Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Friday July 5th, 2019 5:01:13 AM " The kind of preparation I am talking about is legal book work, not something to prepare on the road. As I recall, a lich does not often reside with it's phlactry, I am not sure I said that right,. With it's soul item." " Often that is hidden so that the lich has time to recover and plot if it is defeated. The work I am talking about is a work up of who owned the castle and likely became a lich. Where they grew up, studied, lived in the past, loved, hated, where they own or owned property other than this castle. We will not have much time after defeating an evil like this to make sure we have defeated it for good, so knowing before we fight makes alot of sense. Or we can kill it first and wake up dead a month later." " I vote for the long preparation myself."[/b]
DM Warren: A new Assignment Friday July 5th, 2019 7:44:43 PM You all have a reasonable amount of time to prepare. The evil, while pervasive, has not showed signs of increasing its rate of spreading. Still, it cannot be allowed to sit and fester for too long.
From what you can tell, there is no jurisdiction of the castle for the local lands. It is a wizard's tower that has slowly grown over the years, rather than being any authority.
The town has signed a contract, and while they can't pay much, barely enough to cover our expenses, they have forfeited the right to any treasures found inside. If it's truly a lich, there should be plenty of treasure lying around. And if it's not, then it'll be a short turnaround, and not too much trouble.
The villagers should have more information for you when you get there.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday July 5th, 2019 10:01:11 PM I've been caught short before. what kind of weapons silver or otherwise do we need for a lich?
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Friday July 5th, 2019 10:27:48 PM "Well Michael, that is something we can research. I would guess it's magic will be the biggest concern. It probably also has the usual undead stuff like negative energy."
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 Saturday July 6th, 2019 9:32:50 AM
" Michael, I'd be more concerned about the fear aura and paralysis abilities... What do we have to combat those? "
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Saturday July 6th, 2019 7:46:01 PM " We have me for the fear and Trayvin for the paralysis. Staying near me will bolster your courage and help fight the fear, and Trayvin, as he has done to such good effect before, can negate paralysis temporarily. I believe that clerics also get spells that can combat paralysis. The spells he can throw are probably the biggest threat. As an accomplished mage the spells would be stronger than his ability to hit someone in melee."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Sunday July 7th, 2019 11:25:26 PM
Anna says, "I'm also partially resistant to paralysis being a plant kin. Do liches have any sort of elemental resistances or weaknesses? I now have several forms capable of using breate weapons. While I previously demonstrated the chimera in combat I also have the ability to turn into a medium sized silver dragon. The chimera gives me a number of options but the dragon only has a cone of cold."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday July 8th, 2019 12:32:52 AM "Well, I'm going to spend any extra time in the library studying Lich's, then make a visit to the catacombs for something special against them and other undead."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20=6 ; Monday July 8th, 2019 6:51:08 AM Yeah, I'll go wtih you Nikolai.
Aid another. base 10 dungoneering +6 roll = 16.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Monday July 8th, 2019 11:25:47 AM
Palance barely, but visibly reacts when Anna casually mentions being able to turn into a dragon. It makes sense, as this is a power not to be taken lightly. Cold won't do you much good against an undead, and neither will electric attacks. He will be difficult to harm in general.
I would try to surprise him, and find a way to nullify or resist powerful magics. Take the time to prepare properly, but don't take too long. The townsfolk shouldn't be left to suffer longer than necessary.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Monday July 8th, 2019 6:51:42 PM
Sigvar takes down all of the names and locations in the briefing and heads to the library to research the mage that may have become a Lich. He looks for past land ownership, friends, lovers, enemiesand any other hints as to where it might hide it's soul item.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Monday July 8th, 2019 9:12:53 PM
With the briefing over, Trayvin stops by his room, and meditates for a bit, thinking about what spells he might use to give the lich a surprise. Or, at the very least which spells will keep the Agents alive.
After that it will time for a quick shopping trip to prepare. Trayvin is very aware of the Commander's advice, and he doesn't want to delay any longer than necessary.
Prudence Gundle Monday July 8th, 2019 11:15:35 PM
"I imagine it will be difficult to cast spells on a lich; it probably has all kinds of protections," Pru says. When talk turns to paralysis, she adds, "I've been practicing casting spells without using the magic gestures. I think I'm getting the hang of it." [OOC: Pru has the Still Spell feat.}
When they are dismissed, Pru accompanies Sigvar to the library and does what she can to help with research. She is looking for what kinds of things will hurt a lich; what kind of spell resistance they may have; and of course, whether they burn.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday July 9th, 2019 12:46:15 AM
"....one of the most horrible attacks of the Lich is it's paralyzing touch..."
'Note to self: get a wand of 'Remove Paralysis' or some such thing.' Nikolai continues his studies in the library. He waves at his friends when they enter and swaps notes.
"Can't go to the catacombs and get anything until I know what I really need, right?"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 d20+18=20 ; Tuesday July 9th, 2019 2:06:06 AM
Anna makes sure she gets her hour of natural sunlight then joins the others in the library. She figures a lich is part arcane right so while she isn't really knowledgable about undead she is knowledgable about arcane things so she spends some time looking up things on the lich related to the arcane.
(know:arcana - 20)
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 Tuesday July 9th, 2019 6:30:15 AM
While the others do their research, Pompous sorts through his gear, gears more regular arrows from the armory and makes sure everything is honky dory.
ooc> Wondering if we ever figured out the gold situation? We got the 20 000 gp each bonus but I'm assuming that we still haven't sold the items from the last trip?
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Tuesday July 9th, 2019 6:55:31 AM
OOC Yup, at a standstill until that is sorted out.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Tuesday July 9th, 2019 4:07:11 PM
(didn't I throw up a list of the loot from the Giants? I thought I had, but I can find it again if necessary)
Besides being immune to cold and electricity, liches are also known for their resistance to divine power. But they seem to burn just fine.
The spells they have are particular to the individual, so you can only guess at those, but you know they will be powerful. The location of the phylactery is also personal, and you're unlikely to find any clues in this library.
Not much is known about ownership of the castle, other than it was created and inhabited by a wizard centuries ago. If he has turned into a lich, then it very well could be the original owner, but someone else may have moved in in the meantime. There has been little to no contact with the residents, though something must live there, as supplies have been observed going in and out.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Tuesday July 9th, 2019 8:53:55 PM "Well, if supplies are needed, then the lich must have some living allies. The undead do not need much in the way of supplies."
OOC- Warren, please repost the treasure list if you have it, I'm not sure if anyone recorded it.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday July 9th, 2019 9:41:04 PM I dunno? embalming fluid, joint lube, nosegays, the latest brodsheet from 'Undead monthly" the interprising lich might have to have a lot of stuff. I wonder what would happen if we just knocked the whole castle down around him? i mean, could he reconsittute from beneath 1000 tons of rock? and if he did, when he came out he'd definatly be fighting on our terms then.
Prudence Gundle Tuesday July 9th, 2019 10:25:36 PM
"Supplies going in I can understand," Pru says. "But coming out? What's he sending out?"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Tuesday July 9th, 2019 10:39:53 PM
Anna says, "Perhaps magical and alchemical items? A Lich is a caster of great skill no? Perhaps the Lich is exporting magical and alchemical items to fund whatever he has got going on there?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday July 9th, 2019 10:53:10 PM
OOC: we got gems and jewelry and Bows +1 but no word on how much gp value of gems and jewelry. Giant Bows +1 would be decided by the Catacombs.
IC: Nikolai takes a break from his studies and makes a visit to the catacombs with what he has up front.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Wednesday July 10th, 2019 6:28:34 AM
OOC To the Agent's Armory, is a Tear of Eberyon considered a weapon? Can I trade in weapons to the Armory to get a Tear?
IC Sigvar notes the name of the trading company or companies that deal with the castle and tries to find their local chapter house. The questions he has are as follows. 1, Who do they deal with in the castle? 2, What does the castle import? 3, What does the castle pay with? gold? gems? Other more exotic items? 4, What does the castle export? 5, Do the caravan's take on / need guards?
DM Warren: A new Assignment Wednesday July 10th, 2019 3:23:30 PM
(you slayed 15 Giants I think I said (posting from my phone) each had a bow and 1k go of jewelry. Dimensional shackles too from the gorilla demons)
Michael starts totting up figures in his head, planning a new line of products to service the less than living members of society. He could even branch out to golems and constructs. Sky's the limit!
DM Warren: A new Assignment Wednesday July 10th, 2019 3:25:50 PM
Anna and Pru seem to have the right of it. Most things going in are raw materials, and out tends to be alchemicals and other magic and scientific sundries. They come through a myriad of places, but there is a large central market in Whitebridge where most things are available. Other necessities must come from special order and farther afield, as no records are available for rarer items.
(I'll have to check on the tear, if that counts as a weapon or not. I'm not familiar with them.)
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Wednesday July 10th, 2019 9:14:20 PM "It might be interesting to find out from the people of this town, exactly what is being shipped out from the castle."
Prudence Gundle Wednesday July 10th, 2019 10:40:12 PM
"Apart from evil, apparently," Pru adds. Then, "I wonder if whatever they're sending out is also tainted with the same evil? If that stuff is being sent farther afield it could become a problem."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday July 11th, 2019 12:11:29 AM "Having a good number of Protection vs Evil scrolls can be a big bonus too," Nikolai adds
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Thursday July 11th, 2019 12:30:16 AM
Anna says, "I think I'd like an Eberyon Tear if we can trade those bows we got from the Giants for them. I should have some I think though I don't know if I could wear multiple if I don't really have multiple attacks in my base form but I can turn into things that do have multiattacks"
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday July 11th, 2019 6:57:20 AM if he's getting items shipped in from Whitebridge, he has to have agents working for him. maybe it would be a good idea to try and crack his network. find out who's who, what he's getting shipped in, and how it all works. it might offfer us some possibilities for means of attack, or maybe he's not a lich yet and interrupting his material flow might interrupt his process.
I'll take the 15 +1 bows and the 15K of jewerly to the catacombs.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Thursday July 11th, 2019 7:43:15 AM
OOC Do not sell those bows until we find out about the tears please.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Thursday July 11th, 2019 7:49:24 AM
Sigvar finds that a Lich also is resistant to all but blunt trauma. This does not phase the paladin as he knows that Gargul's might will overcome any resistance to his wepaons a puny evil creature may hold. He can help his friends overcome it too, but only if they are close, and fast, He speaks to the quartermaster at the Fist exchange about trading magic weapons for an Eberyon's tear. It might be handy to be able to have his horns be magical too.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Thursday July 11th, 2019 1:12:32 PM
The quartermaster apologizes. Sorry, but that's not something we carry in the armory. You'll have to get your Tears at the Catacombs.
Other than that, it would seem that they've learned all they can from the library and other available records. Any other information will have to be gathered on site.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Thursday July 11th, 2019 1:36:48 PM
OOC Thanks Warren Go ahead and sell 8)
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Thursday July 11th, 2019 9:14:36 PM
It's just about time to leave. Trayvin stops by his quarters and packs for the trip.
Prudence Gundle Thursday July 11th, 2019 10:30:11 PM
Pru listens to her Fist-mates talk about equipment and logistics. "Let me know if I can be of any help," she says.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Thursday July 11th, 2019 11:29:01 PM
(OOC: So how much do we get from the bows? I might actually be able to afford a tear in which case I'd go to the catacombs and buy one; sidenote what tear should I get?)
Anna prepares for the journey.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday July 12th, 2019 1:11:19 AM "Well, they are more vulnerable from blunt and magic weapons. I hope this helps," and he holds up his enhanced Kama +2 now with Bane vs Undead.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday July 12th, 2019 7:09:01 AM
Michael heads off to the catacombs, with a small wagon fulll of +1 Masterwork Composite longbows (+8 strenght bonus) and a small bag of gems.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Friday July 12th, 2019 5:23:53 PM
The Agents finish selling their spoils and come back loaded for bear. Or for lich. It probably works just fine on bears too.
Come morning, they're ready to grab their traveling gear from the quartermaster and set off for Whitebridge.
Prudence Gundle Friday July 12th, 2019 8:34:00 PM
"Are we bringing horses?" Pru asks on the way to the quartermaster. "I would vote no. Not when there's evil and weirdness coming out of this castle."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Saturday July 13th, 2019 6:50:30 AM
Michael returns from the catacombs. He shows the group his reciept. and starts divvying up the gold.
************************ ***SALE RECEIPT***
*** Buying from Michael *** 52,500 ... 15 x +1 Huge Longbows with +8 Str rating (400Base + 300MW + 800Str + 2000Bonus)
Subtotal: 52,500 - 50% restocking fee = 26,250gp
Total due to Michael = 26,250gp
***SALE RECEIPT*** ************************
along with the 15K in gems that comes to 41,205gp. divied by 7 that yeilds 5898gp 6 SP 7cp.. or to round up. 5899gp.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Saturday July 13th, 2019 6:52:40 AM we can stable the horses in the town. it's an image thing with townines. if we walk in we look less compotent than if we ride in.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Sunday July 14th, 2019 12:25:48 AM
Nikolai pays the fee for his training for AoF Specialist 3 with the extra cash.
"I agree with Michael. The horses should be safe enough in town, unless no animals in town are safe. Besides, we may need the extra speed to hunt down that phylactery and destroy it before he remakes himself."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Sunday July 14th, 2019 12:44:23 PM
Michael nods. then looks a bit pensive for a second. Yeah, horses are disposable, I learned that the hard way. A Gryphon now mind you....that's a true companion. it can fight predators off and not die on you in a fight right away.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Sunday July 14th, 2019 11:55:15 PM
Anna makes a last minute run to the catacombs once she gets the split from what Michael sold. She says, "I'm going to buy a holy Eberyon's Tear and wear it in my hair"
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 Monday July 15th, 2019 9:30:34 AM
Pompous also goes with Anna and the others to the Catacombs. He'll need some more arrows for this trip.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Monday July 15th, 2019 2:00:43 PM
The Agents debate about traveling arrangements, but seem to settle on taking horses. From what they know, the evil aura has just started encroaching on the town, so they will likely be able to stable outside of its influence.
Horses are also a good idea as the town is a week's ride away. Walking would close to double that.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Monday July 15th, 2019 5:42:06 PM "I think riding is the better idea, it will make up for some of the time we lost while preparing."
Prudence Gundle Monday July 15th, 2019 11:53:55 PM
"Well, I'd always rather ride than walk," Pru says with a little smile. "Are we ready to go?"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Tuesday July 16th, 2019 12:16:19 AM
Anna says, "I could ask my lady to bless me with the beast shape version of Queen's minions while we are on the trip and then I wouldn't need a horse as I could travel as a deinonychus, wolf or hawk for long stretches of time"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday July 16th, 2019 12:28:09 AM
Nikolai heads to the stables and secures enough horses for all. Even if Anna does change to something with wings or four legs, the extra horse could still come in handy. He then makes a trip to the kitchen and orders rations for a weeks travel.
Last thing, he goes to the library and makes a copy of the map showing the directions of the town and its environs (hills, streams, forests, whatever the map shows).
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Tuesday July 16th, 2019 4:36:28 AM
Sigvar stretches for the long walk to the town.
Hopefully the catacombs will fill my order before we get there.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday July 16th, 2019 6:58:38 AM
Michael chooses a mule as per his habit. and puts the old pack frame he used with Daisy on the animal. he arrainges the teams packs and bedrolls on the frame and in such a way that he has a little bed he can sit on while riding. This is a paint mule, white and brown sploches color his fur, the mule is alert and spry, about 2 years old if Michael is any judge. an uncut male, so he'll have to pay attention wth this one. Luckily he's following others and mules being herd animals will always follow the herd.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Tuesday July 16th, 2019 3:21:13 PM
Everyone is excited for a nice ride through the countryside. Michael keeps the secret of mule superiority to himself, chuckling at all the others on their horses.
The map Nikolai copies has the large roads, general lay of the land, and known rest stops. There are a couple of small towns on the way, but at least 2 nights will likely call for camping on the road. Anna is ready to fly, and the others may even join her, keeping up their practice thanks to Pru's sorcery.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Tuesday July 16th, 2019 3:21:43 PM
(all catacombs order will be available to you once they're filled)
Prudence Gundle Tuesday July 16th, 2019 9:16:24 PM
Pru will cast Fly on any of her companions that need it, but not on her companions' horses, because that's just mean.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99 -- 26/14/23 CMD: 28 Wednesday July 17th, 2019 12:02:16 AM
Anna does pray for her Goddess to bless her with the Beast Shape Variant of Queen's Minions at least to start the trip out. She will take to skies as an Eagle or an Owl as need be but her flight speed is constricted with respect to the ability she's been granted so she'll travel as a deinonychus with a 60 foot base speed, allowing her to scout ahead if needed.
Active Effects: Beast Shape I - at will: Form of Deinonychus +2 size bonus to Strength, +2 natural armor bonus 60 foot base speed, low light vision, scent, 2 talons +14 (1d8+4), bite +14(1d6+4), 2 foreclaws+9(1d6+2)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+20=22 ; d20+15=19 ; Wednesday July 17th, 2019 12:22:53 AM
With all the supplies spread out on the horses, Nikolai takes the lead, as best he can. The first day or so should be easy. Well known territory, next to the Citadel. But his military training tells him nothing is for granted and sets up scouting detail and looks for good places to camp. It is usually best to camp outside rather than spend money and stay at an inn.
First day: Perception +20 = 22 Survival (find good camp site) +15 = 19 or 21 in forest
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 Wednesday July 17th, 2019 6:29:31 AM
When the party makes camp, Pompous uses his celestial armor's special ability to fly around a bit. He feels that it was likely wise to get some practice in with this before he needs it in combat.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=37 ; Wednesday July 17th, 2019 6:29:35 AM
on the road, danger awaits. one must keep alert for such.
perception 37
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet d20+5=12 ; Wednesday July 17th, 2019 7:04:33 AM
Sivar sets up his tent and prepares to take his watch when they rest. Perception 12
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Wednesday July 17th, 2019 9:05:08 PM
There is something to be said for the comforts of an Inn, but with heading into a possibly dangerous situation, Trayvin sees the merit of camping as a means of keeping villagers out of harms way.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday July 17th, 2019 10:05:49 PM
"I've still got that scroll of Secure Shelter," Pru reminds her companions. "I doubt we'll need it, and it won't help the horses at all, but in a pinch..."
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Wednesday July 17th, 2019 10:30:17 PM
ADM Jonathan, please read the email I sent to all ADMs Tues night. Follow the instructions please and then shoot me a reply so I know it is done.
Thanks!
After you have done what I've asked, you may request that your DMs here delete my post.
Sorry for interrupting your game. ;)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday July 17th, 2019 11:34:27 PM
Nikolai enjoys watching some of his friends practice their flying but worries a little that in their excitement they forget how long the spell lasts and end up way up there when it expires. But Pru mentions that this is not the way the spell works, that when the spell expires, the flyer simple floats down. Not only that, if the flyer is knocked unconscious, the just floats down also.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Wednesday July 17th, 2019 11:56:58 PM
(it's late! Had some confusion on emails and then o got distracted at work) Anywho...
The first night's travel is indeed easy. You can sleep outside, but there's a well established friendly inn a day's travel away, and there's nothing that is likely to attack in this area. Days 3 and 4 are the worrisome nights when camping outside will be necessary.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99 -- 26/14/23 CMD: 28 Thursday July 18th, 2019 12:39:13 AM
Anna flies around as a hawk with Pompous when he tests out his armor. She also makes sure she gets an hour of natural sunlight each day so she doesn't need to sleep each night.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Thursday July 18th, 2019 6:29:09 AM
Camping or staying at the Inn makes no difference to Sigvar. Born to a soldier's life he is ready either way.
OOC I will be at a convention this weekend. I should be able to post on Sunday, but if it is growing late and you don't see one would some one sub for me?
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+20=33 ; d20+20=36 ; Thursday July 18th, 2019 6:31:22 AM
Pompous is happy to share the skies with Anna. He's really enjoying flying.
He takes his turns on watch as necessary and does some writing in his memoirs. .
------------------------------------------------ Perceptions checks 33 and 36
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Thursday July 18th, 2019 9:14:32 PM
The Agents seem to be settled into their usual traveling arrangements with scouting, watches and setting camp. Very little needs to be said as they all know their roles. It gives Trayvin some time to think about the mission ahead. He wonders if the mission will be as simple as was described. They rarely are.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=35 ; d20+12=29 ; Thursday July 18th, 2019 9:39:06 PM
now that Anna can stay up all night it should change the night guard rotation. still it is possible for a smart enough attacker to take out the guard quitely and then attack the camp. With that in mind, Michael looks at Anna and thinks about just how powerful she is. Hey Anna? I really appreshiate you taking the night guard. if you get bored or just want to get a break from staring at the night, wake one of us up.
when they stop for the night Michael tends to his mule, and then tends to whatever needs tending to from the trip. he hobbles the animals as well as hitches them to a lead line. any thieves coming to steal horses will have to take extra time to remove the hobbles before they can ride off with their perloined perchons.
He then scouts around the camp a bit, it neve hurts to know the terrain and get some ideal of what may lurk around the area.
Perception 35 Survival 29 Ill sub for you Trayvin.
Prudence Gundle Thursday July 18th, 2019 10:35:04 PM
Pru would rather sleep in a bed than on the ground. And privately, she believes that "under a canopy of stars" usually turns out to be "under a canopy of bugs." So she enjoys the inns while she can, knowing that there is camping in her future.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99 -- 26/14/23 CMD: 28 d20+14=19 ; d20+25=44 ; Thursday July 18th, 2019 11:09:53 PM
Anna asks the others, "Should I make myself a dog or a pony when we stay at inns? I could totally play the part of a mere animal in order to be underestimated in case someone would seek to get the drop on us while we are still among people and not in the wilderness."
(Perception: 19) (Disguise: 44)
Anna says to Michael, "Well if others want to join me for a turn on watch that is fine. I asked my lady to bless me in this way in order to be be a Sentinel. As for how formidable I am well I can pretty much live as any small or medium animal with some of their abilities while I do this. For limited times I can become a medium silver dragon, large magical beast with my preferred form as a magical beast being a manticore-chimera, huge plant with my preferred form being a Tendriculous or Huge animal with my preferred form being either an Allosaurus or Behemoth Hippo depending on what my preferences are at the time. I also have a number of short term boosts I can apply and I can attack everything around me in a single full attack or make a single attack that does double damage. So I certainly have my options when it comes to combat"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday July 19th, 2019 12:06:07 AM
OOC: I'll look for Sivar's post and do something by Sunday night.
IC: Perhaps staying at the inn is not a bad idea. They've been here before and that'll save some of their trail rations.
"A dog would be better if you want to snoop," Nikolai suggests.
He also sets up guard detail for their rooms at the inn. You never know and it's always good to be ready.
"If this lich is very powerful as they usually are, they tend to have spies about to keep up with what's going on outside their abode. So be weary, the spies may notice an unusual traveling circus heading its way."
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 Friday July 19th, 2019 6:29:20 AM
Pompous' Catacomb order gets delivered to him on the road by a band of friendly halflings females. Each wears a tabbard with the " Amazon, we deliver!" logo on the back.
Pompous tips them generously as they leave.
" Doh! I didn't have enough coins for more flaming arrows.... I'll have to safe the 20 that I have left for the big boss.... "
DM Warren: A new Assignment d100=15 ; Friday July 19th, 2019 10:38:56 AM Ooooo are you going to SDCC? I was just down for a work conference but had to leave before the fun stuff started
Anna has no trouble getting enough light for sustenance traveling on the open road like this. The weather is pleasant with only a few clouds scudding across the sky.
She has a nice chat with the others about her unique abilities, how she can adapt to almost any situation, be it combat, scouting, or disguise.
The Agents make their plans for keeping themselves safe in town or in the country, but for now, none seem to be needed, as the towns are relatively safe, and the group is obviously not one to be messed with by the casual cutpurse or street tough.
Their night of camping is pleasant enough too, with stories told around a fire. Pru makes a big deal about swatting at the bugs, but once full night falls they tend to settle as well.
Anna and anyone taking a watch, please make perception checks
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Friday July 19th, 2019 5:54:55 PM "Nikolai makes a good point, but I'm not sure if we will be able to disguise the nature of our group very well. We are probably becoming more well known in this region after our last few missions."
Prudence Gundle d20=13 ; Friday July 19th, 2019 11:23:05 PM
Pru doesn't volunteer for a watch, but if she is assigned one, she takes it without complaint. She's not good at noticing things, though; at best, she's company for Anna.
[Perception 13]
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+20=33 ; Sunday July 21st, 2019 5:29:05 PM
Pompous takes his turn at watch and keeps a keen eye out for signs of trouble (perception 33).
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Sunday July 21st, 2019 9:40:38 PM
Perception 12, rolled a few posts ago. Sigvar stands hius watch and keeps Anna company as she watches.
OOC No, OGC con in NH. Got may Pathfinder fix for awhile. Awesome group of people and some really fun gaming.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99 -- 26/14/23 CMD: 28 d20+14=16 ; Sunday July 21st, 2019 11:17:40 PM
Before taking watch Anna activates her darkvision SLA which lasts for 11 hours now. She takes the form of a Deinonychus using her at will Queen's Minions SLA which gives her scent in addition to her darkvision.
(Perception: 16...natural 2)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Beast Shape I - Form of Deinonychus, has scent
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+20=34 ; Monday July 22nd, 2019 1:16:31 AM
With Anna able to stay up all night, Nikolai leaves it up to Pru to take a watch if she wants. There are plenty of Agents to fill the gaps.
Nikolai takes his watch.
Elven vision. Perception +20 = 34
DM Warren: A new Assignment Monday July 22nd, 2019 3:45:29 PM
It seems some of the Agents have lost their sense for things moving in the dark. However, with Pompous and Nikolai's keen eyes, the things moving in the dark do not go undetected.
They seem to be shy about encroaching, but there are several person shaped things moving about in the dark, with a few larger shadows moving with them. They don't approach enough to be identified though.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Monday July 22nd, 2019 6:31:12 PM
Sigvar sees nothing of the figures in the dark. He stands his watch and keeps Anna company while she protects the Agents at night
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99 -- 26/14/23 CMD: 28 Monday July 22nd, 2019 9:22:39 PM
Apparently for all of Anna's abilities they were not enough to detect whatever was out there at least this night. She socializes with whoever takes a turn on watch.
"What do you think the commander's favorite color is?" She askes idly
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) d20+7=11 ; Monday July 22nd, 2019 9:24:26 PM
Alerted to the presence, Trayvin looks around with his darkvision and tries to pick something out.
perception check = 11
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=33 ; Monday July 22nd, 2019 10:35:39 PM
when finding folk skuling around, for food or for folly it's best to invite them in.
Perception 33
Hello From the Camp! Come in, share our fire, take a load off and get something to eat! .
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday July 22nd, 2019 11:21:56 PM
Nikolai quietly alerts the camp about the skulking figures but Trayvin's invitation echoes around the camp and reverberates outward.
The Thumb quickly motions to Michael for him to hide and scout. "A good bright light over there would be handy," he whispers and points in the direction of the skulking shadows.
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+21=24 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+20=34 ; Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 6:33:41 AM
Pompous silently takes to the woods and tries to flank the group of unknowns. Best to keep them between his bow and the others.
------------- Camouflage - 24 Swift track- 25 Perception- 34
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 1:16:25 PM
Once it's clear that they've been noticed, the shadowy figures melt into the night seemingly without a trace. All that remains is some disturbed soil to mark that anything was ever there.
The rest of the night passes quietly with nothing else to disturb them.
The next day is almost as pleasant as the last. The sky is a little bit cloudy, but that just makes the sunburn progress more slowly. Night begins to fall and they need to camp once, unless they want to travel through the night to the next town.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99 -- 26/14/23 CMD: 28 d20+16=30 ; Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 9:03:24 PM
(Perception: 30)
Regardless of whether they camp or press on through the night, Anna casts darkvision when it starts to get dark.
If they press on she scouts ahead as possible using her darkvision and scent to sniff out other things that may be out there.
If they camp she pretty much remains vigilant.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 9:18:24 PM "Did anyone check the tracks to see if anything could be determined regarding who or what made them? If we are going to camp again, we may have visitors again. We should be prepared."
Prudence Gundle Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 10:46:52 PM
“Well, I could always cast that Secure Shelter,” Pru says. “Though it would leave the horses outside.”
[OOC: sorry for the missed posts; I’m in the hospital.]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+17=23 ; d20+20=34 ; Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 11:19:35 PM
OOC: Hope you are OK Kathy.
IC: "They spied on us once, they'll do it again unless we've traveled outside of their range. However, if they are spies of that we shall not name, then they'll keep shadowing us." Nikolai states when the things vanish.
As soon as it is light enough, he studies the tracks they left so he can identify them again as they travel. Survival (Track) +17 = 23
Perhaps to get a chance to catch the snoopers, Nikolai decides to camp out again but now that all are weary of the snoopers, they have a better chance.
"Micheal, Pompous, anyone know how to set up some simple noise making traps? let's tie some ropes from tree to tree with noise makers attached. We got pots and pans an forks and spoons. Anna could be an animal with extra good smell or a bat with echo location. If they are of skin and bones, she could locate them without them even knowing they are being 'seen'."
The watch order is set up as usual so if the things return they won't suspect that they are being expected. "However, everyone needs to be on their toes. Pru, have some web spells ready so we can nab them, unless they are indeed shadows."
Perception +20 = 34
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet d20+5=13 ; Wednesday July 24th, 2019 6:54:51 AM
Perception 13 Sigvar takes his normal watch and keeps his eye open for the snoopers.
Pompous examines the tracks to see what he can gleam from them.
[ Survival 27, track 33]
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Wednesday July 24th, 2019 11:29:37 AM Wishing you a speedy recovery, Kathy
Examining the tracks, it is difficult to determine where they may have gone, but it is very odd. While the shadows seemed humanoid, the tracks seem like they were left by something scuttling and insectile. Definitely solid, and not shadow creatures.
Best you can tell, the tracks were from some large burrowing insect that may happen to look like a humanoid from the right angle.
The Agents make sure to set up their camp in a wooded area so they can make some simple traps that should alert them of any nighttime visitors.
It's full dark and oddly quiet out, which makes the sudden skittering noises all the more ominous. Those on watch can see the shadows moving again in the flickering light of the campfire. One of the noise making traps begins rattling off to one side.
They continue to approach. You have a chance to react quickly before they get fully into the light.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Wednesday July 24th, 2019 7:56:44 PM
Trayvin hears the noise from the traps. He thinks that if these people or creatures wanted to attack, they would have done it the previous night. However, it was best to be prepared. He grabs his morningstar and shield and makes ready.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+20=33 ; Wednesday July 24th, 2019 9:42:06 PM
Nikolai whips out his Everburning Torch and quickly moves towards the triggered trap, waving it to and fro.
Perception + 20 = 33
Prudence Gundle Wednesday July 24th, 2019 9:52:36 PM
Pru Hastes the party.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+20=35 ; d20+20=39 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=7 ; 7d6=25 ; Wednesday July 24th, 2019 10:11:39 PM
MIchael is up and ready for some more shinanagans. We tried to be neighborly, but you guys are starting to really get my goat, impoliteness like that cannot stand.
Michael runs after Nikolai, he wants to see what those things are and also help his commander if he is attacked. he attempts to make a flank with him if he can.
if the creatures attack he attacks. if they want to parley, he parleys.
but i'm doing the attacks right now anyway.
Attack 1 base 16 Aotf Flanking +4 =20
rapier +1 Keen to hit AC 35 (crit! 39 confirmed!) for 11 points of damage and 25 flanking.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 121/121[22 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 d20+14=15 ; Thursday July 25th, 2019 2:18:31 AM
(OOC: I just realized this was totally a thing: You can only be affected by one polymorph spell at a time. If a new polymorph spell is cast on you (or you activate a polymorph effect, such as wild shape), you can decide whether or not to allow it to affect you, taking the place of the old spell.)
Anna activates Queen's Shape to take the form of a medium silver dragon.
She calls out into the darkness, "Who goes there?"
(Perception: 15)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Form of Dragon 1 - +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Thursday July 25th, 2019 6:47:17 AM
Sigvar rolls to his feet as he wakes and readies his sword and shield.
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/117 Thursday July 25th, 2019 7:50:26 AM
Pompous spinaroonies from his back to his feet and takes position behind the cover of the closest tree. He draws an arrow and awaits directions.
------------------- Hasted -A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Thursday July 25th, 2019 3:37:24 PM
(didn't have time to get a map together this morning, I'll do my best for now without one, but will have one tomorrow for sure)
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Thursday July 25th, 2019 5:05:36 PM
Several huge eight-legged creatures come skittering into the camp from all directions, as well as some on two legs.
To make things worse, a giant creature bursts from the ground in the middle of camp, attempting to take up someone in its massive claws!
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Thursday July 25th, 2019 9:23:19 PM Well, maybe they aren't friendly after all
Trayvin casts prayer, affecting everyone within 40feet
Used: Spells: prayer
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] 13d6=46 ; Thursday July 25th, 2019 9:41:31 PM
Eager to try one of her new spells, Pru moves to a likely spot and casts Cone of Cold where it will hit opponents and no teammates. Everything in the cone takes 46 points of cold damage; DC 22 Reflex save for half.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 121/121[22 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 6d8=30 ; Thursday July 25th, 2019 11:51:59 PM
Anna says to Pru, "Good Idea."
She positions herself in such a way that only the enemies are within what would be a 30 foot cone of her and unleashes with her breathe weapon.
(30 cold damage to everyone in a 30 foot cone; DC 21 reflex save for half)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Form of Dragon 1 - +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+6=12 ; d20+16=34 ; 3d10+4=19 ; d6=3 ; Friday July 26th, 2019 1:10:40 AM
Knowledge Nature +6 = 12
Insectoids like this aren't natural and Nikolai wonders whether they are an abomination or some creature he just hadn't heard of yet. Either way, their only option is to kill them in self defense.
He closes in on the closest one to him and attacks with new found power and strength.
Improved Vital Strike d20+16 = 34 damage: 3d10 + 4 = 19 If Michael manages to Flank with him then +1d6 = 3
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+21=38 ; d6+8=12 ; d6=2 ; d6+8=10 ; d6=6 ; d20+21=27 ; d6+8=13 ; d6=1 ; d20+16=34 ; d6+8=14 ; d6=2 ; d20+11=19 ; d6+8=13 ; d6=1 ; Friday July 26th, 2019 6:41:53 AM
Pompous lets fly a volley of run of the mill arrows at the closest foe. As foes fall, he switches target to the next closest to him.
================================== Hasted -A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex save Deadly strike -2/+4 Point blank +1 hit and damage within 30' Many shots
favored enemy Human +4 hit and damage Undead +2 hit and damage
Attack 1 Hits AC 38 Damage 12 electric 2 Attack 1a Hits AC 38 Damage 10 elec 6 Attack 1b (haste) Hits AC 27 Damage 13 elec 1 Attack 2 Hits AC 34 Damage 14 elec 2 Attack 3 Hits AC 19 Damage 13 elec 1
Plus related bonuses for favored enemy and point blank if applicable
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet d20+17=27 ; 4d6+14=31 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; Friday July 26th, 2019 7:01:42 AM
Sigvar charges the bugman nearest him. If he can get to where Nikolai is a flanker he will. Attack hits AC 27 (31 if flanking) for 31 damage + 2 more if the bugman is evil (holy enchantment) + 5 more precision if he is flanking.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday July 26th, 2019 7:02:07 AM
placeholder, need to wait till the current combat resolves before I post further. (thank you pru for the suggestion! )
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map d20+18=36 ; d20+18=28 ; d20+18=33 ; d20+30=33 ; 2d6+11=23 ; 2d6+11=14 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; Friday July 26th, 2019 9:10:16 AM Resolving the last round now that I'm at a computer
The Scorpion bursts from the ground, catching Sigvar by surprise and managing to strike with one massive claw and its venomous tail. 23 damage and grapple, 14 damage and DC22 fort save or 3 strength and 1 dex damage
Nikolai and Michael flank one of the humanlike creatures, which up close resolves itself into a bipedal insect with facelike patterns on its head and wings that can pass as a cloak at a distance.
Michael's second strike hits a soft spot.
Anna shifts into a dragon and threatens the attackers. Pompous looks around for a tree to use as cover, but there isn't one convenient enough that isn't past a huge spider.
One spider and biped attack Michael. The biped strikes once for 6 damage and a failed grapple.
Another pair attacks Anna-Dragon to similar effect, hitting once for 8 damage, and starting a grapple.
Trayvin is hit once for 11 damage and is not grappled.
Pompous is hit once for 6 damage and is not grappled.
Sigvar is hit several times, made easier by the grasping claws, taking 17 and 9 damage from the last biped's claws.
Pru Easily avoids the spider's long reach and casts her spell hitting 3 enemies and just barely avoiding Pompous and Michael. The spiders take the full blast, but the biped avoids the worst.
Anna mimics Pru, catching 2 enemies in front of her with her own icy blast, despite being grappled.
Nikolai strikes his flanking target squarely.
Pompous steps back towards the fire and sinks 4 arrows into his target, which combined with the cone of cold makes it look very nearly dead.
Sigvar struggles in the scorpion's grasp Can attempt to break the grapple or adjust your attacks
Trayvin takes a step back and casts his spell.
X Red - 58 Spider Red - 46 X Purple - 83 Spider Green - 46 X Green - 30 Spider Purple - 30
should be caught up now - let me know if I missed something
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet d20+17=36 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=16 ; 2d6+14=19 ; 2d6+14=19 ; 2d6+14=22 ; d8=4 ; 6d6=28 ; Friday July 26th, 2019 1:56:13 PM
fort save 36 passed
Full attack instead of the charge, on the scorpion @ -2 for grappled condition.
Attack 1 hits AC 32 fails to crit for 19 damage( if it too takes -4 to dex for being grappled then the crit confirms, add 19 more damage) Haste hits AC 23 miss ( if it too takes -4 to dex for being grappled then it hits, add 22 more damage) Attack 2 miss Attack 3 miss Horns Hits AC 30 fails to confirm the crit for 12 damage
Caught in the enormous scoripon's grasp, Sigvar knows he has little chance of escape while it lives, so he viciously attacks it. Bleeding from several wounds he also uses a swift action to heal himself (LoH) for 28 damage
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] 10d6=31 ; Friday July 26th, 2019 5:12:24 PM
Well, ice had been successful. How about fire? Pru drops a Fireball where it will hit the big red spider, the big green spider, and the little purple...whatever that thing is.
They all take 31 points of fire damage, DC 20 Reflex save for half.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Saturday July 27th, 2019 3:11:12 PM
Trayvin activates Freedom's Call to try and help get Sigvar out of the creature's grappling claws. These things have got us surrounded
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/121[14 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 d20+15=33 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=29 ; d8+5=12 ; d6+5=6 ; d6+5=9 ; d4+5=8 ; d4+5=7 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=5 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 12:13:41 AM
Anna-Dragon makes a full attack action against the creature grappling her. She chooses the bite to be the recipient of her holy eberyon's tear.
(33 vs AC; 12 damage + 8 damage if target is evil) (29 vs AC; 6 damage) (20 vs AC; 9 damage) (14 vs AC; 8 damage) (29 vs AC; 7 damage)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Form of Dragon 1 - +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2)
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 d20+20=31 ; d6+13=19 ; d6=1 ; d6+13=19 ; d6=2 ; d20+20=27 ; d6+13=19 ; d6=5 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+10=11 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 6:31:13 AM
Pompous fires at the scorpion.
Hasted -A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex save Deadly strike -4/+8 Point blank +1 hit and damage within 30' Many shots Prayer +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks
Attack 1 Hits AC 31 Damage 19 electric 1 Attack 1a Hits AC 31 Damage 10 elec 2 Attack 1b (haste) Hits AC 27 Damage 19 elec 5 Attack 2 Hits AC 20 Damage 0 elec 0 Attack 3 Hits AC 11 Damage 0 elec 0
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map d20+6=12 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+13=17 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d4=4 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+20=32 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+20=23 ; 2d6+11=20 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 9:05:34 AM
Sigvar beats on his captor, inflicting some heavy damage but not enough to escape its grasp.
Pru drops her signature spell on the battlefield, and it doesn't matter how evasive they are, as they're all so damaged already that they can't handle the heat and fall.
Trayvin activates his godly powers, allowing Sigvar and Anna to easily pop out of the scorpion and biped claws.
Nikolai's first three blows put his target down, and the last two make sure he won't be getting up again.
Anna bites, scratches, and pummels her grappler, making him regret his actions a bit.
Pompous, being freed of nearby threats, puts his volley into the scorpion's hide.
The last spider tries to entangle Nikolai in some sticky webs, but is unable to make them connect.
The two bipeds near Anna seemed to be hoping to grapple and take her down, and are hissing in frustration at the aura preventing them from pinning her down. Maybe the poison will work though. She is bitten once for 15 damage (DC19 Fort Save or take 4 dex damage)
Sigvar is harder to hit again now that he's not surprised, and the scorpion can only bonk him once with a claw now that he's not restrained. The biped can't hit him at all. (1 claw unconfirmed crit for 20 damage)
X Green - 55 Spider Purple - 30 Scorpion - 87
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet d20+17=23 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+13=29 ; 2d6+15=26 ; 2d6+15=27 ; d8=5 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 6:50:42 PM
Released, SIgvar feels the familiar bloodlust flood his veins. His foes surround him, and yet they are unable to penetrate the thick armor of the Fist. He launches a series of attacks, starting on the scorpion and switching to the biped if the monstrous vermin falls. Sword 1 miss Haste Confirmed crit AC 36/28 for 53 damage Sword 2 miss Sword 3 miss Horns hits AC 29 for 14 damage
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] d20+12=25 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+12=14 ; 4d6=15 ; 4d6=12 ; 4d6=17 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 8:51:47 PM
Sigvar seems to be doing just fine against the scorpion, so Pru concentrates on the bipedal thing behind him. She casts a spell, and three bright rays shoot from her finger toward the brown bipedal thing.
[Scorching Ray. Hit Touch AC 25 for 15 damage; Touch AC 24 for 12 damage; Touch AC 14 for 17 damage.]
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) d20+10=25 ; d8+10=12 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=7 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 9:37:00 PM
Trayvin tries to pile on the damage to the scorpion creature before it has a chance to grab someone again.
Actions: cast searing light, hit touch AC = 25, damage = 27 (ignore first roll, misclick)
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/121[0 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 d20+14=25 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+10=15 ; d8+5=7 ; 2d6=8 ; d6+5=10 ; d6+5=9 ; d4+2=4 ; d4+2=5 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 11:06:04 PM
Anna-Dragon's plant kin racial resistances makes it easy for her to avoid the poison (25 vs Fort; save)
She then takes a full attack action at the Green biped.
(32 vs AC; 7 damage + 8 damage if evil) (29 vs AC; 10 damage) (23 vs AC; 9 damage) (21 vs AC; 4 damage) (15 vs AC; 5 damage)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Form of Dragon 1 - +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+18=33 ; 3d10+5=21 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 11:23:46 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste, Prayer
Nikolai switches his attention to the purple spider thing and being Hasted, with a Move now of 80', he circles around (north of it) and to it's backside avoiding AoO.
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 d20+20=26 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+10=11 ; d6+13=14 ; d6+13=19 ; d6+13=16 ; d6+13=17 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d20=10 ; d20=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 6:36:05 AM
Pompous fires at the big ugly purple spider people eater....
" HAVE SOME CURDS AND WAY ORC LOVER!!! "
Hasted -A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex save Deadly strike -4/+8 Point blank +1 hit and damage within 30' Many shots Prayer +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks
Attack 1 Hits AC 26 Damage 14 electric 2 Attack 1a Hits AC 26 Damage 19 elec 4 Attack 1b (haste) Hits AC 36 Damage 16 elec 3 Attack 2 Hits AC 22 Damage 17 elec 3 Attack 3 Hits AC 11 Damage elec
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map d20+13=32 ; d20+13=23 ; d6=6 ; d4=1 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 9:02:46 AM
Sigvar severs the tail with one might swing, then splatters its brain, getting goo all over his horns.
Pru starts cooking the as of yet untouched creature remaining next to Sigvar. Roast bug anyone?
The scorpion should be dead by any rights, but it keeps on fighting. That is until Trayvin roasts what's left of its head with his holy magic.
Anna whirls about her target, and maybe would have killed it if it were evil. Unfortunately, it's just a huge hungry bug.
Nikolai circles around and strikes the spider, which rears back to retaliate before getting skewered by Pompous. He's able to switch his last two shots to Anna's target, taking that one down as well.
The last two begin attacking, one drawing blood on Anna again. (11 damage, DC19 fort or 1 dex damage). But instead of continuing to attack they both seem to turn their heads at the same time. Anna's target starts running back into the tree line and the other dives towards the hole left by the Emperor Scorpion.
one provoke from Sigvar, one from Anna
X Brown - 44 X - Blue
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet d20+17=36 ; d20+17=21 ; 2d6+15=20 ; 2d6+15=23 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+19=28 ; 4d6+15=27 ; 4d6+15=25 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 9:55:14 AM
AoO Hits AC 36 and confirms to AC 21 for 20 damage if not a critical 43 damage if it is a critical.
If this blow does not stop the critter in it's tracks, and it is still within 80 feet and in sight down the hole, Sigvar will charge after it and vital strike it.
Vital Strike hits AC 36 and confirms to AC 28 for 27 damage if not a critical, 52 damage if it is a critical
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+21=38 ; d20+25=33 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=4 ; 7d6=19 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 8:07:23 PM
OCC: ugh...sorry guys work kept me late last night
MIchael eschlons right to get a flank on one of the bug surrounding Sigvar and as he does so he feels the world slow down, pru right on time with the hast.
Attack 1
base 16 +4 flank +1 haste. =21
Rapier +1 keen To hit AC 38(crit +4 to confirm 33 confimed!) for 11 points of damage and 19 flanking. 30 points total.
I probably had to take more than a 5' step for the flank, so I'll only take one attack.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Tuesday July 30th, 2019 8:45:37 PM Pompous, my mother is an orc, just sayin.
With the creatures in retreat, Trayvin looks around to see if any of the Agents were badly injured.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] 5d4+5=21 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 9:48:27 PM
If necessary, Pru can try to finish off an opponent with a spread of Magic Missiles. [21 points of force damage.]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+18=25 ; d20+18=35 ; d20+18=38 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 11:06:44 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste, Prayer
Nikolai is not about to let any escape. There may be others that the escaped one brings back. With his Hasted Move, Elven night vision, and proficiency in the woods, he chases the purple one down.
Move 80', double move 160', give or take moving through a forest.
If or when he catches up with it he tries to grapple it to give the others a chance to catch up.
"I'll catch it! Follow me to finish it!"
Grapple Attack d20 + 16 +2 (Impr Grapple) = 25
He keeps trying as many times as he can: 35, 38 (N20).
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 87/121[0 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 d20+14=26 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=27 ; d8+5=12 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 1:34:00 AM
(26 vs Fort; Save)
Once again Anna is easily able to resist the effect of the poison. She takes her attack of opportunity and misses (17 vs AC)
Anna takes to the sky, flying towards the blue one and ending her move with another bite attack (27 vs AC; 12 damage)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Form of Dragon 1 - +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2)
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 d20+20=27 ; d20+20=25 ; d6+13=15 ; d6+13=18 ; d100=43 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 6:28:49 AM
Pompous nods politely at Trey's comments. He then takes off after Nik to finish the remaining bug. If he can get a line of sight on the creature he'll fire.
Hasted -A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex save Deadly strike -4/+8 Point blank +1 hit and damage within 30' Many shots Prayer +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks
Attack 1 Hits AC 27 Damage 15 electric 6 Attack 1a Hits AC 25 Damage 13 elec 5
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map Wednesday July 31st, 2019 5:04:37 PM
Sigvar slows his target down, but can't quite fit in the tunnel to pursue. It seems the scorpion can compress quite a lot. this doesn't slow Michael though, who slips easily into the hole and finishes it off.
Nikolai can't quite grapple the bug, it's as good as he is. It starts to retreat to the air, but is slapped down by magic missiles and a dragon. It doesn't stand a chance. And good thing too, because there's probably more where these Xenopterids came from.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet d20+5=15 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 6:30:37 PM " We are not out of the woods yet. That was pretty clearly a recall signal that we couldn't hear. There is something more to this." Sigvar remains ready and scans the surroundings for more of these things. Perception 15
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Wednesday July 31st, 2019 8:04:10 PM Well Sigvar, I don't know if there was any signal, but there could be more where these came from. I would say this campsite is no longer secure.
How far from the main roads are we? Are these creatures a danger to local inhabitants?
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Wednesday July 31st, 2019 10:47:45 PM
"I wonder if this is part of the 'evil' we've been sent to combat, or if it's its own thing," Pru says.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 87/121[0 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 d20+14=30 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 11:01:56 PM
Anna-Dragon says to Pru, "I don't know but I would not be against investigating further. Though I will need some healing."
She circles overhead keeping a vantage from the skies for any further threats (Perception: 30)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Form of Dragon 1 - 11 min [105 rounds] +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2)
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+10=13 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 11:17:45 PM Man! what weird bugs, look at them things, their mandibles look almost like a human face when you close them up and look how their wings fold around their bodies...looks almost like a cloak. good thing we killed them, these things would be murder on travelers.
Michael suits words to actions and positions the bug carcass to show off what he's talking about. while also trying to think of some more salient facts about the things.
Knowledge Dungeoneering 13, "they are bugs...really big bugs....yep...bugs...that act like a cloaked man...yep... if he gets nothing maybe his stream of consciousness can act as an Aid another in figuring these things out.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+20=26 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 11:25:01 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste, Prayer OOC: dang it, forgot to add Haste and Prayer to my grapple. oh well. :}
IC: The multilegged insectoid was too hard to hold but getting away was not in the tea leaves for it.
"These creatures, whatever they are, are at least semi-intelligent. Although this hole probably doesn't go anywhere, we ought to check it out."
If Nikolai can fit in the hole, he will go down and join Michael. "Secure the camp, make sure the horses are safe, and we'll be back quickly," he says.
"Michael, let's see where this leads," Nicholai brandishes his Everburning Torch and has Michael take the lead.
Perception +20 = 26
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet Thursday August 1st, 2019 5:06:25 AM " Are they a danger to others? Let's look at what they did. They ghosted us for 24 hours and still decided to attack us, even after watching us sleep with watches and always go about armed. They attacked US. NOT the easy to kill and drag off horses. Without Trayvin's gods granted powers, someone as well trained and large as me was going to have to kill that scorpion to get away from it. So yeah, they are a danger to anyone out here. And there certainly was a recall order. Both of those...things... cocked their heads like they were receiving orders just before they split off and made a break for it. There are surely more and probably not just grunts. The leaders were either able to see us through these critters eyes or were watching from nearby and ordered a retreat. " "Either now or come dawn we need to find them and put the rest of them down or this area will not be safe for travelers, and mind you we are only 2 days march from the Citadel."
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 Thursday August 1st, 2019 6:27:39 AM
Pompous also takes out his everburning torch and stays by the mouth of the tunnel. If Niko can't fit in the hole, he'll follow Michael as his back up.
hasted -A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex save Prayer +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=33 ; Thursday August 1st, 2019 7:18:30 AM
Michael nods to his Thumb and enters the hole. it's blacker than 3 foot up a dwarfs digestive trackt in here, so after a moment of consideration he downs a potion of darkvision.
Perception 33.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Thursday August 1st, 2019 5:59:11 PM I agree Sigvar, we need to find out if there is any further menace and make sure the area is safe for travelers.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map Thursday August 1st, 2019 8:03:28 PM
Clarification: you're about 5 days ride out from the Citadel, and another 2-3 days from Whitebridge.
There is no sign of additional movement, and the tunnel soon ends, as it was not structural. It collapsed only a little bit behind the scorpion as it burrowed.
From what you know of these creatures, there is quite possibly a hive somewhere not too far away, but it is also not likely related to what brought you out. Bugs in general are not evil.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Thursday August 1st, 2019 10:51:14 PM
"Well," says Pru, "any searches are probably going to go better by daylight. We should get some rest, and take a look around when the sun comes up."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 87/121[0 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 d20+14=26 ; Friday August 2nd, 2019 12:11:34 AM
Anna-Dragon says, "I'll remain a dragon until the spell wears off. I don't suppose I could get some healing? I'm not going to die or anything but I am a little beat up."
(Perception: 26)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Form of Dragon 1 - 11 min [105 rounds] +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Friday August 2nd, 2019 12:52:59 AM "The tunnel doesn't go anywhere. Just wanted to make sure. Wherever they came from, there is a Mind behind their actions, that's quite evident. They probably have scouts that hunt for prey then bring the main attack force to capture and kill. Either way, there's bound to be more and they probably procreate fast enough that what we did today won't make a difference a few months from now.
Unfortunately, it is hard to track their insect leg prints. Also, hunting them down would give that lich more time to do whatever he's doing.
I suggest we spend maybe half a day looking for travel marks, like broken branches, crushed bushes and such, then if we don't find anything, move on.
Any other ideas?"
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday August 2nd, 2019 7:11:21 AM Can Anna turn into a dog and track them back to the hive by scent?
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; Saturday August 3rd, 2019 10:30:47 PM I like your idea Nikolai. Plus, we could always come back later after dealing with the lich if we are unable to track them down now.
I'm sorry Anna, I didn't notice how bad the wounds were in your alternate form. Here, how's this?
Actions: Trayvin casts cure critical wounds on Anna(spontaneous from spell immunity), Anna heals 33 hp
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map Saturday August 3rd, 2019 10:47:27 PM
The leads don't really pan out, and the Agents realize that there are far worse things than intelligent but ultimately just hungry colony of insects.
You settle back down to sleep and pass an uneventful rest of the evening.
In the morning, you resume your travel towards Whitebridge.
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