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The Fire Mountain
Northward Bound


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."

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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.

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Perception: 1d20+14=28

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?

[i]

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...

Here's the map

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?

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Perception: 1d20+14=17


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

In other words there are 4 Duerger... at least...


Here's the map

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.

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Diplomacy: 1d20+8=25

Blessed: +1 on attack and saving throws


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.

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 September 25th, 2019 8:45:21 PM
Neshi quickly casts mage armor on himself.

Spell slots available

1st - 8
2nd - 6
3rd - 7
4th - 7
5th - 6
6th - 4

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?)

(Red hits AC35 - damage 8HP + 4HP Shock)
(Green hits AC36 - damage 16HP + 3HP Shock)

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)

(Yellow hits AC35 - damage 8HP + 5HP)


Here's the map

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.

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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




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,   12d6=38 ;
Friday September 27th, 2019 3:56:48 PM

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...

The Yellow one attacks Brawn with a full attack.

Yellow hits AC31 - Damage 14HP + 4 Frost
Yellow hits AC30 - Damage 12HP
Yellow hits AC15 - MISS

Cyan exits the blade barrier successfully but he seems to have lost track of Vamir... he turns his attention to Armand who stands closest from him...

Cyan hits AC36 - Damage 9HP + 1 Frost
Cyan hits AC14 - MISS
Cyan hits AC21 - MISS

Here's the map

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* Duergar AC 24
* Cyan: 20/165
* Red: 58/165
* Black: 38/165
* Yellow: 51/165
* Green: 81/165
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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,   10d6=42 ;
Sunday September 29th, 2019 7:33:51 PM

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!"

Spells available:
0 - all
1 - 7
2 - 6
3 - 6
4 - 5
5 - 4
6 - 4

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 (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=24 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=1 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=6 ; d20+13=32 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=2 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+15=33 ; 2d6+7=16 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+10=15 ;
Sunday September 29th, 2019 8:01:21 PM
Blessed from Armand +1 to hit.

Brawn's stats AC 29/T16/F27, HP 44/87 CMD 24.

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.

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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


DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round 4  d20+6=20 d20+6=21 d20+6=17 d20+9=25 d20+6=13 d20+7=13 d20+18=33 d20+18=20 d20+18=34 d20+18=29 d20+18=19 d20+18=25 d20+18=29 d20+18=35 d20+18=32 d20+13=26 d20+13=22 d20+13=33 d20+13=18 d20+8=16 d20+8=25 d20+8=9 d8+6=11 d8+6=10 d8+6=9 d6=4 d6=2 d6=6 d20+18=19 d20+13=21 d20+8=26
Monday September 30th, 2019 5:01:58 PM
... sniff sniff... what's that? ... sniff sniff... smell's like something's burning! ... oh man... baby... baby ... you just burned my... Duerger ;-)

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

The shield of Faith came just in time!


Here's the map

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* Duergar AC 24
* Cyan: 20/165
* Red: 100/165
* Black: 80/165
* Yellow: 116/165 - ENTANGLED
* Green: 156/165
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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)

Spells available:
0 - all
1 - 6
2 - 6
3 - 6
4 - 5
5 - 4
6 - 4

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)

Channeling 7/8 a day.[/spoiler]



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,   24d6=84 ; d20+10=27 ; 5d6=14 ;
Monday September 30th, 2019 8:26:21 PM

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

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+20=27 ; d8+5=10 ; d6=4 ; d8+5=10 ; d6=1 ; d20+15=21 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=3 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+15=21 ; 2d6+7=10 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+10=12 ;
Monday September 30th, 2019 8:55:16 PM
Blessed from Armand +1 to hit.

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.

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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

Here's the map

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* Duergar AC 24
* Cyan: 20/165 - -3DEX = AC22
* Red: DISINTEGRATED
* Black: 107/165
* Yellow: 141/165 - ENTANGLED = -4DEX = AC22 = FLEEING
* Green: DEAD
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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,   24d6=71 ; d20+10=24 ; 5d6+10=24 ; 5d6=19 ;
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 7:54:23 PM

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

spell slots remaining
1st - 8
2nd - 6
3rd - 7
4th - 7
5th - 6
6th - 1

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)

Spells available:
0 - all
1 - 6
2 - 5
3 - 6
4 - 5
5 - 4
6 - 4

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+19=39 ; d20+19=21 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=6 ; d8+5=6 ; d6=5 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+9=26 ; d8+5=8 ; d6=2 ; d20+15=25 ; 2d6+7=17 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d20+13=33 ;
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 8:49:29 PM
Blessed from Armand +1 to hit.

Brawn's stats AC 29/T16/F27, HP 74/87 CMD 24.

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!

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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...

Here's the map

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* Duergar AC 24
* Cyan: 20/165 - -3DEX = AC22
* Red: DISINTEGRATED
* Black: DISINTEGRATED
* Yellow: DEAD
* Green: DEAD
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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,   6d6+6=29 ;
Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 6:53:46 PM


"I take it we can't let him leave?"

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."

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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.

AOO on Cyan Duergar w/ Longsword: 1d20+21+1(bless)=31
Damage: 1d8+9=14
Holy Damage: 2d6=4

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.

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* Duergar AC 24
* Cyan: 127/165 - -3DEX = AC22
* Red: DISINTEGRATED
* Black: DISINTEGRATED
* Yellow: DEAD
* Green: DEAD
*****************

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+15=25 ; 2d6+7=13 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d20+13=17 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+19=33 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=3 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+9=23 ; d8+5=8 ; d6=5 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=4 ;
Thursday October 3rd, 2019 8:17:09 PM
Blessed from Armand +1 to hit.

Brawn's stats AC 29/T16/F27, HP 74/87 CMD 24

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.

Spells available:
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1 - 6
2 - 5
3 - 6
4 - 5
5 - 4
6 - 4

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."

Spells available:
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2 - 5
3 - 6
4 - 5
5 - 4
6 - 4

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.

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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.

Spells available:
0 - all
1 - 6
2 - 5
3 - 6
4 - 5
5 - 4
6 - 4


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.

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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.

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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?"

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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)

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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.

Bliss and Mookie (Cayzle) 
Thursday October 17th, 2019 9:12:31 AM

Mookie laughs out loud when Yurneshi gently reminds Bliss that he has yet to introduce himself.

Bliss laughs too and declares, "I'm Bliss! I'm a witch and a warrior, and I'm a hero in the WLA!" He shows off his WLA badge.

When Succotash shows up, Bliss whispers to him, "You're doing great! No worries." Then he introduces his old friend to these new friends. "Please let me introduce Brother Succotash, the holiest and bravest of us."

When Owen asks about the recent battle, Bliss grins. "Sure, come on, join the celebration, and we'll tell you all about it."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Thursday October 17th, 2019 11:41:49 AM
Atlas is quite excited to see this place that he has heard so much about. The halfling way of life contains so much joy for the moment that it seeps into Atlas' bones.

As the others introduce themselves, the tall, dark haired human steps forward. His face and eyes express his excitement to be here, but he moves with a grace that you only see seasoned warriors. His voice is young and energetic as he speaks, "Hi everyone, it is nice to meet you. I'm Atlas Sunowl and I would love to join you in your celebration. We're about to go kill a dragon, so we might as well enjoy ourselves before facing our death. Is there a place where we could get food and drink and listen to your tale? I would be happy to share the story of the Wardens of the Tree of Parting if anyone is interested."

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Thursday October 17th, 2019 4:07:13 PM
Vamir smiles as they ride into Humble's Ford, the grin on Elygael's face is contagious and the witch cant help himself. Seeing the raven Vamir's jaw drops,"Who...what..."Vamir looks back at Melzat and back at Mookie. "I have never seems a raven of his size!"

DM StevenVdB - Humble's Ford 
Thursday October 17th, 2019 6:37:43 PM
(DM note : Folks the board is temporarily yours. The Humbles Swords have been invited so let's hope some will join Bliss and Succotash. Do try to interact and learn from each other perhaps. Challenge each other to a duel or get drunk in the pub this evening)

Next Monday we move out again - on towards the dragon...
Not sure if I handed out the XP for the Monastery encounter? If not, please ad 10.000 XP to your character sheet.



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility 
Thursday October 17th, 2019 6:38:13 PM
Owen greets Succotash and follows Bliss to the celebration.

Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+11=16 ;
Thursday October 17th, 2019 8:36:29 PM
Armand eyes Succotash to try and get an idea of what he is. Knowledge Region 16 (d20+11).

Then he announces, "Yes well, I'm not sure what your celebration is but we've been on the road for a few days. I would like to make myself more presentable. Could you direct me to an inn?

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Thursday October 17th, 2019 9:38:23 PM
Elyngael looks at all the commotion and shrugs her shoulders,"This is not exactly what I had in mind, but as long as everyone is alright. We are free to leave for awhile, Brawn. You and I have not been wandering in a forest for enjoyment in a long time. Let's get back to Nature!" They quietly fade into the woods.

Kezzem and Rumpus 
Friday October 18th, 2019 12:46:09 AM
A red-haired halfling dressed in black leather and bearing the holy symbol Gargul rides up on a white pony.

"Hey Bliss, who are your friends?"

"Hi, I am Kezzem of Humble's Sword, paladin of Gargul. Don't mind Succotash here; he used to be a paladin like me, but then he took a fireball to the knee...and, wel, the rest of me. So now he's a cleric I guess? Switching classes after coming back from the dead is something of a Humble's Sword tradition."

DM StevenVdB - Humble's Ford 
Friday October 18th, 2019 1:47:03 AM
Keep posting through the weekend by all means folks!!

Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) 
Friday October 18th, 2019 2:41:54 AM
“Kezzem is correct, I used to be a Paladin of Pantheon, and really only considered him worth while, but after meeting Lord Gargul, I realized how amazing the other gods can be as well. Than either by a silly joke from the god of life and death, or maybe he feels I can serve my friends, and the gods better this way, I came back as a cleric of the whole Woldian Pantheon, and now I wish to spend the rest of my days getting to know the gods better, and revering them”.

Bliss and Mookie (Cayzle) 
Friday October 18th, 2019 9:11:53 AM

Bliss introduces the Wardens that have given their names so far, which is ... [ooc: SCROLLING] ... Atlas!

"Okay, This is Atlas, and you other guys need to tell us your names!"

When Armand asks about a place to freshen up, Bliss pauses. "If you are hungry, we'll go to the Belly Buster. If you are thirsty, The Dancing Pig. If you just want to wash and rest in peace, come to our house."

Mookie the Raven caws, laughing. "Yeah, and if you want beds long enough for you all to stretch out in, try the next country over!"

Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) 
Friday October 18th, 2019 9:43:10 AM
"Oh Mookie, Succotash smiles, "You know as well as I do that we have guest rooms for just such visitors back at the Sanctuary!"

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Friday October 18th, 2019 10:41:35 AM
Atlas laughs at all the commotion then responds to Bliss, "Um, what if we want something to eat and drink? And I'm really wanting to hear this story."

As Succotash speaks Atlas grimaces a bit, "While I'm not one to revere the gods, I am thankful. I also suffered a deadly blow and spoke with Lord Gargul. He was quite godly, but also kind. I didn't change anything though, other than I'm trying a bit harder not to die again. I don't think he would look on that kindly."

Pressi and Harper (Melvin) 
Friday October 18th, 2019 3:46:37 PM
Elyngael doesn't travel far into the forest before coming into a clearing filled with the bodies of dead giants. Through the trees, a 200 ft iron man looms above.

Ahead on the path stands a leopard. The large cat eyes Brawn warily, sniffing with a slowly waving tail.

"Quite a night for a local walk," a female voice calls from the side. "But I must admit, I figured that most visitors would stay in the village proper. Lost, perchance? Afraid of piñatas?"

Kezzem and Rumpus 
Friday October 18th, 2019 5:09:45 PM
"I though you worshipped the Pantheon before? Wait, it was just one god whose name is Pantheon? I know he's a god and all, but he really should have a better name. That would be like me saying my name was Halflings."

Tali (Jon-Paul) 
Friday October 18th, 2019 6:51:02 PM
The Wardens of the Tree of Parting Tree

As the joyous sounds of celebration and of new comers reach the ears of Tali, newly returned, Tali hovers over to see what is happening.

Approching the assembled group, Tali sees her friends, Bliss & his companion Mookie, a small group of halflings following them ; Joy, Hesitation, Comfort, and Mourning; Kezzem & Rumpus, Pressi & Harper, & Succotash Slinderstick! "Gosh, it's a great blessing to see ones friends again! Tali whispers to herself as if she might have forgotten the pleasure of speaking. As Tali hovers closer, she beings to see "Big Folks! and whispers to herself, "I wonder who they are!"

Tali flies right up to Bliss & Mookie asking him who the newcomers are. Bliss, who are your new friends?



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 18th, 2019 6:54:56 PM
Well before we get deemed to rude to be acceptable, Let me introduce myself and my companions for those of you who are not familiar with us.

I am Yurr’Neshi Reshka, The young golden skinned, elf lass over there is Elyngael Noldoryn and her companion, that she just sent off hunting,is named Brawn, The burly human over there is Atlas Sunowl. The young fellow with the braided hair is Lasse'Denosul but goes by 'Osul. Tall Dark and zealous over there is Armand of Waypoint. The silver-haired elf is Vamir Herven. And our middle aged, master of knowledge, and family man is Owen Marcellus.

Bliss and Mookie (Cayzle) 
Friday October 18th, 2019 7:53:12 PM

"And look! Yurneshi is a liontaur!" exclaims Bliss excitedly, stating what is obvious to everyone with eyes.

Then he sees his friend hovering ... "Miss Talia," the little guy asks, "are you still a ghost? I hope not!"

Mookie pecks at the halfling mage, recently returned from death. "Nope! She's really real."

"Thank goodness!" declares Mookie's master.

"ANYWAY" says Bliss, "We can't just keep guests standing here on the bridge! Come on!"

Bliss decides to lead the entire party to the Belly Buster, because in his not-so-humble opinion, food trumps drink, unless you are a dwarf, and none of these folks look like dwarves to him.

"Once we get settled with a few courses under our belts," he says, "we can trade stories. Then later, we'll have a feast."

(On the way, he sends his followers off to change the sheets and get the big beds ready. And to lay in breakfast foods for the morning. Especially bacon.)

Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) 
Saturday October 19th, 2019 1:45:00 PM
When Succotash realizes that Bliss is leading everyone to the Belly Buster, he looks to Atlas and quickly mentions, "Don't worry they serve excellent ales and, as well as grand food, I mean we are halflings after all! If you leave the dinner table hungry or thirsty, then that's your fault."

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Saturday October 19th, 2019 9:07:30 PM
Vamir nods his head when he is introduced, and waves. A face clearly not used to smiling manages a small one, as the young witch entices Melzat to show himself. "This is Melzat, my most recent traveling companion, and Zaita, my life long friend. Introduce yourselves it appears as though we are among new friends!"

Melzat waves his willowy arms, and manages to stammer,"He...hel... hello" before disappearing behind Vamir's legs again. Melzat chuckles softly, as Zaita enlarges on the seat of the cart,"Hello, I am Zaita. I served his mother before him, and now travel with The Wardens. "

Vamir flicksnthe reins, and the cart starts rolling forward, "I would love a bite to eat, and a warm bath but I need to see to Ol' Jaza here. He has done a days work and needs a run down, and some fresh feed."



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17 
Saturday October 19th, 2019 11:15:25 PM
Owen follows along as the group heads to the Belly Buster. He speaks up after Yurneshi introduces everyone: "It's nice to meet you all! I'm Owen, the Loremaster of the Wardens. I'm not as handy in a fight as Atlas, but if you need to know obscure things I'm your man."

Kezzem and Rumpus 
Sunday October 20th, 2019 12:25:04 PM
"Greetings everyone. Shame you are arriving now--we could have used you guys not that long ago," says Kezzem. "We had to fight a giant invasion AND cultists of Skald at the same time. That's when we lost the use of our Iron Giant, and both Succotash and Talia died."

Kezzem pauses for a moment.

"They got better."

Bliss and Mookie (Cayzle) 
Sunday October 20th, 2019 6:15:30 PM
During the feast, Bliss is happy to tell the whole story.

Okay, so we're protected from giants from the Scab by magic towers that keep them out. Well, one of our towers went ker-plooey about a year ago, and we've been busy fighting off two invasionsuntil we could get it fixed up.

Well, we were almost done with the repairs when a huge invasion sent hundreds or maybe thousands of giants into our valley. Like Sir Kezzem was saying, when we were split up and on the defensive, these cultists attacks us with invisibility and darkness, ambushed us, killed two of us, and nearly ruined everything. But we managed to repair the tower at the last second, which ended the invasion, and then we got together and chased them off, killing one of them, an antipaladin.

Then we visited Gargul and got our dead back. That's Miss Talia and Brother Succotash there.

So that was the big battle, and now we are celebrating. You came just in time for the party!

After some more food and drink. Bliss has a question. "So, you guys are off to fight a dragon. Are you stocked up on dragonbane stuff? Got your energy resistance maxed out? How big and old is the one you are fighting? You know Dragon Bay is just over yonder 20-30 miles. Tell us more!"

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 20th, 2019 7:43:55 PM
'Neshi finds all the haflings' energy humorous as well as a bit tiring, but cant help but be impressed by their recent difficulties and victory.

"Well we actually do not know much about this dragon other than it apparently breathes fire. So we are assuming that it is a red Dragon, oh and female. It also apparently doesn't like to d her own dirty work. Instead she is holding an enclave/village of Duergar hostage and making them gather treasure for her. Or so we hear. That and a general direction is about all we have/know at this point."

Neshi looks around at the others to see if he left anything out.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Sunday October 20th, 2019 8:18:50 PM
Vamir nods as Neshi hits the high points, "Well, we have , um...well...I don't have a clue what we need. I've never fought a dragon, and the few stories told me when I was younger don't mention the preparation adventurers took. Any advice you might have would be fantastic!" Vamir reaches for another roll, and absentmindedly reaches down to pet Melzat.

Tali (Jon-Paul) 
Sunday October 20th, 2019 9:39:33 PM
As Bliss relates the story of the visit of Lord Gargul and of his friends being resurrected, Tali waves towards Bliss upon hearing her name.

"Bliss, you left out the part about the 250' tall Iron Giant!" says Tali.

DM Jeremy 
Monday October 21st, 2019 5:55:27 AM
There is much merry making as the Tree Wardens, and Humble's Sword enter the Belly Buster. At the request of the Swords, a back room is made ready, so that the two groups of heroes can have some privacy. As the Biguns, which is how the good halfling, of the Crescent Valley, refer to those races, taller than themselves, enter the Belly Buster, and are ushered into the back room, Many a curious Halfling turns to watch, and when they see the Swords with them, well, that only increases there curiosity.

After a moment or two, the wait staff, enter and bring in two kegs, one stamped "Brock's Best Beer", and the other "Brock's Delicious Hard Cider", as well as two large decanters of wine, one red, and the other white, both of fine vintage. A few moments after the drinks arrive, they begin to bring in the food. Cart after cart piled high with various savory dishes. Nothing overly elaborate, just darn good food, and lots of it, but what else would you expect while being entertained by Halflings. The table is sized medium sized creatures with comfortable chairs, as well as equally comfortable stools for the smaller folk. There is even a large plush pillow for Neshi to recline on while dinning. When it comes to comfort, Halflings try to think of everything.

Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) 
Monday October 21st, 2019 6:33:54 AM
Succotash pours himself a flagon of Brock's Best Beer, than takes a seat at the table. he looks around and notices that Pressi and Elyngael are missing, and not wanting them to miss out, he asks Bliss and Talia if one of them would be willing to send Pressi a message letting her know it's dinner time, and asks if any of the Wardens have the ability to do likewise for Elyngael.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday October 21st, 2019 2:00:56 PM
Atlas listens intently to the story of the giants, cultists, and the battle. "That's quite the story! I'm glad to see that you saved this curious place and the brave defenders that fell doing so." He takes a moment to get a plate put together with some of his favorites and begins to dig in. Between bites he answers about the dragon, "We don't know too much really. I think they said it was a red dragon and her name is Temorianlis. Heard of her? We do have a Dragon Bane spear, but honestly I'm trained in the longsword. Even with the dragon bane I don't think I can do as much as I can with my sword."

Atlas takes a few more bites, waiting to see if they know anything about Temorianlis.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Monday October 21st, 2019 5:24:13 PM
Armand keeps quite and contemplates the ways of Lord Gargul. He realizes he has been negligent in not seeing to the proper prayer/receptions to the Warden's slain opponents. He will have to correct that in the future. But he is somewhat taken aback by Gargul's resurrection of a slain hero and said hero having to take a new career path. It seems a waste of talent that has already been used to hone one's skills. He is deeply troubled and thus goes off to a corner to eat and think.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Monday October 21st, 2019 7:53:54 PM
Vamir eats just to the point of groaning, "That was amazing!" Vamir nods his head to his hosts as he continues to listen to the conversation going around him.

Pressi and Harper (Melvin) 
Monday October 21st, 2019 8:05:43 PM
Sometime after deciding that this person that broke off isn't a threat or interesting, a young female halfling finally made her way to the festivities.

Clad in her black and navy evening dress, a number of followers in her wake and her leopard by her side, Pressi walked through the room as if a foot taller. She shook hands, joked around, and ultimately found the wine.

"Well, what's this now?" she said as she made her way to all the humans and elves. Her smile was friendly, mostly masking how much she studies each of the newcomers. "All these halflings aren't bothering you fine folk, are they?"

To her own group, "My apologies. Last minute cleanup stuff, but I am here to relax now."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Monday October 21st, 2019 8:15:15 PM
Elyngael is so engrossed by the 200 foot tall statue she momentarily shuts out everything around her. Then she notices the dead giants just lying around. "Come on Brawn I think we may want to talk to the group about this." She returns to the village and enters the inn. The large wolf, Brawn, just yawns largely and eyes the floor for tidbits.

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 21st, 2019 9:33:15 PM
Neshi digs in to the best meal he has had in days even quaffing a couple of large ciders as well, while listening to the discussions going on around him.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday October 21st, 2019 9:51:06 PM
Atlas decides to use the cider to wash down his dinner. "What a fabulous surprise this adventure has taken. In only a few short hours I feel like I've made a few friends for life. Then again, who knows how long this life will last. Anyone have a tip on where we can buy some fire resistance potions?"

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 12:19:18 AM
Owen drinks some cider and eats heartily. "Tell us more about the Iron Giant! It sounds fascinating."

Kezzem and Rumpus 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 12:20:46 AM
"Are you sure it was 250 feet tall Talia? It doesn't look an inch over 249 to me!" says Kezzem.

"Hey Armand, you're a cleric of Gargul? I'm a paladin of Gargul! Did you die and come back in his service like me or were you born a priest? Well, probably not born one, but I've seen some strange things. I literally saw a pig fly! I mean, it had a magic carpet, but still!"


DM Jeremy 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 5:32:17 AM
Stories are passed around as freely as the food. Questions are asked, and some are answered, as the two groups of heroes gain from one another. Two late comers arrive in the forms of Pressi and Elyngael, and they join right in. This looks like it may be a long night, but then again, with good food and drink, and budding friendships, what else would be expected.

Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 5:55:18 AM
As everyone digs into the feast, Succotash also fills his plate, (3 or 4 times, OK 6 times) As an after dinner beverage he pours himself a cider, and sits and listen. When Atlas ask about potions of fire resistance, Succotash pipes up saying, "We have a entrance to the Catacombs here, it's at our general store, we can surely guide you their in the morning". When Kezzem mentions the flying carpet, Succotash sighs and says, I miss that thing, apparently that disappeared along with my Paladin gear and skills, but I can cast Fly now, as well as Teleport, and a whole list of other cool spells!" (Travel Domain) Succotash notices Armand's discomfort at all the talk about Gargul sending dead people back with different abilities, and decides to try to explain. "Brother Armand I see you are struggling with the fact that some of us members of Humble's Sword were changed by the god of life and death, when he brought us back from life. I can't speak for Kezzem or Bliss, but since it was such a resent experience for me, I'll share my experience. I'll admit that at first I thought it was some kind of sick joke, played on me by Lord Gargul, but after a few weeks, as I came to understand my new role, and abilities, I realized it was a gift from the gods, and apparently they know things I didn't at the time, such as how much I would like being a cleric, possibly even more then I enjoyed being a Paladin".

Bliss and Mookie (Cayzle) 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 10:11:52 AM

Bliss does not have anything to add to the Gargul discussion. He has issues.

But he does figure out that one of the visitors has a rep as the heavy hitter of the group.

"Hey Mister Armand," Bliss says, "You're a good fighter, right? Did you know that we are having a Tourney in the morning, as part of the celebration? Nonlethal damage only! We even have some metamagic rods of merciful spell to hand out to the casters. We got masterwork saps for anyone who wants one, too. I already have a merciful tear, so I got a leg up on the rest of you bums!" He seems to feel that a little trash talking is appropriate.

Bliss looks around. "Anyone else interested in a pretend-fight? It'll be fun! It's gonna be a Grand Melee! A free-for-all!"

Mookie looks up from his plate of worms. "What about prizes?!"

[OOC: If most of you Wardens are interested in joining the Tourney (or just watching and commenting), then we'll run it as an actual fight, round by round, per my earlier discussion with your kindly DM. If yes, then Bliss will post the rules of the Tourney tomorrow. So if you are in it to win it, speak up!]

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 11:10:10 AM
It takes everything Atlas can muster to contain himself when Bliss calls Armand a good fighter, but he holds it in long enough to see where he was going with it. However, the more he hears the more excited he gets. When there is a pause he injects, "Bliss, that sounds like something I would certainly like to take part in! That is, if Armand is willing to take it easy on me. He's quite the force when on the battlefield." Atlas' smile is as broad as it can be as he looks at Armand.

Hobie Browncloak -The greatest archer in all the wold 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 3:19:37 PM
There is a big woooooosh and a puff of smoke, and suddenly a Halfling is standing on the table. He is clad in what you might call a cowboy hat, a green jacket, and a pair of dragon skin boots. You can also see at his hip a dragon skin quiver, packed full of arrows.

With his left hand he is holding a bow proudly over his head, showing it off to all. It is a dark yew bow, with a string made of fine spider silk. On its back can be seen the engraved word “Prowler”.

“Bliss is arranging a fight huh? Well good luck! Prowler here is a +4 Merciful Longbow, I dare any one of you to test my mettle. You’ll be flat on your back before you can even scratch ole HOBIE BROWNCLOAK!!”

He reaches down and grabs an ale with his left hand, and proudly pumps his bow in the air as he chugs the drink.

He jumps off the table and grabs an empty seat while saying “Haha!! Welcome to Humble’s Ford, Friends!!”

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 5:59:42 PM
OOC, I'd rather move on with our story than do the tourney at Humbles Ford. Especially considering the Humble's Ford crowd should be a couple of levels higher than us, it really would not be a contest of any sort.

Armand looks at Atlas. "Hmm. Well I think the threat of more duergar wandering around causing trouble as they try to appease the dragon that has come into their realm is a more serious threat for us to handle." He nods to those in the Inn. "This place seems well guarded, but how many more monasteries are out there with no protection?" He asks of Atlas.

Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 6:24:18 PM
"Fashionably late as usual, my friend", Succotash laughs as he pours and hands Hobie a beer, "But I'm not sure about the theatrics".

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 22nd, 2019 7:11:46 PM
Neshi dives into the food possibly putting away more food than three maybe four hungry halflings.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 7:52:24 PM
OoC: I'm down for a rumble! This is a rare chance: we can fight a dragon anytime, but halfling adventurers!?

IC: Owen grins at Bliss' challenge. "Hold on, Armand. You might be all prepared, but I've got some new spells I might like to test out on these Humble folks! I doubt they've ever seen how a Loremaster fights."

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 8:14:41 PM
Vamir is almost dizzy, turning from voice to voice. Once again Vamir becomes aware of his lack of experience in this world of adventuring. The witch is overwhelmed with the noise, and bravado of the people around the table. Vamir's ears perk up at the idea of a tournament, but realizing he lacks any true experience doesn't speak up. As the halfling appears on the table Vamir stands up suddenly, and backs away. Hearing the laughter, Vamir continues to back up, and eventually finds himself near the edge of the forest.

Pressi and Harper (Melvin) 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 8:27:01 PM
Watching Hobie, "Yeah, I could have done that I suppose. I blew my chance trying to do the Yoda thing with your wandering forest guy. Boy, does he take some time to react. So, uh, here I am...."

At first, Pressi was willing to keep out of the tournament, even if they were so foolish as to allow "non-damage" spellcasting. And even if she was pretty sure she could outgun Hobie personally. (OOC: We are really going to have to go over some ground rules.)

But at Owen's response, she let out a polite gasp. "A Loremaster with new spells? Somehow, I think I can take some guesses at how you might approach the situation. If so many are in, than I suppose I could join in as well."

As she gets up for more drink (you may notice she eats rather little for a halfling but drinks enough for a dwarf), she "accidentally" tips open her bag, showing her dragon leather buckler to the group. "To build on Succotash's answer, we do have some herbalists and potion makers in the town as well. It can be tough to face a dragon unprepared."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 9:22:21 PM
Elyngael walks into the merrymaking to talk to Armand. "There are dead giants around that huge iron statue. I don't know what that means, and I don't understand our sudden disregard for those who may be in danger. We're partying while all around us are duergar, a dragon, and something killing giants - isn't that enough to concern everyone?'

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 9:56:35 PM
Owen's grin turns into a broad, beaming smile, and he laughs aloud with delight: "Hey, we can call this tournament the Humble Rumble!"

Pressi and Harper (Melvin) 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 10:14:26 PM
At Elyngael’s concerns, Pressi’s laughter can be heard across the room.

“Why yes, something that can kill an entire army of giants is to be feared, and perhaps well tipped for its hospitality. Maybe a few complements for how it dresses, too.”

Hobie Browncloak -The greatest archer in all the wold 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 3:02:31 AM
At Pressi's response to Elyngael Hobie chimes in as well. He pulls out one of his arrows and holds it toward Elyngael

"Haha that's right! did your elf eyes happen to see arrows like these sticking out of those giants? You have nothing to fear as long as you are with us. Except maybe you should fear us!"

DM Jeremy 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 5:46:41 AM
The feasting and merry making continues. Bliss throws down the gauntlet, and invites the Tree Wardens to participate in the tournament scheduled for the next day. Some of the Wardens are in others not so much, with Vamir riding the fence between excitement and concern over his inexperience. Elyngael is concerned after seeing the battlefield, with many dead giants still left unburied, though she did see evidence of excavation, that coupled with the rampaging duergar, and the dragon, she has a hard time making merry. Pressi and Hobie allude to the fact that they were part of the reason for the dead giants.



Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 6:15:02 AM
Succotash with his new found wisdom, tries to explain the situation with the dead giants to Elyngael more completely.

Miss Elyngael you were absent when Bliss shared the story of the recent invasion, so I'll recap for you to help assuage your concerns. You see miss, living in the Scab are many giants that have a love for halfling meat. which is why we halflings built the giant towers years ago. The giant towers use magic that only harms giants, and giantkin, and when I say harm I mean it kills them. Well, about a year ago, the exact time alludes me, as I wasn't living here yet, but one of the towers, the one closest to Humble's Ford Malfunctioned, and exploded, opening the Crescent Valley to invasion. Well, about a month ago, some dwarves from the scab who, we found out, worship Skald, and they had this Iron Giant battle fortress they were planning on using to free Skald, but before they did, they wanted to test the Giants destructive power out on Humble's Ford. Well, long story short, we defeated the cultist, and took the Iron Giant for ourselves. one of our local wizards discovered that the magic that powered the Giant was the same magic that powered the Giant Towers, and she devised a plan to use the Giant to recharge the tower. Well of course, the giants chose that time to invade, but we were able to hold them off until the tower was functional again, which ended the invasion, but it cost us the Iron Giant, which I'm sure you saw, pretty hard to miss actually. The good people of Humble's Ford have been working tirelessly to bury all the bodies, but it takes a while to bury that many giants, and only now weeks after the battle, have we decided to take a break and celebrate the victory, and our salvation. I understand why you struggle to make merry, your fight is still around the corner, while ours is in the past.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 10:57:49 AM
Atlas moans at the words of the others, "There will always be bad things happening and if we don't take time to enjoy ourselves every now and again then we're going to lose who we are. However, I'll admit that this threat is more immediate to innocents that do not have protection like the good folks of this city. If you think leaving now will save lives then we don't have a choice, we must go." He throws down the last of his cider and plucks the last piece of meat off his plate and shoves it in his mouth while standing. He works words around the food in his mouth as he does so, "Dawng it, I was weally enwoying it here. Bwlss, Succowash, aw of you, I am grawteful for is chance meeing. I look forwar to our pass crossing again soon." He looks at them with hope, but also realizes that they may not have understood a word he said with all that meat in his mouth still. He swallows the remaining and finishes his thought more clearly, "Maybe after we kill the dragon we can come back and have another celebration and tournament?"

Hobie Browncloak -The greatest archer in all the wold 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 1:02:21 PM
When Elyngael seems uninterested in the tournament, Hobie speaks directly to her.

"Come, Miss Elf. I see you are an archer, are you not interested in testing your skills against the very best archer in all of the Wold!?!?!"

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 1:07:59 PM
Owen responds to Atlas. "Yes, Temorianlis is a threat. But how often do we get to see adventurers with this much experience? Pressi casually displayed a dragon-hide buckler earlier! This is our chance to practice, to have some fun, and to learn from folks who know what they're doing. We might be going to our deaths in fighting this dragon, who knows? Let's have some fun with new friends before we go."

He wraps up his little speech, but can't resist a joke and a wink: "Remember, Atlas, that you've been working on not rushing into danger."

Kezzem and Rumpus 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 6:09:41 PM
"Hey Press, you hear that? He thinks we know what we're doing!"

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 6:17:25 PM
Armand shakes his head and mumbles. "The last time we fought evil twins of ourselves, Atlas was laid out and lived only through the actions of a blood witch in our party. Not to mention the damaged condition of the rest of us." He turns to Owen. "I agree there is a time for celebrating and time for being concerned. How many innocents died back in the mining village because we opted to travel by horse instead of teleporting there? Days were lost and so were the lives of the very ones we were summoned to rescue."

Pressi and Harper (Melvin) 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 8:03:18 PM
Pressi laughs at what Kezzem says.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 8:49:34 PM
Vamir takes the time to enjoy the solace of the evening. Vamir settles down with his back to a tree, and Melzat plants his roots in the rough dirt beside him. Vamir pulls a wooden potion vial from his belt and rolls it in his rough hands, Melzat sighing contentedly beside him. After a few minutes Vamir stands, his spine stiff and erect. Vamir motions to Melzat, who uproots himself and pads along softly beside the witch.

Vamir strides back to the table, and looks around the table. "Armand, no matter how much we rail against death, she is resolute, and will not be denied her prey. We don't have to love her, but eventually we all fall to her grasp. Yes, we rode instead of teleporting to the mine. We do not know if that played a part in the deaths of the villagers or not. Yes there is a dragon out there, and Duergar, and giants, and liches, and all matter of evil, despicable beings, should we never take the opportunity for a little merriment? There will always be evil to fight, but there might not always be a friend to jest with. " Vamir stands in front of the two groups of heros, realizing he has spoken more in the last minute than he has over the last few days.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+16=35 ;
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 9:14:21 PM
Elyngael listens to all of them. "Hobie, thanks for the offer but your status as the best in the Wold will remain. I do not care for competing, only surviving. If my aim is true, I live. If I miss the mark, then I die. It's simple. I am a ranger for the Wardens, and that is enough honor for me. You are all very kind and sharing, so Brawn and I will hunt for fresh meat as our contribution to the feast," She and Brawn go into the forest to hunt. (Survival d20+16=35)

Bliss and Mookie (Cayzle) 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 3:04:59 AM
Bliss is happy just to enjoy this company.

"You guys make me laugh," he says. "Please come back anytime."

The next day, he gets up early to see the Wardens off. "Sorry you did not want to stay for the tourney, but like Mister Atlas said, maybe some other time."

Mookie caws, "Yeah, right after you kill your dragon! That'll be the day!"

"Good luck!" says Bliss, more sincerely than his cynical spirit companion.

DM Jeremy 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 5:58:50 AM
Some of the Wardens struggle with the idea of making merry when their objective is so dire, while others have a more let's eat and drink for tomorrow we die attitude. Of course both opinions are valid considering what is ahead, but when Atlas becomes the voice of reason, a voice filled with meat, but the voice of reason none the less, one has no choice but to listen. In the end, Bliss suggests a rematch, after the dragon has been slain, and so the chatting, drinking, and dinning continue through the night, until Succotash stands up and says, "Ladies and gentlemen, our new friends will no doubt wish to rise early as they have a dire journey ahead of them, and we members of Humble's Sword need to be at our best for the tournament. Let us make the short trip to our Sanctuary, and turn in for the night"

Succotash and the other members of Humble's Swords lead the Wardens just outside of town, towards a compound protected by a stone wall. as they pass through the gate they are greeted by a awakened tree and a trent, who upon seeing the halflings go about their merry way. Succotash and company lead the wardens to the largest of the multiple buildings, and Succotash himself leads them to their bedrooms. He bids them good night and then leaves them to their sleep. The rooms and especially the beds are extremely comfortable, and the Warden's sleep better then they have in what seems a very long time.

In the morning, the Wardens are treated to what seems to be a grand breakfast, but is reality is just an average halfling breakfast, when the meal is done, the Swords follow the Wardens out of the compound to say their farewells.

Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 6:17:07 AM
As the Wardens are making ready to leave, Succotash remembers something, ask them to wait a moment, then dashes off only to return a few moments later with a sack over his shoulder. He pulls out six wooden smoking pipes, and six large leather tobacco pouches. He explains that the pouches are filled with the Wold famous long bottom leaf, and welcomes them to come back for a refill anytime, and then gives one of each to each of the Wardens. He then reaches back into the sack and pulls out twelve potion vials, and hands two to each of the Wardens and says, My cousin Fredric over at Merrydale sent these to me as a gift, but I think you need them more than I do considering what you guys are up against", He thinks for a moment and then adds, "Fredric is a level 15 cleric and he brewed these potions of cure serious wounds himself, so they should be helpful. Oh and be on the look out for giants as you enter the Scab, if you see any, they probably won't be to happy!"

OOC... the pipes and tobacco have no value but are a gift unique to the area, and the potions are brewed at level 15 and are worth 2250 each.

DM Jeremy 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 6:20:46 AM
If anyone wants to make any catacomb purchases while in Humble's Ford please feel free to do so.

To the Humble's crew feel free to say your farewells, and thanks for partitioning.

To those who had their heart set on the tournament, I apologize that it didn't happen, Cayzle and I felt that if everyone wasn't on board, then it wasn't worth alienating a few so the rest could give it a go.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 12:26:40 PM
Owen bids goodbye to the Humble's folk, accepts the gifts from Succotash with profuse thanks, and gets ready to hit the road.

Pressi and Harper (Melvin) 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 4:17:41 PM
Pressi is sure to see them off, with whatever further advice or well wishes they may need.

While she is friendly enough, she even now continues to watch for any security issues. And when it comes time for the newcomers to leave, she follows them for some time... above, on her broom, clad in her leather armor and chains.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 5:58:44 PM
"Thank you Succotash. This is indeed a mighty gift. If you do not hear from us again then I fear that taking care of this dragon may fall to you and yours. It sounds like she is looking to expand some territory and loot all that are in it."

Armand takes his gifts and bows humbly to the haflings present. Then he mounts his horse and with the others journeys forth again.

OOC, a party 'fight' might be more a tapestry thing. Still don't know how you would equal out the difference in level and equipment per WBL.

Bliss and Mookie (Cayzle) 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 6:36:16 PM

"So long, heroes!" shouts Bliss. "May the Silver Lady bless you and keep you safe!"

"Yeah, and don't forget to make dragonhide armor!" adds Mookie, ever thinking of the loot.

Kezzem and Rumpus 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 7:16:46 PM
"So long and thanks for all the fish!" says Kezzem.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding  d20+14=28 ; d20+18=35 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+19=28 ;
Thursday October 24th, 2019 8:16:20 PM
Vamir stands there as the party breaks up, and everyone filters to their own sleeping arrangements. Vamir stomps off, and crawls into his cart, Melzat, on one side, and Zaita on the other. Vamir gets his required sleep and wakes up early and pulls Woldsblood into the wold for his daily spells and conducts his basic and intermediate rituals. Frustrated at the previous evening, Vamir prepares to leave. Vamir graciously eats breakfast with the halfling, and when he is offered his gift, gives the ks heartily. Vamir waves goodbye and heads out as he casts his eyes upward to judge the hour does he see the figure on a broom?

Perception: DC 28
Draw Woldsblood - Success DC35
Ritual of Warding - Sucess DC 31
Ritual of Spiritual Healing - Fail DC 28



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 24th, 2019 8:27:56 PM
Neshi spends some time thinking about what he can do to stop or at least slow down and red dragon.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 9:27:43 PM
Elyngael and Brawn return after a successful hunt and give the venison to the haflings for their generosity. Elyngael thanks them for the potions as they are a fine gift considering what they are pursuing. She packs up and joins the other Wardens as they continue their journey.

DM Jeremy 
Friday October 25th, 2019 5:47:24 AM
And just like that, the Wardens are back on the trail. As the Wardens are nearing the northern edge of the Crescent Valley, they see the row of "Giant Towers" built at 1 mile intervals. The towers themselves are unassuming looking much like watch towers, but without windows. They also see the "Iron Giant", now not but a playhouse for halfling children as all it's magic was lost restoring the tower. Of course Elyngael has already seen this, along with the dead bodies of the giants that haven't been buried yet, as well as mounds of fresh earth which you would easily surmise are places that giants have been buried.

Now well into the foot hills of the Scab, with the Crescent Valley, Giant Towers, and Iron Giant well out of sight, the trail begins to wind back and forth, as it cuts through rocky terrain, and the going gets tougher, as the trail turns into difficult terrain, (1/2 land speed) though the trail averages around 10 to 15 feet wide consistently.

Everyone can make a DC 20 perception check, Highlight to display spoiler: { There are places that look as though boulders were moved, out of the trail, as if the way was unpassable, by either something very large, or very strong,}


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+14=18 ;
Friday October 25th, 2019 10:11:29 AM
Atlas continues to trudge his way up the trail. "I hate walking up hills and mountains. It feels too much like exercise. I would rather climb a wall or dance with blades to stay fit."

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+5=23 ;
Friday October 25th, 2019 6:07:43 PM
Armand looks at Atlas. "Why are you walking when your horse is walking behind you?" He laughs. Then he looks around.
Perception 23 (d20+5).

"Looks like there was a battle here, and hastily built fortifications recently taken down." Armand shakes his head. "Gargul take the souls of these that are fallen in battle."


Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding  d20+14=31 ;
Friday October 25th, 2019 8:08:16 PM
"Atlas if you would drive the cart I can take to the air and scout for us," Vamir says as he pulls out his broom. Vamir looks around, and shakes his head, "this is strange with the boulders and all"

Perception DC 31

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,   d20+11=14 ;
Sunday October 27th, 2019 8:43:58 AM


Neshi walks along in his own little world (perception 14) apparently thinking about the dinner and breakfast he had over the last 24 hours that actually had him feeling full for the first time in over a week.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=36 ; d20+16=24 ;
Sunday October 27th, 2019 8:37:31 PM
Perception d20+18=36

Elyngael notices the unnatural position of the boulders, almost as if they were moved out of the pathway. "We should all keep a sharp watch for unusual things along this way. The path has been cleared of boulders that no ordinary human could budge. Keep your weapons sharp and close at hand."

Survival d20+16=24 checking for tracks

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17  d20+13=19 ;
Sunday October 27th, 2019 10:42:36 PM
Owen is too busy with the hike to pay attention to his surroundings. He might see something strange in his peripheral vision, but he's trying to keep from twisting an ankle before fighting the dragon. That would be a rookie mistake.

DM Jeremy 
Monday October 28th, 2019 5:46:48 AM
With half the party noticing the moved boulders, The Wardens move with more caution realizing something big could be around any of the multiple switchbacks, as the trail continues to wind back and forth. The Wardens find the difficult hilly terrain slowing switching over to difficult mountainous terrain, as they make it into the Scab proper. The trip thus far seems to have taken much more time than it ought to have, and you realize that is due to both the winding nature of the trail as well as the fact that you can only travel at 1/2 your normal speed while on foot.

As the day presses on to mid to late afternoon, the Wardens come upon a switchback in the trail that makes a sharp right. Everyone make a DC 15 perception check Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear what sounds like at least 3 voices, possibly more, arguing about what went wrong in the recent failed Humble's Ford invasion. }

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+14=34 ; d20+4=17 ;
Monday October 28th, 2019 11:08:33 AM
ooc: Do we really have a cart? If so, Atlas tied Sabre to the back and drove as Vamir asked."

Atlas stops and raises a hand, then puts a finger over his lips to indicate the need for quiet. He motions forward to indicate where the sound is coming from, then he listens more intently to the conversation while he quietly moves forward on foot with sword and shield ready. He whispers to El, "You want to sneak up there and see who is talking?"

Atlas then tries to indicate to Vamir on his broom that he should scout ahead as well.

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Perception: 1d20+14=34 Passed
Stealth: 1d20+4=17


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+5=25 ;
Monday October 28th, 2019 6:09:58 PM
OOC I take it the voices are speaking Common?

Armand hears the voices as well and reigns in his horse. Then he dismounts because he still has not put any thought into fighting from horseback. He ties the horse to the cart.

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,   d20+11=12 ;
Monday October 28th, 2019 7:47:32 PM
Neshi is sooo lost in his own thoughts still that he nearly runs into the back of the person in front of him when they stop. When told there are voices he strains to hear and then Shrugs . "I don't hear a thing, are you sure?"

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=28 ; d20+16=36 ;
Monday October 28th, 2019 8:00:07 PM
Perception check for hearing d20+18=28

Elyngael hears the voices and motions for all of them to halt just as Atlas and Armand have indicated. She leaves Brawn with Atlas, and alone, she stealthily moves forward towards the voices.

Stealth d20+16=36.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding  d20+14=28 ;
Monday October 28th, 2019 8:01:06 PM
OOC: Yes we have a cart. Vamir cannot ride horses and a cart seemed the safer, more stable way to go. He has been riding it since leaving the mining town.

Vamir whisper to Melzat, "be very quiet, Atlas is going to look after you," before casting Flying Broom, and soaring into the air. Vamir flies ahead looking for dangers from above when he notices Atlas motion forward. Vamir climbs higher, and heads toward the voices.

Perception: DC 28

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17  d20+13=20 ;
Monday October 28th, 2019 8:54:13 PM
Owen hears the voices. He whispers to the others, "Let's see if we can sneak around. We don't want to tip off the dragon that we're coming."

DM Jeremy Battle Map  d20+16=31 ; d20+14=30 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+14=33 ;
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 5:54:17 AM
OOC,,, I rolled a stealth check for Vamir of 31

As Vamir takes to the skies, and Elyngael peers around the corner, the two elves see 5 giants. Vamir and Elyngael only can make a DC 15 knowledge nature Highlight to display spoiler: {you identify them as fire giants}

Though none of the giants seem to notice Elyngael, one of them points up to the sky and everyone can hear him say in common, "There's an elf on a broom!" (perception 33 verses Vamir's stealth of 31) He than jumps to his feet and picks up a rock. Meanwhile, his friends' eyes are drawn to the area that the one mentioned, and they also stand up, though they don't have time to pick up any rocks. Due to Vamir’s unexpected distraction, you have the jump on the enemy, and they are flat footed against everyone except Vamir.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+12=13 ;
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 1:06:10 PM
Knowledge Nature check d20+12=13 Fail

Elyngael notices the commotion that Vamir has created. She uses the distraction to take a 5' step (for line of sight) to her right and casts Entangle into the center of the group of giants. She screams "Danger!!!" at the top of her lungs as she readies an arrow.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 1:57:24 PM
Atlas looks to his friends with a pleading look, shurgs his shoulders and then moves up as far as he can without being seen. As he does so he waves his arms frantically to try and get Vamir to move away from the group to the west with speed.

ooc: I put in a request for edit access to the map. When granted Atlas will be moved up behind El.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 6:10:19 PM
No map editing, but if I'm interpreting right, Atlas can double move and get behind where Elyngael WAS as she takes a 5 foot step right...Armand is going to activate boots of speed for one round so with a single move (in difficult terrain) he can wants to go to 1 square diagonal bottom left of where Atlas WAS, Brawn is somewhere behind him I assume. I think his move is 50, not sure if he would double move or not.

Armand casts Shield of Faith on Brawn (+4 to his AC) and clicks the heels of his boots. "Come on Brawn your mistress is in trouble!. He then double moves (see above) to get forward. While waving Brawn to follow him...and pointing forward if Brawn passes him.

Spells Highlight to display spoiler: {

0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Hold Person, 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): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain)
6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain)
}

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 29th, 2019 7:02:45 PM

Using a double move, during their surprise round, Neshi moves around the end to see the Giants.

As he moves he speaks to the rest of the Wardens.

" Please do not engage close up yet let me try something. Engage from a distance for now."

As he rounds the corner Neshi casts a spell. Transmute rock to mud suddenly ten feet of rock below the area where the giants are standing suddenly turns to mud, and the giants suddenly find themselves half buried in thick mud. slowing their movement to 5 feet and causing a –2 penalty on attack rolls and AC NO SAVE.


Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding  d20+18=36 ; d20+16=35 ;
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 7:35:49 PM
Vamir sighs as he is spotted, but quickly shakes it off. Raising a slender finger the witch casts confusion in the center of the Fire Giants. ""Fire giants!"

DC 20 will to resist
SR 35

Spells
0 - All
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 8:11:20 PM
I moved Elyngael, Atlas, Brawn and myself.

DM Edit: Thanks Robert

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Haste 
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 9:44:33 PM
Owen moves next to Armand and casts Haste on everyone but Vamir, who is not in range.

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12 rounds of Haste remaining.

Prepared spells:
Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress.
0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound.
1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, True Strike, Feather Fall, and Silent Image.
2: Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, See Invisibility, Spider Climb, Darkvision, and Invisibility.
3: Protection from Energy, Fireball, Fly, Haste, Displacement, and Major Image.
4: Stoneskin, Stone Shape, Crushing Despair, Phantasmal Killer, and Greater Invisibility.
5: Teleport, Cone of Cold, Cone of Cold, Feeblemind, and Shadow Evocation.
6: Greater Dispel Magic, Freezing Sphere, Mass Bear's Endurance, and Mislead.

0/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used.
0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used.
0/8 daily Blinding Rays used.
0/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}

DM Jeremy Battle Map  d20+4=9 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=25 ; d100=21 ; d100=28 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+10=17 ;
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 6:20:34 AM
Elyngael moves into position, and casts entangle. The red and blue fire giants fail their saves, but the rest manage to spring out of the way.

Atlas moves forward, and tries to single to Vamir

Armand casts shield of faith on Brawn and activates his boots of speed. The two then move onto position.

Neshi warns his friends to stay back for a bit, then gives the giants a mud bath. I tried to mark the mud hole according to how I read the spell description, If I’m off by your calculations, feel free to make the needed adjustments.

Varmir casts confusion on the giants the Yellow and Blue giants fail their saves the rest pass.

Owen moves into position and casts haste on everyone.

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The Red giant is able to break free of his entangled condition.
Confusion effects: the yellow giant acts normally this round, but the blue giant stands and babbles incoherently. You swear you hear him reciting a recipe for halfling stew.
Meanwhile the Orange giant (the one who spotted Vamir) throws his rock at the witch missing by quite a bit. The others were going to pick up rocks this round, but Neshi turned them all to mud, so all but the red and blue ones starts walking, trying to get out of the muck.

Red 24/8/24(-2) 142/142hp
Yellow 24/8/24(-2) 142/142hp confused
Green 24/8/24(-2) 142/142hp
Blue 24/8/24(-2) 142/142hp entangled, confused
Orange 24/8/24(-2) 142/142hp

01-25
Acts normally
26-50
Does nothing but babble incoherently
51-75
Deals 1d8 points of damage + Str modifier to self with item in hand
76-100
Attacks nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject’s self)


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 30th, 2019 7:53:22 AM

Neshi smiling slightly, casts another spell, transmute mud to rock turning the suddenly turned mud back into solid rock encasing the trapped giants in the rock they were formerly standing on. reflex save DC 23 to escape being encased.

he then moves to a slightly different location.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+22=30 ; d8+9=16 ; 2d6=6 ;
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 11:14:06 AM
Atlas yells "Fly!" and wings sprout from his boots. He moves forward and deftly applies a spring attack with his sword and then flys back towards the confused giant.

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Spring Attack on Red, then fly back next to yellow. No attack of opportunity from Red when withdrawing.

Attack w/ Longsword: 1d20+21+1(haste)=30
Damage: 1d8+9=16
Holy Damage: 2d6=6

"Total Damage: 22"

Haste: 1 extra attack, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  5d8=17 ;
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 5:56:42 PM
Armand 'hastily' moves to reposition himself. "Wow Neshi, that was awesome!" He yells. Armand then casts Holy Smite (20foot radius) so that it hits red, yellow, and green giants.
Holy Smites, Damage 17 (5d8) and blinded for 1 round: will save 19 for half damage and no blindness.

Spells Highlight to display spoiler: {
0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Hold Person, 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): x, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), Summon Monster IV (wis bonus)
5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain)
6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain) }

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=28 ; d8+5=9 ; d6=3 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+18=33 ; d8+5=8 ; d6=2 ;
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 6:14:59 PM
Brawn Stats: AC 33*/touch16/flat 31* HP 87/87 CMD 24: Reflex+13 Fort+10 Will+8
*Shield of Faith +4

Elyngael takes another 5 foot step to her left to get a better field of vision. "Brawn, guard." she calls out as she targets the jolly green giant. Brawn moves forward and stops in front of her, ready to attack any giant that comes near.
Attacks with +2 Composite, shocking longbow. Am I reading that right AC24 target?
First attack (d20+18=28) damage normal (d8+5=9), electrical damage (d6=3)
Second attack (d20+13=21) miss
Third attack (d20+7=10) miss
Hasted attack (d20+18=33) damage normal (d8+5=8), electrical damage (d6=2)


Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding 
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 9:45:27 PM
Vamir smiles as the confusion spells hits two of the giants. Vamir swoops around to fly over his comrades and casts spectral hand.

Spells
0 - All
1 - 6
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Haste, Fly 
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 11:45:02 PM
Owen casts Fly on himself and takes to the air.

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11 rounds of Haste remaining.

Prepared spells:
Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress.
0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound.
1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, True Strike, Feather Fall, and Silent Image.
2: Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, See Invisibility, Spider Climb, Darkvision, and Invisibility.
3: Protection from Energy, Fireball, Fly, Haste, Displacement, and Major Image.
4: Stoneskin, Stone Shape, Crushing Despair, Phantasmal Killer, and Greater Invisibility.
5: Teleport, Cone of Cold, Cone of Cold, Feeblemind, and Shadow Evocation.
6: Greater Dispel Magic, Freezing Sphere, Mass Bear's Endurance, and Mislead.

0/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used.
0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used.
0/8 daily Blinding Rays used.
0/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}

DM Jeremy Battle Map  d20+23=26 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=17 ; d3=3 ; d100=62 ; d100=26 ; d8=5 ; 9d20+45=165 ; 9d20+45=124 ; 9d20+45=146 ; 9d6+45=89 ; 9d6+45=71 ; d3=1 ; 9d6+45=71 ; d20=15 ; d20=1 ; d20=11 ; d20=15 ; d20=16 ; d20=13 ; d20=13 ; d20=17 ; d20=9 ;
Thursday October 31st, 2019 6:09:45 AM
Neshi turns the mud pit back to stone trapping all 5 Fire Giants

Atlas does some fancy maneuvering and his the red giant, and then ends his turn next to the yellow giant

Armand praises Neshi, than casts Holy Smite on red, yellow, and green, only green saves for only green saves for half.

Elyngeal repositions herself, then lets fly on Mr Green hitting 2 out of 4 times. Yes 24 is their AC.

Vamir is pleased that he confused 2 of the giants, as he casts spectral hand.

Owen joins Vamir in the sky.

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Confusion results: Yellow hits himself inflicting 15 damage on himself, while blue babbles incoherently. At the moment he is impersonating an auctioneer.
Red, green and orange left with no other options, attack the ground in front of them, in an attempt to break themselves free

Red 24/8/24 113/142hp blinded 1 round, trapped in rock (999/1080 hp 8 hardness)
Yellow 24/8/24 110/142hp confused, blinded 1 round, trapped in rock (1080/1080 hp 8 hardness)
Green 24/8/24 111/142hp trapped in rock (1017/1080 hp 8 hardness)
Blue 24/8/24 142/142hp entangled, confused, trapped in rock (1080/1080 hp 8 hardness)
Orange 24/8/24 142/142hp trapped in rock (1017/1080 hp 8 hardness)

01-25
Acts normally
26-50
Does nothing but babble incoherently
51-75
Deals 1d8 points of damage + Str modifier to self with item in hand
76-100
Attacks nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject’s self)


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,   10d6=29 ;
Thursday October 31st, 2019 8:21:49 AM

Chuckling at the giant's mass confusion and struggles Neshi drops a fireball toward the rear of the pack that catches them all.

(OOC: As they can not move I assume they have a reflex save penalty?)

Fireball damage 29 points; save Reflex DC 22 for 1/2 damage

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday October 31st, 2019 5:19:11 PM
Armand moves forward while refraining from casting a spell. "I say Neshi, I think Vamir said they were fire giants. I believe they are immune to fire." Then he calls out to the giants. "Hey. You guys want to surrender or do we have to kill you where you stand?"

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Haste, Fly 
Thursday October 31st, 2019 7:37:24 PM
Owen uses his Invisibility Field to disappear. His hasted flight speed lets him fly about thirty feet into the air above the giants. He casts Crushing Despair straight downward, catching all of them in its cone. They must make a DC20 Will save or suffer the consequences.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding 
Thursday October 31st, 2019 9:02:43 PM
Vamir prepares to cast as he hears Armand call out. The young witch holds off for the moment waiting to hear their reply.

Spells
0 - All
1 - 6
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=28 ; d8+5=6 ; d6+1=4 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+18=26 ; d8+5=9 ; d6=5 ;
Thursday October 31st, 2019 9:41:07 PM
Brawn Stats: AC 33*/touch16/flat 31* HP 87/87 CMD 24: Reflex+13 Fort+10 Will+8
*Shield of Faith +4
Guarding with a readied action to bite/trip

Elyngael says "They had their chance to surrender and instead are trying to break free." She continues to shoot the green giant.

Attacks with +2 Composite, shocking longbow. Does their AC lower since they are immoblized?
First attack (d20+18=28) damage normal (d8+5=6), electrical damage (d6=4)
Second attack (d20+13=14) miss
Third attack (d20+7=19) miss
Hasted attack (d20+18=26) damage normal (d8+5=9), electrical damage (d6=5)

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34+1(haste) (T 21+1(haste) FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+18=32 ; d8+9=11 ; 2d6=10 ; d20+14=29 ; d4+5=9 ; d6=2 ; d20+13=27 ; d8+9=17 ; 2d6=9 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+22=40 ; d8+9=10 ; 2d6=10 ;
Friday November 1st, 2019 12:58:43 AM
Atlas attempts to put one of the befuddled giants out of his misery with a full assault. He falls a bit shy, but it won't be long now.

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ooc: Atlas attacks the yellow fire giant

Attack Yellow w/ Longsword: 1d20+17+1(haste)=32
Damage: 1d8+9=11
Holy Damage: 2d6=10

Attack Yellow w/ Shield: 1d20+13+1(haste)=29
Damage: 1d4+5=9
Frost: 1d6=2

Attack Yellow w/ Longsword: 1d20+12+1(haste)=27
Damage: 1d8+9=17
Holy Damage: 2d6=9

Attack Yellow w/ Shield: 1d20+8+1(haste)=19
Damage: 1d4+5=miss
Frost: 1d6=miss

Attack Yellow w/ Longsword: 1d20+2+1(haste)=16
Damage: 1d8+9=miss
Holy Damage: 2d6=miss

Haste Attack Yellow w/ Longsword: 1d20+21+1(haste)=40
Damage: 1d8+9=10
Holy Damage: 2d6=10

Total Damage: 78

Haste: 1 extra attack, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves



DM Jeremy Battle Map  d20+9=28 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=29 ; d100=36 ; d100=54 ; d8=1 ; 9d6+45=72 ; 9d6+45=83 ; 9d6+45=82 ;
Friday November 1st, 2019 6:11:24 AM
Neshi drops a fireball on the giants, but the spell has no effect on them. After a brief discussion on the rules board, everyone, myself included, felt that the giants should lose their dex bonus for sure, but since they aren’t really grappled, other penalties shouldn’t apply. Sadly, Fire Giants have negative dex already so in this instance they won’t gain any penalties other than the inability to move,

Armand reminds Neshi that Vamir told everyone that these are Fire Giants, and are immune to fire. He offers the giants a chance to surrender.

Owen casts crushing despair on the fire giants. Only yellow fails his save and is affected.

Elyngael makes it clear that to her thinking, the giants already had a chance to surrender, and since they are trying to break themselves free, she sees that as her answer, and continues firing on Mr. Green Jeans. As mentioned in answer to Kents query, they would lose their dex bonus, if they had one, but since they don’t, there is no effect on their AC.

Atlas follows Elyngaels que, and unleashes a torrent of pain on the yellow giant.

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Confusion results: Yellow starts singing a lullaby, in giant of course, while blue hits himself inflicting 11 damage
Red, green, and orange look as though they were considering Armands terms for surrender, but with the attacks that followed, they steel their resolve and continue to try to smash themselves free while Red says to the others in giant, Highlight to display spoiler: {”See, I told you the smaller races can’t be trusted, that’s why I say, they are really only good for one thing, and that’s filling our bellies!”}

Red 24/8/24 113/142hp trapped in rock (927/1080 hp 8 hardness)
Yellow 24/8/24 32/142hp confused, crushing despair, trapped in rock (1080/1080 hp 8 hardness)
Green 24/8/24 87/142hp trapped in rock (934/1080 hp 8 hardness)
Blue 24/8/24 131/142hp entangled, confused, trapped in rock (1080/1080 hp 8 hardness)
Orange 24/8/24 142/142hp trapped in rock (935/1080 hp 8 hardness)

01-25
Acts normally
26-50
Does nothing but babble incoherently
51-75
Deals 1d8 points of damage + Str modifier to self with item in hand
76-100
Attacks nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject’s self)


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  12d6=43 ;
Friday November 1st, 2019 7:14:02 AM
OOC Actually I believe since they are immobile their Dex would drop to 0, which would mean their negative penalty gets bigger. But that is neither here nor there.

Armand sighs. "Gargul take your souls." He pauses, then mutters. "This is about to get messy."

Armand casts Blade Barrier, in a circle, so that it hits everyone of them on the inner-side of their bodies. Thus leaving the outer side for Atlas to swing at and Elyngael to shoot at.

Blade Barrier evoked so that they are in it, reflex save for half damage, I don't think they can use Reflex save to be on one side of it or the other, since they can't move.
Reflex save is 21.
Damage is 43....this round, it will last 12 minutes.

DM Edit: that’s just nasty! LOL!!!

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,   12d6=44 ;
Friday November 1st, 2019 7:55:19 AM
(OOC. geessh, they get a -2 attack/AC penalty if in the mud, but nothing if they are encased in rock? )

Neshi curses under his breath for a moment, &%$#@!! Dang of all people, I should remember about the fire....

Thinking for a moment as he moves Neshi sends off another spell chain lightening targeting yellow as his primary and sending bolts splitting off to each of the others. 44 points damage each; Reflex Save 23 for yellow and 21 for the others for 1/2 damage

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34+1(haste) (T 21+1(haste) FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Friday November 1st, 2019 5:02:22 PM
Seeing the damage done by Armand's spell Atlas almost loses his lunch. He flies to the other side of the battlefield in case he is needed, but he's pretty sure those blades will take down the others quickly without his help. Besides, he's not sure how long he can watch this slaughter. He almost feels bad for them...almost.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Saturday November 2nd, 2019 7:15:04 PM
Brawn Stats: AC 33*/touch16/flat 31* HP 87/87 CMD 24: Reflex+13 Fort+10 Will+8
*Shield of Faith +4

Elyngael looks on as the wall of flickering force blades springs up and starts dicing the giants. "I think I'll save my arrows." She says quietly and just looks on, though not really wanting to.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding 
Sunday November 3rd, 2019 8:54:44 PM
Vamir watches the blade barrier, no emotion showing on his face. The young witch flies opposite of Atlas but does not look away, as the swords do their job.



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Haste, Fly  3d6=13 ; 2d6=6 ;
Sunday November 3rd, 2019 9:12:57 PM
Owen maintains his invisibility and flies off to the side. He casts Shadow Evocation to create the appearance of an Ice Storm spell on the giants. They must make a DC 23 Will save or take 13 bludgeoning damage and 6 cold damage.

DM Jeremy Battle Map  d20+4=11 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=21 ; d100=12 ; d100=10 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=18 ; d100=51 ; d100=57 ; d100=73 ; d100=2 ;
Monday November 4th, 2019 6:12:51 AM
Armand warns his friends that things are about to get messy, than casts Blade Barrier in a ring so as to strike all 5 fire giants

Neshi can’t believe he forgot about fire immunity, and then casts chain lightning hitting all the giants

Atlas almost feels bad for the giants, as he nearly loses his lunch at the gruesome sight created by Armand. He puts himself into position just in case he’s needed.

Elyngael decides to save her arrows, as Armand’s spinning blades of death do their job.

Vamir shows no emotion as he flies opposite Atlas, watching Armand’s blades slice and dice the giants.

Owen casts a shadow evocation ice storm on the trapped giants.

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Confusion results, both yellow and blue act normally this round.

Armand casts Blade Barrier on the giants with only green managing to save for half, and killing yellow outright. Neshi’s chain lighting target’s green and then works its way around the circle, inflicting full damage on all of them. I assume you didn’t want to target a dead person Somehow green manages to see through Owen’s deadly illusion, but the others take the damage.

Seeing that they are doomed, and unable/unwilling to trust that the Warden’s would honor their surrender, Not that you wouldn’t it’s just that they don’t trust you one by one the giants run themselves through with their greatswords, putting themselves out of their misery, and in their minds holding on to their honor. The only one who doesn’t end his own life is the orange giant, who drops his sword puts his hands up in surrender, and, in common, simply says, ”Show mercy!” Make a DC 10 sense motive Highlight to display spoiler: { you can tell he doesn’t trust you, and he figures his death is imminent, but he decides to take a chance anyway.}

Red death by suicide
Yellow dead
Green death by suicide
Blue death by suicide
Orange 24/8/24 33/142hp trapped in rock (935/1080 hp 8 hardness)


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34+1(haste) (T 21+1(haste) FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday November 4th, 2019 1:59:46 PM
Atlas looks to Armand, "Up to you. I don't know much about these giants, but if they are naturally evil then I say that we let him die. If not then I'm OK letting him live."

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 November 4th, 2019 3:27:09 PM

Well, generally speaking fire giants are evil beings. very orderly and structured about how they go about it, but definitely evil. Are there exceptions? Sure. Is this guy one of them. who knows.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+17=20 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d20+15=16 ;
Monday November 4th, 2019 5:39:07 PM
Sense Motive 20 (d20+17)

Armand dismisses the Blade Barrier spell. "I'm sorry it came to this." He calls to the giant. He moves to within 30 feet of him and channels to heal. The giant is healed 25 hit points.

He then speaks to the giant, Diplomacy 16 (d20+15)
"Next time you will know better than to try and ambush travelers, and not attack villages that look defenseless. If you would tell me the names of your companions I will see to saying prayers to speed them on their way to Lord Gargul." He looks at the giants. "However, I don't think we're going to be able to bury them."

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding  d20+12=13 ;
Monday November 4th, 2019 8:21:18 PM
Vamir shrugs his shoulders, "I don't know what you said but I think leaving him alive is a mistake. He will just kill another innocent."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Monday November 4th, 2019 9:25:55 PM
Elyngael watches the graphic death of the giants unable to look away. When Armand releases and partially heals one of them, she releases a breath she didn't realize she had been holding. This was still Armand, the merciful and faithful cleric, he had not been possessed by an evil demon. "Brawn, I don't like this mission at all. Nothing is going as usual. There's been tournament parties and bickering and...it's been ugly!"

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Haste, Fly 
Monday November 4th, 2019 11:28:36 PM
Owen responds to Vamir. "When you've been at this as long as we have, you learn that there is a potential for good in all but the most hardened hearts. We were all on edge in advance of the bigger fight, so our first instinct was to crush any threat, black flag flying. We need to retain our goodness, even when we fight those who seem like monsters."

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 6:12:00 AM
The remaining Giant breaks down and sobs, and it's obvious it's not out of joy for being alive. Not being able to move he simply looks at the red giant and says, "Rupert I told you this whole thing was wrong. I know what you said about the mountain giants forcing our small band to join in the invasion, but maybe if we would have ran away sooner, or simply not shown up at the summoning place none of this would have happened". Turning to the Wardens, and in particular Armand, the giant says, "My name is Ruffas, that one was my brother Rupert, then there was Johhanna, Gremler, and Claus. You call us evil, and maybe that's true, never really thought about it, and quite frankly I'm not even sure what it means to be evil, we just kind of lived our lives, minding our own, if you follow me, Than a mountain giant chieftain shows up at out small enclave and says the giants of the Scab will be invading the Crescent Valley, saying that the tower near Humble's Ford isn't working. Well, none of us wanted to go, but well, as Rupert said, mountain giants aren't to be ignored, so off we go, only to lose most of our 20 some fire giant warriors in the battle, leaving only the 5 of us, who somehow made it out alive. I know there were other giants, fire hill, stone, and such who were thrilled at the chance to eat halfling, but to be honest our band tended to prefer eating things like goat and cattle. can't say as I ever remember eating anything with an intelligent brain, in spite of what Rupert said in his frustration and anger, I know he was the same. Anyway, we were making our way to the Fire Queen in hopes of finding refuge from the halflings' wrath, and well, Rupert sees an elf flying on a broom, and picks up a rock to defend us if needed, and well, you know what happened next". After his ramble, Ruffas breaks into more sobbing at his loss. than turns to the Wardens and says, "Maybe the greatest mercy would have been to finish me off", than more sobbing. You don't sense any anger only sadness in Ruffas' words and actions.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 4:23:40 PM
Atlas feels a tug on his heart as he listens to the giant. Even a month ago the thought of feeling anything for these creatures was unthinkable, but things have changed it seems. "I know this sounds crazy, as I'm usually the first to say that evil needs to be destroyed, but Owen is right. Sometimes things don't fit their stereotype. We should find out before we kill." Atlas hesitates, then asks Armand, "Should we see about talking to Gargul and bringing his brother back? I know, it's crazy stupid, but I kind of feel bad. We should do what is right and if this giant speaks true then that would be the right thing to do. Can someone tell if he's telling the truth?"

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 5:25:32 PM
Armand nods to Atlas. "Ruffas, can you point out where you're water and provisions are and I can see about getting them within arm's reach of you. Like I said earlier we are not going to be able to free you anytime soon." He pauses a minute, thinking to himself, fire queen? fire...female dragon...?"You have a fire queen? What is her name?"

Then he turns and finds a place to set and begins praying to Gargul to find wisdom, or if he should try to intercede on Rupert's behalf."[/b]

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 November 5th, 2019 7:22:28 PM
Neshi, watches and listens.

I can turn it back to mud if you like but it will leave me shot a spell. I mean otherwise I do not believe heis going to get out of there any time soon.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding 
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 8:29:35 PM
Vamir nods at the others as they speak their minds. "I see your point, and I'll concede to it. I just don't want us to look over our shoulders all the way to the dang dragon"

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Haste, Fly 
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 9:04:58 PM
Owen listens to the giant's story with sorrow plain upon his face. He spent so long trying to return to his family that to see the separation of brothers by death strikes home, especially because the Wardens caused it.

He walks over to the giant and casts Stone Shape, freeing him.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 9:35:36 PM
Elyngael watches and listens to the giant's pleas, and to the reactions of the various Wardens. She gets their attention, "Nature is harsh. It is kill or be killed most of time. We cannot continue to doubt our actions or we will be crippled and useless. We don't have time to interview known threats. It could be us pleading for life as easily as this fire giant." Elyngael walks over to Atlas "I feel bad every time I kill a living thing. Can a raging tiger speak for itself? I can't take the time to find out who deserves to eat that day. Maybe Armand's God can make those decisions, but I'm not that wise and powerful. I just know that I want to live." El sits down with her head in her hands and Brawn gently leans into her.

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 5:58:58 AM
Atlas feels bad for the Ruffas as he shares his story, and is beginning to second think the stereotypes associated with certain creatures. Neshi offers to free Ruffas, before Owen uses stone shape to free the giant. Armand prays for wisdom on how to proceed, and whether or not it was Rupert's time to go, he also asks Ruffas for clarification about the fire queen. Elyngael is the voice of reason, as she reminds everyone that in this kill or be killed life you have chosen, when you choose to become adventurers, you don't always have time to ask if they are bad or not.

Armand is filled with a feeling that Rupert and the rest are actually happy to be where they are, and even though he doesn’t understand why, at the moment, the words, ”Honor has been restored” flashes through his brain.

The moment Ruffas is free he steps over to his brothers body and kneels down to kiss his forehead in farewell. When Armand offers to intercede for the fallen giant Ruffas' eyes brighten a bit, but then he says, ”I don’t know how kindly Lord Gargul would take to us. You see, we acted dishonorably when we fled the battlefield at Humble’s Ford. True we never wanted to be there, but to flee in the face of battle, to us that is a grave sin. As to the Fire Queen, though I would never call her my queen, and neither would have my companions, she is the Red Dragon Temorianalis, and that is what her loyal followers call her. We were hoping to find safety in the shadow of her lair, though the thought of truly aligning with one such as her, seems to me more unsavory than joining the invasion, but fear for one's life often leads to rash choices”


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Haste, Fly 
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 12:44:34 PM
Owen responds to Ruffas: "It may have been more rash than you know: we are traveling to Temorianlis as well, on a quest to defeat her. If you know the way, perhaps you can guide us? If you are willing to aid us, we could even surprise the dragon. If you need time for grief, however, we should let you have solitude."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 4:19:46 PM
Atlas nods at Owen's remark, then goes about preparing to head out. When given the chance he apologizes to Ruffas. It is awkward, but it is the right thing to do.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+15=17 ; d20+11=19 ;
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 5:36:43 PM
Armand pops up from his prayers. "Ruffas, Lord Gargul has heard my prayers and responded. He said to inform you that 'Honor has been restored.' Further, Rupert and the others are at peace." Armand is almost beside himself that Lord Gargul responded to him.

Upon hearing who the Fire Queen is and Ruffas's thoughts on joining her Armand speaks up as diplomatically and persuasively as he can. "Ruffas from what you have told us about yourself I don't believe you would be happy joining the Fire Queen. I feel her ideology and yours would clash and you would find yourself again unhappy and doing things that you were trying to avoid when you joined this giant raiding party. Might I suggest an alternative. A few days travel southward from here there is a monastery that is willing to accept any willing to learn a new path in life. Brother Plieophus is the current leader. It would give you a place to rest and perhaps learn a profession more in tune with your philosophies."
Diplomacy 17 (d20+15)

He continues. "If you would like I will help you build cairns to preserve the remains of your brother and his friends and teach you the rites to say over their remains."
Knowledge Religion 19 (d20+11)

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying broom 
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 7:16:03 PM
Vamir opens his mouth, and then shuts it knowing he doesn't hve anything left to offer to the conversation. Vamir slowly sets down and stows his broom (the spell lasts for 1 hour per level). Vamir walks towards Elyngael and Brawn wishing he had a way to ease her frustration. As he stands near her Melzat shuffles to the witch, "Vamir good? Lady good? All good" Vamir reaches down and scoops up Melzat, "I dont know buddy, but we are trying to be."

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 November 6th, 2019 7:18:27 PM
Neshi stays on the perimeter watching and keeping an eye out for any surprise visitors..

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 9:17:24 PM
"Thank you, Melzat. Things are better and working towards good. You are kind to Vamir and to others, just like my companion, Brawn," Elyngael smiles at the unusual pair realizing that she and Brawn make an odd-looking pair also.

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Thursday November 7th, 2019 6:05:30 AM
Owen informs Ruffas just how rash seeking refuge with “The Fire Queen” would have been, and asks if he would be willing to act as a guide, making sure to let him know that if he needs time to grieve, he should do what he needs to do.

Atlas nods his agreement to Owens words, and then offers an awkward but heartfelt apology.

Armand is ecstatic that Lord Gargul answered his prayer and shares the response with Ruffas. He then goes on to let Ruffas know how distasteful it would be for one such as him to be aligned with Temorianalis, and suggests life at the monastery. He offers to help build cairns over the bodies, and teach Ruffas the proper way to send people off to Gargul.

Vamir puts away his broom, as little Melzat approaches and asks Vamir if they are good, to which Vamir answers “We are trying”

Neshi keeps an eye on the perimeter looking for unwanted guests.

Elyngeal thanks Melzat for his concern, and answers, ”Things are better, and working towards good” She then tells him that he is good to Vamir, much like Brawn is to her.

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In response to Owen’s words, Ruffas says, ”It seems that for good or bad, we were destined to meet”. Though he holds off on answering his question until after Armand speaks. With tears of joy in his eyes, at hearing about the state of his brother and friends, Ruffas says, ”The monastery sounds nice, but I dare not approach the Crescent Valley, those towers aren’t as merciful to my kind as you are, and I really don’t want to have another run in with the halflings, however, before I can find a peaceful life I must restore my honor. My kin restored theirs in death, I must do so in life! I will guide you to the dragon’s lair, and if you will allow, help you fight the fiend”. He than thanks Armand for his offer and begins building cairns over his deceased loved ones. It is currently late afternoon.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Thursday November 7th, 2019 4:35:38 PM
Atlas drops his pack and helps with the cairns. He's not nearly as proficient as a giant, but he does his best to help.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday November 7th, 2019 5:37:07 PM
Armand gathers rocks for the cairns and begins reciting prayers for the dead and prayers of grieving for the living.

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,   d20+11=28 ;
Thursday November 7th, 2019 6:24:49 PM
keeps watch as well as an eye on the cairn building etc

perception DC 28

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying broom 
Thursday November 7th, 2019 7:14:06 PM
Vamir smiles at Elyngael, Brawn, and finally Melzat. "Melzat, and Zaita both help fill voids in my heart Elyngel. I am tired of loss and pain. I see how the Warden's interact with each other and I want that too. I don't want to see any of you get hurt, or killed. My heart just couldn't take it." Vamir hugs Melzat, and pats Zaita on his belt. "Elyngael, thank you for your kindness."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Thursday November 7th, 2019 9:37:28 PM
"Vamir you have a good heart, and I hope that the Wardens can fill whatever voids you have with our friendship and loyalty. We each bring a different skill and temperament, but when we work together, we can accomplish amazing things. Now, Brawn and I must get to work," Elyngael brushes off her lethargy and gathers rocks while Brawn guards.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Haste, Fly 
Friday November 8th, 2019 12:00:29 AM
Owen says that he plans to cast a Seeming spell so the whole group appears to have been take prisoner by Ruffas.

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Friday November 8th, 2019 6:07:50 AM
Atlas drops his gear and pitches in to help Ruffas bury his dead.

Armand also help gather rocks for the cairns, all the while offering prayers for the departed, as well as the grieving.

Neshi continues to stand guard. At the moment, not even a mouse is to be seen or heard.

Vamir explains to Elyngael how Melzat and Zaita help fill the voids left by departed loved ones, and admires the family like interactions of the Wardens making it clear that he desires that as well, letting her know how hard losing one of them would be to him. He also thanks Elyngael for her kindness.

Elyngael tells Vamir he has a good heart, and shares that each of the Wardens have a different skill set and temperament, and because of that when they work together they can accomplish great things. She tells him she hopes that the Wardens can help fill the voids in his life, then Her and Brawn get to work. Brawn on guard duty, and her helping build the cairns.

Owen says he is going to cast seeming on the party, making it look like that the Wardens are Ruffas’ captives.

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With everyone pitching in, the cairns go up rather quickly, in spite of the large size of the occupants. Though it does help that half of their bodies were already buried. When the work is complete, it’s rapidly approaching dark, though there is still plenty of time to set up camp. Ruffas suggest the shelter of the nearby ruins, and points at the half standing ruins of what at one time must have been a decent sized community of giants. When you arrive at the ruins, you are able to find one of the buildings, apparently a personal residence, that has a relatively intact roof, and sturdy stone walls, though the wooden door is long rotted away.

OOC… Unless otherwise noted, I will use the Night watch on the Wiki.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+14=32 ;
Friday November 8th, 2019 3:52:42 PM
Atlas finds a spot to settle down, tired from a day of hard work and emotion. He is exceptionally quiet this day, but then again, it has been a weird day.

He will take his normal watch.

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Perception during watch: 1d20+14=32


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Saturday November 9th, 2019 8:37:56 AM
Armand looks over the ruins. Then he goes to Ruffas and takes out his journal. "Ruffas I'm a scholar as well as a cleric. Can you tell me some of the history of this place?" Armand will take down what he is told.

Armand settles down and fingers his ring of sustenance. He will actually only sleep during first watch (Owen's) and otherwise be awake but not active during the other watches.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Saturday November 9th, 2019 6:22:37 PM
Elyngael and Brawn are glad to be away from the cairns and sheltered for the night. They do their regular watch and look forward to starting fresh in the morning.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Contingency  d20+13=33 ;
Sunday November 10th, 2019 11:57:39 PM
Owen decides to prepare for the battle ahead. He casts Contingency on himself, with this condition: If Owen turns invisible, he will automatically cast Stoneskin on himself. Soon afterward, he settles down for his watch. Perception: 33.

DM Jeremy Battle Map  d20=17 ; d20=19 ; d20=18 ; d20=14 ; d20=17 ;
Monday November 11th, 2019 6:06:51 AM
Atlas finds a spot and gets comfortable. He is tired from a hard day of travel, as well as fighting and hauling rocks. He’s quieter than normal but it has been a weird day.

Armand asks Ruffas if he knows anything about the giant ruins, and then gets a couple hours of sleep, and than chills the rest of the night.

Elyngael and Brawn are glad for the shelter and for the distance from the cairns. She looks forward to a fresh start in the morning.

Owen does some spell prep, than takes his watch, before settling in for the night.

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Ruffas answers Armand, “Truthfully, I know very little about the place. What we, and by we I mean my fallen loved ones, were able to piece together from exploring the ruins is that a Storm Giant community lived here once”. “We deciphered that when we noticed all the different symbols, carved into the stone”, he says as he points out an image of a lightning bolt, that would have been exquisitely carved in the rock over the door, as they entered the building the Wardens chose to take shelter for the night. ”Storm Giants tend to be goodly people, and for some reason, after the whole fiasco in the Crescent Valley, we found comfort here, and even considered rebuilding and making the place our home after things have settled down”. “As far as the age, we estimated that the Storm Giants must have left here around a hundred years ago or so, and we assume that they left at their own choosing based on the fact that we weren’t able to find any skeletal remains”. “When the settlement was established I couldn’t tell you, but based on the size of the place the Storm Giants must have been here for quite some time”.

The evening passes without any disturbances. During his watch, Owen spotted a couple of rabbits scampering about, while during his, Atlas and Armand heard the distinct hoot of a great horned owl that was perched somewhere above there current location. Elyngael heard some coyotes howling in the distance, while things were quiet during Vamir, and Neshi’s watches.

Around midnight, it begins raining, a nice gentle rain, making the Wardens and Ruffas thankful for the roof over their heads. The rain is soothing, the kind that leads to a good nights sleep, and settles the dust. It also washes away the grime of battle, and when the morning breaks with into a bright sunny day, the Wardens are refreshed and ready to take on what the Wold has in store for them.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday November 11th, 2019 5:00:37 PM
Atlas wakes up and goes through his morning routine, practicing his forms and finding his inner peace in preparation for the day ahead. He cooks up some breakfast if no one else does so, then is ready to go once everyone eats and packs up.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Monday November 11th, 2019 6:24:41 PM
Armand prays at the crack of dawn, renewing his spells. After breakfast he rises. "Okay let's get going. Elyngael do you and Brawn want to take point? Atlas are you going to be on the wagon or on your horse?"

Armand goes and gets his horse ready, barely managing the process. Then he mounts up.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing  d20+16=26 ; d20+19=31 ; d20+18=34 ;
Monday November 11th, 2019 7:42:13 PM
OOC: I would like to apologize for the missed post. Working crazy hours and I forgot Friday's post.

Vamir wakes up after his standard two hours of sleep and goes through the steps for his basic and intermediate rituals. The elf then draws woldsblood into the wold, filling his spells slots for the day. ""Queen Maab flatters me this morning," the young witch murmurs to Melzat, who is intently watching. Vamir smiles as each of the Wardens wake up and gladly eats the breakfast Atlas prepares.

"Armand if you are a bit stiff you can ride on my cart, and I can fly on the broom. I will try and be more careful though." Vamir rides on whichever Armand does not.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 5
5 - 5
6 - 4

Ritual of Warding DC 20 rolled DC 26
Ritual of Spiritual Healing DC 30 rolled DC 31
Concentration DC 16 rolled DC 34


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Contingency 
Monday November 11th, 2019 8:06:32 PM
Owen prepares his spells a little differently this morning. This close to a dragon's lair, he worries that the dragon might find them before they find it.

He also shares a tactical note with the other Wardens: "I recently learned the spell Mislead, so if you see me rush into battle to take a punch at the dragon.... don't try to save me."

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 November 11th, 2019 8:25:47 PM
OOC: Ditto Wade and everyone else.

Waking refreshed but missing even the pallets of the monastery, Neshi starts off with the others.

He looks a bit askance at Owen when he makes his comment but agrees and then adds his own two cents in as well.

"I also might suggest that everyone not immediately rush in if and when we find the dragon as I might hve a few new tricks up my sleeve as well."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+16=17 ;
Monday November 11th, 2019 8:43:43 PM
"Sure, Brawn and I will take point," Elyngael answers Armand. "Brawn, I'm not hungry this morning, but if we can spot some berries along the way those might taste good. We'll scout for tracks of any kind as we go ahead. You never know what might be around this area."
(Survival d20+16=17) I guess she can't look for berries and tracks lol

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 5:53:18 AM
Atlas does his morning work out, and then makes breakfast.

Armand attends to his morning prayers, then after breakfast, asks Elyngael if she and Brawn would like to take point. He also asks if Atlas will be riding his horse, or riding in the wagon.

Vamir gets his two hours of sleep, then in the morning, and does his daily rituals. He asks Armand if he would prefer the wagon, as he can use his broom if Armand is feeling a little stiff this morning.

Due to the nature of the upcoming event, Owen prepares different spells than normal, and gives the Wardens a heads up.

Though he missed sleeping in a real bed, Yurneshi awakens refreshed, he gives Owen a weird look when Owen mentions changing up his spells, then gives the Wardens a heads up of his own.

Elyngael is happy to take point along with Brawn, but isn’t feeling breakfast this morning. She does like the idea of some fresh berries, and searches for some, only to find a raspberry bush that is picked clean by birds and other wild beasts.

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After a good night's sleep, Ruffas leads the Wardens along the same difficult trail they had been following, and after a few hours, a mountain peak comes into view. As you get closer, (about another hour of travel) details of the peak begin to come into view, most notably, a large, 50ft wide by 40ft tall natural cavern some 200ft above. As you get even closer, you realize that the mountain leading up to the cavern is in fact a 200ft sheer rock face. You are currently about 100ft from the rock wall.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 5:22:51 PM
Atlas looks up the wall and chuckles before saying, "While I love a good climb, I'm certainly grateful for these winged boots. Should we set a base camp at the bottom here for the horses and such? I'm assuming that with we have enough magical means for all of us to fly up. I hope that's a good assumption."

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 November 12th, 2019 5:37:10 PM
I can see the ledge I expect I can teleport a number of us up there.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 7:40:54 PM
Vamir agrees with the idea of a basecamp for the horses, and his cart. The witch takes the time to cast flying broom, "I can get myself up there, but I can't get Melzat up without assistance. If Atlas is willing to carry him then I am good. "

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+6=11 ;
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 7:58:13 PM
"Hmm. Atlas, I did not prepare any walking on air spells today. I can prepare them for tomorrow but that would mean waiting a day. And yes, I think that we should leave the wagon and horses here."

Armand looks around. Perception 11 (d20+11)

He pauses and scratches his head. "Something seems off here. I mean think about it, how are all those Durgar going to get the loot they've stolen to the dragon? There must be some other entrance."

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Contingency 
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 8:03:14 PM
Owen weighs in: "I'm sure we can get up there; I even have a potion of Fly for Ruffas. Do we know if the dragon is up there? Maybe we should conceal the horses and the cart further back and lie low until we know this is the right place. I have some buff spells I'd like to cast before we fight a dragon, but some of them don't last very long."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 9:22:09 PM
Elyngael agrees with Owen, "Owen has a good point. We should not rush into anything. We should camp for the night and keep watch, not just for protection, but to see if anything comes or goes around this cliff face. And, not just watch ground level, but the higher elevations."

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 6:07:24 AM
OOC… Sorry guys I forgot to give you xp for the last two scenes, you all get 13,000xp

Atlas looks at the rock wall and laughs, cracking a joke about loving a good climb, and hoping that the party has enough fly magic to go around, while suggesting making a base camp for the horses.

Yurneshi can see the ledge and mentions that he could teleport at least some of the party to the top.

Vamir agrees that making a base camp would be wise, then asks Atlas if he could carry Melzat as he wouldn’t be able to on his broom.

Armand laments that he didn’t prepare airwalk, suggesting that he could tomorrow if the Wardens wanted to wait a day. He also agrees that they should leave the horses behind. He looks to see if they are missing something as the duergar are somehow able to deliver the loot, but is unable to find any means of traversing the rock face.

Owen is certain that they can get up there, mentioning that he even has a fly potion for Ruffas, He wonders if the dragon is really up there, and suggests moving the base camp further away, claiming he has some short lived buff spells he would like to cast before fighting the dragon.

Elyngael agrees with Owen that they shouldn’t rush this, and suggests taking the rest of the day to sit back and watch the entrance, as well as even higher elevations, to see what may be seen.

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Ruffas isn’t able to offer much advice, but he is certain that this is the place. He asks Armand what he meant by the duergar bringing loot, as this is the first time hearing of such things, and after the cleric explains, he scratches his orange beard and says, If what you’re saying is true, and I have no reason to doubt that it is, than I would imagine that they would have to have some means to reach the top, as I doubt they would simply climb.


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 November 13th, 2019 7:11:49 AM

Well as duergar are like dwarves in the sense that they are miners and rock workers of some skill they may have created some sort of hidden entry or perhaps it is hidden through magic. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to do a search of the area looking for any possible tracks, scratches, drag marks, etc.

Maybe we could get a quick aerial view to see if anything looks different from above?

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+14=16 ;
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 1:00:58 PM
Atlas shrugs and begins the process of looking around. "Flying would have been more fun, and less expected, but I'll start looking around." He proceeds to explore the area.

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Perception: 1d20+14=16


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 7:33:39 PM
Armand nods. "Thank you for your insight Ruffas." He turns to the group. "Yes I think we should look around but also look for a secure place to leave the horses and wagon, maybe there's some outcropping of rock or an overhang where they can be partially concealed."

Armand taps his chin. "Hmm, hidden magically..." He casts detect magic and starts looking round the mountain face/side.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=23 ;
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 7:56:50 PM
"I'm going to start looking around for a good place to hide the horses and wagon, and for any hidden entrances. Brawn, you stay here and guard the horses." Elyngael begins to search (d20+18=23 perception)

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing  d20+14=29 ; d20+16=22 ;
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 8:28:33 PM
Vamir dismounts off of the cart, and tends to his horse. The witch whispers to Zaita, and Melzat, "Y'all be on the watch, we are in dragon country and I don't want anything bad to happen to you!" Vamir hobbles his horse, and then looks after the rest, [i]"We'd be in a real jam if they ran off,"[i] he whispers to Melzat. After tending to the animals the young witch begins looking for tracks that my lead to how the durga get their spoils to the dragon.

Perception DC 29
Survival DC 22

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Contingency  d20+13=17 ;
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 11:54:19 PM
OoC: Wow, I'm so impressed that we didn't immediately rush in! Great job, guys!

IC: Owen keeps an eye out for any incoming dragons. Perception: 17.

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Thursday November 14th, 2019 6:20:25 AM
Yurneshi mentions that like, their Dwarf cousins, Duergar are skilled miners, so maybe there's some hidden way, and suggests gaining a bird eyes view.

Atlas says flying may be more enjoyable, but begins to search for a hidden passage.

Armand thanks Ruffas for his insight, and wonders if they could find a rock outcropping or some such place that would make a good location to conceal the horses and cart. He wonders if maybe the way is hidden magically, so casts detect magic.

Elyngael searches for a passage up as well as a place to hide the horses.

Vamir tells Ziata and Melzat to keep a lookout so they don’t don’t get hurt. He also looks for duergar tracks.

Owen keeps his eyes on the skies looking for incoming dragons.

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Through both physical and magical means the Wardens try to figure out how the duergar gain access to the dragon’s lair, however, they are unable to find any means of making the ascent. Elyngael is able to find a dry shallow cave, perfect for stowing the horses and cart, and barely leaving enough room for the Wardens and Ruffas to sleep if they so choose. Vamir is able to find some tracks that closely resemble the duergar tracks they followed in the old mine, and is certain that duergar have been here. Upon showing the tracks to the others, Elyngael is able to ascertain that the tracks abruptly end, some 50ft or so from the rock face. Closer examination reveals that the final set of tracks seem a bit deeper, and those members of the group familiar with flight are easily able to recognize the fact that they “pushed off” as they took to the air. Upon gaining this knowledge, Ruffas offers, ”Well, duergar can’t fly without help, you didn’t find anything on their persons after defeating them by chance did you?”


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Thursday November 14th, 2019 5:32:37 PM
Atlas tries to find Sabre a secure place in the carve out of the cliff face. When asked about what they found on the Duergar shakes his head, "Hmm, I don't think we did, but then again, maybe the Wyvern type creature helped them out?"

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday November 14th, 2019 5:56:16 PM
Armand walks over to Atlas and gives him a Gibbs smack to the back of the head. "Maybe we should look in that sack you're carrying?"

OOC from the first duergar in the mines (5) +1 Adamantine Frost Heavy Pick, (5) Eberyon’s tear: frost, (5)+3 Mithril Breastplate, (4) (Type I) Bag of Holding, (5) Gauntlets of Rust, +4 mithril breastplate: , +3 ring of protection: , +3 amulet of natural armor: , +1 light steel shield with a +1 attack and frost enchantment, wand of alter self (23 charges) 8000gp worth of raw platinum ore.

And then from the Duergar that were attacking the monastery: 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)

Armand whips out a wand from the loot bag. "Say Owen, didn't you say this was a Wand of Fly? Can you use it to cast Fly on everyone, including Brawn?"


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 November 14th, 2019 6:09:50 PM
Neshi helps situate the wagon horses and camp set up

When the wand is remembered and found Neshi comments "Well that will save a spell slot."

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Thursday November 14th, 2019 7:14:14 PM
Vamir smiles as Armand smacks Atlas on the back of the head. The young witch takes his mule and wagon to the carved out area and tries to position the cart so it add some additional cover for the animals, and the Wardens if they choose to stay the night before heading up top.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Contingency 
Thursday November 14th, 2019 8:11:31 PM
Owen laughs with the others. "Oh yeah, I forgot we had that wand lying around. I can barely keep track of my Ring of Sustenance, and I've been wearing that for years! So, should we camp out and watch for the dragon?"

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Thursday November 14th, 2019 9:18:44 PM
Elyngael listens to the others and laughs with Owen. "I agree. Let's camp tonight with watches, then rise early and, unless something happens tonight, up we go flying,"

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Friday November 15th, 2019 6:08:56 AM
Atlas can’t remember any flying devices, but does remember the wyvaran.

Armand Gibb slaps Atlas reminding him that they have a wand of fly in their loot bag. He asks Owen if he could use the wand on the party.

Yurneshi helps situate the horses and cart, and helps set up camp. He is pleased that the wand was remembered as it will save a spell slot or two.

Vamir finds humor in Armand’s Gibb slapping of Atlas, then situates the cart so as to give more protection for the horses, and themselves, if they choose to stay the night.

Owen laughs about not remembering the wand, then asks if they should camp in the open so as to keep an eye on the sky.

Elyngael laughs with Owen, and suggest making camp with watches and flying up to meet Temorianalis in the morning.

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Ruffas is amused by the interactions of the Wardens and comments, ”Only people who truly love each other can interact like you guys do, you are lucky indeed to have such a family!” He than gives his two cents by saying, ”Even though it isn’t that late in the day, I agree that making camp here and starting early would be wise. We have no idea what all we will run into, or how long it will take, and the idea of making camp in the lair of a living dragon isn’t something I would wish to do”.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+14=27 ;
Friday November 15th, 2019 12:34:41 PM
Atlas laughs at Armand's slap, "Hey, I have things on my mind, I cannot remember everything we gather along the way." He gives Armand a friendly shove and complains out loud to no one in particular, "Another night to contemplate being eaten by a dragon. Yay." He then ducks, just in case anyone else wants to take a swat at him.

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Perception while on watch: 1d20+14=27


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Saturday November 16th, 2019 8:42:46 AM
"Alright, let's settle down. We have some planning to do." Armand goes over to the horses. "Probably need to make a cold camp and keep a good watch. Since Owen and I have ring's of sustenance I suggest that except for the 2 hours of sleep we each need that we add to the wakefullness, of the current watcher. That way at least 2 people are always on watch."

He sits down. "Also we should keep an eye out for Duergar. We also have that wand of alter self..." He pauses in thought. "though I'm not sure if that would work against a dragon. Don't that have some way of seeing through disguises? Though it would allow us to avoid any entanglements with any minions the dragon may have wandering around since we could make ourselves look like Duergar. Also I have several scrolls of fire resistance so I can cast those when the time is right."

He looks around, "Anyone else have ideas to plan this out some more rather than go charging in?"

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,  
Saturday November 16th, 2019 8:59:09 PM

"Maybe we could find a back door?" I would rather come up with some sort of surprise to get in as opposed to walking right up to a red dragon as well."

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Contingency  d20+28=31 ; d20+22=25 ; d20+17=34 ;
Sunday November 17th, 2019 12:26:38 PM
Owen joins in the planning session: "I can cast Seeming on us, which should help us get the jump on Temorianlis. I'll disguise us as captives in rags, and Ruffas can play himself, our captor. I also plan to cast Mass Bear's Endurance on us, and probably Displacement on Atlas."

Owen tries to remember what he knows about red dragons. Knowledge (Arcana, History, Nature): 31, 25, 34.

DM StevenVdB - DM Switch 
Sunday November 17th, 2019 4:36:58 PM
Hey folks - just letting you know we're switching seats again. Will post again tomorrow.

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 November 17th, 2019 4:46:27 PM
I would also say that as we get ready to go in any one who wants stone skin or mage armor let me know so I can cast those as well.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=22 ;
Sunday November 17th, 2019 6:13:07 PM
"I can stealth ahead and see if there are guards or anything to beware as we start. Yurneshi, I will take the stoneskin unless it interferes with my stealth or armor. Mage armor might be good for Brawn?"

Elyngael and Brawn take their watch.
Perception d20+18=22

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, FlyingBroom 
Monday November 18th, 2019 9:22:11 AM
Vamir motions to his finger, " I have a ring of sustenance as well, but I do need about an hour to prepare spells, and cast my rituals. So about 3 or so total hours. Melzat, and Zaita do not need any sleep either." The witch looks around at the group, [b]"I do not have any spells to protect, or defend. My spells are slow acting, and act to impose penalties, on enemies."

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday November 18th, 2019 12:19:36 PM
Atlas responds to Owen and includes the others, "Displacement would certainly help keep me alive. Also, if there is anything available to help me attack more and do more damage that would be great. Haste and Blessing are always a huge help. Oh, and Vamir, if you have that spell to snatch me back from death when I die, well, that would be handy if you have it." Atlas shakes his head, he can never remember the name of that spell, and then mutters to himself something about magic that you cannot pick up.

Looking about, Atlas isn't sure that there is a better plan. "This dragon seems to have captured an ideal location to prevent surprises. Should we consider luring it out instead of attacking it within it's lair? Who knows what traps it might have in there waiting for us. Out here we would be on even ground."

DM StevenVdB - "Another night to contemplate being eaten by a dragon. Yay." 
Monday November 18th, 2019 5:20:17 PM
"Another night to contemplate being eaten by a dragon. Yay.", Atlas complains laughingly at the prospect of sleeping at the mountain foot.

Armand considers they should exploit this calm before the storm to preparing themselves. Owen chimes in with some potential spells that would benefit the group. He also tries to remember what he read about Red Dragons... logically they crave fire and fear cold... and... they are not easily bamboozled...

In turn Neshi, Elyngael and Vamir bring up additional spells or other magic items. Atlas is thankful for the prepared spells. El offers to stealth ahead to see if there are any guards or anything... Neshi still wonders if there wouldn't be a back door or something.

It's rather late when the Wardens prepare for bed. They don't need much sleep though but still it seems prudent at least to rest a bit before going up that hill... no matter how...

Not often the Tree Wardens have slept at the doorsteps of a Dragon...

When morning comes you can see watery sun rays peaking through a clouded sky. Ruffas on the other hand sleeps as only giants can do... with some good old fashion snorring... A gentle downpour falls from the heavens.

Time to come up with a plan to get up to that cavern...

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Monday November 18th, 2019 6:09:51 PM
In the morning Armand announces. "Well most of my spells are duration of minutes not hours. So we're going to have to be more sure of the dragon's location before I want to cast these things. If only we knew what was directly inside. I'm kinda thinking it can't lead directly to the dragon, then again if that's her air exit how far would she want to walk." He turns to the wizardly folk. "Do any of you have any sort of spying/scrying/wizardy eyeee type things that can be used?"

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin,  
Monday November 18th, 2019 7:39:51 PM
After finally falling asleep and then taking watch, Neshi finally gets a few hours of rest. After waking and getting through his morning routine. He turns to the others.

Ok, so mage armor should last until late this evening ans the stone skin should be good for two hours, so....

Neshi casts mage armor on Brawn and then turns to Elyngael and cast the stone skin spell on her.

He turns to the others. Anyone else before I hit myself up as well?

Neshi will cast what is asked for and then hits himself with a mage armor and a stone skin.



Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+16=26 ; d20+18=25 ;
Monday November 18th, 2019 9:31:53 PM
Elyngael leaves Brawn with the others and stealthily approaches the cavern entrance. She pauses occasionally to listen and smell.

Stealth d20+16=26
Perception d20+18=25


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Monday November 18th, 2019 11:17:17 PM
Owen smiles as the weather turns south. "This rain seems auspicious. It should drive Temorianlis back to her cave."

When the party confirms the dragon's presence and is ready to go, it's buff time:
Owen casts Seeming on everyone but Ruffas, making them look like ragged, emaciated versions of themselves, bound in handcuffs. Those closely inspecting the illusion must make a DC 23 Will save to disbelieve it.

Then he casts Darkvision, Spider Climb, and See Invisibility on himself, plus Protection from Energy (Fire) on Atlas, Armand, and Elyngael. Then he uses the Wand of Fly to cast Fly on every member of the party. Just before they head out, he casts Mass Bear's Endurance on everyone.


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11/12 days of Contingency remain. If Owen turns invisible, he will automatically cast Stoneskin on himself.
12/12 hours of Seeming remain for the whole party (except Ruffas).
12/12 hours of Darkvision remain.
2/2 hours of Spider Climb remain.
2/2 hours of See Invisibility remain.
2/2 hours of Protection from Energy (Fire) remain for Atlas, Armand, and Elyngael.
11/12 minutes of Fly remain for the whole party.
11/12 minutes of Mass Bear's Endurance remain for the whole party.

Prepared spells:
Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress.
0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound.
1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, True Strike, Feather Fall, and Silent Image.
2: Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, See Invisibility, Spider Climb, Darkvision, and Invisibility.
3: Protection from Energy, Protection from Energy, Protection from Energy, Haste, Displacement, and Major Image.
4: Stone Shape, Crushing Despair, Phantasmal Killer, Phantasmal Killer, and Greater Invisibility.
5: Teleport, Cone of Cold, Cone of Cold, Feeblemind, and Seeming.
6: Greater Dispel Magic, Freezing Sphere, Mass Bear's Endurance, and Mislead.

0/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used.
0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used.
0/8 daily Blinding Rays used.
0/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom  d20+18=25 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+19=20 ;
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 8:52:10 AM
Vamir wakes up after his two hour nightly sleep, and stretches. The young with brings Zaita up to full size, and makes a concentration check to bring woldsblood into the wold, filling his spell slots. Vamir murmurs thanks to Queen Maab and conducts his basic and intermediate rituals. Vamir shakes his head softly, "not a good day to fail on that healing ritual," Vamir mutters to himself. Shaking the failure off as best he can Vamir casts flying broom and shrinks Zaita back to her tiny size, and places her back on his belt. Looking over at the rest of the Wardens Vamir manages a crooked smile, "I guess I am as ready as I will ever be.

Ritual of Warding DC 29 sucess
Ritual of Spiritual Healing DC 20 Fail

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 2:29:26 PM
Atlas feels well empowered with all the spells and with a shrug says, "I guess we'll go to her. No sense in waiting, let's go." He then laughs out loud when seeing the others in their illusion of prisoners. "You sure are a sorry bunch!"

DM StevenVdB - "No sense in waiting, let's go"  d20=11 d20=10 d20=9 d20=6 d20=3 d20=7 d20=4 d20=7 d20=9 d20=9 d20=7 d20=6 d20=14 d20=19 d20=16 d20=20
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 5:45:44 PM
At dawn Armand calls his friends for some tactics meeting. He has no long duration spells so he'd hoped to keep his spells for inside the cave. He would feel a lot more secure if only they knew more about the layout of that cave... who knows what Temorianalis would do...

Neshi too goes through her available enhancement combined with the probability of what she will use or need when...

"This rain seems auspicious" Owen says while he waits for feedback from the scouts. As soon as he know more he'll start buffing the party.

After performing his rituals, Vamir is as ready as he'll ever be...

Ruffas frowns seeing you all suddenly look like ragged prisoners. Atlas though laughs about it. It's uncertain how Owen's magic will help them getting up the lair though.

"And how would I be able to haul you all up being my prisoners?!" Ruffas asks...

Meanwhile Elyngael intends to stealthily approach the cavern entrance. But there's still a 200ft sheer rock wall between your camp site and the cave entrance. Do you climb up there?
(never mind the rolls) Climb check would be (DC15) with an occasional slippery patch due to the rain (DC20). Do you have other ways to get up to the entrance?


Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 6:36:34 PM

"Well," looking over at Owen as he finishes using the wand.

"Rufus I think that if you start flapping your arms you will begin to lift off the ground, and the a quick looping of rope around us and we will fly with you."

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 9:36:12 PM
Owen uses the party's wand of Fly to give everyone the ability to fly, then hands the wand to Ruffas. "Lead on, captor!"

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom 
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 10:53:19 PM
Vamir smiles at Owen, and wraps Melzat in his arms. The witch will follow the group up when it is his turn.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+16=30 ;
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 11:27:16 PM
"Hey Owen, cast fly on me first. You guys stay here for a minute and I'll just see what is up there."

Elyngael will use the fly spell to get up there. Stealth (d20+16=30).

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 11:28:29 PM
Armand waits patiently for everything to get cast and for Elyngael to get back.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 10:43:54 AM
Atlas says, "Fly" and follows El up. He stays behind a bit so as not to interfere, but close enough that he can respond quickly if anything happened.

DM StevenVdB - "Lead on, captor!"  d20+7=19 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+7=22 ;
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 5:26:57 PM
Standing at the foot of the rock wall Owen goes around and taps everyone, including Ruffus, with the Fly wand.

El asks the group to wait for her as she first will go scout up the cliff to see what lies beyond the cave entrance. Everyone else just prepares to fly up.

Elyngael slowly flies towards the cave... Highlight to display spoiler: {Near the cave entrance you spot a large number of Wyvaran. Perhaps they are holding guard but then again... if they were how comes neither of them saw you?! The cave behind them is quite dark so no way to look beyond the entrance.}

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom 
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 7:25:22 PM
Vamir waits, shifting his weight from one foot to the other. Melzat looks at the young witch, "ok, you ok Vamir?" the little willow asks earnestly. Vamir smiles, "I am ok Melzat, just nervous is all. I've never seen a dragon, letbalone fight one. It will be ok, the Wardens know what they are doing."

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 8:48:39 PM
Elyngael has goggles of nightvision, so she can see 60' in the cave. She is still quiet and stealthy (thanks to her good roll). She should have a good view of the number of wyvern/s. (Your spoiler says 'large number' and then you refer to '2'?)



Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+6=19 ;
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 9:03:53 PM
Armand says, "Anyone see anybody moving up toward the cave? As in on the ground coming to deliver loot?" He looks back down the trail.

Perception 19 (d20+6)

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 10:28:27 PM
Owen watches the mouth of the cave carefully. He readies a Haste spell in case Elyngael is attacked.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Thursday November 21st, 2019 10:25:37 AM
Atlas watches El closely, trying to interpret what she is seeing from her body language. He is flying with his boots about 15 feet below her, well out of sight of anything above.

DM StevenVdB - "Lead on, captor!"  d20+7=26 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=9 ; d3=1 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=17 ;
Thursday November 21st, 2019 6:28:26 PM
(DM Note @ Lynette : not sure where I made reference there would be only 2 Wyvaran? Not being native English it could be of course that I make many mistakes... sorry for that. Is the text 'neither of them' referring to just 2 instead of all 16 Wyvaran? Please should you see mistakes like this you are most invited to send me an email - glad to learn. In any case there are a large number of them :-) )

Hovering in front of the cave entrance El check out the Wyvaran group. She counts no less than 16 of them! Behind them the cave entrance descends slowly into the mounting. It looks like a straight tunnel...

Down below, all the others - except Atlas - are waiting in anticipation of Elyngael's report. Vamir shifts his weight from one foot to the other whispering to his companion Melzat. Armand checks if there are any others trying to make it to the entrance... he sees nothing. Just in case, Owen prepares some spells.

As they are guarding the entrance, suddenly one of the Wyvaran looks down and spots Atlas however there in plain sight... he jumps up into the air waving his greatsword at the human fighter... immediately the assembled mob takes it to the air and flies towards Atlas... With the seeming spell active only 1 out of 16 notices there's something wrong with Atlas...
Seems they are puzzled about this human flying here in mid air... all 16 will reach Atlas next round.



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance  2d4=3 ;
Thursday November 21st, 2019 7:07:09 PM
OoC: You can take them, Atlas! We'll go after the dragon!

IC: If the wyvaran have not passed through the mouth of the cave, Owen casts Shadow Evocation, creating a Wall of Fire that covers the mouth of the cave and points inward. The wyvaran must make a DC 23 Will save to recognize it as an illusion. If they are within 20 feet of the wall, they take 1d4 Fire damage. If they are within 10 feet, they take 2d4 Fire damage instead. If they pass through the wall, they take 2d6+12 Fire damage. If they make their Will save to disbelieve, they take only 20% of the damage.

If the wyvaran have already passed through the mouth of the cave, Owen calls out to them in Draconic: Highlight to display spoiler: {"Wait! We are gifts for Temorianlis!"}

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Thursday November 21st, 2019 7:53:23 PM
"Aww Dragon Dung!"

This is going to get ugly isn't it?

Neshi prepares for the worst but hopes for some sort of better turn out.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom 
Thursday November 21st, 2019 7:57:56 PM
"Neshi I think it is! Mel, hold onto my shoulders, it's going to get a little bumpy!" Vamir takes a deep breath and prepares to cast.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+27=44 ;
Thursday November 21st, 2019 9:12:40 PM
Armand activates Touch of Glory on himself. (grant touched creature cleric level bonus on charisma based skill check).

Diplomacy 44 (d20+27)

"Oh Please have mercy on us. This Fire Giant captured us and has been telling us we are to feed his Fire Queen. Have Mercy we can be us use to her!" He then pouts and blubbers a little. "I don't want to die."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+16=29 ;
Thursday November 21st, 2019 9:25:25 PM
Elyngael stealths over to Owen. Stealth d20+16=29
"Owen, remember these guys are immune to fire! Let's go along with Armand's ploy. It just might work and give us a chance to get by them. I'm heading over to stop Atlas from taking on all of them!"

OCC: "neither of them" does refer to there only being 2. Sorry, I was not aware that English was not your native language. Please be aware that I was an English teacher, so I notice these things.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+8=21 ;
Friday November 22nd, 2019 10:23:13 AM
Atlas is completely flabbergasted, he thought he was staying out of sight! In this moment he's not exactly sure what to do, he looks about and hears what Armand says, then scrambles in his mind to act. Without any plan at all he says, "We're here for the dragon. I'm told she's hungry and this fire giant thinks we would make a good meal. We offered ourselves as sacrifice to save our village from attack. The village will send 5 people every month as payment for their safety. As you can see, some of us are more resigned to dying than others. It's just the warrior way I guess. Can we pass and humbly present ourselves to the great dragon, for the life of our people?"

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Diplomacy: 1d20+8=21


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Saturday November 23rd, 2019 8:40:22 AM
"Look the fire queen wants to cook us as we enter her cave!" Armand waves to the wall of flames.

Still using the Diplomacy roll from previous post.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom 
Saturday November 23rd, 2019 7:08:13 PM
Vamir holds his breath, wondering if the plot is going to work. If it doesn't the witch will cast confusion when 8 or more exit the cave.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

DM StevenVdB - "Owww... they are just Dragon Fodder!!" 
Sunday November 24th, 2019 5:13:50 PM
Since the Wyvaran were all camping ourside the cave Owen has little chance to block the Wyvaran with a wall of Fire. Instead he calls out they are gifts for Temorianalis...

The one Wyvaran who sees through the seeming illusion yells back in Draconic: "He's lying! They are not 'gifts'... who would want to be 'gifts' in the first place! Looks you blind fools... it's an illusion!!"
The other Wyvaran just seems to have a daft look upon their faces... what is he talking about?!

Preparing for the worst Neshi and Vamir observe the mob getting closer to Altas.

Armand comes forward making a bold move. His diplomacy skills would outclass even the most charismatic bard in the Nothern Continent.

There's one hostile Wyvaran and 15 unfriendly ones... Armand's diplomacy skill make each of the Wyvaran shift two attitude steps. So you end up with one indifferent Wyvaran and... 15 friendly ones...

El warns Owen and Atlas to play cool and go along with Armand's ploy.

Rather than trying to take them all, Atlas confirms they are to be sacrificed to the great dragon...

"Owww... they are just Dragon Fodder!!" the one indifferent Wyvaran says and he turns his back on you to fly back up to the lair.

The 15 remaining, friendly, Wyvaran smile at you... they help you to go up the mountain. They swarm Ruffus who is welcomed as a hero... after all he brings a fine meal to Temorianalis...

"Leave the plant though... she's a carnivore..."

You are up the cliff in no time. Wyvaran happily flocking around you.

"Go go! Go in... go in... hurry..."


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Sunday November 24th, 2019 6:17:47 PM
OoC: Great work, Armand!

IC: Owen flies into the cave with the others. He tries to keep his distance from the others, if he can, to avoid getting the whole group roasted by fire breath at once.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Sunday November 24th, 2019 9:33:56 PM
Elyngael gathers up Brawn. "Will we have far to go? Is the path clear? I don't like the idea of a long wait before death, best to be over and done with it."

She's trying to gather information about how far down Temorianalis is and if their spells will run out, or if they will be able to cast more before the encounter starts.

Brawn has mage armor spell on.
Elyngael has stone skin spell on.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+27=28 ;
Sunday November 24th, 2019 9:38:30 PM
Armand activates Touch of Glory on himself, again. (grant touched creature cleric level bonus on charisma based skill check).

Diplomacy 28 (d20+27) (technically a 1 even with all those bonuses, maybe that's a good thing.

"Do you think there's a chance she will spare me?" He asks pleadingly. "I have information. There's been a group of Halflings from Humble's Ford on our trail for the last 2 days. They probably think to rescue us not realizing that we are sacrificing ourselves to save the village. Well at least they are." He waves toward the others. "I was chosen by lot but I'm to useful to be sacrificed."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday November 25th, 2019 3:37:59 PM
Atlas decides to keep his mouth shut and just goes with the flow, hoping the plan works. He hurries ahead once they get to the entrance. "El, you want the honors or should I go first? I'm not sure if we're scouting or just going in. I'm happy to take the heat of going first." He laughs at his pun and heads in.

Once out of sight of the Wyvaran he draws his sword and shield and prepares to take on the dragon.

DM StevenVdB - "Owww... they are just Dragon Fodder!!" 
Monday November 25th, 2019 4:46:25 PM
DM - waiting a bit on Yurneshi and Vamir

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Monday November 25th, 2019 6:26:38 PM
Neshi looks a bit dumbfounded at how gullible the Wyvaran are but goes along with the others.

He waits to see if the wyvaran follow or stay on the ledge.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Monday November 25th, 2019 6:27:23 PM
what size is the tunnel after entering the cavern opening?

DM Edit: The opening is 50ft wide by 40ft tall, and the tunnel at the moment appears to stay pretty close to those dimensions.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom 
Monday November 25th, 2019 7:53:27 PM
Vamir lowers his head, "I will tuck my plant in my bag, the great dragon will not even notice it." Vamir tucks Melzat in his bag until out of sight of the wyvern. Vamir nods approvingly at Armand and thinks to himself, that was amazing! One day I hope to have that kind of ability!

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Monday November 25th, 2019 9:11:57 PM
Owen is a little worried about entering a dragon's lair. He lets it show, because it fits the character he's currently playing.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+14=28 ;
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 4:14:06 PM
Atlas peers into the cave trying to see what awaits them...

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Perception: 1d20+14=28


DM StevenVdB - "Owww... they are just Dragon Fodder!!" 
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 5:20:38 PM
(XP from last scene 10.000 each)

A bit dumbfounded at how gullible the Wyvaran are the group enters the cave one by one.

Hoping not to get roasted right away Owen keeps his distance from the others.

El had hoped to get some information from the Wyvaran on the length of the tunnel but they are no longer paying attention... in their eyes you are already dead ...

As the diplomatic approach worked wondrously well earlier Armand wants to push it just a little bit further. Mind you, a 1 is an automatic failure no matter how high the end result actually is... your diplomacy gruesomely fails. But your end result is high enough so you do not alter the Wyvaran's mood anymore. (DM OOC - diplomacy normally takes a few minutes to succeed but you have been quite resourceful in the Wyvaran approach so I allowed the mood changes... don't push it ;-) )

The indifferent Wyvaran turns around and hisses : "Don't push it... move... she is hungry..."

Atlas decides to hold his mouth shut and goes along with the flow. Once inside he offers to dive in first and... take the heat... now that might just all come through. Once out of sight of the Wyvaran he draws his blade.

Neshi just goes along with the others and is happy to note the Wyvaran have no interest in going with you.

As soon as they are out of sight of the Wyvaran, Vamir lets Melzat out of his bag again.

Please tell me your marching order.

The Cave entrance is about 50ft by 40ft. Peaking inside you discover that the passageway dimensions stay pretty much the same. Travel seems to be relatively easy... smooth gravel floor and while the entrance was pretty dark, there are permanent dancing lights throughout the entirety of the cavern... the cave looks to wind down endlessly into the mountain at a steady angle down... a cozy breeze comes from deep below. A nice warmth as if you are on a soft blanket in front of a fire place...

Fear tingles down the spine of our heroes as they enter deeper into the dragon's lair. Lets say that again... they are KNOWINGLY and WILLINGLY trotting down a passageway that leads straight into a DRAGON's lair... so don't worry! It's perfectly normal you are shuddering.


Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire) 
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 7:41:39 PM
Vamir shudders visibly, and his stomach is doing flips. The young witch puts Melzat beside him as he takes his normal spot in the middle of the party. As they are walking Vamir takes the time to cast protection from energy fire on himself. "Anyone elsenneed a little fire protection?" he asks in a whisper.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

OOC: 144 points of fire protection

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 8:09:45 PM

Once they are out of sight of the Wyvaren and can whisper lightly, Neshi speaks.

"Ok so how do we keep these guys from coming in after us when whatever occurs, occurs?"

"I could probably slow them down a bit, but it would use up several spells." I think two walls of ice would effectively slow them down a little.

Thoughts?

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 9:12:03 PM
"Hey let's take care of the dragon first and worry about the Wyvarn's later." Armand looks around nervously. "Remember I've got scrolls. 4 scrolls of 3rd level Protection from Energy, since the creater was 5th level that's 50 minutes. And I have 5 scrolls of 2nd level Resist Energy, those will only last 30 minutes. And the effects will stack. So it's just a matter of knowing when to cast them. Or if any you think it's going t to be sooner rather than later I can use the scrolls now."

Armand looks around some more and shudders. "Let's just be quiet and try to get closer before I cast these I don't want them to run out."

OOC, didn't someone cast spells on us? Do we need a timer going? And a list of spells cast?

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=34 ;
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 9:27:18 PM
Elyngael and Brawn continue moving with the other Wardens. She is depending on Armand for one of those scrolls before the battle as she moves in front with Atlas and whispers, "Let me move ahead and leave Brawn with you. I can be stealthy, check out what's ahead, and come back...hopefully."
Stealth d20+18=34

Brawn has mage armor spell on.
Elyngael has stone skin spell on.


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 10:49:04 PM
OoC: I cast Protection from Fire on Armand, Atlas, and Elyngael. We should have a little less than two hours left on it.

IC: Owen stays toward the middle of the group, ready to cast Mislead on himself should things turn for the worse.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Wednesday November 27th, 2019 1:05:38 PM
Atlas asks Armand, "Will those scrolls stack on the spell Owen cast on me? The more protection I have the better. I expect to be close enough to smell her breath...then again, I think I might smell it now" After a short pause, "And let's not forget haste and bless, those are critical if we're going to be successful."

Then to the group, "Let's have El check out how far we have to go. We'll sit here tight and wait for her to report back." Turning to Elyngael, "You be careful and make sure you make it back to us. We'll wait for your return, then I'll take the lead when we go down to face it." Is that worry on Atlas' face?

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Protection from Fire: 120/120 damage 100/120 minutes


DM StevenVdB - 5 minutes... 10 minutes... how far will you go...  
Wednesday November 27th, 2019 4:40:54 PM
Slowly the prospect of facing an adult red dragon begins to creep up your spine. Vamir shudders and his stomach is doing flips. Whispering he asks if anyone needs a little fire protection... oh yeah right... an Adult Red Dragon can breath... whooosh...

Once they are out of site of the tunnel entrance Neshi wonders how to keep the Wyvaran from coming up behind them... it would be a waste of spells but then again it could also secure the entrance... or... seal the escape route... unless of course Temorianalis has some backdoor on her lair.

Armand looks around nervously and prefers to concentrate on the Dragon ahead first. He counts his scrolls and tries to estimate their duration. Key would be to know exactly when to cast what...

Elyngael scouts ahead without Brawn. She quietly puts some space between her and the group. Exactly how far ahead do you go?!

Ready to cast a spell Owen stays in the center of the group.

Atlas suggests El to go deep into the mountain alone and report back once she knows exactly how far you need to go... cool! ... no hot!...

.....

The mountain is silent. A warm breeze comes from below. There's a hint of sulfur in the air...

The group waits for Elyngael to scout ahead... soon the Elf is out of sight...

5 minutes go by...

10 minutes...

still nothing... the warmth from the breeze makes you drowsy. How long will you wait? El's been gone for 10 minutes now... the only sound you hear is your own breathing and movement.

Elyngael: Highlight to display spoiler: {You have been going deeper into the mountain now for almost 10 minutes. The tunnel remains equally wide. It twists and turns at a steady degree down. Travel remains easy as well thanks to the ever-burning lights. You realize there actually isn't much to hide behind... you could try to blend in with the tunnel wall.

Temperature has gone up slightly. The stench of sulfur is a bit stronger now.

The gravel beneath your feet scrunches lightly with ever step you take... that's about the only sound you hear...

It's been 10 minutes... how far will you travel?? Another 5? Another 10?

Make a few stealth checks please. Please give me one stealth check for every extra 5 minutes you plan on travelling... }



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Wednesday November 27th, 2019 9:06:22 PM
Owen paces, restless. "I hate sending Elyngael off on her own like this. Maybe I should work on my stealth so I can help out in a pinch."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=20 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+18=31 ; d20+18=36 ;
Wednesday November 27th, 2019 10:43:58 PM
Elyngael continues deeper into the mountain for about 10 minutes. The tunnel remains wide but twists and turns as it continues to slant downward. The distinct smell of sulfur gets stronger as the temperature rises. Elyngael stops nervously at the minor sound of some gravel under foot. She decides to continue 5 more minutes before returning.

stealth d20+18=20
Perception d20+18=20

Upon detecting nothing ahead, she is turns about and heads stealthily back.
Stealth d20+18=31
Stealth d20+18=36


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday November 28th, 2019 11:42:52 AM
After 10 minutes Armand looks at everyone. "Maybe we should start after her, she's been gone awhile. I do have a silence spell ready so I can cast that on us if you want to move quietly down the tunnel."

Armand then thumps himself on his head. "Duh, guys we can fly, so we won't make as much noise as walking."

Currently have Fly

DM StevenVdB - Left for dead! (welcome back Tanner!!) 
Thursday November 28th, 2019 5:32:34 PM
The main group is growing restless... Owen and Armand worry Elyngael is going to get herself in trouble... and they wouldn't even know if she was...
Armand suggests to go after her. Giving himself a thump on the forehead he realizes they can fly rather than walking. They would be able to muffle the sound of their feet.
The others wait in silence...
Slowly the pack starts moving deeper into the lair...

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Elyngael goes deeper into the dragon lair... after another 5 she still sees no end... just how far does this tunnel go?!? She's gone for 15 minutes. It will take another 15 to get back to the group...

Wait... are that voices?! Or does she just think she hears voices?? Sound does carry far in this kind of caves... it's not her friends that grew tired of waiting... it comes from further down below.

Do you go back or not?

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(Folks, please welcome Tanner Nielsen back to the Wold!)

Rattlebones's head is banging... the first thing you feel is thirst... then pain... a lot of pain. The large minotaur doesn't move just yet. Where are you?!? You try to open your eyes. One eye is firmly shut... it feels swollen and sore... is that the taste of blood on your lips?!? What happened?!? There was a fight... then all went black...

Hold on someone else is here... Rattlebones here's a voice... no two. yes two... three??

Where's Uli?? Rattlebones notices a large jute bag... it's not moving! No!!!
You can feel rage building inside but you are in too much pain to pick another fight... not knowing the enemy puts you in a serious disadvantage.

A quick scan of your body shows you have suffered serious blood-loss... You don't think you have any fractures... but there's a nasty cut across your chest. You seem to have all your gear still... but apart from that bag you see no sign of Uli.

Rattlebones is down to 30HP... seems your assailants considered you were either dead or dying so they did not even shackle you.

Your options?
- stay down hoping they won't notice you are still alive... who ever they are...
- try to see who captured you
- make a run for it... there are two tunnels. One leading up... the other one leading down.
- attack your captors... though that outcome sounds pretty dire.



Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Thursday November 28th, 2019 10:55:49 PM
OOC: welcome back Tanner!!

Neshi moves along with the others nut tries staying on th right side fairly high up as he slowly flies along

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Thursday November 28th, 2019 11:43:46 PM
Elyngael appears back with news for the worried Wardens. "The dragon's lair is definitely in there. It's really deep, though, and warm and smells bad. The tunnel remains wide and barren - no place to hide. There's some gravel making it harder to stay silent. The distance down means we'll have to destroy her while we are in her lair because there will be no escape"

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Thursday November 28th, 2019 11:49:08 PM
OOC: Thanks! I'm happy to be back!

Rattlebones blinks his eyes thickly, trying to catch a view of his surroundings without moving and revealing he is still alive. The light pierced his brain and made him cognizant of his raging headache. By the moon and stars! What happened!? We bedded down for sleep and dark shadows swarmed over us before we could bare tooth and claw. Uli! I will help, brother. He waits for the pain to subside before trying to open his eyes again. He needed to know if anything was nearby before chancing a move.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday November 28th, 2019 11:49:12 PM
Armand continues with the others down the passage. When the Fly spells starts to fade he lands and turns to the others. Quietly he asks, "Should we walk from here, or use the fly wand again?"

OOC, The Fly spell lasts 1 minute per caster, I forget what level the wand is at, but we may be coming near the end of the spell duration.

DM Edit: the wand is level 15

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Thursday November 28th, 2019 11:53:23 PM
Owen heads down the tunnel with the others, in pursuit of Elyngael.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire) 
Friday November 29th, 2019 8:38:22 AM
Vamir looks around, sweat beads popping out on his forehead. The witch continues walking along with the rest of the group. Vamir pulls out his wand of spectral hand and prepares to cast it just before they enter the dragons lair.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+4=22 ;
Friday November 29th, 2019 2:57:27 PM
Atlas is so intent on listening for El that he doesn't hear when the others discuss going after her. When he sees them moving forward he asks, "It's only been a little bit, there's no rush. She is sneaking, remember?"

However, realizing they have already made up their mind he rushes to the front of the group. His boots of flying have worn off and he wants to keep the last charge or two for when they face the dragon.

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Stealth Check: 1d20+4=22


Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Friday November 29th, 2019 5:30:26 PM
Staying to the right Neshi starts planning spell sequences.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Saturday November 30th, 2019 9:05:16 PM
Armand looks around. "Is it me or is it really quiet?"

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Saturday November 30th, 2019 9:19:13 PM
Elyngael is pretty sure she is back with the party now.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Saturday November 30th, 2019 10:17:54 PM
Rattlebones opens an eye, slowly.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Saturday November 30th, 2019 11:14:50 PM
Atlas looks back to Armand and whispers, "Only when you're not talking." He throws a wink and smirk in for good measure, then says seriously, still in a whisper, "I'm sure she'll be back when she learns something. It hasn't been that long, so if we continue then let's do so slowly."

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Sunday December 1st, 2019 3:50:55 PM
Owen grins at Atlas' jibe at Armand.

DM StevenVdB - "You know what to do... go..." 
Sunday December 1st, 2019 4:23:39 PM
Worried for Elyngael the group slowly follows the tunnel downward hoping to be reunited with their ranger soon. Atlas tries to avoid breaking plan... after all she's sneaking! Give her some time?! But already the group's made up its mind.

Owen quietly goes with the group. Sweat beads popping our of Vamir forehead as he continues walking along. Just in case he pulls out his wand... ready to use it when they enter the lair.

Using the fly spell Armand and Neshi float down... they fly... they all fly down here...

...

After some 10 minutes the group is surprised by El's stealthiness... immediately they are briefed. El's convinced they are heading towards the lair indeed... it's getting gradually warmer and the smell is worsening. But given the length of this tunnel she also realises there is no escape possible... only in death... either She dies or the group gets to meet the Grey One.

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Down... somewhere... what appears to be a young male taur tries to open his eyes... one's firmly shut. Through the other Rattlebones has a blurry sight. He notices figures on the other side of the room... well it's not a room... it's like a slightly wider part of some kind of tunnel...

Rattlebones Highlight to display spoiler: { For some reason 4 creatures are staring up one tunnel. Seems the one going up! Your sight is bad so you can't quite identify your assailants.

"They'll be here soon... we should hide... " the one on the left whispers.

"You know what to do... go..." the one in the centre hisses.

They nod and part... two go into the tunnel upward...

Two remain here and stand guard in the centre of the chamber... watching up the tunnel.

Rattlebones tries to look around better. The jute bag across the chamber troubles him... those bloodstains don't look good. }

Rattlebones please don't forget to update your header. Right now you are down to 30/239 HP After all you were captured... and they seem to think you are dead so you must have been out cold. Be prudent...

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After 30 minutes El perceives two figures standing guard... it seems the tunnel is slightly wider up ahead and... could that be two guards standing there awaiting you?! More Wyvaran?!

Perception DC30 Highlight to display spoiler: { you notice two hidden doors between you and those two guards. One on either side of the passageway }

Those 2 Wyvaran guards up ahead appear much stronger than the ones you have faced thus far. Armed with greatswords wearing breastplates...

Elyngael is walking slightly ahead of the group... the guards have not noticed you yet but they appear to be on the lookout for you?!?

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=28 ;
Sunday December 1st, 2019 8:20:49 PM
Perception d20 +18 =28

Elyngael turns back to the others. "There are guards ahead. Time to do the 'We are prisoners' act. Get our giant friend up here so he can do his part."



Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Sunday December 1st, 2019 8:36:53 PM
Armand nods. "We should play this up." He digs in his bag a minute. "Here are our 3 manacles. We can pretend to put these on and just walk ahead of Ruffas and bemoan our fate."

Armand will then use one of the manacles. He will keep the key to it in case they get accidentally locked. "Anyone else?"

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)  d20+14=27 ;
Sunday December 1st, 2019 9:50:17 PM
Vamir stashes Melzat in the top of his pack with his head sticking out and holds his hands out to Armand. "Better me than those who may need their hands immediately," the witch says with a wry smile. "If those Wyvaran attack I will try and cast confusion on them to give us a little time."

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Monday December 2nd, 2019 2:18:49 AM
HP 30/239 (I hope you don't mind. My header is saved in auto-fill, and I don't want multiple versions)

Rattlebones grits his teeth in pain and frustration. I will show these snake men fear and pain! But how? I bleed. Uli bleeds. I must wait for the prey to be calm. He watches and waits, keeping one eye slitted and not moving.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday December 2nd, 2019 9:48:04 AM
Atlas shakes his head and whispers, "It's only 2, can't we just dispatch with them and move on? I don't like having these things at our back when we have to face the dragon. It was one thing when they were way back at the entrance, but if we're getting close, well, I just don't like it."

DM StevenVdB - 'We are prisoners' 
Monday December 2nd, 2019 5:33:46 PM
The group comes to a pause... El spotted the guards and suggest playing the 'We are prisoners'-theme again. Ruffus tilt his head and waits for a decision to be made...

Armand nods and takes out the manacles... Vamir immediately holds out his hands... only Atlas seems to disagree with the plan...

The guards don't move...

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Rattlebones knows he must wait... he's in no condition to try being heroir right now... not sure what it is but those guards appear to be on the lookout for someone... or something...



Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Monday December 2nd, 2019 6:02:41 PM
as the decision is being made, Neshi quickly casts a summon swarm spell focusing on bring in as many spiders as possible to start attacking the Wyvaran.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Monday December 2nd, 2019 6:06:22 PM
Armand turns to Atlas. "Yes, we're going to dispatch them. How do you think we're going to get close enough without getting into ranged combat and possibly them getting off an alarm? There's no place to hide and sneak up on them. We act deceptive captives until you're in charge position. Then you charge, Elyngael whips out her bow and shoots, Brawn charges, swords, arrows and claws everywhere."

Armand turns to Ruffus. "You just keep saying things like 'stop you're whinning' and 'move along'."

Armand loosely draps the manacles over his arms and holds the chain so that the manacles don't fall off. "Now don't fasten them Vamir." He looks at the rest of the party. "Anyone else for fake manacles? I saw it in a play once when these guys were sneaking into a death fortress to rescue a princess."

Once the rest of the party is on board, Armand will begin shuffling forward and bemoaning his fate. "I don't want to die....I could be useful to your fire queen."

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire) 
Monday December 2nd, 2019 6:20:44 PM
Vamir shrugs his shoulders and winks at Armand, "yes sir," Vamir tucks his wand away, and prepares for battle.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Monday December 2nd, 2019 6:49:00 PM
Elyngael hangs back, but keeps her head down playing along with the ruse. Her plan is that as soon as Atlas and Brawn are between the two guards, she will pull her longbow and shoot.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Monday December 2nd, 2019 9:15:08 PM
Owen quietly reminds the others that his Seeming illusion includes manacles; they don't need to hinder themselves unduly.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+2=17 ;
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 12:08:42 PM
Atlas is grateful that the Seeming spell is still working as he didn't like the idea of putting his sword and shield away and putting real manacles on. With that in mind, he takes the lead, putting on the best show he can, "Would you stop your whining? I cannot wait until that thing swallows me whole so that I don't have to listen to you any more. We're going to die for a good cause, live with it."

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Bluff: 1d20+2=17(+10 for the Seeming spell?)


DM StevenVdB - 'We are prisoners' 
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 6:09:07 PM
Tired of waiting Neshy summons a swarm of spiders! (Do put them on the map)

Armand reassures Atlas that he is ready to put an end to these two... with this plan in mind, Vamir, El, Owen and Atlas start moving towards the guards.

You approach this section of the tunnel from the West. This looks like a large ante-chamber... a prelude to something far worse.

Atlas and Armanr play it cool as they approach the guards pretending to be prisoners of the Fire Giant Ruffus.

Map

"HALT... one of the Wyvaran s Generals says...


Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 8:10:39 PM
coming from around the edge of the cavern just north of the guards there is the sound of chitinous crawling and movement as a carpet of spiders starts moving toward the wyvaran.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire) 
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 8:33:03 PM
Vamir plays along with Atlas, "I didn't as to be tribute! I want my bed and to be warm again. What I wouldn't give for a good book right about now!" Vamir whines.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 9:12:38 PM
Owen halts at the general's command.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 9:12:58 PM
Armand eyes Varmir. Then he casts Silence at a point just behind yellow and just below green (the blue circle indicates the area of effect).
Silence - no save it was not cast on a person it was cast on a point in space, spell resistance does not apply, they are in the bubble.

"Enough talking, time to kill them!" He shouts. "Quickly, I've put a Silence spell around them!"

Spells Highlight to display spoiler: {
0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Hold Person, cast-Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Dispel Magic, 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): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain)
6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain) }


Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=25 ; d8+5=10 ; d6=6 ; d20+13=18 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=2 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+14=31 ; 2d6+7=12 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d20+12=25 ;
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 9:30:56 PM
Elyngael has Stone Skin.

Elyngael briefly wonders why the others didn't attack when they got close, wasn't that the plan? She takes a 5 foot step and whips up her bow and fires at the Yellow Wyvaran. OOC(Are they flat footed? Rolling for damage since I don't know what their AC.)
First arrow (d20+18=25) normal damage (1d8+5=10), electrical damage (d6=6)
Second arrow (d20+18=18) normal damage (1d8+5=12), electrical damage (d6=2)
Third arrow (d20+7=11) assuming that is a miss

Then she commands Brawn, "Attack my target!"

Brawn AC 33/16t/31t 87/87hp CMD 24
(stat's reflect Mage Armor)
Brawn leaps forward and attacks yellow.
Bite (d20+14=31) normal damage (2d6+7=12) fire damage (d6=5) cold damage (d6=2)
Trip check, CMB (D20+12=25)

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 10:29:35 PM
Rattlebones continues watching, staying still.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+21=35 ; d8+9=11 ; 2d6=3 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 10:22:25 AM
Atlas, surprised at the sudden attack, rushes forward and prepares an attack of opportunity if it presents itself.

"Guys, I thought we were going to get close first!"

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AoO: 1d20+21=35
Damage: 1d8+9=11
Holy Damage: 2d6=3

Resist Fire: 120/120


DM StevenVdB - "Guys, I thought we were going to get close first!"  d20+25=28 d20+25=29 d20+20=21 d20+15=18 d20+25=26 12d6(3+2+4+3+2+4+6+2+3+3+5+4)=41 12d6(4+4+3+1+4+4+3+4+1+6+6+4)=44
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 5:53:19 PM
Finishing her summoning spell, Yurneshi calls a swarm of spiders to charge forward.

Vamir tries to stick with the original 'we are prisoners' plan. As does Atlas and when ordered to stand still by the Generals Owen does as he is told.

However Armand and El think this has been enough... first Armand casts silence over the Generals, immediately followed by a volley of arrows of which one draws blood.
Brawn follows suit and also attacks the yellow General. The wolf's bite is quite brutal and he tries to trip the Wyvaran General. The Yellow General makes an AoO (hits AC28 - no hit) but he fails to strike Brawn and is knocked prone.

"Guys, I thought we were going to get close first!", Atlas shouts.
Yet there's no more stopping now...

The Green General takes a 5ft step and makes a full attack on Brawn. (Hits AC29, AC21 and AC18) Nothing get's through the Wolf's armor.

The Yellow General attempts to get up (Brawn get's an AoO on yellow) Once up, he tries to hit Brawn again (hits AC26 fail)

Behind the pack suddenly two hidden doors open. Two more General appear!! Both of them cast Dragon's Breath and breath fire at you!!

Magenta General ; Dragon's Breath engulfs Neshi and Vamir! damage 41 Ref save DC21 for half

Cyan General : Dragon's Breath engulfs Owen, Armand and again Vamir Damage 44HP Ref save DC21 for half.

Luckily some already have fire protection...

Rattlebones does nothing. Look could those newly arrived be in your side?!? With any luck they have some healing spells for patching you up.


Green general AC23 : damage taken : 0
Yellow general AC23 : damage taken : 35
Magenta general AC29 : damage taken : 0
Cyan general AC29 : damage taken : 0


Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144  d20+15=30 ; d20+15=17 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 8:19:09 PM
Vamir nimbly steps out of the way of the first dragon breath (Reflex 30) but isn't so lucky on the second. Luckily the witches Protection from Energy spell absorbs the 64 points of damage. The witch looks for a slightly safe place to stand rather than between the 2 groups of wyvaran generals. Vamir casts spectral hand from his wand and places it in his bag.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+9=29 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 8:20:19 PM
Reflex save 29 (d20+9)
Damage nil, (looked back and discovered Owen Cast Protection from Energy Fire, on Atlas, Elyngael and myself)
Protection from Energy-fire 98/120

Armand whirls,"It's a Trap." He then casts Summon Monster IV. (Next round a Hound Archon will be appearing...but them baddies don't know that).

Spells Highlight to display spoiler: {
0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Hold Person, cast-Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Dispel Magic, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), cast-Summon Monster IV (wis bonus)
5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain)
6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain) }

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 8:22:12 PM
oh wait. here's the battle map

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+14=18 ; d20+18=31 ; d8+5=11 ; d6=5 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+9=23 ; 2d6+7=17 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d20+12=15 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 8:49:31 PM
Brawn's AoO: Bite (d20+14=28) Miss

Elyngael has Stone Skin.
and Protection from Energy Fire 120/120

OOC Why are we all slightly shifted on the map? I thought we were all pretty much inside the squares yesterday.

Elyngael calls out, Get in there and fight Atlas, we need to take these guys down so we can deal with the others." She continues to shoot at the Yellow Wvyaran
First arrow (d20+18=31) normal damage (1d8+5=11), electrical damage (d6=5)
Second arrow (d20+13=16) miss
Third arrow (d20+7=22) just missing

Brawn AC 33/16t/31t 87/87hp CMD 24
(stat's reflect Mage Armor)
Brawn leaps forward and attacks yellow.
Bite (d20+14=16) miss
Second Bite (d20+9=23) normal damage (2d6+7=17) fire damage (d6=2) frost damage (d6=1)
Trip check, CMB (D20+12=15)

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance  d20+12=22 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 9:20:24 PM
OoC: Everyone, remember that you have Mass Bear's Endurance!

IC: Owen quickly ducks, avoiding most of the fire breath. (Reflex Save: 22) He takes a brief moment to cast Stoneskin on Armand, then flies around the corner and lands partway up the wall.

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12/12 days of Contingency remain. If Owen turns invisible, he will automatically cast Stoneskin on himself.
11/12 hours of Seeming remain for the whole party (except Ruffas).
11/12 hours of Darkvision remain.
2/2 hours of Spider Climb remain.
2/2 hours of See Invisibility remain.
2/2 hours of Protection from Energy (Fire) remain for Atlas, Armand, and Elyngael.
??/12 minutes of Fly remain for the whole party.
??/12 minutes of Mass Bear's Endurance remain for the whole party.
2/2 hours of Stoneskin remain for Armand.

Prepared spells:
Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress.
0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound.
1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, True Strike, Feather Fall, and Silent Image.
2: Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, See Invisibility, Spider Climb, Darkvision, and Invisibility.
3: Protection from Energy, Protection from Energy, Protection from Energy, Haste, Displacement, and Major Image.
4: Stoneskin, Stone Shape, Crushing Despair, Phantasmal Killer, and Greater Invisibility.
5: Teleport, Cone of Cold, Cone of Cold, Feeblemind, and Seeming.
6: Greater Dispel Magic, Freezing Sphere, Mass Bear's Endurance, and Mislead.

0/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used.
0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used.
0/8 daily Blinding Rays used.
0/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 10:19:57 PM
Rattlebones remains still.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance  d20+12=31 ; 12d6=53 ;
Thursday December 5th, 2019 2:16:56 PM
Neshi turns and looks at the new comers as he basically ignores the fire damage, Save dc 31 and fire reistance 20.

"You two really have to do better than that."

Neshi then quickly casts a con of cold that fills the area behind the party. 53 points 1/2 damage with a reflex save of DC24



Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+21=36 ; d8+9=13 ; 2d6=11 ;
Thursday December 5th, 2019 2:55:05 PM
Atlas moves to attack the one to Brawn's left. He strikes hard and makes it count.

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Attack Green
Longsword: 1d20+21=36
Damage: 1d8+9=13
Holy Damage: 2d6=11

"Total Damage: 24

Resist Fire: 120/120
Bear's Endurance: +4 enhancement bonus to Constitution, which adds the usual benefits to hit points, Fortitude saves, Constitution checks, and so forth. (still need to figure out how many hp this gives me...will worry about if I get low)


Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144  d20+9=11 ; d12=4 ; d4=2 ; d20+16=21 ;
Thursday December 5th, 2019 7:59:25 PM
Vamir moves 30 foot forward clearing the double dragon's breath and raises a slender finger, pointing it at yellow wyvaran. The witches hand speeds out and attempts a touch attack on the creature (Hit touch AC 11) with his spectral hand delivering calcific touch, (Fortitude DC 20, SR 21**) causing 2 points of dexterity damage.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

**A successful Fortitude save negates the slow effect but not the ability damage. A target reduced to 0 Dexterity is petrified permanently. Break enchantment, restoration, or stone to flesh can reverse the effects of calcific touch.


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Thursday December 5th, 2019 10:45:21 PM
Owen hopes the sound of combat doesn't awaken Temorianlis.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Thursday December 5th, 2019 11:13:14 PM
Rattlebones remains still.

HP 30/239

DM StevenVdB - "It's a Trap."  d20+7=8 d20+25=31 d20+20=34 2d6(3+1)+15=19 d20+15=31 d20+25=33 d20+20=33 d20+15=25 2d6(1+4)+15=20 2d6(4+4)+15=23 d20+6=9 d20+11=18 d20+11=13
Friday December 6th, 2019 6:36:12 PM
(sorry for skipping a day folks. I was at a trade show the last 3 days and I kinda crashed last night.)

Fire washes over Vamir He manages to avoid some of the fire. Luckily the rest is absorbed by the protective spells cast earlier.
Yet there's only this much those spells can take... so the witch for a slightly safer spot. Using the spectral hand he summoned he tries to deliver a calcific touch to the yellow general but he fails to pass the touch AC.

Similar to Vamir, Armand too feels no damage at all from the fire. Much to the Generals' disappointment of course. He begins summoning an ally to send into the fray.

Brawn tries to bite the Yellow general as he scampers back on his feet but Brawn's fangs merely bite a hole in thin air.

El's well protected by several spells. She call out for Atlas and then tries to arrow down the Yellow General. Brawn takes a bite in the general's leg but he fails to trip him this time... (I accidentally took the CMD of the other two rather than the two fighter Wyvaran...)

Owen avoids most of the fire. He protects Armand and then flies around the corner.

Simply ignoring the fire, Neshi turns around the fills the area behind the party with a cone of cold. Only the Magenta General is inside... he is hit full force by the biting cold!

Atlas moves up to side with Brawn and attacks the green general.

Both he green and yellow general make a full attack at Brawn...

Green hits AC31, AC34 and AC31 : damage 19HP
Yellow hits AC33, AC33 and AC25 : damage 43HP
Brawn is hit for 62HP in total!

Badly hurt with the cone of cold the Magenta general takes a 5ft step up to Neshi and makes a full attack with his unholy mace. (hits AC18 and AC6)

It's obvious the taur creature has substantial magic powers... so the Cyan General makes a Dimensional hop to flank Neshi and the takes a swing with his mace (hits AC13)

Rattlebones is still not moving... (Tanner check mail...)

battle map

Green general AC23 Touch AC14 CMD30 : damage taken : 23
Yellow general AC23 Touch AC14 CMD30 : damage taken : 71
Magenta general AC29 : damage taken : 53
Cyan general AC29 : damage taken : 0

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=36 ; d8+5=9 ; d6=2 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+14=23 ; 2d6+7=15 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d20+9=27 ; 2d6+7=18 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+12=20 ;
Friday December 6th, 2019 8:15:57 PM
Elyngael has Stone Skin.
and Protection from Energy Fire 120/120

Elyngale see's Brawn get mangled by the wyvaran's. "Not again!" She calls out, but knows there's no way for Brawn to disengage at this point.

he continues to shoot at the Yellow Wvyaran
First arrow (d20+18=36) normal damage (1d8+5=9), electrical damage (d6=2)
Second arrow (d20+13=16) miss
Third arrow (d20+7=14) miss

Brawn AC 33/16t/31t 25/87hp CMD 24
(stat's reflect Mage Armor)
Brawn leaps forward and attacks yellow.
Bite (d20+14=23) normal damage (2d6+7=15) fire damage (d6=3) frost damage (d6=6)
Second Bite (d20+9=27) normal damage (2d6+7=18) fire damage (d6=1) frost damage (d6=2)
First Trip check (Forgot to roll after first attack), CMB (D20+12=28)
Second Trip check CMB (d20+12=20)

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+9=14 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+3=18 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ;
Friday December 6th, 2019 8:52:06 PM
Summoned Monster spell goes off and a Hound Archon appears behind the Magenta Wyvaran.

Hound Archon AC 19/10/19 39/39HP CMD 18 Fort+8, Ref+5, Will+5
DR10/evil SR 15
Aura of Menace (DC16 will): 20'rad. -2 on AC and to hit rolls. (unless save or successfully attacks Archon)
Magic Circle Against Evil 10'rad.
The Archon swings his Greatsword and Magenta: To hit 14 (d20+9)miss, To hit 7 (d20+9) miss, Bite 18 (d20+3) miss.
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Armand:
Protection from Energy-fire 98/120
Stone Skin

Armand whirls again at Elyngale's pronouncement. "This changes my plans." he grunts. Then he clicks his heals (free action, activating boots of speed) and moves behind Brawn while drawing his glaive from the efficient quiver. Armand then prays, burning Neutralize Poison, and cast Cure Critical Wounds on Brawn. (Brawn is healed 37 hit points, 4d8+12)

Spells Highlight to display spoiler: {
0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Hold Person, x (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Dispel Magic, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, x, Holy Smite (domain), x (wis bonus)
5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain)
6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain)}

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Friday December 6th, 2019 8:59:34 PM
OOC
Hey I just thought of something....Where's Ruffus in all this? I thought he was going along with us to redeem his honor.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144  d20+9=15 ; d20+16=23 ; d4=1 ;
Saturday December 7th, 2019 7:03:29 PM
Vamir grumbles about missing as he causes the spectral hand to dart out again in an attempt to touch the yellow wyvaran, (Touch AC 15, SR 23, Dex damage -1**).

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

**A successful Fortitude save negates the slow effect but not the ability damage. A target reduced to 0 Dexterity is petrified permanently. Break enchantment, restoration, or stone to flesh can reverse the effects of calcific touch.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Sunday December 8th, 2019 2:11:39 AM
A figure at the back of the cavern stands up, about 25 feet behind the wyvarans.

You see what first appears to be a young male minotaur, tall and well-muscled with broad shoulders. As you get closer, however, you notice that instead of horns he has broad, plated antlers, and instead of a typical bovine snout he has a face that is longer and thinner. His fur is also thicker than normal. He body is chestnut brown, with white starting at his elbows and hocks. He wears a fur kilt, with numerous feathers, beads, and bones decorating his clothing. He bears no weapons, but his hands end in sharp, wicked claws.

His fur is matted with dried blood. He stands woozily, but he gains his footing and narrows his eyes as he looks at the backs of the wyvarans.

(Just a move action to stand.)



Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance  12d6=36 ; d20+1=17 ; d20+1=5 ;
Sunday December 8th, 2019 2:35:22 PM
Neshi looks at the two of the wyvaran as they flail around and shakes his head as he takes a 5 ft step away and then quickly casts a spell.

chain lightening: 36 points; Reflex DC 25 for magenta, DC 23 for cyan for 1/2 damage

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The swarm attacks both the green and yellow wyvaran both need to make a Fort save DC 11 vs distraction or be nauseated for the round. The spiders try to attack and bite buth they don not seem to be able to bite through the wyvaran's thick skin.



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Sunday December 8th, 2019 8:29:06 PM
When Armand's summoned Hound Archon appears, Owen casts Major Image to make another one appear next to it. He sends it alongside Armand's, to flank whichever enemy it attacks. The enemy Wyvaran must make a DC 19 Will save to disbelieve it.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+17=24 ; d8+9=15 ; 2d6=8 ; d20+13=23 ; d4+5=6 ; d6=4 ; d20+12=27 ; d8+9=14 ; 2d6=6 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+7=8 ;
Monday December 9th, 2019 10:53:19 AM
Atlas strikes out at the Wyvaran next to him in hopes of drawing it's attention from Brawn. As he does so he yells at the thing in Dwarven and any other language he can understand. Especially the universal cursing language!

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Attack Green

Longsword: 1d20+17=
Damage: 1d8+9=15
Holy Damage: 2d6=8

Spiked Frost Shield: 1d20+13=23
Damage: 1d4+5=6
Frost Damage: 1d6=4

Longsword: 1d20+12=27
Damage: 1d8+9=14
Holy Damage: 2d6=6

Spiked Frost Shield: 1d20+8=11
Damage: 1d4+5=n/a
Frost Damage: 1d6=n/a

Longsword: 1d20+7=8
Damage: 1d8+9=n/a
Holy Damage: 2d6=n/a

Total Damage: 53

Resist Fire: 120/120
Bear's Endurance: +4 enhancement bonus to Constitution, which adds the usual benefits to hit points, Fortitude saves, Constitution checks, and so forth. (still need to figure out how many hp this gives me...will worry about if I get low)


DM StevenVdB - "Not again!"  d20+8=9 d20+13=33 d20+7=20 d20+7=24 d20+9=22 d20+13=17 d20+25=43 d20+20=23 d20+15=29 2d6(2+5)+15=22 3d8(4+4+2)+12=22
Monday December 9th, 2019 5:24:48 PM
Elyngael shouts as she sees Brawn taking so many hits. She fires arrow after arrow at the Yellow General but in her haste only one arrow succeeds to penetrate his armor.

Brawn in sheer rage rips open the general's armor tearing large gashes over the Wyvaran's belly.

This time Vamir's spectral hand succeeds in touching the Yellow general... (Fort save 9 - natural 1 : -1Dex)

The Yellow general sinks to his knees...

Behind the Magenta general Armand summons a Hound Archon. The canine-headed outsider swings his greatsword but fails to connect (Will save vs menacing aura 33 - nat 20) Magenta is not impressed by the menacing aura of the Hound Archon...

Armand runs up to Brawn and heals the brave Wolf.

Chains lighting suddenly flashed through the tunnels as Neshi carefully aims her spell. Magenta is unable to avoid the damage. Cyan though avoids some of the damage.

The Green Wyvaran General feels a spider swarm crawling up behind him but at least he's not nauseated by their vast numbers.

Now that the magenta general is fighting the Hound Archon, Owen makes a second one appear right next to it. Magenta can't see the difference between the image and the actual Archon and now accepts he's fighting two Hound Archons!!

Atlas pummels the green Wyvaran General. Strike after strike keep bashing away at the Wyvaran. Chips of his breastplate come of and splinters fly of his heavy wooden shield.

Rufus was perplexed as the battle unfolded. He enters the cave behind you and readies to get into action...

A figure at the back of the cavern stands up, about 25 feet behind the wyvarans. His fur is matted with dried blood. He stands woozily, but he gains his footing and narrows his eyes as he looks at the backs of the wyvarans.

Magenta sees Rufus coming and shouts : 'Hurry come help! We can't take much more... move it!! Attack them!!"

The Green Wyvaran general flaps his wings and flies 5ft up to get out of the spider swarm (5ft step... up)
Then he lashes out again at Brawn!
Hits AC43, AC23 and AC29. Damage 22HP)

"BACK", Magenta yells as he is surrounded by two Hound Archon's and immediately he appears at the other side of the cave. So does the Cyan general.

Cyan begins casting a spell.
Spellcraft DC21 Highlight to display spoiler: {summon monster VI}

Magenta also cast a spell
Spellcraft DC19 Highlight to display spoiler: {Cure critical}

battle map

Green general AC23 Touch AC14 CMD30 : damage taken : 76
Yellow general AC22 Touch AC12 CMD30 : damage taken : 127 : DEAD
Magenta general AC29 : damage taken : 89-22 = 67
Cyan general AC29 : damage taken : 18

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance  d20+17=34 ; d20+17=22 ; d6+1=4 ;
Monday December 9th, 2019 6:32:35 PM
Neshi moves forward a bit and sends off a spell hoping to interrupt some casting as black tentacles spring out of the ground totally surrounding the magenta and cyan wyvaran.

CMB DC 22 or be grappled and take 4 points damage. Tentacles CMD IS 27

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+14=25 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+3=13 ; 5d8=24 ;
Monday December 9th, 2019 7:07:57 PM
OOC, not sure you can use a teleport at will sort of action and then also cast, but what's good for the goose is good for the gander.

DM comment : hmmm should check... doing this action as it is exactly one that my teammates make in Bonetown... dimhop and heal... I will check but as you say good for one is good for the other :-) - thx

Hound Archon AC 19/10/19 39/39HP CMD 18 Fort+8, Ref+5, Will+5
DR10/evil SR 15
Aura of Menace (DC16 will): 20'rad. -2 on AC and to hit rolls. (unless save or successfully attacks Archon)
Magic Circle Against Evil 10'rad.
The Archon uses his AT WILL Greater Teleport and teleports to the Magenta Wvyaran. The Archon then swings his Greatsword at Magenta: To hit 20 (d20+9 i missed rolled +14 but took it down on the total still a miss but he's menacing him anyway)miss, To hit 7 (d20+4) miss, Bite 13 (d20+3) miss.
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Armand:
Protection from Energy-fire 98/120
Stone Skin

Armand takes a 5 foot step and see's the two Wvyaran's teleport and then also cast spells. "Amazing." He says.
He casts Holy Smite, pretty much where the black circle currently is.
Both generals are affected Will save 19 for half damage and no blindness. The Archon is immune as he is Lawful Good.
Damage 24 (5d8)

Spells Highlight to display spoiler: {
0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Hold Person, x (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Dispel Magic, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, x, x (domain), x (wis bonus)
5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain)
6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain)}

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+14=15 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+18=28 ; d8+5=7 ; d6=5 ; d20+13=32 ; d8+5=13 ; d6=1 ; d20+7=11 ;
Monday December 9th, 2019 8:25:14 PM
Elyngael has Stone Skin.
and Protection from Energy Fire 120/120

Elyngale as the yellow Wyvaran falls, she calls to Brawn, "Shift." OOC Brawn goes first.

Brawn AC 33/16t/31t 40/87hp CMD 24
(stat's reflect Mage Armor)
Brawn takes a 5 foot step and then attacks the Green Wyvaran.
Bite (d20+14=15) miss
Second Bite (d20+9=16) miss

Elyngael takes a 5 foot step and fires at the Green Wvyaran
First arrow (d20+18=28) normal damage (1d8+5=7), electrical damage (d6=5)
Second arrow (d20+13=32) normal damage (1d8+5=13), electrical damage (d6=1)
Third arrow (d20+7=11) miss



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance  d20+3=15 ;
Monday December 9th, 2019 10:00:19 PM
Owen flies forward and lands partway up a wall, out of sight of the enemy. Stealth: 15. He moves his illusory hound archon forward.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Monday December 9th, 2019 11:57:19 PM
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Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9  d20+23=42 ; d20+20=23 ; d20+20=23 ; d20+18=29 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+20=34 ; d8+11=19 ; 2d6+11=18 ; d6+11=16 ; d6+11=16 ;
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 12:20:14 AM
The minotaur-like creatures sniffs the air in great heaves, turns, and bellows a roar before charging at the nearest wyvaran. It unleashes a barrage of attacks, goring and clawing and biting and clawing.

Charge w/ pounce and rake
--gore attack 42, damage 19
--claw attack 23, miss
--claw attack 23, miss
--bite attack 29, damage 18
--rake attack 39, damage 16
--rake attack 34, damage 16

Total 69 damage on Cyan.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+17=27 ; d8+9=15 ; 2d6=9 ; d20+13=17 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+8=27 ; d4+5=9 ; d6=5 ; d20+7=12 ;
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 10:07:10 AM
Atlas lays into the Wyvaran next to him one more time as El's arrows strike true. He misses more than he would like, but hopefully it is enough to put the creature down.

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Attack Green

Longsword: 1d20+17=27
Damage: 1d8+9=15
Holy Damage: 2d6=9

Spiked Frost Shield: 1d20+13=17
Damage: 1d4+5=n/a
Frost Damage: 1d6=n/a

Longsword: 1d20+12=20
Damage: 1d8+9=n/a
Holy Damage: 2d6=n/a

Spiked Frost Shield: 1d20+8=27
Damage: 1d4+5=9
Frost Damage: 1d6=5

Longsword: 1d20+7=12
Damage: 1d8+9=n/a
Holy Damage: 2d6=n/a

Total Damage: 38

Resist Fire: 120/120
Bear's Endurance: +4 enhancement bonus to Constitution, which adds the usual benefits to hit points, Fortitude saves, Constitution checks, and so forth. (still need to figure out how many hp this gives me...will worry about if I get low)


DM StevenVdB - Game over man! Game over!!   d20+17=32 d20+13=26 d20+13=28
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 5:26:07 PM
Hoping to interrupt the Wyvaran generals from castings, Yurneshi conjures up Black Tentacles... the rubbery black tentacles burrow up from the dirt reaching for both Wyvaran clerics... both Wyvaran are grappled!

The Cyan General was finishing a summoning spell but the grappling tentacles interrupt his casting (concentration check 32 vs 38)

The Magenta general too is grappled...

The Hound Archon that was summoned by Armand chases the generals through their teleport and attempts to attack. However he's also surprised by the tentacles! (please check for grappled status on the Hound Archon)

Armand cast holy smite at the generals... both avoid part of the damage (Will save 26 and 28). they are not blinded but they do take some damage...

Healed earlier, Brawn attacks again but he still seems to be a bit woozy. El however buries two arrows in the Wyvaran's abdomen.

Owen moves his illusory hound forward.

Even though Atlas misses more than he would have hoped, his longsword makes an end to it... the last shield bash wasn't even needed anymore... another Wyvaran sinks to the ground.

With the Wyvaran Clerics now at the back of the cave, Rufus dares to move closer. True he's not the bravest one...

The black tentacles continue to constrict both Wyvaran clerics... light goes out for the

And then... there's a bloodied Taur struggling back on his feet... he sniffs the air... bellows a roar before charging the last standing Wyvaran General... clawing, goring, biting...

The Cyan General too falls on his knees. The tentacles wrapping around his broken body... pulling him under in a deadly embrace.
And then all is silent...

Apart from the wriggling noise of the Tentacles there's nothing to be heard...

The group's a little spread out in the cave...
Rufus didn't quite perform.
Brawn licks his wounds.

and... oh look... there's a heavily injured Taur now standing near you...



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 6:38:46 PM
Owen comes around the corner and sees the mass of writhing tentacles... plus a moose-looking dude. He sends his illusory hound archon further forward and calls out, "Who are you?"

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 7:18:57 PM
Well,that was energizing. Neshi leaves the tentacles for the time being, at least until they decide which way they need to go.

As he looks around he sees the big bloody bull and blanches for a moment at the sight of the bloody taurian.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144 
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 7:20:40 PM
OOC: I am sorry for not posting last night. I checked and there was no post and then I got distracted by life. Again I apologize.

Vamir shakes his head at all the destruction around him. Vamir swings his head towards the Taurus, and prepares to send his spectral hand out after him if need be.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+14=23 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+6=10 ;
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 7:51:09 PM
Protection from Energy-fire 98/120
Stone Skin

Armand looks around trying to asses who is injured. He can see Brawn is still hurt, Owen looks a little worn, and that strange Minotaur creature looks very beat up.

Heal check 23 (d20+14) to see how much healing needs doled out. "Who needs some healing?" He quietly asks.

Armand is content for now to allow Owen to take the lead in questioning. He cast Detect Magic and looks over the Wyvaran's stuff/loot/gear.

Perception 17 (d20+6)
Appraise 10 (d20+6)

OOC if Rattlebone's HP are truely that high, then I doubt Armand can fully heal him, because he would not want to spend all his healing at this point, because, well Dragon looming.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 9:24:24 PM
Elyngael has Stone Skin and Protection from Energy Fire 120/120

Elyngael runs over to Brawn and checks him all over, "Armand, Brawn could still use some healing. He fought bravely and needs his strength to do it again." Elyngael slips Brawn some deer jerky and finds some water for him. Not one to stand on formalities, Elyngael loudly asks the stranger "Are you able to speak? Owen asked who you are, and I want to know if you are friend or foe?"


Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 11:17:47 PM
The minotaur turns, looming overhead, stares unsteadily. He absent-mindedly flicks blood from his claws and snorts to clear his throat. "Táim Creathannacnámha de na Vein Oighir Minotaur. Dara de mo threibh. Teastaíonn leigheas uaim. Má tá aon duine agaibh..." He blinks, shakes his head slightly, and speaks again. "I Rattlebones... of Ice Vein Minotaurs." His accent is thick in his bass voice. "I tribe second. I not hunt you. I need... fix meat. Fix my meat." He gestures toward his wounds. "Fix meat of Rattlebones and Uli. Uli!" He hustles toward the jute bag in the corner and tears it open. 

HP: 30/239

DM Jeremy  
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 6:04:23 AM
Owen moves his illusionary hound archon forward as the moose-taur steps forward, and asks him, ”Who are you?”

Neshi feels energized by the fight with the wyvaran generals, but is taken aback by the sight of the bloody taur.

Vamir seems unhappy with all the destruction around him, but turns to face the Taur if needed.

Armand asks who needs healing, and then casts detect magic and searches for loot on the wyvarans.

Elyngael lets Armand know that Brawn is still in need of healing, and then stands beside Owen to aid in the questioning of the Taur.

Rattlebones tries to answer in his native tongue, but quickly realizes such a language is unknown to the Wardens, and changes to speak in a very broken common. He shares who he is, and his need for healing for both himself and one named Uli. he then ran over to the burlap sack and tears it open.

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When Rattlebones tears open the burlap sack, he reveals an unconscious, and badly wounded silimondon (saber-toothed tiger). Meanwhile Ruffas apologizes for his poor performance in the fight, and promises to make up for it against Temorianalis, and Armand discovers: (2) +3 amulets of natural armor ,(2)+1 unholy heavy maces, (2) +3 breastplates , (2)+4 breastplates, (2) +4 greatswords

Everyone gets 20,000 xp for the fight.

OOC... In case anyone was wondering how Rattlebones has so many hp, note that he is a lost child, (a Woldian prestige class) and they get a shared HP pool with their animal, so actually that is the sum of both his and Uli's hp, when one suffers, they both suffer, and when one is healed both are healed. In the case of mass heal spells and channels, since both of them are being healed, at the same time, their hp pool goes up for both. Pretty cool class feature, but it has it's drawbacks, such as if one dies, both die.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 11:17:32 AM
Atlas looks himself over and laughs, "Not a scratch my friend. Who would have thunk it. Brawn here took everything I should." He steps up and puts a friendly hand on Brawn as a sign of appreciation. Then he steps up to the Taur, looks him up and down once, then looks over Uli. After a moment of consideration he asks, "You two could be helpful. We go to kill the dragon, want to join in on the fun?"

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 1:08:34 PM
Owen smiles because Atlas is surprised that he is unscathed. He waits to hear the strange 'taur's response.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 5:49:54 PM
Neshi wipes off his 1hp wound and realizes it has already scabbed over.

As Rattlebones begins to speak in Taurian, Neshi's head pops up not having heard Taurian spoken for such a long time. He grins a bit as Rattlebones switches to bis broken common.

He too waits for the Minotaur's response.

" Hmm, Armand, Atlas, shall I leave the tentacles or shall I dismiss them?"



Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 5:53:23 PM
spell slots remaining.

0
1st - 8
2nd - 7
3rd - 7
4th - 5
5th - 5
6th - 3


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ;
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 5:56:14 PM
Protection from Energy-fire 98/120
Stone Skin

"I think you can dismiss the tentacles Neshi."

Armand gathers the party to within 30 feet, including the strange looking minotaur and the sabertooth tiger! and then briefly prays and channels some divine healing.
Everyone is healed 30 (6d6's)

Everyone but Brawn, and Minotaur/cat combo should now be fully healed. "I'm loath to use too many divine healing until we are actually engaged with the dragon." He pauses. "Atlas hand me the party bag." While he rumages through it he will put the items from the Wvyaran's in it.

"Aha." He pulls out several potions of Cure Moderate Wounds (we have 25 sitting here). "Oh, and I have this that we don't use that much." He pulls from his belt the wand of Cure Light Wounds.

He will then use it on the still injured. 5 uses, fully heals Brawn. He then taps on the Minotaur 22 times, healing him up to 238 (I think I did my math right from what Jeremy told me about your healing).

Armand looks at Rattlebones. "Tell me, what skills do you possess? Do you need any equipment? If yours is not lying nearby, I think we might be able to offer you some things."

OOC, I have updated the loot items on the spreadsheet, but not put in gold piece amounts. I have deducted the wand uses.

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) 
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 8:05:57 PM
Vamir helps Armand load the various items into the party bag, and stands back giving the cleric room to work. As Armand heal the rather large Taurus Vamir casts barkskin on himself. "Neshi, as we prepare for this dragon would Brawn like to be bigger? I can cast animal growth on him if you would like before we engage the dragon," Vamir whispers.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 6
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

OOC: Animal Growth - The target animal grows to twice its normal size and eight times its normal weight. This alteration changes the animal's size category to the next largest, grants it a +8 size bonus to Strength and a +4 size bonus to Constitution (and thus an extra 2 hit points per HD), and imposes a –2 size penalty to Dexterity. The creature's existing natural armor bonus increases by 2. The size change also affects the animal's modifier to AC, attack rolls, and its base damage. The animal's space and reach change as appropriate to the new size, but its speed does not change.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 9:51:27 PM
Elyngael quickly makes her claim, "Excuse me, Vamir, but I am the only one who will make decisions for Brawn. Neshi has no authority to make that call. Brawn is my companion. We will consider it when the time comes. Right now, we don't even know how far down in the mountain our pursuit may take us. Rattlebones, do you have any idea how close we are to the dragon?

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 10:32:20 PM
Rattlebones sighs in relief as he feels Uli's chest rising and falling with breath. "Táimid ag fiach arís, deartháir."

Tauric Highlight to display spoiler: {"We hunt again, brother."}

He shivers as the healing energy from Armand washes over them. Uli opens his eyes, flexes his claws, and upon seeing the party suddenly alights on his feet and raises his hackles. Rattlebones rests a calming hand on his back and the big cat relaxes.

The big moosetaur smiles. "Thanks you for fix meat! Meat feels more good. Still hurt some, but more good. This Uli, my wild-brother." He gestures toward the smilodon. "He is not nice. Teeth kill and claws kill. Do not pet." He stands up and considers everyone's questions. "We come from Ice Vein. I am doing... spirit long walk. Very long walk. Cannot not go to Ice Vein until spirit long walk done. We sleeps in grass last night. Lizard men take me and Uli at sleeps. The why I don't know. If dragon lead of lizard man herd, Rattlebones and Uli help hunt dragon." He turns to answer Armand. "I and Uli hunters. Strong claws, strong teeth, quiet feets. Smell prey, kill prey, eat prey. No need weapons. Have all of stuff."

ooc: Rattlebones and Uli use only their natural weapons. He has all of his current equipment.

He turns to Elyngael. "No know. Wake up here." He stretches his limbs and sighs in relief at the lack of wounds. "We hunt now?"

DM Jeremy  
Thursday December 12th, 2019 6:17:14 AM
Atlas is shocked that he didn’t get hit in the fight, and invites Rattlebones and Uli to join the dragon hunt.

Owen smiles at Atlas’s surprise, and awaits Rattlebones reply.

Neshi isn’t fazed in the least by his 1 missing hit points, and is slightly surprised to hear a language he hasn't heard in a long time, Taurian. He smiles at Ratlebones’s broken common, and awaits his response. He asks whether or not he should dismiss the black tentacles.

Armand lets Neshi know that it would be fine to dismiss the tentacles, then throws up some divine healing, in the form of channeling, and magical devices. He asks Rattlebones about his skill set.

Vamir helps load the loot bag, being careful not to touch the unholy maces directly, one would assume, than mentions to Neshi he can cast Animal Growth on Brawn if he would like.

Elyngael quickly corrects Vamir as to who's companion Brawn is, and says she will consider the offer when the time comes. Not knowing how much further they still need to travel, she asks Rattlebones if he has any idea of the distance to the dragon’s lair.

Rattlebones is relieved that his kitty-brother lives, and bathes in the divine healing that washes over him and Uli. he introduces Uli to the Wardens and shares a snippet of his backstory, as well as time and his broken common can convey anyway. He thanks Armand for the healing and gives a brief description of his skill set, again time and broken common limits the completeness of the description. He lets Elyngael know that he was ambushed in his sleep, and Uli and himself were taken here while unconscious, so he has no idea of where he is, let alone how much further they may need to travel, but the large moosetaur does make it clear that if the dragon is the leader of the wyvarans, then it is his enemy, and he will help fight it.

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With introductions complete, at least for the moment, how do our heroes wish to proceed? Will they head out immediately, or will they take the time to make some more last minute preparations, or planning, if any are left to be done, and what will their new marching order be with the addition of two new members?


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Thursday December 12th, 2019 2:10:14 PM
Atlas looks to El and then to the others, "Lead on my friend. We'll count to 500 and then follow quietly. If you think there is trouble come back to warn us before you head into it. That way we don't ruin your surprise. Everyone OK with that approach?"

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday December 12th, 2019 5:50:13 PM
"Hold on there Kemo Sabe." Armand turns to Atlas. "Two of those Wyvaran guys popped out behind us. I think I saw them come through some doors. Maybe we should check that out real quick and make sure there are no more hidden surprises. Plus we might find something useful, like a map, or troop dispersement orders in the tunnels or something."

He then turns to the strange looking minotaur. I've never seen anything like you, but I'm afraid we've been somewhat remiss in introducing ourselves. My name is Armand and I am a cleric of Gargul. That's Atlas, he's a mighty warrior, that's Owen a renown mage, that's Elyngael a good hunter and her wolf Brawn, that's Neshi a sorceror, and yonder is Vamir I believe he's a bloodwitch and a druid." Armand points to each one as he says there names.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Thursday December 12th, 2019 6:33:30 PM
"Armand is right. I guess I was too focused on being quiet and missed those doors. I apologize to all of you, and will be happy to make it up by exploring each doorway to see where they lead. We certainly do not want any more surprises. Elyngael prepares to go immediately with Brawn and see what's behind those doors.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Thursday December 12th, 2019 7:34:59 PM
Neshi quickly dismisses the tentacles and Nods to to Rattlebones as he is introduced to the minotaur. He walks over with Elyngael to check out the doors.

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) 
Thursday December 12th, 2019 8:27:07 PM
Vamir winces as he realizes he spoke to the wrong Warden, and lowers his head for a brief moment in embarrassment. The young elf looks up, his eyes flashing, "Miss Elyngael, I simply misspoke. I know Brawn is yours, and you are his. There has never been any doubt of that, and I am well aware of your bond. It is as evident to others as the bond Melzat, and I share. There was no disrespect intended, and if you believe there was I apologize for it. But I am done being ignored, and shunted to the side by this group. I know I have much to learn, and I stated as much when I met you all. However, you four speak to each other and bounce ideas between you like children playing with a ball. That is great for you, however I am here too. I ask questions, attempt to learn from each of you, and have taken time to interact. What has it gotten me? I am standing in the lair of a dragon with people who could give two hoots about whether or not I may shed my blood, or give my life for them! By the way Armand, I am not a druid, I am a Greenmage, like my second father. I don't care if this is the wrong time or place for this conversation, speak now if I am to stay, or say nothing and when you go towards the dragon, I will wait, and after several minutes I will fly out of here."

Vamir nods at Rattlebones, " It is nice to meet you. I am Vamir Herven, a Bloodwitch, and Greenmage. This is Melzat, and at my waist is Zaita, my cauldron."

Vamir stands stiff, the anger in his eyes flashing as he awaits the groups answer.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 6
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Thursday December 12th, 2019 10:44:11 PM
Owen gets partway through a sentence in Tauric in response to Rattlebones but stops short at Vamir's angry words. He interposes himself slightly between Vamir and Elyngael, then speaks gently to the two of them. "Elyngael, why don't you take a moment and scout one of the side tunnels. Vamir, would you walk with me for a moment?"

He strolls around the edge of the cavernous main tunnel with Vamir and adopts a somewhat paternal tone: "Vamir, I hope you'll excuse Elyngael for her sharp words. We all seem to be a little on edge, what with a dragon that could descend on us at any moment. Your suggestion was a good one, and I'm sure she will take you up on the offer when she returns. A group this large is difficult to manage, especially when some of us are more familiar than others. You are a vital part of the Wardens, and we do care about you and your well-being. Your skills as a Greenmage make you the foremost among us when it comes to interacting with the Tree.
You have made great efforts to reach out to the rest of the Wardens--the failing, I think, lies with us. I am well aware of what fighters, archers, wizards, and clerics can do, and as a group we try to use those skills as best we can. I'll admit that I am less familiar with the abilities of a Bloodwitch, and it has been quite a while since we have seen Mack the Greenmage. We will strive to heed your words in our tactical discussions (such as they are) and to learn more about you and your skills. That takes time, of course, but I hope you'll bear with us in the interim.
Oh, and I rarely give this advice to young men, but it may be helpful to you: if you want a greater role in our plans, try boasting more. That will give us more of an idea of what you can do, it will insert you directly into the planning process, and you may find yourself a leader, in time."

As the two return to the party, he says [b]"I hope you'll forgive me for presuming to give you advice."

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Thursday December 12th, 2019 11:59:31 PM
Rattlebones waits patiently during the lengthy conversation. Every herd has its rules, and it is unwise to stick your muzzle where it does not belong. He turns to Elyngael, "Wolf-Hunter, where do you go? We go other way."

DM Jeremy  
Friday December 13th, 2019 6:29:48 AM
Atlas has a suggestion for moving forward, and asks if everyone is OK with it.

Armand stops Atlas and suggests searching the two secret doors, that the wyvaran clerics used to ambush. He then introduces the party to Rattlebones, though makes a clerical error (Get it cleric-al error) when introducing Vamir.

Elyngael agrees with Armand and apologises for missing the two doors, and goes to check them out.

Neshi dismisses the tentacles, and nods to Rattlebones when he is introduced. He than follows Elyngael to check out the doors

Vamir apologises for his error concerning Brawn and assures Elyngael that he has no question in his mind as to whom Brawn belongs, and that he simply made a mistake, but Armand’s introducion error seemed to touch on a sore spot that has been brewing in his mind, and he takes the time to get it off his chest, make his presence known, and correct Armand as to his skill set. He then introduces himself to Rattlebones.

Owen takes Vamir aside to reassure him that his well being is important to the rest of the party, and apologizes for any slights that may have been imposed on the Greenmage. He tries to explain to Vamir that it was never anybody's intention to do so, it’s mostly a case of ignorance to the elf’s abilities that causes him to be overlooked, and suggests Vamir brag, a bit, about his skills, so that the others can better understand his role in the party and insert him in the planning. He then apologizes for presuming to give advice, not wanting to add fuel to the fire.

Rattlebones remains silent as he doesn’t want to stick his muzzle where it doesn’t belong, but is confused when Elyngael goes to check the secret doors, and asks her why she’s going the wrong way.

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As Owen tries to smooth things over with Vamir and remedy the situation going forward, Elyngael, Brawn and Neshi go to check out the secret doors. They discover that the two doors open up to two small rooms no bigger than a coat closet, with no other exits. A quick glance reveals that the rooms, unlike the rest of the cavaran, are not natural occurrences, though there are no tool marks on the walls. Neshi and ELyngael can make a DC15 knowledge arcana checkHighlight to display spoiler: { the rooms were obviously made using magic, for the purpose of setting up an ambush}

As Vamir gives the Wardens a piece of his mind, and Owen swoops in to try to correct the situation, Ruffas shuffles back and forth uncomfortably, as the friction is making him uncomfortable, but he keeps his mouth shut for the time being, as he doesn’t feel it is his place to interject at the moment.

What do our intrepid heroes do next? Will they move on towards the dragon? Will they take more time to address Vamir’s concerns? Or will they do something else which will take their DM completely by surprise, destroying all his well thought out plans, and forcing him to post by the seat of his pants? Only time will tell.


In the dragon's lair


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Friday December 13th, 2019 7:12:31 AM
Armand turns to Vamir with a look of surprise that turns into somewhat a look of guilt. "Forgive me Vamir I've meant no offense. For one thing I must admit in my youth I led a somewhat sheltered life. I scarely know what powers a bloodwitch has let alone a greenmage. I thought a greenmage was a special kind of druid." He pauses, contemplating how to proceed. "I admit that this group can sometimes be quite headstrong. I've found it necessary to assert myself and make an effort to be heard, lest I get left behind as Atlas springs to action."

He smiles. "Atlas can tell you, when I first joined this group we encountered a merchant/trapper on his way to market. Atlas and the party were all about surrounding him on the assumption that he was evil first. I had to assert myself and try the diplomatic approach almost against their actions. It was quite amusing in the end, and that's how Atlas and I started developing our good cop bad cop approach." He offers his hand to Vamir. "Like all families there's the noisy and the quiet ones, I hope you will allow us noisy ones another chance."


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Friday December 13th, 2019 7:14:34 AM
OOC, Jeremy, I doubt we'll get to your carefullly laid plans as the enforced slow down / non posting starts in about a week and we're not supposed to be in combat at that point.....And I don't really think this party can do a dragon battle in one week since apparently we hold the record with a 7 week long battle sequence. ;P

DM edit: I wasn’t planning on letting you guys meet the dragon until after the break for, for that very reason, but isn’t it every good players goal to stump the DM? LOL...

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Friday December 13th, 2019 1:35:14 PM
Atlas laughs, probably a bit louder than he should, "Armand, Owen, you two are always keeping our house civil. It is needed and appreciated, but not nearly as fun." He winks and waits to see what the others find, ready to jump in at the slightest hint of trouble.

When it appears that all is well he comments to Vamir, "Vamir, the strength of our family here is our differences. The only way to work within those differences is through open and honest communication. Well done speaking your mind, thank you."

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9  d20+22=38 ;
Friday December 13th, 2019 11:52:12 PM
If there are no objections, Rattlebones will scout forward. "I use quiet feets. Come back in many-more-than-ten breaths." He stares at Uli, communicating in their unspoken language, before treading carefully down the hall. The moosetaur is surprisingly silent given his size.

Stealth check 38

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance  d20+9=16 ;
Saturday December 14th, 2019 7:39:41 AM

Neshi looks at the small assassin rooms with Elyngael and nods Knowledge Arcana DC 16 .

" Well Elyngael these don't look to be much more that assassin holes."

OOC: (are there hinges on the doors? If there are, Neshi will use a burning hands or two to fuse the door hinges so they can not close.)

As Neshi sees nothing else of interest in the rooms, he heads back to the rest of the group.

CDM Jerry [OOC post] 
Saturday December 14th, 2019 11:53:32 AM
Everyone is invited to the retirement party for the

Iron Dragons!

To be held on the Giggling Ghost board!
Starting Monday, December 16
and continuing all week.

Please come help celebrate their incredible journey
from level 1 through level 20.
[June 29, 2009 - December 13, 2019]

There will be stories!
Speeches!
[yes we'll make them do this ::grin::]
Questions and Answers
Free imaginary food!

Feel free to head there now,
but the festivities start on Monday.

-----

Then starting Saturday, December 21st, our Woldian Slowdown begins along with our
YULETIDE CELEBRATIONS
in the Giggling Ghost.

ACDM Rob is in charge of the festivities in the Giggling Ghost during the Yuletide Slowdown. He will send out an email sometime before the 21st explaining how the Giggling Ghost activities will work.

As a reminder, all requirements to post daily in your Career game are banished until Monday, January 6, 2020. A reminder to begin posting will come out the weekend before to remind you.
During the Yuletide Slowdown:
--no game may be in combat
--no game may advance its story line in any significant way
--posting is allowed, but not required by players or DMs
--all games should be in a relatively safe location where those who desire may roleplay for fun

Everyone who wants to roleplay are encouraged to hang out and post as much as you like in the Giggling Ghost and participate in the activities happening there.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Saturday December 14th, 2019 9:35:18 PM
"Neshi, thanks for checking out these doorways, or should I say traps, with me," Elyngael turns and follows him back to the group. "Have you any experience with someone like Rattlebones? He's certainly a big one!" she chuckles to herself as she thinks of all life's varieties contained in their small group of Wardens.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Sunday December 15th, 2019 6:43:43 PM
Neshi ponders what Elyngael asked about Minotaurs and gathers his thoughts as they make their way back to the group.

"Minotaurs are different for sure. They prize, bravery, strength and honor above all. There is a firm belief that might makes right, and they are intimidating, strong, and nearly fearless."

"And while I will say that there is no animosity between we Wemics and the Minotuars. The same cannot necessarily be said of centaur relations."

He ponders a question out loud to himself afterward. "I wonder if he is of the Body or Soul of Imod?"



Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) 
Sunday December 15th, 2019 7:14:37 PM
Vamir looks at those that took the time to acknowledge him, and more importantly his words. "Owen, Atlas, Armand thank you for at least acknowledging me, and my words. I wish I could boast, but truthfully, I have never done so. I can only state what I am capable of, and hope that works. If I am wanted, I will stay. If I am needed, I will stay. If I am too young, or not powerful enough to help, I will leave."

Vamir waits silently.

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DM Jeremy  
Monday December 16th, 2019 6:32:29 AM
Armand is at first surprised, then feels guilty when Vamir spills his heart out. He admits his knowledge of bloodwitches and greenmages is basically nothing, and also admits that the Tree Wardens can be a bit headstrong, and shares that he was like Vamir originally, but learned he had to assert himself, and shares the story of when that first played out.he offers his hand and says, "Like all families there's the noisy and the quiet ones, I hope you will allow us noisy ones another chance." alluding to the fact that he considers Vamir a part of the family.

Atlas laughs saying, "Armand, Owen, you two are always keeping our house civil. It is needed and appreciated, but not nearly as fun." Alluding that he considers Vamir part of that house. He waits to see if Neshi and Elyngael find any trouble, and when the coast is clear, tells Vamir, "Vamir, the strength of our family here is our differences. The only way to work within those differences is through open and honest communication. Well done speaking your mind, thank you." again alluding to the idea that Vamir is a member of the family.

Rattlebones stealthily scouts ahead.

Elyngael thanks Neshi for helping with the assassin holes, than chuckles at the immense variety within their group, and asks Neshi if he ever had any encounters with one such as Ratttlebones.

Neshi explains that the doors lead to assassin holes made by magic, and attempts to weld the hinges. He answers Elyngael by giving a brief description of Minotaur society.

Vamir thanks Atlas, Armand, and Owen for acknowledging him, but claims he doesn’t know how to boast, though he can share his capabilities. He says he will stay if he is needed and/or wanted, but will leave if he is only taking up space.

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Neshi attempts to weld the hinges on the assassin doors using Burning Hands. His first attempt melts the hinge clean off, but luckily, it was a bottom hinge, so the door barely moved, and only made a barely audible thud, as it settled slightly. He quickly learned to compensate, and managed to weld the rest of the hinges tight, leaving them glowing cherry red.

Rattlebones leaves Uli with the Wardens then scouts ahead. As the moosetaur travels deeper into the dragon’s lair, the temperature begins to increase exponentially, as he travels. Upon rounding a curve in the tunnel Rattlebones begins to see a glow that quickly gets brighter, having the appearance of the distant glow of a massive fire, and he realizes that moving forward will be dangerous due to the intense heat, unless it can be mitigated somehow.

Vamir drops the gauntlet, making it clear that he needs the Wardens to be straightforward with him, as to whether he should stay or go.

Ruffas’s discomfort is very noticable and so as a third party observer, he finally says, ”I know its probably not my place, but as an impartial observer, I’ve had the opportunity to observe you guys, and I must say you guys , and I mean all you guys seem to work very well together, with what I believe is true concern and love for each other. The word “Family” has been tossed around and I can think of no closer word to describe what you guys have. I know that all families have moments where one member feels insignificant, and at those times it is of the highest importance that the rest of the family come around them and assure them of their place in the family, and address the issues that led to the feelings of insignificance. I see that some of you have tried, and have alluded to his place in the family, but mayhaps it may set Vamir’s heart at ease if instead of alluding, you are straightforward with your feelings for the young elf”.


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Monday December 16th, 2019 10:48:28 AM
"Vamir I think you should say. We all bring different skills to the group. No one's skills are more important than the others."

Armand looks around. "Hey, where'd that big moose guy go?" He scratches his head. Then he turns to Vamir again.

"Vamir, what are the capabilities of your cauldron? Can it keep track of a party member, like a scrying thing, if you are not actively scrying that member?"

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday December 16th, 2019 12:08:59 PM
Atlas shrugs, "Hey Vamir, you're not leaving without a fight. You may be fairly new to our group, but you're one of us now. I'm sorry if you feel like we haven't needed you, but we do. More importantly though, we want you here as one of us. Granted, now that I've said this I'll have to box your ears if you think otherwise, because then you'll be calling me a liar and I cannot have that from a brother in arms."

Atlas looks to Ruffus, "You big lug, next thing you know you'll be one of us. We could add a wing to our home to accommodate you."

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) 
Monday December 16th, 2019 7:59:47 PM
Vamir shakes his head at Atlas and cannot help but chuckle, perhaps a little louder than intended. "Armand, Zaita is more like the focus needed for scrying. I would still need to cast the spell, and go from there. In a few years she will be able to do so much more but for now the answer is no." Vamir looks at Atlas and wonders to himself if he was wearing his feelings on his sleeve. " I will stay, this is as much of a family as I have had since Gornin passed and for that I am thankful. More so than you can imagine. Thank you."

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Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Monday December 16th, 2019 9:50:21 PM
"Vamir, watch out for Atlas, he really means what he says. He is everyone's big brother, so he equally protects us and "boxes our ears". I will agree with him and everyone else, we need every fighter on our side that we can get" Elyngael joins the group. "Neshi was just kind enough to educate me about Minotaur society. I love all of our differences, because that is also our strength. It is not bragging to let others know what you can do, it's practical. We don't have time in the heat of a fight to find out our assets."

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Monday December 16th, 2019 11:53:39 PM
Rattlebones returns, crouched down so his antlers do not graze the ceiling of the tunnel. He looks behind him for a moment to ensure he was not followed, then nods and addresses the group. "The tunnel is straight for more-than-five steps, then is not-straight. At not-straight, it is hot. Hot-hot. More than campfire hot. We need magics or sillymonder hide. Dragon den."

DM Jeremy  
Tuesday December 17th, 2019 6:01:48 AM
Armand tells Vamir that everyone’s skills are of equal importance. He wonders where Rattlebones went, as he asks Vamir about Ziata.

Atlas tells Vamir he is indeed a member of the family in a way only Atlas can, and then lets Ruffas know he is winning a place in the family as well.

Vamir chuckles at Atlas’s modes operatus for sharing his feelings. He then answers Armand’s question, and shares that he will stay and that he is thankful to be a part of a family again.

Elyngael informs Vamir that Atlas is everyone's big brother, and is sincere in his words. She tells Vamir that everyone is needed, then mentions Neshi’s education on Minotaurs, and shares that she loves the differences found in the party claiming that is their strength. She tells Vamir that telling the party about ones skills isn’t bragging, it’s much more practical than finding out on the battlefield.

Rattlebones returns and in his broken common, informs everyone about what he found, and the need to mitigate the heat.

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At Atlas's words, Ruffas blushes, and says, "I think I would find living with a group such as you guys a suitable and welcome replacement family for the loss of my real ones.

With Vamir feeling more comfortable about his place in the Wardens, and Rattlebone's description of what is ahead, how will our intrepid heroes proceed?


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Tuesday December 17th, 2019 11:37:42 AM
Knowing what they face ahead, Atlas puts his guilt for killing Ruffas' family away and focuses on the task at hand. "El, you've got fire protection right? Can you take a peak and give us the lay of the land ahead? Knowing how far away the dragon is would be helpful. Also, we will need to spread out so that her fire breath doesn't get us all in one attempt. Look for a few spots for the casters to spread out and get cover behind rocks and such. When you get back we'll draw a quick map on the ground here before we dive in."

Then turning to Rattlebones, "What's your strength? Do you cast, use ranged weapons, or hit them head-on with those antlers of yours?"

Remembering Vamir's concerns, he also looks to him, "Vamir, what's your strength going to be in this fight, helping others or hurting the dragon? I admit that I have a hard time keeping up with what you casters can do. My brain just isn't wired that way. I think it is because Armand cursed, I mean blessed me at one point." He grins at Armand before waiting on Vamir's reply.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Tuesday December 17th, 2019 3:07:49 PM
Neshi scratches his head a bit when the talk goes to strengths and what they will do with the dragon.

"Well, Unfortunately a lot of my offensive power will not be effective with a fire giant. I do have a few things up my sleeve perhaps, so if you, fighter types will wail a few moments before charging in so you don't get caught in my spells it would be appreciated."

"We also probably need to be ready for the dragon to have more than a few foot soldiers laying in wait as well, so don't go all hyper focused on the big lizard, and forget to watch everyone's backs, so-to-speak."

Rufus, do you know how high the cavern is that the dragon is in? or the approximate size or layout? Are there other entries and exits?

At Atlas's "Antler" comment, Neshi tries hard to suppress a smile, but can't quite do it.

"Um, Atlas, I think you mean "Horns". Deer have antlers, Bulls have horns."

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+8=26 ; d20+13=27 ;
Tuesday December 17th, 2019 5:47:13 PM
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Armand also scratches his head. "Wait a minute, this doesn't make a lot of sense. I wouldn't think the actual lair would be so hot. If it was that hot, then all her treasure would be constantly in a state of almost melting and thus being damaged. That doesn't sound like normal dragon avarice.

He continues thinking. "I have the scrolls that can protect us from fire but I don't want to use them unless we are close or they'll run out before we come to the dragon. Maybe we should all move a little closer and then use some magic detection to see if there is more to the problem?"

He turns to the group. "Owen, Vamir, Neshi? Thoughts on why it would be so hot?

He waits while thinking.
Knowledge Arcane about dragons 26 (d20+8)
Knowledge History about any dragon lore 27 (d20+13)

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday December 17th, 2019 5:48:07 PM
OOC, Actually Rattlebones does have a moose head and moose antlers. Check out his character sheet, and his description of himself.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Tuesday December 17th, 2019 5:53:14 PM
(OOC Ooops)


Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) 
Tuesday December 17th, 2019 10:07:00 PM
Vamir looks at at Atlas, "My main area of offensive spells are touch spells, and attack a targets strength, dexterity, constitution and mental faculties. I can also cast curses, and heal as well as remove most disease, poison, and curses. If we get in to trouble I can take use to the shadow plane, or return us to the tree. I am utility in nature, and try to fill the voids created where people's abilities create gaps. Also, I can cast some prying eyes to scout for us and fly on a broom!" Vamir takes a deep breath, and looks around at the others.

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Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Tuesday December 17th, 2019 10:25:39 PM
"Armand is right about the heat. It doesn't make sense. Vamir how far will those prying eyes go? Maybe they can see what is in the hot area? Do we know of any other work going on around here, such as smelting? Maybe the dragon is involved in that," Elyngael is just as mystified by Rattlebones's report as the others.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Tuesday December 17th, 2019 11:31:25 PM
Rattlebones turns to Atlas. "I am Uli are hunters. Jump and bite and claw and gore. My antlers are thirsty for blood of the prey." The moosetaur scratches absent-mindedly at his cheek and huffs through his wide nostrils. "You have no-fire magic? Good, good. You know what color is the dragon?"

DM Jeremy  
Wednesday December 18th, 2019 6:06:40 AM
Atlas has a pang of guilt again over Ruffas’s family, but puts it aside to focus on the situation ahead. He asks Elyngael if she has fire protection, and if so would she be willing to scout ahead to determine the source of the heat. He asks both Rattlebones and Vamir what their strengths are going forward, adding that he is clueless about the strengths of casters.

Neshi says his offensive power will be limited against a fire dragon, but alludes to having some tricks up his sleeves, and asks that the martial types hold off on charging in until he has a chance to set up some spell effects. He then asks Ruffas if he has any idea of the layout of the caveran.

Armand is confused as to why the lair is so hot. He claims he has fire protection scrolls for everyone, but feels he should wait until they are absolutely necessary to proceed before using them. He asks his fellow casters if they have any thoughts as to why it's so hot.

Vamir answers Atlas’s question and shares his strengths with the party.

Elyngael is as clueless as the others as to the reason for the heat, and asks Vamir how far his “Prying Eyes” can see and whether or not he could use them to find the source of the heat, as well as give a heads up as to what to expect.

Rattlebones answers Altas by saying that Uli and himself are hunters, that use tooth, claw, and in the case of Rattlebones himself, antlers to deal with their enemies. He is glad that fire protection is available, and asks if the color of the dragon is known.

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Ruffas catches Atlas’s twinge of guilt, and puts his large hand on the fighters shoulder, and says, ”I have said it before, but I will say it again, You and your friends are not the ones who are to blame for my loss, that distinction belongs to the mountain giant chieftain who forced my family to join the ill fated invasion, which placed us at the wrong place at the wrong time, a place we would have never been at otherwise!, but it is strange how the gods work, I lose one family, and in only a couple of days, I’m beginning to feel as though I’ve found another.” He than turns to Neshi and says, "I'm as clueless as you, as this is the first time I've been here as well".

What will our intrepid heroes do next? Will Vamir use his “Prying Eyes”, or will they just move ahead until they can’t any further without heat/fire mitigation and decide then.


Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Wednesday December 18th, 2019 8:49:14 PM

"Rattlebones, the dragon is, from what we know, a red dragon. so our fire magic will not be helpful, which unfortunately is the majority of my magic currently."



Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Wednesday December 18th, 2019 8:59:01 PM
Armand ponders. "Rattlebones. Did you spot anything along the way to this hot area, lurking danger, pitfalls the like? If not I say we go forward cautiously and do some detect magic when we get there."

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Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+16=30 ; d20+18=22 ;
Wednesday December 18th, 2019 9:09:11 PM
Sorry, Elyngael still has stoneskin and protection from energy cast on her.

"Come on Rattlebones show us the way. I can take point with you and check for traps while we are stealthy." She turns to Brawn. "You stay with them and protect them."

Her stealth check is (d20+16=30)
Her perception check is (d20+18=22)

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) 
Wednesday December 18th, 2019 10:39:00 PM
Vamir looks at Elyngael, "they are good up to a mile or so, but they have to return to me to give me their report. I am will sing to give them a chance if you are." If the group agrees Vamir will cast the spell.

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Prying eyes:You create a number of semitangible, visible magical orbs (called “eyes”) equal to 1d4 + your caster level. These eyes move out, scout around, and return as you direct them when casting the spell. Each eye can see 120 feet (normal vision only) in all directions.

While the individual eyes are quite fragile, they're small and difficult to spot. Each eye is a Fine construct, about the size of a small apple, that has 1 hit point, AC 18 (+8 bonus for its size), flies at a speed of 30 feet with a +20 bonus on Fly skill checks and a +16 bonus on Stealth skill checks. It has a Perception modifier equal to your caster level (maximum +15) and is subject to illusions, darkness, fog, and any other factors that affect your ability to receive visual information about your surroundings. An eye traveling in darkness must find its way by touch.

When you create the eyes, you specify instructions you want them to follow in a command of no more than 25 words. Any knowledge you possess is known by the eyes as well.

In order to report their findings, the eyes must return to your hand. Each replays in your mind all it has seen during its existence. It takes an eye 1 round to replay 1 hour of recorded images. After relaying its findings, an eye disappears.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Wednesday December 18th, 2019 11:37:12 PM
Rattlebones shakes his head. "No traps. Just tunnel. I stop when it was hot-hot. Uli and I can have no-fire magic?"

Once Rattlebones and Uli have been ensorceled to resist fire damage, he will gladly lead the party forward. He will silently indicate when they reach the furthest point he scouted earlier.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Wednesday December 18th, 2019 11:54:19 PM
OoC: Sorry for the missed posts, guys. Life happens.

IC: Owen chimes in on the discussion: "I can't cast Endure Elements or anything. We may have to scout magically and then move quickly."

DM Jeremy  
Thursday December 19th, 2019 6:43:34 AM
Neshi informs Rattlebones that they believe that the dragon is a red dragon.reminding everyone that fire magic is out.

Armand asks Rattlbones if he noticed any obstacles along the way, and if not, suggests they travel until it becomes too hot to do so, then use magical means to scout from there.

Elyngael seems to like Armand’s suggestion, and offers to take point with Rattlebones.

Vamir answers Elyngael’s question about the range of his prying eyes spell, and is willing to cast the spell if everyone else so desires.

Rattlbones answers Armands question, informing everyone that the tunnel is clear of any obstacles, and asks for fire protection.

Owen agrees that magical scouting may be the best bet.

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The Party seems to be set on the idea of heading to the point that it becomes too hot to travel without protection, and then have Vamir cast his prying eyes spell to give them a heads up as to what to expect going forward, a plan that Ruffas agrees makes the most sense
. Rattlebones and Elyngael are just about to head out, taking point, when all of a sudden, a small orb of multi colored light appears in the midst of the Wardens. Before anyone can act, the orb quickly expands until it completely absorbs all the Wardens, At first you are a little shocked, but something about the light of the orb you find soothing and peaceful. When you look around you notice that Ruffas is statue still, and any attempt to get a reaction from him fails. You also notice that the permanent dancing lights, while still giving off their lights, have ceased to dance. The Orb begins to pulsate, slowly at first, but the pulses rapidly increase until, in an instant, you find that you are no longer in the dragon’s lair but instead you find yourself in an idealistic winter wonderland, at night. Evergreens, covered in snow, line what appears to be a well traveled and well maintained path. In spite of the wintry landscape, for reasons unexplainable, you feel no cold, and feel compelled to head down the path. The path is lit by everburning torches set at measured intervals, so as to make the trek easy. You travel for only a few minutes before you begin to see the glow of what may be a campfire. You travel further, and realize that it is no campfire, but a banquet table laden with every choice eats and drinks a person could desire, and well lit by hundreds of candles. Around the table there are comfortable looking empty chairs, enough for everyone, including three very comfy looking pillows, one each for Neshi, Brawn and Uli next to one of the pillows is a chair, that though it has no legs appears to be as comfy looking as the rest, and Rattlebones instantly realizes it was built just for him, so he could dine around the table with his friends. At the head of the table is what appears to be a elderly human male wearing a red coat trimmed in white fur that reaches to his ankles. The coat is unfastened, and you can see he is wearing an emerald green tunic, that like the coat goes to his ankles. He is wearing black boots, on his feet, and has a wreath of holly on his snow white head. His face is kindness personified, framed by his snow white beard and long hair.

”Welcome to the table of holiday joy!”, the old man says with a gleam in his eyes. ”Come show our guests to their seats!” he says with a smile, and out of nowhere what appear to be elves, the size of halflings, appear and lead you to your seats, and begin waiting on you. The old man says, ”You can call me Nicholas, and I have it on good authority that you have been very good this year”.


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Thursday December 19th, 2019 12:59:43 PM
Owen turns to reassure the more recent members of the Wardens: "Don't worry, this sort of thing has happened to us before. It will probably be fine."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Thursday December 19th, 2019 1:42:23 PM
Atlas gives a hearty laugh, "I think the Wold is somehow protecting this dragon from my sword. However, I'm curious if we can somehow convert this wintery weather and use it to get into the dragon's lair."

As is typical Atlas fashion, he just keeps talking about what is on his mind, putting more powerful individuals on the back burner until he can get his bearings. Finally he shuts up enough to allow the others to make their greetings, holding his until last. "Hi Nick, this is nice, but I'm curious why you left Ruffus behind?" He turns to Armand and Owen after he speaks and gives them a wink, then a shrug with a smile.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday December 19th, 2019 5:39:34 PM
"Well we try sir." Armand says. His thoughts run trying to place this person in the pantheon, could he be some sort of relation to Maab? Things certainly have been stranger in the past. He takes a seat and looks over the fair on the table.

Then he whispers to Vamir, "Just try to take things in stride."

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Thursday December 19th, 2019 6:25:16 PM
Neshi looks around, no longer terribly surprised about these planar shifts though he would prefer a bit of notice for new ones....

He looks to Nichols as he speaks and then grins a bit as he makes his way to the table..

"well, I guess that would depend on your definition of "good".

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Thursday December 19th, 2019 8:40:26 PM
Elyngael shakes her head and takes a chair near a pillow. Brawn follows her and starts turning circles on the pillow until it is just right, then he lays down. "We were just in a dragon's lair. I'm wondering if you could give us any advice?" She asks of the man in red.

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) 
Thursday December 19th, 2019 10:00:29 PM
Vamir stiffens as they are transported to this strange land, and visibly relaxes as Armand whispers to him, "I will try" the elf replies a strange forced smile on his face. " Where are we?" as he extends his hand to Nicholas.

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Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Thursday December 19th, 2019 10:11:09 PM
The hackles on Rattlebones and Uli rise as they find themselves in a new locale, but they quickly relax when they see the rest of the party nonplussed. Uli even takes the opportunity to squirm in the snow as they walk down the path. The big moosetaur is taken aback by the feast, and drops to one knee while placing a hand over his heart. "Big thanks for many foods. May you always find prey." He sits in the chair made for him while Uli lounges on a giant pillow. "You are... Fan? Far? Fell?... Forest person plays tricks?"

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Friday December 20th, 2019 1:41:52 PM
Atlas takes a bit longer to get over the inner fire that boils as he prepares for a fight, but eventually he is able to let it fade and allows himself to enjoy the moment. He starts by eating, as always!

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Friday December 20th, 2019 5:36:16 PM
Once Atlas is done eating he looks up and tries to compose himself to be a good guest. "Thank you, that was delicious. You mind if I take some back for Ruffus? Also, these...servants? Anyway, they are very unique, I have never seen them before. Where is this place?"

DM Jeremy  
Friday December 20th, 2019 6:11:40 PM
Owen lets the newer members know that this is a normal thing for them.

Atlas takes a bit to chill from getting pumped for the fight ahead , but when he eventually he does, he cracks a joke about the Wold trying to protect Temorianalis, then before to eat, he asks Nicholas why Ruffas was left behind.

Armand comments on Nicholas’s good comment, and tries to pinpoint what deity if any Nicholas may be as he checks out the grub, he whispers to Vamir to just go with it.

Neshi is growing used to unexpected plane shifts. As he checks out the feast, he says, "Well, I guess that would depend on your definition of "good"

Elyngael and Brawn make themselves comfortable, and then asks Nicholas if he has any hints as to how to fight a dragon.

Vamir is a little taken aback by the situation at first, but chills a bit at Armand’s words, then says he’ll try. He asks Nicholas where they are.

Like Vamir, Rattlebones is shaken at first by the plane shift, but when he sees the others taking it in stride he relaxes. He thanks Nicholas for the banquet, and asks him if he is a fairy, in his broken common.

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Armand realizes that Nicholas isn’t a power or deity of any kind, but he does remember reading a published diary of a planes traveling wizard, who mentioned a plane he called earth and shared several of earth’s customs, that he observed, including an individual named Saint Nicholas, or often Santa Clause, and sometimes Father Christmas, who’s description was much like the man before him.

“Ho, ho, ho, so many questions, ho,ho, ho. I’ll start by saying you are in my realm of authority, a place called the North Pole on a plane called earth. I’m just a man, or was I suppose, but sometimes legends have a way of making someone greater than they originally were. Dragons are beyond my knowledge, but I would say avoiding their breath weapon or mitigating it, would be prudent. And as to why no Ruffas, Who said he wasn’t invited?

With a wave of his hand, Ruffas comes walking into the banquet clearing, but he isn’t alone. Following the friendly fire giant is Isabel and Simon. On Simon’s shoulder is Wiz-Bang , and behind them all the people whom the Wardens have come to love over the years keep trickling in. As the party grows, the tables grows to accommodate them, and as the table grows, the quantity of food and chairs grows in equal portions.

May your celebration be merry, but before it starts in earnest, the gifts! At that, the halfling sized elves hand each of the Wardens empty canteen and a small coin purse a detect magic reveals a mild conjuration aura on the items, and upon further investigation, you are able to identify the items as a Self Filling Canteen, and a Traveler’s Purse.

The Self Filling Canteen once filled will the owners favorite non-magical liquid, will automatically refill itself an hour after being emptied.

The Traveler’s Purse always has just enough coin to cover normal traveling expenses, such as a room at an inn, a meal, a pint, ECT… It never has more than 20gp and any attempt to use the purse for non-traveling expenses, causes the Traveler’s Purse to explode causing 3d6 damage to the owner.


Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Friday December 20th, 2019 10:35:26 PM
Rattlebones accepts the gifts thankfully, and starts looking around the table for what to put inside his canteen. Wine? Mead?.... Barbecue sauce?...

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Saturday December 21st, 2019 1:03:59 PM
Armand takes the offered gifts. "Thank you Santa these are indeed priceless." When he see's what appears to be the whole of the residents of the Tree start arriving he is speechless.

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) 
Monday December 23rd, 2019 12:15:15 AM
Vamir watches and listens carefully. The young elfs eyes widen in amazement at the food, and continue to widen as different folks wonder in. As the helpers hand Vamir his gifts, Vamir bows his head, "Thank you, this is unexpected."

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DM Jeremy  
Monday December 23rd, 2019 5:15:48 PM
Nicholas smiles when Armand calls him Santa and says, ”Ho,ho,ho, you must be a man of reading and knowledge seeking to know that name!” To both Vamir and Armand, he says, ”You are most welcome, but it’s your good and heroic behavior that earned you these gifts as well as this banquet”.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Saturday December 28th, 2019 10:17:40 AM
Neshi accepts the gifts when offered.

"My most sincerrrre thank you forrrr yourrr generrrous gifts. Now if I can only find some purrrrple wine to fill it with."

DM Jeremy  
Saturday December 28th, 2019 11:04:49 AM
At Neshi’s Word, Nicholas stands up and reaches for a crystal decanter. Filled with a purple liquid, and pours himself a glass. “I’ve always wanted to try this stuff, but wanted to be in the presence of a Taur. Since there are two of you here, now seems the perfect time”. He pours both Neshi and Rattlebones a glass, and then hands the Taurs the decanter, which still has plenty to fill 2 canteens. He salutes the two taurs as if to let them know he wants to share this moment with them, and then shares a drink with them, “Ho,ho,ho, that’s some good stuff!”

DM Jeremy  
Sunday January 5th, 2020 7:31:33 PM
OOC… the Traveling Purses and Self-Filling Canteens have no monetary value. They are just something I wanted to give you guys, even though in reality, they won’t really affect the game as consumables don’t count against ones WBL once used.

It seems like hours since the party has started, maybe days. The nature of Nicholas’s realm makes it hard to tell for sure. As the party rages on you discover that though you are capable of consuming copious amounts of alcohol, you never find yourself feeling even the slightest bit tipsy.

All good things must come to an end however, and a multicolored orb like the one that brought you to Nicholas’s realm appears, and like before it grows and begins to throb it’s peaceful sound as the light pulsates. With a flash, all your loved ones are gone, and you can only assume that Nicholas sent them back to where they were. The only one who is still with you is Ruffas the friendly fire giant. Nicholas stands and says, ”Before I send you back, there is someone I think you should meet.” and with that, a small sized bear man, or Ursine Beastfolk comes down the trail, entering the banquet area riding on a bear the size of Brawn and Uli.

Finnan and Steapa are traveling through some dense woods, when out of nowhere, a multi-colored orb appears in front of them. At first it is about the size of a grapefruit, but quickly it grows in mass until it is the size of Steapa. As it grows, it begins to make a soothing throbbing sound, and to pulsate. Finnan realizes that though the winds were blowing, everything including the trees are all statue still, and only himself and Steapa seem to have movement of any kind. With a flash the ursine friends find themselves in a winter wonderland, yet they aren’t cold for mysterious reasons. Neither the beast folk nor his trusty bear friend are frightened by the happenings for reasons unexplainable, and they find themselves on a well groomed trail, edged by snow covered evergreens, that is lit at even intervals by everburning torches, as it is evening. Finnan feels compelled to travel down the trail, until it opens into a well lit clearing with a huge banquet table with the remains of a huge party still present. He sees a few humans, one with a martial bearing, one with the trappings of a cleric, and one with wizard trappings. There is a Liontaur, and a Minotaur that resembles a moose, rather than a bovine, by the Moosetaur’s side is a smilodon (saber toothed tiger) there are two elves, one with a companion that resembles a weeping willow and the other with a wolf. At the head of the table sits an elderly looking human with snow white hair and a long snow white beard. He is wearing a red coat that reaches to his ankles with a green tunic underneath. On his head is a wreath of holly and he is currently smoking a long stemmed pipe. With Finnan’s arrival, the elderly gentleman stands and says, ”Good you have arrived, I’ll leave you to it then!” after which he puts his finger on the side of his nose, and disappears.


Finnan - Straps (Zach R.) 
Sunday January 5th, 2020 9:49:11 PM
Before the group stands a small bipdeal grizzly bear looking humanoid standing next to a large, actual grizzly bear. The Ursine Beastfolk is about 3'8" and 60lbs but incredible strength can be detected rippling just below his brown fur. He has piercing, kind eyes and is dressed as a warrior with a breastplate, greatsword and bow at his back and kukri at his belt.

"I am Finnan. I've heard tales of your deeds, exploits, and most importantly your heart. As a Champion rank member of the Woldian League of Adventurers, I pledge you my friendship and my sword should you find me worthy."

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OOC:. Character sheet will be posted soon.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday January 6th, 2020 11:43:59 AM
Atlas shrugs, "This day just keeps getting stranger." However, his first focus before normalcy returns is to check-in on Wiz-bang, "It is so good to see you my friend! Before you go, please tell us about how the Tree is doing. We have been gone long."

Upon seeing Finnan and hearing him speak, Atlas just smiles, "And Stranger." He approaches Finnan, "Fate seems to be a strange thing. Here we are about to fight a dragon and it throws two people here willing to join us in this fate. I wonder how we would have fared if you two didn't show up." He looks about a bit confused, "Sorry, you don't know that you're the second, but Rattlebones there just showed up as well. Anyway, we'll get on with the pleasantries at another time. For now we have a dragon to fight. Is there anything we need to know about you before we fight together? I'm up front and if someone is going to die then it is going to be me first, got it?" Looking over at Rattlebones he says, "Did you hear that? That's one of our rules here, even if the others don't agree with it, know it is the way of things around here." He smiles and concludes with, "Armand, have a talk with Gargul for me when you can so that he's clear on that as well."

Finnan - Steapa (Zach R.) 
Monday January 6th, 2020 5:05:39 PM
Finnan smiles at Atlas. "I'm ok with that rules, so long as you don't die." Considering the warriors words he continues. "As for what you need to know about me... I am great in melee and mounted combat. Solid in ranged combat, minimal magic to assist me, great in the art of detection and no being detected, and I have a rather uncanny way of sensing people's motives. Though to be fair, I have neglected many of the more intellectual pursuits, and I sometimes don't use my words as efficiently as I could."

"I've not fought many dragons... but I have trained for such an occasion. I'm not fearless, but I am brave.
That is to say, I maybe afraid or fearful in certain situations, but I will find my resolve and always go anyway."

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Monday January 6th, 2020 6:38:36 PM
Armand eyes the wee bear creature. He shakes his head. "We seem to have all the ranges now, from large, normal, to small." He laughs, "That's a joke, I'm sure to everyone they are normal and everyone else is out of size."

"Greetings Finnan. Allow me to make introductions. That muscle bound human you've been talking to is Atlas. My name is Armand and I'm a cleric of Gargul. Owen over there is a human and renown mage, that elf is Elyngael a good hunter and her wolf Brawn, that Wemic is Neshi a sorceror, and the other elf is Vamir he's a bloodwitch and a greenmage, and finally that minotaur is Rattleblones he's only been with us well, since right before we were teleported to this place."

Protection from Energy-fire 98/120
Stone Skin

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Monday January 6th, 2020 8:04:37 PM
Well hello there Finnan (Welcome Back Zach R.) as Armand mentioned I am Yurr'Neshi, but most just call me Neshi.

As we do not know what has gone un while we were gone do we do some buffing before we step into said orb or do we wait?

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Monday January 6th, 2020 9:28:44 PM
"Hello Finnan, it sounds like you will make a fine addition to our group, " states Elyngael. "Listen to Armand as he is the most sensible of us, and stand back from Atlas when he starts to fight as he is overly enthusiastic, and ...well, we are all different in our ways. The most important thing is that we can count on each other."

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Monday January 6th, 2020 11:42:07 PM
Owen introduces himself to Finnan: "It's nice to meet you, Finnan. I'm Owen, the Loremaster of the Wardens. I'm pretty well-read, and I try to stay out of harm's way in combat."

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Monday January 6th, 2020 11:59:35 PM
"Hello, small fur baby. I am Rattlebones. Good meet."

DM Jeremy  
Tuesday January 7th, 2020 6:17:14 AM
Atlas asks Wiz-Bang how the Tree is doing to which Wiz-Bang answers, ”Everyone happy, even Tree happy. Wiz-Bang talk to Tree just before shiny thing appear and Tree very happy!” Atlas muses at the strangeness of the day with two heroes join up, and Nicholas’s realm, it has been a strange day indeed. He shares the “rules”, that being no one dies but him, even asking Armand to talk to Lord Gargul about it.

Finnan introduces himself and pledges his sword and friendship. He agrees to Atlas’s “rule”, but adds one condition, Atlas doesn’t die either. He shares a bit about his strengths and skills.

Armand, always the diplomat, takes the time to introduce everyone, commenting on how they have at least one person from every size category.

Neshi introduces himself, and then asks if they should buff up now, or wait, as they don’t know how much time has passed since they left the dragon’s lair.

Elyngael introduces herself to Finnan and shares some advice ending in what she believes (your humble narrator agrees) is the most important thing, and that is you count on each other.

Owen makes his introduction.

Rattlebones makes his introduction, in his broken and naive, yet goodhearted and charming way.

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A fire giant who has been dining with the Wardens, and is clearly a friend, clears his throat, and says, ”Well met Finnan, My name is Ruffas, and I am currently on a quest to regain my honor. Your new teammates have seen fit, in their kindness, to allow me the privilege of joining them in their dragon slaying quest. My hope is that if I am able to steel my wits and help take down the beast, I will once again be able to hold my head high, with my honor restored!” Finnan can tell right away that this is no ordinary fire giant, and senses no ill will or falsehood in him.

What do our intrepid heroes do now? Do they take advantage of the safety of Nicholas’s realm to discuss strategy? Do they buff up and leave to face impending doom, I mean their destiny? Do they just return to where they came, in the condition they left? Or do they once again amaze their humble DM with their ingenuity, and do something completely unexpected?


Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) 
Tuesday January 7th, 2020 9:43:24 AM
Vamir shakes his head at the arrival of the large bear like creature. Vamir pulls himself to his feet and walks over, "I'm Vamir, and it is nice to meet you." Vamir places his hand protectively on Melzat's head, "This is Melzat, and Zaita, my cauldron is at my waist."

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OOC: I am sorry for not posting yesterday our son arrived from England and I was distracted. I will post again later today to make up for it.

DM edit: Finnan is a small sized PC, it’s his companion that’s large. He resembles a bear though, and his companion is a bear.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Tuesday January 7th, 2020 10:52:27 AM
Atlas laughs as Armand and El make their introductions then stands next to Owen, looking intimidating, and gives him a nudge, "Owen here has been on this adventure almost as long as I have. He's critical to our success, even if he is a bit humble about it. We have some stories to tell of when El shot him with her bow.
Good times!"

Without pausing Atlas jumps right back into where they were, "Now let's get to killing this dragon. It felt like we were getting close, should we go back, buff up, and be done with it? I'm getting tired of all the distractions and would like to get back home so we can show Ruffas the wonder known as the Tree of Parting. Finnan and Rattlebones, you're welcome to join us on the journey as well. We have room for all of you, although Ruffas might have to sleep in the courtyard for the time being. Anyway, let's go!"



Finan - Steapa (Zach R.) 
Tuesday January 7th, 2020 12:17:24 PM
Finnan smiles to each party as they introduce themselves and listens intently to what each person says.
"Thank you for the kind introductions. I look forward to proving myself with you. I would simply cast Barksin on both myself and Steapa right before we go to the fight. Past that I am ready."

OOC: Just prior to going through the portal, Finnan will cast barskin on Steapa then himself.

Also, I sent my CS off for approval this morning. I made a few changes, to include no mounted combat. Steapa will just be an extra combatant. The CS is here

robert says, I fixed your header, it's not "URL" it's "link".

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday January 7th, 2020 5:38:46 PM
Armand considers things for a moment. He suddenly brightens with the realization that somehow he now remembers 2 spells that were previously cast. "Well I say let's go back first. I have the sneaking the suspecion that what ever that heat/flame wall Rattlebones ran into might be some form of trap." He pauses and then continues. "Also I think we could sent Ruffus through for a quick look since he's immune to fire damage. Once he takes a peak we can consider buffing up on spells."

Armand looks around then pats his bag. "Remember I've got several scrolls of energy protection so I can cover most of us...however we seem to have enlarged the party since I acquired the scrolls." He smiles.

Protection from Energy-fire 98/120
Stone Skin

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Tuesday January 7th, 2020 9:44:03 PM
Elyngael listens to all the talk and considers their new and greater numbers. "I like the ideas being presented here, and I think we can do all of them. Let's go back and let Ruffus have a chance to prove his worth. While he is gone, the rest of us can prepare. There are now more of us to battle the dragon. I want to return to the Tree, too, but I won't rest easy until this Evil beast is no longer a threat. Since this could be the last battle, each of us should give voice to their suggestions and concerns."

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Tuesday January 7th, 2020 10:09:35 PM
well then, I do have a couple of mage armor and or stone skin spells I can cast. just let me know. and remember, don't go rushing in until I have tried something.

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) 
Tuesday January 7th, 2020 10:23:53 PM
Vamir nods his agreement to the party, "I agree, if we are to do this we should get started, no sense waiting. Finn, Bones I don't do much physical combat, but I can help heal, and hopefully debuff the dragon."

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Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Tuesday January 7th, 2020 11:49:19 PM
Rattlebones is happy to follow wherever.

DM Jeremy   d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ;
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 6:30:46 AM
Vamir introduces himself to Finnan and shares a bit of his skill set for Rattlebones and Finnan’s benefit.

Atlas tells Finnan that Owen is being humble and shares a funny story, well, funny now anyways. He is anxious to get going at get the deed done, and get home. He wishes to show Ruffas the Tree and again extends an invitation for the giant to join them there as a permanent resident. He extends the invite to Rattlebones and Finnan as well.

Finnan thanks everyone for the introductions, and shares his strategy. Zach if you could add the regular, touch, and flatfooted AC’s, HP, and CMD for both Finnan and Steapa to your header, that would be great. Thanks DM Jeremy

Armand is amazed to remember two spells that he cast previously. He is convinced that the dangerous heat situation that Rattlebones ran into is a trap, and suggests that since Ruffas is immune to fire he scout ahead, then they buff up and go, reminding everyone that he has scrolls of energy protection.

Elyngael likes the ideas brought forth, and like Atlas she wants to go home, to the Tree, but she refuses to do so until the current evil is subdued.

Neshi offers up some spells, and reminds everyone not to rush the dragon until he has had a chance to try something.

Rattlebones is happy to go with the flow.

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Ruffas is in agreement with the plan, but warns his friends, ”I’m not the sneakiest of individuals, but I can yell real load if I get into trouble!”

When everyone is ready to leave Nicholas’s Realm, the now familiar orb appears, and starts it’s growing throbbing and pulsating, until with a flash our heroes have arrived right where they left off in the cave. The casters in the party realize that they have regained 2 spell slots, if anyone had picked up a condition, it is gone, and everyone regains 24 HP, with any left over becoming temporary HP. (Everything except the temporary HP was mentioned in an e-mail sparked by Robert, but I wanted to make sure no one missed it)

The cave hasn’t changed since you left, in fact it takes a brief moment after your arrival for the permanent dancing lights to resume dancing, leaving you to believe that time in the Wold stood still during your time in Nicholas’s Realm. Ruffas makes his way down the cavern and you can hear the crunch of his large feet on the gravel floor for quite some time before the sound becomes too faint to hear due to his distance from you. You can tell as he leaves he is trying to be stealthy, but is failing horribly. After a few minutes, you begin to hear the crunching of large feet on gravel. The sound gets louder and louder, until you see Ruffas coming around a corner with a grave look on his face. ”The passage is blocked by a 50 ft wide gorge. The gorge is the source of the heat, as it has flames shooting up 20 feet into the air. I couldn’t see how deep the gorge was or what was at the bottom, all I could see was fire. I guess that’s why they call it Fire Mountain”.


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 7:11:43 AM
Armand scratches his head. "Maybe we're missing something. I don't think Wyvaran's or Duergar are immune to fire. How are they getting the loot they steal to the dragon? Let's search for secret passages on this side of the fire gorge first. Then if we have to we use the wand to recast fly and we put on some fire protection." He turns to Ruffus. "You say the passage was blocked by the gorge? does that mean there is no passage beyond the gorge, that this tunnel just goes up to it and stops?"

Protection from Energy-fire 98/120
Stone Skin

[link href="]https://docs.google.com/document/d/131oc0T8JAyaM434n6yZ_WvCyjigjJk2aCU80JHMK3g0/edit#"]Finnan[/link"] (Zach R.) -HP 122/122 AC 21 / T 15 / F 19 - CMD 33 - Finnan HP 85/85 AC / T 12 / F 26 CMD 27 
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 9:05:22 AM
Finnan listens intently to Armand. I may be able to help with locating any secret passages. My senses are rather sharp. Finnan walks over to Steapa and begins rubbing his head and talking to him. "I will also cast resist energy on myself and Steapa, and I have an extra barskin I can provide to anyone who needs it. Unfortunately, I did not prepare protection from energy for the day. For preparations sake, what kind of dragon will we be battling?" Finnan continues to give head rubs to the good boy Steapa.

Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122 AC 21 / T 15 / F 19 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 85/85 AC 29/ T 12 / F 26 - CMD 27 
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 9:22:30 AM
OOC: Please delete the extra posts.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 156/132 
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 1:25:20 PM
Atlas keeps watch as the group searches. He's tempted to use his winged boots again, but he only has two charges left for the day and he knows he needs one to fight the dragon. Best to save the other until it is required.

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) 
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 8:54:22 PM
Vamir ponders the information Ruffas brings back. "Is it possible ithe fire is an illusion? Or if not is it possible to fly over it if it doesn't reach the roof?

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 6
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5 - 5
6 - 4

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 9:30:53 PM
Elyngael is frustrated with the stalemate. "There has to be something we are missing. Vamir is right it could just be an illusion. How can we prove it? Meanwhile, Finnan, I will help you search."

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance  d20+9=21 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=14 ;
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 10:55:58 PM
Knowledge Planes 21, knowledge Nature 18, Knowledge arcana 14

Neshi moves forward to where he can see the gorge and tries to see if the fire is natural, elemental or magical in nature.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93 (24/24 Temp); CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance  d20+13=20 ;
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 11:13:10 PM
Owen chimes in after Atlas tells the story about Elyngael. "Actually, Mack stabbed me once, too. It was magical double of Mack, but that still counts in my book."

While the others look for secret passages, Owen casts Detect Magic to see if this is a natural effect or a magical one. He also looks looks to see if he can see the other side. Perception: 20.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Thursday January 9th, 2020 3:06:45 AM
OOC: Wednesday post because Tanner was up late finishing this character sheet.

You see a diminutive, bipedal black cat. He has yellow eyes that silently judge. He wears a devastatingly chic courtier's outfit, with a black three-quarter coat, lace shirt, leather gorget, and white fur trim around the shoulders. He carries an ornate walking staff and small whisps of illusion magic trail from fingers at random times.

Rattlebones repeats his introduction story to the newcomer, as well as anyone who may have missed it the first time he met the party...

Rattlebones was formerly a wizard's familiar, until the reborn Sargrass infused him with sapience. His former master took the sudden change with grace, and set about tutoring his newest colleague in the ways of magic. Rattlebones discovered that he was blessed with natural talent in illusion and divination, and quickly became a Seer of Jantierri. Like most cats, he grew bored, and with gratitude to his former master set off to find his way in the world. While traveling in the northern continent, he was ambushed by lizardmen one night and dragged down to their caverns. He was to be scheduled to be eaten by a dragon, until saved by the adventurers from the Tree of Parting.

I know a thing or two about illusions. Just a dabbling, really." Rattlebones absent-mindedly licks the fur on the back of his paw. His voice is a smooth falsetto. "Just magic a piece of something flammable over to the fire. If it doesn't light on fire, it is an illusion. If it does light, cast detect magic just in case it is an active glamer being made to look like it can catch things on fire."

DM Jeremy  
Thursday January 9th, 2020 6:32:03 AM
Armand can’t figure out how the Duergar and Wyvarans deliver the loot since neither is immune to fire. He suggests looking for secret passageways, and asks Ruffas for some more details about the gorge.

Finnan says he has pretty sharp senses, and may be of some help in finding hidden doors. He starts petting Steapa as he mentions that he can offer some energy protection to himself and Steapa, but could use some more. He then asks what kind of dragon are they dealing with.

Armand keeps watch though he is feeling anxious to get going.

Vamir asks Ruffas some questions about the fiery gorge, he wonders if it is an illusion.

Elyngael is getting frustrated at all the obstacles, she too wonders if it is an illusion, and offers to help Finnan search for hidden passages.

Neshi tries to determine what kind of fire they are dealing with.

Owen tells a story of a former member of the Wardens stabbing him. Owen casts detect magic on the flames.

Rattlebones gives some insight on how to determine if the fire is real.

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Not sure when we went from asking Ruffas about the gorge to actually being at the gorge but I’ll go with the flow. The heat from the fiery gorge is so intense that you would need to protect yourselves from it a good 5 min before coming upon it to avoid taking nonlethal damage, which is why Rattlebones couldn’t give any account of the gorge before. I’ll allow a ret-con saying you cast the appropriate spells to protect yourselves from the heat, but I would still like you to mention the castings in your next posts, and remember 5 min have past since they were cast.

When you arrive at the gorge the passage widens a bit, and you see a solid mass of flame over 20ft tall coming out of the gorge. From the ground, you can’t see anything on the other side due to the flames, though there is about 20ft between the top of the flames and the ceiling. You notice that the ceiling appears to be higher on the other side of the gorge (about 100ft). Every test shows the fire to be very real, and Neshi is able to determine that the fire is natural. Though he can’t see it, because of the flames, he surmises that there must be a magma flow down there somewhere, and that some naturally occurring combustible gas is the fuel for the flames. Our Rangers aren’t able to find any secret passages, but they do notice that though there is ample foot traffic here, it is all made from only 7 distinct footprints: one very large dragon (obviously Temorianalis) two medium sized dragons, and 4 wyvaran. When they share their findings with the others, Ruffas asks, ”Didn’t two of those wyvarans we just fought have the ability to turn into a medium sized dragon? If they can do that I bet they can cast protection spells as well”.


Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122 AC 26 / T 15 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 85/85 AC 29/ T 12 / F 26 - CMD 27 
Thursday January 9th, 2020 12:15:39 PM
Finnan and Steapa don't quite know how it happened but they are in the gorge. Finnan makes sure the the resistance from from fire is cast upon himself and Steapa and that he casts barkskin on himself. He then keeps his eyes peeled, finding the dragon tracks. "It appears the is one very large dragon, two medium sized dragons, and 4 wyvarans. Looks like we may have to go in this way." Finnan is very cautious and his his sword at the ready.

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Spells Cast- Resist Energy x 2 Fire Resistance 30 for Finnan and Steapa for 115 minutes, Barkskin x1 for Finnan +5 NA for 115 Minutes.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 156/132 
Thursday January 9th, 2020 2:49:19 PM
Atlas looks about, then turns to the others, "Well, do we find a way to stop the fire or do we fly over it? Either way, I don't think we'll have the ability to exit quickly if things go south when fighting."

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday January 9th, 2020 5:49:00 PM
"Okay this is it."
Armand takes out several scrolls from his handy haversack.
Resist Energy (fire) 10, 40 minutes x5
Protection from Energy (fire) CL5 so 50 hit points X4.

Brawn, Atlas, Rattlebones, Owen get Protection from Energy 50. (Elyngael and Vamir already have one going...at higher level.

Neshi and Vamir's plant familiar whose name I forget, each get 1 Resist Energy fire 10 (for 40 minutes) (There are 3 left). Who else needs protecting? Also These spells do stack, so if you have both and get hit by fire dragon breath, you ignore 10 points and then have it eat into Protection from energy spell.

Once done casting Armand looks to Owen. "I think we need to go ahead and use the wand of Fly again. It will give us a 60 movement and plus we'll be flying, which is something that may be unexpected."

Protection from Energy-fire 98/120
Stone Skin

FYI, spells on tap Highlight to display spoiler: {
0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Dispel Magic, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), x(wis bonus)
5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain)
6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain) }


Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Thursday January 9th, 2020 9:30:25 PM
"Thank you, Armand! Your spells insure that we have a fighting chance!" Elyngael then turns to Owen, "Owen, my bow is loaded with adamantine arrows, so Brawn and I are ready to fly! Let's go!"

Elyngael has Stoneskin and Protection from Fire 120/120
Brawn has Mage Armor and Protection from fire 50/50

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) 
Thursday January 9th, 2020 11:37:09 PM
"Thank you Armand. Melzat what do you say?" Vamir peers down at the willow, and smiles. [b]"Well, up and over I suppose. I am not sure what is on the other side, but if I should fall today, thank you for allowing me to be here."[b]

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 6
3 - 6
4 - 5
5 - 5
6 - 4

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93 (24/24 Temp); CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Thursday January 9th, 2020 11:48:08 PM
Owen uses the wand of Fly on everyone in preparation for crossing the chasm. "Is everyone ready to go? We may find a dragon right on the other side." Once everyone is ready, he'll cast Haste as well, for that extra little boost.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Thursday January 9th, 2020 11:57:48 PM
Rattlebones is elated by the abjuration magic, and tests it by repeatedly darting his paw into the fire. "Tremble in fear, little flames! We come to destroy your master!" His squeaky voice giggles. "Okay, that's enough." He walks back over to the party. "Armand, you beautiful man, thank you. After we are magicked against fire and flying off the ground, I'm going to turn invisible. I will be close by, providing support. If necessary, if super-duper necessary, I can teleport four of us away. The code word for requesting teleportation will be: Antidisestablishmentarianism."

DM Jeremy  
Friday January 10th, 2020 6:08:46 AM
After hooking himself up with some fire protection, Finnan shares what he and Elyngael have found and think crossing the gorge is probably the only way.

Armand hooks everyone who can’t do it themselves up with some fire protection, then asks if Owen would use the wand of fly on them, obviously to get across the gorge, but also to add more maneuverability, and hopefully add an element of surprise.

Elyngael thanks Armand for the fire protection, then asks Owen for some flight, as she readies her adamantine arrows.

Vamir and Melzat are ready to go up and over the flames. Vamir thanks the others for the chance to be here, just in case he falls in battle.

Owen uses the wand of fly on everyone, and then casts haste. He mentions that Temorianalis may be on the other side.

Rattlebones plays with the fire a bit then hits it with some tuff-talk. He thanks Armand for the fire protection, and mentions that he will be turning invisible and providing support. He says if needed, he can teleport 4 people besides himself away and gives a code word to be spoken if the need arises.

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The Wardens are protected from fire, at least for a bit, and are ready for take off. They cross the gorge without incident, and find themselves in a huge open caravan, with a 100ft ceiling and no visible exits. You see a very large pile of assorted wealth shielded from the heat in an alcove, off in one corner. The room otherwise appears empty.


Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance  d20+11=31 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=26 ;
Friday January 10th, 2020 8:37:59 AM
(sorry about the missed post folks. will try to make it up this weekend if I can.)

Neshi puts his fingers to his lips to try and keep the party from talking for a moment and to try and hear any miscellaneous sounds as he looks around for anything that might be hidden invisibly or otherwise.

Perception 31 (natural 20)
Knowlegede Arcana 12
spell craft 26



Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Friday January 10th, 2020 9:28:00 AM
Hmm... Boss fight room.

Rattlebones waits patiently. Being new to the group, he doesn't wish to upset things by rushing forward.

A disembodied, urbane yet squeaky voice whispers in the ear of Atlas. "Fearless Leader, we may want someone to cast detect magic or see invisibility before we proceed."



Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122 AC 26 / T 15 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 85/85 AC 29/ T 12 / F 26 - CMD 27  d20+32=49 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+24=43 ;
Friday January 10th, 2020 11:20:05 AM
As Finnan first lifts off the ground he is apprehensive. It takes getting used to, but after a minute he is giddy, trying to keep from laughing as he soars through the air for the first time. Ever the good sport, Steapa starts figuring it out. With the haste in place they are flying along at quite the fast clip.

Finnan keeps an eye out for anything of note or out of place while remaining as stealthy as possible. He makes sure his bow is out and ready and his greatsword sheathed.

Perception: 49
Spellcraft: 31
Stealth: 43

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 156/132 
Friday January 10th, 2020 2:06:23 PM
Atlas jumps at Rattlebones's words, but then realizes who it is he smiles and responds, "You're more sneaky than I thought. It's a good suggestion though. However, Armand has taught me that my being fearless is less wise than being scared and brave. We have a lot to learn from him." After a moment of consideration he says, "Actually, we have a lot to learn from all of us, including you Rattlebones. Our differences are our strengths. Now, where's Armand, Vamir, and Owen..."

Trying not to yell, Atlas flys over and says to Armand, Vamir, and Owen, "Rattlebones had a good idea. We should probably cast detect magic or see invisibility so that we're not the ones surprised. Do any of you have that handy?"

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Protection from Energy (fire) 50/50
Haste


Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Saturday January 11th, 2020 4:39:48 AM
"Allow me, " said the disembodied voice.

Rattlebones casts see invisibility.

[Protection from fire 50/50. Fly. Invisibility. See invisibility 110/110 min]

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+6=25 ;
Saturday January 11th, 2020 7:55:18 PM
[OOC - Assigning 1 resist energy-fire 10 to Atlas, 1 resist energy-fire 10 to Brawn, the last resist energy-fire to Owen; remember this stacks with protection from fire, waste not want not.]

As the party has fly put on them and they get ready, Armand bends his knees and jumps upwards "Up, up and away." He joins the flying circus that is our Wardens.

Upon entering what seems to be the dragon's lair Armand becomes suspicious. "I think we should spread out a little, we don't want to make a clumped up target." Not seeing the dragon has Armand worried. He casts Detect Magic and takes a look around, keeping an eye toward the alcove of wealth but not getting close to it. (ie detect magic has a 60 foot range, not knowing the exact size or location he doesn't actually want to get within 60 feet of the wealth if it will cause too much separation from the party.)

Perception 25 (d20+6)

He has Bless readied at the first sign of the dragon(s).

Protection from Energy-fire 98/120
Stone Skin
Haste
Fly
Detect Magic
24 Temp hit points

FYI, spells on tap Highlight to display spoiler: {
0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Dispel Magic, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), x(wis bonus)
5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain)
6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain) }

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=28 ;
Saturday January 11th, 2020 8:41:18 PM
Before they take off, Elyngael casts Magic Fang, greater on Brawn's bite. She also casts Barkskin on Brawn and Armand.

Elyngael flies into the cave with the others. "Armand is right, spread put but try to stay within 50 feet of each other so the spellcasters can do their defensive thing." Elyngael thinks enough eyes are looking into the cavern. She turns her attention back to look at the flames they flew over. Perception (d20+18=28).

Elyngael has Stoneskin DR10/Admantine (120/120), Protection from Fire 120/120, Fly, and Haste.
Brawn has Mage Armor +4AC, Protection from fire 50/50, Magic Fang greater +3, Resist Energy fire 10, Fly, Barkskin +3AC, Haste

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Saturday January 11th, 2020 8:42:37 PM
Oh I forgot Brawn and Elyngael each have +24 temp hit points.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93 (24/24 Temp); CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Sunday January 12th, 2020 10:17:18 PM
Owen also casts See Invisibility. He takes a quick look around the room, then turns to look at the chasm behind the group.

Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 85/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin 
Sunday January 12th, 2020 11:15:53 PM
Finnan and Steap stay 10 feet apart, and at least 10 feet apart from the others, but no more than 50 feet apart.

Eyes and bow are at the ready. For some reason Finnan finds it comical as he watches a large bear flying through the air. He stifles his laugh, not wanting his new companions to think him odd, laughing in the moments before an dangerous encounter.

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In 
Monday January 13th, 2020 6:08:15 AM
Vamir peers around the cavern, and hears Rattlebones whisper. Vamir whispers softly casting see invisibility on himself.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 5
3 - 6
4 - 5
5 - 5
6 - 4

DM Jeremy   14d10=80 ;
Monday January 13th, 2020 6:20:46 AM
Neshi calls for silence to see if he can hear anything

Rattlebones discreetly suggests, to Atlas, someone cast either detect magic or see invisibility, then casts see invisibility on himself.

Finnan finds flight a bit odd at first, but quickly likes it, and Steapa joins in the fun. He all but disappeared into the shadows,as he keeps his ears open.

Atlas is surprised by Rattlebones voice in his ear, and reminds him and everyone else that their strength is their differences. He does relay Rattlebones message.

Armand tells everyone to spread out then casts dect magic scanning the lair.

Elyngael casts some spells on herself and Brawn before taking to the air, then tells everyone to spread out, as she looks and listens for any hints as to the dragons location.

Owen casts see invisibility on himself.

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Finnan, Elyngael, and Neshi all hear a faint whooshing sound above their heads it starts in the direction of the treasure pile and then travels northeast. Of course the exact location isn’t possible to pin down but they are pretty sure that it stopped somewhere between Y-d and 4-12. Armand casts detect magic, and senses a hand full of different auras coming from the treasure pile and illusion magic coming from the area the whooshing sound stopped. Owen and Rattlebones cast see invisibility just in time to see, hovering about 15ft off the ground, a gargantuan red dragon belching out a 50ft cone of fire. Brawn, Elyngael, Rattlebones, Armand, and Steapa all receive 80 fire damage (DC25 reflex for half). Temorianalis Laughs an evil laugh and says:
Who dares enter my lair? Either you are fools or foolhardy, of course it matters not as now you are lunch! I think I’ll take my time with you making you suffer, after all if you made it this far, my army is destroyed, and now I have to invest the time to raise another.


DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Monday January 13th, 2020 6:33:00 AM
added map to header

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 156/132  d20+22=30 ;
Monday January 13th, 2020 12:03:55 PM
Atlas yells, "Wow! You don't waste time with chitchat do you." He darts forward, 25 feet off the ground so that he can properly attack the flying beast's head. He swings, but is unable to do any damage. "This is going to be harder than I thought."

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Longsword: 1d20+21+1(haste)=30
Damage: 1d8+9=n/a
Holy Damage: 2d6=n/a

Resist energy-fire 10
Protection from Energy (fire) 50/50
Haste



Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21  d20+40=55 ;
Monday January 13th, 2020 1:10:36 PM
Rattlebones sucks his breath between his teeth as the fire scorches away his protection magic and singes his fur. He flies away from the rest of the party (move action, V0) and casts a spell utilizing his silent metamagic rod (standard action).

A huge ice elemental appears on the other side of the dragon. It bellows a hollow roar in challenge.

(Cast persistent image. Huge ice elemental centered on Z15. It is programmed to engage the dragon in combat, react to damage, and slowly melt in the heat of the room. Will DC 24 to disbelieve after interaction.)

Stealth check 55
Spellcasting produces no visual or auditory components

Protection from Energy (fire) 10/50
Fly 13/13 minutes
Invisibility ON
HP 74/104

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance  8d6=22 ;
Monday January 13th, 2020 2:54:41 PM
Neshi growls as Atlas moves ahead of him. But he begins to cast anyway! As he finishes his casting he yells.

"Atlas move!!!! Temorianalis don't look up!!"

As the roof above the dragon truly falls in Rock to Mud cast on ceiling above Temorianalis, sending 2400 cubic feet of ceiling pouring down on her. 22 points damage reflex DC 22 for 1/2 damage.

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In 
Monday January 13th, 2020 6:36:18 PM
After the ceiling falls, Vamir double moves to X11.
The young witch noticeably gulps and prepares his next spell.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 5
3 - 6
4 - 5
5 - 5
6 - 4

Armand (Robert D) AC 26/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+9=17 ;
Monday January 13th, 2020 8:27:11 PM
Reflex save, 17 (d20+9) failed.
Armand see's the firey breath materialize and tries in vain to get out of the way.

Armand casts Bless on Everyone before they moved as he had that as a readied action at the first sign of the dragon. He responds to the Dragon's taunt. "Gee you would think if we'd bested your army you might want to recruit us. I mean how better to introduce yourself to a potential employer than to knock down his number one thug."

Armand flies to W3.

Protection from Energy-fire 18/120
Stone Skin
Haste
Fly
Detect Magic
24 Temp hit points
Barkskin (+3AC now in header)
Bless +1 to hit and on saves vs fear.

FYI, spells on tap Highlight to display spoiler: {
0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic
1 (4): x, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Dispel Magic, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), x(wis bonus)
5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain)
6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain) }

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+14=27 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+20=31 ; d8+5=9 ; d6=6 ; d20+15=29 ; d8+5=13 ; d6=6 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=30 ; 2d8+10=18 ; d6=4 ; d20+20=38 ; d8+5=6 ; d6=6 ; d20+19=26 ; 2d6+9=18 ; d6=4 ;
Monday January 13th, 2020 8:52:02 PM
Elyngael Reflex save: (d20+14=27) no damage, evasion feat.
Brawn Reflex save: (d20+13=14).

Elyngael evades the fire breath but cries out in anger as Brawn takes it full on. She unleashes her adamantine arrows at the beast as she flies 5 foot 'south'. Hopefully getting her shots off before the roof caves in.
First arrow (d20+20=31) adamantine damage (d8+5=9) and electrical damage (d6=6)
Second arrow (d20+15=29) adamantine damage (d8+5=13) and electrical damage (d6=6)
Third arrow (d20+10=30, crit, 30 on confirm roll) adamantine damage (2d8+10=18) and electrical (d6=4)
Hasted arrow (d20+20=38) adamantine damage (d8+5=6) and electrical damage (d6=6)

She gives Brawn the signal to flank the dragon.

Brawn Stats: AC 37/16/27 HP 57/87 CMD 24
Brawn flies around and comes in from the side opposite of Atlas.
Bite (d20+19=26) normal magical damage (2d6+9=18) and cold damage (d6=4)

Elyngael has Stoneskin DR10/Admantine (120/120), Protection from Fire 120/120, Fly, and Haste +1AC extra move extra attack, Bless +1 to hit.

Brawn has Mage Armor +4AC, D, Magic Fang greater +3, Resist Energy fire 10, Fly, Barkskin +3AC, Haste +1AC extra move extra attack, Bless +1 to hit

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60  d20+17=25 ; d20+28=46 ; d20+13=19 ;
Monday January 13th, 2020 9:36:08 PM
OoC: Brawn, Atlas, Rattlebones: Armand's Protection from Fire actually gave you 60 points of protection. CL5 x 12 points = 60! Also, Owen already had See Invisibility going, oops.

IC: Seeing the size and traits of the dragon, Owen wracks his brains for the things he's studied about dragons. Knowledge (Nature, Arcana): 26, 47.

Owen casts Feeblemind on Temorianlis. She must make a DC 21 Will save (at a -4 penalty if it can cast arcane spells) or her Int and Cha drop to 1.

Then, in a burst of heroic effort, he casts Mislead. The illusory double appears over his own body and then rushes to X8. If Temorianlis interacts with the illusory Owen, she must make a DC22 Will save to disbelieve it. Meanwhile, the spell turns him invisible, which activates his Contingency and automatically casts Stoneskin on him. He then flies to L21 and takes a cursory glance over the treasure pile. Perception: 19.

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Summary:
Free action: Knowledge (Nature, Arcana): 26, 47.
Standard Action: Cast Feeblemind on Temorianlis. DC21 Will save (possible -4 penalty).
Heroic Standard Action: Cast Mislead. Illusory double flies to X8. Owen gains Greater Invisibility, which triggers his Contingency.
Contingency: Owen instantaneously gains Stoneskin.
Move Action: Owen flies to L21 and glances over the treasure. Perception: 19.

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12/12 hours of Seeming remain for the whole party (except Ruffas and the new party members).
12/12 hours of Darkvision remain.
2/2 hours of Spider Climb remain.
2/2 hours of See Invisibility remain.
2/2 hours of Protection from Energy (Fire) remain for Atlas, Armand, and Elyngael.
11/12 minutes of Fly remain for the whole party.
10/12 rounds of Haste remain for the whole party.
50/50 minutes of Protection from Energy (Fire) remain for Owen, from Armand's spell.
2/2 hours of Stoneskin remain.

Prepared spells:
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0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound.
1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, True Strike, Feather Fall, and Silent Image.
2: Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, See Invisibility, Spider Climb, Darkvision, and Invisibility.
3: Protection from Energy, Protection from Energy, Protection from Energy, Haste, Displacement, and Major Image.
4: Stoneskin, Stone Shape, Crushing Despair, Phantasmal Killer, and Greater Invisibility.
5: Teleport, Cone of Cold, Cone of Cold, Feeblemind, and Seeming.
6: Greater Dispel Magic, Freezing Sphere, Mass Bear's Endurance, and Mislead.

0/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used.
0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used.
0/8 daily Blinding Rays used.
0/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}

Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 35/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin  d20+10=21 ; d20+22=25 ; d10+23=29 ;
Monday January 13th, 2020 9:52:42 PM
Steapa takes the full force of the dragons breath. The resistance helps, but he is full singed. Not willing to risk his friend any further, Finnan tell his buddy to back out of range and "protect" the mages.

Steapa Reflex Save: 21 Failed 80 points of fire damage - 30 from resistance = 50 points of damage.

Finnan becomes laser focused and puts away his bow for the chance to close the distance to the dragon.

Seeing the ceiling cave in he charges in slashes at the mighty beast. However very big dragon and very small bear makes for a very unbalanced attack.

+2 From Charge, +2 vs Dragon, +1 from Haste +17 while using PA = +22
Finnan Attack: 25
Damage: 29

DM Jeremy Battle Map  d20+16=28 ; d20+16=23 ; d20=20 ; d20=10 ; d20=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d20+16=35 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+28=46 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d20+26=46 ; d20+26=40 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d20+26=46 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ;
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 6:38:51 AM
Atlas goes on the offense, but his swing glances off Temorianalis’s scales.

Rattlebones creates an illusion of an Ice elemental.

Neshi causes some of the ceiling to collapse on Temorianalis, However the cunning dragon is able to save for half.

Vamir moves out of the way, and gets ready to cast as spell.

Armand casts Bless on the party, and moves into position.

Elyngael lets fly and though her 1st two arrows fail to penetrate Temorainalis’s thick scales, her 3rd and hasted arrow hit home. On her orders, Brawn moves into a flanking position, but his bite fails to connect with the beast.

Owen puts his studies to good use. He remembers that red dragons are immune to fire, but vulnerable to cold based attacks. They are relatively easy to hit with touch attacks. They have a small assortment of arcane spell like abilities, and have a fiery breathweapon. They can see through smoke, and that getting too close to the creature can cause burns. After assessing the dragon, Owen casts both feeblemind and mislead.

Finnan takes some fire damage as he draws his sword and charges his quarry. However his sword glances off Temorainalis’s scales

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Ruffas, unaffected by the fire breath, goes into full attack mode. He yells as he swings his greatsword, “For my Brothers!” his 2nd and 3rd swings miss, but his first swing looks like it should bite deep, but some of the blow seems to be absorbed (stoneskin)

Temorainalis shakes her head a bit as she overcomes Owens feeblemind spell. (rolled 23) Seeing the Ice elemental, and knowing that it may be a threat, she uses the extra reach of her neck to bite at the creature. When her attack fails to hit anything, she realizes it’s an illusion. (rolled 35). She lashes out at the illusion of Owen with one of her claws, and again sees through the illusion (rolled 29). With her other claw, she attacks Atlas inflicting 18 damage. With both her wings, she attacks Ruffas hitting both times inflicting 14 damage. She also slaps her tail at Ruffas inflicting 23 damage.
Finnan, Atlas, and Brawn all take fire damage from being within 5ft of the dragon. Finnan takes 4, Atlas 5, and Brawn 5.

Ruffas AC 24 105/142hp BAB 21/16/11 3d6+15

Temorianalis: AC 32/8/32 160/237hp Stoneskin 140/150


Armand (Robert D) AC 26/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20=5 ;
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 7:08:14 AM
Armand calls out, "Gargul aid me in my efforts." Spending hero point for +8....
Armand casts Dispel Magic at the Dragon (assuming the Stoneskin is not natural). Rolled a 5, +12 for level, +8 for hero point, 25 total vs DC of 11+spell's castor level.

Protection from Energy-fire 18/120
Stone Skin
Haste
Fly
Detect Magic
24 Temp hit points
Barkskin (+3AC now in header)
Bless +1 to hit and on saves vs fear.

FYI, spells on tap Highlight to display spoiler: {
0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic
1 (4): x, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): x, Protection from energy, Dispel Magic, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), x(wis bonus)
5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain)
6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain) }

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance  3d6=9 ; 2d6=9 ;
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 7:57:28 AM

Neshi follows his roof collapse up with an ice storm centered on Trem's back.

9 bludgeoning damage and 9 ice/cold damage; NO save.

Trem. -4 perception, difficult terrain 12 rounds

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132  d20+23=28 ; d20+23=40 ; d8+9=11 ; 2d6=10 ;
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 10:43:13 AM
Atlas shakes off the claw attack and silently thanks his friends for the fire resistance that negates the dragon's persistent heat.

He looks over the dragon and comes to a conclusion; his pointy shield is just a toy, so he needs to focus on precise attacks with his longsword. He sets to work and with his second attempt he lands his first blow to the dragon. It fills him with adrenaline and he roars from the excitement of this epic battle. As he settles back down he says to no one in particular, "I must say, this is more fun than I thought it would be!"

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Longsword: 1d20+21+1(haste)+1(bless)+2(flanking)=30 (I forgot to add the flanking to the roll)
Damage: 1d8+9=n/a
Holy Damage: 2d6=n/a

Haste Extra Longsword: 1d20+21+1(haste)+1(bless)+2(flanking)=42 (I forgot to add the flanking to the roll)
Damage: 1d8+9=11
Holy Damage: 2d6=10

Total Damage: 21

Resist energy-fire 10
Protection from Energy (fire) 60/60
Haste: +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, plus 1 extra full attack
Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.
Fly


Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T  d20+23=41 ; d20+23=25 ; d20+18=23 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+23=42 ; d20+13=22 ; d10+23=31 ; d10+23=31 ; d10+23=32 ;
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 6:06:48 PM
Being this close to the great beast, Finnan is happy that he has energy resist. He is glad Steapa is listening and staying away from the dragon to "protect" the casters.

Finnan makes a full round attack on the mighty beast.

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+2 From Charge, +2 vs Dragon, +1 from Haste, +1 from Bless +17 while using PA = +23

Attack 1: 1d20+23=43 (Crit) (Confirmation = 42)
Damage1: 31+32=63 from Mithral Magic Greatsword (Small)
Attack Haste: 1d20+23=25 (miss)
Damage: not rolled
Attack 2: 1d20+18=23 (miss)
Damage: not rolled
Attack 3: 1d20+13=32 (Crit) Confirmation = 22 (not confirmed)
Damage 3: 31 from Mithral Magic Greatsword (Small)

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+20=23 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=25 ; d8+5=11 ; d6=2 ; d20+20=37 ; d8+5=6 ; d6=3 ; d20+21=39 ; 2d6+9=20 ; d6=1 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+20=32 ; 2d6+9=18 ; d6=2 ;
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 8:05:22 PM
Elyngael is grateful that even with everyone getting up front on the dragon, it is so large that she still has a clear shot at it. Plus it helps being elevated looking down at your target, she flys upward 5 feet to gain more altitude. She recognizes that the dragon is not taking damage like he should from the others, and continues to use her adamantine arrows at the target and calls out, "Armand don't you have an adamantine weapon someone can use?"

First arrow (d20+20=23) miss
Second arrow (d20+15=26) miss
Third arrow (d20+10=30, crit again, 25 not confirmed roll) adamantine damage (d8+5=11) and electrical (d6=2)
Hasted arrow (d20+20=37) adamantine damage (d8+5=6) and electrical damage (d6=3)

Brawn glides/flies 5 feet and attacks.

Brawn Stats: AC 37/16/27 HP 57/87 CMD 24
+2 from magic fang (I think because he has amulet natural fists+1 so he doesn't get the full +3 from the spell, +1 from haste, +1 bless, +2 from flank
First bite (d20+21=39 actually that should only be 20 but he still hit) normal magical damage (2d6+9=20) and cold damage (d6=1)
Second bite (d20+15=21) miss
Haste bite (d20+20=32) normal magical damage (2d6+9=18) and cold damage (d6=2)

Elyngael has Stoneskin DR10/Admantine (120/120), Protection from Fire 120/120, Fly, and Haste +1AC extra move extra attack, Bless +1 to hit.

Brawn has Mage Armor +4AC, D, Magic Fang greater +3, Resist Energy fire 10, Fly, Barkskin +3AC, Haste +1AC extra move extra attack, Bless +1 to hit

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 8:07:01 PM
I forgot we all had those extra hit points, so Brawn actually has +24 hit points than what he is showing. I will fix that next round.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60)  12d6=54 ;
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 8:14:04 PM
Owen lets his illusory double fade, now that the dragon has discovered that it is an illusion. With his Greater Invisibility still active, he uses his arcane bonded ring to cast another Feeblemind spell on Temorianlis. She must make a DC21 Will save (at a -4 penalty if she can cast arcane spells) or her Int and Cha drop to 1.

Then he summons a heroic burst of will and casts a Freezing Sphere at the very back of the cavern. Temorianlis must make a DC22 Reflex save (for half) or take 54 cold damage. Completing the spell, he quickly flies to Z20.

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12/12 hours of Darkvision remain.
2/2 hours of Spider Climb remain.
2/2 hours of See Invisibility remain.
2/2 hours of Protection from Energy (Fire) remain for Atlas, Armand, and Elyngael.
11/12 minutes of Fly remain for the whole party.
9/12 rounds of Haste remain for the whole party.
50/50 minutes of Protection from Energy (Fire) remain for Owen, from Armand's spell.
2/2 hours of Stoneskin remain.
11/12 rounds of Greater Invisibility remain.

Prepared spells:
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0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound.
1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, True Strike, Feather Fall, and Silent Image.
2: Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, See Invisibility, Spider Climb, Darkvision, and Invisibility.
3: Protection from Energy, Protection from Energy, Protection from Energy, Haste, Displacement, and Major Image.
4: Stoneskin, Stone Shape, Crushing Despair, Phantasmal Killer, and Greater Invisibility.
5: Teleport, Cone of Cold, Cone of Cold, Feeblemind, and Seeming.
6: Greater Dispel Magic, Freezing Sphere, Mass Bear's Endurance, and Mislead.

1/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used (Feeblemind).
0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used.
0/8 daily Blinding Rays used.
0/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In  d20+8=10 ; d20+8=18 ;
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 8:15:30 PM
Vamir realizing the dragon has neared him reaches out and attempts to touch the dragon (Hit AC 10 used hero point to reroll hit AC 18) and casts Eye of newton and toe of frog on it (the creature touched suffers a -2 penalty on save DCs against your spells and spell-like abilities, and a -2 penalty on attacks against you.) Vamir then flies 20 feet away from the dragon to X14.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 5
3 - 5
4 - 5
5 - 5
6 - 4

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21  d20+40=42 ;
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 2:48:18 AM
TUESDAY POST

Rattlebones rises in the air (30 feet up, 45 feet total) and casts a spell utilizing his silent metamagic rod.

(Cast major image . A shimmering portal of swirling blue energy appears at K23. From out of the portal hurriedly step six halflings in adventuring gear. They drop to their knees and start shoveling handfuls of coin and treasure into large sacks. Will DC 22 to disbelieve after interaction.)

Stealth check 42
Spellcasting produces no visual or auditory components.

Fly 13/13 minutes
See Invisibility 110/110 minutes
Invisibility ON
HP 108/104

DM Jeremy Battle Map  d20+16=30 ;
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 6:25:14 AM
Armand attempts and succeeds in dispelling Temorainalis’s stoneskin.

Neshi casts ice storm and discovers that though the bludgeoning damage is consistent with what he thought the spell should do, the cold damage seemed a bit more potent than anticipated.

Atlas is almost giddy as he pulls off a mighty swing against Temorainalis.

Finnan pulls off a couple of mighty swings, with his blade cutting deep.

Elyngael lets fly with another volley of death, with two arrows finding their home in the dragons hide. Meanwhile, Brawn is able to get a couple of mouthfuls of dragon meat and discovers that the cold seems to do more damage than anticipated.

Rattlebones creates a tantalizing illusion designed to get Temorainalis’s attention.

Owen casts feeblemind again, and again Temorainalis shakes it off (rolled 30) Owen then casts freezing sphere.

Vamir casts eye of newt/toe of frog and is able to make contact before flying away. (save the hero point, her touch AC is only 8 so the first roll of 10 hits.)

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Temorainalis roars in fury as wave after wave of cold and steel, mixed with some teeth, rip at her flesh, until with a mighty swing of his greatsword, Finnan loops off her head, ending her reign of terror forever.
Now what do our intrepid heroes do? In front of them, with some work, is a lovely, gargantuan sized red dragon hide, that would make some dandy armor, (dragon armor has some interesting abilities in the Wold) there is the dragon’s horde that has yet to be searched, though Armand is certain that he detected magic on the pile earlier, and then there is Temorainalis’s head which would look sweet hanging above the fireplace back at headquarters. Everyone receives 50,000xp, or enough to make level 13.

OOC… I can’t believe you guys took out my dragon in all her lovely evilness in only 3 rounds! Granted in hindsight, I realize now that I forgot to make you roll verse her fear aura (my bad, your gain), but still 3 rounds? You guys are Beasts, well done!


Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T  d20+32=52 ;
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 6:34:29 AM
Finnan looks is rather surprised at how quickly the dragon went down. Having trained for, but never fought dragons, it was different than he expected.

It's obvious that all of the stories about his companions must be true. They are very talented.

Finnan does a quick check to make sure there are no more threats then flies over to Steapa and pets him. "Sorry you got singed buddy. You did a great job protecting the guys back their though, yes you did." Steapa has just enough intelligence to understand common, at least Finnan is rather sure he does.

Finnan will then begin searching for any secret doors or hidey holes and finally search the dragon's hoard for very valuable pieces.

Perception: 52 (Natural 20)

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132  d20+14=31 ;
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 10:26:14 AM
Atlas grunts in disappointment, "I thought it would be harder." However, he quickly gets over it and flys over to Finnan, giving him a big clap on the shoulder. Probably a bit too big considering that they are flying and he's quite small. "Amazing thing you did there! Your name will be sung in inns across the world, I'll make sure of it! And for the rest of you, my goodness you are a scary group. All I did was poke the thing once." Atlas laughs at the thought of it, but it doesn't last as his eyes catch the glint of treasure. In an excited voice he says, "Who wants to search the treasure with me?"

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Perception: 1d20+14=31


Armand (Robert D) AC 26/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ;
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 5:35:47 PM
Armand is glad to see the last round of attacks really do some damage on the dragon but is amazed that the dragon is now dead. He descends to the ground and begins to pray. "Lord Gargul receive the soul of the dragon Temorainalis. She did great evil but in truth was only acting in accordance with her nature."

He eyes the dragon's body. "Say anyone know how to skin a dragon? I've heard tale of dragon scale armor and the like. I think we could do more than one out of a dragon this big." He looks over at the party gathering at the horde. "Some of that is magical. Does anyone need healing?"

Armand will wander over and when everyone is within 30 feat he will channel to heal. Everyone is healed 25 hit points (6d6) (include Ruffus in that).

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 5:54:11 PM

Neshi, looks around the cavern, just waiting for Temorainalis' underlings to make their showing. He is sure there is more coming.

At Armand's query, Neshi speaks up.

Well, I have done quite a bit of hunting and skinning (profession skill) in the past to supplement my income, but never anything this size. and I know nothing about tanning.

I will be glad to put forth the effort, though I expect it will take a day or so."

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In  d20+14=33 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+18=35 ;
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 7:50:07 PM
Vamir wrinkles his face as the dragon falls, not expecting the fight to be over so quickly. Vamir turns around and scans the cave (Perception: DC 33) for any other danger. Something about the way this fight went feels wrong to the young witch as he attempts to wrap his head around how quickly this gargantuan dragon fell. Vamir flies down to the dragon, and assesses the body (Heal: DC 22). The witch lays his hand on the chest of the beast (Knowledge Nature: DC 35) to determine if the temperature of the body seems correct. "Does anyone else think there is something else off about this fight? I mean I was prepared for a lengthy, and possibly deadly battle. I managed to move twice and cast 1 spell that doesn't match up with what I was expecting at all." Vamir tucks the bit of dragon scale in his spell component pouch just in case and looks towards the others for guidance.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 5
3 - 5
4 - 5
5 - 5
6 - 4

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) 
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 8:37:35 PM
Owen sees the others questioning the way the fight turned out. He speaks with soldierly experience. "Wardens, look around you. We're finally back to full strength. There are eight of us, plus a host of companions--animal, vegetable, and mineral. We're a small army. We knew this fight was coming, so we could prepare for it at our leisure. We were fully kitted out and buffed to fight Temorianlis: I think I was under 11 spell effects at the same time. It's no wonder we destroyed her so quickly. Take heart in our strength, friends! This is what we can be, at our best."

After his little speech, he feels somewhat self-conscious, so he wanders off, casts Detect Magic and Identify, and inspects the treasure.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 8:58:14 PM
Elyngael runs to hug her animal companion,"Brawn, you were so brave! How do you like dragon meat?" She turns to the others, "Here, here, Owen! Well said! Together we are the Wardens of the Tree of Parting! We not only protect and serve, but we share. The amount of treasure here boggles my mind! There's more than enough for us and the Tree. Armand is right, dragons do have their pluses."

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 11:56:40 PM
WEDNESDAY POST

Rattlebones releases his invisibility and gently floats down to the side of the dragon. "Well done, ladies and gentlemen. Well done! That was invigorating. Brief, but invigorating. As for the carcass... This is going to sou d rather stupid, but where are we exactly? Where is the nearest town? Can we get a wagon to haul this to a tanner? I can create a bridge of stone walls, but even with wagons we may have to piecemeal this to transport it."

Fly 13/13 minutes
See Invisibility 110/110 minutes
Invisibility OFF
HP 108/104

Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T 
Thursday January 16th, 2020 6:25:25 AM
Finnin offers up that he has skinned many of animals before and is willing to try. He has even done some tanning, though not professional grade.

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OOC: Survival modifier is +27. Willing to try if needed.

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Thursday January 16th, 2020 6:26:09 AM
Finnan is surprised at how fast they were able to take down the dragon, he chalks that up to the skill of his new companions. He apologizes to Steapa for the singing received, and praises him for doing a good job protecting the more squishy characters. He looks around to see if he can find any hidden passages, but doesn’t find any.

Atlas is a little disappointed, but he flies over to Finnan and gives him a hearty clap on the back, vowing to let the world know about Finnan the dragon slayer! In the same breath he praises the rest of his friends giving them the credit they deserve. He then catches a glimpse of something shiny.

Armand channels energy, healing his friends a bit. He prays that Gargul would take the dragon, even though she was evil. He asks if anyone may know how to skin a dragon, letting the party know that dragon scale armor can be pretty sweet. He lets the others know he detected magical auras coming from the loot pile.

Neshi is waiting for Temorainalis’s underlings to make an arrival, but he does mention having some knowledge on how to skin animals, but tanning is beyond him.

Vamir is looking for reinforcements, as well as doing his best to determine if the dragon is truly dead, as he is surprised, like the rest, that the fight went so quickly. When he touches the dragon, he finds that the body is cool to the touch, and since previously, just being within 5ft of her caused burns, and then there is the fact that her head is no longer attached to her neck, he is pretty certain that the beast is dead. He does gather a bit of dragon scale for some spell components.

Owen gives a speech explaining why the fight went so much easier than expected. He then goes to work identifying the loot.

Elyngael gives some much deserved praise to Brawn.She gives her full agreement to Owen’s speech, and even adds to it. She is overwhelmed by the sheer size of the treasure pile.

Rattlebones congratulates everyone for their efforts, then asks where they are, and what town is the closest. He figures that even with a cart (Which you have, safe and sound in the cave along with the horses) it may take a few trips to haul all this dragonhide.

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Everyone seems the need to give each other some much deserved congratulations. Even Ruffas can’t help but get in the action. The fire giant looks from one Warden to the next, in amazement at the overwhelming force that is the Tree Wardens. He finally speaks up and says, ”You are truly amazing! I’ve never seen such power of teamwork in my life! It is an honor to know you and call you friends, and even though the fight was shorter than expected, I feel that I can hold my head high, knowing that I didn’t run in the face of danger. I thank you friends for giving me this chance to redeem my lost honor!

And then there’s the loot! Among the enormous pile of coins and gems, Owen is able to identify a few items containing magical auras. He finds a rod that he is able to identify as a Lesser Metamagic Rod of Quicken (35,000gp), a Ring of Wizardry I (20,000gp), a Cloak of Mountebank (10,080gp), a Greater Bracers of Archery (25,000gp), a Broom of Flying (17,000gp), and a Boots of Speed (12,000gp). There is also enough coins and gems to easily make your WBL with a ton left over, plenty to help a struggling Monastery of Maab, as well as a near bankrupt town, on the mend, rebuild and reestablish themselves. Heck there’s enough there to give a sizable donation to the Tree’s overall expenses and improvements if you so desire.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 
Thursday January 16th, 2020 10:44:35 AM
Atlas is a bit overwhelmed by the amount of things going through his head, so he shakes off his stupid fighter act and puts real thought into it all.

"There is a lot of good that can be done with this gold, but transportation is going to be the issue. I suggest that we set camp and start figuring this out. It's going to take a few days at least. Owen, do you, or heck anyone, have the ability to open a portal that would allow us to transfer this gold to the places in need? That town we helped, and then the monastery come to mind, but the Tree could use some as well, and let's not forget that we may need to build an extension to our living quarters to support Ruffas. With the dragon gone we have time, so let's do this right and fix what the dragon set wrong."

As discussion of what to do with the dragon goes on, Atlas obviously speaks up. "I would like to be draped head to toe in red dragon scaled gear, so I'm taking you all up on your offers to skin the thing, because I certainly cannot. Also, if we could get a taxidermist in here that would be great, because I do want that head preserved if there is any way. Maybe we can use the bones to make new dinnerware and utensils for our home? Oh, and a couple dragonskin rugs would be awesome. Imagine it, the dragon looking down on us as our feet rest softly on our dragonskin run and we eat a hearty meal using dragonbone plates and utensils. That's why I got into this life, that right there!" Atlas goes on thinking about the possibilities.

Armand (Robert D) AC 26/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+8=16 ;
Thursday January 16th, 2020 5:56:04 PM
[OOC from the size of the dragon we are only going to get 1 suit of half plate with shield, or 2 suits of banded mail with shields, per the rules on page 154)]

"I agree, there's more than enough treasure here to go around. I certainly think we can do something with the hide as well. We'll need a skilled armor smith. I would be able to cast gentle repose tomorrow on the carcass so we can take our time skinning it." He smiles, "By we I really mean, not me. I'd guess it would be no different than skinning game caught in the wild, so those with good survival type skills would be best suited for the job." He thinks about it for a minute.
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"You know I don't think there's any magical worth it in, but there's other parts of the Dragon we could turn into a commodity for the Tree. Think about it, dragon bone staff, dragon claw dagger, dragon bone hilts for weapons. Temorainalis could wind up doing more good dead than she ever did while alive."

He turns to Ruffus and asks, "What about you Ruffus. Do you wish to return to any kin you may have?"

He then slaps himself in the head. "I agree with Atlas we could came here short term. But we need to be on our guard. There's still that group of 16 Wyvaran's at the front door that we conned our way past. And there's wandering Duergar looters than may return with more loot."

He paces. "I think Owen and Neshi have some teleporting capabilities but that isn't going to move this mass of loot quickly. Though we could load up our bags of holding, I think there's three, mine, the party bag, and I thought someone else had one more, and they could ferry stuff to the monastery and the like. Our wagon could probably take the dragon hide once it's skinned. I'm just thinking out load here so if anyone has ideas please join in."

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Thursday January 16th, 2020 6:01:59 PM
Well if we can safely find a way to pack it, I can teleport it where ever we need it to go easily enough.

Meanwhile I guess I will get started on the skinning of this beast.

(OOC: Jeremy, the write up about dragon hide is kind of ambiguous. I have queried on the rules board and you might want to take a gander. and perhaps ask for a Jerry or PtB clarification)

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) 
Thursday January 16th, 2020 7:02:13 PM
Owen turns to Ruffas: "You fought the dragon just as we did. Does anything from this pile of treasure catch your eye?"

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In 
Thursday January 16th, 2020 8:09:51 PM
Vamir finally accepts that the dragon is dead, and other than the minions left behind them the Wardens are safe. The witch smiles and wraps Melzat up in his arms, and twirls him around. Vamir walks around the dragon, eyes the treasure and mentally counts up his spell slots. "I am not sure how quickly you want to move some of this treasure but I can word of recall at least 4 times today , and I can also shadow walk 5 times today but that is no where as accurate as word of recall." Vamir mentally starts to count and gets confused, "I think I can carry myself, and either 1 or 2 my size, or myself and one larger.""

Vamir turns to the others, "All I know is I have to get faster if I am going to keep up with you lot!"

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Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Thursday January 16th, 2020 10:05:27 PM
Elyngael puts in her bid for the Greater Bracers of Archery. She would also like enough dragon scale to make a strap for her quiver as a memento. Otherwise, she will help divide and transport any gold or other treasure as needed to where it's needed. "I think one or two of us should stay on guard while the others pack up. This may take awhile, and as Armand reminded us, there are still other bad guys out there."

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Thursday January 16th, 2020 11:59:43 PM
"I also teleport recreationally. We can always stuff our pockets and teleport back and forth. I would like a dragonbone pipe, dragonskin cloak, and a dragon's eye to make into a palantir."

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Friday January 17th, 2020 10:54:29 AM
Finnan offer to help in the skinning.

Atlas thinks of all the good that can be done with all the loot, but questions the logistics of transporting it all, and asks if anyone has a magical means to do so. He suggests that they take their time and do things right. He wants to be a walking billboard for a dragonslayer.com, and wants to deck out the headquarters wwith all the finest in dragonware. Plus mount the head for decor.

Armand figures correctly that skinning a dragon would be similar to skinning any large critter, and offers to cast gentle repose tomorrow to eliminate the need to rush. (I’ll allow everyone who has any ranks in survival to take 20) He ponders the idea of allowing the Tree to sell genuine dragon stuff, suggesting that her death may have greater value than an evil removed. He agrees with Atlas that setting up camp may be wise, but suggest caution for various reasons. He asks Ruffas what his wishes for the future may be, and he estimates that it may take a while to haul away all the goods.

Neshi says if it can be packed he can ship it.

Owen asks Ruffas if anything from the pile tickles his fancy, claiming he earned his share.

Vamir offers some of his magical skills for the loot carting, after rejoicing in the victory he now knows to be real.

Elyngael eyeballs the Greater Bracers of Archery, as she pitches in for the possibly long task of packing the loot. She recommends keeping guard just in case.

Rattlebones offers some teleportation to help in the shipping, and requests a few oddities from the dragon’s body.

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Ruffas answers Armands question first, ”I think I have found my family with you guys, I don’t really have any place else to go anyway!”. He then turns to answer Owen, ”I have my honor back, and a new family, what else could I ask…” He trails off as he spies a string of fire garnets. The necklace obviously was made for someone of his size, and he says, ”Well, maybe this too!”, he says as he puts the necklace around his neck.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 
Friday January 17th, 2020 2:57:45 PM
Atlas does the heavy lifting as the team works to distribute the treasure and dissect the dragon. "I would really like to keep this head in tact if we can. I know Rattlebones wants an eye, and I think taxidermists usually replace those anyway, but the rest of it would be ideal. If anyone takes a tooth, please take it from the back."

As Atlas works he pockets many of the scales that look like they are in good shape, but then an idea hits him. He searches for the place where he landed a blow on the dragon and looks for scratches. If he's able to find one, he takes a scale that is scratched from when he struck it. "My momento. I'll use the others for my belt buckle, scabbard, and a few other things, but this one here goes on the mantle back home."

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Friday January 17th, 2020 3:29:46 PM
OOC, DM and guys, Armand has now achieved Professor Sage of Records, in the Sage's Guild. I've read over the guild rules and it does not indicate any 'training' requirements other than the expenditure of skill points and having the correct feats, which I've just acquired. However at some point he will need to head to Plateau City for a new Badge to indicate his rank. But he now has Bardic Knowledge, adding 1/2 level to all knowledge checks and can do any knowledge check untrained.

Armand looks up at Ruffas, "We'd be glad to have you at the Tree.

He turns to the others. "I can't help with the skinning and 'resource' claiming of the dragon..." long pause, sigh, and unfortunately for some reason clerics don't have access to such great spells as Teleport, Dimension Door, or the like so I really am no aid in transporting the loot. So I will stand guard. I would like some of the gold from the hoard to go to building a library at the Tree. As you know I've been a member of the Sage's guild for awhile and one of my goals would be for the Tree to have a Branch Library. This could also aid us in our efforts to find out information about enemies or other dangers that could be trouble for us in the future."

With that he sits down where he can watch the entrance and takes out his journal to record the events of the day.

OOC PS, I took another rank in linguistics, any suggestions for another language?

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Friday January 17th, 2020 3:35:30 PM
OOC: Rattlebones needed to visit Plateau City anyway for some spellcasting services.

"I think we should use gentle repose on the carcass, and focus on the treasure first. We can haul it to the entrance and load it in the wagon. Once I have visited your Tree so I know where to go, I can use teleporting to travel. Between a wagon and several uses of teleporting, we can take the treasure back without difficulty."

He walks over and pokes the dragon carcass with a toe. "This thing, though... It might be easier to bring a knacker from town. He would be able to piece it out without harming anything important. Then a tanner in town can go to work on it."

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Friday January 17th, 2020 5:59:10 PM
(OOC: What is the total PC wealth we should be at, at level 13?) DM Edit: yes you are at level 13 WBL

Neshi looks around at the others.

"So, do I start skinning or not. If Finnan and I start we are here for a couple of days minimum."

"As for things, I am good with gold, as I really just need to upgrade a few things and I can do that for several of my things myself for a bit of a discount."

Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T 
Friday January 17th, 2020 7:10:52 PM
Finnan pulls out his mithral kukri. "This will be sharp enough to efficiently cut the dragon hide. I'm confident Yurneshi and I could do a great job of this. In fact, with this knife and perhaps a few more tools from town (MW Toolkit +2), working together (+2 from aid another) and taking our time (take 20) (+27 base survival skill) we will do just as well as any professional tanner. (51 Survival Check).

"But I am willing to stay and guard treasure and dragon, do the skinning, or help transport."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 
Saturday January 18th, 2020 6:33:54 PM
"Well I say we skin the beast here, and take what ever bones and what not we need as well. I think the whole skin would fill 1 wagon. But I don't think we can just walk out the entrance. Rattlebones, you weren't with us at the time but there are still 16 Wyvaran's camped at the front entrance. I don't think we can get by them without a major fight. Best to set up here and see if they come in a few at time to check on the boss. We can pick them off fairly easily. I still would like the Bracers of Archery, greater, and other than 4000 gold to pay some WLA dues that will come up when we hit Plateau City I'm good." With that she takes out her knife and sets to helping the others with skinning.

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In 
Sunday January 19th, 2020 6:38:50 PM
Vamir nods in agreement with Finnan, "I can help with skinning, standing guard, or transporting as needed." Vamir nods towards Armand, "There is a need for more knowledge spread through the Wold, a library is a noble endeavor. There should be plenty here to help." Vamir walks over towards the pile of gems, and coin and shakes his head,"I would like the Lesser Metamagic Wand of Quicken, and coin. Before we take off again, I also need to head to Plateau City to talk to the WLA, and spend some time in the catacombs. Prior to this I never did the type of adventuring we have done, and I bought some items I thought would be handy. I was wrong. I need to sell some wands, and enhance some other areas." Vamir blushes realizing he has said more in the last few days than in most of his life.

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DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Monday January 20th, 2020 5:23:52 AM
Atlas absolutely wants the head kept intact, but believes taxidermists use glass eyes so sees no reason for Rattlebones not to take one. He looks for the perfect scales to use as momentos.

Armand offers to help stand guard as he doesn’t have the skill to help with the transporting of the wealth, or skinning the dagon. He would like to build a proper library at the Tree believing it to be an asset to the community as well as to the Wardens themselves.

Rattlebones suggests they gentle repose the dragon corpse, and then focus on the loot, claiming once he sees a place, he should be able to help teleport. He wonders if it wouldn’t be best to bring a professional here to work on the dragon.

Neshi asks whether or not he should start skinning, as for loot, coin is more than sufficient for him. (WBL for level 13 is 140,000gp)

Finnan is certain that he and Neshi can skin the dragon as well as anyone, but is willing to step into any role needed.

Elyngael suggests skinning the dragon now, figuring that the hide and any bones and whatnots should fit in one wagon. She informs Rattlebones and Finnan that they believe there to be at least 16 wyvarens camped at the entrance of the cave, and figures it’s only a matter of time before they have to fight them, as such she believes it best to set up shop right where they are, keeping watch, in case any decide to check on their “queen”. She doubles down on her request for the bracers of archery, and begins skinning the dragon.

Like Finnan, Vamir agrees to fit in where needed. He seems to love Armand’s request for a library, believing it to be a noble endeavor. Looking over the loot, Vamir requests the metamagic rod of quicken, and states that he needs to head to Plateau City before any more adventuring.

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As the Wardens discuss what to do with the loot and dragon, Elyngael takes matters into her own hands, and starts skinning the dragon. Ruffas doesn’t believe that he has much to add to the conversation, but offers to help with any heavy lifting, as well as to keep guard.

Ruffas jumps to attention and draws his greatsword, as huge air elemental comes whooshing into the cavern, he is about to attack the elemental, but is shocked as the thing turns into a human, a human that Atlas, Armand, Neshi, Elynael, and Owen instantly recognize as their Druid friend ‘Osul.

‘Osul, follows tip after tip, retracing his friends movements, hoping to regain their company. He gains word that they are planning to face off against a dragon, and his concern level is understandably high. After a tip received in Humble’s Ford, located in the Crescent Valley, He is finally certain that he is getting close. ‘Osul enters the scab, and comes to a 200ft rock face with a very large opening that he is certain is the dragon’s lair. He does a quick search of the area, and finds a cave with a cart and a bunch of horses, one of which he recognizes as Atlas’s warhorse. He knows he is close, and so the druid wildshapes into an Air elemental and flies up the cliff face. At the top of the cliff wall, he sees the remains of a camp, but no sign of a struggle. Further in he finds 4 dead wyvarens. Further in he sees a gorge 50ft across filled with fire, and 20ft tall flames shooting out of it. He flies over the fire to see his friends, along with a fire giant, and an elf, a feline beastfolk and an ursine beastfolk, looking over a huge pile of loot, and Elyngael beginning the process of skinning the dragon.


'Osul (Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:66+++/66+++, Wildshape(XV):7/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 
Monday January 20th, 2020 7:38:21 AM
'Osul looks much as those who remember him would think - bright green eyes and not green smile. What remains of his long auburn hair is still plaited into loops, but the hair from his temples back around behind his ears and down to his neck is gone.
"I'm grateful for having caught up with you again. It's really is good to see you again — and hopefully get the chance to get to know all of you better."
He looks at the dragon - still appears to be a powerful creature. "It could almost be sleeping. I didn't hear the why of it, but I hope this isn't because they needed more lizard meat at the Triple T?"

Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T 
Monday January 20th, 2020 9:54:26 AM
The small bearfolk creature will introduce himself to the new arrival. "Well met! I'm Finnan, and this is my loyal companion Steapa. I'm obviously rather new to the Tree Wardens."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 
Monday January 20th, 2020 12:12:38 PM
Atlas is floored when he sees his old friend. He bursts out with a loud, " 'Osul!" The, with a look of fear in his eyes he quickly turns to find El. With an exaggerated motion that should make even the most serious members of the party laugh, Atlas throws his body in front of 'Osul and yells to El, "You cannot shoot this one like you did Owen. I'll have your word on it!"

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In 
Monday January 20th, 2020 12:45:42 PM
Vamir walks over and shakes Osul's hand, "I am Vamir, and this is Melzat." Vamir prys Melzat off of his leg, and pats the small willow on his branches. "It is good to meet you.'

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Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Monday January 20th, 2020 4:43:59 PM
Neshi has just started and another side of the dragon when Ruffus bolts upright sword in hand and backs himself away to be ready as well. When moments later Osul reveals himself, He breathes a sigh of relief and heads back over to the dragon to start working at the skinning with Ely.

As new people begin introducing themselves to Osul, Neshi gives him a wave and tells him,

"Welcome back Osul. You missed out on the fun."

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Monday January 20th, 2020 4:58:10 PM
As he is skinning, it is obvious that Neshi is pondering something as well. Almost as an afterthought he calls out to the group.

"Hey guys and gals, can anyone here cast greater magic fang and or permanency?"

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Monday January 20th, 2020 6:00:23 PM
"Osul, You're Back!" Armand shouts. "Where have you been? Did everything go okay. We fought a dragon, it was easier than those awakend apes." Armand rushes his words together because he's happy to see Osul. Armand eyes the new look. "Well at least it seems you've been to a barber lately."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 
Monday January 20th, 2020 8:20:47 PM
Elyngael turns to Atlas"Atlas, if I had really shot Owen, he'd be dead!" She laughs and then welcomes Osul. "It's good to see you my friend. I would shake your hand, but it's covered with dragon gunk right now. What do you think of our conquered beast?"

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Monday January 20th, 2020 11:07:44 PM
You see a diminutive, bipedal black cat. He has yellow eyes that silently judge. He wears a devastatingly chic courtier's outfit, with a black three-quarter coat, lace shirt, leather gorget, and white fur trim around the shoulders. He carries an ornate walking staff and small whisps of illusion magic trail from fingers at random times.

"Another new person!" he remarks in a diminutive and squeaky voice. "Now we finally have enough to make a baseball team. I'm Rattlebones." He twiddles his fingers in greeting. "I do magic. We're putting dibs on various pieces of this dragon over here. You could probably use dragon armor more than anyone else, being a druid and ladies man."

(Note to self: dragonbone pipe, dragonbone playing dice, dragonskin cloak, and a dragon's eye to make into a palantir.)

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Tuesday January 21st, 2020 6:59:09 AM
Introductions are made, as 'Osul meets the new comers, and fondly greets and is greeted by his friends. A fire giant stoops down so as to be a bit closer to eye level with 'Osul. he offers his hand to him and says, "My name is Ruffas, I'm pleased to meet you!"

OOC... sorry for the short post again, heading home, after a much needed vacation, and am posting at the airport

'Osul (Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):7/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 
Tuesday January 21st, 2020 8:27:33 AM
He drops to a knee before greeting Finnan and Ratttlebones, and the various companions if they are so inclined (okay, maybe not for Steapa and Brawn!). There is no hint of slight, just meeting them at eye level.
He stands again to meet Vamir and Melzat.

'Osul gives Atlas room for the theatrics. This is not the mood he was gauging on arrival, but he is not complaining. "I just know I'm gonna need to hear more of this."

"Always the way, 'Neshi. And I've got a Greater Magic Fang up my sleeve!"

"I've been ... many places, Armand - mostly trying to track you all down. It is a long story." He looks again at the dragon and has to agree. "As for a barber, I'm not sure what you mean. Oh, you mean the lightning?"

Unless Elyngael is adamant he shakes her dragon gunked hand also. "It appears to have been a fine specimen. What was it doing to catch your attention?" He glances about looking for another missing friend, and on not spotting the king of tigers, his smile is momentarily tinged with sadness.

"Rattlebones, I make no claims upon the body of this beast, though I am begining to wonder how it is getting where it is going. Actually, where is it going? I often come into my own when it's time for transportation."

"Ruffus... It's like you just saved me a summoning!", and as with all he takes the offered hand.

"I think we are in for good weather for a while."


Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Tuesday January 21st, 2020 4:04:34 PM
Well, Osul If you are willing I would love for you to cast magic fang on each of my front paws over the next two days and then I will make it permanent myself.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) 
Tuesday January 21st, 2020 4:12:55 PM
Owen is delighted to see 'Osul. He greets him merrily, then turns to the newcomers: "Rattlebones, Finnan, this is 'Osul, a druid friend of ours. Feel free to get our names confused--everyone does."

Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T 
Tuesday January 21st, 2020 4:59:56 PM
Finnan has no desire for any Dragon gear save for one tooth or claw for a memorial necklace.

When Owen jokes about getting the names confused Finnan quips, "That's okay, I've had people get Steap and I confused and there is only a 1200 or so lbs difference."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 
Tuesday January 21st, 2020 5:43:31 PM
Atlas hangs by 'Osul listening to the introductions and all, just happy another friend has found their way home. He has a stupid smile on his face that won't go away.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday January 21st, 2020 5:52:57 PM
Armand takes out his journal and glances through it quickly to get the facts straight. "Well 'Osul it appears the dragon has several Wyvaran's still around acting as enforcers. She also subverted a duergar village to become her minions. The duergar were roaming the country side fare and wide to gather treasure for the dragon. I believe they use it for a bed. In any case, many were the poor villages that were sacked and the occasional monastery. We worked our way back here and then met the beast in combat." He pauses, "that's the long story shortened."

He waves to the treasure. "As you can see we're sorting some items out right now. We intend to keep some but give some back to places we know were attacked." He turns to Owen. "Like I said before I know we have 2 bags of holding, maybe 3, I have one and there's the party bag but I'm not sure if anyone else has one. I think you and someone else can fill the bags and do a teleport. Maybe you and the other teleporter, you teleport say to the monastery or to that poor mining village where this all started, and drop some gold. Maybe see if the monastery has another wagon we can buy and have it sent this way. While our skinners continue their work. I figure this is going to take a couple of days and that would allow a couple of teleportations."

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In 
Tuesday January 21st, 2020 8:08:15 PM
Vamir can`t help but smile at Atlas grinning like a just kissed schoolboy. "'Osul I don't believe I have ever seen this many smiles on the Warden's faces! Armand, I know we are going to help bother the village and the monastery but if you have items that need to go back to the tree perhaps I can travel with a teleporter. I can recall back to the tree, and they can teleport us wherever. Or, I can stay and help skin, and separate coin. Oh! I forgot I have a haversack as well."

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Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 
Tuesday January 21st, 2020 9:34:59 PM
Elyngael doesn't bother to wipe her hands as she greets 'Osul and shakes his hand. Then she gets back to work on the dragon. "I think with our combined skills we far exceed most trappers, knackers, and tanners of most any place. So we should just continue on with the carcass. Armand has a point, we should start moving some of the excess gold to reimburse the victims, and at the same time possibly get some caravan or other started this way to haul back the rest. Also, maybe we should try to find that Duergar village and tell them the tyranny of the dragon has been ended."

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Tuesday January 21st, 2020 11:57:11 PM
"So much happiness! So much. Happiness. Wow. You guys get really excited. I'm uh, I'm going to let you all get to work on this carcass. I'm going to get a nap. Let me know when it's time to travel."

Rattlebones goes to find a place to snooze, but as he passes the dragon he stops and stares for a moment in thought. Reaching into his pack, he retrieves his newest acquisition - - the self-filling canteen - - and walks over to kneel down beside the dragon's body. He holds the vessel up to a wound and fills the canteen with dragon blood. He stands and shrugs at anyone looking. "Could be useful."

He walks over to the treasure pile and tries to find something soft to sleep on.

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 6:36:04 AM
‘Osul makes and receives the welcomes of his companions, old and new. He lets Neshi know that he does indeed have magic fang available. He gives a very short answer to Armand about his whereabouts, and lets Rattlebones know he won’t make claims on a dragonhide he didn’t help slay.

Neshi explains why he was hoping someone had magic fang available.

Owen is very happy to see ‘Osul, and tells the newer Wardens not to worry about mixing up their names, as it seems to be a common occurrence.

Finnan lets his friends know that with the exception of maybe a trophy necklace, he doesn’t desire the dragon. He smiles at Owen’s joke, and says that people often mistake him and Steapa, in spite of the huge weight difference.

With a stupid smile on his face, Atlas is happy just having ‘Osul back.

Armand explains the reason for the dragon fight. He also explains what they intend to do with all the loot, and starts to formulate a plan for just that process.

Vamir again offer his abilities, suggesting he ride along with a teleporter, so he can us his recall spell. He is also fine staying back to help sort and count coins as well as guard the lair. He remembers he has a handy haversack that can be used for transport as well.

Elyngael agrees to shake ‘Osul’s hand, dragon gunk and all. She is certain that with their skills they can skin the dragon as well, if not better than any professional, and says they should continue on the carcass. She agrees with Armand that money should be sent to those in need, right away, and a caravan should be set up to haul the rest home. She also suggests finding the duergar village, and letting them know the dragon is dead, and her reign of tyranny is over.

Overwhelmed by the joy he witnesses with 'Osul's arrival, Rattlebones, like a typical cat, feels the need for a nap. He asks to be awakened when teleportation time arrives, and then heads to the treasure pile in hopes of finding something soft.

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Hearing Elyngael’s suggestion at locating the duergar village, Ruffas asks, ”Didn’t you say you left a duergar at the monastery of Maab you guys rescued? That may be a good place to start, especially since you plan on donating to the monastery anywhy”.

Ratttlebones finds a nice bundle of fine silk he can make a temporary cat bed out of, and then curls up and takes a lovely catnap. He dreams of roasted salmon, and squab. Is that purring I hear?

Elyngael has made a good start on the dragon carcass, but by herself the job may take over a week. With Finnan’s, and Neshi’s expertise added to the task, the job will take 2 days. It is around midday, though in the tunnel it’s hard to tell.

‘Osul remembers his friends words that there are 16 wyvarans outside, and he finds it odd that he didn’t see anything, and wasn’t confronted when he arrived.


'Osul (Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):7/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 7:26:01 AM
'Osul hears and spots Owen (how did he miss him the first time? Maybe Atlas' story threw him off).
and suddenly 'Osul is no longer himself.
With dwarven features and an attitude he states, "We're not some paid to hire adventuring mercenary group. We are what stands before the dragon and cries enough. Not because we're being paid, but because it is the right thing to do. If you're not of that mind then I say bugger off."
His features quickly shift again, this time a female halfling, and there is some resemblance to Lilliput at The Tree, stating, "Gentlemen. May i present Owen Marcellus. Wizard of some renown and in need of companions of like heart and mind. I believe you are such adventurers.".
His features quickly shift back. "...and hello Owen!", adds the green-eyed human druid.
"That was odd - Deja vu!", he thinks to himself.

"If there are over a dozen wyvarans out there then I missed them completely - just the four or so who I'm assuming challenged your arrival."

"I think that if the work of tanners could be done by just anyone without special training then we wouldn't need the word, or the profession. We've got tanners at The Tree, right? If people are committed to staying here, I could get myself and another out of the cavern to a tree, and nearby The Tree, convince a tanner and a couple of apprentices to come back the same way."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 1:26:59 PM
Atlas nods in agreement, then again, then again. Eventually he pipes up again, "So, 'Osul teleports to the Tree, gets a caravan headed this way with guards, and then teleports himself and a few tanner's back so we can get this done quicker. Good plan, let's get moving."

Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T 
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 5:29:01 PM
Finnan sets to helping Neshi with the process. "You know, by the time you get them carted here, we'll be done. Neither of us are amateurs. Just seems a waste to have someone else come all the way for nothing." The bearfolk shrugs and continues with the process.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 5:56:31 PM
Well Finn, we may be able to skin it effectively, but I don't know anything about preparing it for the tanning process.

After skinning for the needed time teach day, Neshi makes himself scarce using his Gillan's fast forge feat to work on some of his personal belongings.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 6:05:30 PM
"I agree Finnan. We can get the carcass off, but treating it is something completely different. We'd still need tanners for that. And they would have to be at their shop. It still comes to us being able to get the skin to them. If they set up shop here then we may be obliged to protect them while they treat the hide. Then there is still the matter of getting it from a tanner to an armorer." He pauses in thought. "I know the Tree has skilled craftsmen but several of us have to go to Plateau City as well for training. Myself with the Sages guild, Elyngael and Atlas for their WLA training. Does anyone else need to go to Plateau City. I'm just mentioning it because I believe we'd pass by it before we reach the Tree from our current position. Maybe we get the hide to that location."

He looks up. "There's also the possibility of the Duergar village Elyngael mentioned. We need to look into that and see if they are necessarily evil. They were doing the Dragon's bidding, but it may have coerced. For that matter, how close are we to the Drow we helped out a while back. We might be closer to them for getting the hide carted over to a tanner and armor-smith able to make something suitable."

OOC and meta gaming a bit here. From the size of this dragon we can make 1 medium sized half-plate and shield. OR, we could make 2 small size half plate and shield. Or we could make 1 medium sized breast plate w/shield and 1 small size half plate and shield. Does anyone want the Dragon hide armor? It can be worn by druids which would give 'Osul better armor. On the other hand what armor does Finnan have since he killed it, does he want Dragon hide armor. On the other other hand, what about Vamir and Neshi (though Neshi moves us to large size, so we could do 1 large size breast plate and shield). So far I don't think anyone has really put out a claim for the armor.

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In 
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 8:30:20 PM
Vamir watches the changes on 'Osul's face and his mouth falls agape, "Are you ok?That was amores than a little strange and that's coming from an elf raised by humans, who talks to plants!" Vamir looks at the others for explanation. Vamir nods at Armand's idea of Plateau City, "I need to see some folks at the WLA as well." Vamir walks over to the pile of treasure and he and Melzat begin sorting coins into like piles.

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OOC: Vamir can't wear armor so dragon scales is wasted on him but he does want to add an embellishment to his cloak, and perhaps his belt.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 9:47:33 PM
"I only mentioned the Duergar village, so that we don't forget about them." states Elyngael. She cleans her blade and checks it for sharpness. "I like the idea of Plateau City being a stop on the way back. And, honestly, I'd like to just get this dragon and treasure packed up and leave this place. We can discuss tanning and dividing as we travel. That was a pretty intense battle we went through, and I'm ready for a break."

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) 
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 11:00:14 PM
Owen smiles at 'Osul's greeting, and at Vamir's response to it.

He joins in the conversation as well: "I'll teleport to the monastery, drop off some gold, and inquire about the duergar village. I'll also pop in at the Tree while I'm at it; it would be good to check in with them and see if anything needs addressing on our way back. I trust you all to skin the dragon properly. And if we're choosing who gets dragonhide armor, my vote is for Atlas: maybe it will keep him from getting killed if he forgets his new resolve and charges headlong into danger once again."

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 11:56:43 PM
"That sounds great." Rattlebones flexes his claws and pads at the silk, circling and curling into a ball. "Let me know when deliberations are done."

OOC: I do not have much to contribute to processing this dragon carcass. I can teleport, but my character doesn't know where to go!

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 6:23:36 AM
‘Osul engages in some theatrics, using his new druidic ability upon noticing Owen. He mentions that he didn’t see any enemies at the gate, and mentions the need for a tanner, offering to go retrieve one.

Atlas is thrilled that a plan may finally be place, and wants to set it in motion.

Finnan pitches in, helping Neshi and Elyngael, and says that by the time the caravan gets here, they will have the dragon skinned, as they aren’t new to skinning critters. He believes that bringing a tanner here may be a waste of time.

Neshi agrees that they can skin the dragon just fine, but preparing the hide is another thing altogether. In his down time, he works on upgrading his gear.

Armand agrees with Neshi and Finnan that the skinning isn’t going to be a problem, but adds that tanning the hide, and making it into armor would be out of their realm of expertise. He adds that the craftsman would need their shop to do their work, or at least set up a temporary shop on site, which may require their protection. Since so many of the Wardens need to get to Plateau City or somewhere else with the appropriate organizational branches anyway, he suggest taking the hide there. He agrees with Elyngael that the Duergar village needs to be addressed.

Vamir worries for ‘Osul when he changes his appearance, thinking it odd, and makes it known that he knows what odd looks like. He adds his name to the WLA list.

Elyngael mentions that she only brought up the duergar as a reminder. She makes it clear that the sooner they are heading towards home the happier she will be.

Owen appreciates ‘Osul’s greeting, and smiles at Vamir’s reaction. He offers to teleport back to the monastery in hopes of obtaining the whereabouts of the village, and then the Tree to check in. He votes that Atlas get the dragonhide armor, hoping it will keep him alive if he breaks his resolution.

Rattlebones wakes up just in time to hear and agree with this new plan, then goes back to nap time.

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OOC… Angel Springs, in the Crescent Valley, is only a few hours southeast of Humble’s Ford, and would be the closest major city, complete with a branch office for all the organizations. I will assume that your characters would be aware of that, even if they never visited the town, as major cities are usually well known locations. From your current location it would only take less than a day and a half to get there, where as carting a dragonhide to Plateau City would take much more time.

A plan is getting closer to completion, but what will our intrepid heroes do?, Will ‘Osul travel via trees to the Tree to fetch a tanner? Will Neshi, Elyngael, and Finnan finish skinning the dragon and haul the hide to be professionally treated and turned into armor? Will Owen teleport to the monastery in hopes of ascertaining the location of the duergar village? The suspense is killing me, OK not really, but it sounded good.


Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T 
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 6:35:52 AM
Finnan continues skinning the creature, doing his best to handle the hard to reach bits due to his smaller frame. He will stop every so often to sharpen his blade.

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OOC: Level up is mostly done. I hope to finish this week/weekend and update my headers and such.

'Osul (Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):7/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 7:10:18 AM
"I'm still getting the hang of it, Vamir. The confluence of this moment with the dragon, the words of Oslo from the League, and that conversation giving way to Lilliput introducing Owen. I promise you a conversation on the topic of oddness - preferably after a good dinner. We'll make that the theme for our first night back at The Tree."

'Osul looks at the horde - focussing on the mundane coins, gems, and assorted small items. Then he casts a keener eye over the swathes (what, two-and-a-half thousand cubic feet?) of mud. "I know how we could move the coins. If it works then Rattlebones could probably carry them! Do we have several casting of Shrink Item available now or can we have them tomorrow?"
"...and have you every watched biscuits being made?"

He goes onto describe the process: amassing and amount of mud about three quarters the maximum volume that the spellcaster can effect, and then kneading in coins, etc. to make a large, sticky (though setting, given the environment) biscuit, which is then shrunk to a cloth item. Rinse and repeat as neccesary.
E.g. 20 cubic feet of mud + 6 cubic feet of coinage makes a round biscuit about 8 feet across and 4 inches thick, which a 13 level caster turns into a circular patch of cloth 6 inches across for up to 13 days. The potential downside is that I don't know how much the original biscuit weights, but the spell reduces that to approximately one-four-thousandth of the original.

"I hope the wagon is for the dragon hide and the bulkier items, Atlas? I'm out of ideas on the big stuff."

What size is/was the dragon? I'm wondering what type of creature the hide could be draped over for transport (as a back up)...

Either way, with a volunteer (?), 'Osul is ready to gather tanners and send wagon. People can start on the biscuits and he will definitely pitch in when he gets back.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 2:13:53 PM
Atlas pounds his Mithral breastplate and says to Owen, "Thanks Owen, I might make that mistake when under pressure, but this new breastplate of mine from those Duergar is right fine by me. It's got a bunch of magic thrown into it making it even better than the dragon!"

Atlas continues to help however he can, waiting for a chance to sneak off to the Catacombs and enhance ability to deal damage.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 5:34:15 PM
"'Osul I think what you have in mind is just mudding the waters and making things more complex than they necessarily need to be."

Armand takes out his bag of holding and dumps it out. He scoops it full of gold. Then he turns to Atlas. "Give me the party bag of holding." He then dumps out it's contents on the ground and scoops it full of gold coins. He then picks up both of the now gold filled bags of holding and holds them out (well barely holds them forward of his body) toward Owen. "Here Owen, take these, and teleport to the monastery. Dump the gold and talk to that Duergar, what's his name, and find out the location of the village. Take Rattlebones with you and then he can teleport back here. Or teleport to the Tree or to maybe Angel Springs, I think it's fairly large. Then you can get to the Catacombs. Take enough gold to either upgrade the party Bag of Holding to the largest size or pick up a Portable Hole, because that will move a lot of treasure."

Pauses for breath. "Those of us without ability to teleport can either go with you bearing more gold in backpacks and such or stay here to guard our people doing the hide work. Because we're kind of stuck here in the interim."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 8:02:19 PM
Elyngael continues to work on the gargantuan sized dragon. "If I could teleport I'd help out, but as I can't I'm staying here to work on the hide. Anyone not teleporting out can aid in the job because many hands make light work." She grunts as she tries to maneuver the dead carcass and remove the hide.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 8:27:14 PM
Neshi keeps skinning and spending his off time upgrading several of his items.

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In 
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 9:19:29 PM
"If we have others who can teleport I can scry locations so they can become familiar with them," Vamir says over his shoulder. The young witch continues sorting coin and jewelry into like piles. Vamir has visions of of coin leaving his fingers in the catacombs, and new items sliding across the counter.

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Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 11:49:18 PM
Rattlebones cracks an eyelid. "M'kay. Let me know when you're ready." He continues to make light purring noises until Owen is prepared to leave.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) 
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 11:53:17 PM
Owen casts Teleport and goes to the monastery. He drops off a hefty pile of gold and informs the monks that Temorianlis is dead.

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Friday January 24th, 2020 6:32:20 AM
Finnan continues skinning, using his smaller size to his advantage. He makes a point of keeping his blade sharp for better performance.

‘Osul relates to Vamir that he is still getting the hang of it, but would love to have a conversation about oddness over dinner back home. He comes up with an interesting plan to mold the coins into biscuits, then shrinking them. He hopes the wagon is for the hide, and wonders if they need extra hauling ability. He is ready to teleport back to the Tree, but would like someone to go with him. I’ll assume the wagon would be big enough to haul the dragon hide, but it will require two horses instead of one, to pull due to the weight, luckily you have plenty of horses.

Atlas thanks Owen for thinking about him, but he feels pretty confident in his current gear. He pitches in wherever he can.

Armand suggests that ‘Osul’s idea may be over complicating things (Love the mud pun, even if it was unintentional) He empties his bad of holding, and the parties bag of holding, fills them with gold, which takes a few minutes as they hold a lot, then hands them to Owen asking him to head back to the monastery and talk to Slate, the Duergar to get directions to his village, taking Rattlebones along so he can help teleport, than head somewhere where he can access the catacombs so as to upgrade the party bag of holding. He suggests those who can’t teleport either go with those who can, to help carry gold, in their backpacks, or stay behind to help sort gold or skin dragon.

Elyngael says if she could teleport, she would, so instead she does what she can do and continues working on the dragon, asking others to pitch in, so as to speed the process.

Neshi keeps skinning and upgrading his gear.

With visions of future catacomb purchases dancing in his head, Vamir keeps sorting the horde, but offers to scry out locations for teleportation.

Rattlebones is ready whenever Owen is.

Owen takes the two bags of holding from Armand, and teleports himself and Rattlebones to the monastery.

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Upon arrival at the monastery, Owen is slightly shocked to see the monks practicing with weapons, mostly quarterstaffs and clubs, but a few axes and hammers. There are others practicing with bows of fairly crude but effective manufacture. It is obvious to both Owen and Rattlebones that they are using what is available to them to learn to defend themselves. Running around from place to place, the two heroes see Slate the Duergar barking orders, saying things like: “No, like this!”, and “That’s a lot better brother!”. It’s clear that he is training the monks in the arts of combat, though, as you get closer you hear him mention to Brother Plieophus, the cleric in charge of the monastery, ”I wish we had better weapons, these will work, but I would love to see everyone with a real blade at their side, a quality bow on their back and maybe a spear in their hand.

Meanwhile, those back at the cave are busy doing their thing. The dragon is about one quarter skinned, and you guess that you should be about half way done by the end of the day, leaving tomorrow for the finishing. the treasure is about one eighth sorted, being a quarter sorted by the end of the day. you guess it will take roughly 3 more days to sort it all out, though your not certain how long the hauling will take as you are still waiting for Owen to return with a better hauling apparatus.


Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T 
Friday January 24th, 2020 2:20:48 PM
Finnin keeps skinning, talking to Neshi, and taking breaks to pet Steapa.

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In 
Friday January 24th, 2020 7:21:42 PM
Vamir looks over at 'Osul, "A proper dinner and conversation about oddness sounds fantastic." Vamir continues to sort. "Oh, the wagon is not overly large, I use it instead of a horse. I don't ride well."

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Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Friday January 24th, 2020 10:14:51 PM
Armand ponders, glancing at 'Osul, looking at the dragon. He paces briefly, then he walks over to 'Osul. "'Osul, I wish to speak to you. I know when first we brought up the idea of using the dragon skin to make armor you said you were not here for the kill and it would not seem right. However, it appears that none of us here see a need to change our armor for that of the dragon. I feel, for the good of the party and to make our party on the whole a more formidable group, that you should receive the dragon hide armor."

'Osul (Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10  d20+29=39 ;
Saturday January 25th, 2020 8:02:21 AM
"Yes, Vamir. I am also not a rider myself. If your wagon will carry you and the dragon hide then I don't need to go anywhere just yet. That and there is a tradition that I will need to uphold on the return of The Wardens to The Tree."

'Osul walks with Armand, listening carefully, taking it in and mulling it over, before replying, "Looks like I'm going to have to eat Oslo's words again, Armand, but I'm going to have to do it with my eyes wide open. I'm assuming it is not worth making anything lighter than dragon plate armor, and I have no experience with heavy armor. Maybe I'll just need the training. I really haven't worn armour beyond these bracers, and the only gold I've spent on them was to allow the single point of armor to still be effective when I am wildshaped. Secondly, as I understand it, other red dragons we might happen to need to deal with in the future are going to promptly take their visceral need for vengeance out on me." 'Osul stops, turns, and looks Armand directly in eyes and says, "I am telling you this because I do agree with your argument, Armand, and I am willing, but I need you to know what I understand I am agreeing to — for the good of The Wardens."

"Of course, for most of my time outside I don't look like something that wears armor. So there's that."

"There must be some type of insect or vermin I can call on to consume the dragon's organs, muscles and such - leaving the skin and bones behind unharmed?..." {Knowledge(Nature): 39 (taking ten the hard way)}

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 
Saturday January 25th, 2020 11:58:22 AM
Elyngael overhears Armand and 'Osul talking. "Actually 'Osul you can make any type of armor out of the hide. It doesn't have to be heavy armor, you could have breastplate, scale, hide, or just leather." She grunts as she continues the skinning.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 
Saturday January 25th, 2020 11:59:36 AM
She continues, "Oh and don't worry about being a target. It appears several of us are going to incorporate bits of the dragon as mementos into what we are wearing."

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Saturday January 25th, 2020 5:54:24 PM
Working alongside Finnan, Neshi begins a bit of a conversation with him.

"So, Finnan, Where in the Wold do you hail from?

As he hears the conversation between Armand and Osul, he chuckles quietly, them adds in his piece.

Yeah Osul if it will help, by all means use it. after all with all we will be doing we are basically making the Wardens ripe for red dragon baiting. Like we have nothing better to do....

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) 
Sunday January 26th, 2020 8:39:12 PM
Owen sees the monks practicing with Slate and Brother Pleiophus. He turns to Rattlebones and mutters "Two master illusionists checking in to see how their friends are doing with weapons practice? I reckon it's time for a pop quiz."

With that, he uses his Invisibility field to disappear from sight. He uses his Rod of Silent Metamagic to cast a Major Image (Will save, DC 21) of a massive mountain lion that charges out of the brush and snarls at the monks. It makes a few lunges and dodges any strikes that the monks throw its way. Eventually, it realizes that the monks aren't easy pickings and retreats into the forest. At that point, Owen reappears. "Well done, well done! I'm glad to see that you all are getting trained up, Brother Pleiophus! You'll be glad to hear this, as will you, Slate: the Wardens have defeated Temorianlis. The red dragon has been slain! We thought we'd make a bit of an offering to help the monastery, and to help your town, Slate."

Borrowing a makeshift shield from a monk, he pours out a small mountain of gold pieces into its concave side. "Will this work as a collection plate?"

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Sunday January 26th, 2020 11:01:34 PM
FRIDAY POST

Rattlebones is amused to see Owen produce the image of a wildcat, and slightly put out when the illusion retreats. "Aww, if you had let me know, I would have made the image of a monk being dragged away by your wildcat. They would have spent days doing headcounts to figure out who was missing! Nothing like some light mental trauma to motivate the troops."

He turns to the monks, "But I can show you this." Rattlebones casts silent image to produce a likeness of the dragon carcass. After regarding it for a moment, he removes a small scrap of paper from his belt pouch and dictates a note out loud as he writes. "Note to self: grind dragon bone scraps into powder, sell as male virility supplement."

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Monday January 27th, 2020 6:38:14 AM
Finnan keeps skinning while chatting with Neshi, and taking petting breaks.

Vamir tells ‘Osul that he would love discussing oddness over a nice dinner, and lets him know that the wagon isn’t very large, and is mainly for him as he claims to be a poor rider. To the best of my knowledge, the actual size of the wagon hasn’t been established. So, for the sake of simplicity, let’s say it’s small enough that a single horse can tow it with a light load, but big enough that it can have two horses if needed, and even though it may have to hang over the sides a bit, the dragonhide will barely fit.

Armand tells ‘Osul that, since no one seems to want the dragon armor, he should have it for the betterment of the party.

‘Osul shares with Vamir that he isn’t much of a rider either, and since the wagon will hold the dragonhide, he has no reason to leave at the moment, besides he has his tradition to uphold. He agrees with Armand that he should don the dragon armor, but lets him know the risks, and wonders what armor would be the most effective for him. He thinks of some sort of vermin he could summon, after the hide was removed, quickly strip the carcass to it’s bones. He recalls a certain type of beetle that can do it rather quickly, assuming there are enough of them.

Elyngael reminds ‘Osul that he can have the hide made into any kind of armor he wishes, informing him that it doesn’t have to be heavy. She let’s ‘Osul know he won’t be the only target of a red dragon’s wrath, then goes back to skinning.

Neshi asks Finnan where he originated, and adds his two cent to ‘Osul claiming the will be red dragon bait when all is said and done.

Owen decides to test the mettle of the monks and is pleased with the result, he tells them he is glad that they have decided to learn how to defend themselves. He tells Brother Pleiophus and Slate that they were successful in slaying the dragon, and then makes a “small” offering.

Rattlebones tells Owen that had he known in advance he would have added to the illusion, then creates an illusion of the dragon carcass as he remembers it. He writes a note for himself as a reminder to sell ground dragon bone for medicinal purposes.

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The work continues in the cave, and our heroes continue to make fine progress, as they chat to pass the time. As Vamir and ‘Osul are going through the treasure pile, sorting for transport, they find a small chest containing nine dark green emeralds each with an image that closely resembles the Tree on them. Whither it’s an artistic rendering of the Tree itself, or just a tree the artist liked is impossible to say. The emeralds have no magical aura, and are about 1 inch in diameter.

Brother Pleiophus and Slate don’t seem to be amused Owen’s test, though Slate does puff up his chest a bit at Owen’s praise. He says, “No friends of mine are going to be easy pickings, if I have anything to say about it! The monks marvel at Rattlebone’s illusion and give the two heroes a might round of applause. Pleiophus tells the two Warden, ”This is great news indeed! Than in a more somber tone he adds, “Word of such an exploit will travel across the Wold, for good or bad I can not say, but your fame will travel of that you can be sure!” When Owen pours out the two bags of holding, both Slate and Brother Pleiophus’s jaws drop. For a moment Slate’s eyes sparkle with dwarfish greed, but it is quickly replaced by tears of joy, “Brother we will be able to purchase proper arms and armor for our brethren, no one will take us as an easy target again! Meanwhile Pleiophus is speechless.


Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T 
Monday January 27th, 2020 1:07:23 PM
Finnan smiles to Neshi. "I grew up traveling from place to place with a nomadic community on the Sargrass. My family still lives there and I visit occasionally. For the last ten years, I have been from where ever I lay my head."

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Monday January 27th, 2020 2:09:52 PM
Neshi listens as Finnan shares a bit about his life. after Finnan finishes, Neshi pauses in his skinning in order to reply.

"We were all in the plains a while back. I can honestly say it is a beautiful, if harsh place. And I well understand the nomadic life, as I was an orphan from an early age and the human sorcerer that found and raised me died in my late teens. I often wonder what it would have been like to have been raised in a family group that cared for me more than a helper and apprentice."

When the others return, he offers to teleport with the next group if Owen needs a break.



Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 
Monday January 27th, 2020 3:48:18 PM
Atlas listens to Finnan speak about his home and chimes in, "We had a grand adventure in the Sawgrass not too long ago. I even had a Steelgrass breastplate made while I was there. While I have upgraded since then, the thing saved my life more times that I can count. Great craftsmanship and kind people there."

'Osul (Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 
Monday January 27th, 2020 4:31:25 PM
"...and in that adventure was the first time we heard of the beastfolk. If I didn't say it earlier, it is good to see the more adventurous of your people striking out into the Wold."

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Monday January 27th, 2020 5:41:11 PM
Armand quietly writes in his journal.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 
Monday January 27th, 2020 8:49:29 PM
Elyngael keeps skinning but adds in, "I don't know Neshi. I lived with my family but they also put us to work learning the caravan routes, helping tote, lifting bales, guarding. Sure mom and dad cared for us but it was hard work as well."

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) 
Monday January 27th, 2020 9:05:59 PM
While the monks are still distracted by the gold, Owen snags Rattlebones and teleports to the Tree. He quickly introduces Rattlebones to James as a new member of the Wardens--"If he's inclined to stay with us, of course." Then he heads to the TTT to announce the defeat of Temorianlis and mention that the Wardens would be returning in a few days. Finally, he heads to the Catacombs to upgrade the party's bag of holding per Armand's request.

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In 
Monday January 27th, 2020 9:45:52 PM
Vamir listens to the conversations, and smiles. The gentle conversation reminding the witch of nights spent with his dad and mom. The witch gasps when they find the box of emeralds, and rushes to show the others.

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OOC: I am away on assignment for a few days, I will post daily but they will not be long.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Monday January 27th, 2020 11:17:58 PM
Rattlebones, with great dignity, allows Owen to carry him piggyback as they jaunt across the land. When Owen pauses for a moment, the cat clears his throat to gain his attention. "I would be happy to stay, and I have delightful ideas for renovating a room. Would you mind terribly to show me a map of where we are? Also, who is James and what is the TTT?"

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Tuesday January 28th, 2020 6:05:39 AM
Finnan answers Neshi that he was originally from a nomadic tribe in the Sargrass. Since then he’s been a wanderer.

Neshi Shares with Finnan that the Wardens were in the plains a while back, then shares a bit about his past, wondering what it would have been like to grow up in a loving family.

Atlas chimes in on the Sargrass adventure, adding that he was able to obtain a Steelgrass Breastplate while he was there.

‘Osul adds that that was the first time they had heard of the beastfolk, and is glad that some more adventurous beastfolk have chosen to see the rest of the Wold.

Armand passes time by writing in his journal.

Elyngael shares with Neshi that as far as her family was concerned, she had people who loved her, but she had to do a lot of hard work as well.

Owen uses the gold induced distraction to grab Rattlebones and teleport to the Tree. He introduces the feline beastfolk to James, and shows them their home, then heads up to the Tree Top Tavern to share the news about that they slew the dragon, and should be home in a few days. He heads to the catacombs to upgrade the bag of holding.

Vamir listens to the conversation and smiles because it reminds him of his parents. He quickly shows the others the box of emeralds.

Rattlebones lets Owen know that he would be happy to stay, but asks who is James, what is the TTT, and if he could show him their location on a map.

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Our heroes continue to work while engaging in meaningful conversation. Vamir show the others the nine tree etched emeralds. Closer examination reveals that the emeralds were cut to be set in a filigree. Making them perfect for either a signet ring or pendant.

We Owen introduces Rattlebones to James, James asks, ”This is grand, I’ve never met a beastfolk before, Welcome good sir. Do you have any dietary needs that I need to be aware of?” At the TTT, the occupants of the room applaud the Wardens, claiming they are proud to have such as these to be their protectors. They also vow to have a celebration worthy of the occasion when they return.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 
Tuesday January 28th, 2020 3:37:45 PM
Atlas immediately falls in love with the emeralds, "We should turn these into rings, one for each of us as a representation of our station as Wardens of the Tree. Although I could be convinced to go with an amulet instead. Either is a good look. I'm just not doing any silly headbands or anything like that. Deal?"

'Osul (Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 
Tuesday January 28th, 2020 4:22:04 PM
"Deal! This is auspicious ... an amulet, or a brooch. Then you could fasten it where you wanted, Atlas." *...like to a headband if a warden so chose...*, he thinks. "As rings they might be a bit bulky."[/b]

'Osul returns to the sorting - you never know what else might be in here.


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday January 28th, 2020 5:37:48 PM
"Hmm, might be suitable for cloak pins. I agree with 'Osul, rings might get bulky." Armand is lost in thought. Anyone looking at him can note his eyes looking upward and his eyebrows in funny arcs. Occasionally he shakes his head as if saying no and appears to be muttering.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Tuesday January 28th, 2020 6:46:27 PM
Those are kind of cool I think a broach or large pin or clasp for robe or cloak would work well.

Neshi keeps skinning and working in his Gillans Fast forge unless asked to help with teleporting.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) 
Tuesday January 28th, 2020 8:23:07 PM
OoC: I'm just RPing our Catacombs trip. When we actually make purchases for our characters, we'll include the upgraded Bags of Holding.

Owen realizes that the journey he's dragging Rattlebones around on must be something of a whirlwind for him. He pauses to explain some things while they stand in line at the Catacombs. "Rattlebones, I'm sorry for all the rushing about. James is, I suppose, our manservant. He takes care of our home base, which you saw in passing. It's a small complex beneath the Tree of Parting. He used to be the manservant of our--or mostly Atlas'-- archenemy, Gaston, but we hired him away. Gaston died later on. The Treetop Tavern, or TTT for short, is our favorite place to eat and hang out at the Tree. Ciyradyl, the elf lady we met there, she runs the place. I'm sure you'll see her again soon."

Upgraded bags of holding in tow, Owen teleports back to the Tree with Rattlebones. He sets the beastfolk mage down from the piggyback position they were traveling in. "Huh, you're not quite as heavy as my son. He's too grown for that these days, unfortunately."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 
Tuesday January 28th, 2020 8:24:06 PM
Elyngael keeps skinning the dragon. Brawn finds a spot in the treasure and after walking around in circles a few times lays down for a nap (on that section of treasure).

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In 
Tuesday January 28th, 2020 11:08:24 PM
Vamir nods enthusiastically at the mention of using the emeralds as a brooch and continues sorting treasure.

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Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Wednesday January 29th, 2020 2:49:37 AM
TUESDAY POST

Rattlebones hops down and gives a polite bow from the waist to Owen. "Thank you for the explanation. Bewilderment is never pleasant. What do we have left to do before we teleport back to the party? Any errands to run? People to see?" As they walk, Rattlebones politely inquires, "You mentioned you have a son. His old is he? What does he do?

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Wednesday January 29th, 2020 6:22:04 AM
Atlas wants to make the Emeralds into signet rings, but is OK with amulets, if the others wish to go that way, though headbands are right out!

eOsul suggests making them into brooches so the wearer can decide where they wish to wear the emerald. He thinks it may be too bulky for a ring.

Armand agrees with eOsul that brooches would be nice, and rings may be too bulky. He is lost in his own thoughts for a while.

Neshi also likes the brooch idea. He keeps skinning and upgrading, unless he is needed to help teleport.

Owen explains to Rattlebones who James is and what the TTT is. He heads to the catacombs to upgrade the parties bag of holding to a portable hole, then teleports back to the Dragonfs Lair. (I know you said you went back to the Tree, in your post, but I feel the current scene is getting a bit stale, and wanted to fast forward a bit. I hope that doesnft upset you)

Elyngael keeps skinning, while Brawn uses the Rattlebonesfs silk bed.

Vamir loves the idea of brooches, and goes back to sorting.

Rattlebones thanks Owen for the explanation, then asks him about his son.

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With the return of Owen and Rattlebones the sorting and skinning goes at a nice clip. With the addition of the portable hole to Armandfs bag of holding and Vamirfs handy haversack, the four Wardens with teleportation abilities, are able to easily able to make the various gold deliveries to the Tree, poor mining town and monastery. With gentle repose cast on the dragonhide, and several other parts harvested for spell components or personal items, stowed in the cart, which makes for kind of a comical sight, being stacked so high, and a second horse added to pull the cart, the wardens are ready to head for home. Not being sure how the wagon will work with teleportation they decide to take the long way home, just to be on the safe side.

As the Wardens are about to pull out, a small contingent of 20 Duergar reveal themselves. They had been hiding, via their invisibility spell-like ability, watching the Wardens to try to get a fix on what kind of people they are, and whether or not the dragon was truly dead. Finally, confident in their findings, they reveal themselves. They are dressed for war, but their warhammers are on their belts, not in their hands. A more finely armored duergar steps to the head of the group and says:

My name is Bello Granitehide. I am the chieftain of this clan. Honor dictates that we thank you for for the freedom you have granted us, but we have no gift to offer as would be appropriate, under the circumstances, as all our extra wealth ended up in the Dragonfs horde. We are not looking for a hand out, honor would never allow that, but our mine will provide us with what we need going forward, however it is customary among my people to offer gifts when seeking friendship, and we have none.

After saying his piece, Bello goes down on one knee, a sign of respect to those who could do what he couldnft. The rest of the duergar quickly follow his example.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 
Wednesday January 29th, 2020 2:57:32 PM
Atlas is clearly intrigued by this. He has always spoken out against evil creatures, but Ruffas taught him a lesson. He has an itch to defer to Armand, but he cannot help himself. In a strong voice he says, "Bello Granitehide, we are glad you came. Please stand while we talk." Atlas waits for the dwarf to stand and quickly continues before someone can break in, "I don't know you and I don't know your past deeds, but I do know Duergar that instead of fighting they went out and they hurt good people. This is unacceptable in my eyes, even if it may not be in yours. And while I cannot speak for the whole party, I will accept your friendship under one condition; your gift is that you will lead your people in a way that no longer comes at the expense of others. I don't expect you'll avoid war, and I don't expect you to give up your prisoners or slaves, but I do expect that I won't hear from any of the civilizations around you that your people are causing trouble. Mine your stone, trade your wares, protect yourselves, and protect any peaceful folk you encounter instead of harming them. That may go against your customs, but if you'll make that significant change then I'll accept your friendship and consider you honorable." Atlas stands strong, waiting to see if the dwarf responds first or if someone from his group beats them to it and kicks him from behind.

'Osul (Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 
Wednesday January 29th, 2020 3:51:35 PM
'Osul stands behind Atlas, and awaits Bello's response.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+30=35 ;
Wednesday January 29th, 2020 5:50:57 PM
Armand steps forward to stand slightly ahead of Atlas.
Activating Touch of Glory (6/d) grant touched creature cleric level bonus on charisma based skill check;.
Diplomacy check 35 (d20+30)

"Greetings Sir Granitehide,my name is Armand and we are the Wardens of the Tree or parting. Please excuse our headstrong fighter's forthright words, he's used to speaking with his sword more than his tongue." He bows and turns slight to Atlas nodding and winking so only Atlas could see. "We have had mixed dealings with your people recently but I am sure they were under duress from the influence of the dragon. Rest assured," he gestures to the overflowing cart, "she is no more and is now in the realm of Gargul. While we cannot accept any gifts, as you can see we might be a little over burdened with our wee tiny cart. I certainly would entertain the idea of purchasing a good wagon from you. And I would be willing to accept your friendship and also perhaps suggest future economic endeavors. The Tree of Parting is always looking for trade partnerships."

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Wednesday January 29th, 2020 8:13:32 PM
Neshi watches and waits, still leery of all Deurgar.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 
Wednesday January 29th, 2020 9:04:51 PM
Elyngael has been listening to the exchanges with the deurgar chieftain. She goes down on one knee in front of him, but quickly rises, "Chief Granitchide it is an honor to meet you in peaceful circumstances. All warriors have different customs, and while we respect yours, we do not need material gifts to secure friendship. We are Wardens from the Tree of Parting. We value a spoken oath of honor and peace. Also, actions speak for themselves, and as Armand has mentioned, we could use a wagon and some help. As time goes on and peace remains between us, trade and friendship will become solid and profitable."

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Wednesday January 29th, 2020 9:39:33 PM
Rattlebones floats above the group on his broom, invisible and silent. He lazily circles around until he is flanking the duergar, 60 feet away and 60 feet up.

OOC: Unless needed otherwise, Rattlebones is always invisible.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) 
Wednesday January 29th, 2020 10:13:44 PM
OoC: I definitely meant the cave, not the Tree. Thanks for the correction!

IC: Owen responds to Rattlebones: "My son Simon is twelve. He lives at the Tree with my wife Isabel. We were recently united after a long absence. I had been conscripted into an army in the Contested Kingdoms..."

Owen lets Armand take the lead with the diplomacy.

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In 
Wednesday January 29th, 2020 10:21:42 PM
Vamir sits comfortably on the wagon, and nods his head wearily towards the Duergar. The witch pulls his hands free from the reins and waits.

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DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Thursday January 30th, 2020 6:29:38 AM
Atlas has more than a few choice words and requirements before he is willing to consider friendship with Chieftain Bellofs clan.

eOsul is ready to back up Atlas, and awaits Bellofs response.

Armand choses a more diplomatic approach when addressing Chieftain Bello, while assuring him the dragon is dead. He requests to purchase a larger wagon, and create trade deals between the Tree and Bellofs clan.

Neshi is leary, by waits to see the outcome.

Elyngael tells Bello that the Tree Wardens care less for gifts than honorable words spoken. She understands that different people have different customs, and that actions are louder than words. She reiterates Armands request for a larger wagon, and shares his views that friendship between the Tree and Bellofs Clan can be profitable for both sides.

Rattlebones takes his new vehicle out for a test ride, getting into a flanking position with the duergar, while enjoying the stealth of invisibility.

Vamir is also unsure of the duergar, but waits to see the out come.

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Chieftain Bello huffs and puffs at Atlasfs words. He sticks out his chest in indignation, and it seems that battle may be imminent, but Armandfs words soothes the chieftainfs pride. Finally he speaks:

hMy people may be what you would consider evil, and I understand your disdain, as we tend to feel the same towards people who associate as good. Truth is I donft care about stuff like that near as much as I do honor. Your words paint you as people of honor, and friendship can be built on this. We donft make a habit of scouring the countryside looking for loot, that was the dragonfs doing, we are much happier making profit from the skill of our craftsmen and craftswomen, making small raiding forays only when we have need, and then only on our neighbors. We duergar, the true dwarves, take pride in our skill at mining, as well as the working of gems, and precious metals. As you fighter can attest, as he appears to be wearing a breastplate and carrying a shield of our make, our weaponsmiths and armorers are second to none, on these would we prefer to make our wealth. If your Tree has need of such goods, we would be happy to make trade alliances with you and your people. As for a larger wagon, I believe we can accommodate you.

He then speaks to what appears to be his lieutenant, in dwarven telling him to go fetch a wagon. The lieutenant points to two other duergar and the three head off. As they are leaving Bello says, hIt will be an hour or so before they return, in the meanwhile, would you be willing to share a few pints, as well as meal with us?h


Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Thursday January 30th, 2020 1:50:18 PM
Rattlebones zips back to the group and whispers, "This could be lucrative. For both parties. If these duergar have more money, they may be able to buy what they need instead of raiding. Just a thought."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 
Thursday January 30th, 2020 2:43:33 PM
Atlas nods at Rattlebones words and those of the others. Speaking to Bello, "Yeah, I do tend to speak first and think second, but in my way of thinking you'll always get an honest answer that way. Armand, El, and the other speak wisely, and I hear your argument. I would be happy to break bread with you and down a few pints while we wait."

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Thursday January 30th, 2020 2:49:35 PM
seeing things not seeming to go sideways for once, Neshi moves in with the others doing his best not to accidentally step on the Deuregar. As he sips and shares some of his Tauric wine, his mind drifts, thinking about the time he still needs to spend in his magical forge to complete his work.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday January 30th, 2020 5:36:51 PM
OOC Actually Armand understands Dwarven and Undercommon.

Armand bows. "Chieftain Bello, or is your title more properly called Jarl or Dane? I would not want to offend you. Speaking for myself I would be delighted to share something to munch on and drink with you. Tell me, I've heard that dwarves make the best beer. I have not gotten a chance to find this out, but I can attest that so far the elvish and drow drinks I've had have certainly not been for my palate."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 
Thursday January 30th, 2020 9:04:18 PM
Elyngael and Brawn wander around the 'camp' site. When she see's Rufus she asks him if he's lived in the area long and what trails there might be to accommodate the wagon.

Vamir (Wade) AC:20 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107  d20+19=35 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+19=31 ;
Thursday January 30th, 2020 10:04:01 PM
Vamir dismounts from the wagon, and stretches his legs. The witch lifts Melzat from the seat and encourages the little willow to plant his roots for a few hours. Vamir introduces himself to the Duergar, and politely engages in small talk. As Armand delves into a beer conversation Vamir wanders away to check on Melzat, and conduct his daily rituals.

Ritual of Warding DC 20 rolled DC 35
Ritual of Spiritual Healing DC 30 rolled DC 23
Concentration DC 17 rolled DC 31

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'Osul (Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10  d20+12=13 ; d20+29=46 ;
Friday January 31st, 2020 4:44:44 AM
'Osul pays attention, partakes in the meal (making it which meal, please?), but remains grounded. He keep an ear out for terms and phrases in Undercommon, but really would not expect to hear them given the circumstances.

Sense Motive: 13, Perception: 46



DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Friday January 31st, 2020 6:32:17 AM
Rattlebones sees a chance for the Tree to make good money, and wonders if a start up investment would help.

Atlas defends his strait forwardness by saying he tends to get an honest answer while using such an approach. He believes his friends have spoken wisely, Bello has given a good argument, and would love to knock back a few pints, as well as fill his belly.

Neshi is glad things didnft end up in a fight. He shares his Tauric wine from his self-filling canteen, and contemplates how much time he still needs to finish his upgrades. (It has been about a week since the dragon was killed, if that helps calculate time needed)

Armand asks for Bellofs official title, as he has no wish to offend. He loves the idea of sharing a meal, and is looking forward to trying duergar ale.

Elyngael gives the site a once over, than asks Ruffas if he know a path that would best accommodate the wagon.

Vamir introduces himself, and makes small talk. He gives Melzat a chance to root a bit, and conducts his daily rituals.

eOsul is looking forward to a midday meal with the duergar. He keeps his ears open for anything spoken in undercommon, but due to the circumstances doesnft expect any.

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Ruffas answers Elyngael, hHonestly, the best path out of the scab is probably the one me and my kin cleared, which I believe is the one you used to come here. Itfs a bit rough, but I canft think of another path wide enough to accommodate a wagonh.

Bellofs eyes light up when the Wardenfs agree to sup and drink with him. hChieftain is fine, as that is my title. I was going to challenge our Jarl for his title, as he is growing weak, but after the dragon, Ifm the one who is seen as weak among our people. It will take sometime to rebuild what was stolen by that red scaled demon, but I hope that trade with you and yours at the Tree of Parting may expedite our rise in the eyes of our people, but onto better things!

Bello turns and nods to his people and they bring forth several ingeniously built, small folding tables, which one person could easily carry, and then they interlink to form one large banquet table. Others start putting food on the table. The food is comprised of things that donft require cooking, and can be eaten cold. There is a hearty looking dark bread, which resembles a pumpernickel, and a lighter bread that resembles a baguette. There are a multitude of different sausages, all wonderful in their own way, a taste for every palate. There is cold fried chicken, and various dishes that would best be described as salads, made from a variety of marinated mushrooms. Finally they bring forth two casks of ale. The first cask is unlabeled, while the second is labeled Brockfs Best Beer. Bello, with great pride takes the time to explain that the unlabeled cask is an ale that they brew from a particular fungus that grows in their mines. He says he understands that not everyone enjoys the dark richness of the duergar ale, so they always keep a cask of Brockfs available. He personally pours a mug of the duergar ale for each of the Wardens. It is very dark and thick, resembling Guinness, it has a pleasant earthy scent, with the aroma of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom faintly noticeable as well. It has a very strong flavor profile, imagine a cross between Guinness and an IPA, with hints of the before mentioned spices. If you like a good dark beer, you instantly fall in love with the brew. If not well, thatfs what the Brockfs is for.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 
Friday January 31st, 2020 12:43:58 PM
Atlas kicks back and enjoys the meal and drinks. While doing so, he engages with Bello on a topic that is near and dear to his heart, "So, being a Chieftain of the Duergar is likely a difficult post to attain, one that requires great deeds and honor. Can you share some of your battles? I'm happy to share some of ours in trade."

Finnan (Trey subbing for Zach) 
Friday January 31st, 2020 12:50:26 PM
Finnan tries the potent ale and decides to switch over to Brocks. He does his best to fit in, talking to the Dwarves politely and watching how these new friends of his behave around others. Under his breath he says to himself, "Such a strange group.", but then carries on enjoying the time.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Friday January 31st, 2020 12:57:02 PM
Rattlebones dismisses his invisibility and floats down to the impromptu picnic. He sees Atlas and Finnan sample the fare with consternation. "Well.... okay, then."

Using his dagger, he spears a sausage and casts detect poison.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Friday January 31st, 2020 2:25:03 PM
Neshi sparingly helps himself to several of the meats, so as to make sure everyone gets some and then dips into the food for round two when everyone else is eating. After a few moments in time of thinking he figures he's got about 2-3 sessions in the forge to finish off what he is upgrading and then he will approach Osul when they get back to the tree about the magicing of his paws.

Neshi tries the duergar brew and finds it quite satisfying, as a substitute for his purple wine, if ever needed.

after hearing Atlas's request of the Deurgar chieftain, Neshi too adds his desire to hear as well.

"Yes Please do tell us of some of your most intriguing encounters."

'Osul (Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10  d20+5=11 ; d20+27=41 ;
Saturday February 1st, 2020 4:57:04 AM
'Osul notices Rattlebones do (cast?) something Spellcraft: 11, but cannot put his finger on it.

In amongst the general conversation, 'Osul gives Neshi a nod. He has Greater Magic Fang available right now - if it is required.

He also pays attention to the nearby species of larger trees Nature: 41, recalling from his trek here and the Wardens much earlier investigation of the beacon of light that they are somewhat sparce in the Red Hills.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 
Saturday February 1st, 2020 5:49:08 PM
Elyngael wanders around for a bit more then comes back to the table with Brawn. Brawn seems to approve of the sausages so she gives one to him.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Saturday February 1st, 2020 5:58:25 PM
Armand tries the ale. It's a bit strong for him but he gets it down while eating some sausage and the light bread. He avoids the mushrooms for he feels all mushrooms are poisonous. He address the chieftain. You know Bello, these sausages are quire good. They might make a good export for you. Another thing you might consider is paring them with some cheese."

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) 
Sunday February 2nd, 2020 8:38:05 PM
Owen enjoys the fare and chats with the duergar and his companions.

Vamir (Wade) AC:20 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 
Sunday February 2nd, 2020 9:16:58 PM
Vamir finishes his rituals, and checks on Melzat. The young witch walks back over to the group and listens to the conversation.

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Finnan (Trey subbing for Zach) 
Monday February 3rd, 2020 12:53:35 PM
Finnan invites Steapa and tosses a a sausage his way. The companion sits next to Finnan and quickly makes the sausage disappear, looking up in hopes that another is on the way. Sure enough, Finnin discreetly takes another and hands it over.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday February 3rd, 2020 12:55:20 PM
Once Atlas realizes that some of the others are checking for poison he has a moment of panic. He looks about frantically to see if all the Duergar are eating and to ensure none of his friends have fallen over dead yet.

DM StevenVdB - A banquet to remember 
Monday February 3rd, 2020 5:55:20 PM
One by one the Wardens take a seat at the large table and begin sampling some of the fine foods and drinks the Duergar brought in their honor.

The Duergar sitting across Finnan grins as he is trying the dark ale. Finnan politely switches over to Brocks. "Allow Thuddaer Sir..." the Duergar in front of Finnan, Thuddaer, says as he pours a mug of Brock's Best Beer.

Rattlebones reveals himself and joins his friends and the table. He spears a sausage and cast detect poison. An older Duergar sitting next to Bello whispers in his Chieftan's ears...

Bello suddenly reaches for the sausage Rattlebones is examining...
For a moment the table stirrs.

"We are a proud folk Sir... we honor you by sharing this food with you... poison is a weapon for cowards... but I will ignore this insult. Please eat, drink... " and with that Bello takes a large bite from the sausage.

During lunch Atlas and Yurneshi want to learn more of the Chieftain's most intriguing encounters...

Bello empties his mug and scrapes his throat "These lands are treacherous and harsh. Many clans fight among each other. When one clan finds wealth, clans all over will try to claim it. Many such battles we have fought... But the fiercest battle was when Fire Giants came out of nowhere and attacked our village. " Several Duergar nod, cheer and empty their mugs. "The Fire giants came and imprisoned many of our clan... the lovely Bereatalyn was among them. Several around this table and I followed the Fire Giants and attacked without faltering. The burn marks beneath my cuirass still remind me of that day. Scars that are worn with pride... it was my blade that severed the head of the Fire Giants Clan Leader. Then I cut the ropes of Bereatalyn... I was named Chieftain and Bereatalyn became my bride and mother of my children. "

Elyngael, Vamir, 'Osul, Owen and Armand finish dinner without worrying.



Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Monday February 3rd, 2020 7:37:00 PM
Armand glances toward Rufus as Bello tells the tale of the raiding Fire Giants. He then says, "Well I'm sure Rufus here was not part of that raid. He proved a worthy companion in fighting the dragon that held your people under her sway."

(RD posting)Finnan -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27  
Monday February 3rd, 2020 7:40:10 PM
Finnan looks at Bello. "Well I'm glad we have not met in combat. I'm sure that would be a bloody battle with too much loss on both sides." He drinks the proffered beer and then realizes that his bear needs something to drink. He takes an empty bowl from the table and pours some beer into it for the bear to drink.

Vamir (Wade) AC:20 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 
Monday February 3rd, 2020 7:52:17 PM
Vamir smiles as he sits, enjoying the tales the Duergar spin. The young witch understands how one can be driven mad with anger and grief.

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Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 
Monday February 3rd, 2020 8:23:12 PM
Elyngael wonders how much longer they will be waiting on the wagon to arrive. It seems like they have been stuck here for weeks.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Monday February 3rd, 2020 9:38:52 PM
Neshi listens to the tale and then when he can slip away steps into his otherdimensional forge.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Monday February 3rd, 2020 11:58:47 PM
Rattlebones blinks indifferently to their response. He puts the sausage back on the plate.

Better safe than sorry. Or dead. What could kill a human would only give a duergar a tummyache.

He listens intently and politely during the telling of the tale. "How long ago was your fight with the fire giants? I'm sure your victory greatly improved your honor and prestige. How do you rank among the clans now?"

'Osul (Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 3:57:03 AM
All this talk of fighting the fire giants has 'Osul wondering where Ruffas got to...

He quietly observes who is in need of healing, keeping it in mind should things go awry, but does not make a fuss in front of their hosts.



Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+6=10 ;
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 1:10:11 PM
Atlas listens to the story intently. At one point he takes a look over at Ruffus to make sure there are no hard feelings, otherwise he's all ears for the adventure. When Bello done Atlas returns the favor with a tale of their own, "Ah, what a great story. Now let's see if we can provide something even half as heroic. Let's see, " Atlas pauses for dramatic effect, "Oh, that's right, there is that time we saved The Wold. It all started when we met this Manfri named Mahyawu..." Atlas tells the tale, practicing his storytelling prowess while doing so. He's no bard, but he does a fair enough job of it.

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Performance (Storytelling): 1d20+6=10


DM StevenVdB - A banquet to remember 
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 5:31:17 PM
Rattlebones blinks indifferently at Bello's ranting. He puts the sausage back not taking anything else. He politely listens to Bello's tales

(must have misread something. Didn't you leave Rufus at the Monastery)

Listening to Bello's tales Armand wonders how Rufus feels about all this. Bello nods at the Cleric's reply and says : "Not all humans are good... not all are evil... there are Duergar farmers and Duergar assassins... that probably goes for Giants as well. We all take different paths. Sometimes our path is chosen for us. Sometimes we lay out own course."

Finnan senses a fight with Bello could be a bloody one. He grabs some more ale. Bello raises his mug and invites the Ranger for an Ad Fundum.

Sometimes the wisest of all say nothing... Vamir smiles and listens quietly as tales tend to become bloodier and wilder with every mug emptied. 'Osul observes who might need some patching up to do should things go awry. Atlas chimes in as he takes the Duergar on a story about the Wardens who saved the Wold... the story does take longer than expected and either because of that or because of the Ale but a few Duerger are caught snoring loudly at the table... drool dripping from their open mouth. Bello and his gang laugh and give them a good whack on their back.

Time passes. As soon as no one is paying attention to him, Neshi slips away entering a pocket of the Wold's Cradle. Time flows differently for him now as he spends time crafting.

Rattlebones questions Bello for more details of the fight and of the aftermath.

Then suddenly lunch is interrupted, much to Elyngael's pleasure, as the large wagon arrives. Pulled by a couple of oxen. It's roughly twice the size of a standard cart but it is pulled at half the speed though. But perhaps you have better ways to get the monster hauler on the road to...

...

Where do you wanna go?! Angel Springs? Has there been a consensus yet?


(RD posting)Finnan -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27  
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 6:40:41 PM
Finnan asks "What's an Ad Fundum?" But without waiting for a full reply gets ready to depart.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 6:46:14 PM
OOC, When I 'talked' with Jeremy via email he said he was drawing out our after dragon slaying because the next module had not been finalized/okayed. He said that he would skip travel stuff and advance us to the Tree and then side trips by party members to Plateau City to complete leveling up procedures could be handled from there as sort of a ...you went you're back. Also we need to be able to be in a place to access the catacombs so that we can make any purchases for leveling up. So I believe the consensus was, that as there was nothing further with this module we could be traveled back tot he Tree to get our characters ready.

Armand records Bello's tale in his journal and gets ready to travel. Armand goes into the bag of holding and pulls out 500 gold pieces. "Chieftan Bello, allow me to pay for the wagon and the oxen you provided. It is more than I anticipated." I could not find a listing for oxen price so I'm assuming it's similar to heavy horse.[i]

[i]OOC, Rufus the fire giant stayed with us to 'reclaim his honor'. As of Jeremy's indication he's going to travel back to Tree. I guess Jeremy has something in mind for him. There was a Duergar prisoner we had that we left at the monastery.

Vamir (Wade) AC:20 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 8:49:31 PM
Feiya listens to Atlas's tale, and nods at the appropriate times. The young elf smiles when the wagon arrives, and jumps up to check on Melzat and help where he can.

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Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20 
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 8:59:30 PM
Owen pats his belly after the delicious meal. He stands and stretches, then begins to tighten the straps of his pack for the road. Looking around, he asks "Where did Neshi sneak off to?"

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 9:29:00 PM
"Thank you for the meal Chieftain Bello. But we must be off. I'm sure you'll understand the desire to return home after you've been away for a long time." Elyngael goes over to the wagon and oxen and gives the oxen a going over to judge their ability to make the journey. She then starts transferring the dragon remains from the cart to the wagon.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 10:12:06 PM
Neshi works for as long as he can and then emerges to join the others before they leave.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 3:06:38 AM
TUESDAY POST

Seeing the wagon approach, Rattlebones twiddle his fingers to wave goodbye to the duergar before snapping invisible and floating on his broom up into the air. He hovers 60 feet in the air above the cave mouth.

OOC: I also need to head to Plateau City.

'Osul (Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10  d20+14=24 ;
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 6:50:59 AM
'Osul spends some time with the oxen. Wild Empathy check: 24 before bidding the chief and his duergar a fond farewell.

It is only well down the track the question come to him and he shares, "So, the duergar are master armorers?".

OOC: Happy to go to Plateau City (or anywhere else with a WLA presence), and this time I'm happy for it to done in montage. Then, off to The Tree!



Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 3:23:43 PM
Atlas stands, shakes Bello's hand, and says, "I appreciate this opportunity and I respect that our civilizations have different ways about them. However, I ask that you consider my words from earlier, even if they were delivered without decorum."

And with that Atlas prepares for their journey.

DM StevenVdB - A banquet to remember 
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 5:20:11 PM
Bello smiles at Finnan's question. He raises his mug and drinks it bottom's up.

(thanks for the recap Robert!)

As soon as the large wagon arrives Armand digs deep into his purse and offers 500Gp to Chieftan Bello. Bello shakes his head vigorously and refuses the gold : "It is my hope we can establish a fine trade route. This wagon being the first on the road it is our gift to you. Inform your home of my hopes and perhaps traders in Tree can send the wagon back with goods for trade. "

Happy to seeing the wagon arrive Vamir jumps up, checks on Melzat and prepares to leave.

Owen too is glad the wagon arrives. He stands, stretches and then begins to tighten the straps of his back for the road. He does not need to wait long after wondering where Neshi went... the wemic sorcerer emerges soon from his otherdimensional forge.

El judges the wagon and oxen. It pleases her to see the wagon is in fine condition and the oxen show a huge pack of muscles. Ideal for pulling the dragon remains all the way to Tree. 'Osul too checks the oxen and spends some time with them. He quickly learns these bovine are an excellent breed, friendly and cooperative. Elyngael politely thanks Chieftain Bello. Of course Bello understands the need for the Wardens to go home!

Bello returns Atlas's handshake with a smile and a nod.

And so all Wardens are ready and eager to leave. No more goodbyes are needed. All has been said and the future is ahead of all. Rattlebones twiddles his fingers and floats invisibly up into the air on his broom.

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The wagon heavily loaded... your bellies full with fine food and ale...

Slowly the wagon rolls down the trail due south. The day turns into might, you rest and get on the trail again the next day. Late afternoon of the second day you emerge from the Scab. Ahead of you the Giant towers that protect the crescent valley. From the giant towers it only takes about 10 miles or so to reach the road that connects Hovel, Humble's Ford and Angel Springs.

From here you are free to decide where to go, each for yourself. Some may go straights to Tree. Others might want to visit Angel Springs or travel further even to Plateau City. You make it key that you will all meet again in Tree as soon as your business elsewhere id done.

The catacombs are available to you.

Consider this period downtime for your characters. Take the time you need. Do try to specify what you've been up to. Next post, you are all back from your businesses regroup in Tree.

(big thanks to Jeremy who wrote the next module - we'll start the new module with tomorrow's DM post.)

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 8:15:05 PM
On the way back home Armand stops off at Plateau City and visits the Sage's Guild. There he displays his abilities and his journal to qualify as a Professor Sage of Records. I'm assuming he will then get his gold membership pin.

Once back at the Tree, Armand will greet everyone and talk to James. "James I hope all has been going well in our absence. We now have some more money to acquire books for the library. Has anything interesting come through the traders while I've been away?"

Armand pops over to the Catacombs for to place a purchase.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20 
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 8:15:42 PM
Owen stops off in Humble's Ford to say hello to the halflings there. They did say to tell them how the quest went...

He also heads to Plateau City to visit the Star Mages and the Catacombs.

Vamir (Wade) AC:20 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 8:19:59 PM
Vamir enjoys the ride and asks 'Osul if he can go with him to Plateau City, and for an introduction to the WLA.

OOC: I do need to hit the catacombs but before we do so what items went to whom?

Spells
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(RD posting)Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27  
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 8:29:22 PM
OOC, I know that Zach is out for awhile. I looked at his character sheet and it looks like he stated for level 13. I'm going to assume his WBL is for 13th level as well so I'm going to assume he doesn't need anything.

Finnan looks over the Tree with awe. He's never seen a Tree that big. He pats Steapa's side. "Mind your manners here." He whispers to the bear.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 8:44:22 PM
Elyngael took the armbands of greater archery.

Elyngael also stops over at Plateau City. There she visits the Woldian League of Adventurers Guild house and pays her dues for her level IV training. I'm not sure if I can take Toughness twice. If not I'll be getting Heroic Recover, nothing else really fits the character.

Elyngael does not feel the need to visit the catacombs as she and Brawn are currently fairly well equipped. Back at the Tree she will spend some time scouting around to make sure everything is okay. Mostly re-familiarizing herself with the environs and mark on the grown of the sapling they planted.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 11:53:45 PM
Rattlebones accompanies the party members heading to Plateau City. He visits the Catacombs and the Star Mages Guild.

OOC: Should we email the DMs the specifics of our visits?

'Osul (Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 
Thursday February 6th, 2020 5:41:41 AM
'Osul accompanies those going to Plateau City.
He happily handles introductions at the WLA, organises lodgings, and when not undertaking his own Level IV training (looks like Heavy Armor Proficiency), he can often be found in the Druid Quarter — talking, observing (particularly the trees, but not only the trees), playing Vortex in the Lake of Serenity (an undrowning lake!), etc.

OOC: Trying to get a head count to work out options for the trip home - not wanting any stragglers left behind, but I guess we all end up home soon enough.


Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Thursday February 6th, 2020 7:30:22 AM
(OOC: Neshi is in need of only cash at this time and takes no items from the treasure)

Neshi moves along with the wagon sometimes straying out and away to do a bit of scouting and or hunting as the travel day winds down. Once the camp is set he will eat and disappear into his forge t do additional work on his items.

Once back at the tree, Neshi works on finishing up his forgings, spends time checking on the people of the tree and makes a foray out to visit the sapling that they planted.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Thursday February 6th, 2020 11:17:43 AM
Atlas rushes to the Catacombs, but when you expect him back, he's nowhere to be seen.

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ooc: I'm short on time right now, but need to get to the Catacombs. Any chance I could have the weekend to get there?


Finnan (Trey posting for Zach) 
Thursday February 6th, 2020 11:19:39 AM
Finnan pockets his gold and takes time to get to know his knew home. He introduces himself to James, buys some trinkets to adorn his room, noting that he'll make it to the Catacombs at another time.

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ooc: I'm assuming Zach would like Finnan to use that treasure for something at the Catacombs, but he should make that decision on his own when he is back.


Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 
Thursday February 6th, 2020 3:42:34 PM
Rattlebones makes his way to the Star Mages Guild in Plateau City. After a brief chat with the secretary and filling out a order form, he is escorted down a hallway to an office where a wizard in rumbled robes and a floppy hat waits for him. After a brief discussion gathering Rattlebones' family history, health history, and checking his vitals, the wizard casts two spells -- a reduce person spell shrinks the beastfolk down to half his normal height, and a permanency spell removes the time limit of the first spell. After regarding himself in a mirror for a moment, Rattlebones shakes the wizard's hand and leaves his office. He stops at the secretary's desk and slids her a pouch filled with coin. After she counts it to ensure the proper amount has been paid, he leaves the guildhall with a spring in his tiny, tiny step.

OOC1: Spellcasting services -- Reduce person (CL 1 x Level 1 x 10) 10gp. Permanency (CL 9 x Level 5 x 10) 450gp. Diamond dust  2,500gp. Total -2,960gp.
OOC2: Rattlebones is now 1'3" tall and weighs 10 pounds.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 17/16/-- | CMD 13 | F+14/R+10/W+21 
Thursday February 6th, 2020 3:52:11 PM
Updated header.

DM StevenVdB - A banquet to remember 
Thursday February 6th, 2020 6:16:36 PM
As soon as the Wardens return to civilization they spread out. Each goes his or her own way.

Armand Vamir both travel to Plateau City. They are quickly joined by Owen and Rattlebones
Elyngael travels with Armand, Vamir and 'Owen to plateau city. When their businesses are concluded [b]El heads back .

Atlas rushes to the catacombs.

(OoC Short post. Sorry. I've been at a trade show for days and am exhausted. Please do conclude your businesses (yes please make a small description of what you have been doing.
Next mod starts tomorrow. Going to bed... )

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Thursday February 6th, 2020 7:28:32 PM
Finally finished with his work in the forge, Neshi comes out and Looks to find Osul to see if he would be willing to cast a couple if greater magic fang spells.



Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday February 6th, 2020 8:06:27 PM
Armand looks in the library after speaking to James. He takes a seat near the window and stares out into the tree itself. His journal open on his lap as he makes further notes on what the group has been through and seen.

He hopes his Catacombs purchase arrives soon as he actually purchased nothing new, but rather upgraded a lot of his adventuring equipment.

OOC Most of what he did on the way home was in the previous day's post.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 
Thursday February 6th, 2020 8:09:50 PM
Elyngael continues her patrol of the Tree after all her training at the guild house in Plateau City.

Vamir (Wade) AC:20 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 
Thursday February 6th, 2020 8:12:46 PM
Vamir thanks 'Osul for the introductions at the WLA, and wanders inside. The young elf is not seen or heard from for almost 16 days and the abruptly shows up in the room he slept in at the tree. The elf looks different, not in a weird way but it is evident the witch has had a bit of a transformation. The witch is wearing a new headband, decorated with red dragon scales, matching scales on the bracers adorning his wrists, and running down the middle of his cloak. The cloak displays a prominent WLA badge on his right shoulder. In addition the elf is stands, and walks much more confidently than he has. Melzat seems to be more inquisitive, and wanders around the Wardens common area. "Hello all!" the elf smiles and walks over to all of the wardens in succession, shaking their hands, and clapping them on the shoulders. "I have to say the WLA are a wonderful folks, extremely knowledgeable, and boy do they know how to teach. I spent the eight days training with their instructors and the following 8 practicing the skills I learned from them." Vamir pauses, and pulls a wine skin from his haversack. The elf pours a glass of dark red wine, and continues. "They assisted me in my magical aptitude, and taught me to be more alert. Then, they taught me to be more fleet. You would be surprised how fast you can run when you think there is a bear chasing you!" Vamir laughs deeply, and shakes his head at the memory. Vamir's face takes a slightly more serious, "I also realized I had no clue how to read people or interact with folks properly. My parents taught me many skills, but almost none were social. I spent the last 2 days learning languages, and talking to various people. I am sorry I have acted like a petulant child at times. I hope the cosmopolitan skills I learned will help." The elf turns, bows, and sits to hear the others stories.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 7
4 - 6
5 - 5
6 - 4
7 - 3

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20 
Thursday February 6th, 2020 11:43:26 PM
Owen buys a fancy new robe, then spends an undue amount of time at the Star Mages' guild... possibly learning new spells?

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Friday February 7th, 2020 7:13:00 AM
(SUB KL) Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27

Finan ans Steepa take several days after their trip to the catacombs to thoroughly investigate the tree and its environs. They both seem to get a lot og curious attention form the tree's population, but everyone seems friendly and helpful.

'Osul (Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 
Friday February 7th, 2020 7:53:36 AM
'Osul trials a few Transport via Plants from the Druid quarter to trees or other plants "nearby" The Tree. As wardens are ready, he brings them (in small groups) to The Tree, attends to reacquainting himself with the residents, and assisting Neshi - he has a second Greater Magic Fang spell prepared now that there is the demand, and returning to Plateau City until all wardens are home.


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