DM StevenVdB - the Dragon is large… very… very… very large… Thursday September 19th, 2019 8:40:12 AM
After breakfast and the townsmeeting the Tree Wardens prepare for what could be their final journey… to meet and hopefully defeat Temorianalis. The Red Dragon that has found her lair deep inside the Fire Mountain. Krugg, their Duergar captive, will be their guide. He will take them into the Scab and towards the dreaded mountain range… to meet their doom or to find riches beyond imagination.
Vamir appears back with the group with some sort of small weeping willow wobbling behind him. The shrubbery is introduced as Melzat. (Vamir, please feel free to RP your companion in your posts)
Meanwhile Atlas, Armand and Owen make sure the Tree Warden Bookkeepers are happy too. Excess gold is transferred from one to the other making sure everyone will be able to get mano a mano with the dragon.
Before taking of there’s a small debate between Neshi, El and Armand about Dragons in general. As this Temorianalis spits fire the bright Wardens already deducted it must be a red dragon. Krugg adds that the Dragon is large… very… very… very large…
Horses are viable options and for Krugg you manage to find a donkey where you can tie him to.
Farewell are said and the townsfolk wave you out. They stand near the road for quite a while until you are all out of sight. Perhaps the easiest way to travel would be the Old Trader’s Road North? Pass the Crescent Valley, the Giant Towers and then into the Scab…
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132 Thursday September 19th, 2019 10:48:39 AM
Atlas is glad to be back astride his mount, Sabre. He periodically strokes his neck and does his best to keep the stallion rested. Periodically he'll go through a practice maneuver or two just to make sure they're in sync, or a short run to stretch his legs. "It's good to be on the road, and hunting dragons and treasure of all things, what a life!"
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Thursday September 19th, 2019 7:35:48 PM "Well I have no knowledge of how to get to the Scab really. I may have a map here..." He begins rummaging in his pack and looking through his journal. "Maybe the most experienced travelers would know the best route." He says looking at Elyngael.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 85/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding Thursday September 19th, 2019 7:44:17 PM
Vamir looks at the horses, and shudders remembering a few days ago, and his unfortunate attempts at riding. Vamir discreetly asks for a small wagon, or cart to hitch behind a mule and if that is not possible for a broom. Vamir introduces his small plant companion to the group, but in contrast to Zaita, Melzat seems shy, extending a small branch to shake hands with each of the party members, "Me Melzat" before tucking behind Vamir's legs.
Vamir rides as near to those discussing dragons as possible, either on his broom or preferably, in a cart.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 27 T:14, FF:18, CMD 29, HP 110/110 d20+10=29 ; Thursday September 19th, 2019 8:38:01 PM
Elyngael and Brawn are happy to be on the move again even if it's to confront a dragon. "I'll see if I can help with directions, Armand" (d20+10=29 knowledge geography)
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stone skin, Bless, see invisibi Thursday September 19th, 2019 10:24:19 PM
Well, if we are a bit East of Trader's Corner, then from where we are currently the scab is basically North and maybe a bit East. While I have not traveled to the Scab, I used Trader's Corner as a base of operations before I met up with you all.
DM StevenVdB - the Dragon is large… very… very… very large… Friday September 20th, 2019 3:33:01 AM
DM Note - going to wait a bit for Owen. If he does not post today I will post later this weekend for our Friday post and then again as usual Monday afternoon CET
Owen (Trey posting for Weston) Friday September 20th, 2019 11:45:10 AM
Owen takes his time visiting the Catacombs, looking over the wares and talking to the patrons. He's excited to make his purchases, but parting with the gold...ugh. As he waits he thinks about the dragon and what Krugg told them. Speaking to himself out loud, "I need to be prepared with something other than fire." He gets a few looks, but he's not the only one speaking to himself.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132 Friday September 20th, 2019 11:46:29 AM
Atlas looks about wondering where Owen went. "Did someone see Owen go to the catacombs? I know he was hoping to stop by at some point."
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Friday September 20th, 2019 5:48:49 PM
Armand tries to get situated on his horse. "Nope, I saw Neshi and Elyngael when I went. Say did you ever get over there to dump the goods?"
DM StevenVdB - "What a life!" Saturday September 21st, 2019 12:45:25 PM
Prepared and happy to be on the road again, the Tree Wardens travel North through the Red Hills. Contemplating he’ll need something different than fire to defeat the Red Dragon, Owen made a quick visit to the Catacombs.
Krugg, the Duergar Captive, follows quite a large trail North. Atlas is glad to be back astride his mount, Sabre. The prospect of hunting for dragons and treasure actually makes him feel quite well! Combined you have enough knowledge about the Red Hills to know Krugg is leading you in the direction. Armand has no map, but Elyngael knows at least the direction is quite all right. Neshi did travel here before he met the Wardens. He used Trader’s Corner as a base of operations. Not risking to ride a horse again Vamir is following the small caravan in a cart pulled by mule… with him Melzat… looks like a shy Weeping Willow for now as he gets introduced to the others.
And so a couple of horses, a donkey and a cart pulled by a mule work their way North through the Red Hills. The day slowly passes quite uneventful… you all have plenty of time to ponder how to face a Dragon… The only intermezzo you get through the day is when Krugg’s donkey refuses to take another step… you push him… you pull his reigns… Krugg laughs out loud as the Wardens try to get the donkey to move again.
The sun is setting… you should reach the Northern edge of the Red Hills in a day or two…
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Sunday September 22nd, 2019 4:43:01 PM
Armand eyes the Dwarf. In an aside quietly to the group, "Someone check the donkey. I think Krugg is too happy with stopping here."
Armand looks around. "I guess this is as good a place as any to camp."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision, Spider Climb, Stone Skin d20+13=23 ; Sunday September 22nd, 2019 6:02:13 PM
OoC: Thanks for the sub, Trey!
IC: Owen keeps a careful eye out during his watch, then spends some time learning new spells. Perception: 23.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stone skin, Bless, see invisibi Sunday September 22nd, 2019 6:33:55 PM
Neshi looks at the donkey and then raises a fore paw with claws extended. You walking or am I going to have to motivate you from behind???
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 85/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding d20+18=27 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+14=33 ; Sunday September 22nd, 2019 8:09:21 PM
Vamir settles into his cart and enlarges Zaita. "Zaita this is Melzat. Melzat, this is Zaita. We are going to be traveling and working together." Vamir spends some time telling Melzat about each of the party, and describing what they do. Vamir pulls his cart up when Krugg laughs, "you can shackle him and throw him in the back if you want, Zaita, and Melzat can keep an eye on him, and let us know if he tries to do anything." Vamir looks around and tries to determine how much daylight is left, (Knowledge Nature 27, Survival 29). Vamir looks around for a suitable place to make camp if it is late enough in the day (Perception 33). Vamir looks at the others, "By the way, Zaita, aand Melzat don't need to sleep, and both can help keep watch. They both talk, and Zaita can sense emotions."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 27 T:14, FF:18, CMD 29, HP 110/110 d20+16=28 ; Sunday September 22nd, 2019 9:23:14 PM "Sunset is a good time to end traveling for the day. We should make camp and organize watches" Elyngael stops and looks around at the group. "Vamir, thanks for offering your companions to share watch duty. Brawn and I will see if we can hunt down something fresh for the fire" Survival d20+16=28
DM StevenVdB - "What a life!" Monday September 23rd, 2019 8:51:13 AM
Waiting for Atlas
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132 Monday September 23rd, 2019 11:06:42 AM
Atlas agrees with the others. He dismounts and begins readying the campsite. "Let's stick with our standard watch order, and it is probably best if we tie up Krugg for the night. Maybe the donkey will be willing to move again if we get some rest."
--------------------------------------------------- ooc: Sorry for the delay, birthday weekend, so I was busy all 3 days :-)
DM StevenVdB - "What a life!" Monday September 23rd, 2019 1:39:03 PM
The donkey refusing to go any further and Krugg madly laughing about it makes the Wardens decide to calling it a day. Armand wonders if Krugg has any reason to be this happy... perhaps the poor Duergar is just liking the situation... after all, he sits atop a Donkey while you are marching to save his kin! Who wouldn't be happy with that?!
If Donkey's could look perplex this one certainly would after Neshi warns it...
Krugg is secured. Melzat is introduced to Zaita and to the group. Both don't need food nor sleep (mind you, Melzat needs fresh water or the willow will go weeping even more) so Vamir suggests they take watch along with the rest of the Warden.
Owen, El and Atlas prepare the group for bedtime. Standard routines are kept and so at last the Wardens take a nap. It's been a long journey so far. You have almost reached the Northern part of the Red Hills.
The night passes quite uneventful again... like the night before and the night before that. Dawn comes again... Some appropriate rolls perhaps?
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stone skin, Bless, see invisibi d20+11=17 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=21 ; Monday September 23rd, 2019 3:31:42 PM
Apparently while Neshi is on watch he dozes off as he has no perception of anything going on. DCs 17, 14, 21.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+4=14 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=7 ; Monday September 23rd, 2019 5:32:53 PM
Armand, only needing 2 hours of sleep, keeps awake during all but the 2 hours he sleeps. While not on 'watch' detail he pretends to sleep but in reality watches the dwarf.
Perception 14 (d20+4) (wait my perception is 5 now since we raised, so raise that perception score to 15).
Do we need to roll more than once? Just in case. Perception 17 (d20+5) Perception 7 (d20+5)
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision, Spider Climb, Stone Skin Monday September 23rd, 2019 7:17:37 PM
Owen studies spells as the sun rises.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d20+16=22 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+18=24 ; d20+14=29 ; Monday September 23rd, 2019 7:52:50 PM
Vamir sleeps for his two hours and wakes up with enough time to conduct his rituals. Vamir succeeds on both. Vamir then draws Woldsblood to receive his daily complement of spells. Vamir makes sure Melzat takes the time to take nourishment from the soil, and runs his mule's head. Vamir then concentrates on the sounds of the night until morning. Perception DC 29
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 27 T:14, FF:18, CMD 29, HP 110/110 d20+19=39 ; Monday September 23rd, 2019 8:00:06 PM
Elyngael rests lightly as all elves do, and Brawn stays by her side. It seems everyone is closely observing the dwarf on their watch. (Perception d20+19=39)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132 d20+14=28 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2019 10:38:44 AM
Atlas takes his watch seriously, moments of quiet to listen, moments where he wanders to the borders of their camp to see as far as he can see. One would think he had training as a soldier, but he would laugh at anyone that said that.
ooc: I don't think we've ever taken this approach before to watch. It makes sense and I am now questioning why we didn't think of this long ago. Funny how that works. Should we roll once or once per hour of our watch?
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DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Tuesday September 24th, 2019 4:27:29 PM
Night passes by slowly. Zaita and Melzat are also on guard duty. Some, like Vamir and Armarnd need only very little sleep. The Cleric of Gargul helps keeping an eye out on Krugg. The Duergar though is sound a sleep... snorring quite loud actually... As soon as he's awake Vamir performs his rituals, prepares his spells and makes sure Melzat tucks his roots into the soil. In turn, Elyngael Atlas and Owen take watch also. When it is his turn to keep watch Yurneshi dozes off now and then... oblivious to what goes on around their camp site.
Apart from rodents, bats perhaps and a bunch of quite annoying mosquitos there's nothing much going on near the trail they follow through the Red Hills...
At day break it's time to move on... again... a light breakfast perhaps? Krugg's secured to the Donkey again. The whole caravan keeps following the trail due North. With Melzat the group has yet another party member.
In the early afternoon El perceives noise up ahead the trail... (perception rolls weren't for the night before ;-) ) You can see two enlarged Duergar in front of a monastery! Probably another Duergar group raiding for gold and treasure... all in Temorianalis' name...
The group hasn't exactly been very quite the whole way North. Horses, a cart, a donkey, a noise Duergar captive, willow, cauldron... my my my that's a rackety rackety noise as you work your way through the Red Hills... of course the Duergar have heard you coming from miles...
Feel free to reposition your characters as you see fit - though you must start your move on the trail.
Single round posts only friends!
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132 d20+14=17 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2019 5:33:41 PM
Atlas moves forward, prepared for battle, but willing to avoid it if possible. Speaking in Dwarven he reaches out to them, "You two are looking quite large today, I hope you're not looking for a fight. Maybe we can discuss your dragon problem?"
While he speaks he takes a look at the surrounding area to see if he can tell what is going on. Are there any signs of people being harmed, or of other duergar or people in the surrounding area?
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Tuesday September 24th, 2019 6:26:34 PM
On the trail Armand will ask Krugg if his village is near any Drow. I just realized that I'd taken Drow as a language but the book notes that Undercommon is the language of Drow and Duergar. Do they have their own languages or should I change it to Undercommon on my character sheet?
Armand casts Bless on the group.
Everyone is Blessed, +1 to hit, +1 vs. fears saves.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d20+16=18 ; d20+14=27 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2019 8:26:53 PM
Vamir eases his cart up, and looks at the Duergar, content to let Atlas do the talking Vamir casually looks around (Survival: DC 18 Perception: DC 27). "Zaita, Melzat...do you sense anyone else out there? Zaita any hostile emotions we need to worry about?"
OOC: I was unable to move myself on the map. I was attempting to move 30 feet forward.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stone skin, Bless, see invisibi Tuesday September 24th, 2019 9:15:06 PM
(OOC: Wade I moved Vamir forward 30 ft.)
Neshi moves southward out of the main group.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 29 T:14, FF:18, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Tuesday September 24th, 2019 9:28:59 PM
Elyngael and Brawn move up next to Atlas to show solidarity, since Atlas has called out to the large duergar. Following Atlas's lead, Elyngael readies an arrow.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17 Tuesday September 24th, 2019 11:54:31 PM
Owen smiles as he says quietly to the others, "Maybe it's a duergar monastery?" Then he calls out to the duergar in Woldian Below: Highlight to display spoiler: {"Krugg, here, was causing trouble in a human town. Now he's guiding us to Temorianlis. We intend to fight the dragon, that we might prevent further strife between human and duergar."}
Should the duergar attack any of the Wardens, he will cast Bull's Strength on Armand.
DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round 1 Wednesday September 25th, 2019 4:36:12 PM
Back on the trail Armand was wondering if Krugg's village is near any Drow settlement... Krugg shakes 'no'
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The two enlarged Duergar observe you as you come closer to the monastery.
Atlas reaches out to them yet while he does, his eyes scan the surrounding area looking for more trouble...
Everyone feels Armand's Bless washing over them. (do not forget to incorporate it into your rolls)
Vamir keeps his companions on alert to. Zaita, using her senses is able to see and hear within a range of 60ft...
(DM OOC - I'm a bit puzzled. Senses on an AI only allow to see and hear within the described range. In this case 60ft. If Zaita would have blindsense or Darkvision those senses are also added. You also ask for hostile emotions but I don't understand why Zaita would be able to sense that...? Am I missing something here? I will allow it this round, but I would appreciate if you could inform how or why Zaita can sense emotions at range. Thanks for your help and understanding.)
Zaita informs Vamir it 'senses' two more Duergar hiding in the surrounding woods... and yes they are hostile enough...
As for Melzat, (please make perception rolls for your companion. The Plant companion also comes with a number of skills. Please add that to your sheet) he catches the scent of one Duerger due North from your position... meaning somewhere within 30ft away from Vamir (can you get an icon on the map for Melzat and Zaita to?)
Seeing the present danger, Neshi moves southward...
El and Brawn move close to Atlas (I repositioned you on the map as such) who addressed the Duergar first... Owen keeps a spell readied. Should the Duerger attack, he'll cast Bull's Strength on Armand
The Duerger ready their Warhammers and repostion themselves...
So the situation is as follows...
Zaita 'senses' two more Duerger within 60ft from you... Melzat caught the scent of one Duerger North of you within 30ft
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132 d20+8=25 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2019 5:28:51 PM
Atlas hums a little toon as he decides what to do. Turning to his companions he says, "Spread out some, we're primed to be attacked by a spell that covers area. Just don't get closer yet."
He then turns back to the Duergar and speaks to them in Dwarven again, "As you can see, we have already made a deal with one of your kind. We spared his life and he's leading us back so we can kill this dragon of yours. Why don't you join us. I really don't want you to face us like him and his friends did. He's the only one left, you should know this before you do something you regret."
Atlas puffs himself up, but he holds back from trying to intimidate them just yet. He does stroll a little forward as he speaks with them, just to make sure that if they attack they do so against him first.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17 Wednesday September 25th, 2019 8:01:17 PM
Owen maintains his readied spell.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Wednesday September 25th, 2019 8:26:30 PM
Elyngael casts bark skin on herself adding +5 to her AC. She guides Brawn to the other side of her near the treeline for a potential flank with a readied action to bite. (not reflected above)
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+26=39 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2019 8:27:09 PM
Armand activates Touch of Glory (6/d) grant touched creature cleric level bonus on charisma based skill check; on himself. He then calls out adding to Atlas's words. Diplomacy 39 (d20+26) but speaking in common. "Well met travelers. What our boisterous fighter"he points at Atlas, "has said is true. We did come upon several of your kinsman as well as a dragon person who had enslaved innocents. They weren't inclined to reason and now all that is left of that group is Krugg. So I would advise you to avoid hostilities, lay down your weapons, and discuss things reasonably."
Everyone is Blessed, +1 to hit, +1 vs. fears saves.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 94/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d4=3 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2019 9:43:54 PM
Vamir stays where he is and whispers to both Zaita, and Melzat,"Thank you." Vamir clears his throat,and turns his head slightly towards the party, "Beware there are others around. One is due north of my current position, and another fairly close!" Vamir quietly casts spectral hand, as he moves 15 feet south from his current position and waits for the Duergar to make to make their move.
OOC: I am out of town working, I will upload Melzat's skills and feats as soon as possible. It will be no earlier than this weekend as I am currently undergoing a major audit at work. Kent, thank you for moving Vamir on the map.
StevenVdB: Question 1) Zaita is currently tiny and attached to my belt. Question 2) Zaita has empathy and senses to 60' and can speak Question 3) Melzat has the unusual senses special defense and has scent and blind sense 30'
(DM note : I have thrown this onto the Rules board. Please feel free to share your insights so we can clear this - thanks for helping!)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132 Thursday September 26th, 2019 3:59:51 PM
Atlas looks back at Armand and smiles. He knows that Armand is a much better diplomat, but he is enjoying his minimal success thus far.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17 Thursday September 26th, 2019 4:45:38 PM
Owen grins at Atlas' enthusiasm.
DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round 2 d20+18=35 d20+18=36 d8+6=8 d8+6=14 d6=4 d6=3 d20+18=24 d20+18=35 d8+6=7 d6=1 d8+6=8 d6=5 Thursday September 26th, 2019 4:53:49 PM
Seeing the Duergar reposition themselves, and also the warning uttered by Vamir, Atlas warn his comerades to spread out... he's assuming you'll get hit by some devastating aread destruction spell...
Owen holds his Bull's Strength readied on Armand. Defensive spells are cast as everyone seems to prepare for the inevitable. A tangible field of force suddenly surrounds Neshi and El's skin toughens like a fine tree trunk. With Brawn she also repositions herself... Armand ensures that Atlas's words are well received. His diplomatic speach is impeccable yet... Diplomacy is generally ineffective against creatures that intend to harm you or your allies in the immediate future...
The immediate future indeed... From the Monastery portal another Duerger steps forward... clearly the leader.
"He", the black Duerger says pointing his warhammer at Krugg, "... is a weakling who deserves to die... you... we will take your belongings and add it to the pile we raided here...
KILL THEM!!!"he shouts!
Both Duerger in front of you move up to Atlas and both swing their Warhammer at him... both hit and he takes 31HP Total (Trey was your header correct?? I doubt you were running around not being at full health?)
At the sound of the attack, from within the woods, an enlarged and invisible Duerger comes up attacking Vamir from behind. Vamir is caught flat-footed and looses Dex to AC. He is hit for 8HP.
(Cyan hits AC24 - damage 7HP + 1HP Shock)
South of you a 4th Duergar steps up enlarged and invisible at Brawn... (Lynnette is it possible I can not find Brawn's specs on your sheet?) Assuming this blow hits Brawn, as he is also flat-footed, takes 13HP)
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 12d6=41 ; Thursday September 26th, 2019 7:50:20 PM
Armand casts Blade Barrier at the 8/9 line, from the monastery opening where the leader stands to 240 feet west. The blade barrier is 20 feet high. Passing the barrier will cause 41 points damage, Reflex save of 21 for 1/2 damage. The black, red, and cyan durgar are in the barrier, Reflex save of 21 to avoid being caught in it and if successful the person gets to decide which side of the barrier they are on.
Armand then moves forward 20 feet.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 94/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d20+18=33 ; Thursday September 26th, 2019 7:54:06 PM
Vamir is startled when he is attacked. The young witch moves away from the invisible Duergar defensively casts See Invisibility (DC 19 rolled DC 33). Vamir tries to put the cart between himself and the invisible attacker.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 d20+16=17 ; d20+16=31 ; d8+5=7 ; d6=6 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+14=19 ; 2d6+7=14 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+10=13 ; Thursday September 26th, 2019 8:07:39 PM Brawn is on another sheet, there is a link to it on my character sheet in the boxes where it talks about campaign, height, weight, speed, etc.
Blessed from Armand +1 to hit.
Brawn's stats AC 29/T16/F27, HP 74/87 CMD 24.
Elyngael takes a 5 foot step back and shoots the Duergar. Point blank shot, rapid shot, many shot. First arrows: (d20+16=17) (going to assume that is a miss). rapid shot: (d20+16=31) normal damage (d8+5=7) and electrical (d6+6) Second shot: (d20+11=15) probably a miss again Third shot: (d20+5=6) definitely a miss. Oh wait everything should be +1 for bless and +1 for point blank, but those rolls are terrible, the 31 would be a 33.
Brawn attacks the yellow duergar. Bite (d20+14=19 +1 for bless, 20) normal damage (2d6+7=14) Fire (d6=6) Cold (d6=6) trip attempt CMB (d20+12=26) second Bite (d20+10=13) probably a miss.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132 d20+18=37 ; d20+18=34 ; d8+9=13 ; d8+9=11 ; 2d6=8 ; d20+14=29 ; d4+5=8 ; d6=3 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+3=14 ; Friday September 27th, 2019 3:27:28 PM
Atlas takes a 5ft step towards one of the Duergar and unleashes his full attack against it.
------------------------------------------------------------------ Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+17+1(bless)=37 Confirm Crit: 1d20+17+1(bless)=34 (crit confirmed) Damage: 1d8+9+1d8+9=13+11=24 Hold Damage: 2d6=8
Attack Green w/ Shield: 1d20+13+1(bless)=29 Damage: 1d4+5=8 Frost: 1d6=3
Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+12+1(bless)=14 Damage: 1d8+9=miss Hold Damage: 2d6=miss
Attack Green w/ Shield: 1d20+8+1(bless)=13 Damage: 1d4+5=miss Frost: 1d6=miss
Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+2+1(bless)=14 Damage: 1d8+9=miss Hold Damage: 2d6=miss
Total Damage: 43
Bless: +1 on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects
Neshi grimaces as the attack comes against his compatriots and he quickly sends out a lightning bolt (Chain Lightning) that first strikes the green Deurgar and then splits and strikes the red, black and yellow duergar as well. 38 points damage, Reflex DC 23 for green, DC 21 for black, yellow & red for 1/2 damage
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless, Friday September 27th, 2019 3:58:15 PM
Spell slots available
1st - 8 2nd - 6 3rd - 7 4th - 7 5th - 6 6th - 3
DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round 2 Saturday September 28th, 2019 3:45:37 AM
Will post on Sunday after Owen posts.
DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round 3 d20+6=24 d20+6=22 d20+6=25 d20+6=17 d20+6=25 d20+6=20 d20+6=12 d20+18=32 d20+13=28 d20+8=21 d8+6=11 d8+6=14 d8+6=9 d6=3 d20+18=25 d20+13=29 d20+8=11 d20+18=31 d20+13=30 d20+8=15 d8+6=14 d8+6=12 d6=4 d20+18=36 d20+13=14 d20+8=21 d8+6=9 d6=1 Sunday September 29th, 2019 6:07:46 PM
Dispite the sudden appearance of more Duergar the Wardens do not loose their wits. A well placed Blade Barrier by Armand catches three of the Duergar! Whirling blades slice through them yet all three of them avoids part of the damage and gets to move south of the Barrier! ( Cyan Ref save : 24 / Red Ref save : 22 Black Ref save : 25)
Startled when the attack lands, Vamir moves away from his assailant and he immediately turns invisible... (don't forget Melzat!)
Elyngael repositions and starts shooting (@ Yellow) but only her second arrow strikes through the Duergar's armor... Brawn too fails to connect. His teeth biting a large chunk of air...
...BWAM...HACK... SLASH...WAHM... SHWISH...... Atlas's sword sings 5 times in a row as he wildly bashes on the Duergar in front of him (@Green). The first two draw blood and a lot of it. But after the first two succesful hits, Atlas gets less accurate.
[n]Yurneshi[/b] unleashes the power of nature on the Duergar! Lightning crackles as it races from one to the other. The bolts even make Brawn's fur standing!! (Green Ref Save : 17 / Black ref save : 25 / Yellow Ref save : 20 / Red Ref Save : 12)
After having given Armand some extra protection, Owen keeps his distance... ready to jump in where needed.
The Red and Green Duergar both pummel Atlas with full attacks each! Both gruesomely fail to getting through the Breastpate and Spiked shield! The tank appears to be indestructible! Both Duerger glance at eachother wondering how they both fail to draw blood from this inferior being...
Green hits AC32 - MISS Green hits AC28 - MISS Green hits AC21 - MISS Red hits AC32 - MISS Red hits AC28 - MISS Red hits AC21 - MISS
The Black Duerger leader repostions away from the barrier but can't reach Atlas. He snarls at Red and Green to kill the human or crawl under a rock...
Knowing he may do some damage to the local flora, Neshi sends a fire bead to V13 and a fireball engulfs the backs, from behind, of the Red, Green and Black Deurgar.
Fireball, 42 points damage, Reflex DC22 for 1/2 damage
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless d20+16=28 ; Sunday September 29th, 2019 7:38:06 PM
Vamir looks over the cart and sees the invisible Duergar. Vamir looks over and casts dominate person on the cyan Duergar (Will save DC 21 SR 28). "Melzat, cast entangle on the Duergar attacking Brawn!"
OOC: Vamir did not turn invisible, he cast see invisible to see the invisible Duergar that attacked him.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; See Invisibility Sunday September 29th, 2019 7:44:34 PM
Owen's Bull's Strength on Armand should have triggered.
He casts See Invisibility on himself, then uses his Invisibility Field to disappear himself. He moves to E10, wary of further attack.
Elyngael takes a 5 foot step along the side of Brawn to get out of the way of cyan's reach. She continues to target yellow Duergar. Point blank shot, many shot(-2 to hit but +1 for bless and +1 for point blank). First shot: (d20+18=24) hit, multi shot is 2 arrows, first normal damage (d8+5=12) electrical (d6=1) second arrow from this same hit normal damage (d8+5+12) electrical (d6=6) Second shot: (d20+13=32) normal damage (d8+5+12) electrical (d6=2) Third shot: (d20+7=19) a miss. Total damage from arrows: 41
Brawn attacks the yellow duergar. Bite (d20+15=33) normal damage (2d6+7=16) Fire (d6=2) Cold (d6=2) trip attempt CMB (d20+13=24) second Bite (d20+10=15) miss, even with the +4 if he's tripped. Total damage from Brawn: 20
Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 78/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+17=19 ; Sunday September 29th, 2019 8:41:16 PM
Bless + 1 to hit, +1 vs fear. Bull Strength +4 Strength.
Armand feels his muscles rippling with new strength. "Really Owen? When was the last time you saw me in the front lines fighting?" He calls out.
Armand takes a 5 foot diagonal step back and casts defensively. 19 (Target 17 to cast a first level spell) He casts Shield of Faith on himself. +4 to AC I put it into my header, the (n23 is just a reminder to me to change it back when the spell is over.
Spells left Highlight to display spoiler: {
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), x (domain) 2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Silence, Sound Burst, Restoration lesser (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain) 3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Blindness/Deafness, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain) 4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), Summon Monster IV (wis bonus) 5 (2): Flame Strike, Break Enchantment, slay living (domain) 6 (2):Heal, x, Undeath to death (domain)}
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132 d20+18=28 ; d8+9=14 ; 2d6=4 ; d20+14=33 ; d4+5=9 ; d6=6 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+3=20 ; Monday September 30th, 2019 10:43:57 AM
Atlas tries to draw as many to himself as he can. He takes a 5ft step to better position himself and launches into a tirade in Dwarven, "You flaming overgrown gnomes couldn't hit a tree let alone me!" He lays into them again, slashing with his sword and stabbing with his shield over and over again.
------------------------------------------------------------------ Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+17+1(bless)=28 Damage: 1d8+9=14 Hold Damage: 2d6=4
Attack Green w/ Shield: 1d20+13+1(bless)=33 Damage: 1d4+5=9 Frost: 1d6=6
Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+12+1(bless)=22 Damage: 1d8+9=miss Hold Damage: 2d6=miss
Attack Green w/ Shield: 1d20+8+1(bless)=17 Damage: 1d4+5=miss Frost: 1d6=miss
Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+2+1(bless)=20 Damage: 1d8+9=miss Hold Damage: 2d6=miss
Total Damage: 33
Bless: +1 on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects
Neshi, neglecting the collateral damage he might cause sends a fireball that engulfs the three Duerger in front of the monastery. Seems like they all are caught off guard and they get burned pretty bad!
(DM Note @ Vamir : since the Duerger attacked they are no longer invisible)
Vamir attempts to dominate one of the Duerger but his spell has no effect. Melzat casts entangle on the Duerger attacking Brawn. (I added some space for the entangle field, please adjust to the correct dimensions for Melzat)(Yellow ref save 13 / STR check 13) He attemtps to break free but remains entangled.
Owen dissapears from sight...
Now that the Yellow Duergar is entangled, El has a better chance to shoot him down... (I'm counting 45HP damage instead of 41) Brawn too snaps at the entangled raider. Our yellow friend looks quite damaged already.
Armand makes sure he has some more protection.
On the other side of the battlefield, Atlas eyebrows almost go up in flames as a fireball torches the three Duergar in front of him... Again only his first two blows draw blood. Both landing on the green Duerger.
The Duergar move to surround Atlas and take advantage of flanking. All three launch full attacks! That are 9 Warhammers crashing down on the tanky fighter.
Green hits AC35 - Damage 11HP +4HP Shock Green hits AC28 - MISS Green hits AC18 - MISS Red hits AC22 - MISS Red hits AC24 - MISS Red hits AC27 - MISS Black hits AC36 - Damage 10HP +2HP Shock Black hits AC35 - Crit not confirmed - Damage 9HP + 6HP Shock Black hits AC11 - Nat fail
Atlas takes 42HP...
Cyan makes a 5ft step closer to Armand and takes full attack.
Green hits AC19 - nat 1 Green hits AC21 - MISS Green hits AC26 - MISS
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; See Invisibility Monday September 30th, 2019 5:54:26 PM
Owen responds to Armand. "Do you carry that glaive for nothing?"
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless d20+7=14 ; d6+5=6 ; Monday September 30th, 2019 7:54:24 PM
Vamir mutters under his breathe, and points at the cyan Duergar. Carefully choosing his words Vamir sends his spectral hand out, and attempts to touch the dark dwarf, to cast Touch of Gracelessness (Touch AC 14, Fortitude save DC 17 partial, for 6 points of dex damage)
Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; Monday September 30th, 2019 7:57:38 PM Bless + 1 to hit, +1 vs fear. Bull Strength +4 Strength. Shield of Faith +4 to AC.
Armand responds to Owen. "Well lately I've been either casting spells or trying to keep Atlas on his feet."
Armand channels the healing energies of Gargul. Channeling does not provoke. He excludes all the Duergar. So everyone in 30 feet of Armand, which is all of us heals...30 hit points!
Spells left [/spoiler]
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), x (domain) 2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Silence, Sound Burst, Restoration lesser (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain) 3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Blindness/Deafness, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain) 4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), Summon Monster IV (wis bonus) 5 (2): Flame Strike, Break Enchantment, slay living (domain) 6 (2):Heal, x, Undeath to death (domain)
Trying out one of his newest spells Neshi casts (disintegrate) on the Red Duergar ranged touch AC 27; for 84 points damage. Fortitude save DC 23, for 14 points
Brawn's stats AC 29/T16/F27, HP 74/87 CMD 24. "Thanks for healing Brawn!"
Elyngael continues to target yellow Duergar. Point blank shot (+1 to hit for range), many shot(actually looked at rules and many shot is not -2 to hit it just chews through arrows). First shot: (d20+20=27) hit, multi shot is 2 arrows, first normal damage (d8+5=10) electrical (d6=4) second arrow from this same hit normal damage (d8+5+10) electrical (d6=1) Second shot: (d20+15=21 not sure if that is a hit for entangled) normal damage (d8+5+12) electrical (d6=3) Third shot: (d20+9=12) a miss. Total damage from arrows: 40?
Brawn attacks the yellow duergar. Bite (d20+15=21 does that hit him entangled) normal damage (2d6+7=10) Fire (d6=6) Cold (d6=6) trip attempt CMB (d20+13=20) second Bite (d20+10=12) miss, Total damage from Brawn: 22 ?
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 83/132 d20+18=38 ; d20+18=22 ; d8+9=17 ; 2d6=5 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+13=29 ; d8+9=13 ; 2d6=6 ; d20+9=27 ; d4+5=7 ; d6=1 ; d20+3=18 ; Monday September 30th, 2019 11:24:15 PM
Atlas throws his arm up to ward off the heat, but quickly yells out, "Burn 'em Neshi!" As he does so he takes a beating, which is quickly followed up with a rush of healing energy from one of his friends. Seeing no reason to stop, Atlas continues the onslaught. He takes a 5 ft step to close the gap and executes a flawless stroke to finish off the Duergar directly in front of him. He eagerly switches his attention to the other, managing to hit with his sword and shield in quick succession.
------------------------------------------------------------------ Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+17+1(bless)=38 Confirm Crit: 1d20+17+1(bless)=22 Crit NOT Confirmed Damage: 1d8+9=17 Hold Damage: 2d6=5
Attack Green w/ Shield: 1d20+13+1(bless)=16 Damage: 1d4+5=miss Frost: 1d6=miss
Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+12+1(bless)=29 Damage: 1d8+9=13 Hold Damage: 2d6=6
Attack Green w/ Shield: 1d20+8+1(bless)=27 Damage: 1d4+5=7 Frost: 1d6=1
Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+2+1(bless)=18 Damage: 1d8+9=miss Hold Damage: 2d6=miss
Total Damage Green: 22 Total Damage Black: 27
Bless: +1 on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects
DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round 5 d20+12=23 d20+12=19 d20+18=23 d20+13=14 d20+8=22 d20+8=13 d20+18=19 d20+13=22 Tuesday October 1st, 2019 4:54:38 PM Owenmockingly responds to Armand about carring a glaive just for show... but the cleric cleverly respond that it's either casting spells or keeping the Tree Warden Tank, Atlas up his feet. Which he does as he channels some positive energy to patch up his friends.
Vamir's spectral hand finds the cyan Duergar without any difficulty (FORT Save 23 - success) but the Duergar's quite resilient to the negative effects. He suddenly feels clumsier than ever but at least not so bad to risk falling prone.
Hoping to end this madness quickly, Yurneschi tries to disintegrate one of the Duergar. A fine green ray springs fort from his hands and successfully touches the Duergar... failing to avoid the magic the Duergar is entirely disintegrated!! His gear falls unscathed on the ground while only a fine trace of dust remains of the raider...
Both Elyngael and Brawn continue to attack the entangled Duergar (his AC is lowered to 22). The poor thing is heavily bleeding from puncturing and bite marks...
Atlas first finishes the Green Duergar with his first blow. His next attacks are aimed at the Black Duergar. Atlas' sword finds an open stop in the Duergar's armor, a mighty shield bash breaks his nose.
The Yellow Duergar is severly hurt and still entangled. He chooses to tactically retreat through the vines that surround him. (double move at half speed)
Black Duergar makes another attempt to break the Tank's armor... all his attempts are futile...
Black hits AC23 - MISS Black hits AC14 - NAT 1 Black hits AC22 - MISS
Armand is still the Cyan Duergar's favourtite target... to no avail...
Black hits AC19 - MISS Black hits AC22 - MISS Black hits AC13 - MISS
Amazed at the results of his new spell, Neshi tries it again on the Black Deurgar. disintegrate, Touch AC 24, Damage 71 points, Fortitude DC 23 for 19 points
Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+17=22 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2019 8:05:40 PM
hmm. Armand quickly contemplates what to do. He casts Blindness Defensively. (Target 21, rolled 22 spell goes off no AOO). The Cyan Duergar must Fortitude Save 18 or be Blinded. If blinded 50% miss chance all attacks. -2 to AC and looses Dex bonus to AC. -4 to Str and Dex skill checks.
He then calls out to the Duergar. "Are you guys sure you don't want to surrender? You seem to be loosing badly."
Spells left Highlight to display spoiler: {
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), x (domain) 2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Silence, Sound Burst, Restoration lesser (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain) 3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, x, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain) 4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), Summon Monster IV (wis bonus) 5 (2): Flame Strike, Break Enchantment, slay living (domain) 6 (2):Heal, x, Undeath to death (domain)
Channeling 7/8 a day.Highlight to display spoiler: {}}
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless d20+16=18 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2019 8:09:23 PM
Vamir smiles as he sees the Duergar stumbles and knows his spell had some effect. Vamir looks around and realizes the yellow Duergar is attempting to escape. Vamir hustles forward 30 feet. Vamirvstares at the fleeing Duergar and casts blindness on him. (Fortitude DC 18 SR 18)
Elyngael continues to target yellow Duergar. many shot. First shot: (d20+19=39) hit, potential Critical roll to confirm (d20+19=21) not confirmed, multi shot is 2 arrows, first normal damage (d8+5=12) electrical (d6=6) second arrow from this same hit normal damage (d8+5=6) electrical (d6=5) Second shot: (d20+14=18) miss Third shot: (d20+9=26) hit, normal damage (d8+5=8) electrical (d6=2) Total damage from arrows: 39
"Brawn help Armand." She calls out. Brawn goes after the Cyan Duergar. Bite (d20+15=25) normal damage (2d6+7=17) Fire (d6=4) Cold (d6=4) trip attempt CMB (d20+13=33)
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility 12d6=43 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2019 10:09:26 PM
Owen moves to I13, maintaining his invisibility. He casts a Cone of Cold diagonally outward that should catch both the yellow and black duergar. They must make a DC21 Reflex save or take 43 Cold damage.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 83/132 d20+18=22 ; d20+14=32 ; d4+5=9 ; d6=1 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=12 ; d4+5=9 ; d6=6 ; d20+3=4 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 2:24:18 PM
Atlas continues his onslaught of the Duergar in front of him. His blade struggles to find an opening, but his shield is proficient twice!
------------------------------------------------------------------ Attack Black w/ Longsword: 1d20+17+1(bless)=22 Damage: 1d8+9=miss Hold Damage: 2d6=miss
Attack Black w/ Shield: 1d20+13+1(bless)=32 Damage: 1d4+5=9 Frost: 1d6=1
Attack Black w/ Longsword: 1d20+12+1(bless)=20 Damage: 1d8+9=miss Hold Damage: 2d6=miss
Attack Black w/ Shield: 1d20+8+1(bless)=29 Confirm Crit: 1d20+8+1(bless)=12 (Crit Not Confirmed) Damage: 1d4+5=9 Frost: 1d6=6
Attack Black w/ Longsword: 1d20+2+1(bless)=4 Damage: 1d8+9=miss Hold Damage: 2d6=miss
Total Damage to Black: 25
Bless: +1 on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects
DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round 6 d20+12=15 d20+12=28 d20+12=27 Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 5:42:37 PM
Amazed with the terrible results of the Disintegrate, Neshi gives it another try... again a thin green ray springs from his fingers... this time it veers towards the black Duergar. He fails to withstand the negative energy and vanishes from the realm of mortals to the realms beyond...
The Cyan Duergar is able to resist the Blindness Armand wanted to cast on him. When called to surrender the Duergar takes a quick look around... Three are gone already... his only remaining gang member is trying to flee south... but at his back a razor sharp curtain of blades... where to go?!?
Like Armand, Vamir too attempts to blind one of the Duergar... but the yellow one also makes his save.
El finishes of the fleeing Duergar with a couple of well aimed arrows... the poor thing crumbles in the field of vines.
Owen can spare his cone of cold and Atlas realizes there's no one left to batter anymore.
Only the Cyan Duergar remains... he's facing Brawn and knows he has no chance at all to come out of this alive. He turns tail and runs... drawing an AoO from Brawn but he'll keep on running if he can...
If Brawn doesn't finish him off with his AoO, Neshi uses one of his bloodline powers and sends an elemental ray, spell like ability streaking toward the fleeing Duergar's back 29 points damage
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 7:19:26 PM
Vamir realizes he can't stop the Duergar from running, and casts detect magic. Vamir looks over the bodies 9f the dead Duergar.
Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 8:11:36 PM
Armand shakes his head. "There's the risk of him alerting others and coming back with bigger party or just being prepared in general. If he was repentant he would have surrendered for he could see we have not harmed our prisoner."
He turns to Krugg "If you can make him surrender it could save his life."
Armand casts Command, Will save 16, on the fleeing Duergar. "HALT!" he shouts.
Spells left Highlight to display spoiler: {
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, x (wis bonus), x (domain) 2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Silence, Sound Burst, Restoration lesser (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain) 3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, x, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain) 4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), Summon Monster IV (wis bonus) 5 (2): Flame Strike, Break Enchantment, slay living (domain) 6 (2):Heal, x, Undeath to death (domain)
Channeling 7/8 a day.}
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 d20+15=20 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+19=30 ; d8+5=9 ; d6=5 ; d8+5=6 ; d6=1 ; d20+14=24 ; d8+5=11 ; d6=3 ; d20+9=16 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 8:35:30 PM OOC HEY, Brawn bit the Cyan Duergar last round. I rolled a 25 to hit, so he should have taken damage from that. Further, I rolled his TRIP chance for that bite which was a CMB of 33, which is a NAT 20! What gives with him not taking damage and not being tripped?
Blessed from Armand +1 to hit.
Brawn's stats AC 29/T16/F27, HP 74/87 CMD 24
Brawn's AOO: Bite (d20+15=20) miss. Brawn easily closes the distance to the Duergar and attacks. Bite (d20+15=18) miss.
Elyngael shoots at the fleeing Duergar. First shot: (d20+19=30) hit, multi shot is 2 arrows, first normal damage (d8+5=9) electrical (d6=5) second arrow from this same hit normal damage (d8+5=6) electrical (d6=1) Second shot: (d20+14=24) hit normal damage (d8+5=11) electrical (d6=3) Third shot: (d20+9=16) miss Total damage from arrows: 21
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility Thursday October 3rd, 2019 12:11:46 AM
Owen looks to see the fate of the fleeing duergar.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 83/132 d20+22=31 ; d8+9=14 ; 2d6=4 ; Thursday October 3rd, 2019 11:19:29 AM
Atlas jumps into the air and yells "Fly!" His boots sprout small wings and he takes off after the Duergar, covering the ground quickly with his winged boots.
As he flies he responds to Armand, "Yep, we cannot chance it and he doesn't seem inclined to give up."
------------------------------------------------------------------- ooc: Atlas uses a double move covering 120 ft to catch up to the Duergar. Assuming the Duergar was running off the map. I'll attack below for AOO, assuming he continues to flee. If by chance the Duergar didn't make it further than 60 ft from Atlas then this would count as an attack for him this round, but I'm assuming that's not the case.
Bless: +1 on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects
DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round 7 d20+9=22 Thursday October 3rd, 2019 6:03:53 PM
(DM Note - aie I indeed completely forgot about Brawn's action last turn. Hit attack was a clear hit and so was his trip... I'll try to wheel it in this turn - thank you for pointing this out to me)
Just before the Duergar was able to attack Brawn bit a chunk out of his upper leg... additionally he easily knocks the Duergar down! Laying down the Duergar looks up a Brawn... the wolf's teeth drooling and dripping with blood... he scampers backwards and attempts to stand up (drawing an AoO from Brawn)
Yurneshi does not consider it wise to let him escape... a ray blasts the Duergar in his back...
Armand agrees with Neshi and hopes Krugg can talk some sense into the Duergar... the cleric tries to stop him with a command word but it seems not to affect the dark dwarf.
Brawn chases the remaining raider but he fails to bite him. Elyngael though shoots quite accurately. Previous spells made this Duergar move less nimble so even the second attack hits.
Owen observes the fleeing Duergar.
With the trip attack from Brawn last round the Duergar didn't make it far yet so Atlas decides to attack staight away...
vamir assumes his friends will take good care of their runner so he instead takes a look at the bodies... oddly, two have been vapourized... their gear is laying on the ground though.
Badly hurt, the only thing for the Cyan Duergar to do, is run... run and hope he runs fast enough. He'll attempt a double move but both Brawn and Atlas are at his feet. He'll drawn another AoO from Brawn.
***************** * Duergar AC 24 * Cyan: 127/165 - -3DEX = AC22 * Red: DISINTEGRATED * Black: DISINTEGRATED * Yellow: DEAD * Green: DEAD *****************
Brawn's First AOO: Bite (d20+15=25) hit normal damage (2d6+7=13) Fire (d6=3) Cold (d6=4) trip attempt CMB (d20+13=17). Brawn then does his normal attack (not sure if he gets 2 attacks since I'm assuming everybody is moving). Bite (d20+15=18) miss. Total damage from Brawn: 20
Elyngael continues shoot the fleeing Duergar. many shot. First shot: (d20+19=33) hit, multi shot is 2 arrows, first normal damage (d8+5=12) electrical (d6=3) Opps forgot the damage from the second arrow from this same hit normal damage (d8+5=8) electrical (d6=5) Second shot: (d20+14=21) You have his AC as 22 so I assume this misses. Third shot: (d20+9=23) hit, normal damage (d8+5=12) electrical (d6=4) Total damage from arrows: 44
Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Thursday October 3rd, 2019 8:25:34 PM
Armand gets the sense that the Duergar is not long for this world without needing any help from him. He decides to look in on the monastery and starts walking that way, on the alert in case something else jumps out.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility Thursday October 3rd, 2019 10:07:10 PM
Owen checks the monastery with Armand, keeping his See Invisible active.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless Thursday October 3rd, 2019 10:54:08 PM
Vamir assumes nothing is magical due to not seeing any auras from his detect magic.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless, Friday October 4th, 2019 8:06:51 AM
Neshi keeps an eye on the goings ons and keeps an ear cocked toward the two heading to the monastery. he hates the fact that the party is splitting.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 83/132 Friday October 4th, 2019 12:08:31 PM
Atlas flies over to the Duergar as arrows fly past him. Upon seeing the Duergar go down he lands and uses it's shirt as a makeshift rag to clean his sword and shield. "Nice shooting El. Let's first check the monastery, then I think we may need to rest here until tomorrow."
Atlas turns to join Armand and Owen, waving to Vamir and Neshi as he goes, "Vamir, Neshi, let's go with these two so they don't get themselves into trouble. Besides, I need some healing."
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless 2d12+12=21 ; Friday October 4th, 2019 8:13:54 PM
Vamir looks over at Atlas,"Here let me help with that." Vamir stretches out his hand and casts cure moderate wounds on Atlas, healing 21 points of damage. "Follow and I will bring up the rear with Melzat."
Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Saturday October 5th, 2019 12:38:33 PM
Armand waves Atlas over to him. "I can heal you. Someone also needs to keep an eye on Krugg."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility d20+17=25 ; d20+22=28 ; d20+19=25 ; Sunday October 6th, 2019 8:17:31 AM
Owen inspects the monastery's architecture to discern what they might expect inside. Knowledge (Religion, History, Local): 25, 28, 25.
DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round - Wrap up Sunday October 6th, 2019 4:12:06 PM
Rage seems to build in both Brawn and Elyngael as they brutally finish the fleeing Duergar... Brawn ravage his body with a viscious bite but it is El herself who delivers the lethal shots from her shocking Longbow...
And then a calmness returns to the road... Krugg, still sitting atop the Donkey gazes at you with open mouth... fear in his eyes...
Vamir did see some magic gear on the Duergar that were slain. Let's scrape of some blood so we can tally it all up...
Wounds are healed and after admiring the monastery from the outside you notice a Cleric of Maab standing in the monastery portal...
"Thank the Queen for our saviours... come come... please come in and be welcome. My name is Plieophus, 2nd level Cleric of the Queen of Fey, Queen Maab."
[Everyone take 10.000 Xp from the Monastery battle]
Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d8=6 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d20+15=23 ; Sunday October 6th, 2019 5:49:37 PM
Armand will channel Energy to get Brawn and Atlas (and anyone else injured). Both are healed 23.
Armand will then burn the Dismissal spell and cast Cure Serious Wounds on Atlas. (3d8+level) Healing Atlas 29 hit points.
Armand waves to Plieopus. "Be right there." He turns to the party. "Anyone want to take some time and go through the Duergar's stuff and see what they have. There may be some bags of loot on one or more as well if they are out looting for their dragon."
Armand walks over to Plieopus. "Hello, we are the Wardens from the Tree of Parting. Is anyone hurt in your Monastery? Could you tell us some more of what happened here?" Diplomacy 23 (d20+15)
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless, Sunday October 6th, 2019 6:07:08 PM
seeing the newcomer and not overly worried about him, Neshi helps search the remaining dead Duergar.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Sunday October 6th, 2019 9:33:40 PM
Elyngael and Brawn are ready to take a moment before meeting someone new, so Elyngael helps to search for anything worthwhile on the dead duergar. "Atlas, we need to keep tabs on Krugg, but from the look in his eyes, I don't think he'll be giving us too many problems", Elyngael smiles grimly at the duergar atop the donkey. "We might want to clean up a bit before meeting anyone, too. We don't want to embarrass Armand, and making a good first impression can't hurt"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 106/132 Monday October 7th, 2019 1:10:22 PM
Atlas nods a thank you to Armand for the healing. While most of the blood on him is dried and rubs off, there are still a few cuts and bruises that he's dealing with.
Atlas laughs out loud at El's comment, "You couldn't be more right. Armand would have a fit if we didn't clean up a little first. Also, based on that cleric's comments and demeanor I think everyone has things under control in there. I'll stay out here with Krugg, go through the stuff for loot, and then dispose of the bodies somehow." Atlas proceeds with his plan, humming a tune to himself and asking Krugg for assistance with moving the bodies.
--------------------------------------------------------------------- ooc: I'm a bad ADM, I still haven't officially sold our gear from the last time we had loot, even though I was reminded! We took the gold, but I need to make it official. I'll do that this week as we work out whatever we find with this search. Sorry for the delay.
DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round - Wrap up Monday October 7th, 2019 4:49:32 PM
Only 4 posts? That's not what I'm used of you folks... I'll delay posting another hour or two.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless Monday October 7th, 2019 7:31:14 PM
Vamir takes the healing Owen offers with a smile, "Thank you, Owen." Vamir removes Zaita from his belt, and expands her to normal size. Vamir the casts create water and fills her with fresh, clean water. Vamir cleans his face and hands and offers the others the opportunity to clean up. Vamir's ears pick up at the mention of Queen Maab, but waits until introductions are made to ask questions.
DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round - Wrap up Monday October 7th, 2019 7:36:20 PM Armand, Neshi, El and Atlas first examine the slain Duergar. They also keep an eye on Krugg but as El says it sees doubtful Krugg would attempt anything to break free.
You gather all the precious items the Duergar assembled: a bag of precious stones with a total value of 8000, a bag of artworks valuing 1200gp, and a sack of coins valuing 3000gp, Onyx Dog, figurine of wondrous power, wand of fly (15th level caster) 25 charges worth 16875 Total value: 44,575gp (possibly +1 dragon bane spear worth 8302gp) (DM Note - folks we decided to play a bit with the loot list. rather than handing you 5 times the exact gear the Duergar used, this loot has been carefully selected. We figured you would sell most the Duergar were wearing anyhow. )
Plieophus leads you into the monastery and rambles on : "My name indeed is Plieohus, 2nd level Cleric of the Queen of Fey. Thank you again for saving us. We were no match for them at all... only Ragerster, our once brave leader, tried to protect us yet he was slain. Please come in, eat and drink something and I would be most honoured if you would at least spend the night in our Monastery.
As he speaks some of the younger worshippers begin to set the table and bring out some ale wine and tasty meals.
Just before dinner, Plieophus takes Armand aside... [b]"Sir, you are a Cleric of Lord Gargul... we would be most thankful if you could lead the ceremony tomorrow saying goodbye to Ragerster.
and then...
"Tomorrow we say goodbye to our leader. This evening we eat, drink and tell stories! Share with us you names and exploits brave adventurers!" he concludes speaking to you.
Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+15=26 ; Monday October 7th, 2019 8:52:22 PM
Armand nods solomnly to Plieophus. "I would be honored to usher Ragerster into Lord Gargul's presence." He takes out his journal. "I am also a member of the scholars guild. What can you tell me of Ragerster as well as your monestary? I would like to record the information for posterity."
"Do you know why the Duergar attacked you? Have you heard of other troubles in this region?" Armand tries to pump the clerics for information. Diplomacy 26 (d20+15)
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless Monday October 7th, 2019 9:17:10 PM
Vamir shakes Plieophus' hand, and introduces himself. "I am Vamir, a witch, and recent addition to the Wardens. Thank you for your hospitality." Vamir enjoys a good meal, and makes sure to introduce Zaita, and Melzat to everyone. At the end of the night Vamir discreetly speaks to their host, and asks if they have a broom he might have.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 d20+18=37 ; Monday October 7th, 2019 9:20:00 PM
Elyngael and Brawn finish the clean up and walk into the monastery. They are careful to stay out of the way of the worshipers bustling around with some great smelling dishes. Elyngael surveys the premises for doors, windows, visible hallways, etc., even noting the appearance of the worshipers. (Perception d20+18=37)
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility Monday October 7th, 2019 11:46:16 PM
Owen offers condolences for Ragerster's death. He tells the story of the Warden's chase across the countryside to rescue dwarves captured by orcs.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless, Tuesday October 8th, 2019 8:08:35 AM
Neshi helps collect the Deurgar gear etc. and then moves in to meet the monk and clerics of the monastery.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Tuesday October 8th, 2019 10:33:06 AM
Atlas stands outside and waves towards Pleiohus when he sees him, but doesn't get a chance to formally introduce himself. When dinner is served he waits until the others have eaten, then asks for someone to switch the guard duty with him so that he can eat. He'll bring back what is left to feed Krugg, but he doesn't want him anywhere near these people after what his people did to them.
DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round - Wrap up Tuesday October 8th, 2019 5:16:00 PM
The Wardens welcome Pleiophus's invitation into the Monastery and share dinner together. Atlas is soon relieved from his guard duties so he has a chance to join his team at the table. Each of you is welcomed by Pleiophus and given a chance to wash your hands before joining the Cleric of Maab at the table. During this ritual Elyngael surveys the Monastery... she notices none of the people who live here carry weapons... in fact this monastery clearly was ill defended... in fact 'not at all' would better suit this place. If those duergar attacked all here were defenceless.
"Ragerster was our druid... our leader... ", Pleiophus answers to Armand during dinner, "He was always striving to be our equal as he was in charge of the Monastery. This Sickle belonged to him and when we deliver him back to our Queen we will send him on his way with it... ". Pleiophus sighs as he continues, "Now it seems I am in charge of this Monastery... it will be difficult to live up to Ragerster's example. "
When asked why they were attacked and if they heard about any other troubles in this region Pleiophus lays down his knife :"From what we heard these bandits say to each other it seems they were looting for gold and precious items for someone with the name Temorianalis. I never heard about anyone called that way... nor do I know where this person lives. I do know that when they spoke about this person they were terrified... "
And th Pleiophus eyeballs each of you : "Now what about you... our saviours... where are you from and where are you going to? How perhaps we may be of service for you?"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Tuesday October 8th, 2019 5:27:28 PM
Atlas listens and pipes in as much as he can. If given an opportunity he tells the story of The Wardens, practicing his storytelling. He never dreamed of being a bard, but this is something he truly enjoys. He gives each member of The Wardens their moment in the spotlight, but any time he focuses on himself he sticks to humor rather than heroics.
Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Tuesday October 8th, 2019 5:52:24 PM
Armand will take out his journal and read excerpts of the groups exploits. Trying to show each person's strength and perseverance in a difficult time that makes them more heroic.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless Tuesday October 8th, 2019 8:06:25 PM
Vamir listens to the stories as intently as their host. Vamir keeps quiet most of the night as he has just recently joined the group. Vamir quietly slides out at some point to take his turn watching Krugg outside and allow Melzat to plant his roots for a few hours.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Tuesday October 8th, 2019 9:23:25 PM
Elyngael eats and listens to the stories as long as she can. She stands and starts to walk around, "Your hospitality and meal are most welcome, but how can your queen expect you to exist here with no weapons - no defense against the evil around you? If the druid was in charge, why was he allowed a weapon? I don't mean to be rude in the light of your kindness, but I am concerned about your continued welfare."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility Tuesday October 8th, 2019 10:43:16 PM
Owen answers Pleiophus: "We are the Wardens of the Tree of Parting. It is our duty to protect the Tree and its denizens. Increasingly, we are called to quell threats to the areas surrounding it, and it is on such a mission that we happened upon your monastery. You surely noted that the duergar are far from their usual homes; they are not the true enemy: rather, they are fellow-sufferers turned upon the countryside. They are pillaging under the threat of a red dragon, Temorianlis, and we are traveling to its lair in the Scab that we might halt its growing menace."
He continues, turning to Pleiophus' second question: "This meal and a bed for the evening would be great service to us. As my companions have shared, however, we are concerned for your continued safety after the loss of your leader. Would you also grant us time to study a space near your monastery? A courtyard or garden, perhaps? Should further ills befall you or those nearby, we could teleport here with greater accuracy and aid in your protection. That may assuage Elyngael's concerns..."
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless, Wednesday October 9th, 2019 12:54:09 PM
I might suggest a spot where access to the inner workings is quick but now well known, if such an area exists.
DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round - Wrap up Wednesday October 9th, 2019 6:51:13 PM
The evening proceeds and one by one the Wardens share parts of their stories... stories they wrote together some written apart. Pleiophus is eager to listen and so are several of the other disciples that were captured by the Duergar. You are welcome to create a teleportation area within the Monastery as you see fit.
When questioned why the monastery is hardly defended or why then Ragerster was carrying a weapon Pleiophus answers in kind : "It was Ragerster strongest belief that in this holy place there was no need for anger nor hate. As for the sickle... it is our ritual knife for harvesting... I too have one ans so have all of our disciples. Yet they are never used for spilling blood. "
It's becoming late and candles are burning low when the Wardens tell what they have learned so far of Temorianalis... the great Red Dragon that is behind all this mayhem.
"It is sad to learn these Duergar were only trying to save their own kin from this Dragon's wrath... if only they had asked for help Ragerster would most certainly have given it. Perhaps... wait... hold on I'll be right back... "
A few moments later Pleiophus comes back holding a Spear in his hands... "Please take this... Ragerster did not allow weapons to be carried in the monastery but this spear, which was given to the Monastery long ago, is said to be a Dragon Killer... may it serve you well and help defeat this dragon"
(pleiophus hands you a +1 Dragon Bane Spear - this one was already on the loot list)
[b]"My friends... please allow me to show your rooms for tonight. Please Master Armand, we would be honored if you would perform the ceremony tomorrow morning in honor of Ragerster "
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless Wednesday October 9th, 2019 7:28:07 PM
Vamir spends several hours allowing Melzat the opportunity to refresh and rest with his roots in the dirt. Vamir returns inside as Pleiophus shows the sickle used for harvesting. "May I ask what you harvest good sir? I myself am an herbalist, and brewer of potions when time allows. I have my father's sickle, the very one he taught me to harvest with. Although of late it is used more often for defense rather than cultivating fresh herbs." Vamir shakes his head ruefully at the last comment. Vamir looks over at Pleiophus, "Gentle cleric, I see you venerate Queen Maab, she is also my patron. I would ask a favor of you that may seem strange. When I wake in the morning, and prepare my spells, and conduct my rituals, may I do so in the corner of your sanctuary? It is not often I find those who show her the respect as we do."
Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Wednesday October 9th, 2019 8:22:12 PM
Armand proceeds to bed and in the morning rises extra early to prepare for the ceremony.
(RD subbing) Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Wednesday October 9th, 2019 8:23:37 PM
Atlas takes the Dragon Bane spear. "My thanks." He looks to the group. "Is anyone else able to use this?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Wednesday October 9th, 2019 9:44:04 PM "I think we should hold onto the spear for now. I can use it, but I'm more effective with the bow. I think we'll need to see what sort of circumstance we are in when we run into the dragon." She turns to Pleiophus. "Defending yourself is not a matter of anger or hate. It is a matter of self preservation. If you do not learn to defend yourself then it will fall to others to put their lives in harms way to defend you. At least learn spells that will make your place something evil doers would pass over. Spells of Entanglement and Spike Growth come to mind."
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless, Thursday October 10th, 2019 8:34:49 AM
Neshi participates in the evening as much as he is comfortable doing, while feeling a bit of unease spending the night in the Monastery of his patron's queen, seeing as they do not always quite see eye to eye.
DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round - Wrap up Thursday October 10th, 2019 6:46:16 PM
It's well beyond bedtime when the Tree Wardens leave the dinner table and are shown to their rooms. While walking through the corridors of the Monastery Pleiophus answers Vamir's questions.
"We harvest herbs, plants, use it for pruning the trees... all in favour of our Queen. Please be out guest Sir Vamir... this Sanctuary honors Queen Maab. Anyone who follows her is more than welcome to use our ritual chambers for meditating and honoring our Queen. "
"Lady Elungael speaks wise... the use of certain magic can provide this place with some minor protection. I'm now in charge of this place... your advice will not fall on deaf ears. "
Back in your chambers you ponder the use of the Dragon Bane spear. No one is adept in using this kind of weapon but who knows when it comes in handy against Temorianalis...
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Night passes uneventfully. At sunrise a light knock on the door is heard for waking you all up...
(RD subbing) Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Thursday October 10th, 2019 9:13:33 PM
Atlas wonders why no one is adept at using the Dragon Bane Spear. It's a spear. He can use it. So he practices with it during the night to see if it handled differently in some aspect than an ordinary spear.
Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Thursday October 10th, 2019 9:20:19 PM
Armand sleeps for 3 hours and then spends the rest of the night meditating and praying to Gargul. He will also prowl around the monastery and if he see's any of the inhabitants will ask about Ragerster's life so he knows more about him. Morning will find him sitting with the body.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Thursday October 10th, 2019 9:32:20 PM
Elyngael unobtrusively observes Atlas practicing with the spear. She thinks that each of them should know how to handle the spear - just in case. She cannot rest easily, so she leaves monastery for fresh air. Brawn is gently snoring at the base of a large tree, so she wanders over to him, curls up in his warm fur and finally relaxes enough to sleep.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility Thursday October 10th, 2019 10:53:14 PM
Owen needs little sleep, so he is awake reading when the knock on the door sounds. He tucks bookmarks into three or four tomes and quietly opens the door.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless, Friday October 11th, 2019 1:46:14 PM
Neshi spends some time before sleep in the outside elements and nature and then turns in for the night. when morning comes he joins the others in breaking his fast and then goes to observe the ceremony though it makes him a bit uneasy.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d20+18=30 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+18=30 ; Friday October 11th, 2019 8:18:23 PM
Vamir sleeps his normal 2 hours and wakes several hours before the knock at the door. Vamir scoops up Zaita and Melzat and quietly pads down to the sanctuary. Vamir sets Zaita down and makes her larger, and sets Melzat beside her. "Keep an eye out while I prepare for the day please" Vamir walks towards the front of the sanctuary, talking softly to himself, "Queen Maab, thank you for granting me the ability to use my gifts. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to help others. Please help with my rituals."
Vamir takes a deep breath and centers himself as he draws Woldsblood for his spells, (DC 16 rolled DC 30). Vamir smiles as he feels the power course through his body, and he is renewed. Vamir walks back towards, Zaita, "Zaita, it is time for our rituals." Vamir's brow furrows as begins his morning rituals, (Basic Ritual DC 20 rolled 20 Intermediate Ritual DC 30 rolled 30).
Vamir bows slowly, and reverently to the altar, and backs towards the door. Vamir asks Zaita to shrink down and attaches her to his belt. "Melzat, let us walk outside so you can gets your roots in the dirt before the service this morning."
Vamir finds Atlas working with the spear, "Melzat, plant your roots near Elyngael, and Brawn. Look over them as they sleep, and be quiet!" Vamir walks over to Atlas. "Atlas, may I see the spear?" Vamir copies some of the basic stances Atlas was practicing and gets the heft of the weapon. The shaft of the spear smooth against his calloused hands, Vamir deftly spins the spear, stabbing at imaginary foes. "Atlas, if the others don't need this weapon, I will be glad to carry it. I don't have a weapon that would pierce a dragon's hide, and hopefully I won't need it but if I do..." Vamir let's the words trail off unspoken.
OOC: Sorry for missing yesterday's post. This week has been horrible at work.
DM StevenVdB - The Monastery - The Burrial Sunday October 13th, 2019 4:19:13 PM
Oddly no one answer the light tapping on the door to the Warden's chamber... as usual none of the Wardens need a lot of sleep so most of them are already outside or elsewhere practising the new found spear. Seems only Owen was still in the room with his nose tucked away in some heavy tomes.
Armand is found sitting with the body of Ragerster. The druid's wounds have been cleaned and he looks at peace. It seems Ragerster had this special large flat rock in the woods around the Monastery. He could be found sitting there for hours and hours admiring nature around him. Summer or winter... spring or fall... he would always return to this most precious place. Little was known of his life before the Monastery. He shunned weapons yet he owned a dragon bane spear... he had the stature of a knight yet renounced combat...
Time is spent practising... caring for companions and friends... Melzat, Zaita and Vamir prepare for the next day to come.
In turn the Wardens practice the spear... true... though peaceful it now is here, there's still a Dragon out there somewhere.
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After breakfast Pleiophus comes to seek you. He suggest burying Ragerster in a corner at the back of the Monastery and asks Armand to speak some words.
Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+11=26 ; Sunday October 13th, 2019 9:07:51 PM OOC, Uh dear DM, Owen did say he answered the door at the knocking.
Armand speaks. "Lord Gargul hear the words of your humble servant, whose words are often not enough to convey the true scope of loss felt by those that mourn the ones you've taken. We are gathered here to see Ragerster off in his final adventure. All come to you in their time, and it appears this was his time. Ragerster died trying to save those that were entrusted to his care. What better way to enter into your abode. Please hear the prayers of those that knew him and will miss him most." Armand nods to the other monks/druids of the Monastery to say any words they would.
Armand then performs the other ceremonies of his calling. Knowledge Religion 26 (d20+11)
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Sunday October 13th, 2019 9:22:26 PM
Elyngael and Brawn awakened with the sun and wandered to the nearest natural source of water to freshen up from their rest. They make it back to the monastery just in time for breakfast. [b]"Brawn you may go find your own meal, while I attend the ceremony. I'm sure Armand will appreciate our respect for the dead. Then we must make plans to protect the living from this dragon scourge."[b]
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing Sunday October 13th, 2019 9:25:15 PM
Vamir takes the time to clean up before the ceremony. Attending the funeral of Ragerster brings back the death of his Gornin, and as the tears well up in his eyes Vamir throws up his hood covering his head and face. Vamir reaches down and, rests his hand on Melzat drawing strength from the little willow.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless, Monday October 14th, 2019 8:00:14 AM
Neshi makes it back from his wanderings in time for the ceremony, where he stays in the back avoiding the Maabsters and listening to Armand's word and those of any other speakers.
DM StevenVdB - Northbound again... Monday October 14th, 2019 7:39:33 PM
The Wardens pay their respect to Ragerster and though they never actually met him, from all the stories they heard he must have been a remarkable man.
After the ceremony Pleiophus comes to see you.
"We thank you for your kind words and help. I know you have other business out there to do, yet please be welcome here at all time. " Suddenly one of the younger disciples who had been in charge of keeping an eye on Krugg, brings the Duergar before you and Pleiophus.
"Kind sirs and ladies... please me not want go North. Town kin wants me dead... call me weak... Me not want to go home... me not want to go to Dragon... Here nice place... nice people... Me want learn from people... me want stay here... "
Pleiophus eyeballs Krugg and then you : "It would be Ragerster's dream if we were to forgive and allow this young Duergar to live in our Monastery... learning the ways of Woldian Nature. If he would like to stay, he has out blessing to do so.
Time has come to move on... you might almost forget there's a Dragon waiting out there! Up to you to decide if you want Krugg to be dragged with you but it seems he would much rather die than go back North...
And so you get back on the trail North.
Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Monday October 14th, 2019 9:44:24 PM "Excuse us a minute." Armand turns to the group. "It is up to you what we do we Krugg, though I think leaving him here may not necessarily the best option. I guess it's a matter of trust. If you feel he should get a chance we can leave him, if you feel he can get a chance but needs some safeguards....well I can Geas him to stay here and learn and not harm any of the other monks." He pauses for a moment. "Though casting that spell will mean we will have to stay here another day as I don't have it ready at this moment."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Monday October 14th, 2019 10:05:08 PM "I would feel more comfortable leaving him here with the Geas cast on him. I don't like to leave any uncertainties behind me," votes Elyngael.
Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing Monday October 14th, 2019 10:18:47 PM
Vamir listens to the group, "I personally dislike this idea of leaving this Duergar here but if it is what we, as a group, choose to do I can cast geas on him now, and we don't have to wait another day." Vamir turns to the monks,"While we discuss, is there a broom you might part with? I seem to have misplaced mine?"
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility Monday October 14th, 2019 10:39:40 PM
Owen is willing to leave the duergar behind, especially with a geas upon him. He asks Krugg how to find the duergar village; with his knowledge of Geography it should be simple to go the rest of the way.
He also spends some time studying a room in the monastery, should he need to teleport back here. "Remember, if you have issues, a Message spell will bring us back here.... unless we're fighting a dragon at that particular moment."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Monday October 14th, 2019 11:19:35 PM
Atlas shrugs, "I'm fine either way with Krugg. Taking him will likely make all this harder, but leaving him behind, well, it has it's own risks. Like I said, either way is fine with me."
He then goes about packing and getting ready for their journey, spending some quality time with Sabre to ensure his mount is ready for the journey ahead.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless, Tuesday October 15th, 2019 8:06:05 AM
I think that while we can certainly contribute to this conversation, the ultimate choice is with the Monks here. If they feel strongly about having him stay, who are we to decide that for them.
DM StevenVdB - Northbound again... Tuesday October 15th, 2019 5:58:16 PM
Seems like Krugg's request is taken into considerations. Armand is not convinces that leaving the Duerger behind is their safest bet, but a Geas spell could do a lot to keep Krugg from turning evil... something that can most certainly convice El. Owen, Atlast and NEshi concur... taking Krugg along is likely to be trouble but leaving him behind without any precautions soulds equal trouble.
Hence, it seems the Wardens are to spend another day at the Monastery. During the day Vamir requests a broom which he is presented gladly. Always great if someone volunteers to clean the place.
Owen takes Krugg with him to the Monastery Library. He finds some maps ofthe area... the Mountain where Temorianalis awaits is marked. So is the monastery itself... so by now you have a clean heading towards the lair of Temorianalis. Reluctantly Krugg draws a very large circle on the map indicating the approximate location of his home village.
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The next morning you wake up again - though some don't need much sleep at all - and prepare your departure. Some spells are cast at Krugg... some into the village.
Time to go??
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility Tuesday October 15th, 2019 6:13:46 PM
Owen assuages Krugg's concerns. "Don't worry; we'll head to the dragon's lair before your village. Hopefully, they will be the first to hear that the threat is vanquished. Do you have any guidance about getting into the lair itself?"
When the party is ready, Owen departs with the other Wardens.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless, Tuesday October 15th, 2019 7:24:28 PM
Neshi spends the day practicing with his sling and the sword he has been neglecting.
Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d20+18=29 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+19=39 ; Tuesday October 15th, 2019 8:34:34 PM
Vamir takes the broom and heartily thanks the monks. Looking at the group, Vamir asks, "May I cast geas on the Duergar before we sleep? That way we may all begin with our full complement of spells tomorrow. " Vamir spends the day practicing with his sickles, bow, and when allowed the spear. Before heading to bed Vamir cast geas on Krugg if there are no objections.
Vamir gets his standard two hours of sleep, and wakes early preparing his spells and conducting his rituals. Vamir makes sure the broom he was given is in his haversack, and heads outside where he harnesses his mule to the cart. While he waits on the others he makes sure Melzat takes the time to get his roots in the ground.
Draw Woldsblood: DC 16 rolled DC 29 Basic Ritual: DC 20 Survival rolled DC 37 (+1 to saves and AC) Intermediate Ritual: DC 30 rolled DC 39 (roll d12 for cure spells)
Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Tuesday October 15th, 2019 8:53:05 PM
In the early morning Armand finds Atlas and Elengael. "Hey, while I'm talking to Krugg I'd like you guys to walk by and give him the old Bad Cop stare routine, flex, pat your weapons etc."
The next morning Armand goes to Krugg after Owen is through talking to him. "Hello Krugg. I'll be taking back those manacles now." He pauses and unlocks the manacles. "Let's sit and talk for a bit. I know you don't want to go back home because you are afraid of what others will say. And I do believe you are sincere about wanting to stay with the monks here to learn. However, for your own safety I would like to place a Geas spell on you. It will assure Atlas and Elengael that you are not trying to con your way to freedom." He points out Atlas and Elengael. "I mean I wouldn't want them to misinterpret anything and come charging back here to deal out their sort of vengeance would you?"
He lets his words sink in. "So I'm going to cast a spell on you for your own safety now." Armand then casts Geas on Krugg,"You may not injure a humanoid being or, through inaction, allow a humanoid being to come to harm. You must obey orders given you by humanoid beings except where such orders would conflict with the first condition. You may protect your own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the first or second condition." There is no save to this spell though he does get spell resistance if he has it.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Tuesday October 15th, 2019 9:26:54 PM
Elyngael and Atlas are happy to intimidate Krugg one more time. They stroll past him with Atlas powerfully swinging his sword, while Elyngael stops and commands Brawn to open his mouth wide for her. Once past Krugg, they smile at each other like two little kids. "I wish no harm to Krugg, so I'm glad Armand came up with this way to protect him from himself. Maybe he should geas you while he's at it!" Elyngael laughs and turns quickly running away from Atlas.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Wednesday October 16th, 2019 10:31:38 AM
Atlas does his best to look tough and when El gives him an opportunity to be tough he growls and swings his sword at her while she runs away. He then chases after her. Once he finally catchers her he has a huge smile on his face and says, "Well, if that doesn't scare him then nothing will. Now for what you suggested, don't be surprised to wake up with spiders in your bed one of these days!" Atlas winces as he prepares himself for the full force of El's punch, assuming it's coming.
When given time Atlas joins Owen in looking over the maps so that he's prepared.
DM StevenVdB - Humble's Ford Wednesday October 16th, 2019 6:26:53 PM
Krugg shakes his head when Owen questions him about the lay-out of the lair of Temorianalis. "I no dare go near"
Rather than having Armand wasting his powers the next day, Vamir offers to cast the Geas spell before going to bed. (DM Note, I'm having Armand holding his speech to Krugg in the evening instead as Vamir already casts Geas on Krugg) While Vamir prepares his spell, Armand tries to explain him the severity of the spell... the others walk by waving their weapons threatening Krugg...
Luckily Krugg is so vexed on Vamir and Armand that he does not notice Elyngael making jokes about the Geas enchantment with Atlas. The two run around after each other waving their swords at one another... In any case, there seems to be a rather cheerful teamspirit with the Wardens... Before going to bed Neshi practices his weaponry skills some more.
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And so finally the Wardens leave the Monastery behind. Krugg, will remain there under the Gear enchantment.
The Monastery is two days behind you when at last you leave the Red Hills behind you and come across the road from Angel Springs to Hovel. From what Krugg told you earlier, the trail you were following would bring you close to Humble's Ford... Following the road you arrive at the bridge crossing the Crescent River... beyond the bridge you can see Humble's Ford.
Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Wednesday October 16th, 2019 8:13:18 PM
Armand sits on his horse and looks at the town. "Certainly seems small. That don't seem to have any walls or defense works. I guess the Duergar have not hit this place yet. I wonder if they are cutting through the Culver Wood or using some sort of underground tunnels we don't know about."
map the actual map of the place is a little past halfway down the page.
Bliss and Mookie (Cayzle) Wednesday October 16th, 2019 9:05:48 PM
As you look around the hamlet, you may note that the residents are busy putting up streamers and flowers and bells everywhere. Either the people here like to throw parties on the regular, or they are celebrating something special.
One especially young halfling fellow has an entourage following him as they work to get ready for the festivities. The entourage consists of four halflings (two are playing pan pipes) and a halfling-sized raven. A talking halfling-sized raven.
"Kid! Kid!" the raven says to the young halfling leading the group. "Kid, look! These bums look like adventurers to me. You got humans, and elfs, and ..."
"and a liontaur!" exclaims the young fellow. "Wowsy! Come on, let's say hi!"
The young fellow leads his coterie to the bridge and the party of Wardens. He reaches the group, faces the liontaur, and says in fluent Tauric, "The sun rises on our meeting, child of Domi! We are honored to great you at our hearth." He bows.
Then in common he says, "Wowsy! You guys just missed the battle, but you're in time for the victory party! Welcome to Humbles Ford!"
He bows. The young guy is wearing a cloak, but no armor, and typical adventurer gear ... headband, belt, boots, etc etc. A halfling sling-staff is tucked over his shoulder.
The raven croaks a raucous cough. Bliss laughs. "And this is Mookie, my spirit companion. And my followers, Joy, Hesitation, Comfort, and Mourning."
"They picked those names!" he stage whispers.
"Welcome to Humbles Ford!"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 d20+18=26 ; Wednesday October 16th, 2019 9:28:32 PM
Elyngael stops next to Armand, "It does look small and quiet." Perception check d20+18=26 She looks at the others gathered and stops at Atlas, "I hope you know I meant no disrespect about being Geas'd. Some of you seem to think it was childish, but I was trying to break the tension. A pall has descended upon the Wardens since we heard about this dragon. We need to talk to each other, support each other. Did you ever think that maybe the dragon has heard of the Wardens and that makes it hesitate? Now I sound foolish!" she grins at all of them. "Let's make a plan!
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility Wednesday October 16th, 2019 9:58:34 PM
Owen responds to Armand. "I believe they have towers for their defenses, rather than walls."
When the halfling welcomes the party, Owen responds to him in Tauric: Highlight to display spoiler: {"We greet you, friend! We are the Wardens of the Tree of Parting. We might enjoy a party... You'll have to tell us of the battle, though, if we're to celebrate."}
Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) Thursday October 17th, 2019 6:39:11 AM
Seeing Bliss talking to some newcomers, Succotash heads over to investigate. As he gets closer, the Wardens see a handsome halfling wearing green priestly robes, embroidered with the holy symbols of the various Woldian gods, which seems to be uncomfortable to him. When he arrives, Owen, Neshi, and Vamir recognize him as the Paladin of Pantheon, Succotash Slenderstick, whom they have met at the Giggling Ghost, however the Priestly garb is something new.
”Welcome, and may the gods of the Wold bless you!” Succotash says,. He than turns to Bliss and asks, ”Did that sound priestly to you?”
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless, Thursday October 17th, 2019 8:27:51 AM
Neshi approaches the town and sees the folk running around and feels a bit over-sized and out of place.
When Bliss comes forward and greets him in Tauric, Neshi actually has to pause and think a moment before replying, as it has been so long since he has actually used his native tongue.
"Indeed good sir, our meeting does indeed brighten the Wold and as such I am afraid our parting with dim it just a bit, as wee." Um not meaning to be rude, but as you have introduced your friends, indicating Mookie, Joy, Hesitation, Comfort, and Mourning, might we have your name as well?."
When Succotash approaches, Neshi nods in greeting and then cocks his head a bit as if trying to figure out what was different about him at this meeting.
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