DM Jeremy Battle Map Wednesday July 24th, 2019 5:45:28 AM
Vamir praises Elyngael, and Brawn as he sheaths his sickle. he spots several sets of footprints heading deeper into the mine.
Atlas congratulates everyone for a job well done, then asks if they should continue.
Neshi comments on the malnourished state of the dead bats.
Armand suggests that they let the trackers do their thing
Like Vamir, Elyngael assisted by Brawn, notice the tracks leading deeper into the mine.
Owen lets the trackers do their thing.
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As Elyngael, Brawn, and Vamir follow the tracks, they soon lead the Wardens into an area with many other passages. These passages are much smaller then the main tunnel, only 10ft diameter. Our amazing trackers notice that on all these off-shoots their are tracks both coming and going, but the tracks on the main tunnel seem to head deeper in, with none returning. As this is taking place, everyone hears the voice of a male child yelling, "Somebody! Help! Anybody?” followed by the sound of sobbing, and then silence. The voice seems to be coming from deeper within the mine, along the general direction of the main tunnel.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet Wednesday July 24th, 2019 5:59:14 PM
Armand stops and puts up his hammer and takes out his glaive. He casts Light on the blade of the glaive.
Armand comments quietly. "Are these tracks you're seeing all adults? Is there one that is just the childs or is the child wandering in and out of all the tunnels as well?"
When the voice sounds off, Armand says, [b]"Did everyone hear that? I think it sounded like a child."
He pauses and then calls out, "HELLO! WHO ARE YOU?"
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d20+13=32 ; d20+13=19 ; Wednesday July 24th, 2019 7:54:06 PM
Vamir looks over at Armand, and points out the main trail has foot prints going in but not out. As the voice calls out Vamir stiffens,"someone, or something could draw them or us in pretending to need help. This would be a.good time to be on guard!"
Perception: DC 32 Survival: DC 21 (Should have been +15)
Elyngael listens intently down the tunnel where the child's voice came from (d20+20=27) "Perhaps Brawn's scenting ability will help. Brawn, seek the child," (Perception/scent d20+9=20)
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision d20+12=29 ; Wednesday July 24th, 2019 11:54:51 PM
Owen keeps a wary eye out for trouble. Perception: 29.
Neshi (Trey subbing for Kent) Wednesday July 24th, 2019 11:56:10 PM
Neshi listens to the group, eventually putting in his two cents, "It would seem that the search party checked all the tunnels and this is the only one they didn't come back from. Seems like a good place to start."
Atlas (Trey) Wednesday July 24th, 2019 11:59:01 PM
Atlas starts at the sound of the child yelling for help. "This must be what they were hearing. I wonder if it is real. It gives me goosebumps. If they are alive we need to find them quick. It has been too long already, so I hope they have a water supply. "
DM Jeremy Battle Map Thursday July 25th, 2019 6:07:22 AM
Armand asks if Vamir or Elyngael see a child's footprints among the adults. The answer is inconclusive, one may assume that may be due to the number of prints. When the voice sounds off, he 1st confirms that everyone heard it, then he shouts back a response, asking who's there, but receiving no response.
Vamir doesn't necessarily trust the voice to be genuine, and fears a trap. He suggests they stay on guard.
Elyngael uses her special ranger training to try to perceive more information, but there doesn't appear to be any to glean at the moment. She then has Brawn use his mighty sniffer to track the child. Brawn easily picks out the scent of the boy, and leads the party strait ahead.
Owen is wary as well
Neshi verbalizes what most probably assumed about the tunnels, and suggests continuing forward.
Atlas wonders if the voice is real, as he realizes that this must be the voice people keep hearing. Out of fear for the well being of the lost people, he urges haste.
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The Wardens continue down the tunnel following after the voice, and Brawn's nose. They don't travel to far before they come to a section where the tunnel has collapsed. Large boulders block most of the passage, leaving only a 5ft walkway that snakes through the rocks. Neshi and Brawn can squeeze through the passages, but it will take considerably more time. (movement is 1/2 normal when squeezing., also you take a -4 on attack rolls and AC) Elyngael and Vamir verify that the footprints lead this way, as does Brawn's nose.
How will our heroes overcome this obstacle? Well, Heroically duh!
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 Thursday July 25th, 2019 11:31:33 AM
Atlas looks at the tunnel then turns to El, "Should I go first since there isn't any tracking or sneaking to occur here? I don't want you or Brawn caught up front with no place to go if we get attacked. I should be able to take anything that comes our way since it would just be one at a time."
Neshi (Trey covering for Kent) Thursday July 25th, 2019 12:09:59 PM
Neshi considers the opening, then shrugs, "It's going to be tight, but I think I can make it. No one will be able to get by me and I won't be able to turn around if something comes at us from behind. Maybe I should go in the middle?"
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet d20+10=26 ; Thursday July 25th, 2019 5:35:47 PM
Armand says, "I suggest Elyngael go first. She has goggles of night vision so she can see in the dark. Maybe we tie some rope to her and give her 30 or 40 foot lead so the she doesn't get back lit too much. Then Atlas and me since I'm Atlas's light source." He holds up his glaive for meaning.
"My uncle Akbar was always fond of saying, 'It's a Trap!' but really I'm not sure." He studies the collapsed section. Does it look natural or does it look contrived?
Knowledge Engineering 26 (d20+10)
OOC I think knowledge Dungeneering could be used as well... actually just looked at the book, it would work better for this situation but Armand does not have that knowledge.
Armand turns to the others. "Does anyone have any skills in spelunking?"
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d20+13=14 ; d20+15=28 ; Thursday July 25th, 2019 7:20:15 PM "I will go in whichever order you order you prefer," Vamir says softly. Something about this tunnel is unsettling to the young witch. Vamir brings his dancing lights in a little closer to him. "I know nothing about cave exploring, sorry." Vamir smiles sheepishly at Armand.
Perception: DC 14 (nat 1) Survival: DC 28
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 d20+11=21 ; Thursday July 25th, 2019 9:31:29 PM "I have some knowledge of dungeoneering," Elyngael volunteers to try. (d20+11=21 Knowledge dungeoneering) "I don't mind going through the small space, but there is no way Brawn will fit,"
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision d20+16=35 ; d20+12=20 ; Thursday July 25th, 2019 11:56:07 PM
Owen contributes some of his Dungeoneering knowledge and keeps an eye out for danger. Knowledge (Dungeoneering): 35. Perception: 20. He'll stick to the back of the group, ready to cast Scorching Ray.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Friday July 26th, 2019 6:04:53 AM
Atlas volunteers to go 1st, not wanting Elyngael and Brawn caught unawares, and trapped.
Neshi realizes it's going to be a tight squeeze, but he should be able to make it. he suggests he sticks to the middle since he won't be able to do much while navigating the boulders.
Armand suggests Elyngael goes first as she has darkvision goggles, he then suggests using a rope to help avoid a trap.He asks if there are any spelunkers in the party, and is pretty sure the tunnel collapse is a natural occurrence.
Vamir is willing to go in any order the others seem fit, and confesses he has no caving skills.
Elyngael shares that she does have some spelunking skills, and she is also pretty sure the collapse is natural. She's worried that Brawn won't fit, though she's pretty confident she will have no problem. (Brawn will fit, but will have to squeeze like Neshi, which will force him to move at 1/2 speed, and take a -4 on attack rolls and AC. I will require a DC15 handle animal to convince the large dog to squeeze through the small area, however you do get a +4 bonus, because of the link animal companion ability.)
Owen is ready to fry any threats, and is also convinced the collapse is natural.
Plans are forming, but don't seem to be finalized, as the large members of the party pose a minor inconvenience, which no doubt is causing some of the difficulty. However, their is no other way at the moment, and as far as everyone knows, based on the surprisingly vast amount of dungenerring skills within the Wardens, they shouldn't have to difficult of a time, unless, like your humble narrator, they are claustrophobic. (OOC... No lie, thinking about what Neshi and Brawn are about to do gives me the willies.)
I need the order that you will travel through the boulders, as I assume it's different then your normal marching order.
Neshi (Trey covering for Kent) Friday July 26th, 2019 12:30:57 PM
Neshi waits patiently for someone to make a decision, not overly concerned with where he ends up.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 Friday July 26th, 2019 1:15:02 PM
Atlas sighs, "Brawn and El aren't going to split up, and Brawn is too big to fight in there. I don't want El stuck alone against a horde of Drow. I'll borrow El's goggles to be able to see and go first, followed by Armand to pray for or over me if we run into trouble. El and Brawn can follow, then Neshi, Vamir, and Owen can take up the rear. Let's kee our spacing to about 15 feet in between us (3 empty squares) It's not perfect, but I think it's our best bet for survival. El, I'll give your goggles back as soon as we reach the end of the tight part. You can carry my torch if you want. Anyone have an issue with that approach?"
Hoping that the group is good with it, he takes the goggles from El and heads in.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d20+13=27 ; d20+15=29 ; Friday July 26th, 2019 5:34:41 PM
Vamir nods in understanding, and takes his place in line. When it is his turn Vamir listens intently and strides forward with more confidence than he feels inside.
Perception: DC 27 Survival: DC 29
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 d20+16=23 ; Saturday July 27th, 2019 12:34:20 PM
Elyngael firmly holds onto her goggles, "Atlas, I appreciate your concern, but I will not be alone just as none of us are alone. I have both tracking and dungeoneering skills, so I will go first followed by whomever wants to go next, and Brawn will be last for protection. He accepts the challenges just as I do. (Handle animal d20+16=23 succeed). With that Elyngael swiftly climbs into to the cave-in while Brawn patiently awaits the rest of the Wardens to follow.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 d20+18=35 ; Saturday July 27th, 2019 12:37:54 PM
(Sorry, I forgot to role Stealth check and since this is one of her favored terrains takes no movement penalty and gains a +2 on stealth) Elyngael proceeds stealthily d20+18=35
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet Saturday July 27th, 2019 4:53:46 PM
Armand looks on with first concern then amusement.
"Well I guess that's settled. Atlas do you want to go after Elyngael and then me, Neshi, Vamir, Owen, and Brawn." Armand turns to Owen, "We'll try to keep an even pace since Neshi and Brawn are going to be going slow and you two will be stuck between them. On the plus side, it's unlikely we are going to get attacked from the rear."
Armand gives Atlas a slight push and tries to get the group moving through the tunnel.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance Saturday July 27th, 2019 5:20:59 PM
(Thanks Trey, I should be back now, unless something horrid happens)
Neshi stops a moment, looking at the rock fall and the potentially tight squeeze, and then gives himself a "Gibbs" and immediately uses a bonus spell to change himself into a medium fire elemental (elemental body 2)
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision Sunday July 28th, 2019 8:36:18 PM
Owen smiles at 'Neshi's cleverness. He's willing to go along with the plan.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Monday July 29th, 2019 6:14:36 AM
Atlas asks if he can use Elyngael's goggles, feeling he should go first since Brawn won't be able to be by her side.He then suggest a marching order which allows for Neshi and Brawn's reduced speed and maneuverability.
Vamir jumps into line listening intently and showing a little false bravado.
Elyngael is having none of the Atlas going first thing. She is convinced that her Ranger skills are what is needed to lead the party, she says she will lead, and Brawn will take the rear position, as she enters the collapsed area,
Armand is at first concerned, then amused by the back and forth between Atlas and Elyngael, he takes Elyngael's action as the final word, and then combines Atlas's and Elyngael's marching order ideas vowing to not get to far ahead. He doesn't think a rear assault is very likely.
Neshi gives himself the "what were you thinking?" slap, and then turns himself into a medium sized fire elemental, which will make travel vastly easier for him.
Owen smiles at Neshi's wisdom, and jumps into line, as he is fine with the plan thus far.
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Our adventurous heroes enter the collapsed cavern area, and after ten minutes or so of wiggling, climbing, and in some cases squeezing, the Tree Wardens safely emerge on the other side of the collapsed area, only to be confronted by yet another obstacle. The tunnel comes to an abrupt halt and yawning in front of them is a 15ft diameter shaft going strait down. There is evidence that some sort of lift device had once been here. but all that remains now is a very old looking rope. Elyngael's goggles, Owen's darkvision spell, and Neshi's fire elemental form give them the ability to see 60ft in the dark, but they still are unable to see the bottom of the shaft. A DC 15 engineering check on the rope reveals, Highlight to display spoiler: {The rope is sound in spite of it's age, however, it will only hold 500lbs safely. After that there is a 50/50 chance of breaking.}. The DC for the climb with the rope is only 5, without the rope it is 25.
How will our heroes proceed?
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet d20+10=28 ; d20+4=23 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 8:40:59 AM
Armand looks at the crevice. "Wouldn't you know I took air walk off my prayed for spells today."
He then examines the rope. Engineering 28 (d20+10) "Hmm, the rope is sound but old. I think it's only going to hold about 500 pounds before it breaks." He pauses in thought. "Of course if anyone has mending that would not be an issue. Likewise if anyone has Make Whole then potentially we could repair the lift itself."
"I've got 50 foot of rope but no pitons. Anyone else have some extra rope?" OOC Not sure what the current rope is attached too, can we attach our rope to whatever it is?
He looks at the flaming Neshi and then picks up a rock and casts Light on it. "Everyone take a gander as I drop this down the hole and we can see how deep it is and what's what."
Once everyone that wants to look is looking he will drop the stone down the hole.
Perception 23 (d20+4)
DM Jeremy Battle Map Monday July 29th, 2019 10:09:02 AM
Sorry I forgot to mention that the rope is tied to an overhead beam.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 d20+5=24 ; d20+11=28 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 3:24:28 PM
Atlas burns inside, angry that El would put herself at risk like that for no reason. His anger builds as they traverse the tunnel. When he gets to the end he cannot help himself, "El, you cannot go running off like that. We all have roles and you just took mine, putting all of us at greater risk. Maybe if we were going to wait here and you could turn back and run from trouble, but since we were all behind you there was no turning back. We could have lost you for no reason. We have to be smart, otherwise we'll be dead." As he finishes he shoots Armand a grumpy look, but keeps talking to El, "Someone a bit more wise than me taught me that, and while it burns my britches, I learned the hard way that he was right."
Having said his peace, his emotion drops to a low simmer and he inspects the situation. "That rope will hold quite a bit, at least one or two of us at a time." Then when Neshi fires up he dodges to the side a bit, "Can you fly in that form? If so, maybe you can just go check it out for us? Otherwise, I suggest we send our scout down to inspect, but leave the rope clear to ensure she can make it back up safely if there is trouble."
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance Monday July 29th, 2019 6:29:19 PM
At Atlas’ question about flying Neshi responds with a negative. And looking at the rope shakes his head yet again as he thinks about how his fiery body will interact with the rope.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d20+13=18 ; d20+15=19 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 7:42:18 PM
Vamir looks over at Armand,"I have a silk rope, pitons, and a rope. I seem to have misplaced my broom, or I could just fly up and check the sturdiness myself." Vamir shakes his head at his forgetfulness and pulls the other items from his bag. Vamir looks over the edge as the lit rock is dropped, and counts silently in his head to determine distance. Vamir listens intently, peering into the darkness. Vamir also pulls out his cauldron and asks if it can sense anything within 60 feet with its senses or empathy.
Perception: DC 18 Survival: DC 19
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 Monday July 29th, 2019 8:14:21 PM
Elyngael is fuming, "Atlas, I am a Ranger of the Wardens. As such, I take the same risks as all the Wardens. Our jobs are to go into trouble. I will not run away. And, if you come that close to calling me an inadequate coward ever again, the Wardens will have to decide between me or you." she looks at each of them with challenge in her eyes. "I actually agree with you that I should go down to inspect. I don't even weigh 100 lbs. and I am very agile. Armand's lighted rock will shine, and you can pull me up quickly. If I don't see a bottom or any other passageways. I will not linger for then we will need to make other plans," Elyngael turns to Atlas, "Atlas, I have 50' of silk rope that I will leave with you. I know you will use it wisely,"
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision Monday July 29th, 2019 9:17:26 PM
Owen's eyebrows rise at Elyngael's anger. Then he appraises the problem: "As much as I appreciate your engineering skills, everyone, I can just cast Feather Fall on all of us. Let's see what's down there first, though."
DM Jeremy Battle Map Tuesday July 30th, 2019 6:10:24 AM
Armand mildly berates himself for not preparing airwalk. He examines the rope and finds it to be sound up to 500lbs, however he is convinced that a mending spell or the like could return it to it'd original strength (the lift is gone, there is only evidence that it was once there. Things like holes where supports would have been bolted to the rock and the like lead you to the conclusion) He offers his rope asking if anyone has any to add, and then casts light on a rock before dropping it down the shaft.
Atlas is angry with Elyngael for insisting on leading the party through the tight area, and gives her a piece of his mind, making sure to explain why he feels the way he does. After he cools down a bit, he examins the rope and draws the same conclusion as Armand. after jumping out of the way, he asks Neshi if he can fly in his new fire elemental form, and suggests that Elyngael go down first to scout ahead.
Neshi informs Atlas that Fire elementals can't fly, and now he is concerned with what effect his new form will have on the rope.
Vamir offers to add his rope, and claims he forgot his broom at home. He asks his cauldron if it senses anything within 60ft, and the cauldron ansswers in the negative.
Elyngael is as angry with Atlas as he is with her, She feels he has basically called her a coward, and informs him that as a Tree Warden it is just as much her responsibility to go into harms way as anyone else, and that she will not run away from danger. She simmers down enough to see the sense In her scouting ahead, and shares that with Atlas, as she offers up another 50ft of rope.
Owen is a bit surprised by Atlas and Elyngael's anger, but instead of saying anything, he offers a simple solution to the problem facing them ***Feather Fall***.
As Armand's lighted rock falls down the shaft everyone who cares to look discover that the rock fell approximately 75ft before landing on the ground below. The torch like light of the rock dimly illuminates the bottom of the shaft and it revels another tunnel heading in approximately the same direction as the one you have been traveling on. Will Elyngael scout ahead, or will all the Wardens just gently descend on the feather fall courtesy of Owen.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet Tuesday July 30th, 2019 8:31:35 AM
Armand considers. "Well if the current rope goes all the way to the bottom, let's have Owen cast Feather Fall and then go down. But we want to make sure we have a way back up. If the rope does not reach the ground I say we attach one of ours to the end so we can get back up if need be."
He eyes Brawn. "Though I'm not sure about him." he says jokingly.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 Tuesday July 30th, 2019 10:48:19 AM
Atlas looks at Armand, "It looks like you have a new pupil to teach."
Then to move on from it he looks back to El, "Apparently I wasn't clear in what I was trying to communicate, for that I apologize. I respect you Elyngael and you are a valuable member of our group. Let's put this aside and discuss it on the way back to the Tree. Emotion seems to have gotten the best of us and it isn't the first time. Please know that it got the best of me because of my worry for you and this group, not because I doubt your skill in any way. Our survival depends on each of us fulfilling our roles, but also letting others do theirs. Peace for now, then we can have it out like siblings later?" He cracks a grin, "I wouldn't trade this family for the world, so you're stuck with me El. Or should I call you sister going forward?" His grin widens, hoping she knows it is out of brotherly love and not anything ill willed.
Atlas then agrees to Armand's plan, with no current idea on what to do about getting Brawn back up when the time comes.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance d100=23 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 6:25:21 PM
If we can connect two roles together it will be plenty long and we can use the extra length to make a harness for Brawn. I have another rope if needed.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision Tuesday July 30th, 2019 7:41:16 PM
Owen chimes in: "I'm more comfortable using magic to get down there and back out. Remember, whatever route out we leave ourselves we also leave for what might be down there."
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding Tuesday July 30th, 2019 7:52:15 PM
Vamir spins his cauldron to large size,"Brawn can ride in here if we can raise him." Vamir looks over at the rest of the group,"I agree with Owen. Leaving whatever down there, well down there is best. However, I have no way to help get myself down, or up without a rope, or broom."
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d20+13=30 ; d20+15=17 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 7:56:56 PM
Vamir peers into the darkness, and asks the cauldron to do the same.
Perception: DC 30 Survival: DC 17
OOC: sorry posted on my phone and hit the submit button early.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 Tuesday July 30th, 2019 10:43:26 PM
Elyngael shakes her head and laughs quietly, "Once again when we all work together, we make it work. Let's do it all: tie the ropes together, use feather fall, and if needed to get back, Brawn will be the first wolf to ride in a cauldron," she adds with her smile widening. She turns to Atlas, "You're right. I've never had anyone but my parents to count on, so this is all new to me. I'd be honored to consider you the brother I never had, if you'll excuse my touchy temper?" She holds a hand out to Atlas for a truce.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Wednesday July 31st, 2019 6:00:47 AM
Armand wants to make sure that they have a way back up the shaft for the return trip. By the light of the rock down below, he can tell that the rope goes all the way to the bottom of the shaft, though he wonders how they will get Brawn back up.
Atlas apologizes to Elyngael and explains that his anger was caused by his concern for her well being, and in a much calmer tone tries to explain that everyone has their role to play, for the good of the team, or in this case, family. He then calls her his sister, and asks if she is cool with that.
Neshi considers tying two ropes together, which would leave plenty to make a harness for Brawn. A good idea since the current rope may not hold the horse sized dog.
Owen would rather rely on magic to get down and back up worried that any escape route the leave themselves, an enemy could also use, you know like the rope that is already there. ;)
Vamir offers a novel idea, instead of a harness, just tie a rope to the bail of his cauldron, and hoist him up. Now that's thinking outside the box! He and his cauldron try to peer into the darkness, but from this far up, the angle only allows them to see a few feet down the tunnel at the bottom, and that is illuminated by Armand's rock at the moment.
Elyngael laughs at how well their collective mind works and suggest doing all the above, even joking that Brawn may be the first wolf to ever ride in a cauldron. She excepts Atlas's apology, as well as his brotherhood, claiming to be honored to call him brother if she is cool with a sister with a touchy temper.
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Multiple plans have been made, Owen will get everyone safely to the bottom, using feather fall, so the only question that remains to be answered is the question of the rope and the return trip. Does our family of heroes leave the current rope, add a new rope, or remove the ropes all together? The answer to that question is surely soon to be answered.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet Wednesday July 31st, 2019 8:56:52 AM "Let's just get down the hole for now. What ever is down there has stayed down there this long I don't think leaving the rope in place is an issue. When it comes time someone can climb up and attach our other ropes and then if need be we can pull up Brawn. Or if we find everyone okay we can take a rest and then have other spells in place for extraction."
Armand is ready to go down.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 Wednesday July 31st, 2019 4:38:56 PM "Owen, do we need to stand together for the feather fall spell? This should be fun!" Elyngael is ready to see what is waiting for them and to save a child if possible. "I hope we come back with one more small person ready to go home,"
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d20+13=24 ; d20+15=18 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 10:25:03 PM
Vamir looks over at Elyngael and smiles,"My mother would giggle at Brawn riding in her cauldron fir sure." Vamir nods at Armands suggestion of leaving the rope. The young elf steps up to the edge and waits for feather fall to be cast on him. As he looks intently towards the bottom of the pit, his ears tuned to the darkness. Vamir shrinks his cauldron down to tiny size but Carrie's it so it's senses can reach out.
Perception: DC 24 Survival: DC 18
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision d20+12=13 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 11:58:09 PM
Owen casts Feather Fall on every member of the group, then jumps down the shaft. He gets out of the way as soon as he lands, wary of both enemies and getting landed on. Perception: 13.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Thursday August 1st, 2019 5:58:35 AM
Armand makes the final decision for the team, saying leave the old rope and let's just get to the bottom as a group.
Elyngael wonders how the feather fall spell works. She is looking forward to the sensation of falling without getting hurt afterwards. she is eager to get going, and hopes to return with at least one other person.
Vamir thinks his mother would find the idea of a wolf riding in her cauldron funny. He is ready for the feather fall spell, and shrinks his cauldron so he can carry it, allowing the pots senses to help detect problems.
Owen casts his Feather fall spell, on the Wardens.
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One by one, Owen casts feather fall on the Wardens, and one by one they jump down the shaft only to land lightly on their feet at the bottom. Much to their surprise, nothing jumps out at them as they reach the bottom, and so our band of heroes continues further into the mine. Vamir easily notices the footprints indicating that they are heading in the right direction. You soon realize that tunnel is gradually narrowing, until you reach a spot that is only 3ft wide. Small and Medium sized creatures will be forced to squeeze down the passage, which remains at the 3ft width for as long as 60ft of darkvision will show. Squeezing cuts your speed in half, and inflicts a -4 penalty to Attack rolls and AC. Large creatures can still travel through, as long as their head fits, and we will assume it does, but they will have to make a DC 30 escape artist check. Here are the official rules for this, feel free to take 20 on the rolls if needed.
The DC noted is for getting through a space where your head fits but your shoulders don’t. If the space is long you may need to make multiple checks. You can’t get through a space that your head does not fit through.
Action Squeezing through a tight space takes at least 1 minute, maybe longer, depending on how long the space is.
Retry? Yes. You can make another check after a failed check if you’re squeezing your way through a tight space, making multiple checks. If the situation permits, you can make additional checks, or even take 20, as long as you’re not being actively opposed.
Modifiers Feat If you have the Stealthy feat, you get a +2 bonus on Escape Artist skill checks. If you have 10 or more ranks in Escape Artist, the bonus increases to +4
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet Thursday August 1st, 2019 8:36:36 AM "Well this is a fine kettle of fish. Are we sure they went this way?" Armand says.
He squats down and looks through the hole. "I have an idea." He takes out his crossbow and cast Light on the shaft. Then he hands the crossbow to Elyngael. "Here you can see the farthest. Shoot it down as straight as you can."
Once the crossbow has been shot and the bolt goes down he announces. "I'm going to use this potion of anything and become gaseous form. Then I'll go down and investigate the hole and what's on the other side." He pauses. "Unless someone has a better plan." He fetches the potion out of his bag and stands ready.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance Thursday August 1st, 2019 2:16:54 PM
Sounds like a plan Armand, though might i suggest padding the bolt or something so we don't accidentally kill a child? Kind of might defeat the purpose of searching for him.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 Thursday August 1st, 2019 5:42:27 PM
Atlas fondly remembers the handshake and agreement with El above, then wonders how they're going to approach this tunnel. Before he can comment to El about the new tunnel in front of them Armand speaks up. In response Atlas nods his head, "I like this plan."
ooc: Sorry for the missed post yesterday! Lynnette, that was a fun exchange between El and Atlas, thanks for the strong role playing and quick de-escalation!
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 Thursday August 1st, 2019 10:14:33 PM
Elyngael is puzzled,"I'm surprised by the continuing small tunnels. Do we know who, or what, was mining here and what they dug out besides platinum? These small tunnels would not be very good for removing minerals. I feel like we are missing something really important here,"
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d20+13=20 ; d20+15=31 ; Thursday August 1st, 2019 11:23:25 PM
Vamir looks over at Elyngael,"There is something strange here. Did we miss something up top?" Vamir scratches his chin, and peers up into the darkness,"how would a child get down here, without getting hurt, and find his way around?" Vamir looks at the others in the dim glow of his dancing lights,"When was the last time we heard a sound other than ourselves?" Vamir gets down on his hands and knees to more closely examine any tracks, and looks for signs of the lost child.
Perception: DC 20 Survival: DC 31
DM Jeremy Battle Map Friday August 2nd, 2019 5:54:46 AM
Armand casts light on a crossbow colt and has Elyngael fire it down the narrow tunnel after padding the tip as per Neshi's suggestion. he then offers to drink a potion of gaseous form to investigate the tunnel.
Neshi likes the idea, but as mentioned suggests padding the tip so as to not hurt anyone accidentally.
Atlas is thinking fondly of the exchange between Elyngael and himself, and he is about to approach Elyngael to ask for her opinion on the situation, but Armand speaks up first, and he likes Armand's plan.
Elyngael is confused by the narrow tunnel, to her it doesn't make sense in a mine. she wonders if they are missing something.
Vamir is also confused. He can't understand how a child could have traversed the same obstacles that they have without getting hurt. He gets down on his hands and knees to better examine the foot prints that obviously lead into the narrow passageway.
By the light of the crossbow bolt, the Wardens are able to ascertain that the passage remains narrow for about 100ft, before it abruptly opens into a 10-15ft wide tunnel. In his and Elyngael's confusion, Vamir decides to take a much closer look at the tracks they have been following, and discovers something that would have been easily missed in the dim light, without a close examination. scattered among the tracks of the rescuers, are what appear to be tracks made by heavy boots. A DC 30 knowledge local Highlight to display spoiler: {The boot prints appear to be made by boots that resemble dwarven manufacturing.}
What is the next step for our amazing band of adventures? Does Armand drink his potion, and will the rest of the Wardens squeeze through the 100ft passage? With baited breath I await your posts.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 Friday August 2nd, 2019 2:53:36 PM
Atlas isn't sure any more, "Armand, should we save that for when we know we'll need it? I'm getting a bad feeling about what we're going to run into. Vamir is right, it is unlikely the kid would have come down here alone. There is bound to be something that grabbed him and then likely the adults as well. Why don't we give it a few minutes to make sure no one pokes their head into the light, then send El down, leaving the tunnel free in case she needs to retreat. If it's clear then we can all go. Me first of course." He laughs at himself despite the circumstances.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet Saturday August 3rd, 2019 2:22:10 PM
Armand puts his back to a wall. "Elyngael is right this all seems highly unlikely. I wonder if there is something else going on in these tunnels." He thinks for a minute. "Vamir have you tried to use your caldron to look back to the village from here? Is scrying being blocked both directions now? Maybe there's another mineral in the mine blocking things."
He looks down the hole again. "Okay, let's save the potion for now." He turns to Elyngael. "Do you want us to rope you off and then try the hole?"
OOC to DM. (1) Correct me if I'm wrong but from reading your text, humans/medium can squeeze as normal down the tunnel. (2) But Large needs to make the DC 30 escape artist check, which even if taking 20 Brawn can't do. (3) Could I use the anything potion to emulate a druid's 2nd level reduce animal to get Brawn through?
DM EDIT: Yes small and medium creatures can use standard squeeze rules, only large creatures need to use the escape artist rules, and yes, you can absolutely feed Brawn the potion, and an Anything Potion can replicate any spell other than AOE spells. When Rob and I wrote this,'Osul hadn't left, a mid to high level druid would easily be able to mitigate this obstacle. We left the situation in to see how you guys think out of the box. So far, not to shabby ;)
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance Saturday August 3rd, 2019 8:04:55 PM
Neshi with his fiery elemental self waits to see what is decided adding his glow to the dim tunnel.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision d20+18=28 ; Sunday August 4th, 2019 12:07:27 PM
OoC: Can anyone give Owen an Aid Another with this Knowledge Local check? He's within striking distance.
IC: Owen is sure that the boot prints remind him of something, but he can't think what. Something is surely on the edge of his mind. He speaks with the others. "I'm worried about the footprints. Can anyone tell what they are? Or do you have an inkling? Also, if need be I can squeeze through, check out the far room, and teleport the rest of us down there."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 Sunday August 4th, 2019 3:13:07 PM "Armand, I can try the hole. I have good climbing skills and excellent acrobatics. I can search for whatever tracks might be there and see if there are more tunnels. If you can magically have Brawn accompany me, then he can scent for the child. I will go no further, but return with the findings, so that our group can better decide where and how to proceed next" Elyngael is trying to compromise and looks at each party member as she speaks.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d20+13=19 ; d20+15=25 ; Sunday August 4th, 2019 7:47:41 PM
Vamir looks over at Owen,"I have no clue what these footprints are. I'm not sure if I could be of any more assistance on them." Vamir shakes his head at Armand, "it takes an hour to cast, so unless we want to stop everything I would not cast it at the moment. I have also been communicating with my cauldron and she has not sensed anything either." Vamir looks down the tunnel, "I am just worried about this crack we have to travel. We should move quickly through this area, and be ready for anything." Vamir continues communicating silently with his cauldron, encouraging it to use her empathy and senses to reach out into the darkness.
Perception: DC 19 Survival: DC 25
DM Jeremy Battle Map Monday August 5th, 2019 9:46:03 AM
Atlas suggests Armand hold of on drinking the potion. He agrees with Vamir that Tristan wouldn't have come this far by himself, and fears that someone or something grabbed him and most likely the rescuers as well. He suggests waiting a bit then sending Elyngael to scout ahead, and if the coast is clear, then he will lead the party through the narrow passage.
Armand agrees with Elyngael and fears what may be next. He asks Vamir if the scrying works towards the village, wondering if minerals in the mine might be blocking the signal. He decides that Atlas may be right about and asks Elyngael if she wants to be tied off or not.
Neshi adds his flaming body to the dim light increasing the illumination a bit.
Owen can't put his finger on the maker of the new prints, but they do seem semi familiar, and he asks if anyone else has any idea as to who may have made them. He then suggest that the squeeze through, get the lay of the land, and then squeeze back and teleport everyone over to the other side.
Elyngael feels she would have no problem squeezing over to scout ahead, she would like it if Brawn could somehow magically join her to sniff for the child. She makes it clear that she only intends to travel enough to reconnoiter, then return with her findings, but she wants to make sure everyone is OK with her going first.
Vamir lets Owen know that he won't be of any help identifying the boot prints, and informs Armand that it would take an hour to try scrying. He feels moving quickly through the narrow passage is the wisest choice. (OOC... What is the total range of Vamirs cauldron's senses?)
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Our heroes continue to try and decide the best course of action. Does Elyngaal scout ahead, does Owen teleport the party across, do the Wardens decide to squeeze through, will they use a combination of the ideas already put forth, or will they decide on something different all together?
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 Monday August 5th, 2019 1:10:48 PM
Atlas hums a tune to himself, then casually states, "I'm about to pull an El and just go. Back to the old days!" He chuckles at the thought, then looks to El, [b]"Go take a look, no one will stop you this time, but we're not moving until you come back or scream, so you better come back. He winks and leans against the tunnel wall.
-------------------------------------------- ooc: Sometimes conversations that would take a few minutes take a few weeks when playing by post. We'll get through this and on to the excitement before you know it. Thanks for hanging in there!
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet Monday August 5th, 2019 5:43:53 PM
Armand takes out his potion and goes over to Brawn. "Okay so I say this is a potion of Reduce Animal and now I'll just give it to Brawn here." He see's Brawn start to bare some fangs. "As I was saying I'll give it to Elyngael to give to Brawn here." He hands the potion to Elyngael.
"That way she and Brawn can both squeeze through the tunnel and she won't be totally along on the other side."
He will then wait to see if Elyngael wants to be tied off with a rope for being pulled out or not.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 d20+20=25 ; d20+18=19 ; Monday August 5th, 2019 6:05:02 PM
Elyngael gives the potion to Brawn and asks Atlas to hold onto the rope. "It will help guide us back and if you feel a tug, pull us out because we're in trouble. Otherwise, be patient while we explore." With that, she and Brawn disappear down the tunnel. [i] OCC All rolls will include +2 for favored Underground terrain) (Perception d20 + 20=25; Survival d20 +18=19)
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance Monday August 5th, 2019 7:32:50 PM
If we get the go ahead and it is safe I could go through see whats there and us into the new tunnel.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision d20+12=25 ; Monday August 5th, 2019 8:03:15 PM
Owen waits to see what happens with Elyngael, but keeps a wary eye out to the party's rear. Perception: 25.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d20+13=33 ; d20+15=30 ; Monday August 5th, 2019 9:19:05 PM
Vamir waits with the others as Elyngael and Brawn go down the tunnel. Vamir stays in constant communication with his cauldron as they wait, impatiently.
OOC: The cauldrons senses are 60 feet.
Perception: DC 33 (nat 20!) Survival: DC 30
DM Jeremy Battle Map Tuesday August 6th, 2019 6:08:29 AM
Atlas cracks a joke, then pulls a very un-Atlas like maneuver and tells Elyngael she has the green light to go, instead of rushing in himself. Is our fighter turning over a new leaf?
Armand is about to give a potion of reduce animal to Brawn, then has second thoughts and gives the potion to Elyngael to administer.
Elyngael administers the potion, shrinking Brawn down to a medium sized wolf. She than ties off and gives Atlas instructions and the other end of the rope, before she heads down the narrow passage way.
Neshi adds his willingness to teleport the others to the other side depending on how things go.
Owen watches the rear in case of attack.
Vamir is getting impatient as he watches Elyngael head down the tunnel. both himself and his cauldron are being vigilant.
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Being guided by the glowing crossbow bolt, Elyngael and Brawn enter the narrow passage way. As the ranger and her companion enter the passage the rest of the Wardens, lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel, as it is blocked off by the bodies of Elyngael and Brawn.soon those without darkvision and lowlight vision lose sight of the duo, and then everyone loses sight, as the pair move beyond the range of their vision. After a brief time, the remaining Wardens see the light return indicating that the pair had made it to the other side.
As Elyngael and Brawn enter the narrow passageway, they discover that the going isn't nearly as troublesome as the had expected, well, with Brawn's new size anyway. They still have to squeeze, but the walls are relatively smooth, making the going far less abrasive, as they slide along the walls heading down the tunnel. On the other side, Brawn is able to pick up Tristan's scent again, as Elyngael gives a look around. The combined abilities of Elyngael's darkvision goggles, and Brawn's nose, lead the duo to believe that, at least for the moment, the coast is clear.
For a moment, the remaining Wardens can see the light from the crossbow bolt, as well as shadow movement that may or may not have been created by Elyngael and Brawn, then blackness again as something or someone enters the tunnel re-blocking the light source. A few minutes later, those with darkvision and lowlight vision, give out a sigh of relief as they see Elyngael and Brawn coming towards them. A few minutes later everyone can see them and then they are on the other side sharing what they discovered.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 Tuesday August 6th, 2019 11:37:14 AM
Atlas breathes a sigh of relief. "Glad you are back safe." He grins and heads towards the tunnel. "I'll stand guard on the other side while the rest of you follow. Thanks for making sure there are no surprises over there El!"
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d20+13=21 ; d4=2 ; d20+15=27 ; Tuesday August 6th, 2019 3:47:50 PM
Vamir smiles at the safe return of Elyngael and Brawn. "Glad to see your faces again. I guess we should all head over as quickly as we can so we can find this kiddo." Vamir tells his cauldron to keep her senses on the look out and follows the others in his usual place.
Perception: DC 21 Survival: DC 27
OOC: Fat fingers caused the d4 roll. Sorry
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet d20+10=24 ; Tuesday August 6th, 2019 5:35:42 PM
Armand will take his place and cross with the others. As he crosses he wonders about the tunnel and how it could be formed. "Anyone have any idea why this is so smooth? Is it natural or did some animal make it?" Knowledge Engineering 24 (d20+10)
Once on the other side he will again cast light on his glaive.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 d20+13=23 ; d20+14=18 ; Tuesday August 6th, 2019 5:52:03 PM "Brawn picked up the scent of Tristan, so at least we know for sure he came this way. I still don't understand the smooth walls either, Armand" (Knowledge dungeoneering d20+13=23, knowledge nature d20+14=18) Elyngael is still trying to figure out what made these tunnels. She and Brawn follow the others down the tunnel.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision Tuesday August 6th, 2019 9:51:24 PM
Owen follows the others down the tunnel.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance d20+5=23 ; d20+4=16 ; Tuesday August 6th, 2019 9:52:26 PM
[b[Knowledge nature DC 23, Knowledge Geography DC 16[/b]
Looking carefully at the rock Neshi tries to see if it was worm smooth by natural forces like water or lava, or if it seems worn smooth by some other type of force (over use , friction, etc)..
DM Jeremy Battle Map Wednesday August 7th, 2019 6:07:38 AM
Atlas welcomes his new sister back, with relief, thanking her for her efforts, then leads the way through the tunnel, vowing to stand guard as his friend/family makes their way through.
Vamir is also glad to see Elyngael and Brawn return and greets them warmly before entering the narrow passage, with his cauldron in front of him.
Armand enters the narrow way, and ponders the reason for the smooth walls, asking if anyone knows if an animal, or some natural force may have caused it. On the other side, He casts light on his weapon.
Elyngael announces that Brawn confirmed that Tristan came this way, and lets Armand know that the smooth walls are a mystery to her as well, before heading back into the narrow way.
Owen enters through the tunnel as well.
Neshi examines the smooth walls closely to try to ascertain the reason for the smooth walls.
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The smooth walls in the narrow passage perplexes our heroes and they do their best to unravel the mystery. Many try to use their knowledge of engineering, only to conclude that the walls before and after were easily identified as man made, but the narrow passage isn't. Some try their knowledge of nature and dungenering, only to conclude that no animal or creature, well none that uses natural means anyways, did this. Some try to use their knowledge to search for any clues as to a natural force, only to be befuddled. The mystery seems unsolvable, until Vamir finds a clue as he is following the tracks. He notices two things. First the tracks are all made by normal walking, not the side to side movement required to squeeze though, and second many of the footprints are cut in half by the walls, as though the walls weren't there when the rescuers came through.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 Wednesday August 7th, 2019 5:19:11 PM
Atlas listens to the others, but keeps his focus further down the tunnel as far as his torch will light up. He hopes his ears pick up something before his vision does.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance Wednesday August 7th, 2019 7:38:55 PM
This is quite the unusual tunnel. Anyone finding anything of any help for finding our wayward child?
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet d20+14=28 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+9=28 ; Wednesday August 7th, 2019 7:54:45 PM OOC assuming Vamir tells the rest of us what he found.
"Wait, What? Armand turns around and looks at the area where the tunnel was. Will save 28 (d20+14) He tries to disbelieve the walls are there.
If he succeeds and that was an illusion.... Knowledge Arcane 15 (d20+8) or Spellcraft 28 (d20+9) as I'm not sure which applies, to try and determine what type of illusion and how long such a thing would last.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d20+13=32 ; d20+15=26 ; Wednesday August 7th, 2019 8:52:21 PM
Vamir begins sliding down the passage when he notices the footprints. As they become clearer Vamir notices they are side by side. Vamir points this fact out to the party, and looks for slide marks where the wall might slide back and forth. Vamir continues urging his cauldron to use her senses as he continues sliding down the passage .
Perception: DC 32 Survival: DC 26
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision d20+12=21 ; Wednesday August 7th, 2019 9:54:18 PM
Owen puts his hand out to touch the walls again, knowing what the party has learned. He looks at the walls carefully. Perception: 21.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 d20+6=15 ; Wednesday August 7th, 2019 10:01:40 PM
Elyngael agrees "Armand, you're right. We can't just take off again until we know what is going on with these walls, this tunnel. They are not normal! Vamir is seeing more evidence in the tracks. Brawn, scent for others, not just Tristan," (d20+6=15)
DM Jeremy Battle Map Thursday August 8th, 2019 6:11:25 AM
Atlas keeps his eyes and ears open hoping to not be caught flat-footed from an enemy.
Neshi agrees that the tunnel is unusual, but wonders how this helps find Tristan and presumably, his rescuers.
Vamir shares his discovery, and looks for slide marks.
Armand tries disbelieving an illusion
Owen touches the wall and examines them carefully.
Elyngael is convinced that this odd tunnel is important, and believes it wise to gain some understanding before moving on. She asks Brawn to scent for others.
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With Vamir's discovery, forward motion has come to a halt, as our heroes do their best to unravel the mystery. Armand suspects an illusion and does his best to see through it, but to the best of his knowledge the stone walls are in fact stone walls. Vamir searches for slide marks, and though he doesn't find any, he does find areas where the walls had apparently pushed up piles of dirt, as though they moved. Owen touches the cold stone and does his best to seek a visible answer but only finds what Vamir has already discovered. Elyngael has Brawn search for other scents besides Tristan's, and he easily find many different scents, but without a control, like Tristan's shirt, he isn't sure where to start. He does however indicate that all the scents go in the same direction, which is deeper into the mine. Will our heroes discover the mystery, or will the chalk it up to an oddity and move on as Neshi suggests?
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 Thursday August 8th, 2019 1:41:02 PM "Well, there's one way to find out what happened here. El, you and Brawn leading the way again? I'm ready to find out what this mystery is, so let's hop to it." And with that Atlas is ready to head further into the tunnel as soon as they pass him. Assuming they aren't too slow :-)
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance Thursday August 8th, 2019 6:11:58 PM
I am with Atlas, let's move on I will watch the rear if you like?
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d20+13=18 ; d20+15=30 ; Thursday August 8th, 2019 8:04:04 PM
Vamir shakes his head and continues his way. At the end of the wall about two foot before it opens up Vami bends down. The young witch pulls a piston, hammer, and empty belt pouch from his haversack. Wrapping the bag around the hammer, Vamir quietly hammers the piston under the wall and finishes his trip through the passage. "It may not stop the wall from moving but it sure make me feel better." Vamir peers into the darkness and silently communicates with his cauldron.
Perception: DC 18 Survival: DC 30 Cauldron senses: 60 feet
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet d20+4=22 ; Thursday August 8th, 2019 8:04:34 PM "Agreed let's go. But stay alert."
Armand falls into line with the group and they proceed onward.
Perception 22 (d20+4)
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 Thursday August 8th, 2019 9:39:18 PM "Atlas go ahead. I'll be right behind you with Brawn. We aren't solving anything by just sitting here and "supposing", so why not go onward into the unknown," declares Elyngael.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision Thursday August 8th, 2019 11:29:20 PM
Owen wanders along behind the group, still thinking about the perplexing pattern.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Friday August 9th, 2019 6:04:10 AM
Our intrepid heroes decide the mystery of the narrow passage will have to wait as they press forward. The Wardens exit the narrow passage without being molested, and come to an area with a few tunnels branching off from the main tunnel. Unlike before, these extra tunnels have no tracks leading in or out, all the tracks continue forward, and Brawn's nose confirms this as well. It's as if they knew where they were going, or they were being guided. Shortly after passing the extra tunnels, they find themselves in an area of tunnel works that zig zags back and forth with multiple switchbacks. It's obvious that this tunnel was carved as it followed the platinum vein, which explains the erratic nature of the passage. Not long into the erratic tunnels, Vamir's cauldron tells everyone that it senses movement coming from both ahead and behind. Of course due to the nature of the passage way, you can't see the intruders yet, but you are pretty certain based on the cauldron's observations that they are heading your way. I'm assuming that the reduce animal was dismissed on Brawn after exiting the narrows. Feel free the shrink him and use the adjusted stats caused by the spell if you wish to keep him medium for the moment. I'm also assuming that Neshi is still a medium sized fire elemental, again feel free to adjust the map accordingly if my assumption is wrong. You should all have editing rights.
OOC.. I think the cauldron really should have a name, it is an intelligent item after all, also it adds a little more flavor to the story when we personalize things instead of keeping them generic. Just my 2 cents not a DM mandate.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 Friday August 9th, 2019 11:04:25 AM
Atlas nods a thanks to El and heads forward. When the cauldron speaks Atlas jumps, "What was that! Vamir, um, did your cauldron just talk? When we're having drinks together and bonding like we have been, you might want to mention that." Atlas laughs, but turns to face what is in front of them. He throws the torch on the ground next to him so he can hold his shield and sword without being encumbered. "It won't get by me. Neshi, you have the rear? Is there anyone other than Brawn that doesn't have a ranged attack? Please just don't hit me, that's all I ask."
Atlas moves out a little to give others room, then holds his ground, waiting to see what comes around the corner.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance Friday August 9th, 2019 5:35:22 PM
"I've got the rear covered so to speak." As Neshi finishes speaking he quickly casts a spell creating a 10 inch thick wall of ice that fills the tunnel from wall to wall and up to the ceiling, effectively blocking the tunnel at F?G 8-9.
OOC (depending on how high the ceiling is the wall could be made thicker.)
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d20+13=30 ; d20+15=31 ; Friday August 9th, 2019 7:06:17 PM
Vamir smiles at Atlas,"I guess I should have mentioned it before. Zaita, meet everyone, everyone meet Zaita" Vamir moves towards the middle of the group and asks Zaita if she can sense the emotions of whatever is incoming with her empathy.
Perception: DC 30 Survival: DC 31
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet Saturday August 10th, 2019 4:44:43 PM
Armand looks up front then looks in back. "I really don't know how much good I'm going to do in this fight what with the curving passage ways." He holds up his lit glaive to at least provide light for now.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 Saturday August 10th, 2019 6:24:00 PM
Elyngael draws and readies an arrow and tells Brawn to stay back, "Atlas, I thought you had more confidence in us by now," she smiles and nods at her flaming longbow behind him.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision Sunday August 11th, 2019 3:18:44 PM
OoC: How tall is the tunnel?
IC: Owen casts Spider Climb on himself.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Monday August 12th, 2019 7:59:28 AM
Atlas is taken aback when Vamir's cauldron speaks, and cracks a joke about this being something one should mention over drinks. He prepares his sword and shield, and prepares to halt any assault from the incoming threat. He does ask that anyone with ranged attacks to refrain from hitting him, and whether or not Neshi has the rear.
Neshi confirms that he does indeed have the rear covered, than completely covers it with a 12in thick sheet of ice, completely blocking off the 5ft by 15ft tunnel. OOC...Kent, I'm assuming that you cast Wall of Ice, but in the future could you please mention the actual name of the spell in your post, it simplifies things a bit on my end, if the spell was something other than Wall of Ice, please let me know. Also you don't currently have a link to your character sheet in your header, if you could fix that, that would be awesome, thanks.
Vamir smiles at Atlas's reaction to his cauldron, then introduces Zaita to his friends. Zaita informs everyone that it doesn't sense any emotions coming from the new possible threat, but that her blindsense defiantly reveals two large creatures approaching.
Armand isn't sure how much help he will be in a fight in these tight quarters, so he holds his glowing glaive aloft like a torch.
Elyngael readies her bow, then chastises Atlas on his lack of faith in his friends aim.
Owen casts spider climb on himself, One would assume he plans on climbing the 15ft high walls.
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Zaita informs everyone that the creatures are getting closer, and by the light of Atlas's torch, Elyngael and Atlas catch a glimpse of their adversary. They see a large stone colored liquid mass slowing heading their way. Atlas and Elyngael only can make a DC 20 Knowledge Dunguneering check Highlight to display spoiler: {they are looking at a type of ooze known as a stone pudding}
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 d20+5=11 ; d20+20=30 ; d8+9=11 ; Monday August 12th, 2019 10:48:06 AM
Atlas looks over his shoulder to El, "I just want to make sure no one thinks an arrow in my butt is a funny way to get back at me." He winks and turns back to the threat ahead of them.
"I've never seen anything like this. Anyone have an idea of what will happen to me if it touches me or my gear? I'll move up so that more of you can get in to see it."
Lacking a better option, Atlas moves up and attacks.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance Monday August 12th, 2019 12:13:59 PM
(ooc: sorry about that Jeremy, been working off of an 8 inch tablet., but I have my computer set up now, now that I am in my new house finally.)
After having cast his Ice wall, Neshi, he steps forward touching Owen on the shoulder and places a stone skin spell on him (DR 10 / adamantine for 110 points).
Spell slots remaining.
1st - 8/8 2nd - 7/7 3rd - 7/7 4th - 5/7 5th - 5/5
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance Monday August 12th, 2019 12:17:26 PM
trying to re-set up my header
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding Monday August 12th, 2019 3:20:32 PM
Vamir gasps,"What is the name of heaven is that?" Vamir attempts to get a better view of the creature,"What can I do to help? Zaita, let us know if anything else is headed this way!
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance Monday August 12th, 2019 3:47:22 PM
Anybody else nearby want a little more protection?
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet Monday August 12th, 2019 5:24:53 PM "What's going on? What do you guys see?" Armand calls out. He contemplates squeezing past Brawn but Elyngael is still up there too.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision, Spider Climb, Stone Skin Monday August 12th, 2019 9:02:07 PM
Owen thanks 'Neshi for the buff, then moves up the wall to the ceiling and down the hallway for a better look at their adversary. He keeps a wary distance, though, and readies a Scorching Ray should any party member be attacked.
Elyngael identifies the approaching threat and calls out,"It's an ooze, a stone pudding! Don't use your weapons or they'll be destroyed. Fire and acid and magical weapons are best. Taste my fire, creeper!" and Elyngael releases an arrow from her flaming +2 longbow (d20+17=37, confirm crit d20+17=25; damage d8+4=7 plus 1d6 fire=1 plus 1d8 crit=8: total damage 16) She has not moved so 2nd arrow d20+12=21, d8+4=12 plus 1d6=6; and third arrow d20+6=23, 1d8+4=7 plus d6=2
DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+11=13 ; 2d6+3=8 ; Tuesday August 13th, 2019 6:14:19 AM
Atlas cracks a jock after Elyngeal's chastisement, then moves against the thing.
Neshi casts stoneskin on Owen, and asks if anyone else could use some protection.
Vamir wishes to know what is attacking them, and tries to get a view, but Neshi's ice wall makes that impossible.
Armand asks what Atlas and Elyngael see, and considers trying to squeeze by Brawn, however he realizes that since Brawn is squeezing through the tunnel already, and the only way, to get by him, would be to go over him.
Owen takes to the ceiling, after thanking Neshi for the stoneskin. he readies a scorching ray. Owen can make a DC 15 Dungeneering Check to further Identify the Stone Puddings abilities [spoiler}stone puddings are immune to fire and mind effects[/spoiler] OOC...I made the DC a bit easier since Elyngael already determined what they are.
Elyngael identifies the creatures as oozes known as stone puddings and lets fly with her bow, Her arrows bite deep, but the stone pudding doesn't seem to be affected by the flames.
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Atlas and Elyngael find that these oozes are crazy easy to hit. Stone Pudding 1 slams Neshi's ice wall, causing a small crack to appear, while Stone Pudding 2 attacks Atlas, but Atlas is able to deflect the slam attack with his shield.
Neshi's Ice wall 28/36 HP stone pudding 1) AC 3, 126/126 HP, currently trapped by Neshi's Ice Wall stone pudding 2) AC 3, 95/126 HP
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance 3d6=11 ; 2d6=4 ; d20+13=32 ; Tuesday August 13th, 2019 10:29:59 AM
Hearing the thump from behind on his wall, Neshi ponders a moment and then begins a quick casting tossing out a bit of dust and water at the same time. There doesn't seem to be any apparent effect from this side of the wall.
Casting Ice storm on the other side of the wall.
No save; spell Resistance 32. 11 points bludgeoning damage and 4 points ice damage. Creatures inside this area take a –4 penalty on Perception skill checks and the entire area is treated as difficult terrain for 11 rounds.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 d20+16=26 ; d8+9=10 ; d20+12=27 ; d4+5=8 ; d20+15=24 ; d8+9=13 ; d20+10=24 ; d8+9=11 ; Tuesday August 13th, 2019 3:59:00 PM
Atlas responds to El, "Pudding? Should I trade my sword for a spoon?" Before he can say more he begins hacking away at the pudding with his full arsenal of attacks.
------------------------------------------------------------------- Attack with Longsword: 1d20+16=26 Damage: 1d8+9=10
Attack with Shield: 1d20+12=27 Damage 1d4+5=8
Attack with Longsword: 1d20+15=24 Damage: 1d8+9=13
Attack with Longsword: 1d20+10=24 Damage: 1d8+9=11
Total Damage: 42
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet Tuesday August 13th, 2019 5:39:30 PM
Armand considers what to do. Not for the first time he considers maybe investing in some scrolls to enhance his choices. "How did one of those things get behind us? Does anyone know if they are related to a Horta?"
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 78/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d4=4 ; d4=4 ; d20+13=25 ; Tuesday August 13th, 2019 8:33:50 PM
Vamir looks around at those he can see,"I'm sorry I can't do much unless I can touch them, or affect their minds." Vamir draws his wand and cast Spectral Hand and winces as it appears next to him. "Zaita, is there anything else out there?" Vamir whispers to his cauldron.
Perception: DC 25
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 d20+15=16 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+6=24 ; d8+4=9 ; d8+4=11 ; d8+4=9 ; Tuesday August 13th, 2019 9:42:11 PM "Armand, their tunneling skills may be similar to a Horta, but this Pudding doesn't respect our space'" Elyngael uses Rapid Shot to let 4 arrows fly (d20+15=16, d20+15=17, d20+12=18, d20+6=24; arrow 1 misses, damages are 1d8+4 each hit: arrow 2,3 and 4 total 9+11+9+29 points damage)
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision, Spider Climb, Stone Skin d20+16=24 ; 5d4+5=17 ; Tuesday August 13th, 2019 10:58:51 PM
Knowledge (Dungeoneering): 24. Owen tells the others "They are mindless and immune to fire! Be careful!"
He then casts Magic Missile on the nearest enemy, dealing 17 points of Force damage.
DM Jeremy Battle Map 2d6+4=10 ; d20+11=23 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 5:58:14 AM
Neshi doesn't like his construction project being harmed by the stone pudding, so he casts Ice Storm in hopes of defending it.
Atlas wishes he had a spoon, because pudding... as he goes all choppy smashy.
Armand wishes he had some scrolls to increase his options, and ponders how one got behind them, even wondering if they are related to a Horta.
Vamir is feeling a tad useless at the moment so he summons a spectral hand, and asks Zaita if there is anything else out there. Zaita answers, "I'm not sensing anything at the moment."
Elyngael doesn't like the fact that the puddings don't respect their space and releases a barrage of arrows into #2.
Owen lets everyone know that stone puddings are mind-less and immune to fire, he also shares that they use acid as part of their attacks, and they have no tunneling skills that he is aware of. then he lets fly a magic missile barrage.
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Zaita reminds those pondering the appearance of the pudding behind them that they did just pass through an area with multiple spur tunnels, and it is possible that one was hiding in one of the spurs just outside the range of her senses.
Stone pudding 1 continues its attack on Neshi's ice wall causing the crack to grow, as it inflicts another 10 damage. Stone pudding 2, still clinging to whatever an ooze considers life, continues to mindlessly lash out at Atlas. Luckily Atlas is able to jerk his head back in time to watch a stone colored tendril, made from the ooze's semi liquid body, pass within inches of his face.
Neshi's Ice wall 18/36 HP stone pudding 1) AC 3, 111/126 HP, currently trapped by Neshi's Ice Wall stone pudding 2) AC 3, 9/126 HP
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 d20+16=24 ; d8+9=11 ; d20+12=14 ; d4+5=9 ; d20+15=20 ; d8+9=10 ; d20+10=28 ; d8+9=15 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 10:22:55 AM
Wondering what that thing would do to his vision if it got in his eyes, Atlas decides it is best to put it out of its misery. He's not exactly sure how a pudding dies, so he doesn't take any chances and gives it all he has.
------------------------------------------------------------------- Attack with Longsword: 1d20+16=24 Damage: 1d8+9=11
Attack with Shield: 1d20+12=14 Damage 1d4+5=9
Attack with Longsword: 1d20+15=20 Damage: 1d8+9=10
Attack with Longsword: 1d20+10=28 Damage: 1d8+9=15
Total Damage: 45
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet Wednesday August 14th, 2019 5:42:38 PM
Armand will move up to just behind Neshi. He doesn't have the move to move beyond him.
Armand intends to look around the corner to see if he can see through the wall of ice. If so next round he will be casting Spiritual Weapon.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision, Spider Climb, Stone Skin Wednesday August 14th, 2019 5:45:19 PM
Owen prepares another barrage of magic missiles should the trapped pudding break through the ice wall.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 78/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding Wednesday August 14th, 2019 7:54:52 PM "If that thing breaks through who is going to get personal with it? I can cast stone skin on whomever might need it." Vamir states as he looks apprehensively at the ice wall. "Otherwise, I will curse the blobby thing and try to sap either strength or dexterity whichever you think might help the most!"
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance Wednesday August 14th, 2019 8:13:09 PM
As Armand moves up Neshi touches him on the shoulder and dropping a bit of diamond dust casts stoneskin on Armand as well.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance Wednesday August 14th, 2019 8:14:06 PM
Oh I expect that when it gets through it is going to have all the trouble it needs, Neshi grinss in response to Vamir's query.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 d20+15=21 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+6=25 ; d8+4=6 ; d8+4=5 ; d8+4=9 ; d8+4=6 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 9:54:38 PM
Elyngael again uses Rapid Shot to let 4 arrows fly (d20+15=21, d20+15=31, d20+12=13, d20+6=25; arrow 1 1d8+4=6 damage, plus 1d8+4 each hit: arrow 2,3 and 4 total 5+9+6=26 total points damage).
DM Jeremy Battle Map 2d6+3=10 ; Thursday August 15th, 2019 5:47:42 AM
Atlas continues his rampage on the pudding
Armand tries to get a view of the trapped pudding, but the ice is opaque, especially now that is's full of hair line cracks.
Owen gets some more magic missiles ready for action for when the ice wall eventually fails.
Vamir asks how will engage the pudding when it breaks through, and offers to cast stone skin on that person, and considers cursing it.
Neshi casts stoneskin on Armand and lets Vamir know that the pudding will have its hands, if it had hands, full when it breaks through.
Elyngael release a storm of arrows into pudding 2.
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Between Elyngaels arrows, and Atlas's melee assault, pudding 2 begins to ripple and bubble, almost like it's about to begin boiling over, only this is happening all over its liquid body, until with a loud pop, the thing explodes, creating a harmless shower of slime that covers the floor, the ceiling, the walls, and Atlas. Mean while, stone pudding 1 continues to slam Neshi's Ice Wall, leaving it looking like a smashed wind shield, yet somehow the thing is still holding together, though barely.
Neshi's Ice wall 8/36 HP stone pudding 1) AC 3, 111/126 HP, currently trapped by Neshi's Ice Wall stone pudding 2) AC 3, very dead
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance Thursday August 15th, 2019 6:19:18 PM
Ok all, when that thing finally breaks through,, do not step in front of me right away as I am going to hit it with a spell and I do not want to have any collateral damage, so-to-speak.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 78/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding Thursday August 15th, 2019 8:24:06 PM
Vamir nods at Yurneshi, and straightens his shoulders. Vamir mumbles to himself and then smiles, finally set on a course of action.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 Thursday August 15th, 2019 9:00:17 PM
Elyngael readies her bow to release another barrage of arrows at stone pudding 1 when it breaks through the ice wall.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet Thursday August 15th, 2019 9:00:23 PM
I don't think you need to cast Stone Skin on Armand, he is not going to engage it hand to hand, he's got spells lined up.
"Don't worry I don't really want to go up there." Armand tells Neshi. "If it breaks through I'm going to put Spirital Weapon on it and start backing away. Maybe some Searing Light as well since that is actually holy damage and not fire damage."
Armand has his spell ready to go as soon as the Ice Wall gives way.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 Thursday August 15th, 2019 10:15:06 PM
As the pudding explodes and covers him he laughs at the scene. Unfortunately, as he laughs some of it manages to get into his mouth. Whether it dripped from his nose or fell from the ceiling it doesn't matter, he just knows it tastes terrible! He begins spitting and sputtering like someone that just realized they drank pee. Once he's done making a scene he yells up to the group, "Don't let the name fool you, it doesn't taste like pudding at all!"
As he recovers, a feeling of helpless creeps in as he realizes that he is unable to help his friends on the other end of the tunnel. However, he trusts that his friend's abilities can handle the threat, so he holds to his job keeping watch and protecting this end of the tunnel.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision, Spider Climb, Stone Skin Thursday August 15th, 2019 11:47:56 PM
Owen moves along the ceiling into range for his Magic Missiles, which he keeps readied. He wonders what a windshield is.
DM Jeremy Battle Map 2d6+3=8 ; d6=6 ; Friday August 16th, 2019 5:54:28 AM
Neshi warns everyone not to get in front of him, because he has a surprise for the stone pudding.
Vamir let's Neshi know he understands, He is finally ready.
Elyngael would like to move forward and ready a barrrage of arrows, but due to the windy nature of the passageway, and the fact that she can't get by her furry friend, who is squeezing his way as they go, she finds it impossible to get line of sight.
Armand has some spells at the ready, and lets Neshi know he doesn't plan to get cozy with the stone pudding.
Atlas is a mess, and lets his friends know that stone pudding should not be on the menu. Knowing that he can't get to the front line to fight the other stone pudding, he stands guard where he's at. OOC...I laughed out load when I read your post!
Spider Owen gets into position and keeps magic missile ready.
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With a final loud thud, Neshi's Ice wall begins making it's own noise slowly at first, than more rapidly, the ice starts making that crackling sound that ice makes as it is braking up. The ice starts to give way, at first it's just a small hole which the stone pudding seems to be peering through, if it had eyes, almost as if to say, "Here's Johnny!" then it falls in a pile of ice cubes. As the stone pudding moves into the area that once held Neshi's wall it suffers 18 damage from the lingering cold. Vamir and Armand wanted to see what these things look like, well they finally get their chance.
stone pudding 1) AC 3, 93/126 HP stone pudding 2) AC 3, very dead
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:85/85 CMD: +20 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance 11d6=42 ; d20+13=24 ; Friday August 16th, 2019 6:35:14 AM
As soon as the pudding is clearly visible Neshi casts his cone of cold catching the pudding head on so-to-speak.
Cone of cold 42 points damage reflex save DC 22 for 1/2 damage. SR 24.
Remaining spell slots
1st - 8/8 2nd - 7/7 3rd - 7/7 4th - 3/7 5th - 4/5
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 Friday August 16th, 2019 12:52:52 PM
Atlas hears the crash of the wall coming down and Neshi chanting. He cannot help himself, he has to ask, "Everyone OK back there?" While he awaits a reply he continues to work on getting the pudding off of himself. It appears that he's wasting his time, making more of a mess than he started with, but he's a bit stubborn sometimes.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet d20+9=11 ; 5d8=27 ; Saturday August 17th, 2019 10:36:13 AM
Armand sees a corner of the creature and calls upon the divine power of Gargul and focusing it unleashes Searing Light. Ranged Touch; 11(d20+9) Damage 27 (5d8)
He then takes a 5 foot step backward bumping into Vamir. "I don't know how fast that thing can move, maybe we can back away from it as we pump spells into it."
OOC Searing Light is actually divine damage, I always thought it was fire damage, but I looked it up.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 Saturday August 17th, 2019 4:51:37 PM
Elyngael and Brawn continue moving, squeezing, towards Atlas. He is making such a fuss that Elyngael decides to go reassure him that the others are doing OK. "We're OK, Atlas. Brawn and I are headed your way."
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 78/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d20+13=17 ; Sunday August 18th, 2019 1:05:41 PM
Vamir nods at Armand, and seeing the mess they are making of it decides against casting a spell. Vamir moves backward to L3. "Is anyone hurt? Zaita is there anything else out there?"
Perception: DC 17
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision, Spider Climb, Stone Skin 5d4+5=19 ; Sunday August 18th, 2019 7:24:13 PM
Owen lets off a burst of magic missiles, dealing 19 force damage to the encroaching pudding.
DM Jeremy Battle Map d20-2=5 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=22 ; 2d6+3=10 ; d6=2 ; d20+13=28 ; 2d6+4=11 ; d6=1 ; Monday August 19th, 2019 6:00:41 AM
Neshi keeps pumping the cold into the pudding
Atlas is worried about his friends , and trying to get the stone pudding slim off him, but failing miserably.
Armand hits the pudding with the Light of Gargul, and suggests making a retreat as they continue to attack it.
Elyngael reassures Atlas that they are all OK, and lets him know that Brawn and herself are heading his way.
Vamir decides to make a slight retreat, and asks Ziata if she senses anything else coming. Ziata reassures her master that, at the moment anyway, the only threat is the pudding.
Owen fires off a barrage of magic missiles
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In spite of the heavy barrage of spells directed at the stone pudding, the thing still clings to life, which for a mindless ooze must be more of an existence then truly living. The stone pudding reaches out a tendril composed of it's semi liquid body material, and slams Neshi with an unconfirmed natural 20, inflicting 10 bludgeoning damage, and 2 acid damage. Neshi is also grappled by the slime, and the slime constricts its body around Neshi inflicting another 11 bludgeoning damage and 1 acid damage. The acid instantly destroys any clothing, or none metallic items he may be holding/wearing, but since he is currently polymorphed, that isn't a problem. (the acid damage bypasses any DR, but the bludgeoning damage only bypasses DR/bludgeoning)
stone pudding 1) AC 3, 5/126 HP stone pudding 2) AC 3, very dead
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:73/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance d20+24=27 ; d20+5=21 ; Monday August 19th, 2019 7:48:58 AM
CMD: 24.
&%*$#@! pile of goo!!! That hurts. Neshi does his best to escape from the grapple and then retreats quickly.
CMB: DC 21
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 Monday August 19th, 2019 1:54:40 PM
Atlas hear's Neshi's curse and hesitates, but then realizes that if he's cursing that well then he cannot be in too much pain. He continues to take a look around the corner to make sure there is nothing else that might surprise them.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet d20+11=24 ; d10+5=13 ; d6=6 ; d20+11=21 ; d20+6=23 ; d10+5=10 ; d6=4 ; Monday August 19th, 2019 5:41:29 PM "I karumba." Armand says when the pudding attacks Neshi.
'Well it's in reach.' He thinks to himself and attacks with his glaive. To hit. 24 (d20+11) damage normal 13 (d10+5) damage electrical 6 (d6) second swing, 23 (d20+6, ignore that second d20+11) damage normal 10 (d10+5) damage electrical 4 (d6)
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 Monday August 19th, 2019 6:18:52 PM
Elyngael and Brawn continue to catch up to Atlas until they are right behind him. "Slow down Atlas! Our friends are still struggling with the last stone pudding. Also, if you run into more trouble, it will take them awhile to get here and help. Heroics are great until it gets you dead! P-u-l-ease, let me check for tracks before you make them untraceable'".
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 78/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding 2d6+10=16 ; Monday August 19th, 2019 7:30:56 PM
Vamir hears Neshi's cry and steps forward and uses his spectral hand to cast cure moderate wounds. The hand speeds away from the witch and touches whatever exposed body part it can reach.
OOC: 16 points of healing to Yurneshi
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision, Spider Climb, Stone Skin Monday August 19th, 2019 7:39:49 PM
Owen stands by as Armand finishes off the pudding.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Tuesday August 20th, 2019 5:40:55 AM
Neshi needs to have his mouth washed out with soap, but is able to break the grapple and take a 5 ft step backwards,
Atlas hears Neshi curse, and at 1st is worried, but then realizes, if he's cursing, he's alive.
Armand engages the pudding with his glaive.
Elyngael asks Atlas to slow down a bit, so she can catch up and check for tracks, also she wants the others to be able to catch up to them, and him not getting killed.
Vamir hears, and sees Neshi need for some healing, and quickly hooks him up.
Owen figures Armand has things under control so he chills for the moment.
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Armand's blade cuts true and even though the thing begins bubbling, Armand continues with a back swing, ending the thing for good. The last stone pudding continues to bubble and bloat, until "POP" in explodes into a harmless shower of goo. The goo covers the walls, the floor, the ceiling, and Neshi, with a wee bit of the goo splattering on Armand. Now Neshi and Atlas are goo covered twins, with Armand their half covered half brother! How do our heroes wish to continue?
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet Tuesday August 20th, 2019 7:12:47 AM "Uggh, this is gross. Anyone have a way of cleaning this off?" Armand asks. "Oh wait I do." He then gets near Neshi and then casts Create Water over their heads.
After the water slues off the goo, he says. "Okay I guess we see what's going on up front now. Let's get going."
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:73/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance Tuesday August 20th, 2019 1:38:04 PM
(OOC. Hmm pouring water on a fire elemental......)
As Neshi elemental gets water poured on him, the spells's duration expires leaving a very cramped and wet wemic crouched in the tunnel.
As they move on, Neshi debates changing again, but decides to wait until things get any more limiting in space.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 Tuesday August 20th, 2019 4:36:58 PM
Atlas laughs at El's "please", but acquiesces. "Sorry for messing up the tracks, I just didn't want to have another surprise around the curve. Then again, it seems like it is all curves at this point, so lead the way my lady." Atlas steps to the side and offers El a bow that wouldn't suffice in a goblin court, but it was an honest try.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision, Spider Climb, Stone Skin Tuesday August 20th, 2019 6:56:27 PM
Owen uses Prestidigitation to help clean off the exploded puddings.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 d20+18=31 ; Tuesday August 20th, 2019 7:46:58 PM
Elyngael rewards Atlas with a smile and a nod as she takes one step cautiously ahead of him. She leaves Brawn behind Atlas. Using her goggles of night vision, Elyngael checks for tracks of any kind in the tunnel beyond (d20+18=31 Survival).
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 78/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d20+13=22 ; d20+15=21 ; Tuesday August 20th, 2019 9:30:03 PM
Vamir makes sure everyone looks ok, and her back in line. The young witch takes a moment to bring his dancing lights back into the center of the group as he listens intently to the darkness. "Zaita, we should whisper for now, do you sense anything else?" Vamir looks over the floor and walls for any signs of tracks.
Perception: DC 22 Survival: DC 21
DM Jeremy Battle Map Wednesday August 21st, 2019 6:02:47 AM
Armand wonders how he can get the pudding goo off himself and Neshi, and comes up with a rather soggy, yet effective method.
Neshi's fire elemental body creates steam as the water from Armand's spell touch his heated body, but only for a moment as the spell wears off leaving a cramped and soggy wemic.
Atlas laughs at how ELyngael pleaded with him, but he does apologize, and allows the Ranger to squeeze past him.
Owen uses a simple spell to clean the goo off Atlas, that didn't require a bath, or soggy armor.
Elyngael smiles at Atlas then, then tries using her goggles to see any tracks.
Vamir checks to make sure his friends are all ok, then moves his dancing light forward a bit. He whispers to Ziata, asking if she detects anything, and he searches for tracks as well.
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The newly cleansed Wardens move forward with both Elyngael and Vamir searching for tracks, however, the sliding movements of the Stone Pudding that had passed there, has completely destroyed any tracks. Luckily, for the moment at least, there is only one path, making it obvious as to where they would have lead. Ziata declares that she doesn't sense anything within her 60ft sensor range, However, no sooner does she do so, when everyone hears, off in the distance, the boys voice calling for help once again. It is clear that the individual calling for help is well outside Ziata's range.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 Wednesday August 21st, 2019 12:43:00 PM
Atlas laughs when he sees Armand and Neshi, "What happened to you two?" He then thanks Owen for the cleansing.
Once they get moving Atlas stays alert, waiting for any news from El. The voice doesn't slow him, he's getting used to the creepy factor.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 78/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d20+13=32 ; d20+15=27 ; Wednesday August 21st, 2019 7:42:18 PM
Vamir continues to peer into the darkness, listening intently. The voice of the child startling the young witch. Vamir pulls his cloak around him a little tighter as he listens intently. "I think whomever took the boys is drawing us deeper. Zaita be on guard please."
Perception: DC 32 Survival: DC 27
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet d20+4=17 ; Wednesday August 21st, 2019 7:53:21 PM "Did you notice that only the missing boy is calling, not the adults that went missing in looking for him." Armand says. "I think we really need to be prepared for a trap and be on our guard."
He makes sure the light spell on his glaive is renewed.
Perception 17 (d20+4)
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:73/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance Wednesday August 21st, 2019 8:57:06 PM
Aren't there some creatures that can mimic the call of humans in distress and thus lead rescuers astray??
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 d20+20=35 ; Wednesday August 21st, 2019 9:17:12 PM
Elyngael is proceeding slowly and realizes that there are no tracks due to the stone pudding moving through. She hears the boy's voice and the party's comments. She starts watching and listening for anything that might be out of the ordinary (traps, etc.) Perception d20+20=35.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision, Spider Climb, Stone Skin d20+12=18 ; Wednesday August 21st, 2019 10:38:26 PM
Owen keeps an eye out for trouble. Perception: 18.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Thursday August 22nd, 2019 5:43:13 AM
Atlas laughs at his soggy friends, then thanks Owen for the clean up. He awaits word from Elyngael, not allowing the voice in the dark to get to him.
Vamir finds the child's voice unnerving, and feels they are being drawn deeper, so he asks Ziata to be on guard.
Armand questions why only the child calls out, and never any of the missing adults, and concludes that it may be a trap.
Neshi remembers that there are creatures with the ability to mimic voices that they use as bait.
Elyngael is on high alert.
Owen keeps a look out.
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Not long after the voice, the tunnel widens a bit making travel easier for our Large friends. However the tunnels keep forking and twisting as they go. It seems obvious, that the miners were trying to follow every vein, no matter how small, to get all the platinum the could. Luckily, as they come across the first fork in the road, the stone pudding seems to have come from one tunnel, and the tracks that Elyngael has been looking for are found heading down the other trail. You travel a few 100 ft, and the path begins descending at about a 45 degree angle, there is a pool of what may be water with what appears to be oil floating on top that extends roughly 100 ft before the trail begins ascending at roughly the same 45 degree angle. due to the oily looking substance, it is impossible to know the depth of the liquid. Anyone for a swim?
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (T 15 FF 19) , CMD: 29/23, HP 124/124 Thursday August 22nd, 2019 10:31:11 AM
Atlas remembers stories of monsters hiding in tranquil water. They were stories that he always enjoyed and wished he could be the one fighting the monsters, so he looks for a rock to toss out there. However, before he does he asks if anyone can cast light on it so that they can see what happens when it sinks. "See, I think before I act...usually."
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP:73/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance Thursday August 22nd, 2019 10:44:38 AM
With a wry smile, Neshi replies to AtIas.
"I am not sure that you want me to cast my form of light on that oily surface, for if it is flammable we might have a whole other problem."
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 79/79 CMD 21 Character Sheet d20+10=16 ; d20+4=8 ; Thursday August 22nd, 2019 8:03:30 PM "I got you Atlas. Everyone keep an eye out."
Armand finds a rock and casts light on it. Then he tries to pitch it to the center of the lake area. To hit the center of the lake 16 (d20+10).
He watches careful as he can. Perception 8 (d20+4)
Then he casts Detect Magic and studies the lake.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 21 T:14, FF:16, CMD 28, HP 105/105 Thursday August 22nd, 2019 8:23:45 PM
Elyngael studies the still water for a moment, "Owen, can you spider climb these walls to the other side? Maybe you can spot another way for the rest of us to cross, or just see what's on the other side. I can cast barkskin on you,"
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