Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] Tuesday January 7th, 2020 11:58:23 AM
Sharpe find Eisenhorn and brings him and drink.
"So I got diddly, not really earning my keep here. Seems a pretty standard sort of place. You find anything? I'm happy to try bluffing our way through this one, you remember old yellow pants and his chubby daughter we could try the same thing here?
Spotting a bird swooping past... Or it looks like our new mates might want to regroup. Is there more you think we could find?
On the Clock Shale House -DM Dan K Tuesday January 7th, 2020 12:44:49 PM
Summary of the upper levels of the Arena. There are a total of 5 floors. The first 3 are generally open to the floor of the arena below. Some seats, of course, have better sight lines than others. The fourth floor looks to have 12 suites, each with a balcony capable of holding a dozen spectators. There is approximately 30' between balconies. Access to the 4th floor is through one of 4 doors, each with a guard checking tickets/passes. You currently do not know how to access the 5th floor and there are no balconies on it. Mirrored glass of unknown thickness and strength, allow viewing of the arena from the 5th floor.
Going with, its not overly heroic or even sanitary to dump corpses in the city to rot, Hmerrin, Des and Toston get a cart, tarps and load the bodies to go to Warrd's temple. Early afternoon is not overly busy heading out of South Pack and cutting north down the main thoroughfare past The Burn. As you turn South east and toward Garottte Square and then into Full Moon Market, it is easy to see the area of Blade City is a buzz with activity. Groups of 6 Blade House crew are standing at every corner leading towards the Tower of Knives. They are look to be heavily armed and alert. Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {They also appear uneasy and almost nervous} The crews each give the three members of The Tide a glancing once over, but no more than that. It is unlikely you have anything to do with what is going on. Up ahead, the 2 markets are quite crowded with shoppers. Normally it is busy, today it is crowded.
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) d20+5=22 ; Tuesday January 7th, 2020 1:12:16 PM
Sarge tags along on the corpse delivery mission. "Hopefully they won't ask too many questions," she says.
In the market, she glances over toward Blade City and sees the Knives on alert. "Something's going on," she tells her companions. "The Knives are jumpy. Keep an eye out."
"Yeah," Desdichado agrees as he pushes along the cart, "looks like something's up. Best if we stay wary. The good news is maybe they'll be less likely to worry about us."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 80/85 AC:25(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) d20+17=33 ; Tuesday January 7th, 2020 5:37:36 PM
Gaffer takes a perch and waits patiently to see if Sharpe and Eisenhorn are done, or if they want to investigate further, not in a hurry to return. If they have more to do, he tries to watch who goes in and out of the 4th floor, looking for anything that might identify them as someone he, or the group, may know. (Perception: 33)
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 82/82; CMD 17] Tuesday January 7th, 2020 7:38:07 PM
Upon finding Sharpe, Eisenhorn briefs him on What he's found and uses a piece of parchment to try and draw a crude map of the 3/4th floor area he was able to observe through the eye. "... so I didn't manage to get much but at least it's a start, let's see what our wild friend was able to gather."
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 94/109 AC:27 T:15 FF:23 CMD:27) d20+6=18 ; Tuesday January 7th, 2020 7:59:19 PM
Hmerrin shrugs at Sarge's concern. "We cannot be the first group of people to dump some dead bodies on Warrd in this town. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if there was a line."
Passing the Knives' guards, the young lad nods in agreement. "Yeah, they ain't happy. Wonder why."
Noting the crowds ahead, he can only sigh. "Never easy in this town, that's for sure."
Toston warily eyes the Knives glad they aren't interested in the Tide.
He says to Hmerrin, "The Knives are a little on edge for some reason but they aren't overly interested in us. Let's get our errands done with."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 80/85 AC:25(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) Wednesday January 8th, 2020 7:43:43 PM
Idle thoughts wonder through Gaffer's mind as he waits, more than a few times now he has heard that good groups don't last in Fort City, but who were the last ones and where are they now? Did they really all die or could potential allies be out there...
On the Clock Shale House -DM Dan K Wednesday January 8th, 2020 10:11:44 PM
The group pull the cart past Blade City, noting the apprehension of the Knives and make their way through the Markets. Crowded and tight, but uneventful and the party arrives as Warrd's temple. Here the biggest surprise of the day meets you. The place has House Knife men everywhere. Heavily armed and obviously standing security watch. None hassle the group or question the cart and Hmerrin is pretty spot on in that Warrd has acolytes handling this type of thing far too often. A pair arrive and ask very vaguely about the cart contents, "A proper burial will be conducted. Anything we should know?"
Gaffer, Sharpe and Eisenhorne meet up and discuss. Walking the 3rd floor past a couple 4th floor entrances and they know the guard is checking tickets/passes to the 4th. Apparently by invitation only is access granted. Gaffer does not see anyone he knows.
By late afternoon, Everyone is back at Shale House. It is now almost 16 hours since the attack
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) Wednesday January 8th, 2020 10:11:55 PM
"But I'm a cleric of Domi," Sarge replies to Hmerrin. "I'm supposed to be all upstanding and stuff."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27- CMD 26 Wednesday January 8th, 2020 10:53:08 PM
Toston says to the Warrd acolyte, "Someone needs to forgive them their trespasses as it was trespassing that lead to their fate."
When he arrives back at Shale House he asks their new allies and Gaffer, "So how do we go about the arena?"
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] d20=19 ; d20+12=18 ; Thursday January 9th, 2020 12:22:59 PM
(Perception 19) Looking round for anyone holding a ticket to the 4th floor "we need to get a good look at those tickets at the very least, i have an idea Gaffer fancy sitting on my shoulder for a bit?"
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Thursday January 9th, 2020 1:41:49 PM
"Who do we know that could get us tickets?" Desdichado wonders aloud.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 80/85 AC:25(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) Thursday January 9th, 2020 5:17:35 PM
Gaffer obliges and takes a seat on Sharpe's shoulder, slightly apprehensive for what is coming next.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 94/109 AC:27 T:15 FF:23 CMD:27) d20+1=17 ; Thursday January 9th, 2020 7:59:56 PM
Hmerrin gives the pair of Warrd acolytes a rueful shrug as Toston replies. "That's about the size of it," he adds.
The lad gives the Knife security a detail a significant look, before asking the Warrd guys, "Anything we should know?"
[Diplomacy 17]
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27- CMD 26 Thursday January 9th, 2020 9:40:45 PM
Toston listens to hear what the Knives tell Hmerrin.
On the Clock Shale House -DM Dan K Thursday January 9th, 2020 11:17:33 PM
The group is back at Shale House and with some information or rather explanation on the unusual activity. Seems the gods of Testing disbanded and as Warrd, the majority patron of those living in Dirt City. Well it is causing a fuss. Are the treasures and powers of the clerics of the Warrd temple vulnerable? Rumor mill is rampent and the Warrd temple is not taking chances and their precautions have spilled over to some of the Houses.
Back at Shale House the topic of access to the 4th floor is broached and the Tide do not know the higher circles of wealth of Dirt City. The Tide know who they are, just not in the way where you would stroll up to them and ask them for a pass.
Sharpe hints at having an idea....
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) Friday January 10th, 2020 1:15:44 AM
[I am so confused. The Arena group is still at the Arena, right? And the rest of us are back at Shale House where we don't know what is happening with that other group, right?]
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] Friday January 10th, 2020 4:30:47 AM
OOC - sorry I didn't realise we were back at Shale house, I was going to try and fudge an opportunity for gaffer to fly away with a ticket to the 4th floor. Ill pick up from shale house.
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] Friday January 10th, 2020 11:18:38 AM
Sharpe bursts through the door, a bit tipsy. “Not the most sussesful trip, but we at least got a map of the upper floors”.
"Well, we've unloaded the bodies and also found out the Gods of Testing broke up. And before you say 'who cares', Warrd is a very big deal around these parts, and the news has got the Temple and the House of Knives ratcheted up to 'panic'.
Which for us means pretty much everyone in this town is going to be hyper vigilant.
Which is really bad for sneaking up on golems or whatever."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27- CMD 26 Friday January 10th, 2020 10:26:56 PM
Toston asks, "Maybe we can use this confusion to our advantage. The only question is how do we cause some sort of diversion that could be chalked up to Warrd leaving the Gods of Testing that will draw the added security away from where we want to be."
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) Saturday January 11th, 2020 12:51:07 AM
"A diversion would be nice," Sarge says, "but I don't know who we could ask to do one. A side-effect of all those attacks, I guess."
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 82/82; CMD 17] Saturday January 11th, 2020 1:52:54 PM
Eisenhorn shares the map he tried to draw with the group. "This is more or less what I managed to get, there didn't seem to be an obvious route to the 5th floor. There didn't seem to be too much security on the 4th floor but I could have just missed them and I'd expect that if we are seen more guards will come out of the woodwork and if they are alerted to our presence Ralsiner may escape.So any ideas?"
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Sunday January 12th, 2020 11:04:19 AM
Desdichado ponders what they should do in silence.
On the Clock Shale House -DM Dan K Sunday January 12th, 2020 7:11:54 PM
The Group is all at Shale House. There was never an option for Gaffer to attempt to swipe a ticket of pass from anyone as you never actually saw more than 2 people on the fourth and didn't witness anyone going from floor 3 to 4. The map of floor 1, 2 and 3 are very complete. Floor 4 is partial as the spell simply did not allow that much time. With only 4 access points to the 4th floor, it is logical that access to the 5th is specific as well and Eisenhorn only saw a very small part of floor 4
The party discusses a distraction to access the upper levels. Perhaps the business with Warrd and Serenbeth could somehow be used, but how? What to do?
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] Monday January 13th, 2020 11:37:12 AM
Sharpe looks a little shaken on hearing the news about Waard, he starts uttering a prayer and stops himself.
“Well this can only be bad news, we need to learn more about what happened. As for Ralsiner, if they could detect invisibility on the 4th floor they would have seen they eye, so maybe our best bet it to sneak up invisible and just deal with the top floor as it comes?"
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 82/82; CMD 17] Monday January 13th, 2020 4:46:08 PM
"Invisibility.... yes might work, but I'd be able to do 10min per person at most so we would need to know exactly where to go and I could not locate the entrance to the 5th floor." Eisenhorn lazily scratches Shifty's ear as he considers options. "Perhaps a diversion, but what? If we just create a run of the mill ruckus I would think Ralsiner would fortify his defenses not come running toward trouble... what about an illusion. I might be able to conjure some images of heavily armed House of Knives members, then we just present ourselves at the door and state that we have been ordered by the Prince to search the arena. The ruse wouldn't work long but could get us through the front door."
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 94/109 AC:27 T:15 FF:23 CMD:27) Monday January 13th, 2020 6:59:21 PM
Hmerrin rubs his head. "All this thinking...head hurts."
He looks up.
"All right, let's recap. The bad guys are on the fifth floor suites. We got a password to get past the magical bar on the stairs to fifth floor, but there is also a golem or something guarding those stairs.
The fourth floor is a bunch of suites looking out over the Arena, and there weren't all that many people there on your recon.
We don't know where the stairs to the fifth floor, although we know where they aren't.
I'm thinking we go over there later this evening and hit them. The Arena should be dead, so the fourth floor even more empty. Distraction isn't gonna do anything to this golem, so we just hit him. We go up to the fourth floor, find the stairs, hit the golem, go invisible, and then head up and takes our chances. Anyone sees us on the fourth floor and bother asking, 'hey we're just doing security on one of the suites'."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 80/85 AC:25(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) Monday January 13th, 2020 7:07:12 PM
Gaffer hears out Hmerrin's plan with a shrug. 'I would love to go in with something more complex but the best I can come with would be flying above the building and breaking in through the roof. Let's just be direct, and be strong."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Monday January 13th, 2020 7:32:51 PM
"I'm all for simple," replies Desdichado, "I'm not much of the stealthy type anyway. So, going in strong and direct works for me."
"But, just to be clear - we are essentially breaking and entering if we do this. (Not that's stopped us before, like with the WLA.) But this one could be very public if things go south. Is there no chance we could get some help from someone inside the Arena, or even a House we're on moderately good terms with?"
On the Clock Shale House -DM Dan K Monday January 13th, 2020 10:11:11 PM
The party discusses a few options. Going invisible and moving past the 4th floor guard group. Illusion of a Knife House group running security. A diversion, though it might cause the target to bunker in and prepare. Hmerrin puts forth a more direct approach. The Arena is not really used at night, move quick get to the 4th floor, find the 5th, take out golem and go. It is possible that the guard wont even be about after hours
Several put in a vote of confidence on making a night run. If the party goes with that option, you have about 4 hour of prep time. One thing to keep in mind is night patrols in a city a bit set on edge with a shake p of the very heavens. The Arena on a good night is 30 minutes away
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) Monday January 13th, 2020 10:13:53 PM
"I'm up for a night raid, sure," Sarge says. "Or, what about at dawn? I doubt there will be much action at the Arena at that hour, but we won't be 'skulking around after dark,' so we might not attract as much unwanted attention. Just a thought."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27- CMD 26 Monday January 13th, 2020 10:43:21 PM
Toston says, "A night raid sounds like our best of some not quite good options. They keep hitting us at night, maybe it is time to return the favor."
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] Tuesday January 14th, 2020 1:10:06 PM
"dawn raid sounds good, if we time it right it may cover our exit as the city wakes up"
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 82/82; CMD 17] Tuesday January 14th, 2020 4:22:43 PM
"Night raid it is then. Give me a couple of hours I need to prepare spells to get us out if we get in over our heads." Eisenhorn searches Shale House for rope and then finds a quiet place on the second floor to clear his mind and prepare for what is to come.
"No matter how far we walk violence always seems to be just around the corner.. eh Shifty?" Eisenhorn laments quietly, as he opens his Blessed Book and traces out the spell incantations with his fingers commiting to memory every minute detail.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Tuesday January 14th, 2020 5:10:27 PM
"Alright, then, off we go. Anyone have any tips for fighting golems?" asks Desdichado.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 80/85 AC:25(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) Tuesday January 14th, 2020 6:19:39 PM
"I could maybe surround it with small elementals or animals, just to slow it down?"
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 94/109 AC:27 T:15 FF:23 CMD:27) Tuesday January 14th, 2020 7:04:15 PM
"Let's go at night to avoid possible guards or cleaning crews or whatever first thing in the morning. Figure about an hour to get there, as we'll be skulking."
Having no prep himself, Hmerrin takes a two hour power nap.
Then he's up and ready to move.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27- CMD 26 Tuesday January 14th, 2020 10:33:10 PM
Toston makes sure to cast mage armor before they go. He will leave shield for when they actually get in some sort of fight since it lasts much shorter.
On the Clock Shale House -DM Dan K Tuesday January 14th, 2020 11:20:11 PM
A discussion occurs and soon the group reaches a decision and that is to head out in the night and get into the arena. Eisenhorne needs some time and specifically, he needs 8 hours to re work the spells he has already prepared.
It is about 2 hours before sunrise and the group leaves Shale House. There is a tension in the air, the gods of testing have moved to be on there own. The rules have changed and the mortal Wold feels the impact even though they do not know it. The group does not take the main thorough fare, but the smaller streets are used.. The group skirts Moon Market to the south, but a man stands in the middle of the market that cannot be ignored. He calls out to the night sky, "Caeroldra! You shall be avenged. A river of blood and souls we shall create to bring you back." At this point he sees you and snarls. A flick of his hand sends a fireball bead into a nearby building and nearly at the same time vanishes. Eisenhorne and Toston both recognize the quickened Fireball and the silent Teleport. Powerful players are certainly in play and looking to strike back at what is going on
The group arrives without incident at the Arena, though the journey was not without tension. Knives. Wolves and Teeth all had groups at the borders of their territories, but the keen eyes of Sharpe and Gaffer picked up on a couple of single rooftop explorers. Could they be part of House Cloak? It would fit, but the bottom line is the group was certainly seen, but no one bothered to intervene and now you are at the Arena
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 82/82; CMD 17] Wednesday January 15th, 2020 4:30:28 AM
OOC: DM I thought ring of sustenance allows for preparing spells in 2h not 8. Did I misunderstand something or is it just something that's not allowed in the setting?
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) Wednesday January 15th, 2020 1:55:44 PM
Sarge is going over details, as much for herself as for her companions. "There's a password to unlock the stairway," she says, "but Three Bits told us what it was. I have it here somewhere. Anyway, next up is the golem. Three Bits said it could recognize people who had suites on the upper levels. She said a disguise might fool it. So, do we know what any of these people might look like? And if so, do we have a way of altering somebody's appearance?"
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] d20+22=28 ; d20+12=31 ; Wednesday January 15th, 2020 3:28:53 PM
(Stealth - 28) (Perception - 31) (move to scout the up to the first stair and return to wave the group on if all clear)
"Burning hells, with all these wiredos about tonight we might just get away with this. I guess we will have to take this one step at a time, i'll scout ahead"
Sharpe wraps his cloak around himself and adopts a casual but purposeful gait as he moves toward the move toward the entrance, unless someone stops him. He makes a point of looking up whilst keeping he head down, on the approach to the arena checking for any watchers. Slipping inside he drops into a crouch and keeping to the shadows he scouts the path to the first set of stairs.
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] Wednesday January 15th, 2020 3:31:41 PM
OOC: - I'm not sure if you want me to roll perception/stealth for each post?
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Wednesday January 15th, 2020 6:03:37 PM
"Eh, those Joyous Spirits types have always given me the creeps," mutters Desdichado after the strange man disappears.
As he listens to Sarge's overview of the plan, he asks to everyone, "Are we trying to sneak past the golem, or just bash our way through it?"
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 82/82; CMD 17] d20=20 ; Wednesday January 15th, 2020 6:08:39 PM
" I can change myslef to appear as a different humanoid creature, but I doubt that would do us much good." Eisenhorn says to Sarge somewhat distractedly. Taking a moment to look around and consider he adds " However, I believe you are on the right track Madame Deepforge! Fooling the construct might just work. I might be able to project an ilusion of an empty room infront of it just right so that we can sneak past it or if we know how these residents look like I could conjur up an illusion of one of them and try to make the construct think that we are guests of one of the residents." Eisenhorn tries to remember if constructs would usually have any senses other than sight and sound. (Knowledge Arcana Roll: 20 + 26 = 46 )
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 94/109 AC:27 T:15 FF:23 CMD:27) d20+6=19 ; Wednesday January 15th, 2020 6:25:49 PM
Hmerrin breathes a quick sigh of relief as the group makes it to the Arena without any pitched battles with super powered mages or entire Houses.
"Agreed," he replies to Sharpe. "Everyone causing or expecting trouble may actually help."
Sarge and Eisenhorne start talking disguises again, and the lad sighs. "Unless you got a sure fire way to make all eight of us look like people the golem knows, which we don't, we might wanna move on from that."
"I'm good with trying E's empty room trick, but best be ready to bash."
The fighter lets Sharpe get a lead, and then starts after him, eyes flicking around the darkness.
[Perception 19]
The Arena -DM Dan K Wednesday January 15th, 2020 10:40:18 PM
Sharpe pulls his cloak about him and moves into the arena. The lower areas are relatively open and access is easy. A quick conversation on tricking the golem with an illusion goes about and the group follows in behind Sharpe.
The party is able to make good time through the first few floors and soon enough are on the 3rd floor and within sight of one of the passages to the 4th floor. The entrance has what appears to be a good wooden door that is shut. You have seen and heard no one any where in the Arena
Eisenhorne. I did not know about the ring. You could have reworked any uncast spells, but you cannot regain any expended slots, such as the Wizard Eye spell slot
Mage Armor : 5 hours - time elapsed Shield 5 minutes left
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 80/85 AC:29(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) Thursday January 16th, 2020 3:52:03 AM
Gaffer quietly casts Barkskin on himself as they make their way through the he arena.
He whispers to the others, "Shall I pop it open?" Offering to use Warp Wood to do so, waiting until everyone is ready and any spells are cast first.
**** Active Effects **** Barkskin - 100minutes - +4 to NA **** Spells **** Orisons: Create Water, Light, Detect Magic, Read Magic Level 1: Faerie Fire x2, Entangle, Long Strider, Pass Without A Trace D: Obscuring Mist Level 2: Flaming Sphere x2, (Barkskin), Warp Wood x2 D: Fog Cloud Level 3: Wind Wall, Poison, Shape Stone, Neutralize Poison D: Call Lightning Level 4: Air Walk, Spike Stones, Dispel Magic x2 D: Sleet Storm Level 5: Wall of Thorns, Baleful Polymorph D: Ice Storm
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] Thursday January 16th, 2020 12:18:25 PM
Sharpe steps draws his bow and aims it at the door.
He whispers "ready"
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Thursday January 16th, 2020 12:53:25 PM
Desdichado stands still and waits silently for the party to begin.
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) Thursday January 16th, 2020 3:44:42 PM
"This next level should be all right," Sarge says. "It's the one after we need to worry about."
But she draws her warhammer, just in case.
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 82/82; CMD 17] Thursday January 16th, 2020 4:43:29 PM
Eisenhorn casts Mage Armor on himself and prepares to go in. [in Auran]: "keep your eyes open Shify."
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 94/109 AC:27 T:15 FF:23 CMD:27) d20+6=22 ; d20+5=22 ; Thursday January 16th, 2020 6:40:30 PM
Hmerrin glances at Gaffer, and reaches for the door handle.
He stops himself before touching it. The lad stares at the door handle for several seconds. "Great. Now I'm getting paranoid."
He thinks about it a couple more seconds, [Perception 22] [Knowledge Engineering 22]
and (if he's sees no warning signs) then tries the door handle anyway.
If it's locked, and he's not a pile of dust, he backs up and motions to Gaffer to cast his spell.
The Doorman -DM Dan K Thursday January 16th, 2020 10:31:10 PM
Several spells of Protection are cast as the group arrives at the door. Gaffer will Warp it as plan b and Hmerrin enacts plan a. The brave lad reaches out and finds the door not trapped, but it is locked. Gaffer obliges and the door cracks into an unusable twist, the party has entrance
A short flight of steps and the group emerges onto the 4th floor. Unlike the previous floors, this one has everburning torch light in decorative sconces spaced evenly on what would be the outer wall, away from the arena side. You see no one about and hear nothing as well. Sharpe takes the lead and moves out down the slightly curved hall. The floor is marbled tile, 8' wide with a 6' wide brown carpet. The walls have a mosiac pattern of tile and the ceiling arches from 10' at the walls to 15' in the center and is light beige paint.
Sharpe moves along, unchallenged for nearly 180'. Ahead he spies a large figure standing with it's back to the interior wall. Detail is hard to come by from here. it makes no movement of recognition to your presence. The guard stands at nearly 9 and half feet tall and Sharpe feels its build is slim
Please track spells cast, it has been 7 rounds
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27- CMD 26 d20+17=27 ; d20+16=26 ; Friday January 17th, 2020 12:32:24 AM
Toston tries to stealthily move around and keep an eye out for anything in their vicinity.
(Perception: 27) (Stealth: 26)
Mage Armor : 5 hours - 7 rounds - time before arriving to the arena Shield : 43 rounds left
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] Friday January 17th, 2020 6:31:37 AM
(Prepare to make a full round attack if we attack or are attacked)
Sharpe takes a quick look onto one of the 4th floor balconies to see if any of the others are occupied, if he satisfied that the enemies will likely only come from one direction, he lightly steps behind any cover he can find and draws his bow back to his cheek, 2 arrows against the string.
"OK, if we are going loud just say, go!"
Attack Modifiers for reference Weapon +2, Weapon Training:+2, Weapon Focus: +1, Point Blank Shot: +1, Deadly Aim: -3, Rapid Shot:-2, Many Shot: -4 (First Shot Only)
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Friday January 17th, 2020 6:08:57 PM
Desdichado follows along, reading his axe in case of trouble.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 109/109 AC:28 T:16 FF:24 CMD:27) Friday January 17th, 2020 7:36:23 PM
Hmerrin moves up to be on line with Sharpe, and eyes the construct.
Looking over his shoulder, he gives Eisenhorn the "so, go ahead" motion.
The lad pulls out his axes, and waits.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 80/85 AC:29(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) Friday January 17th, 2020 8:16:24 PM
Gaffer draws his staff and readies himself for the ensuing combat. He waits for Eisenhorn's magic, thinking through summons that might be helpful for what comes next.
**** Active Effects **** Barkskin - 99minutes - +4 to NA **** Spells **** Orisons: Create Water, Light, Detect Magic, Read Magic Level 1: Faerie Fire x2, Entangle, Long Strider, Pass Without A Trace D: Obscuring Mist Level 2: Flaming Sphere x2, (Barkskin), Warp Wood (x2) D: Fog Cloud Level 3: Wind Wall, Poison, Shape Stone, Neutralize Poison D: Call Lightning Level 4: Air Walk, Spike Stones, Dispel Magic x2 D: Sleet Storm Level 5: Wall of Thorns, Baleful Polymorph D: Ice Storm
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) Saturday January 18th, 2020 12:57:30 AM
Sarge hangs back. She is a dwarf cleric in full plate--that whole "sneaking" thing isn't happening. She tries to stay close enough to help her companions, while giving them enough space to be stealthy.
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 17/17/14; HP 82/82; CMD 17] Saturday January 18th, 2020 12:12:53 PM
Eisenhorn takes a moment to take in the details of the room as he slowly takes out an ornate rod (Lesser Rod of Metamagic Silent) from his quiver. He then focuses his eyes on the creature, concentrating intently. Silently he makes several hand geastures to craft an ilusory box around the creature that would present the creature with the view of the empty room on all 4 sides. He tries to make sure that the walls of the box are out of reach of the creature. (Cast: Silent Image).
Active Effects: Mage Armor 11h - 7 rounds
The Doorman -DM Dan K Sunday January 19th, 2020 11:23:20 PM
The group pauses and Eisenhorne casts his spell, Silent Image to create an illusion before the guardian construct to the 5th floor. The party is battle ready, with Sharpe and Hmerrin at the fore. Having edged a bit closer the tall and gaunt guardian's body parts do not seem to be natural, but assembled together. The arms hang far too low for its structure to just below the knees instead of mid thigh. It wears leather studded with steel razor bits and spikes across the torso and legs. Thick boots and heavily gauntlets upon the feet and hands with a crystal a fixed across the eyes..
Upon completion of the spell, the guardian makes no move. Hmerrin and Sharpe stand 60' away, the rest of the party 10' behind them. The floor is marbled tile, 8' wide with a 6' wide brown carpet. The walls have a mosiac pattern of tile and the ceiling arches from 10' at the walls to 15' in the center and is light beige paint.
The balconies of the 4th floor are only accessible through the 4th level suite. The party has past 2 such suites/ The gilded iron bound doors have both been locked. If anyone is within either day suite, you do not know, but it is unlikely.
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] Monday January 20th, 2020 11:32:58 AM
“What is that thing made of….., do you think we could creep round it now?”
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) Monday January 20th, 2020 4:45:57 PM
Sarge is still for the moment. Sneaking, creeping, getting into locked rooms--these are not her strong suit. All she can think to do is stand still and not clank.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 80/85 AC:29(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) d20+9=18 ; Monday January 20th, 2020 5:57:22 PM
Keeping his voice to a hushed whisper Gaffer replies "No idea, but I don't like it. Now would be our best time to do so." Gaffer will follow Sharpe and Hmerring if they move forward, keeping 10 feet behind. (Stealth: 18)
Axes in hand, the fighter moves in, armor clanking all the way.
-- Double move (60') with intent to pass by the thing. +4 AC vs AoO due to Mobility feat Stealth....2
The Doorman -DM Dan K Monday January 20th, 2020 10:08:06 PM
Sharpe asks what the creature is made of, though his eyes tell him the answer. It is made of other creatures, stiched together and brought to likfe by powerful unholy magic. Sarge holds her position Gaffer follows Hmerrin as the young fighter sucks it in, readies his will and moves forward.
Hmerrin and Gaffer 10' behind, both move down the hall and past the guardian. It never mover moves or even so much breathes. Directly behind it, in the interior wall, they spot a mahogony door inlaid with gold and gem dust. The access to the 5th floor.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27- CMD 26 d20+17=21 ; d20+16=34 ; Monday January 20th, 2020 11:35:12 PM
Toston follows Hmerrin and Gaffer being stealthy as he advances and keeping his eyes peeled.
(Perception: 21) (Stealth: 34)
Mage Armor : 5 hours - 9 rounds - time before arriving to the arena Shield : 41 rounds left
Dez (Kathy subbing for Ryan) Tuesday January 21st, 2020 12:24:34 AM
Seeing Hmerrin move forward down the hallway, quite loudly, Dez follows after right behind him.
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) Tuesday January 21st, 2020 12:26:58 AM
Sarge moves carefully past the guardian. "The password is Adistus," she reminds her friends in a whisper.
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 17/17/14; HP 82/82; CMD 17] Tuesday January 21st, 2020 12:51:00 AM
Eisenhorn tries to move stealthily with the party around the construct.
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] d20+22=36 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 6:47:41 AM
(Stealth 36) Sooo gross Sharpe whispers to himself, slipping past the construct.
The Doorman -DM Dan K Tuesday January 21st, 2020 10:17:00 AM
DM Feels clarification is warranted. The golem is against the left wall, the interior wall. Behind it, in the interior wall is the door to the 5th floor. Hmerrin, Dez and Gaffer headed down the hall and past the golem and door on their left. if they stop and turn around. the golem and the door to the 5th floor is on their right hand side.
It appears you can freely walk the hall of the 4th floor without being challenged.
No one has tried to squeeze past the golem and open the door he is guarding
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] d20=18 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 10:49:10 AM
(OOC: Thanks, Kathy!) (OOC: Please ignore the roll. I think I accidentally hit it yesterday when trying to post.)
Desdichado stands directly in front of the golem.
"Hmm...pretty sure I won't fit between this guy and the door. Anyone else want to try?", he says. Planting his feet on the ground, with his greataxe held firmly in front of him, he tells everyone, "I'll stand here ready to take his focus in case opening the door is what sets him off."
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 17/17/14; HP 82/82; CMD 17] d20=20 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 4:01:46 PM
Eisenhorn moves up about 5 feet behind Desdichado taking some time to study the construct for any potential week spots. (Knowledge Arcana roll: 20 + 26 = 46) After a careful moment of study he looks at the crystal affixed to it and says : "Adistus."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 80/85 AC:29(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) Tuesday January 21st, 2020 5:28:32 PM
Gaffer moves to gain line of sight through the door once it opens, but keeps back, away from the Golem, subconsciously raising his shield and tightning the grip on his focus.
**** Active Effects **** Barkskin - 98 minutes - +4 to NA **** Spells **** Orisons: Create Water, Light, Detect Magic, Read Magic Level 1: Faerie Fire x2, Entangle, Long Strider, Pass Without A Trace D: Obscuring Mist Level 2: Flaming Sphere x2, (Barkskin), Warp Wood x2 D: Fog Cloud Level 3: Wind Wall, Poison, Shape Stone, Neutralize Poison D: Call Lightning Level 4: Air Walk, Spike Stones, Dispel Magic x2 D: Sleet Storm Level 5: Wall of Thorns, Baleful Polymorph D: Ice Storm
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 109/109 AC:28 T:16 FF:24 CMD:27) Tuesday January 21st, 2020 7:04:05 PM
Hmerrin moves next to the guardian, facing the door.
As Eisenhorn says the password, he pauses a moment to see if the door opens.
If so, he looks heavenward, mouths a quick prayer to Warrd, and attempts to squeeze past the guardian through it, while ready to jump away should it so much as shiver.
--
Total Defense AC 32
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27- CMD 26 d20+10=27 ; d8+12=14 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 9:36:44 PM
Toston readies to power attack the guardian as a distraction with his elvish curve blade should Hmerrin have problems.
27 vs AC; 14 damage from a +2 steel grass weapon
Mage Armor : 5 hours - 9 rounds - time before arriving to the arena Shield : 41 rounds left
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) Tuesday January 21st, 2020 10:11:01 PM
Sarge hefts her warhammer and waits for the construct to start trying to kill them.
The Doorman Combat Round 1-DM Dan K d20+15=19 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+15=16 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 11:13:55 PM
Dez sets himself up in front of the guardian Eisenhorne takes a minute to study the creature and deduces that it is Flesh Golem. Naturally damage resistant to all but the most potent of magical weapons or those made of adamantine. Possessing both dark vision and low light vision Immune to magic A construct and thus, does not breathe, sleep, eat, tire, is immune to any mind effecting spell, such as illusions and phantasms. Electrical attacks repair it What the crystal across the eyes is, Eisenhorne is not precisely sure. The LoreMaster speaks the password Gaffer moves to get a look at what would lie beyond the door, should it be opened. The druid must stand within the golem's reach to do so. Hmerrin stands directly next to the golem waiting and mouthing a small prayer to Warrd on Eisenhorne's issuance of the password. Toston moves up to the golems left Sarge is just behind Toston10' from the golem
The door does not open. Hmerrin braces himself and starts to step past. He does not get far.
The creature does not even look, but strikes with a great fist down at the fighter. The blow sails high and slams into the wall. . Toston attacks and strikes the golem, creating an unbleeding gash in the torso. The golem swings a great left fist at Toston, but the gnome slips past the blow. The second strike is much closer, but it too misses
The golem is against an indention in the wall. There are 4 melee slots available to fight it. Hmerrin is on the golem's right. Dez and Gaffer are directly in front of it. Toston is to the left for melee. Not in melee and to the golems left is Sarge, and Eisenhorne. Not in melee to the golem's right is Sharpe. From the stature of the golem, you can deduce that the creature has a 10' reach. All PC's are currently threatened by the golem
Bow already raised, Sharpe lightly backs up to find an angle that will avoid his companions (Precise Shot) and releases the 2 arrows already strung to his bow (Many Shot - Attack Total 19, Damage if hit 33), he swiftly draws his next arrow waits for an arm to pass out of the way and fires again (Rapid Shot - Attack Total 37 CRITICAL HIT, Roll to confirm critical 22, Damage - 29 if critical hit is not confirmed, 74 if critical hit is confirmed). He draws one more arrow to his check and wait for an opening and fires. (Attack Total 15, Damage if hit 25).
(OCC - Really sorry, I still had not finished my coffee for the above and its a bit of a shambles, I adjusted so the above numbers in the text are correct, below are the errors. I forgot my critical focus feat and added +4 to the roll to confirm. 18+4 =22 2d8+21 for the critical damage should have 2d8+42, 29+24+21=74 I didn't add the +21 to the find damage roll 4+21=25)
Attack Modifiers for reference Weapon +2, Weapon Training:+2, Weapon Focus: +1, Point Blank Shot: +1, Deadly Aim: -3, Rapid Shot:-2, Many Shot: -4 (First Shot Only)
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 80/85 AC:29(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) d20+18=31 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 8:56:36 AM
Gaffer steps back without leaving it's range to create space. He takes a moment to check if the floor beneath him is either stone or wood as he does so? (In particular, wondering if Stoneshape could be used to create a hole beneath the Golem?)
Casting defensively (Concentration check: 30 - Bonus should be 17 not 18) he begins to summon a Medium Air Elemental in the space above the Golem.
**** Active Effects **** Barkskin - 97 minutes - +4 to NA **** Spells **** Orisons: Create Water, Light, Detect Magic, Read Magic Level 1: Faerie Fire x2, Entangle, Long Strider, Pass Without A Trace D: Obscuring Mist Level 2: Flaming Sphere x2, (Barkskin), Warp Wood (x2) D: Fog Cloud Level 3: Wind Wall, Poison, Shape Stone, Neutralize Poison D: Call Lightning Level 4: Air Walk, Spike Stones, Dispel Magic (x2) D: Sleet Storm Level 5: Wall of Thorns, Baleful Polymorph D: Ice Storm
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] d20+15=20 ; d20+10=24 ; d12+5=10 ; d12+5=8 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 1:19:11 PM
20 vs AC?; 10 damage (before reduction), if connects 24 vs AC? 8 damage (before reduction), if connects
Desdichado swings at the flesh golem a couple of times, hoping to get through the tough skin.
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 18/18/14; HP 82/82; CMD 17] Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 4:41:46 PM
"It seems the time for cunning is at an end. I leave it to you gentlmen ..." Eisenhron looks at Sarge " and madam, to utilise your barbarous methods to eliminate this obsticle."
He takes a couple steps back from the golem, ruffles through his component pouch taking out what looks like a small stick. He waves the stick around and utters the proper mnemonics casting the spell on everyone in the party. (Cast: Haste; Duration: 10 Rounds; Effects: One Extra Attack; +1 to Attack Rolls; +1 Dodge Bonus to AC and Reflex Saves; +30ft Movement)
[in Auran]: "Shifty please try to help that burly young man not get smashed into a paste." Shifty will try to move behind Desdichado and touch him, casting Blur on him. (Sp: Blur; Duration: 10min; Effects: Concealment 20% Miss Chance)
"Oh...and please don't try to electrocute it. It will likely just invigorate it!"
----------Active Effects----------- Mage Armor (+4 to AC) 10 Hours - 19 Rounds (114 Sec) Haste ( Extra Attack; +1 to AR; +1 Dodge bonus AC/Reflex; +30ft Movement) 10 Rounds
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 109/109 AC:28 T:16 FF:24 CMD:27) d20+17=36 ; d8+10=18 ; d20+17=25 ; d6+9=14 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+17=18 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 5:53:34 PM
Hmerrin glances at the dent in the wall, and makes a mental note to make an offering at the Temple of Warrd after this.
"One barbarous method, coming right up," he remarks.
The fighter swings away, trying to get a feel for the creature's defenses.
-- Full attack. Btax 1 hits ac36 for 18 hp damage Hdax 1 hits ac25 for 14 hp damage Btax 2 hits ac16. Assume a miss Hdax 2 hits ac14. Assume a worse miss Haste atk (btax) even worse miss, nat 1.
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) d20+14=28 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+9=14 ; d8+4=7 ; d8+4=8 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 7:08:18 PM
Sarge steps up and gets to whaling on the thing.
[I'm assuming from the description that Sarge can get in melee range with a 5-foot step and can take a full attack action. Let me know if that's not the case.]
[Hit AC 29 for 7 damage; hit AC 31 for 8 damage; hit AC 14 which I assume is a miss.]
The Doorman Combat Round 2-DM Dan K d20+15=26 ; 2d8+7=12 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=29 ; 2d8+12=18 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 9:53:38 PM
Sharpe takes a short step back and fires with his bow. The first two miss, the second hits the creature in the chest and the third misses as well (I have your damage per arrow at +15 not 21. Your attack is +11 when using Deadly Aim and Rapid Shot. Many Shot does not cause a negative) Gaffer also steps back and begins casting a summoning spell. The druid is standing on marble tile and carpet. The wall appear to be interior wood , and the outside of the arena is stone. Des attacks and cuts another unbleeding gash into the golem Eisenhornes steps back and casts Haste upon the party. He sends shifty into the fray to deliver a spell to Des (How can shifty cast a spell?) The golem strikes the familiar as it closes AoO on Shify Hit AC 26 Dmg 12 Hmerrin gets to Eisenhornes requested barbarous method and cleaves into the golem 2 out of 4 times With Gaffer stepping back, Sarge can step in and attacks with her axe and puts 2 more gashes into the thing
The golem does not seem to care about the woulnds it has received, it does not call out or flinch in pain. Unnerving for those who have not fought such things before It strikes at it's first target again, catching Hmerrin in the shoulder Attack Hmerrin Hit AC 25/29 Dmg 18
The golem is against an indention in the wall. There are 4 melee slots available to fight it. Hmerrin is on the golem's right. Dez and Sarge are directly in front of it. Toston is to the left for melee. Not in melee and to the golems left is Gaffer 10' and Eisenhorne 15'. Not in melee to the golem's right is Sharpe 15'. From the stature of the golem, you can deduce that the creature has a 10' reach.
Golem AC 24 Dmg 47
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27- CMD 26 d20+10=20 ; d8+12=16 ; d20+5=14 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 10:51:49 PM
Toston tries to gain flanking against the construct if possible by taking a 5 foot step.
He then makes a full power attack against it.
20 vs AC; 22 if flanking; 16 damage from a +2 steelgrass weapon if that hits 14 vs AC; 16 if flanking; assuming a miss
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] d20+17=21 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+17=35 ; d8=8 ; Thursday January 23rd, 2020 5:33:19 AM
(Full attack - please check private note on DMG, who knew fighters could be so complicated) 21 VS AC 22 18 VS AC 22 Critical Fail 30 VS AC 22 - 23 or 29 DMG
Sharpe keeps up the barrage. The back and forth of battle makes the shots difficult and the first few miss their mark. The last arrow lands! When the creature still doesn't react Sharpe works to calm a little panic rising inside him.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] d20+11=28 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+6=25 ; d12+5=11 ; d12+5=16 ; Thursday January 23rd, 2020 3:26:46 PM
Desdichado feels a rush of energy go through him as the spell takes effect. He continues to attack the golem.
Attack 1: 28 vs 24AC; 11 damage Attack 2: 25 vs 24AC; 16 damage Extra attack: 19 vs 24AC; miss
----------------------- Effects: Haste: Duration: 9 Rounds; Effects: One Extra Attack; +1 to Attack Rolls; +1 Dodge Bonus to AC and Reflex Saves; +30ft Movement Blur: Duration: 10min - 1 round; Effects: Concealment 20% Miss Chance
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) d20+14=27 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+9=22 ; d8+4=12 ; Thursday January 23rd, 2020 4:00:26 PM
Most of Sarge's combat experience comes against giants, who are definitely not stoic, so the construct's lack of reaction is a tad unnerving. But she gathers her courage and keeps her hammer going.
[Hit AC 27 for 12 damage; the other attacks miss.]
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 18/18/14; HP 82/82; CMD 17] d20=18 ; d20=12 ; Thursday January 23rd, 2020 4:22:09 PM
OOC: DM, per the info I found online air mephits have blur as a spell like ability http://pathfinder.d20srd.org/bestiary/mephit.html#air-mephit I assumed that it would be able to cast it on others like the normal spell.
Shifty yelps as the golem hits him (Concentration Check Roll: 18 + 10 - 1 = 27) and Eisenhorn feels a mix of anger, fear and annoyance through the empathic link. "Hah! Serves you right for pranking me the other night!" Eisenhorn exclaims.
Eisenhorn pulls out a bit of gum from his component pouch mutters a few words and sticks it to his thigh, vanishing as he does so. (Cast: Invisibility; Duration 10min.) "It seems like you have this well in hand so I will just stay out of your way." He says and then moves a bit back and to the side trying to obscure his position. (Stealth Roll: 12 + 48 = 60)
--------Active Effects-------
Mage Armor (+4 to AC) 10 Hours - 20 Rounds (2 min) Haste ( Extra Attack; +1 to AR; +1 Dodge bonus AC/Reflex; +30ft Movement) 9 Rounds Invisibility 10 min.
Shifty Stats:
Armor Class: AC 21 Touch 18 Flat 18 DR: 5/Magic HP current/max: 34/41
--------Active Effects-------
Haste ( Extra Attack; +1 to AR; +1 Dodge bonus AC/Reflex; +30ft Movement) 9 Rounds
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 80/85 AC:29(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) d20+11=16 ; d20+17=36 ; Thursday January 23rd, 2020 5:38:27 PM
The air above the Golem gathers together into a whirlwind in human shape under Gaffer's conjuring, two armlike shapes lift up and slam down on the Golem. (Slam attack: 16, miss.)
Gaffer keeps his positioning out of the way and checks their surroundings, paying attention to any sounds from the otherwise of the door as well, (Perception: 36) in case their fight should gain any attention.
**** Active Effects **** Barkskin - 97 minutes - +4 to NA Medium Air Elemental - 9 rounds - AC 19, HP 38/38 **** Spells **** Orisons: Create Water, Light, Detect Magic, Read Magic Level 1: Faerie Fire x2, Entangle, Long Strider, Pass Without A Trace D: Obscuring Mist Level 2: Flaming Sphere x2, (Barkskin), Warp Wood (x2) D: Fog Cloud Level 3: Wind Wall, Poison, Shape Stone, Neutralize Poison D: Call Lightning Level 4: Air Walk, Spike Stones, Dispel Magic (x2) D: Sleet Storm Level 5: Wall of Thorns, Baleful Polymorph D: Ice Storm
"You could at least say 'ow'", he tells the construct, somewhat weakly. Playful battle banter seems totally lost on the thing.
The fighter decides to try power over precision, and starts swinging madly, and not well.
"Bad idea." he murmurs to himself. "Bad, bad, bad. Just hit the guy."
-- Full attack. Power Attack. Btax 1 ac 14 miss Hdax 1 hits ac26 for 21 hp damage Btax 2 ac 13 miss Hdax 2 ac 21 miss Haste atk (btax) ac 20 miss
The Doorman Combat Over-DM Dan K Thursday January 23rd, 2020 10:18:21 PM
Toston notes with the golem back in an indentation in the wall, like an alcove, there is no place to flank him. The gnome attacks, but fails to harm the construct Sharpe fires again and puts an arrow through the golems neck. Sarge bears down on her will of this fight and strikes again, tearing a large gash across the things chest. Shifty casts Blur on Dez Eisenhorne casts invisibility on himself. Seeing the fight seemingly well in hand Gaffer's Air elemental appears above Hmeerin and attacks, but misses. There is not enough space directly above the golem Gaffer himself, keeps guard for the fight to attract others. Thus far, this skirmish has not drawn more attention Hmerrin stifles his banter a distraction to himself and his team only against a mindless construct. Only a single strike lands from his axes.
But the single hand axe is enough and the creature collapses
Combat over Thank you Eisenhorne. Duly noted the Air Mephit can cast Blur. yes on others as well. Please note the golem's attack bypasses Shifty's DR
An ornate wood door inlaid with gold and crushed gemstones is directly behind the now destroyed golem
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27- CMD 26 d20+17=22 ; Thursday January 23rd, 2020 10:29:04 PM
Toston searches the remains of the golem for anything valuable. (Perception: 22)
He says to the others, "I want to make sure there isn't anything in its remains that might be valuable."
Active effects Mage Armor : 5 hours - 9 rounds - time before arriving to the arena Shield : 39 rounds left
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] d20+12=32 ; Friday January 24th, 2020 5:18:25 AM
(Perception - 32) "Maybe also check for a key". The words come out unnaturally fast, like Sharpe has consumed his body weight in coffee. His eyes dart around quickly coming to a rest for a mere split second. It looks like he is tracking a fly, more astute members of the part would notice he his checking door for traps, locks etc.
He then jitters around collecting unbroken arrows.
Effects: Haste: Duration: 9 Rounds; Effects: One Extra Attack; +1 to Attack Rolls; +1 Dodge Bonus to AC and Reflex Saves; +30ft Movement
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Friday January 24th, 2020 12:44:55 PM
Still feeling a rush from the Haste spell, Desdichado looks around at the mess of the golem on the floor.
"Yuck, I don't envy whoever has to clean that up."
He then sees the door ornamented with jewels.
"Pretty fancy door, huh?"
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 18/18/14; HP 82/82; CMD 17] d20=6 ; d20=20 ; Friday January 24th, 2020 5:02:10 PM
Eisenhorn claps excitedly. "Ah... very nicely barbarianed!! My comendations to all of you. And Master Hmerrin, that cleave... let's just say that if you ever get tired of adventuring any butcher would be lucky to have you. Now let's see about this door." Eisenhorn casts detect magic and examines the door for any spells or inscriptions that he could decipher. (Knowledge Arcana Roll: 6 + 26 = 32; Perception Roll: 20 + 10 = 30)
He then takes a little key from his component pouch and makes a motion as if putting the key into an imaginary keyhole and unlocking it. "Open Sesame!" he exclaims. (Cast: Open/Close targeting the bejeweled door).
--------Active Effects-------
Mage Armor (+4 to AC) 10 Hours - 20 Rounds (2 min) Haste ( Extra Attack; +1 to AR; +1 Dodge bonus AC/Reflex; +30ft Movement) 8 rounds (48 sec.) Invisibility 10 min - 1 round Detect Magic 10min.
Shifty Stats:[b]
Armor Class: AC 21 Touch 18 Flat 18 DR: 5/Magic HP current/max: 29/41
[b]--------Active Effects-------
Haste ( Extra Attack; +1 to AR; +1 Dodge bonus AC/Reflex; +30ft Movement) 8 rounds (48 sec.)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 108/109 AC:28 T:16 FF:24 CMD:27) Friday January 24th, 2020 8:27:26 PM
"Ah," Hmerrin sighs, as Sarge's healing spell does its work. "Very nice"
But, his eyebrows furrow at the various door activity by the others.
"Won't the password work now?" he wonders aloud.
The lad plants himself in front of the door where the guardian stood and states, "Adistus".
And, if that doesn't work, he grabs the doorknob and tries to open it.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:29(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) Friday January 24th, 2020 8:29:04 PM
Gaffer stands back as Eisenhorn casts his spell on the door, positioning the elemental between himself and what lies beyond. Speaking with a slight hush he mentions, "Let's keep our voices down moving forwards, right?"
**** Active Effects **** Barkskin - 97 minutes - +4 to NA Medium Air Elemental - 8 rounds - AC 19, HP 38/38 Haste: Duration: 8 Rounds; Effects: One Extra Attack; +1 to Attack Rolls; +1 Dodge Bonus to AC and Reflex Saves; +30ft Movement
The 5th Floor-DM Dan K Sunday January 26th, 2020 9:12:18 PM
Toston searches for anything valuable and believes the crystal over the creatures eyes to such a thing. Detect magic reveals it to be magical. There is no key on the creature, or anything else you feel inclined to touch. Sarge channels a burst of positive energy, healing all 17 Eisenhorne begins looking to cast a spell to open the door, which radiated a strong magical aura of conjuration, but Hmerrin stops him and speaks the pass word.
The door opens outward, phasing as it does so to pass through the golem and anyone else in front of it. The passage behind is a full hand span narrower on both sides and in height. Stairs are immediately behind it, going up. Passing through the archway and onto the stair, Sharpe notices a thin grey line about 3 inches in along the wall the ceiling and floor. Eisenhorne believes the line to be lead. It would appear the entirety of the 5th floor is lead lined
At the top of the stairs, the passage moves to the right. Immediately left is swinging door that leads to a catering staging area. The hall is dimly lit with soft blue glowing glass balls recessed into the ceiling. The floor is exotic wood tile and the walls freshly painted. The amount of money needed to create 5' of this hall is possibly more than all of Shale House's construction
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27- CMD 26 d20+17=19 ; d20+16=21 ; Sunday January 26th, 2020 10:22:18 PM
Toston says, "If we have time after we are done here let's take some of this paneling as a souvenir. It could probably fetch a high price to the right party."
(Perception: 19) (Stealth: 21)
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] d20+12=21 ; d20+22=37 ; Monday January 27th, 2020 5:06:57 AM
(Perception - 21) (Stealth - 37)
Sharpe checks the corners of the catering area, before moving on. He whispers to Eisenhorn, ”Any reason you can think of that would mean this guy would need a lead lined apartment? Would it block any magic or sound maybe?” To Toston “I am pretty broke, but if his hallway is like this I can only imagine what we will find inside”
OOC- Should I be tracking arrows?
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) Monday January 27th, 2020 2:19:10 PM
"Lead can shield against most forms of detection, but there are spells that can do much the same thing," Sarge says, keeping her voice low. "Maybe whoever built this doesn't trust magic?"
Sarge looks around. "Which way?" she asks.
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 17/17/14; HP 82/82; CMD 17] Monday January 27th, 2020 3:20:54 PM
"Correct Madam Deepforge. Lead is an effective impediment to a number of the more common divination spells." Eisenhorn says as he regards the hallway. " While there are spells that could grant the effect, I think this has the benefit of being very permanent and does not require a spell caster to set up or keep going. However, it would not be an effective detterent against some of the more powerful divination spells." Eisenhorn considers a bit while scratching Shifty's ear. "Quite an investment to protect oneself from casual snooping...won't you say?"
Eisenhorn regards the party. "So should I do some reconoitering or are you content to lead the way?"
--------Active Effects-------
Mage Armor (+4 to AC) 10 Hours - 3min Invisibility 10 min - 1min Detect Magic 10min. - 1min
Shifty Stats:
Armor Class: AC 21 Touch 18 Flat 18 DR: 5/Magic HP current/max: 41/41
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Monday January 27th, 2020 3:26:27 PM
Desdichado walks with the others, listening to the conversation and thinking about what they might expect at the end of the hallway.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:29(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) d20+17=36 ; Monday January 27th, 2020 5:35:33 PM
Gaffer gestures for his elemental to follow behind him as he follows the others forward. He nervously glances around, (Perception: 36) "I think we should assume they know we are here, or at least that they are ready for us."
**** Active Effects **** Barkskin - 97 minutes - +4 to NA Medium Air Elemental - 7 rounds - AC 19, HP 38/38 Haste: Duration: 7 Rounds; Effects: One Extra Attack; +1 to Attack Rolls; +1 Dodge Bonus to AC and Reflex Saves; +30ft Movement
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 108/109 AC:28 T:16 FF:24 CMD:27) Monday January 27th, 2020 6:07:25 PM
Hmerrin puts away his axes, and responds softly to Eisenhorn. "If you can check this floor out, go for it."
Then, to Gaffer. "If they know we're here, all the better to find out where they are before we meet them."
To Sarge, he points down the hallway to the right. "Soon as E does his thing, we'll head thataway."
The 5th Floor-DM Dan K Monday January 27th, 2020 9:33:59 PM
According to Three Bits, the suite you are looking for is 3 doors down. Toston suggests possibly freeing a tile or two as a souvenir if there is time. Talk goes to the lead, and Eisenhorne confirms its likely purpose. It would prevent basic detection and scrying spells with the advantage of not being able to be dispelled and thoroughly permanent. Eisenhorne asks and Hmerrin agrees that a quick scout would be a good idea
The group waits for Eisenhorne to do so
Sharpe, I am not overly concerned about arrow count for normal arrows.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27- CMD 26 d20+17=19 ; d20+16=29 ; Monday January 27th, 2020 10:18:14 PM
Toston waits patiently for Eisenhorne to show being quiet and keeping an eye open
Active effects Mage Armor : 5 hours - 10 rounds - time before arriving to the arena Shield : 38 rounds left Perception: 19 Stealth : 29
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Monday January 27th, 2020 10:38:14 PM
Desdichado continues to wait in silence, reflecting on the events of the evening, wondering what they'll find down the hall. He leans with his back against the wall, waiting for the mage to tell them what's ahead He's a little disconcerted about only hearing Eisenhorn's voice with no body to accompany it.
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] Tuesday January 28th, 2020 11:09:31 AM
Sharpe moves a little way down the corridor trying to see as far down it as possible. Sticking to the wall he watches for any enemies that my rush down whilst the wizard is casting.
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) Tuesday January 28th, 2020 1:34:58 PM
"Yeah, go take a look-see," Sarge tells Eisenhorn. "We'll wait here."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:29(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) Tuesday January 28th, 2020 5:15:09 PM
Gaffer waits at the back of the group, distracted by watching Shifty and wondering how Eisenhorn formed a bond with them.
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 17/17/14; HP 82/82; CMD 17] d20=3 ; d20=9 ; Tuesday January 28th, 2020 7:13:37 PM
"OK Shifty, stay here I'll try to see what awaits us in this extravagant establishment". He says, with false bravado, and slowly moves forward trying to remain as quiet as possible, trusting in his spells to keep him concealed. On edge, he counts down the time until Invisibility ends to ensure he can get back before he can be seen with the naked eye. (Stealth Roll: 3 + 28 = 31)
He looks around using mundane and magical senses trying to pick out anything unusual and hoping that he can spot any potential traps or adversaries before it is too late. (Perception Roll: 9 + 10 = 19)
--------Active Effects-------
Mage Armor (+4 to AC) 10 Hours - 3min Invisibility 10 min - 1min Detect Magic 10min. - 1min
Shifty Stats:
Armor Class: AC 21 Touch 18 Flat 18 DR: 5/Magic HP current/max: 41/41
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 108/109 AC:28 T:16 FF:24 CMD:27) Tuesday January 28th, 2020 7:58:48 PM
Hmerrin blinks a couple times as he realizes Eisenhorn has left.
"I was kinda expecting magical spying," he notes with a shrug.
The lad keeps Sharpe in sight, figuring he'll react first if anything happens to E.
The 5th Floor-DM Dan K Tuesday January 28th, 2020 9:25:44 PM
The wizard turns invisible and then moves bravely ahead of the rest of the group. Sharpe and Dez keep an eye out as well and Hmerrin is taken a bit aback. Not every day the wizard takes point.
Eisenhorne moves down the hall, the soft light providing adequate lighting to his surroundings and soon enough he finds himself before the 3rd door. Made of mahogany and inlaid with silver and gold, is quite a stunning piece of craftsmanship. It is slightly larger than a normal door and has an arch, instead of square top. There is no sound and no light from the other side. Indeed as he studies it, the door seems to perfectly fit the arch to which it is seated. It looks to open outward.
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 17/17/14; HP 82/82; CMD 17] d20=7 ; d20=19 ; Wednesday January 29th, 2020 2:05:19 PM
Eisenhorn looks at the door and considers his options. "Should I go back and inform the others... but what would I tell them... Hey look I found a door! No... I need to see if I can open it at least." he thinks to himself.
Eisenhorn moves 50 feet back from the door concealing himself as best possible and casts Open/Close on it in an attempt to open the door and see or sense what's behind it. (Stealth Roll: 7 + 48 = 55; Perception Roll: 19 + 10 = 29)
OOC: DM for the active effects, I don't know how much time has passed so I'm working on the assumption that you'll tell me when/if any of them have ended or will end soon.
--------Active Effects-------
Mage Armor (+4 to AC) 10 Hours - 3min Invisibility 10 min - 1min Detect Magic 10min. - 1min
Shifty Stats:
Armor Class: AC 21 Touch 18 Flat 18 DR: 5/Magic HP current/max: 41/41
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] d20+12=30 ; Wednesday January 29th, 2020 3:37:15 PM
(Perception - 30) As Eisenhorn moves down the corridor Sharpe listens carefully for his footsteps and, with bow raised, attempt to keep him in covered.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Wednesday January 29th, 2020 4:20:37 PM
Desdichado waits to find out what their next steps will be.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:29(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) Wednesday January 29th, 2020 5:44:10 PM
Gaffer smiles as Eisenhorn turns invisible, enjoying that particular magic being used for rather than against their party for once.
The lad has both axes out, and is nearly vibrating with anticipation.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27- CMD 26 d20+17=24 ; d20+16=30 ; Wednesday January 29th, 2020 9:26:20 PM
Toston remains quiet his breathe on edge waiting for any word as to what is going on from the invisible mage.
Active effects Mage Armor : 5 hours - 11 rounds - time before arriving to the arena Shield : 37 rounds left Perception: 24 Stealth : 30
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) Wednesday January 29th, 2020 9:53:08 PM
"Well, technically, turning yourself invisible is magical spying," Sarge tells Hmerrin. Like the others, she keeps her voice low, and one hand on her weapon.
The 5th Floor-DM Dan K Wednesday January 29th, 2020 10:11:38 PM
Sharpe loses Eisenhorne as the wizard moves away. Currently Sharpe has no idea, other than somewhere ahead, of where the wizard is.
Due to the slight curve of the outer wall, Eisenhorne finds 40' is as far as he can be from the door and still see it. So from there, he casts Open The door does not move. Locked is the easiest conclusion, but it could certainly be more than that.
The party waits and seconds become moments. Standing, exposed utterly, in the hall of the 5th floor. 120' back down the corridor and out of sight, is the stair leading back to the 4th floor and upon that floor lies the crumbled heap of a Flesh Golem. Any moment, panic says in your mind. Any moment you will be discovered and very possibly trapped. But in reality, it has been less than 2 minutes since the fight to gain the stair.
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] d20+12=30 ; Thursday January 30th, 2020 4:10:38 AM
(Perception - 30) As Eisenhorn moves down the corridor Sharpe listens carefully for his footsteps and, with bow raised, attempt to keep him in covered.
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] Thursday January 30th, 2020 6:21:13 AM
Having lost Eisenhorn, Shape listens for any signs of danger or a struggle. He start to slowly creep forward.
OOC - sorry for the re-post, I refreshed the verification page.
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 17/17/14; HP 82/82; CMD 17] Thursday January 30th, 2020 8:07:41 AM
Seeing his spell fail to open the door Eisenhorn decides to go back to the group. " I was not able to discern much. There is another door a short way along the hallway and I was not able to open it. I reckon it would best if we try to open it together."
-------Active Effects-------
Mage Armor (+4 to AC) 10 Hours - 5min Invisibility 10 min - 3min Detect Magic 10min. - 2min
Shifty Stats:
Armor Class: AC 21 Touch 18 Flat 18 DR: 5/Magic HP current/max: 41/41
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) Thursday January 30th, 2020 2:47:25 PM
"Right. Let's go see about this door." Sarge doesn't lead the way, but she goes with her companions to examine the door.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Thursday January 30th, 2020 5:11:36 PM
"The old fashioned way, huh?" says Desdichado. Pulling out his greataxe he adds, "Shall we try to pull the doorknob first, or just go straight for smashing it down?"
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 108/109 AC:28 T:16 FF:24 CMD:27) Thursday January 30th, 2020 6:30:29 PM
"I don't suppose anyone here is any good at picking locks," Hmerrin asks, without much hope for a 'yes'.
He glances at Dez. "If it won't open for E's spell, I guess we smash. Turnabout being fair play and all."
The fighter heads for the door. If someone wants to try the locks, he lets them. Otherwise, he asks Sarge, "you got a strength spell you can hit me with?"
The 5th Floor-DM Dan K Thursday January 30th, 2020 10:33:09 PM
Eisenhorne comes back to tell the group of the locked door Hmerrin and Dez ready to chop through it. Hmerrin asks if Sarge has a strength spell or if anyone can pick a lock.
If not, the pair lay into the door and about 30 seconds later, it is destroyed and the party can push their way in. The room is an 12' wide and 20' long and designed to impress with gold accents and green marbled tile on the floor. The ceiling arches to a point with a crystal chandelier and above that is a fresco painting of the sky. The air is scented with perfume and incense burns from decorative statuettes adorning small enclosures in the walls. There are several gilded paintings on the walls as well. Opposite the door you just destroyed is a pair of double doors. They are painted bright red, with black accents and gold hardware.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27- CMD 26 Thursday January 30th, 2020 10:51:16 PM
Toston says, "Hopefully we'll have time to take souvenirs from these walls too on our way out. As far as I'm concerned if the ownere of these suites are behind the concentrated attack on us and our friends their wall decorations are fair game for restituition."
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 17/17/14; HP 82/82; CMD 17] d20=20 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 8:16:01 AM
Eisenhorn considers Toston's suggestion. "Hmmm... I wonder what the property laws are in Dirt City. Given the lax morals around here it may very well be possible that acquisiton through murder is quite legal." he turns to Toston, " In which case, no need for souveniers we could just move in. Place seems significantly more secure than Shale house." (Knowledge Local Roll: 20 + 11 = 31, to see if Eisenhorn knows what the local laws state regarding acquisitoin and transfer of property interests or at least where to find a lawyer.)
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 17/17/14; HP 82/82; CMD 17] Friday January 31st, 2020 8:17:22 AM
(OOC: Forgot to add active effects to my post)
-------Active Effects-------
Mage Armor (+4 to AC) 10 Hours - 5min Invisibility 10 min - 3min Detect Magic 10min. - 2min
Shifty Stats:
Armor Class: AC 21 Touch 18 Flat 18 DR: 5/Magic HP current/max: 41/41
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] d20=4 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 8:27:29 AM
(Perception - 16)
Trying to ignore the disembodied voice discussing the legal loopholes for murder and larceny, and very much hoping he hasn't just gone insane, Sharpe move up to the hole in the door. He moves into the new room checking his corners and then refocusing the bow on door in front of him.
"This feels too easy"
He approaches the door checking for any traps and presses his ear to it listening for anything on the other side.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Friday January 31st, 2020 3:41:42 PM
Desdichado nods at Sharpe's remark. "I agree," he says, "I'd have expected some sort of response - that flesh golem was much too easy to beat to be the only defense here."
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) Friday January 31st, 2020 5:24:26 PM
"No strength spells at the moment," Sarge says. "But I got something that'll do in a pinch."
[OOC: Sarge has the Strength domain, so she can give somebody a Strength surge that will give them +3 to strength-based checks for 1 round. She can do it several times per day, so it's good for something like busting down a door.]
In the fancy hallway, Sarge looks around. Are there any other doors apart from the ones they just bashed and the red ones across from them?
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:29(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) Friday January 31st, 2020 7:12:37 PM
Gaffer takes a moment to look at the paintings, curious what the owner chose to hang up here. "Still harder than it was for them to get to us..."
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 108/109 AC:28 T:16 FF:24 CMD:27) d20+6=16 ; Saturday February 1st, 2020 10:42:12 AM
"Hey, we like Shale House," Hmerrin responds, offended by Eisenhorn's suggestion.
The young fighter gets back to the task at hand.
He lets Sharpe do his thing, while nervously scanning the room. [Perception 16]
The 5th Floor-DM Dan K d20+9=20 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=22 ; Sunday February 2nd, 2020 10:55:17 AM
Toston brings up getting the decor in the suite as well. This sparks a minor conversation to legality of it or even moving in. It is basically how the party ended up with House Silver. It would depend on if those in the suites were considered the owners. The Arena is owned by the Prince and it is very likely those using the 4th and 5th floor suites pay the Prince rent. Killing the owneres would not entitle the killers to move in Dez and Sharpe are more concerned with the lack of response thus far. Hmerrin as well.
Sarge, Hmerrin and Sharpe look about the hall and see no other direction to go then through the red doors at the far end. Sharpe is at the door, he finds no traps, the door is locked and he hears nothing stirring beyond
There is no sound, save your own that you can detect. Perhaps the owners are not here, or perhaps Warrd is finally on your side and they are currently unaware Or, of course, perhaps they are aware and are lying in wait further in
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] Monday February 3rd, 2020 8:21:35 AM
Sharpe tries to open the door. Failing that he backs up. "You guys got another door in you?"
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) Monday February 3rd, 2020 11:57:30 AM
"I think we can do another door, sure," Sarge says. She will continue to use her Strength Surge ability to help whoever is trying to bust down the door.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Monday February 3rd, 2020 1:45:11 PM
"Onwards and inwards," says Desdichado. He helps break down the next door, if necessary.
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 17/17/14; HP 82/82; CMD 17] d20=19 ; Monday February 3rd, 2020 2:35:27 PM
Eisenhorn follows the party scanning the area around them with mundane and arcane senses. (Perception Roll: 19 + 10 = 29)
-------Active Effects-------
Mage Armor (+4 to AC) 10 Hours - 7min Invisibility 10 min - 5min Detect Magic 10min. - 4min
Shifty Stats:
Armor Class: AC 21 Touch 18 Flat 18 DR: 5/Magic HP current/max: 41/41
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:29(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) Monday February 3rd, 2020 6:00:05 PM
Gaffer stays at the back, keeping an eye out for anyone behind them, as they go through the doors ahead.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 108/109 AC:28 T:16 FF:24 CMD:27) d20+7=21 ; Monday February 3rd, 2020 6:54:55 PM
Hmerrin nods, takes Sarge's strength surge, and tries breaking through the door in one rush. [Str check 21]
Failing that, its back to the axes.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27- CMD 26 Monday February 3rd, 2020 9:20:38 PM
Toston says, "When you break down the door, would it be worth it for me to rush in and hit them with a breathe weapon?"
Active effects Mage Armor : 5 hours - 21 rounds - time before arriving to the arena Shield : 27 rounds left
The 5th Floor-DM Dan K d20+9=28 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+15=18 ; Monday February 3rd, 2020 10:09:28 PM
The group sets up and Sarge provides a bit of Strength to Hmerrin, who takes a few steps and puts a solid boot into the door. Success! The door blasts open.
The room is 15x40 with an overall slight curve. Multiple layers of silk curtains flow from the high ceiling to the floor along one wall. The center of the room has a large ornate oval table of rich wood inlaid with gold and gemstones. The 12x12 floor tiles are a beautiful pattern of turquoise obsidian and jade. A pair of 18” diameter hand blown crystal spheres glow high overhead softly illuminating the room. The ceiling fresco is inlaid with wood, crystal and gold. To the side on the wall with the tapestries, is a jet black door and at the far end of the room is another. The table is set for 8 There is no one here at this hour
Moving into the room, the door along the wall Perception 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {you hear a very faint sound of movement.} The door at the far end Perception DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {there is no sound beyond the door}
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) d20+6=19 ; d20+6=14 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 12:23:22 AM
Sarge looks around, impressed in spite of herself. "Fancy," she says. She notices nothing untoward.
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] d20+12=18 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 7:49:27 AM
(Perception - 18) Sharpe looks wistfully back down the corridor and then into the room, his eyes frantically darting around.
“I hate this so much, nobody leaves this much wealth so poorly guarded, especially in this city”
He again checks the corners and positions himself in the back left scanning the room with bow raised.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] d20+15=19 ; d20+15=33 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 2:58:10 PM
"This is strange," says Desdichado, "it's just so quiet."
He thinks for a bit. "If one of these doors was unlocked, or someone could pick one open, maybe Hmerrin and I could charge in and catch them by surprise. If there's even anyone here..."
"Hmmmm, it would seem our hosts have been expecting us, or maybe someone else. A bit gaudy for my taste, but maybe they have some decent wine at least." hearing the faint sound of movement he turns to the party. "It sounds as if our hosts may be joining us shortly from the door along the wall."
Eisenhorn instructs Shifty to hide in Auran and then moves a couple of steps from his last position and continues to remain as still as possible, hoping his magic will conceal him successfully. (Stealth Roll: 17 + 40 = 57; Shifty Stealth Roll: 5 + 12 = 17)
-------Active Effects-------
Mage Armor (+4 to AC) 10 Hours - 7min Invisibility 10 min - 5min Detect Magic 10min. - 4min
Shifty Stats:
Armor Class: AC 21 Touch 18 Flat 18 DR: 5/Magic HP current/max: 41/41
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:29(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) d20+17=35 ; d20+17=34 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 5:18:36 PM
Gaffer moves the gesture silently towards the side door but is interrupted by Eisenhorn.
He dusts off his, casting Long Strider on himself, in preparation for the fight likely about to kick off.
**** Active Effects **** Barkskin - 87 minutes - +4 to NA Long Strider - 9 hours - +10 feet walking speed
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 108/109 AC:28 T:16 FF:24 CMD:27) Tuesday February 4th, 2020 6:37:30 PM
Hmerrin is about to make a comment, but at Eisenhorn's warning, he is all business.
The lad pulls his battleaxe and a potion while positioning himself some 10' from the door.
Watching the door, he drains the potion, and flicks the vial away.
--
Potion of Divine Favor. 1/10 rds. +1 to hit and damage.
The 5th Floor-DM Dan K Tuesday February 4th, 2020 10:03:52 PM
The group moves into the dining room and Eisenhorne hears something beyonnd the black door in the west wall. This news sets the group to guard and action Hmerrin drinks a potion Gaffer casts Longstrider on himself
Toston says, "Sounds like there is movement behind the far door. Should we tear it down and I use my breathe weapon on whoever is hiding back there?"
He asks his companions.
Active effects Mage Armor : 5 hours - 23 rounds - time before arriving to the arena Shield : 25 rounds left
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 17/17/14; HP 82/82; CMD 17] Wednesday February 5th, 2020 3:15:55 PM
Eisenhorn waits attentively for whatever is about to come through the door.
Armor Class: AC 21 Touch 18 Flat 18 DR: 5/Magic HP current/max: 41/41
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Wednesday February 5th, 2020 3:46:40 PM
Desdichado moves in a readied position toward the side of the door (far back enough to be out of range of Toston's breath weapon) hoping to catch someone unaware who might come out.
Sharpe - [AC 26/16/20 - CMD 26; HP 82/82] - [Charles] Wednesday February 5th, 2020 3:54:51 PM
Sharpe takes cover, readied on the other side of the table.
Sarge [AC 20; HP 61/61](Kathy) Wednesday February 5th, 2020 5:33:07 PM
"Let's give it a little more time, Toston," Sarge says. Conversationally, she adds, "I wonder whose spells will wear off first?"
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 108/109 AC:28 T:16 FF:24 CMD:27) Wednesday February 5th, 2020 6:32:42 PM
Hmerrin, who is more than ready for something to happen, makes a face at Sarge's suggestion.
The lad gives it a little more time, but if nothing happens, he whispers over to her.
"Can you hit me with that strength thing again?"
Nodding at Toston,he heads for the door.
--
Potion of Divine Favor. 2/10 rds. +1 to hit and damage.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:29(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 3/4 LL 9/9) Wednesday February 5th, 2020 7:29:42 PM
As Hmerrin approaches the door, Gaffer conjures a swirling sphere of fire into the air beside it, ready to send it into the room and towards whoever is on the other side.
**** Active Effects **** Barkskin - 87 minutes - +4 to NA Long Strider - 9 hours - +10 feet walking speed Flaming Sphere - 9 Rounds **** Spells **** Orisons: Create Water, Light, Detect Magic, Read Magic Level 1: Faerie Fire x2, Entangle, Long Strider, Pass Without A Trace D: Obscuring Mist Level 2: Flaming Sphere (x2), (Barkskin), Warp Wood (x2) D: Fog Cloud Level 3: Wind Wall, Poison, Shape Stone, Neutralize Poison D: Call Lightning Level 4: Air Walk, Spike Stones, Dispel Magic (x2) D: Sleet Storm Level 5: Wall of Thorns, Baleful Polymorph D: Ice Storm
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