------------- Free action: 5ft step to AN9 Standard action: Cast Blindness/Deafness. Leyline check: 33 = Pass. Giant to make a Fort save vs DC18 or go blind
Bliss (AC30, HP56) & Diminutive Mookie (AC34, HP28) (Cayzle) d20+20=21 ; d20+15=25 ; Wednesday February 8th, 2017 7:38:42 AM
Oh, wait! Bliss looks around for the Invisigobbie!
Perception 21
And if the last giant is blinded, then Mookie flies out into his space and pecks him!
Diminutive Mookie (via Reduce Person, plus other buffs)
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22+1, HP 71/74, CMD 20+1; Active Effects: Haste, Heroism d20+13=24 ; d100=12 ; d20+13=26 ; d100=16 ; d20+12=15 ; d100=59 ; d3+5=8 ; d3+5=8 ; d3+5=7 ; Wednesday February 8th, 2017 10:38:32 AM
"Oh, now you go over towards the greese," says Kezzem. "Before, you was all, 'I'm gonna throw me some rocks.'"
Kezzem makes three attacks at the remaining giant.
Attacking with Far Shot, Haste, Heroism, Point-Blank Shot, Rapid Shot
Attack #1 (magic dagger): 24. Miss Chance: 12. Damage (if no longer in dim light): 8.
Attack #2 (magic dagger): 26. Miss Chance: 16. Damage (if no longer in dim light): 8.
Attack #3 (regular dagger): 15. Miss Chance: 59. Damage (if he has a low AC): 7.
"Stupid darkness, you are not my friend."
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (31), HP 58 (9/74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form; haste d20+12=20 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+7=9 ; Wednesday February 8th, 2017 3:02:28 PM
"Look, all I am saying is that it would be nice if I were allowed to do something besides flurry or grapple or flurry again. I get that my plans aren't the most straightforward, but if I can't take down a bad guy with a seemingly innocuous object and a snappy one liner, then what's even the point?"
----------- full atk, many arrows. 1st hit AC 38 for 16 and 1 ice, and 14 for 5 ice, 2nd hit (3rd arrow) AC 36 for 13 and 2 ice
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 4d4+4=14 ; Wednesday February 8th, 2017 8:48:53 PM
Shel tags Thom with yet another magic missile.
OOC 14 points of damage.
DM Mark - The Halfling Marinade Rescue Plan? d20+4=16 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+14=29 ; 2d8+10=19 ; Thursday February 9th, 2017 1:14:41 AM Round 22
Murphy looks at the last giant, and calls down a bolt of lightning into the creature. Then he slowly strides forward, disappearing into the wall. The giant is unable to react and takes 16 points of damage as his muscles convulse for a moment.
Bliss reloads his bah, not bothering to hide anymore. As he does so, he looks around the room for that flying goblin he saw before.
Alleah rebukes the giant, and casts Blindness on him. This provokes an attack from the giant, and he hits Alleah with his greatclub for 19 damage. (Alleah must make a concentration check of 31 to cast the spell on the giant. Unfortunately, even if she succeeds, he makes his fort save.) Mookie considers pecking the beast, but thinks better of it.
Kezzem throws three daggers at the giant, but the poor lighting here means only one lands - and that one bounces harmlessly off. Kezzem has unkind words for the darkness.
Pressi gestures wildly from where she is, showing that giant what she would do to him if she could reach him.
Sky draws his bow to shoot the giant. The giant tries to react in time, but his attention was on Alleah (already used his AOO). Sky shoots him three times, managing to hit him in the belly, the throat and one eye. He falls dead.
Shel begins casting a spell, but as she sees the giant fall, she stops before it’s lost.
Further on (down on the map,) the cave seems to end in another chamber where you see some sleeping skins. The kind you sleep on, the skins are not sleeping.
As the room falls quiet, you hear a low murmur of goblin voices above the ice and grease (up on the map). Those who can see in this dim light observe three goblins that seem to be pressed against the far wall, trying to look at as small and as inconspicuous as possible.
In goblin, Highlight to display spoiler: { “Listen you snotheads, do like I teached you….jus be one with the wall, be one with the wall, be one with the wall…” “Dis is stupid Hakak. It never really help wit them giants.” “Shut up Bugleg, is all we got. Mebe dis time we do disappear. “AW CRAP - THEY’RE LOOKING OUR WAY!” } Then you hear them all saying together, a little too shrill and a little too fast, Highlight to display spoiler: {”Be-one-with-the-wall-be-one-with-the-wall-be-one-with-the-wall-be-one-with-the-wall-be-one-with-the-wall-be-one-with-the-wall-be-one-with-the-wall…. }
Here is your map. (Use the Round 22 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Giant 1 - Gurtha - AC 18 - Dam. 35+35+15 - DEAD Giant 2 - Beatrix - AC 18 - Dam. 37+43+9 - DEAD Giant 3 - Thom - AC 22 - Dam. 65+41 - DEAD Giant 4 - Jherry - AC 22 - Dam. 67+22 - DEAD Giant 5 - Dolp - AC 26 - Dam. 78+10+4+11+48 - DEAD
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 40/66 CMD 17 d20+12=16 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+29=32 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=8 ; Thursday February 9th, 2017 1:51:07 AM
Murphy returns to AR16, and performs a cure light wounds on the unconscious goblin through the agency of his wand of cure light wounds (I know he can use it on himself, not certain whether he can use it on the goblin - but he touches him, trying to use the power of the wand through his touch) for 8 hp of healing. In the goblin tongue he says, "Sorry, little guy - I didn't mean to hit you so hard. Do you feel better now? Go ahead and join your friends, if you want." To those who seem to be waiting in the cave entrance, he says, "Are you all right? Was there someone your size who was invisible, talking to the giants? Aside from him, I think it's safe now in here. We may be able to reward with silver or gold any who help us."
He may or may not be able to perceive the invisible goblin if he is in the hallway or the first cave. Perhaps if there is any shift in the wind walls by someone coming through invisibly...
Active environmental spell - Ice Storm - ends at end of this round. Perception -4; difficult terrain; snow and sleet fall (no damage)
Active effects on Murphy: Mage Armor - 57.7 minutes Longstrider - 477.8 minutes Freedom of Movement - 78.2 minutes Call Lightning - 5 charges of 3d6 for next 6.5 minutes Currently wildshaped as medium earth elemental For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 6.0 minutes
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 38/57 d20+8=24 ; Thursday February 9th, 2017 1:52:45 AM
Alleah is a little surprised the giant was able to reach her from that far away, so isn't prepared for the blow. She's glad when the giant is dead though.
"Drop your spells, if you can" Alleah says in halfling to the party "Let's regroup in the main room and check for damage. Besides, it's easier for me to heal wounded in a group"
She casts a light cantrip on the end of her wand and carefully walks into the next room
Since Alleah still has her disguise - and poo hat - she responds in goblin Highlight to display spoiler: {"Don't worry. These are good halflings. They here to help goblins. They want to stop giants. They even give food"}
------------------- OOC: Assuming we are still doing round-by-round actions...
Standard action: Cast light cantrip. Clerical so no ley line check needed. Free action: Use Agile Feet to ignore difficult terrain for the round Move action: Move to AK6. Acrobatics check vs DC10 to move at half speed through the grease: 24=Pass. Free action: Speak goblin. Assuming no bluff roll since everything she says is true
Bliss (AC30, HP56) & Diminutive Mookie (AC34, HP28) (Cayzle) Thursday February 9th, 2017 8:23:17 AM
Mookie flaps over to Bliss. "I was totally about to tackle that last giant," he tells Bliss.
"No worries," Bliss replies. "There will be more chances to fight in the future. I predict big things for you, old pal."
"Whaa --"
Then Bliss has a realization. "Hey, there's still that invisible caster! He'll have the whole army after us! We gotta heal and go!" He takes out his CLW wand and moves over to Kezzem.
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:46/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) d20=7 ; d20=7 ; d20=10 ; Thursday February 9th, 2017 10:44:42 AM Check The giants for sure. Show yourself caster! Do it now and we may spare your miserable life. Try and sneak away or attack and you'll not have a prayer to live. -------------- Perception to search Dolp 22 and G3 22
Intimidate roll 10
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:46/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) Thursday February 9th, 2017 10:46:22 AM
I meant G2 and G3
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 Thursday February 9th, 2017 9:13:32 PM "You say there's a goblin in here? We have to be sure it can't escape and warn the rest of the giants! Is someone manning the door?"
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (31), HP 58 (9/74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form; haste d20+12=25 ; Thursday February 9th, 2017 10:52:24 PM
Pressi shook her head, figuring she could heal in a minute.
She moved over to the table, trying to figure out what dolp might have been working on. Perception 25 with darkvision.
DM Mark - The Halfling Marinade Rescue Plan? d100=1 ; d100=81 ; d20=17 ; Friday February 10th, 2017 12:47:08 AM Round 23
(Sorry for any confusion. Forgot to remove the fleeing goblins and orcs from the cave entrance)
Murphy steps into the cave where you entered, and finds that the fleeing orcs and goblins are gone. He heal’s the goblin he hit, which awakes. In goblin, Highlight to display spoiler: {”AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. The wall’s alive an gonna kill me again!”}
Alleah encourages the others to regroup, and casts Light as she checks out the other room. All she finds there are some sleeping furs that she would definately not sleep on. Unidentified vermin, almost too small to see, scurry when they are disturbed. She tells teh goblins pressed against the wall that these are good halflings.
Bliss talks so Mookie. Then he looks around and says, "Hey, there's still that invisible caster! He'll have the whole army after us! We gotta heal and go!" Sky chimes in, “Check The giants for sure. Show yourself caster! Do it now and we may spare your miserable life. Try and sneak away or attack and you'll not have a prayer to live.“
Sky searches the two dead giants in this room. On Dolp, he finds some decent hide armor, a greatclub, a belt, a cloak, and a potion bottle. On Thom, there is some hide armor, a greatclub, about 50 gp in loot, and a ratty looking teddy bear. All of it is giant sized.
Shel says she doesn’t want that goblin to escape, and asks if someone is manning the door.
Pressi moves to the table and looks to see what Dolp may have been working on. There is a plate of half eaten food, about 20 gold coins, and some crudely made drawiings - one is a wolf, and one seems to be a naked woman.
The three goblins remain pressed agains the wall, staring at you, not daring to move.
Here is your map. (Use the Round 23 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Giant 1 - Gurtha - AC 18 - Dam. 35+35+15 - DEAD Giant 2 - Beatrix - AC 18 - Dam. 37+43+9 - DEAD Giant 3 - Thom - AC 22 - Dam. 65+41 - DEAD Giant 4 - Jherry - AC 22 - Dam. 67+22 - DEAD Giant 5 - Dolp - AC 26 - Dam. 78+10+4+11+48 - DEAD
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 40/66 CMD 17 d20+29=30 ; Friday February 10th, 2017 1:30:28 AM
All in goblin, he says, "Don't worry, fella. The giants are dead. I will protect you. To do so, I need to pick you up to help shield your body. You want my help?" he asks as he holds out one hand for the fellow to take. If he does, he picks him up, wraps his arms around him. "Close your eyes for a moment to protect them, and hold your breath for a moment." If the halfling allows him, he picks him, closes the doors, and carries him toward the kitchen. If not, he says, "Then stand back for a moment," motioning for him to move to AQ17, "Watch me,"[/i] closes the doors, and walks down the hallway toward the kitchen. [If we are still round by round, I think he may have used up his move actions this round, so next round he will move - hopefully carrying the frightened goblin. If movement is more relaxed, he'll be at AO14 ('M?' on map).
Meanwhile, he is keeping eyes and ears out for any evidence of the small invisible fellow, as well as, just before closing the doors, any activity visible from here outside the cavern entrance.
========== Perception: 30 (sheesh! my last several perception rolls have been miniscule - and now a nat 1)
Active effects on Murphy: Mage Armor - 57.6 minutes Longstrider - 477.7 minutes Freedom of Movement - 78.1 minutes Call Lightning - 5 charges of 3d6 for next 6.4 minutes Currently wildshaped as medium earth elemental For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 5.9 minutes
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (9/74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form; haste d20+12=32 ; Friday February 10th, 2017 10:12:54 AM
"Yeah, we're about to have an invasion force and all, but have to draw those naked women and animals," Pressi sighed. She took the coins and the drawings, and moved back towards Alleah.
She pointed to the goblins. "So what's the story over there? It's like a junior high school dance just broke out."
Absentmindedly, she looked at the orcs to see if they had anything of value. (Perception Natural 20, darkvision.)
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Effects Magic Vestment - +1 (enhancement) AC for 5 hours Barkskin - +3 (natural) AC for 1 hour Mage Armor +4 (force) AC for 1 hour, replaces the +1 bracelets Bears Endurance +4 con for 8 mins orc form for 1 hr: +2 str, medium size, darkvision, etc. inspire courage: +1 to attack, damage rolls, saves against fear haste - round 6
used: 3/5 stunning fists, 3/4 ki
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22+1, HP 71/74, CMD 20+1; Active Effects: Haste, Heroism Friday February 10th, 2017 12:28:45 PM
Kezzem casts dancing lights to help illuminate the cave.
Bliss taps Kezzem with the CLW wand, curing him for 9 points.
He moves toward the exit, calling out, "Come on! We've got to get out of here before the army arrives."
Move to AJ-10, standing in the same space as a giant corpse.
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:46/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) Friday February 10th, 2017 3:53:29 PM
Sky takes the coins and potion, stuffing them in his sack. Pulls out his own potion of invisibility, we ready to split? Much longer and we'll be over run...
He, riding Meko, moves to the door. Ready to go.
DM Mark - Clarification Friday February 10th, 2017 5:31:41 PM
Alleah will note there seem to be sleeping areas for two or three giants in that room toward the bottom of the map.
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 Friday February 10th, 2017 7:53:01 PM
Shel casts Detect Magic. "Hold on...I'm sure there is magic here. Let's make this trip worth our while. It won't take but just a few seconds, then we can try and escape from this cave."
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 38/57 d6=1 ; d6=4 ; Friday February 10th, 2017 8:33:45 PM
Alleah winks to the goblins by the wall and puts her finger to her lips, giving the universal symbol for "Ssshhhhh!".
She turns her back to the goblins and whispers to Pressi in halfling "They're trying to blend into the wall they're that scared of us. I don't think they'll give us any trouble. I wouldn't trust them to watch over us while we're sleeping, but they won't give us any trouble"
She walks away from the goblins and channels some healing energy for the group.
"Is taking out Dolp enough? Maybe we've just united all the giants under their other leader, and made them more dangerous?" Alleah asks aloud in halfling "If we want to rile them up we need to make it look or sound like an inside job. What was the other leaders name? Perhaps we can convince these goblins that he sent us? Start saying things like he just wanted the giants dead? That he better pay us what he promised? Things like that"
----------------------------- Move action: Move to AI8 Standard action: Channel energy to heal Bliss, Pressi, Sky and Meko for 4pts
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:46/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) Saturday February 11th, 2017 10:34:14 AM ya hairshirt better pay up, even if that castor got away
Sky says in common. Hoping to be overheard.
DM Mark - Clarification Monday February 13th, 2017 12:50:30 AM Round 24-25
Murphy closes the open door (move action.) As he does so, he can hear the noise of the giant camps but the goblins and orcs that fled are nowhere to be seen. Murphy then attempts to comfort the goblin he previously smacked into unconsciousness and then revived. As an unnatural wind howls around them, Murphy speaks to the goblin in a grating, gravelly version of the goblin tongue, Then he picks up to frightened creature (move action.)
Pressi checks one of the orcs for valuables, but finds nothing. Kezzem casts Dancing Lights, pushing back the dim light in a large part of the room. Bliss heals Kezzem and then moves.
Alleah gestures for the goblins to remain silent. Then she discusses strategy as she channels energy to heal her friends.
Shel casts Detect Magic. She detects magic in the area. Two rounds later, she determines the following: Room in general - Knowledge Arcana DC 20 - Highlight to display spoiler: {there is evocation magic here} Dolp’s hide armor - Spellcraft DC 18 - Highlight to display spoiler: { +1 armor } Dolp’s greatclub - Spellcraft DC 18 - Highlight to display spoiler: { +1 weapon } Dolp’s belt - Spellcraft DC 23 - Highlight to display spoiler: { +2 STR } Dolp’s cloak - Spellcraft DC 20 - Highlight to display spoiler: { +1 Resistence } Dolp’s potion bottle - Spellcraft DC 20 - Highlight to display spoiler: { Cure Serious Wounds } Thom’s ratty looking teddy bear - Spellcraft DC Highlight to display spoiler: { Squeezing it activates a Magic Mouth }
Sky pulls out a potion as he moves with Meko back toward the door. He says, “ya hairshirt better pay up, even if that castor got away”
The goblins up by the wall remain there, trying to vanish into the wall. Pressi sees their eyes go wide at Sky’s mention of Hairshirt. You hear some low murmurs among them, but can’t quite make out what’s said.
For all but Shel, the next post should cover 2 rounds. We are not in combat, but you are still exploring this area. Here is your map. (Use the Round 24-25 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 40/66 CMD 17 d20+29=35 ; d20+29=39 ; Monday February 13th, 2017 4:09:50 AM
Murphy, frightened goblin in arms, shields him as best he can as they brave the scary walls of wind.
Along the way, he has eyes and ears out, searching for any sign of the small invisible fellow he discerned over a minute ago, to see if the critter may be in the hallway [Perception 35]. Once at the edge of the entrance to the kitchen area, he focuses even more closely [Perception 39]. He asks the goblin his name, and says in his gravelly goblin voice, "Look, there are some of your fellow goblins inside. Why don't you go in to them, tell them to follow you, and, when you all come back, I'll see if we can get the hallway winds to calm down, so you can leave with them safely. I'll tell the others to keep you safe."
If the goblin agrees, he sets him down, tells the others that the goblin has safe passage to retrieve his fellows ... then continues looking about, high and low, left and right.
He does call out his recommendations in the halfling tongue, then in sylvan, for Bliss's benefit, "Do a quick search, please - heal up those who need it, then let's get going, within a minute or two, at most."
========== Perception: 35 1st round, 39 second round
Active effects on Murphy: Mage Armor - 57.4 minutes Longstrider - 477.5 minutes Freedom of Movement - 77.9 minutes Call Lightning - 5 charges of 3d6 for next 6.2 minutes Currently wildshaped as medium earth elemental For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 5.7 minutes
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 49/57 d6=5 ; d6=2 ; Monday February 13th, 2017 6:12:53 AM
Alleah channels 2 more bursts of healing energy for those that need it. With her light spell still in effect, she holds her wand upwards to try and shed light for the rest of the party to see.
The combat was lengthy and has taken a toll on her abilities. She has used all her energy channels, and all her 2nd and 3rd level spells. If another combat occurs before days end she may likely find herself trying to fight with cantrips!
"Yeah, but Wardd will have my back" she tries to reassure herself.
She tries to join in on the ruse
"Hairshirt only wanted Dolp and his followers dead. We should let the goblins go. If Hairshirt wanted them dead too he would have paid us more"
---------------------- Rnd 24 & 25: Channel Energy. Bliss, Pressi, Sky and Meko - and anyone else who gets within 30ft - for 7pts
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22+1, HP 56/74, CMD 20+1; Active Effects: Haste, Heroism Monday February 13th, 2017 10:24:56 AM
"What the...? Oh, thanks Bliss."
"So what's next guys?"
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (20/74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form; haste d20+12=29 ; d20+6=10 ; Monday February 13th, 2017 11:02:22 AM
After a couple of rounds of healing, Pressi makes her way to the storage area nearby, still looking for clues. "Not entirely sure what's next. Doesn't look like anyone is coming for the moment." (Perception 29) "Someone ought to check out the guest quarters before we leave."
She tries to engage one of the "hiding" goblins (Diplomacy 10) but doesn't make too big a deal of it. "Honestly," she replies to Alleah in halfling, "I'm more curious about what they think of you guys being led by an orc and a goblin kid. I don't know if I started a slave uprising or a mass grave out there. At any rate, I'd rather we let the rumors swirl than attempt a false narrative."
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 40/66 CMD 17 Monday February 13th, 2017 5:58:05 PM
From the other room, a gravelly voice calls out in halfling, "Kezzem! Search this place, and that right quick!"
Bliss looks around kind of amazed. There's a hostile army of giants outside, an invisible caster just left to go warn the army, and his friends are hanging around detecting magic and searching for loot.
"You guys!" he shouts, "we gotta get out of here, and toot sweet! I mean, I can probably hide, but you all are going to get crushed! Come ON! Let's go!"
Mookie cocks his head and stares at Bliss. "Ha! My lessons are paying off! The Kid talks sense for a change!"
Bliss spends his two rounds making double moves 120 ft to the exit, to AW19 by my count. Mookie leaves Alleah and joins Bliss.
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 d20+13=29 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=15 ; Monday February 13th, 2017 7:27:09 PM OOC: Knowledge Arcana 29. Spellcrafts are successful on the Armor, belt, and the potion. I think I failed the rest. I can't read spoilers, so please, read the three successful results. Thanks.
Shel takes a few seconds to analyze the loot. "Sorry, I'm a bit rushed. Everyone grab the rest of the gear and we can figure out the rest of it later. Bliss is right...we need to vacate this place quickly!"
ADM Kim for Shel Monday February 13th, 2017 10:27:59 PM
Room in general - there is evocation magic here Dolp’s hide armor - +1 armor Dolp’s belt - +2 STR Dolp’s potion bottle - Cure Serious Wounds
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22+1, HP 56/74, CMD 20+1; Active Effects: Haste, Heroism d20+13=24 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2017 12:17:53 AM
Perception: 24.
Kezzem rushes around the room searching for traps, treasure, or whatever junk catches his fancy.
"Did you know my cousin Koz once found a dead raven while adventuring? He named it Pretty Bird and kept it as a pet. Sometime he would have it fly ahead to scout using his sling. He was and odd one."
DM Mark - Tales of a Dead Raven d100=41 ; d20=9 ; d20=4 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2017 1:11:10 AM Round 26
The light in the large main area is much improved.
Murphy carries the traumatized goblin into the next room, and then tells him to run along with the other goblins there. Murphy calls out for others to search the area and heal folks up.
Alleah heals his friends. She tries to maintain the ruse that the party was sent by Hairshirt.
Pressi moves up to rummage through some gear that has been stored in the cave. She find some giant sized weapons, roughly made hide armor, large sacks, canvas, rope, etc. Nothing of great value, but decent gear for exploring, camping - or waging war. She tries to engage the goblins.
Bliss becomes increasingly worried about impending doom from outside, and moves that way.
As Kezzem searches, he tells a story of a guy with a dead raven. It’s probably best that Bliss and Mookie are not there. Sky rides Meko into the room to help search with the others. She with Kezzem’s dancing lights in here, his sharp eyes make out the outline of a door in what was a shadowed alcove.
Shel manages to identify: Room in general - there is evocation magic here Dolp’s hide armor - +1 armor Dolp’s belt - +2 STR Dolp’s potion bottle - Cure Serious Wounds (thanks Kim)
The goblin Murphy brought in joins the others, but remains quiet. In response to Pressi’s inquiries, one of them responds in common, “So, um, I don’t think stupid Hakak’s idea of melding into the wall work. Whadda you gonna do with us? We be nobody, an we don’t tell nobody you was here. Kin we go?”
Here is your map. (Use the Round 26 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 56/66 CMD 17 d8+1=9 ; d20+29=32 ; d8+1=7 ; d20+29=32 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2017 5:18:45 AM
As Bliss went racing by a moment ago, Murphy asked in halfling, "Say, Bliss, did you get any look at the invisible fellow? Any idea where he might be?" But Bliss was in an awful hurry.
Murphy answers the poor goblin, "My orc lady friend will let you know if you can go - it is fine with me - the walls of wind will quiet down by about the time you get there - be careful on the grease," as he walks to AF12 (symbol M1), and looks about more, listening... and uses the wand to cure himself of 9 hp damage. He adds the question, in halfling, "Can we give them a few coins for their trouble - and their silence?"
He walks toward the alcove, getting to AD17 (symbol M2) by round 27, and heals up another 7 hp damage.
[2 rounds of action - plan to help out in secret door area once he's there. For walking movement - keep in mind he has longstrider active]
Wind wall in hallway in effect through end of round 27, then it is quelled.
Active effects on Murphy (by end of round 27): Mage Armor - 57.2 minutes Longstrider - 477.3 minutes Freedom of Movement - 77.7 minutes Call Lightning - 5 charges of 3d6 for next 6.0 minutes Currently wildshaped as medium earth elemental For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 5.5 minutes
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 49/57 d20+14=32 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2017 5:45:33 AM
Alleah does a quick head count between beds and corpses. Do the number of wolf corpses match the number of wolf beds? Do the number of giant corpses match the giant beds?
With Murphy checking out the secret door and Shel grabbing things, Alleah moves south to have a peek into the guest quarters to see what might be in there
Perception: 32 + the light from a light spell
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:46/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) d20+15=33 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2017 6:43:03 AM A dead raven, wow. No one had the heart to tell him it was dead? Wow! A secret door, now were talking. Well let's check it out. Search for traps? Perception 33 looking for traps, lever or some way to open it.
Bliss (AC30, HP56) & Diminutive Mookie (AC34, HP28) (Cayzle) d20+27=46 ; d20+20=34 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2017 9:51:03 AM
Bliss looks at the cave entrance.
"Stay here, Mooks," he says.
The raven shakes his head. "Mooks? Mooks?? Did he call me Mooks?"
Meanwhile, Bliss sneaks to the entrance (BB19, using the cave mouth as cover) and peeks out.
Stealth 46 Perception 34
Then he sneaks back to the spot from whence he came and tells Mookie what he sees. Alleah hears it too, I think, via Message.
[OOC: I *think* we were hooked up with message cantrips before we entered?]
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22+1, HP 63/74, CMD 20+1; Active Effects: Haste, Heroism d20+13=18 ; d20+20=33 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2017 11:04:42 AM
Kezzem searches the doors for traps.
Perception: 18 + 3 (trapfinding) = 21. If anyone points with a better search check points out traps to him (or if they are DC 21 or lower), he will attempt to disable them.
Disable Device: 33 (trapfinding included).
"Ladies first." Kezzem then steps aside and gestures for someone else to go first.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (20/74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form; haste Tuesday February 14th, 2017 4:56:37 PM
Pressi shoved as much rope and canvas into the large sacks as she figured the team could carry. (She won't touch the weapons and armor unless someone requests it.)
In response to Murphy's request, Alleah presses the 20 gp from Dolp's table into the goblin's hands. "We are sorry that you wound up in the middle of this, and won't hurt you so long as you remain in the middle. I cannot say the same for the giants. So run, hide, fight - but be forewarned. The days when you could just blend into the wall are over. The uprising has begun. Anything you can do to keep goblins from remaining slaves, you should do."
With her remaining move action, she made her way towards Kezzem and the secret door. In her bandolier, her invisibility injector waited to be used.
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 Tuesday February 14th, 2017 7:47:37 PM
Shel points out the other pieces of magic that she was unable to identify. "Pressi or Kezzem probably need to take that healing potion to be on the safe side."
OOC: DM, are we playing with the rule that magic items like belts, etc, magically grow or shrink to fit the wearer, or does the giant's belt stay giant sized?
"Yes little goblins, we have no quarrel with you. We are here to stop the Giants from killing everything else in the valley. You've seen our power....if you can sneak away, I'd advise you to do just that."
DM Mark - Goblins gotta be goblins d100=52 ; d20=6 ; d20=9 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2017 12:51:33 AM Round 27
(I’m being a little loose with the timing and moves here)
Murphy moves, talks, and heals.
Alleah tries to match giants to beds. That’s hard to do without some careful work. She remembers there was an area near the fire at the entrance where perhaps the ogres slept. There seemed to be a couple areas in the kitchen where perhaps the orcs, goblins and giantesses slept - not sure just who slept where though. In the area at the end of this large room, she can tell there are three sleeping areas for giant sized creatures, one of which is cleaner and separate from the other two.
Bliss is not able to move as fast as he thought, since there is a closed door near the wind walls. He goes through and peers out of the cave entrance, and is surprised that he does NOT see some orcs and goblins leading giants back to the cave to obliterate the party. In fact, the area seems as noisy, raucous and chaotic as then he first entered the cave. At least none of the giants seem to be looking toward him.
Sky is excited about the secret door. He and Kezzem both search the door for traps. Neither one is able to detect a trap on the door. They do see a simple hand-hold cleverly disguised to look like part of the rock, though there is no operational handle. The large stone door looks heavy. You suspect it opens inward, away from you.
Shel advises the goblins to flee. (Yes, in general, magic items resize to the wearer, with the exception of weapons and armor.)
Pressi, though still badly injured, tries to bag up some of the supplies she finds. She gives the 20 gp from the table to the goblins, who immediately begin to fight over who should get more. Pressi can see they’re occupied, and moves toward the secret door.
In goblin, Highlight to display spoiler: { “I hate you guys. If I had a knife, I’d gut the lot a ya! Gimme the money!” “HEY - I’m the leader here, youse listen to me. I decide who gets most, and that’s me. When we get outside I give you what I say depending on how nice you is to me.” “Oooh, Hakak, you buttlickin skuzwad! You aint the boss a me an you aint getting no money. Cmon guys, we can take him!” “Don’t listen to Shreak, Hakak. You is the leader, an I aaaalllllways follows you. Always.” “Bite me Bugleg, you always been a butt kisser. Well, you better start kissin my keister, cuz I’m gonna get me that money. Gimme that….” “No, it’s mine! Ow! Lemme go!” “No, mine! Ouch!” } With that, the four goblins fall on the floor in a wrestling, biting, eye gouging, ear pulling tangle. The gold coins scatter and are quickly grabbed, lost and grabbed again.
Here is your map. (Use the Round 27 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 56/66 CMD 17 d20+29=30 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2017 3:00:59 AM
Murphy approaches, sees the hand hold as Sky and Kezzem poke about it, and offers in gravelly halfling, "Allow me." Since his current mass and strength are much more than normal at the moment, he sees if he might, by pressing in, up, or down on the hand hold, push the door open. If that does not work, and if the door is fashioned from stone, he tries to earthglide through to, presumably, the other side - where his darkvision may come in handy. If the latter is the way he is able to gain entrance, from the inside he looks to see if there is a way to pull open the door for his friends also to enter. Should none of that work... he goes through the stone to one side or the other, wending his way to the other side of the door.
If a huge monster attacks him once inside whatever is on the other side of the door, he quickly shuts the door, or earthglides back. He learned his lesson, somewhat, at the necromancer's place.
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 49/57 d8=5 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2017 6:22:13 AM
Alleah moves towards the no-longer-secret door, lending the light from her wand to the inspection.
"You look hurt still, Pressi. You too Sky." If either gets within reach of Alleah she will cast CLW on them
----------------------------- Move action: Move to AC18 Standard action: Lose Bane to spontaneously cast CLW on either Pressi or Sky. Whoever gets in range first gets healed for 10pts
Bliss (AC30, HP56) & Diminutive Mookie (AC34, HP28) (Cayzle) d20+27=30 ; d20+20=30 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2017 10:13:19 AM
Bliss and Mookie continue to hide in the outer room, glad that there has been no alarm raised yet, and continuing to keep a sharp eye out in case that changes.
Stealth 30 Perception 30
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22+1, HP 63/74, CMD 20+1; Active Effects: Haste, Heroism d20+19=39 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2017 10:32:32 AM
Kezzem steps to the side while Murphey plays with the door. He does his best to hide, daggers at the ready.
Stealth: 39 (natural 20).
OOC: Is the heroism still active or has that expired? Same with haste.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (20/74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form 3d8+15=28 ; d8=6 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2017 10:45:25 AM
Pressi nods in regards to the potion. "I assume Sky still has it? I'd hate to use it if we are just going to leave now, but I probably should take it.... especially since I don't know what happens if bears endurance wears out before I can rest." (Pressi was going to politely insist on saving it or giving it to someone else, when this thought entered her head.) She lets Kezzem or Sky take the CLW and moves towards Sky to get the bottle. (If he gives it, she drinks it for 33 HP). Pressi watched the goblins roll around on the floor for a while. "Getting these guys their freedom is clearly a task of hope over experience." (BTW, DM, I added rope, canvas and sacks to our list of rewards.)
She hangs back as the others continue to fiddle with the door.
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Original CSW Roll: (1, 7, 5) +15, reroll of 1s is 6. Total is 33.
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Effects Magic Vestment - +1 (enhancement) AC for 4 hrs, 57 mins Barkskin - +3 (natural) AC for 57 mins Mage Armor +4 (force) AC for 57 minutes, replaces the +1 bracelets Bears Endurance +4 con for 5.5 mins orc form for 58 mins: +2 str, medium size, darkvision, etc. (haste expired)
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 Wednesday February 15th, 2017 8:56:28 PM
Shel was ready to exit the cave. She had already identified the magic as well as she could, so it was time to get out now. "Someone who needs to get stronger should put on that belt. It might stink a bit, but it'll let you pack more of a wallop."
DM Mark - Goblins gotta be goblins d20=2 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+7=10 ; d8+7=14 ; d100=23 ; d100=70 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 12:12:41 AM Round 28
Kezzem steps aside for Murphy.
Murphy pushes on the door. Nothing happens - heavy door. Then he earth glides in through the door. As he enters, he sees the room is brightly lit, and though there is a large room beyond, all he can see is two large, scantily clad giant women. They immediately scream and strike at the stone monster. One misses, and the other hits for 14 points of damage. Almost in response screams are heard from behind them, which seems to make his attackers scream again. Then Murphy exits the room as quickly as he came in. Ouch.
Alleah waits to heal either Pressi or Sky when they come near. Neither do.
Bliss hides. Shel suggests using Dolp’s belt.
And the goblins re still fighting
Here is your map. (Use the Round 28 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 50/66 CMD 17 d8+1=8 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 12:40:37 AM
Outside the door, Murphy explains in halfling. Bliss is no where to be seen, so he does not translate into sylvan. "The room, perhaps rooms, beyond are well lit." He describes the interior dimensions he was able to discern, as well as any furniture, tapestries, beds, drapes he may have discerned. There are scantily clad giant women. Two of them frightened at my earthy appearance, tried to strike me. One succeeded - she packs a wallop. There are more than two of them behind those two, and do not know if all of them are females. But likely they are there to serve at Dolp's pleasure.
"Shall we leave them be? Take them down? Or, try to talk with them? They likely find halflings tasty, too. Perhaps tell them that those who eat halflings, who attack halfling lands, will be dealt with as those whose bodies lie without. If you wish to continue the ruse about Hairshirt, that I will leave to you. I am open to suggestions - however, we may want to spike the door, or risk having a harem of very large people come streaming out. Who has spikes?"
He uses his wand again, curing 8 hp damage [net -6 this round]. "Pressi, if you will come over, I can help heal you some. And take Alleah's help, too."
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 49/57 d100=46 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 2:22:54 AM "We should try and open the door. Either they need our help and well, we can help them. Or, they eat halflings and we should make sure they don't anymore"
Alleah casts Enlarge Person on Sky to make him a bit stronger, and hopefully, able to push the door open.
[OOC: Alleah had a message spell cast as of Jan 14, and I do not think an hour has passed, so I'm assuming Bliss can talk with Alleah and knows that a secret door has been found.]
Bliss casts Message on Mookie and renews his reduce. [Cantrip ley checks 91 62 AOK]
"Mookie, you go hide under that dead ogre and let me know if there's an alarm or if lots of giants start coming over. I'll go get the others."
Mookie answers, "Sure, Kid, you go get the others. And whatever is behind the secret door, sure."
Bliss heads back to the party. [OOC: DM please move Bliss as far as he can go.]
Mookie stealth (not adding possible cover bonuses from ogre.) 40 Mookie perception 23
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22+1, HP 63/74, CMD 20+1; Active Effects: Elixir of Hiding, Heroism Thursday February 16th, 2017 12:23:22 PM
"Look out, a rock monster!" says Kezzem. He throws a dagger at Murphey, missing intentionally.
"Oh, it's you Murphy. Come on over."
"So what happened in there? Did anyone ever tell you scream like a girl? A giant girl, but a girl nonetheless."
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Bardic Music (4/5 used) 1st Level Spells (2/2 used)
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:46/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) d20+7=25 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 8:03:20 PM
"I already have a belt, better than a simple giants belt."
He accepts the enlarge spell, and pushes on the door.
"A few giant strippers are no problem for Humbles Sword"
Push door open, str check 25
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 50/66 CMD 17 Thursday February 16th, 2017 8:46:03 PM
IF the door opens [I thought we might discuss things before that], Murphy says in common, "Don't hurt them," and then in the giant tongue, "Do not be afraid. We are not here to hurt you - unless you attack us. We want to talk. Can we talk? Do not be afraid."
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (53/74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form d20+6=15 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 8:48:57 PM
Pressi, tired of waiting, simply snatched the CSW bottle out of Sky's hands and drank it. (Using the prior rolled number of 33).
Pressi wasn't really comfortable about this so called rescue operation. All for saving the good guys, sure, but wasn't this team just pressing to get moving. And even if they guessed right, who knew what these giants they were helping would do to them - or what was with them.
But the rest of the party seems to have already decided killing Dolp wasn't hard enough, so...
"Oy," Pressi called through the door in orcish and common. "I am one of the orc commanders hired by Hairshirt. Do not panic. We have the situation under control and we will get you out shortly. Just remain calm while we take care of the remaining monsters on our end. Could you please identify yourselves?"
Bluff 15
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 Thursday February 16th, 2017 9:10:56 PM
Shel was intrigued by the giant harem. She held back and waited to see their response before figuring out if they should be greeted with a smile or a fireball.
DM Mark - Goblins gotta be goblins d20+5=24 ; d8+10=16 ; d100=77 ; d100=59 ; d20=3 ; Friday February 17th, 2017 1:00:23 AM Round 29
Murphy explains what he saw in a gravelly, grinding voice. Then he cures himself with his wand.
Alleah and Kezzem discusses what to do. Alleah casts Enlarge Person on Sky. Shel waits. Bliss runs back as fast at his little legs will carry him.
Pressi impatiently downs a healing potion, and tries to convince those beyond the door that they mean no harm.
Sky, enlarged, steps up, and with a mighty shove opens the door. It smells a little musty and musky in here.
A couple of semi naked ogre women scream and dash out of sight. Sky gets more than just an eyeful as a giantess hucks a rock, hitting him square in the face for 16 damage! She too dashes out of sight, and amidst the screams, you hear a shrieking voice, “Go away! Go away! Shooo! Oh you rotten little creatures! Where is my Dolpy! What have you done to my Dolpy!” That screaming is really annoying.
The goblins continue to fight. At the shrieks and screams, their heads jerk up and they freeze for an instant. They scramble for what coins they can grab, their quarrel seemingly forgotten, and scurry to leave the room.
Here is your map. (Use the Round 29 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 55/66 CMD 17 d20+29=41 ; d8+1=5 ; Friday February 17th, 2017 6:39:40 AM
Murphy quickly casts CLW on himself via the wand as the bigun women flee the room.
Then, since she is speaking in common, Earth-Murphy does likewise, but loudly, in his rocky rough voice. "You are frightened at our presence. Please. Take a moment to put some clothes on. If you stop attacking us, we mean you no harm. If you keep attacking us, the elements will attack you. Fire, and earth, and wind, and water.*
"Now, I have a question. Do you want lies, or do you want the truth? Who among you can answer for you, without casting more stones? There are important matters to discuss, and lives at stake. Even whole peoples."
Murphy stands in the entrance of the door, to the left of Sky.
* This is not a bluff. Between Murphy and other party members, fire, water, air, electricity, and, himself - earth - are available to make their lives miserable, and short.
========== Perception: 41 CLW: 5 hp
Wind wall in hallway in effect through end of round 27, then it is quelled.
Active effects on Murphy: Mage Armor - 57.0 minutes Longstrider - 477.1 minutes Freedom of Movement - 77.5 minutes Call Lightning - 5 charges of 3d6 for next 5.8 minutes Currently wildshaped as medium earth elemental For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 5.3 minutes
Alleah -- RobC -- AC 19/13/17 -- CMD 13 -- HP 49/57 d100=47 ; Friday February 17th, 2017 6:42:21 AM
At the sight of the ogre women, Alleah wants to tell the men to avert their gaze. Give the women some privacy. But then Sky gets hit in the face.
"Er, it's ok. I'm a woman too. I'm coming in. Please don't throw anything" she calls out
Alleah cautiously moves into the room, ready to defend herself.
-------------------- Move action: Move to X17 Standard action: Ready action to cast Calm Emotions if attacked. Leyline check: 47 = Pass. Will Save vs DC19 or be calmed. 20ft radius spread and hoping to get as many ogres as possible in the area
DM Mark - Map Update Friday February 17th, 2017 12:29:35 PM
(Updated map to show partially clad women - 2 Ogresses, 1 Giantess, 2 Orcs.)
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (53/74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form d20+6=15 ; Friday February 17th, 2017 2:27:12 PM
Pressi imagined the tableau ahead. She and Shel locked in a room. Murphy lying dead and bleeding, many of their other teammates lying besides. The room breached by an unrecognizable face of rock.
Into the tableau runs our heroine, the roast chicken with a sword. "You can all relax now, for I am also female," the chicken announces.
"You remembered to keep trying to pass yourself off as a goblin, right? Because I don't see them responding well to halflings, slaves or otherwise," Pressi whispered to Alleah in halfling. "Murphy... I don't even know how you think you're calming them down. You just keep being you."
Pressi pushed her way in. "Coming through, everyone hold their fire," she spoke again in common and orc. "I understand how this must look to you but we need to just calm down everyone. I promise that everything will be okay-ish."
Diplomacy 15, still in orc form
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 55/66 CMD 17 Friday February 17th, 2017 6:04:55 PM Supplementary due to map info:
Seeing map, out of courtesy, Murphy steps back from Y18 to Z18, to allow the 'ladies' to further clad themselves with a teenie tiny bit more modesty.
Note: Kezzem's grease spell ended a couple rounds ago - I fixed map to reflect that.
Bliss (AC30, HP56) & Diminutive Mookie (AC34, HP28) (Cayzle) d20+27=42 ; Saturday February 18th, 2017 7:08:57 AM
Bliss continues to hustle toward the party, using shadows and cover when he can to stay hid. As he does, he asks Alleah via message, "Miss Alleah, why oh why are we still here? Isn't it time to scram?"
Stealth 42
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22, HP 63/74, CMD 20; Active Effects: Elixir of Hiding, Heroism d20+15=20 ; d3+5=8 ; Saturday February 18th, 2017 12:28:07 PM
Kezzem moves up behind Murphey.
"Yowza, what a woman!" he says.
Seeing the others want to try talking first, he readies a dagger against the first ogress to attempt hostile action.
Readied Attack (includes Far Shot, Heroism, Point Blank Shot): 20. Damage: 8.
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Bardic Music (4/5 used) 1st Level Spells (2/2 used)
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 Saturday February 18th, 2017 3:17:39 PM
Shel moved toward the others. "I'm not going in there with those three biguns. I'll get squashed.". She agrees with Bliss yet again. "We need to settle them down now and get out of here. That invisible goblin might be gathering reinforcements right now!"
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:46/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) Monday February 20th, 2017 12:04:10 AM what the... Sky, getting smacked with a rock knocks an arrow immediately,
Keep your rocks, I'm tired of getting g smacked around. What are you doing back here, don't think Dolp would care for his mistresses mingling with orcs.... Hhhmmmmm....
Through Tue message spell he says quietly, Ya, why are we here. That castor is going to be Tue end of us... It wouldn't take them to long to get across the valley. Either kill these freaks, or let's roll...
(Clarification on use of the Message spell - The caster can whisper message to those she included when cast, but only she can hear the replies. This spell only allows those affected to communicate with the caster, not each other.)
As you enter the room, you see it is large. It’s also pretty stuffy in here and a little stinky. There are two ogresses wielding clubs, one giantess, and two orcs - all women, all scantily clad. One ogress seems a bit unsure about this whole situation. The other looks mad, as does the giantess who holds a rock and a club. The two orcs look terrified, and continue to scream. There is also a chest near the ogresses, and a large lumpy pile of sleeping furs behind them. There is other debris scattered about the room.
Murphy heals himself, and then in a gravelly voice, threatens them with an attack from all the elements them if they do not desist.
Alleah moves into the room, attempting to invoke some sort of understanding among all women. She readies an action should those in the room attack. One does, and Alleah begins casting spell in response. The ogress’ hits her for 8 damage. Alleah grits her teeth at the blow, and managed to concentrate enough to cast Calm Emotions in response (DC 20, Alleah rolls a 24).
Pressi has some morbid thoughts, but also tries to play the female card here. She moves into the room, whispering to Alleah as she does so.
Bliss moves further in, whispering to Alleah, asking why they are not leaving. (Is there some reason Cayzle cannot move Bliss on the map? If you cannot, please at least tell me what youR movement is so I don’t have to look this up each time.)
Kezzem throws a dagger at the ogress that hit Alleah, sinking it into her arm. She howls in pain.. (Because it was a readied action and took place at the same time as Alleah’s readied spell, it does not break the spell.)
Shel voices her concerns about the actions to the invisible goblin.
Sky, in his enlarged state, stays where he is. He whispers is concerns about the invisible goblin to Alleah.
Alleah’s spell seems to have had an effect. But not on everyone. The one Ogress that attacked Alleah, the same one Kezzem hit, strikes at Alleah again. This time she misses - barely. In giantish she says, Highlight to display spoiler: {“Sas, Jances! Why are you just standing there? These creatures surely mean us harm!”} The other ogress, the giantess and even the orcs just stand there. But at least the screaming has stopped.
Back in the hallway, the goblins run out past Bliss. Unfortunately, they could not see Bliss to avoid him, and two go down in a tangled heap with the tiny hafling as they trip over him. They are quite surprised, but do not attack.
Here is your map. (Use the Round 30 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 55/66 CMD 17 Monday February 20th, 2017 6:23:14 AM
In the giant tongue, followed with a quick translation into the common tongue, Murphy says boldly, "LET US ALL TALK - THERE ARE IMPORTANT THINGS FOR YOU TO KNOW. Stand down, ogress, that all of you may live. Jas, Jances - ask her to stop."
He had thought to cast a spell, but does not want to counter Alleah's spell. He figures the next six seconds will decide whether they can talk, or rather will end up in a grand battle in close quarters.
Bliss (AC30, HP56) & Diminutive Mookie (AC34, HP28) (Cayzle) d20+27=44 ; Monday February 20th, 2017 8:40:42 AM
Bliss takes a double move, hiding in any shadows there might be near. He is AC34 vs AoOs provoked by moving.
Stealth 44
Alleah (Sub by Cayzle) Monday February 20th, 2017 8:43:04 AM
Alleah concentrates on keeping most of these giants calm. She takes a five foot step back.
She points to the only one NOT affected, and says in halfling: "Please attack only that one, fast! Then the chest, and then we can get out."
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:46/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) d20=3 ; d20=10 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; Monday February 20th, 2017 10:23:19 AM
Sky makes a 5ft step and unloads 3 arrows at the giantess that is NOT calmed.
Hopefully we get her taken down before that spell wears off.
------------------ Full atk, many arrows. 1st hits AC 26 for 11 and 6 ice damage, and 12 and 1 ice damage. 2nd hits AC 28 for 15 and 4 ice damage
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22, HP 63/74, CMD 20; Active Effects: Elixir of Hiding, Heroism d20+13=18 ; d20+13=15 ; d3+5=7 ; d3+5=8 ; Monday February 20th, 2017 11:24:21 AM
Kezzem throws two daggers at the ogress that attacked Alleah (O3?)
All attacks include Far Shot, Heroism, Point-Blank Shot, Rapid Shot (and Precise Shot)
Attack #1: 18. Damage (if applicable): 7.
Attack #2: 15. Damage (if applicable): 8.
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 4d4+4=17 ; Monday February 20th, 2017 9:00:51 PM
Shel stays where she was and readies an action to magic missile the ogre actively fighting back, if it appears in her line of sight.
[ooc]damage is 17, if the giant moves forward so Shel can spot her. [/i]
DM Mark - Dolp's Harem d20+7=11 ; d100=13 ; d100=70 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday February 21st, 2017 12:35:22 AM Round 31
Bliss untangles himself from the clumsy goblins, and moves quickly toward the party. He realizes as he leaves that the goblins could have attacked him in the process, but seemed more interested in getting out of there.
Alleah continues concentrating on keeping most of the opponents in the room calm. It seems to be working on all but one.
Murphy tells the attacking Ogress to stand down so that all there may live. Sky, Kezzem and Shel are not so patient. Sky attacks, shooting the ogress. In doing so, he provokes an attack, though she misses. Sky, however, does not miss and unloads three arrows into the ogress and she falls. Kezzem twirls the daggers he intended to throw. Shel stands ready to unleash a spell.
The giantess, the other ogress and the two female orcs stand there passively as their friend falls. “Bummer.” says the giantess. “Double bummer,” says the ogress. The orcs look and shake their heads.
As noted before, it’s stuffy and a little stinky in here. The giantess and the ogess have clubs, and the giantess also has a rock. The two orcs seem to be unarmed. There is a chest near the ogress, and a large lumpy pile of sleeping furs behind them all. There is other debris scattered about the room.
Until the expiration of the Calm Emotions spell, they are at your mercy. What do you do?
Here is your map. (Use the Round 31 tab and move your character. If you cannot, let me know what square you move to.)
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 59/66 CMD 17 d20+29=40 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=4 ; Tuesday February 21st, 2017 4:04:24 AM
Murphy uses CLW on self (4hp), then walks to U17 as he speaks, first in Giant, then in Common.
"Sas, Jances. Drop the clubs. Drop the rock. If we planned to kill you, I would not even be talking with you. Don't attack, we won't attack."
Meanwhile, he remains alert to discern more about the room and its inhabitants (Perception 40).
========== Perception: 40 CLW: 4 hp (nat 1 re-rolled)
Active effects on Murphy: Mage Armor - 56.8 minutes Longstrider - 476.9 minutes Freedom of Movement - 77.3 minutes Call Lightning - 5 charges of 3d6 for next 5.6 minutes Currently wildshaped as medium earth elemental For Pressi: Bear's Endurance - 5.1 minutes
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 22, HP 63/74, CMD 20; Active Effects: Elixir of Hiding, Heroism d20+31=45 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+22=31 ; Tuesday February 21st, 2017 9:28:26 AM
Kezzem stealthily moves over towards the chest to check it out, looking for traps.
Stealth (including Heroism and Elixir): 45. (Kezzem vanishes from the universe).
Perception (including Heroism and Trapfinding): 37.
If he finds any traps, Kezzem will attempt to disarm them.
Disable Device (including Heroism and Trapfinding): 31.
Alleah (Sub by Cayzle) Tuesday February 21st, 2017 11:51:50 AM
Alleah continues to concentrate. She mildly suggests that someone scan for magic and then that everybody retreat right away.
Bliss (Cayzle) Tuesday February 21st, 2017 11:52:53 AM
Bliss moves to the secret alcove and peers in. "So far there's no big alarm out there," he calls, "but that just means we can still escape. Come on everybody!"
Sky keeps his bow at the ready in case the spell fails.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 21 (27), HP 58 (53/74), CMD 27; magic vest, barkskin, mage armor, bears endurance, orc form Tuesday February 21st, 2017 3:54:32 PM
Any dwindling hopes that Pressi had in talking her way out died as the battle raged around her, but it was too late to worry about it now.
"Hey, stupid question," Pressi began to Alleah. "When we leave, they aren't going to chase us, right? We don't need to kill them now or anything? Because that's something we might want to discuss soon."
Pressi's fingers brushed the tips of her hair. Slowly, the clothes of her body and facial features began to shimmer and twist. When she was done, she had the clothes of the orc workers she had seen before - and the face of one of the orcs that stood before her. "Ladies," she curtsied.
Kezzem seemed to have things under control, so Pressi turned and began to head back.
Alleah (sub by Cayzle) Tuesday February 21st, 2017 4:30:07 PM
Alleah extra ...
Alleah answers Pressi. "It doesn't matter. The invisible caster has already disappeared. Plus the servants we let go. But if you want to take a moment to spike the door closed, that might help?"
Murphy-Earth Elemental (Kim) AC 20 HP 59/66 CMD 17 Tuesday February 21st, 2017 5:51:25 PM
Supplementary extra to forestall mass exodus too early...
Murphy says in halfling, "Wait, Pressi!" and in Sylvan, "Wait, Bliss! - There is treasure in a big chest. Mind helping? Don't panic - we've only been here 3 minutes. Take another minute, then we can go." And back in halfling, "Shel, can you cast detect magic as Alleah requested, check the chest with Kezzem? Press - can you help carry things from the chest? Might be something worth more than canvas in it - and possibly some information that could help us."
[Really guys - follow Douglas Adams' advice - Don't Panic. And don't leave a potentially huge reward behind out of haste or fear.]
Sky & Meko (Marty) HP:46/61; Ac:22 & Meko HP:42/42 Ac: 18(MA:22) Tuesday February 21st, 2017 7:03:36 PM ya, grab the stuff in the chest. At least something good can come out of finding this secret door.
Shel Gerald--AC 18/16/14--CMD 17--HP 51/51 Tuesday February 21st, 2017 7:06:12 PM OOc: having map issues today. Could someone move me 10' in front of Alleah, so I can cast Detect Magic?
Shel listens to Murphy and moves into the room. She gasps at the gathered biguns standing there staring at them. She uses her cantrip and begins searching the room for magic.
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