Into the Jungle (DM JeffO) Tuesday January 15th, 2019 3:01:04 PM
The Agents head down the trail, Sigvar and Nikolai in the lead. They reach the corner of the trail and the makeshift gate/barrier entrance to the camp. Water continues to drip everywhere and even with the various magical help, everyone is still sweating profusely.
OOC: Map P.S. I didn't see XP awarded for the apes. That's 6,240 each for that one.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 30 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Tuesday January 15th, 2019 6:13:48 PM
Sigvar knicks on the gate and calls out clearly, " Hello inside. We'd like to talk."
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 87/87] Tuesday January 15th, 2019 10:22:35 PM Bat my eyes and wiggle my curves. Pru sighs. "Yeah, I don't know how to do that," she says. "I'll have to settle for being polite and diplomatic."
Sigvar starts kicking things.
"Also apologetic."
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday January 15th, 2019 10:35:15 PM But What a way to go Anna! Michael grins. Seriously though, you guys are all giants to me, 6' ft or 15' you all give me a neck ache when I talk to you. Don't matter much though, i'm taller laying down,
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 26 Tch 25 Ffted 22 HP 66/83 CMD 29/31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday January 16th, 2019 12:24:13 AM "You don't know how to do that..." Nikolai mutters and sighs. Under his breath he says "You've never had to walk behind yourself, otherwise..."
At the gate, Nikolai adds his voice to SIgvar's, "Hello, we come in peace! We need to Parley!" he shouts.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 28/14/25 HP 102/102-- CMD 24 Wednesday January 16th, 2019 12:32:44 AM
Anna adds "We come in peace, but we know how defend ourselves if we have to. Hopefully it doesn't come to that."
Pompous AC 26 (30) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=29 ; Wednesday January 16th, 2019 7:00:04 AM
Pompous stays at the back of the group, roughly 50 feet behind the next last group member. He keeps a keen eye out for signs of trouble and spots exits points in case they need to retreat.
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Barskin 2 hrs. Endure elements Perception 29 - signs of trouble
Into the Barracks! (DM JeffO) d20+15=20 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+5=7 ; Wednesday January 16th, 2019 12:32:38 PM
Pompous carefully guards the rear while Pru makes some nervous conversation. Michaels keeps the internal banter going while Nikolai and Sigvar boldly walk up to the gate and call out to Parley.
They are answered by a barrage of arrows! Five or six arrows fly through the air. Most of them fall short or stick in the barricade, but one sticks into Sigvar’s plate armor, but does not penetrate it. The two giants that were “on guard” have stepped up and fired arrows. After they let the arrows fly, you can hear them yell out something. The other giants look in their direction, then over towards the gate…
OOC: #5 and #6 fired the arrows. They are behind piles of junk and wood providing them cover. Indeed, we’re in combat rounds. If you are in the rear and post before someone in front, assume they’ll move out of your way. The gate itself, although not much of a gate, will slow you down to climb over/around it. Movement rate is halved for anyone who passes the gate.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 30 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Wednesday January 16th, 2019 5:56:39 PM " Are you really this stupid?! We asked to talk and you want to fight? Madness." Sigvar had thought this might happen, and had prepared, just in case speech wasn't possible. He reaches to his belt and takes out th severed head of the demon and tosses it over the gate. If the giants were being subjugated, then they might stop. If they were truly evil it would probably make no difference.
Trayvin AC 26/11 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Wednesday January 16th, 2019 9:37:17 PM
"Hmmm, let's see if there is still a chance we can calm this down."
Trayvin casts calm emotions at giants #5 and 6
Used: spells: calm emotions
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 87/87] Wednesday January 16th, 2019 10:46:46 PM
Pru casts Protection from Arrows on Sigvar. If he's going to stand up there and take the brunt of the attacks, he might as well be protected.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 28/14/25 HP 102/102-- CMD 24 Thursday January 17th, 2019 12:18:19 AM
Anna uses her bear's endurance SLA
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 26 Tch 25 Ffted 22 HP 66/83 CMD 29/31(Grapple/Trip) d20+3=20 ; Thursday January 17th, 2019 1:27:05 AM
Nikolai goes into Full Defense and yells out, "HEY! We didn't stop by to fight! Otherwise you would not know what hit you! Now let's talk! We might have something you want!"
Diplomacy +3 = 20
Pompous AC 26 (30) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Thursday January 17th, 2019 6:37:37 AM
Pompous loads a fire arrow and waits for directions to fire.
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Barskin 2 hrs. Endure elements Perception 29 - signs of trouble
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 30 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Thursday January 17th, 2019 11:24:43 AM
Sigvar also detects evil on the giants.
Into the Barracks! (DM JeffO) d20+15=29 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+15=32 ; 3d6+8=25 ; Thursday January 17th, 2019 1:44:23 PM
Sigvar throws the head over the gate. It rolls around. The giants don’t really appear to react to it. Trayvin considers casting a spell, but realizes that he is too far away to do so. Pru steps up and makes sure that Sigvar is protected. Anna prepares for battle by getting stronger. Nikolai yells at the giants to stop. Pompous, out of sight of the giants, readies an arrow. Sigvar also concentrates, trying to determine if the giants emit any evil. They do not.
The other giants move quickly to get behind additional barriers, unleashing bows as they do so. More giants appear out of some of the huts and join their allies. A rain of arrows flies through the air. A moment late they slam into the ground, some in the barrier, and one knocks into Nikolai’s shoulder, slamming him and spinning him around: that was a giant-sized arrow (25 damage)!
OOC: Please note on the map that the scale is the standard 5 feet to a square. That puts the giants quite a distance from you. Also realize the gate is a choke point, be sure you have line of sight to things you want to attack, if you decide to attack things. The gate itself, although not much of a gate, will slow you down to climb over/around it. Movement rate is halved for anyone who passes the gate.
From the edge of the barrier to giant #5 is 220 feet. Trayvin is at least 15 feet behind the barrier, so that’s 235 feet. I think the range of calm emotions is just 200 feet. Giants #5 and 6 are almost 60 feet apart and the radius of calm emotions is just 20 feet. So I don’t think you can hit either one with that spell, sorry!
DM Note: Sigvar protection from arrows provides DR 10/magic against ranged weapons
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 30 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Thursday January 17th, 2019 6:01:08 PM
Still unsure if the giants are evil (they are way out of range, I posted that without counting, sorry)Sigvar pushes past the gate but still takes no hostile actions. " Let me try and reason with them, Prudence has protected me and they seem ill equipped to deal with heavy armor." To the giants he repeats, " We want to talk, stop shooting or someone is gonna get hurt."
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 87/87] Thursday January 17th, 2019 10:20:00 PM
Pru sidles up and casts Protection from Arrows on Nikolai.
Trayvin AC 26/11 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Thursday January 17th, 2019 10:50:23 PM
Trayvin will repeat Sigvar's message in giant. If they still want to fight after that, then he guesses the Agents are ready.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 28/14/25 HP 102/102-- CMD 24 Friday January 18th, 2019 12:15:22 AM
Anna activates cat's grace sla while waiting for negotiations.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 23 Tch 22 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday January 18th, 2019 1:19:21 AM
OOC: question. According to the map, Nikolai is up against the gate, that gate would provide complete cover against any giant as they won't have Line of Sight, he's behind the gate. Was that calculated in the arrow attack that hit him? Looks like a 32 is high enough but only if they can actually see him or shoot through the gate itself.
IC: "Well, perhaps they don't understand common," Nikolai yells back to his friends. "But they probably do understand fire. Blow up one of their huts and maybe they'll talk."
Into the Barracks! (DM JeffO) d20+15=31 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+5=6 ; 3d6+8=19 ; 3d6+8=17 ; 3d6+8=16 ; Friday January 18th, 2019 12:29:15 PM
Sigvar pushes past the makeshift gate. He continues to yell out at the giants. Pru steps up to Nikolai to help protect him from the massive arrows. Trayvin continues to yell out as well. Anna prepares more for battle as everyone waits to see what kind of creature she will turn into. She notices the branches in the clearing are a bit low, so if she decides to fly, the ceiling may limit her ability to move around a bit. Nikolai shrugs off the arrow and yells out as well.
The giants, for their part, have now settled into their defenses and appear to be completely ignoring everyone calling out to them. They let loose with an incredible rain of arrows that absolutely shower Sigvar, since he is the one that stepped forward. There are over TWO DOZEN massive arrows that fly through the air. While most land on the ground harmlessly, a few bounce off his armor. A couple manage to be aimed properly, but just don’t hit him. But three manage to find their way into cracks and spaces in his armor and he takes the brunt of a few hits (22 damage).
OOC: The “gate” is little more than a couple of tree trunks that have been stripped of their limbs, so they don’t actually provide cover, but they do slow you down because you have to climb over them. It did take natural 20s to hit Sigvar, but with that many arrows, some were bound to hit! Even with the DR 10 on them, that’s still 22 damage.
DM Note: Sigvar & Nikolai protection from arrows provides DR 10/magic against ranged weapons
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 30 HP 110/132 Character Sheet Friday January 18th, 2019 4:48:00 PM
(aa/53 is the lower right corner of Sigvar's block after he moves) Sigvar figures that they are not planning on giving up, but the Agents need information so he says " Concentrate on the others, leave this on to me." As he runs (3x speed) toward #3
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday January 18th, 2019 8:58:04 PM
OCC: sorry guys, been busy.
Michael falls in behind the bigger guys Concealment is not cover but when you are small and the one of the guys is large it makes effective cover to hide behind them. so That is where Michael is.
once they get past the first buildings Michael will head off to the left flank to start getting behind the line of fire.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Friday January 18th, 2019 8:59:14 PM
Trayvin casts a spell on himself and then moves past the gate. It looks like the giants want to fight. Why does everything shoot first?
Actions: cast shield of faith
Active Effects: shield of faith
Used: spells: shield of faith
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 87/87] Friday January 18th, 2019 11:40:59 PM
Pru scrambles over the logs and casts a Wall of Ice to close off part of the battlefield.
[Cast a 20-foot-high wall from AB23 to AM32, which should be 60 feet.]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 138/138[48 temp hp] -- CMD 26 Sunday January 20th, 2019 10:44:44 PM
Anna uses plant shape 3 to turn into a Tendriculous. Her regeneration would mean she couldn't be killed due to arrows.
Active effects: Bear's Endurance: +4 con Plant Shape 3: Form of Tendriculous (Huge Plant) +8 size bonus to Str -2 Penalty to Dex 20 foot speed, low-light vision, bite +14 (2d6+7 plus grab), 2 tentacles +9 (1d6+3 plus grab), space 15 ft, reach 15 ft, CMB +18/+22 to grapple, resist acid 20, regeneration 5 (bludgeoning or fire) +4 size con +6 nat armor
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 23 Tch 22 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Sunday January 20th, 2019 11:14:29 PM
OOC: that explains the gate, thanks.
IC: Spells in effect: mage armor, Protec vs arrows DR 20/magic
Nikolai loses patience with being friendly and moves on the offense. He squirms through the poles that pass a as gate and follows Sigvar.
Move 1: half move passing through gate - 25' Move 2: full move - 50' total of 75' towards #3 ending at AB 53 I think.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+18=38 ; Monday January 21st, 2019 1:10:31 PM
ooc: these are grass huts right? I think that counts as concealment not cover.
once they get a bit in. Michael pulls out an alchemical fire and tosses it at the base of AG:47. Chaos on the
battle field is a weapon and nothing says chaos quite like my cover is burning.
To hit AC 38 with Alchemical fire. no damage but trying to set the hut on fire.
Into the Barracks! (DM JeffO) d20+23=40 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+15=22 ; 3d6+8=11 ; d3=2 ; d3=1 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+5=24 ; 3d8+8=17 ; 3d8+8=13 ; 3d8+8=28 ; Monday January 21st, 2019 2:30:55 PM
Sigvar calls out to the Agents and takes off at a run towards one of the giants. Michael starts moving up with the other Agents. Travin casts a spell to prepare and makes his way across the gate. Pru throws up a wall of ice as she moves over the gate as well. Anna changes shape and the massive plant form all but blocks the trail. Nikolai loses a bit of patience and runs after Sigvar.
One of the giants sees Sigvar approaching. He throws his bow down and runs directly at Sigvar! He flies through the air and tackles him, the two of them crashing to the ground! Meanwhile, some of the other giants move, and giant arrows continue to fly, but fewer than before. One crashes into the ground near Michael, and a second slams into Pru (11 damage) who suddenly finds herself on the front lines facing the archers. Before she can react, another volley comes from across the battlefield, showering her and Michael with more arrows, some that strike their mark (17 more damage for Pru, 41 damage for Michael)!
OOC: It looked like you were trying to put the wall of ice through a building, and the spell description says that can’t be done, so I put it just outside the building, hopefully that’s about where you wanted it.
Note for throwing alchemical fire: I see the maximum range on a thrown object as 50 feet. You’re going to have to get a bit closer, and can do that next round. As a tip, be sure you note where other people have moved... :) Also, the huts are not necessarily grass, as this is a rainforest jungle. They are more made of leaves and sticks than brown, dried grass.
Sigvar can take an AOO on giant #3 (AC 24). Giant #3 did go for a grapple and succeeded (40 vs CMD 30), so Sigvar is now grappled. Giant has a CMD of 39 if you choose to attempt to escape the grapple.
The giants on the map that are transparent show their last known location, but you’re not sure where they have gone to just yet…
Pompous AC 26 (30) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Monday January 21st, 2019 4:56:25 PM
Pompous shakes himself back into the moment and moves in to engage the giants.
" Sorry folks. Momentary freeze. I'm back into it now."
---------------------- Double move to J47
Barskin 2 hrs. Endure elements
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 110/132 Character Sheet d20+14=22 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+18=34 ; d20+18=32 ; Monday January 21st, 2019 6:25:06 PM
AoO nonlethal Ac 22 miss Attempt to break grapple 21,34,32 all fail Sigvar is grappled ( My CMD was wrong but 40 is still way more than needed) and is unable to break the grapple.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Monday January 21st, 2019 9:42:07 PM
Seeing Sigvar could use an assist, Trayvin moves closer and activates Freedom's Call to help him break the grapple.
Active Effects: shield of faith freedom's call
Used: spells: shield of faith freedom's call 7/8 rounds remaining
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 59/87] Monday January 21st, 2019 10:35:44 PM
Pru cries out in pain, but keeps going. She puts up another wall.
[Looks like I accidentally transposed numbers on the first one. Whoopsie! I'll proofread this time! Wall of Ice from AJ33 to AJ45]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 23 Tch 22 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=33 ; 2d8+4=11 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 1:24:31 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Protec vs arrows DR 20/magic
Nikolai easily moves to AD 53 to flank the giant grappling with Sigvar and clobbers him trying to stun him.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 138/138[48 temp hp] -- CMD 26 d20+8=21 ; Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 2:46:06 AM
Climb:21
Anna climbs over the gate barrier and then moves diagonally towards 1.
Into the Barracks! (DM JeffO) d20+9=11 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+15=29 ; 3d8+8=27 ; 4d6+16=30 ; Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 1:49:26 PM
Pompous jumps back into action and moves so he can see the battlefield. Sigvar twists and turns, but cannot break free from the massive, rather smelly, giant. If he wasn’t covered with sweat before, he now is, after wrestling with a very large, nearly naked jungle giant that doesn’t use deodorant. Trayvin moves up to help Sigvar with the stinky creature. Pru is hurt, but puts up another massive wall of ice. She notices that the first one is melting fast in the massive heat of the jungle.
Nikolai slips around the two wrestling on the ground and carefully takes aim. When the giant spins just right, Nikolai slams in with a kidney shot making solid contact. The giant is stunned and releases its grip on Sigvar! Michael and Pru are brushed by various branches and vines as Anna moves past them and towards a giant.
Three massive giant-sized arrows crash into the ground around Trayvin. As he turns, another one strikes him in the side, the massive arrow almost knocking him to the ground (27 damage). The giants to the north are still launching arrows (giant #1 & 2), but the others are all out of sight behind the massive walls of ice.
OOC Nice save, Nikolai! Sigvar was about to get really hurt (oh, just for fun, let’s roll them bones: 30. Sigvar was going to get punched for 30 damage!)
The giants on the map that are transparent show their last known location, but you’re not sure where they have gone to just yet…
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+20=22 ; d20+20=37 ; d20+14=30 ; d20+14=21 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+2=5 ; d4+2=5 ; d4+2=6 ; 6d6=14 ; 6d6=21 ; 6d6=21 ; 6d6=18 ; Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 3:03:38 PM
the arrows strike Michael a mighty blow, but undeterred, and next to a grappled Sigvar he proceedes to try and gut the occupied giant writing around on his friend.
Attack 1 +16 base, +4 AotF flanking bonus = +20
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 22 for 3 points of damage and 14 flanking + 17
Sword +1 To hit AC 37 for 5 and 21 flanking = 26
2nd attack +11 base +4 Atof Flanking bonus = +14
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 30 for 5 and 21 flanking =26
Sword +1 To hit AC 21 for 6 and 18 flanking = 24
additionally, the target begins taking 6 points of bleed damage each round starting his turn.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 110/132 Character Sheet d20+19=27 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+15=30 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d8=7 ; Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 6:23:09 PM
OOC so muck for subduing one.... IC Sigvar sees two of Michael's strikes hit true and the giant begins bleeding profusely from them, so he abandons trying to subdue it and moves to finish it off. ( Power attack and AotF flanking) Sword 1 Hits AC 27 for 20 damage Sword 2 miss Sword 3 miss Horns Hits AC 30 for 15 damage
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 59/87] Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 10:16:32 PM
Seeing the massive arrows land convinces Pru she's on the right track with walling off the archers. She puts up another one.
[Wall of Ice from V34 to AG34]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 138/138[48 temp hp] -- CMD 26 Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 12:18:44 AM
Anna takes a double move towards Giant 1
Active Effects: Bear's Endurance: +4 con Plant Shape 3: Form of Tendriculous (Huge Plant) +8 size bonus to Str -2 Penalty to Dex 20 foot speed, low-light vision, bite +14 (2d6+7 plus grab), 2 tentacles +9 (1d6+3 plus grab), space 15 ft, reach 15 ft, CMB +18/+22 to grapple, resist acid 20, regeneration 5 (bludgeoning or fire) +4 size con +6 nat armor
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 23 Tch 22 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=25 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+9=16 ; d8+4=11 ; d6=3 ; d8+4=7 ; d6=1 ; d8+4=6 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 1:17:53 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs arrows DR 20/Magic Stunning Fist 3/5
IF #3 is dead, Nikolai casts Magic Fang on himself and moves to AH 50 and peers around the corner of the hut.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) d20+12=16 ; d8+5=9 ; Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 5:33:36 AM
Trayvin moves up and swings at the giant next to Sigvar, adding to the giant's predicament.
attack = 16, dmg = 9
Active Effects: shield of faith
Used: spells: shield of faith freedom's call 7/8 rounds remaining
Pompous AC 26 (30) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 6:42:54 AM
" AKII! LET'S GO!!! "
Pompous charges (double move) through the gate and joins the fray.
---------------------------------------- Pompous moves through the gate to P52
Into the Barracks! (DM JeffO) d20+21=26 ; Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 12:41:36 PM
Michael runs up and takes a shot at the stunned giant, striking true. Sigvar starts attacking as well, trying to take at least one of the giants out of the right. Pru has apparently had enough of being hot in the jungle and puts up yet another wall of ice. While the others have already started melting, anyone near the walls can start to feel a gentle, cooling breeze coming off them as they melt.
The lumbering plant-creature that is Anna squishes towards one of the arrow-firing giants, but is cut off by a massive wall of ice just before she reaches it. Nikolai, has to pause a moment to see if the giant has been killed. It is stunned, but appears to still be bleeding and breathing, so Nikolai takes a few shots at it trying to completely take it out. He does not succeed, but does manage to duck until Trayvin’s attempt to kill the giant as well.
Pompous yells and runs past the gate, almost running into Pru. He looks around the battlefield and can see a massive pile of bodies in one corner and lots and lots of ice walls everywhere else. He’s ready, but for what?
The giant that is attacked and surrounded shakes his head. He roars at those surrounding him, clearly annoyed that his tackle did not work. The giant shifts backwards and reaches out to grab Nikolai. He fails at his attempt, but has moved so that no one is currently flanking him.
OOC: As I read the rules, when you move, you can only get a single attack in, pretty much all the time. So since Michael had to move before he attacked, I just took the first attack action there.
Nikolai can take an AOO against the giant (AC 24). No one is flanking, and be aware that if anyone moves from their current positions to flank, you will likely draw an AOO from the giant: he is using the pile of crap to keep from being surrounded at the moment.
DM Note: Sigvar & Nikolai protection from arrows provides DR 10/magic against ranged weapons (Duration: a really long time)
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 59/87] Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 3:48:08 PM
"Sorry, Anna!" Pru calls. "I wanted to slow them down."
She moves forward (to about V49), and casts Haste on Michael, Trayvin, Sigvar, and Nikolai.
"And speed us up, I guess."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 110/132 Character Sheet d20+19=32 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+16=35 ; d20+16=27 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+12=25 ; 4d6+28=44 ; 2d6+14=24 ; 2d6+14=24 ; d8=3 ; Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 6:42:38 PM
OOC Sigvar has reach, should he get an AoO too? If so then it Hits AC 32 for 17 damage IC Sigvar feels Prudence's Haste wash over him and he tries to end this fast. With Walls of Ice going up to their north the archers will likely get funneled down to where he and the others are. Sword 1 Hit AC 34 and confirm to AC 35 for 44 damage Haste Hit AC 27 for 24 damage Sword 2 Hits AC 31 and fail to confirm for 24 damage Sword 3 Miss Horns Hit AC 25 for 11 damage
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+15=19 ; d20+16=26 ; 2d8+4=14 ; Thursday January 24th, 2019 12:47:18 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs arrows DR 20/Magic, Haste (+1 AC, +1 Att, +1 Ref, extra att w/ Full attack action, Move +30. Stunning Fist 3/5
AoO d20+15 = 19
Nikolai shifts 5' to AD 54 and takes another try at knocking the giant out of commission. Unarmed attack w/ Vital Strike D20 + 15 +1(haste) = 26 Damg = 2d8 +4 = 14
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 138/138[48 temp hp] -- CMD 26 Thursday January 24th, 2019 3:45:21 AM
Anna just shakes her plant head and lumbers back toward her group.
Active Effects: Bear's Endurance: +4 con Plant Shape 3: Form of Tendriculous (Huge Plant) +8 size bonus to Str -2 Penalty to Dex 20 foot speed, low-light vision, bite +14 (2d6+7 plus grab), 2 tentacles +9 (1d6+3 plus grab), space 15 ft, reach 15 ft, CMB +18/+22 to grapple, resist acid 20, regeneration 5 (bludgeoning or fire) +4 size con +6 nat armor
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) d20+13=20 ; d8+8=16 ; Thursday January 24th, 2019 5:28:16 AM
Trayvin joins in and takes another shot at the giant. "It won't be long till they circle around the walls."
Actions: move up to giant, hit AC 20, 16dmg
Active Effects: shield of faith haste
Used: spells: shield of faith freedom's call 7/8 rounds remaining
Pompous AC 26 (30) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=26 ; d20+17=35 ; d8+10=13 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d20+12=22 ; d8+10=14 ; d6=6 ; d20+7=20 ; d8+10=13 ; d6=6 ; Thursday January 24th, 2019 6:48:57 AM
Seeing that the melee fighters appear to have things well in hand, Pompous focuses on providing rear guard. He advances five feet south/East and delays action. He keeps an eye between the engaged giant and the hut near it as he expects that other giants will soon appear to help their friend. Should one appear, he will shoot a volley of arrows to make them think twice before entering the fray.
--------------- Perception 26 Barkskin (Roles if attacks are needed) Precise shot Many shots Deadly strike -2/+4
Attack 1 Hits AC 35 Dam 13 Shock 3 Attack 1a Hits AC 35 Dam 13 Shock 3 Attack 2 Hits AC 22 Dam 14 Shock 6 Attack 3 Hits AC 20 Dam 13 Shock 6
Into the Barracks! (DM JeffO) Thursday January 24th, 2019 12:42:22 PM
Pru calls out to Anna, then moves over to support those in direct combat, casting haste. Sigvar takes advantage of the extra speed and steps up to finish off the giant before it can escape. The giant falls to the ground and there is a momentary silence. The jungle continues to drip and occasionally a bit of ice from the walls crack. You hear a yell from a giant somewhere on the far side of the ice walls. There is a swishing of plants as Anna moves towards the group as Trayvin warns about the giants coming around the walls. Pompous heeds the warning and is ready to launch arrows, but no targets appear…
OOC: No AOO for Sigvar, as the giant only took a five foot step. The AOO for Nikolai was because he was trying a combat maneuver on him.
DM Note: Sigvar & Nikolai protection from arrows provides DR 10/magic against ranged weapons (Duration: a really long time)
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 59/87] Thursday January 24th, 2019 2:39:11 PM
"All right." Pru looks around. "Do we want to wait for the giants to come to us? Do we want to go looking for them? Or do we want me to dismiss one of the walls? And if so, which one?"
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Thursday January 24th, 2019 6:48:44 PM
"Let's try and call them out. Maybe they will be more agreeable to talking now that they see we are not pushovers."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+15=25 ; Friday January 25th, 2019 12:18:11 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs arrows DR 20/Magic, Haste (+1 AC, +1 Att, +1 Ref, extra att w/ Full attack action, Move +30. Stunning Fist 3/5
Still hoping for some resolution that does not include killing any more giants, Nikolai quickly looks over the fallen giant to see if there is any way to keep it alive. Heal Check +15 = 25 If he feels that the giant can be saved he casts 'Stabilize' on it then calls out to the giants, "Your brother is still alive, but not for long. If you stop your fighting NOW, I can save him!"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 138/138[48 temp hp] -- CMD 26 Friday January 25th, 2019 1:02:33 AM
Anna lumbers the rest of the way to her friends and says, "So am I going to get to actually do something with my plant form or am I just going to keep moving between places as a huge plant."
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday January 25th, 2019 2:19:23 AM
Michael gets near a corner of a wall of ice, when a giant comes around he should be able to ambush it as it breaks the corner. Also, its cool there...which is nice.
Pompous AC 26 (30) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Friday January 25th, 2019 7:41:25 AM
Pompous holds true and waits for further attacks....
" A tactical retreat is also an option... just saying.... "
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Into the Barracks! (DM JeffO) Friday January 25th, 2019 12:49:35 PM
The Agents of the Fist ponder what to do next. Trayvin wants to call them out. Nikolai checks on the giant, but he is really dead. Anna lumbers over as a giant plant. Michael moves over and enjoys the cooling effect of the wall while waiting to ambush a giant. Pompous also remains ready…
But no giants appear. You hear a couple more yells from far behind the walls of ice. The ice continues to melt and a small stream has appeared, running southward and into the thick jungle. A monkey yells far off in the distance…
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 2d8+8=12 ; 2d8+8=12 ; Friday January 25th, 2019 10:17:01 PM
while waiting, Michael downs a couple of CMW potions. for 24 points of healing
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 110/132 Character Sheet d20+5=11 ; Saturday January 26th, 2019 8:23:07 AM " My gold says they bugged out. Prudence shut down their ranged game and as we saw, they don't have much in the way of melee weapons. Let's police up the area and keep following them. Now we know what a ranged barrage looks like from them, so we want to use me as a shield, or distraction so that others don't get speared." As he talks Sigvar opens the hut next to him and looks inside. Perception 11
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 59/87] Sunday January 27th, 2019 12:36:23 PM
Pru frowns at the stream. "Maybe I should dismiss the walls," she says. "I'd hate to cause a flood or something."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=25 ; Sunday January 27th, 2019 11:34:01 PM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs arrows DR 20/Magic, Haste (+1 AC, +1 Att, +1 Ref, extra att w/ Full attack action, Move +30. Stunning Fist 3/5
Nikolai would chase after them. Hasted, he'd have no trouble catching them. But tracking them would be just as easy and probably less dangerous. So, he searches the body of the downed giant instead. He might be carrying something they can use or give them a clue to anything they need clues for.
Perception +19 = 25
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 138/138[48 temp hp] -- CMD 26 Monday January 28th, 2019 12:06:58 AM
Anna saps up some of the water with her plant roots.
Into the Barracks! (DM JeffO) Monday January 28th, 2019 10:22:57 AM
Michael heals himself. Sigvar thinks the giants have left and he opens the door to the hut. Inside the hut is very plain. There are two giant-sized cots there, but little else. There are no blankets or bedrolls, but in this heat few would need them. Nikolai checks out the downed giant and finds a giant-sized bow that is well-crafted. The giant is covered with tattoos, but the search reveals no other clues. Pru looks at the stream from the melting wall, but Anna gratefully soaks up some of the cool water. No other giants appear or attack yet…
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Monday January 28th, 2019 9:37:23 PM
"This is very odd. Did they break off the attack? I think we need to do some scouting."
Active Effects: shield of faith haste
Used: spells: shield of faith freedom's call 7/8 rounds remaining
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 59/87] Monday January 28th, 2019 10:15:18 PM
Realizing that her walls aren't doing much good, Pru dismisses them, one by one. "Let's scout, then," she says.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 138/138[48 temp hp] -- CMD 26 Monday January 28th, 2019 10:42:41 PM
Anna says, "Should I become a vegypygmy or something easier to hide if we are going to be scouting around."
If she gets the go ahead she turns into a vegypygmy taking a full round to do so.
(OOC:If I need to I'll update my stats to match the vegypygmy)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday January 29th, 2019 12:54:36 AM
Sunday January 27th, 2019 11:34:01 PM Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs arrows DR 20/Magic, Haste (+1 AC, +1 Att, +1 Ref, extra att w/ Full attack action, Move +30. Stunning Fist 3/5
"I saw nothing on this one that might be possessing him or causing him to not listen to us and parley. However, that there are not giantesses around, is just too strange. It could be that those demons are holding the giantesses somewhere else. Rather than scout around here and see what these giants are up to, I suggest we keep going and look for some cave where they might be kept prisoners or more demons."
OOC: I kinda lost track of what we really are doing out here. I'll need to go back and re-read the beginning again. Otherwise I'm just following whatever trail pops up in front of me.
Pompous AC 26 (30) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Tuesday January 29th, 2019 6:46:02 AM
Pompous leans on his bow... " Of course, we, an armed group, walk in uninvited in a makeshift camp loaded with what appears to be families and we're surprised that that they threw a few arrows at us. Gotta say, I likely would have done the same thing. Just my two coppers. "
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Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet 6d6=27 ; Tuesday January 29th, 2019 6:12:54 PM
Sigvar heals himself 27
Into the Barracks! (DM JeffO) d20+15=16 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+15=33 ; 3d6+8=20 ; 3d6+8=22 ; Tuesday January 29th, 2019 7:01:52 PM
Trayvin discusses scouting and the others consider what's going on. Pru decides to drop her ice walls. As soon as she does, there is another hail of arrows! These fall all around Pru, with two massive arrows striking her (42 damage). The giants have regrouped as well.
OOC: Ack! I'm out of town and I thought I had the map file to update, but I copied the wrong file! No map update for the next day or so, very sorry! To describe the scene from the last map, at the juncture of the ice walls the giants have moved many piles of junk and parts of a hut. They are gathered behind the pile, with cover, firing arrows across the field. Pru is the main enemy in sight at the moment (other than that massive plant thing, I'm assuming Anna did not change). Everyone else can't see the giants yet, because of the hut in the way, but the pile of giant arrows flying by make it obvious what just happened.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday January 29th, 2019 9:40:14 PM
Michael takes off at a dead run toward the flank of where the Giants are firing arrows. if he can he angles himself to take advantage of any cover available.
Hey Pru, next time lets not dismiss cover...bad idea. maybe walk out from cover or run from cover but not dismiss.
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 17/87] Tuesday January 29th, 2019 10:15:02 PM
Pru wants to acknowledge Michael's sage advice, but she's too busy groaning in pain.
She does, however, find the time to put up another Wall of Ice.
[I'm going to have to beg the DM's indulgence in placing the wall, because without a map I'm not sure what's the best option. Pru can create 12 10-foot squares; she's been creating walls that are 20 feet high and 60 feet long. By now she should have some idea whether she needs the 20-foot height, or whether she can create a longer, shorter wall. Given that these are giants, I'm guessing we need the 20 feet. I want to put the wall close to the party so we can hide behind it. Based on the old map, maybe row 47 or 48?]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=7 ; d8=2 ; Tuesday January 29th, 2019 10:52:35 PM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs arrows DR 20/Magic, Haste (+1 AC, +1 Att, +1 Ref, extra att w/ Full attack action, Move +30. Stunning Fist 3/5
Nikolai does not see any benefit in staying. Nothing to gain but dead giants and hurt Fist members.
"Time to leave, Fist! We are getting no where here. We came and showed peaceful intentions and were attacked. We were ignored when we ask to talk. Even if they don't understand a word we say, even morons could interpret our intentions. Those giants back home knew enough to talk things over first. At that time, it was appropriate to stand our ground. This time, though, we are best served to retreat and leave these be for now. So get out now and Sigvar and I will be the last to leave."
While saying this, Nikolai moves over to Pru and uses a charge of Staff of Healing. Heal 3d8+8 on Pru = 8+7+2+8=25 Charges left 9.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 138/138[48 temp hp] -- CMD 26 Tuesday January 29th, 2019 11:17:29 PM
Anna says to Nikolai, "I'll stay with you and SIgvar and cover the retreat. Even if I'm not arrow resistant I can only be killed in this form by fire or something like a club so any wound inflicted by the arrow will heal rapidly."
Anna prepares to cover the group's escape with Sigvar and Nikolai.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday January 30th, 2019 12:05:13 AM
Sigvar takes a step towards Prudence and reaches out pulling her in close to him and using himself as a shield. Once he touches he he also heals her for 26 hp.
Pompous AC 26 (30) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Wednesday January 30th, 2019 6:27:59 AM
Pompous takes a knee and lets fly a barrage of arrows.
" I'll provide cover.. move it Fists !!! "
He waits for the others to move past him before taking a rear guard position.
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Not sure how to role this as he's firing blind over the wall and in the direction where the arrows came from.
Pompous fires four regular arrows.
Into the Barracks! (DM JeffO) Wednesday January 30th, 2019 3:40:57 PM
Everyone starts to move quickly, but the biggest thing that happens is another massive wall of ice. Pru is easily able to put up a tall and wide wall that puts the giants and their makeshift cover on the far side and the Agents on the other side. The wall is up near where the giants had appeared and wide enough that no one from either side can quickly run around it. Michael stops just short of crashing into the wall.
Pru gets some quick healing and the rest of the Agents prepare for a strategic retreat.
OOC: At the moment, with the wall of ice, there are no giants shooting, so the group can run back towards the trail if you like.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; Wednesday January 30th, 2019 8:13:18 PM
As the Agents retreat, Trayvin heals some more of Pru's injuries. "Well, what now? I guess we will need to look for another way around."
Action: cast cure critical wounds on Pru(spontaneous, dropping restoration) hp healed = 31
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday January 30th, 2019 9:29:44 PM
OOC: there is a way to fire arrows at no specific target. Usually it is used for mass combat where a unit of archers fires into a square, much like a splash weapon. So if you pick a square, not a specific target, and hit the square (being giants that's not all that hard), you can score some damage. Also, since arrows can arch, you can shoot over walls to some degree, say, aim VERY high, but crossbows can't do that since bolts don't arch. It's up to the DM to allow such rules.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 138/138[48 temp hp] -- CMD 26 Wednesday January 30th, 2019 10:18:25 PM
Anna says, "I wonder if I had a huge size bow could I fire it in huge plant form" as she tries to cover the retreat with her huge plant mass.
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 74/87] Wednesday January 30th, 2019 10:35:16 PM
Pru is so glad to be healed, she doesn't even complain about Sigvar using her as a squeeze toy.
"And if the wall melts and floods their village, they have only themselves to blame," she says crossly as the group heads for the exit.
"Thank you, Trayvin," she adds as she is healed again.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday January 31st, 2019 12:26:32 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs arrows DR 20/Magic, Haste (+1 AC, +1 Att, +1 Ref, extra att w/ Full attack action, Move +30. Stunning Fist 3/5
Despite the chaos, Nikolai manages to assure Pru there is no danger of flooding, "Pru, this is a jungle. It rains a LOT here. I don't think the amount of water from those walls will come close to flooding anything except maybe a giant's chamber pot."
Once everyone is out of the giant's camp, he leads the group down the path half a mile or so then into the jungle some, enough to not be seen from the path.
"All right, let's keep our voices down and Michael, keep a watch on the path, make sure no giants come following. Now, we were getting no where with these giants, and rather than kill them all off, I suggest we observe their behavior for a while, half a day or so, see if there any comings and goings of non-giant kind, then skirt their camp and move on. We let them be for a while. Perhaps later we will find out what's going on and help them."
Pompous AC 26 (30) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=32 ; Thursday January 31st, 2019 6:40:11 AM
Pompous covers the rest of the party's escape and then follows.
He hangs back and keeps watch for rear attacks.
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Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Thursday January 31st, 2019 5:25:39 PM
Sigv ar backs out of combat keeping himself between the Agents and the Giants
Into the Barracks! (DM JeffO) Thursday January 31st, 2019 7:42:35 PM
The group heads back down the trail. There is no immediate sign of pursuit from the giants. There is discussion about the melting ice, but Nikolai suggests that there is already so much moisture in this place that a little more won't matter to anyone.
Nikolai leads the group back down the trail, then suggests going off the trail. The jungle is really quite thick. If the group were to attempt to hide in the jungle, it will be difficult to prepare for battle, fire arrows, or even really see much of trail. It will take crawling on the ground and squeezing between branches and brush that is unbelievably thick. It can be done, but the Agents will not be in a position to fight from such tight quarters. Pompous and Sigvar bring up the rear and don't see any sign of pursuit.
OOC: Yes, you can fire arrows like that over the wall if you like. Three arrows is not many, but I'll use mass combat rules if you like. Also, work travel is over, so tomorrow should get back to regular posting time and maps! :) Thanks for your patience with me, business travel is usually a pain.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Thursday January 31st, 2019 9:19:27 PM
"I like the idea of scouting them more, but I think we will need to find someplace to setup camp first. The jungle seems too think here."
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 74/87] Thursday January 31st, 2019 11:57:26 PM
"Agreed," Pru says. "I don't like the idea of trying to fight in this. We should find a clearing or something. You know, one without a giant village in it."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 138/138[48 temp hp] -- CMD 26 d20+13=25 ; d20+15=33 ; Friday February 1st, 2019 12:55:01 AM
Anna says, "I could switch which ability I get with Queen's minions. I can use either alter self, beast shape 1 or plant shape 1 at will each day. If I choose beast shape 1 tomorrow I could become a small animal native to the jungle and stay that way indefinitely. Perhaps I'll observe to see what is native tonight and then tomorrow pick a pervasive species and use that to scout the giants?"
(Perception: 25 to observe the surrounding flora and fauna) (Know[Nature]: 33 to figure out based on her observations what small animal might not be seen as strange being near the giants)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday February 1st, 2019 1:09:04 AM
OOC: I figured that if it was that hard for us to get inside the jungle a few yards, it would be 10x more difficult for the giants to come after us, an no missile weapons for them either, but....
IC: Nikolai looks for a break in the jungle, however small, but seeing that they are not being pursued, for the moment, he stops in the path instead.
"Ok, it does not look like they are following us for the moment. I don't like the idea of camping on this path either. We could make a concerted effort to cut a new small path off this one and cut us a small clearing. I'm open to suggestions. One thing we could do is wait until dark. With Invisibility and Silence on our most noisy members, we might be able to skirt the giant village, if we have those spells available. Holding hands or onto a rope would keep us in touch with each other as we go."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday February 1st, 2019 10:41:38 AM " Or we can just kill them. Starting prepared and not assuming we could negotiate with them gives them alot less latitude to shoot us. Wall them off, isolate them and kill them. Rinse, repeat. Pretty sure that our heavy hitter here can dish out alot more damage when we don't shackle her with talking to the enemy too." Sigvar nods to Prudence as he says this last part.
Into the Barracks! (DM JeffO) Friday February 1st, 2019 2:18:19 PM
The Agents stop to catch their breath. There is still no sign of giants following them down the massive trail. The jungle remains quite thick and the humidity is still very high. Sweat covers everything and you can hear water still dripping in many places in the jungle.
Trayvin talks about setting up camp while scouting the giants. Pru wonders if they should find a clearing and remembers that an hour or so back down the trail there is the clearing where they last fought the monkey-things. Anna mentions becoming a native animal. She realizes that she can become a sort of burrowing mouse that would likely live in the area, surviving off small bugs, but remaining out of sight easily.
Nikolai asks for suggestions, thinking the group could make their own clearing. It is possible, but will take a bit of work, to hack through the jungle. He also mentions possibly sneaking past the giants. Sigvar wants to kill everyone. Well, everyone that’s a giant, of course.
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 74/87] Saturday February 2nd, 2019 6:36:49 PM
"I'm worried they may have a natural resistance to fire," Pru says. "Because of this environment they live in. But anyway, I guess we should keep going."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Sunday February 3rd, 2019 10:32:49 AM " I do not see a benefit in thrashing our way through this environment only to arrive at a fight exhausted. Let's stay on the path and work it out when we encounter more of the giants."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Sunday February 3rd, 2019 9:25:11 PM "Well, the path leads right to the giants. 'Staying' on the path would mean trying to sneak around the giant's village and picking up the path on the other side. if it does continue. We never saw that the path continues on the other side. At least I don't remember see it. It probably does.
That's why I suggested sneaking by. If we go back to that clearing where we fought the demons, we can make camp there and rest up. We can choose spells that will help us sneak by the village. We can also decide if we want to spy out the giant's camp for a day and see what happens."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 138/138[48 temp hp] -- CMD 26 Monday February 4th, 2019 12:09:18 AM
Anna says, "I think I could become this small borrowing rodent native to this area that eats insects. The giants probably wouldn't notice another one and I could use the form to scout. I could also use the form just to be more stealthy if we decide not to spy on them so I guess I'll plan to change my Queen's Minions at will ability to beast shape 1. I might actually wonder around all day as the little bugger considering I can't be pre-Plant Anna if I'm changing my ability in this way."
Standing on the Trail (DM JeffO) Monday February 4th, 2019 1:49:41 PM
The Agents continue to talk while the jungle continues to drip. The light appears to be fading a little, so perhaps it is getting late in the day. Pru worries about resistance to fire. Sigvar suggests remaining on the path. Nikolai talks more about possibly sneaking past the giants after going back a little further to prepare. Anna mentions becoming a rodent to spy on the giants. Pompous continues to keep watch back down the trail and sees no sign of giants coming.
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=18 ; Monday February 4th, 2019 5:19:07 PM
Pompous continues to keep watch back down the trail... and gets the sun in his eyes...
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Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 74/87] Monday February 4th, 2019 6:48:55 PM
"Do we need to rest?" Pru asks. "Because honestly, I'm fine. And I don't prepare spells. I mean, if other people need to, we should rest. But if they don't, we should just try to sneak around the village now."
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Monday February 4th, 2019 8:01:51 PM
"I have a silence spell ready if we want to try that way. So our options seem to be: sneak by them, scout and watch, or take them out. I would prefer to avoid bloodshed, but I am open to whichever our leader chooses. Nikolai, what will it be?"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 138/138[48 temp hp] -- CMD 26 Monday February 4th, 2019 11:37:01 PM
Anna says, "I don't need rest considering I got sun today so I'm keeping vigil this night regardless."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday February 5th, 2019 12:29:28 AM "Sneaking by them would be at night, best chance to be unseen and with a silence spell around our noise makers, that should work. In the meantime, Anna could spy on them. If they aren't coming this way, no point in finding a clearing. This path is a clearing enough for us.
Anna, go do some spying. Just make sure they don't have a giant cat."
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday February 5th, 2019 12:52:54 AM
I think we aught to get healed up, go back in under cover of darkness with some arrow protection...well spear protection...and either kill the lot of them or sneak by them.
ooc; sorry guys, busy this week and did not have access to internet.
Standing on the Trail (DM JeffO) Tuesday February 5th, 2019 12:26:59 PM
Pompous watches and the jungle drips. Pru asks about rest but suggests she does not need any. Trayvin suggests sneaking, but it open to options. Anna says she does not need rest now. Nikolai mentions that sneaking might be best and suggests Anna go spy. Michael is leaning towards killing them all, but wouldn’t be too opposed to sneaking past…
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 74/87] Tuesday February 5th, 2019 7:58:57 PM
"Cover of darkness only works if they don't see in the dark better than we do," Pru points out. "But I suppose it's worth a try. Back to that other clearing, then, to camp for a bit?"
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Tuesday February 5th, 2019 9:51:21 PM
"It looks like that will work while we wait for the scouting report. And if they still feel like tangling, we can still try Sigvar's plan."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 138/138[48 temp hp] -- CMD 26 d20+13=30 ; d20+15=28 ; Tuesday February 5th, 2019 11:32:11 PM
As night falls Anna continues to observe the local fauna and flora trying to get other ideas for forms she could take in addition to the small rodent she will assume tomorrow.
(Perception: 30) (Know[Nature]:28)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday February 5th, 2019 11:59:40 PM "It's settled then. We 'camp' here until nightfall and Anna can scout the village for a few hours then return to report. Then, if nothing stops us, we try to sneak by the village an onward. We will defend ourselves, of course, if for some reason we are discovered and attacked. But let's try to avoid an all-out battle if at all possible. Naturally, what Anna reports may change that plan."
OOC: what's the time of day at this point?
Standing on the Trail (DM JeffO) Wednesday February 6th, 2019 1:58:50 PM
Pru agrees with using the cover of darkness, but provides a warning. She suggests going back to the clearing. Trayvin agrees with the plan. Anna keeps an eye on the surrounding area. There are plenty of plants to choose from, many vines, and a number of trees. There seem to be few animals in the area at all. She surmises that there might be birds up higher in the trees, but with the jungle so dense, few at this level. She suspects there may be others, like monkeys and perhaps even panthers, but none are spotted in this area. Nikolai suggests that the group make camp there on the trail.
OOC: Best as you can tell without seeing the sun directly is that it is late afternoon. Any defensive plans for the evening and setting up camp on the trail?
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Wednesday February 6th, 2019 6:27:21 PM " Camping on a raveled enemy trail is not tactically sound. Someone or something will trip over us sooner rather than later." Having voiced his opinion Sigvar searches the nearby forest for downed logs and pulls them into the 'path to form a barricade at least large enough for his fistmates to use as cover, higher if he finds better / more materials. Sigvar will rest IN his armor. When it is time to go if he is fatigued he will LoH upon himself to remove the fatigue.
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 74/87] Wednesday February 6th, 2019 7:13:26 PM
"If we're not going back to the clearing--that is, the clearing where we first arrived--then I can use my scroll to create a Secure Shelter for us here," Pru says. "But I'm a little confused. Why aren't we going back to that first clearing?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+15=17 ; d20+19=37 ; Wednesday February 6th, 2019 8:12:41 PM "Oh, just thought I'd save us some time and sweat and have more time to rest and less travel for anyone watching the giant's village. But if it is preferred to camp in a clearing, that's ok by me. Either trail or clearing, we are no better off against 'travelers' passing through in either one. Clearing it is.
Sigvar, save your strength with trying to put up a barricade."
With that, Nikolai leads the way back to the clearing where they fought the demons and looks for a spot there that offers the 'best' defense. Survival +15 = 17 obviously not much to work with in that clearing. Perception +19 (travel back to clearing) = 37
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=20 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+13=33 ; Wednesday February 6th, 2019 8:24:00 PM
Pompous helps set up camp and keep watch. Hopefully, there will be at least large tree where they make camp to over shade, cover from the wind and some safety from attacks. If this is the case, he will choose to climb up it and set up a perch. From there, he will keep watch and sleep some when it is his turn.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Wednesday February 6th, 2019 9:07:44 PM
The clearing seems to be the better plan. A little room to maneuver around in at least if needed.
While setting up camp in the clearing, Trayvin consults with Pru on spells. "Do you have enough endure elements to go around, or would you like me to prepare some as well?"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 138/138[48 temp hp] -- CMD 26 d20+13=20 ; d20+17=24 ; Wednesday February 6th, 2019 11:26:32 PM
Anna says, "I can use either my spider climb or gaseous forms SLA after we've chosen a campsite to scout the area further. I can either drift as mist through the trees or just climb them. Aside from that small rodent there don't seem to be many species of animals at this level of the forest. There are plenty of trees and vines so I mean I could always go Tree Shape for a few hours but beast shape would give me the ability to move and if it was small or medium size I could wear the form indefinitely to scout when I switch my Queen's Minions blessing tomorrow morning."
If no one objects Anna plans to do as she suggested. She activates dark vision first and then does a short mist form scout of the surrounding trees at higher levels, returning to the clearing before the spell expires. She then activates spider climb and climbs a tree to get out of the immediate ground level.
(Perception): 20 (Know[nature]): 24
(OOC: Darkvision now lasts for 10 hours with Maab's Setanos Vestment, Mist form lasts for 20 minutes and spider climb lasts for 100 minutes)
Standing on the Trail (DM JeffO) Thursday February 7th, 2019 11:59:40 AM
Sigvar and Pru discuss camping on the trail vs the clearing. Nikolai settles the discussion by leading the Agents back to the clearing and setting up a camp. Pompous aids the setup and works to create some shelter. There is no need to shelter from the sun, but the heat and humidity cannot be escaped. That leads Trayvin to talk with Pru about spells for the next day. Indeed, endure elements is going to be needed once again.
As camp is set up, Anna turns into a vampire-like mist. She almost immediately disappears from sight in the humid air dripping with moisture. She drifts over and into the trees and is lost to sight of those in the campsite. The wanders around a bit further up into the jungle. The trees are intertwined here and there throughout, and the further up she goes, the more twisted and tough the branches become. In fact there are areas up here where there are so many thick branches it would be easy to walk along the branches if not for all the leaves. In fact, there are a few areas that almost look like paths along the branches. There appears to almost be an entire additional world high up in the trees and she can start to hear the sounds of many different types of birds and perhaps some other things in this area. It was a long way up, and before she can explore more, she realizes the spell will expire, so she heads down to the ground. When she returns to the ground, as others prepare camp, Pru suggests a magical shelter.
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Thursday February 7th, 2019 8:29:25 PM
Pompous continues to rest at camp. He makes sure his gear is cleaned up and in good condition. He takes a nutritional break waiting for the group to move on.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 138/138[48 temp hp] -- CMD 26 Thursday February 7th, 2019 9:52:11 PM
Anna reports back to the others what she found while scouting around as mist.
She then says, "I'd be okay with the magic shelter if that is what people want to do, but we don't absolutely have to do it if we don't want."
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Thursday February 7th, 2019 9:52:37 PM
This is the tough part, waiting for the scouts to report back. "I wonder if the giants will try to track us or if they are content that we left them alone?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=21 ; Thursday February 7th, 2019 10:05:28 PM
Nikolai finds it interesting that there could be 'pathways' in the treetops along branches think enough to hold even the heaviest of the lot.
"If everyone had Spider Climb, would that last long enough for us all to climb the trees and travers to the other end of the village along these treetop paths, then back down again?" he asks.
They set up camp with a watch for each shift, as usual. Nikolai picks a shift in the middle of the rotation.
"Would Anna be able to replenish that shelter scroll? If so, then that would be the best option, if not, we can try our normal camp procedures."
He lets Pru make the executive decision to use or not use the scroll.
Perception +19 for Night watch = 21
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 74/87] Thursday February 7th, 2019 11:37:16 PM
"Endure Elements" lasts for 24 hours," Pru reminds them. "Anybody I cast it on should be good through tomorrow afternoon."
When Trayvin asks whether he should prepare any Endure Elements spells, Pru's brow wrinkles in thought. "Let me see," she says. "Eight. I can cast eight spells of that strength each day. So I could get everyone if we needed me to."
To Nikolai, she says, "We already asked Anna about that, but this spell is just a little too powerful for her to replicate. So if I use the scroll, it'll be gone until I can get to the Catacombs for another." She looks around. "If we'd camped on the trail, I'd have used it," she says. "But I think we'll be all right here, so I think I'll hold onto it for a bit."
Camping (DM JeffO) Friday February 8th, 2019 1:07:16 PM
The Agents relax a little and set up a camp site. Eventually, Pru looks around and decides to hold onto the scroll for another day. So Pompous and the others pull a few old logs out of the jungle to try and set up a bit of a defensive site. The logs are soaked, moldy, and covered with moss, so Pompous gets quite filthy working with them. He tries to clean himself and his gear up afterwards, but the continued sweating isn’t making things easy for him.
Anna and Nikolai talk about what she found while scouting the massive jungle. The trees here are simply amazingly tall and the cover thick. Trayvin keeps an eye back to the trail to see if the giants are following them. There is no sign of the giants when he looks.
After a bit, the Agents finally settle into their regular evening camping routine. The group sets up away from the pathway and in a way to defend against anything that comes from that direction. Anna stays up all night with her plant form keeping watch. At one point she thinks she sees something moving in the direction of the path, but it is very dark here at night without the aid of stars. During Nikolai’s watch, he spots a pair of large emerald green eyes in the jungle right next to the campsite. When he moves to check them out, the eyes completely disappear in the darkness.
The next morning appears with a whimper. With the deep, dark cover of the jungle, there is no real sunrise, just a little bit more light than during the dark night. The heat and humidity continue in force. Water drips incessantly off different leaves and it is impossible to avoid getting dripped on. Michael wakes up to realize that his foot wasn’t quite covered and one foot is drenched and wrinkly. Looking around, the jungle looks exactly how it did last night: no new animals, no tracks of anything in the clearing, and no giants.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday February 8th, 2019 6:57:41 PM "I have been covering my own Endure Elements spell, and any of us that can, should. It is the same level of magic that gets you your force arrows, right Prudence?" Sigvar sleeps in his armor through the night and in the morning uses his Lay on Hands ability to remove any fatigue. He then prays for his spells and renews the Endure Elements spell.
OOC Sorry for the missed posts this week. I have an eye infection and I now need to put drops in it every hour, so I am a bit distracted.
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 74/87] Friday February 8th, 2019 11:53:38 PM
"Well, yes," Pru replies. "But if I really need to cast another little spell, I can do it in place of a bigger spell. That's wasteful, of course, but sometimes you really need a specific spell. Anyway, yesterday's Endure Elements spells should last another few hours."
Camping (DM JeffO) Monday February 11th, 2019 11:37:42 AM
The Agents start to get up and look around, but sleep is still trying to keep a hold on many of the group as they awake groggy and stumbling around...
OOC: Not a great start to the week, where is everyone? :)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+12=29 ; d3=3 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+12=30 ; Monday February 11th, 2019 6:52:06 PM
Sigvar wakes and Lays hands upon himself curing fatigue, curses DC 29, disease DC 27, poison DC 30 and exhaustion. He then prays for his spells and renews his Endure elements spell for the day.
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Monday February 11th, 2019 8:07:47 PM
Pompous wraps himself in his cloak. One would thing that with the heat, this would be uncomfortable, but first thing in the morning, it's a nice feeling to be wrapped up. But time is going by and the party needs to move along. He packs his gear, strings his bow, and get ready to move on.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday February 11th, 2019 8:42:45 PM ack! wrinkle foot! I've been attacked by foot affecting banshee! Oh...its just drenched He chuckles.
By all means lets get to the top of the trees! this place is too confined, too wet and too stifling. I can climb up and secure ropes at points to make it easier for everyone, if I fall I've got a ring of feather falling to help me out. the thing is...do we have enough rope for the climb in one set up? or do we need to do it in stages?
OOC: sorry I've been traveling and have been too tired and out of internet range when I wasn't.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Monday February 11th, 2019 10:06:56 PM
"Sigvar makes a good point. I will cover two of the endure elements for us, and save a little bit of firepower for Pru."
active effects: endure elements
used: spells: endure elements x2
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday February 11th, 2019 10:08:55 PM
Nikolai wakes up and looks up at the trees again, wondering how it would be to travers across that high up. "Well, Michael, I think we could manage to get up there but we still need Spider Climb on everyone else just to stay up there. It would be the best way to get past the giants, if nothing else up there will challenge our presence. So, how's our 'Spider Climb' inventory?"
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 74/87] Monday February 11th, 2019 10:22:12 PM
Pro begins casting. Extended Mage Armor on herself and Nikolai, followed by (I think three?) Endure Elements spells.
"Unfortunately, Spider Climb isn't one of my spells," she says. "Though I can cast Feather Fall if need be."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 138/138[48 temp hp] -- CMD 26 d20+13=21 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+23=40 ; Monday February 11th, 2019 11:14:27 PM
Anna was up all night having the sun to charge her. She just was distracted by the site of the jungle at night. The next day she swaps her Queen's minions for beast shape 1 and takes the form of the small rodent creature she observed the previous day in order to set off with Michael on some scouting.
(Perception: 21) (Stealth: 20) (Disguise: 40)
Camping (DM JeffO) Tuesday February 12th, 2019 12:42:23 PM
Sigvar wakes and starts casting a few spells. He feels refreshed after preparing for the day, but it is still darn hot in this jungle. Pompous uses his damp cloak to mentally prepare for the day. He ends up wet, wetter than he thought he would be. He carefully checks his bowstrings in the humidity and prepares his bow.
Michael jumps up, temporarily scared by his wet foot. He grins and looks around, then looks back up to the branches far above. He wonders if the group should head that way instead of through the giants. Trayvin helps ensure everyone is prepared with endure elements, helping Pru as she casts some spells as well. Anna turns into a small rodent and squeaks while Nikolai also ponders the trees.
The trees here are very, very tall. How tall no one can really be sure because no one has made it up to the top. The area below the branches is around 100 feet tall in the clearings, but shrinks down to 25 to 40 feet high in the trails. Climbing them without aid will certainly be a challenge mainly because everything is just soaking wet.
Anna is ready to go out and check out the giants. Will other Agents go with her? Will the Agents set up camp and explore? Will some Agents head to the trees and see what can be found up there?
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Tuesday February 12th, 2019 9:36:09 PM
"I don't think it's a good idea for some of us to go climbing, but maybe a few for scouting?" Trayvin shakes his head at the thought of climbing trees in his armor. He helps break camp and waits for the Agents to get ready to move out.
active effects: endure elements
used: spells: endure elements x2
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Tuesday February 12th, 2019 10:05:27 PM
DMs and ADM Jonathan you have an email from Sheriff Zach. Please read and reply please.
No emergency, but this serves to get your attention more quickly. ;)
Once all three of you have seen this and replied to the thread, you may delete the post.
Thanks and enjoy your evening!
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday February 12th, 2019 10:41:33 PM
OOC: RSVPed CDM Jerry at al.
IC: "I agree that without Spider Climb most of us should stay on solid ground. But we really need to watch the giant village for a while. Besides, we could use some rest, we've been pushing it for a while and the heat is oppressive. Thanks for Trayvin and Pru for those spells to keep us comfortable. Anyway, since it won't be easy to get past those giants, and night time would be the best time, we might as well watch them and hopefully found out something important. If not, we bypass them at night with Silence spells and Darkness spells, if we have them. We the darkness around any giants on guard duty and since it is really dark at night anyway, they might not know the difference. Concealed light for those of use who don't see well at night and if things don't seem to work out as planned, maybe some ghost lights and sounds from the other side of the village will distract them away from us.
You never know."
While waiting for the scouting group to return, NIkolai collects plant samples for the Citadel Library.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+13=16 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+23=42 ; Tuesday February 12th, 2019 10:51:50 PM
Anna - Rodent whispers quietly to Michael as they make their way towards the giant encampment.
"Should I try to get closer? I mean this is a pretty good disguise right? They would think I'm just a natural forest critter and probably ignore me no?"
(Perception:16) (Stealth: 21) (Disguise: 42)
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+17=23 ; Wednesday February 13th, 2019 12:54:41 AM
to rodent Anna, Michael replies. I think it's a darned good disguise and I think you'd be able to get really close to the giants with it. I think we need to decide what the group is going to do first though. .
to the rest of the group he says Look, I'm going to attempt the climb, once I get up there rodent Anna can scurry up and we can pay for some good rope and climbing gear from her bag...and maybe a block and tackle to get Sigvar up as well. .
with that Michael takes off his pack and gets out some twine. He makes a loop larger enough to fit his feet through, yet tight enough to allow his feet to get a good purchase on the trunk of the tree. Not having to squeeze with his thighs will allow him to climb for much longer than if he was to do it without the loop. he makes sure the ROFF is on his finger, then he chalks his hands and begins to climb.
climb 23.
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=27 ; Wednesday February 13th, 2019 6:16:31 AM
Pompous listens to Michael's plan. The ranger breaks out his climbing kit from his pack. " Hey Mickey. I have a ring of feather fall. I'll join the climbing group and my own climbing gear."
------------------- Climb 27
Camping (DM JeffO) Wednesday February 13th, 2019 1:37:50 PM
The Agents continue their discussion on how to proceed next. Trayvin suggests scouting. Nikolai thinks that bypassing the giants at night will be the best strategy. Rodent Anna talks to Michael about scouting out the giants and Michael starts to climb the massive trees. Pompous quickly joins in the climb.
OOC: Climbing the trees notes: If climbing in the clearing, 100 feet is the distance to the branches. Climb check is DC 20 because the trees are wet and slippery. A successful check means you can make progress equal to one-quarter your base movement speed. A climb check that fails by 4 or less means you make no progress, and a climb check that fails by 5 or more means you fall from whatever height you’ve reached. Because there is no current threat, you can take 10 on these checks. If you want to climb all the way, feel free to roll until you make it! Don’t forget armor penalties if you’re wearing armor when you climb.
If other Agents get to the top and tie off 120' of rope, others can climb with a +5 on their climbing attempts.
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 74/87] Wednesday February 13th, 2019 4:51:44 PM
Pru watches the climbers. "I can turn myself into an air elemental," she says, "so if we decide to go over the treetops, I won't need to climb."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Wednesday February 13th, 2019 7:25:38 PM
OOC I am not sure I have the worst climb check, I am strong after all. That siad I manage 5 feet of progress on a 20, and on a 15 or lower I fall. IC Sigvar looks at the trees. He touches the bark and shakes his hand to flick off the slimy water. " There is almost no way I can climb that with armor on, and I don't like my odds without armor either. Minotaur are not natural climbers." He gestures toward his hooves to provide clarity. " I do however have 50 feet of silk rope to add to the gear available."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Wednesday February 13th, 2019 10:16:29 PM
Anna-rodent says, "If people have the coin I can recharge my bag and get us some climbing gear. I'll have to return to my normal form but I can turn beast shape 1 on and off at will for the duration of the day so it is no big deal to do so. Also I think there are some birds in the area as well but unfortunately I didn't find them when I did my mist form scouting. If I knew what the birds looked like I could pick something that would blend in otherwise I could turn into a hawk, eagle or owl and fly instead of climb or just straight up turn into something that could climb that isn't exactly native here. The rodent is a native so I'm good there"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday February 13th, 2019 10:52:10 PM "Well, the plan for us not doing any climbing is to hang around here and keep watch while you guys watch the giant camp and listen in to see or hear of anything amiss. Only a couple scouts need go. Just be extra careful as there could be critters up there that eat small things. Tree snakes are well known for that," Nikolai tells Anna-rodent, Michael, and Pompous. "Please plan on being back before nightfall though, because we want to be on the other side by morning."
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=36 ; Thursday February 14th, 2019 2:38:26 AM
with a 17 climb, Michael takes 10 all the way to the top.
up in the treetops, there is plenty of room and the air is much cooler, either because of the reduced humidity or because there is an actual breeze, either way, it's nice to see the sky again. Michael notices all that as he looks around for things of interest up here in the trees.
Perception 36
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=21 ; Thursday February 14th, 2019 6:09:44 AM
occ- Pompous Maximus takes 10 on the climb as well (13 based plus 2 for climbing kit)
Gingerly, Pompous uses the climbing kit and follows Anna and Michael up the tree. All along his sings quietly to himself.
" Anna and Mickey kissing up a tree. K-i-ss-i-n-g"
================= Perception 21
Camping (DM JeffO) Thursday February 14th, 2019 11:20:59 AM
Pru looks up and watches the climbers move. She mentions that she can turn into an air elemental to avoid falling. Sigvar shakes his head, touches the slimy tree and says, “There is almost no way I can climb that with armor on, and I don't like my odds without armor either. Minotaur are not natural climbers.” He’s apparently going to need help if the group is planning on heading into the high trees.
Anna squeaks up that she can get climbing gear to help. She also mentions that she could turn into a bird, but is worried about sticking out in the jungle. Nikoali says that those who aren’t climbing will keep watch in the clearing. He calls out warnings to watch out for snakes in the trees.
Michael and Pompous quickly and easily make their way up into the trees. Indeed, the air is a little cooler and Michael can even feel a little bit of a breeze as the air moves around more at these heights. The two of them look around at the ready. Michael can make out a few tiny tracks here and that appear to have been made by small lizards walking around the treetops. There are a couple places where he can see bird poop as well. There are long, strong branches that lead off in all directions and places where the branches head upwards a bit as well. It would be easy to get lost in here because as soon as one loses sight with the clearing, everything starts to look the same.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday February 14th, 2019 5:31:32 PM Whoa! this is suboptimal, we'll need to a way to keep track of where we are or this will turn pear-shaped really quick. .
With that though Michael begins to outline a plan to mark the trails they use so that they won't get lost. he gets imput from Pompous and Anna.
we've got a good vantage point here, but it's easy to get lost and I'll be goblins uncle if something doesn't use these paths.
Prudence Gundle Thursday February 14th, 2019 7:14:05 PM
On the ground, Pru watches as her companions disappear into the tree-tops. "I hope they'll be alright," she says.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+17=30 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+13=27 ; Thursday February 14th, 2019 9:14:06 PM
Anna-Rodent easily ascends the trees with her friends. She has a 20 foot climb speed so there is no need for her to make climb checks.
Anna-Rodent keeps a look out for birds and if she can figure out some way to navigate the trees.
Know Nature: 30 ( knowledge of native bird species based on droppings/ other clues) Survival:22 (to keep from getting lost) Perception:27 (to find birds)
She shares any observations with Michael
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday February 15th, 2019 12:04:13 AM
Knowing that if things get 'hairy' up there, two could just jump and float down and Anna could turn into a bird and fly away, so Nikolai is not worried. Maybe he should be. He asks his friends, "Anyone have any ideas as to why we didn't see any giantesses there? It seems clearly a domestic type village, not a war camp."
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Friday February 15th, 2019 1:20:38 PM
Up in the trees, Michael looks around and works out a way to attempt to not get lost. Pompous looks on and wonders how effective his arrows are going to be in the mass of trees, branches, and limbs. Suddenly Anna-rodent appears in the tops of the trees with the others. Anna looks around and spots a bit more signs of life at this level: there are a number of small spiders crawling around and more than a few little webs. There are at least four different species of lizards that she can quickly identify that run around here, and likely many more. She spots a pair of large eyes from a small orange lizard staring at her from around the corner of a nearby tree trunk. She can hear the sounds of birds navigating through the trees here, and most of them appear to be very small birds, enabling them to fly around and through the thick jungle foliage here. There are indeed many trails along the branches that the lizards use, but she can’t be sure they actually lead anywhere. She also spots a tear along the tree trunk that looks to be from a large claw, perhaps from a bigger jungle cat. There is still quite a bit of trees and leaves above, but she can hear the faint sounds of other birds far above, suggesting that even higher up the trees finally end and birds fly free there.
Meanwhile, back on the ground Nikolai ponders the jungle giants. He wonders about the village, but then thinks more about it. Those giants responded quickly and with order. They had prepared barriers to fire from. They appeared coordinated and stayed back using their arrows. It also wasn’t that large of a village. He thinks that perhaps this may be more of a self-sustaining military outpost or guard station of some kind, rather than just a random domestic village. That would certainly explain the lack of females and children at the location as well.
Sigvar, feeling very heavy with his armor on, watches the group ascend into the trees. He looks around and thinks he spots some movement. He looks over towards the path from the clearing that leads away from the giants and spots a small deer of some kind. It freeze when it spots movement in the clearing. Pru spots the small deer as well.
OOC: So, for Anna, there are many options for birds and lizards here. The birds in this area are small so they can dart about in the thick foliage, but there are clearly larger, more common birds higher up as well. To keep track of where you go here, survival checks can be made, but you can take 10. DC 15 will keep you from getting lost.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday February 15th, 2019 1:31:20 PM " Deer." Sigvar whispers without moving He watches it to see what it will do. He has no reason to fear it, or to wish to harm it. He has his rations and they have gold and Anna's bag should they run out of food. He waits for the scouts to return, knowing it will be a long day.
Prudence Gundle Friday February 15th, 2019 4:11:16 PM
Since it's going to be a while, Pru sits down on the ground to wait. She does try to move slowly, but honestly she doesn't care if she startles the deer.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Friday February 15th, 2019 5:57:24 PM
Trayvin tries to keep a watchful eye for the group on the ground while waiting for the scouts to report back.
active effects: endure elements
used: spells: endure elements x2
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=25 ; Friday February 15th, 2019 6:21:40 PM
Pompous leans up against a branch and waits for some directions from Mickey or Anna. Arrow's won't be that useful up here but he has other tools at his disposal, like that flaming short sword hanging at his hip.
------------------- Perception 25- General looking out for signs of trouble or things of interest.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+11=27 ; Saturday February 16th, 2019 2:38:04 AM
Michael try to tease out where the giants camp is from up here. Maybe a view from higher up will lend some insight into what their purpose is at that location. He is careful though not to get out of sight of Pompous or Anna as he does this. he uses one of his small knives to cut branches and notch trees to give himself landmarks so that when he does have to move outside their view he will not get lost.
Survival 27
Prudence Gundle Saturday February 16th, 2019 2:31:36 PM
Pru waves a hand in front of her face, wishing that Endure Elements also did something about bugs.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+13=22 ; Sunday February 17th, 2019 9:40:20 PM
Anna takes 10 on her survival checks to keep from getting lost, turning into one of the small birds and either flying or perching as needed. She helps Michael navigate and keeps her eye out for dangers.
(Perception: 22) (Survival 20)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday February 18th, 2019 1:08:58 AM
Some suggestion that this giant village could be just an outpost with minimal self-sustaining resources does make sense. That they know a good deal about military tactics was obvious. Their methods probably worked very well against all foes up until know. That they were familiar with magic was obvious too as they did not seem taken aback by the sudden appearance of ice walls in the middle of a tropical jungle.
"If this is just an outpost, that trail must lead to their main village. If these are so hostile they won't even talk, how will it be at their main village? Do we really want to keep going this way? Why not follow the trail the other way instead?" Nikolai ponders as he waits.
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Monday February 18th, 2019 2:22:59 PM
Sigvar spots the deer and whispers, “Deer.” Pru looks over and sits down. The deer turns its head to look to the side. Trayvin watches it as the deer takes a few tentative steps into the clearing, staying along the far edge of the forest. The deer waits a moment, then seems satisfied. It shoves its head in the ground, digging a small hole. Then it appears to hear something and freezes once again, looking around the clearing. Nikolai ponders if there is another way around the giants. He wonders about going around the giants, but figures if they have guarded one way into the village, it is likely any other directions might lead to just as much resistance. He thinks about going the other way, but remembers they can in through a portal and are headed the only direction that seemed possible at the moment.
Meanwhile, up the in trees…
Anna turns into a bird and takes flight. She leads Michael along and Michael keeps track of where they have gone, leaving a trail to follow back. Pompous brings up the rear, keeping careful watch. Pompous spots a number of small lizards that pause to watch the strange group move along through the trees. They manage to head towards the clearing where they had fought with the giants, but have to take a few side treks to find their way there. Finally, they reach the edge of the clearing and find a space through the trees to look down. Anna, of course, can easily fly down into the clearing if she wants, or she can continue to flitter among the branches with the others.
Looking down into the clearing, you can see the giants have prepared for war. There is a long stream where the ice wall has melted. Beyond that line are a number of makeshift barriers. It looks as if the giants have torn down two or three of the huts to use in the construction of the barriers. They are set up in a way that is clearly meant to be defensive with angles and “w” shaped areas facing the entrance to the clearing. There are giants in different areas of the clearing behind the barriers with many arrows set up on the ground next to them. They are keeping a close watch on the entrance to the clearing. The barriers are also setup in a formation that would not allow a single ice wall to easily block them all, unless the wall was far from the small barriers. The giants are in the barriers and a couple are walking back and forth to the rear side of the barriers.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Monday February 18th, 2019 7:10:50 PM
Trayvin looks around. Did the deer hear the Agents or something else.....
active effects: endure elements
used: spells: endure elements x2
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+13=22 ; d20+23=30 ; Monday February 18th, 2019 9:23:41 PM
Anna whispers to Michael, "Should I fly down into the clearing to get a better vantage point or do you think they are so jumpy they might take a pot shot at little ole me with one of their gigantic arrows?"
(Perception:22) (Disguise: 30)
If Michael thinks it is a good idea she tentatively casually flies to the outermost edges of the clearing, ready to flit back into the cover of the canopy should any giant make a sudden move.
Prudence Gundle Monday February 18th, 2019 11:09:17 PM
Still sitting, Pru waits for her companions to return.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=33 ; Tuesday February 19th, 2019 12:34:43 AM
When the deer seems content to stay in the clearing with them, Nikolai wonders if he should try to make friends with it but before he can muster the Ranger's instinct to befriend animals, the deer perks up again. Nikolai knows full well the variety of things that could mean. He uses Mailed Fist hand motions to signal everyone to slip into the jungle and lie low. He follows his own instructions and settles next to Pru. Whispering, he says, "Could be nothing, but be something. Be ready,"
Perception +19 = 33
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Tuesday February 19th, 2019 7:39:22 AM
Pompous whispers in Mickey's ear... { This looks like defensive maneuvers to me. We would have done the same if uninvited guests had come to our camp and started a brouhaha. Now, I don't like giants on principal... but we may want to let these go and be on our merry way. }
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Tuesday February 19th, 2019 12:45:17 PM
On the ground, Nikolai suggests that the deer might be on to something. He slowly slips back to the edge of the jungle and gestures for everyone else to do the same. Water rolls down the back of his neck as he backs into some leaves. It was almost refreshing except the water was actually pretty warm. And now anyplace that wasn’t sweaty is now wet. Trayvin can’t see anything that might have caught the attention of the deer. Pru’s nose starts to itch. The deer looks over in the direction of the Agents and stares for a moment. Then it starts walking again, in the direction of the path towards the giants.
Back far up in the treetops, Anna-bird asks about dropping down into the clearing with the giants. Pompous suggests that the movements look like simple defensive maneuvers. Anna flies down a little bit, but doesn’t really see anything new or additional from her new vantage point.
OOC: Please do let me know if you’re looking for something specific when flitting about in the treetops!
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday February 19th, 2019 7:15:34 PM
Michael ponders a bit. Yeah Anna, watch the birds and how they act and follow suit as much as possible if you can look around, try to find their supply of bowstrings. the easiest way to defeat these guys with the least amount of life lost would be to confiscate and cut all their bowstrings .
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+13=33 ; d20+23=31 ; Tuesday February 19th, 2019 9:34:23 PM
Anna flits around trying to look like the other birds in her vacinity.
She looks for where they might keep their bows, arrows and supplies for making each.
(Perception: 33 nat 20) (Disguise: 31)
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Tuesday February 19th, 2019 9:48:30 PM
Trayvin shrugs as the deer moves off. "I guess it was nothing. I wonder if the giants will pepper it with arrows if it happens to wander into their clearing."
active effects: endure elements
used: spells: endure elements x2
Prudence Gundle Tuesday February 19th, 2019 10:30:42 PM
"If it has any sense, it will run away if that happens," Pru says quietly. She remains sitting and waiting.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=35 ; Wednesday February 20th, 2019 12:22:43 AM
Nikolai tries to motion to those who can see him to stay back a while. Meanwhile, he moves back to the edge of the clearing. The deer may have caught wind of something stalking in the forest but then lost interest when whatever it was ceased doing whatever it was it did to catch the deer's attention.
'I'll be the bait if anything is really out there,' he whispers to Pru.
He waits, sitting just inside the clearing pretending to watch something in the trees.
Perception +19 = 35
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Wednesday February 20th, 2019 6:51:31 AM
{ Let's go back Mikey. There's no need to take them on. All we have to do is move in the opposite direction. If the group is hell bent for a fight. I'll stay here and fire from the rear. I can always withdraw and drop to the ground using my ring of feather fall. }
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Wednesday February 20th, 2019 11:57:25 AM
Michael suggests finding the source of the bowstrings for the giants. Anna flies around and looks. There are few birds down in the actual clearing, most stay up in the branches and trees and even higher up. From her vantage point at the top, she doesn’t see a lot of long-term supplies. There are certainly many arrows lined up, piled up, and sticking in the ground. The giants are talking to one another, but appear quite focused on the far side of the clearing, ready for battle. Pompous suggests heading back now that they’ve learned what they can from this height.
Meanwhile on the ground, Trayvin watches the deer wander off. He wonders how the deer will fare if it enters their clearing. Pru figures the deer will simply run away. Nikolai is nervous, wondering what the deer may have spotted. He waits inside the edge of the clearing, watching the deer while pretending not to watch the deer. The deer doesn’t seem to notice him at this point, and it walks slowly across the clearing, heading towards the trail to the giants.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Wednesday February 20th, 2019 6:40:02 PM
"Maybe we should observe what happens to the deer if it wanders into their clearing. It might be interesting, maybe even give us an idea on how to get through there."
active effects: endure elements
used: spells: endure elements x2
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Wednesday February 20th, 2019 7:47:55 PM
Sigvar took cover when ordered and continues o remain still as hey watch the deer.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Wednesday February 20th, 2019 9:23:24 PM
Anna reports back to Michael what she's found. "Should we head back?" She asks
Prudence Gundle Wednesday February 20th, 2019 10:06:18 PM
Pru stays where she is, waiting for the return of the scouts.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=33 ; Wednesday February 20th, 2019 11:11:27 PM Well Anna, I guess we've done all we can up here, if we could get everyone up here we might be able to bypass this strong point and find out what is beyond it, but I don't know if that's what the rest of the crew wants to do.
Michael shrugs his shoulders but still watches out for threats, food, or other interesting things such as obviously used trails, nests or hidey holes.
Perception 33
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday February 21st, 2019 12:26:13 AM
Nikolai casually mentions to Pru, "Can you see if there is some magic involved here? See If that deer radiates magic. You never know."
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Thursday February 21st, 2019 6:15:40 AM
Pompous listens to Anna-banana and Mikey.... " All right, let's go... "
Pompous turns heels and heads back towards the rest of the party. At the proper place he makes his way down the tree, dropping down the last 15 feet or so, letting the ring of feather fall do it's work.
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Thursday February 21st, 2019 12:21:08 PM
On the ground, Trayvin watches the deer wander towards the path to the giants. He remembers that the pathway from this clearing to the giants is quite a ways and a wandering deer might take an hour to a day to wander that far. However, the jungle is quite thick, and the deer might not end up having anyplace else to go. Sigvar watches the deer as well from his cover in the jungle as Pru and Nikolai talk quietly.
Up in the trees, Pompous, Michael, and Anna-bird decide to head back to the others. They carefully follow their trail back along the pathways through the branches. Michael spots a number of other interesting things as they travel and he gets more used to the area. The number of small lizards is actually quite surprising, they appear around every tree. He spots a couple small bird’s nests as well, and one is even full of tiny lizards! When they arrive back at the camp, Pompous lightly drifts down, enjoying his feather fall spell. The deer darts away down the path towards the giants.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=26 ; Thursday February 21st, 2019 4:27:27 PM
as Pompous starts down, Michael smile, he makes sure the Ring of feather falling is seated good then jumps.
for a half second the acceleration provides a little shot of adrenaline, but then the spell takes hold and he floats down at a foot per second. he takes the time during the fall to scan his surroundings, looks for hidden danger or paths that perhaps could not be seen from the canopy. Mainly though he just enjoys the ride.
perception 26.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Thursday February 21st, 2019 7:19:35 PM
Sigvar looks up and sees the scouts return. He waits to hear what they have to say about the giant camp.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Thursday February 21st, 2019 8:36:44 PM
"Well, how does it look? Can we get past them?"
active effects: endure elements
used: spells: endure elements x2
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Thursday February 21st, 2019 11:55:16 PM
Anna says, "Are we sure the Giant's don't have the same capabilities I have? Were any of the animals you guys saw acting odd?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+17=18 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+5=9 ; Friday February 22nd, 2019 12:17:16 AM
Nikolai answers Anna, "Well, maybe. A deer wandered into the clearing and then headed on down the path towards the giant village. I'll go follow a ways and see if anything strange happens."
Nikolai carefully goes after the deer to see if it does anything unusual.
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Friday February 22nd, 2019 10:09:32 AM
The Agents join back together in the clearing and discuss what the scouts saw from the treetops. Nikolai heads after the deer and can easily follow it along the winding trail through the jungle. When he looks around a corner, he sees the deer wandering along, sniffing the ground, and occasionally stopping to munch on some leaves. Nothing looks out of the ordinary with the deer as far as Nikolai can tell...
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Friday February 22nd, 2019 1:20:28 PM
ooc- Rats! Missed the Thursday post! Previously..
Pompous listens intently as the others describe what they have observed.
I would definitely suggest that we either go around the giants. They seem to taking defensive steps. I do not believe that we need to fight them.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday February 22nd, 2019 8:06:16 PM
Who feels like doing the town crier thing in the loot and booty?
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Friday February 22nd, 2019 8:42:45 PM
Anna-bird says, "Well If its all the same to you guys I'll just flit around as a bird unless my larger combat forms are needed. Unless you have a better idea for my capabilities."
She posses this open ended question to her party.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Friday February 22nd, 2019 8:50:34 PM
"Allright, if we are trying to sneak by, then let's come up with a plan."
active effects: endure elements
used: spells: endure elements x2
Prudence Gundle Friday February 22nd, 2019 10:08:46 PM
Belatedly, Pru casts Detect Magic and looks to see whether the deer, or anything else in the vicinity, has a magical aura.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday February 22nd, 2019 10:43:45 PM " Sounds like they are more military minded than we might have thought. The thing is, the bigger you are here, the more difficult the jungle seems to be. You all described tiny lizards and small birds and such, yet these giants are huge. Clearly they know how to use the jungle and move through it. If we are going to fight them then we need to find allies that know how to get on here too. If we are going to ally with them, which we have had little success with, then we need to find a way to get them to talk to us."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Sunday February 24th, 2019 10:56:51 PM
Anna says, "Well we've met 2 factions so far and both seem to not like us. There are those weird outsiders and there are the giants. The outsiders seem to be taking advantage of the giants but the giants are distrustful of us. Unfortunately I don't have the ability to assume a giant form so I couldn't befriend them as a giant from another world."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday February 25th, 2019 12:22:20 AM "And my Hat of Disguise won't work on for as they are too big, but they might work on someone larger than I. Maybe Sigvar could try the hat and see if he can come close to looking like them. On the other hand, were any of you able to determine what language they spoke?"
It would be a wild plan to have Sigvar look like one of them and bluff the group's way into their confidence but might as well explore the idea.
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Monday February 25th, 2019 12:47:32 PM
Anna-bird continues to fly around the clearing, keeping watch. She spots a small lizard that looks tasty watching her from a branch. Trayvin suggests the group needs a plan to get past the giants. Pru casts a spell and detects no magic from the deer or the surrounding jungle. Sigvar suggests that they may need to talk with the giants, though he remembers they really didn’t give the group a chance to talk last time they walked into the clearing. Anna points that out. Nikolai suggests that Sigvar might want to try the hat of disguise and walk right into the group of giants. The Agents continue their discussion and the water continues to drip in the jungle all around them. It is getting more humid and hot. The weather isn’t affecting the group, thanks to the spell, but it hasn’t stopped everyone (except Anna-bird) from sweating quite a bit.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Monday February 25th, 2019 8:48:56 PM
"Does anyone have a tongues spell? It wont do any good to disguise Sigvar if he can't communicate with them."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Monday February 25th, 2019 11:38:51 PM
Anna says, "Tongues isn't really my thing, is it 3rd level or less though because I may be able to pull a copy from my bag"
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday February 25th, 2019 11:50:52 PM Look guys, the easiest way to get around this strong point is up in the treeway. we can get everyone up safe. we get a block and tackle and we can hoist Sigvar up, thanks to Anna's bag. We can use the Rings of Feather Falling to keep everyone safe. I'll act as the courier to get the rings down to the people on the ground, or Anna in bird form would be good at that as well I guess. if anyone has a shrink person spell for Sig that would make things a lot easier. but a few more sheaves in the block and tackle would do if we don't have it.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday February 26th, 2019 1:33:03 AM
There seems to be two options of getting around the giants. Trying doing it on the ground at night with Silence spells on the party and Darkness spells on the areas around the guards or trying doing in in the trees during the day.
"Both have risks, so you guys vote on which one you'd prefer and we'll go with the majority vote."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Tuesday February 26th, 2019 5:50:26 AM " To what end though? Why are we here? We were told that the portal would send us where we wanted to go. Collectively we all wanted to help the Fist pay it's bills and get out from under the cost of the war reoarations they are paying, which we thought would lead us to either a high paying job or to a treasure.So far that seems to be out." "Furthermore, if we get past these gate guards, which we seem ill equioed to handle, how will we handle the real soldiers of this race of giants? Why jump from the frying pan into the fire. We need information and no one will talk to us. Though I am not for lying to them I will try the Hat. If they choose to attack me I will be able to weather their attack and walk away, or just kill them." Sigvar holds out his hand for the Hat of Disguise. OOC Ok, down to brass tacks. They are Huge, I am only Large, so if I appear like then I am certainly going to be a runt. This leaves me with the other, less tasteful option. The Outsiders were Large, were they not? I can take their shape and take Prudence with me in here elemental body form, 100% different that what they have seen her as previously so she should be OK. I could take Anna as well in whatever form she can muster that looks suitably badass enough to hang out with a demon, maybe a Grillion like they summoned when we fought. Trayvin casts some tongues spells and Prudence Telepathically Bonds us so you all know what is happening and we go see what we can learn. Thoughts?
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Tuesday February 26th, 2019 6:40:35 AM
Pompous listens but offers little...except....
" I could get back in the trees and take a rear guard position. If things go sideways.. may not be a bad thing to have an archer at their backs..."
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Tuesday February 26th, 2019 1:35:41 PM
Sitting in relative comfort in the steamy jungle, the Agents continue to discuss their options with the giants. Trayvin wants to make sure they can communicate with the giants. Anna suggests that she might have a way to help with that. Michael wants to move everyone up into the trees using a block and tackle. Nikolai mentions sneaking past in the dark again and wants to vote to decide which way to go. Sigvar wonders what they are doing there and what it will get the Agents to get past the group of giants. He thinks that working with the disguise will be the best way to go. Pompous agrees to be the rear guard.
So The Agents have to decide which way they want to take. The group seems generally unified that they must get past the giants, but no one can be really sure what they will encounter next. The giants appear to be defending something, but what? Could it be the answer to all that the Agents desire? Or will it just be a giant village? The giants weren’t willing to talk before, but will they talk now that they are in a defensive position? Or will approaching them just give them extra attacks? And what happened to the giants that fled previously? Stay tuned next week: same bat channel, same bat time!
Prudence Gundle Tuesday February 26th, 2019 4:41:38 PM
"I think we should approach them directly," Pru says. "Try to talk to them, of course, but if they choose to fight we can fight. If we sneak past them, we'll have them at our back, and who wants that?"
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday February 26th, 2019 8:13:06 PM do any of you all remember what happened the last time we "tried to talk" does that spear arrow wound still hurt Pru? If we are going back to the strong point I want to find it's weak point and then take them in the flank, these guys have proven to be purely aggressive, and unopen to a dialog. we either need to avoid them or kill them I don't think "talk" is in the cards. That being said, if Pru can make me invisible I can go in and cut all their bow strings and maybe start a couple of fires, then you guys can rush in and kill them.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Tuesday February 26th, 2019 9:21:34 PM
"Pru brings up a good point. What if we get past them and run into something bad? Then we will have to retreat right through their village."
"I think we should give Sigvar his chance to negotiate, if they don't go for it, then I think we know what has to be done."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Tuesday February 26th, 2019 9:35:00 PM
Anna says, "I could always ride around on Sigvar's shoulder as a bird. They might assume I'm a pet or something and not really question it. If fighting broke out I could be the courier and bring the calvary if a tactical retreat for Sigvar is not a possibility. I don't doubt Sigvar's prowress but a village of entrenched giants is a pretty tough nut to crack."
Prudence Gundle Tuesday February 26th, 2019 10:19:38 PM
"Maybe Michael could go in invisible and do his sabotage while Sigvar is trying to negotiate," Pru says. "We can always apologize later if we have to."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday February 27th, 2019 12:39:40 AM
Nikolai ponders the new suggestions. "I hadn't thought of trying to look like those demons. Sigvar is right in that appearing like one of them would not work. He's not large enough to be convincing, he doesn't speak their language, and they'd know who all the giants of their kind are and Sigvar wouldn't be one of them. But an Outsider, one we just met, could work. If those Outsiders have any dealings with the giants, it's quite likely they'll talk to one that 'looks' like an outsider. The least thing that could happen is we figure out what language they speak. The worse thing that could happen is that they attack on sight, with is what they did to us anyway.
Here's the hat Sigvar. Do your best to look like one of those Outsiders. Ana can ride on your shoulder, the rest of us will be just out of sight."
Nikolai hands over the Hat of Disguise.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+2=14 ; Wednesday February 27th, 2019 7:20:34 AM
Sigvar is not used to deception, being probably the straightest arrow in their Fist Quiver, but he puts on the hat and concentrates on what the outsider looked like as he chopped it to bits. He tries to act as arrogant as the outsider seemed. after a few minutes he turns to the others. "How was that? Am I at all convincing?" Bluff 14 (or disguise at 24 with the hat, whichever you think I should be using)
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Wednesday February 27th, 2019 12:45:26 PM
After some continued discussion, it is decided that Sigvar will attempt to look like the strange outsider apes that the Agents beat previously and go to attempt to communicate with the giants. Michael doesn’t think talking to savage jungle giants is going to work, but Trayvin and Pru mention that if they are left alive, they would be at the Agent’s back. Anna decides to remain a bird and sit with Sigvar as he approaches the giants. Nikolai hands over the hat and Sigvar prepares himself to be a demon-ape…
The Agents head back down the winding trail towards the clearing with the jungle. There is no sign of the deer that had previously wandered this way. When the group reaches the last turn, they stop and Sigvar, with Anna-bird perched on his shoulder, heads around the last bend in the trail. As soon as he turns the corner, he can see the battlefield laid out before him, just as described from the scouts above: there are numerous defensive walls set up a good distance from the entrance to the clearing. A couple of the huts are completely gone, clearly having been torn down to make more defensive positions. The giants are behind the positions, far across the clearing. Sigvar is spotted the moment he steps out of the jungle and a giant yells out to him…
OOC: Making an assumption on the group following along, if that’s not the case, just let me know!
Do either Anna or Sigvar understand giant? That’s the language he’s using…
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+17=24 ; Wednesday February 27th, 2019 5:51:14 PM
" I'm still thinking I should be up in the trees and back where we were able to get behind the giants.. If there's no objections... "
ooc Pompous takes back to the trees (with a take 10 on climb like last time) and makes his way back to where they were. He'll find a place to hide and wait to see what happens.
Stealth check 24
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Wednesday February 27th, 2019 6:34:16 PM
Nope, Sigvar was waiting for a tongues spell so this didn't go badly from the start.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday February 27th, 2019 6:36:16 PM
Per the plan, Pru casts Invisibility on Michael well before Sigvar approaches the village.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Wednesday February 27th, 2019 8:30:35 PM
Anna-Bird just understands Common, Tauric and Sylvan but also possesses the ability to speak to and understand Plants, Animals, Fey, Magical Beasts and Humanoids. If the Giants are not considered Humanoids she cannot speak with them.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Wednesday February 27th, 2019 8:55:04 PM
Trayvin keeps his weapons and spells ready in case this goes badly....
OOC- did we get the tongues spell up? Trayvin won't have one unless we rest.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday February 28th, 2019 12:42:00 AM
ooc: we would certainly have cast it on Sigvar before rounding the last corner. Was Ana going to pull it out of the bag or did someone else have it?
IC: Nikolai waits around the corner and just inside the jungle. He had a suspicion that there would be a reaction to the Outsider-Sigvar different than with them. Even if that's all they learn, it was more than what they learned last encounter.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday February 28th, 2019 2:01:51 AM
with invisibility cast on him, Michael goes to work. no fires as yet, but cutting three quarters of the way through their bowstrings, should bring the combat to a halt once these unitaskers pull their bow back the first time. I try to cut near the notch, and for unstrung bows setting on the ground, I cut the notch corners in such a way that the bow string will not seat properly.
OOC: how do you want me to roll this. my stealth is 24 +20 when I am moving, +40 when I am still. I should have 12 minutes of invisibility so I'm going to have her put the spell on me when we get closer to the giants camp. if its dark then that's so much better. lets say I have 9 minutes of useful work time before I have to bug out.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Thursday February 28th, 2019 4:27:19 AM
{Assuming no Tongues was cast and that the party is with me) Sigvar turns to Trayvin and points imperiously, bellowing in his best impression of an evil outsider. " Minion! Translate the base speech these Foul creatures are using, I have no time for their filthy language." Pointing to Prudence he continues. " Ice Mage! Cool my brow in this sweltering heat" under his breath he whispers Telepahic Bond us.
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Thursday February 28th, 2019 12:39:57 PM
OOC:
Sorry, guess I jumped the gun a little on the entering the clearing. We can pause a moment for the tongues, if it is requested and there’s a way to get it (so if it’s desired to get from the bag and cast on Sigvar, that’s fine). Pompous can certainly head into the trees and take up a position in defense. Michael will be invisible per Pru’s spell.
But for movement, who is headed into the clearing? It sounds like Michael wants to go and be invisible. Will Michael head into the clearing before Sigvar enters with Anna-bird? Either way, yes, please roll a stealth check (Michael), just let me know when you’re going. With 12 minutes of invisibility, I think you can easily get across the edge of the clearing at normal movement, have about 8 minutes on the far side, and then can still get back before it wears off. If you’re going to cut bowstrings, you are going to be walking directly next to giants and your action may provoke a reaction. Realize that many of the giants have their bows in their hands at the moment and all of them will when they see anything.
Who else is headed into the clearing, and when? I was under the impression that it would be just Sigvar in the shape of the outsider ape with tiny Anna-bird on his shoulder. Is everyone else staying well-hidden just beyond the opening to the clearing? If not, who else is going in and in what form(s)?
Prudence Gundle Thursday February 28th, 2019 6:02:39 PM
If there is time, Pru will cast a Telepathic Bond to include herself, Sigvar, Anna, and Michael, before Sigvar approaches the village. She can include one more person, if somebody really wants to be included. But this should let the groups stay in communication.
Once the spell has been cast, Pru's preference is to remain hidden.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+29=48 ; Thursday February 28th, 2019 9:51:08 PM
Assuming the gold is given Anna stops being a bird long enough to pour it into her bag and then pull out a Bardic Scroll of Tongues at CL 3. She casts it on Sigvar and it will last for 30 minutes. She then resumes being a small bird and hopes on Trayvin's shoulder.
(UMD: 48 = pass)
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Thursday February 28th, 2019 10:39:22 PM
Trayvin will wait with the others out of sight.
He can be included on the telepathic bond if extra translating of giant is needed.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday March 1st, 2019 12:13:26 AM
As they approach, final preparations are made. Nikolai hands Ana the gold necessary for the Tongue's spell and it is cast on Sigvar. Michael goes on ahead invisibly and is ordered to be careful and pay attention to their tactics. He orders everyone else, except for Pompous in the trees, to stay out of sight. This is a test of their reaction to the Outsiders and anyone else present would taint the test. Ana-bird is a bird, so that should not affect the test.
Now the test begins in earnest. It is Sigvar's show. Play on!
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+24=32 ; Friday March 1st, 2019 12:55:50 AM
Michael has a very sharp knife in his hands. if they are within my reach it should be easy to nick the bow strings. if they are above my reach, well I just can't get to them.
stealth roll 32 +20= 52 or 72 when I am still.
if they are all facing towards the entrance, I might just exit behind them, that way if things go sideways, i can take them in the rear.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday March 1st, 2019 5:39:59 AM
Well in that case..... Sigvar strdes across the open area towards the giants. When they adress him he will reply.
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=17 ; Friday March 1st, 2019 6:20:11 AM
Pompous stays out of sight in the trees and keeps watch for signs of aggression from the giants.
-------------------- Perception 17
Into the Battle Clearing (DM JeffO) Friday March 1st, 2019 2:18:27 PM
The Agents pause and prepare for the encounter with the giants. Pru casts a spell to ensure that everyone can stay in contact with one another. Anna takes the money from Nikolai, pulls a scroll out, and casts the spell on Sigvar. She turns into a bird and stays with Trayvin. Pompous heads up into the trees while Nikolai encourages Michael to do what he can. Then Sigvar heads into the clearing.
Up in the trees, Pompous has little trouble following their previous path. He heads along the branches and finds a place to sit. He can see the entrance to the clearing and he can see the giants, as prepared as before. He is a long ways up and he watches the wind to see how he might have to adjust if he needs to fire any arrows.
Michael heads out, sneaking along the edge of the clearing. It does not appears that any of the giants notice him and he makes it along to about the edge of the front line of the giants when he sees them all tense up and look to the entranceway: Sigvar has arrived.
Sigvar strides into the clearing, looking as much as he can like one of the demon apes they had encountered earlier. As soon as he steps into the clearing, he can see the giants behind their barricades start moving and pointing at him. He makes it only a few steps before one of them yells out, “You! Gorilla! Where do you go?”
Prudence Gundle Friday March 1st, 2019 4:49:34 PM
[Since Pompous plans to separate from the group as well, Pru includes him in the Telepathic Bond.]
In a whisper, Pru updates the waiting Agents on what is happening in the clearing.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Friday March 1st, 2019 8:22:02 PM
This was it, either the giants will talk, or it will be time to fight. Either way, maybe the Agents will finally get some information about why the portal sent them here.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Friday March 1st, 2019 9:12:42 PM
(OOC: Anna meant Sigvar's shoulder not Trayvin's)
If Anna is stuck with the rest of the group she will stay there otherwise she will ride on Sigvar's shoulder preparing for anything that could happen with the Giants.
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+17=19 ; d20+15=22 ; Saturday March 2nd, 2019 7:36:44 PM
Pompous remembers that he hasn't cast his own protective spell yet, A little of this, a little of that, and his skin appears a little bit browner.. a little bit tougher,,, a little bit bark-ier....
While keeping under cover he keeps an eye out of for any signs of aggression from the giants.
------------------- Telephathic bond Barksin. Stealth 19 Perception 22
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Sunday March 3rd, 2019 8:42:44 PM
Nikolai wonders why these giants are less hostile to these demons than to them. They did everything they could to keep from a fight and talk but got nowhere. Hm....
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=36 ; d20+24=42 ; d20+15=34 ; Sunday March 3rd, 2019 11:19:41 PM
Michael decides that after he is done nicking bow strings he'll find a place to lay low and hide in amongst the giants, that way when the fecal matter hits the rotary impeller, he will be close enough to add to the chaos. If he is in the telepathic bond he sends a note to Sigvar.
"tell them that you were sent by the Demons to tell them that some agents of theirs were coming through, a minotaur, a half elf, a wizard, a halfing and some others. when they show up, pass them through and don't mess with them, they are very dangerous and very important.
perception 36 Stealth 42 slight of hand 34 (to nick the bow strings. )
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Monday March 4th, 2019 2:10:20 AM " I came to see WHY you attacked the minions I sent? It is getting to be difficult to find good help and here you go attacking the help I send. Once I iron this out I will send them back. See that you mind your manners this time." Sigvar huffs in an imperious, demonesque voice.
Into the Battle Clearing (DM JeffO) Monday March 4th, 2019 1:45:50 PM
Sigvar attempts to cow the giants by complaining about sending minions that were attacked. The giant speaking looks at the others and then replies, “We’re only attacking the ones who already attacked our kin earlier! They fought bravely and returned to us with stories of who attacked them. If these are your minions, they should not have attacked our kin. Now they die.”
The others wait patiently as Anna sends back what is transpiring. Pompous keeps guard and watch from high up in the trees. Michael gives suggestions while he sneaks up and cuts a bow string. He is careful and the string is just cut partway. He’s not sure if it will be enough, but it’s the best he can do at the moment. No one seems to notice him yet…
Prudence Gundle Monday March 4th, 2019 5:49:47 PM
Pru shakes her head. "It's not going well," she whispers to Nikolai and Trayvin [I think we three are the only ones left behind?]. "We need to be ready."
She casts Protection from Arrows on Nikolai.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Monday March 4th, 2019 7:48:50 PM
Mentally Sigvar asks OK, what now guys? I remember clearly asking to talk to them for a few rounds before killing them and they just kept attacking us. So they are lying. What else should I ask them?
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Monday March 4th, 2019 10:21:22 PM
Anna transmits [i]so the giants kin have told them that we attacked them earlier...apparently they want us dead now. If this thing goes pair shape I guess I'll buff myself and dismiss this form so I can turn into something beefier when I get a chance[i]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday March 4th, 2019 11:22:53 PM "I don't remember attacking any giants here. And we didn't ever really attack the other giants. So either they are lying or there's another group out there," Nikolai whispers. "Tell Sigvar that he wants a detailed description of those others and where the attack too place," he passes on to Pru to pass on to Sigvar.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday March 4th, 2019 11:29:26 PM "Come to think of it, I do remember a couple of giants that went running off into the jungle when we first came through the portal. But we certainly didn't get into a fight with them, we found the ape-demons not long after that. There must have been another group, or they are just trying to cover up their own attack against us to not anger the ape-demons," he whispers to Pru.
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20=16 ; Tuesday March 5th, 2019 6:04:48 AM
A quiet Pompous holds true and waits..,
---------------
Perception (16+15) 31 - signs of trouble
Into the Battle Clearing (DM JeffO) Tuesday March 5th, 2019 12:28:22 PM
The group has a quick conversation over the magical link. Pru casts another protection from arrows spell on Nikolai, just in case. There is some discussion over giants that were spotted when the group entered the portal. Pompous keeps a close eye on things from above and can see two other giants nodding and apparently in agreement with the speaker, encouraging him to go on.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday March 5th, 2019 12:30:00 PM
Michael ponders the reply, The only "folk" we attacked were the demons, looks like these guys are up to their hairline in evil. Cool! that means we can kill them! .
the bow stiring's all nicked, Michael looks over the defensive arrangement, the judicious use of fire could help ease the strain of this upcoming battle. several ideas come to mind, time limits, reach, and shape are his concerns. 1. dribble a little oil into the quivers, a single fireball and arrows with no fletching fly poorly. 2. set the tents on fire, chaos always helps in battle when it disrupts the enemies orderly battle line. 3 set the barriers on fire, for the same reasons as above, plus...no barriers. would it be possible to cut the bindings on the barriers to make them fall apart? 4 Attempt to tie shoelaces together. do the Giants even have shoes? 5 open a vein, possibly the femoral artery/vein or one of the ones in the foot, on the one who looks like the leader 6. mine the area with Caltrops,
so may choices, but what does he have time to do? what is physically possible to do? He must wait upon the decision of the DM before making a move.
if time is too short for any he merely finds t place to hide, perhaps one of the tents.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Tuesday March 5th, 2019 6:28:56 PM " Tell me exactly WHO attacked your people. MY minions said they did not attack first. They said they offered overtures of Parley and were met with a wall of arrows and thus fought back." Hearing Michael's thoughts, Sigvar detects evil on nthe giants.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Tuesday March 5th, 2019 8:13:23 PM
Anna-Bird plays the role of communications relay. preening her feathers as she observes and transmits over the link just what is going on.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Tuesday March 5th, 2019 9:53:57 PM
"I think you're on to something Nikolai, maybe there is another group."
"Of course, the fact that the giants are talking to someone that looks like their demon, but responded to us with shot arrows doesn't bode well."
Prudence Gundle Tuesday March 5th, 2019 10:39:11 PM
Pru continues to update Nikolai and Trayvin on what is happening. She also casts Protection from Arrows on Trayvin.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday March 6th, 2019 1:40:34 AM
Nikolai waits patiently for the next giant's ridiculous reply.
Into the Battle Clearing (DM JeffO) Wednesday March 6th, 2019 12:27:21 PM
Michael moves around and carefully manages a bow string. The effort takes him more time than he would like and there are quite a number of giants here, even more bows, and they are all spread out. He is moving stealthily, so he needs to move slowly and carefully, lest he be found out. The giants also continue to move around and Michael has to move and dodge so they don’t accidentally run into him. He gets a second bow string trimmed and starts working his way to another group of giant archers while he ponders other options.
Ape-Sigvar, trying to maintain his angry stance, demands to know who attacked. While he speaks, he uses his power to detect evil on the giants and he does detect evil, especially from the one speaking and two of the giants standing behind him, talking to him. The speaker consults with those two a second then calls back, “My soldiers were standing guard when they were violently attacked. They only barely managed to escape with their lives, they were so outnumbered. Then that very same group came into our camp, prepared to attack again. We defended ourselves against them, and we will kill them if we see them again! We will have no parley with those who attack our soldiers from behind!”
Anna continues to communicate with the others while Pru casts another protection from arrows. Trayvin wonders if there is another group, but he does remember the two giants that ran away just after entering the portal again. Could those be the two that claim they were violently attacked? He has an idle thought that if those were scouts who failed, could they be making up excuses for their failure?
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Wednesday March 6th, 2019 4:10:44 PM
Sigvar tenses and relays over the link, "several of them are evil, namely the two feeding the leader lies and the leader. Prepare yourselves, I doubt my next line will be taken well. If this comes to blows, please haste me as you can and prepare to free me from any grapples." He then replies to the giants. " My minions gain nothing from lying to me and I could sense their lies anyway, much as I sense those of the two stooges whispering in your ear. It seems you would rather not continue the agreement we have to work together. That is fine. I will just summon my allies and we will wipe your people from this place and then continue on ourselves." Reaching up to his shoulder, Sigvar takes Anna on his finger and tosses her aloft. " Gather my warband birdie, and return with them. The time has come to take what we want rather than bargain for it. Too bad, this had been working out sooo well."
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=23 ; Wednesday March 6th, 2019 6:27:43 PM
Pompous gets concerned at Siggy's actions and feels that he just opened up birdy Anna to having a volley of arrows unleashed at her.
He raises his bow in anticipation and will shoot his own volley of arrows at the first giant to draw a bow string back and aim at Anna.
No one hurts birdy Anna while he's around !
-------------- Barskin Delayed action- self explanatory. Perception for signs of attacks on Anna Banana - 23
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Wednesday March 6th, 2019 9:17:46 PM
Trayvin tenses and waits for the giants reaction. They may respond well to the show of strength but he isn't convinced this will be resolved without more fighting.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 32/16/27 -- CMD : 24 Wednesday March 6th, 2019 10:09:26 PM
Anna-bird activates her barkskin SLA and takes to the air.
Hey guys, get ready to come hard and heavy. As Sigvar said some of these guys are evil and they'd rather lie to cover their butts than admit their own failings and parley with us.
She lets out a piercing bird call and flies 30 feet back towards the others.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday March 6th, 2019 11:20:12 PM
Pru stands, motioning to Trayvin and Nikolai. "It's not going well," she says. "I think we're going to start soon."
Cautiously, she begins moving toward the clearing.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+18=37 ; d20+22=37 ; d4=1 ; 2d4+6=14 ; 6d6=19 ; d20+18=23 ; d4+3=4 ; 6d6=17 ; 6d6+18=34 ; 6d20+18=61 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=14 ; 2d4+6=9 ; 6d6=17 ; d4+3=5 ; d20+11=22 ; d4+3=7 ; 6d6=15 ; Wednesday March 6th, 2019 11:33:11 PM Wow, Michael thinks, as he works to weaken the next bow string, That performance was so good I almost believe it myself! .
once he gets the bow string done, Michael takes a few moments to down his cocktails.
Shield of faith +5 Cats grace bulls strength.
Then he steps up near the lying leader of these bigguns and waits for the proper moment to show him what his insides look like...well the inside of his calf and ankle, I'd need a ladder or something to reach his guts.
prepared action. when the guards start shooting at my guys and are engaged, I open up on the leader.
I will catch this guy unaware, thus he is flat-footed. I put both blades into the front of his calf and run them around the circumference like deboning a chicken. Severing all those juicy veins and tendons.
base to hit 18,
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 37 (Crit! 37 confirmed) for 14 and 19 points sneak attack damage.
Short sword +1 To hit AC 23 for 4 points of damage and 17 points sneak attack damage.
ITWF + 13
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 33 (Crit! 18 not confimed) for 5 points of damage and 17 points sneak attack
ITWF +11 Short Sword +1 To hit AC 22 for 7 points of damage and 15 points sneak attack.
for a grand total of 98 points of damage.
On top of that I open up the veins in his legs. The Peroneal artery, the Posterior Tibial vein/artery and the Anterior Tibial vein/artery. Which means he takes 6 points of damage each round starting on his round until he performs a successful heal check of DC 15 or dies...death is good too.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday March 7th, 2019 1:26:24 AM "Huh. Lying cowards. So they are evil. So be it. It is one thing to be evil but do nothing against us, and another to be evil and lie about us. Weak. Weak as water to lie about something so simple," Nikolai whispers as he prepares for battle. He keeps close to Pru and wishes he had learned how to bat a few arrows down.
Into the Battle Clearing (DM JeffO) Thursday March 7th, 2019 6:37:18 PM
The Agents prepare for battle. Sigvar calls out to the leader. The leader pauses a moment. Anna-bird is released into the air and Pompous pulls back his bowstring...
Then the leader waves with his hands and calls out, "Fine, be gone with you. We have no need of you, either. If you want to join the list of enemies, you can join them." The other giants pause and look from their leader to Sigvar, but no one else says, or does, anything.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday March 7th, 2019 9:16:14 PM
from his position of readiness, Michael contemplates things. hmmmmmm...I hope the guys get here before my invisibility runs out, gosh that would be awkward/. he grins and decides that if the guys don't show up before the spell ends, he'll start the show off by himself and distract the giants till his guys can cross no man's land.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Thursday March 7th, 2019 9:21:36 PM
"Well, maybe they will let us by after all. What do you say? Should we wait for a signal from Sigvar and then venture out?"
Prudence Gundle Thursday March 7th, 2019 10:28:03 PM
"I think it's go time."
Pru begins to jog toward the clearing. Sigvar, we're coming, she sends over the link.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 32/16/27 -- CMD : 24 Friday March 8th, 2019 12:33:47 AM
Well seeing as no one went to shoot her when she was released towards the air she flies another 30 feet towards the rest of her group but lands at the end of the move.
She then spends her standard action dismissing the bird shape
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday March 8th, 2019 1:07:36 AM "You tell 'em Pru!" Nikolai says as he joins her, bow and Flaming arrow at the ready. "Tell the Fist to let 'er rip. They are evil and will always be a danger to us while we are here."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday March 8th, 2019 5:23:27 AM You really didn't want to give us permission mr giant, you just didn't Sigvar thinks Over the link he says. "Next round Michael. I'll hit the front, you hit the back. Leader first. If we fell him in one shot the rest may just be stunned enough to not know what to do for a moment." Sigvar starts walking forward, (assuming they stopped him before he was right up to them)As he moves he draws his sword. Hopefully, if the hat works like he thinks it does, it looks like hr is drawing forth a scroll to hand the giant instead. He also casts Divine Favor upon himself.
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Friday March 8th, 2019 9:13:02 AM
Pompous holds true and waits...
Into the Battle Clearing (DM JeffO) Friday March 8th, 2019 11:25:38 AM
OOC: Quick OOC DM questions here, I want to be sure it's clear for actions. I think I'll likely need a map for Monday, but here's the weekend to make sure.
It looks like the Agents are going to attack. Remember, the clearing is hundreds of feet across. The giants are all behind cover. Michael is behind the enemy lines and can easily sneak up on the leader. He can setup and make a full attack, if desired. Sigvar is disguised, but still a hundred feet away. He can approach, but a charge attack cannot work because there is debris between them. Everyone else is around the corner (except for Pompous). It will take 3 combat rounds for that group to get around the corner and across the space to the giants. Pompous can fire at any time. Anna is halfway between the group and Sigvar, having flown there.
So, feel free to plan over the weekend, if needed. If anyone is going to make an attack move, we need to move to rounds. The giants are, obviously, going to react. Please attempt to post a round or two of actions, if possible. The giants are most likely to respond with arrows, clearly, so you can base posts on expecting that, up to a point. You can email me DM questions over the weekend, if you like, too. Good luck, Agents!
Prudence Gundle Friday March 8th, 2019 5:02:36 PM
Pru hurries toward the clearing as fast as she can.
[If there's enough of a straightaway, she uses the Run action; otherwise, she double moves.]
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Friday March 8th, 2019 5:48:52 PM
Trayvin shakes his head. He preferred resolution which did not lead to bloodshed, but sometimes it is unavoidable.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 102/102 -- 32/12/30 -- CMD : 28 (+32 vs trip) Friday March 8th, 2019 9:37:26 PM
Anna now fully human takes the opportunity to activate her Beast Shape IV Morphamancy SLA to take the form of a manticore-chimera.
She then moves 30 feet back towards the giants looking for cover if possible.
Beast Shape IV: Form of Manticore-Chimera - 9 min [90 rounds] +6 size bonus to your Strength, -2 penalty on your Dexterity, +2 size bonus to your Constitution +6 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Atk, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD Speed 30 ft., fly 50 ft. (poor), darkvision 60 ft. low-light vision, scent, Melee: bite +14 (2d6+6), bite +14 (1d8+6), gore +14 (1d8+6), 2 claws +14 (1d6+6), Ranged 4 spikes +10 (1d6+6) Space space 10 ft, reach 5 feet +4 CMD vs trip
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Saturday March 9th, 2019 2:05:28 PM
OK, so Sigvar got no closer than 100 feet while talking, so the two groups were shouting across the jungle clearing before. In that case, nevermind the spell, Sigvar runs (x3) towards the giants, draws his blade and dismisses the hat's power. This covers 60' and puts him 40' from their barricade. How high is it? How sturdy looking? Does it look like it will stand up to a charge attack with an adamantite blade that ignores hardness below 20?
Sigvar's dashboard Tongues Endure elements Telepathic Bond
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Sunday March 10th, 2019 10:07:33 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Protection from Arrows
Seeing the ruse now dismissed, Nikolai charges forward. Double Move (x3) at 50' base move = 150' x2 = 300'
OOC: since I don't know where that puts me, I'll wait until I see a map to place me. Preferable right next to giant or behind a wall.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Sunday March 10th, 2019 11:05:52 PM
Michael stands ready, once Sigvar clears the barrier Michael will unleash his prepared action.
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=19 ; Monday March 11th, 2019 6:56:53 AM
Pompous keeps an eye out for Mickey. When the orc dung hits the fan, he'll likely be the most vulnerable. Pompous will cover Mickey the best he can with well placed flights of flaming arrows.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Monday March 11th, 2019 9:06:40 PM
Trayvin tries to keep up with the other Agents as they spring into action.
Prudence Gundle Tuesday March 12th, 2019 12:47:16 AM
As she hurries along, Pru is glad of the Endure Elements spell that is keeping her from feeling the worst effects of the heat.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday March 12th, 2019 1:06:05 AM
Nikolai yells "WEEEEE! WEEEEEEE! WEEEEEE!" all the way there.
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Tuesday March 12th, 2019 6:16:00 AM
{ Holding.... holding.... damn my nose it itchy.,.... holding.... squirrel!... holding.... }
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Tuesday March 12th, 2019 6:23:29 AM
Sigvar rushes closer, waiting for the map to show him his options
Into the Battle Clearing (DM JeffO) Tuesday March 12th, 2019 11:17:08 AM
(Sorry for the delay, intermittent Internet issues and swapping DMs...)
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP d20+15=21 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=27 ; 3d8+8=28 ; 3d6+8=22 ; 9d6+24=54 ; 9d6+24=54 ; 3d6+8=19 ; 3d6+8=18 ; 3d6+8=26 ; Tuesday March 12th, 2019 12:35:52 PM
Once the Agents realize that their attempts at subterfuge and diplomacy have failed them, then everything starts happening at once. Soldiers charge the encamped enemy and gigantic arrows buzz through the air as the giants unleash their readied weapons.
The two on the southern end (light and dark purple) gasp in surprise and anger as their bowstrings snap when drawn back! That still leaves another dozen to fire on the approaching party.
Sigvar is hit once as he lumbers forward. nat 20, no crit - 22 damage
It's a good thing that Nikolai has Pru's protection, because 3 oversized arrows connect with him, 1 critically so. crit 54-10 = 44, 19-10 = 9, 18-10 = 8. Total after prot = 61 damage
Another arrow critically finds its way to Anna-manticore, as does another that doesn't quite strike extra hard. crit - 54 damage, hit - 26 damage
The battle is joined, and Michael is still waiting in the wings, ready to perforate the leader once Sigvar gets close enough to distract the hits that are sure to come in afterwards.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d20+18=20 ; d8=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday March 12th, 2019 7:29:55 PM
Sigvar looks over the situation and sees his friends get mortally wounded. He needed to become a distraction....now. So he reaches deep inside and starts to run. As he moves his hand comes up and wipes away the damage done by the arrow (LoH 27 healing, swift action). He steps into position across from Michael and heroically swings at the leader, putting all his might into it ( Hero point for an additional action, attack) Attack Hits AC 20 for 19 damage ( ignore the d8 also I doubt this hits)
Sigvar's dashboard Tongues Endure elements Telepathic Bond LoH 2 of 8 used
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Tuesday March 12th, 2019 9:12:43 PM
Trayvin casts a spell and then continues to close the gap with their foes.
[b]Actions: cast shield of faith and then move up 20ft
Active Effects: shield of faith, endure elements
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 10/90 -- 35/20/31 CMD : 21 Tuesday March 12th, 2019 9:43:56 PM
Anna takes a 5 foot step to take cover behind the nearest tree. "Guys I need some sort of healing. I literally can't take another couple arrows like that."
She then uses a full round action to change form to that of a diminuitive bat to hopefully be much easier to miss.
Diminuitive Anna-Bat is taking cover behind one of the trees hopefully this confers some sort of miss chance.
Beast Shape IV: Form of Bat - 9 min [89 rounds] +6 dex, -4 str +1 natural armor, +4 AC, +4 attack, + 12 stealth, + 6 fly -4 CMB/CMD, space 1 ft / reach 0 ft. 5 foot base speed, fly 40 ft (good), blindsense 20 ft, low-light vision, bite + 14 (1d3+1)
Prudence Gundle 10d6=43 ; Tuesday March 12th, 2019 10:19:17 PM
Pru has been assuming that the giants have some kind of resistance to fire, but she hasn't actually tested the theory. There's no time like the present.
She casts a Fireball to hit the purple and green giants in the southeast corner of the map. They take 43 damage; DC 20 Reflex save for half.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday March 12th, 2019 10:27:05 PM
Michael lets loose his attack. seeing how his friends are getting the tar beat out of them.
redied action from before reposted here.
base to hit 18,
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 37 (Crit! 37 confirmed) for 14 and 19 points sneak attack damage.
Short sword +1 To hit AC 23 for 4 points of damage and 17 points sneak attack damage.
ITWF + 13
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 33 (Crit! 18 not confimed) for 5 points of damage and 17 points sneak attack
ITWF +11 Short Sword +1 To hit AC 22 for 7 points of damage and 15 points sneak attack.
for a grand total of 98 points of damage.
On top of that I open up the veins in his legs. The Peroneal artery, the Posterior Tibial vein/artery and the Anterior Tibial vein/artery. Which means he takes 6 points of damage each round starting on his round until he performs a successful heal check of DC 15 or dies...death is good too.
starting his next round, Michael yells loudly and goes into total defence. _+4 to ac. for a total of 33 to ac
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 30/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+13=26 ; 2d8+4=11 ; Tuesday March 12th, 2019 11:18:17 PM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs Arrows OOC: i'm assuming that we all healed over night.
Nikolai spends a Ki point that grants him +4 AC for 1 round. He also uses his Combat Expertise for a +3 AC for 1 round. New AC = 31 He takes a Swipe at the Red Giant in front of him. and tries to Stun him. Att w/Vital Strike and Stunning Fist d20 +15 -3(C.E.) = 26
Dmg = 2d8+4 = 11 Stunning Fist DC 22, Stunned for 1 round, Fort Negates. See Stunned Condition.
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Wednesday March 13th, 2019 6:17:18 AM
Following Prus' fireball, Pompous follows it up with a spell of his own.
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP d20+13=25 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=16 ; d3=2 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=25 ; d3=2 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=23 ; 2d6+8=20 ; 2d6+8=19 ; Wednesday March 13th, 2019 1:41:35 PM
Sigvar didn't think his strike would connect, but Michael's distraction gave him just the boost he needed. And now the group in front of him can't ignore a ton of armored bull in front of them is hard to ignore.
Trayvin runs forward and shields himself, knowing that he can't help out if he gets cut down by arrows as well.
Anna shifts herself down into a small, hopefully less noticeable form.
Pru tests her assumption about fire, and thankfully finds herself to be wrong. The giants don't resist the damage, but they are plenty agile, and avoid some of the damage. reflex 25, 23, 24
Now that Sigvar is creating a distraction, Michael steps in. He connects all 4 times, but can tell that some of them wouldn't have hit if they had been aware of his presence.
Nikolai connects solidly too, and his target tenses up and drops her bow.
Pompous throws his spell and brown and dark red are entangled. It doesn't seem to bother them much though, since it doesn't impact their bow work at all.
More than half of the giants are now completely focused on Sigvar and release another hail of arrows, but none of them find a lucky chink in his armor this time. Also, Sigvar can't find any hole in their defenses to attack back. not open to AoO for using ranged attacks in melee
The other 5 notice the small man who perforated their boss and focus on him. Two are especially mad, since they assume (correctly) that he's the one that tampered with their bows. He's prepared for it though, and artfully dodges out of the way of all of the arrows.
The two who lost their bows however slam giant fists into Michael. 20 + 19 - 39 total damage
Leader - 117 damage red - 11 damage, stunned brown - entangled dark red - entangled dark green - 21 damage light purple - 21 damage, broken bow dark purple - 21 damage, broken bow
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+17=32 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+13=31 ; 2d6+17=23 ; 2d6+17=24 ; d8=2 ; Wednesday March 13th, 2019 6:43:27 PM
"Prudence, Fireball centered on me and Michael. He will nimbly dodge it, and I am unharmed at this point. The giants will not fair so well, and hopefully, their barricade won't either. After that wall then off with Michael and I and tend the wounded. I think we can handle this. If you don't agree Michael, get clear." Sigvar says over the telepathic bond. Heroically he casts a spell, calling on Gargul to enhance his already formidable combat ability (Divine Favor) He then sets to the grim work of eliminating the threat to his Fist. Sigvar leaves the leader to Michael and or Prudence and begins killing the giant behind him (blue) Sword 1 Hits AC 32 for 23 damage Sword 2 Misses natural 1, (the 29 was a double click) Sword 3 Hits AC 25 for 24 damage Horns Hit AC 31 for 13 damage
Sigvar's dashboard Tongues Endure Elements Telepathic Bond Divine Favor 10/10 rounds remaining LoH 2 of 8 used Hero Points used 2
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+23=29 ; d8+11=15 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d8+11=16 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d8+18=22 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=22 ; d8+11=19 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d20+13=28 ; d8+11=13 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday March 13th, 2019 8:26:11 PM
Pompous unleashes a volley of arrows towards the giants. Streams of arrows covered in electricity and flames speed towards the enemies Once the arrows are away, he will duck back behind the branches as best he can.
( ooc light purple, then dark purple if the first one dies)
Attack 1 Hits AC 29 Damage 15, shock 4, fire 3 Attack 1a Hits AC 29 Damage 16,shock 2, fire 1 Attack 2 Hits AC 37 (crit 22) Damage 19 Shock 1 fire 1 Attack 3 Hits AC 28 Damage 13 Shock 6 fire 5
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) d8=3 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; Wednesday March 13th, 2019 9:04:16 PM
Trayvin checks on Anna, and tries to patch up some of the wounds and keep her in the fight.
Actions: move to Anna, cast (I)cure critical wounds(/I) on her. Anna heals 34hp
Active Effects: shield of faith, endure elements
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith, restoration
OOC- I was not able to move the character on the map
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 44/90 -- 35/20/31 CMD : 21 Wednesday March 13th, 2019 9:36:38 PM
Anna-Bat tries to figure out just what she can do at this point. "Thanks Trayvin. I'm still a little leery about shifting back"
She opts to take a double move action taking cover behind some other trees further towards the giants.
Beast Shape IV: Form of Bat - 9 min [88 rounds] +6 dex, -4 str +1 natural armor, +4 AC, +4 attack, + 12 stealth, + 6 fly -4 CMB/CMD, space 1 ft / reach 0 ft. 5 foot base speed, fly 40 ft (good), blindsense 20 ft, low-light vision, bite + 14 (1d3+1) Barkskin - +4 nat armor
Prudence Gundle 10d6=32 ; Wednesday March 13th, 2019 10:20:39 PM Oh, Sigvar. I hate doing this, Pru sends over the link.
But she does it, centering her Fireball directly south of Sigvar's position.
[If I'm reading the map right, those are 10-foot squares? So the Fireball should get both Grays, both Purples, Cobalt Blue, Lime Green, and Orangey Yellow. And Sigvar and Michael. Sorry, guys. Everybody takes 32 points of damage, DC 20 Reflex save for half.]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 30/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday March 14th, 2019 12:14:14 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs Arrows Ki pts 6/7
Nikolai, seeing the giant (giantess?) tense up and drop her(?) bow, moves quickly. He grabs a rope from his backpack and ties it around the giant's legs.
Move: get rope from backpack Standard: Tie rope around legs. It doesn't need to be perfect, just hinder movement. He spends another Ki point to boost his AC: AC this round 28 He takes a 5' step to step on the dropped bow if possible.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP50/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+18=38 ; d20+18=33 ; 2d4+6=11 ; d20+18=27 ; d4+3=5 ; d20+18=21 ; d4+3=6 ; 6d6=22 ; d20+22=33 ; d4+3=5 ; 6d6=15 ; d20+17=21 ; d4+3=4 ; 6d6=22 ; d20+16=32 ; d4+3=4 ; 6d6=19 ; d20+18=25 Thursday March 14th, 2019 12:57:25 AM
The fists come in, but as they strike him he makes sure to put a blade point between their knuckles. (combat reflexes allows this and my attackers are attacking me unarmed.
1st giant light purple south of me AOO. base +18
Rapier +1 keen to hit AC 38 (Crit 33 confirmed!) for 11 points of damage.
2nd giant Dark purple south of me. AOO base +18. Short Sword +1 To hit AC 27 for 5 points of damage.
His Aoo duty done he concentrates on his flank with Sigvar on the gray one. confident he cannot be flanked because of his Improved uncanny dodge.
Base +18 primary attack. +4 Aotf Flanking bonus.
Rapier +1 Keen to hit AC 21 +4 for flank =25 for 6 points of damage and 22 flanking.
Short sword +1 To hit AC 33 for 5 points of damage and 15 flanking.
ITWF
extra attack +13 base +4 AotF flanking. =+17.
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 21 for 4 points of damage and 22 flanking.
Extra off hand attack. +12 +4 Aotf flanking =16 short sword +1 to hit AC 32 for 4 points of damage and 19 flanking.
don't know what his AC is or if this is the chief of not, but if it is he should be dead this round.
Reflex save = 25 evasion means I take no damage from the fireball,
Michael pokes some holes in the leader and then feels an overpressure coming his way, he ducks behind a giant-sized clay pot as the flames wash over his position.
BURN THEM, BURN THEM ALL! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! .
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 120/132 Character Sheet d20+8=10 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; Thursday March 14th, 2019 5:40:24 AM
additional post reflex 10 Sigvar knew the flames were coming, but was surprised by the heat nonetheless. His armor scorches and his hide burns. Swiftly he touches himself and mitigates the damage. LOH 20 healing, swift action
Sigvar's dashboard Tongues Endure Elements Telepathic Bond Divine Favor 10/10 rounds remaining LoH 3 of 8 used Hero Points used 2
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP d20+13=19 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+17=34 ; 2d6+8=17 ; d20+17=33 ; 2d6+8=14 ; d20=20 ; d20=16 ; d20=12 ; d20=11 ; d20=17 ; d20=19 ; d20=8 ; d20=5 ; d20=16 ; d20=14 ; d20=17 ; d20=13 ; d20=14 ; d20=1 ; d20=13 ; d20=15 ; d20=2 ; d20=16 ; d20=5 ; 3d6+8=21 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=27 ; d20=16 ; d20=8 ; d20=6 ; 3d6+8=19 ; 3d6+8=16 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+5=7 ; Thursday March 14th, 2019 2:09:11 PM
Sigvar relays some battle orders through the bond, which Pru follows despite her misgivings. And they are undeniably effective. He connects solidly with sword and horns, which is followed soon after by an explosion of fire. Some of the barriers are smoldering now as well.
The burning shocking arrows from Pompous all find their mark, which coupled with the fireball takes one down in record time. Trayvin heals Anna, who thanks him and repositions herself.
Nikolai tangles up his opponent and gets back into defensive stance. Michael loses two of his targets, but quickly redirects his attacks to the other in range. Unfortunately, the giants are too skilled in the use of their fists for him to utilize his opportunity attacks (slams, not unarmed), and he's not currently flanking anyone. But two attacks do hit their mark in dark purple, and he expertly dodges the fire.
Red tries in vain to burst the rope around her, and failing that chooses to punch the small man encumbering her. Even distracted by the rope, she connects. (17 damage)
Purple also continues her beat down of Michael. (14 damage)
Several of the others continue to focus fire on Sigvar, but are quickly realizing it takes nothing short of a miracle to pierce his armored form. 18 arrows, 1 nat 20, not confirmed - 21 damage
3 others see that Michael was the real danger to their leader and focus on taking him down. 2 hits, 19 + 16 damage
The last though can't help but notice the spells being slung from back in the clearing that are slowly adding up the damage. Pru suddenly finds herself targeted by some arrows, but this round all whiz right by her.
Leader - down Dark Blue - 92 Gray - 16 Orange - 16 red - 11 damage, stunned brown - entangled dark red - entangled dark green - 53 damage light purple - down dark purple - 46 damage, broken bow
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 120/132 Character Sheet Thursday March 14th, 2019 6:59:05 PM
Holding post until I know where Michael needs me to be.
Trayvin AC 34/19 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Thursday March 14th, 2019 10:01:12 PM
"Anna, maybe something a bit more defensive?"
Trayvin moves over by Pru, stands in front of her, and raises his shield. "It's not much, but it's cover. Keep the pressure on them."
Actions: move, total defense action. +4 dodge AC for one round
Active Effects: shield of faith, endure elements
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith, restoration
Prudence Gundle 10d6=34 ; Thursday March 14th, 2019 10:16:27 PM
Pru moves forward some more. This time, she launches her Fireball farther back, so as to miss her friends. Then, since she is now taking fire, she casts a Quickened Protection From Arrows on herself.
[Target the square directly in front of Light Blue. That should get Light Blue, Turquoise, Lime Green, Cobalt Blue, Gray, Brown, and Dark Red. They all take 34 damage, DC 20 Reflex save for half.]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 44/90 -- 35/20/31 CMD : 21 Thursday March 14th, 2019 10:38:05 PM
Anna-bat says to Trayvin, "I think this is literally the most defensive form that I have. If you'd like to heal me a little more that would be great otherwise I might be forced to just fly a little ways closer and then try to turn into a snake which is also kind of defensive but I think would let me to start actually doing something."
(OOC: Can I start my full round action to change forms this turn as all I have taken is a single move action, but have not made a standard action. I would spend a standard action towards the shift and then use next rounds move action to complete it giving me a standard action next round)
If possible Anna-Bat will try to start turning into Anna-Snake (see above)
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Thursday March 14th, 2019 11:05:35 PM
Fixing my header because, hey, did you guys know we're in combat? (D'oh!)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 23/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday March 15th, 2019 12:27:02 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs Arrows Ki pts 5/7
Using his Mobility, Nikolai moves back out of reach of Red Giantess. Move: move 30' back +4 AC vs AoO = AC28 There should also be a barricade between the two of us.
Move: retrieve Tanglefoot bag.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP1/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday March 15th, 2019 1:35:41 AM
The blows add up on Michael. he forsakes attacking and goes total defense. he jukes and dodges and tries to make his way towards Sigvar.
+4 defence for 1 round. AC 36 mobility gives me another +4 to ac when moving out of a threatened area. so 39 vs AOO.
OOC: whoa I haven't updated my sheet in a while. I have forgotten to update my ac to account for my +3 Mithral chain shirt.
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+22=25 ; d8+13=14 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d8+13=17 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d20+17=27 ; d8+13=15 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d20+12=14 ; Friday March 15th, 2019 6:33:28 AM
Pompous unleashes another volley of arrows towards the giants. The sky again fills with a streams of arrows covered in electricity and flames.
Once the arrows are away, he will duck back behind the branches as best he can.
( ooc blue, then grey, then closest to Michael if the first one dies)
Attack 1 Hits AC 22 Damage 14, shock 1, fire 6 Attack 1a Hits AC 22 Damage 17,shock 6, fire 4 Attack 2 Hits AC 27 Damage 15 Shock 1 fire Attack 3 Hits AC 14 Damage Shock fire
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Friday March 15th, 2019 6:34:51 AM
ooc- Damage on Attack 2 is AC 27, 15 physical, shock 4 and fire 6. Sorry.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 99/132 Character Sheet d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d20-4=15 ; Friday March 15th, 2019 3:12:58 PM
Sigvar reaches down and lays hands on Michael, healing some of his wounds, Michael Heal 24 damage. He then steps behind the giants, setting Michael up for mayhem next round. Acrobatics 15 if he needs it, not sure how much room there is between blue and green.
Sigvar's dashboard Tongues Endure Elements Telepathic Bond Divine Favor 9/10 rounds remaining LoH 4 of 8 used Hero Points used 2
Trayvin puts himself in the way of some arrows, hoping to allow Pru to continue her bombardment.
Pru blasts several of the giants again, with mixed results.
Anna moves up into hidey combat range and begins her shifting. RAW allows this, so I guess I can too
Nikolai continues dancing about the battlefield, hoping to distract and survive. His mobility lets him evade the AoO.
Michael also makes himself a nuisance, letting Sigvar deal out the damage, and reminding others to remember their armor is better than it used to be. Thanks!
Concerned about hiding himself, Pompous' next volley is much less accurate, but the one that does connect fells its target.
Sigvar heals up Michael a bit, then steps over the dead body to give Michael room to work.
Now that Nikolai has stopped defending the fallen bow, the Giantess picks it up and fires off a shot, hitting Pru, but not quite critically. 14 damage The one firing at her before continues to do so, but she must not have finished her training, as her strikes are even worse than before! The one with the broken bow has also acknowledged her threat though, and charges out to meet her. 11 more damage
Some of the others have now surrounded Sigvar and are trying to batter him down with more accurate (though less damaging) slams. Three of these strikes do pain through even Sigvar's armor. 12, 19, and 16 damage
Pompous' spell continues to hinder one giant, whose aim is thrown off just enough. She yells in frustration and seems to implore her sisters to destroy the source of the spell. Sure enough, two arrows find their way back to Pompous as well. 18 and 20 damage
Cobalt Blue - dead light blue - 17 lime green - 17 turquoise - 17 Gray - 50 Orange - 16 red - 11 damage brown - 34 damage, entangled dark red - tied dark green - 53 damage dark purple - 46 damage, broken bow
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 78/132 Character Sheet d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+13=14 ; 2d6+17=26 ; 2d6+17=23 ; Saturday March 16th, 2019 5:45:02 PM
LoH swift action for 26 healing to Sigvar
Sigvar steps again and sets Grey up for Michael to finish. He then attacks Brown (I think) Sword 1 Hits AC 24 for 26 damage Sword 2 Hits AC 26 for 23 damage Sword 3 miss Horns miss
Sigvar's dashboard Tongues Endure Elements Telepathic Bond Divine Favor 8/10 rounds remaining LoH 5 of 8 used Hero Points used 2
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP1/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 3d8+4=18 ; d20+20=26 ; d4+3=6 ; 6d6=16 ; Saturday March 16th, 2019 11:59:24 PM
Thankful for the healing, Michael takes a positions himself to take advantage of the offered flank. He fights defensively but still lays into the gray giant with his rapier. AC 34 38 against AOO.
1 attack +18 base, -2 for defence. +4 for Aotf flank. = +20.
Rapier +1 Keen
To hit AC 26 for 6 points of damage and 16 points of flanking. =22 points.
gray also begins taking 6 points of bleed damage each round stating his turn. she will take this damage until he or someone else performs a DC 15 heal check on her or she recieves a healing spell.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 23/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+15=27 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; Sunday March 17th, 2019 8:11:58 PM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs Arrows Ki pts 5/7
Nikolai realizes that his Tanglefoot bag is of no use against these giants and changes tactics. He dashes forward (Spring Attack) and strikes the bow the giantess holds and leaps backward again.
OOC: the way I understand it the giantess, using a ranged weapon that requires both hands to wield would not get an AoO vs the Sunder.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 72/87] 10d6=35 ; 5d4+5=17 ; Sunday March 17th, 2019 10:32:52 PM
Pru winces a little as she is hit. Well, if they're attacking me, that means they're not attacking Michael and Nikolai, she thinks.
She eases cautiously back [5-foot step], and launches another Fireball. Then she casts a Quickened Magic Missile on the giant directly in front of her.
[The fireball gets Brown, Dark Red, Dark Green, and Yellowy Green. They all take 35 damage, DC 20 Reflex save for half. Dark Purple takes 17 points of force damage.]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 68/114(24 temp) -- 33/18/29 CMD : 23 Sunday March 17th, 2019 11:24:12 PM
Anna-Viper takes a 5 foot slither and then uses her bull strength SLA to gain +4 con.
Beast Shape IV: Form of Bat - 9 min [87 rounds] +6 dex, -4 str +1 natural armor, +4 AC, +4 attack, + 12 stealth, + 6 fly -4 CMB/CMD, space 1 ft / reach 0 ft. 5 foot base speed, fly 40 ft (good), blindsense 20 ft, low-light vision, bite + 14 (1d3+1) Barkskin - +4 nat armor - 100 min Bull's Endurance - +4 con - 10 min
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 73/107 d100=75 ; d20+22=40 ; d8+13=15 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d8+13=16 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d20+17=32 ; d8+13=14 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d20+12=24 ; d8+13=18 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; Monday March 18th, 2019 6:23:01 AM
Another stream of fire and electricity flies towards the giants arrows
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ooc- I deducted 4 from the previous damage to account for the damage reduction. Ignore the percentile role- finger slipped.
Attack 1 Hits AC 40 Damage 15, shock 6, fire 3 Attack 1a Hits AC 40 Damage 16,shock 3, fire 4 Attack 2 Hits AC 27 Damage 15 Shock 1 fire Attack 3 Hits AC 14 Damage Shock fire
Attacks Purple then grey
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 73/107 Monday March 18th, 2019 6:23:56 AM
Another stream of arrows covered in fire and electricity flies towards the giants....
ooc Hate my keyboard
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 73/107 Monday March 18th, 2019 6:25:28 AM
ooc ORC DROPPINGS!
Attack 3 Hits ac 24 for 18 physical, 5 electical and 2 fire damage.
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP d20+17=20 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+19=24 ; d20+19=30 ; d20+19=37 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+19=31 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+19=25 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+19=31 ; d20+19=34 ; d3=1 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+19=23 ; 2d6+8=18 ; 2d6+8=14 ; 2d6+8=16 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+5=21 ; 9d6+24=58 ; 3d6+8=21 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=20 ; 3d6+8=20 ; Monday March 18th, 2019 2:15:06 PM
Sigvar steps in to engage the giantess in the back and strikes soundly. She is still tangled up in the grass.
Michael ducks under a kick of opportunity and pokes his target once behind the knee.
Anna continues her covert movement through the foliage, strengthening herself in the process (looks like you meant bear's endurance).
Nikolai attempts to break his opponent's weapon, but she easily lifts it up out of his reach. Even though he's surprised by the giant boot that comes his way, he's able to just barely dodge out of the way. I'm intended to rule that since she has natural weapons as well, she can use those to make an AoO, either a kick, or a fist, since she can easily hold the bow in one hand, such as when drawing arrows. Moot point, as your mobility let you dodge anyway. But those are my thoughts for future attempts.
Everyone targeted by this rounds Fireball avoids some of the damage, and the heat is starting to wither the vines that are still entangling one of them. In addition, she casts a spell at the giant who punched her in the face, and maybe she's still seeing stars, but she can swear that the giantess' tattoos flashed and the missiles just absorbed into her skin! She grins evilly down at Pru and raises her arm, just in time to be cut down by the trusty Pompous who's covering the rear.
With their new tactic seeming to be effective, the groups of giants continue beating down on Sigvar, trying to overwhelm him. 3 strikes again get through his defenses. (18, 14, and 16 damage)
Red finally notices the snake at her feet and attempts to stomp on it a couple of times, but Anna slithers just out of reach.
The last 3 continue the pressure and release arrows at the ranged support. Orange finally found her rhythm and hit Pru with a devastating volley. Could this be the last of Pru? crit - 58 damage, hit 21 damage; DC15 fort save or succumb to massive damage (insta death)
The others fire on Pompous, who takes two hits of his own. 23 and 20 damage
light blue - 17 lime green - 17 turquoise - 17 Gray - 103, bleeding Orange - 16 dark red - 28 damage brown - 100 damage, entangled red - tied dark green - 80 damage dark purple - dead yellow - 17 damage
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 54/132 Character Sheet d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+13=15 ; 2d6+17=25 ; 2d6+17=25 ; 2d6+17=25 ; 2d6+17=24 ; Monday March 18th, 2019 3:22:03 PM
Sigvar steps again, keeping Michael in his flanking spot and moving towards another wounded giantess. He again heals himself as he moves, but knows that is about to run out. "we need to start putting giants down, I am getting beat up and they are not dying fast enough." He sends through the telepathic bond.
Sword 1 Hits AC 26 for 25 damage to brown Sword 2 Hits AC 32 and confirms to AC 27 for 50 damage to dark green Sword 3 Hits AC 26 for 24 damage to brown if it is still up, dark green if not and grey if neither is standing Horns miss
Sigvar's dashboard Tongues Endure Elements Telepathic Bond Divine Favor 7/10 rounds remaining LoH 6 of 8 used Hero Points used 2
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 54/132 Character Sheet Monday March 18th, 2019 3:25:06 PM
please ignore the extra to hit rolls, my roller was acting up.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 68/114(24 temp) -- 36/21/29 CMD : 26 d20+10=30 ; d20+10=23 ; d2=2 ; d2+3=4 ; d2+3=5 ; Monday March 18th, 2019 8:34:45 PM
Anna-Viper slithers forward till she is sharing a space with the red giant and then she uses combat expertise taking a -3 penalty to attack in exchange for a +3 dodge bonus before attempting to bite the giant (30 vs AC; threat of critical; 23 to confirm; 4 damage if hit (+5 if crit) plus DC 21 Fort save or take 2 con damage a round for 6 rounds)
Beast Shape IV: Form of Viper - 10 min [96 rounds, forgot to add my vestment originally] :+4 dex, -2 str, +1 natural armor, +2 AC, +2 attack, +8 stealth , +4 fly -2 CMB/CMD, space 2-½ ft reach 0 ft. 20 foot base speed, swim 20 feet, climb 20 feet, low-light vision, scent, bite+13(1d2+3 plus poison), can’t be tripped Poison: Bite—injury; save Fort DC 21; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d2 Con; cure 1 save. Combat Expertise: -3 to hit/ +3 dodge to AC Barkskin - +4 nat armor - 100 min Bear's Endurance - +4 con - 10 min (99 rounds)
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) d8=4 ; d8=3 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; Monday March 18th, 2019 8:41:47 PM
Trayvin moves up again and steps between Pru and the giants. It looks pretty bad. He heals her and hopes the giants are in worse shape than the Agents are.
Actions: move, cast cure critical wounds (spontaneous from air walk)on Pru. HP healed = 29
Active Effects: shield of faith, endure elements
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith, restoration, air walk
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 42/87] d20+10=30 ; 24d6=93 ; 5d6=18 ; Monday March 18th, 2019 10:25:43 PM
"Aaugh!" The giant arrow that impales Pru does not kill her, but it does completely ruin her tunic. She gasps for a moment, then feels the healing energy from Trayvin. "Thanks, Trayvin," she says.
Trusting Sigvar to take care of the giants he's facing, she turns her attention to the ones on the north side of the clearing. She casts a spell, and a thin green ray shoots toward the orange giant. She casts another spell, and sticky strands envelop the lime-green, turquoise, and light-blue giants.
[Cast Disintegrate, hitting Touch AC 30. Orange takes 93 damage, unless she makes a DC 23 Fort save, in which case she takes 18 damage. Cast a Quickened web, which I attempted to show on the map. Reflex save is 19, but even if they save, hilarity ensues.]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 23/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+15=22 ; 2d8+4=15 ; Monday March 18th, 2019 11:02:24 PM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs Arrows Ki pts 5/7
OOC: "Natural Weapons" don't automatically mean you get AoO. A minotaur has a natural weapon but it does not mean he can kick, he has to USE that natural weapon, the horns. If the giant's natural weapon is a slam, that is fists, not feet. They are NOT monks. But I don't know what their natural weapons are, so I'll just not try that again. BTW, if you are holding a bow and your action is to fire, you can't release the bow or arrow you are knocking to take a swipe as AoO. Unless you have magic that says you can. Or a monk. Or a Minotaur. Or Octopus. etc.
IC: Nikolai sees that trying to break the bow will be a lucky shot at best so he opts to just hit the giantess instead.
Move Spring Attack 20' forward and 20' back, no AoO. Attack w/Vital Strike + Stunning Fist: 15 +d20 = 22 dmg =15 Stunning Fist DC 22, Stunned for 1 round, Fort Negates. See Stunned Condition.
Using his Ki, he boosts his AC again, gaining a +4
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP25/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+20=32 ; d4+3=5 ; 6d6=21 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+20=25 ; 2d4+6=13 ; 6d6=23 ; 3d8+4=17 ; 3d8+4=18 ; 3d8+4=19 ; Monday March 18th, 2019 11:36:48 PM
Michael keeps the pressure on, once he gets gray down he'll hide beneath her body and drink a healing potion or two, but right now it's time to rock. he slices into gray hoping to put her down.
fighting defensively -2 to hit +2 to AC AC 34
base +18 -2 defence +4 AoTF flanking. = +20
1st attack +20 Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 32 for 5 points of damage and 21 points flanking. =26
2nd attack +20 Short Sword +1 To hit AC 40 (crit! 25 confirmed!) for 13 points of damage and 23 flanking =36 total 62 points.
Michael feels her stiffen with his first blow, then feels her muscles relax in death with the second. He forgoes his other attacks and positions himself to take cover in her neck and shoulders when she hits the ground, or between her legs, depending on how she falls. He then starts downing CSW potions He has three and downs them all. 17, 18, 19. = 54 points healed. (OOC: not sure if I can do all this in this round, but if I can I will if not, this is for next round.
cover adds +4 to AC but I would argue that with their size and Michaels size I have total cover. 34+4=38.
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP34 /107 d20+22=42 ; d20+22=26 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+12=22 ; d8+13=19 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d8+13=16 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d8+13=20 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d8+13=15 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d8+13=21 ; d8+13=17 ; d8+13=17 ; d8+13=15 ; Tuesday March 19th, 2019 6:47:57 AM
Pompous cannot take many more hits but his friends are in in serious trouble. He fires another volley of arrows at the giants and then uses his free move to duck behind the biggest branches he can find for cover.
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ooc- I deducted 4 from the previous damage to account for the damage reduction.
Attack 1 Hits AC 42 (crit role 26)Damage 57, shock 4, fire 1 Attack 1a Hits AC 42 Damage 45,shock 6 , fire 4 Attack 2 Hits AC 31 Damage 20 Shock 1 fire 3 Attack 3 Hits AC 22 Damage 13 Shock 6 fire 3
Attacks Orange then those webbed.
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP d20+9=25 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+9=18 ; d20=14 ; d20=7 ; d20=2 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+5=6 ; Tuesday March 19th, 2019 5:55:23 PM
Sigvar calls out to focus down some of these Giants, as there are just too many blows coming to deal with them all. He then speaks words to truth and fells three giants in as many seconds.
Anna slithers forward and strikes, but her venom is resisted.
Trayvin heals up Pru, who is not quite dead thanks to her protection spell. Pru thanks him, curses the hole in her tunic, and fires a ray of deadly energy. Unfortunately, it gets swallowed up by her target, just like her magic missiles were. She follows with a Web, which all her targets are stuck inside of, but not to.
Nikolai pops into range again and restuns the red giantess, who's getting tired of this small man making a fool of her. Her bow falls to the ground again.
Michael starts to strike at Gray, but finds it unnecessary after Sigvar drops her. He takes cover behind the fallen body and drinks a potion. just one per round
Pompous comes through in the nick of time again, cutting down the Giant that absorbed Pru's spell, and sticking it to one in the web.
The three in the Web are able to maneuver their way through and out of it, but it is all they can manage this round.
All of a sudden, it seems the Agents are turning this battle around, and two of their foes sees fit to flee into the woods again. And with only one giant able to attack this round, and doing it quite poorly, more of them may be running soon.
light blue - 17, running lime green - 41 turquoise - 17 Gray - dead Orange - 88 edit - orange is dead from Pompous dark red - 28 damage, running brown - dead red - 36, stunned dark green - dead yellow - 17 damage
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 72/132 Character Sheet d20+17=20 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+13=14 ; 2d6+17=25 ; 2d6+17=26 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday March 19th, 2019 6:28:37 PM
OOC You have orange listed as alive and not running, but I don't see them on the map. Where are they? IC Sigvar keeps the ball rolling and keeps swinging right into turquoise. Probably missing, badly(but I'll roll damage just in case)( Aaaand the double clicks continue, sigh, sorry) Sword 1 hits AC 20 for 25 damage Sword 2 hits AC23 for 26 damage Sword 3 misses Horns miss Sigvar also heals himself 18 damage ( swift action)
Sigvar's dashboard Tongues Endure Elements Telepathic Bond Divine Favor 6/10 rounds remaining LoH 7 of 8 used Hero Points used 2
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 68/114(24 temp) -- 36/21/29 CMD : 26 d20+10=26 ; d2+3=5 ; d2=1 ; Tuesday March 19th, 2019 8:37:20 PM
Anna-Viper makes another attack using combat expertise against the red stunned giant.
(26 vs AC; 5 damage plus DC 21 fort save or take 1 con damage a round for 6 rounds; cure = 1 save)
Beast Shape IV: Form of Viper - 10 min [95 rounds, forgot to add my vestment originally] :+4 dex, -2 str, +1 natural armor, +2 AC, +2 attack, +8 stealth , +4 fly -2 CMB/CMD, space 2-½ ft reach 0 ft. 20 foot base speed, swim 20 feet, climb 20 feet, low-light vision, scent, bite+13(1d2+3 plus poison), can’t be tripped Poison: Bite—injury; save Fort DC 21; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d2 Con; cure 1 save. Combat Expertise: -3 to hit/ +3 dodge to AC Barkskin - +4 nat armor - 100 min Bear's Endurance - +4 con - 10 min (98 rounds)
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP42/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+15=35 ; d20+15=17 ; d4+3=4 ; Tuesday March 19th, 2019 10:05:17 PM
Michael downs his potion while hiding amongst the giant body, when the vial comes down there is a giant standing not 5 foot away! Still not fully recovered from the pounding he has been getting he opts to use his combat expertise to hopefully not get squished as he attacks. (I'll take the 17 healing from the 1st potion and call it good). with nobody to flank with, and she looks a bit too wily to trick, he probably wont be able to hit his sweet spots. not a good target. He runs over to Sigvar going to his right side and yells.
Sigvar! Take left! ending his move he takes a single swipe at the giant(turquoise). next round he will move into the pocket between the giants, hopefully, if Sigvar takes the move he can flank her next round.
Attack 1 +18 -3 Combat Expertise = 15
single attack Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC35(Crit! not confirmed :( ) for 4 points of damage.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 42/87] 10d6=36 ; Tuesday March 19th, 2019 10:13:16 PM Okay, so, they can absorb spells, but only if you cast right at them. Pru is figuring this out.
It seems like a waste of a perfectly good area spell, but then Pru is a sorcerer; she has lots.
She casts a Fireball centered next to Lime Green. Lime Green takes 36 damage, DC 20 Reflex save for half.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Tuesday March 19th, 2019 10:14:48 PM
"Pru, stick with the area spells, they seem to be shrugging off the direct hits."
Trayvin moves up alongside Pru, looking to maneuver into a better position which will let him heal the Agents.
Active Effects: shield of faith, endure elements
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith, restoration, air walk
OOC- I haven't been able to move the place marker for Trayvin on the map
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 23/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday March 20th, 2019 12:08:55 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs Arrows Ki pts 4/7
Pleased that his foe is stunned again, Nikolai does not let this opportunity escape him again. Rushing forward, he snatches the bow and retreats.
Move Action: Move 20' to bow. Move Action: Pick up bow. Spend Hero Point for extra Move Action: retreat 30' back.
Attack 1 Hits AC 34 Damage 16, shock 5, fire 5 Attack 1a Hits AC 34 Damage 18,shock 5 , fire 2 Attack 2 Hits AC27 Damage 14 Shock 5 fire 2 Attack 3 Hits AC 29 Damage 13 Shock 6 fire 3
Fires at Orange, then lime green, then turquoise
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP d20+9=16 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+8=25 ; Wednesday March 20th, 2019 11:49:40 AM
Sigvar keeps up the pressure, though he doesn't connect with any strikes. Michael moves up to work with him.
Anna sinks her fangs in again, and this time the poison does its job.
Pru catches onto the function of the tattoos and moves back to area spells, with deadly effect. It also starts the corner of her web to smoldering.
Trayvin moves himself to better support position. sorry, I'll make sure you have access
Nikolai steals himself a prize, still angling for taking a prisoner, while Pompous downs another target.
With 2/3 of their forces down or retreating, yellow and turquoise decide the better strategy is to live to fight another day. turquoise withdraws, still provokes 1 AoO from Sigvar with his reach.
Red is still tangled up, disarmed, and poisoned, and is trying to disentangle herself from both ropes and Anna. She manages to burst her bonds, but she still has a viper to deal with.
light blue - 17, running rd 2 lime green - dead turquoise - 64, running dark red - 28 damage, running rd 2 red - 36, poisoned yellow - 17 damage, running
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 42/87] Wednesday March 20th, 2019 2:58:19 PM
Pru looks at the remaining giant. She can't cast a targeted spell, because the giant will absorb it. She can't cast an area spell, because she'd hurt Anna.
She stays where she is for the moment.
"Are we chasing after those other ones?" she asks. "Or letting them go?"
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 72/132 Character Sheet d20+17=19 ; d20+7=18 ; Wednesday March 20th, 2019 6:12:14 PM
AoO 19 miss " No Thank you, I'll just bleed here rather than chase them through whatever traps they may have out there." to the giantess he says, in giant, " Stop struggling and hold still. We asked to talk numerous times and have only been met with arrows. This doesn't need to end with your death." Diplomacy 18
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 68/114(24 temp) -- 33/18/29 CMD : 23 d20+13=15 ; d2+3=4 ; d2=2 ; Wednesday March 20th, 2019 8:32:56 PM
Anna readies an action to strike again should the Giantess not obey Sigvar's request and do anything blatantly hostile.
(15 vs AC on readied attack; thinking it prolly misses if it proves necessary but in case it does hit 4 damage + DC 21 fort save or take another poison dose for 2 con damage for the final round after the initial 6 rounds)
Beast Shape IV: Form of Viper - 10 min [94 rounds, forgot to add my vestment originally] :+4 dex, -2 str, +1 natural armor, +2 AC, +2 attack, +8 stealth , +4 fly -2 CMB/CMD, space 2-½ ft reach 0 ft. 20 foot base speed, swim 20 feet, climb 20 feet, low-light vision, scent, bite+13(1d2+3 plus poison), can’t be tripped Poison: Bite—injury; save Fort DC 21; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d2 Con; cure 1 save. Barkskin - +4 nat armor - 100 min Bear's Endurance - +4 con - 10 min (97 rounds)
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Wednesday March 20th, 2019 9:57:51 PM
"Looks like that's it for them. Maybe they will be willing to talk now?" It was a lot to hope for, but there wasn't much left to salvage from this.
Once the remaining giant is a prisoner or flees, Trayvin will try to gather the Agents together for some treatment of their wounds.
Active Effects: shield of faith, endure elements
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith, restoration, air walk
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP42/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday March 21st, 2019 12:53:31 AM
Michael does not speak Giant, but most everyone understands that blades entering their bodies are bad. Since Sigvar is taking the giants left flank(right of the map for us), Michael takes the right flank, but on his way he makes his way over to Trayvin for a little TLC.
Move double move to square E 7.5
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 44/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d8=7 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; Thursday March 21st, 2019 12:59:37 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs Arrows Ki pts 4/7
Nikolai takes advantage of the respite and uses a charge from the Staff of Healing on himself and waits to see what the giantess says. As far as chasing the others, it's not likely their tracks can't be found.
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 46 /107 2d8+10=12 ; Thursday March 21st, 2019 6:14:48 AM
Pompous holds true and waits for directions. He does take the time to cast a healing spell on himself.
{ Pompous Marcus Maximus,,,the Giantbane! Yeah, I like that! }
------------------------ Cure moderate wounds for 12
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP Thursday March 21st, 2019 3:46:42 PM
Abandoned and alone, the Giantess is still defiant. She all but spits in your faces.
Kill be and have done with it! My life is forfeit anyway. I it is like to be a kinder death falling to enemy combatants than the other fate that awaits me.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Thursday March 21st, 2019 6:59:55 PM
Trayvin will offer to be a translator for the Agents if needed. As the Agents begin to gather around, he speaks to the giantess. "We have no interest in killing you, and would have preferred to avoid the fighting." (Well, at least most of us Trayvin thinks) "What is the other fate that awaits you?"
Active Effects: shield of faith, endure elements
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith, restoration, air walk
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 72/132 Character Sheet d20+7=20 ; Thursday March 21st, 2019 8:14:08 PM " Do you mean a fate decided by the demons we saw, and I imitated earlier? Gargul's eye woman, they are as evil as a green dragon! I am a paladin of Lord Gargul and my friends and I have already dispatched one of the demons." "We are mercenaries, soldiers that fight for a price. WSe were sent here because there is something here that can help us help our brothers in arms. Maybe helping you out of whatever jam you are in is what we are meant to do here. Tell us your problemMy friend and I will translate for the others." Sigvar says in Giant. Diplomacy 20 ( Aid appreciated...) Then in Common he says, " Heal us Trayvin, her too. If that is the wrong call Michael and I can easily remedy the mistake. Chammeling positive energy and showing we are good aligned may change her mind."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 72/132 Character Sheet Thursday March 21st, 2019 8:15:39 PM
OoC I have a convention this weekend. I should still be able to post from John's, or have John sub for me, tomorrow.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 68/114(24 temp) -- 33/18/29 CMD : 23 Thursday March 21st, 2019 8:21:44 PM
Anna says to her friends, "Unless she resisted my poison you probably want to cure the poison damage I've inflicted too. Viper venom can be lethal in large enough doses."
Beast Shape IV: Form of Viper - 10 min [93 rounds, forgot to add my vestment originally] :+4 dex, -2 str, +1 natural armor, +2 AC, +2 attack, +8 stealth , +4 fly -2 CMB/CMD, space 2-½ ft reach 0 ft. 20 foot base speed, swim 20 feet, climb 20 feet, low-light vision, scent, bite+13(1d2+3 plus poison), can’t be tripped Poison: Bite—injury; save Fort DC 21; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d2 Con; cure 1 save. Barkskin - +4 nat armor - 100 min Bear's Endurance - +4 con - 10 min (96 rounds)
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP42/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+4=18 ; Thursday March 21st, 2019 9:59:34 PM
to help out Sigvar and show that his words are true, Michael sheaths his blades, shows his hands and nods sagely at Sigvars words.
Aid another (diplomacy) 18.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 42/87] Thursday March 21st, 2019 10:44:00 PM
Her companions seem to have the situation in hand, so Pru stands off to the side, ready in case she's needed.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 44/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday March 22nd, 2019 12:40:23 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs Arrows Ki pts 4/7, Hero pt used
Nikolai joins Pru. He'd like to help in negotiations but he doesn't know their language. So he trusts his friends to do what can be done.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 46 /107 Friday March 22nd, 2019 8:48:21 AM
Pompous drops from the trees and feather falls down to the ground. He slings his bow and in the same movement draws his flaming blade. Overall, a fairly impressive sight....
" MEDIC"
---------------------- Barkskin.
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP Friday March 22nd, 2019 4:07:54 PM
Healing is requested, and possible given. The poison has run its course, and the Giantess is still alive, though weakened. There are worse things here than those demon apes, or even a green dragon. I will not speak of it more, as his punishment will be worse than anything you can do to me.
I recommend that you leave this place, get out however you came in. Before it is too late.
she's speaking in common btw
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 68/114(24 temp) -- 33/18/29 CMD : 23 Friday March 22nd, 2019 8:59:49 PM
Anna-Viper says to the Giantess, "Green Dragon? I don't suppose this Green Dragon has a name? We've fought a Green Dragon to a draw twice, well he scampered off but he tends to like to use others to do his dirty work. We have a score to settle with him, so if he is hiding out wherever this is then maybe this is why we ended up here?"
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP42/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+10=20 ; Friday March 22nd, 2019 10:22:39 PM Nah, Anna, she said its worse than a green Dragon, not a green dragon. Michael thinks for a bit. Okay then don't speak of him or her or it more. but how about some directions on how to find "it" and how about a nod if I come close to the mark in my conjecture. This "thing" controls your village, it sets you as guards to protect it from intruders. it is of demonic origin. it is of infernal origin. it's a lich. it's a mad wizard. it's' holding your menfolk and kids hostage. it has telepathic powers or it has some kind of farsight. it has not been here all that long, or it would have either killed all of you or had you more enthralled than what you are. you are scared for your village more than yourself. .
Sense Motive 20
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 42/87] d20+19=20 ; Friday March 22nd, 2019 11:37:29 PM
"I wouldn't precisely say we're here to help," Pru adds. "That would be overstating the situation. But I think--" she looks around at her companions "--I think maybe we can't get home until we've eliminated this threat, whatever it is. And if you point us to it, well, either we'll kill it or it will kill us. And either way, you're better off, right?"
[Diplomacy 20.]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 44/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20=20 ; Saturday March 23rd, 2019 11:07:56 PM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs Arrows Ki pts 4/7, Hero pt used
"Besides, we want to get the record straight. We DID NOT attack your people like those two said we did. They saw us, got scared and ran off. So when you meet the rest of your people, tell them the Truth! And to prove WE tell the truth, we offer to help get rid of this thing that has you held prisoner."
Diplomacy Aid Another d20 = 20! at +2 to Pru's role.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 72/132 Character Sheet Sunday March 24th, 2019 11:47:11 PM
Sigvar is annoyed at the lack of trust shown by the giantess. He simply turns away and considers why they are here. Since they have only a VAGUE notion of why they came here and don't even know where here is he sighs. " This is pointless. We have no idea why we are even here. Let's move on and go find someone, anyone, that is willing to face reality and talk to us."
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 46 /107 Monday March 25th, 2019 6:11:48 AM
Pompous joins the others and keeps an eye out for any returning giant.
"Anyone want to search for spoils before we leave maybe? These arrows don't buy themselves. "
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Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP Monday March 25th, 2019 1:30:32 PM
Each of the giants is wearing various forms of jewelry, including pearl rings, long ropes of pearls as necklaces, and circlets set with violet gems. All told, these are worth approximately 35,000 gp.
It is possible that I could take you to him. There are more of my people ahead that may be less than excited to fight, since you have driven off many of my sisters already. But there are other guardians, more fierce and loyal, that may be undeterred and still stand in your way.
She tries not to react too obviously to Michael's line of questioning, but you can see noticeable flinches at the mentions of farsight and a mad wizard. There is some confusion over its classification though. Perhaps she does not know whether it is infernal, demonic, or of some other nature. She also seems skeptical over your ability to kill it, though is not inclined to dissuade you.
15,600 EXP each for surviving this combat
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; Monday March 25th, 2019 10:03:13 PM
Trayvin concentrates and healing energy pours over the Agents, and the giant as well.
channeling = 17hp healed
"Well, looks like we may have a guide." Trayvin looks over the Agents, and seeing they could still use some patching up, heals them again.
channeling = 18
OOC - since we seem to be out of combat rounds, I used channeling twice, if that is incorrect, please disregard the 2nd one.
Active Effects: shield of faith, endure elements
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith, restoration, air walk channeling 4/6 remaining
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 77/87] Monday March 25th, 2019 10:43:02 PM
"Thanks, Trayvin," Pru says.
"And thank you--um...Miss Giant. Do you have a name? Mine is Prudence."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 103/114(24 temp) -- 32/12/30 CMD : 28 (32 vs trip) Monday March 25th, 2019 11:04:17 PM
Anna says, "That channeling feels much better." She then takes a full round to turn into a manticore-chimera just in case the Giantess gets any second thoughts.
Manticore-Anna says to her friends in stereo, "Tell the Giant I'm Anna Morphling and ask it more about that Green Dragon it mentioned"
Beast Shape IV: Form of Manticore-Chimera - 10 min [92 rounds] +6 size bonus to your Strength, -2 penalty on your Dexterity, +2 size bonus to your Constitution +6 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Atk, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD Speed 30 ft., fly 50 ft. (poor), darkvision 60 ft. low-light vision, scent, Melee: bite +14 (2d6+6), bite +14 (1d8+6), gore +14 (1d8+6), 2 claws +14 (1d6+6), Ranged 4 spikes +10 (1d6+6) Space space 10 ft, reach 5 feet +4 CMD vs trip breathe weapon 20 foot cone of acid (6d8 acid damage; reflex 21 for half) Barkskin - +4 nat armor - 100 min Bear's Endurance - +4 con - 10 min (95 rounds)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 79/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday March 26th, 2019 12:47:19 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs Arrows Ki pts 4/7, Hero pt used
Feeling much better, Nikolai thanks Trayvin for the help. He then asks the giantess, "How long have you been subjected to this thing lording over you? How was it before it came? Were you happy? Would it be worth it to return to the way of life you had before you became enslaved to this thing?"
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP77/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday March 26th, 2019 1:27:31 AM
The healing energy flows over Michael, he watches amazed as always as cuts, scratches and holes close up and disappear. Still some bruising left though, but all in all much better.
Thanks, Trayvin, man you are a godsend.
Whatever it is we are facing, it controls demons. i don't know how powerful you have to be to do that but it must be something. Maybe you spell types can figure out what we might have to face while we travel.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 107/132 Character Sheet Tuesday March 26th, 2019 7:28:17 AM
Most of Sigvar's wounds stop hurting. He remove's Nikolai's hat and returns it to him.
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP Tuesday March 26th, 2019 4:00:53 PM
Trayvin takes advantage of this time to channel some healing energy over everyone. I did check your sheet and notice that you're a couple levels behind. Pop yourself up to 12 when you have a chance!
The Giantess introduces herself as Vine. She looks a little better for the healing, but it still a bit weakened from the lingering effects of the poison. The time all seems to blend together. Some have served for many years. Others have been born into it. There is no green dragon, I only meant to say that all but the eldest green dragon's power would quail before the might of our ruler. I dare not say much, but certainly he will not find fault with me extolling the extent of his power.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 107/132 Character Sheet Tuesday March 26th, 2019 5:37:10 PM " Then do that. Alot can be told from his past exploits. "
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 103/114(24 temp) -- 32/12/30 CMD : 28 (32 vs trip) Tuesday March 26th, 2019 9:19:45 PM
Anna says to her friends, "So much for that theory of why we are here. We'll have to settle up with that dragon some other day then. I'm curious to learn what capabilities this new foe has that can command demons and giants to do their bidding. Hopefully we can glean something from what Vine has to say that may give us some kind of insight into what capabilities and weaknesses whomever is pulling the strings around here may have."
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 77/87] Tuesday March 26th, 2019 10:35:08 PM
"If he's not a green dragon, then what is he?" Pru asks. "A person? A demon? Something else?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 79/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday March 26th, 2019 11:36:59 PM
Nikolai wonders how the 'entity' can know what Vine tells them so he asks, "If you extoll the powers of this Entity, how will he know you are praising it? Can he read you mind? does he have spies that watch you all the time? Just pretend you ignore our questions but write into the dirt with the tip of your bow simple answers as you pretend to put us off."
Nikolai hands Vine her bow back.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP77/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Wednesday March 27th, 2019 1:58:34 PM yes tell us more, perhaps with knowledge of his abilities we too will quail from him and you can be lauded as a hero from diverting a threat.
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP Wednesday March 27th, 2019 4:21:32 PM I can tell you that he knows things that a normal person should not. Either he commands spies that report to him or he can see and hear things a great distance away.
I know not his true form, as he can seem to take on the shape that he likes. He does tend to favor an imposing man shape with the head of a beast. His power is such that a mere snap of his fingers would leave you dead on the ground.
My sisters may let you pass with me, but he has serpentine guardian beasts that ward the entrance to his temple. It would do you better to avoid them, rather than kill his pets, I think.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Wednesday March 27th, 2019 5:18:16 PM
Trayvin considers the giant's comments. Vine may not be able to tell the Agents everything, but they can still learn a lot.
Is his temple near here? Are there any other structures or things to note in this area?
Active Effects: shield of faith, endure elements
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith, restoration, air walk channeling 4/6 remaining
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 103/114(24 temp) -- 32/12/30 CMD : 28 (32 vs trip) Wednesday March 27th, 2019 8:36:03 PM
Anna says, Wait a minute. This guy has a temple? Does he fancy himself some kind of God? If Vine thinks we should sneak should we maybe send Nikolai, Michael and me disguised as some sort of small animal to do recon?"
Beast Shape IV: Form of Manticore-Chimera - 10 min [91 rounds] +6 size bonus to your Strength, -2 penalty on your Dexterity, +2 size bonus to your Constitution +6 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Atk, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD Speed 30 ft., fly 50 ft. (poor), darkvision 60 ft. low-light vision, scent, Melee: bite +14 (2d6+6), bite +14 (1d8+6), gore +14 (1d8+6), 2 claws +14 (1d6+6), Ranged 4 spikes +10 (1d6+6) Space space 10 ft, reach 5 feet +4 CMD vs trip breathe weapon 20 foot cone of acid (6d8 acid damage; reflex 21 for half) Barkskin - +4 nat armor - 100 min Bear's Endurance - +4 con - 10 min (94 rounds
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP77/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Wednesday March 27th, 2019 10:34:35 PM Well we are either dealing with a god, a powerful wizard, maybe a demon or maybe just a really skilled illusionist.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 77/87] Wednesday March 27th, 2019 10:56:35 PM
"You suggested we avoid these 'serpentine beasts'," Pru says. "Do you have a suggestion for how we could do that?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 79/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday March 28th, 2019 1:17:40 AM "Well, knowing what those serpentine beasts are will help some in determining what this entity is, perhaps. Sneaking in a bit to spy on those creatures is an option. I'd rather find a back way in. We'll see. I bet its some kind of demon. We can try some kind of Communion or Divination to get an idea of its nature, this plane or another.
Vine, can you assure us safe passage to this temple?"
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 81/107 Thursday March 28th, 2019 6:34:28 AM
Pompous gets a bit nervous at the thought of a possible bigger and deadlier battle ahead so soon after this one.
" Well friends, I'm out of fire arrows and my meager spells are nearly gone. Maybe a replenishing of our forces in a safe-ish location before we set off to confront gods may be wise. "
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP Thursday March 28th, 2019 3:47:02 PM The temple is near, perhaps another hour or so of travel through the jungle. It is the only thing of import in this area. If it has a rear entrance, I have not seen it.
The guards can only see so much. If one is stealthy enough, and perhaps with some distraction, you could go by them unnoticed.
I cannot assure safe passage, but I will do what I can to dissuade my sisters and circumvent the guardians. You can rest if you like, but if the Master does not know you are here by now, he will soon. And no place here is safe from him.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 107/132 Character Sheet Thursday March 28th, 2019 7:06:07 PM " Sounds easy enough. We rest and then go rid this place of this evil dude. I don't see the problem.." Sigvar sees thing in black and white. If it is evil, they can destroy it. It is after all, what they do.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Thursday March 28th, 2019 9:22:50 PM "I wonder if there is a way to block his spying. Maybe it would give us some more time to check things out."
Active Effects: shield of faith, endure elements
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith, restoration, air walk channeling 4/6 remaining
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 103/114(24 temp) -- 32/12/30 CMD : 28 (32 vs trip) Thursday March 28th, 2019 9:24:55 PM
Anna says, "I like Sigvar's plan. The only question is what do we use for the distraction while we recon whoever this big bad is?"
Beast Shape IV: Form of Manticore-Chimera - 10 min [90 rounds] +6 size bonus to your Strength, -2 penalty on your Dexterity, +2 size bonus to your Constitution +6 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Atk, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD Speed 30 ft., fly 50 ft. (poor), darkvision 60 ft. low-light vision, scent, Melee: bite +14 (2d6+6), bite +14 (1d8+6), gore +14 (1d8+6), 2 claws +14 (1d6+6), Ranged 4 spikes +10 (1d6+6) Space space 10 ft, reach 5 feet +4 CMD vs trip breathe weapon 20 foot cone of acid (6d8 acid damage; reflex 21 for half) Barkskin - +4 nat armor - 100 min Bear's Endurance - +4 con - 10 min (93 rounds
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 77/87] Thursday March 28th, 2019 10:15:44 PM
"Do we need to rest again?" Pru asks. "As Miss Vine says, the longer we stay, the more chance they're going to know we're coming."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 79/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday March 29th, 2019 12:47:41 AM "Unfortunately, Pru, I think we do need some rest. We need to make sure our healing capacity is as good as it gets. We might have enough to take on the guards right now but we'll need more if we want to face this entity. While we rest, some of us can scout out the temple, spy on the entrance, and so forth. I know it is a risk, but..."
He turns to Vine and asks, "Are there ANY of your people that actually like this being? Or are they just so intimidated by it that they might turn us in? We need you to tell them that it is in their best interest NOT to turn us in but let us help you get rid of it."
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 81/107 Friday March 29th, 2019 6:25:18 AM
Pompous steps up....
"I volunteer for the scouting mission. "
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP77/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday March 29th, 2019 3:47:05 PM Well we are either dealing with a god, a powerful wizard, maybe a demon or maybe just a really skilled illusionist.
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP Friday March 29th, 2019 6:50:48 PM
The Agents start formulating plans regarding how to rest safely, avoid hostile guards, and circumvent the mysterious overlord's spying eyes. Vine can safely say that they are servants, and while there may be some diehard followers, most of them are there because they have to be, or they have never known anything else.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 77/87] Friday March 29th, 2019 10:43:35 PM
"Well, if we need to rest, we should rest," Pru says reluctantly. "I can maybe help scout, though. Would they notice an air elemental, do you think?"
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP77/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Saturday March 30th, 2019 12:21:43 AM well whatever we do lets put this killbox behind us. I have no desire to fight on this ground again. maybe lets move up the trail a bit till we find a better spot to rest and then make camp.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 103/114(24 temp) -- 32/12/30 CMD : 28 (32 vs trip) Sunday March 31st, 2019 9:39:42 PM
Anna says, "Should I rest this night so I can recover naturally or if I take sentinel duty all night will someone heal me in the morning?"
If the consensus is for her to stand guard she adopts the form of either the small birds or mammals she was using previously.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 79/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday April 1st, 2019 12:22:45 AM "We still have some time. We'll start towards the temple and find a place to camp on the way. We certainly want our healing capabilities at our best when we tackle getting in to the place."
Nikolai asks Vine for directions to the temple.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Monday April 1st, 2019 7:04:10 PM "Michael, that list does narrow it down, but I think we should consider 'dragon' as a possibility as well."
"I still have enough healing to go around as long as it doesn't get too rough. If we do rest I can make sure we are in top shape."
Active Effects: shield of faith, endure elements
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith, restoration, air walk channeling 4/6 remaining
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP77/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=25 ; Monday April 1st, 2019 9:36:00 PM
as they start off down the trail Michael says, " as my old drill Sargent used to say Prior Planning and Preparation prevents piss poor performance, The 7 P's he used to call them. funny...he didn't plan too good when he was messing around with that butches wife, when he got caught in bed with her he jumped out a second story window and broke his leg, that was the least of his worries though, the butcher caught him and...well lets just say it was a closed casket funeral. .
Michael takes point and looks out for danger.
Perception 25.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 103/114(24 temp) -- 32/12/30 CMD : 28 (32 vs trip) d20+13=30 ; Monday April 1st, 2019 10:19:08 PM
(Perception: 30)
Anna keeps a sharp eye out for threats as they move closer to the temple
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 77/87] Monday April 1st, 2019 10:46:59 PM
"If Trayvin thinks he has enough healing, we should press on," Pru says. "We don't want to give them a lot of time to prepare."
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP Monday April 1st, 2019 11:34:30 PM
Sorry for lateness.
The Agents are discussing best practices for making camp and resting. Pru seems to think that if they can heal up, they should press on, so as not to lose the advantage of surprise.
Either way, a decision has to be made. Directions to the temple are simple. Follow the path, and follow some more.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 85/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d8+1=3 ; d8+1=3 ; d20+19=34 ; Monday April 1st, 2019 11:46:19 PM "All right, we press on then," Nikolai says. He thanks Vine for her help and promises to do their best in ridding her and her people from servitude.
He uses some charges from the Cure Light Wounds Wand and asks if anyone else needs some.
Wand of CLW = d8+1 = 3 Wand of CLW = d8+1 = 3
Then leads the way down the path.
Perception +19 = 34
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 107/132 Character Sheet Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 5:56:38 AM " Press on, got it." " Nikolai's tanking. Got it." " Yes I still need healing and I am nearly out of Lay on Hands so no, I cannot do what I just did again. Someone else needs to play main target. Honestly, if they hadn't broken first, I was ready to start heading back into the jungle, it was that close."
Sigvar's dashboard Tongues Endure Elements Telepathic Bond LoH 7 of 8 used
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 81/107 Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 6:24:50 AM
Pompous can't believe that after the ferocity of this battle, the party will be moving on to the next fight.
" Okee then. Nikko, send some healing this way please. "
Once healed, he again suggests that he goes on a scouting mission ahead of the party.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 6:25:09 PM
As the group presses forward, Trayvin takes the opportunity to pass out some more healing. He will include Vine if she is interested.
Actions: channel energy - everyone heals 19hp
Active Effects: shield of faith, endure elements
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith, restoration, air walk channeling 3/6 remaining
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 126/132 Character Sheet Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 8:31:17 PM " Thank you Trayvin. I'm good now."
OOC Off to work, see ya
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 10:08:11 PM
Having decided to move on, some healing is dished out and progress resumes. They reach another clearing, at which point Vine let's them know that the other guardians, and the temple entrance, are not far ahead. Pompous suggests scouting ahead, but will need some plan to do so.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+13=14 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+23=28 ; Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 10:37:04 PM
(Perception: 14) (Stealth: 11) (Disguise: 28)
Anna uses her Queen's minion to become a jungle bird again and volunteers to scout in her disguise if the party decides to send scouts.
Active Effects: Queen's Minions Beast Shape 1 - form of jungle bird (at will) +2 dex, +1 natural armor, +1 AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD 10 foot base speed, fly 30 feet (avg. maneuverability), low light vision, scent, 2 talons +13 (1d4+3) , bite +13 (1d4+3) Barkskin - +4 nat armor - 100 min (OOC: is this still in effect or did 100 min pass?)
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 11:00:07 PM
"My offer still stands," Pru says. "I can try to help scout by turning myself into an air elemental. But I haven't practiced sneaking or anything, so I don't know how stealthy I'll actually be."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=21 ; d20+15=19 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 1:02:56 AM
With Vine's help, Nikolai now thinks they can find the rest of the way on their own. He bids Vine good by surveys the clearing.
"We set camp here while others go scout. Pru, you in Air Elemental form as the jungle won't hinder your movements, and Ana in bird form. The rest of us secure the area. There are mixed feelings about taking on the temple without replenishing our spells so let's get an idea of the temple's grounds and structures, what the entrance looks like, and what goes in or comes out. We might be able to capture some creature that comes out and interrogate it. Who knows."
He suggests getting Invisibility spells for their first approach when they do advance on the temple.
Keeping Watch: Perception +19
Setting up a defensive camp: Survival +15 = 19
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+11=25 ; d20+19=38 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 2:28:06 AM
with the extra healing, even the bruises go away. Michael stretches, taking some pleasure in moving is muscles without pain. Still, he is glad that Nikolai chose to make camp instead of push on. going into battle with their healers spent is a recipe for disaster.
Michael helps with the camp. survival 25
and takes his turn at watch Perception 38
Pompous Giantbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 100/107 d20+10=19 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+21=41 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 6:43:15 AM
Pompous helps with the camp thing (19). He watches as Anna-banana and Pru-Pru also volunteer to go do some scouting. While they may be able to blend in with their various forms, Pompous skill set is more in the tracking millieu. He decides to scout ahead in the direction identified by the giant.
" I'll scout ahead for a few hours and see see if I can father any intelligence for us. " And with that, Pompous takes to the woods and attempts to find this sacred space the giant is talking about
{ Max travel one hour out } ------------------------------
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 6:52:29 PM
(last day phone posting yay!) Pru shifts to a near invisible form, Anna shifts into an unobtrusive jungle bird, and Pompous melts into the scenery. The others make camp.
It is not too long before the scouts find the temple entrance, with two snakelike creatures in front of the door. DC20 knowledge arcana: Highlight to display spoiler: { These are Guardian Naga}
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+17=33 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 10:22:03 PM
(Know: Arcana 33)
Anna-bird notes the presence of the Guardian Nagas and tries to think about what else she knows about these particular kinds of creatures.
When they head back she makes sure to share everything she observed with her Fist Mates.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 10:33:00 PM
Trayvin waits for the scout report, he hopes it won't take too long.
OOC- has Vine departed or is she still hanging around? I thought she was going to try to get us past the guards?
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith, restoration, air walk channeling 3/6 remaining
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] d20+13=32 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 11:03:27 PM
Pru notes the presence of Guardian Nagas. If the Telepathic Bond is still up (it would last for two hours after Pru cast it), she relays that information to the others in the link.
If it looks safe to do, she wants to continue on, over the temple, to see if there is another entrance somewhere.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=29 ; Thursday April 4th, 2019 12:51:28 AM
Nikolai's knowledge does not extend into the nature of these naga snake-like things so he hopes one of the others has a better study of them.
He appoints the regular watch order, himself taking the middle. Perception +19 = 29
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+3=7 ; Thursday April 4th, 2019 2:12:33 AM Naga? isn't that what a fishwife does? Knowledge Arcana 7 Michael thinks to himself, before looking at his companions and shrugging his shoulders. Beats me! . He does write about it in his journal, that way he is reminded to research it when they get back.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 126/132 Character Sheet Thursday April 4th, 2019 7:54:28 AM
Sigvar helps set up camp. If/when the word comes over the telepathic bond he frowns. He scrunches up his face and thinks of the things he knows about religion. then asks a question over the link. [b[" Aren't Guardian Naga supposed to be good? If they are his pets and not his slaves, we might be backing the wrong horse here."[/b]
Sigvar's dashboard Tongues Endure Elements Telepathic Bond LoH 7 of 8 used
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP Thursday April 4th, 2019 4:05:41 PM
With collective intelligence, the Agents are able to discern some information about the Naga. They are generally goodly creatures, yes. They tend to take up guardianship over a place they consider sacred or worth protecting. It makes sense that that protection would also extend to the perceived owner or resident of such a place.
The scouts come back to the group and make ready to camp and prepare. But it seems that just as the Agents have settled in and started in on a light meal that several Giants, including Vine, approach the camp. Their weapons are not drawn, and they appear as if they are here to talk (presumably thanks to Vine)
Our master extends his hospitality. Come, and you will find a more pleasant place to pass the night. You will be granted an audience come morning.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 126/132 Character Sheet d20+6=23 ; Thursday April 4th, 2019 6:51:18 PM
Sense motive 23
" Sure, why not? I am interested to see how this came to pass. I will come with you." unless the sense motive check says otherwise...
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Thursday April 4th, 2019 7:02:28 PM
"Well Vine, I am glad you convinced your companions that talking is preferable to shooting arrows. I hope we can continue to find a peaceful path to follow."
Trayvin is wary but hopeful.
Through the telepathic bond, Trayvin updates the scouts on the new situation.
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith, restoration, air walk channeling 3/6 remaining
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Thursday April 4th, 2019 8:25:11 PM
Anna agrees with Sigvar and says, "This is very strange. Guardian Nagas are generally not considered malevolent but if we have been told the truth then how could enslaving people, even giants be considered a moral good?"
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday April 4th, 2019 9:34:28 PM
Michael thinks on Anna's words for a bit, then says to her in private. Well there are many different flavors of "good". good people put criminals in jail to punish them for their crimes, but also to re-educate them away from evil behaviour. perhaps the giants were on a bad path and whoever this is, is trying to train them away from it. or perhaps the Law that this good being puts forth is anathema to free spirits such as these. I'm just throwing out ideas here...your guess is as good as mine.
to Vine, he asks her. What can you tell us about the snake like guardians around the entrance?.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Thursday April 4th, 2019 11:42:32 PM
Pru stays in air elemental form for the time being, but she returns to her companions and waits to see what the giants will do.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday April 5th, 2019 12:44:51 AM
Nikolai takes the information about guardian nagas and puts it with what he knows about these giants through experience with them.
The invitation to see their 'master' could be a trap or reveal more of what really is going on. With the Agents' collective perceptions at work, they might be able to get to the truth.
"We certainly need to clear up the misunderstanding your scouts had about us when we first appeared here. Also, a promise to you to help your people may not carry any weight with others that fear this entity in the temple but a promise to your master that we will help will make a difference with your people. Yes, we will go. Let us gather our scouts that went to look at the temple and then we will follow you."
Nikolai is not in the telepathic link but he trusts that the Fist will be on double guard with respect to the giant Master's true intent.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 100/107 Friday April 5th, 2019 6:30:39 AM
Pompous returns to the group and also reports his observations.
" Snakes.... I freaking hate snakes.... why does it have to be snakes...."
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP Friday April 5th, 2019 5:44:32 PM
With the acknowledgement of the "Master", Vine is even more reluctant to speak of these things. It would be better to hear it from him now.
From what I know of him, you have nothing to fear, at least until your audience is concluded.
If there aren't any other objections, the Giants will begin leading you all through the jungle.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Friday April 5th, 2019 9:28:16 PM
Pru follows Vine and the other giants, still in air elemental form.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Sunday April 7th, 2019 10:34:24 PM
Anna tries to figure out if they know she is a bird and then realize that vine saw her interacting with her friends in various forms. She decides to remain in bird form for now as they travel on.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Sunday April 7th, 2019 10:59:58 PM
OOC: at first I thought she meant her chief but upon re-reading, I see she means the one in the temple.
IC: 'At least we get to see the inside of the temple and find out what this 'master' is. Play our cards right and keep an Ace up our sleeves, that's the plan.' Nikolai muses.
Belly of the Beast Monday April 8th, 2019 4:19:17 PM
Now that you are "welcome", the journey through the jungle is a bit easier. It's as if the jungle vines are getting less in your way than before, making travel quick, though only as comfortable as the wet heat allows.
The front of the temple is a large stone edifice, hearkening back to some ancient civilization, but in quite good repair for all that. Magic at work? There are indeed two naga waiting in front of the the temple, but they make no aggressive moves towards you, only quietly observing. They remain outside as you mount the steps to enter.
The inside is covered in stone mosaics depicting various jungle creatures. You see the naga in display, so you can assume that these, or their progenitors, have been living here for many years, if not generations. Vine takes you down one hallway to a set of rooms that's oddly reminiscent of your rooms at the Citadel. There is a central chamber with a table set with food and wine, and several rooms splitting off from it. It looks delicious and comfortable, with even accommodations suited to a Minotaur.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+17=29 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=20 ; Monday April 8th, 2019 10:13:08 PM
Anna remains in bird form, dubious of the food and considering she got enough sun she is not hungry so she eschews partaking of the wine or food for now.
She takes in the room looking for anything that can be gleaned from their surroundings.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+8=27 ; d20+19=25 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+18=27 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+4=23 ; Monday April 8th, 2019 11:23:24 PM
the rules of etiquette dictate that you do not avail your self to comforts until you are bid welcome by the host. Therefore Michael remains at parade rest and observes. he looks at the quality of the dinnerware, and the quality of the food therein, He also looks for escape routes and hidden assassins, traps, and clues about how the household works, servants, mail slots, firewood, clues as to how the folk who live here go about their daily lives and clues as to how many beings live here.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=38 ; Tuesday April 9th, 2019 12:25:33 AM
Nikolai does not trust Vine, really, nor any of the giants or the invitation. Despite what was said about the naga-serpent-things, he does not trust them either. As for the food, he's not hungry either, considering the surroundings. Since he's not used to lavish food anyway, he does not feel he'll miss out on anything if he does not eat any of it.
What he notices is the type of food. What vegetables, what meats. He looks up and around the ceiling area. What light source? are there niches or alcoves for hiding snipers? Perception +19 = 38
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Tuesday April 9th, 2019 1:12:56 AM
Pru follows the others into the central chamber, then dismisses her spell and turns back into a girl.
She looks around, but does not approach the refreshments. Like Michael, she knows she needs to wait until she is invited.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Tuesday April 9th, 2019 5:38:14 AM
"Vine, this looks inviting, but maybe we should see your master now."
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith, restoration, air walk channeling 3/6 remaining
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 126/132 Character Sheet Tuesday April 9th, 2019 6:02:32 AM
Sigvar samples the auras of those he passes, checking them for evil. WHen they reach the room he notes how homelike it is and thanks Vine. " Please thank your master for providing this place to rest. I assume the food is meant for us? Our thanks for that too, trail rations get old in a hurry and local fare is always welcome." If she answers that the food is indeed for them he will partake of some of it and place his gear in the Minotaur sized area.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 100/107 d20+15=18 ; Tuesday April 9th, 2019 6:25:43 AM
Pompous takes stock of this room and looks to see if there any are any other exits.
" Snakes.... why does it have to be snakes....... "
------------------------- Perception check - room (doors and such) 18
Belly of the Beast Tuesday April 9th, 2019 3:11:14 PM
The Giantess does indicate that the food is for you. "The boss is taken up with his business tonight. The morning will be just as good for a meeting once you have a chance to rest and clean up.
As far as you can tell, the room is secure. And the food seems almost as if conjured by magic. All of your personal favourite things are available.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Tuesday April 9th, 2019 4:51:06 PM
"Well, if the meeting is tomorrow, and the food was thoughtfully left for us, then I agree with Sigvar, let's eat! Vine, will you be joining us?"
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith, restoration, air walk channeling 3/6 remaining
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+13=16 ; Tuesday April 9th, 2019 9:40:03 PM
Anna says to her friends, "Since I became a plant folk my favorite food has become sunlight and I have gotten plenty of that today. So much so that I can keep watch all night."
Perception: 13
She then flies onto Nikolai shoulder and whispers in his ear, "I take it, you want to air on the side of caution and not have me scout around in mist form? Vine seem convinced that whoever owns this place SEES ALL so I would imagine they'd be able to tell someone was floating around as mist if this was really the case."
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday April 9th, 2019 10:24:15 PM I take it this room is for us then? If he gets an affirmative Michael has no qualms about tucking in. In this heat, a Hot melon salad to start and then pulled pork BBQ; for the main course, with a good stout beer to wash it all down. for dessert? Chocolate cake and cool buttermilk. after the repast. Michael feels relaxed and while he does not partake often a good pipe smoke is just the way to complete the night if they are alone, Michael has some questions.
Wierd how they went from "Kill them all" to " we need you to meet out Master" over the course of a few hours...Error of their ways? or something more sinister?
The sweet smell of Rattledam special blend fills the room and the fire in the hearth is relaxing, he is with his compatriots, it's dry and his belly is full. a soldier could not ask for more.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Tuesday April 9th, 2019 11:16:11 PM
Pru relaxes a bit and eyes the table of food. It has been a long day, but in this heat, she's not sure--wait, is that catfish pie? Pru steps closer and inhales the aroma. Well, she should have some. Just to be polite. After all, somebody went to all the trouble of making it...
Two helpings later, she joins Michael in demolishing the chocolate cake. "Probably," she replies, "they've realized they can't deal with us by force and want to try something else. Which could be good, or very bad. But that's a problem for tomorrow."
Pru tries not to worry about it, and doesn't entirely succeed.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday April 10th, 2019 1:32:24 AM
Nikolai whispers back to Anna, "I'd love to be able to scout. Problem is if you did get 'stuck' somewhere, we'd have no way of knowing it and no way to explain your absence, assuming that the 'see all' is a trick. Wizard Eyes, crystal balls, invisible servants, all could explain some of this stuff. A genie could concoct the food, who knows.... So best stay together for now."
Nikolai samples some fruit, staying away from the meat. If Vine stays to eat with them, he asks "All this food stuff, is this taken from your people by the master as taxes, part of your servitude?
Pompous Giantbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Wednesday April 10th, 2019 6:33:03 AM
Against his better judgement, Pompous partakes in the feast and eats his fill. He offers little in the form on suggestions to the party. Being of junior rank, it's not really his place unless asked. He'll pick a spot in a corner to bunk down and nap.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 126/132 Character Sheet Wednesday April 10th, 2019 11:07:34 AM " I think Prudence has the right of it. If this 'all seeing' was in effect he knows we are fast to adapt to a battlefield and not aabove a bit of guile. He probably also knows we can initially in peace, trying to figure out who we were here to help and how. He will likely parlay and then make up his mind is we are dangerous to him or not, and react accordingly." Sigvar tucks into what looks like normal barracks food. He has lived as part of the Fist his whole life and that would be what he knows. There is one thing he does pluck from the pile that is different though. His one eye blinks at it as if he is sure it is an illusion. It is a canning jar filled with what appear to be candied grapes. there is lettering in minotaur on the label that says 'a touch of home'. His hand shakes as he opens the seal and lifts it to his nose. His eye closes in ecstasy as he smells the only thing he has ever known form a home he has never seen. He gently places one of the grapes in his mouth and reseals the jar, wrapping it in cloth and stowing it in his pack. You see him look at the pack repeatedly, but one grape is all he ever takes.
Belly of the Beast Wednesday April 10th, 2019 2:42:18 PM
After initial reluctance, the Agents tuck in. Even Anna finds a small treat that reminds her of sunlight condensed. This banquet must have been an act of magic.
They exercise caution and hold their watches, but refrain from scouting around the facility. Central morning, they are well rested and clean by the time Vine comes back to escort them to their audience.
Belly of the Beast Wednesday April 10th, 2019 2:42:40 PM
Everyone also take a hero point for that rp 😊
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+13=18 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2019 9:36:01 PM
Anna says, "I don't know how they did it but somehow whoever owns this place found a way to make food taste like sunlight. Odd."
She tries to keep an eye out for anything interesting while going to the audience but is somewhat distracted (Perception: 18)
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=38 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2019 10:25:50 PM
Michael notices his somber friend, the Stoic and mighty Sigvar's reaction to the candied grapes. he notes it and resolves to get the big bull some more soonest. He listens to Anna and cannot help but ask. so Anna, you were fully "human" once, how would you describe the taste of sunlight to one of us? is it more like sweet orange juice or hot peppers? . He's curious, but he smiles letting his green friend know it's all in fun.
a good nights sleep, a full belly and things don't look so bad this morning. but he looks around anyway, Ol' sarge used to say, "they like to hit you when you are fat and happy. so don't be fat and happy." boy that man knew how to put words to actions. Michael had never run so much nor been so miserable as under him.
Perception 38.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Wednesday April 10th, 2019 11:33:33 PM
Pru takes whatever watch she's assigned. In the morning, she casts Extended Mage Armor on herself and Nikolai, as usual.
If we need Endure Elements spells here in the temple, she casts those, too.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=24 ; Thursday April 11th, 2019 12:31:23 AM
In some cultures, one is true to its word and honor to keep their enemy safe while in its own home. Then again, maybe this 'master' isn't the true enemy. Not all servants understand the ways of a benevolent master. Naga Guardians may not be evil, but he didn't remember hearing that they were lawful good either. Working for an evil tyrant for some personal gain or because they also are held in servitude same as the giants would make sense too.
Nikolai takes careful note of their way through the temple, just as the did when they came in and were led to the banquet table.
Perception +19 = 24
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Thursday April 11th, 2019 5:38:36 AM
Feeling rested and ready for whatever this day brings, Trayvin waits patiently for the meeting with the giant's 'master'.
Used: Spells: endure elements x2
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Thursday April 11th, 2019 11:36:18 AM
Sigvar wakes and prays to Gargul for his spells. Healed overnight from the wounds he sustained in the clearing he is ready to meet the giant's master. As he has detected no evil on his trip into the temple he expects his to go fairly well, but he prepares for combat, just in case.
OOC I posted I was detecting evil as we entered. Since I was not told of any I am assuming I found none, correct?
Pompous Giantbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Thursday April 11th, 2019 12:00:22 PM
Pompous wakes, checks himself in a mirror, winks and himself { Cause he looks just that darn good!} and gets ready for the big meeting.
Belly of the Beast Thursday April 11th, 2019 10:16:05 PM
As they all enter the room, Sigvar begins scanning the room for auras. The Giants around the perimeter didn't register anything, and there was nothing else to note, other than a large chair at the far end of the room.
As they approach (ie. get within 60 feet), Sigvar gets a ping of evil, and as they get closer, the chair swivels around and the aura is suddenly Overwhelming! Sitting in the chair is an imposing figure dressed in loose robes, with the head of a tiger, and oddly, hands that face upwards as they rest of the arms of the chair.
Knowledge, Planes, DC 30: Highlight to display spoiler: {This is a Maharaja Rakshasa. This creature has more magical power available at its fingertips than you have ever seen. It is a very powerful creature, likely very, very old, and quite devious. These monsters nearly always exist simply to obtain more power in whatever form they desire.}
His voice is deep and resonous as he spreads his arms in a welcoming gesture.
Ah, finally. It is good to finally meet such accomplished heroes as yourselves. Nothing short of an army could have stopped your advance through the jungle. An army, or myself, I suppose. What brings you to my little corner of the planes?
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] d20+11=16 ; d20+19=22 ; Thursday April 11th, 2019 11:05:06 PM
Pru bows. "We came via a magic incantation. It brought us to where we needed to be."
[Diplomacy 22. That isn't intended as a full answer--more of a conversation starter.]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Thursday April 11th, 2019 11:10:13 PM
To Michael she says, "It tastes kind of like a mixture of candy and wine"
(OOC: Not even going to attempt the knowledge check as my ranks are too low)
Anna has no clue who the tiger guy is, but she decides to let someone else answer him first. At this point she is in bird form still riding around on Sigvar's shoulder.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday April 12th, 2019 12:49:17 AM
The creature did not fit anything Nikolai could remember reading about but since his studies focused on Undead, it did not surprise him that he could not place the creature. Nikolai doubted that it could be 'all knowing and all seeing' but he had no doubt the creature was very clever.
Nikolai takes Pru's cue and bows before he speaks. "Accomplished heroes? I've never thought of ourselves as that. Just doing our job is more like it. However as my friend said, we made it to this little corner of the planes more by accident than design. A magical portal brought us here and once here, we decided to explore. That's not really considered 'advancing through the jungle' but merely following an obvious path through the jungle that someone else conveniently made. Unfortunately, being strangers here automatically means 'hostiles invading our homes and ready to kill whatever they see' to some who live here. Fear is a powerful motivator but it also robs one of its reasoning. Hopefully you can set things straight."
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+4=20 ; Friday April 12th, 2019 2:26:45 AM
Michael too has no idea what this creature is. (ranks too low even with a natch 20) but a tiger man is too cool! He stays silent though, better to be silent and thought a fool than to open his mouth and be proven one, besides this thing smells of power...best not to antagonize it. aw what the heck.
Thank you for your Hospitality, you certainly set a fine table, Your Port of entry into your domain could use a little work though, must be hard to get traders in.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Friday April 12th, 2019 5:27:17 AM
Well, this should be interesting thinks Trayvin. The creature seems very sure of itself. The Agents will need to be cautious here.
Used: Spells: endure elements x2
Pompous Giantbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=31 ; Friday April 12th, 2019 6:07:07 AM
{ Oh orc droppings! }
Pompous stays silent and keeps an eye out for signs of a pending attack,
------------ Perception 31 signs of an attack.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday April 12th, 2019 8:05:17 AM
OOC OK, so it pings as evil. Based on what it is ( yes I read the spoiler, no I am not using any of that knowledge other than it is evil) Is that ping a "meh, its evil" or a frying pan smashed across my face " Ho BOY IS THAT THING EVIL"? IC Sigvar notes the being is evil. Like many of his companions he also notes it's poise and easy control of the meeting. It knew that nothing bad was going to happen to it. This was it's lair and they were guests. SIgvar chose his words carefully. " Thank you for your hospitality last night. I have only seen those grapes once. They were sent to my mother in a package from home and are a dear commodity. How did you know to include them in your spread of fare for us?" " I must say, I have never seen, or even heard of a being like you. who are you? The calm assurance you exude tells me you have power and know how to use it. What worries me is the evil that surrounds your aura. Do you mean us harm?"
What are the dimensions of the room? How far away from this guy are we? Who else is in the room with us (that we can see)?
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday April 12th, 2019 8:15:11 AM
Sorry, forgot this
Sigvar steps into the center of the group of Agents and makes sure they are ALL within 10 feet of him.
Belly of the Beast Friday April 12th, 2019 3:55:30 PM Answering Sigvar's questions: Aura strength is Overwhelming, as per the spell (Evil Outsider of 11HD or greater). The room is long and perhaps 60 feet wide. He's near the far end, though there is space behind him. You were escorted up to about 50 feet away. He's slightly elevated. There are rows of Giants standing guard along the walls. 4 on each side.
to Pru: Yes, now that you mention it. I believe I know something of that magic. What were you asking for to be delivered here, I wonder?
to Nik and Michael: Yes, I'm glad that we were able to set hostilities aside before you had slain all of my subjects. Good help is so hard to find. As to traders, I find there is little I need that I cannot obtain through my own means. But should I need something, I would find little difficulty purchasing it.
We gestures behind him at a row of chests, some of which are literally spilling over with coins and jewels.
to Sigvar: Magic knows no limits, sir. It can read your desires and conjure them for you. It is relatively simple, at least where foodstuffs are concerned. And no, I see no reason for continued bloodshed. Maybe I can even help you with what you came here for. For a price, of course.
From what Pompous knows of these creatures, they may be evil, but they generally hold to an agreement, once agreed upon.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday April 12th, 2019 6:49:56 PM " I can agree with that. Let us attempt to do this without further bloodshed. I'll let the others tell you how and why we are here, I am a bit sketchy on that anyway." SIgvar stops concentrating on the detect evil skill, and his remaining eye stops watering.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Friday April 12th, 2019 9:14:02 PM
The creature doesn't seem too concerned for it's safety. That's probably bad news for the Agents. He didn't even demand that we show up here unarmed. Hmmm. Well, hopefully he means it and is interested in bargaining. Unfortunately, other than 'going where we were needed' via the portal, the Agents didn't really know why they were here.
"So, how would you be able to help us then?"
Used: Spells: endure elements x2
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Saturday April 13th, 2019 12:56:43 PM
"The organization that we work for is low on funds," Pru says. She tries to keep her eyes from straying to the treasure chests, and mostly succeeds. "There may be other factors that sent us here, specifically, but that was a primary concern."
Pompous Giantbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Sunday April 14th, 2019 5:50:23 PM
.,,, and Pompous watches but says nothing......
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Sunday April 14th, 2019 7:35:31 PM
Nikolai figures that since this creature has such great magic, and can conjure up magical food, he could probably conjure up treasure using magic, that after a while would dissipate. That is, the treasure could be an illusion. Or it could be real, if the tiger-creature plunders at will.
Nikolai explains. "Our task is to raise funds for our organization. As you see, we wear uniforms. We are not a ragtag band of pillagers and robbers. We WORK for the funds we need. I hardly think there is much you can do for us if it will cost us money, since we came here looking for work ourselves. When we were brought to your realm, we believed it was because there was work to be done here that would earn us a good pay. The giantess' attack on us was totally unprovoked and since you are well aware of what goes on in your realm, you know we tried several times to talk but they ignored us and tried to kill us. Was this by your command or was it by their own initiative out of fear? We certainly don't want to hang around where we are not wanted."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+33=37 ; Sunday April 14th, 2019 11:08:47 PM
Anna remains riding on Sigvar's shoulder, preening her feathers. She figures this thing knows of her true form but maybe she can catch him off guard if she does a really convincing bird act.
Disguise: 37
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday April 15th, 2019 1:21:25 AM Ah see, sure you can get all the stuff you need. but you also said that it's hard to find good help. If you can arrange things in such a way that your subjects are happy, then you don't have to search for subjects, they come to you! l mean sure it's fun to lord over your subject with fear, but the summary executions cost manpower and it's pain to keep up the surveillance needed to keep them all from running away. If you can make them feel as if they have a bit of agency in their lives, and that they matter more than just being a warm body, Hell, that and 3 hot's and a cot, then you got qualified people running out your ears.
Michael bases his statement on the Mailed Fist model, while not exactly hard-nosed selective in their hiring process, the training and work are hard. Most armies with comparable training routines have a 25% drop out rate, The Fist's rate has been 10% almost since it's inception. Michael remembers well the lecture that Commander Swain gave on it in her "History and Moral Philosophy" Class several years back. Merina, said that our drop out was so low because we drew in better recruits than most other armies, we do this because we are an elite regiment and we pay well. so the slackers tend to shy away and only the best and brightest have the balls to apply.
Belly of the Beast Monday April 15th, 2019 2:57:19 PM I must admit that some of that initial fighting was to test your mettle. I could use a competent mercenary outfit on the outside. For little things that my little family here can't handle. And I assure you, my gold is as good as it comes.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Monday April 15th, 2019 6:59:17 PM " Thing is, we have morals. We won't just kill whomever you point at for gold/ If you can match our morals to your tasks, then maybe we could work with you." Sigvar feels dirty saying this. The being is evilbut the Fist, his family, needs the help.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Monday April 15th, 2019 9:58:20 PM What kind of 'little things' di you have in mind?
Used: Spells: endure elements x2
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Monday April 15th, 2019 10:32:59 PM
"We probably couldn't commit to anything long-term," Pru adds. "We have an obligation to our unit and our commanders. But if the jobs you have really are 'little,' then we may be able to help each other out."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Monday April 15th, 2019 10:52:05 PM
Anna-bird continues to preen. Letting the other agents drive the conversation.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday April 15th, 2019 11:20:55 PM hmmm..could be a gig. Michael thinks to himself.
Well, Lord, We are the best Mercenary outfit on two continents. We have a reputation for getting the job done. We also only take contracts that are above board and we do not deal in Progroms, genocide, the slaughter of innocents, rape or pillaging. our word is our bond and once a contract is signed we stick to it. That being said we are hard-nosed selective in the contracts we take. Detail you need to us and let us see if we can do business.
with that Michael gets out his journal and a quill and ink, taking notes as the tiger-headed, reverse handed dude speaks.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday April 16th, 2019 1:03:47 AM "Interesting that you voluntarily have some of your subjects killed just to see how good we are. I'm pretty sure it was not appreciated on their end. This problem must not be all that little if you were willing to throw away the lives of these giant servants to see how well we faire. You willing to do that with your own subjects leads us to wander how we would be treated once we get your dirty work done.
Yes, we could use some gold, but we aren't desperate enough to take on anything that would destroy our reputation either. Our reputation is what allows us to command such high pay for our work. If we sully that on some immoral purpose of yours, we loose more than we could gain from you.
Just saying," Nikolai states.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Tuesday April 16th, 2019 6:31:36 AM
More quietness and observations from the ranger....
Belly of the Beast Tuesday April 16th, 2019 4:46:18 PM I well know of the problems you being concerned with morals tend to face. Don't fret yourselves. If you must be pointed towards 'evil', be assured my target is as evil as I. And also somewhat less inclined to honour bargains.
You see, we have somewhat of an unfriendly rivalry going. We both have safeguards that prevent us from attacking each other directly. But should I employ an outside agency, I an infiltration could be possible and with some luck, you could remove him.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Tuesday April 16th, 2019 9:05:32 PM So, you want us to take out your rival? Who is he?
Used: Spells: endure elements x2
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Tuesday April 16th, 2019 10:03:57 PM
Anna-bird perks up at the mention of an infiltration. Depending on what kind of minions the rival employs she may be able to catch him off guard by disguising herself as one of them.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Tuesday April 16th, 2019 10:27:28 PM
Pru smiles her most winning smile. "But what if he tries to hire us to eliminate you?" she asks. Not that she would take such a contract. But she's interested in the "master's" reaction.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday April 17th, 2019 1:04:25 AM "Better still, why not pay us to keep the status quo? Rather than pay us to defeat him, pay us not to defeat you. He can pay us not to defeat him. That way you won't need to worry about him out-paying you to defeat you instead. We see no benefit in allowing one Evil be the dominate one. Two Evils at least keep each other in balance. Helping one Evil is still Helping evil, even if it is to defeat another Evil. You both pay us to leave each alone and our reputation remains intact. Everyone wins." Nikolai crosses his arms and grins.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Wednesday April 17th, 2019 1:43:43 AM Well that is an option, but how about this, if we get rid of the rival gang, could you perhaps ease up on your minion, maybe start treating them better so that they are so scared of you that they can't think straight. then you could start getting more qualified folk in here to work for you. Now that's win win right there.
I figure 5000gp/day per troop involved, that's seven of us so 35,000gp/day, a bond put up for resurrection services in case of the death of one or more troops. Additional charges accrued for healing magic and other spell uses use standard pay rates...I've got a list here somewhere... Michael searches through his backpack for his Fist manual. All loot remains the property of the Mailed Fist unless items or other valuables are claimed beforehand by the principal. and written into the contract. redefining the mission before the mission is completed invokes an automatic 2.5 x multiplier to all agreed on pay items.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Wednesday April 17th, 2019 6:23:19 AM
Pompous pipes in. " and a void clause if the other party isn't evil.... "
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Wednesday April 17th, 2019 6:37:36 PM
All of these contracts and clauses still help one evil or more. Sigvar stays silent and tries very hard to determine Gargul's path for him through this contract.
OOC If Sigvar slides to evil and loses his paladin abilities, we aren't able to defeat any of these guys. Sigvar uses a hero point to turn his gaze into his own morality and belief in Gargul to find a path through this negotiation that allows him to remain a good paladin.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Wednesday April 17th, 2019 8:08:46 PM
Trayvin stands next to Sigvar and gives him a reassuring nudge with his elbow. He knows how tough this situation must be on him. There will be time to debate the morals later, for now the Agents must see what the negotiation brings.
Used: Spells: endure elements x2
Belly of the Beast Wednesday April 17th, 2019 8:23:34 PM
So far as Sigvar can tell, destroying one evil, even at the behest of another, will not cause him to fall. It is a dilemma, but not an insurmountable one.
When presented with so many alternative scenarios, it seems you are testing the Rakshasa's patience.
I care not a whit what you think of how I treat my minions. And I believe your minions have already told you that I will adhere to a contract, once made. I would expect the same from you, who claim to be honorable.
In terms of payment, I will give you one of these chests, and you will be happy for it. You will of course be able to keep all that you find in my enemy's camp, and while he is not as rich as I, he does quite enjoy his shiny things.
As I see it, I'm doing you a favour by even offering this deal at all. I could just dispose of you all and be rid of the nuisance. But for now, I'm still more annoyed by my devilish adversary. That should be assurance enough of his nature.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Wednesday April 17th, 2019 9:46:20 PM
Michael thinks of a reply, eager to get the gold and fight a devil. but then he thinks of Sigvar and keeps his mouth shut. This is a moral quandary, is it evil to help evil kill evil? Michael does not think so, but then again Michael knows he isn't the most morally centered person. but to his mind if you have 2 evils, and you kill one that leaves 1 evil...even if the 1 evil becomes more powerful, it's still less net evil than there was before, so good has been done. Paladins are weird though, so it's prolly best if the team rogue does not get into the argument.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Wednesday April 17th, 2019 10:19:27 PM
Anna-bird says to her companions (She can only communicate with humanoids, fey, plants and animals while beast shaped), "Ask him what type of minions this devilish adversary of his employs, if you think we are taking this deal. I will defer to the rest of you on this insofar as I can tell I do not think accepting the offer will cause me to lose favor with Queen Ma'ab or her Consort Lord Eberyon from which I get the majority of my abilities unless of course this devil keeps in his court some fey in which case I may have a conflict of interest where we may have to treat differently with the fey minions versus the devil and the rest."
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Wednesday April 17th, 2019 11:01:05 PM
Pru nods at Anna's question. "Where would we find this adversary?" she asks. "And what sort of defenses does he have? Does he have minions of his own? What about traps?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday April 18th, 2019 12:59:57 AM 'Well, he gave a clue as to who his enemy was,' Nikolai ponders. 'Somewhere in any contract we make there will have to be a clause of Safe Passage Home. Otherwise once we are paid, what's to keep him from trying to kill us again and get his money back?'
"That you don't care a whit about your minions you made quite clear.' He turns to the giants standing guard and says, "You heard it straight from your leader. He cares nothing about your lives and thinks you actually like it that way. Right now what little value you are to him is due to the fact that he has an enemy. Once that enemy is gone, there's no stopping the abuse he'll lay on you and expect you to thoroughly enjoy it. Tsk, Tsk. "
Nikolai turns back to the creature on the throne, "You call us a nuisance but the reality is YOU are the nuisance. We came in peace, meaning no harm to anyone, and you created a conflict where there was no need of one. Your minions are smart enough to know WE aren't the nuisance around here. But, even so you are the real problem here, preventing those here to live happy independent lives, considering what you would gain in the long term from the removal of your rival, one chest seems paltry. You would gain an extension of your kingdom, a increase of minions to abuse, whatever goods come from all that, without any competition. But in any case, we don't make agreements without knowing who we are to fight and the merit thereof. If defeating one Evil means an unbearable life for those under the other Evil's tyranny, then it isn't worth it and the place is better off with two rivals. At least your minions would know you can't waste them nilly-willy because you actually need them."
Nikolai has no real problem taking pay from an Evil client if it changes the balance of Good versus Evil towards Good, but he won't make a deal that simply increases the power of an Evil client and does nothing to further Good.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Thursday April 18th, 2019 6:26:36 AM
Pompous feels a wave of fear and excitement at hearing the party making deals with this creature. But at the end of the day, this is what he signed up for.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Thursday April 18th, 2019 6:36:30 AM
Sigvar smiles at Trayvin and places his hand on the halforc's shoulder to show his thanks for his friend's understanding. Nowhere that Sigvar could remember being taught that one less evil was bad thing so.... " Nikolai, please. We are coming to terms here. Insulting our host is not helpful. One less evil is still better than leaving an evil running about unchecked." Turning his attention to the Tigerman he says. " My other companion does make a point though. In order to take your adversary down we will need as much intelligence as you can provide us with. We were able to break the morale of your minions, but only just barely as you no doubt saw. If you want the best outcome from this we would welcome your adversary's lair layout, weaknesses, number and type of guards and anything else you feel we would need to know." "Also, I am coming to realize that we might not still be on our own home plane. Are we? We used an untested item to reach you here and may need more information to be able to return to speak with you after the contract is fulfilled. Further, is your adversary on a plane other than our home plane? If he is we may need help to reach him. As I understand it he might be on an outer plane since you think we can kill him rather than simply disrupt him on our plane, aren't devils only truly killed on their home plane?" More assured that he is doing the right thing, Sigvar leans forward and shows a great deal of interest in the answers to these questions.
Belly of the Beast Thursday April 18th, 2019 4:03:59 PM
He brushes off Nikolai's words and implications so much as he would a gnat, now that there is some interest shown in taking down his enemy.
Yes, you are in my world right now. And he resides in his own. We can arrange the contract so that the same magic that brought you here will take you to his pocket dimension, and back home after.
I would not know the exact number and type of his minions, but they are assuredly minor demons and devils in his service. And while he may not be permanently killed, he will still be banished to the hells for the rest of your lives. Our dominions are not connected, and I expect that not long after you destroy his physical form, that his will collapse, so don't you fret about me suddenly gaining in power.
I think he would not have traps around, as he would not expect any intrusions into his home, other than wards on his treasure room.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Thursday April 18th, 2019 7:08:52 PM " ...and back home after? Will you be meeting us there to deliver our pay then? At any rate a visit to the Catacombs to purchase some things to make our fight easier would help. Do you have access to the catacombs from here? We would also like to know his specific weaknesses and any defenses he has in place, such as brooches of shielding and the like." "I think that would do it. Anything else from the rest of my friends to add?"
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Thursday April 18th, 2019 8:09:48 PM
Trayvin ponders the agreement as stated and it seems like they are close to a deal. He lets Pru, Nikolai and Sigvar handle the details, too many voices would just clutter things up.
Used: Spells: endure elements x2
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Thursday April 18th, 2019 11:03:11 PM
Anna says, "well if this guys minions are all hell spawn then my infiltration abilities will be of no use to us, more's the pity I'm hoping someday to be able to use this power."
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Thursday April 18th, 2019 11:42:39 PM
"That all sounds pretty evil," Pru says by way of agreement. And fire resistant, she thinks. "I think we would be more comfortable with a written contract. That's the way the Mailed Fist usually does things."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday April 19th, 2019 12:24:13 AM
Nikolai's point wasn't directed at the tiger-man creature so he doesn't mind being brushed off. And that this area was on a different plane than theirs and the enemy makes a difference too. But it also poses another problem. That is, fighting an Evil that does not interact with Nikolai's own home plane and therefore is not relevant to his home plane to help another Evil does not seem worth it. The only true thing that has any worth is get rid of both without destroying the giants and other non evil creatures here.
"Well, demons are far more detestable and destructive than your kind. It seems that it may be possible to work out a deal to defeat them. It will take some time to write it up to our mutual satisfaction and prepare for the trip. If we have your blessing to stay here while the contract is prepared, that would be the most efficient. Not to mention your availability to tell us everything you can think of about your enemy. Extend your gracious hospitality for another day and that should suffice to have things ready."
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+8=10 ; Friday April 19th, 2019 2:49:30 AM pocket dimensions? devils, man this is some wild stuff, and look at ol' Nikolai playing revolutionary. didn't seem to faze the tiger man though, dang, he must be powerful to blow him off like that. I wonder how much gold is in that chest?
Appraise 10
why there must be upwards of 13 billion gold pieces in that chest. .
Pompous Giantbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Friday April 19th, 2019 9:06:51 AM
"Not to cross some lines here... but....oh mighty Rakshasa... but you seem to have a lot of stuff here... and if we can't get back to our barracks to get equipment... if there anything here we could have... maybe borrow... maybe keep... to help us take care of this little problem of yours? The better equipped we are, the better the likelyhood of our success.... ya know.. win win.... "
Belly of the Beast Friday April 19th, 2019 1:05:25 PM You are welcome to stay another night to prepare your contract and steel yourselves for the fight. I do not know this Catacombs you speak of, but if you need equipment, I have some things. What do you have in mind. They can be included in the contract if you like....
As to his specific equipment, I cannot begin to guess. But I know that he will shrug off wounds that do not come from a good aligned source, and he is resistant to all but the strongest of magics. His attacks can stun his opponents and the wounds bleed freely.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Friday April 19th, 2019 5:05:40 PM
" Well... since it's in everyone's best interest that we survive this mission. How about some periapt of wound closure for everyone and a holy composite long bow for the resident archer? And arrows.. what can we do about getting some arrows that would cause this creature some cause to be concerned. "
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Friday April 19th, 2019 9:51:04 PM
Trayvin makes some mental notes to change up some spells for the fight ahead. He think some of those spells could be useful against this creature as well if it decides to betray the Agents on this deal.
Used: Spells: endure elements x2
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Friday April 19th, 2019 10:10:49 PM
"Good aligned," Pru says. "I'm afraid I can't help with that; that's holy magic. In fact, I'm not sure I'll be much help at all in this fight. I can Haste everybody, I suppose."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Saturday April 20th, 2019 1:59:18 AM
[b ]" I could use a wand of bless weapon if you have one, preferably one that has a caster level of 3 or 4 so that it lasts longer. Also we could use a few scrolls of dimensional anchor for our sorceress. We don't want him teleporting away now do we?"[/b]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Sunday April 21st, 2019 8:51:45 PM
Anna says, "If we are putting in special requests and we are to combat something that can only be damaged by attacks from good aligned weapons ask him if he happens to have an Eberyon's Tear that has been blessed as to convey the holy enchantment to a single natural attack"
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Sunday April 21st, 2019 11:30:00 PM
Michael thinks of what his ultimate goals are for himself. hmmm....
you got a Sun Blade and a Rapier of Puncturing? if not or in addition to that I need something to make my weapons good alingned and refresh all my potions. cats grace, exp retreat, Bulls strength, Shield of faith(+5) and potions of Cure serious wounds. 3 each.
When Michael hears that they are giving away gear he goes for the gold.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday April 22nd, 2019 12:03:54 AM "We thank you again for your hospitality,"[b] Nikolai says politely.
To his friends, he says, [b]"Looks like spells that buff us up are a better choice, as those are guaranteed to work. But even if some of your spells won't work well against him, they still may come in quite handy against his lesser servants."
Belly of the Beast Monday April 22nd, 2019 5:34:36 PM Potions and scrolls I can handle. I could probably even dig up that wand. All to be deducted from your final payment of course.
But specific equipment takes time for even me. I agree with your leader - your sorceress will be best used enhancing your own abilities. A strong attack, even if not holy, will still hurt. Just not as much.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Monday April 22nd, 2019 9:02:00 PM Is he expecting an attack? How long do we have to prepare?
Used: Spells: endure elements x2
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Monday April 22nd, 2019 10:29:07 PM
"Dimensional anchor," Pru nods. "You know, I thought about learning that one. Maybe next time. But I'm pretty good with a ray."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Monday April 22nd, 2019 11:29:02 PM
Anna says, "I forgot I that I'm really good at using magic devices. Even though I'm not really a spellcaster if he can get me several scrolls of the spell bless weapon or a wand of bless weapon we will be ok striking with good aligned weapons. I'll just have to stay in humanoid form until everyone's weapon has been enchanted."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 12:26:26 AM
Nikolai figures he'll have to be using his magic Kama more this time than his hands or feet. Oh well.
He continues to think of things they might need and looks into changing his spells some himself.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 12:59:16 AM
michael smiles and shrugges his shoulders.Eh, you can't blame a guy for tryin' the potions will be fine. Any idea what kind of devil this is? my planar knowledge is a bit lacking, but a type could might be useful.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 7:57:48 AM
Well, Pompous leans on his bow and continues to listen. Since the holy bow isn’t going to be coming his way, he hopes that Anna’s blessings will do the job. And that the devil can’t dispel magic...
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 2:10:37 PM " The wand and scrolls will do fine. If I am not mistaken, don't devils require silver to harm, much like vampires. The rest of you might want to invest in silver versions of your weapons. I kept mine from the vampire and will be fine."
Belly of the Beast Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 3:29:39 PM I also have vials of alchemical silver that will do for making your weapons more effective. I'm sure he has some name for himself, but I just tend to call him the Horned Devil.
Was I to understand you would draw up a formal contract? Or should I just start taking fistfuls of gold out of your chest for each potion and scroll you add on?
He is not as accomplished a spy as I, but the longer you plan, the more chance some little bird has of putting your plans in his bedeviled ears.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 8:37:36 PM
Anna says to her companions, "Between me blessing everyone's weapons and the alchemical silver coating we should be good. Maybe I don't transform into a beast for this one and I just make myself sized large wielding a blessed great sword with the alchemical silver coating, if we think that will be more effective than having me flying around with a breathe weapon and tail spikes."
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 9:23:50 PM That will depend on the breath weapon I suppose. But I think we should just get what we need and head out.
Hopefully the Agents will cease discussing tactics in front of a potential future enemy.
Used: Spells: endure elements x2
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 10:56:22 PM
"I think I have a standard contract here somewhere," Pru says. "Or maybe one of the others does."
[If the DM will indulge us, I think it's reasonable to suppose that at least one of the Agents has a copy of a standard contract on them, and we can just copy the boilerplate over and call it good. I don't think the group would proceed without a written contract, but I don't want to hold things up too much.]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday April 24th, 2019 12:49:24 AM "Oh, we'll have your contract ready before we leave and I'd rather you sign it before you start handing anything over. We'll be back in an hour with it. In the meantime, is there a library or study where we could put quill to parchment without any undue distractions?"
Nikolai has several copies of the Standard Mailed Fist Contract to Hire but wants to add a few clauses that the normal contract usually does not have to address, and one is that they be allowed to leave this pocket dimension undisturbed.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Wednesday April 24th, 2019 3:32:50 AM
Michael follows Nikolai to the study to help him with the contract. it never hurts to have another person read over things to catch mistakes.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Wednesday April 24th, 2019 11:03:39 AM
Pompous wishes that his father was here. If there was one thing his father knew, it was trade contracts. But, he’s not. So Pompous will stay out of the way and keep watch.
Belly of the Beast Wednesday April 24th, 2019 5:48:27 PM
Nikolai proceeds to a room with a desk to amend the standard contract, adding several clauses including Safe Passage and Payment (gold/jewels less the cost of potions, scrolls, wands).
Come morning, the Rakshasa is ready with another meal for them and a spell to take them all to the Horned Devil's Realm.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Wednesday April 24th, 2019 8:43:16 PM
Anna opts to do the alter-self form of Queen's minions as she doesn't think she is necessarily gaining anything while running around in bird form so instead of taking on her green color she looks like her human self pre-plant kin.
She surveys whatever the Rakshasa is providing with respect to the scrolls of bless weapon just to make sure they'll work.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Wednesday April 24th, 2019 10:05:23 PM Well, I guess that covers everything. Looks like it's time to go to work. Trayvin hopes that magic portal knew what it was getting the Agents into. This could turn out to be a very tough mission.
Used: Spells: endure elements x2
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Wednesday April 24th, 2019 10:27:53 PM
Pru casts Mage Armor on herself and Nikolai, and then joins her Fist-mates as they make ready to depart.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 23 Tch 22 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday April 24th, 2019 11:59:39 PM
Nikolai thanks the Rakshasa for his hospitality and produces the contract for him to sign. Once the Rakshasa signs it, Nikolai signs it on behalf of the Mailed Fist. There are two copies, one for the Rakshasa and one for the Mailed Fist.
Having prepared as best as he can, he is ready to go. He fishes out his share of loot from some time ago and hands over 20 Flaming Arrows to Pompous. "You'll make better use of these," he says.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Thursday April 25th, 2019 10:50:47 AM
Sigvar relearns his spells and focuses his mind on what they are about to do.
Belly of the Beast Thursday April 25th, 2019 4:32:53 PM
Once all is said and done, a swirling portal appears in front of them, very similar in form to the one that brought them here in the first place.
Though the portal was the same, then the destination is a funhouse mirror of the Rakshasa's jungle. Where that jungle was lush and green, this one is drooping in decay. It is even hotter, and a glance at the condensation dripping off the wilted trees tells you that you shouldn't drink it. Spending much time here without protection from the heat and humidity will take a toll on you.
For now though, the jungle appears to be quiet.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+5=15 ; d20=18 ; Thursday April 25th, 2019 8:06:15 PM " Let's make this quick. I didn't prepare endure elements today. the spells I prepared are made only for combat. Any idea where we go from here?" Perception 15 Survival 18
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Thursday April 25th, 2019 8:06:54 PM
OOC Oh, what level is the wand?
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+13=20 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+17=30 ; Thursday April 25th, 2019 8:16:28 PM
(Perception: 20) (Survival: 11, natural 1) (Know[planes]: 19) (Know[nature]: 34) (Know[arcana]: 30)
Anna takes stock of their surroundings. She looks for anything she can observe as well as anything natural, magical or belonging to this plane. She shares anything she gleans with her friends.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday April 25th, 2019 9:30:08 PM lets do this
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Thursday April 25th, 2019 9:59:43 PM
Trayvin casts one endure elements on himself, and one on another Agent.(I believe that was the setup we had before?)
Used: Spells: endure elements x2
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Thursday April 25th, 2019 10:29:56 PM
Pru casts Endure Elements on herself. "I have you covered," she says to Sigvar, and casts Endure Elements on him, too. And on whoever else needs it.
"Don't worry," she adds. "It's an easy spell; I'll have plenty left."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 23 Tch 22 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+17=20 ; Friday April 26th, 2019 12:20:46 AM
Nikolai accepts the Endure Elements spell with relief and starts looking around for sings that might indicate a direction of travel. Bent/broken foliage in a certain direction, footprints, anything.
Survival(tracking) +17 = 20
Pompous Giantbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Friday April 26th, 2019 7:12:01 AM
Pompous steps through with the others. He checks his selection of arrows. Magic (+1), cold iron, silver, normal flight arrows. He accepts the endure element spell from Pru.
---------------- Endure element.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 23 Tch 22 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Saturday April 27th, 2019 12:31:46 AM
OOC: Pompous, don't forget that Nikolai just gave you 20 flaming arrows.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Saturday April 27th, 2019 8:01:51 PM
After making sure everyone is protected from the heat, Pru says, "How do we want to approach this? Send out scouts? Or all go together?"
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Saturday April 27th, 2019 11:17:54 PM
Michael waves to the cat man as he steps through the portal, to pru he replies Eh? I guess we do like we always do. I'll start with point, then we rotate out me, Nilkolai, Anna, and Pompous. you and Sigvar and Trayvin keep to the middle and flanks while the scout team takes turns fore and aft, with two resting in the middle, we switch out every hour. aft comes in fore goes to aft and one of the resting scouts goes to fore. sorry my naval speech is hitting me...I mean rear scout comes in, pathfinder goes to the rear and a resting scout starts scouting the path ahead. it will look something like this.
scout
Sigvar scout Pru scout Trayvin
scout
this positon keeps the spell slinger and the wound care specialist protected and the flanking scouts are more apt to interrupt any potiental ambushes. it also puts sigvar as our Reaction force should one of us encounter something. The heavy artillery, Thats you Pru, ready to lay the smak down on the poor pitiful fools who thought they could mess with us. the other scouts fall in to enfilade the attackers and we are set to rock. distance between the scouts and the main body is dictated by the terrain. in thick jungle, it might only be 5 or 10 feet, with the lead scout mainly just hacking down brush for the rest of the party. the flank scouts might just be in line with the rest of the party...like I said, depends on the terrain.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+9=17 ; d20+13=23 ; Sunday April 28th, 2019 9:35:11 PM
Anna turns into a halfling since she is being asked to scout in order to be slightly better at being unseen and helps scout.
(Stealth: 17) (Perception: 23)
Pompous Giantbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Monday April 29th, 2019 4:57:32 PM
... and 20 flaming arrows....
Pompous support's Mickey's plan. Makes perfect sense to him to have a ranger on scouting detail.
----------- Endure element.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20-9=-5 ; Monday April 29th, 2019 5:48:32 PM
Since they are trying to be stealthy, Sigvar does his best to be an immobile rotting tree. His constant fidgeting with his kit does little to carry this off. Stealth -5
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Monday April 29th, 2019 7:13:18 PM If we want to maintain at least a chance at stealth, those of us who aren't much good at it will need to hang back.
Used: Spells: endure elements x2
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20-9=11 ; Monday April 29th, 2019 7:48:24 PM " Let them come. They are evil and my sword is thirsty. It is very dissatisfied with having had to kill those giants simply because they were puppets, and so am I. When we finish this we need to see about that. On that note we MAY want to engage this devilish fellow in conversation before we finish him. He may shed some light on WHAT that tiger thing was and how we kill it." Again, since rotting trees do not talk, Sigvar further fails at stealth. Stealth 11 (I am as surprised as you that that roll is positive)
Here They Come! Monday April 29th, 2019 9:36:38 PM
The Agents step through the portal and look around. The heat is much more oppressive than in the previous realm and Trayvin and Pru step up to ensure everyone is covered magically from the heat. It is so hot, you’re not sure how the plants around here can even grow. You actually wouldn’t be surprised to see any of them burst into flames right away.
Anna and Nikolai quickly start looking around while Pompous checks his weapons and Michael starts preparing everyone for standard Agent maneuvers. Sigvar tries to hide, but calls out that he is ready while Anna turns into a halfling. Nikolai notices a clear trail that leads off in a direction that might be north, but there might not even be the concept of “north” in this place. About that time, there is a flurry of activity from the trail! A number of very dark, shaggy bipeds are running towards you, snarling. They carry long glaives with a number of pointy edges on them. The legs of the creatures are hooved and are covered with fur. Their body, arms, and tail all have pointy spikes on them. They have two long goat-like horns on their heads and long, sharp-looking beards. They are charging towards the party!
OOC: Knowledge, Planes, DR15: Highlight to display spoiler: {The beards on these creatures is poisonous!} Knowledge, Planes, DR20: Highlight to display spoiler: {They are bearded devils and resist acid, fire, poison and spells (SR 16)}
Hi there! Quick and sudden DM change, hope that’s okay! Schedules changed, but that’s why we have two DMs, right? So if there’s any outstanding questions, let me know right away, eh? This could get ugly… : )
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+8=19 ; Monday April 29th, 2019 10:34:39 PM
(Know [planes]: 19)
Anna says, "Watch Out!!! Their beards are poisonous."
She then dismisses her halfling form and takes a move action to get slightly farther away from the devils.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] d20+11=23 ; Monday April 29th, 2019 11:24:55 PM
"They are Bearded Devils," Pru adds. "They resist acid, fire, and poison. And magic." [Planes 23]
Pru casts Haste on the party.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday April 30th, 2019 12:49:40 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste
Nikolai calls out, "Defensive positions, form a semicircle centered on me and protect the spell casters.. He casts Magic Fang on himself and draws his magic kama.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=38 ; d20+21=41 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 1:32:55 AM
being as the rogue works best flanking Michael takes the enfalade opposite Sigvar, since these things have polearms he guesses they will probably try to keep their distance. when they stop to attack Michale is going to try and roll past them and to the rear.
Acrobatics. 41 Percepton 38 (How many are there and whad does the battlespace look like? )
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+17=21 ; 2d6+13=18 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 9:43:40 AM
Sigvar charges 80' at the devils and draws and swings with his silver blade. AC is 36 from charge and haste. Charge hits AC 21 for 18 damage silver Sigvar is specifically trying to goad the devils into attacking him and providing them with the opportunity by closing with them.
sigvar's dashboard endure elements Haste 12/12 rounds remaining
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(30) CMD 27(28)/22(23)/17(18), HP 107/107 Tuesday April 30th, 2019 5:04:06 PM
A quicker and cool feeling Pompous casts barkskin on himself and feels thicker and a tad barkier. He then falls into formation near the spell casters and readies some silver arrows.
----------- Endure element Haste: A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves Barkskin
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) d20+12=28 ; 10d6=37 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 9:09:46 PM If Sigvar is going to make a target of himself, then we will need to move in and support him. Go ahead, I'll follow you in.
As he prepares to follow the others into combat, Trayvin tries to soften up the opposition a bit. Trayvin casts holy smite at the creatures, trying to capture as many of them as possible in the blast.
holy smite- to beat SR = 28, 20 foot radius, DC 17 will save for half and negate blindness(1 round) damage = 37
Looks like the stealth is out. Oh well, the Agents weren't that good at it anyway.....
Active Effects: endure elements, haste
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite
OOC- Thank you DMs for taking care of a quick swap out
Here They Come! d20+10=20 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=14 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 9:26:24 PM
The group of bearded devils round the corner and charge as the Agents prepare. Anna becomes Anna and steps back. Pru identifies the creatures and casts haste. Nikolai steps up and draws a weapon to defend himself. Sigvar runs forward to meet the creatures and slices into one, his blade passing into the creature with a hiss. That creature drops it’s weapon and claws at Sigvar, but doesn’t hit anything. Pompous stands and calmly prepares with a spell and an arrow.
The other creatures pause their charge now that Sigvar has appeared in their midst. They slash with their massive pole arms, staying 10 feet from him as they swing. They snarl and grunt as their weapons hit nothing but air around Sigvar. Nikolai can see now that they have taken the move that Nikolai had suggested: the enemy are in a semicircle with Sigvar in the middle! However, Michael is able to easily slip past them or maneuver himself behind any of them since they are engaged with Sigvar. As he does so, Trayvin centers a powerful blast on Sigvar, affecting all four of the devils! Their snarls only get louder as the burst blackens their skin.
OOC:
Bearded Devils: AC 19/12, DR 5/good or silver, SR 16 (blinded: 1 round) Injuries: #1 (hand-to-hand with Sigvar): 36 #2: 37 #3: 37 #4: 37
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 27/11/25CMD : 26 Tuesday April 30th, 2019 10:20:16 PM
Anna turns into Tendriculous and moves forward
Plant Shape III - Tendriculous +8 size bonus to your Strength, a –2 penalty to your Dexterity, a +4 size bonus to your Constitution, a +6 natural armor bonus. 20 foot speed low-light vision, bite +14 (2d6+7 plus grab), 2 tentacles +9 (1d6+3 plus grab), space 15 ft, reach 15 ft, CMB +18/+22 to grapple, resist acid 20, regeneration 5 (bludgeoning or fire)
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] d20+16=18 ; d20+12=29 ; d4=1 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 11:04:20 PM
Pru has worked pretty hard at her magic skills, and she's confident she can overcome the creatures' natural resistance to magic. The problem is what spell to cast, since she's kind of all about fire.
After a moment's consideration, she casts her spell. A black ray springs from her finger toward one of the devils nearest to her.
[Cast Enervation. SR check 18. Hit Touch AC 29. The devil takes one negative level. If it matters, Pru has the Precise Shot feat.]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+16=22 ; 2d6+5=10 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 11:25:41 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste, Magic Fang (2min)
With the devils stopped, it is time for the Agents to move Forward. "Support Sigvar!" and moves in and tries to get past their polearms. He picks one on the outside edge to minimize how many can reach him with their polearms and uses his Spring Attack, Moving in and then back out, out of range. Move 50' + 30'(haste) = 80' OOC: If this isn't enough to get there and back out by at least 20' he'll burn a Ki point for an extra 20'. Spring Attack: no AoO from target, but others within range get one. Attack w/+2 Kama using Vital Strike: D20 + 15 + 1(haste) = 22 DMG = 2d6+5 = 10
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+20=25 ; d20+20=32 ; d20+20=24 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+15=16 ; d4+2=5 ; d4+2=6 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+2=6 ; 6d6=24 ; 6d6=27 ; 6d6=26 ; 6d6=21 ; 6d6=23 ; Wednesday May 1st, 2019 12:20:38 AM
As Sigvar moves forward Michael grins. it's almost like he can read minds or something. Michael moves to the back of one of the devils and starts probing for kidneys and lungs.
rapier +1 keen To hit AC 25 for 5 points of damage and 24 points flanking.
Short Sword +1 To hit AC 32 for 6 points of damage and 27 points flanking.
Haste attack +20
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 24 for 3 points of damage and 26 points flanking
2nd attack +15
Rapier +1 keen to hit AC 23 for 3 points of damage and 21 points flanking.
Short Sword +1 To hit AC 16 for 6 points of damage and 23 points flanking.
If the ruin he makes of this guy puts him down he'll move over to the next guy next round.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(30) CMD 27(28)/22(23)/17(18), HP 107/107 d20+14=31 ; d6+9=13 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6+9=13 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+14=32 ; d6+9=10 ; d6+9=11 ; d6+9=14 ; d6=2 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+4=18 ; d6+9=13 ; d6=6 ; d6+9=12 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday May 1st, 2019 6:32:58 AM
A stream of electrified silver flies from Pompous' bow towards the nearest devil.
" AT THEE MISCREANTS!!! "
Endure element Haste: A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves Barkskin
Point blank shot-+1 attack and damage on targets within 30' Many shots Deadly strike- -4/+8
Attack 1 Hits AC 31 Dam. 13 Elec 5 Attack 1A Hits AC 31 Dam 13. Elec 3 Attack 2 (haste) Hits AC (33 Crit confirmed with 32) Dam 35 Elec 2
Attack 3 Hits AC 17 Dam 13 Elec 6 Attack 4 Hits AC 12 Dam 12 Elec 3
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(30) CMD 27(28)/22(23)/17(18), HP 107/107 Wednesday May 1st, 2019 6:35:46 AM
ooc> Attacks #4 then #3 using silver arrows. Sorry.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+14=19 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+10=23 ; 2d6+13=18 ; 2d6+13=22 ; 2d6+13=23 ; d8=6 ; Wednesday May 1st, 2019 7:59:05 AM
Sigvar starts with any of the still living devils and then continues attacking until none are left alive.
Attack 1 Hits AC 19 for 18 damage silver Haste Hits AC 29 for 22 damage silver Attack 2 Hits AC 24 for 23 damage silver Attack 3 Misses Horns Hits AC 23 for 12 damage not silver or magic 8(
sigvar's dashboard endure elements Haste 11/12 rounds remaining
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Wednesday May 1st, 2019 9:22:41 PM
Trayvin moves up and maneuvers into a flanking position with any remaining devil. Be careful, there may be more of them.
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 27/11/25CMD : 26 Wednesday May 1st, 2019 10:15:52 PM
Anna braces for something to happen as time slows down mid battle
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Wednesday May 1st, 2019 10:40:02 PM
Pru wonders whether she'd been better off with a straightforward Disintegrate. Sucking the life out of creatures only works if you can do it effectively. [OOC: I'm going to commission a study to figure out why Pru always rolls 1s when she casts Enervation. Statistically, it should only be about 25% of the time. It's way more.]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday May 2nd, 2019 1:00:42 AM
Nikolai delivers his attack and jumps back out of range of the polearm, he hopes.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+21=26 ; d20+20=34 ; d4+2=4 ; 6d6=18 ; Thursday May 2nd, 2019 2:50:57 AM
if the one he hit is dead he moves on to any of the devils left standing. Acrobatics 26
falling in to flank it against any of the fist mates who are around he stabs it with his rapier. right about where it's diabolic Eldrich organ would be. spearing the organ he wiggles the blade around a bit to do some extra damage.
1 attack +15 +1 haste +4 AotF flanking= +20
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 34 for 4 points of damage and 18 points flanking.
Here They Come! d4=1 ; d20+11=26 ; Thursday May 2nd, 2019 9:06:41 AM
The Agents fly into action! Anna changes into a massive plant beast. Pru fire a ray and strikes one of the creatures. Nikolai quickly dives in, unleashes an attack, and slips back. Michael moves around another. As he steps close to it, it strikes out at him with a wild swing of the massive pole arm. Before it can bring the pole arm around again, Michael chops and slices the creature into tiny pieces. Pompous’ arrows fly through the air with an electrical spark making one of the creatures into a pincushion. Sigvar chops the creature, dropping it before it can make another sound. Trayvin slips around behind another as Nikolai brings the last devil down. Everyone is breathing hard as the battle very suddenly ends and the only other sounds are the dripping of water from the various leaves all around.
OOC: Sorry about that, b0mb threats caused chaos last night – all is good, nothing to see there…
Bearded Devils: AC 19/12, DR 5/good or silver, SR 16 (blinded: 1 round) Injuries: #1 (hand-to-hand with Sigvar): 123, very dead #2: 47 (1 negative level) (Nikolai is engaged) #3: lots, dead (Michael behind) #4: 123, very dead (Pompous target)
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] d20+16=17 ; 5d4+5=20 ; Thursday May 2nd, 2019 10:56:24 PM
[OOC: The description says that the battle is over, but the list shows #2 still up.]
If there is still a devil active, Pru Magic Missiles him. [SR check 17. 20 points of force damage.]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 27/11/25CMD : 26 d20+14=25 ; 2d6+7=9 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+9=28 ; d4=4 ; d6+3=8 ; d20+22=31 ; Thursday May 2nd, 2019 11:17:11 PM
If there is a devil still active Anna-Tendriculous either charges it or if she can't get close enough with a charge she tries to lash out with tentacles.
Either: Charge: 27 vs AC; 9 damage (didn't apply DR) + 30 vs CMD to grapple (forgot that grapple has higher mod than base CMB) OR Tentacles: 28 vs AC; 8 damage (didn't apply DR) + 31 vs CMD to grapple
Plant Shape III - Tendriculous - 98 rounds +8 size bonus to your Strength, a –2 penalty to your Dexterity, a +4 size bonus to your Constitution, a +6 natural armor bonus. 20 foot speed low-light vision, bite +14 (2d6+7 plus grab), 2 tentacles +9 (1d6+3 plus grab), space 15 ft, reach 15 ft, CMB +18/+22 to grapple, resist acid 20, regeneration 5 (bludgeoning or fire)
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+21=27 Friday May 3rd, 2019 1:02:42 AM
with all the devils dead, Michael thinks it would be cool to get a trophy... no ears or anything. but if the creatures have anything of value on them, Michael will find it.
Perception 27
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+15=26 ; 2d6+5=14 ; d6=2 ; Friday May 3rd, 2019 1:15:44 AM
OOC: looks like one is still up. Description says Nikolai is 'engaged' so that should mean he could not move back far enough to be out of polearm range at least. But then it says Nikolai brings the last one down. Oh well. Or was that description for 2 rounds?
IC: If one is still up: Nikolai moves in again, then out if possible.
Spring Attack: no AoO from target, but others within range get one. Attack w/+2 Kama using Vital Strike: D20 + 15 + 1(haste) = 27 DMG = 2d6+5 = 14 If flanked another d6 = 2 + 14 = 16
Here They Come! Friday May 3rd, 2019 11:01:37 AM
Sorry for the confusion: indeed, all the devils are destroyed completely. Their dead bodies lie on the ground in the muck that is the hot and wet ground here. There is a trail that leads back in the direction that they came from, but nothing else is visible here at the moment. The trail is about ten feet wide, but there are many drooping branches and leaves protruding out into the trial, making it appear much more narrow.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday May 3rd, 2019 7:24:56 PM " Exactly as it should be." Sigvar says as he survey's the carnage. He flips the corpse in front of him over with his hoof, looking it over for any kind of insignia or badge that might grant them easier access to the fortifications of the devil they seek. " One of you carries empty containers right? We should take a sample from these devils in case the rest of this place is keyed to devils, allowing only those types of creature to pass." "Also you might want to switch to silver weapons. Mine cut like butter through the DR of these weak devils. I suspect the stronger ones will require both goodness and silver to bypass. That will require the wand and or scrolls Anna and I acquired.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 27/15/24 CMD : 25 Friday May 3rd, 2019 9:39:02 PM
Anna-Tendriculous says, "This is the second battle in a row that everything was pretty much cut down by the time I've been ready to join the battle. I guess I'll turn into a smaller plant creature if the path gets narrower here."
Anna takes a full round action to turn into a Mandragora as the path is going to narrow soon. Plant Shape III - Mandragora - 97 rounds +2 Con, +2 nat armor, +1 AC, +1 Atk, +4 stealth, +2 fly -1 CMB/CMD 40 foot base speed, climb 40 foot burrow 10 foot low light vision, bite +13 (1d6+3 plus grab), 2 slams +13 (1d4+3 plus poison)(10 foot reach on slam) resist acid 20, resist cold 20, resist electricity 20, Poison (Ex) Slam—injury; save Fort DC 22; frequency 1/round for 4 rounds; effect confusion and fatigue; cure no saves but "act normally" result on the confusion behavior table ends the effect.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Friday May 3rd, 2019 10:38:58 PM
"Well, looks like we go that way," Pru says. "Standard formation?"
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(30) CMD 27(28)/22(23)/17(18), HP 107/107 Friday May 3rd, 2019 11:04:09 PM
Pompous helps Michael search the bodies. He'll carefully take one of the devil's swords by the hilt and put it back in it's scabbard before adding it to his pack.
The Corrupted Jungle Sunday May 5th, 2019 11:55:47 PM
Pompous searches for a weapon to take as a trophy, but finds no swords. He can take a glaive if he likes, but it may be a bit unwieldy for his pack.
Sigvar reminds his comrades about the common resistances of devils and how to overcome them. Anna worries about the size of the trail, but for now it looks like she can still proceed through the jungle with relative ease.
The group begins moving down the path that still seems to be a rotting mirror of the jungle they just came from.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Monday May 6th, 2019 6:34:09 PM
Sigvar collects a hand from one of the devils and stuffs it in his pack. He is then ready to go.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Monday May 6th, 2019 8:33:12 PM I wonder if that was a wandering patrol, or if they are expecting us?
Trayvin steps back into formation as the Agents continue through the jungle/swamp.
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 27/15/24 CMD : 25 d20+8=14 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=29 ; Monday May 6th, 2019 8:36:27 PM
Anna-Mandragora keeps her eyes open and tries to move stealthy in small plant form.
(Stealth: 14) (Perception: 33)
Anna takes a full round action to turn into a Mandragora as the path is going to narrow soon. Plant Shape III - Mandragora - 97 rounds +2 Con, +2 nat armor, +1 AC, +1 Atk, +4 stealth, +2 fly -1 CMB/CMD 40 foot base speed, climb 40 foot burrow 10 foot low light vision, bite +13 (1d6+3 plus grab), 2 slams +13 (1d4+3 plus poison)(10 foot reach on slam) resist acid 20, resist cold 20, resist electricity 20, Poison (Ex) Slam—injury; save Fort DC 22; frequency 1/round for 4 rounds; effect confusion and fatigue; cure no saves but "act normally" result on the confusion behavior table ends the effect.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Monday May 6th, 2019 10:48:51 PM
Pru forms up with her Fist-mates and moves down the path.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=28 ; d20+17=29 ; Tuesday May 7th, 2019 12:08:31 AM "Good point to ponder, Trayvin. They seemed like they were expecting some unwanted company. I wonder if this portal we used always opens up here and thus a guard posted to watch it?"
Nikolai takes the front of the line and lets Michael sneak on ahead.
Perception +19 = 28 Stealth +17 = 29
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+21=40 ; Tuesday May 7th, 2019 12:35:54 AM
Michael takes point, as his eyes scan for threats his mind contemplates this place. it's too hot for plant nor animal here, did the devils make this place a hell or is this just a really really horrible summer?
Perception 40
The Corrupted Jungle d20+15=35 ; d20+16=32 ; Tuesday May 7th, 2019 12:42:48 AM
There is worry in the air as the Agents wonder whether their presence is known already, or if there is a regular sentry here. There doesn't seem to be any way to know at the moment. Maybe things will unravel soon.
The Agents scout and sneak along the path until they come to a clearing. If anything, the heat is getting worse, and the corruption is evident as foul smelling water drips from the vines. Maybe someone got a discount on the layout of these pocket dimensions. If so, then they know right where to go to find their target.
There place is eerily quiet, but nothing can hide from someone so expert at hiding as Michael, and he sees something skulking in a tree out of the corner of his eye.
Knowledge Planes DC23: Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears to be an Erinyes}
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=33 ; Tuesday May 7th, 2019 5:15:52 PM
Discarding the glaive, Pompous focuses on acting as rear guard and keeps an eye and ear out for sounds of trouble.
-------------------------------------------------- Endure element Barkskin Perception 33
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 27/15/24 CMD : 25 d20+8=25 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+8=18 ; Tuesday May 7th, 2019 9:17:07 PM
(Know[planes]:25) (Perception: 29) (Stealth: 18)
Anna-Mandragora points out in a hushed tone, "Its an Erinyes."
Plant Shape III - Mandragora - 96 rounds +2 Con, +2 nat armor, +1 AC, +1 Atk, +4 stealth, +2 fly -1 CMB/CMD 40 foot base speed, climb 40 foot burrow 10 foot low light vision, bite +13 (1d6+3 plus grab), 2 slams +13 (1d4+3 plus poison)(10 foot reach on slam) resist acid 20, resist cold 20, resist electricity 20, Poison (Ex) Slam—injury; save Fort DC 22; frequency 1/round for 4 rounds; effect confusion and fatigue; cure no saves but "act normally" result on the confusion behavior table ends the effect.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+21=31 ; d20+4=19 Tuesday May 7th, 2019 9:31:50 PM
Michael crouches down and holds his hand back behind him in the universal sign for stop. fingers together palm facing out, He then points his finger to the side of the trail that the thing is hiding at, he extends his fingers to account for the number of creatures he sees. If the creatures see him and begin to move aggressively He draws his blades, He does not take his eyes off the things that he sees skulking.
These motions should be sufficent to let his comrades know what's up without blowing their cover.
Perception 31. Knowledge planes 19.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Tuesday May 7th, 2019 10:06:35 PM
If the hiding creatures haven't seen them yet, maybe the Agents can take them by surprise. Trayvin waits for Nikolai to give the hand signals that will set the Agents into action.
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Tuesday May 7th, 2019 11:40:51 PM
Pru sees Michael's signals. She doesn't see what he sees, but she's used to that. She does her best to play oblivious.
"My goodness, but it's hot," she says. "If these creatures have any sense at all, they're lounging somewhere cool." She does her best to sound a little ditzy, but she is alert, looking for signs of ambush.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=33 ; Wednesday May 8th, 2019 12:42:17 AM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Endure Elements
Nikolai holds a hand up as a signal to stop when he sees Michael's signal. He whispers, "We'll wait for Michael to see if he can get more information. We need to know how many and what they are."
He peers in the direction Michael pointed hoping to see what he sees. Perception +19 = 33
The Corrupted Jungle d20+15=35 ; d20+15=20 ; Wednesday May 8th, 2019 2:10:05 AM
It seems that both the Agents and the Devils both realize that their hiding has failed at the same time. Both groups are just too perceptive.
Half of the Erinyes' have a chance to react before the Agents spring into action.
One directs a rope that quickly entangles Sigvar! A second one tosses her rope at Pru and wraps her up as well. An entangled creature moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and a –4 penalty to Dexterity. An entangled character who attempts to cast a spell must make a concentration check (DC 15 + spell level) or lose the spell.
Another one sees Michael and tries to send him off into the woods. DC19 Will save or you are panicked, pass and become shaken for 1 round
3 others don't react quickly enough to surprise them, but they will soon.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+9=13 ; Wednesday May 8th, 2019 3:24:31 AM
to see angelic beauty corrupted in such a way hits Michael hard and he begins to run (DM's choice which way I run, but it had better be away from the Eryines.).
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+8=24 ; d20+16=27 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday May 8th, 2019 8:33:32 AM
After making the reflex save (reflex 24) Sigvar dodges the rope and charges the devil that threw it. Attack hits AC 27 for 15 damage silver
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 106/106(BrianZ) Wednesday May 8th, 2019 8:36:43 PM
Trayvin moves up to Pru and tries to help her remove the rope. That's a nasty trick. I guess they don't like to fight fair.
Trayvin hopes someone can grab Michael before he gets too far away.
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] d20+19=23 ; d20+16=21 ; Wednesday May 8th, 2019 10:51:10 PM
"Thanks," Pru tells Trayvin. "I appreciate the help, but if they tie me up again, don't worry about it. I got this."
She looks at one of the Erinyes and casts a spell. The Erinyes must make a DC 22 Fortitude save or turn into a tropical bird with beautiful plumage.
[Concentration check in case I need it is 23, more than enough for 5th-level Baleful Polymorph. SR check in case I need that is 21.]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+17=36 ; Wednesday May 8th, 2019 11:52:53 PM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Endure Elements
Nikolai can easily catch Michael and trust the others to wipe out these evil creatures. What he doesn't want to happen is Michael getting lost in the jungle. He chases after Michael and tries to tackle him.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 114/114 (24 temp hp) -- 27/11/25CMD : 26 Wednesday May 8th, 2019 11:58:06 PM
Anna-mandragora takes a full round action to become Anna-Tendriculous again. She will also take a 5 foot step towards their assailants.
Plant Shape III - Tendriculous - 94 rounds +8 size bonus to your Strength, a –2 penalty to your Dexterity, a +4 size bonus to your Constitution, a +6 natural armor bonus. 20 foot speed low-light vision, bite +14 (2d6+7 plus grab), 2 tentacles +9 (1d6+3 plus grab), space 15 ft, reach 15 ft, CMB +18/+22 to grapple, resist acid 20, regeneration 5 (bludgeoning or fire)
A flight of silver and lightning flies towards the nearest devil. ---------------
Endure element barkskin
Point blank shot-+1 attack and damage on targets within 30' Many shots Deadly strike- -4/+8
Attack 1 Hits AC 22 Dam.11 Elec 1 Attack 1A Hits AC 22 Dam 10 Elec 3
Attack 2 Hits AC 20 Dam 12 Elec 1 Attack 3 Hits AC 21 Dam 12 elec 6
The Corrupted Jungle d20+11=21 ; d20=11 ; d20=16 ; 5d8=25 ; 5d8=27 ; d4=3 ; d4=2 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+14=19 ; d8+6=8 ; d6=5 ; Thursday May 9th, 2019 8:59:07 AM
Michael takes off running back the way they came, but Nikolai tackles him to the ground before he can get too far. Michael struggles on the ground, but Nikolai is too good of a grappler for him to escape.
Sigvar manages to shrug the rope off before it completely gets around him and charges in to its owner, striking her squarely. He notices that the silver doesn't seem to be getting through her tough skin as much as he thought it would.
Trayvin moves to Pru to help her untangle, but she tells him not to worry as she moves her hands in a strange way that looks as if she's compressing some substance. Lo and Behold, the devil that entangled her is suddenly a beautiful jungle bird, looking out of place in this corrupted land.
Anna changes back to combat form, ready to lash out with her long tentacles.
Pompous releases several arrows into the canopy, but all of them are near misses!
Sigvar's target slashes with her sword but cannot come close to doing damage. She does retreat a tiny bit into the air, working on a better position for attacking.
2 of the ones that had not had time to act before see a cluster of foes and both decide to cast a spell.
Pompous, Pru, Trayvin: targeted by 2 unholy blight spells 25 damage (3 rounds sickened) and 27 damage (2 rounds sickened): 2 DC19 will saves for 1/2 damage and not sickened
The 4th likes her trick and tries to make Nikolai a scaredy cat too. DC19 will save or become panicked
The last two fly up into the canopy and take shots of their own at the large plant monster. One just hits her for 8 damage + 6 fire.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+14=16 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+10=27 ; d8=6 ; Thursday May 9th, 2019 4:00:49 PM My sword isn't fully damaging these. What do I need to do to overcome their damage resistance smart people?" For now lacking that knowledge, Sigvar knows he an hurt them by attacking, just not as much as he could if properly geared, so he keeps swinging. ( You say she flew up but not that she is out of reach so...) Attack 1 miss Attack 2 miss Attack 3 miss Horns Hit AC 27 for 14 damage
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 68/106(BrianZ) d20+15=16 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=26 ; Thursday May 9th, 2019 8:19:44 PM
Trayvin tries to remember what best to use to hurt them the most, but has trouble concentrating due to being sickened by their spell. I'm not sure Sigvar, I guess you could try something else. kn planes = 15
Actions: The Agents seem to be having a little trouble hitting these creatures, so Trayvin tries to help them out. Cast prayer Trayvin will try to catch as many of the Agents and the devils in the 40' radius as possible. SR rolls as needed: 23, 30, 20, 26
Will save = 16, 31, damage taken 25 + 13
Active Effects: sickened 2 rounds
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 48/87] d20+11=15 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+16=36 ; Thursday May 9th, 2019 11:31:31 PM
Pru tries to think about what might hurt Erinyes, but comes up blank. "Sorry, Sigvar," she says. "Guess I'm not one of the smart people today.
Then waves of foul greasy black awfulness hit her and she staggers a bit. She dodges some of the first wave, but the second one leaves her queasy.
She's not sure Haste is such a good idea with people getting panicked like that, and now she doesn't trust her aim with a ray.
So, she tries the Baleful Polymorph again. It worked once, right? Pru concentrates, and casts, hoping for a second bird to join the first.
[I'm not sure if I'm still making Concentration checks. My reading of the Sickened definition is that it would apply to a Concentration check (which is an ability check), but not an SR check, which is a caster-level check unaffected by ability. Anyhoo. Concentration check 19, which would fail if I need it. SR check 36 which is fine. If the spell goes off, a different Erinyes needs to make a DC 22 Fortitude save or turn into a tropical bird.]
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+16=29 ; Thursday May 9th, 2019 11:33:30 PM
in his panicked state Michael stuggles against his Thumb, Nikolai is a master grappler though and easily keeps him down, even Michael abitly as an escape artist fails him he is so affected by the spell. in the end he just burys his head in his thumbs chest and shakes.
escape artist. 29 -2 for fear= 27.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 100/114 (10 temp hp) -- 27/11/25CMD : 26 d20+14=29 ; 2d6+7=16 ; d20+22=30 ; d20+9=28 ; d6+3=6 ; d20+22=30 ; d20+9=23 ; d6+3=7 ; d20+22=38 ; Friday May 10th, 2019 12:02:20 AM
Anna takes damage from the missiles and says to her friends, "The ones in the trees are anathema to this form. granted they didn't do much last round but a concentrated barrage could be bad."
If there is an erinyes in range she takes a full attack otherwise she charges the closest one with a bite.
Full attack: bite: 29 vs AC; 16 damage + 30 vs CMD to start a grapple tentacle 1: 28 vs AC; 6 damage + 30 vs CMD to start a grapple tentacle 2: 23 vs AC; 7 damage + 38 vs CMD to start a grapple
or charged bite bite: 31 vs AC; 16 damage + 30 vs CMD to start a grapple please note my AC is 25/9/23 if charging
Plant Shape III - Tendriculous - 93 rounds +8 size bonus to your Strength, a –2 penalty to your Dexterity, a +4 size bonus to your Constitution, a +6 natural armor bonus. 20 foot speed low-light vision, bite +14 (2d6+7 plus grab), 2 tentacles +9 (1d6+3 plus grab), space 15 ft, reach 15 ft, CMB +18/+22 to grapple, resist acid 20, regeneration 5 (bludgeoning or fire)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+12=20 ; d20+22=32 ; Friday May 10th, 2019 1:55:41 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, endure elements
DC19 Will save or you are panicked, pass and become shaken for 1 round Will +12 = 20
Nikolai holds onto Michael as he tries to escape end then just sits there, shuddering. He feels a wave of magic wash over him bringing an urge to flee himself but focuses his mind on holding Michael and it quickly passes.
Move: At half speed, move off the path and 5 feet into the jungle hoping for some Cover until Michael recovers.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 81/107 d20+9=24 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+14=27 ; d6+13=16 ; d6=2 ; d6+13=17 ; d6=4 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+5=8 ; Friday May 10th, 2019 6:37:07 AM
Pompous shakes off most of both the rays. He steadies himself and fires again at the closest enemy. Another stream of silver and lightning shoots forth,
(occ> I'll assume that Pompous is within 30' and add the appropriate bonus)
Saves Will 24 and 29 Endure element barkskin
Point blank shot-+1 attack and damage on targets within 30' Many shots Deadly strike- -4/+8
Attack 1 Hits AC 24 Dam.16 Elec 2 Attack 1A Hits AC 24 Dam 17 Elec 4
Attack 2 Hits AC 20 Dam Elec Attack 3 Hits AC 8 Dam elec
The Corrupted Jungle d20+11=22 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+14=28 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=19 ; d8+6=11 ; d8+6=10 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; Friday May 10th, 2019 10:33:22 PM
Sigvar knows that nothing resists everything and does his best to smackify his target. Too bad his best isn't very good right now.
Trayvin is sick, but manages to push some of the harm onto their foes.
Pru casts her spell thanks to Trayvin's efforts before to remove the rope. And also thanks to Trayvin, her spell takes effect! She's going to have to get him a cookie or something.
Anna also starts working on Sigvar's target, wrapping it up and making it easier for everyone else to hit it.
Nikolai maintains his hold, trying to help Michael get over his panicked state.
Pompous sinks 2 arrows into one of the floating targets.
Enemy actions Anna's target squirms and squirms right out of her grip, but it takes her a good long time.
One of the others tries throwing her rope at Sigvar, easily hitting him, because he can't be that dextrous twice, right?
The two in the air are still liking the fire in the plant strategy and unload full salvos from their position. She's hit twice this time, for 11 +2fire and 10 +5fire.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Saturday May 11th, 2019 12:01:52 AM
Michael feels the motion as his thumb carrys him off the field, he choose to believe he is being taken away from the horror behind him, He manages to stutter out his disgust at being affected by the spell. O-O-Orc spit, I-I-I h-h-hate ffffear spells.
OOC: when does this thing end?
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+9=24 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+11=15 ; 2d6+14=21 ; 2d6+14=21 ; 2d6+14=22 ; Saturday May 11th, 2019 1:00:44 AM
reflex 24 Sigvar dodges the rope again (who knew?)and continues his assault on the she devil. Sword 1 hits AC 24 for 21 silver Sword 2 hits AC 23 for 21 silver Sword 3 hits AC 19 for 22 silver Horns miss
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 72/114 (0 temp hp) -- 27/11/25CMD : 26 d20+14=34 ; d20+14=23 ; 2d6+7=10 ; 2d6+7=14 ; d20+22=35 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=20 ; Saturday May 11th, 2019 1:23:05 AM
Anna says to her friends, "I can't regenerate with those arrows raining down on me. I'm okay for now but if they keep this up it could kill me eventually."
She then makes another full round attack on the Erinyes that just escaped her grasp biting it in a particularly vulnerable place and potentially entangling it again.
Bite: 34 vs AC; crit confirmed with 23; (24 damage plus 35 vs CMD to grapple) tentacle 1: 10 vs AC; miss tentacle 2: 20 vs AC; miss
Plant Shape III - Tendriculous - 92 rounds +8 size bonus to your Strength, a –2 penalty to your Dexterity, a +4 size bonus to your Constitution, a +6 natural armor bonus. 20 foot speed low-light vision, bite +14 (2d6+7 plus grab), 2 tentacles +9 (1d6+3 plus grab), space 15 ft, reach 15 ft, CMB +18/+22 to grapple, resist acid 20, regeneration 5 (bludgeoning or fire)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+22=40 ; Sunday May 12th, 2019 10:46:32 PM
Spells in effect: mage armor, endure elements
Nikolai hopes that the foliage will not only conceal them from attack but also Michael's fear will subside enough to keep him from running further if he doesn't see what he's scared of. That doesn't mean he slacks off any and keeps his pin until he's sure Michael can say something that sounds like he's back to normal.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 81/107 d20+14=17 ; d20+14=23 ; d6+13=18 ; d6=5 ; d6+13=18 ; d6=1 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+5=13 ; Monday May 13th, 2019 6:28:10 AM
Pomp pomp the arrow machine sends another volley of arrows to the same evil thingy as before.
Endure element barkskin
Point blank shot-+1 attack and damage on targets within 30' Many shots Deadly strike- -4/+8 Hero point- re role first attack role
Attack 1 Hits AC 23 Dam.18 Elec 5 Attack 1A Hits AC 23 Dam 18 Elec 1
Attack 2 Hits AC 16 Dam Elec Attack 3 Hits AC13 Dam elec
The Corrupted Jungle d20+14=20 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=18 ; d8+6=9 ; d8+6=8 ; d8+6=12 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; Monday May 13th, 2019 9:32:31 AM
Pru switches gears and gives Sigvar some wings.
Michael is super pissed at missing out at the action, but remains cowering as the spell runs its course. (round 4/12) Nikolai keeps a hold of him for now.
Sigvar shrugs off the rope again and lays into the devil in front of him, backed up by Anna's bite and tentacles, which find her an easier target now that she's grappled.
Pompous continues filling up his target with arrows. She's not enjoying this at all, and tries her own fear spell at him. DC19 Will save or be panicked 12 rounds
The other two cackle at plant Anna's words and keep putting arrows into her. She's hit 3 more times, the flame enchantment cauterizing her plant flesh. 9+2fire, 8+3fire, 12+1fire
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+20=33 ; 2d6+6=12 ; Monday May 13th, 2019 8:23:38 PM
Sigvar turns and charges devil number 6. As he charges Sigvar drops the silver longsword and pulls his magical adamantite one. Upon reaching the devil he swings for the devil's bow. Sunder beats 33 CMD for 12 damage bypassing hardness.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday May 13th, 2019 9:03:26 PM
fear is a new thing to Michael, Halflings by their very nature are pretty brave, or stupid depending on who you ask. so while secure in this hold, Michael tries to explore the depth of the fear, what it means and how it feels. his body still wants to bolt and no doubt if Nilolai were to let him go he would, but for now he tries to go inside.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 68/106(BrianZ) d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=2 ; Monday May 13th, 2019 9:41:39 PM
Trayvin would like to help Michael with the fear magic but he isn't sure where they are right now. So he turns his attention to Anna, who seems most in need of aid. "Keep it up Pru, we're whittling them down."
He moves to a position to support Anna. "They must be concerned about your form since they seem focused on attacking you."
Actions: move to position near Anna. Cast cure critical wounds(spontaneous divine power) Anna heals 29hp.
Active Effects: sickened 1 rounds prayer - +1 to most rolls - please ask DM for list of those affected
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+22=37 ; Monday May 13th, 2019 11:54:10 PM
Spells in effect: mage armor, endure elements
Nikolai shouts from the bushes, "Pru, when you can spare a moment, maybe a Dispel Magic on Michael will knock his fear away," while continuing to hold him. If he were to bolt, he probably could find his way back eventually, but other creatures out there would see him easy prey perhaps also.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 66/114 (0 temp hp) -- 27/11/25CMD : 26 d20+16=36 ; d20+16=17 ; 2d6+7=17 ; d20+22=23 ; d20+22=42 ; Tuesday May 14th, 2019 12:27:43 AM
"Thanks Trayvin." Anna calls out
Anna either continues attacking her target or if her target is dead attacks the nearest ground based Erinyes.
if attacking the nearest, charges making AC 25/9/23 this round (36 vs AC; 17 to confirm so no crit; 17 damage, 42 to start a grapple)
else if her previous target was still alive she tries to maintain the grapple 23 vs CMD to maintain grapple, assuming this fails (34 vs AC; 15 to confirm so no crit; 17 damage, 42 to start a grapple)
Plant Shape III - Tendriculous - 91 rounds +8 size bonus to your Strength, a –2 penalty to your Dexterity, a +4 size bonus to your Constitution, a +6 natural armor bonus. 20 foot speed low-light vision, bite +14 (2d6+7 plus grab), 2 tentacles +9 (1d6+3 plus grab), space 15 ft, reach 15 ft, CMB +18/+22 to grapple, resist acid 20, regeneration 5 (bludgeoning or fire)
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 48/87] d20+16=23 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+16=30 ; 5d4+5=21 ; Tuesday May 14th, 2019 12:35:09 AM
Obligingly, Pru tries a Dispel Magic on Michael. [Do I need an SR check for this? Eh, I'll roll it anyway. 23, which should be fine. Dispel check 17.]
Then she fires a Quickened spread of Magic Missiles at Erinyes #5. [SR check 30; 21 points of Force damage.]
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 85/107 d20+9=11 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+14=25 ; d6+13=17 ; d6=4 ; d6+13=17 ; d6=3 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=30 ; d6+13=16 ; d6+13=19 ; d6+13=15 ; d6=6 ; d20+5=14 ; Tuesday May 14th, 2019 6:43:03 AM
Pompous feels the panic swell in his heart before rejecting it outright [ used 2 hero points on re rolls] He then takes aim again at the flying devil and lets fly a stream of silver and lightning. " COWABUNGA!! "
He also switches target to the nearest foe if the first devil falls.
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Endure element barkskin Adamentine armor ( adjusted the HP to reflect -2 damage reduction)
Point blank shot-+1 attack and damage on targets within 30' Many shots Deadly strike- -4/+8 Hero point- re role first attack role
Attack 1 Hits AC 25 Dam.17 Elec 4 Attack 1A Hits AC 25 Dam 17 Elec 3
Attack 2 Hits AC 28 (critical check 30, natural 20) Dam 50 Elec 6 Attack 3 Hits AC15 Dam elec
The Corrupted Jungle d20+18=31 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=12 ; Tuesday May 14th, 2019 9:04:20 AM
Sigvar's target is completely surprised by a suddenly flying bull man, and the fact that her bow is now split in two pieces.
Trayvin works on keeping Anna alive, since she's obviously being taken as one of the major threats here.
Anna charges and locks her plant teeth around the last Erinyes in range.
Pru just barely overcomes the fear effect, freeing both Michael and Nikolai to rejoin the battle! Plus she puts a bunch of force missiles into her target. That, combined with Pompous' latest fear revoking volley, takes her down. Pompous even has a critical arrow left for the one in Anna's clutches, which is so well placed as to kill her outright!
The last one, seeing her fellows all dead and dying, flips nimbly out of Sigvar's range, shoots a finger bow at her polymorphed brethren, says Good luck, sisters!, and disappears.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 85/107 Tuesday May 14th, 2019 4:16:06 PM
Well, that is that now isn't it....
The ranger the adds three Erinyes to his kill list and starts searching the bodies, paying close attention to their weapons.
" Me thinks these may be helpful down the road. "
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+15=22 ; 2d6+15=21 ; d20+17=33 ; 2d6+15=21 ; Tuesday May 14th, 2019 8:25:39 PM
Sigvar has 10' reach so it should not possible to withdraw from him without an AoO. AoO hits Ac 22 for 21 damage. Faster due to the fly spell he charges after the devil. He now moves 40 sdo his charge would be 80'. If that is enought to get him within attack range ... Charge hits AC 33(so close to a threat) for 21 more damage
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 68/106(BrianZ) Tuesday May 14th, 2019 9:00:53 PM More random guards? Our target must be very concerned about personal safety.
The battle apparently over, Trayvin gets ready to see to the wounded. After we are sure they are gone, gather around and I will treat the wounds. We need to keep our strength up in case there are more.
Active Effects: sickened 1 rounds prayer - +1 to most rolls - please ask DM for list of those affected
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 71/114 (0 temp hp) -- 27/11/25CMD : 26 Tuesday May 14th, 2019 9:25:38 PM
Anna says, "If you are going to do a group healing I will partake but if you are focusing on just healing me, don't. I still have 9 minutes left in this form and without the constant fire arrows raining down on me I will regenerate the damage I sustained in about 43 seconds"
Plant Shape III - Tendriculous - 90 rounds +8 size bonus to your Strength, a –2 penalty to your Dexterity, a +4 size bonus to your Constitution, a +6 natural armor bonus. 20 foot speed low-light vision, bite +14 (2d6+7 plus grab), 2 tentacles +9 (1d6+3 plus grab), space 15 ft, reach 15 ft, CMB +18/+22 to grapple, resist acid 20, regeneration 5 (bludgeoning or fire)
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 48/87] Tuesday May 14th, 2019 11:26:59 PM
"Well, I could use some healing," Pru says. "Though maybe we should wait for Sigvar to get back."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=36 ; Wednesday May 15th, 2019 12:02:20 AM
Nikolai feels Michael's nervous twitching and mumbling subside and then the sounds of a battle now over. He picks Michael up and sets him on his own two feet.
"Well Big Boy! I bet it was that you are just uncomfortable around strange women, eh?" and grins.
While the healing goes on, he keeps watch.
Perception +19 = 36
OOC: I know this may be my DM instincts pricking me but at this level of play, we do need to pay attention to the Fly rules. Now I don't know if Sigvar has any ranks in Fly, but in combat, Fly checks may be necessary, especially if you don't have any ranks in Fly.
Of course, that also goes for the enemy too in complicated Flying maneuvers in combat.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Wednesday May 15th, 2019 5:50:16 AM
OOC As far as I know, to fly with the fly spell in normal circumstances, the ranks in fly that the spell grats you are enough to fly, otherwise the spell would be pointless. The winds that were present in the end of the Wold scenarion made flight impossible. We have not been warned of any winds here and I haven't made any weird flight actions (I don't think, if charging is weird then fly is again pointless. At 2 skill points per level, and no natural way to fly, I can't TAKE ranks in fly. quoted from the fly skill description...You cannot take ranks in this skill without a natural means of flight or gliding. Creatures can also take ranks in Fly if they possess a reliable means of flying every day (either through a spell or other special ability).) so I doubt there is a need for rolls. If the DM deems there are, I will make the rolls and certainly fail them.
The Corrupted Jungle Wednesday May 15th, 2019 10:17:32 AM sorry if I wasn't clear, but the last Erinyes made an acrobatics check to move through a threatened area. Her Nat 20 was just enough to get past Sigvar's CMD, so she was able to withdraw and teleport.
The Agents catch their breath and heal up, waiting for anything else to come at them. There seems to be nothing but the cawing of some new birds.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Wednesday May 15th, 2019 4:24:02 PM " Heal up. They know we are here."
OoC that's cool. Sigvar would't then try to follow them.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 85/107 Wednesday May 15th, 2019 4:49:45 PM
Medic!
ooc: Nothing of value on the devils?
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 101/106(BrianZ) d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday May 15th, 2019 8:28:55 PM
While some of the Agents search for valuables and keep a watch out for new opponents, Trayvin patches them up. That should do it. Let me know if I missed any wounds. We should probably keep moving, if one of them escaped we don't want to leave them too much time to prepare for us.
Actions: channel energy x2 hp healed = 16, and 17
prayer - +1 to most rolls - please ask DM for list of those affected
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power channel energy 4/6 remaining
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Wednesday May 15th, 2019 9:03:01 PM
Michael was in the middle of trying to talk himself out of being scared when suddenly he wasn't anymore. he takes a suddering breath and pays attention to the feeling, the after effects. fear is a fascinating subject. his breathing is labored, he is shaking and his attention is drawn inwards....just like what happens when you are on a long sprint...exhaustion. just like his drill sargent said, a tired man gets scared easy and scared man gets tired easy. he chuckles at the tact evidence of the wise olf mans words.
Thanks Pru, I like Nikolai a lot, but with the way he was grabbing my butt I thought you might start getting jelous. he looks at Nikolai and winks, Was it good for you, baby?
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 81/87] Wednesday May 15th, 2019 9:54:56 PM
"Thanks, Trayvin," Pru says. "I could use a little more if you have it. That Unholy Blight got me pretty good."
She decides it's better all around if she ignores Michael's comments.
[OOC: If anybody wanted to take ranks in Fly, they probably could. Pru can cast the spell, and she's at the point where a third-level spell more or less isn't going to mean life or death. So she'd be available to cast it, if somebody wanted to practice.]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 114/114 (24 temp hp) -- 27/11/25CMD : 26 Wednesday May 15th, 2019 11:49:32 PM
Anna-Tendriculous either gets healed by Trayvin or regenerates on her own, either way she is back to her limit and ready to fight more baddies. She had specifically chosen the Tendriculous as her default huge plant form because of its regenerative properties and as long as she wasn't hit by fire or a bludgeoning weapon her rengeneration meant she essentially couldn't die as long as she was in this form.
Plant Shape III - Tendriculous - 83 rounds +8 size bonus to your Strength, a –2 penalty to your Dexterity, a +4 size bonus to your Constitution, a +6 natural armor bonus. 20 foot speed low-light vision, bite +14 (2d6+7 plus grab), 2 tentacles +9 (1d6+3 plus grab), space 15 ft, reach 15 ft, CMB +18/+22 to grapple, resist acid 20, regeneration 5 (bludgeoning or fire)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday May 16th, 2019 12:28:46 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, endure elements
"Just good for my ego in that I managed to pin a halfling expert in escapes," he laughs. He comments that the one that got away will probably be reporting their progress by now so there's not much time to dilly-dally. "Anything on them? All Healed up?"
OOC: well, that is why I mentioned the Fly rules. Since we are getting way up there, it might be a good idea to revisit it. We might get a DM that will require adherence to the Fly rules. The Flying Maneuver table is pretty simple to follow. Without ranks in flying, combat while flying is another matter. If we are to do more of this, we need to invest in some permanent flying magic so we can all practice every day.
The Corrupted Jungle Thursday May 16th, 2019 9:40:48 AM Fly spell gives Good maneuverability and give a bonus to fly equal to 1/2 caster level. Looks like RAW also allows you to take ranks if you have a reliable means of flying every day, but it won't be a class skill for the +3 bonus.
Pompous finds the 3 +1 longswords and +1 flaming longbows that were dropped by their felled owners. The two birds still have their gear, you assume, and the other teleported out with her gear (broken bow included).
Michael tries to play off his fear, but he's really more mad at himself for succumbing.
The Agents realize that they probably don't have much more time before things get really busy in the jungle, and they focus on healing up before moving onto the boss.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 101/106(BrianZ) d8+1=7 ; Thursday May 16th, 2019 8:18:52 PM Sure Pru, sorry, looks like I missed that last cut.
Trayvin uses a wand, and heals Pru a little bit more. Pru heals 7hp. There, that should do it. Let me know if it gives you any more trouble.
Well, are we ready to move out?
prayer - +1 to most rolls - please ask DM for list of those affected
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power channel energy 4/6 remaining 1 charge from clw wand
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Thursday May 16th, 2019 11:03:14 PM
"I'm ready," Pru says. "Sigvar, that Fly spell should last another ten minutes or so," she adds.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 114/114 (24 temp hp) -- 27/11/25CMD : 26 Thursday May 16th, 2019 11:22:13 PM
Anna-Tendriculous says, "I'm ready as I'll ever be. If the rest of the enemies we face continue to use fiery weapons I may have to choose a different form. Regeneration doesn't mean a thing when your adversaries stop it from functioning."
Plant Shape III - Tendriculous - 82 rounds +8 size bonus to your Strength, a –2 penalty to your Dexterity, a +4 size bonus to your Constitution, a +6 natural armor bonus. 20 foot speed low-light vision, bite +14 (2d6+7 plus grab), 2 tentacles +9 (1d6+3 plus grab), space 15 ft, reach 15 ft, CMB +18/+22 to grapple, resist acid 20, regeneration 5 (bludgeoning or fire)
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday May 16th, 2019 11:47:40 PM
Michael chuckles that Nikolai got his joke and then really gets to laughing when Pru ignores him. he's still chuckling quietly to himself as he starts on the path again. then thinks.
Hey Pru how long does that fly spell last? cast it on me...I can scout better up above the brush and our winged devils might not be expecting it.
OOC: I would be willing to put a few points into fly next time around. it also cannot help but help when we finally go recruit those girffons. hint hint DM! it's been 2 years!
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=25 ; Friday May 17th, 2019 12:53:53 AM
OOC: you are not supposed to put any skill points in fly unless you can reliably fly some everyday. I guess Pru could arrange that like the Mage Armor spell on Nikolai.
IC: "I don't think it last all that long and you are more vulnerable in the air. Let's just keep in on the ground and use our air tactics against an enemy we see."
Nikolai starts forward again. Perception +19 = 25
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Friday May 17th, 2019 6:59:59 AM
Pompous takes position at rear guard and waits for the marching orders.
------------- Endure element barkskin Adamentine armor ( adjusted the HP to reflect -2 damage reduction)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday May 17th, 2019 9:56:33 AM
Sigvar frowns. He thinks for a moment as the others chat then proposes a change of plans. " Maybe we are going about this all wrong. We have now been spotted and we didn't initiate the fight with those she devils. Why not talk to the next group of guards and ask to be taken to their leader? It solves alot of searching around but means we will most likely be fighting a larger force when we do engage. They take us to the guy we came to see and we do what we came for. We tell him that his kitty cat foe is dead and ask for a reward. It saves us from fighting his minions just to deliver a message." Sigvar says it this way in case they are being scryed or watched from a hidden point. He knows the others know why they are here, but this tactic does get them there relatively unmolested
The Corrupted Jungle Friday May 17th, 2019 9:53:24 PM
The Agents consider various ways of scouting ahead, and try some subterfuge in case their target is listening in. That escaped Erinyes may be reporting back to her master even now, or she may have abandoned him altogether, seeing how chaotic this place is and knowing how willing they are to abandon their kin.
Whatever way they decide to pursue, it is not far until the temple. They can reasonably expect a similar layout, which means maybe a few sentries in front of the temple, and then the boss and his elite guards.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Friday May 17th, 2019 11:20:41 PM
"I'm always willing to talk to people, if we think it will do any good," Pru says.
"Michael, my Fly spell lasts about 12 minutes. Do you want me to cast it on you now?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=36 ; d20+17=31 ; Sunday May 19th, 2019 11:00:52 PM "Well, if you can stay as hidden in the air in this jungle as you can on the ground, then give it a go. But maybe a spell so we can stay in communication should be cast too."
Once a decision is made if Michael will go ahead flying, Nikolai takes the lead again down the path.
Perception +19 = 36 Stealth + 17 = 31
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 114/114 (24 temp hp) -- 27/11/25CMD : 26 Sunday May 19th, 2019 11:41:27 PM
Anna-Tendriculous asks, "Should I be in my normal form to cast those spells on our weapons to make them good aligned or do you think I should just wait until this spell fades? I do like the regeneration."
Plant Shape III - Tendriculous - 81 rounds +8 size bonus to your Strength, a –2 penalty to your Dexterity, a +4 size bonus to your Constitution, a +6 natural armor bonus. 20 foot speed low-light vision, bite +14 (2d6+7 plus grab), 2 tentacles +9 (1d6+3 plus grab), space 15 ft, reach 15 ft, CMB +18/+22 to grapple, resist acid 20, regeneration 5 (bludgeoning or fire)
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday May 20th, 2019 2:01:21 AM
Michael takes the time to put some silver sheen on his blades... Nah that's okay Pru, 12 min is just enough time to get up there and mess around a bit, not really what I need. Although when combat starts I could be really useful.
The Corrupted Jungle Monday May 20th, 2019 7:24:04 PM
Pru sets Michael up to do some quick scouting by air. It's easy to find his target, as it sticks out of the jungle a bit. He'll have to get closer if he wants details or to check out guard patrols.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 114/114 (24 temp hp) -- 27/11/25CMD : 26 Monday May 20th, 2019 8:27:48 PM
Anna-Tendriculous asks, "Even if I'm all plant-like I kind of stick out like a sore thumb because of my huge size. Should I dismiss the ability or turn back into a mandragora again?"
Plant Shape III - Tendriculous - 80 rounds +8 size bonus to your Strength, a –2 penalty to your Dexterity, a +4 size bonus to your Constitution, a +6 natural armor bonus. 20 foot speed low-light vision, bite +14 (2d6+7 plus grab), 2 tentacles +9 (1d6+3 plus grab), space 15 ft, reach 15 ft, CMB +18/+22 to grapple, resist acid 20, regeneration 5 (bludgeoning or fire)
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 101/106(BrianZ) Monday May 20th, 2019 9:50:48 PM
"Anna, follow where your heart leads and trust your instincts." Trayvin is a bit concerned about Anna. He hopes she can handle the gifts she was given by the gods.
Trayvin waits patiently for the scouts to return. He still feels that keeping moving will give their target less chance to prepare for them, but running blindly into an ambush won't be good either.
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power channel energy 4/6 remaining 1 charge from clw wand
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Monday May 20th, 2019 10:21:24 PM
[Actually, Michael declined the offer, so I think he's scouting on foot.]
"Anna, would a Protection from Energy spell help with that healing thing? It was the fire that was causing problems, right?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=32 ; d20+17=25 ; Tuesday May 21st, 2019 12:16:46 AM "Trayvin is right, Anna. Follow your instincts."
OOC: we should be a little further down the path past the battle scene by now.
IC: Nikolai has front with Michael a bit further ahead, scouting.
Perception +19 = 32 Stealth + 17 = 25
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=17 ; Tuesday May 21st, 2019 6:20:26 AM
Pompous takes a quick inventory of his remaining arrows.
"I hope we don't have to many battles left... "
----- Perception- signs of trouble from rear guard. 17 Endure element barkskin Adamentine armor
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Tuesday May 21st, 2019 6:42:17 AM
Sigvar just waits until they are ready to go kill the guards and then the lead devil. He hopes they remember that they need to be near him, really near him when they get to that point.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 101/106(BrianZ) Tuesday May 21st, 2019 9:11:30 PM
This was the part that Trayvin disliked, the calm before the terror. He hopes the Agents will be able to finish their mission in one piece and complete whatever it was that the portal sent them here to do.
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power channel energy 4/6 remaining 1 charge from clw wand
The Corrupted Jungle Tuesday May 21st, 2019 9:32:43 PM
The group has gotten close enough that Michael is able to scout in and back before the flight spell wears off.
He notices two devils standing outside the temple entrance covered in wicked looking barbs. Michael only: Knowledge Planes DC26 Highlight to display spoiler: { These are Hamatula }
They don't seem to be expecting anything for the moment. Maybe you can pull off an ambush!
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 12:15:07 AM
Nikolai asks Michael if the two he saw looked the same as the ones they fought earlier or did they appear tougher.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 80/80 -- 28/18/25 CMD : 25 Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 12:41:08 AM
Considering that the flight spell wore off, Anna has reverted back to her current form while waiting for Michael to return.
Anna says to Pru, "If I don't take actual fire damage then from what I understand I would heal."
Anna then says, "Do you guys want aligned weapons for the ambush?"
She casts bark skin.
active effects: Barkskin - 90 min + 4 natural armor
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 2:04:36 PM
"Well, of course, I don't need an aligned weapon," Pru says. "But here; let's protect you from fire. Might as well."
Pru casts Protection from Energy: Fire on Anna. That'll be good for 120 points of fire damage.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 2:33:49 PM " Enchanting the weapons with good might help. Silver wasn't doing the trick on those last devils."
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 5:14:36 PM
Pompous quietly walks up Anna....
" Align my bow please and thank you. "
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 101/106(BrianZ) Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 9:27:01 PM
"I can cast some spells which will align a weapon, but only a few times. We may want to save some of those for our target."
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power channel energy 4/6 remaining 1 charge from clw wand
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+4=13 ; d20+21=30 ; d20+9=17 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 10:56:26 PM
OOC; Sorry guys, snap kick to get to OHIO for a job, been busting my bottom to get up here since friday.
MIchael sees the devils, and takes a good look at them, he does not recognize them but maybe someone back down at the ground can id them off his description. so Michale flys back down and describes the devils to the group...using interpreratvie dance! perception 30
perform 17...
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 80/80 -- 28/18/25 CMD : 25 d20+29=35 ; d20+29=39 ; d20+29=33 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 11:42:48 PM
Anna takes some of the scrolls that their patron supplied them and casts them on the weapons of Pompous and Sigvar (Use Magic Device : 39 good enough to activate a caster level 19 scroll or lower, 33 good enough to activate a caster level 13 scroll or lower)
(OOC: Oh kindly DM what were the CLs of those bless weapon scrolls we were given?)
active effects: Barkskin - 90 min(899 rounds remaining) : + 4 natural armor protection from fire - 120 points bless weapon - Sigvar and Pompous
The Corrupted Jungle Thursday May 23rd, 2019 12:24:12 AM
Anna holds off a bit on casting until they're ready to strike, as they will only last a couple of minutes. level 2 scrolls
Michael describes the devils as best as he is able. They don't appear to have any weapons, but the barbs all over them and long claws look pretty deadly.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday May 23rd, 2019 1:28:53 AM "Well, when we start, we gotta keep going. Let me know when we are all ready and buffed up. Would Michael be able to sneak up to them invisibly and get behind them like the giants? Then when we charge, he can distract them."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Thursday May 23rd, 2019 12:58:44 PM
As Anna breaks out the scrolls, Sigvar pulls out the wand and taps each of Michael's weapons. Sigvar might be the one that the devil's will focus on due to his holy aura and up front attack style, but Michael was the damage dealer. Bless weapon wand -2 charges 4 minutes per enchant.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 101/106(BrianZ) Thursday May 23rd, 2019 9:17:55 PM
"Let's get this party started."
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power channel energy 4/6 remaining 1 charge from clw wand
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday May 23rd, 2019 10:11:09 PM
hearing that he might have to make like a ninja, Michael starts paying attention to his kit. making sure nothing rattles or clanks, he leaves his backpack and bedroll at the staging area making his zone of interdiction smaller, he even rubs some local vegitation under his arms and other stinky places to reduce his odor signature
Okay, do you want me to intitiate the conflict? get behind them and make with the stabbity stab, or wait till you guys get stuck in and then start flanking? I could just stab one, then keep them occupied till you guys get there, but they guys look tough and i might be in dire straights by the time you get to me..
His questions asked, he starts with the potions. Cats grace, sheild of faiths +5 Bulls strength
He also gets his CSW potions close at hand, He figures he will need them.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Thursday May 23rd, 2019 10:35:38 PM
Pru follows her Fist-mates. "Am I making Michael invisible?" she says. "Or are we relying on his natural talents?"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 114/114(24 temp hp) -- 28/18/24 CMD : 30 Thursday May 23rd, 2019 11:30:49 PM
Anna says "I'm gonna try something different. I'm going to enlarge myself, bless my great sword and use the silver sheen on it. That will give me a large greatsword that is both aligned and silvered. I'll also buff my strength, constitution, dexterity and movement speed. If we are going to hit hard and keep moving I think this will give me the best chance to actually do damage considering my blessed silver large great sword should do full damage and I'll be super strong"
She sets about buffing as she has described.
active effects: Barkskin - 90 min(892 rounds remaining) : + 4 natural armor Longstrider - 9 hours (- 8 rounds elapsed) : + 10 movement speed silver sheen - 1 hour (- 7 rounds elapsed) : great sword is considered silver vs DR Cats Grace - 9 min(86 rounds remaining) : +4 dex Bull's Strength - 9 min (87 rounds remaining) : +4 strength Bear's Endurance - 9 min (88 rounds remaining) : +4 con Enlarge Person - 9 min (87 rounds remaining) : , Anna becomes 11 foot 4 inches, 1320 lbs, +2 Str, -2 dex, -1 AC, -1 Atk, +1 CMB / CMD, -4 stealth, -2 fly, space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, weapons go up a size category protection from fire - 120 points bless weapon - Sigvar, Pompous and Anna - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (20, 19, 18 rounds respectively)
Current Stats for Anna: Strength boost: +6 (+2 size, +4 enhancement) so current strength score is: 22 (+6 modifier) Con boost: +4 so current con score is: 16 (+3 modifier) Dex boost: +2 (-2 size, +4 enhancement) so current dex score is: 16 (+3 modifier) movement speed: 40 feet 24 temporary hit points Saves: Fort: +11 Will: +8 Reflex:+10 Large Silver Good Aligned Greatsword: +15/+10 (3d6+9) Space: 10 Reach: 10 AC: 28/18/24 CMD: 30
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday May 24th, 2019 12:45:02 AM "I'd rather have him invisible so he can sneak in behind them. Michael, best you wait for our attack first, then you can strike, that way you also can get flanking on them. Is everyone ready? We'll give Michael a minute to get in place then we move in."
Nicholai also draws his silvered Kama.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Friday May 24th, 2019 6:17:40 AM
Pompous refreshes his barkskin spell and checks his gear. He'll remain in the back to allow the melee fighters room to maneuver. --------------------------------------------- Endure element barkskin Adamentine armor
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday May 24th, 2019 7:32:37 AM " Or I could just carry him up with me. Once I am stuck in he can just move behind them and we will then just outright murder them. Think of me as a large mount carrying him into battle and then he dismounts and we fight as a pair of flankers. I assume that Prudence will make us fast before we engage. That also keeps Michael within her spell area." Sigvar reaches over and enchants Nikolai's Kama. If Michael agrees then Sigvar reaches down and lifts the little bundle of murder onto his shoulder. " Lets go kill some devils."
Bless weapon wand -3 charges 4 minutes per enchant. (The enchant went on Sigvar's silver longsword by the way. May as well be SURE he is covering all of the bases)
The Corrupted Jungle Friday May 24th, 2019 7:42:03 PM
However they decide to approach, they best get on with it. Who knows how long the element of surprise will last.
If people are stealthing in, then they will need some stealth rolls. If not, then they can charge in to the temple entrance. So far, nothing seems to be moving in this jungle other than them.
The Corrupted Jungle Friday May 24th, 2019 7:53:40 PM apologies for the inconsistencies - my work decided to be dumb about our computer usage, so I'm trying to get into the habit of posting early AM before going in. I'll get into the habit pretty soon.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Friday May 24th, 2019 9:26:31 PM
Pru obligingly casts Invisibility on Michael. "Good luck," she whispers.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+44=47 ; Saturday May 25th, 2019 6:55:25 AM
invisibilith plus sneaking up on the bad guys for a moving ambush...it's like a rogues dream come true! Michael is so juiced about this he almost forgets to pay attention to his fundamentals as he sneaks up on the spiky guardians.
stealth 47
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Saturday May 25th, 2019 8:55:22 AM
Sigvar waits for Michael to get in position.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Saturday May 25th, 2019 5:50:38 PM
Pru stays well to the rear as the group approaches. After all, she only has to be able to see her target.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 114/114(24 temp hp) -- 28/18/24 CMD : 30 Monday May 27th, 2019 12:43:19 AM
Anna also waits for Michael to get into position, hoping he doesn't take too long so she can use her boosted speed and enhanced stats to charge the nearest outsider.
active effects: Barkskin - 90 min(889 rounds remaining) : + 4 natural armor Longstrider - 9 hours (- 10 rounds elapsed) : + 10 movement speed silver sheen - 1 hour (- 9 rounds elapsed) : great sword is considered silver vs DR Cats Grace - 9 min(82 rounds remaining) : +4 dex Bull's Strength - 9 min (83 rounds remaining) : +4 strength Bear's Endurance - 9 min (84 rounds remaining) : +4 con Enlarge Person - 9 min (85 rounds remaining) : , Anna becomes 11 foot 4 inches, 1320 lbs, +2 Str, -2 dex, -1 AC, -1 Atk, +1 CMB / CMD, -4 stealth, -2 fly, space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, weapons go up a size category protection from fire - 120 points bless weapon - Sigvar, Pompous and Anna - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (19, 18, 17 rounds respectively)
Current Stats for Anna: Strength boost: +6 (+2 size, +4 enhancement) so current strength score is: 22 (+6 modifier) Con boost: +4 so current con score is: 16 (+3 modifier) Dex boost: +2 (-2 size, +4 enhancement) so current dex score is: 16 (+3 modifier) movement speed: 40 feet 24 temporary hit points Saves: Fort: +11 Will: +8 Reflex:+10 Large Silver Good Aligned Greatsword: +15/+10 (3d6+9) Space: 10 Reach: 10 AC: 28/18/24 CMD: 30
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday May 27th, 2019 1:12:10 AM
Hoping the strategy works, Nikolai suggests to Michael that he toss a stone their way when he's in position, such that they don't see the source.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Monday May 27th, 2019 7:58:50 PM
Pompous positions himself near Pru and waits for the word.
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Endure element barkskin Adamentine armor
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 101/106(BrianZ) Monday May 27th, 2019 9:04:55 PM
Knowing he is just about the least stealthy of the group, Trayvin waits until the Agents are well in motion before moving up to join them.
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power channel energy 4/6 remaining 1 charge from clw wand
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday May 27th, 2019 10:31:23 PM
Michael tells Nikolai that he'll know when he is in positon when the screaming starts. Come a runnin' I'll have them all stuck in, they won't even know you are on your way.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday May 28th, 2019 12:49:43 AM "Ok, just remember that once you attack, you are not invisible anymore, so don't try to be a dead hero, ok?" Nikolai tries to grin.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 114/114(24 temp hp) -- 28/18/24 CMD : 30 Tuesday May 28th, 2019 12:49:55 AM
Anna prepares to come running when the screaming starts as Michael instructed.
active effects: Barkskin - 90 min(889 rounds remaining) : + 4 natural armor Longstrider - 9 hours (- 10 rounds elapsed) : + 10 movement speed silver sheen - 1 hour (- 9 rounds elapsed) : great sword is considered silver vs DR Cats Grace - 9 min(82 rounds remaining) : +4 dex Bull's Strength - 9 min (83 rounds remaining) : +4 strength Bear's Endurance - 9 min (84 rounds remaining) : +4 con Enlarge Person - 9 min (85 rounds remaining) : , Anna becomes 11 foot 4 inches, 1320 lbs, +2 Str, -2 dex, -1 AC, -1 Atk, +1 CMB / CMD, -4 stealth, -2 fly, space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, weapons go up a size category protection from fire - 120 points bless weapon - Sigvar, Pompous and Anna - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (19, 18, 17 rounds respectively)
Current Stats for Anna: Strength boost: +6 (+2 size, +4 enhancement) so current strength score is: 22 (+6 modifier) Con boost: +4 so current con score is: 16 (+3 modifier) Dex boost: +2 (-2 size, +4 enhancement) so current dex score is: 16 (+3 modifier) movement speed: 40 feet 24 temporary hit points Saves: Fort: +11 Will: +8 Reflex:+10 Large Silver Good Aligned Greatsword: +15/+10 (3d6+9) Space: 10 Reach: 10 AC: 28/18/24 CMD: 30
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Tuesday May 28th, 2019 5:38:14 AM
Sigvar is ready.
The Corrupted Jungle Tuesday May 28th, 2019 6:20:34 PM
Agents Assemble!
The devils are quite surprised by the racket coming from Sigvar and Anna as they come charging in at Michael's signal. They all have the chance to act before the devils can do anything about it.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 101/106(BrianZ) Tuesday May 28th, 2019 9:44:48 PM
Trayvin casts divine favor on himself and prepares for combat.
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power, divine favor channel energy 4/6 remaining 1 charge from clw wand
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Tuesday May 28th, 2019 10:31:23 PM
Pru Hastes the party (or as much of the party as she can).
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 114/114(24 temp hp) -- 26/16/22 CMD : 30 d20+17=31 ; 3d6+9=15 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2019 12:43:41 AM
Anna charges the nearest devil. (31 vs AC; 15 good aligned, silver slashing damage)
active effects: Barkskin - 90 min(888 rounds remaining) : + 4 natural armor Longstrider - 9 hours (- 11 rounds elapsed) : + 10 movement speed silver sheen - 1 hour (- 10 rounds elapsed) : great sword is considered silver vs DR Cats Grace - 9 min(81 rounds remaining) : +4 dex Bull's Strength - 9 min (82 rounds remaining) : +4 strength Bear's Endurance - 9 min (83 rounds remaining) : +4 con Enlarge Person - 9 min (84 rounds remaining) : , Anna becomes 11 foot 4 inches, 1320 lbs, +2 Str, -2 dex, -1 AC, -1 Atk, +1 CMB / CMD, -4 stealth, -2 fly, space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, weapons go up a size category protection from fire - 120 points bless weapon - Sigvar, Pompous and Anna - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (18, 17, 16 rounds respectively) Charging: +2 to attack / - 2 to defense
Current Stats for Anna: Strength boost: +6 (+2 size, +4 enhancement) so current strength score is: 22 (+6 modifier) Con boost: +4 so current con score is: 16 (+3 modifier) Dex boost: +2 (-2 size, +4 enhancement) so current dex score is: 16 (+3 modifier) movement speed: 40 feet 24 temporary hit points Saves: Fort: +11 Will: +8 Reflex:+10 Large Silver Good Aligned Greatsword: +15/+10 (3d6+9) Space: 10 Reach: 10 AC: 26/16/22 CMD: 30
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+15=25 ; d6+2=4 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2019 1:08:44 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Haste
Nikolai charges the devil that Michael has positioned himself behind. He has his Silvered Kama already in hand but draws his Kama +2 while charging. OOC: I do believe Michael's tactic was to get behind one and backstab him.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+20=40 ; d20+20=33 ; 4d6+24=36 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2019 7:07:23 AM
Sigvar charges in right behind Nikolai. Since his size gives him reach he also attacks the devil while flanking with Michael. Charge attack hits AC 40 and confirms to AC 33 (oops sorry, auto confirms from the Bless Weapon spell) for 36 silver, good aligned damage
Sigvar's AC will be -1 this round for the charge ( +1 ac for haste -2 for charging=net -1)
The Corrupted Jungle Wednesday May 29th, 2019 8:47:08 AM
Ooc: yup, will wait on Michael, who was waiting on Siggy
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Wednesday May 29th, 2019 4:41:37 PM
ooc> Me too! getting post ready! I'm on Atlantic time. What time are the DM posts now?
Pompous lets fly a hasted volley of arrows towards the devils.
=========================================================== Endure element barkskin Adamentine armor Haste- +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves Bless weapon - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (17 rounds) Many shots and Deadly Strike (-4/+8) Using arrows +1
Attack 1 To Hit AC 19 miss Attack 1a To Hit AC 19 miss Attack 2 (haste) to hit AC 27 Physical Damage 16, shock 1
Attack 3 To hit AC 24 Physical 19 shock 1 Attack 4 To hit AC 8 miss
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 91/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday May 29th, 2019 9:44:28 PM
OOC: Forgot to mention the -2 AC for the charge for Nikolai. So his AC this round would be 23.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 114/114(24 temp hp) -- 26/16/22 CMD : 30 Wednesday May 29th, 2019 10:19:45 PM
Time slows down as Anna charges the devil. (OOC: checking in)
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Wednesday May 29th, 2019 11:17:38 PM
Pru tries to figure out whether these things are likely fire resistant. Probably.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Thursday May 30th, 2019 5:44:30 AM
OOC I think immune to fire is a basic trait for al devils, sorry Pru. Is there a feat that would allow you to change the element of your spells? 13 IS a feat level ya know 8).
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP89/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=24 ; d20+19=20 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+19=25 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+14=30 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=6 ; 6d6=21 ; 6d6=27 ; 6d6=13 ; 6d6=27 ; 6d6=22 ; 6d6=21 ; Thursday May 30th, 2019 7:07:07 AM
Michael gets in position and shreds the left most devil.
Attack 1
base 18 +1 haste = 19
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 24 for 7 points of damage and 21 points sneak attack.
Short sword +1 To hit Ac 20 (natch 1) for 6 points of Damage and 27 points Sneak attack.
Haste attack +19 Rapier +1 keen To hit AC 32 for 5 points of Damage and points 13 Sneak attack.
2nd attack +14 bonus.
Rapier +1 Keen To his AC17 for 6 points of damage and 27 point Sneak attack.
Short Sword To hit AC 30 for 6 points of damage and 22 points Sneak attack.
not knowing how the demons will react he Yells as he attacks to warn the others.
The Corrupted Jungle d8+6=13 ; d8+6=13 ; d8+6=13 ; d8+6=9 ; d20+18=38 ; 2d8+6=14 ; d4=2 ; d20+22=39 ; Thursday May 30th, 2019 8:44:22 AM I've set myself reminders, so I'm going to be posting around this time (between 5 and 6 pacific) hopefully
These devils never saw it coming. I mean, who expects a Minotaur, a plant woman, and a monk to come screaming out of the jungle at them on an otherwise peaceful day?
Trayvin and Pru buff themselves and the party as they start their assault.
Anna strikes out with her reach, slicing right into her target.
Sigvar's sword cuts like a hot knife through butter, and his reach (like Anna's) helps him avoid the barbs.
Michael's flurry follows right after these initial attacks. The surprise helps him land a couple of extra blows, but he can tell that won't last for long. He slices and dices and nicks an artery or two, but the spines strike back for each of his blows that connect. 13, 13, and 9 damage from barbed defense
Nikolai's attack, though he also strikes true, seems not to do any lasting damage. unless your kama is blessed Additionally, he could not avoid the devil's barbs while attacking and get a nasty poke for his trouble. 13 damage from barbed defense
Lastly, Pompous' arrows come screaming from the foliage, and the blessed projectiles cut down the first target, leaving only one alive against the agents.
He's hopping mad now, and lashes out at Nikolai, easily striking and attempting to grab. Nikolai takes 14 damage and feels a horror try to come over him. DC20 Will Save or frightened for 2 rounds However, he cannot flee as the claws wrap around him in a thorny grapple! CMD check - 39 success
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+17=19 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d20+18=19 ; d20+18=28 ; d20+13=28 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+14=17 ; 2d6+22=26 ; 2d6+22=30 ; 2d6+22=29 ; 2d6+22=30 ; Thursday May 30th, 2019 11:19:49 AM
OOC Aura of Courage (Su): At 3rd level, a paladin is immune to fear (magical or otherwise). Each ally within 10 feet of her gains a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against fear effects. This ability functions only while the paladin is conscious, not if she is unconscious or dead.
Umm, so attacking with a combat maneuver in my threatened area should provoke an AoO right? Let me roll that. I am assuming I don't have flanking for this attack.
IC The paladin tries to overcome he sense of fear surging through Nikolai's body buy simply staying near him and allowing the holy aura he exudes comfort the monk that everything will be alright..
AoO hits AC 19 for 19 good/silver damage if it somehow hits
Sigvar then steps to the side to attempt to gain flanking from Michael. He also drops his shield and takes a two handed grip on his sword. He then begins swinging at the devil holding his friend.
Sword 1 Nat 1 miss Haste hits AC 28 for 26 good/silver damage Sword 2 hits AC 28 for 30 good/silver damage Sword 3 Hits AC 26 and autoconfirms the critical threat for 59 good/silver damage Horns miss " You should have run. Staying just ensures your death, fiend."
SIgvar's AC is now 28 ( I am very sorry, but somehow the AC in my header has been off for a pretty long while. The only thing I can figure is I added bonus AC from spells or something to it and never took them out. I am really sorry and it won't happen again because I will no longer alter my header for spells, I will include current AC if it is different from the header in my post.)
Sigvar's Dashboard Haste 11/12 rounds remaining Bless Weapon 16 / 20 rounds remaining ( on silver longsword) ---->Current AC 28<----
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 101/106(BrianZ) Thursday May 30th, 2019 9:02:36 PM
Trayvin moves up so he is ready to support Nikolai if needed.
Active Effects: haste, divine favor
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power, divine favor channel energy 4/6 remaining 1 charge from clw wand
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] d20+16=22 ; 5d4+5=17 ; Thursday May 30th, 2019 10:26:24 PM
If necessary, Pru casts Magic Missile at the remaining devil. [SR check 22. 17 points of force damage.]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 114/114(24 temp hp) -- 28/18/24 CMD : 30 d20+15=26 ; 3d6+9=19 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+17=18 ; Friday May 31st, 2019 12:52:57 AM
If Anna is in range she makes a full attack against the devil, otherwise she charges it. If full attack: 26 vs AC; 19 silver, slashing good aligned damage (hasted attack if applicable) 17 vs AC; miss 14 vs AC; miss
if charging: 18 vs AC; miss if charging AC becomes 26/16/22
active effects: Barkskin - 90 min(887 rounds remaining) : + 4 natural armor Longstrider - 9 hours (- 12 rounds elapsed) : + 10 movement speed silver sheen - 1 hour (- 11 rounds elapsed) : great sword is considered silver vs DR Cats Grace - 9 min(80 rounds remaining) : +4 dex Bull's Strength - 9 min (81 rounds remaining) : +4 strength Bear's Endurance - 9 min (82 rounds remaining) : +4 con Enlarge Person - 9 min (83 rounds remaining) : , Anna becomes 11 foot 4 inches, 1320 lbs, +2 Str, -2 dex, -1 AC, -1 Atk, +1 CMB / CMD, -4 stealth, -2 fly, space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, weapons go up a size category protection from fire - 120 points bless weapon - Sigvar, Pompous and Anna - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (17, 16, 15 rounds respectively)
Current Stats for Anna: Strength boost: +6 (+2 size, +4 enhancement) so current strength score is: 22 (+6 modifier) Con boost: +4 so current con score is: 16 (+3 modifier) Dex boost: +2 (-2 size, +4 enhancement) so current dex score is: 16 (+3 modifier) movement speed: 40 feet 24 temporary hit points Saves: Fort: +11 Will: +8 Reflex:+10 Large Silver Good Aligned Greatsword: +15/+10 (3d6+9) Space: 10 Reach: 10 AC: 26/16/22 CMD: 30
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 64/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+16=36 ; d20+18=28 ; Friday May 31st, 2019 1:09:36 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, haste (not Blessed)
DC20 Will Save or frightened for 2 rounds: D20 + 12 + 4 (paladin's aura of courage) = 36 N20!
Having experience the Fear effect once before and shrugged that one off, Nikolai is too exuberant with the task of defeating evil that he doesn't even notice the attempt to bring Fear upon him. For his part, he tries to break free: Escape Artist D20 + 18 vs CMD = 28
Well, he thinks 'If I can't break free, at least he'll be too busy to defend himself. He's history!'
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP54/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+24=34 ; d20+24=32 ; d20+24=44 ; d20+24=44 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+19=35 ; 2d4+3=7 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=5 ; 6d6=16 ; 6d6=17 ; 6d6=17 ; 6d6=27 ; 6d6=21 ; Friday May 31st, 2019 7:08:15 AM
Micael sees his boss get wrapped up and smiles. his arms hurt from the spines but it's a small price to pay for such a golden opportunity.
Attack 1
base 19 +1 haste +4 AotF flanking.
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 34 for 7 points of damage and 16 points flanking.
Short Sword +1 To hit AC 32 for 5 points of damage and 17 points flanking.
haste attack +24
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 44 (crit! 44 CONFIRMED! ) for 7 points of damage and 17 points flanking.
attack 2. +19
Rapier +1 Keen to hit AC 32 for 6 points of damage and 27 points flanking.
Short sword +1 To hit AC 35 for 5 points of damage and 21 points flanking.
Man it's easy to stab and wrassler...Michale thinks this might be a tactic for future combat.
The Corrupted Jungle d8+6=13 ; Friday May 31st, 2019 8:41:26 AM
The combined might is too much for the second devil, especially when a righteous minotaur is involved. No AoO as the grab is part of the claw attack - but you still did plenty of damage!
In only a few seconds, both front door guards have become no more than smoldering heaps with the burning goodness enchanted into your weapons.
Michael does take 13 more damage as his last stab finishes off the devil, but he manages to stop his stabbing once it stops moving.
The entryway is clear. For now.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(30) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Friday May 31st, 2019 12:08:06 PM
Seeing that the others have things well in hand, Pompous saves his arrows and lets the melee fighters finish off the devil.
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Endure element barkskin Adamentine armor Haste- +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves Bless weapon - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (17 rounds)
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 101/106(BrianZ) Friday May 31st, 2019 7:17:51 PM
"Let's keep moving while we still have some element of surprise."
Active Effects: haste, divine favor
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power, divine favor channel energy 4/6 remaining 1 charge from clw wand
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday May 31st, 2019 8:07:12 PM " Heal yourselves, and prepare for the leader. Let's assume he knows we are here from the devil lady and get in there and get this done. We need to stay tight together or you will not get the ability to use my smite evil ability."
Sigvar will cast Resist Energy fire on himself and Eagle's Splendor on himself in preparation for this fight.
OOC How far was the main room where we met the Rakshasa in the other temple from the entrance? I want to time the use of the wand so we have about 2ish minutes left when we get there.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Friday May 31st, 2019 10:34:21 PM
Pru forms up and follows her Fist-mates through the entrance.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 114/114(24 temp hp) -- 28/18/24 CMD : 30 Saturday June 1st, 2019 1:25:35 AM
Anna says, "I'll stick close to Sigvar. Let me know if any of you need to re-up the bless weapon. I still think I have some scrolls left. I agree we should strike while the Iron is Hot. I can't remain a super powered green giant indefinately"
She then presumably sticks close to Sigvar as they form up to take on the leader.
active effects: Barkskin - 90 min(886 rounds remaining) : + 4 natural armor Longstrider - 9 hours (- 13 rounds elapsed) : + 10 movement speed silver sheen - 1 hour (- 12 rounds elapsed) : great sword is considered silver vs DR Cats Grace - 9 min(79 rounds remaining) : +4 dex Bull's Strength - 9 min (80 rounds remaining) : +4 strength Bear's Endurance - 9 min (81 rounds remaining) : +4 con Enlarge Person - 9 min (82 rounds remaining) : , Anna becomes 11 foot 4 inches, 1320 lbs, +2 Str, -2 dex, -1 AC, -1 Atk, +1 CMB / CMD, -4 stealth, -2 fly, space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, weapons go up a size category protection from fire - 120 points bless weapon - Sigvar, Pompous and Anna - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (16, 15, 14 rounds respectively)
Current Stats for Anna: Strength boost: +6 (+2 size, +4 enhancement) so current strength score is: 22 (+6 modifier) Con boost: +4 so current con score is: 16 (+3 modifier) Dex boost: +2 (-2 size, +4 enhancement) so current dex score is: 16 (+3 modifier) movement speed: 40 feet 24 temporary hit points Saves: Fort: +11 Will: +8 Reflex:+10 Large Silver Good Aligned Greatsword: +15/+10 (3d6+9) Space: 10 Reach: 10 AC: 26/16/22 CMD: 30
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP54/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 3d8+5=19 ; 3d8+5=15 ; 3d8+5=18 ; Saturday June 1st, 2019 7:04:02 AM
Michael stars downing CSW potions. if Trayvin Channels he reduces the amount consumed till he is full up 19. 15, 18 =52 points healed.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 67/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d8+1=3 ; Monday June 3rd, 2019 12:14:14 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, haste
Nikolai shrugs himself loose from the grasp of the dead demon taking care not to injure himself any further on the barbs.
"Well, wonder what that tiger-guy was so worried about. A few scratches?" He pulls out the wand of Cure Light Wounds and uses a charge on himself. "Anyone want a little bit of healing?"
Spend charge of CLW wand: d8+1 = 3
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 67/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d8+1=3 ; Monday June 3rd, 2019 12:14:14 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, haste
Nikolai shrugs himself loose from the grasp of the dead demon taking care not to injure himself any further on the barbs.
"Well, wonder what that tiger-guy was so worried about. A few scratches?" He pulls out the wand of Cure Light Wounds and uses a charge on himself. "Anyone want a little bit of healing?"
Spend charge of CLW wand: d8+1 = 3
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(30) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Monday June 3rd, 2019 6:26:53 AM
Pompous takes position next to Anna.
" When the orc dropping goes down, it may be wise to freshen up the bless spell on my bow... "
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Endure element barkskin Adamentine armor Haste- +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves Bless weapon - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead
The Corrupted Jungle d100=49 ; d100=25 ; d100=87 ; Monday June 3rd, 2019 9:06:32 AM
Not wasting any time, the Agents quickly make their way through the mirror temple. While the layout is the same, rather than beautiful tiled mosaics of jungle scenery, the walls are painted with harsh reds and blacks, depicting scenes of fire and suffering.
Within a minute, they are approaching the door to what they think is the throne room. The heat has only gotten more intense as they approached, though it is still eerily quiet, other than the sounds of their own clinking armor. If they have any last minute preparations, this is the time for it.
it's been about 1 minute for those counting spell durations
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 101/106(BrianZ) d8+1=9 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=3 ; Monday June 3rd, 2019 9:08:41 PM
Seeing Nikolai taking care of his own wounds with a wand, Trayvin follows and uses his own wand on Michael, so he can keep his potions for a time when a healer may not be able to get to him.
Actions: use wand of cure light wounds on Michael while the group moves through the temple. 33hp healed(let me know if you need more, I have 3 rounds to spare on this)
Upon arrival at the throne room doors, Trayvin offers to cast bless weapon and align weapon if anyone wants the boost.
Active Effects: none, durations expired
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power, divine favor channel energy 4/6 remaining 6 charges from clw wand(10 remaining)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 67/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday June 3rd, 2019 9:39:53 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste(?)
Nikolai whispers, "How much does anyone want to bet he wants to talk to us and make the same kind of deal the tiger guy made with us? Why else let us get this far? He tested our skills and found them above average for the normal he has to face and doesn't like the odds. Be on your guard though. I'll knock unless there are objections but I can't believe he doesn't know we are here."
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Monday June 3rd, 2019 11:03:11 PM
Pru pushes damp, sweaty strands of hair off her face. Endure Elements protects a person from harm, but it does nothing for personal hygiene.
"Let's press on," is all she says.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP54/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday June 3rd, 2019 11:38:26 PM
Michael takes Trayvin up on the bless and align weapons...they should come in handy. He also makes sure that he is within 10 ft of Sigvar, so he can get some of that sweet sweet smite when the time comes.
Ahhh! Thats' the stuff! Michael moans as the CLW spells wash over him.
since the CLW put me to full HP, I conserve my potions.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 114/114(24 temp hp) -- 28/18/24 CMD : 30 Tuesday June 4th, 2019 12:30:11 AM
Anna takes the time to also renew the bless weapon spells on the weapons of those she blessed previously if applicable and her scroll supply is still sufficient.
She says, "Hopefully we can do what we came here to do before all my good spells wear off. If I have to I'm turning into a manticore chimera even if it will be less effective than this large hunk of aligned silvered steel."
active effects: Barkskin - 90 min(873 rounds remaining) : + 4 natural armor Longstrider - 9 hours (- 26 rounds elapsed) : + 10 movement speed silver sheen - 1 hour (- 25 rounds elapsed) : great sword is considered silver vs DR Cats Grace - 9 min(66 rounds remaining) : +4 dex Bull's Strength - 9 min (67 rounds remaining) : +4 strength Bear's Endurance - 9 min (68 rounds remaining) : +4 con Enlarge Person - 9 min (69 rounds remaining) : , Anna becomes 11 foot 4 inches, 1320 lbs, +2 Str, -2 dex, -1 AC, -1 Atk, +1 CMB / CMD, -4 stealth, -2 fly, space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, weapons go up a size category protection from fire - 120 points bless weapon - Sigvar, Pompous and Anna - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (20, 19, 18 rounds respectively)
Current Stats for Anna: Strength boost: +6 (+2 size, +4 enhancement) so current strength score is: 22 (+6 modifier) Con boost: +4 so current con score is: 16 (+3 modifier) Dex boost: +2 (-2 size, +4 enhancement) so current dex score is: 16 (+3 modifier) movement speed: 40 feet 24 temporary hit points Saves: Fort: +11 Will: +8 Reflex:+10 Large Silver Good Aligned Greatsword: +15/+10 (3d6+9) Space: 10 Reach: 10 AC: 26/16/22 CMD: 30
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(30) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Tuesday June 4th, 2019 6:27:42 AM
" I'm betting on this creature wanting to talk too... I think I read about something similar to this in an old History of Baldure's Gate book back home... "
ooc> Haste still in effect. I lost count. ====================================================== Endure element barkskin Adamentine armor Haste- +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves Bless weapon - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (19 rounds)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Tuesday June 4th, 2019 7:32:26 AM " Why would we parlay? He is a devil, evil and we are already under contract to kill him. There is nothing to talk about." Once Michael is ready Sigvar will pick hi up and perch him on one of his shoulders. Of all of the Fist he wants to be certain that Michael is part of the Smite. As paired flankers they can beat just about anyone, and Sigvar is anticipating needing as much of an advantage to hit as he can get. Surely this devil is well protected. I am ready. When this starts please get any last minute buffs like haste and if possible, prayer off quickly."
Sigvar's Dashboard Endure elements Resist Fire (20) 896/900 rounds remaining Eagles Splendor 87/90 rounds remaining Divine Bond +3 enhancement on adamantine sword 88/90 rounds remaining Bless Weapon remaining on adamantine sword 39/40 rounds remaining Divine Favor +3 to hit and damage 10/10 rounds remaining
OOC As they enter the temple proper where they expect to find the devil, Sigvar will cast Divine Favor as well
The Corrupted Jungle Tuesday June 4th, 2019 8:44:21 AM
The Agents take a couple moments just on the other side of the door to finalize their strategy. Nikolai wonders aloud about their target wanting to parley, and considers knocking.
Sigvar would rather not give him the chance, and is ready to remove an evil from the world. Either way, you cannot help but believe that your presence is known.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] Tuesday June 4th, 2019 4:27:10 PM
"Let's just push in," Pru says. "We've come to kill them; there's really no way to do that politely."
[OOC: The previous Haste wore off and Pru hasn't cast a new one yet because it's rounds per level and I'm not sure how much talking there's going to be before we get busy.]
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 101/106(BrianZ) Tuesday June 4th, 2019 8:59:08 PM
Trayvin finishes casting bless weapon for Michael. "Ok, looks like it's time. Let's go."
Active Effects: none, durations expired
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power, divine favor, bless weapon(for Michael) channel energy 4/6 remaining 6 charges from clw wand(10 remaining)
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 114/114(24 temp hp) -- 28/18/24 CMD : 30 Wednesday June 5th, 2019 12:22:42 AM
Anna says, "I'm with Pru and Sigvar. Let's push on and put an end to whatever devil is on the other side of the door. We specifically decided to not fight the ruler of the mirror forest we came from. If we parlay with this devil can we even trust whatever it says? Don't deals with devils not usually turn out so well for those who are not on the devil's side of the negotiation? Let's just put an end to it and get back so we can get paid and figure out what we are going to do with respect to that world."
active effects: Barkskin - 90 min(872 rounds remaining) : + 4 natural armor Longstrider - 9 hours (- 27 rounds elapsed) : + 10 movement speed silver sheen - 1 hour (- 26 rounds elapsed) : great sword is considered silver vs DR Cats Grace - 9 min(65 rounds remaining) : +4 dex Bull's Strength - 9 min (66 rounds remaining) : +4 strength Bear's Endurance - 9 min (67 rounds remaining) : +4 con Enlarge Person - 9 min (68 rounds remaining) : , Anna becomes 11 foot 4 inches, 1320 lbs, +2 Str, -2 dex, -1 AC, -1 Atk, +1 CMB / CMD, -4 stealth, -2 fly, space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, weapons go up a size category protection from fire - 120 points bless weapon - Sigvar, Pompous and Anna - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (19, 18, 17 rounds respectively)
Current Stats for Anna: Strength boost: +6 (+2 size, +4 enhancement) so current strength score is: 22 (+6 modifier) Con boost: +4 so current con score is: 16 (+3 modifier) Dex boost: +2 (-2 size, +4 enhancement) so current dex score is: 16 (+3 modifier) movement speed: 40 feet 24 temporary hit points Saves: Fort: +11 Will: +8 Reflex:+10 Large Silver Good Aligned Greatsword: +15/+10 (3d6+9) Space: 10 Reach: 10 AC: 28/18/24 CMD: 30
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 67/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+3=9 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2019 1:16:07 AM "Ok, we go in," and Nikolai tries to open the door. If it budges, he kicks it as wide open as he can.
STR check d20+3 = 9
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(30) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Wednesday June 5th, 2019 6:25:41 AM
"And in we go,,,,"
Pompous takes rear guard position
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Endure element barkskin Adamentine armor Haste- +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves Bless weapon - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (19 rounds)
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP54/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Wednesday June 5th, 2019 6:44:42 AM
Michael is ready...it's go time! and other colorful slogans to improve morale and get us ready to rumble.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+5=9 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2019 7:16:58 AM
Sigvar steps through the door, careful to keep the other Agents within 10 feet of him. Perception 9
Sigvar's Dashboard Endure elements Resist Fire (20) 895/900 rounds remaining Eagles Splendor 86/90 rounds remaining Divine Bond +3 enhancement on adamantine sword 87/90 rounds remaining Bless Weapon remaining on adamantine sword 38/40 rounds remaining Divine Favor +3 to hit and damage 9/10 rounds remaining
The Devil's Throne Room MAP 10d6=37 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2019 9:11:58 AM
Nikolai has no problem kicking in the door, which immediately slams open, revealing the same large open area as before. There are drooping banners and flags on the wall, slightly fluttering and often tattered, depicting battles won and lands pillaged. Heads of all sorts of creatures are mounted on the walls as well, along with weapons of every shape and size.
The heat is overwhelming at first, both because of a wave of intense heat from inside, as well as a telltale pinprick of light that comes into their midst and detonates! Everyone easily recognizes the fireball spell. All take 37 fire damage, or DC19 Reflex for 18
The source of the fire is sitting on a massive black carved throne at the far end of the room. It is larger than any of the previous devils you've encountered, and is flanked by what looks like the same Erinyes that teleported away earlier (with a new functional bow) and another devil with a glaive and a writhing snakelike beard.
The large one bellows an evil sounding laugh. You think to intrude upon my realm, kill my slaves, and not be punished? Come meet your end!
knowledge planes DC 31: Highlight to display spoiler: {This is a Horned Devil - Hard to hit, resistant to things not silver and good, immune to fire and poison, resistant to magic and other types of damage. Good hunting!}
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+10=30 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2019 2:05:15 PM
Sigvar will wait for the Haste that usually comes with any important combat before he moves but seizes the opportunity to make a target of himself by expending a free action while his companions are gathered to activate his Aura of Justice. The target is the big devil on the throne.
Aura of Justice At 11th level, a paladin can expend two uses of her smite evil ability to grant the ability to smite evil to all allies within 10 feet, using her bonuses. Allies must use this smite evil ability by the start of the paladin's next turn and the bonuses last for 1 minute. Using this ability is a free action. Evil creatures gain no benefit from this ability. Sigvar's bonuses are +4 to hit and + 12 to damage. Since this is an evil outsider the FIRST hit by each person will do + 24 damage, the rest are +12. The allies will also gain a +4 deflection bonus from that devil only.
Michael should be on Sigvar's shoulder as Sigvar picked him up a round or two ago, unless he doesn't want to be. Reflex save 30 for 18 fire damage, 20 fire damage resisted for no fire damage.
Sigvar's Dashboard Endure elements Resist Fire (20) 895/900 rounds remaining Eagles Splendor 86/90 rounds remaining Divine Bond +3 enhancement on adamantine sword 87/90 rounds remaining Bless Weapon remaining on adamantine sword 38/40 rounds remaining Divine Favor +3 to hit and damage 9/10 rounds remaining Smite Evil on large devil. Sigvar's AC to THAT DEVIL ONLY is 36/15/34
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) d20+6=22 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2019 10:02:46 PM
reflex save = 22, half damage
"Let's spread out so he can't catch us like that again."
The devil tries to whittle the Agents down, Trayvin strives to keep them up. Channel Energy heals the Agents for 16hp, then Trayvin moves up.
Active Effects: none, durations expired
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power, divine favor, bless weapon(for Michael) channel energy 3/6 remaining 6 charges from clw wand(10 remaining)
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] d20+11=30 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2019 10:34:16 PM
Pru dodges the worst of the Fireball, and her natural immunity ensures that she takes no damage at all.
"Speaking of rude," she mutters.
She casts Haste on the party.
She doesn't have a great shot from here, so she nips up to stand just outside the door, hopefully out of sight of the demons inside.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 67/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+13=29 ; Thursday June 6th, 2019 12:07:58 AM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Endure Elements, Haste
Ref d20 +13 = 29 + Evasion Take 37 fire damage, or DC19 Reflex for 18 = 18 + Evasion = 0
Nikolai opts to use his Kama +2 but remembers what happened last time they fought the Erinyes and had to pin Michael down, so he stays next to Pru at the door in case one of the Fist has to make a hasty Fear retreat. However he uses his time to pull out a Tanglefoot bag.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 114/114(24 temp hp) -- 27/17/23 (31/21/27 vs Devil boss) CMD : 30 d20+10=16 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+21=37 ; 3d6+33=46 ; Thursday June 6th, 2019 1:23:24 AM
Anna fails to avoid the fire and then has the fire damage absorbed by Pru's protection spell.
As Sigvar's Aura springs up she declares the devil the target of the smite that her paladin friend has granted her.
Anna feels Pru's haste spring into effect and charges the devil boss her great sword swinging with the divine glory that Sigvar threw Anna's way.
(37 vs AC; 46 good aligned silver slashing damage)
(Know[Planes]: 8)
active effects: Barkskin - 90 min(871 rounds remaining) : + 4 natural armor Longstrider - 9 hours (- 28 rounds elapsed) : + 10 movement speed (overtaken by haste temporarily) silver sheen - 1 hour (- 27 rounds elapsed) : great sword is considered silver vs DR Cats Grace - 9 min(64 rounds remaining) : +4 dex Bull's Strength - 9 min (65 rounds remaining) : +4 strength Bear's Endurance - 9 min (66 rounds remaining) : +4 con Enlarge Person - 9 min (67 rounds remaining) : , Anna becomes 11 foot 4 inches, 1320 lbs, +2 Str, -2 dex, -1 AC, -1 Atk, +1 CMB / CMD, -4 stealth, -2 fly, space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, weapons go up a size category protection from fire - 83 points haste - +1 to attack / +1 to AC / +1 reflex save / = 30 foot speed smite evil on big boss - +4 to hit vs big boss / + 24 damage first hit / +12 future hits / +4 AC vs big bad bless weapon - Sigvar, Pompous and Anna - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (18, 17, 16 rounds respectively) charging - +2 to hit / -2 to AC (1 round)
Current Stats for Anna: Strength boost: +6 (+2 size, +4 enhancement) so current strength score is: 22 (+6 modifier) Con boost: +4 so current con score is: 16 (+3 modifier) Dex boost: +2 (-2 size, +4 enhancement) so current dex score is: 16 (+3 modifier) movement speed: 60 feet 24 temporary hit points Saves: Fort: +11 Will: +8 Reflex:+11 Large Silver Good Aligned Greatsword: +15/+10 (3d6+9) Space: 10 Reach: 10 Base AC: 29/19/25 CMD: 30
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Thursday June 6th, 2019 6:11:47 AM
Sigvar double moves forward, out of range to charge. He carries Michael into striking distance on his shoulder. He declares a Smite on the large devil himself and feels the divine power of Gargul surge through his body.
Sigvar's Dashboard Endure elements Resist Fire (20) 894/900 rounds remaining Eagles Splendor 85/90 rounds remaining Divine Bond +3 enhancement on adamantine sword 86/90 rounds remaining Bless Weapon remaining on adamantine sword 37/40 rounds remaining Divine Favor +3 to hit and damage 8/10 rounds remaining Haste +1 to hit, AC and reflex, +20' move 12/12 rounds remaining Smite Evil on large devil. Sigvar's AC to THAT DEVIL ONLY is 37/16/34 AC vs all other foes 34/13/31
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(31, 35 vs boss) CMD 27/22/17, HP 104/107 d20+16=19 ; d20+20=38 ; d6+29=33 ; d6=2 ; d6+29=30 ; d6=3 ; d20+20=34 ; d6+17=22 ; d6=3 ; d20+15=21 ; d6+17=20 ; d6=1 ; d20+10=23 ; d6+17=22 ; d6=6 ; Thursday June 6th, 2019 6:45:55 AM
Pompous avoids most most of the damage from the fireball (19) and feels healed almost instantly. A stream of silver and lightning flies towards the evil boss dude. " AT THEE!!!!! "
=============================== Endure element barkskin Adamentine armor
Haste- +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves
Bless weapon - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (19 rounds)
Smite Evil- FIRST hit by each person will do + 24 damage, the rest are +12. The allies will also gain a +4 deflection bonus from that devil only.
Haste- +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves
Reflex roll against fire ball 19- pass- Many shots Precise shot
Attack 1 Hits AC 38 Physical, 33 Lightning 2 Attack 1a Hits AC 38 Physical, 30 Lightning 3
Haste Attack Hits AC 34 Physical 22 Lightning 3
Attack 2 Hits AC 21 Physical 20 Lightning 1 Attack 3 Hits AC 23 Physical 22 Lightning 6
The Devil's Throne Room MAP d20+26=42 ; d20+21=37 ; d20+16=27 ; 2d6+11=13 ; 2d6+11=17 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d4=2 ; d20+22=27 ; 2d6+5=14 ; d20+11=27 ; d10+6=15 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+9=16 ; Thursday June 6th, 2019 9:09:58 AM
It wasn't easily visible, but now that Anna, Sigvar, and Michael are up close, they can see that the Devil is surrounded by a faint nimbus of black energy, which just barely turns aside Anna's strike and Pompous' arrows.
Knowledge Arcana: Highlight to display spoiler: { He is under the effects of a Dispel Good spell - +4 AC vs good creatures and touch attacks can dispel }
The devil laughs again and flicks his chain out in a slashing arc, hitting Anna and Sigvar each once. 13 +2 unholy damage to Anna, 17 + 8 unholy to Sigvar: Both make a DC27 Fort Save or be stunned for 2 rounds
Anna also finds herself in range of his tail, which barely slices into her, but the wound starts flowing freely! 14 damage and Infernal Wound - bleed for 2d6, can only be healed with a DC26 CL check
As for the bearded devil, he steps back and pops directly into Nikolai's face, striking at him once with his glaive. He hits for 15 damage, and a lesser version of the bleed effect. only 2 bleed and a CL16 check to heal
The Erinyes takes to the air and fires back at Pompous, but does not manage to strike him.
The Devil's Throne Room MAP d20+26=42 ; d20+21=37 ; d20+16=27 ; 2d6+11=13 ; 2d6+11=17 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d4=2 ; d20+22=27 ; 2d6+5=14 ; d20+11=27 ; d10+6=15 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+9=16 ; Thursday June 6th, 2019 9:09:58 AM
It wasn't easily visible, but now that Anna, Sigvar, and Michael are up close, they can see that the Devil is surrounded by a faint nimbus of black energy, which just barely turns aside Anna's strike and Pompous' arrows.
Knowledge Arcana: Highlight to display spoiler: { He is under the effects of a Dispel Good spell - +4 AC vs good creatures and touch attacks can dispel }
The devil laughs again and flicks his chain out in a slashing arc, hitting Anna and Sigvar each once. 13 +2 unholy damage to Anna, 17 + 8 unholy to Sigvar: Both make a DC27 Fort Save or be stunned for 2 rounds
Anna also finds herself in range of his tail, which barely slices into her, but the wound starts flowing freely! 14 damage and Infernal Wound - bleed for 2d6, can only be healed with a DC26 CL check
As for the bearded devil, he steps back and pops directly into Nikolai's face, striking at him once with his glaive. He hits for 15 damage, and a lesser version of the bleed effect. only 2 bleed and a CL16 check to heal
The Erinyes takes to the air and fires back at Pompous, but does not manage to strike him.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP54/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+24=41 d20+29=40 d20+29=48 d20+29=39 d20+29=45 d20+29=42 d20+24=26 d20+24=27 d4+3=4 d4+3=5 d4+3=6 d4+3=5 d4+3=6 d4+3=5 d4+3=6 6d6(2+2+3+4+4+5)+24=44 6d6(1+1+3+5+6+1)+12=29 6d6(2+5+2+2+5+3)+12=31 6d6(3+2+1+4+4+4)+12=30 6d6(1+6+4+4+3+1)+12=31 Thursday June 6th, 2019 6:10:58 PM
Michael sees the fireball come in, so he slides around Sigvars body to use him as a shield from the blast. (reflex bonus of 19 I auto passed the roll. ) Michael takes no damage due to his Uncanny reflexes ability.
staying on the big minotaur, Michael waits for him to close with the Devil, he'll then jump off and begin his attack. if any should attack Sigvar while Michael is on him Michael acts as a shield and defends him. +4 to AC for Sigvar.
the attacks go as such. Michael leaps off sigvars back into a flanking positon. taking the opposite side from which Sigvar is moving. all in all it should not be more than a 5ft step. Acrobatics =41
attack bonus +19 +1 haste ,+1 bless, +4 AoTF flank, +4 aura of Justice. = +29 to hit.
1st attack Rapier +1 keen To hit AC 40 for 4 points of damage and 44 points flanking +(initial aura of jusice bonus)
short sword +1 To hit AC 48(crit! 39 confirmed!) for 11 points of damage and 29 points flanking
haste attack +29 Rapier +1 keen To hit AC 45(crit! 42 Confimed!) for 5 points of damage and 31 points flanking
2nd attack + 24 bonus Rapier +1 keen To hit AC 26 for 6 points of damage and 30 points flanking
Short sword +1 To hit AC 27 for 5 points of damage and 31 points flanking
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+15=35 ; d20+17=28 ; Thursday June 6th, 2019 7:05:50 PM
Fort save 35 That aura is ging to be an issue. Sigvar doesn't know what it is, but if it is deflecting shots like what Anna and Pompous were putting out then it needed to go. He had prepared for this, and hoped his casting abiity was up to the challenge. Dispel Magic using a hero point to boost the Caster check. Caster level check 27 Sigvar then steps into melee range with the devil and waits for Michael to leap into position opposite himself and Anna.
Sigvar's Dashboard Endure elements Resist Fire (20) 893/900 rounds remaining Eagles Splendor 84/90 rounds remaining Divine Bond +3 enhancement on adamantine sword 85/90 rounds remaining Bless Weapon remaining on adamantine sword 36/40 rounds remaining Divine Favor +3 to hit and damage 7/10 rounds remaining Haste +1 to hit, AC and reflex, +20' move 11/12 rounds remaining Smite Evil on large devil. Sigvar's AC to THAT DEVIL ONLY is 37/16/34 AC vs all other foes 34/13/31
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Thursday June 6th, 2019 9:22:49 PM
Trayvin casts a spell on himself, and then takes advantage of the extra speed and maneuvers around behind the devil attacking Nikolai. cast divine favor
Active Effects: haste, divine favor
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power, divine favor x 2, bless weapon(for Michael) channel energy 3/6 remaining 6 charges from clw wand(10 remaining)
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 (33/23/29 vs Devil boss) CMD : 30 d20+15=30 ; d20+17=33 ; d20+20=37 ; d20+20=32 ; d20+15=24 ; Thursday June 6th, 2019 9:42:39 PM
Fort Save: 30 (Know[arcana]:33) (OOC: How much bleed did I take? It just says 2d6?)
Anna takes damage from the Devil's attacks and is frustrated his aura. She calls out, "Pru, I don't suppose you have some way to dispel the protection the Devil has?"
"Sigvar or Michael, you guys take left and I'll go right and let's see if we can't outflank this hell spawn"
Anna takes a 5 foot step and then proceeds to unleash a full attack against the devil.
(37 vs AC; miss) (32 vs AC; miss) (24 vs AC; miss)
active effects: Barkskin - 90 min(870 rounds remaining) : + 4 natural armor Longstrider - 9 hours (- 29 rounds elapsed) : + 10 movement speed (overtaken by haste temporarily) silver sheen - 1 hour (- 28rounds elapsed) : great sword is considered silver vs DR Cats Grace - 9 min(63 rounds remaining) : +4 dex Bull's Strength - 9 min (64 rounds remaining) : +4 strength Bear's Endurance - 9 min (65 rounds remaining) : +4 con Enlarge Person - 9 min (66 rounds remaining) : , Anna becomes 11 foot 4 inches, 1320 lbs, +2 Str, -2 dex, -1 AC, -1 Atk, +1 CMB / CMD, -4 stealth, -2 fly, space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, weapons go up a size category protection from fire - 83 points haste - +1 to attack / +1 to AC / +1 reflex save / = 30 foot speed smite evil on big boss - +4 to hit vs big boss / + 24 damage first hit / +12 future hits / +4 AC vs big bad bless weapon - Sigvar, Pompous and Anna - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (18, 17, 16 rounds respectively)
Current Stats for Anna: Strength boost: +6 (+2 size, +4 enhancement) so current strength score is: 22 (+6 modifier) Con boost: +4 so current con score is: 16 (+3 modifier) Dex boost: +2 (-2 size, +4 enhancement) so current dex score is: 16 (+3 modifier) movement speed: 60 feet 24 temporary hit points Saves: Fort: +11 Will: +8 Reflex:+11 Large Silver Good Aligned Greatsword: +15/+10 (3d6+9) Space: 10 Reach: 10 Base AC: 29/19/25 CMD: 30
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] d20+16=18 ; d20+16=20 ; 5d4+5=15 ; Thursday June 6th, 2019 11:26:49 PM
Pru slips into the throne room and aims a Disintegrate at the Erinyes. Unfortunately, nothing happens. [SR check 18, fail.]
Grumbling a little, she casts a quickened Magic Missile at the bearded devil. [SR check 20; 15 points of force damage.]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+17=24 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+17=32 ; Friday June 7th, 2019 1:38:56 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Endure Elements, Haste
2 bleed and a CL16 check to heal
Nikolai takes a 5' step in front of the bearded devil and with his first attack tries to Trip him with his Kama +2.
OOC: I took 15 dmg, when do I take the 2 bleed, beginning of round or end of round? Ki 6/7
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday June 7th, 2019 4:34:07 AM
@ Nikolai I believe you take the bleed at the beginning of your turn @Michael you have Bless weapon on your blades, we renewed it right? You auto confirm your crits @Anna I was hoping Michael would pop over to flank the devil. If he did any square he occupies behind it should allow both of us to gain flanking so long as we stick tight, shoulder to shoulder. Michael got his post in before me so he didn't move his icon on the map, not knowing where I was going to end up.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(31, 35 vs boss) CMD 27/22/17, HP 105/107 d20+18=23 ; d8+10=12 ; d6=6 ; d6+10=11 ; d6+10=16 ; d6=4 ; d20+18=26 ; d6+10=15 ; d6=6 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+14=22 ; d6+10=13 ; d6=4 ; Friday June 7th, 2019 6:28:23 AM
Pompous' jaw drops as his arrows have fail to hit the boss devil... { ORC DROPPINGS} He manages to dodge the Erinyes' attack and this refocuses him. " OH NO YOU DID_NT!"
A volley of arrows and lightning shoots towards it
======================== Endure element barkskin Adamentine armor
Using arrows +1
Haste- +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves
Bless weapon - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (19 rounds)
Smite Evil- FIRST hit by each person will do + 24 damage, the rest are +12. The allies will also gain a +4 deflection bonus from that devil only.
Haste- +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves
Deadly strike- -2/+4 Many shots Precise shot
Attack 1 Hits AC 23 Physical, 11 Lightning 6 Attack 1a Hits AC 23 Physical, 16 Lightning 4
Haste Attack Hits AC 26 Physical 15 Lightning 6
Attack 2 Hits AC 22 Physical 13 Lightning 4 Attack 3 Hits AC 12 Physical Lightning
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP54/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday June 7th, 2019 6:41:38 AM
OOC: Sorry I didn't see the map link. I'm flanking with Sigvar, I think the aspect ratio on the map is skewed.
DM Warren: The Devil's Throne Room MAP d20+11=19 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+9=16 ; d8+6=10 ; d6=5 ; d20+26=34 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+16=22 ; 2d6+11=22 ; 2d6+11=15 ; d4=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d20+22=26 ; d20+22=36 ; 2d6+5=10 ; Friday June 7th, 2019 8:58:21 AM
Michael slips into position around back of the Devil Boss and slips his swords neatly into him several times. He must have been watching the previous attacks get foiled by the dark aura, because he manages to slip just past it and strike several times! The Devil hisses in pain as he gets injured for the first time in years, and doubly so because of the good enchantment that causes extra burning and suppresses his regenerative abilities.
Sigvar isn't having it with the aura and summons his willpower to try to dispel it. (pending) You need one CL check to overcome SR and another to dispel the aura. Oddly enough, the DC for both is 27.
Trayvin casts a spell and positions himself to help Nikolai. Bearded tries to take advantage of the movement to strike him, but doesn't hit.
Anna positions herself as well and tries again to strike the devil. Your first strike may hit if Sigvar succeeds his second CL check. And yes, bleed happens on your turn, so feel free to roll your 2d6 next round - this round is 6 damage
Pru starts flinging spells around, and Bearded doesn't like it.
Nikolai bleeds a bit when he begins moving and succeeds at tripping Bearded his first try. Bleed beginning of your round, and if you want to refund a ki or use it for attacks you can. It's CMD is 22.
Pompous provides a much more effective counter attack and strikes the Erinyes multiple times.
enemy turn
Bearded tries to claw Nikolai from his position on the ground, but even without the awkward positioning, he is too dodgy to hit.
The Erinyes continues exchanging potshots and manages to hit Pompous this time. But only once. 10 damage + 5 fire
The Devil boss is hopping mad at Michael and lets him know it. Twice, the spiked chain lashes out and hits Michael, almost critically! no confirm - 22 +7 unholy and 15 + 10 unholy damage and 2 DC27 fort saves or be stunned for 4 rounds.
His bite misses, but the tail comes swinging around and slashes Michael again for 10 damage, which start bleeding profusely. 2d6 bleed on your turn, DC26 heal or CL check to heal
Horned - 124 Erinyes - 58 Bearded - 15, tripped
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 107/132 Character Sheet d20+17=19 ; d20+33=44 ; d20+33=34 ; d20+28=37 ; d20+23=30 ; d20+29=32 ; 2d6+36=44 ; Friday June 7th, 2019 11:44:18 AM
2nd CL check, 2nd hero point failed 19 Now that he is in the devil's face, Sigvar focuses on the task at hand Sword 1 Hits AC 44 for 44 damage bypassing DR for Smite Evil Haste Nat 1 Miss Sword 2 AC 37 Miss Sword 3 AC 30 Miss Horns AC 32 Miss
Sigvar's Dashboard Endure elements Resist Fire (20) 892/900 rounds remaining Eagles Splendor 83/90 rounds remaining Divine Bond +3 enhancement on adamantine sword 84/90 rounds remaining Bless Weapon remaining on adamantine sword 35/40 rounds remaining Divine Favor +3 to hit and damage 6/10 rounds remaining Haste +1 to hit, AC and reflex, +20' move 10/12 rounds remaining Smite Evil on large devil. Sigvar's AC to THAT DEVIL ONLY is 37/16/34 AC vs all other foes 34/13/31 Hero points all gone Smite Evil 3/4 used
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP17/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+8=21 ; d20+8=16 ; 2d6(4+4)=8 Friday June 7th, 2019 7:33:03 PM
even hasted as he is the Devil moves fast! the combat machine in Michael head notes how the heavy chain moves like a whip, even as he tries to move out of the way, but knowing already it's too late. The blow, when it lands is terrible in it's power and suddenly Michael is left wondering what happens to you lap when you stand up and other inane things as he stuggles to deal with the horrific pain of the blows. he collapses onto the ground in a heap. bleeding like a stuck hog.
new AC 18 for 4 rounds. this is round 1.
fort save 21 and 16 OH yeah! the devil is taking 6 points of bleed damage per round from the last attack as well from my bleed attack.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 87/87] d20+16=20 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+16=33 ; 5d4+5=19 ; Friday June 7th, 2019 11:36:05 PM
Pru tries again to hit the Erinyes with a Disintegrate. This time the spell goes off, but the ray misses. [SR check 20 barely passes, but a nat 1 on the attack roll.]
Muttering something about cursed dice, she tries for more Quickened Magic Missiles on the bearded devil. [SR check 33; 19 points of force damage.]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 74/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 (33/23/29 vs Devil boss) CMD : 30 2d6=5 ; d20+24=42 ; 3d6+33=46 ; d20+24=34 ; d20+19=32 ; Sunday June 9th, 2019 11:51:15 PM
Anna takes another 5 foot step (OOC: I'm not sure if this qualifies as flanking with Sigvar so I'll give my flanked attack rolls at +4 and my unadjusted)
She takes 5 bleed damage and then makes a full hasted attack against the devil.
first attack (42 vs AC if flanking; 38 vs AC if not flanking; 42 good aligned silver slashing (if this is considered 1st hit or 30 good aligned silver slashing if this is considered a subsequent hit)
second hasted attack (34 vs AC or 30 vs AC if no flanking; miss either way)
3rd attack: (32 vs AC or 28 vs AC if no flanking; either way miss)
active effects: Barkskin - 90 min(869 rounds remaining) : + 4 natural armor Longstrider - 9 hours (- 30 rounds elapsed) : + 10 movement speed (overtaken by haste temporarily) silver sheen - 1 hour (- 29 rounds elapsed) : great sword is considered silver vs DR Cats Grace - 9 min(62 rounds remaining) : +4 dex Bull's Strength - 9 min (63 rounds remaining) : +4 strength Bear's Endurance - 9 min (64 rounds remaining) : +4 con Enlarge Person - 9 min (65 rounds remaining) : , Anna becomes 11 foot 4 inches, 1320 lbs, +2 Str, -2 dex, -1 AC, -1 Atk, +1 CMB / CMD, -4 stealth, -2 fly, space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, weapons go up a size category protection from fire - 83 points haste - +1 to attack / +1 to AC / +1 reflex save / = 30 foot speed smite evil on big boss - +4 to hit vs big boss / + 24 damage first hit / +12 future hits / +4 AC vs big bad bless weapon - Sigvar, Pompous and Anna - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (18, 17, 16 rounds respectively) bleed - 2d6 per round
Current Stats for Anna: Strength boost: +6 (+2 size, +4 enhancement) so current strength score is: 22 (+6 modifier) Con boost: +4 so current con score is: 16 (+3 modifier) Dex boost: +2 (-2 size, +4 enhancement) so current dex score is: 16 (+3 modifier) movement speed: 60 feet 24 temporary hit points Saves: Fort: +11 Will: +8 Reflex:+11 Large Silver Good Aligned Greatsword: +15/+10 (3d6+9) Space: 10 Reach: 10 Base AC: 29/19/25 CMD: 30
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 107/132 Character Sheet Monday June 10th, 2019 5:45:06 AM
OOC Does anyone need a sub? We are in a boss battle and in 3 days only 4 of 7 players have posted. The DM's post time is in a couple of hours so PLEASE get some posts in or ask for help.
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(31, 35 vs boss) CMD 27/22/17, HP 92/107 d20+18=25 ; d6+10=15 ; d6=3 ; d6+10=15 ; d6=2 ; d20+18=26 ; d6+10=15 ; d6=2 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+7=16 ; Monday June 10th, 2019 6:29:44 AM
Pompous continues his attacked against the Erinyes " HEEEEEERE BIRDY!!! :
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Endure element barkskin Adamentine armor
Using arrows +1
Haste- +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves
Bless weapon - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (19 rounds)
Smite Evil- FIRST hit by each person will do + 24 damage, the rest are +12. The allies will also gain a +4 deflection bonus from that devil only.
Haste- +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves
Deadly strike- -2/+4 Many shots Precise shot
Attack 1 Hits AC 25 Physical, 15 Lightning 3 Attack 1a Hits AC 25 Physical, 15 Lightning 2
Haste Attack Hits AC 26 Physical 15 Lightning 2
Attack 2 Hits AC 15 Physical Lightning Attack 3 Hits AC 16 Physical Lightning
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP12/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 2d6=5 ; Monday June 10th, 2019 6:47:44 AM
Michael lays on the ground and bleeds, he tries to have presence of mind enough to not wrythe or moan as he plays the part of a leaking water jug full of tomato juice.
5 more bleed damage round 2 of 4
DM Warren: The Devil's Throne Room MAP d20+11=31 ; d20+11=23 ; 2d10+12=21 ; d20+26=29 ; d20+21=26 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+22=24 ; Monday June 10th, 2019 9:05:06 AM
Having failed to overcome the Devil's aura, Sigvar returns to his strengths and has at it with his sword. The devil is well armored, but he manages to connect once, and that one hit is a doozy.
Michael stays on the ground where he is, slowly bleeding out, but pleased that the demon is bleeding too. And since all the damage is blessed, he can't even regen to stop it.
Pru's can still only seem to get half of the formula right on the Erinyes, so she keeps dumping damage into the Bearded devil on the ground.
Anna isn't quite in position to take advantage of flanking, so isn't able to connect this round. RAW requires drawing line center to center that goes through opposite sides of the enemy. Your line goes through adjacent sides of the square.
Pompous' latest round of arrows cut right through the furious Erinyes and she falls out of the air with a thud.
Enemy Turn
With Trayvin and Nikolai being slow to respond, the Bearded takes the opportunity to stand and attack. seconding Sigvar's post - need any assistance this week? He does provoke an AOO from both of you. His strike will go to the feisty woman that's been hitting him with magic missiles. And strike he does, critting her soundly. 21 damage and 2 bleed (dc16 heal or CL check to heal)
The boss devil turns his focus to the next largest threat in the room, whipping his chain around at Sigvar. But with his God's protection and a little luck, none of the strikes manage to land.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 107/132 Character Sheet d20+33=35 ; d20+33=46 ; d20+28=41 ; d20+23=39 ; d20+36=52 ; 2d6+24=32 ; 2d6+24=32 ; 2d6+24=35 ; d8=7 ; Monday June 10th, 2019 12:04:27 PM
Sigvar takes a 5 foot step in the opposite direction as Anna (sorry I can't log into my email and can't see the map) If this does not give him Flanking he waits for her to take another step as well, then unleashes another flurry of attacks at the Devil. Sword 1 AC 35 miss Haste hits AC 46 for 32 damage bypassing DR for Smite Evil Sword 2 hits AC 41 for 32 damage bypassing DR for Smite Evil Sword 3 Hits AC 39 for 35 damage bypassing DR for Smite Evil Horns hits AC 45 ( I used the wrong bonus in the roller, should be 16 +29 for 45) for 20 damage bypassing DR for Smite Evil
Sigvar's Dashboard Endure elements Resist Fire (20) 891/900 rounds remaining Eagles Splendor 82/90 rounds remaining Divine Bond +3 enhancement on adamantine sword 83/90 rounds remaining Bless Weapon remaining on adamantine sword 34/40 rounds remaining Divine Favor +3 to hit and damage 5/10 rounds remaining Haste +1 to hit, AC and reflex, +20' move 9/12 rounds remaining Smite Evil on large devil. Sigvar's AC to THAT DEVIL ONLY is 37/16/34 AC vs all other foes 34/13/31 Hero points all gone Smite Evil 3/4 used
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) d20+20=40 ; d20+20=40 ; d8+8=16 ; d8+8=16 ; d20+20=30 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+15=32 ; d8+8=14 ; d8+8=10 ; d8+8=9 ; Monday June 10th, 2019 10:13:42 PM
Trayvin takes a swipe at the devil as it stands up. hit AC 40(crit check, rolled nat 20 to confirm) damage = 32(wow all max rolls)
"Come on Nikolai, let's finish this one off so we can help the others."
Actions: full attack on bearded devil hit AC 30, 26(haste attack), 32 damage = 14, 10, 9(made with adamantine morningstar)
Active Effects: haste, divine favor
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power, divine favor x 2, bless weapon(for Michael) channel energy 3/6 remaining 6 charges from clw wand(10 remaining)
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 9/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 2d6=3 ; Monday June 10th, 2019 10:22:29 PM
the pain is still with him, it's still bad, but at least a poem comes from his mind that allows him to focus on something besides the hurt.
Tommy I went into a public-'ouse to get a pint o' beer, The publican 'e up an' sez, "We serve no red-coats here." The girls be'ind the bar they laughed an' giggled fit to die, I outs into the street again an' to myself sez I: O it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, go away"; But it's "Thank you, Mister Atkins", when the band begins to play, The band begins to play, my boys, the band begins to play, O it's "Thank you, Mister Atkins", when the band begins to play.
I went into a theatre as sober as could be, They gave a drunk civilian room, but 'adn't none for me; They sent me to the gallery or round the music-'alls, But when it comes to fightin', Lord! they'll shove me in the stalls! For it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, wait outside"; But it's "Special coach for Atkins" when the trooper's on the tide, The troopship's on the tide, my boys, the troopship's on the tide, O it's "Special coach for Atkins" when the trooper's on the tide.
Yes, makin' mock o' uniforms that guard you while you sleep Is cheaper than them uniforms, an' they're starvation cheap; An' hustlin' drunken soldiers when they're goin' large a bit Is five times better business than paradin' in full kit. Then it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, 'ow's yer soul?" But it's "Thin red line of 'eroes" when the drums begin to roll, The drums begin to roll, my boys, the drums begin to roll, O it's "Thin red line of 'eroes" when the drums begin to roll.
We aren't no thin red 'eroes, nor we aren't no blackguards too, But single men in barricks, most remarkable like you; An' if sometimes our conduck isn't all your fancy paints, Why, single men in barricks don't grow into plaster saints; While it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, fall be'ind", But it's "Please to walk in front, sir", when there's trouble in the wind, There's trouble in the wind, my boys, there's trouble in the wind, O it's "Please to walk in front, sir", when there's trouble in the wind.
You talk o' better food for us, an' schools, an' fires, an' all: We'll wait for extry rations if you treat us rational. Don't mess about the cook-room slops, but prove it to our face The Widow's Uniform is not the soldier-man's disgrace. For it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Chuck him out, the brute!" But it's "Saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot; An' it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' anything you please; An' Tommy ain't a bloomin' fool -- you bet that Tommy sees!
He can't remember where he heard it before, but it is a catchy little poem about the life of a soldier.
Stun 3/4 3 points of bleed.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday June 10th, 2019 10:24:21 PM
Power out. Can't post. Please sub. Thanks.
Jonathan T/nikolai.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 66/87] d20+16=28 ; d20+12=16 ; 24d6=78 ; 5d6=19 ; Monday June 10th, 2019 10:33:19 PM
"Ow! Jerk." Pro takes a careful step back. Now that the Erinyes is gone, Beardo has her full attention.
She tries a Disintegrate. Maybe she'll have better luck on him. [SR Check 28; pass. Ranged Touch attack 16, which might hit. If it does, 78 points of damage, or a DC 23 Fort save to take only 19 damage.]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 68/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 (33/23/29 vs Devil boss) CMD : 30 2d6=6 ; d20+24=25 ; d20+24=34 ; d20+19=32 ; Monday June 10th, 2019 11:07:22 PM
If Sigvar still isn't in flanking after his 5 foot step Anna takes her own 5 foot step.
She takes 6 bleed damage and then makes a full hasted attack against the devil.
first attack (25 vs AC; nat 1; miss)
second hasted attack (34 vs AC miss)
3rd attack: (32 vs AC; miss)
active effects: Barkskin - 90 min(868 rounds remaining) : + 4 natural armor Longstrider - 9 hours (- 31 rounds elapsed) : + 10 movement speed (overtaken by haste temporarily) silver sheen - 1 hour (- 30 rounds elapsed) : great sword is considered silver vs DR Cats Grace - 9 min(61 rounds remaining) : +4 dex Bull's Strength - 9 min (62 rounds remaining) : +4 strength Bear's Endurance - 9 min (63 rounds remaining) : +4 con Enlarge Person - 9 min (64 rounds remaining) : , Anna becomes 11 foot 4 inches, 1320 lbs, +2 Str, -2 dex, -1 AC, -1 Atk, +1 CMB / CMD, -4 stealth, -2 fly, space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, weapons go up a size category protection from fire - 83 points haste - +1 to attack / +1 to AC / +1 reflex save / = 30 foot speed smite evil on big boss - +4 to hit vs big boss / + 24 damage first hit / +12 future hits / +4 AC vs big bad bless weapon - Sigvar, Pompous and Anna - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (18, 17, 16 rounds respectively) bleed - 2d6 per round
Current Stats for Anna: Strength boost: +6 (+2 size, +4 enhancement) so current strength score is: 22 (+6 modifier) Con boost: +4 so current con score is: 16 (+3 modifier) Dex boost: +2 (-2 size, +4 enhancement) so current dex score is: 16 (+3 modifier) movement speed: 60 feet 24 temporary hit points Saves: Fort: +11 Will: +8 Reflex:+11 Large Silver Good Aligned Greatsword: +15/+10 (3d6+9) Space: 10 Reach: 10 Base AC: 29/19/25 CMD: 30
Pompous Giantbane AC 26(31, 35 vs boss) CMD 27/22/17, HP 92/107 d20+18=36 ; d6+10=15 ; d6=3 ; d6+10=13 ; d6=1 ; d20+18=36 ; d6+10=13 ; d6=4 ; d20+12=24 ; d6+10=16 ; d6=2 ; d20+7=22 ; d6+10=12 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday June 11th, 2019 6:24:34 AM
"SOMEONE HELP MICKEY!!!" Pompous sends another volley of arrows at the bearded devil this time.
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Endure element barkskin Adamentine armor
Using arrows +1
Haste- +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves
Bless weapon - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (19 rounds)
Smite Evil- FIRST hit by each person will do + 24 damage, the rest are +12. The allies will also gain a +4 deflection bonus from that devil only.
Haste- +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves
Deadly strike- -2/+4 Many shots Precise shot
Attack 1 Hits AC 36 Physical, 15 Lightning 3 Attack 1a Hits AC 36 Physical, 13 Lightning 1
Haste Attack Hits AC 36 Physical 13 Lightning 4 Attack 2 Hits AC 24 Physical 16 Lightning 2 Attack 3 Hits AC 22 Physical 12 Lightning 1
DM Warren: The Devil's Throne Room MAP Tuesday June 11th, 2019 8:57:35 AM
After Trayvin smacking it around, the devil doesnt stand a chance against a disintegrate Ray, and he is suddenly no more than dust.
Now that Sigvar finally is able to flank, he is able to tear into the demon much more effectively, and he can't stand up to that punishment. He soon falls, thanks to proper planning. Pompous throws his arrows into the boss demon for good measure, who can't defend now that he's dead. Everything goes quiet, except for the still bleeding wounds of Pru, Michael, and Anna.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 107/132 Character Sheet d20+9=17 ; Tuesday June 11th, 2019 7:20:46 PM
CLC 17 (20 if it uses my full level for LoH) fail Sigvar steps over the devil's corpse and tries to heal Michael. He frowns as the healing magic is repeled by Michael's Infernal wound. No Healing Sigvar's Dashboard Endure elements Resist Fire (20) 890/900 rounds remaining Eagles Splendor 81/90 rounds remaining Divine Bond +3 enhancement on adamantine sword 82/90 rounds remaining Bless Weapon remaining on adamantine sword 33/40 rounds remaining Divine Favor +3 to hit and damage 4/10 rounds remaining Haste +1 to hit, AC and reflex, +20' move 8/12 rounds remaining AC vs all other foes 34/13/31 Hero points all gone Smite Evil 3/4 used LoH 1 used
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+12=31 ; Tuesday June 11th, 2019 9:41:00 PM
And just like that, it's over. Trayvin shifts focus back to patching up the Agents. The wounds are persistent, he tries some channeling anyway, to see if it will have any effect.
Actions: channel energy(once everyone is in range) heal hp = 17 caster level checks for the healing: 30, 24, 31
OOC- I think I counted 3? PCs with infernal wounds. Not sure if channeling counts as a heal check for this. If not, will resort to spells next.
Active Effects: haste, divine favor
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power, divine favor x 2, bless weapon(for Michael) channel energy 3/6 remaining 6 charges from clw wand(10 remaining)
OOC- request hero point for Michael for the poem
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday June 11th, 2019 10:13:44 PM
Big storm in Dallas. Power still out. Need sub. Sorry I missed the fun.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22 HP 81/87] Tuesday June 11th, 2019 10:21:27 PM
Pru nods in satisfaction at the little pile of devil powder on the ground. "Stab me, will ya," she says fiercely.
Then, less fiercely, "ow." She bleeds a little. Trayvin's healing energy helps.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 20/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 2d6=3 ; Tuesday June 11th, 2019 10:26:30 PM
3 points bleed round 4 of 4.
The pain begins to abate somewhat, or is the mental trauma of getting hit so hard? hard to tell. He feels sigvars attempt to heal him, and he feels the wounds like a malignant worm push it away. he tries to reach his hand down into his pocket to get a potion, but it's a bit beyond his ablity right now. Ah...well...this aint the first time I've been this close to death, was a good fight though, I'm proud to have served with you guys, I hope you know that my fist mates. .he thinks to himself, knowing that the wound is resistand and that he dont' have much blood left to bleed out.
it all becomes moot though when Trayvin channels. he feels the malignantcy in the wound give way to the awesome healing power of their resident cleric. After the hot fevered evil of the horned devil, the healing feels like a warm hug and a cool dip in a pool all at the same time. Clerical magic is weird that way, he tastes Key Lime pie this time, he usually does not pay the effects much attention, he's usually busy with soldiering or fighting when he gets healed. but is was always aware of tasting something when Trayvin healed. thinking back, he remembers Vanilla, Sage, Cardamon, and Kiwi, he thinks there were others, but he cannot recall them right now. The Key lime is nice though, a fitting way to endure the last few moments of his paralysis.
Heal, 17. Hp pre-healing 3 post healing 20. Good job Trayvin, just in the nick of time too.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 2d6=10 ; Tuesday June 11th, 2019 11:28:59 PM
(OOC: don't know if channel stopped the bleed or not; Anna needed a 30 on the check and one of the results was a 24; if bleed still happens 10 bleed damage)
Anna says, "Welp that fight didn't last long. Thanks for the healing Trayvin. We really need a strategy to deal with Dispel Good in the future if our attacks wouldn't have been turned aside by the devil's protective ward we probably wouldn't have had Michael get hit as badly considering some of mine and Pompous attacks that missed wouldn't have been turned aside"
Barkskin - 90 min(867 rounds remaining) : + 4 natural armor Longstrider - 9 hours (- 32 rounds elapsed) : + 10 movement speed (overtaken by haste temporarily) silver sheen - 1 hour (- 31 rounds elapsed) : great sword is considered silver vs DR Cats Grace - 9 min(60 rounds remaining) : +4 dex Bull's Strength - 9 min (61 rounds remaining) : +4 strength Bear's Endurance - 9 min (62 rounds remaining) : +4 con Enlarge Person - 9 min (63 rounds remaining) : , Anna becomes 11 foot 4 inches, 1320 lbs, +2 Str, -2 dex, -1 AC, -1 Atk, +1 CMB / CMD, -4 stealth, -2 fly, space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, weapons go up a size category protection from fire - 83 points haste - +1 to attack / +1 to AC / +1 reflex save / = 30 foot speed bless weapon - Sigvar, Pompous and Anna - weapons considered good aligned, and having +1 enchantment for purposes of overcoming DR of evil creatures or striking incorporeal undead (17, 16, 15 rounds respectively) bleed - 2d6 per round?
Current Stats for Anna: Strength boost: +6 (+2 size, +4 enhancement) so current strength score is: 22 (+6 modifier) Con boost: +4 so current con score is: 16 (+3 modifier) Dex boost: +2 (-2 size, +4 enhancement) so current dex score is: 16 (+3 modifier) movement speed: 60 feet Saves: Fort: +11 Will: +8 Reflex:+11 Large Silver Good Aligned Greatsword: +15/+10 (3d6+9) Space: 10 Reach: 10 Base AC: 29/19/25 CMD: 30
Pompous Devilbane AC 26(31) CMD 27/22/17, HP 92/107 Wednesday June 12th, 2019 6:34:29 AM
Pompous runs to his injured comrades and stands watch over them as the healers cast their blessings.
" I second Anna Banana. We could have taken out big bad almost immediately if it wasn't for that aura. Still, we all live to tell the tale. "
Once he knows that everyone is well, he'll search the foes and the area for booty... he snickers a bit as he thinks to himself... {booty...'snicker... }
ooc> I second Brian. Hero point for Michael.
DM Warren: The Devil's Throne Room MAP Wednesday June 12th, 2019 9:18:09 AM
Despite having a winning strategy, there is always room for improvement, right? The Agents discuss battle plans as infernal wounds are driven from their bodies. They were lucky to have had the foresight to bless their weapons, as without that, this battle would have gone a lot more against them.
They discussion doesn't last for long though before they start to experience an odd sucking sensation. They barely have time to grab the Devils' weapons before their bodies are pulled through what feels like another portal. When they come to, it appears that they're back in their own barracks, and nothing seems to have changed. Except for the chest overflowing in gold in the middle of their common room.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Wednesday June 12th, 2019 9:28:23 PM
"So I guess that mission was a success? Do we check the loot chest or check in with the commander first?" Anna asks her Firstmates.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Wednesday June 12th, 2019 9:42:00 PM
"We're back." It didn't need to be said, but the statement raises a number of questions. But first, to check on the Fist. Trayvin goes around to each of the Agents to check and make sure there were no persistent wounds still bleeding. The rest he could fix later. "Don't worry, a few days of rest and I'll have you all patched back up."
"As for the rest, well did the portal send us back, or did the Rakshasha not like the odds of us collecting the reward in person?"
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, holy smite, prayer, divine power, divine favor x 2, bless weapon(for Michael) channel energy 3/6 remaining 6 charges from clw wand(10 remaining)
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 20/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+8=18 ; Wednesday June 12th, 2019 10:06:09 PM
with tme and healing Michael brain reconncets with his body, with a twitch and a groan he gets up off the ground. and hugs Trayvin. Thank you Trayvin, you have no idea how good that felt of how much it was needed, you are truly sent from the gods. . he looks around, they are in the barracks. Dag Nabit I wanted to hang that Devils head up in the common room! would have looked nice over the fireplace..
He looks over the chest of gold. to get a read on how much gold is in there. Hey Sigvar can you and Anna lift this thing up and get a read on how much it weighs. that aught to give us a good idea of how much gold is in it. apprase 18 if I get some aid anothers this could be a good roll.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday June 12th, 2019 11:17:07 PM
Spells in effect: Windwall +20, Hail Storm +3, Mage Armor, Haste, Power Outage Duration (1-3 days) No Flying Cows +1 though, lots of Debris of Window Breaking 2D6, Roof Smashing Trees 10D20.
Nikolai is jubilant that his first attempt to trip an opponent worked and gave the edge they needed to swiftly fell the demon. He will need to practice more on his reaction to a tripped foe though. He was a bit slow in taking advantage of it.
Realizing they are back in their own quarters rather than the pocket world of the tiger-man thing, he does feel disappointed that their mission may not have been fulfilled to its best conclusion. Perhaps what he said instilled in the giants some sense of worth to spur them to fight back. Perhaps not.
"Well, we certainly want to make sure the chest is safe from traps and stuff that might harm whoever tries to open it. But since we went on a mission to bring back funds for the Fist, we should hand over the chest with all it's contents. Or rather, less any harmful contents. So before anyone starts counting gold, lets insure it is safe to fiddle with," Nikolai cautions.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 124/132 Character Sheet Wednesday June 12th, 2019 11:21:40 PM " Trayvin, clearly that Tiger thing was not an idiot. It knew we didn't like it and probably knew that if we could drop it's opponent so easily that we would probably try to take it out too. He was an evil, calculating so and so, but smart too. No wonder the giants thought it knew everything they said and thought." " I think we should finish reviving Michael and report directly to the Commander. We were tasked with freeing the Fist from the crushing war reparations it has incurred. We should go see if we succeeded."
Prudence Gundle Wednesday June 12th, 2019 11:29:58 PM
"Yes, let's report in," Pru says. "I can check for magical traps, anyway."
She casts a Detect Magic and scans the chest.
Pompous Devilbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 92/107 Thursday June 13th, 2019 6:34:26 AM
Pompous listens to Nikolai talking about handing the chest of gold over to the officers... The ranger's eye brow raises at the mention... { Arrows aren't cheap} He thinks to himself. { And I don't see anyone else paying THOSE bills}
If it's policy that treasures won at great physical and financial cost get handed back to the Fist, maybe this isn't the right group for him to be in after all...
DM Warren: The Devil's Throne Room MAP Thursday June 13th, 2019 9:27:12 AM
After all is said and done, The Agents are professionals. A quick appraisal of the chest can easily tells that it hold thousands of coins, as well as assorted gems and jewelry.
Pru scans the chest quickly before they head out to the commander and sees a few magical auras around, but most notably is one powerful illusion spell. Still, that can wait until they check in with Commander Balance.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Thursday June 13th, 2019 8:06:07 PM
"Sigvar, I suspect it will be perfectly happy if it never sees us again."
"Don't worry Michael, I wasn't sent by the Gods, but I can help people and keep the Fist going strong. The Gods do seem willing to help me with those goals."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Thursday June 13th, 2019 9:38:20 PM
Anna says, "Well it is certainly good to be home but we probably could have taken the Tiger creature out considering how the final fight with the Devil shaped up. Perhaps some day we can find our way back there and liberate the people there? Then again we never seem to find time to visit those Griffons so I don't know."
Prudence Gundle Thursday June 13th, 2019 10:51:46 PM
"Let's go talk to the Commander," Pru says. She eyes the chest dubiously. "Er...should we try to bring that with us? It looks heavy."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday June 14th, 2019 12:41:38 AM "No real big hurry in reporting in. It would be best make sure that the chest is safe first. If it holds an illusion, we'd better find out what it is first. I don't want to leave something here that can harm us nor take it to the Commander in that state either. Ten or fifteen minutes more won't hurt. Let's get our Trap Detecting Caps on and give it the shake down of its life."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 124/132 Character Sheet Friday June 14th, 2019 5:52:55 AM " Dispel the illusion and let's see what it really is. That kitty could not be dumb enough to stiff the Mailed Fist, right?" Sigvar will draw his blade and take up a position next to Prudence so that she can use her Fist ability of shielded caster while dispelling the chest.
Pompous Devilbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 92/107 Friday June 14th, 2019 6:29:33 AM
Pompous agrees with Siggy. " Yes, let's see what we actually have here. "
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 20/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=38 ; d20+17=28 ; Friday June 14th, 2019 6:58:35 AM
perception 38 disable device 28
bonking his his head because he is an idiot, Michael begins to check the chest for traps. He puts it down to hunger and blood loss, And after we see the commander, lets get something to eat, bleeding out sure works up an appetite.
DM Warren: The Devil's Throne Room MAP Friday June 14th, 2019 11:37:05 AM
It seems that the Agents need not to have worried. Between Michael’s applied talents and Pru’s scanning, they can tell there is no danger, physical or magical. Further investigation reveals that the illusion is in the for of a programmed illusion. It seems that the Rakshasa left a message for them once they opened it. His face springs out large, and the image laughs in delight. “I had my doubts, but it seems that you’ve accomplished the task set out. Here is your payment as promised. I hope that we can work together again in such a mutually beneficial fashion.”
DM Warren: The Devil's Throne Room MAP Friday June 14th, 2019 11:37:57 AM
Most of the coinage in the chest is actually platinum, with assorted gold and gems throughout. There must be at least 100,000 gp worth of coinage, more than enough to pay down much of the Fist’s debt, with enough leftover for nice bonuses for the Agents. And of course, this doesn’t count the jewelry and assorted treasures found on the rest of their fallen foes throughout their recent adventures.
Prudence Gundle Friday June 14th, 2019 9:51:11 PM
"Well, I'm not carrying it," Pru says.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 20/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday June 14th, 2019 11:08:20 PM Well with this much loot, we can't just leave it here, and I don't trust anyone but us to watch it. Maybe one of us needs to go get the commander and bring her down here so she can decide what she wants done with it.. Heck you guys go, I'll stay here and keep an eye on it. give my regards to the commander and explain why I could not show up . Michael then starts. He looks at the chest closely then he goes over to his bed and begins emptying his pockets and his haversack. between his bills pants o plenty and his handy haversack they aught to be able to fit the whole thing minus the chest. He starts shovelling the loot into his pockets. even if it won't all fit, the chest should be light enough to carry easily.
Why didn't I think of this in the first place? this will freak her out when I start empying my pockets. There is mirtful gleam in his eye, which kind of offsets the dark circles and pale skin.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; Saturday June 15th, 2019 10:02:21 AM
Trayvin laughs while tends to some of Michael's more severe wounds. "I am sure the commander will be quite surprised to see how much gold you can fit in your pants."
cast cure critical wounds on Michael hp healed = 33
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Sunday June 16th, 2019 11:33:43 PM
Nikolai has a good laugh at Michael's antics. "I suppose it is ok to take the look in your pockets. Loot is loot. Just make sure that when you empty your pockets, don't embarrass us with any weird thing you might have accidentally put away by accident."
When all are ready and the loot stuffed away, Nikolai leads the way to the Commander's office.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Monday June 17th, 2019 12:00:36 AM
If Anna is still jolly green giant Anna she helps carry the loot to where the commander is; otherwise she still goes along with the others to see the commander.
Pompous Devilbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 92/107 Monday June 17th, 2019 6:49:57 AM
Pompous takes a quick trip to his quarters and changes into his dress uniform. As much as he doesn't mind looking grimy when in the field, he can't abide dirt and gore on the uniform when meeting officers.
DM Warren: The Devil's Throne Room MAP Monday June 17th, 2019 9:42:35 AM
Seeing as no one knew when to expect you back, no one is actually waiting on you now. Michael has time to play in a heap of gold and platinum while pompous makes himself look and smell nice. The others can do so as well if they like.
Once ready, it is not difficult to summon the page on duty to run off and let the commander know they're ready to report. They make their way to the office and present themselves. As brusque as every, Commander Palance has little time for niceties, and after a quick greeting, requests a report of their recent activities.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 20/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday June 17th, 2019 10:14:55 AM
Michael smiles and while chatting about the recent adventures, begins to pile heaps and heaps of gold onto the commanders desk.
outline of the talk. 1. tranport to new area 2.fight with the giants at the chokepoint. 3. interrorgation of giant prisioner. 4. meeting the rakshasha. 5 contract sighned. 6. travel to the "geen hell" 7. encounters with the bearded devils, 8. encounters with the erines. 9. ambusing the guards 10. putting the smak down on the Horned devil. 11...return home.
OOC: I wan't keeping up with the loot, can the DM repost the loot or someone who's kept up with it post it. I'll spreadsheet it and take it to the catacombs if you do.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Monday June 17th, 2019 9:21:02 PM
The Commander seems to be waiting for a formal report, so Trayvin will let Nikolai and Pru do most of the talking.
Admiring the piles of treasure that are quickly accumulating around the Commander's office via Michael's pockets, all he says is, "I think we did allright."
Prudence Gundle Monday June 17th, 2019 9:30:30 PM
Pru assists Michael where she can. When he talks about the Rakshasa, Pru produces the group's copy of the contract.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday June 17th, 2019 11:23:08 PM
Nikolai feels that it not necessary to add anything. Michael covered it all for the preliminary report. As usual, he will write up the formal report for the archives with everyone's signature on it.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Monday June 17th, 2019 11:54:43 PM
Anna signs the report that Nikolai is preparing, not having much to add. She does say to the commander though, "Do you think we'll ever be able to see about recruiting those hungry griffins we found back in the day to join the Fist? Wouldn't an aeriel wing of Griffon riders open up the possibility of new contracts?"
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 124/132 Character Sheet Tuesday June 18th, 2019 6:00:42 AM
Sigvar knows they are short on facts in the report. No one was able to tell what the Tiger thing was (right?) Nor were any of them able to identify any or most of the Devils. They knew the Tiger thing was evil and so was the Devil. That will have to be enough he guesses.
Pompous Devilbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 92/107 Tuesday June 18th, 2019 5:29:34 PM
Pompous looks cute in his clean and pressed uniform but otherwise says nothing.
The Commander Tuesday June 18th, 2019 6:17:48 PM
The commander stands up behind the desk as the Agents start their report. She looks gruff, crosses her arms and frowns as the story continues and Michael unceremoniously dumps the treasure and gold on her desk. She watches as some of the coin slides and falls off to the ground as Michael tries to grab it. She looks over each of the Agents and looks at the papers the Pru presents. When the presentation is complete, she stands there, silently watching everyone. A moment passes, then another in complete silence.
Finally she can take it no more and breaks out into a smile. She reaches out and picks up a handful of gold saying, "Oh, you did more than alright! This is really amazing. This is going to help us out quite a bit. While we're not really struggling like we were in the old days, this can give us a lot of support to expand and do more missions that are really for the good of the people instead of just for the money."
She continues to nod and smile as she calls out for her assistant. When he arrives, she says, "Come now, help clean up this mess of gold. Log it all in and account for it with the treasury." She looks back over at Nikolai and the rest of the group and continues, "And let's schedule a great dinner with the whole town!"
Prudence Gundle Tuesday June 18th, 2019 9:31:46 PM
Pru can't keep the smile off her face. "Thank you, ma'am," she says. "We did our best."
She helps re-pack the treasure and take it to the treasury.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Tuesday June 18th, 2019 9:35:29 PM
"Dinner? Now we're talking. All of our rations were getting mushy from the humidity in that place."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 20/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday June 18th, 2019 9:45:20 PM
Michael deflates a bit, no reply to the mention of the Griffons, ah well. perhaps food a drink will sooth his disappointment.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday June 18th, 2019 11:25:55 PM
Nikolai suppresses a chuckle as coins go rolling about and Michael tries to catch them. Maybe Nikolai's Fist brings in the most but all Fist are contributing and the Mailed Fist isn't quite as large as before and with much less buildings to maintain. That they are getting past the point of nearly going broke pleases Alexi.
'Perhaps we'll get some time off where we can go visit that area and see if they are still around. It has been a while,' he muses.
"A large banquet for the whole town would be splendid," Nikolai exclaims with a large smile.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Wednesday June 19th, 2019 12:36:27 AM
Anna is all for a banquet even though she doesn't really eat aside from sunlight now that she is plantkin Anna.
She says to no one in particular, "Well this should be fun."
To Nikolai she says, "We can only hope."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 124/132 Character Sheet Wednesday June 19th, 2019 6:20:21 PM
Sigvar looks forward to the Feast.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Wednesday June 19th, 2019 9:57:02 PM
Trayvin hopes the treasure helps the Fist to help a lot of towns and people.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday June 19th, 2019 10:06:34 PM
"A great dinner does sound like fun," Pru says. Having some experience with life among the common folk, she's pretty sure they'd rather have the road mended, but a feast will be fun, too.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday June 20th, 2019 12:59:31 AM
Once things are settled with their commander, Nikolai gets a clean uniform and goes to the baths. He wants to smell good at the dinner, there might be some dancing and he might get to get close to a girl. Want to smell nice then.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Thursday June 20th, 2019 1:37:28 AM
Anna also takes a bath and takes some time to polish her mithril plate
Pompous Devilbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 92/107 Thursday June 20th, 2019 6:39:35 AM
Thinking to himself... { Dinners are fine... but where's the coins lady!! Arrows aren't cheap! }
DM Warren: The Feast Thursday June 20th, 2019 9:02:00 AM
Besides the chest of loot, there's still the pile of jewelry and magic bows from the Giants, and another pile of weapons and equipment from the devils. All told, it's worth a 20k gold bonus for each of the Agents.
They also feel the experience of battle infusing them as they party prep and plan. (Everyone please level to 13)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 124/132 Character Sheet Thursday June 20th, 2019 11:17:09 AM
Um, you are part of a standing army, arrows should be free.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 124/132 Character Sheet Thursday June 20th, 2019 6:28:01 PM
Sigvar gets a bath and some rest in before the feast
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Thursday June 20th, 2019 8:52:54 PM
With some time to spare before the dinner and party? Trayvin gets cleaned up. Trayvin feels much better now that they are out of the dreadful humidity.
Prudence Gundle Thursday June 20th, 2019 10:46:11 PM
Pru is also glad of a bath, and also takes the time to wash her hair. She puts on a fresh uniform, then sits in the sun and patiently towel-dries her hair.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 20/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday June 20th, 2019 10:52:44 PM
still a little bummed about the memory of the griffons, Michael retires to the baths and gets clened up. He gets his dress leathers out and lays them out to put on when the time comes. then he calls a page to his room and gives him instructions to wake him 15 minutes before the dinner so that he can get dressed and presentable. he then sets up his intrusion alarms, sets the dummy up on his bed grabs his extra pillow and blanket crawls under the bed to sleep. (Michael has a bed set up under his bed to sleep on.).
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Thursday June 20th, 2019 11:51:26 PM
(OOC: I'll level over the weekend)
Anna starts thinking about what to spend her bonus on as she gets cleaned up and makes her full plate shine
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday June 21st, 2019 12:52:11 AM
Nikolai is surprised at how much each get. Doesn't complain though and starts making plans.
Pompous Devilbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Friday June 21st, 2019 6:29:53 AM
Pompous looks at Nik,,, " ORC DROPPINGS! When did you start ready minds Nikko! Or was I using my inside voice outside again???? Well, normal arrows are provided but these magical and silver ones cost a pretty copper to keep supplied. "
ooc> Leveling and catacomb trip on the way!
DM Warren: The Feast Friday June 21st, 2019 8:45:40 PM
The Agents all make themselves ready for feasting and celebrations, taking the time to polish armor, put on their nice livery, and make themselves pretty in general.
There is excitement all around, and several hope that they'll have some time off to see about their potential flying mounts. Who knows, they could always ask Palance for the time. They've certainly earned the right to choose at least one mission, so long as there's nothing critical coming up. Though knowing her, she'll want to have some sort of plan for care, stabling, feeding, and a benefit to cost analysis to justify the expense.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 20/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday June 21st, 2019 9:25:36 PM
still a little bummed about the memory of the griffons, Michael retires to the baths and gets clened up. He gets his dress leathers out and lays them out to put on when the time comes. then he calls a page to his room and gives him instructions to wake him 15 minutes before the dinner so that he can get dressed and presentable. he then sets up his intrusion alarms, sets the dummy up on his bed grabs his extra pillow and blanket crawls under the bed to sleep. (Michael has a bed set up under his bed to sleep on.).
Prudence Gundle Friday June 21st, 2019 11:14:12 PM
"I've been thinking about those griffins," Pru says. "They probably eat a lot, and they couldn't be stabled with the Fist's other mounts. But what if we trained the griffins and, I don't know, like, traveled with them? We could ly from town to town and show off the griffins and let people know that we're the Mailed Fist and we're the good guys and don't you wanna hire us to do stuff? It could be like advertising or something."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Saturday June 22nd, 2019 4:46:36 PM "That's a good idea, Pru, even if it isn't us that do it. Feeding them wouldn't be such a problem if we hired local animal herders to raise cattle for that specific purpose. A couple of cattle herds of decent size, that eat grass, could supply enough beef for them I'm thinking. It would help the local economy AND look pretty nifty."
OOC DM, I know it's not in our place to suggest modules for ourselves, but this one would be a real good one. It would tie off a loose end, give our griffon lovers a sense of pride, and all the DM would have to do is fill in the details as to how and why we get them to join the Mailed Fist as trained mounts rather than wild animals scrounging for a living. Just putting the idea out there.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Saturday June 22nd, 2019 5:17:48 PM
"Well, I'm not sure if I would want to fly a griffon personally, but I think a small division of griffon riders for the Mailed Fist is an awesome idea. Maybe we could look for a place to stable them that isn't right in town?"
Pompous Devilbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Sunday June 23rd, 2019 8:06:47 AM
... Pompous thinks about the griffons... as fetching as he would look on top of one...
" My long bow isn't designed to shoot while mounted... let alone flying,,,, "
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 20/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Sunday June 23rd, 2019 10:40:43 PM
if they are having this converstion at the dinner, then Michael joins in. othewise he is getting a nap before the dinner. Gryphons weigh in at about 5 or 600 pounds. females are larger than males. they eat about 1/2 their body weight per day. so that 250 to 300 pounds of flesh, per anilmal, per day. 6 or 7 Gryphons are going to consume between 1250 and 2100 pounds of meat per day. they perfer horse flesh. we are looking at 2 medium weight steers at the hight end and 1 large steer at the low end. 30 to 60 anilmals per month. they are omnivores so we can suppliment their diet with fruits and grain to a small amount, but they mainly need meat. What do we get from that? They are intelligent you know, they mate for life, and the mate of a slain gryphon will spend years looking for the killer and the rest of its life alone. They aren't simple animals. the have a will of their own. so using them for transport isn't just "saddle up and lets ride" you either have to convince them or they have to respect you enough to obey. but to fly to our destination! to have a mount that can aid in combat and not just stand there and die when things get rough...like daisy did. they also can carry a lot, up to 900 pounds in a heavy load. for us, they offer us increased mobilty, increased intelligence collection and combat multiplicaion. if we can eventually set them up as airborn calvary for wolf compay, they would create a flanking force for set piece warfare that can't be beat, plus all the other benefits from earlier. They like to nest in high places. so we either need and airye (does this area have mountains? ) or build a tower that we can keep them in. keeping them here brings up a potiental problem. the first time one goes after the commanders horse we will all dance a jig in traitors square or worse, prepetual KP duty.
I've heard that they understand common, but they can't talk. some form of magic item that allows telepathic communication would be a big help and I've heard that training a willing gryphon is just a matter of you and it getting used to flying together. It's just all theory and writings right now, we will have to see how they do when we get them back here. Oh yeah! almost forgot. a mated pair with pups is probably the most aggressive thing in the world in protecting their brood, but single gryphons are a lot more tolerant of folks. if we bring a mated pair with pups home, not only will that be a story for the "last assignment" but It will also present a logistical problem. we have the men to guard the aire and keep theives and idiots away, but if the pair attack the guards...KP duty...I just know it. We'll have to have special saddles made fo them as well. thats an expence...Those are all the problems I can think of at the moment, but they are all solvable nonetheless. I still think that they are a excellent investment and will bring prestige to the Mailed Fist as well as some heartache and sorrow, but that's life I think that if we get them to join and be our mounts, they aren't just flying horses..they will be part of the team.
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VpHw3XQu5anqLtOvRJLri7f1e6LfxzMpwoeXwo6HEpQ/edit?usp=sharing"]Anna Morphling[/link] (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Sunday June 23rd, 2019 11:01:18 PM
Prior to the party Anna visits the catacombs.
She also arranges to take tier 4 training in order to learn the precision strike team work feat, once she has that mastered when flanking with another precision striker both assailants deal +1d6 points of precision damage
Anna says, "I empathized with the griffons last time I met them. Over the course of our recent adventures I've improved my ability to empathize...also I can turn into a griffon now so do you guys think it would help for me to turn into one and approach them?"
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 124/132 Character Sheet Monday June 24th, 2019 4:32:34 AM " I assume they d not come in Huge size. That means no flying mount for me." Sigvar too arranges to take tier four training and finds himself in Anna's class as he too is learning both Vital Strike and Precision Striker.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 20/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday June 24th, 2019 7:05:59 AM
fly spells, reverse enlarge, there are a lot of options to get you flying. Sigvar. I think a Huge sized gryphon for you would be awesome.
DM Warren: The Feast Monday June 24th, 2019 9:55:47 AM
Detail oriented as ever, Michael is ready to dive deep into how the benefits of aerial mounts would outweigh the costs. There are still some issues to work out, but it looks like there's a case for it.
But there's time enough for that later. For now, there is a celebration to be had. It's not often that jobs come off as lucrative as this. Maybe the payout is proportionate to the strangeness of the job. After flying lessons and combat tactics, they make their way down to the banquet.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 124/132 Character Sheet Monday June 24th, 2019 12:27:23 PM
At the table, with just the Agents present, Sigvar raises a concern. " So you know how we arrived back here all of a sudden, right? Do we still have that paper thing that we read to get teleported to the tiger guy's place? I'm assuming we do, and that is how HE teleported us back. What is to stop him from just randomly teleporting us whenever he wants? Worse, what is to stop him from coming HERE whenever he wants? We need to be vigilant. We can take him, I think, but not if he shows up while we are in our racks or otherwise distracted by training or something like a banquet in our honor." He pats the sword at his side, even at the banquet and points to his shield, stashed under the table. " Let's be ready, just in case is all I'm sayin'."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 20/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday June 24th, 2019 6:49:01 PM
Michael takes a pull of his beer Ah! Sweet nectar of the gods how I missed you! and pauses to consider Sivars opinion. Thats a new way of looking at it Ironhorn, I thought that the tiger thing 'ported the chest to us, and the scroll brought us back b'cause the terms of the reqest were furfilled. The tiger thing didn't know about the Wold or Yerth or anything to do with where we came from. so how would it know to send us back here? Also the fact that he sent to chest to us instead of making us come back and get it means that he knew we had plans for him and was concerned that we might be able to pull them off.
Eternal vigilance is good for rousing the troops and all, but you know as well as I that you can't stay frosty 24/7/365. Thats why we have a watch rotation. still, if I was going to hit us and had up to the minute intel of our iteniary, then I'd hit us either at the dinner or at about 3 AM, when we are all passed out drunk. Michael toasts his big bull friend and takes another pull from his nut brown ale, then smiles up at him, with foam on his lip.
Prudence Gundle Monday June 24th, 2019 11:15:35 PM
"And, he didn't seem all that...I don't know...ambitious," Pru says. "Like he was content to stay there in his little kingdom with his treasure as long as people didn't bother him."
But there are more interesting questions before her now--like what to wear to this great feast. She picks out her best dress and carefully presses it. She examines it for damage, repairing any that she finds. Upon consideration, she leaves her hair unbraided, the coppery mass falling almost to her knees. She holds it in place with her Headband of Alluring Charisma, and yes, that's on purpose.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Monday June 24th, 2019 11:59:26 PM
Anna says to Michael, "As long as I get an hour of natural sunlight a day I can be eternally vigilant. That is the main advantage of becomming a plantkin. I can be an eternal sentinel standing guard in case something would come when we least expect it. I routinely turn my darkvision on and use spider climb or Queen's Minions to patrol at night depending on the circumstance."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday June 25th, 2019 12:19:24 AM "Well, it is all good points. I don't know how it works. On the other hand, we haven't opened up the scroll to see if there is any magic left in it either. So, who has the scroll? You can open it and just see it there is still any writing left without actually reading it."
Nikolai pulls out his dress uniform with all its ribbons and awards and makes sure it is clean and properly pressed. Unfortunately there is no time for some dance lessons. He'd have to do try to remember the steps and do the best he could.
Pompous Devilbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Tuesday June 25th, 2019 6:23:40 AM
Pompous finishes trimming his beard and eye brows and then dons his dress uniform over his shiny chain mail. He belts his short sword but wonders if he needs to bring his bow. It is a party after all, but parties at times turn unto something less pleasant.
DM Warren: The Feast Tuesday June 25th, 2019 10:43:11 AM
From what they remember of the scroll, the magic was somewhat tuned to what the user needed. The desert Giants needed to go home, and the Agents needed to get home too. When they unroll it, they do in fact find that the magic is not totally gone, but much weaker. It seems to just be a plain old scroll of the teleport spell now.
Everyone turns out their finest looks, and they cause quite a stir among the troops. Everyone has heard of their exploits, and even having known you, your latest triumph is greater than ever, and a great cheer and toast of ale greets them as they enter. There is quite a hubbub as green recruits and veterans alike crowd around, asking for the story of their latest adventure.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 20/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday June 25th, 2019 5:38:32 PM ...so this devil, he's big, powerful, huge wings, scales, the evil pouring off of him makes you want to puke, so I'm on Sigvars back when it lets loose with a fireball. I grab onto his harnes and slip down his back to avoid the blast. Sigs okay, his armor is so thick it just raised it's temp a few degrees. we get up to the devil turns our theres an eryens and a bearded devil there too...they intersept Nikolai, Pru and Pompous, so Sigvar, Anna and me all get up to the big devil, turns out he has a protection from good spell around him. so I flip of Sigvar to the left and sigvar goes right and we enfliade him. I tell you boys, it was beautiful, I did the two sword boogie on him and even found the holes in his magical protection. I hit some big veins and a few extradimensonal organs too. I hurt him bad. He knew it too. He turned around and hit me with these two evil chains he had. he was so fast I could not dodge it. Knocked the sense out of me it did, I spent the rest of the battle wondering how a barrle holds water with a hole in it, next thing I know, I get my senses back and I'm here at the Citidel. Michael regales the troops with his account of the actions of the last few days. He notices a little halfling in mages robes, the unit patches of Eagle company on her sleeves, she's an officer 1st leutenant. looks like. probably fresh out of the OTC course they run here at the Citadel. She's looking at Michael like he's Wardd incarnate and a large bar of choclate at the same time. once the next round of drinks arrive and the ribald songs start Michael slips away unnoticed and introduces himself to the mage. she's cute. about 3'2" probably 31 32 pounds. blonde hair, blue eyes, heart shaped face, he suggests that they ditch this place and find some place private, and to his surpirse she agrees! looks like he didn't get to get drunk after all.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Tuesday June 25th, 2019 10:52:42 PM
Anna pretty much just headed down to the party in her natural green skin tone and mithril full plate. Why did she make it shine if she wasn't planning to wear it to the party. Plus mithril plate is expensive so it qualified as finery.
She mingles among the crowd, exchanging pleasantries. She isn't really one for tooting her own horn, also she didn't really feel like she has much to toot considering she got burnt as a tendriculous, whomped on by giants as a chimera-manticore and none of her attacks found purchase against the devil.
She does find some green recruits and says, "Listen up! While we were on our mission we came across a devil. This was a powerful devil and was resistant to any weapon damage not done by a silver good aligned weapon. Luckily for Nikoli's Fist we happened to have silver weapons, silver sheen and scrolls of bless weapon on hand to counter the devil's abilities. Had we not had the correct tool for the job it is quite possible that the battle could have went quite different and we could have lost Wittman or been routed ourselves. Take the time to learn about the weaknesses of your enemies and plan ahead accordingly or you may regret it."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday June 25th, 2019 10:58:16 PM
Nikolai mostly listens to the others tell their stories and watches Pru. Then he's distracted by a few new recruits wearing the Mailed Fist Monk belts and he tells them about the benefits of being very versatile in battle. He explains that many times a foe can be defeated by clever maneuvers. Monks may not do the dramatic damage that fighters, rogues, or wizards can do, but they can do some very interesting things. "You see, I knew I couldn't do much against the giantess so instead of trying to draw blood, I grappled her and entangled her legs enough to slow her down. Then we were able to capture her. She had no option but to listen to us and thus we made an ally."
Then he explains how one of the devils was very hard to hit, so instead of striking to draw blood, he tripped him. On the ground, the devil had a hard time against them and by the time he managed to get up again, they put him down for good. He proceeded then to show the deft maneuver that tripped the devil up.
When the demonstration was over and the novices moved on, he looked around again, 'Now where is she, where'd she go?'
Prudence Gundle Tuesday June 25th, 2019 10:59:38 PM
"...and then I cast anotherWall of Ice sort of adjacent to that one, and blocked off all the archers. I thought I was soooooo clever. But, of course, we couldn't see them any more than they could see us! They moved, and we didn't know where! And meanwhile, it was so hot the ice walls were actually melting and making big messy puddles on the ground, so we gave the whole thing up as a bad job and started again." Pru smiles. "And that's the story of how I outwitted myself! And what does a girl have to do to get a drink around here?"
Pompous Devilbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Wednesday June 26th, 2019 6:29:06 AM
... " And then I killed all the baddies with my arrows..... you may now refer to me as Pompous Devilbane, slayer of evil. "
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 124/132 Character Sheet Wednesday June 26th, 2019 11:50:11 AM
Sigvar stays in the back, quietly drinking and watching the others take the limelight in. He didn't need all that. He had a great group of faithful soldiers by his side whenever he was in the field and he was happy for that. He watched Prudence, radiant with the glow of youth and magical power, and extreme good looks. She had every man at the banquet, soldier and spellslinger and civilian alike spellbound. Michael and Pompous were the same with the ladies. Sigvar's charisma was more of an air of confidence, and he radiated that calm assurance even more with his new headband on. Combat was easy. How to move, where to cut, what to do. Simple. This though, this was alien, and scary. They had done their job, same as any other Fist soldier. It had been a good job, lucrative even, but just a job.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday June 26th, 2019 11:37:06 PM
Pru glances over at Pompous. "He's right," she says, moving to join that group. "He took out a bunch of those demons. We'd have been in a bad spot if it wasn't for him."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Thursday June 27th, 2019 12:54:19 AM
Anna wanders over to where Pru is and says, "True, but I'd say we work best as a team. Nikolai tripped that demon strategically, Michael really hit that other demon where it hurt, Trayvin kept us from dying, Pompous shot things full of arrows, Sigvar was the anvil to Michael's hammer, you hasted all of of us and used your magic to great effect and I tricked a bunch of scrolls of bless weapon into thinking I was qualified to activate them."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday June 27th, 2019 12:54:45 AM
Nikolai tries to make it clear that adding up all the stories you get a Team Effort, which without, would not have been an successful venture.
Pompous Devilbane AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Thursday June 27th, 2019 6:48:12 AM
Pompous looks over at his friends.. a light shade of red on his cheeks shows his shame...maybe the young ranger is growing up... a bit... He then raises his glass and says in a loud voice.
" A TOAST!!! First, to all of you! Your courage is undeniable ! We are strong because we are one! And to my teammates! The best of the best! Not only the best fighting unit in the Fist but also the best friends this humbled arrow slinger could have! We stand together! We stand strong! We stand to protect those that need our protection! BUT TONIGHT!!! WE DRIIIIINK!! SALUTE!
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday June 27th, 2019 6:52:25 AM
Michael and his new friend stroll the ramparts of the Citadel, talking of their lives, the fist, and whatever else comes to mind. before he knows it her hand is holding his, then her lips are pressed against his. it all becomes a blur after that.
when he wakes up in the morning he is instantly awake, his eyes open and he sees the rope suspension of his "bed" above him, he looks down to find blonde hair spread across his chest and the cutest little snore coming from his bed companion. He smiles. it's good to be back. He feels stronger now. his ordeal has toughened him like annealed steel.
DM Warren: The Feast Thursday June 27th, 2019 8:45:58 PM
The Agents tell their tales and have a generally nice time at the feast. (And out of it)
The night progresses, and each feel their heroic juices flowing. (Hero points for all, and an extra for Michael)
New module is approved and will be starting on Monday 😀
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday June 28th, 2019 12:41:55 AM
Nikolai enjoys the festivities but manages to avoid any dancing. He couldn't manage to single out Pru from a crowd of admirers to do so. All in all though, it was a good night. Despite the horrors of war and what it leaves behind, despite knowing a clan of giantess are enslaved, you take these moments one at a time and enjoy them while they last, because soon, and always soon, some other dire peril will show up.
OOC: we need a loot list: the demons and the giantesses to add to our 20K before I can decide what to get.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Friday June 28th, 2019 12:54:25 AM
After the feast Anna does her normal routine of patrolling the sentinel at night. If her dragon form ability will renew the next morning at some point she takes the time to use her new ability to turn into a silver dragon and fly around on patrol.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday June 28th, 2019 9:56:53 PM
Michael gets up and gets dressed. he takes his new friend down and has breakfast with her, he is solisitous to her needs and tries his best to make sure she does not have to do the "walk of shame" After breakfast, his morning routine calls and he excuses himself from her company letting the question of futrure liasions hang in the air in her part of the court. He then goes for a morning run with one of the training cadres, a PT routine with one of the platoons and then some weapon training at the combat school. he then takes his lunch at the library where he looks up what the Citadel has on Devils and such. He writes what he finds out in his journal. Taking 20 on the roll gives me a 24 for research. He bugs the librarian as well so she can do an Aid another roll if you wish.
Prudence Gundle Saturday June 29th, 2019 12:20:03 AM
Pru wakes up in a tangle of hair and remembers why she usually braids the stuff. With a little sigh, she finds her comb and starts untangling.
When her hair is more or less tangle free, she quickly braids it, tying the end with a bit of thread. Then she heads for the mess, hoping she hasn't missed breakfast.
Pompous Devilbane AC 29 CMD 27/22/17, HP 117/117 Monday July 1st, 2019 9:02:14 AM
Pompous looks at himself in the mirror. The shinny new set of gold and silver celestial armor looks perfect on his human frame. Bundles of new arrows lay on his bed next to the rest of the gear. Pompous still has a number of details to work through before he can join the rest of the group but having this new gear is a step in the right direction.
ooc> Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians!
DM Warren: The Feast Monday July 1st, 2019 10:44:30 AM
Nikolai has a generally nice time, but if he can't dance with Pru, he won't dance at all. Instead, he assesses the treasure from his bags, finding 15 +1 large longbows (plus 1 broken) from the slain giantesses, plus their assorted jewelry. Chains and rings of pearls, worth about 16,000, plus the manacles from the gorillas.
Anna takes the small amount of rest and nourishment she needs, then experiments with the new blessings she's been granted. (How circumspect is she being?)
DM Warren: The Feast Monday July 1st, 2019 10:49:36 AM
Michael takes his new friend to breakfast, if she wishes. She wouldn't want him to think she likes him too much yet. He finds pretty much anything he'd like to know at the library. If he doesn't mind bothering the staff, they can direct him to exactly what he's looking for.
Pru rolls out of bed, suffering the effects of her hair looking so good the night before. It was quite the effect, twirling about her on the dance floor.
Pompous gets used to his new armor, seeing how it moves as he draws his now. There are few finer figured than the one he cuts this morning.
Everyone has few moments of rest after breakfast and recovery though, as the page comes bounding into the mess to summon then to the Commander's office.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Monday July 1st, 2019 10:50:11 AM
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Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 124/132 Character Sheet Monday July 1st, 2019 5:36:53 PM
Sigvar rises from the breakfast table and is ready to follow the page. He carries his kit normally only leaving the regular camping gear behind in his barracks.
Prudence Gundle Monday July 1st, 2019 10:03:33 PM
Pru, who had barely gotten a start on breakfast, grabs a roll and a piece of fruit and follows the page.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Monday July 1st, 2019 10:05:35 PM
Trayvin enjoyed the party. Not too lavish, and the people of the town got to enjoy it too. Now it was off to the mess hall for some breakfast, and then maybe some training while waiting for the next assignment.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Monday July 1st, 2019 11:15:25 PM
When turning into a medium silver dragon, Anna gives the citadel a wider berth than she would if she was to be say an owl. She doesn't want to get confused for that green dragon the agents have tussled with on occasion.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 12:15:38 AM
OOC: ok, so we have 20k gold each Then 16k gold (gems and jewelry) and 15 +1 longbows to divide. There's 6 of us, right?
IC: Nikolai had a feeling the party would be short. But THAT short? He prepares himself for the meeting as a good soldier does.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 124/132 Character Sheet Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 5:49:25 AM
OOC 7 players Jon
link href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15jiU6gd2WDj9xzMZWVEXZoVUrn-WuzebGLVdevXirzs/edit?usp=sharingPompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 [/link] Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 6:31:36 AM
Pompous gears up and joins the crew.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 7:16:14 AM
When michale hears of Anna's silver dragon form he gets an idea. when Anna and Sigvar are together he asks Anna if she could carry Sigvar. he expains that if she could it would do for lift if they ever got the Gryphons.
he says this, and gives the Agents an update on what the Devils were while they wait to be summoned into the Commanders office.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 5:10:06 PM
The Commander's office is the same as you've always known it. A mess a papers piled every which way on the desk, but still implying some sense of order.
I have to congratulate you all again. I've been hearing tales of what you faced recently, and it's impressive that you survived to tell the tale at all. And I'm glad you did, because I'm not sure anyone else would be up to this task. Tell me. What do you know about liches?
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 33 (T 12, FF 31) CMD 31 HP 124/132 Character Sheet Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 5:53:46 PM " That they are horrifying abominations against Lord Gargul's dominion and should be put to death when found. Typically they are some form of arcane caster that has found a way to reanimate their corpse after death, retaining their own predeath intelligence and powers and robbing Lord Gargul his due at their end." "Why?"
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+10=21 ; Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 6:18:13 PM Itches? I've got cream for that. it usually occurs when you mess around with poison ivy or oak. OH! you said liches! some kind of undead magician supposed to be really powerful. Yeah! you can't kill them...they have their life force stored in a sorority or something..you have to destory the sorority...wait...no...phylactery yeah, that's it Phylactery. you gotta destroy it to kill them. else it just builds them a new body. . dungoneering 21
What always got me about liches is that they are always evil. I mean what if a paladin swore himself to guard something for eternity? wouldn't lichdom be a valid option to fulfill his promise? and it seems like the removal of the "temptations of the flesh" would be a boon to becoming more devout. Michael thinks for a bit. You know, maybe not, I wonder if it's our living capacity for such things that gives us the choice of being good? maybe if you don't have those things it warps you and you become evil. you have already died, so killing folk aint that big a deal,
Prudence Gundle d20+9=17 ; Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 7:43:25 PM
"Um...some kind of undead," Pru begins cautiously, then hears Sigvar's description. "Yes. What he said."
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 7:57:48 PM
Uh-oh. This can't be good. Sigvar sums it up pretty well, so Trayvin waits patiently for the bad news.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 11:09:39 PM
Nikolai adds his coppers, "Well, a paladin would know that his god would keep him alive if the pledge was done by his devotion and approval of and by his god. And that's not likely so a paladin that did such a thing would loose his favor with his god and cease to be a paladin.
But, a lich needs a receptacle to house his essence. With his essence not in the body, the lich cannot truly be destroyed unless the receptacle is found and destroyed. If the undead body is destroyed, the lich's essence seeks another 'living' body to possess until it can again reform it's own body, somehow. And naturally, that receptacle is usually very well hidden and guarded. Worse, though, is that lich's usually are either former sorcerers or priests, so they are very potent spell casters and surround themselves with powerful guardians, many of the undead types as well."
Nikolai pauses to let their commander explain why her interest in liches.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 d20+18=20 ; Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 2:08:02 AM
Know[Arcana]:20
Anna shares whatever she recalls while thinking about liches from an arcane angle.
"Aren't they the ones who were some kind of powerful caster that willfully decided to become undead through some kind of ritual?"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 d20+18=20 ; Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 2:08:02 AM
Know[Arcana]:20
Anna shares whatever she recalls while thinking about liches from an arcane angle.
"Aren't they the ones who were some kind of powerful caster that willfully decided to become undead through some kind of ritual?"
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+12=32 ; Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 7:21:46 AM
Pompous reflects to himself....he knows that liches are a very powerful aspect of the undead. Since these creatures are a specialty of his { ooc-favored enemy) he has some knowledge of what they will be facing.
knowledge Arcana - nat 20, 32
" Like the others, I know that they are evil spell casters that have joined the rank of the undead. Killing them won't be enough as they keep their life force in receptacles and will eventually rebuild themselves unless we find and destroy this. These things can cause magical fear in the bravest of creatures and their touch can paralyze. They are NOT fun to play with. "
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 7:31:46 AM " Ah yes, I forgot the cowards hide their soul too." Sigvar looks down at Michael and answers him. " Were a paladin to swear such an oath in their God's name then their god would see to it that they lived until the oath were fulfilled or another could take it up in their stead. As a Paladin of Gargul though I have but one life to pledge to him. When it ends, I look forward to whatever favor, or disfavor I have earned in that life."
Header updated
DM Warren: A new Assignment Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 4:25:21 PM Well it seems like you've got the ground work down. That's saves some time. There's a town called Whitebridge on a river about a weeks journey in the saddle to the northeast. There's a fancy white bridge spanning the river that leads to a large castle. Both bridge and castle were magicked up by a wizard long ago. The wizard became more and more withdrawn, until one day the castle closed up altogether. That's when the problem started. Now I guess the problem has been getting worse over the years, but it's finally becoming too much to handle. A palpable evil is spreading from the castle, and it's started affecting crops, wildlife, and even the townsfolk. They've come to us for help.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 4:56:34 PM
"I like the idea of fighting evil," Pru says. "What is our assignment?"
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 9:26:42 PM
"It sounds like something that suits our skills. I hope we are up to the challenge."
"What information do we have from the townsfolk?"
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday July 4th, 2019 12:34:04 AM from the sound of that it could be a Lich, could be a demon summoning got out of contro, .a spell went haywire a combination of any two or all three. be a good idea to see what the townfolk say. Michael thinks hard about what he has heard.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday July 4th, 2019 1:33:24 AM "Lichs could do that, Vampires too. Basically any of the very powerful undead. We'll only know once we get there and see what the folk have seen and get a 'feel' of the place."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Thursday July 4th, 2019 3:01:06 AM
Anna says, "Well let's up that this is actually a lich and not something else that wants to offer us a job to travel to its rival realm and take them out."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Thursday July 4th, 2019 5:22:02 AM " Does the town legally have the right to send an armed group of mercenaries into the castle? I mean, do we run the risk of starting a war between whomever is in there and the town? That would be bad if we missed any speck of evil, or didn't find the item the lich's soul inhabits."
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 Thursday July 4th, 2019 6:29:56 AM
Pompous ponders the idea of taking on a lich... and it shakes him a bit. Skeletons, zombies, no problem... but a lich!
" All righty then.. a lich... "
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Thursday July 4th, 2019 5:21:24 PM "Will we have time to prepare?An evil like this takes some time to prepare for, in order to properly defeat."
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Thursday July 4th, 2019 9:00:19 PM
"Don't worry Sigvar, if this town is a week's travel away, we should have at least a little time to prepare."
Prudence Gundle Thursday July 4th, 2019 11:23:47 PM
"Perhaps there's information in the library we could look at before we go," Pru adds.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday July 5th, 2019 12:04:27 AM "That's a good point Sigvar."
Addressing their commander, he asks "We do have a formal contract from the town, right? Or is that something we will need to formalize once we get there? We will need to verify that the evil is definitely a product inside the castle and not go on a town's suspicion. It might be coming from nearby but the town's superstition won't let them get past their suspicion and blame the castle's inhabitant."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Friday July 5th, 2019 5:01:13 AM " The kind of preparation I am talking about is legal book work, not something to prepare on the road. As I recall, a lich does not often reside with it's phlactry, I am not sure I said that right,. With it's soul item." " Often that is hidden so that the lich has time to recover and plot if it is defeated. The work I am talking about is a work up of who owned the castle and likely became a lich. Where they grew up, studied, lived in the past, loved, hated, where they own or owned property other than this castle. We will not have much time after defeating an evil like this to make sure we have defeated it for good, so knowing before we fight makes alot of sense. Or we can kill it first and wake up dead a month later." " I vote for the long preparation myself."[/b]
DM Warren: A new Assignment Friday July 5th, 2019 7:44:43 PM You all have a reasonable amount of time to prepare. The evil, while pervasive, has not showed signs of increasing its rate of spreading. Still, it cannot be allowed to sit and fester for too long.
From what you can tell, there is no jurisdiction of the castle for the local lands. It is a wizard's tower that has slowly grown over the years, rather than being any authority.
The town has signed a contract, and while they can't pay much, barely enough to cover our expenses, they have forfeited the right to any treasures found inside. If it's truly a lich, there should be plenty of treasure lying around. And if it's not, then it'll be a short turnaround, and not too much trouble.
The villagers should have more information for you when you get there.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday July 5th, 2019 10:01:11 PM I've been caught short before. what kind of weapons silver or otherwise do we need for a lich?
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Friday July 5th, 2019 10:27:48 PM "Well Michael, that is something we can research. I would guess it's magic will be the biggest concern. It probably also has the usual undead stuff like negative energy."
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 Saturday July 6th, 2019 9:32:50 AM
" Michael, I'd be more concerned about the fear aura and paralysis abilities... What do we have to combat those? "
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Saturday July 6th, 2019 7:46:01 PM " We have me for the fear and Trayvin for the paralysis. Staying near me will bolster your courage and help fight the fear, and Trayvin, as he has done to such good effect before, can negate paralysis temporarily. I believe that clerics also get spells that can combat paralysis. The spells he can throw are probably the biggest threat. As an accomplished mage the spells would be stronger than his ability to hit someone in melee."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Sunday July 7th, 2019 11:25:26 PM
Anna says, "I'm also partially resistant to paralysis being a plant kin. Do liches have any sort of elemental resistances or weaknesses? I now have several forms capable of using breate weapons. While I previously demonstrated the chimera in combat I also have the ability to turn into a medium sized silver dragon. The chimera gives me a number of options but the dragon only has a cone of cold."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday July 8th, 2019 12:32:52 AM "Well, I'm going to spend any extra time in the library studying Lich's, then make a visit to the catacombs for something special against them and other undead."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20=6 ; Monday July 8th, 2019 6:51:08 AM Yeah, I'll go wtih you Nikolai.
Aid another. base 10 dungoneering +6 roll = 16.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Monday July 8th, 2019 11:25:47 AM
Palance barely, but visibly reacts when Anna casually mentions being able to turn into a dragon. It makes sense, as this is a power not to be taken lightly. Cold won't do you much good against an undead, and neither will electric attacks. He will be difficult to harm in general.
I would try to surprise him, and find a way to nullify or resist powerful magics. Take the time to prepare properly, but don't take too long. The townsfolk shouldn't be left to suffer longer than necessary.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Monday July 8th, 2019 6:51:42 PM
Sigvar takes down all of the names and locations in the briefing and heads to the library to research the mage that may have become a Lich. He looks for past land ownership, friends, lovers, enemiesand any other hints as to where it might hide it's soul item.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Monday July 8th, 2019 9:12:53 PM
With the briefing over, Trayvin stops by his room, and meditates for a bit, thinking about what spells he might use to give the lich a surprise. Or, at the very least which spells will keep the Agents alive.
After that it will time for a quick shopping trip to prepare. Trayvin is very aware of the Commander's advice, and he doesn't want to delay any longer than necessary.
Prudence Gundle Monday July 8th, 2019 11:15:35 PM
"I imagine it will be difficult to cast spells on a lich; it probably has all kinds of protections," Pru says. When talk turns to paralysis, she adds, "I've been practicing casting spells without using the magic gestures. I think I'm getting the hang of it." [OOC: Pru has the Still Spell feat.}
When they are dismissed, Pru accompanies Sigvar to the library and does what she can to help with research. She is looking for what kinds of things will hurt a lich; what kind of spell resistance they may have; and of course, whether they burn.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday July 9th, 2019 12:46:15 AM
"....one of the most horrible attacks of the Lich is it's paralyzing touch..."
'Note to self: get a wand of 'Remove Paralysis' or some such thing.' Nikolai continues his studies in the library. He waves at his friends when they enter and swaps notes.
"Can't go to the catacombs and get anything until I know what I really need, right?"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 d20+18=20 ; Tuesday July 9th, 2019 2:06:06 AM
Anna makes sure she gets her hour of natural sunlight then joins the others in the library. She figures a lich is part arcane right so while she isn't really knowledgable about undead she is knowledgable about arcane things so she spends some time looking up things on the lich related to the arcane.
(know:arcana - 20)
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 Tuesday July 9th, 2019 6:30:15 AM
While the others do their research, Pompous sorts through his gear, gears more regular arrows from the armory and makes sure everything is honky dory.
ooc> Wondering if we ever figured out the gold situation? We got the 20 000 gp each bonus but I'm assuming that we still haven't sold the items from the last trip?
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Tuesday July 9th, 2019 6:55:31 AM
OOC Yup, at a standstill until that is sorted out.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Tuesday July 9th, 2019 4:07:11 PM
(didn't I throw up a list of the loot from the Giants? I thought I had, but I can find it again if necessary)
Besides being immune to cold and electricity, liches are also known for their resistance to divine power. But they seem to burn just fine.
The spells they have are particular to the individual, so you can only guess at those, but you know they will be powerful. The location of the phylactery is also personal, and you're unlikely to find any clues in this library.
Not much is known about ownership of the castle, other than it was created and inhabited by a wizard centuries ago. If he has turned into a lich, then it very well could be the original owner, but someone else may have moved in in the meantime. There has been little to no contact with the residents, though something must live there, as supplies have been observed going in and out.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Tuesday July 9th, 2019 8:53:55 PM "Well, if supplies are needed, then the lich must have some living allies. The undead do not need much in the way of supplies."
OOC- Warren, please repost the treasure list if you have it, I'm not sure if anyone recorded it.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday July 9th, 2019 9:41:04 PM I dunno? embalming fluid, joint lube, nosegays, the latest brodsheet from 'Undead monthly" the interprising lich might have to have a lot of stuff. I wonder what would happen if we just knocked the whole castle down around him? i mean, could he reconsittute from beneath 1000 tons of rock? and if he did, when he came out he'd definatly be fighting on our terms then.
Prudence Gundle Tuesday July 9th, 2019 10:25:36 PM
"Supplies going in I can understand," Pru says. "But coming out? What's he sending out?"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Tuesday July 9th, 2019 10:39:53 PM
Anna says, "Perhaps magical and alchemical items? A Lich is a caster of great skill no? Perhaps the Lich is exporting magical and alchemical items to fund whatever he has got going on there?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday July 9th, 2019 10:53:10 PM
OOC: we got gems and jewelry and Bows +1 but no word on how much gp value of gems and jewelry. Giant Bows +1 would be decided by the Catacombs.
IC: Nikolai takes a break from his studies and makes a visit to the catacombs with what he has up front.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Wednesday July 10th, 2019 6:28:34 AM
OOC To the Agent's Armory, is a Tear of Eberyon considered a weapon? Can I trade in weapons to the Armory to get a Tear?
IC Sigvar notes the name of the trading company or companies that deal with the castle and tries to find their local chapter house. The questions he has are as follows. 1, Who do they deal with in the castle? 2, What does the castle import? 3, What does the castle pay with? gold? gems? Other more exotic items? 4, What does the castle export? 5, Do the caravan's take on / need guards?
DM Warren: A new Assignment Wednesday July 10th, 2019 3:23:30 PM
(you slayed 15 Giants I think I said (posting from my phone) each had a bow and 1k go of jewelry. Dimensional shackles too from the gorilla demons)
Michael starts totting up figures in his head, planning a new line of products to service the less than living members of society. He could even branch out to golems and constructs. Sky's the limit!
DM Warren: A new Assignment Wednesday July 10th, 2019 3:25:50 PM
Anna and Pru seem to have the right of it. Most things going in are raw materials, and out tends to be alchemicals and other magic and scientific sundries. They come through a myriad of places, but there is a large central market in Whitebridge where most things are available. Other necessities must come from special order and farther afield, as no records are available for rarer items.
(I'll have to check on the tear, if that counts as a weapon or not. I'm not familiar with them.)
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Wednesday July 10th, 2019 9:14:20 PM "It might be interesting to find out from the people of this town, exactly what is being shipped out from the castle."
Prudence Gundle Wednesday July 10th, 2019 10:40:12 PM
"Apart from evil, apparently," Pru adds. Then, "I wonder if whatever they're sending out is also tainted with the same evil? If that stuff is being sent farther afield it could become a problem."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday July 11th, 2019 12:11:29 AM "Having a good number of Protection vs Evil scrolls can be a big bonus too," Nikolai adds
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Thursday July 11th, 2019 12:30:16 AM
Anna says, "I think I'd like an Eberyon Tear if we can trade those bows we got from the Giants for them. I should have some I think though I don't know if I could wear multiple if I don't really have multiple attacks in my base form but I can turn into things that do have multiattacks"
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday July 11th, 2019 6:57:20 AM if he's getting items shipped in from Whitebridge, he has to have agents working for him. maybe it would be a good idea to try and crack his network. find out who's who, what he's getting shipped in, and how it all works. it might offfer us some possibilities for means of attack, or maybe he's not a lich yet and interrupting his material flow might interrupt his process.
I'll take the 15 +1 bows and the 15K of jewerly to the catacombs.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Thursday July 11th, 2019 7:43:15 AM
OOC Do not sell those bows until we find out about the tears please.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Thursday July 11th, 2019 7:49:24 AM
Sigvar finds that a Lich also is resistant to all but blunt trauma. This does not phase the paladin as he knows that Gargul's might will overcome any resistance to his wepaons a puny evil creature may hold. He can help his friends overcome it too, but only if they are close, and fast, He speaks to the quartermaster at the Fist exchange about trading magic weapons for an Eberyon's tear. It might be handy to be able to have his horns be magical too.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Thursday July 11th, 2019 1:12:32 PM
The quartermaster apologizes. Sorry, but that's not something we carry in the armory. You'll have to get your Tears at the Catacombs.
Other than that, it would seem that they've learned all they can from the library and other available records. Any other information will have to be gathered on site.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Thursday July 11th, 2019 1:36:48 PM
OOC Thanks Warren Go ahead and sell 8)
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Thursday July 11th, 2019 9:14:36 PM
It's just about time to leave. Trayvin stops by his quarters and packs for the trip.
Prudence Gundle Thursday July 11th, 2019 10:30:11 PM
Pru listens to her Fist-mates talk about equipment and logistics. "Let me know if I can be of any help," she says.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Thursday July 11th, 2019 11:29:01 PM
(OOC: So how much do we get from the bows? I might actually be able to afford a tear in which case I'd go to the catacombs and buy one; sidenote what tear should I get?)
Anna prepares for the journey.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday July 12th, 2019 1:11:19 AM "Well, they are more vulnerable from blunt and magic weapons. I hope this helps," and he holds up his enhanced Kama +2 now with Bane vs Undead.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday July 12th, 2019 7:09:01 AM
Michael heads off to the catacombs, with a small wagon fulll of +1 Masterwork Composite longbows (+8 strenght bonus) and a small bag of gems.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Friday July 12th, 2019 5:23:53 PM
The Agents finish selling their spoils and come back loaded for bear. Or for lich. It probably works just fine on bears too.
Come morning, they're ready to grab their traveling gear from the quartermaster and set off for Whitebridge.
Prudence Gundle Friday July 12th, 2019 8:34:00 PM
"Are we bringing horses?" Pru asks on the way to the quartermaster. "I would vote no. Not when there's evil and weirdness coming out of this castle."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Saturday July 13th, 2019 6:50:30 AM
Michael returns from the catacombs. He shows the group his reciept. and starts divvying up the gold.
************************ ***SALE RECEIPT***
*** Buying from Michael *** 52,500 ... 15 x +1 Huge Longbows with +8 Str rating (400Base + 300MW + 800Str + 2000Bonus)
Subtotal: 52,500 - 50% restocking fee = 26,250gp
Total due to Michael = 26,250gp
***SALE RECEIPT*** ************************
along with the 15K in gems that comes to 41,205gp. divied by 7 that yeilds 5898gp 6 SP 7cp.. or to round up. 5899gp.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Saturday July 13th, 2019 6:52:40 AM we can stable the horses in the town. it's an image thing with townines. if we walk in we look less compotent than if we ride in.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Sunday July 14th, 2019 12:25:48 AM
Nikolai pays the fee for his training for AoF Specialist 3 with the extra cash.
"I agree with Michael. The horses should be safe enough in town, unless no animals in town are safe. Besides, we may need the extra speed to hunt down that phylactery and destroy it before he remakes himself."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Sunday July 14th, 2019 12:44:23 PM
Michael nods. then looks a bit pensive for a second. Yeah, horses are disposable, I learned that the hard way. A Gryphon now mind you....that's a true companion. it can fight predators off and not die on you in a fight right away.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Sunday July 14th, 2019 11:55:15 PM
Anna makes a last minute run to the catacombs once she gets the split from what Michael sold. She says, "I'm going to buy a holy Eberyon's Tear and wear it in my hair"
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 Monday July 15th, 2019 9:30:34 AM
Pompous also goes with Anna and the others to the Catacombs. He'll need some more arrows for this trip.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Monday July 15th, 2019 2:00:43 PM
The Agents debate about traveling arrangements, but seem to settle on taking horses. From what they know, the evil aura has just started encroaching on the town, so they will likely be able to stable outside of its influence.
Horses are also a good idea as the town is a week's ride away. Walking would close to double that.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Monday July 15th, 2019 5:42:06 PM "I think riding is the better idea, it will make up for some of the time we lost while preparing."
Prudence Gundle Monday July 15th, 2019 11:53:55 PM
"Well, I'd always rather ride than walk," Pru says with a little smile. "Are we ready to go?"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 85/114(0 temp hp) -- 29/19/25 CMD : 30 Tuesday July 16th, 2019 12:16:19 AM
Anna says, "I could ask my lady to bless me with the beast shape version of Queen's minions while we are on the trip and then I wouldn't need a horse as I could travel as a deinonychus, wolf or hawk for long stretches of time"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday July 16th, 2019 12:28:09 AM
Nikolai heads to the stables and secures enough horses for all. Even if Anna does change to something with wings or four legs, the extra horse could still come in handy. He then makes a trip to the kitchen and orders rations for a weeks travel.
Last thing, he goes to the library and makes a copy of the map showing the directions of the town and its environs (hills, streams, forests, whatever the map shows).
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Tuesday July 16th, 2019 4:36:28 AM
Sigvar stretches for the long walk to the town.
Hopefully the catacombs will fill my order before we get there.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday July 16th, 2019 6:58:38 AM
Michael chooses a mule as per his habit. and puts the old pack frame he used with Daisy on the animal. he arrainges the teams packs and bedrolls on the frame and in such a way that he has a little bed he can sit on while riding. This is a paint mule, white and brown sploches color his fur, the mule is alert and spry, about 2 years old if Michael is any judge. an uncut male, so he'll have to pay attention wth this one. Luckily he's following others and mules being herd animals will always follow the herd.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Tuesday July 16th, 2019 3:21:13 PM
Everyone is excited for a nice ride through the countryside. Michael keeps the secret of mule superiority to himself, chuckling at all the others on their horses.
The map Nikolai copies has the large roads, general lay of the land, and known rest stops. There are a couple of small towns on the way, but at least 2 nights will likely call for camping on the road. Anna is ready to fly, and the others may even join her, keeping up their practice thanks to Pru's sorcery.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Tuesday July 16th, 2019 3:21:43 PM
(all catacombs order will be available to you once they're filled)
Prudence Gundle Tuesday July 16th, 2019 9:16:24 PM
Pru will cast Fly on any of her companions that need it, but not on her companions' horses, because that's just mean.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99 -- 26/14/23 CMD: 28 Wednesday July 17th, 2019 12:02:16 AM
Anna does pray for her Goddess to bless her with the Beast Shape Variant of Queen's Minions at least to start the trip out. She will take to skies as an Eagle or an Owl as need be but her flight speed is constricted with respect to the ability she's been granted so she'll travel as a deinonychus with a 60 foot base speed, allowing her to scout ahead if needed.
Active Effects: Beast Shape I - at will: Form of Deinonychus +2 size bonus to Strength, +2 natural armor bonus 60 foot base speed, low light vision, scent, 2 talons +14 (1d8+4), bite +14(1d6+4), 2 foreclaws+9(1d6+2)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+20=22 ; d20+15=19 ; Wednesday July 17th, 2019 12:22:53 AM
With all the supplies spread out on the horses, Nikolai takes the lead, as best he can. The first day or so should be easy. Well known territory, next to the Citadel. But his military training tells him nothing is for granted and sets up scouting detail and looks for good places to camp. It is usually best to camp outside rather than spend money and stay at an inn.
First day: Perception +20 = 22 Survival (find good camp site) +15 = 19 or 21 in forest
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 Wednesday July 17th, 2019 6:29:31 AM
When the party makes camp, Pompous uses his celestial armor's special ability to fly around a bit. He feels that it was likely wise to get some practice in with this before he needs it in combat.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=37 ; Wednesday July 17th, 2019 6:29:35 AM
on the road, danger awaits. one must keep alert for such.
perception 37
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet d20+5=12 ; Wednesday July 17th, 2019 7:04:33 AM
Sivar sets up his tent and prepares to take his watch when they rest. Perception 12
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Wednesday July 17th, 2019 9:05:08 PM
There is something to be said for the comforts of an Inn, but with heading into a possibly dangerous situation, Trayvin sees the merit of camping as a means of keeping villagers out of harms way.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday July 17th, 2019 10:05:49 PM
"I've still got that scroll of Secure Shelter," Pru reminds her companions. "I doubt we'll need it, and it won't help the horses at all, but in a pinch..."
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Wednesday July 17th, 2019 10:30:17 PM
ADM Jonathan, please read the email I sent to all ADMs Tues night. Follow the instructions please and then shoot me a reply so I know it is done.
Thanks!
After you have done what I've asked, you may request that your DMs here delete my post.
Sorry for interrupting your game. ;)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday July 17th, 2019 11:34:27 PM
Nikolai enjoys watching some of his friends practice their flying but worries a little that in their excitement they forget how long the spell lasts and end up way up there when it expires. But Pru mentions that this is not the way the spell works, that when the spell expires, the flyer simple floats down. Not only that, if the flyer is knocked unconscious, the just floats down also.
DM Warren: A new Assignment Wednesday July 17th, 2019 11:56:58 PM
(it's late! Had some confusion on emails and then o got distracted at work) Anywho...
The first night's travel is indeed easy. You can sleep outside, but there's a well established friendly inn a day's travel away, and there's nothing that is likely to attack in this area. Days 3 and 4 are the worrisome nights when camping outside will be necessary.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99 -- 26/14/23 CMD: 28 Thursday July 18th, 2019 12:39:13 AM
Anna flies around as a hawk with Pompous when he tests out his armor. She also makes sure she gets an hour of natural sunlight each day so she doesn't need to sleep each night.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Thursday July 18th, 2019 6:29:09 AM
Camping or staying at the Inn makes no difference to Sigvar. Born to a soldier's life he is ready either way.
OOC I will be at a convention this weekend. I should be able to post on Sunday, but if it is growing late and you don't see one would some one sub for me?
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+20=33 ; d20+20=36 ; Thursday July 18th, 2019 6:31:22 AM
Pompous is happy to share the skies with Anna. He's really enjoying flying.
He takes his turns on watch as necessary and does some writing in his memoirs. .
------------------------------------------------ Perceptions checks 33 and 36
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Thursday July 18th, 2019 9:14:32 PM
The Agents seem to be settled into their usual traveling arrangements with scouting, watches and setting camp. Very little needs to be said as they all know their roles. It gives Trayvin some time to think about the mission ahead. He wonders if the mission will be as simple as was described. They rarely are.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=35 ; d20+12=29 ; Thursday July 18th, 2019 9:39:06 PM
now that Anna can stay up all night it should change the night guard rotation. still it is possible for a smart enough attacker to take out the guard quitely and then attack the camp. With that in mind, Michael looks at Anna and thinks about just how powerful she is. Hey Anna? I really appreshiate you taking the night guard. if you get bored or just want to get a break from staring at the night, wake one of us up.
when they stop for the night Michael tends to his mule, and then tends to whatever needs tending to from the trip. he hobbles the animals as well as hitches them to a lead line. any thieves coming to steal horses will have to take extra time to remove the hobbles before they can ride off with their perloined perchons.
He then scouts around the camp a bit, it neve hurts to know the terrain and get some ideal of what may lurk around the area.
Perception 35 Survival 29 Ill sub for you Trayvin.
Prudence Gundle Thursday July 18th, 2019 10:35:04 PM
Pru would rather sleep in a bed than on the ground. And privately, she believes that "under a canopy of stars" usually turns out to be "under a canopy of bugs." So she enjoys the inns while she can, knowing that there is camping in her future.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99 -- 26/14/23 CMD: 28 d20+14=19 ; d20+25=44 ; Thursday July 18th, 2019 11:09:53 PM
Anna asks the others, "Should I make myself a dog or a pony when we stay at inns? I could totally play the part of a mere animal in order to be underestimated in case someone would seek to get the drop on us while we are still among people and not in the wilderness."
(Perception: 19) (Disguise: 44)
Anna says to Michael, "Well if others want to join me for a turn on watch that is fine. I asked my lady to bless me in this way in order to be be a Sentinel. As for how formidable I am well I can pretty much live as any small or medium animal with some of their abilities while I do this. For limited times I can become a medium silver dragon, large magical beast with my preferred form as a magical beast being a manticore-chimera, huge plant with my preferred form being a Tendriculous or Huge animal with my preferred form being either an Allosaurus or Behemoth Hippo depending on what my preferences are at the time. I also have a number of short term boosts I can apply and I can attack everything around me in a single full attack or make a single attack that does double damage. So I certainly have my options when it comes to combat"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday July 19th, 2019 12:06:07 AM
OOC: I'll look for Sivar's post and do something by Sunday night.
IC: Perhaps staying at the inn is not a bad idea. They've been here before and that'll save some of their trail rations.
"A dog would be better if you want to snoop," Nikolai suggests.
He also sets up guard detail for their rooms at the inn. You never know and it's always good to be ready.
"If this lich is very powerful as they usually are, they tend to have spies about to keep up with what's going on outside their abode. So be weary, the spies may notice an unusual traveling circus heading its way."
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 Friday July 19th, 2019 6:29:20 AM
Pompous' Catacomb order gets delivered to him on the road by a band of friendly halflings females. Each wears a tabbard with the " Amazon, we deliver!" logo on the back.
Pompous tips them generously as they leave.
" Doh! I didn't have enough coins for more flaming arrows.... I'll have to safe the 20 that I have left for the big boss.... "
DM Warren: A new Assignment d100=15 ; Friday July 19th, 2019 10:38:56 AM Ooooo are you going to SDCC? I was just down for a work conference but had to leave before the fun stuff started
Anna has no trouble getting enough light for sustenance traveling on the open road like this. The weather is pleasant with only a few clouds scudding across the sky.
She has a nice chat with the others about her unique abilities, how she can adapt to almost any situation, be it combat, scouting, or disguise.
The Agents make their plans for keeping themselves safe in town or in the country, but for now, none seem to be needed, as the towns are relatively safe, and the group is obviously not one to be messed with by the casual cutpurse or street tough.
Their night of camping is pleasant enough too, with stories told around a fire. Pru makes a big deal about swatting at the bugs, but once full night falls they tend to settle as well.
Anna and anyone taking a watch, please make perception checks
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Friday July 19th, 2019 5:54:55 PM "Nikolai makes a good point, but I'm not sure if we will be able to disguise the nature of our group very well. We are probably becoming more well known in this region after our last few missions."
Prudence Gundle d20=13 ; Friday July 19th, 2019 11:23:05 PM
Pru doesn't volunteer for a watch, but if she is assigned one, she takes it without complaint. She's not good at noticing things, though; at best, she's company for Anna.
[Perception 13]
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+20=33 ; Sunday July 21st, 2019 5:29:05 PM
Pompous takes his turn at watch and keeps a keen eye out for signs of trouble (perception 33).
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Sunday July 21st, 2019 9:40:38 PM
Perception 12, rolled a few posts ago. Sigvar stands hius watch and keeps Anna company as she watches.
OOC No, OGC con in NH. Got may Pathfinder fix for awhile. Awesome group of people and some really fun gaming.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99 -- 26/14/23 CMD: 28 d20+14=16 ; Sunday July 21st, 2019 11:17:40 PM
Before taking watch Anna activates her darkvision SLA which lasts for 11 hours now. She takes the form of a Deinonychus using her at will Queen's Minions SLA which gives her scent in addition to her darkvision.
(Perception: 16...natural 2)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Beast Shape I - Form of Deinonychus, has scent
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+20=34 ; Monday July 22nd, 2019 1:16:31 AM
With Anna able to stay up all night, Nikolai leaves it up to Pru to take a watch if she wants. There are plenty of Agents to fill the gaps.
Nikolai takes his watch.
Elven vision. Perception +20 = 34
DM Warren: A new Assignment Monday July 22nd, 2019 3:45:29 PM
It seems some of the Agents have lost their sense for things moving in the dark. However, with Pompous and Nikolai's keen eyes, the things moving in the dark do not go undetected.
They seem to be shy about encroaching, but there are several person shaped things moving about in the dark, with a few larger shadows moving with them. They don't approach enough to be identified though.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Monday July 22nd, 2019 6:31:12 PM
Sigvar sees nothing of the figures in the dark. He stands his watch and keeps Anna company while she protects the Agents at night
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99 -- 26/14/23 CMD: 28 Monday July 22nd, 2019 9:22:39 PM
Apparently for all of Anna's abilities they were not enough to detect whatever was out there at least this night. She socializes with whoever takes a turn on watch.
"What do you think the commander's favorite color is?" She askes idly
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) d20+7=11 ; Monday July 22nd, 2019 9:24:26 PM
Alerted to the presence, Trayvin looks around with his darkvision and tries to pick something out.
perception check = 11
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=33 ; Monday July 22nd, 2019 10:35:39 PM
when finding folk skuling around, for food or for folly it's best to invite them in.
Perception 33
Hello From the Camp! Come in, share our fire, take a load off and get something to eat! .
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday July 22nd, 2019 11:21:56 PM
Nikolai quietly alerts the camp about the skulking figures but Trayvin's invitation echoes around the camp and reverberates outward.
The Thumb quickly motions to Michael for him to hide and scout. "A good bright light over there would be handy," he whispers and points in the direction of the skulking shadows.
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+21=24 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+20=34 ; Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 6:33:41 AM
Pompous silently takes to the woods and tries to flank the group of unknowns. Best to keep them between his bow and the others.
------------- Camouflage - 24 Swift track- 25 Perception- 34
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 1:16:25 PM
Once it's clear that they've been noticed, the shadowy figures melt into the night seemingly without a trace. All that remains is some disturbed soil to mark that anything was ever there.
The rest of the night passes quietly with nothing else to disturb them.
The next day is almost as pleasant as the last. The sky is a little bit cloudy, but that just makes the sunburn progress more slowly. Night begins to fall and they need to camp once, unless they want to travel through the night to the next town.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99 -- 26/14/23 CMD: 28 d20+16=30 ; Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 9:03:24 PM
(Perception: 30)
Regardless of whether they camp or press on through the night, Anna casts darkvision when it starts to get dark.
If they press on she scouts ahead as possible using her darkvision and scent to sniff out other things that may be out there.
If they camp she pretty much remains vigilant.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 9:18:24 PM "Did anyone check the tracks to see if anything could be determined regarding who or what made them? If we are going to camp again, we may have visitors again. We should be prepared."
Prudence Gundle Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 10:46:52 PM
“Well, I could always cast that Secure Shelter,” Pru says. “Though it would leave the horses outside.”
[OOC: sorry for the missed posts; I’m in the hospital.]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+17=23 ; d20+20=34 ; Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 11:19:35 PM
OOC: Hope you are OK Kathy.
IC: "They spied on us once, they'll do it again unless we've traveled outside of their range. However, if they are spies of that we shall not name, then they'll keep shadowing us." Nikolai states when the things vanish.
As soon as it is light enough, he studies the tracks they left so he can identify them again as they travel. Survival (Track) +17 = 23
Perhaps to get a chance to catch the snoopers, Nikolai decides to camp out again but now that all are weary of the snoopers, they have a better chance.
"Micheal, Pompous, anyone know how to set up some simple noise making traps? let's tie some ropes from tree to tree with noise makers attached. We got pots and pans an forks and spoons. Anna could be an animal with extra good smell or a bat with echo location. If they are of skin and bones, she could locate them without them even knowing they are being 'seen'."
The watch order is set up as usual so if the things return they won't suspect that they are being expected. "However, everyone needs to be on their toes. Pru, have some web spells ready so we can nab them, unless they are indeed shadows."
Perception +20 = 34
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet d20+5=13 ; Wednesday July 24th, 2019 6:54:51 AM
Perception 13 Sigvar takes his normal watch and keeps his eye open for the snoopers.
Pompous examines the tracks to see what he can gleam from them.
[ Survival 27, track 33]
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Wednesday July 24th, 2019 11:29:37 AM Wishing you a speedy recovery, Kathy
Examining the tracks, it is difficult to determine where they may have gone, but it is very odd. While the shadows seemed humanoid, the tracks seem like they were left by something scuttling and insectile. Definitely solid, and not shadow creatures.
Best you can tell, the tracks were from some large burrowing insect that may happen to look like a humanoid from the right angle.
The Agents make sure to set up their camp in a wooded area so they can make some simple traps that should alert them of any nighttime visitors.
It's full dark and oddly quiet out, which makes the sudden skittering noises all the more ominous. Those on watch can see the shadows moving again in the flickering light of the campfire. One of the noise making traps begins rattling off to one side.
They continue to approach. You have a chance to react quickly before they get fully into the light.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Wednesday July 24th, 2019 7:56:44 PM
Trayvin hears the noise from the traps. He thinks that if these people or creatures wanted to attack, they would have done it the previous night. However, it was best to be prepared. He grabs his morningstar and shield and makes ready.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+20=33 ; Wednesday July 24th, 2019 9:42:06 PM
Nikolai whips out his Everburning Torch and quickly moves towards the triggered trap, waving it to and fro.
Perception + 20 = 33
Prudence Gundle Wednesday July 24th, 2019 9:52:36 PM
Pru Hastes the party.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+20=35 ; d20+20=39 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=7 ; 7d6=25 ; Wednesday July 24th, 2019 10:11:39 PM
MIchael is up and ready for some more shinanagans. We tried to be neighborly, but you guys are starting to really get my goat, impoliteness like that cannot stand.
Michael runs after Nikolai, he wants to see what those things are and also help his commander if he is attacked. he attempts to make a flank with him if he can.
if the creatures attack he attacks. if they want to parley, he parleys.
but i'm doing the attacks right now anyway.
Attack 1 base 16 Aotf Flanking +4 =20
rapier +1 Keen to hit AC 35 (crit! 39 confirmed!) for 11 points of damage and 25 flanking.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 121/121[22 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 d20+14=15 ; Thursday July 25th, 2019 2:18:31 AM
(OOC: I just realized this was totally a thing: You can only be affected by one polymorph spell at a time. If a new polymorph spell is cast on you (or you activate a polymorph effect, such as wild shape), you can decide whether or not to allow it to affect you, taking the place of the old spell.)
Anna activates Queen's Shape to take the form of a medium silver dragon.
She calls out into the darkness, "Who goes there?"
(Perception: 15)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Form of Dragon 1 - +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Thursday July 25th, 2019 6:47:17 AM
Sigvar rolls to his feet as he wakes and readies his sword and shield.
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/117 Thursday July 25th, 2019 7:50:26 AM
Pompous spinaroonies from his back to his feet and takes position behind the cover of the closest tree. He draws an arrow and awaits directions.
------------------- Hasted -A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Thursday July 25th, 2019 3:37:24 PM
(didn't have time to get a map together this morning, I'll do my best for now without one, but will have one tomorrow for sure)
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Thursday July 25th, 2019 5:05:36 PM
Several huge eight-legged creatures come skittering into the camp from all directions, as well as some on two legs.
To make things worse, a giant creature bursts from the ground in the middle of camp, attempting to take up someone in its massive claws!
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 99/106(BrianZ) Thursday July 25th, 2019 9:23:19 PM Well, maybe they aren't friendly after all
Trayvin casts prayer, affecting everyone within 40feet
Used: Spells: prayer
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] 13d6=46 ; Thursday July 25th, 2019 9:41:31 PM
Eager to try one of her new spells, Pru moves to a likely spot and casts Cone of Cold where it will hit opponents and no teammates. Everything in the cone takes 46 points of cold damage; DC 22 Reflex save for half.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 121/121[22 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 6d8=30 ; Thursday July 25th, 2019 11:51:59 PM
Anna says to Pru, "Good Idea."
She positions herself in such a way that only the enemies are within what would be a 30 foot cone of her and unleashes with her breathe weapon.
(30 cold damage to everyone in a 30 foot cone; DC 21 reflex save for half)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Form of Dragon 1 - +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 52/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+6=12 ; d20+16=34 ; 3d10+4=19 ; d6=3 ; Friday July 26th, 2019 1:10:40 AM
Knowledge Nature +6 = 12
Insectoids like this aren't natural and Nikolai wonders whether they are an abomination or some creature he just hadn't heard of yet. Either way, their only option is to kill them in self defense.
He closes in on the closest one to him and attacks with new found power and strength.
Improved Vital Strike d20+16 = 34 damage: 3d10 + 4 = 19 If Michael manages to Flank with him then +1d6 = 3
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+21=38 ; d6+8=12 ; d6=2 ; d6+8=10 ; d6=6 ; d20+21=27 ; d6+8=13 ; d6=1 ; d20+16=34 ; d6+8=14 ; d6=2 ; d20+11=19 ; d6+8=13 ; d6=1 ; Friday July 26th, 2019 6:41:53 AM
Pompous lets fly a volley of run of the mill arrows at the closest foe. As foes fall, he switches target to the next closest to him.
================================== Hasted -A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex save Deadly strike -2/+4 Point blank +1 hit and damage within 30' Many shots
favored enemy Human +4 hit and damage Undead +2 hit and damage
Attack 1 Hits AC 38 Damage 12 electric 2 Attack 1a Hits AC 38 Damage 10 elec 6 Attack 1b (haste) Hits AC 27 Damage 13 elec 1 Attack 2 Hits AC 34 Damage 14 elec 2 Attack 3 Hits AC 19 Damage 13 elec 1
Plus related bonuses for favored enemy and point blank if applicable
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet d20+17=27 ; 4d6+14=31 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; Friday July 26th, 2019 7:01:42 AM
Sigvar charges the bugman nearest him. If he can get to where Nikolai is a flanker he will. Attack hits AC 27 (31 if flanking) for 31 damage + 2 more if the bugman is evil (holy enchantment) + 5 more precision if he is flanking.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday July 26th, 2019 7:02:07 AM
placeholder, need to wait till the current combat resolves before I post further. (thank you pru for the suggestion! )
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map d20+18=36 ; d20+18=28 ; d20+18=33 ; d20+30=33 ; 2d6+11=23 ; 2d6+11=14 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; Friday July 26th, 2019 9:10:16 AM Resolving the last round now that I'm at a computer
The Scorpion bursts from the ground, catching Sigvar by surprise and managing to strike with one massive claw and its venomous tail. 23 damage and grapple, 14 damage and DC22 fort save or 3 strength and 1 dex damage
Nikolai and Michael flank one of the humanlike creatures, which up close resolves itself into a bipedal insect with facelike patterns on its head and wings that can pass as a cloak at a distance.
Michael's second strike hits a soft spot.
Anna shifts into a dragon and threatens the attackers. Pompous looks around for a tree to use as cover, but there isn't one convenient enough that isn't past a huge spider.
One spider and biped attack Michael. The biped strikes once for 6 damage and a failed grapple.
Another pair attacks Anna-Dragon to similar effect, hitting once for 8 damage, and starting a grapple.
Trayvin is hit once for 11 damage and is not grappled.
Pompous is hit once for 6 damage and is not grappled.
Sigvar is hit several times, made easier by the grasping claws, taking 17 and 9 damage from the last biped's claws.
Pru Easily avoids the spider's long reach and casts her spell hitting 3 enemies and just barely avoiding Pompous and Michael. The spiders take the full blast, but the biped avoids the worst.
Anna mimics Pru, catching 2 enemies in front of her with her own icy blast, despite being grappled.
Nikolai strikes his flanking target squarely.
Pompous steps back towards the fire and sinks 4 arrows into his target, which combined with the cone of cold makes it look very nearly dead.
Sigvar struggles in the scorpion's grasp Can attempt to break the grapple or adjust your attacks
Trayvin takes a step back and casts his spell.
X Red - 58 Spider Red - 46 X Purple - 83 Spider Green - 46 X Green - 30 Spider Purple - 30
should be caught up now - let me know if I missed something
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet d20+17=36 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=16 ; 2d6+14=19 ; 2d6+14=19 ; 2d6+14=22 ; d8=4 ; 6d6=28 ; Friday July 26th, 2019 1:56:13 PM
fort save 36 passed
Full attack instead of the charge, on the scorpion @ -2 for grappled condition.
Attack 1 hits AC 32 fails to crit for 19 damage( if it too takes -4 to dex for being grappled then the crit confirms, add 19 more damage) Haste hits AC 23 miss ( if it too takes -4 to dex for being grappled then it hits, add 22 more damage) Attack 2 miss Attack 3 miss Horns Hits AC 30 fails to confirm the crit for 12 damage
Caught in the enormous scoripon's grasp, Sigvar knows he has little chance of escape while it lives, so he viciously attacks it. Bleeding from several wounds he also uses a swift action to heal himself (LoH) for 28 damage
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] 10d6=31 ; Friday July 26th, 2019 5:12:24 PM
Well, ice had been successful. How about fire? Pru drops a Fireball where it will hit the big red spider, the big green spider, and the little purple...whatever that thing is.
They all take 31 points of fire damage, DC 20 Reflex save for half.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Saturday July 27th, 2019 3:11:12 PM
Trayvin activates Freedom's Call to try and help get Sigvar out of the creature's grappling claws. These things have got us surrounded
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/121[14 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 d20+15=33 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=29 ; d8+5=12 ; d6+5=6 ; d6+5=9 ; d4+5=8 ; d4+5=7 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=5 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 12:13:41 AM
Anna-Dragon makes a full attack action against the creature grappling her. She chooses the bite to be the recipient of her holy eberyon's tear.
(33 vs AC; 12 damage + 8 damage if target is evil) (29 vs AC; 6 damage) (20 vs AC; 9 damage) (14 vs AC; 8 damage) (29 vs AC; 7 damage)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Form of Dragon 1 - +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2)
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 d20+20=31 ; d6+13=19 ; d6=1 ; d6+13=19 ; d6=2 ; d20+20=27 ; d6+13=19 ; d6=5 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+10=11 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 6:31:13 AM
Pompous fires at the scorpion.
Hasted -A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex save Deadly strike -4/+8 Point blank +1 hit and damage within 30' Many shots Prayer +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks
Attack 1 Hits AC 31 Damage 19 electric 1 Attack 1a Hits AC 31 Damage 10 elec 2 Attack 1b (haste) Hits AC 27 Damage 19 elec 5 Attack 2 Hits AC 20 Damage 0 elec 0 Attack 3 Hits AC 11 Damage 0 elec 0
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map d20+6=12 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+13=17 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d4=4 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+20=32 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+20=23 ; 2d6+11=20 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 9:05:34 AM
Sigvar beats on his captor, inflicting some heavy damage but not enough to escape its grasp.
Pru drops her signature spell on the battlefield, and it doesn't matter how evasive they are, as they're all so damaged already that they can't handle the heat and fall.
Trayvin activates his godly powers, allowing Sigvar and Anna to easily pop out of the scorpion and biped claws.
Nikolai's first three blows put his target down, and the last two make sure he won't be getting up again.
Anna bites, scratches, and pummels her grappler, making him regret his actions a bit.
Pompous, being freed of nearby threats, puts his volley into the scorpion's hide.
The last spider tries to entangle Nikolai in some sticky webs, but is unable to make them connect.
The two bipeds near Anna seemed to be hoping to grapple and take her down, and are hissing in frustration at the aura preventing them from pinning her down. Maybe the poison will work though. She is bitten once for 15 damage (DC19 Fort Save or take 4 dex damage)
Sigvar is harder to hit again now that he's not surprised, and the scorpion can only bonk him once with a claw now that he's not restrained. The biped can't hit him at all. (1 claw unconfirmed crit for 20 damage)
X Green - 55 Spider Purple - 30 Scorpion - 87
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet d20+17=23 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+13=29 ; 2d6+15=26 ; 2d6+15=27 ; d8=5 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 6:50:42 PM
Released, SIgvar feels the familiar bloodlust flood his veins. His foes surround him, and yet they are unable to penetrate the thick armor of the Fist. He launches a series of attacks, starting on the scorpion and switching to the biped if the monstrous vermin falls. Sword 1 miss Haste Confirmed crit AC 36/28 for 53 damage Sword 2 miss Sword 3 miss Horns hits AC 29 for 14 damage
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] d20+12=25 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+12=14 ; 4d6=15 ; 4d6=12 ; 4d6=17 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 8:51:47 PM
Sigvar seems to be doing just fine against the scorpion, so Pru concentrates on the bipedal thing behind him. She casts a spell, and three bright rays shoot from her finger toward the brown bipedal thing.
[Scorching Ray. Hit Touch AC 25 for 15 damage; Touch AC 24 for 12 damage; Touch AC 14 for 17 damage.]
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) d20+10=25 ; d8+10=12 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=7 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 9:37:00 PM
Trayvin tries to pile on the damage to the scorpion creature before it has a chance to grab someone again.
Actions: cast searing light, hit touch AC = 25, damage = 27 (ignore first roll, misclick)
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/121[0 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 d20+14=25 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+10=15 ; d8+5=7 ; 2d6=8 ; d6+5=10 ; d6+5=9 ; d4+2=4 ; d4+2=5 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 11:06:04 PM
Anna-Dragon's plant kin racial resistances makes it easy for her to avoid the poison (25 vs Fort; save)
She then takes a full attack action at the Green biped.
(32 vs AC; 7 damage + 8 damage if evil) (29 vs AC; 10 damage) (23 vs AC; 9 damage) (21 vs AC; 4 damage) (15 vs AC; 5 damage)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Form of Dragon 1 - +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+18=33 ; 3d10+5=21 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 11:23:46 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste, Prayer
Nikolai switches his attention to the purple spider thing and being Hasted, with a Move now of 80', he circles around (north of it) and to it's backside avoiding AoO.
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 d20+20=26 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+10=11 ; d6+13=14 ; d6+13=19 ; d6+13=16 ; d6+13=17 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d20=10 ; d20=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 6:36:05 AM
Pompous fires at the big ugly purple spider people eater....
" HAVE SOME CURDS AND WAY ORC LOVER!!! "
Hasted -A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex save Deadly strike -4/+8 Point blank +1 hit and damage within 30' Many shots Prayer +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks
Attack 1 Hits AC 26 Damage 14 electric 2 Attack 1a Hits AC 26 Damage 19 elec 4 Attack 1b (haste) Hits AC 36 Damage 16 elec 3 Attack 2 Hits AC 22 Damage 17 elec 3 Attack 3 Hits AC 11 Damage elec
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map d20+13=32 ; d20+13=23 ; d6=6 ; d4=1 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 9:02:46 AM
Sigvar severs the tail with one might swing, then splatters its brain, getting goo all over his horns.
Pru starts cooking the as of yet untouched creature remaining next to Sigvar. Roast bug anyone?
The scorpion should be dead by any rights, but it keeps on fighting. That is until Trayvin roasts what's left of its head with his holy magic.
Anna whirls about her target, and maybe would have killed it if it were evil. Unfortunately, it's just a huge hungry bug.
Nikolai circles around and strikes the spider, which rears back to retaliate before getting skewered by Pompous. He's able to switch his last two shots to Anna's target, taking that one down as well.
The last two begin attacking, one drawing blood on Anna again. (11 damage, DC19 fort or 1 dex damage). But instead of continuing to attack they both seem to turn their heads at the same time. Anna's target starts running back into the tree line and the other dives towards the hole left by the Emperor Scorpion.
one provoke from Sigvar, one from Anna
X Brown - 44 X - Blue
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet d20+17=36 ; d20+17=21 ; 2d6+15=20 ; 2d6+15=23 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+19=28 ; 4d6+15=27 ; 4d6+15=25 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 9:55:14 AM
AoO Hits AC 36 and confirms to AC 21 for 20 damage if not a critical 43 damage if it is a critical.
If this blow does not stop the critter in it's tracks, and it is still within 80 feet and in sight down the hole, Sigvar will charge after it and vital strike it.
Vital Strike hits AC 36 and confirms to AC 28 for 27 damage if not a critical, 52 damage if it is a critical
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+21=38 ; d20+25=33 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=4 ; 7d6=19 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 8:07:23 PM
OCC: ugh...sorry guys work kept me late last night
MIchael eschlons right to get a flank on one of the bug surrounding Sigvar and as he does so he feels the world slow down, pru right on time with the hast.
Attack 1
base 16 +4 flank +1 haste. =21
Rapier +1 keen To hit AC 38(crit +4 to confirm 33 confimed!) for 11 points of damage and 19 flanking. 30 points total.
I probably had to take more than a 5' step for the flank, so I'll only take one attack.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Tuesday July 30th, 2019 8:45:37 PM Pompous, my mother is an orc, just sayin.
With the creatures in retreat, Trayvin looks around to see if any of the Agents were badly injured.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] 5d4+5=21 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 9:48:27 PM
If necessary, Pru can try to finish off an opponent with a spread of Magic Missiles. [21 points of force damage.]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+18=25 ; d20+18=35 ; d20+18=38 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 11:06:44 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste, Prayer
Nikolai is not about to let any escape. There may be others that the escaped one brings back. With his Hasted Move, Elven night vision, and proficiency in the woods, he chases the purple one down.
Move 80', double move 160', give or take moving through a forest.
If or when he catches up with it he tries to grapple it to give the others a chance to catch up.
"I'll catch it! Follow me to finish it!"
Grapple Attack d20 + 16 +2 (Impr Grapple) = 25
He keeps trying as many times as he can: 35, 38 (N20).
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 87/121[0 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 d20+14=26 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=27 ; d8+5=12 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 1:34:00 AM
(26 vs Fort; Save)
Once again Anna is easily able to resist the effect of the poison. She takes her attack of opportunity and misses (17 vs AC)
Anna takes to the sky, flying towards the blue one and ending her move with another bite attack (27 vs AC; 12 damage)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Form of Dragon 1 - +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2)
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 d20+20=27 ; d20+20=25 ; d6+13=15 ; d6+13=18 ; d100=43 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 6:28:49 AM
Pompous nods politely at Trey's comments. He then takes off after Nik to finish the remaining bug. If he can get a line of sight on the creature he'll fire.
Hasted -A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex save Deadly strike -4/+8 Point blank +1 hit and damage within 30' Many shots Prayer +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks
Attack 1 Hits AC 27 Damage 15 electric 6 Attack 1a Hits AC 25 Damage 13 elec 5
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map Wednesday July 31st, 2019 5:04:37 PM
Sigvar slows his target down, but can't quite fit in the tunnel to pursue. It seems the scorpion can compress quite a lot. this doesn't slow Michael though, who slips easily into the hole and finishes it off.
Nikolai can't quite grapple the bug, it's as good as he is. It starts to retreat to the air, but is slapped down by magic missiles and a dragon. It doesn't stand a chance. And good thing too, because there's probably more where these Xenopterids came from.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet d20+5=15 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 6:30:37 PM " We are not out of the woods yet. That was pretty clearly a recall signal that we couldn't hear. There is something more to this." Sigvar remains ready and scans the surroundings for more of these things. Perception 15
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Wednesday July 31st, 2019 8:04:10 PM Well Sigvar, I don't know if there was any signal, but there could be more where these came from. I would say this campsite is no longer secure.
How far from the main roads are we? Are these creatures a danger to local inhabitants?
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Wednesday July 31st, 2019 10:47:45 PM
"I wonder if this is part of the 'evil' we've been sent to combat, or if it's its own thing," Pru says.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 87/121[0 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 d20+14=30 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 11:01:56 PM
Anna-Dragon says to Pru, "I don't know but I would not be against investigating further. Though I will need some healing."
She circles overhead keeping a vantage from the skies for any further threats (Perception: 30)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Form of Dragon 1 - 11 min [105 rounds] +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2)
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+10=13 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 11:17:45 PM Man! what weird bugs, look at them things, their mandibles look almost like a human face when you close them up and look how their wings fold around their bodies...looks almost like a cloak. good thing we killed them, these things would be murder on travelers.
Michael suits words to actions and positions the bug carcass to show off what he's talking about. while also trying to think of some more salient facts about the things.
Knowledge Dungeoneering 13, "they are bugs...really big bugs....yep...bugs...that act like a cloaked man...yep... if he gets nothing maybe his stream of consciousness can act as an Aid another in figuring these things out.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+20=26 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 11:25:01 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste, Prayer OOC: dang it, forgot to add Haste and Prayer to my grapple. oh well. :}
IC: The multilegged insectoid was too hard to hold but getting away was not in the tea leaves for it.
"These creatures, whatever they are, are at least semi-intelligent. Although this hole probably doesn't go anywhere, we ought to check it out."
If Nikolai can fit in the hole, he will go down and join Michael. "Secure the camp, make sure the horses are safe, and we'll be back quickly," he says.
"Michael, let's see where this leads," Nicholai brandishes his Everburning Torch and has Michael take the lead.
Perception +20 = 26
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet Thursday August 1st, 2019 5:06:25 AM " Are they a danger to others? Let's look at what they did. They ghosted us for 24 hours and still decided to attack us, even after watching us sleep with watches and always go about armed. They attacked US. NOT the easy to kill and drag off horses. Without Trayvin's gods granted powers, someone as well trained and large as me was going to have to kill that scorpion to get away from it. So yeah, they are a danger to anyone out here. And there certainly was a recall order. Both of those...things... cocked their heads like they were receiving orders just before they split off and made a break for it. There are surely more and probably not just grunts. The leaders were either able to see us through these critters eyes or were watching from nearby and ordered a retreat. " "Either now or come dawn we need to find them and put the rest of them down or this area will not be safe for travelers, and mind you we are only 2 days march from the Citadel."
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 Thursday August 1st, 2019 6:27:39 AM
Pompous also takes out his everburning torch and stays by the mouth of the tunnel. If Niko can't fit in the hole, he'll follow Michael as his back up.
hasted -A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex save Prayer +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=33 ; Thursday August 1st, 2019 7:18:30 AM
Michael nods to his Thumb and enters the hole. it's blacker than 3 foot up a dwarfs digestive trackt in here, so after a moment of consideration he downs a potion of darkvision.
Perception 33.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Thursday August 1st, 2019 5:59:11 PM I agree Sigvar, we need to find out if there is any further menace and make sure the area is safe for travelers.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map Thursday August 1st, 2019 8:03:28 PM
Clarification: you're about 5 days ride out from the Citadel, and another 2-3 days from Whitebridge.
There is no sign of additional movement, and the tunnel soon ends, as it was not structural. It collapsed only a little bit behind the scorpion as it burrowed.
From what you know of these creatures, there is quite possibly a hive somewhere not too far away, but it is also not likely related to what brought you out. Bugs in general are not evil.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Thursday August 1st, 2019 10:51:14 PM
"Well," says Pru, "any searches are probably going to go better by daylight. We should get some rest, and take a look around when the sun comes up."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 87/121[0 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 d20+14=26 ; Friday August 2nd, 2019 12:11:34 AM
Anna-Dragon says, "I'll remain a dragon until the spell wears off. I don't suppose I could get some healing? I'm not going to die or anything but I am a little beat up."
(Perception: 26)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Form of Dragon 1 - 11 min [105 rounds] +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Friday August 2nd, 2019 12:52:59 AM "The tunnel doesn't go anywhere. Just wanted to make sure. Wherever they came from, there is a Mind behind their actions, that's quite evident. They probably have scouts that hunt for prey then bring the main attack force to capture and kill. Either way, there's bound to be more and they probably procreate fast enough that what we did today won't make a difference a few months from now.
Unfortunately, it is hard to track their insect leg prints. Also, hunting them down would give that lich more time to do whatever he's doing.
I suggest we spend maybe half a day looking for travel marks, like broken branches, crushed bushes and such, then if we don't find anything, move on.
Any other ideas?"
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday August 2nd, 2019 7:11:21 AM Can Anna turn into a dog and track them back to the hive by scent?
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; Saturday August 3rd, 2019 10:30:47 PM I like your idea Nikolai. Plus, we could always come back later after dealing with the lich if we are unable to track them down now.
I'm sorry Anna, I didn't notice how bad the wounds were in your alternate form. Here, how's this?
Actions: Trayvin casts cure critical wounds on Anna(spontaneous from spell immunity), Anna heals 33 hp
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map Saturday August 3rd, 2019 10:47:27 PM
The leads don't really pan out, and the Agents realize that there are far worse things than intelligent but ultimately just hungry colony of insects.
You settle back down to sleep and pass an uneventful rest of the evening.
In the morning, you resume your travel towards Whitebridge.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 120/121[0 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 d20+14=32 ; Sunday August 4th, 2019 7:02:08 PM
(Perception: 32)
Anna spends the rest of the evening on guard patrol
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Sunday August 4th, 2019 9:06:57 PM
Pru is thoughtful as they travel along.
"If these creatures are intelligent, and if they were just hungry, then it may be possible to work out some sort of treaty with the local townsfolk," she says. "I'm sure people would be willing to part with some vegetables or a few chickens if it meant they didn't get attacked."
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map Monday August 5th, 2019 12:50:02 AM
You wake the next morning and resume your travel to Whitebridge. The road you're traveling becomes noticeably larger and better maintained. The trees thin out and occasional farms are visible just off the road and well maintained fields full of staple crops stretch as far as you can see.
Some farmers are also visible going about their business in the farms, but none make to approach the party, and a few even retreat to their homes as they pass. The day's journey is otherwise uneventful, and there is no sign of your insect attackers.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Monday August 5th, 2019 1:15:03 AM "Well, looks like we left those insectoids behind. Hopefully we put a dent in their colony population. Odd assortment of insectoids though."
Nikolai puts a mark on his map of the location where they had the encounter so the Fist can follow up on it. Could be some money in it.
"Probably not a good idea to advertise why we are here just yet. Let's wait until we get into town proper and meet with the authorities. He could have enchanted any one of these to be spies."
" Kinda odd that the farmers are scurrying off... It shouldn't be that uncommon to see a group traveling these roads... "
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday August 5th, 2019 6:58:24 AM
Michael repies to Pru, if it were just neighbor helping neighbor that would be fine, but it's not it's gimmie or I kill you. no aggressor is satisfied with a little help when they can have it all. wth them its death right now, or death by inches. it's best to wipe them out.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet Monday August 5th, 2019 6:16:42 PM " Not all soldiers have a good reputation. Better to run from good ones than not run if they are less good intentioned."
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Monday August 5th, 2019 9:38:17 PM
"They may be afraid of whatever lives in the castle," Pru says. "Maybe it doesn't like them talking to outsiders. But I agree--we should find the town's authorities and let them know we've arrived."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday August 5th, 2019 10:13:45 PM
Michael repies to Pru, if it were just neighbor helping neighbor that would be fine, but it's not it's gimmie or I kill you. no aggressor is satisfied with a little help when they can have it all. wth them its death right now, or death by inches. it's best to wipe them out.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Monday August 5th, 2019 10:14:15 PM "Maybe they will have some information on the insect creatures as well."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=31 ; d20+35=36 ; Monday August 5th, 2019 10:29:18 PM
Anna uses her Queen's minions ability to take the form of an eagle when she is out of sight of the farmers and flies over to one of the trees near them doing eagle-y things like preening and hunting for field mice while trying to eavesdrop on what the farmers may be saying.
(Perception: 31) (Disguise: 36)
Active Effects: Beast shape I: - form of small eagle (at will) +2 dex, +1 natural armor, +1 AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly -1 CMB/CMD 10 foot base speed, fly 30 feet (avg. maneuverability), low light vision, scent, 2 talons +14 (1d4+3), bite +14 (1d4+3)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Monday August 5th, 2019 11:59:31 PM "It just occurred to me that the lich may have a spy within the city's leaders as well. Corruption breeds corruption. It might be best that only two of us go in to town first and just look around. We could play the part of looking into buying property, a farm, or business. Someone that can 'charm' them into believing our story long enough to find out who's side they are on. Also Someone who can detect evil."
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map Tuesday August 6th, 2019 5:18:39 PM
The Agents float several ideas as to the reactions of the farmers. Anna is able to get close in her altered form, but the farmers still outside are talking about nothing other than routine farm work. Once they're seen passing harmlessly by, the farmers they have passed venture back out to resume their chores, but still none come out to greet you. Soon enough, the sun starts to set, and you'll arrive in town midday tomorrow, unless you plan to push on through the night.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Tuesday August 6th, 2019 8:30:54 PM I wonder if the farmers' reaction is because they don't know who we are, or if it is because they do know who we are.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Tuesday August 6th, 2019 9:37:15 PM
"Time to make camp, I guess," Pru says. "If we do want to send a couple of people into town to scout around, they shouldn't wear uniforms."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+17=33 ; Wednesday August 7th, 2019 12:13:29 AM "That is correct Pru, the two that go in should wear good 'gentile' clothes. You could wear my hat, Pru, for that dress you always dreamed of having," Nikolai grins. "Anna could keep watch as a bird. We need time to plan so camping out here would be best."
Nikolai looks for a suitable campsite for the Fist. Survival (Forest) +17 = 33
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=21 ; d20+35=39 ; Wednesday August 7th, 2019 12:19:52 AM
Anna flies back to the others and explains that she just heard what sounded like routine farm work talk.
She says to Nikolai, "If you want to send some people I'll do as you suggested."
She then flies around and acts bird-like while keeping an eye on Pru.
(Perception: 21) (Disguise: 39)
Active Effects: Beast shape I: - form of small eagle (at will) +2 dex, +1 natural armor, +1 AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly -1 CMB/CMD 10 foot base speed, fly 30 feet (avg. maneuverability), low light vision, scent, 2 talons +14 (1d4+3), bite +14 (1d4+3)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet Wednesday August 7th, 2019 6:21:09 AM " I don't see why we need to deceive the townsfolk, they hired us after all. Really the only thing we need to fear is not finding the evil person's soul item, if they are indeed a lich." " Trayvin, I bought these to use versus the Lich, to make sure I and someone else are for sure not paralyzed, probably you since you can lift the curse, as can I, and I am also immune to fear." Sigvar hands the cleric a pair of Freedom of Movement scrolls
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map Wednesday August 7th, 2019 3:32:47 PM
The group sets down to camp one last time.
Nikolai plans for a fact finding excursion with plain clothes scouts and shapeshifted backup.
Sigvar seems to think they should just enter. They were hired after all.
Either way, this close to civilization, there is very little to disturb your rest. Faint strains of music can be heard coming from a distant barn. Little light can be seen coming from it, but it seems that there is still some good and joy to be had in the area, though it's not out in the open.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Wednesday August 7th, 2019 7:15:15 PM
Trayvin nods his head. It is a good strategy Sigvar, but let's hope we don't need them.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 Wednesday August 7th, 2019 9:53:21 PM
Anna says, "Liches can paralyze people with fear? Well I have some minor resistance to fear but I'm not like a paladin or anything, still best to have Trayvin have it."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Wednesday August 7th, 2019 10:07:29 PM
Michael hears the music and grins. I don't get scared like most folk, when it hits me it winds up being magic of some sort. Hey! listen to that! somebodies having a hoe down! .
Michael is raring to go to the dance, but if Nikolai wants to sneak in, that's what we will do.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Wednesday August 7th, 2019 11:03:13 PM
"A barn dance," Pru says with a little smile. "That takes me back. Are we going to send scouts tomorrow, or all go in together? I'm fine either way."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Thursday August 8th, 2019 12:14:56 AM "I had though that a scouting mission might reveal a little of the mood of the town that might not be evident when Mailed Fist uniforms are about, but it is up to you guys. Perhaps that barn dance could offer just as much information, if we don't scare them stiff by showing up. So, who wants to go see what the party is about?"
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Thursday August 8th, 2019 9:59:48 AM
The barn dance is intriguing to one and all. Several of the Agents want to check it out, but many of you would stick out like sore thumbs. There are often folks from out of town that come in for these functions though, so a few of the more human looking of you may be able to blend in, should you want to get some info. Otherwise, it sounds like you all intend to go into town in the morning. (Just need a solid decision (: )
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Thursday August 8th, 2019 9:59:36 PM I think checking the mood of the local citizens is a good idea, but I will elect to remain in the camp.
OOC- I am requesting a sub for next week, I will not have internet access and will be unable to post
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+35=46 ; d20+14=26 ; Thursday August 8th, 2019 10:51:23 PM
Anna says, "I'll go to the barn dance as a Barn Owl..."
She takes a few moments to alter her bird shape and plumage to be owl-ey.
She then prepares to act owl-ey and keep an eye on Pru.
(Disguise: 46; Perception: 26)
Active Effects: Beast shape I: - form of small owl (at will) +2 dex, +1 natural armor, +1 AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly -1 CMB/CMD 10 foot base speed, fly 30 feet (avg. maneuverability), low light vision, scent, 2 talons +14 (1d4+3), bite +14 (1d4+3)
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Thursday August 8th, 2019 11:03:03 PM
"I can certainly go to the dance and talk to people, if that's what we want," Pru says. "But I don't need your hat, Nikolai; I brought a dress."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+25=37 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+9=22 ; Thursday August 8th, 2019 11:09:17 PM I"m a going dancing! well I might sliip in unobtrusivly and look around a bit first.
Stealth 37 Perception 36
if it all seems copasetic then i might cut a rug. but only if the music is good and the folk friendly.
perform 22
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+20=22 ; Thursday August 8th, 2019 11:53:54 PM
OOC: I can post for Trayvin, just make sure you remind me the day you leave.
"Ah, yes, now I remember when you bought it. I'll go too, er, to keep an eye on Michael. Make sure he doesn't get into trouble," he smiles and winks at Michael.
For those who stay in camp, they know the drill very well. Nikolai sets up a signal call, but with Anna as an awl, she can alight in camp and let the watch know the partiers are arriving back in camp.
With that set, Nikolai puts on his ordinary clothes and tries to brush his hair some, and when the others are ready, they set off towards the music. Nikolai makes a note of the terrain so they can make their way back and places subtle markers here and there.
Perception + 21 (w/luckstone) = 22
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet d20+5=23 ; Friday August 9th, 2019 12:24:29 AM " I'll remain with Trayvin and Pompous. I think a Minotaur might draw more attention than you want at this dance." Perception 23
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Friday August 9th, 2019 9:44:39 PM For those staying behind, let's quick scout the perimeter, and set up some watches. I don't want to be surprised by bugs again.
OOC- thanks Jonathan, please post M-F next week as your availability allows. ty :)
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Friday August 9th, 2019 9:51:06 PM
Pru slips into her dress, smooths her hair, and heads toward the barn.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 Saturday August 10th, 2019 1:12:30 AM
Anna-Owl activates her darkvision SLA and flies around acting like an Owl while keeping an eye on Pru, Nikolai and Michael.
Active Effects: Beast shape I: - form of small owl (at will) +2 dex, +1 natural armor, +1 AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly -1 CMB/CMD 10 foot base speed, fly 30 feet (avg. maneuverability), low light vision, scent, 2 talons +14 (1d4+3), bite +14 (1d4+3) Dark Vision: 60 ft - 11 hours
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Sunday August 11th, 2019 5:21:03 PM
Nikolai, Pru, and Michael clean up a bit and start walking through the field to see what they can see. Anna follows silently in the air, while the others maintain a watch on their horses and supplies in the camp.
The camp is quiet and peaceful, and they are able to have a nice conversation and meal.
The music is still somewhat subdued, but gets louder as they approach. It appears as if several families have gathered to have a party, and the smell of roasted meat and veg has them drooling. Anna can find a high opening and peek down inside, and sees food laid out on tables, a few musicians sitting on crates with a fiddle, fife, and drum, and several couples dancing, wearing their Sunday best.
One couple stands out, the man conspicuously clean and the woman with flowers braided into her hair. Things calm down quickly though as Pru, Nik, and Michael knock on the large doors.
No one answers immediately, but a shadow passes by a crack in the doors and someone seems to be peering out at you.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Sunday August 11th, 2019 10:36:23 PM
Michael blinks hard. I could have sworn this was a barn dance!. he stays queit tough and looks around, He'll let Nikolai speak for the party.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Monday August 12th, 2019 12:01:45 AM "Hello in there. We heard music as we traveled by. As it has been a while since we have visited with folks, we hoped we could join in the festivities. What is the occasion?"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=19 ; Monday August 12th, 2019 2:48:12 AM
Anna-owl enters the barn through the opening and peers down at the assembled crowd.
(Perception: 19)
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Monday August 12th, 2019 2:42:15 PM
"Well, we can see that you aren't one of those monsters that have been coming through town lately. If you're Keen to help celebrate a wedding, we welcome you to do so. But no funny business, our hospitality only goes so far. Where do you folks hail from?"
He opens up the door, scanning you up and down to assess how dangerous you may be. (Did you bring any weapons? Looking at you, Michael ;-) )
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet Monday August 12th, 2019 5:27:27 PM
OOC Of course he did, that's what sleight of hand is for 8). Ic Sigvar stomps around the camp. He can't get over how blatently stupid those bugs had been if they had indeed watched the group all day. If they were that bold with the Agents, how would they treat a wagonload of civilians??
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 Monday August 12th, 2019 8:28:04 PM
Having stayed back with his buddies Tray Tray and Siggy, Pompous helps set up the camp. He can’t help thinking that his shinny golden armour would have looked quite fetching at the festivities.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Monday August 12th, 2019 9:46:38 PM
"I'd love to help celebrate a wedding!" Pru says. "You know, my sister got married last year. That is, she was going to get married but it kind of fell through. The--uh--the families didn't really see eye-to-eye."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday August 12th, 2019 11:32:06 PM
Michael has his hands resting lightly on his blades. when the man looks down on him, he turns, throws back his cloak and shows the Mailed Fist patch on his shoulder and the stripes 3 up and 3 down of a Sargent below them. Sargent Michael Wittman of the Mailed Fist, Well met, and congratulations on the Wedding. What were you saying about monsters? .
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=34 ; d20+35=42 ; Monday August 12th, 2019 11:56:06 PM
Anna-Owl finds somewhere in the rafters to perch and turns her attention to the scattered crowd looking for anything out of the ordinary. Considering the farm folk were just talking about farm work when she was scouting them earlier as a hawk she figures this is probably a legit wedding but it probably can't hurt to be too careful especially when Pru brings up her sisters wedding and she remembers how that almost turned out.
(Perception: 34) (Disguise [to act owly]: 42)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday August 13th, 2019 1:03:52 AM
Nikolai in his plain clothes still carries his Kama but at this point no other weapons, so to speak.
"We would be honored to join in the festivities," Nikolai chines in but lets the others do most of the speaking.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+7=15 ; Tuesday August 13th, 2019 1:09:25 AM
OOC: Posting for Trayvin
Trayvin scouts the area for anything from skunks to giant insects to secure the perimeter of their camp. Perception +7 = 15
Once that is done, he helps organize a watch and breaks out cold rations for the Fist. A camp fire would not be a good idea at this point, just yet.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Tuesday August 13th, 2019 3:15:56 PM
Keeping the meal cold suits the soldier types just fine. It's still a nice enough evening and the moon is bright. There seems to be nothing other than rodents and tiny insects to disturb them. At the barn, they seem a bit skeptical of weapons, but you notice there's quite a pile of farm equipment that could be used in defense if needed. "It's good to have a real soldier in town. Lately there have been monstrous creatures using the roads. It doesn't do to get too close."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=35 ; Tuesday August 13th, 2019 9:34:56 PM Interesting, you have any idea where they are coming from? what do they look like? why don't you just start at the beginning and tell me all about it. Heck lets have a beer and discuss it.
while chatting the farmer up Michael is also looking over the interiour of the house, is anything our of order? does my rouge sense tingle?
Perception 35 hmmm..is that patchouli I smell...with just a hint of vanilla?
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Tuesday August 13th, 2019 10:25:31 PM
Pru follows Michael inside. Leaving him to talk with the farmer, she moves through the crowd, engaging in pleasant chit-chat, hoping to draw people out about what's been happening.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday August 13th, 2019 11:48:25 PM
Nikolai pats his Kama, "As you say, with monstrous creatures roaming the roads, NOT having a weapon for defense would be absurd. But do you not have a militia that can deal with these things?" Nikolai asks as he enters the barn.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday August 13th, 2019 11:52:00 PM
OOC: Posting for Trayvin
With the camp chores taken care of and watches set, it is just a matter of waiting until the others return. And watching, and waiting, and watching, and ….
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=31 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 2:25:05 AM
Anna-Owl keeps her eyes pricked for any conversation involving these roadside monsters beside the conversation that Michael is having.
(Perception: 31)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet Wednesday August 14th, 2019 9:04:42 AM
Sigvar continues to keep watch and maintain the camp.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Wednesday August 14th, 2019 7:36:35 PM
"There hasn't been any need for a militia until recently. We mostly kept to ourselves, and things were peaceful. It's been getting worse in Whitebridge though. They don't tend to ransack, as that would be bad for business. But they make sure we know who's boss, and more than a few folks have gone missing. "
Nothing makes any rogue senses tingle, other than the smell of good beer.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Wednesday August 14th, 2019 9:46:30 PM
Pru continues to circulate and chat, just seeing what tidbits of information she can pick up.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=35 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 10:34:18 PM So... you think they are organized? or intelligent? or doing the bidding of someone? what's the rumor going round?
Michael is very interested in what this guy has to say.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=18 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 11:28:32 PM
(Perception: 18)
Anna-Owl continues to observe.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Thursday August 15th, 2019 12:46:58 AM "Interesting," Nikolai comments. "You said monstrous types, but that could mean anything. What sort of monstrous types? Ogres? Orcs? Trolls? Goblins? If we continue on our travels, we will be passing through Whitebridge and it will be good to know who to avoid and who is a friend."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Thursday August 15th, 2019 12:50:58 AM
OOC: Posting for Trayvin
As things settle down, Tryavin goes about refilling their water skins with fresh water from his divine spell powers.
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 Thursday August 15th, 2019 7:18:06 AM
Pompous feels that it's almost to calm.. and suggests to Tray that he should go towards the festivities, find a nice tree to climb and wait for the others to come back out. Just in case.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet Thursday August 15th, 2019 8:01:26 AM " We would be fine Pompous, but I fear what might happen if one of those spiders or scorpions got the drop on you while you were alone. Probably best you stick with us. They will be fine, or will be fine long enough to make enough noise that we can go rescue them if things go badly. Just look for the burning flames. Prudence knows how to send a proper distress signal.8)"
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Thursday August 15th, 2019 7:35:15 PM
The farmers don't have much more information to give. They don't know much about monstrous races. "They could be orcs, but there's something wrong with them. We make sure to keep our distance. They tend to keep to the roads. The people of Whitebridge will probably know more."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+21=32 ; d20+9=11 ; Thursday August 15th, 2019 10:43:12 PM
[b] Well in that case, I wish you well and blessing be upon the newlyweds. I think I shall cut a rug before I go.
with that Michael gets up and asks one of the fair ladies to dance. While short, Michael is a good dancer and does not mind if the larger folk lead,
Acrobatics 32 perform 11.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Thursday August 15th, 2019 10:54:06 PM
"The people of Whitebridge?" Pru echoes. "What are they like? Are they nice? Are there any local customs we should be aware of?"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=17 ; Friday August 16th, 2019 1:02:04 AM
(Perception: 17)
Anna-owl keeps monitoring until the others decide to leave at which point she takes to the air and returns to the campsite letting the others know Nikolai, Pru and Michael are coming back.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Friday August 16th, 2019 1:02:15 AM
Nikolai can't believe that these people think that all 'monstrous creatures' look alike and can't distinguish an orc from a goblin! 'They could be orcs!'
However, Nikolai grew up with both parents members of the Mailed Fist and heard many stories and descriptions of many monstrous types all through his childhood.
"So you are saying that they are most common in Whitebridge and don't venture this far? I guess that is good but they are bound to encroach this way sooner or later. It best get your town elders together and form a militia sooner rather than too late." Nikolai warns, but in a calm manner.
"So, where's the bride and groom? We need to congratulate them and give them a wedding present."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Friday August 16th, 2019 1:04:43 AM
OOC: Posting for Trayvin
"I rather think that Sigvar is right. Pru's fireworks are a good signal. But remember, Ana is with them too in owl form, so if there is trouble, she would be here quickly to get us."
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 d20+20=23 ; Friday August 16th, 2019 10:01:52 AM
Pompous lets out a deep sigh and bows to his friends' wisdom. It's difficult for the ranger to stay out of the action but realiases that having a good rear garde is also important,
He decides to take a post looking down the road and wait for his friends to returne.
--------- Perception 23.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet d20+5=20 ; Friday August 16th, 2019 2:00:33 PM " And you keep those glorious eyes peeled Trayvin. Thankfully you can see the edge of the camp. My eye can barely see the tip of my blade. Which will be plenty far if those bugs come back, but they could stand just out of reach and I would never see them." Perception 20 Sigvar continues to walk the edge of their camp. He knew the catacombs could cast some spells on him that he could use scrolls to make last. He might need to do that soon. The nocturnal habits of the foes they faced were beginning to be more and more prevalent.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Friday August 16th, 2019 5:48:09 PM
The folks of Whitebridge are fine folk, but I worry for them with the monstrous creatures about."
The bride and groom are the better dressed and beflowered couple that you noticed upon entering. With discussions of monsters out of the way, you set to dancing and drinking again, until you decide that it's time to bestow a gift and return to camp.
Despite the fear of bugs, it would seem that they learned their lesson for attacking you, or are trying to recover their numbers. Whatever the reason, they don't make an appearance.
When the sun rises in the morning, you set off on the road towards Whitebridge again. It is only a couple of hours until you see the first buildings of town down the road, in what seems a quiet looking town with a few streams of smoke from chimneys. You should be there just before noon.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=15 ; Friday August 16th, 2019 10:17:56 PM
The next morning Anna returns to her speedy Deinonychus traveling form. She scouts ahead when she can but doesn't know if a dinosaur even a medium one would cause a stir in the city so she doesn't get that far ahead.
(Perception: 15)
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=24 ; Saturday August 17th, 2019 12:09:27 AM Wonder why they call it Whitebridge? I don't see not alabaster overpass.
perception 24
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Saturday August 17th, 2019 11:53:56 AM " I think our briefing mentioned the bridge spaned a river between the town and the tower and it was magically created or somehow magical." " So how are we doing this Commander? Are we all entering or should some of us stay in reserve outside of town in case you are watched?" Sigvar had been against deceiving the people of Whitebridge before, but now with the talk of humanoid bands possibly originating in Whitebridge he is more comfortable with the deception. He didn't know if Whitbridge was besieged or the source.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Saturday August 17th, 2019 1:16:43 PM
"Maybe it's named for a family called Whitebridge," Pru says. "I think we should just all go into town. By now they know we're coming. And anyway they asked for us. And if there is trouble, shouldn't we face it together?"
" It would certainly be best to send two or three of us in first for some recon.. in my humble opinion. "
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Sunday August 18th, 2019 10:10:16 PM "Well, at least we should go in our natural form," Nikolai winks at Deino-Anna. "Showing up in a monstrous form may scare some folk. I know it would me," he chuckles.
"Here's an idea, Pru, Michael, Anna in Hawk form, and I go in first and head straight to the town hall to meet the leaders and announce our arrival. This gives us a chance to look things over somewhat as a simple traveling group. Then Anna-Hawk flits back to you guys and brings you on in to the town hall. This all should take no more 15 minutes or so."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Sunday August 18th, 2019 10:13:40 PM
OOC: Posting for Trayvin
Trayvin takes his turn at Watch and before they leave, has his quiet time and prepares his spells for the day.
He suggests that he could go in with the first group and pose as a travelling medic and healing any he sees that are sick or injured. Bring a little Good Will. Can't hurt.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Monday August 19th, 2019 5:31:46 PM
As you get closer, the reason for the name becomes obvious. The land slopes up, and on on the far end of town, the road ties into a white span that arcs up over a chasm, white you can assume houses a river. Past that rises a tower, which must be where the lich lives.
As you approach, the light doesn't change, but you can swear things feel darker and heavier.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Monday August 19th, 2019 6:56:40 PM
Sigvar stops as he crosses the 'evil threshold'. He looks around and closes his eye. He proceeds to detect evil for a moment to get a feel for where it is coming from and how strong it is.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Monday August 19th, 2019 9:07:30 PM
Trayvin agrees with either plan, either the whole group together or a split keeping a reserve outside town.
[b]Both ideas have good merits. Going in all together could be a good show of 'force' for any monstrous element that we may want to impress. That showing could be good or bad to the villagers.
Although there is also something to be said for keeping a reserve.[b]
While Trayvin supports either plan, he does like the idea of being in whichever group is going into the town, and maybe win some villagers over with some healing or other assistance.
OOC- Thank you Jonathan for the covering posts!!!!!! I would like to nominate him for a hero point for covering an entire week of posts.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=33 ; d20+35=37 ; Monday August 19th, 2019 9:52:24 PM
As they approach the town Anna-deinonychus changes to her hawk form and provides the eye in the sky and go between the 2 groups as Nikolai suggested.
She kettles over the town keeping an eye out for anything odd.
(Perception: 33) (Disguise: 37)
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Monday August 19th, 2019 10:08:58 PM
Pru tries to ignore the uneasy feeling as she crosses into the town. She keeps her head up, and walks with a confident stride, a slight smile on her face. It's important that the townsfolk know help has arrived, and that the help ain't afraid of no lich. Although she kind of is.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=24 ; Monday August 19th, 2019 11:06:56 PM Ah! there it is. brrrr! what's that chill. it's Evillle! Yeah lets do this Nikolai.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday August 20th, 2019 12:48:49 AM
Nikolai halts the group just outside of town where there's some cover. A group of trees, abandoned house, ravine, etc.
With Prun, Michael, Trayvin, Anna-hawk, and himself, they head into town to get the feel of the place, see if monstrous creatures are roaming freely, and get with the town leaders. Then send for the rest.
"If there are minions of the lich here in town, I don't want to stick out too much just yet. Of course, these precautions could be all for naught. But we'll see."
In towns like these, fining the leadership of the town usually isn't very difficult. If there is no obvious town hall or official looking building with a sign, he just asks.
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 d20+20=37 ; Tuesday August 20th, 2019 6:31:30 AM
Pompous stays back with the reserves and waits for the word to join the main group in the town.
--------------- Spidey sense roll 37 perception
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Tuesday August 20th, 2019 6:18:20 PM
Sigvar checks his gear while the rest of the group heads to Whitebridge. He makes sure his weapons and other gear are ready for anything.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=34 ; Tuesday August 20th, 2019 9:04:37 PM
Michael is quiet as the head into town, his senses are alive trying to pick out danger or something odd about the place. how are the people acting? how are the horses and such acting? is there a town guard? evidence of funerals? merchants?
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Tuesday August 20th, 2019 9:13:08 PM
As they head into town, Trayvin looks around at the state of the villagers, if they look healthy or malnourished, or if there are any signs of mistreatment.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Tuesday August 20th, 2019 9:24:07 PM
Sigvar notices the evil not really coming from anywhere, but rather being present all around him. It definitely gets stronger towards the town though.
Nikolai, feeling suddenly more heroic (good idea Brian), organizes the go team and heads into town. There's really just one main thoroughfare that heads straight through, with what looks like market stalls, but mostly shuttered. Odd for so early in the day. As you pass a larger building that is easily identified as a tavern, a man is suddenly thrown bodily out into the street, collapsing unconscious in front of them.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Tuesday August 20th, 2019 10:06:40 PM
"Oh, no." Pru's first instinct is to help the man, but she realizes immediately that others are more qualified. "Trayvin?" she adds, stepping aside to let him get to the man.
In the meantime, Pru looks back toward the tavern. Is the door still open? Can she see inside? Can she tell who threw the man out?
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=24 ; d20+35=52 ; Tuesday August 20th, 2019 11:21:58 PM
Anna-Hawks sees the body dumped out in front of her friends and slowly angles to one of buildings killing off altitude as she does. With a few flaps she's on a roof and she sidles over to one of the ledges looking down at her friends below.
(Perception: 24) (Disguise: 52)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+21=26 ; Wednesday August 21st, 2019 1:04:45 AM
While Trayvin checks the unconscious person, Nikolai slips to the side of the entrance end peeks in. OOC: assuming the doors are open, there was no mention of doors being opened then shut.
Perception +21 = 26
How many in there, what sort (monstrous types?), is it dark, dim? Is there a bar fight going on or just thugs?
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 Wednesday August 21st, 2019 6:45:44 AM
Pompous, again being in the "left behind" team, practices his martial skills by shooting arrows at randome trees and swinging his flaming short sword at nothing in particular.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) d20+14=29 ; Wednesday August 21st, 2019 8:37:34 PM
Trayvin goes to check on the unconscious man, knowing that his Fistmates will cover him from possible immediate threat from the tavern.
heal check to check for wounds, or status of health, = 29
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Wednesday August 21st, 2019 9:08:44 PM
The man is alive, but unconscious. He is probably also drunk.
The tavern doors are the swingy sort. In fact, that's really what tipped you off that it was a tavern. They quickly stopping swinging back and forth, and the interior is dim, proceeding to dark. If there are monstrous types in there, you can't tell. There was at least one to throw the man out though.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=15 ; d20+35=50 ; Wednesday August 21st, 2019 9:21:12 PM
Anna-hawk remains on the building for the time being.
She puts on a convincing hawk show while keeping a lookout but she gets distracted by something shiny on the roof.
(Peception: 15) (Disguise: 50)
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Wednesday August 21st, 2019 10:14:48 PM
"Well, let's get him out of the middle of the road, anyway," Pru says. "He could get hurt, just lying here like this."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Wednesday August 21st, 2019 10:18:43 PM Want me to go check out the bar? see if the baddies are in there? we might start clearing this place from there and work towards the castle. Michael rubs his hands in anticipation, it's been positvily ages since he's been in a good old fashioned bar fight.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Thursday August 22nd, 2019 12:34:26 AM "Well, not yet. I can't see anything in there. I could be he just indulged himself too much and couldn't pay. Let's get him to the town hall, get him sober, and get his story. We can make a more educated decision from that. If there are monstrous sorts in there, they'll probably still be there for a while. If not, we'll meet them later I'm sure," Nikolai says as he returns.
He helps carry the drunk supporting him on one side, the drunk's arm over his shoulder, and asks Trayvin to pick up the other side. Then keep going to the town hall.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Thursday August 22nd, 2019 7:00:26 PM
Without a guide, it's difficult to find much in the way of a town hall. The buildings aren't marked at least. The man himself is dead weight, not responding to normal stimuli as a passed out drunk might.
You do find not too far away a small park space with some benches and troughs of water that could be for horses. It looks like it used to be a nice space, but the flowers and bushes planted are wilting and browning.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Thursday August 22nd, 2019 7:49:53 PM
Sigvar contemplates setting up camp, but decides to wait for the rest of the group to return.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Thursday August 22nd, 2019 8:51:32 PM Well, we cant drag him all over town, and it appears he is just drunk. Let's leave him on one of the Park benches.
What do you say we check out the tavern, I should be able to see well enough to know how much danger may be in there.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=26 ; Thursday August 22nd, 2019 10:28:42 PM
Michael follows the leader. on the look out for more signs of evil.
perception 26
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] d20+20=24 ; Thursday August 22nd, 2019 10:54:04 PM
Pru agrees with leaving the unconscious man in the park--or whatever it is.
As for finding the town hall, if there are any passers-by, she'll just ask for directions. [Diplomacy 24]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=18 ; d20+35=46 ; Thursday August 22nd, 2019 11:04:09 PM
Anna hawk takes to the wing again as her fistmates move. If the park has anything in way of a decent tree she will land there after kettling for a bit. Otherwise she will remain airborne.
(Perception: 18) (Disguise: 46)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+21=35 ; Friday August 23rd, 2019 12:02:00 AM
Nikolai had thought that they might encounter someone to ask directions but the entire town looks deserted, or indoors. The only place they know for sure has anyone is the tavern.
"Ok, we can leave him here on a bench and go back to the tavern. I can see well enough in dimly lit places also, but I'll pull out my Everburning Torch if we need it."
They prop the poor guy on a bench as best they can and head back to the tavern. This time Nikolai goes in like he knows the place and heads straight for the bar, hoping that this action will avert attention to him and Michael can sneak in.
Perception +21 = 35 Low Light vision.
If he makes it to the bar, he orders 4 beers and looks around for a table, but really observing the occupants.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Friday August 23rd, 2019 7:36:05 PM
Things become much more clear when you enter the bar. The place has obviously been tossed. Either that or no one has bothered to clean in ages. There's a frightened looking man behind the bar and a couple other patrons huddled back in booths. Only a few candles serve to light the space, but the occupants are human and certainly can't see very well.
The barman looks at Nikolai with some surprise, and flinches visibly as if expecting violence. He pours the beer, trying to be quiet and mouthing a single word. Sense motive 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {HELP is mouthed, with eyes looking towards a room in the back.}
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+11=27 ; d20+19=37 ; Friday August 23rd, 2019 8:32:51 PM
Michael is instantly awere that something is not right, then with the mouthed words "help" and the surrepticious glance to the back of the room, Michael knows that troubles a brewing back there. He looks at Nikloai and sighes that he is going to get the rest of the team back in here...there is bloody work to be done and Sigvar will never forgive him if he gets left out.
with that he takes his beer walks back to the swinging doors and takes a sip. he spots the rest of the team and jerks his head back toward the bar while giving the universal sign for "enemies spotted"
sense motive 27 perception 37
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Friday August 23rd, 2019 9:30:49 PM Help you shall have.
Anna should get to Sigvar and Pompous, she can get there fastest.
Trayvin is upset at the apparent abuse the villagers of this town have suffered. He is looking forward to the Agents settings things right.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Friday August 23rd, 2019 10:48:46 PM
Placeholder until Sigvar is told to join the group
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 Friday August 23rd, 2019 11:01:17 PM
Anna-hawk flies from the park, back to the bar and instead of landing on the roof lands on either a tree or awning not far from the door of the bar.
When Trayvin suggests she get Sigvar and Pompous she flies back to them and says, "Trayvin has requested your presence."
Anna-hawk then turns into Anna-dog leading Sigvar and Pompous back to the bar. She'd rather be Anna-Deinonychus or just use one of her bits of Morphamancy to turn into something more formidable but she doesn't know what she is dealing with yet.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] d20=15 ; Saturday August 24th, 2019 9:17:12 PM
Pru sees the request for help, but for the benefit of the (presumably) watching bad guys, she pretends she didn't.
"Good morning," she says to the barkeep. "Now, what's good here? What do you recommend?" Looking directly into his eyes, she adds significantly. "Maybe there's something good in the back?"
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Sunday August 25th, 2019 4:58:16 PM
Sigvar nods to Anna and immediately sets off with her to the town. " What news? Have you found evildoers or is this to meet the town?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+9=29 ; d20+21=24 ; Sunday August 25th, 2019 10:50:21 PM
Spells in effect: mage armor. Evlen low light vision.
Sense motive +9 = 29 N20
Nikolai takes the four beers and finds a table near the entrance while the others move into action as well. He sits facing the back of the tavern and locates the room the bar keeper indicated with his eyes.
Most likely whatever is in there could be handled by those Fist's present but might as well get everyone in there for show. He takes sip of his beer as motions Pru to sit next to him where he'd be between her and whatever might come out of that room.
" Hot darn, let's go! Time to get our drink on scions! "
And with that follows Tray tray and Anna banana back to town.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Monday August 26th, 2019 4:32:40 PM
Michael and Trayvin get the message to Anna, who flies without delay to pick up the others. Meanwhile, Nikolai tries to act casual. Pru assumes they are being watched and plies the beekeeper with her charms.
"Umm, there are about 12 or 13 interesting vintages to try in the back. They may be a bit STRONG for someone like yourself, though. "
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Monday August 26th, 2019 7:02:59 PM
Sigvar follows Anna to the tavern and waits to see what happens. When he arrives he will face the back room and detect evil, taking as long as needed to count sources and strength.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Monday August 26th, 2019 9:19:24 PM
Trayvin sips at the beer, taking cue from Nikolai to wait for the rest of the team.
Well, the vintages do sound interesting, but how about some food first? Trayvin isn't sure if drinking a beer will stall for enough time, hopefully the addition of food will do.
He hasn't seen Michael recently, he must be sneaking about somewhere.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=27 ; Monday August 26th, 2019 9:44:51 PM
doing his signaling, Michael acts like he has to pee, and runs out the bar and around the back to relieve himself. but mainly he's just checking for a back door.
Perception 27
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Monday August 26th, 2019 10:10:23 PM
"Strong, you say?" Pru replies. "I don't normally have a problem with strong. Let me give it some thought."
She leaves the bar and approaches the patrons still cowering in their booths. "Hello," she says. "I hate to be rude, but I'm expecting some more of my friends. Would you mind letting us use these booths? I can give you a hand relocating if you like."
If she can get them to move, Pru will escort them to the door.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=25 ; d20+35=44 ; Monday August 26th, 2019 11:02:56 PM
Anna-Dog quickly leads the others back to the bar. She barks impatiently at them as she tries to lead them back as swiftly as possible.
(Perception: 25) (Disguise: 44)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Monday August 26th, 2019 11:57:38 PM
Nikolai watches. Food would be good but not before a fight. By the time they get to it, it will be cold. Bummer. Oh well.
He keeps an eye on the door at the back while watching Pru attempt to get the patrons to move. He guesses she figures on some fireworks.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Tuesday August 27th, 2019 8:46:24 PM
Trayvin waits anxiously, there was obviously a good potential for a fight brewing here, and he isn't sure what the Agents will be up against.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Tuesday August 27th, 2019 10:20:24 PM
After (hopefully) escorting the innocent bystanders out of harm's way, Pru saunters back to the bar.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday August 27th, 2019 10:24:32 PM
Michael finishes his call to nature and walks back to the bar. now that he has the answer he wants he gets with his team mates to plan.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Tuesday August 27th, 2019 10:28:37 PM
Michael doesn't find a back door, but there is one small window. Its boarded over though, so you can't see through. There are some disturbing sounds coming through every once in a while. Those inside are trying to keep the other patrons calm, but a sudden scream, soon cut off, makes this a futile effort.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 Tuesday August 27th, 2019 10:32:04 PM
Anna-Dog continues leading the others to the bar. (OOC: Please tell me when we arrive, kindly DM)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+3=20 ; d20+21=36 ; Wednesday August 28th, 2019 12:57:25 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor
The bartender could have been more helpful and say what he needed help with rather than just say 'help'. Now, with the scream from the back room, it would seem to be too late!
"Agents, let's move! The others will be here soon enough!"
With that, he moves to the back door and tries to open it or bash it in if is locked.
Open Doors/Bend Bars d100 = (oops, wrong game version)
Break Down Simple Door STR check DC13 and so forth = d20+3 = 20 (that covers Simple and Good Doors)
Perception +21 = 36 Elven Low Light Vision
Move: go to door Attack: bust open the door.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Wednesday August 28th, 2019 5:26:33 AM
OOC Nothing about whether or not the away party has arrived. Nothing about my detect evil questions Sure, lets assume Sigvar arrived and hears a scream. IC Sigvar sees Nikolai kick in the door and then he rushes forward and makes himself a huge target as he forcefully enters the back room. Draw sword and either single move and ready an attack for the first baddy to come at him or double move and just be a big target.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Wednesday August 28th, 2019 6:20:37 PM sorry - must have missed your post as I scrolled, posting via phone most of the time these days In terms of arrival, the backup gets there just in time for the scream, while Michael is still around back. Detect evil is pretty much overwhelmed by the general aura over the town. When Nikolai busts down the door and Sigvar rushes into the gap, he sees the the dozen STRONG vintages may have been referring to the dozen orcs in the back 4room. Or at least, you think they're orcs, but they are hideously deformed.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Wednesday August 28th, 2019 6:20:53 PM
Map incoming.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Wednesday August 28th, 2019 9:11:09 PM
Trayvin follows Nikolai to the room, weapons and spells ready. The Agents have only been in the town a few hours and he is already tired of the way these people are getting treated. Time for the Agents to get to work.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday August 28th, 2019 9:23:45 PM
OOC: Placeholder until map... Nikolai, despite the enemy in the room, feels that kicking in the door will have made a tremendous impression on Pru, considering that most times the monk does not display such enormous power!
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Wednesday August 28th, 2019 9:50:52 PM
The scream makes Pru whirl around toward the sound. "Take cover!" she calls to any civilians left in the place.
Wow, she thinks as Nikolai kicks the door in. Of course, the monk is strong, it's just easy to forget when he's standing next to Sigvar....
With a little shake, Pru calls herself back to battle. She casts Haste on the party.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 111/112[13 temp hp]-- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 Wednesday August 28th, 2019 10:02:08 PM
medium Anna-Wolf turns into medium Anna-Silver Dragon letting the Form of Dragon SLA overcome the Beast Shape 1 SLA.
Form of Dragon 1: +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2)
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+21=29 ; d4+3=4 ; 7d6=31 ; Wednesday August 28th, 2019 10:27:33 PM
Michael busts though the door with death in his hands, he sees the door to the back kicked off it's hinges and rushes in to help his team mates. if Sig and the rest are there he fills them in with a quick bad guys that-a-way and he passes into the room. he picks a target and tries to get a flank with who ever else is there.
Attack 1 base 16 +1 haste +4 AotF Flank = +21 to hit.
Rapier +1 keen to hit AC 29 for 4 points of damage and 31 points flanking.
since it is an attack at the end of a move, i only get one.
DM Warren: Tavern Map Thursday August 29th, 2019 12:43:47 AM
Nikolai has been placed at the door (where he flexes a bit for Pru), Sigvar has rushed in through the tavern and can enter the room, but not reach for an attack. Michael had to run back in from around the back, so is placed in the middle of the room with the others.
The Monstrous orcs inside look up, amazed that anyone would dare intrude. One, larger and uglier than the others, points and roars at Sigvar and Nikolai. It doesn't take fluency in orcish to know that an attack is incoming. Most of them pop some potions into their mouths and stand up from where the were torturing some humans, ready to charge at them.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+15=20 ; d20+15=17 ; 2d20+4=42 ; 2d8+4=11 ; d8+4=5 ; Thursday August 29th, 2019 12:51:31 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste
Sigvar takes the lead into the room and Trayvin right after. Nikolai takes a moment to notice a leader of sorts, that's the one they need to try to capture. In the meantime, as room allows, he steps to the closest one and clobbers him.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet d20+16=25 ; d20+16=26 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+12=25 ; 2d6+14=21 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; 2d6+14=22 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; 2d6+14=17 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d8=1 ; Thursday August 29th, 2019 5:52:32 PM
SIgh, my post was great, then I apparently forgot to submit. anyway Sigvar takes a 5 foot step and attacks the nearest orc on his right. Sword 1 Hits AC 25 for 21 damage + 3 Holy damage Haste Hits AC 26 for 22 damage + 7 Holy damage Sword 2 Hits AC 17 for 17 damage + 9 Holy damage Sword 3 Miss nat 1 Horns Hit AC 25 for 9 damage
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+19=21 ; d6+13=14 ; d6=3 ; d6+13=19 ; d6=5 ; d20+19=27 ; d6+13=19 ; d6=2 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+14=24 ; d6+13=14 ; d6+13=18 ; d6+13=15 ; d6=2 ; d20+9=27 ; d6+13=16 ; d6=6 ; Thursday August 29th, 2019 8:06:40 PM
Pompous, in fluent in orcish, yells.. " Death is here for you smelly goat innards! " , takes a step (North West) and lets fly a volley of arrows at the lower left orcs.
Attack 1 AC 21 Physical 14 Shock 3 Attack 1a AC 21 Physical 19 Shock 5
Attack haste AC 27 Physical 19 shock 2
Attack 2 AC 34 (24 to confirm crit) Physical 14 (47) Shock 2 Attack 3 AC 27 Physical 16 Shock 6
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 111/112[13 temp hp]-- 32/14/29 CMD : 29 Thursday August 29th, 2019 9:42:56 PM
Anna-Dragon activates her barkskin SLA granting her +4 natural armor.
She then flies towards Nikolai and Sigvar landing behind him.
Form of Dragon 1: +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2) Barkskin - +4 natural armor
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Thursday August 29th, 2019 9:56:50 PM
Pru moves to where she can see into the back room, then casts a Web into the back corner. I think she can get 4 opponents? They are all grappled unless they can make a DC 19 Reflex save.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Thursday August 29th, 2019 10:19:10 PM
Trayvin moves up in a support position and casts prayer, trying to catch as many Agents and orcs in the spell's radius as possible.(40 foot radius)
Active Effects: prayer- +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Used: Spells: prayer
DM Warren: Tavern Map d20+6=10 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=14 ; 2d4+10=13 ; 2d4+10=18 ; d20+16=28 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+16=22 ; d20=3 ; d20=11 ; d20=1 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=28 ; d20=8 ; 2d4+10=15 ; d4+6=8 ; d20+19=30 ; d20+14=23 ; d20=8 ; d20+20=33 ; d20+23=37 ; d8+10=12 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d4+6=7 ; d20+19=23 ; Friday August 30th, 2019 12:31:58 AM
Nikolai notes that the one giving direction is probably the leader. But it's a grunt that he steps towards and clobbers. (G2)
Sigvar has a rousing battle speech prepared, but it dies on his tongue. Instead, an orc proceeds to almost die on his sword. (G3) These things are pretty sturdy though, and he roars in your face.
Pompous Tagteams with Nikolai, and a well placed shot takes down their target. His last arrows is able to find another target.
Anna positions herself and is ready to dive into the fray.
Pru tries to web up several opponents, obscuring the back corner and catching a grunt and a lieutenant.
Trayvin offers a quick prayer to guide his friends' weapons.
enemy phase
Now that they have targets, the orcs pull out longspears and start stabbing. Thanks to Pru's web, some of them are restrained, but two still get through to attack Nikolai. 2 hits for 15 and 20 damage
Several grunts attack Sigvar, as well as one lieutenant (who does provoke an AoO). He is struck by one spear, and his close target's gauntlets. (17 and 10 damage). The lieutenant fails to strike home.
The leader charges in an Nikolai, trying to shove him back against the wall. 20 damage and 7 damage He is struck twice, but manages to hold his ground.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 34/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+15=33 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=24 ; d8+4=9 ; d8+4=5 ; d8+4=12 ; d8+4=6 ; d8+4=7 ; Friday August 30th, 2019 1:30:05 AM
Nikolai lets loose with all he's got against the leader. But first he improves his defenses. Swift Action: Spend a Ki pt for +4 dodge bonus for 1 round.
Dmg: Att1 d8+4 = 9 Plus Stunned Fort save vs DC20 or Stunned for 1 round (seed Stunned condition) Att2 d8+4 = 5 Att3 d8+4 = 12 Att4 d8+4 = 6 but if Crit confirmed then another d8+4 = 7 for total of 13
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet d20+17=22 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; 6d6=23 ; d6=6 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+17=33 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+13=25 ; 4d6+30=42 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; 2d6+15=27 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; 2d6+15=22 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; 2d6+15=24 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d8=7 ; Friday August 30th, 2019 6:03:07 AM
AoO hits AC 22 for 21 damage and 5 holy Sigvar swings at the Lieutenant and then sets about finishing the grunts as fast as he can. While doing so he lays hands upon himself. Should more than a couple of these Mutants hit him he could be in trouble (heals 28 damage) Sword 1 Hits AC 34 and confirms to AC 33 for 42 damage + 8 holy Haste Hits AC 19 for 27 damage +9 holy Sword 2 Hits AC 27 for 22 damage + 5 holy Sword 3 Hits AC 19 for 24 damage + 7 holy Horns Hit AC 23 for 16 damage ( start on G3 and then move on to the orc up against the front wall on the right side) In Dwarvish he asks Nikolai " Do we have a plan or just kill them all and let Gargul sort them out?" To Trayvin he says, Also in Dwarvish " Boss is lookin' shaky over there. I think I can guard you on this side if you want to patch him up. I admire his pluck but he just doesn't have the Armor to go front linin' with me. 8)"
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+21=30 ; d4+3=7 ; 7d6=29 ; Friday August 30th, 2019 7:08:16 AM
Michael moves up to stand beside Nikoli, he does not have the move to get into a flaking position at the moment. but he is cursed if he will let his Thumb face the fire alone.
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+20=28 ; d6+14=19 ; d6=4 ; d6+14=17 ; d6=3 ; d20+20=28 ; d6+14=18 ; d6=2 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+10=24 ; d10+14=23 ; d6=4 ; d6+14=15 ; Friday August 30th, 2019 4:17:07 PM
Pompous grins as his arrows takes down an orc. In orcish he says " One of your own has already felt death at my touch. AT THEE you smelly creatures! " Pompous takes a 5 foot step north west and fires at the big ugly leader orc in the red cloak.
============================= Regular arrows Hasted Many shots Deadly Strike -4/+8 Precise shot prayer- +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Attack 1 AC 28 Physical 19 Shock 4 Attack 1a AC 28 Physical 17 Shock 3
Attack haste AC 28 Physical 18 shock 2
Attack 2 AC 18 Physical Shock Attack 3 AC 24 Physical 15 Shock 4
DM Warren: Tavern Map d20=1 ; Friday August 30th, 2019 10:21:00 PM
Nikolai pops the leader a good one in the face, and even though there's only the remotest chance of him being stunned, luck seems to be with him. Nat 1 on the save This also helps two more of his strikes get through, though it's still close.
Even with the crit, it takes all of Sigvar's sword strikes to fell the lieutenant. His horns are able to get into G3 though, which is just enough to finish him off.
Michael positions himself to face the onslaught, and Pompous flings some arrows right over his head to skewer the stunned boss orc.
holding off on enemy actions for the rest of the posts
G1 - 22 dmg G2 - dead G3 - dead G4 G5 - webbed G6 G7 G8 L1 - webbed L2 - dead C - 119
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 111/112[13 temp hp]-- 32/14/29 CMD : 29 d20+17=37 ; d20+17=34 ; d8+6=7 ; d8+6=11 ; 2d6=5 ; Friday August 30th, 2019 11:42:34 PM
Anna-Dragon charges the Orc to the left of Nikolai. She attacks with a bite activating her Eberyon tear as she does. (37 vs AC; threat of crit; 34 to confirm. 7 damage if no crit; + 11 if crit confirmed + 5 if the orc is evil.)
Form of Dragon 1: +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +17 (1d8 +6), 2 claws +17 (1d6 +6), 2 wings +12 (1d4 +3) Barkskin - +4 natural armor Haste - +1 to attack, +1 to AC, +1 reflex save + 30 foot move + 1 attack Prayer - +1 to attack, damage, saves and skill checks
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Saturday August 31st, 2019 12:09:58 PM
OOC Can you give us ACs for them please so we don't muddle the field rolling damage for misses? Also is there any way you can number the orcs so we can see to refer to them when attacking? Thanks 8)
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] 5d4+5=18 ; Saturday August 31st, 2019 1:51:44 PM
Close quarters. Not the ideal place to go lobbing fireballs. Pru opts for the more accurate Magic Missile. If possible, she targets an opponent who's already injured. 18 points of force damage.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 34/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Sunday September 1st, 2019 11:33:56 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste
OOC: you could put a red 'X' on those now dead. :)
IC: Fortunately Nikolai knows Dwarven, as well as Gnoll and Abyssal. Answering back in Dwarven, "We kill the leaders but try to keep a grunt alive. Without their leaders, the grunt's Will resolve will be shaken, maybe."
OOC: since the enemy has not finished yet, no action for next round yet.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Monday September 2nd, 2019 5:29:42 AM
Still in Dwarven, since that was the combat language they were supposed to use, or so He thought, Sigvar continues to chat as if there wasn't a climatic battle going on around him. " What about that lieutenant back there in the webs? Probably knows more than the grunts and is not strong enough to escape it seems. Probably be the last one we reach too. I ask because I am not much good at subduing things. I either negotiate or kill."
DM Warren: Tavern Map d20+15=18 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+18=25 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+13=27 ; 2d4+10=15 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+18=31 ; d20=7 ; d20=9 ; d20+18=26 ; d20=19 ; d20=3 ; 2d4+10=15 ; Monday September 2nd, 2019 5:50:39 PM ooc: I've been deleting them as they die. Numbering in general was left to right and bottom to top.
Grunts are AC14, Lieutenants are AC17, leader is north of mid 20s (not quite dialed in yet)
and Happy Holidays to those of you in the states with the day off =)
Anna charges in and massively hits the one near Nikolai, which then gets bludgeoned about the face with magic missiles.
[b]Enemy Round[/]b]
The grunt is still stuck in the web, but the Lieutenant breaks free. Too bad he still has to wade through a bunch of web to get to the action.
The leader recovers from his stun.
One grunt takes an AoO as Anna moves in, but doesn't get through her scales. One of the follow up attacks works, but only because she charged. (15 damage)
Two more attack Sigvar, but have no luck getting past his armor. The last sees Michael coming in and goes for a softer target. He gets a lucky hit in, but doesn't manage a crit. (15 damage)
G1 - 63 dmg G4 G5 - webbed G6 G7 G8 Lieu C - 119
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet d20+17=19 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+13=21 ; 2d6+15=23 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; 2d6+15=18 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; 2d6+15=23 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d8=6 ; Monday September 2nd, 2019 6:43:29 PM
Sigvar steps up and tries to clear a path for Michael. ( Note, I think Sigvar is in flanking with the bottom of the commander) Sigvar attacks the orc next to the commander. Sword 1 Hits AC 17 for 23 damage + 2 holy Haste Hits AC 31 for 18 damage + 9 holy Sword 2 Hits AC 26 for 23 damage + 5 holy Sword 3 miss Horns Hits AC 21 for 15 damage
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) d8=5 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; d8=7 ; Monday September 2nd, 2019 8:23:41 PM Well Sigvar, maybe some of them are smart enough to surrender, but if so they better do it quick.
Trayvin hopes a few surrender so they can be questioned, but he isn't very optimistic about it.
Trayvin moves up behind Nikolai and helps knit up some wounds.(please move me on the map, I was unable to do so.)
Actions: cast: cure critical wounds(spontaneous from death ward) Nikolai heals 36 hp.
Active Effects: prayer- +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] 5d4+5=17 ; 5d4+5=15 ; Monday September 2nd, 2019 10:10:01 PM
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Pru sends more Magic Missiles into the fray, again trying to target a wounded orc. [17 force damage.] Then she casts a quickened Magic Missile and does it again. [15 force damage.]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 96/112[0 temp hp]-- 33/15/29 CMD : 30 d20+17=28 ; d8+6=8 ; 2d6=7 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=32 ; d8+6=10 ; d8+6=12 ; d20+17=35 ; d6+6=7 ; d20+17=30 ; d6+6=9 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=23 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=6 ; d20+12=31 ; d4+3=4 ; Monday September 2nd, 2019 11:22:35 PM
Anna makes a full attack on the orc diagonally to her.
bite (28 vs AC; 8 damage + 7 damage if evil from Eberyon's tear) hasted bite (37 vs AC; threat of crit; 32 to confirm 22 damage from the critical hit) claw 1 (35 vs AC; 7 damage) claw 2 (30 vs AC; 9 damage) wing 1 (32 vs AC; threat of crit; 23 to confirm so it should be good as I think this is a grunt; 4 damage + 6 damage if crit is confirmed) wing 2 (31 vs AC; 4 damage)
Form of Dragon 1: +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +17 (1d8 +6), 2 claws +17 (1d6 +6), 2 wings +12 (1d4 +3) Barkskin - +4 natural armor Haste - +1 to attack, +1 to AC, +1 reflex save + 30 foot move + 1 attack Prayer - +1 to attack, damage, saves and skill check
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 34/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+16=28 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+6=22 ; d8+4=11 ; d8+4=8 ; d8+4=12 ; d8+4=8 ; Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 12:51:19 AM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Haste
Nikolai replies back in Dwarven, "You're probably right. We'll try to keep him alive for questioning."
Nikolai uses another Ki point to boost his defenses again: Swift Action: Spend a Ki pt for +4 dodge bonus for 1 round. Ki points: 5/7
With the leader coming around again, Nikolai gives him another dose of knuckle sandwich: Flurry of Blows w/Haste: Att1 (Hasted) d20+15 +1(haste)=28, DMG d8+4 = 11 Att2 FoB d20+10 +1(haste)=29, DMG d8+4 = 8 Att3 FoB d20+10 +1(haste)=18, DMG d8+4 = 12 Att4 FoB d20+5 +1(haste)=22, DMG d8+4 = 8
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+20=29 ; d6+14=15 ; d6+14=16 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d20+20=38 ; d6+14=16 ; d6=1 ; d20+15=25 ; d6+14=20 ; d6=3 ; d20+10=27 ; d6+14=19 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 6:27:58 AM
ooc> Pompous should be 5 feet n/w from where he is on the map currently
Not understand dwarvish, Pompous continues to fire at the orcs. Focusing on the closest officer first and then the next closest orc.
In orcish. " AT THEE"
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regular arrows Hasted Many shots Deadly Strike -4/+8 Precise shot prayer- +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Attack 1 AC 29 Physical 15 Shock 5 Attack 1a AC 29 Physical 16 Shock 2
Attack haste AC 38 Physical 16 shock 1
Attack 2 AC 25 Physical 20 Shock 3 Attack 3 AC 27 Physical 19 shock 5
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 7:04:58 AM
here...sorry had an visit to the emergency room over the weekend, will catch up when I get home tonight.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 8:36:05 PM
OOC- Shane, hope you are feeling better!
OOC- Nikolai was healed last round, not sure if you caught that.
Trayvin waits to see the orcs' reaction to the Agents' attacks. Hopefully they are willing to release their prisoners before the combat gets out of hand.
Active Effects: prayer- +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward
(OOC- placeholder post, did not want to take double actions this round)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 70/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 8:45:27 PM
OOC: nope, missed it. header updated.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+21=30 ; d20+21=26 ; d4+3=7 ; 7d6=23 ; Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 9:50:21 PM
Michael twists and tumbles to the table behind the LT, working toward a flanking position to help his teammates out, He flips up onto the table and skewers the LT in the back of his neck. it's not often he gets to hit this high on the hog, so he's digging the change in scenery.
Acrobatics. 30
Attack 1 base 16 +1 haste +4 Atof flanking. +21. Rapier +1 Keen to hit AC 26 for 7 points and 23 flanking. 30 points total and 7 points of bleed starting his round.
attack after move so only 1 attack. .
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 10:55:39 PM
Pru glances over her shoulder to make sure the civilians have cleared the room. If they are lingering, she calls, "It isn't safe here! You need to leave!"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 96/112[0 temp hp]-- 33/15/29 CMD : 30 Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 11:32:14 PM
Time slows down for Anna-Dragon as she waits to see if the grunt is still standing after her last onslaught.
DM Warren: Tavern Map d20+18=33 ; d20+18=25 ; d20=15 ; d20=14 ; 2d4+10=15 ; Wednesday September 4th, 2019 1:07:19 AM
Sigvar spends a grisly 6 seconds tearing through an orc.
Nikolai gets some healing help from Trayvin, then throws a flurry of fists.
Two volleys of missiles takes down Pru's target. She calls back for anyone slow enough to still be here to get out.
Anna, her target taken down, shifts and switches to another.
Pompous' volley takes out the commander and Anna's target. Seems like a lucky stun will really take the threat out of your goons.
Michael begins work on another, who almost immediately tries to surrender. However, his lieutenant catches up and lashes out at him, ending that avenue for him.
The others take the clue and renew their attacks, Michael taking 15 damage.
G5 - webbed G6 Lieu
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 70/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday September 4th, 2019 1:07:31 AM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Haste
OOC: Did the Prayer affect all of us?
IC: "I hope they already knew that!" Nikolai laughs.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet d20+4=12 ; d20+17=20 ; 4d6+15=32 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday September 4th, 2019 5:46:17 AM
Sigvar turns to the orc against the wall and says in as menacing a voice as he can. "Your commander is dead and your mates will be in a moment. You have this one chance to live. Drop your weapons and yield." He is big, covered in the blood of the orc's leaders and companions and has been routinely dropping an orc a round like clockwork. He makes a compelling argument. Intimidate 12 ( I added nothing for size which I think gets me a +1) If he has a standard action left ( I don't think he does) he holds it waiting both for the orc's reply and for the orc behind him to inevitably attack him. When it does he slashes back at it without looking, allowing Gargul to guide his Vital Strike. Hit AC 20 ( Plus 4 for flanking from Michael I think) for 32 damage + 9 holy
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+20=25 ; d6+14=17 ; d6=5 ; d6+14=19 ; d6=2 ; d20+20=22 ; d6+14=18 ; d6=2 ; d20+15=20 ; d6+14=16 ; d6=2 ; d20+10=26 ; d6+14=16 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday September 4th, 2019 7:15:28 PM
As if to punctuate what Siggy says, Pompous lets fly another volley of arrows at the closest remaining orcs.
( ooc> line of sight would mean top left hand corner orcs) ==================
Regular arrows Hasted Many shots Deadly Strike -4/+8 Precise shot prayer- +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Attack 1 AC 25 Physical 17 Shock 5 Attack 1a AC 25 Physical 19 Shock 2
Attack haste AC 22 Physical 18 shock 2
Attack 2 AC 20 Physical 16 Shock 2 Attack 3 AC 26 Physical 16 shock 2
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Wednesday September 4th, 2019 9:32:07 PM
Trayvin nods thanks to Sigvar for giving them the chance. Then he looks around the tavern to see if the orcs have any friends showing up.
Active Effects: prayer- +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward
OOC- prayer should be affecting everyone who was inside at the start of combat, I don't think it caught too many of the orcs though.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Wednesday September 4th, 2019 10:20:13 PM
Pru re-positions so she can see more of the room, but takes no further actions, waiting to see if the orcs will surrender.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 96/112[0 temp hp]-- 31/13/27 CMD : 30 d20+19=34 ; d8+6=14 ; 2d6=10 ; Wednesday September 4th, 2019 11:09:49 PM
Anna charges the grunt Sigvar is facing in order to gain flanking using her Eberyon's tear charged bite
Bite : 34 vs AC; 14 plus 10 if the grunt is evil
Form of Dragon 1: +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +17 (1d8 +6), 2 claws +17 (1d6 +6), 2 wings +12 (1d4 +3) Barkskin - +4 natural armor Haste - +1 to attack, +1 to AC, +1 reflex save + 30 foot move + 1 attack Prayer - +1 to attack, damage, saves and skill check
DM Warren: Tavern Map Thursday September 5th, 2019 12:06:21 AM
It's clear that the orcs have no intention of surrendering. They are deep in their rage and quite senseless to intimidation or bargaining.
If you're careful, you could probably restrain the one that hasn't broken free of the web, but what you can learn from him is questionable.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 70/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+21=28 ; Thursday September 5th, 2019 12:50:47 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste, Prayer
Nikolai draws his kama, and if there are any left standing other than the one caught in the webs, he moves in and uses a Trip Attack.
Otherwise he waits for the Great Intimidator to work his Intimidation on the webbed orc.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday September 5th, 2019 7:05:19 AM
Michael disengages and rehooks to another target. but it seems to him that none are suitably engaged for his special attention. he stands beside his Leut and watches out for opportunities.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet d20+21=24 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+16=18 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+15=19 ; 3d6+15=28 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; 3d6+15=28 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; 3d6+15=21 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; 3d6+15=24 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d8=8 ; d6=3 ; Thursday September 5th, 2019 8:06:01 AM " Fine, may Gargul receive your soul." Sigvar starts on the orc that he and Anna are flanking and if it falls moves to the orc against the wall. Sword 1 Hits AC 24 for 28 damage + 7 holy Haste Hits AC 29 for 28 damage + 8 holy Sword 2 Hits AC 18 for 21 damage + 5 holy Sword 3 Hits AC 23 for 24 damage + 3 holy Horns Hits AC 24 for 19 damage
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Thursday September 5th, 2019 9:41:28 PM
Trayvin shakes his head, they may not get much useful information here after all. Pru, do you have a spell that could knock one out?
Actions: move up to support
Active Effects: prayer- +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] d20+11=31 ; d4=4 ; Thursday September 5th, 2019 10:10:27 PM
"Not directly," Pru answers Trayvin. "This may help, though."
Pru casts an Enervation at the webbed orc. She hits Touch AC 31. The webbed orc takes 4 negative levels.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 96/112[0 temp hp]-- 33/15/29 CMD : 30 d20+17=31 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+12=26 ; d8+6=13 ; d8+6=14 ; 2d6=11 ; d6+6=7 ; d6+6=10 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=5 ; Thursday September 5th, 2019 10:53:11 PM
Anna-Dragon takes a full attack against the grunt she and Sigvar are flanking.
bite: 31 vs AC; 13 + 11 damage from Eberyon's tear if grunt is evil hasted bite 29 vs AC; 14 damage claw 1: 32 vs AC; 7 damage claw 2: 24 vs AC; 10 damage wing 1: 31 vs AC; 4 damage wing 2 26 vs AC; 5 damage
Form of Dragon 1: +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +17 (1d8 +6), 2 claws +17 (1d6 +6), 2 wings +12 (1d4 +3) Barkskin - +4 natural armor Haste - +1 to attack, +1 to AC, +1 reflex save + 30 foot move + 1 attack Prayer - +1 to attack, damage, saves and skill check
DM Warren: Tavern Map Friday September 6th, 2019 12:48:14 AM
They quickly take out the last targets, and pru makes it even harder for the last to struggle against her trap.
Soon enough, the last orc has run out of rage and stands there panting. The humans still in the room are huddled in terror and bearing horrifying torture wounds. But they are safe for now.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; Friday September 6th, 2019 2:03:45 PM
Sigvar steps near the humans and says, " May Gargul's Power heal you." He then expends 2 LoH uses and Channels positive energy, all the while watching the orc corpses for signs of them also healing. Heal 24 points of damage to the humans and any other people in 30' range (Nikolai, Michael))
DM Shift Friday September 6th, 2019 5:57:19 PM
OOC Note (I never know when is the best time to post this, but hopefully many will see it before Monday): Big DM switch coming up on Monday. Next DM post will be Monday morning (Pacific Time Zone).
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Friday September 6th, 2019 6:40:20 PM
Pru nods at the webbed, weakened orc. "Do you want to pull him out of there, or do you want me to dismiss the spell?" she asks.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 94/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+5=14 ; Sunday September 8th, 2019 6:06:01 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste, Prayer
Nikolai thanks Sigvar for the healing.
"Pru, just leave him there while we question him. He'll know that if he lies, we set the webs on fire, peel the burned skin off him, then burn him again, peel that off him, and so on." He says angrily standing next to the webs. Intimidate +5 = 14
Turning to the tortured humans, he tells Pru, "But you could help me get these citizens out of here. We can see what the tavern owner is willing to divulge while Trayvin, Pompous, Michael, Sigvar and Anna 'question' the orc."
With that he starts with one that he can move himself, if some are in need of two to carry, he knows one of the others will pitch in to help.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Sunday September 8th, 2019 6:22:32 PM
Sigvar helps usher the humans he just healed into the tavern and out of the back room. He calls to the barkeep to supply drinks to help soothe their minds as his healing soothed their flesh.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 96/112[0 temp hp]-- 33/15/29 CMD : 30 d20+9=16 ; Sunday September 8th, 2019 11:07:05 PM
Anna says to Nikolai, "I got an idea. We set him on fire and then have me use my icy breathe weapon to put the flames out."
Intimidate: 16
Orc Away! d20+6=20 ; Monday September 9th, 2019 11:24:09 AM
Sigvar heals many of the visible torture wounds of the people in the room, but a quick glance at their faces shows that there are many other wounds that will take much longer to heal, if ever. Their faces are strained, narrow, and still filled with fear. A couple are still simply staring off into space, apparently disconnected from reality.
Sigvar and Nikolai start trying to escort the humans out of the room. When Nikolai reaches out to help one, he pulls away in terror from his touch. Their eyes dart around the room in fear. At that moment, the orc in the web manages to pull himself out of the web! He jumps to the floor in front of the web and brandishes his spear. You can see him glance around the room spotting the only exit from the room: the door you came in through. He growls and one of the women screams, falling to the ground in terror.
In orcish " PLEASE!... PLEASE MAKE ME KILL YOU!.... PLEASE! "
" DROP THE SPEAR AND DROP TO YOUR KNEES WITH YOUR HANDS ON YOUR HEAD! DO IT OR THE NEXT ARROWS GO THROUGH YOUR EYES! "
======================== NATURAL 20 to hit the called shot!
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet d20+19=33 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; Monday September 9th, 2019 6:20:32 PM
Sigvar turns, and in one fluid motion sunders the orc's spear with his adamantine sword. Hits AC 33 for 9 damage, ignoring hardness. " Sit down and wait your turn." He then returns to ushering the humans out, staying between the orc and the door.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Monday September 9th, 2019 9:40:40 PM
[/b]"Nikolai, if the people are afraid of orcs, they may remain fearful while Sigvar and I are nearby. I will check them over and then back off."[/b] Trayvin quickly looks over the villagers wounds to see if Sigvar's healing missed any of them. Then he approaches the barkeep. What can we do to help these people?" Trayvin doesn't even glance at the commotion with the orc, he knows the Agents already have the situation handled.
Active Effects: prayer- +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward
OOC- thanks DMs for the smooth transition
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] d20+8=11 ; Monday September 9th, 2019 9:53:36 PM
Pru doesn't speak Orcish, but she tries to intimidate the remaining orc anyway. "Behave yourself," she says severely, "or I'll turn you into a chicken and let these nice folks eat you for dinner."
[That's an 11 on an untrained Intimidate.]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 96/112[0 temp hp]-- 33/15/29 CMD : 30 d20+9=28 ; Monday September 9th, 2019 9:59:08 PM
(Intimidate : 28, trained)
Anna lets loose her most ferocious dragon roar and says to the Orc in Common, "I'm a hungry dragon and I just love the taste of chicken. These folks won't get the chance to eat you as long as I'm around. Now are you going to behave yourself and answer our questions or is my lady friend going to have to follow through with her promise and it's winner winner chicken dinner for me?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 94/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=27 ; Tuesday September 10th, 2019 12:46:51 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste, Prayer.
Nikolai does not leave anything up to chance, Dragon Intimidation or not. He turns and wraps himself around the orc in a bearhug.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+21=32 ; d20+8=9 ; Tuesday September 10th, 2019 6:59:18 AM
Michael speaks Orcish and translates for Pru, Once he's wrapped up Michael pops a hole in the orces leg to bleed him out a little. theres physical restraints, chemical restraints and Michael invents a new one. low HP restraints. he pop a hole in the orcs inside thigh.
attack 1 base 16 +1 haste +4 atof flanking and whatever the orc loses in dex due to grapple. I do mimimal damage just trying to get the bleed.
To hit AC 32 for 1 point of damage and 1 point flanking. orc takes 7 points per round of bleed
when the orc starts getting loggy or passes out due to blood loss, I do a heal check to stop the bleeding
and fail. Uh...Trayvin...you might want to do this
Orc Not Away! Tuesday September 10th, 2019 11:53:08 AM
The orc hesitates and quickly regrets the pause. Before it has a chance to make a decision, Pompous launches an arrow at the creature, Sigvar breaks the orc’s spear, and then Nikolai steps up as the orc looks at the broken spear and grabs it in a bear hug while Anna-Dragon roars. Michael then sneaks up, speaking to Pru, and stabs the helpless creature in the leg. The orc grunts and struggles against Nikolai, slinging spit around, but it does not manage to break free.
Trayvin works to help the people out of the room who move quickly once they see the orc free of the web – except for the woman who fainted. When he checks the wounds, he can see that none are really injured physically after the healing. They move out of the room, leaving just the woman who fainted on the ground. When Trayvin calls out to the bartending, he sees that the front room has completely emptied out, even of the people who were trapped in the back.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet d20+4=6 ; Tuesday September 10th, 2019 12:30:07 PM
Sigvar looks at the wound and shakes his head. " Man, why'd you stab him so deep. That's never gonna stop." Heal check 6
" Well, I could have done that too! Nobody told me I could stick the orc! "
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Tuesday September 10th, 2019 9:27:37 PM
Trayvin shakes his head as the Agents subdue the orc. It wasn't likely to survive the experience. Seeing that bar has cleared out, Trayvin goes to look outside and see where everyone has gone.
Active Effects: prayer- +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+8=23 ; Tuesday September 10th, 2019 10:10:25 PM
seeing as how Trayvin is busy Michael tries again to stop the bleeding. this time he remembers to use a bandage..
Heal 23.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Tuesday September 10th, 2019 10:15:46 PM
Since the others are busy with the orc, Pru goes over and kneels next to the woman who fainted. She taps her gently on the shoulder. "Hey," she says softly. "Hey, wake up. You're safe now."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 96/112[0 temp hp]-- 33/15/29 CMD : 30 Tuesday September 10th, 2019 11:37:33 PM
Anna sees Pru walk over to the woman and figures a medium silver dragon probably wouldn't help things any. Instead she pipes in with respect to the argument going on over the Orc. "Indeed if I known we could have actually harmed it I would have taken a bite out of it or used my ice breathe. I don't think a dragon would help that fainted lady that Pru is dealing with."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 94/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+24=29 ; Wednesday September 11th, 2019 12:00:18 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste, Prayer
Nikolai is busy with his grappling and is not able to stop Michael's actions but he says nothing. He just works at keeping his bear hug tighter until he Pins the orc.
Standard: Continue Grapple for Pinned condition CMB = 15 +2(Feat) +1(Haste) +1(Prayer) +5 (already grappled) + d20 = 29 Pinned condition is a more severe form of Grappled. See Pinned.
Orc Not Away! Wednesday September 11th, 2019 11:28:23 AM
The room starts to calm down a little, but the orc continues to struggle in the corner. Nikolai spins and turns, tripping the orc, bringing it to the ground. The orc twists and turns, but cannot seem to find a way to break free. Michael tries to put a bandage on the orc, but the orc isn’t cooperating, so he’s not able to stop the bleeding. Instead, blood flings up and across Michael’s chest as the creature turns trying to escape Nikolai’s grasp. It does not appear it’s going to sit still for healing. Sigvar and Pompous argue about who should get to stab the deformed orc.
Anna watches as Pru heads over to the woman who fainted. She gently tries to wake the woman up. Her eyes flutter open and she slides back away from Pru in fear. A moment later her face relaxes a bit when she realizes that she’s looking at Pru and not one of the monsters. She slowly and carefully makes her way to her feet, eyeing the exit door from the room.
Travin leaves the back room and heads out into the street. As he steps into the street he spots a figure move out of the corner of his eye. When he turns to look, he sees no one there. It may have been someone watching, but they have ducked back into a doorway and don’t appear again. He can see up and down the main street, but other than the fellow left there from before the Agents entered, there is no one in sight.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet d8=8 ; d8=3 ; Wednesday September 11th, 2019 6:17:28 PM
Sigvar actually did no such thing. As the Orc begins to lose consciousness he pulls out a potion of Cure Moderate wounds and heals the orc for 14 healing. " Now, if we are done fooling around, let's try and TALK to our captive and see what he can tell us, shall we? Trayvin, If you would please translate what I am saying in case this fellow only speaks orcish. I think he speaks common though since he has reacted to what we say a couple of times." "What is your name? Why are you here? Who sent you here?Do you know who is in the tower? Have you been inside the tower?" There are more questions but I will space them out some so that we can formulate them based on the answers we get.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] d20+20=30 Wednesday September 11th, 2019 9:17:08 PM
Pru sees the direction of the woman's gaze and shifts back a little, allowing a clear path to the exit. "You are, of course, free to leave," she says. "But if you could stay and give us some information, it would be really helpful. As you can see, we're with the Mailed Fist, and we've come to help Whitebridge and make things better. Can you tell me--do things like this--" she waves an arm, encompassing the room, the orcs, and the aftermath of the fight-- "happen a lot here?"
[Diplomacy 30]
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Wednesday September 11th, 2019 9:33:08 PM
Trayvin returns to check on the progress with the remaining orc. He will translate as needed. Trayvin looks to see if the woman needs help, but Pru seemed to have it under control, and he doesn't want to risk scaring her.
There was some movement outside, but I didn't catch a glimpse of who it was. Other than that, the street appears to be empty.
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 94/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+20=37 ; Wednesday September 11th, 2019 10:34:42 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste, Prayer
Nikolai grunts as he continues the Pin and the deformed orc keeps twisting, "Get a rope will ya? It'll be easier to get that potion down his throat while tied up nicely."
Standard: Tie Up - If you have the target Pinned, you can use a rope to tie him up. (see Grapple).
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 96/112[0 temp hp]-- 33/15/29 CMD : 30 Wednesday September 11th, 2019 10:38:13 PM
Anna-Dragon wanders over to where Nikolai is wrestling with the Orc and just tries to look imposing.
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/117 Thursday September 12th, 2019 6:47:58 AM
Pompous grabs a bottle of wine from behind the bar and leaves a silver behind as payment. Not wanting to crowd the interogation to much, he still walks up behind Anna Banana, uncorks the bottle and offers her a drink.
He then unsheathes the seldome used short sword and ignits it's flaming ability. A little fire never hurts he thinks to himself when trying to intimidate an orc.
In orcish. " I'd listen to what my friend Siggy here has to say... "
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+14=26 ; Thursday September 12th, 2019 9:34:33 AM
ooc. i put the bandage on after the orc has bled down to 0 hp. at which point it he wont struggle so much. all Nikolai has to do is hold on to him till he bleeds out.
Michael wipe the blood off his face and turns from trying to heal the bleeding to helping Nikolai keep the orc properly grappled.
aid another grappling CMB 26
Orc Not Away! Thursday September 12th, 2019 2:25:40 PM
Nikolai holds and keeps the orc down. The orc continues to battle, twisting and turning, and bleeding. Nikolai puts the orc in a choke hold and squeezes until the orc finally starts to tire and lose consciousness. As it falls to the ground, Michael steps up and puts a bandage on the now-oozing wound. They work to tie it up and Sigvar steps forward with a potion to bring the orc back to consciousness. Its eyes flutter open as Anna and Pompous stand around, blocking all avenues of escape and looking imposing.
Trayvin wanders back into the room as Pru does her best to calm and talk with the woman. She can see the woman is no longer physically injured, but her clothes are torn in a number of places and there look to be a number of fresh scars on her skin. Her face is very pale and her eyes are wide open, but they don’t appear to be seeing exactly what is in the room right now. When Pru gently waves her arm, the woman flinches a little, but quickly realizes that it was not a blow directed at her. She stares at Pru as she slowly inches a step towards the door. She says, “Free? … Help?” She shakes her head when asked about the things happening in the room. Her eyes glaze over and her hands touch her face, as if checking to see if she is still intact.
The orc, completely shielded from view of the woman, wakens and struggles against its bonds to no avail. Sigvar starts asking it questions and it stares at Sigvar, growling and drooling. As Sigvar continues to question it, it simply twists and growls. Trayvin translates, but that appears to have no other effect on the monster.
OOC:
Anyone looking at the orc may attempt any of the following: Perception, DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {The creature’s mouth is not right. You’re not sure exactly what it is, but the teeth don’t seem to line up or the mouth is crooked. It looks like it might not be able to close its mouth so that when it eats, food would pour out. This looks natural and unnatural at once – not like a wound or injury, but like it’s always been that way for this creature.} Perception, DC 31 Highlight to display spoiler: {It does not appear to understand Sigvar or the translation.} Sense Motive, DC 22 Highlight to display spoiler: {The creature is simply filled with rage and looks like it wants to kill Sigvar.} Knowledge, Nature, DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {There is something wrong with this orc. It seems like it should be an orc, but the twisted rage indicate something is off. There are small deformities that should not be found in a normal orc.} Knowledge, Planes, DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {There look to be some features of a demon in this orc, almost as if an orc was crossed with a demon. It’s not orc, and it’s not demon, but something in between.} Knowledge, Arcana, DC 24 Highlight to display spoiler: {This is not a construct. It is not a magical creature.}
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet d20+5=6 ; d20+6=24 ; Thursday September 12th, 2019 6:05:09 PM
Perception 6 Sense Motive 24 " Hmmm, seems all he wants is to tear me apart. I don't think we are going to get any answers from him."
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Thursday September 12th, 2019 9:51:44 PM
"Trayvin?" Pru calls softly. "Is there something you can do for this nice lady? I think--I think maybe something's happened to her mind."
Just in case that "something" was magical in nature, Pru casts Detect Magic.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 94/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+21=23 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+6=11 ; Thursday September 12th, 2019 10:09:41 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste, Prayer
Nikolai stands and stretches, easing his muscles after the struggle with the orc. He now has a chance to get a good look at the orc as Michael patches him up.
Perception + 21 = 23 oh great! Sense Motive +9 = 10 oh even better! Knowledge Nature +6 = 11
Unfortunately, Nikolai studied much too much about Undead rather than plain 'ol orcs and only sees that the thing is a little odd as it simply won't submit.
"He's more stubborn than one would think of orcs. He's obviously a minion of the Creature of the Castle and thus probably under an unwavering compulsion to obey orders to the death. We normally hand such prisoners over to the town authorities for their judgment and sentence, but in this case, that's probably not an option. Letting him go is not an option either. Keeping him tied up here is too dangerous. Any suggestions?"
Nikolai waits for the detect magic results.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Thursday September 12th, 2019 10:13:55 PM "Maybe", answers Trayvin. "Let's see if we can figure out what is going on and then work from there."
Trayvin casts calm emotions on the woman, and then detect magic
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 96/112[0 temp hp]-- 33/15/29 CMD : 30 d20+14=31 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+18=29 ; d20+8=17 ; Thursday September 12th, 2019 10:40:25 PM
(Perception: 31) (Know[Arcana]: 30) (Know[Nature]: 29) (Know[Planes]: 17)
Anna-Dragon says, "There is something not right about this orc. It's mouth has been altered in some way. Also I don't think it understands what we are saying. That rage was also strange. It is unnatural with deformities. It definitely is not a construct nor a magical creature I can at least tell you that."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=17 ; Friday September 13th, 2019 6:14:54 AM
Sigvar thinks a bit and wonders if the rage is chemically induced, a drug, or poison. He makes sure that the orc is stoutly bound and tells the others to come with him. Keeping the orc at arms length so it can not bite him he carries it out of the building so as not to interupt Trayvin and Prudence. He carries it aroundd the back of the bar and props it against the wall. When everyone is clear he lays a hand on the orc's brow and uses Gargul's power to heal it. He is pretty sure that this will not heal the jaw problem, but it may relieve some of the other things the orc might be suffering from. Lay on hands ..... Heals 21 damage Cures fatigue Cures exhaustion Removes disease DC 11 Removes curses DC 14 Neutralizes poisons DC 17
Pompous confirms that this creature does not appear to be a normal orc. " It definately doesn't understand us. In common or in orcish."
Orc Out Back Friday September 13th, 2019 2:05:12 PM
The Agents work with the strange orc. It growls and spits more than it attempts to talk. Sigvar decides to take the orc out back. While Pru and Trayvin focus on the woman and cast detect magic, they notice the shields in the room detect magic, but while they aren’t actively focusing on the orc, they don’t notice any powerful aura there. Sigvar heads outside with the orc in tow. It wiggles and fights, so it is a bit of a struggle to get it where Sigvar wants. With help, it is eventually put up against the wall outside. When Sigvar reaches for the creature’s jaw, it bites at him. Instead, Sigvar touches the creature’s shoulder to impart Gargul’s power to it. He feels the healing power flow through him and into the monster. Indeed, the creature’s wounds heal. The jaw remains the same and the creature seems unchanged by the other additional effects of the healing power. It continues to struggle, drool, and snap at anyone it can reach. It reminds you of a rabid dog.
Meanwhile inside Pru and Trayvin work with the woman. They do not detect any magic on the woman at all. But when Trayvin casts calm emotions the woman does relax a bit. She does indeed seem a bit calmer and the fact that the orc is no longer in the room certainly seems to make her even calmer. She looks down and shakes her head. She mumbles, “So many orcs. So much pain. It was horrible. They came from nowhere and just took over the place.”
After a bit more prodding and conversation through bits and pieces, Pru and Trayvin get a little bit more of the story from the woman. It turns out that the orcs just appeared a day ago. Some said they came from the castle on the hill, but no one really actually saw them come from there. They just started smashing up places in the town and attacking people randomly. They had set up a lair of sorts in the back room of the tavern here just last night and were capturing and torturing people. Few of the orcs actually spoke, they just growled and seemed to enjoy inflicting pain on anyone, even one another.
Michael looks closely at the Orc. guys this isn't an orc, it's something else. it's like an orc mixed with a demon or devil or something. it's not of this world. .
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Friday September 13th, 2019 8:30:12 PM
"Thank you for speaking with us," Pru tells the woman. "Go back to your family now. We'll take care of the orcs, and whatever's in the castle."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 96/112[0 temp hp]-- 33/15/29 CMD : 30 Friday September 13th, 2019 11:27:20 PM
(OOC: Is this Orc considered a humanoid? Anna should be able to speak with it. Per Queen's speech: At fourth level, regardless of your current form, you gain the magical ability to speak with and understand creatures of the animal, plant, fey, magical beast, and humanoid types. This ability does not enable spell casting beyond the usual capacity of your current form)
Anna tries to speak to the strange Orc, "Why are you here? Who sent you? How have you come into being?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 94/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Sunday September 15th, 2019 5:41:05 PM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Haste?, Prayer?
"if we don't get any results in the next five minutes, then it is curtains for it and we move on. We don't have the time to piddle here and we certainly can't rely on the town to execute their justice code for cases like this. We'll have a thirty second trial and 10 second execution."
"I think that you're wasting your time here Anna Banana. No, this creature isn't a orc. Best that we send it back to the 666 layers of hell and head to the liche's lair. "
Orc Out Back Monday September 16th, 2019 11:40:41 AM
The group gathers outside around the deformed orc. It remains tied up and against the wall, continuing the scowl and spit. Nikolai and Pompous have had enough with this creature. Michael again points out that it is not of this world and simply isn’t normal. Anna slowly walks up to it and looks at it carefully. She uses her Queen’s speech to try and communicate with it.
When she speaks, the others cannot understand her. However, the orc stops growling and spitting for a moment and looks at her with hatred. Its eyes crinkle as it appears to comprehend something of what she is saying. It spits at her and grunts out broken words that Anna struggles to understand completely: “Kill… all… hungry… die…” There is more, but she cannot understand. Anna, Knowledge, Nature, DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {The creature appears to be speaking some language that is a mix of something that Queen’s speech would help you understand and something else that doesn’t make any sense at all. It is like communicating with someone who knows just a few words of your language and nothing else.}
Inside, Pru tells the woman to go be with her family. She stumbles away, still staring off into space, clearly scarred by what has happened in that room. Pru follows her outside and looks across the town. On the far side of town, in the direction opposite the one that group came from, she can see the land rises just a bit more (towards the east). On the top of that rise, apparently just outside of town, she can indeed see a larger building that must be the castle on the hill that the woman referenced.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Monday September 16th, 2019 6:07:53 PM
Sigvar watches and listens as Anna tries he Queens Speech on the 'orc'.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Monday September 16th, 2019 9:10:14 PM There is no help for it. Put the orc out of it's misery, then let's help the rest of the town. Trayvin always prefers the peaceful solution, but what these orcs have done to this town and the people in it.....
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 96/112[0 temp hp]-- 33/15/29 CMD : 30 Monday September 16th, 2019 9:44:57 PM
Anna says to her friends, "It's weird. It's like it only knows some language. I'm going to try to find out if it knows how to get back to where it came from. Maybe we can find a shortcut to whatever is besieging this town."
To the Orc she says, "Do you know where your home is?"
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Monday September 16th, 2019 10:05:22 PM
"Trayvin's right," Pru says softly. She doesn't like the thought of killing a helpless creature, but if it can't understand, it can't be trusted. "If Anna can't get through to it, we're going to have to kill it."
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/117 Tuesday September 17th, 2019 6:38:47 AM
Pompous waits until the orc answers.. or not... and then opens it's throat up with a swipe of his flaming short sword. Without passion, the ranger whipes his blade clean on the orc and places two silver pieces on it's dead body.
" For the house keeper."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday September 17th, 2019 7:12:25 AM yeah, that thing is an abomination, it's not an orc, but some unholy mix of a dark creature and an orc.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Tuesday September 17th, 2019 8:14:53 AM " So we wasted all this time to start making progress only to kill it? We are so smart."
Orc Out Back Tuesday September 17th, 2019 12:27:11 PM
The group stands around with the orc behind the small tavern. The sky is cloudy and there is a slight breeze from the north. There are no other sounds from around the town: no voices, no animals. It is quiet except for the grunting of the orc and the sound of it shifting around, still trying to free itself. Trayvin suggests it is beyond help and Michael agrees. Anna tries to speak to it once again. Pru walks around the corner of the building and suggests that if it can’t communicate, it should be killed. The orc grunts and spits again. Pompous has had enough and steps forward, quickly slicing the throat of the monstrosity. The flaming edges of the sword reduce the blood as the creature slides back against the wall. It sinks to the ground as Pompous tosses a couple coins on the body. Sigvar steps back, clearly frustrated at the orc, the town, Pompous, or perhaps something else entirely.
It remains quiet in the small town as the group looks around from the rear of the tavern. There are not a large number of buildings in the town: you could probably count them all in less than a minute. The town seems to be arranged around a main street that leads from the fields (where you approached) and up a slight rise to the top of a hill. There look to be a couple general stores, perhaps a second tavern, and a two-story building that looks like it might be a very small inn. There is no activity in any of the buildings that you can see. The sun continues its journey across the sky, hidden by the clouds. It is past noon now, but there will still be light for some time this day.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Tuesday September 17th, 2019 6:46:09 PM " So if all of the people that aren't some crossbreed of monster and demon are too afraid to talk to us shall we just simply assault the castle and slaughter whomever we find inside? I mean we really don't need to know what is going on here to just walk in and kill everyone right? If we hurry we might finish by bed time and not need to set watches tonight. Because if frustration is what is going to run this Op, then my inability to distinguish really tough, evil deed doing, demon orcs from the background radiation of evil in the area should make me the most frustrated Agent here."
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Tuesday September 17th, 2019 8:55:39 PM Sigvar is frustrated, but he may be right. Standing around isn't getting us anywhere. Should we try and make contact with other people in the town, or just head to the castle? If we tarry too long they may raise a concerted force against us
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 96/112[0 temp hp]-- 33/15/29 CMD : 30 Tuesday September 17th, 2019 9:13:38 PM
Anna says, "I was trying to see if I could find a shortcut to the Castle if the orc-creature did come from there. Maybe it knew some back way in? I mean It was part orc, part something else. I mean if they were running this town do you think maybe they ave the entrance from the town guarded in case the town revolts? I'm not sure if storming the castle in a frontal assault without really know much about what is going on is the best idea. Remember that time we could totally plan for the assault on Demon in the jungle with the blessed silver weapons? Do you think we need blessed silver weapons now?"
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Tuesday September 17th, 2019 9:54:27 PM
"I agree that we've learned as much as we can from the villagers," Pru says. "They're terrified; they aren't going to tell us anything. The castle is our next move.
"I think whatever's in there already knows we're here," she continues. "He probably has spies; he may be able to scry on the village. The longer we delay, the more time we give him. We should just go."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 94/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday September 18th, 2019 12:53:04 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor
"Sigvar, we didn't waste any time. We've found out that this Creature in the castle is 'creating' abominations. We should expect worse abominations inside. It only became clear it would never tell us anything, if it actually could, when we had it 'helpless'. We killed it because it would never be truly 'helpless' and always intent on killing."
He leads the group back to the entrance of the tavern. "I'm going to try once more to get some information from the barkeep. Won't take but a minute. If Anna can, she can turn into a small bird and take a quick trip up and down this main street and around a bit to see if there are any stray orc-things."
Nikolai goes back inside the tavern. If the barkeep is still there, he says "Someone from this town sent us a message that you needed help. We've come. Do you have an idea who that was and where we can find him, or her? Is there anything else you can tell us about that castle up there?"
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/117 Wednesday September 18th, 2019 6:01:03 AM
Pompous is somewhat taken aback by Siggy's chastising. The creature was not only an orc, but a demonish devilish something or another clearly evil and dangerous blight that needed to be eradicated. Being a ranger, Pompous has had to put down dangerous beasts on many occasion. It's never pleasant but always necessary.
Pompous waits with the others while Nikki talks to the villagers again.Pompous was wise enough to pick some potions to protect himself and fight evil before leaving for this mission and he now wishes he had brought a few more.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Wednesday September 18th, 2019 6:13:39 AM "We've found out that this Creature in the castle is 'creating' abominations." " We did? when did that thing say that? If it was part outsider it could have come from literally anywhere. There could be a portal behind that 2 story house down the street for all we know. What we did was try several avenues of speaking to it and finally when we started getting results we killed the informant we were questioning." "You think I am upset we killed it? Quite the opposite. I saw what it had done in there. I could see the rage filling it's eyes and the hate contorting it's muscles. It needed to be killed. I just think that we ought to wait until we are ALL finished interrogating a prisoner before we just go and finish it." Sigvar raises his gaze skyward and takes a deep breath. Calmer he turns towards Anna to answer her question. " Probably we will need good weapons, silver weapons and if I remember right, blunt weapons in order to kill whatever is in there if it is a Lich. That it IS a lich s still totally up in the air since NO ONE has actually seen anything that they can relate to us about the master of the castle. We could be going up to the castle and attacking the rightful owner who is just as distraught by the evil happenings going on here as the village is, but they have castle walls and use them like Gargul intended to keep bad stuff out. But, since I am unable to tell the difference between background evil and REAL evil I guess we just have to take a stab at it and hope we don't kill an innocent." " Go talk to the barkeep, I will interrogate the corpses." Sigvar begins emptying the orc's pockets and pouches and asks if someone can detect magic on t as well. He is hoping to find a seal, key or token of some kind that may shed some light on whether or not they are from the castle and/or open the way to the castle. He will search the other orcs as well, hopefully with magic aid.
OOC BTW, I am calling shenanigans on the whole you can't tell if someone is more evil than the background thing. The spell has parameters for this kind of thing and if the background evil is equivalent to X then someone evil is either going to be less evil or more evil than the background. Sure some will be just as evil as the background, but in a room full of evil orc-demons I can't believe that the grunts, lieutenants and commander were all the same shade of evil. That would be odd even without the background evil radiation
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+25=44 ; d20+19=28 ; Wednesday September 18th, 2019 7:03:21 AM
Michael thinks as the rest of the crew puts forth their ideas and comments. Okay, its obvious something is going on here. exactly what we don't know. there is something screwing up Sigvars abilty to detect evil. could be in the castle, could not. we need more info. but do we split up and look around or go as a group? cover more ground if we split up. we are better able to deal with threats if we go together.....he becomes pensive for a moment. I'll go scout out the castle, see if there are other ways in. I think the best way is for Anna to fly us all in though.
with that Michael heads towards the castle ghosting his way once he gets in sight of guards. he circles the castle taking note of entrances, guards and traps.
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