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Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (211/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged)  d20+18=30 ;
Sunday November 25th, 2018 10:32:49 AM

Brom speaks before letting Tishe do her crazy plan. If his doesn't work then he let's her do her thing.

"Better to die free then live as cattle fer these things." He says. "Free them all now and I will let you take breath a little longer. Know this monsters, I am Brom! I have fought dragons, demons, vampires, giants, sea monsters. No evil has faced me and survived and none will. Free the slaves and live a little longer or don't and die now. Make yer choice. I'm not very patent."

He stands in a "ready to go" stance.

Intimidate DC 30

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 71/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See, Haste. 
Monday November 26th, 2018 9:27:51 AM

(The Queen is blind as long as Emrys is ... which isn't anymore.)

DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork  d20+10=19 ; d20+10=27 ; d6=3 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=22 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ;
Monday November 26th, 2018 3:19:27 PM

Velarin explains that slaves may or may not die if they attack but if not many will in the future.

Brom attempts to halt Tishe’ with a nice speech. Free them all now and I will let you take breath a little longer. Know this monsters, I am Brom! I have fought dragons, demons, vampires, giants, sea monsters. No evil has faced me and survived and none will. Free the slaves and live a little longer or don't and die now. Make yer choice. I'm not very patent." The roper looks on, its alien intellect taking in the threat. It is clearly aware what you can do but is boxed in and will not just back down despite being shaken.

Tishe’ comes up with a masterful gambit, feigning distress and pushing into the room. “No! Don’t hurt them! Take me instead!”

The original roper pauses but two more stalactites stir from their position and one, blue, lashes out at the caster with two strands. {Hit: 19 / 29 Str Dam: -/6} As the tendril hits Tishe’ completes her gambit casting Rapinbow Pattern. {ooc: Love that move Tishe’. It has to be rewarded, they each get an additional -2 to will and you get a HeroPoint.} The pattern only fascinates the center, black, roper.

The red roper lashes out at two orcs draining strength from them. {Hit: 30/22 Str Dam: 5/6}

Black Roper – AC: 27/10/26 | HP: 172/172 | SR27 Fascinated & Intimidated
Black Roper – AC: 27/10/26 | HP: 172/172 | SR27
Black Roper – AC: 27/10/26 | HP: 172/172 | SR27


Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 
Monday November 26th, 2018 3:26:59 PM

V again waits for the crowd in front of him to clear. He will let the fighters address the problem before becoming involved with his spells. Instead, the wizard turns and watches their rear for any incoming surprises.

Mirror Image(Velarin - 6 of them)
Haste(everyone)
Fly
Resist energy(fire) (Barratore)
Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore)
Bless

1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield
2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX1, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image-C, See Invisibility-C
3rd: Fireball-C, lightning bolt-C, Haste-C, Haste-C, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C
4th: Dim Door-C, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray-C, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2
5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force
6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing
7th: Mage's mansion-C, Empower cone of cold-C, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment
8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning-C, Sunburst


Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:43; HP: 209/211  d20+26=38 ; 6d8+31=62 ;
Monday November 26th, 2018 9:07:02 PM

Barratore charges in and tries to cleave the north Blue roper in two.
Move 25' PA Gtr Vital Strike Hit AC 38 Dmg 62

Wpn Hardness 16 41/50 HP
Darkvision 5 hours
Freedom Of Movement - 70 minutes
Protection Elements Fire - 69/120 150 minutes
Haste 6/10 - Off

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (211/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged)  d20+33=49 ; 6d6+43=63 ;
Monday November 26th, 2018 10:59:32 PM

Brom takes the opening given by Tishe to move in on the red Roper.

Attack (rage, pa, imp vital strike, surprise accuracy): AC 49, damage 63 (powerful blow)

Rage: 17; powerful bow, surprise accuracy
Darkvision
Haste

Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20  2d4(1+3)=4 2d4(3+3)=6 2d4(1+2)=3 d4=1
Monday November 26th, 2018 11:56:29 PM

Sir Royston advances until he can see the ropers (move action) and casts a spell. "Yol Quethsegol!" An immobile, blazing curtain of shimmering violet fire springs into existence. The flames burn the ropers.

ooc: Cast wall of fire. 4 fire damage, 6 fire damage, 3 fire damage. No save.

The flames also burn Brom a teensy, weensy, tiny bit.

ooc: 1 fire damage. No save.

"Apologies, Sir Brom! I would be happy to heal you shortly!"

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 70/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See.  d4=1 ;
Tuesday November 27th, 2018 12:02:41 AM

Thinking 16 minutes has passed since they last fought, Emrys casts his favorite necromancy once again.

(Casting Spectral Hand. Duration: 16 minutes. Deals 1 point of damage to Emrys.)

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 70/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. 
Tuesday November 27th, 2018 12:06:30 AM

Emrys and Daemon also move around the corner to be able to see in the room ... being sure to keep a safe distance from the melee.

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 102/103  d20+21=35 ; d3+3=5 ; 8d6=33 ;
Tuesday November 27th, 2018 12:45:35 PM

Moving in, Edson helps with the red one, using Brom to flank.

Hit ac 35 5 dmg 33 sneak

AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) 
Tuesday November 27th, 2018 2:58:49 PM

Tishe’ withdraws, dodging to make herself even more difficult a target

.....
Full Defense. + 6 AC. (Currently touch AC is 28)

Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 1. 6. 2. 6. 3. 2


DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork  d20+20=22 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+20=35 ; 4d8+18=41 ;
Tuesday November 27th, 2018 6:34:16 PM

{ooc: Tishe’ I owe you a save on the str damage I think. {DC25 Fort or 1d6 Str Damage}

Tishe’ quickly withdraws dodging to make a harder to hit target while Emrys moves to be able to see in the room but keeping a good distance and casts spectral hand. Like the others Velarin waits for the crowd in front to clear.

Sir Royston advances and seizes the moment calling forth a wall of flame that flat out kills two of the already badly beat up slaves. The wall also does minimal damage to the Ropers and breaks the fascinate off of the middle one. {ooc: Cold man. Cold.}

Barratore moves in and delivers a heavy hit to the hanging roper.

Brom, takes the opening created by Tishe and moves in and also lands a heavy blow on the Roper while getting burned.

Edaon… move in to get flanking and also takes damage from the wall of flame before striking the roper.

{ooc: Edson, you original position is surrounded in yellow so you can find it. To get to flanking I think you need to get to where I put you and I am not sure how you could do that. Please let me know if you can actually make the move. I will forgo the AOO for moving there even though you did not roll because I am sure you would have made iet.}

{ooc: Sir Royston, what damge would the wall do to Edson if he can get there?}

The red Roper speaks even as it is attacked. Undercommon Highlight to display spoiler: { “See your people are as bad as the dwarves. Killing slaves and not even for food!” }

The blue roper shifts forward a small but and bites at Barratore and also lashes out with two of its tentacles but none of the attacks connect. {Hit: 22/29/15}

The red roper attempts to bite Brom with more success. {Hit: 35 | Dam: 41}

The black roper blinks as its fascination ends and readies to attack at the next opportunity.

Black Fungal Roper – AC: 27/10/26 | HP: 168/172 | SR27 Shaken
Blue Fungal Roper – AC: 27/10/26 | HP: 166/172 | SR27
Red Fungal Roper – AC: 27/10/26 | HP: 68/172 | SR27


Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 
Tuesday November 27th, 2018 7:51:36 PM

V stays where he is at and watches their rear. Nothing to do in there but use spells on creatures that the fighters would take care of shortly. More important at the present to make sure they don't have a fight on two sides.

The wizard grimaces as he hears the Roper comment on one of his companions apparently killing a couple slaves, hopefully on accident, but chooses not to relay it's words to the others.

Mirror Image(Velarin - 6 of them)
Haste(everyone)
Fly
Resist energy(fire) (Barratore)
Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore)
Bless

1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield
2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX1, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image-C, See Invisibility-C
3rd: Fireball-C, lightning bolt-C, Haste-C, Haste-C, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C
4th: Dim Door-C, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray-C, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2
5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force
6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing
7th: Mage's mansion-C, Empower cone of cold-C, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment
8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning-C, Sunburst


Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:44; HP: 209/211  d20+27=33 ; d20+22=23 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+27=45 ; d20+27=28 ; 2d8+31=40 ; 2d8+31=37 ; 2d8+31=42 ; 2d8+31=39 ; 2d8+31=40 ;
Tuesday November 27th, 2018 10:34:47 PM

Barratore twists and pivots quickly as the roper counter attacks, sliding just beyond the creatures attack line. Barratore then activates his family Torc and becomes Hasted. His sword then flashes across the Roper multiple times
PA Hit AC 33 / 23 / 34 Crit 32 / 28 / 45 crit 28 nat 1 Dmg 40 / 37 + 42 / 39 / 40

Naturally, Barratore will switch targets if the ceiling roper falls somewhere during the assault. It looks like the Blue Roper HP does not take into account Barratore strike from the previous round

Wpn Hardness 16 41/50 HP
Darkvision 5 hours
Freedom Of Movement - 70 minutes
Protection Elements Fire - 69/120 150 minutes
Haste 5/10 - On

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 70/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. 
Tuesday November 27th, 2018 10:42:47 PM

Understanding Undercommon is one of Emrys' specialties. "They say we're as bad as these dwarves ... those who kill slaves and not for food!"

In undercommon he replies, "We fight and kill those who do harm to the Vale. We defend those who can't defend themselves! Why do you kill?"

Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20  2d4=5 ; 2d4=4 ; 2d4=7 ; 2d4=6 ; d4=4 ; 4d6=7 ; 4d6=19 ; 4d6=11 ; d20+14=28 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+14=32 ;
Tuesday November 27th, 2018 11:54:17 PM

ooc: ...so the green dots are slaves? Seriously missed that. The wall will deal 2d4 damage within 10 feet and 1d4 damage 10-20 feet.

Sir Royston is heart-broken at the death of the slaves, but presses on grimly knowing that more will die if the ropers are not stopped.

He is even more dismayed to see Edson rush forward!

ooc: Roper 5 fire damage. Roper 4 fire damage. Roper 7 fire damage. Edson 6 fire damage. Brom 4 fire damage.

He dismisses the spell. Sir Royston fires several beams of flame at the middle Roper. (Scorching Ray)

Touch attack 28, 7 fire damage
Touch attack 26, 19 fire damage
Touch attack 32, 11 fire damage
No save.


AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK)  d20+11=28 ;
Wednesday November 28th, 2018 5:22:35 AM

Tishe’ backs into a corner, hopefully far enough away from the Ropers and still able to see the battle to help if needed. She was all set to feel the lethargy of drained strength, but amazingly shakes it off!

The Rainbow Pattern continues to dance but has no effect since the Black roper was attacked by the Wall of Fire. Tishe’ frowns, but battles are no place for berations. With Emrys’ translation, She is sure Royston is berating himself just now.

Tishe’ Watches, conserving Magic while the melee experts do thier thing.

....
Fort 28. (Now the dice are good to me!)

Rainbow Pattern Duration Concentration +1 round/level 15 more rounds

Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 1. 6. 2. 6. 3. 2

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (177/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged)  d20=20 ; d20=14 ; d20+28=38 ; d20+23=40 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+13=30 ; 2d6+38=43 ; 2d6+38=48 ; 2d6+38=49 ;
Wednesday November 28th, 2018 11:37:04 AM

Brom continues to attack the Roper.

Attack (rage, pa): AC 38, 40, 20, 30; damage 42, 48, -, 49

DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork  d20+10=13 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=21 ; d6=6 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=22 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ;
Wednesday November 28th, 2018 2:36:38 PM

Velarin stays where he is and watches the rear, grimacing at the ropers comment about killing slaves.

Tishe backs off into a corner to conserve spells but watches in case she is needed.

As the fight continues Emrys calls a question back to the ropers. "We fight and kill those who do harm to the Vale. We defend those who can't defend themselves! Why do you kill?" he does get a response in undercommon from the beset ropers. Highlight to display spoiler: { “We kill for food and for pleasure. Exquisite ways to bring pain to your alien bodies. We will not be the last.” }

Barratore strikes the blue roper two more times, and it drops from the ceiling and shatters very much dead. He pivots and his last two strikes land on the black fungal roper. {ooc: Sorry about the HP tracking, I had it on my cheat sheet}

Sir Royston, realizing what he has done with the wall of fire is heart-broken but presses on knowing the ropers must be stopped. He is further dismayed the Edson has rushed so close to the fire. {ooc: Green dots as slaves was set in previous battle. Sorry for the confusion but war is messy I guess.} He dismisses his spell and launches several beams of flame at the middle roper.

Brom continues to attack the red roper and as it falls he pivots to smack the black roper with his last swing.

With its last gasp the final roper sends tentecals at the bash brothers. {Brom Hit Touch: 13/27 | Damge: -/ 6 Str Damage DC25 Fort Negates} {Barratore Hit Touch: 28/22 | Damage: 2/3 Str Damage DC25 Fort Negates}

The final roper is holding on by a thread and the next hit, lets say from Barratore, kills it. {ooc: Hope that is ok not making you do a round of combat for three hit points.} The creature falls leaving you with two alive but unconscious slaves and an empty room. A quick search presents fifteen rubies in an alcove in the back of the room.

XP & LOOT
9000xp Each
Gens 1000gp each totaling 15,000gp

DEAD Black Fungal Roper – AC: 27/10/26 | HP: 168/172 | SR27 DEAD
DEAD Blue Fungal Roper – AC: 27/10/26 | HP: 3/172 | SR27 DEAD
DEAD Red Fungal Roper – AC: 27/10/26 | HP: 68/172 | SR27 DEAD


Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 
Wednesday November 28th, 2018 3:37:00 PM

As the last Roper falls, V moves into the room. "Alrighty then. Quickly done. Good work. Let's do a quick check of who needs healing or repair, check the room, and move on shall we? While you all are doing that, Since I cannot heal nor am injured, I can free the slaves and send them to join their brethren"

V moves to the slaves, cuts them free, and in Orc, gives them directions to where the other freed slaves are, and directs these two to join them.

Fly
Resist energy(fire) (Barratore)
Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore)
Bless

1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield
2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX1, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image-C, See Invisibility-C
3rd: Fireball-C, lightning bolt-C, Haste-C, Haste-C, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C
4th: Dim Door-C, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray-C, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2
5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force
6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing
7th: Mage's mansion-C, Empower cone of cold-C, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment
8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning-C, Sunburst



Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:44; HP: 209/211  d20+21=34 ;
Wednesday November 28th, 2018 10:04:03 PM

The Roper poison does not slow or affect the mighty minotaur and with the bob of his head and a grunt, he snorts at the fallen foes. Barratore moves with V to assist, sheathing his weapon as he does. simply moving to be of assistance where V feels it is needed

Wpn Hardness 16 41/50 HP
Darkvision 5 hours
Freedom Of Movement - 70 minutes
Protection Elements Fire - 69/120 150 minutes
Haste 5/10 - Off

Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 
Wednesday November 28th, 2018 11:52:15 PM

Sir Royston moves to assist Velarin and Barratore.

AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK)  d8=3 ; d20+1=8 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+1=2 ; d20+1=21 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=5 ;
Thursday November 29th, 2018 5:18:47 AM

Tishe’ straightens. “I think we will have to carry the orcs, since they are unconscious from the Roper’ Magic.”

The Spellweaver glances at Royston who busies himself in helping clear the room. “What would Trellus do?”, she mumbles, but the echoes have no reply. She casts Detect magic and scans the room to identify all sources of magical treasure.

“They were speaking UnderCommon?”, she verifies with Velarin and Emrys. “And there are three here. Perhaps there is a secret passage to another part of the mines? Sieur Edson?”

She twirls her wand of Cure Light Wounds and sets to heal Brom. “Now hold still, this won’t hurt”, she half-smiles, imitating an old healer from her childhood. (Heal Brom 56 points)

.....
CLW (auto pass UMD). Ignore rolls before d8+1. 11 charges

Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 1. 6. 2. 6. 3. 2

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 102/103  d20+22=32 ;
Thursday November 29th, 2018 8:29:51 AM

Edson, a little singed around the sides, is dismayed to see everything dead. Atleast they were killed fast before more slaves were killed.

" On it Tishe," Edson adds as he moves around, looking for a secret door, (Perception 32}

DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork 
Thursday November 29th, 2018 1:44:19 PM

As the last roper falls Velarin quickly moves into the room issuing instructions and freeing the slaves. His actions are enough to bring them back to consciousness, because none of us want to deal with that kind of minutia. The living slaves are a male and a female and are clearly afraid to start, as Velarin starts to give instruction, they see the dead bodies of the others. The male drops his head, all the natural defiance of an orc gone and speaks quietly. “We were once proud, no serve and die.” Looking around he spots a dragon and has a moment of clear fear thinking he will shortly be burned. He calms quickly realizing there is nothing he can do.

They do follow the directions once they do not have to move directly pass a very scary dragon.

Barratore shakes off the poison of the ropers and moves to assist Velarin. He is joined by Sir Royston in dragon form.

Tishe’ suggests carrying the orcs but they wake up quickly and there is no need. She casts detect magic but finds nothing of interest in the room. She asks Edson to search for secret doors and moves to heal Brom with her CLW wand.

A little singed Edson is dismayed to see the enemies dead but is glad they were killed quickly. He heeds Tishe’s request and it I quick to determine that this is the end of this branch of the caves.

{ooc: Fully revealed map of what you have explored is no on the first page of the map. Your slaves are back in M0 and the dwarves are locked in an extra dimensional space. At the moment you have no ide if anything has changed back in D1.}

What are you doing now?


Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 
Thursday November 29th, 2018 3:47:51 PM

Let us head back to the room we left the mansion entrance in and head north from there. That is the direction that the last group of Dwarves we have seen fled(M5 I believe)

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 70/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. 
Thursday November 29th, 2018 11:04:25 PM

To either Brom or Barratore, Emrys says, "Why did you kill them so quickly, I had a snappy retort that would have really stung!" With a loud sigh, he sulkily says, "I rarely get to speak Undercommon!"

"Oh well!" Emrys then helps out with the slaves. Since Tishe healed up Brom, he offers the same to the slaves in their native tongue.

Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 
Thursday November 29th, 2018 11:14:23 PM

Sir Royston nods to Velarin's suggestion.

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (177/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged)  d20+18=32 ; d20+25=40 ;
Thursday November 29th, 2018 11:19:11 PM

Fort save DC 32

Brom thanks Tishe for the healing.

"Roy drop the dragon form." He says to Royston. "Ya can't move around and ya can't get in the fight. Ya can't cast yer spells." He says gesturing to the burnt bodies that were once orc slaves. "Just drop the dragon and the spells, use yer claws'ere whatever ya use and get in the mix."

Brom agrees that heading to the parts of the mines they haven't been to is a good idea. He really wants to deal with these Wizards that are running the show.

Perception DC 49

Darkvision

Note: Brom switches out his sustenance ring for his ring of spell storing.


Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:44; HP: 209/211 
Friday November 30th, 2018 8:29:12 AM

Barratore nods at V, "Good idea, wouldn't hurt to check in on the mansion either. Make sure everyone is staying put."

Barratore is also quite anxious to get to these wizards. They were the head of this beast that he very much wanted to remove.

Wpn Hardness 16 41/50 HP
Darkvision 5 hours
Freedom Of Movement - 70 minutes
Protection Elements Fire - 69/120 150 minutes
Haste 5/10 - Off

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 102/103  d20+22=36 ; d20+22=39 ;
Friday November 30th, 2018 11:19:58 AM

Edson nods when the idea of heading back to the mansion entrance is thrown out. With this fungal queen and wizards it could still be interesting.

Edson takes up the point and leads to the extra dimensional space.

Stealth 36
Perception 39



DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork 
Friday November 30th, 2018 1:06:02 PM

Emrys offers to heal the slaves but that look at him untrusting. Finally the woman gives a shake of her head and mumbles that they are ok.

Brom thanks Tishe’ for the healing and suggests that Sir Royston being a dragon may not be the most effective thing in the current situation.

Velarin suggests they go back to the room where the entrance to the mansion and scout from there. The others agree and Brom, having very sharp eyes notices that there was indeed movement in this room, something heavy pulled though scraping the ground. {This is in M5} .

Edson offers to sneak ahead and gets into the vestibule to the forge room to look about. He finds that there has been some change. Three large wooden barrels are in the room and an ancient looking dwarf sits on a low stool behind the farthest barrel. He has something in his hand that he is holding over the top of the open barrel. It is easy for a rogue of Edsons talent to see that these barrels are some sort of trap, most likely incendiary but possibly something else.

The dwarf is humming a quiet little tune seemingly happy to stand with the barrels.

Edson further notices that his back is to the passage on the western wall and that this is where the slaves are kept when not working.



AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) 
Friday November 30th, 2018 4:45:47 PM

Tishe’ follows the others and patiently waits for Edson’s Report back. From Brom’s mention of something dragged, she is sure there will be planning and more fighting in the near future.

Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 1. 6. 2. 6. 3. 2

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 102/103 
Friday November 30th, 2018 7:18:34 PM

Edson sneaks back to the others. " One Ancient looking dwarf waiting to set a trap for us. Three barrels, that look like they're ready to blow. I can sneak back and take him out. Humanely.. " he adds at the end, hinting that he can just knock him out.

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 
Friday November 30th, 2018 7:29:57 PM

"Interesting. One would think that he is going to use whatever he's holding to blow the barrels, which is likely not the case if he is expecting to be seen. How about we take this one a little more carefully? Since Edson is gifted at sneaky, perhaps he might wish to see just how sneaky he can be? I will cast an invisibility on you to aid your sneakiness, and then you go in, nice and quiet like, and get a good look around the room, paying attention to any traps and such that we won't see, but you will. Once you are in, and have a good feel, the move from there is yours. BUT! I do not wish to visit Gargul again, so be careful."

"Any other brilliant ideas, or spells to add to our spy? I could throw a true sight on you as well to give you a real good look."

If the plan is agreed to, V will throw the two spells on Edson

Fly
Resist energy(fire) (Barratore)
Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore)
Bless

1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield
2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX1, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image-C, See Invisibility-C
3rd: Fireball-C, lightning bolt-C, Haste-C, Haste-C, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C
4th: Dim Door-C, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray-C, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2
5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force
6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing
7th: Mage's mansion-C, Empower cone of cold-C, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment
8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning-C, Sunburst



AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) 
Saturday December 1st, 2018 3:59:31 PM

“Or”, says Tishe’ looking at it from another angle, “if we blow up the barrels from the corner, we eliminate the trap, too. I’ll bet one of those barrels with three Scorching Rays will take care of the problem before we get close.”

....
Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 1. 6. 2. 6. 3. 2

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (177/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged)  d20+25=31 ;
Saturday December 1st, 2018 9:15:07 PM

"How 'bout we just talk to the old dwarf, first." Brom says. Investigation seems to be thrown out the proverbial window. While Brom was the first to throw down, there wasn't any fun in fighting these dwarves. Specially with this group of wizards behind the scenes.

Perception DC 31

Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 
Sunday December 2nd, 2018 10:13:21 PM

FRIDAY POST

Sir Royston transforms back into his humanoid form.

He rubs his chin in thought. "Velarin, why not cast invisibility on yourself? Sneak into the room, catch him by surprise, and cast mage hand on whatever he is holding? That would keep it from falling into the barrel."



Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 70/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. 
Monday December 3rd, 2018 11:41:35 AM

"Daemon could deliver a touch spell ... with added potency. I could even turn him invisible. What's more quiet than a snake? Hmmm, what touch spell would be best?" He considers a few from his vast repertoire of dark magics.

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Monday December 3rd, 2018 12:19:17 PM

Tishe’ follows the others and waits for a report back. Edson returns and lets the party know what he saw and suggest that he can sneak back and take him out humanely.

As always Velarin offers a good evaluation on the situation and options. He prepares to cast two spells on Edson if that is the plan.

Tishe’ offers another idea, blowing up the barrels from the corner and eliminating the trap.

Brom suggests talking to the old dwarf. He listens carefully and is pretty sure he can recognize the toon, a favorite of bards late at night. In the gadda da vida, long but always a pleaser once people have had enough drink.

Sir Royston, returns to his more compact appearance and suggest that Velarin could make himself invisible and mage and whatever he is holding away from the barrel.

Emrys suggests that Daemon could deliver the touch spell, with added potency, because few things are as quiet as a snake.

The dwarf continues to hum, he does not look over concerned, possibly at his age the fear of death is not so great. He has not moved from the stool he is perched on and, with the benefit of time, Edson realizes that only one of his legs was swinging while the other was perfectly still. Fake? Paralyzed? Either way not effective in about any other roll.


Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 102/103 
Monday December 3rd, 2018 12:54:17 PM

" I like V's idea. Nice, quick and easy... and I too dont wish to see Gargul again. I don't have to kill him. I can knock him out. " Edson waits for a decision, or more discussion.

Ooc: I see the invis spell.. whats the second spell?

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 
Monday December 3rd, 2018 3:11:20 PM

Ooc for Edson: true sight

"Mage hand is not something I can cast Royston. It is one of a grouping of spells that I can't use due to my focus on blowing things up."

"While Brom's suggestion has merit, it is likely to fail based on previous actions by the Dwarves, and the fact that the one sitting there is likely expendable, and therefore a risk we need not take. I would say we could fireproof someone, but who's to say that fire is what would be dealt with. The trap could have many results. possibly something to cause everything above the room to collapse. Being Dwarves, they have plenty of time to dig out, and probably plenty of slaves to help them. So, even blowing up the barrels remotely has risk."

"That is part of the reason sending Edson in first is the most logical course of action. Being invisible, he could slowly and quietly have a good look around the room, and attempt to determine the exact nature of the trap, and how best to bypass it. He wouldn't even need to necessarily engage the Dwarf if he could disable the trap in another way."

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:44; HP: 209/211 
Monday December 3rd, 2018 6:08:29 PM

Smarter people than Barratore are analyzing the situation, though the fighter does mumble something about being overly cautious. In the end, he backs Edson scouting and NOT ENGAGING to come back with what is really going on. Then he and Brom could charge in, set the trap off and put the dwarf down, assuming the trap does not kill the old man.



AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) 
Monday December 3rd, 2018 8:45:32 PM

Tishe’ shrugs and nods, Velarin’s argument has merit, and she was of many patterns in her own mind. “One pick is as good as another to weave.” , she says in acknowledging the leaders ways.

....
Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 1. 6. 2. 6. 3. 2

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (177/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged)  d20+25=37 ;
Monday December 3rd, 2018 11:05:39 PM

Brom stands with Barratore. Thinking was not his role, smashing things were. So he waits for directions.

Perception DC 37.

Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 
Monday December 3rd, 2018 11:47:24 PM

Sir Royston nods in agreement. "Good luck, Edson."

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 
Tuesday December 4th, 2018 8:08:59 AM

V hits Edson with a true sight and an invisibility spell. "Alright Edson, check it out and see what the real story is in there."

True sight(edson
Invisibility(Edson)
Fly
Resist energy(fire) (Barratore)
Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore)
Bless

1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield
2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX2, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image-C, See Invisibility-C
3rd: Fireball-C, lightning bolt-C, Haste-C, Haste-C, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C
4th: Dim Door-C, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray-C, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2
5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force
6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing-C
7th: Mage's mansion-C, Empower cone of cold-C, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment
8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning-C, Sunburst


Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 102/103  d20+44=64 ; d20+23=40 ;
Tuesday December 4th, 2018 10:33:09 AM

Once both spells magic waves over him, Edson checks his stuff before heading back into the room. With the invisibility the normally stealthy Edson is almost undetectable. He moves back to the ancient dwarf and checks to see what the real story is.

Stealth 64 when moving (nat 20). 84 when stationary
Perception 40

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 70/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. 
Tuesday December 4th, 2018 11:07:00 AM

Daemon sighs with relief upon hearing no one accepting Emrys' plan. He gives his witch friend a stern looking at and a hiss. Emrys replies, "Wha?"

DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork 
Tuesday December 4th, 2018 2:14:59 PM

Discussion and planning by some and watchful vigilance allows the party to come up with a common plan. Once he is bolstered by True Sight and Invisibility Edson moved into the room. To call him as quiet as a mouse would be a wild understatement. He moves with no more noise than a wave of heat off a fire makes. Silent and undetectable he crosses the room.

Stopping at the first barrel he looks in and sees something not completely unexpected. Small jagged metal bits suspended in a thick viscus liquid that smells of explosives. In the center is a smaller barrel that connects to a fuse that runs back to the barrel the dwarf stands near. A second fuse goes past this barrel, not in parallel, but a complete second fuse, head to the eastern barrel.

Still virtually undetectable Edson moves to the dwarf and can see that the inside of this barrel also houses a smaller barrel surrounded by a flammable accelerant. Missing are the metal bits but this looks to be thicker and probably very sticky.

Taking all that in in a moment he looks to the ancient dwarf. The dwarf indeed has a fake leg and the hand not holding this object appears to be carved of stone and shaped to fit a hammer. His body is burned, as though having been though fires and explosions more than once. At a glance you would say that this dwarf is very near the end of his life, regardless of what happens. He has stopped humming for the moment and talks very quietly.

Edson Highlight to display spoiler: { “One last bomb and the life is done. Brought down mountains before, some invaders should have a bad day when I see em.” }

Finally in the hand of the dwarf is a very fragile glass tube, you can see it would take little to break it. Inside the tube is a glowing ember, ready to drop in the barrel.

Being an experienced rogue Edson can see this is a simple but elegant trap and the addition of a human switch adds complication.


Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 
Tuesday December 4th, 2018 3:04:18 PM

V waits for Edsons return or something to occur in the room.

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 102/103 
Tuesday December 4th, 2018 6:41:51 PM

Edson sneaks back to the others and relays what he saw. " This dwarf is prepared to die, " Edson whisoers, telling the others what the dwarf was saying.

" We have to stop him from setting this off.. for us and him. "

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:44; HP: 209/211 
Tuesday December 4th, 2018 9:45:09 PM

"Can you pick his pocket so to speak?" Barratore asks Edson. 'Snatch the glass thing, hand quicker than the eye and all that?"

"No expert, but it sounds like a combination of flying metal, explosive heat and I would not be surprised if some of that liquid is viscous and will be like flaming tar."

Beyond Edson pulling something like that off, Barratore mentions maybe Resilient Spheres around the barrels?

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (177/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) 
Tuesday December 4th, 2018 11:14:01 PM

Brom waits for the signal to go.

Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 
Tuesday December 4th, 2018 11:57:27 PM

Sir Royston stands ready to rush in if need be.

AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) 
Wednesday December 5th, 2018 12:00:49 PM

....
Tishe’ considers the report and ideas.

She shakes her head at Barratorre’s suggestion. “ I can’t cast Resilient Sphere without a living creature inside the sphere. Not something I would recommend. “

“I could cast Resilient Sphere on the dwarf, and he could only blow himself up... if it worked.”

“I think snatching the ember would be best, if Seiur Edson can do it. Or set off the trap before we are in the room with our own fireball.”

If Edson agrees, Tishe l’ will cast Resist Fire on the rogue “just in case, sweetie.”

......
In case. Cast Silent Resist Energy, Fire. 160 minutes. Ignores first 30 damage/attack from fire

Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 1. 6. 2. 6. 3. 2

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Wednesday December 5th, 2018 1:19:55 PM

Edson reports what he saw and expresses that he would like to save both the dwarf and the party.

Barratore suggests essentially picking the pocket of the dwarf by taking the ‘detonator’ right out of his hand. Tishe’ also likes this idea and casts resist energy fire on Edson.

Most of the rest of the party simply waits for this to play out.

The dwarf still sits on his stool holding the dead man switch, unaware that he has been observed to this point.

From down the hall behind the dwarf a quiet but guttural noise of pain is heard briefly, most likely form a slave further down that hallway.


Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 70/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. 
Wednesday December 5th, 2018 2:40:21 PM

When Edson returns to describe what he saw, Emrys gives him an enchanting gaze ... a gaze of guidance. If it were even possible, Edson now feels even more confident he could pull off the task at hand.

(Emrys gives EDSON a gaze of Guidance ... Bloodwitch ability. +2 insight bonus to his next attack roll or skill check.)

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 
Wednesday December 5th, 2018 7:56:29 PM

"Your call Edson. I'm pretty sure I could blow it up, and to be honest, it would probably be the largest explosion I've ever caused, which in and of itself I find very appealing...but I digress. Your call. But if you are in there and it doesn't work, it could be bad. Other than blowing it up, best I could do is use my limited wish to give you protection from energy, which would absorb a lot of damage that you may take if it goes awry."

True sight(edson
Invisibility(Edson)
Fly
Resist energy(fire) (Barratore)
Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore)
Bless

1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield
2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX2, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image-C, See Invisibility-C
3rd: Fireball-C, lightning bolt-C, Haste-C, Haste-C, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C
4th: Dim Door-C, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray-C, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2
5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force
6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing-C
7th: Mage's mansion-C, Empower cone of cold-C, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment
8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning-C, Sunburst


AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) 
Wednesday December 5th, 2018 9:13:35 PM

Tishe’ is all set to give whatever support the plan calls for, not to end a sentence with a preposition, which she hasn’t.

......
In case. Cast Silent Resist Energy, Fire. 160 minutes. Ignores first 30 damage/attack from fire

Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 1. 6. 2. 6. 3. 2

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:44; HP: 209/211 
Wednesday December 5th, 2018 10:24:19 PM

"With what the dwarf was mumbling, I think we need a plan that does not set off the explosives. He mentioned bringing down the mountain and I'm pretty sure we don't want that to happen. Setting off those barrels might do just that"

Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 
Wednesday December 5th, 2018 11:50:44 PM

Sir Royston has nothing more to add, and waits to see if Edson is successful.

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 102/103  d20+24=41 ;
Thursday December 6th, 2018 9:36:31 AM

Edson takes the two extra spells, thanking both Emrys and Tishe for doing so.

" Ill snatch it. If it goes wrong... you guys sing my songs. Until then... I'll catch youn on the flip side. "

Edson heads back in.. and positions himself beside the dwarf. He takes a moment to clear his thoughts before snatching at the ember. Success or failure, he runs back to the group hoping to stay in front of a blast or an angry dwarf.

Sleight of hand 41



AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) 
Thursday December 6th, 2018 10:20:24 AM

Tishe’ cast the Resist Fire on Edson before he leaves, and then Readies another spell. “If the barrels go off, I will plug the entrance with a Resilient Sphere centered on me. That should block any blast coming in here.”

....
Ready Resilient Sphere on Tishe’ (at entrance of cave) if the barrels explode.

Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 1. 2. 2. 6. 3. 2

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (177/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) 
Thursday December 6th, 2018 10:51:36 AM

Brom stows his sword and draws his bow. He readies an arrow. "If you fail, get ready to catch the tinder. One of you casters be ready to drop a water spell on him."

DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork 
Thursday December 6th, 2018 1:22:08 PM

More protective spells are cast and some readied while Brom draws his bow.

Quiet as the breeze Edson moves back to the dwarf and plucks the small glass tube out of his hand. So subtle are his actions that it is several seconds before the dwarf even notices that it is gone. His eyebrows go up as he look around the empty room and at this now empty hand. He mumbles to himself as he starts to dig into a pocket on his leather vest.

“Blast it. There here someplace, got to set this thing off quick. Wish I knew the trick they did to take my trigger.”

He hops off the stool and starts fumbling things out of his pocket.


Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:44; HP: 209/211 
Thursday December 6th, 2018 9:44:50 PM

Being as far back as they are, Barratore can do nothing but wait for some sign from Edson

Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 
Friday December 7th, 2018 1:09:59 AM

THURSDAY POST (my apologies, family/work stuff)

Sir Royston ponders. I hope Sir Edson is ready and willing to take dramatic action, if need be..."



AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK)  d20+20=35 ;
Friday December 7th, 2018 7:02:24 AM

Tishe’ near the mouth of the armory, strains of a sign of impending doom, but instead hears the old dwarf mumble! “Edson did it!”, she whispers and springs into action!

The Spellweaver flies to the armory room, hustling to lend aid, but is still only able to get into the room and watch the scene of Edson and the dwarf.

......
Perception DC to hear a whisper 130’ away = 28. Tishe rolls 35, so Post is assuming she can hear the dwarf mumble.

Fly, double move, 120’

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 
Friday December 7th, 2018 8:44:39 AM

V waits on the first fighter to follow Tishe into the room, and then moves in on his heels as well.

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 70/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. 
Friday December 7th, 2018 10:12:02 AM

Emrys and Daemon moves forward, after the warriors, with with a number of possible spells that would subdue the dwarf in a mostly nonlethal fashion. How much these spells could cripple his soul is another question.

Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 
Friday December 7th, 2018 12:34:51 PM

"We have to separate those barrels, or it will bring the entire cavern down on our heads!" Sir Royston sprints forward into the chamber, heading for the middle barrel. With a grunt and a mighty heave, he tries to lift the barrel and move it into the small alcove to the east.

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 102/103 
Friday December 7th, 2018 1:00:10 PM

Edson moves to get the ember as far from the old dwarf as possible. There lies the possibility he has naother way to light it, but enough time should be bought for the big 'ins to do what they need to do. Edson makes a striaght line back to the others, full move.

DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork 
Friday December 7th, 2018 1:59:15 PM

Having grabbed the switch Edson waits for the big ‘ins to do their work.

Many of the Keepers move forward on the ground and in the air but none as fast as Sir Royston.

We have to separate those barrels, or it will bring the entire cavern down on our heads!” he shout, already in action.

His paladin nature comes to the fore front and his instinct to protect the Keeprs of the Vale lends speed to his feet and strength to his limbs. With supernatural quickness he grabs the middle barrel just as the dwarf finds something in his pocket. A smile forms on the paladins face as he knows the rest of the group will be safe.

Sir Royston’s feet fly as he moves to the east separating the barrels from the dwarf as far as he can. Each step he feels he may be saving lives. With a grunt of effort, he makes the far wall, but the barrel was not made for rough or fast travel and it vibrates in his arms and quickly heats up. The speed manages to save his companions but in the doing he has triggered the bomb. He looks back, seeing Tishe’ in the air and nods grimly as the barrel in his arm explodes in a shower of flame and smoke catching the second barrel. Another explosion racks the cavern, from the second barrel and this time there is fire and flying metal both of which do their terrible work on the paladin.

A moment of flame and fire.

The smoke clears.

Those Keepers in the room can see the prone body of their companion laying, burned but almost peaceful laying near the SE exit from the room. He has saved lives but he is not moving. You are veterans of many conflicts and know there is little hope he has not standing before Gargul, head high, having fulfilled what may have been his destiny.

The dwarf stands on he far end for a moment before the hole in his forehead leaks blood and he topples over, killed by shrapnel, but few will care. There is also the cray of an orc from the west that is quickly stifled by a rough dwarf voice.


AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK)  d20+10=15 ;
Sunday December 9th, 2018 11:16:29 AM

Tishe’ stares in horror, her movements feeling like she is pushing against Solid Fog, and there is nothing she can do as Royston selflessly sacrifices himself for the greater good. He saved not only herself and Edson who were so exposed, but most likely the rest of the Keepers and possibly the dwarves and orcs and other denizens of the mines as well! “Seiur Royston indeed”, she says quietly in homage.

Yet there is no time to properly mourn, for if orcish and dwarvish voices can be heard from the west, they are close indeed. No time to plan or confer, Tishe’s mercurial attention flies into a rare decision of instant action, only hoping the rest of the Keepers will back her up.

She flies towards the western exit and casts Invisibility on herself before crying out with a shriek. “Oh! By the Powers! Quick, gather all our dead and let’s get out of here before the dwarves set upon us in our wounded state! “
........

Bluff 15 to make the dwarves believe the Keepers are more wounded by the blast than actually are.

Cast Invisibility

Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 1. 3. 2. 6. 3. 2



Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (177/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) 
Monday December 10th, 2018 8:24:33 AM

Brom sees the heroic act by the dragon and his glorious death and is overtaken by the supreme act of valor and courage. Drawing his sword he starts to sing a battle hymn before charging off in the direction of the dwarves.

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 102/103 
Monday December 10th, 2018 8:57:50 AM

Edson is shocked at what happens. He expects a loud explosion, but doesn't expect his teamate to go down. He doesn't have time to mourn as he pockets the detonator and heads to the west with the others.

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 70/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See.  d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=2 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ;
Monday December 10th, 2018 10:29:23 AM

Emrys' jaw drops slightly as he looks around to see if Royston's spirit is nearby. He rushes forward to the paladin's remains and delivers a life giving touch.

(Emrys touches Royston's remains with a Life Touch, bloodwitch ability. Same effect as Breath of Life. Heals 5d8+16: 6+6+2+5+3+16 = 38 points of healing ... if sufficient to return Royston to life.)

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 
Monday December 10th, 2018 10:30:27 AM

V follows in after Brom, both mourning and saluting the death of Royston.

(ooc: not a fan of how the character departure occurred.)

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:44; HP: 209/211 
Monday December 10th, 2018 11:17:11 AM

Barratore reaches out to grab Royston, he's seen that look before in others, but too late. Barratore clenches his jaw as he watches what unfolds. They had not been comrades long, but Royston had the fighters respect and while a glorious and very paladin way to go, Barratore wished there was another way.

Barratore moves with Brom, drawing his sword as well, though he is a bit confused at why Tishe seemed so hysterical. Perhaps the close confines of being underground were getting to the poor girl

Wpn Hardness 16 41/50 HP
Darkvision 5 hours
Freedom Of Movement - 70 minutes
Protection Elements Fire - 69/120 150 minutes
Haste 5/10 - Off

DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork 
Monday December 10th, 2018 2:26:01 PM

Ermrys jaw drops slightly as he looks around to see if Roystons spirit is nearby. He rushes forward to deliver a life giving touch but… as he gets closer…. he knows in his heart of hearts that it will not work. The damage, without outward devastation has wrought terrible internal issues.

Thishe’ stares in horror at the realization that she cannot help Royston.

Brom sees the heroic act by the dragon and his glorious death and is overtaken. Drawing his sword he starts to sing a battle hymn before charging in the direction of the dwarves. Likewise Edson is shocked but feels he does not have time to mourn his fallen teammate. Velarin follows Brom saluting the death of Royston.

As the others move Tishe turns invisible and flies towards the western exit.

Barratore reaches out to grab Royston but has seen this look before in others. To late he clenches his jaw and watches what unfolds.

As the group moves towards the door something unexpected happens. Two dwarves, armored but unarmed come running as fast as they can out of the passageway. Both looks like men who have lost control of the situation.

Quickly following these men are two imitated and beaten but strong orcs, each wielding an earthbreaker like those you have seen the dwarves carrying. There long legs are closing fast on the dwarves as one yells in orcish.

{ooc: Saving you on relaying the messge} “Slavers! We will run you to the ground! Your ‘brother’ is back there in his own blood!”

The dwarves are several steps into the room before realizing what they are seeing, an armed and upset party directly in front of them. The orcs may or may not notice you all but if they do they do not care.


AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) 
Monday December 10th, 2018 9:16:41 PM

thinks Tishe’ as she hovers invisible in the air. She decides to keep quiet and observe, being a (as it were) hidden asset in case something more than a couple dwarfs and orcs come out of the tunnel.

Invisibile

Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 1. 3. 2. 6. 3. 2

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 
Tuesday December 11th, 2018 10:18:21 AM

V stands back behind the fighters, and waits upon their actions. Currently, with Royston's smoldering body on the floor, he has little intention of interfering with the Orcs exacting their revenge.



Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 70/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. 
Tuesday December 11th, 2018 11:08:26 AM

Emrys realizes once he see's Royston's body that it is too late for his spell. Upon hearing the arrival of the slavers and those who pursue them, he simply steps out of the way ... he doesn't wish to impede the chase. He knows they wont get far.

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 102/103  d20+21=40 ;
Tuesday December 11th, 2018 12:36:49 PM

Edson moves to the side.. looking for shadows to slip into. He keeps his eyes on the dwarves.. in his mind it was justice for slavery. But seeing orks attack Dwarves was still off putting.

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (177/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged)  d20+28=29 ;
Tuesday December 11th, 2018 2:00:06 PM

Brom moves in on the pink dwarf and slashes him with his sword. The strike misses it's mark. ( Stupid Nat 1)

Attack (rage, pa, ivs): ugh!!!!

DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork  d20+5=10 ; d20+5=6 ;
Tuesday December 11th, 2018 3:14:56 PM

Emrys finds that he is unable to heal the fallen paladin and steps out of the way when the dwarf and orc arrives, not wanting to impeded the chace.

Tishe hovers, invisible to see how events unfols while Velarin holds back behind the fighters.

Edson slips to the side looking for a shadow and keeps his eyes on the dwarf about to receive justice.

Brom takes a swing at the dwarf but is clearly thrown off by the scene and his blade only finds air. His swing is enough that both dwarves falter and are run down by the orcs. The hammes miss but again startle the dwarves who fall prone. The orcs stand over them brining the hammers up for a coup de grâce. {Not sure if you want to save them or not but I thought I would leave the option.}

As this happens a third orc comes out of the tunnel and smiles at the party. You quickly recognize this as one of the slaves you had freed. Clearly your instructions were not fully followed but he simply nods and waits for the hammers to fall as he speaks in very broken common.

“Last guard. Slaves live.” he points over his shoulder to indicate the direction “Dwarf.” again he points this time to the NE corner of the room to the hallway.


Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:44; HP: 209/211 
Tuesday December 11th, 2018 5:16:12 PM

Barratore is torn on what to do, but mercy is mercy and he steps up to the orcs to do what he can to prevent them from killing the dwarves. The minotaur will attempt parry the strikes and calls for the orcs to cease, though he also knows they cannot understand him. Perhaps he movement and great sword coming in will be enough. Perhaps not.

If not, Barratore is really not losing any sleep over it and looks to the NE and heads to the hallway

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 
Tuesday December 11th, 2018 7:10:35 PM

V waits until whatever is done with the Dwarf is done. "Looks like we have some Dwarves to deal with. After that, we can return for Royston's body to collect for a proper burial, and search the rest of this place for hidden rooms.

V then turns to the Orcs and speaks in their language. "He died a warriors death. An honorable death. We will return for him after we have dealt with the Dwarves. While we do that, we ask that you guard his body until we return for it."

"Edson. You still have true sight and Invisibility. Why don't you get started on advance scouting what's waiting for us to the northeast while we wrap this up. and we will be shortly behind you"

True sight(edson
Invisibility(Edson)
Fly
Resist energy(fire) (Barratore)
Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore)
Bless

1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield
2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX2, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image-C, See Invisibility-C
3rd: Fireball-C, lightning bolt-C, Haste-C, Haste-C, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C
4th: Dim Door-C, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray-C, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2
5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force
6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing-C
7th: Mage's mansion-C, Empower cone of cold-C, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment
8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning-C, Sunburst


AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) 
Wednesday December 12th, 2018 5:23:04 AM

Tishe’ is torn, with one yarn she won’t have any person killed outside of battle or a trial, with another the dwarf has clearly been a slaver which is grounds for summary execution, and on another both the orcs and dwarves hve been clearly identified as evil (her heart gives a quick pang for departed Royston) and they will revert to whatever as soon as the Keepers have gone, so why bother?

The hero, however, raises her hands and creates a 6’ Resilient Sphere around the probe dwarf! Maybe an example will sway minds when emotions are cooled, like a dye setting into a skein after shocked with cold water.

“By the Powers! Your actions will lead to the Lands of Unrest!”, she tells the orcs and dwarves. “Both groups have abilities that can make both rich without slavery if you choose to work together. Look at us, for example. We look very different, of different races, yet can accomplish much when working together.”

.....
Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 1. 3. 2. 7. 3. 2

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 70/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See.  d20+18=21 ;
Wednesday December 12th, 2018 11:04:50 AM

In the Orc tongue, Emrys says to the armed slaves, "Greetings orcs, fear not ...we are here to liberate you from your captors. How many of you remain below?" (Diplomacy: 21)

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 102/103  d20+44=63 ; d20+23=39 ;
Wednesday December 12th, 2018 11:31:45 AM

Edson nods to V, hoping he can see him. ( i thought the invis expired at the dwarf). Edson waits for a second to see the scene unfold, but then quickly moves the direction they were shown.

Stealth 63
Perception 39

DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork 
Wednesday December 12th, 2018 2:10:17 PM

Barratore doe manage to stop one hammer from falling but the second hammer connects ending one of the slave guards. The half-orc who was one of those you had freed earlier smiles and hearing Emrys’s questions responds still trying to use common as best he can.

“Ten orcs two times. I kill dwarf and get hammers. Sleep area there, me girl there.” he gestures for the Keepers to follow “Tell orc you help. Tell make you dwarf go… we wait.” he heads off down the tunnel he came from.

The tunnels snakes in a narrow S shape that would be well over one hundred feet if it were straight. It opens to a medium sized cavern with a table and chairs. In this room are two orcs each kind of wearing pieces of dwarven armor and carrying dwarven weapons. These orcs are heavily scared and have clearly been abused in the past. You assume that this cavern was the guard post.

Past the another cavern opens up, a much bigger cavern. Eighteen orcs, of various ages and sex, are in this room looking scared and hopeful. They brighten a bit when the orc that was speaking enters but clearly do no know what to do with the sight of the keepers. A dwarf lies dead in the middle of the room, most of his armor is gone which lets you know where the orcs got their bits of armor.

While this is happening Edson invisibly scouts the passage that leads to the north form the forge room. {D1} The passageway moves north about seventy feet before terminating at a large metal door. A quick examination shows the door is not trapped and you can hear muffled voices from the other side. The voices are too muffled to make out. {Edson I have positioned you at the door on the map. You all can assume he communicates what he has found.}


Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 
Thursday December 13th, 2018 9:44:06 AM

While the Orc quickly leads most of the group back to his kin, V speaks in Elven to those that can understand it.

"This might be an excellent opportunity to make a better place of the wold, and influence the future of the area. To these Orcs, we have come as liberators, helping them to be free from oppression and slavery. After we have dealt with the dwarves, laying the ground work for these Orcs living peacefully here may be possible. Perhaps even one day, trading goods peacefully with the outside peoples. Unless they are indeed inherently evil, at which point, we will be back in the future. I would like to think that there is the possibility that Royston's death not only was heroic and honorable in the here and now, but helped to make the Wold a better place for the future as well."

"just a thought, but either way, we should wrap up the introductions quickly and get back to Edson and deal with the Dwarves."

Once in the room, V turns to the Orc that knows some of our language, and in Orc speaks with him. "What is your name?" V then introduces himself and the rest of the Keeper's. He then calls out to the assembled people in Orc. "We are known as the Keeper's of the Vale. We are here to help you, and to stop the Dwarven slavers. We must go now to deal with the Dwarves, but we will return and speak with you all when we are done.

V turns back to the Keeper's, and quickly translates what has been said. "Anything else we need to cover for now? or shall we go catch up to Edson?"

AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) 
Thursday December 13th, 2018 10:27:48 AM

Tishe’ hovers and follows the group to the orc contingent, and tries to display patient competence while Velarin and Emrys conduct negotiations. She notes Emrys sneaks off and anticipates there may be some more difficulties in the near future.

.....
Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 1. 3. 2. 7. 3. 2

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:44; HP: 209/211 
Thursday December 13th, 2018 4:21:05 PM

Barratore follows V in and stands a dozen or so feet behind the elven wizard to be less scary. At V’s introduction, he raises aa hand. “ I am Barratore steelwind.”

The fighter does not hang around long, but moves to catch up with Edson at the door. Barratore keeps his weapons and shield stowed so he can easily draw what he might need

“I kick in door and Brom and I lead the charge through? Any group buff spells to cast first?


DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork 
Thursday December 13th, 2018 5:20:01 PM

Velarin outlines a plan of action for the orcs and tells them that the Keepers will go live with the dwarves. The orcs agree and this time agree to stay where they are now that the bulk of them are safe. The idea of working for themselves is taken well and you get the idea that many years of selective breading may have made them more intelligent than the average orc. That done he asks if there is anything else to cover.

Tiseh waits knowing that there are more difficulties to come.

Barratore says that he will kick in the door and that he and Brom will lead the charge. He asks about any buffs that should be cast first.

You are all gathered in front of the large metal door.


Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (177/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) 
Thursday December 13th, 2018 10:15:56 PM

Brom doesn't say anything about the orcs revenge. While he would have preferred to bring all the dwarves in alive, he does understand the orcs feelings.

At the door, Brom is fine with anything. He plans to move to engage the wizards using his ring and bring them down quickly as possible.

AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) 
Friday December 14th, 2018 5:18:19 AM

Tishe’ also moves to the Iron Door behind Barratorre. She shakes her head, not having spells that support many buffs, and Readies herself for the charge.

.....
Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 1. 3. 2. 7. 3. 2

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 
Friday December 14th, 2018 8:47:36 AM

"Unfortunately, I have used all my group buff spells, and we have not had an opportunity for me to regain spells. I can however bring in some additional support for the front line, as well as a door opener."

Once the group is ready, after receiving any buff spells able to be thrown by the other casters, V begins casting, and several seconds later a huge Earth Elemental appears. V will direct it in Terran to open the doors, and then attack the Dwarves beyond the doors. V will move to the side of the door when it is opened so as not to be in the way of the greeting that likely awaits.

Greater Earth Elemental: Duration 16 rounds
Init –1; Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft.; Perception +16
AC 21, touch 7, flat-footed 21, (–1 Dex, +14 natural, –2 size)
hp 136 (13d10+65)
Fort +13, Ref +3, Will +8
DR 10/—; Immune elemental traits
Speed 20 ft., burrow 20 ft., earth glide
Melee 2 slams +21 (2d10+10)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 15 ft.
Special Attacks earth mastery
Str 30, Dex 8, Con 21, Int 8, Wis 11, Cha 11
Base Atk +13; CMB +25; CMD 34
Feats Awesome Blow, Cleave, Greater Bull Rush, Greater Overrun, Improved Bull RushB, Improved Overrun, Improved Sunder, Power Attack
Skills Appraise +10, Climb +25, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +10, Knowledge (planes) +13, Perception +16, Stealth +7

True sight(edson
Invisibility(Edson)
Fly
Resist energy(fire) (Barratore)
Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore)
Bless

1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield
2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX2, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image-C, See Invisibility-C
3rd: Fireball-C, lightning bolt-C, Haste-C, Haste-C, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C
4th: Dim Door-C, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray-C, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2
5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force
6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing-C
7th: Mage's mansion-C, Empower cone of cold-C, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment
8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning-C, Sunburst


Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 102/103 
Friday December 14th, 2018 9:23:17 AM

When the others catch up, Edson tells them about the voices. He also tells them they were too muffled to understand. Waiting any gameplan, Edson takes his spot behind the big guys and gets ready to head in.


Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 70/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. 
Friday December 14th, 2018 10:45:45 AM

Emrys prepares himself to defend the group with his magiks when need requires them. He stands back and watches as the scene unfolds ... not knowing much else he can do at the moment.

DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork  10d6=30 ; 10d6=38 ; 8d8=37 ;
Friday December 14th, 2018 11:42:10 AM

The room before you is far and away the biggest room you have seen so far. Well crafted stone tiles cover the floor while black stone tiles make up the walls. To the west are two rooms that are clearly kitchens. Directly to the right is a walled in sleeping area that it appears the bulk of the dwarves use while on the north wall are individual rooms. Also to the north is a very large passageway leading deeper, the glimmer of light on water seems to be present in that direction.

This area would normally looked well lived in but any furnishings that were in the main room have been pushed back to the walls leaving what is about to become an open battlefield.

In the room you find the two remaining wizards and the escaped fungal queen leading an forces of the remaining dwarves and a furnace golem. The are spaced out around the room and clearly well prepared for battle. Additionally you can see three spore pods that have been precast by the fungal queen. Additionally, you can only assume that the wizards took the opportunity to prepare their remaining forces.

All this is seen around the body of the huge earth elemental that is about to be bathed in flames and spells from the prepared dwarves. Immediately as the door opens the earth elemental is hit by a gout of flame from the furnace golem and enveloped in a ball of fire from the green wizard. {Breath Weapon Dam: 30 Ref 19 for ½ | Fireball Dam: 38 Ref 19 for ½}

The caster in green curses as he sees that he hit a simple construct while the yellow caster bellows to his companions.

“Smash them on the anvils of your hate! The will not take the lake or those below!”

What do you do now?

{ooc: Velarin, I moved the elemental to the neared dwarf and you would have been able to get an attack off, feel free to do so with this post.}

Yellow Wizard: - HP: 87/87 – AC: 15/10/15 - SR25
Green Wizard: - HP: 87/87 – AC: 15/10/15 - SR25

Black Archer/Cleric: – HP: 101 - AC 22/16/16 - SR: 25

Lt Blue Warrior: – HP 174/174 - AC27/13/24 - SR25
Purple Warrior: - HP 174/174 - AC27/13/24 - SR25

Furnace Golem: - HP 144/144 - AC 30/8/30 - DR15/- SR25

Fungus Woman – AC: 25/15/22 | HP: 87/183 | SR25


Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (177/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) 
Friday December 14th, 2018 11:52:41 AM

Activating his ring, Brom appears right behind the yellow wizard. On appearing, Brom gets really, really mad. With sword out he prepares to attack.

AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK)  2d4+2=4 ; 3d4+3=11 ; d20+18=25 ; 4d6=15 ; 4d6=6 ; 4d6=11 ; d20+18=19 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=25 ;
Saturday December 15th, 2018 1:23:54 PM

Tishe’ flies into the room to get some maneuver space. Spying the spores, Tishe’ decides pre-emptively exploding the spores will be better than having them menacing the team. And since the spores are closer to the dwarfs right now...

The Spellweaver casts Magic Missle, two missles at the spore closest to the entrance, and three Missles at the Teal dwarf nearby. (Spore. 4 dam; Teal Dwarf. SR 25 11 dam.)

Then she casts a Quickened Scorching Ray ; one at Spore#2 and two at the nearby Purple Dwarf! (Spore TouchAC 23 Dam 15; Purple Dwarf TouchAC 27,25; SR 19fail, 30; Dam 11)

.....
Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 3. 2. 7. 4. 2

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:42; HP: 209/211  d20+27=31 ; 6d8+31=61 ; d6=2 ; d20+27=43 ; d20+27=31 ; d20+27=44 ; d20+27=28 ; 2d8+31=40 ; 2d8+31=41 ; 2d8+31=39 ; 2d8+31=41 ;
Sunday December 16th, 2018 6:49:18 PM

Barratore gives V a small smile, he liked the earth elemental idea and pours in right behind the creature as it opens the door. Barratore squints instinctively as the fire erupts about the powerful elemental and
chuckles to himself a bit as he hears the dismay of the wizards at realizing their target.

If Tishe's spells have destroyed the spore to the left of the entrance, Barratore draws his sword, activates his familty Torc and moves past the dwarven fighter at the wizard.
He knew he was exposing himself momentarily to the fighter, but getting right on top of the spellcaster was worth it. He noted Brom was heading to take out the other one.
PA Grtr Vital Strike Hit AC 31 Dmg 61

Barratore will use his reach to hope keep the wizard pinned, no simple 5' step and casting for him He also will strike at any that do not have his superior reach as they close
AoO Hit AC 43 - 31 - 44 - 28 Dmg 40 - 41 - 39 - miss if AoO are needed

Wpn Hardness 16 41/50 HP
Darkvision 5 hours
Freedom Of Movement - 70 minutes
Protection Elements Fire - 69/120 100 minutes
Haste 4/10 - On



Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (177/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged)  d20+31=34 ; 2d6+43=52 ;
Sunday December 16th, 2018 9:00:15 PM

[Using a hero point for an extra action]

With a feat of heroic strength, Brom takes a mighty swing at the yellow wizard.

Attack (rage, pa, ivs, sa): AC 34; damage (pb) 52

Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs)  d20+3=13 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+21=26 ; d20+18=19 ;
Monday December 17th, 2018 1:21:13 AM

The summoned elemental takes the full brunt of both magical attacks, slightly lessened by his natural resistance(DR). As the attacks hit, he reaches out and punches the purple warrior(last round), followed seconds later by 2 more blows. Missing all three times.(seriously? a 3, a 1, and a 5? The Woldian die roller is ridiculous)

With the path in front of him cleared by the fighters, V moves up into the air, and into the room, positioning himself so as to cast a maximized cone of cold that will effect as many of the bad guys as possible without getting his companions(Looked like I could at least get the black cleric and fungal queen without putting myself in a vicarious location) V's wave of magic washes around the bad guys, who are unaffected due to their SR(and a second 1 in four rolls. I surrender)

Greater Earth Elemental: Duration 16 rounds
Init –1; Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft.; Perception +16
AC 21, touch 7, flat-footed 21, (–1 Dex, +14 natural, –2 size)
hp 88/136 (13d10+65)
Fort +13, Ref +3, Will +8
DR 10/—; Immune elemental traits
Speed 20 ft., burrow 20 ft., earth glide
Melee 2 slams +21 (2d10+10)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 15 ft.
Special Attacks earth mastery
Str 30, Dex 8, Con 21, Int 8, Wis 11, Cha 11
Base Atk +13; CMB +25; CMD 34
Feats Awesome Blow, Cleave, Greater Bull Rush, Greater Overrun, Improved Bull RushB, Improved Overrun, Improved Sunder, Power Attack
Skills Appraise +10, Climb +25, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +10, Knowledge (planes) +13, Perception +16, Stealth +7

True sight(edson
Invisibility(Edson)
Fly
Resist energy(fire) (Barratore)
Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore)
Bless

1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield
2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX2, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image-C, See Invisibility-C
3rd: Fireball-C, lightning bolt-C, Haste-C, Haste-C, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C
4th: Dim Door-C, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray-C, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2
5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force
6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing-C
7th: Mage's mansion-C, Empower cone of cold-C, Summon Monster 7-C, Limited wish, Banishment
8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold-C, empowered chain lightning-C, Sunburst

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 68/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See, spectral hand.  d4=2 ;
Monday December 17th, 2018 9:55:46 AM

Emrys isnt sure what kind of foulness he to set upon this collection of unfortunate individuals. He decides to prepare to protect those in his charge. He mutters a few words of necromancy and another spectral hand appears.

(Emrys casts Spectral Hand. Takes 2 points of damage.)

DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork  d20+17=21 ; d20+28=32 ; d20+28=38 ; 4d6+11=21 ; 4d6+11=23 ; 2d6=4 ; 2d6=9 ; d4=2 ; d20+21=32 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+21=30 ; d8+11=18 ;
Monday December 17th, 2018 2:41:55 PM

Brom, activating a ring, disappears and reappears next to the yellow wizard as he slips into a rage. He then gathers some extra energy and swings hard at the wizard connecting. Dumb ass GM forgot to state they had mirror image up and since you could see it it didn’t happen.

Tishe’ casts a flurry of spells striking, but not destroying, both spore pods. The rest of her magics hit the lt. blue and purple dwarves singing there beards but not doing a lot of damage.

Barratore, seeing the spore pod is not dead and having no clear path, charges in and finishes off the spore.

Velarin flies into the room and casts a cone of cold. The fungal queen and the cleric are unaffected but he does destroy the second fungal pod. {If you want to give me the location you want, I just moved you into a spot that could get both and was not in immediate danger.}

Emrys, unsure what he is facing decides to prepare to protect those in his charge. He mutters a few words of necromancy and another spectral hand appears.

Edson……….

The yellow wizard, bleeding, takes a quick step away from Brom and gestures with his hands while mumbeling some arcane words. A Wall of Clockwork appears between the barbarian and the wounded wizard. {Concentration 21, in case Brom has some ability to step up – rolled a 4!}

The Furnace Golem, not being smart, continues to attack the earth elemental. {Hit: 32/38 Dam: 21+4 Fire/32+9 Fire}

Seeing Brom appear and cause a terrible injury to the wiazard the fungal queen changes her focus and casts one of her innate spells. {Brom DC20 Will – Slow Spell}

The black cleric, thankful to not have been devastated by the cold, moves closer to Brom and begins casting a spell.

The lt. blue and purple warriors collapse on Barratores positon and each swing their hammers. The lt. blue misses but the purple connects with one blow. {Hit: 32/41 Confrim: 30 Dam: 18}

Finally, the green wizard spots the flying Velarin and grins. He mumbles a few words and tosses a bit of clay at the flying wizard as he casts a spell. {Velarin DC21 Will – Feeblemind}

Yellow Wizard: - HP: 35/87 – AC: 15/10/15 - SR25
Green Wizard: - HP: 87/87 – AC: 15/10/15 - SR25

Black Archer/Cleric: – HP: 101 - AC 22/16/16 - SR: 25

Lt Blue Warrior: – HP 163/174 - AC27/13/24 - SR25
Purple Warrior: - HP 163/174 - AC27/13/24 - SR25

Furnace Golem: - HP 144/144 - AC 30/8/30 - DR15/- SR25

Fungus Woman – AC: 25/15/22 | HP: 87/183 | SR25
DEAD Souther Spore Pod 1 – HP: 16/20 DEAD
DEAD Souther Spore Pod 2 – HP: 00/20 DEAD


Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs)  d20+22=33 ; d20+22=33 ; 2d10+10=12 ; 2d10+10=28 ; d20+18=30 ; 10d6=38 ; d20+18=32 ;
Monday December 17th, 2018 3:47:59 PM

Having not been directed elsewhere, the Elemental continues it's attacks on the purple warrior, hitting ac 33/33 for 12 and 28 damage.

V feels his mind being assaulted by the spell of the wizard, and shakes off the effect(will save 30) before flying to the western wall, between the two rooms' doors, at 40' in the air. He then drops an empowered fireball in the NW corner of the room, so that it only effects the fungal queen and the black cleric. 65 damage, reflex save of 26 for 32 damage.(SR 32. Finally!)

Greater Earth Elemental: Duration 14 rounds
Init –1; Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft.; Perception +16
AC 21, touch 7, flat-footed 21, (–1 Dex, +14 natural, –2 size)
hp 42/136 (13d10+65)
Fort +13, Ref +3, Will +8
DR 10/—; Immune elemental traits
Speed 20 ft., burrow 20 ft., earth glide
Melee 2 slams +21 (2d10+10)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 15 ft.
Special Attacks earth mastery
Str 30, Dex 8, Con 21, Int 8, Wis 11, Cha 11
Base Atk +13; CMB +25; CMD 34
Feats Awesome Blow, Cleave, Greater Bull Rush, Greater Overrun, Improved Bull RushB, Improved Overrun, Improved Sunder, Power Attack
Skills Appraise +10, Climb +25, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +10, Knowledge (planes) +13, Perception +16, Stealth +7

True sight(edson
Invisibility(Edson)
Fly
Resist energy(fire) (Barratore)
Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore)
Bless

1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield
2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX2, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image-C, See Invisibility-C
3rd: Fireball-C, lightning bolt-C, Haste-C, Haste-C, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C
4th: Dim Door-C, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray-C, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2
5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2-CX1, Wall of force
6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing-C
7th: Mage's mansion-C, Empower cone of cold-C, Summon Monster 7-C, Limited wish, Banishment
8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold-C, empowered chain lightning-C, Sunburst


Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:42; HP: 191/211  d20+27=32 ; d20+22=41 ; d20+22=28 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+27=41 ; 2d8+31=41 ; 2d8+31=46 ; 2d8+31=47 ; 2d8+31=36 ; 2d8+31=35 ;
Monday December 17th, 2018 9:42:07 PM

The dwarves converge on Barratore and he slashes each of them as they do.
AoO in last posts Purple Dwarf Hit AC 43 Dmg 40
AoO on Blue Dwarf Hit AC 31 Dmg 40

One of them lands a glancing blow, but more importantly, Barratore notes he has been cut off from his intentional target. He would have to deal with the dwarves.
Barratore sweeps the blue dwarf's weapon away and slashes multiple times across him.
PA Hit AC 32 / 41 crit 28 / 34 crit 18 / 17 / 41 Dmg 41 / 46 + 47 / 36 / miss / 35

Of course if the dwarf falls, Barratore switches to the other

Wpn Hardness 16 41/50 HP
Darkvision 5 hours
Freedom Of Movement - 70 minutes
Protection Elements Fire - 69/120 100 minutes
Haste 3/10 - On

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (177/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged)  d20+11=31 ;
Monday December 17th, 2018 10:51:14 PM

Brom resists the slow spell (sheer stubbornness). Now stuck with a wall of clocks between his quarry and himself, Brom does what every person would do...he moves around the wall (unless it is actually bigger than what the map shows).

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 68/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See, spectral hand.  d20+19=22 ; d20+19=39 ;
Monday December 17th, 2018 11:18:32 PM

Emrys moves 30ft forward and gets a good look of the large room. He spots the Green Wizard casting what looks to be mind affecting magiks.

"Oh no you don't! That's my job!" He then utters the word "BLIND!" which seems to magically echo within the chamber. The word feels like a headbutt to the green wizard.

(Casting Power Word Blind on Green Wizard. Range: 65ft. Save: None. SR: 22 fail, hero point reroll: 39, nat 20. Not going to lose to a d20=3 when all I needed was a 5!)

AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK)  d20+18=34 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=25 ;
Tuesday December 18th, 2018 10:49:36 AM

The closest spores vaporized, Tishe’ looks about and sees the Keepers resisting many of the spells on their own; “ no need to try and counter so many spellcasters then”, she comments to herself, “good.”

Instead, she focuses on making sure this is the last battle needed. Weaving two Magic’s into a more powerful, Coalesced whole, the Spellweaver targets the Fungal Queen with a dull blue ray, heroically ensuring the Ray strikes the monster, and traps her in the cavern!

.....
Coalesce Spell (Woldian Feat) Use two 3rd level spells to cast one 4th level spell!

Cast Dimensional Anchor: V, S; Ray; No Save; all planar movement (blink, dim door, etc) blocked
Touch AC. 13. Hero point 25. SR 34

Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 3. 4. 7. 4. 2

DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork  4d6=15 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=22 ; 4d6=11 ; 4d6=10 ; d20+28=31 ; 4d6+11=23 ; d20+36=54 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=9 ; 4d6=11 ; 10d6=34 ;
Tuesday December 18th, 2018 1:17:51 PM

Brom resists the spell but faces a clockwork wall. As most would do, he quickly moves around the end of the wall to peruse the dwarf he had already injured. This time though as he approaches the wizard the wizard smiles and as he yells for the golem.

After getting hit once Barratore absolutely lays into one of the dwarves. The light blue warrior falls cradling his guts while the purple takes a nasty cut as well.

Emrys moves thirty feet forward and blinds the Green Wizard. The wizard is clearly stunned by this development! This is followed by Tishe anchors the Fungal Queen to this plane so she cannot escape again.

Velarin’s elemental pounds away on the purple warrior landing two blows. At the same time he launches a fireball that engulfs the fungal queen and the ranged archer, neither of which manage to avoid any of the damage! Both the fungal queen and the cleric have taken a substantial amount of damage but continue to fight. Also this damage has stopped the clerics spell form completing.

Edson…… well who the hell knows, maybe he is at the Giggling Ghost.

The cleric spares Velarin a wither glance before moving around the wall himself and casting another spell, without such a long casting time. As the spel completes a vertical column of holy fires flashes into existence engulfing Baratore, Emyrs and Tishe’! {DC19 Ref for ½ - Dam: 34 – half fire half holy}

The yellow wizard again takes a small step away from the enraged Brom and fires several scorching hot rays at his antagonist. All three rays strike the barbarian. {Hit vs Touch: 19/25/22 Dam: 15/11/10}

The Furnace Golem listens to the wizard and moves to slam, and possibly grab, Brom. {Hit: 30 Dam: 23+4 Fire Grab: 54} The blow lands and it manages to grapple Brom.

The green wizard, now blind, attempts to delay things by stumbling backwards towards the wall.

Finally the purple warrior attempts to hold the line, raising his shield and opting for total defense while yelling “I can’t hold. KILL THEM!” at the mage that he does not know is now blind.

Yellow Wizard: - HP: 35/87 – AC: 15/10/15 - SR25
Green Wizard: - HP: 87/87 – AC: 15/10/15 - SR25

Black Archer/Cleric: – HP: 36/101 - AC 22/16/16 - SR: 25

DEAD Lt Blue Warrior: – HP -/174 - AC27/13/24 - SR25 DEAD
Purple Warrior: - HP 88/174 – AC:31/13/24 - SR25

Furnace Golem: - HP 144/144 - AC 30/8/30 - DR15/- SR25

Fungus Woman – AC: 25/15/22 | HP: 22/183 | SR25
DEAD Souther Spore Pod 1 – HP: -/20 DEAD
DEAD Northern Spore Pod 2 – HP: -/20 DEAD


Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs)  d20+22=24 ; d20+22=25 ; d20+22=28 ; 10d6=40 ; d20+18=25 ;
Tuesday December 18th, 2018 3:06:36 PM

The elemental takes an attack of opportunity on the furnace golem, whiffing with an ac 24. He then turns his attention back to the purple warrior, missing both times...again,,,(with a 3 and a 6.)

V, obviously irritated at the ineffectiveness of his elemental, drops another empowered fireball between the yellow wizard and black cleric so as to get them both, as well as the fungus queen and the furnace golem in the blast, but leave Brom un-singed. 68 damage reflex save of 26 for 34 damage. (SR 25. Success, barely)

Greater Earth Elemental: Duration 13 rounds
Init –1; Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft.; Perception +16
AC 21, touch 7, flat-footed 21, (–1 Dex, +14 natural, –2 size)
hp 42/136 (13d10+65)
Fort +13, Ref +3, Will +8
DR 10/—; Immune elemental traits
Speed 20 ft., burrow 20 ft., earth glide
Melee 2 slams +21 (2d10+10)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 15 ft.
Special Attacks earth mastery
Str 30, Dex 8, Con 21, Int 8, Wis 11, Cha 11
Base Atk +13; CMB +25; CMD 34
Feats Awesome Blow, Cleave, Greater Bull Rush, Greater Overrun, Improved Bull RushB, Improved Overrun, Improved Sunder, Power Attack
Skills Appraise +10, Climb +25, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +10, Knowledge (planes) +13, Perception +16, Stealth +7

True sight(edson
Invisibility(Edson)
Fly
Resist energy(fire) (Barratore)
Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore)
Bless

1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield
2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX2, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image-C, See Invisibility-C
3rd: Fireball-C, lightning bolt-C, Haste-C, Haste-C, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C
4th: Dim Door-C, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray-C, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2
5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2-CX2, Wall of force
6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing-C
7th: Mage's mansion-C, Empower cone of cold-C, Summon Monster 7-C, Limited wish, Banishment
8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold-C, empowered chain lightning-C, Sunburst


Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 102/103  d20+21=30 ; d3=2 ; 8d6=29 ;
Tuesday December 18th, 2018 6:08:43 PM

Edson wakes out of the trance and immediately heads into motion. He tries to slide past Barratore. If the purple warrior is still standing, he swings.

Hit ac 30 4 dmg +29 sneak

Ooc: Sorry for the missed posts. Been battaling the flu.



Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:42; HP: 174/211  d20+16=18 ; d20+32=47 ; d20+28=45 ; d20+28=40 ; d20+23=29 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+32=42 ; 2d8+16=22 ; 2d8+16=25 ; 2d8+16=29 ; 2d8+16=27 ;
Tuesday December 18th, 2018 8:40:58 PM

Barratore notices the column of fire too late to do much about it. Thanks to V's spell of protection though, it does little. The dwarf raises his shield and assumes a defensive
posture. A posture, Barratore knows will do him little good. Barratore works over his defences and quickly leaves him dying on the floor
No Power Attack Hit AC 47 / 45 Crit 40 / 29 / 26 / 42 Dmg 22 / 25+29 / miss / miss / 27

Barratore turns his attention towards the cleric, "Edson, take the blind wizard out." Pointing his bloodied blade towards the cleric, "I got him."

Wpn Hardness 16 41/50 HP
Darkvision 5 hours
Freedom Of Movement - 70 minutes
Protection Elements Fire - 52/120 100 minutes
Haste 2/10 - On

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (177/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged)  d20+29=38 ;
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 12:10:32 AM

Brom attempts to break free of the golem's grapple. But is probably unable to get free.

ooc: Sorry for posting this so late. I literally just sat down and have been on the go since 6:30 this morning.

AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK)  10d6=30 ; 10d6=40 ; d20+18=32 ; d20+18=24 ; d20+18=21 ;
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 5:22:49 AM

Tishe’ starts to fly across the room, but when she uncovers from the wall, she sees Brom is having some trouble. Reversing herself in mid-air, she moves back to a place aligning the furnace Golem and the yellow wizard. “Take that!”, she says, “and that!”, each ‘that’ punctuated by a Lightning Bolt weaved with the power of SONIC and targeting both opponents!

.....
Move 30 feet into room and 30 feet back to the wall but closer to the Golem.

Cast Sonic Lightning Bolt. SR. 32 Reflex DC23 or 30 dam

Cast Quickened Sonic Lightning Bolt. SR. 24. Failed to pass SR

Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 3. 6. 7. 4. 3

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 68/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See, spectral hand. 
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 12:10:26 PM

Seeing Brom in trouble, Emrys invokes Divine Appeal to the Great Culverwood. He calls forth freedom of movement to break the golem's grasp. He sends forth his spectral hand to deliver the touch.

(Emrys uses Divine Appeal, Bloodwitch ability, to cast Freedom of Movement on BROM ... 4th level cleric spell.)

DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork  d20+9=12 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+28=42 ; d20+28=30 ; 4d6+11=25 ; 4d6+11=23 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=5 ;
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 2:36:37 PM

Velarin’s elemental is again ineffective for anything other then clogging the field but the wizard shows his power. Again he calls forth an exploding ball of flame that baths many of the combatants. As the flash of light fades the group can see that the Yellow Wizard, Cleric and Fungal Queen are all dead! The fires also battered the Furnace Golem but it is immune to fire.

Tishe’, not to be outdone, launches a pair of lighting bolts at the golem. Both bolts connect but one of them seems to do no damage. Still some damage was done.

Edson is in the fight. He slips into the room, invisible, and is only see as he and Barratore take down the remaining warrior quickly and efficiently. Barratore turns towards the cleric only to see that he is nothing but charred remains.

Brom is caught tight by the golem and fails to break the grasp. This ends quickly as Emrys casts a spell freeing him and making him impossible to grapple for some time!

The golem holds its position and again attempts to slam Brom, this time with both fists. {Hit: 42/30 Damage: 25+6 Fire / 23+5 Fire}

The blind green wizard, having been unmolested for a few seconds gets his wits about him, whispers and gestures before he disappears. The arcane casters of your group recognize a teleport spell when they see one.

DEAD Yellow Wizard: - HP: 35/87 – AC: 15/10/15 - SR25 DEAD
GONE Green Wizard: - HP: 87/87 – AC: 15/10/15 - SR25 DEAD

DEAD Black Archer/Cleric: – HP: 36/101 - AC 22/16/16 - SR: 25 DEAD

DEAD Lt Blue Warrior: – HP -/174 - AC27/13/24 - SR25 DEAD
DEAD Purple Warrior: - HP 88/174 – AC:31/13/24 - SR25 DEAD

Furnace Golem: - HP 114/144 - AC 30/8/30 - DR15/- SR25

DEAD Fungus Woman – AC: 25/15/22 | HP: 22/183 | SR25 DEAD
DEAD Souther Spore Pod 1 – HP: -/20 DEAD
DEAD Northern Spore Pod 2 – HP: -/20 DEAD


Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs)  d20+22=35 ; 2d10+10=12 ;
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 7:59:31 PM

V, pleased at the effectiveness of his fireballs, directs the Elemental to attack the Golem. It moves under the airborne Tishe and takes a swing at the metal beast, which it does striking it (ac 35) for the minimum damage of 12.

V watches in extreme irritation at the Wizards disappearing trick, and quickly ponders his spell possibilities for a way to bring him back or find him easily, and is again irritated as nothing presents itself. He is about to take his irritation out on the furnace golem when he holds back, choosing to conserve his spells and allow the fighters to quickly turn it into scrap metal.

He waits until they have dismantled it before reminding them that the wizard had mentioned us not taking the lake and others below. We weren't done yet.

Greater Earth Elemental: Duration 13 rounds
Init –1; Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft.; Perception +16
AC 21, touch 7, flat-footed 21, (–1 Dex, +14 natural, –2 size)
hp 42/136 (13d10+65)
Fort +13, Ref +3, Will +8
DR 10/—; Immune elemental traits
Speed 20 ft., burrow 20 ft., earth glide
Melee 2 slams +21 (2d10+10)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 15 ft.
Special Attacks earth mastery
Str 30, Dex 8, Con 21, Int 8, Wis 11, Cha 11
Base Atk +13; CMB +25; CMD 34
Feats Awesome Blow, Cleave, Greater Bull Rush, Greater Overrun, Improved Bull RushB, Improved Overrun, Improved Sunder, Power Attack
Skills Appraise +10, Climb +25, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +10, Knowledge (planes) +13, Perception +16, Stealth +7

True sight(edson
Invisibility(Edson)
Fly
Resist energy(fire) (Barratore)
Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore)
Bless

1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield
2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX2, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image-C, See Invisibility-C
3rd: Fireball-C, lightning bolt-C, Haste-C, Haste-C, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C
4th: Dim Door-C, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray-C, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2
5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2-CX2, Wall of force
6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing-C
7th: Mage's mansion-C, Empower cone of cold-C, Summon Monster 7-C, Limited wish, Banishment
8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold-C, empowered chain lightning-C, Sunburst


Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:42; HP: 174/211  d20+28=30 ; 6d8+31=61 ;
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 9:54:20 PM

Barratore quickly locates the last opponent and moves in on the Furnace golem. He arrives with a mighty swing of his weapon.

PA Grtr Vital Strike, Grtr Penetrating Strike Hit AC 30 Dmg 61 GPS ignores 5 DR-

Wpn Hardness 16 41/50 HP
Darkvision 5 hours
Freedom Of Movement - 70 minutes
Protection Elements Fire - 52/120 100 minutes
Haste 1/10 - On


Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (177/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) 
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 11:57:16 PM

posting now

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (175/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged)  d20+28=48 ; d20+23=24 ; d20+18=31 ; d20+13=30 ; 2d6+23=32 ; 2d6+23=28 ; 2d6+23=29 ;
Thursday December 20th, 2018 12:05:16 AM

Brom, now free from the golem's grasp, unloads on the construct. he shouts out a thanks to Emrys for the assistance.

Attack (rage, PA): AC 48, 24, 31, 30; damage (-15 factored into the damage for DR) 32, 28, 29

AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK)  d20+18=35 ; 10d6=30 ;
Thursday December 20th, 2018 9:09:35 AM

“Piggies! One got away!” Tishe’ is angry with herself for not ‘grounding’ the spellcasters before getting into the battle. Now they have a rogue leader who will only re-enslave the mines as soon as they are gone!

Tishe’ flies further into the room, giving the Furnace Golem a wide berth. She waits to see if the melee fighters are able to bring the construct down. If it’s still standing, she casts another Sonic Lightning Bolt.

.....
Fly into the room keeping 20’ away from the Golem

Ready (if Golem active after Keeper attacks) cast Sonic Lightning Bolt. SR 35. Reflex DC 23 for half 30 dam

Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 3. 6. 7. 4. 3

DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork 
Thursday December 20th, 2018 1:41:35 PM

XP: 36,540 – Battle
XP: 100,000 – Minimal Orc Casualties & Recognizing as not a threat
XP: 100,000 – Removing immediate threat to village

Velarin’s elemental slams its firsts off the furnace golem but the dense metal resists the damage. Velarin, irritated at losing the wizard, turns to vent his spleen on the golem but stays his hand, letting the others finish off the construct.

Barratore quickly locates the last opponent and delivers a mighty blow to the construct. This blow is quickly followed by another bolt of lightning that makes a patch on the front and back of the golem glow red.

Finally, Brom does what Brom does not slams the furnace golem over and over again until its animating force is destroyed leaving an empty, warm, husk.

The room is quiet for a few beats as the adrenalin leaves the bodies of the Keepers. They look about and see that this is indeed a sleeping area and that nothing appears to be trapped and there are now more dwarves hiding.

Velarin reminds the Keepers of what the dwarves said about not taking the lake and 'those below'. Still you can all fell that, while there is a problem to be addressed, it is not something that cannot wait for a bit.

As this very brief sweep is finished the orc who now seems to be the leader comes into the room smiling and speaking in broken common.

“Strong saviors. You would make good orc war leaders! We talked and will not make trouble. Would like to stay, build life here. Trade if can.”

He clearly looks hopefull. Over time he would ask the the orcs be allowed to stay and keep enough gear to defend themselves. Some armor and weapons but not too much. His idea is to trade things they make with the villages around. That said the orcs have had no contact and do not know how the mood of the tows is. They also do not know anything about the lake you find at the end of the short passage to the north. {See slide 2}

The lake you find is over one thousand feet across though not all the wide in an arching cavern. From what you can see it gets progressively deeper as it moves from the shore. The first person to walk in that direction is also surprised when any enchantments that are active stop functioning. It is clear that there is an anti-magic property to the lake.

The party has some dwarves locked in the mansion. {I almost forgot about them.} The party must also decide the fate of the orcs.

Between the gear on the dwarves and what has been found in the living area the Keepers have quite a haul of items, gems and gold. The orcs do not wish to keep much, four pieces of armor and four weapons. If this is allowed the following remains.

3x - Amulet of Natural Defense +3 - 18,000gp each
3x - Heandsbans of Vast Intellect +4 -16,000gp
2x - Rings of Featherfall - 1,100gp each
1x - Ring of Spell Storing 50,000gp each
1x - Pearl of Power lvl3 9,000gp each

2x - Earthbreakers +2 8,340gp each
2x - Warhammer +2 18,312gp each
3x - Longbow +3 18,375gp each

8x - Breastplates +2 9,350gp each

50x - Orcbane Arrows 166gp each

3x - Whip +1 Orcbane 8,301gp each

30 Diamonds and Rubies - 10,000gp
15,000gp
350pp


Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 
Thursday December 20th, 2018 8:43:49 PM

V thanks the Elemental, and then dismisses him to his home plane, and then turns to look at the orc, at his friends and at the pile of loot. "We have 15,000 in rubies from earlier as well. Anyone got anything against these Orcs trying to make a peaceful and honest living here in these caves? And, while cash is always fine and dandy, is anyone opposed to leaving them 4 of the breastplates and the 2 Earthbreakers and 2 Warhammers? Perhaps even a longbow or two as well? I would think that is a start for them considering generations of servitude."

V waits for an answer before answering the Orc

"We are obviously not done here my friends. Right off the bat, we have Dwarves in the Mansion to deal with, we are definitely in need of rest. we have an escaped wizard, an antimagic lake, and "others" beyond it that the wizard did not want us to get to. Following all that fun, we should definitely have a word with the nearby villages regarding these Orcs, perhaps even taking one or two of them with us to meet the villagers."

Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 102/103 
Friday December 21st, 2018 5:47:01 AM

Edson just stares at the loot. If no one claims the ring of spell storing, he"ll claim it. Something a friend of his named Zeoll shared with him.

AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) 
Friday December 21st, 2018 8:19:57 AM

Tishe’ helps with gathering and identifying the magical treasures and considers Velarin’s words. “I don’t think there is anything we can do about the anti-magic lake or the dwarf wizard that got away, more’s the pity. What we can do is maybe help the groups here set up some cooperation.”

And inspiration strikes. “What we have here is something very similar to the history of Cinnamon Valley! Several groups of different people under the tyranny of a great evil that is taken down by a hero group. The group then suggests a Council where all the different groups have a say to run the place. “

“ In Cinnamon Valley it was Hill People, Druids, Hmanas, and Witches subjugated by Royd the Merciless and when freed established the Pitchfork Council.”

“Here we have the Villages, Dwarfs, and Orcs subjugated by Wizards and now free to establish a common governing body. The only thing they need is direction. “

Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 3. 6. 7. 4. 3

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 68/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See, spectral hand. 
Friday December 21st, 2018 11:02:55 AM

"I have no issue with the orcs wanting to make this mine their home ... and the prospect of fair trade is always a benefit to all. As long as they don't attempt to pursue the same conventions these dwarves employed here. Other than that, I wholeheartedly wish them good luck."

While he says these things, he takes out one of his specimen bottles and takes samples of the Fungus Queen's fungi for study. May produce interesting potions he thinks.

DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork 
Friday December 21st, 2018 12:13:38 PM

Velarin dismisses his elemental and makes sure the full loot list is up to date. He points out that that orcs seem to want to make a peaceful and honest living and has no problem with leaving them some weapons and armor.

Edson is worred less about the politics then personal gain and would like the ring of spell storing.

Tishe’ helps with the gathering and identifying of the treasure while considering Velarins words. The thinks they may have a special situation here, recounting the events of Cinnamon Valley and the council that was created.

Emrys, like the others thinks that the orcs could make a home. Fair trade seems a good thing.

The orcs do explain on interesting property of the local ore to the party. While within or near the mine the woldblood streaked ore resists magic that effect quickly lessens as you move away from the mine.

They are happy with the idea of trade and look on the group as their saviors, they will willingly do whatever is asked of them including meeting with the townsfolks. The townsfolk will take some time but will come around to them as the partner. It is only late in the conversation that the lead orc expresses concern of the lake. He knows nothing about it but does no that the wizards, and other dwarves, would occasionally speak of it.

Before leaving the lake would be examined one more time. The ceiling in above the lake arches up at least one hundred feet. There are rickety boats and rafts near the shore with oars, examination proves they are not stellar work but are seaworthy in spite of their appearance. The boats each hold two to four people of medium size. There are also two large rafts that would hold ten. There are no active threats in the area, as there was not earler.


Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:42; HP: 174/211  d20+9=26 ;
Friday December 21st, 2018 12:17:57 PM

Barratore has no issue with the orcs stating at first glance at least. "I think we grant them the armor and weapons as well as
some coin and any of the normal provisions within this complex. Generations of slavery cannot be simply paid for, but I believe we should
provide some compensation. What say you all to 500gp for each orc? But as we discuss this, what do we do with the dwarves then? Do we have a location relatively far from here
where they could make start over."

Barratore gives it some thought, "Perhaps we find a clan willing to foster them? The Scab?"
Know Local 26 to think of someone who may have a contact to the dwarves in the Scab

Barratore agrees with Tishe that The Keepers need to facilitate a meeting between the villages and the orcs. Barratore is confident that the orcs
understand the consequences of following the dwarven path as demonstrated.

Barratore is interested in one of the Headbands, and will put the 8,000 of his share into the group kitty for it

Barratore is for introducing the orc leader to the villagers tomorrow morning. While the wizards need rest to gain spells back, he and Brom don't and could leave now to go back and work on setting up the meeting

Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 68/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See, spectral hand. 
Friday December 21st, 2018 12:52:37 PM

"Oh yess... the lake from my vision. I almost forgot! We should investigate before leaving ... learn of its significance."

Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (175/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) 
Friday December 21st, 2018 9:43:24 PM

"Ain't there laws against slavery in the valley?" He says. "Should be the laws job, not ours ta decide their punishment." He says. "Take 'em back an let the council decide."

Brom is not interested in keeping any of the items and will just take his cut. Besides he thinks the headbands look like girly headbands- too frail to be on his head.

Brom has no problem leading the orc leader back to the village to introduce him to the village leaders. Even help to broker a trading agreement between the two peoples.

AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) 
Saturday December 22nd, 2018 12:14:45 PM

Tishe’ was hoping for a multi-lateral Council that included the dwarfs as well as the orcs and villagers, but she has to admit re-locating the dwarfs to the Scab would work too.

She doesn’t like the idea of exploring the lake at all. “Anti-magic water and rickety boats is a recipe for everyone drowning. Better if we were to just seal it up!” Not being a strong swimmer or fighter, the Spellweaver uses magic to do things like defend herself and breathe. The anti-magic lake scares her worse than facing a hundred BloodWeed monsters!

Active Spells and Effects
Endure Elements: 24 hours
Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Darkvision 15 hours. 60’
Fly. 32 minutes.

Lvl.... 0.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
Slot....* 8. 8. 8. 7. 5. 3
Used. * 2. 3. 6. 7. 4. 3

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