DM Kathy Sunday August 11th, 2019 9:12:49 PM
The seascape dissolves, and then the first thing you notice is the heat. It hits you like a blow. You had gotten used to the chill of winter in the Empire, but wherever you are now, it isn't winter. Or at least, you hope it isn't because if this is winter then summer would kill you.
It is very hot. Looking around, you see that you are standing on sandy soil, dotted here and there with low, scrubby vegetation. Overhead, the sun beats down from a cloudless blue sky. You see no people, or buildings, or even a road. You do, however, see tracks.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 203/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List Sunday August 11th, 2019 9:49:15 PM
Fang instantly looks about judging for any threats. "Does anyone have protection from elements prepared? It might help us with this wildly changing weather."
Fang (Mitch) HP: 203/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List d20+16=32 ; Sunday August 11th, 2019 10:38:54 PM
Fang looks at the tracks, trying to determine if they were made by their quarry or something unrelated (survival 32)
(MikeK)Bralin (AC38 T16 F33, HP 221/221) Monday August 12th, 2019 11:41:59 AM
I have one, Bralin replies to Fang .
The dwarf looks about, but other than the tracks, sees little of interest.
Leaving those to his more capable comrades, he retrieves his holy symbol and reaches out, seeking a connection not present in the last land.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240/240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 41/41, channel 7/7) d20+9=13 ; Monday August 12th, 2019 2:46:19 PM
Terser lends his two coppers to Fang's assessment. (Aid another survival for +2).
It's hot. But not too too hot. Certainly not as hot as it was cold in the ice vein. He'll be ok for now.
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173/173 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Monday August 12th, 2019 3:36:04 PM
Jozhur looks about. Seeing nothing but desert wasteland and the set of tracks he's content to let Fang do her thing. "Looks like we have only one clue here."
Jozhur lets Bralin know he will be fine with the heat, "My magical clothing will keep me cool enough."
Like Fang Aex observes the tracks in the sand.(Survival 39 - Know Nature 38 (nat 20))
When the temperature comes under discussion Aex rummages through her potions... "Well now... well... hmmm... ain't this... euhm... somewhat ... discomforting... it seems I have no potions here that would help us enduring this heat nor did I meditate such a spell... sorry... "
Aex, being a greenmage feels utterly useless for not counting on such locations...
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Monday August 12th, 2019 9:58:17 PM
Tahni mentally goes through her list of spells. "I have a Roses Temperature spell on myself, but no Endure Elements spells I'm afraid. I can create as much cool water as we need though.
If things get really bad I could cast a Control Weather spell I suppose"
DM Kathy Monday August 12th, 2019 10:04:25 PM Fang looks at the tracks. You can tell immediately that they belong to a humanoid, wearing boots, of the right size to be the Tinker. Odds are, those are his tracks. If you follow them, you may be able to find the device.
Meanwhile Bralin is wondering about his connection to his deity. Alas, it is still absent.
Divine casters are still cut off from their god or power, and are still unable to replenish their spells.
But there's more. Arcane casters can sense that the arcane magic on this world is scarce and sluggish. It's going to take a certain amount of skill and concentration to cast spells. [Casting any arcane spell--even a cantrip--will require a caster-level check of 15 + spell level.]
The rest of the group is concerned about the heat, which is extreme. Jozhur is protected by his clothing, and there may be magical protection available for others. For anybody without magical protection, you'll need to start making Fortitude saves after about 10 minutes in this heat. Anybody wearing armor takes a -4 penalty to this check. The survival skill can be used to help with the check.
Rill (MarkB) HP 172/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Tuesday August 13th, 2019 12:55:26 AM
(Dang it! I'm not sure what happend to my post - maybe I failed to press send.)
Growing up near the sea, Rill has never been a fan of hot climates. And then you add armor to that.
"Awright, I've had enough of this."
Rill will read some Divine scrolls of Endure Elements to make sure everyone is protected from the heat. Everyone is protected from the heat for 24 hours. Rill notes that Jozhur and Bralin are already protected. And if Aex discovers that she has a remedy, well, that will be fewer scrolls that he needs to burn.
Rill (MarkB) HP 172/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Tuesday August 13th, 2019 1:11:07 AM "Now, let's see what we can see."
Assuming the planar transition did not eliminate cast spells, Rill will use the Wind Walk spell still on him to assume mist form and rise up into the air to see where we are and where we're going - particularly in the direction of the tracks Fang found. He will share what he learns with his friends through the rings we wear.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Tuesday August 13th, 2019 8:32:29 AM
Tahni holds up her hand to stop Rill from using an Endure Elements spell on her. "I'm ok". She doesn't want him to have to use up any supplies on her when she is already protected.
The strange sensation of not having easy access to her spells is something new "Hopefully finding the next device will be as easy as the last two. I'm not exactly confident of having access to my spells should we get into a fight"
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP166/158 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 26 Tuesday August 13th, 2019 2:13:04 PM
Aex eyes Rill... what's he thinking of?!?
DUH!!
"Hang on hang on hang on... wait...", Aex starts rummaging again in her pockets and digs up a wand that has been there for a long time it seems... "Now that's the downside of Bill's Pants 'o Plenty... you put a lot of stuff in it and well... you tend to forget it's there!!"
Aex holds up a Wand of Endure Elements.
"Anyone?!?", she sheepishly says and does tap herself and Leafy already. Immediately the blistering heat becomes more bearable.
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173/173 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Tuesday August 13th, 2019 4:11:07 PM
Jozhur declines the wand, "I'm all set, thanks." (slotless cloak of comfort: Perm. Endure Elements).
If the wind walk spell is still active, we can use it to follow the tracks VERY quickly.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 203/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List d20+16=20 ; Tuesday August 13th, 2019 6:10:03 PM
Fang accepts the spell gratfully. A fur coat with fur armor on top of it is rather warm, and she'd had to strip down to stay cool but be unarmored. Once someone mentions the arcane magic going down she wonders aloud, "Does that mean our enemy has lost access to his spells as well? Maybe he'll be easier to defeat."
She looks at the sand more closely, trying to determine if they're on a large beach or in the middle of a desert. She also tries to judge the time; if it's a desert they're going to have to worry about cold when the sun is down, though the spell should cover them for that as well (survival 20)
DM Kathy Tuesday August 13th, 2019 10:29:32 PM
As the danger from the heat becomes apparent, Rill pulls out several scrolls and begins casting Endure Elements. This prompts Aexana to pull out a wand and begin doing the same. Soon, the entire party is protected.
Fang looks at the terrain, and realizes almost immediately that you are in a desert. It is, as far as you can tell, afternoon. It will probably get considerably colder at night, but now that you all have magic protection, that's not a big concern.
Rill finds that his spell is indeed still active, so he rises up to get a view of the surrounding area. Almost immediately, you spot a village off to your right--the same direction the tracks are headed. In all likelihood, that is your destination.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Wednesday August 14th, 2019 7:14:16 AM "Good point, Fang. We can only hope"
Tahni is in agreement that using the Wind Walk form is a good idea.
"Whichever way we go we should perhaps try and find some shelter before nightfall"
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240/240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 41/41, channel 7/7) Wednesday August 14th, 2019 9:37:52 AM
Terser mists up to follow the tracks. He's glad for the elemental protection, since it seems likely that the heat would be even worse on misty bodies.
Rill (MarkB) HP 172/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 d20+32=51 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 11:56:25 AM
Rill goes with the others, but will be sure to stay near Aex and her walking hedge as they move toward the town. (I seem to recall that not all of us were affected by Wind Walk.) While Leafy may be rather conspicuous here, a few man-shaped clouds in a cloudless sky may stand out as well. At the first sign of any creatures or trouble, Rill will start to transform back into his usual self (this takes 5 rounds.)
Hey Fang, can you tell from the foot prints if there are other creatures besides what we think are the Tinker's tracks? If so, so they look like big creatures?"
As we go, Rill looks around him. What sort of sand, rock and vegetation seems to be in this place? Are there insects or animals about? As we approach the town, what do the buildings look like? Do they seem to be built for medium sized creatures? Are there roosts or high doors that would suggest flying inhabitants? (Perception 51)
Fang (Mitch) HP: 203/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List d20+16=27 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 6:31:58 PM
Fang is pretty sure it's just the Tinker's tracks. She should have noticed by now if there were two sets of tracks. She does check again to be sure, maybe he's being followed by a bodyguard that walks in his footprints or something (survival 27 to check for oddities or shenanigans with the tracks).
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240/240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 41/41, channel 7/7) Wednesday August 14th, 2019 7:47:27 PM
Even with the spell, the heat is enough to distract. It's almost as bad as walking around in Sacramento.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP166/158 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 26 Wednesday August 14th, 2019 8:05:12 PM
Aex takes some time to think of what animals could be most common here. Perhaps she can shapechange in one of them and then scout the city rather unnoticed. Indeed it will be tricky going into a town with hr good friend leafy at her side.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC38 T16 F33, HP 221/221) Wednesday August 14th, 2019 9:55:14 PM
Bralin is about to cast his spell, but at Aex's revelation of the wand, he opts for that spell instead.
He moves wordlessly with the others.
DM Kathy Wednesday August 14th, 2019 10:00:39 PM Tahni says you should probably find shelter by nightfall. Perhaps, but you have hours before sunset.
Terser begins following the tracks, somewhat distracted by the heat.
At Rill's request, Fang takes a careful look at the tracks. The only tracks belong to the Tinker--or the person you assume is the Tinker. If he has companions, they are either flying or incorporeal.
Rill and Aexana look around, trying to suss out the local ecosystem. There does seem to be one. As dry, harsh, and inhospitable as the land seems, it still supports life. You've already seen several insects. You see birds flying--mostly songbirds. You can extrapolate that there are probably birds of prey, but you haven't seen any yet. There are probably several species of burrowing rodents, and lots of different lizards. There may or may not be something fox-like and/or some kind of desert cat. And there may be bigger, stranger things. It's difficult to say, since this isn't your world.
You follow the tracks for about 15 minutes, and then you reach the village Rill saw from above. It is a small place; a group of mud or earth huts clustered around an open area with a well in its center. Smoke rises from several chimneys. Human villagers sit in doorways, shielded from the sun, doing various tasks. Chickens wander about.
Your arrival causes a bit of a sensation. Several villagers scramble to their feet and approach you cautiously, They speak--and you don't understand a word they say.
Rill (MarkB) HP 172/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 d20+12=21 ; Thursday August 15th, 2019 1:34:23 PM
Rill remains puzzled that his Tongues spell works some places but not others. But if this Tinker could manage to navigate these places, seemingly alone, Rill remains confident that the Sea Dragons can do so as well. Who knows, maybe his tongues ability will eventually kick in here as it did in the previous place.
Rill does his best to smile and keep his hands wide and empty as he speaks, hoping his demeanor will override the fact that we are walking up clad in heavy clothing and armor with weapons hanging from our belts. (Diplomacy 21)
He will bow a bit as he speaks. "Greetings. We come in peace. We are seeking a small, older man with untidy gray hair. He may have been carrying a strangely-shaped item that he would have treated with great care. We need to speak with him. Have you seen such a person?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173/173 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp d20+13=22 ; Thursday August 15th, 2019 2:16:13 PM
More people who speak a strange language apparently. He listens closely, before and after Rill speaks, seeing if it at least sounds similar to anything he knows. (Dwarven, halfling, orc, undercommon, elven, aquan)
If they can't understand each other, Jozhur tries to think of a way to act it out. "I can summon a shadow illusion of similar appearance to what we think the Tinkerer looks like, but who knows how they will take that." He keeps his hands away from his weapons, doing his best not to alarm these folks.
Linguistics: 22
Fang (Mitch) HP: 203/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List Thursday August 15th, 2019 6:53:58 PM
Fang is all ready to pretend to be a child again before realizing no one cast the illusion spell again. She tries her best to look non threatening while simultaneously looking for escape routes in case the villagers decide to panic and attack the alien visitors.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC38 T16 F33, HP 221/221) Thursday August 15th, 2019 7:08:05 PM
Bralin takes in the desert during the walk.
These days, encountering a completely new environment is a rare event, and he dawdles a bit to enjoy the sensation.
Arriving at the village, the dwarf quickly deduces he cannot help, and thus wordlessly waits.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240/240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 41/41, channel 7/7) Thursday August 15th, 2019 8:18:09 PM
Terser wonders about the viability of traveling to some of these places again once their task is accomplished.
Through the rings, he says he doesn't think the Tinker need bother with interacting with the locals much, unless he has need of an airship or a boat. If this location is in walking distance, he may have ignored these people altogether.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP166/158 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 26 Thursday August 15th, 2019 8:21:27 PM
Seeing Leafy will most likely not make the villagers feel more at ease... on the contrary... so Aex asks Leafy to stay a bit behind and play like a tree...sure...
She looks around to see if she sees any of the locals who could be ill or injured in some way. If there is perhaps Aex can usr her healing potions and make the tribe trust teh Sea Dragons.
DM Kathy Thursday August 15th, 2019 11:02:00 PM Rill addresses the villagers in Common, which they don't seem to understand. He is polite, however, which they seem to appreciate.
Jozhur listens, but nothing anybody has said so far sounds familiar. He offers to illustrate your queries with illusions.
Fang tries to look non-threatening while looking for escape routes. You can leave the village by pretty much any route you choose; the question really is whether the villagers can run faster than you.
Bralin waits. Terser wonders about the possibility of returning to some of these worlds, which is a very interesting question.
Aexana, having left Leafy a ways back, looks around at the villagers, looking for injuries or illness she might be able to help with. She doesn't see anything immediately.
One dark-haired villager steps forward hesitantly. He asks you a question, which you do not understand. He asks another question, and anybody who understands Gnomish clearly hears "do you speak Nomish?"
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Friday August 16th, 2019 6:35:25 AM "Why yes" Tahni tries to smile warmly to the man. She relays over the link to the rest of the party "He's speaking gnomish"
She makes a note to translate whatever she hears and to relay to the party across the rings so that they can understand what is going on.
"Please don't be afraid. We mean no harm."
Tahni takes things slowly. Sentence by sentence
"My name is Tahni, and these are my friends..." she gestures to each person as she says their name "Rill, Jozhur, Bralin, Terser, Fang, and Aexana. Oh, and that's Leafy"
She pauses to allow the others to smile, wave, nod, and so on.
"We don't mean to disturb you, however we are searching for a man who may have come by this way. He may have had an unusual item with him that we wish to speak with him about. Have you happened to see him?"
Rill (MarkB) HP 172/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Friday August 16th, 2019 5:56:02 PM
Hmm. Gnomish. Rill idly wonders if they serve Green Gnomish's here.
He will cast Detect Magic to see if there is magic here beyond what the party members are wearing. Then he looks around for any undead, and he senses for constructs and outsiders.
--------------------------- Sense Outsider - Sense direction and distance to any outsider, fey, demon, devil, or elemental within 1,080 ft., even through solid objects. Sense Construct - Sense direction and distance to any any construct, animated object, or golem within 1,080 ft., even through solid objects.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC38 T16 F33, HP 221/221) Friday August 16th, 2019 6:57:53 PM 'Mayhap a pattern. Our Tinker has only visited realms where they can converse with the natives,' Bralin observes.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 203/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List Friday August 16th, 2019 8:13:06 PM "Not necessarily, we don't know what languages he speaks. Maybe we've just been lucky."
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240/240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 41/41, channel 7/7) Saturday August 17th, 2019 2:58:39 PM
Even should they have a Green Gnomish here, it couldn't compete with the libations at the dragon party, so they won't even be worth partaking of.
Still, he does look forward to finding someplace where the locals speak dwarvish.
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173/173 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Sunday August 18th, 2019 10:00:54 AM
Jozhur smiles and waves as he is introduced, happy they can communicate with someone here.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 203/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List d20+9=21 ; Sunday August 18th, 2019 4:31:36 PM
Fang eyes the crowd, trying to get a read on them (sense motive 21)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP166/158 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 26 Sunday August 18th, 2019 7:30:51 PM
Happy that Tahni can speak to these people, Aex gently bows as she is introduced. Leafy raises a branch and rustles his leaves...
DM Kathy Sunday August 18th, 2019 10:05:46 PM Tahni understands the villager and replies, assuring him that your group means no harm and introducing everybody. Aexana and Leafy bow when introduced.
Rill casts Detect Magic and also scans for undead, constructs, and outsiders. The only magic you see belongs to the party; there are no creatures pinging your various detections.
Bralin hypothesizes that the Tinker chose worlds where he (and therefore you) could be understood, which would be very convenient if true. Fang is skeptical; it could be a coincidence.
Terser waits for the moment, Jozhur smiles to let the villagers know you mean no harm.
Fang, trying to read the crowd, senses that they were wary at first, but that Tahni's speech reassured them. You also notice that they are dressed quite differently from you, in long robes and head wraps.
"Greetings, Tahni," the man replies. "And everyone. This village has name Chasrakh. I have name Naseer."
It would seem like, as in the Empire, the version of the language they speak here does not quite match up with the version you know. But you can understand one another, which will be helpful.
"The man you ask did come here," he continues. "He had a sack. He buyed some desert things from us, then went north." He gives you a sorrowful look. "There is danger to north," he adds.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Monday August 19th, 2019 7:23:34 AM OOC: Please all assume that Tahni will happily act as a translator for anything anyone wishes to say
"Danger? Oh dear. I hope nothing happened to him. Did he return? Perhaps you remember what supplies he may have taken with him? That might help us find him"
Rill (MarkB) HP 172/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Monday August 19th, 2019 2:11:22 PM
Danger? Rill's ears perk up.
"What sort of danger lies to the north? If we go to find this person, how should we be prepared?"
(MikeK)Bralin (AC38 T16 F33, HP 221/221) Monday August 19th, 2019 6:29:07 PM
Bralin waits, stonefaced.
Its hard to tell, but the idea that something dangerous lies ahead does get his attention.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 203/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List Monday August 19th, 2019 7:52:29 PM
Fang is all ready to ask the obvious question but several other people beat her to it. She just waits for the answer.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP166/158 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 26 Monday August 19th, 2019 7:54:21 PM
(ooc: sigh I really need to pay more attention... Aex IS Gnome... so let's assume she also understands... Gnomish?? )
Aex frowns as the villager informs them the Thinker went North and that again just happens to be the place where there's danger... oh well... danger is exactly what the Sea Dragons exactly seem to attract no?!?
DM Kathy Monday August 19th, 2019 10:18:28 PM Tahni asked what supplies the Tinker got. "Things for the desert," Naseer responds promptly. "Special lenses, desert shoes."
"Extra water bag," another man pipes up. Apparently Naseer isn't the only one who speaks Nomish.
Rill asks what kind of danger. "North lies the lair of the--" and then he uses a word you don't know. "It is a fearful beast. You must not go there."
Bralin and Fang simply watch.
Aexana finds it interesting that the Tinker seems to be going toward danger. It's almost as if he doesn't want people stumbling onto his devices before he's ready to set them off.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240/240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 41/41, channel 7/7) Monday August 19th, 2019 11:49:07 PM
"Did this man mention anything about us coming to meet him?"
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Tuesday August 20th, 2019 2:59:43 AM
Tahni puts her finger and thumb to her chin in consideration "Hmmm. A fearful beast? Unfortunately it sounds like we will have to brave it to find him"
Rill (MarkB) HP 172/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Tuesday August 20th, 2019 12:48:43 PM "Hmmm. Fearful beast you say. Probably a terrible monster with nasty, big, pointy teeth! We shall have to brave it."
Rill will purchase the special lenses and a pair of desert shoes. And anything else that seems necessary.
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173/173 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Tuesday August 20th, 2019 4:45:14 PM
Jozhur shrugs as the others inform him of the beast. He will gladly purchase whatever it is Rill is looking at, assuming it looks useful and there is enough to go around.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC38 T16 F33, HP 221/221) Tuesday August 20th, 2019 6:57:27 PM
Bralin also digs out coin to pay for lenses, shoes, and an extra water bag.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP166/158 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 26 Tuesday August 20th, 2019 7:41:16 PM
What's special about the lenses, Aex wants to know. And why the boots? With the endure elements scroll upon her she has no fear of the desert climate though...
DM Kathy Tuesday August 20th, 2019 10:29:17 PM Terser asks whether the Tinker said anything about you coming to meet him. "No," Naseer says.
Tahni and Rill seem ready to take on the fearsome beast, whatever it may prove to be.
Rill, Jozhur, and Bralin are also interested in buying desert gear. Naseer has a quick conversation with the other villagers, some of whom dart off to their homes. They return with a miscellaneous collection of items.
There are only two sets of special lenses available. The lenses have been smoked or darkened in some way, and are attached to a soft cloth that ties around the head. Naseer explains that they help to cut down on the sun's glare out in the desert. The villagers want 20 gold each for them.
The shoes look a little like snowshoes, for anyone familiar with those. Except these are sand shoes, made for traveling over the dunes. "It isn't hard to walk on the desert here," Naseer explains. "But there are dunes north, and the shoes help walking."
Looking at them, you can see how the shoes might help walk across loose sand, but boy, you wouldn't want to try to run in them! There are enough shoes (of varying quality) that everybody could buy a pair, if they wanted. The villagers want 5 gold apiece for them.
Finally, there are extra waterskins, and there are plenty of these. You can buy as many as you want. The villagers want 2 gold apiece for them.
Aexana, looking over the items, can see how they might be useful to somebody traveling across a desert. Then again, magic works just as well. Perhaps you don't even need these things. But they're available if you want them.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240/240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 41/41, channel 7/7) Tuesday August 20th, 2019 10:45:07 PM
Terser asks after some beard oil to keep things in line and prevent the sand from weighing him down. The shoes sound like a good idea too. And maybe a sled for riding down the back side of those dunes.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 203/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List Wednesday August 21st, 2019 6:56:55 AM
Fang follows along with the others.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP166/158 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 26 Wednesday August 21st, 2019 8:14:18 AM
Not planning to trot through the sand Aex plans to change shape into something more comfortable. Either a large camel like animal or else a vulture. Both animals that tend to frequent the desert here as well she assumes. A camel would allow her to carry some... a vulture will help spotting things from greater distance.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Wednesday August 21st, 2019 9:32:14 AM
Like Aex, Tahni has no plans to walk. She will be relying on her long lasting overland flight spell. She is also relying on her magic to create water.
"How long do you think until sun-down?" Tahni asks the locals. She's trying to gauge whether the party should depart soon or stay the night at this village.
Rill (MarkB) HP 172/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Wednesday August 21st, 2019 12:04:20 PM
Rill will purchase the goggles, shoes and a couple waterskins and fill them.
Magic is good, but we are leaning it's not always dependable, so it's a good idea to have a back up plan in case the magic goes away. But for now,we can rely on the Wind Walk spell Tahni cast.
Then we can withdraw, turn to mist, and head north.
DM Kathy Wednesday August 21st, 2019 11:18:53 PM Terser asks about beard oil and a sled, but the villagers don't seem to have either. At least, none they're willing to part with. He is, however, able to buy a set of sand shoes.
Aexana plans to use magic, and declines any gear.
Rill also plans to use magic, but decides to get some gear anyway as a failsafe.
Tahni attempts to ascertain how much time you have before sundown. This becomes something of a comedy of errors. First, Naseer thinks you're asking about sundown because you plan to travel by night--not an unusual practice in places where the daytime can become dangerously hot. He offers you a shady place until nightfall. Realizing that you do intend to travel during the hottest part of the afternoon, he tries to tell you how much daylight you have. But again, the time units they use here aren't what you're used to.
After some discussion, you realize you have about five hours until dusk. Which, since you've already rested on night, really shouldn't be wasted.
Accordingly, you set out from the little village, Fang leading the way. You head north for a while, following the Tinker's tracks. From time to time, you also see animal tracks--mostly small mammals and lizards, with the occasional larger mammal. And then you see some tracks that are a bit more worrying.
DC 15 Survival Highlight to display spoiler: {These tracks belong to a Large or probably Huge creature, with six legs. The massive feet have claws, the tracks looking somewhat like a bear's. }
And right about the time you find those tracks, the Tinker's tracks disappear.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240/240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 41/41, channel 7/7) d20+9=26 ; Wednesday August 21st, 2019 11:33:40 PM
(survival 26)
"Some huge creature came here. I suppose it's too hopeful to think it ate him. Knowing how this quest is going, he's probably riding it.
Still, keep a lookout for more huge six legged sand creatures."
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Thursday August 22nd, 2019 4:23:01 AM "Yep. Huge, 6 legs, massive claws. I'm guessing we'll know it when we see it"
Tahni tests her Create Water cantrip to make sure it still works. It does take a little concentration but nothing she can't handle. She'll follow up with more castings to help keep the group cool.
------------------ Survival check vs DC15: Autopass Caster Level check vs DC15 (arcane catrip): Autopass
(MikeK)Bralin (AC38 T16 F33, HP 221/221) d20+10=20 ; Thursday August 22nd, 2019 7:00:07 PM
Bralin also purchases googles, shoes, and two waterskins.
On the way out with his companions, he tries the googles out.
Leaning over the tracks with Terser, he wordlessly nods agreement with his comrade's assessment. Glancing over at Fang, he notes, "Mayhap we will find an opportunity for some exercise."
Rill (MarkB) HP 172/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 d20+38=52 ; Thursday August 22nd, 2019 7:16:36 PM "Heh. Maybe he hid the next device in the creature. That would be a twist.
"Now, while we still have some light, let's see if we can get the lay of the land around here."
Rill will don the darkened lenses. Assuming that Wind Walk is still in effect, Rill will assume mist form and rise up into the air to get a look. (If not, he has other ways to get himself aloft.)
Perception 52
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP166/158 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 26 d20+22=40 ; Thursday August 22nd, 2019 7:26:13 PM
Once out of sight from the village Aex changed into a vulture. Flying overhead she hopes to spot any dangers well ahead of time. (Perception 40)
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173/173 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Thursday August 22nd, 2019 9:47:58 PM
Jozhur will purchase two waterskins to have as a backup, along with the lenses, if the second pair is still unspoken for.
WIth danger ahead, Jozhur offers to take the lead, but Aex-vulture should serve as a fairly inconspicuous scout.
DM Kathy Thursday August 22nd, 2019 11:26:41 PM Bralin buys shoes, googles, and waterskins.[/b]
Jozhur also buys waterskins, but finds that the goggles are already claimed by Bralin and Rill.
Bralin and Rill don their protective lenses, and Rill takes to the air. Aexana also goes aloft, in vulture form.
On the ground, Terser and Tahni report that the creature has six legs and claws. And it's big.
Just for practice, Tahni tries casting a spell; it works just fine.
You haven't gone much farther before you see the creature itself. Neither quite bear nor bull nor serpent, the immense, six-legged creature is bound in chains and covered with scintillating red scales. A DC 27 Knowledge Arcana check reveals that it is a Highlight to display spoiler: {thrasfyr.} It roars a challenge.
You could, conceivably, avoid the beast. It's not clear at the moment whether it's seen/smelled you yet or not. But the thing is, you don't know where the device is. Avoiding the creature now means playing cat-and-mouse with it while you try to find the device. Which may still be preferable to fighting it, but the choice is yours.
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173/173 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Friday August 23rd, 2019 5:24:44 PM
Jozhur eyes the...beast? "Are we going to fight that thing?"
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240/240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 41/41, channel 7/7) Friday August 23rd, 2019 7:59:36 PM
"It looks like it's chained up to protect the device. Maybe he's getting wise to us.
Can the beast be freed, or even set against the Tinker?"
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision d20+24=41 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+11=31 ; d4=1 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+18=34 ; d20+20=28 ; d20+17=37 ; Saturday August 24th, 2019 1:56:14 AM
Tahni squints a little. "It's a thrasfyr. The chains are a part of it, and it just roared a challenge. It's a tough critter too.
We could fly around it. But maybe it ate the Tinker, maybe the device is in it or maybe tied to it. All we know is that the tracks led to it."
She prepares for a fight. "If it helps, they tend to be evil creatures"
--------------------- Knowledge check vs DC27: 41 = Pass
Free action: Retrieve Lesser Quicken Rod Swift action: Cast Haste on everyone except Tahni and the shadow. Caster level check vs DC18: 23=Pass Move action: Fly 40ft east and closer to the thrasfyr Standard action: Spell Synthesis --- Cast Enervation. Caster level check vs DC19: 31=Pass. SR check:37 Hits Touch AC31. d4=1 temp negative level. No Save. 1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. --- Cast MindFog. Caster level check vs DC20: 34=Pass. SR check: 28. Will Save vs DC28 or take a 10 penalty on Wisdom checks and Will saves.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP166/158 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 26 d20+18=32 ; Sunday August 25th, 2019 6:51:00 PM
Aex, shaped as a vulture does as vultures do... she circles over the beast and observes it first. She stays high enough not knowing how high this thing can reach... (know nature 32) Is there anything odd about it or is it just hungry and angry...
DM Kathy d20+14=29 ; 20d8=106 ; Sunday August 25th, 2019 10:04:32 PM
Spotting the beast, Jozhur wonders aloud whether you're going to fight it.
Aexana-vulture circles overhead, evaluating the situation. As far as you can tell, this is an ordinary creature of its type, just hungry and possibly territorial.
Terser is hopeful on seeing the chains, but Tahni explains that they're just part of this creature, called a thrasfyr. She casts a series of spells. The Enervation hits and takes off a level. Great. Now I have to do math. However, the creature makes its save against the Mind Fog.
The creature moves closer. It ascends as it moves, looking as if it's walking on air. Then it breathes at you. The 80-foot cone catches everybody except Aexana, who is circling overhead. Everybody takes 106 points of fire damage, DC 28 Reflex save for half.
Rill (MarkB) HP 172/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 d20=8 ; Sunday August 25th, 2019 11:49:05 PM
(Ugh, busy weekend - lots of family, lots of fun, but not much time for the Wold.)
With the DM's kind discretion, Rill's action last round would have been to cast Holy Aura.
As for the save, Rill will use his Moment of Prescience to add 25 to his save, ensuring success, so he takes 53 points of damage.
This round, Rill will use his quicken rod to cast a quickened Resist Energy, Fire on himself. Then he will move up 5 feet and cast Dimension Door and will transport Fang, Bralin and Terser next to the creature.
-------------------------------- Holy Aura - A brilliant divine radiance surrounds the subjects, protecting them from attacks, granting them resistance to spells cast by evil creatures, and causing evil creatures to become blinded when they strike the subjects. This abjuration has four effects.
First, each warded creature gains a +4 deflection bonus to AC and a +4 resistance bonus on saves. Unlike protection from evil, this benefit applies against all attacks, not just against attacks by evil creatures. Second, each warded creature gains spell resistance 25 against evil spells and spells cast by evil creatures. Third, the abjuration protects the recipient from possession and mental influence, just as protection from evil does. Finally, if an evil creature succeeds on a melee attack against a creature warded by a holy aura, the offending attacker is blinded (Fortitude save negates, as blindness/deafness, but against holy auras save DC).
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision d20=10 ; d20+9=21 ; Monday August 26th, 2019 10:08:30 AM
Tahni manages to twist through the fiery breath and emerge unscathed. She's disappointed her mind fog spell didn't work so sets to trying to soften the creature up a little more.
------------------ Ref Save vs DC28: Use Moment of Prescience for a +18 bonus. 54=Pass. Evasion means no damage.
Swift action: Cast Spectral Hand. Caster Level check=autopass Standard action: Cast Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog (delivered via the spectral hand). Caster Level check=autopass. Hit Touch AC21. "The creature touched suffers a -2 penalty on save DCs against your spells and spell-like abilities, and a -2 penalty on attacks against you." Move action: Fly further east
Bralin has been woolgathering, and takes a face full of fire as penance. His ring helps, but the dwarf is still feeling less than amused.
Now fully alert, Bralin launches his assault. --- Full Attack Atk 1 hits ac 41 for 25 hp damage (4 cold) Atk 2 hits ac 24 for 15 hp damage (1 cold) Atk 3 hits ac 35 for 25 hp damage (6 cold) Haste Atk hits ac 41 for 27 hp damage (4 cold)
Spells in Effect: Haste
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP166/158 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 26 d3=2 ; d20+10=28 ; 5d6=14 ; Monday August 26th, 2019 7:25:56 PM
Leafy, not very into fire, makes quite a move and avoids part of the firecone... but he can't escape this a second time... (ref save 28)
From above Aex witnesses rhe cleansing fire washing over her friends...so far no one appears to be in any immediate danger.
It's been a while but none the les aex attemts to connect with mother nature...
Call lightning storm - 14 hp
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173/173 --Shadow Companion 33/86hp d20+12=19 ; d20+22=39 ; d20+25=30 ; d6+8=13 ; 7d6=27 ; 2d6=8 ; d6=1 ; Monday August 26th, 2019 8:20:11 PM
Just as Jozhur realizes they are indeed fighting the monster, as he assumed they would, he notices the wave of fire coming at them. He ducks and flashes his cape just in time to deflect most of the heat, but his shadow isn't so lucky.
Jozhur has his shadow move up under the ground and emerge just on the other side of their opponent, as he moves forward and attacks. ---------------------------------- I keep forgetting the greater magic weapon, it's not included in rolls.
Shadow's save: failed (19), takes half damage due to being incorporal Jozhur's save: passed (39), takes no damage due to evasion
Attack with +3 frost holy shortsword hits AC32: 15 damage, 27 sneak damage, 8 damage if evil, 1 cold damage. Also deals 2 STR damage if sneak attack is successful.
Active effects: Tahni's Greater Magic Weapon (+3?)
DM Kathy 10d6=40 ; Monday August 26th, 2019 10:46:04 PM Tahni's Knowledge check was good enough that you know the creature has SR 28 and DR 15/cold iron and slashing. It is immune to fire, resists electricity, and is vulnerable to cold. Its special attacks include a breath weapon (which you've seen now), and an attack with its chains. It also has a special charge attack, but that seems to be less of an issue now that you are right up next to it. Oh, and it regenerates. Now, Tahni calls up a Spectral Hand and uses it to deliver Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog.
Rill, having cast Holy Aura last round, now casts Protection from Energy and Dimension Doors a group up to the thrasfyr.
Bralin wastes no time tearing into the creature. His blows don't do as much damage as it seems they should, but the cold damage seems to be amplified.
Aexana calls a lightning storm, but needs to overcome the creatures SR before she can use it to do damage.
Jozhur and his shadow combine for a sneak attack. Not all the weapon damage goes through, but the cold damage seems to hurt it more.
The thrasfyr roars! And, even though Tahni said they regenerate, this one doesn't. At least, not this round. The chains on its body shoot out, whipping the area in a 30-foot radius. Everybody within that radius (which I think is everybody except Aexana, Tahni, and Leafy) takes 40 points of slashing damage and becomes entangled. A DC 19 Reflex save halves the damage and negates the entangled condition.
Fang (Mark sub posting for Mitch) HP: 203/203 (236-73 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 d20+16=35 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+20=33 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+20=24 ; d10+15=20 ; d10+15=20 ; d10+15=20 ; d10+15=16 ; d10+15=19 ; d10+15=24 ; d10+15=16 ; d10+15=16 ; d10+15=23 ; d10+15=19 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+29=38 ; d20+24=41 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+29=37 ; Tuesday August 27th, 2019 1:35:22 AM
(I don't know much about barbarians, but I'll take a crack at sub-posting.)
Fang flies into a rage.
Last Round - Fang makes her Reflex save and so takes only 53 points of damage. She attacks the thing (First 4 rolls above are at +9 more - used Ranged numbers instead and forgot to add Rage.) First Attack - 49, crit, 42 to confirm crit. Damage 60 Second Attack - 26, Damage 16 Third Attack - 29, Damage 19 Haste Attack - 33, Damage 24
This Round - Fang makes her save for half damage and not being entangled. Then she lays into the creature again. First Attack - 38, Damage 16 Second Attack - 41, Damage 16 Third Attack - 28, Damage 23 Haste Attack - 37, Damage 19
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240/240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 41/41, channel 7/7) d20+16=34 ; d20+16=31 ; Tuesday August 27th, 2019 8:09:55 AM
Last round
Once Tahni explains about the evil, he figures it's time to get big. CL check 34 = pass for enlarge person.
Good thing the haste makes up for him being a little slower on the reflex, and Rill's aura ain't so bad either. Reflex save 31= pass for 53 -3 for dr, regen 1.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Tuesday August 27th, 2019 8:44:23 AM
The monster might be a little softened up, but Tahni wants more.
She curses at it (casts Bestow Curse that it).
------------------- Note that the thrasfyr has -3 to its saves against these spells (-1 Enervation, -2 Eye of Newt)
Swift action: Cast Bestow Curse. Caster level check vs DC18=Autopass. Will Save vs DC26. Fail = 4 penalty on attack rolls, saves, ability checks, and skill checks
Standard action: Cast Bestow Curse. Caster level check vs DC18=Autopass. Will Save vs DC26. --- If it wasn't already affected: 4 penalty on attack rolls, saves, ability checks, and skill checks --- Otherwise additional curse: Each turn, the target has a 50% chance to act normally; otherwise, it takes no action.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 41/41, channel 7/7) d20+16=36 ; d20+31=47 ; d20+31=33 ; d20+26=31 ; d20+21=29 ; 2d8+18=29 ; 2d8+18=23 ; Tuesday August 27th, 2019 9:07:53 AM
Current round
Now that Rill has popped him into position and the shadow is being so kind as to provide a flank, Terser will lay into the creature. He avoids the worst of the chain storm with crazy reflexes. 20 damage -3DR -1 regen
He will puff himself up with his Rage, sharing it with Jozhur, Bralin, and Leafy +6 STR/CON, +3 Will Saves, -2AC
He hits it twice, and maybe again? attacks hit AC 47, 33, 31, 29 Damage 29 and 23 slashing and +3 weapon is enough to overcome cold iron DR, so should be full damage
Aex instructs Leafy to take a few steps back. The tree cant handle fire well...
Flying within 60ft of the beast Aex beackons the sun and calls forth a sunbeam...
Sunbeam CL21 - SR35 - damage 9HP
Lightning Lord CL21 - SR 32 - damage 13
(MikeK)Bralin (AC36 T14 F31, HP 95 (146)/221) d20+10=14 ; d20+25=39 ; 3d8+10=25 ; 2d6=7 ; Tuesday August 27th, 2019 6:59:38 PM
Bralin cannot avoid the chains. Fortunately, his Ring of Freedom of Movement keeps him from becoming hopeless entangled.
Hearing Tahni's description of the creature, the dwarf drops his waraxe. Reaching his hand overhead into his magical haversack, he pulls out a Holy Cold Iron Warhammer.
Bralin takes a tremendous swing.
--- Drop Waraxe. Draw Warhammer - Holy, Cold Iron Atk w/ Imp Vital Strike hits AC 39 for 32 hp damage (25 cold iron and 7 holy)
Spells in Effect: Haste Shared Rage +6 STR/CON, +3 Will Saves, -2AC
---------------------------------- Are this monster's chain attacks considered magical weapons for purposes of striking incorporeal? Shadow's reflex save: 22 (with holy aura), takes half of half (10 damage) Jozhur automatically makes reflex saves at that DC, no damage (evasion)
Shadow's Touch attack hits touch AC 18: 5 strength damage
Full hasted attack with +3 Frost Holy Short Swords (piecing damage) First attack hits AC 35: 14 damage, 19 sneak damage, 8 damage if evil, and 3 cold damage, also 2 STR damage
Haste attack natural 20, crit confirmed with 44: 30 damage, 22 sneak damage, 5 damage if evil 6 cold damage, also 2 STR damage
Second attack misses
Third attack natural 20 (no crit): 12 damage, 28 sneak damage, 10 damage if evil, and 3 cold damage, also 2 STR damage
-------------------------------------------- Active effects:
Boots of Haste used: 2/10 (+1 AC for round) Holy Aura Tahni's Greater Magic Weapon Terser's Rage (-2 AC, +6 STR/CON)
DM Kathy d20+13=22 ; d20+24=33 ; d20+24=26 ; d100=53 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d20+24=40 ; d20+24=26 ; d100=94 ; d100=21 ; d8=5 ; d20+24=27 ; d20+24=43 ; d100=26 ; d20+24=25 ; Tuesday August 27th, 2019 10:37:21 PM Fang flies into a rage and attacks! Not all of her attacks hit, but when she does hit, she does impressive damage.
Terser embiggens himself and also flies into a rage. He attacks 4 times, and hits twice.
Aexana cautions Leafy to step back, then unleashes some natural damage on the thrasfyr. The creature is blinded by the sunbeam!
Bralin switches weapons, but he'll need to figure out a way to make his warhammer a slashing weapon if he wants to overcome DR. He attacks and does damage.
Jozhur's shadow is fine; the chains are not magical weapons. Jozhur attacks the creature, and does a lot more damage.
The thrasfyr is blind, and badly injured. It roars in pain, and attempts to lash out. Even blinded, it manages to bite Jozhur for 14 damage, and claw Terser for 14 damage. But you've got it on the ropes!
And then--oh, look. It's Mrs. Thrasfyr. Or maybe you've been fighting Mrs. Thrasfyr this whole time and the new one is Mr. Thrasfyr. Either way, there's another one now.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Wednesday August 28th, 2019 8:13:22 AM "Now all we need is for the kids to join in"
With no more charges left in it, Tahni pops her quicken rod back into her glove.
She tries to now curse the newcomer.
------------------------ Free action: Put Lesser Quicken Rod back into Glove of Storing Standard action: Cast Bestow Curse on the new Monster. Caster level check vs DC18=Autopass. Will Save vs DC26. Fail = 4 penalty on attack rolls, saves, ability checks, and skill checks Move action: Retrieve Lesser Maximise Rod from haversack
Rill (MarkB) HP 99/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 d20+21=34 ; d20+21=37 ; 15d6=58 ; 10d6=35 ; Wednesday August 28th, 2019 2:54:36 PM "By Gargul's teeth! Now there are two of them?
"Kids? Tahni - that's not funny."
Rill uses Dimensional Step to move 50' away (move action.) Then he uses a rod to cast a quickend Blade Barrier in hopes of preventing charge from the new creature. (SR 34, Damage if moved through is 58, Reflex DC 25 for half. This "wall" is only 20 high and could be moved around, but it may prevent a charge - this round at least.)
Then he will cast Destruction on the new creature. (SR 37, 170 points of damage, Fort DC 26 for 35 damage instead.)
Rill (MarkB) HP 99/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Wednesday August 28th, 2019 3:10:35 PM
Also, just as a reminder, everyone but Aex and Tahni have Holy Aura on them.
-------------------------------- Holy Aura - A brilliant divine radiance surrounds the subjects, protecting them from attacks, granting them resistance to spells cast by evil creatures, and causing evil creatures to become blinded when they strike the subjects. This abjuration has four effects.
First, each warded creature gains a +4 deflection bonus to AC and a +4 resistance bonus on saves. Unlike protection from evil, this benefit applies against all attacks, not just against attacks by evil creatures. Second, each warded creature gains spell resistance 25 against evil spells and spells cast by evil creatures. Third, the abjuration protects the recipient from possession and mental influence, just as protection from evil does. Finally, if an evil creature succeeds on a melee attack against a creature warded by a holy aura, the offending attacker is blinded (Fortitude save DC 27 negates, as blindness/deafness).
Fang (Mark sub posting for Mitch) HP: 130/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 d20+29=46 ; d20+24=34 ; d20+19=24 ; d20+29=44 ; d10+15=23 ; d10+15=21 ; d10+15=19 ; d10+15=20 ; Wednesday August 28th, 2019 3:38:37 PM
(OK, I had some time, so here's a post for Mitch/Fang)
Fang attacks the badly wounded creature again.
First Attack - 46, Damage 23 Second Attack - 34, Damage 21 Third Attack - 24, Damage 19 Haste Attack - 44, Damage 20
Fang (Mitch) HP: 203/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List Wednesday August 28th, 2019 5:54:03 PM
(I'm back!)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 3d8+15=34 ; Wednesday August 28th, 2019 6:15:14 PM
Rill's been badly hurt but Aex figures the Cleric will be able to close his own wounds if he needs to... for now. Leafy's out of the battle unless Aex patches him up again... so she flies down towards Leafy and casts Cure Serious Wounds (CL15) on him.
Expecting the second beast to spit fire to welcome the party, Leafy waits a few seconds.
---- Full attack on critter Atk 1 hits ac 39 for 19 hp damage (6 holy) Atk 2 misses. Nat 1 Atk 3 hits ac 25 for 23 hp damage (11 holy) Speed Atk hits ac 28 for 24 hp damage ( 9 holy)
Spells in Effect: Haste Shared Rage +6 STR/CON, +3 Will Saves, -2AC Holy Aura: First, each warded creature gains a +4 deflection bonus to AC and a +4 resistance bonus on saves. Unlike protection from evil, this benefit applies against all attacks, not just against attacks by evil creatures. Second, each warded creature gains spell resistance 25 against evil spells and spells cast by evil creatures. Third, the abjuration protects the recipient from possession and mental influence, just as protection from evil does. Finally, if an evil creature succeeds on a melee attack against a creature warded by a holy aura, the offending attacker is blinded (Fortitude save DC 27 negates, as blindness/deafness).
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 159/173 --Shadow Companion 33/86hp d20+28=44 ; d20+22=28 ; d20+17=33 ; d6+11=15 ; d6+10=15 ; 7d6=34 ; 7d6=32 ; 2d6=2 ; 2d6=10 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday August 28th, 2019 7:23:25 PM
The first foe may be beaten, but Jozhur makes sure it is down before he shifts focus to the next.
Should the first monster be dead (or at least unconscious), he will move straight up on the map, staying on the same side of the blade barrier.
Not able to withstand another fire breath attack, Jozhur's shadow heads in the direction of the second thrasfyr underground.
---------------------------------- If an attack is needed: First attack vs AC 43 deals total of 51 piercing damage and 4 cold damage Second attack misses Third attack at AC 32 deals total of 57 piercing damage and 1 cold damage
Active effects: Boots of Haste used: 2/10 Holy Aura Tahni's Greater Magic Weapon Terser's Rage (-2 AC, +6 STR/CON)
DM Kathy d20+12=24 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+21=39 ; 20d8=87 ; Wednesday August 28th, 2019 11:05:20 PM Tahni casts another Bestow Curse, making me remember I didn't resolve the first set of Bestow Curses. D'oh! So, last round, the thrasfyr failed its first save but made its second, even with the substantial penalties it's racked up. This round, the new thrasfyr makes its save.
The thrasfyr had regenerated a little bit, but even so, Fang, Bralinm and Jozhur make short work of it. The first thrasfyr drops out of the sky, presumably dead.
Aexana swoops down to heal Leafy.
Rill focuses on the new creature. He throws up a Blade Barrier, then casts Destruction. The thrasfyr makes it save, and so takes 35 damage.
The new thrasfyr Air Walks up and over the Blade Barrier. Then, as a few of you anticipated, it breathes fire, catching Bralin, Terser, Fang, Jozhur, and Rill. They all take 87 points of fire damage, DC 29 reflex save for half.
Rill (MarkB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 d20+21=36 ; 10d6=41 ; Thursday August 29th, 2019 12:47:12 AM
Rill uses a hero point to ensure he makes his save, and he does (36). Still, even half that damage is a problem.
Rill will cast Heal on himself, bringing him back up to full. Then he hopes for the best and casts a quickened Destruction on the new creature. (SR 37, 170 points of damage, Fort DC 26 for 41 damage instead.)
-------------------------------- Holy Aura - A brilliant divine radiance surrounds the subjects, protecting them from attacks, granting them resistance to spells cast by evil creatures, and causing evil creatures to become blinded when they strike the subjects. This abjuration has four effects.
First, each warded creature gains a +4 deflection bonus to AC and a +4 resistance bonus on saves. Unlike protection from evil, this benefit applies against all attacks, not just against attacks by evil creatures. Second, each warded creature gains spell resistance 25 against evil spells and spells cast by evil creatures. Third, the abjuration protects the recipient from possession and mental influence, just as protection from evil does. Finally, if an evil creature succeeds on a melee attack against a creature warded by a holy aura, the offending attacker is blinded (Fortitude save DC 27 negates, as blindness/deafness).
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 41/41, channel 7/7) d20+27=30 ; d20+27=37 ; 6d8+30=55 ; d20+16=34 ; Thursday August 29th, 2019 1:16:31 AM
Terser hopes he has the reach to get at the new one. Embiggened he should be able to reach 25 feet up. He dodges around some of the fire.
If so, he moves in and tries a vital power strike at the spouse. He burns heroic to bring his strike in line. (AC 37 for 55 damage, slashing and ignore cold iron resist)
AC 18 and current hp 193/308 Rage round 3
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision d20+18=27 ; d20+20=26 ; Thursday August 29th, 2019 7:02:08 AM "Hmmm...."
Tahni changes her approach. She closes her eyes very tightly and casts Living Voodoo Doll. Doing so means she is now considered blind, but hopefully the Thrasfyr is too.
----------------- Standard: Cast Living Voodoo Doll. Caster Level check vs DC21: 27=Pass. SR check: 26. Tahni is blinded. If successful, Thrasfyr is blinded. No Save
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 d20+21=23 ; 5d6=17 ; Thursday August 29th, 2019 6:00:49 PM
As expected the abomination spits fire again. Aex and Leafy are safe from it... some of her friends are not.
"Go my dearest friend! Go and attack..."
Aex shapes back to her own Gnome self and grabs a Stoneskin potion from her pockets. (move action). As a standard action she lands another Sunbeam... only this time on the second creature.
Sunbeam - SR23 - damage 17 + blindness - Reflex DC29 for half damage and avoid blindness
Leafy quaffs the potion as he hustles closer to the Trasfyr...
(MikeK)Bralin (AC40 T14 F35, HP 62 (123)/221) d20+10=30 ; Thursday August 29th, 2019 7:23:27 PM
[Reflex Save 30]
He sees this one coming. And with enough warning, even Bralin is able to scurry away from the center of the blast. His ring again helps absorb some damage, but by now the dwarf is smoldering.
Given a bit of time, he switches weapons, placing the warhammer back in his haversack, and retrieving his waraxe from the ground.
Mayhap a bit of healing he sends. -----
Spells in Effect: Haste Shared Rage +6 STR/CON, +3 Will Saves, -2AC Holy Aura: First, each warded creature gains a +4 deflection bonus to AC and a +4 resistance bonus on saves. Unlike protection from evil, this benefit applies against all attacks, not just against attacks by evil creatures. Second, each warded creature gains spell resistance 25 against evil spells and spells cast by evil creatures. Third, the abjuration protects the recipient from possession and mental influence, just as protection from evil does. Finally, if an evil creature succeeds on a melee attack against a creature warded by a holy aura, the offending attacker is blinded (Fortitude save DC 27 negates, as blindness/deafness).]
Fang (Mitch) HP: 203/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List d20+16=17 ; d8=8 Thursday August 29th, 2019 7:51:21 PM
Fang grimaces as she takes the hit (17 save) then she drops out of rage to cast spiritual weapon at the creature. A glowing, spectral axe forms and starts striking at the creature; it looks similar to her own, though with enough differences it clearly is not hers.
42 to hit, 11 damage.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 203/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List Thursday August 29th, 2019 7:57:47 PM
hit roll
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 72/173 --Shadow Companion 33/86hp d20+22=26 ; d20+12=26 ; d6=1 ; d20+25=26 ; Thursday August 29th, 2019 9:33:38 PM
Unable to move quick enough, Jozhur takes the full brunt of the breath attack this time. In return, Jozhur activates his armor, allowing him to fly to the next Thrasfyr and lunge with his sword, but he comes up empty.
---------------------------- Shadow's touch hits touch AC 26: 1 STR damage Jozhur's reflex save failed Activate Celestial Armor to cast Fly on self Jozhur's attack misses
Active effects: Boots of Haste used: 2/10 Celestial Armor used: 1/1 Holy Aura Tahni's Greater Magic Weapon Terser's Rage (-2 AC, +6 STR/CON) CURRENT HP: 120/221
DM Kathy d20+21=27 ; 10d6=28 ; Thursday August 29th, 2019 11:08:44 PM Rill heals himself, then tries again with the Destruction. The thrasfyr again makes its save and takes the 35 damage.
Terser reaches up and slashes the beast, doing a lot of damage.
Tahni tries to cast Living Voodoo Doll, but unfortunately she can't quite overcome the creature's spell resistance.
Aexana hands a potion to Leafy and aims a Sunbeam at the thrasfyr. She, too, fails to overcome the creature's spell resistance. Leafy, meanwhile, moves closer to it.
Bralin switches weapons and sends a quick SOS over your shared link.
Fang drops out of her rage to cast a Spiritual Weapon. However, she needs to roll an SR check before we know whether it hit.
Jozhur uses his armor's power to fly over to the second thrasfyr, but isn't able to hit it. His shadow, on the other hand, hits and saps some strength.
The thrasfyr was damaged, but it regenerates a little bit. Then it shifts 5 feet and does the thing with the chains. Chains whip out in a radius of 30 feet, which will catch Jozhur, Leafy, Terser, and Bralin. They all take 28 points of slashing damage and become entangled; DC 20 Reflex save to halve the damage and negate the entangle.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Friday August 30th, 2019 3:14:33 AM "Well THAT didn't exactly go as planned"
It takes Tahni a moment to dismiss the spell and remove the blindness. Hopefully it is time the rest of the party have.
-------------------- Standard action: Dismiss spell
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Friday August 30th, 2019 5:49:24 AM "Hang on hang on... on my way...", Aex transmits as she hustles over to Bralin, Fang and Terser.
As she reaches Bralin she casts Heal (CL15) healing him for 150HP. The dwarf's back at full health...
"Go!"
Rill (MarkB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; Friday August 30th, 2019 1:35:50 PM
Rill moves forward a bit and will Channel Energy to heal his friends (excepet for Jozhur's shadow and Tahni) for 32 damage.
Remember, we were told this thing has a nasty charge, is it would be best of our fighters can close ranks with this thing. Also Jozhur is in a bad spot and will more need healing soon.
Again, Bralin is unable to avoid the chains. Again, his ring prevents the entanglement.
Aex and Rill arrive and completely heal the dwarf.
With a grin, he closes carefully on the creature, and takes a massive swing with his axe.
---- Move to attack, using Spring Attack Feat to avoid AoO.
NAT 20. Crit threat hits ac 37 for 65 hp damage (2 cold)
Spells in Effect: Haste Shared Rage +6 STR/CON, +3 Will Saves, -2AC Holy Aura: First, each warded creature gains a +4 deflection bonus to AC and a +4 resistance bonus on saves. Unlike protection from evil, this benefit applies against all attacks, not just against attacks by evil creatures. Second, each warded creature gains spell resistance 25 against evil spells and spells cast by evil creatures. Third, the abjuration protects the recipient from possession and mental influence, just as protection from evil does. Finally, if an evil creature succeeds on a melee attack against a creature warded by a holy aura, the offending attacker is blinded (Fortitude save DC 27 negates, as blindness/deafness).
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 104/173 --Shadow Companion 33/86hp d20+12=31 ; d6=3 ; d20+24=42 ; d20+24=31 ; d20+24=43 ; d20+18=25 ; d20+18=25 ; d20+13=27 ; d6+11=17 ; d6+11=13 ; d6+11=16 ; 7d6=31 ; 7d6=28 ; 7d6=22 ; 2d6=12 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=8 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6+9=11 ; Friday August 30th, 2019 8:45:34 PM
Easily avoiding the chains, Jozhur counterattacks. This time he remembers the sword he holds in his left hand. He lets the others know he can stand on his own for now.
-----------------------------------------
Jozhur's reflex save is 22, auto succeed Hasted full two weapon attack (+3 Holy Frost Shortswords) First attacks hit AC 42 (60 piercing damage, 5 cold damage, 2 STR damage) and AC 31 (46 piercing damage, 3 cold damage, 2 STR damage) Haste attack hits AC 43 (46 piercing damage, 2 cold damage, 2 STR damage) Remaining attacks miss
Shadow's touch hits touch AC 31: 3 STR damage --------------------------------------- Active effects: Boots of Haste used: 2/10 Celestial Armor used: 1/1 Holy Aura Tahni's Greater Magic Weapon Terser's Rage (-2 AC, +6 STR/CON) CURRENT HP: 152/221
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 41/41, channel 7/7) d20+16=35 ; d20+25=29 ; d20+25=31 ; d20+20=34 ; d20+15=21 ; 2d8+30=35 ; 2d8+30=37 ; Friday August 30th, 2019 10:31:09 PM
Terser easily avoids the chains and entanglement. He takes the healing gladly and resumes the attack on the Thrasfyr.
Now that he has a flank, he decides to go for bigger hits, but apparently his hands are sweating and making him fumble his grip. He still manages two good strikes out of four though.
AC 33 and 36 35 and 37 damage Slashing, +3 overcomes cold iron dr
AC 18 and current hp 215/308 Rage round 4
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 d20+19=33 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+17=36 ; 3d6+10=19 ; 3d6+10=23 ; d8=4 ; d8=4 ; d2=2 ; 2d8+10=15 ; Sunday September 1st, 2019 10:03:07 AM
(additional post for Leafy)
Leafy will take a 5ft step closer to the Trasfyr and make a full attack. Most likely also taking advantage of some flanking bonus...
Slam 1 hits AC33 - damage 19 + 4 Sonic + Thorns -2 DEX (FORT Save DC20 to avoid thorn damage) Slam 2 hits AC36 - damage 23 + 4 Sonic Bite hits AC36 - damage 15
Rill (MarkB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Sunday September 1st, 2019 9:16:24 PM
Rill also uses the rings to check the status of the pretty members.
DM Kathy Sunday September 1st, 2019 9:48:35 PM Tahni dismisses her spell.
Aexana heals Bralin.
Rill channels energy to provide additional healing, then double-checks status through the rings.
Under a combined onslaught from Bralin, Jozhur, Terser, and Leafy, the second thrasfyr falls.
From her initial Knowledge check, Tahni knows that these things have lairs, and there is probably treasure.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; Sunday September 1st, 2019 10:39:07 PM
(oh good, now I don't have to figure out/remember how spell resistance works :P)
Fang spends the moment's rest healing herself just in case more threats appear shortly (22 healed)
(MikeK)Bralin (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) Monday September 2nd, 2019 8:58:19 AM
Bralin rolls his neck, cleans off his axe, and looks around.
"Quite the beasts," he remarks.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Monday September 2nd, 2019 4:24:21 PM "Any sight of the device we are looking for... and euhm... how did our 'friend' get passed them?!? We needed our combined strength... "
Aexana will check to see if someone is in need of extra healing. Ever since she lost 80% of her potions she's not as generous with them as she used to be... sorry...
Leafy snorts at the creature and hustles back to the little Greenmage. It's still warm here and his roots can't find nice soil around here...
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 36/41, channel 7/7) Monday September 2nd, 2019 5:55:30 PM
Terser drops his rage from himself and his friends, leaving them panting a bit for the next minute. He lets his ring slowly tick up his health, but is ready to channel a cure for himself in case of a new threat.
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 104/173 --Shadow Companion 33/86hp Monday September 2nd, 2019 9:11:29 PM
Jozhur stands with his hands on his hips, breathing heavily. To answer Aex "Are we sure he got by these things? Maybe we should check. He, or the device, could be in their lair...or their stomachs"
He begins the gruesome task of getting the the stomach contents of the fallen monsters.
DM Kathy Monday September 2nd, 2019 9:59:27 PM
In the aftermath of battle, Terser drops out of rage while Fang heals herself and Bralin cleans off his axe.
Aexana wonders aloud how the Tinker got past these creatures. Which brings up the obvious question of whether he got past them at all.
Jozhur decides to find out. He begins cutting open one of the creatures. The smell is unbelievable. Blood and ichor run from the corpse and begin soaking into the sand. You see some partially-digested desert creatures, but nothing that could come from a person--and no sign of a device.
Of course, there's still a second creature, and probably a lair as well.
Rill (MarkB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d20+38=45 ; Monday September 2nd, 2019 10:06:18 PM Nice work everyone! Another team effort for the Sea Dragons. I wonder if we should gut these creatures to see if they've swallowed the device we seek?
Rill will cast Cure Critical Wounds on Fang, healing her for 41 points of damage. Then he will use the the Wind Walk (still in effect from Tahni?) to rise up into the air and scout the environs here, looking for anything out of the usual - and especially one of the Tinker's devices. (Perception 45)
Rill (MarkB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Monday September 2nd, 2019 10:08:37 PM
(Oops, cross posted with the DM. Ah well, there still may be things to see aloft.)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 3:29:27 AM
When Jozhur starts the gruesome task of gutting these creatures Aex can feel her breakfast struggling hard to get back out... the smell is terrible enough...
"I trust we'll find a bath for Jozhur in this dreadful place?!?"
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 7:17:57 AM
Tahni takes a few steps back from Jozhur "A few castings of Create Water and Prestidigitation and we might get you fixed up"
She takes a look around the area "These things usually have a lair of some kind. It might be worth checking out. It might also make for shelter should the need arise"
(MikeK)Bralin (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 6:01:11 PM
Bralin observes Jozhur.
"Mayhap, we should first check the lair for the device, and THEN cut upon the creatures, rather than the other way around," he observes.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List d20+11=31 ; Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 7:13:01 PM
Fang skips the discussion and does her best to search the area for the creature lair, along with any loot or devices (perception 31 if it's needed)
DM Kathy Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 10:48:13 PM Rill goes airborne to try to figure out where the creatures' lair might be. Aexana asks about cleaning the goop off of Jozhur, and Tahni figures water and Prestidigitation should do the trick.
Bralin suggests finding the lair before cutting up the second creature. Fang, aided by Rill as the eye in the sky, is soon able to locate the lair.
You do not find the device inside, alas, or the remains of the Tinker. You do find some coins scattered about, however, and two magic items that Tahni is able to identify. You now have a Strand of Prayer Beads, Greater, and a +3 wooden shield of Fire Resistance.
Additionally, you figure you've got around 5,000 gp in miscellaneous coins.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Wednesday September 4th, 2019 8:58:30 AM "Right. Anyone with blood and guts on them - or anyone who could use a cold bath - now's as good a time as any"
Tahni is prepared to cast as many Create Water and Prestidigitation cantrips as necessary to get things a little more hygienic. The smell of fresh blood may have also attracted more monsters, so all the more reason to wash it off now too.
Once done she asks the simple question: "Does anyone see any tracks? Any ideas on which way we go now?"
Caster level checks for Level 0 spells (cantrips) = Autopass
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Wednesday September 4th, 2019 11:51:10 AM
Assuming the second Trasfyr will also be dissected, Aexana waits for the outcome. She herself though does not like to get her hands nor clothes dirty with that thing's entrails... Aex can help with water perhaps... the little greenmage just hopes it's not just the dirt that will be washed away but also the smell...
"And what about our friend?!"
Rill (MarkB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Wednesday September 4th, 2019 12:52:48 PM "Heh. Somebody made a shield to battle fire monsters out of wood. Probably why it survived in the Trasfyr's attack even though its owner probably did not.
"Unless anyone has any objections, I can carry and use both this magic shield and the prayer beads until we sell things. But we have a number of people in our group that can use these beads as well. Anyone else interested in using these things for now?"
"I am concerned that we cannot renew divine spells on this quest the Gods sent us on. You think they would have mentioned such a thing. I could plane shift us to a place where we can rest and get back such spells."
(MikeK)Bralin (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) d20+13=29 ; Wednesday September 4th, 2019 6:31:52 PM
Rill has a point, and Bralin looks to the divine spellcasters who have been the most busy to discern their reaction his suggestion.
He also lends a hand in looking for Tinker tracks. [Perception 29]
Fang (Mitch) HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List d20+16=24 ; d20+11=19 ; Wednesday September 4th, 2019 6:46:14 PM
Fang isn't particularly fussed about cleanliness, but she accepts Tahni's ministrations. She does her best to pick up the trail of their quary (survival 24, perception 19, whichever is needed.)
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 104/173 --Shadow Companion 33/86hp Wednesday September 4th, 2019 8:55:56 PM
Jozhur works quickly to cut into the second Thrasfyr, holding back the vomit as he guts the monster.
DM Kathy Wednesday September 4th, 2019 10:25:21 PM
At the lair, Rill claims the shield and prayer beads, for now. He is concerned about being able to replenish Divine spells.
Jozhur cuts open the second monster, but the results are essentially the same as the first. Desert creatures, no humanoids, no device. A lot of smell.
Tahni helps with that last part, sluicing water over Jozhur until he is clean. Being splashed with cool water isn't the worst thing that can happen in this heat--and did Jozhur really need those last two douses, or is he just enjoying himself?
Meanwhile, Bralin and Fang have managed to find the Tinker's tracks once again, and you can resume your search.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 36/41, channel 7/7) Thursday September 5th, 2019 12:04:09 AM
Terser was getting ready to help locate some tracks, but it seems the others have already jumped on it. What he gets for being slow.
Having no need of the gear, he's more than happy to have others make use of it for now, even if it's to be sold off later.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Thursday September 5th, 2019 2:34:59 AM
Tahni smiles and nods to Rill "I also have a Pearl of Power you can hold onto and use. It's pretty low powered, but it might help"
She reaches into her purse, pulls out the pearl and offers it. (OOC: 1st level PoP)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Thursday September 5th, 2019 11:48:50 AM
Happy to follow the tracks again but still... do these tracks go by the former lair of these Trasfyr's? Then once again... how did he get passed unharmed?! Creepy fellow...
"Fang, do you notice if the Tinker's tracks were interrupted somewhere or left their straight line? Or didn't he react to these beasts at all?!?"
Rill (MarkB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Thursday September 5th, 2019 2:06:06 PM
Rill replies to Tahni, "Thanks, Tahni - that's kind of you. Pleased hang on to that and I'll let you know if I need it.
"It's not really the lower level spells I'm worried about though. Add to that the fact that I prepared for different sorts of encounters, so I find the spells I have left, well, they may not be as helpful as I'd hoped. Which would not be an issue had we not lost our divine connection. But until that changes, we'll make do with what we have."
Rill will follow the trackers.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) Thursday September 5th, 2019 6:16:25 PM
Modestly pleased with himself at having located the Tinker's footprints, Bralin falls into line to follow Fang.
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 104/173 --Shadow Companion 33/86hp Thursday September 5th, 2019 6:34:53 PM
Happy to be clean again...and cool, Jozhur trundles along the Tinkerer's tracks.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List d20+16=21 ; Thursday September 5th, 2019 7:09:04 PM
Fang pauses and considers. "Some sort of magical disguise or hiding spell? possibly." she takes a closer look at the tracks to try to determine what if any evasive actions he took. (21 survival)
DM Kathy Thursday September 5th, 2019 10:41:15 PM Aexana moves to follow the tracks, wondering how the Tinker bypassed the thrasfyr lair. Fang studies the tracks to try to find an answer, There are a few possible answers, but it's clear he did bypass it. You lost his tracks shortly before you encountered the first thrasfyr, then picked them up again once you were past the lair. He is a spellcaster--he could have flown over the area, or used a Dimension Door or similar spell to blip past it.
Meanwhile, Tahni offers her Pearl of Power, but Rill is more concerned about higher-level spells.
The rest of the group assists in following the tracks.
It doesn't take you long at all to reach the device. This one is a small, squat metal box, half-buried in a sand dune. Once you uncover it, you realize that this device has both magical and mechanical components. Deactivating it will require magical and mechanical skill--but luckily, not from the same person. Still it's likely to be a delicate operation.
[OOC: The device needs a DC 30 Spellcraft check and a DC 30 Disable check to be deactivated.]
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 36/41, channel 7/7) Friday September 6th, 2019 12:52:16 AM
Terser knows enough by now to leave this alone until the smart people have had their way with it. He flexes his knuckles inside his cestus, ready to destroy this one as thoroughly as the other two.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Friday September 6th, 2019 4:36:57 AM "Magical and mechanical in nature? The Tinker seems to be making these more difficult to disable as things go along. I wonder if he knows we are in pursuit?"
Tahni will cast her eyes over the device and look for the magical 'off' button.
"I can take care of the magical side to this, but I'd be all thumbs for the manual stuff. Someone else will have to take care of that"
Spellcraft check vs DC30: Autopass
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 36/41, channel 7/7) Friday September 6th, 2019 12:17:39 PM
"If we ever find one that has to be scared into non operation, I can yell really loud."
Rill (MarkB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Friday September 6th, 2019 6:43:07 PM "I am fully confident in Tahni's knowledge and Jozhur's ability. Just the same, it's always good to have a back up plan - in case things don't exactly go as planned."
Rill will move back about 50', cast Detect Magic to monitor the device, and then ready an action to cast Greater Dispel Magic on the device if things go sideways for Tahni or Jozhur.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List Friday September 6th, 2019 9:19:00 PM
Fang plops down and awaits the machine's destruction. She keeps her eyes peeled for threats, though she doesn't expect any.
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 104/173 --Shadow Companion 33/86hp d20+33=41 ; d20+29=45 ; Friday September 6th, 2019 9:48:20 PM
Jozhur is quite thankful for the good cleansing. At the moment, he's not sure there's enough water in the world to get the stench off himself.
Jozhur closely examines the device, checking for traps, wondering to himselfwhy the Tinkerer hasn't used any to safeguard his devices thus far.
"Well, the mechanical workings don't look too complex. Ready when you are Tahni."
---------------------------------- Perception for traps: 41 Disable device: 45
(MikeK)Bralin (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) Saturday September 7th, 2019 9:06:57 AM
Bralin waits.
"When he begins trapping his devices, we shall know he is aware of our pursuit," he responds to Tahni.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Sunday September 8th, 2019 10:11:14 AM
Tahni and Jozhur have everything covered to disable the next device so Aex observes her surroundings. Again... why here? Why teleporting near the village only to walk into the desert where diabolic creatures lurk.
By now he must be aware of our presence and still we do not understand nothing of his travels. We can only react and not yet anticipate...
Fang (Mitch) HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List Sunday September 8th, 2019 8:53:33 PM
Fang iddly wonders what the next realm will be. They've had marsh, snow, and desert. Maybe mountain? Ocean or island?
DM Kathy Sunday September 8th, 2019 10:05:02 PM Rill takes a few precautions before you attempt to disable this newest device. But between them, Tahni and Jozhur are able to deactivate it. Unlike the earlier devices, this one doesn't seem to include valuable components. You can destroy what's left of it if you like.
The rest of the group is concerned about whether the Tinker is aware of your pursuit, and what he might do as a consequence. Unfortunately, there's no way of knowing.
Fang wonders what kind of environment you're going to be in next, and there's only one way to find out.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Monday September 9th, 2019 7:53:57 AM
Tahni steps back from the device "There. That should do it. It should be safe now if anyone wants to bash it around a bit for good measure"
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP166/166 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 26 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Monday September 9th, 2019 9:28:30 AM "If we're done with this place I don't mind getting the hell out of here... that blasted heat and wicked creatures give me the creeps. And from the look on Leafy's face I'm guessing he'd love to dig is toes... roots... into some nice rich soil instead.
Leafy indeed makes a great impersonation of a weeping willow...
Rill (MarkB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Monday September 9th, 2019 11:54:40 AM "Well, it would be prudent to bust this device up like we did the others. Perhaps Fang, Bralin and Terser would do the honors - just to make sure. Once that is accomplished, we should move on to ... whereever we move on to next."
Once the think is pretty much wrecked, Rill will speak our transport word unless someone beats him to it.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) Monday September 9th, 2019 6:40:18 PM
Bralin is not adverse to busting up devices.
The dwarf pulls out his war hammer, and proceeds to bust it up quite nicely.
When he's done, he looks to Rill.
"I am ready."
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 240, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank, SR21] (25% no crit, rage 36/41, channel 7/7) Monday September 9th, 2019 7:49:50 PM
Terser wrecks up the device a bit, checks if there are any fancy jewels hidden away again, then collects himself and says the magic word.
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 104/173 --Shadow Companion 33/86hp Monday September 9th, 2019 8:09:37 PM
Jozhur breathes a short sigh of relief, when this device is disabled. But, it's on to the next one.
He pats poor leafy on his...top? "Who knows what the next place will be like, leafy may end up wishing for this hot, dry sand again."
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