DM Carl d20+12=17 ; Monday March 9th, 2020 11:44:03 AM "Go."
And with that, we're off. The imp presses a button and the door falls down into the floor fast with a loud thunk. Beyond is an internal space lit by numerous globes of magical light (normal light). The walls are perfectly smooth, perfectly opaque white glass. It is very quiet.
The room is dominated by a 100' tall stone wall. Handholds are plentiful near the ground, but significantly less so the higher up one looks. The top of the wall is pretty smooth and has a large outcropping that sticks out the side. There are narrow ledges every 25'.
At the top is a pedestal with a large red button. The clock's ticking.
Ken has graciously made maps for these events. Here is yours.
***
Aexana is not a very good liar, and Captain Musk is very clever, but sometimes things just work regardless of the odds. The Captain seems convinced with her answer.
Below her, the crowd cheers as her friends take the field.
***
Contestants are allowed to cast spells again, providing they don't break the aforementioned rules about no flying. These events were not built to require outside-the-box thinking, but they absolutely will reward it. If you're climbing, only a single successful roll is required to move to the next ledge on the wall.
Rill (MarkB) HP 152/152 - AC 26/18/24 Monday March 9th, 2020 2:07:31 PM
Rill steps in, and moves to the base of the wall. (I assume the wall is a barrier. The map makes it look like it might be a freestanding thing we can walk around.) Then he casts a Quickened Shield of Faith on himself.
Then he gets out some rope and using his sailor's skill he ties it around himself. It's concerning that the wall is 100' high and his rope is only 50' long. Ugh.
He looks up at the wall as he says, "Well, it is disappointing that I did not really anticipate climbing. Which should have occurred to me since I cannot climb well. I have this 50 feet of rope. I also have a grappling hook and 5 iron spikes. It seems likely that you two may have to haul me up or down at some point. We should all rope up to make sure we catch anyone that falls. Like me.
"Hmm. Maybe I can make this simpler though. I can cast one Wall of Stone spell. I've never used this spell in this way, but I think I can provide an easily climbable surface, at least most of the way up. We may need a grappling hook to ascend the last 10 feet."
(OK, this is out-of-the-box for this spell, but within the rules as written I think. Rill can create a 5' by 90' stone wall. It must merge into existing stone. He can shape it to add "crenelations, battlements, and so forth" by halving the area. So he should be able to essentially create what is effectively a stone ladder (small adjoined crenelations) protruding from the surface that is 90' high, 2.5 feet wide, and 4" thick. Maybe we can even start it 10 off the ground so it reaches to the top!)
If we're going round-by-round, he'll cast it next turn. Otherwise, he'll cast it now.
----------------------------------------- Wall of Stone This spell creates a wall of rock that merges into adjoining rock surfaces. A wall of stone is 1 inch thick per four caster levels and composed of up to one 5-foot square per level. You can double the walls area by halving its thickness. The wall cannot be conjured so that it occupies the same space as a creature or another object.
Unlike a wall of iron, you can create a wall of stone in almost any shape you desire. The wall created need not be vertical, nor rest upon any firm foundation; however, it must merge with and be solidly supported by existing stone. It can be used to bridge a chasm, for instance, or as a ramp. For this use, if the span is more than 20 feet, the wall must be arched and buttressed. This requirement reduces the spells area by half. The wall can be crudely shaped to allow crenelations, battlements, and so forth by likewise reducing the area.
Like any other stone wall, this one can be destroyed by a disintegrate spell or by normal means such as breaking and chipping. Each 5-foot square of the wall has hardness 8 and 15 hit points per inch of thickness. A section of wall whose hit points drop to 0 is breached. If a creature tries to break through the wall with a single attack, the DC for the Strength check is 20 + 2 per inch of thickness.
It is possible, but difficult, to trap mobile opponents within or under a wall of stone, provided the wall is shaped so it can hold the creatures. Creatures can avoid entrapment with successful Reflex saves.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 36/43, channel 5/7) Monday March 9th, 2020 5:31:48 PM I'm pretty good at climbing, even without magic. If you give me that rope and go slow behind me, I can haul you up the rest of the way. If you can give me some haste magic, that would be even better.
I'm betting this won't be too straightforward either. Something is gong to try to trip us up.
Assuming he's just going to start hoofing it up as fast as he can, he ties the rope around his waist and casts a Mind Blank on himself. He'll start climbing next round.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Monday March 9th, 2020 7:21:02 PM
Aex now no longer cares for the 1%. Her eyes are fixed on her friends...
Bralin - MikeK - (AC26 T16 F21, HP 197/197) Monday March 9th, 2020 7:37:45 PM
"Need we all ascend?" Bralin wonders aloud.
"Pressing the button tis likely to open a door in one of these walls. We would all need to climb down again. Mayhap Terser can climb, press the button, leaving we two free to engage the next task as he descends."
The dwarf also casts a spell on himself.
-- Move to base of wall. Cast Bulls Strength on self [duration 13 minutes]
------------- Spell List Highlight to display spoiler: { 0 Detect Magic, Detect Poison*, Resistance, Purify Food and Drink* 1 Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, Identify (d) 2 Align Weapon, Bears Endurance, Bulls Strength*, Find Traps, Soften Earth and Stone (d) 3- Dispel Magic, Prayer, Stone Shape (d) }
DM Carl - 1 round Tuesday March 10th, 2020 5:03:11 PM
Team A takes a moment to brainstorm before taking action. So long as someone presses the button, the room is complete. You can't see much up there except the button, though. The door out might be up there hidden from view.
A wall of stone is a pretty great idea your DM hadn't thought of, and Terser would be able to pull any non-climbers up behind him. Bralin ups his strength.
***
Up in the box, Bezos nods. "Your friends take time to make a plan. Smart. The Talon's haste cost them far too many seconds. Those count here." He doesn't take his eyes off Team A as he speaks.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Tuesday March 10th, 2020 6:00:09 PM
Like Bezos, Aex too is fixed on how her friends are doing. Bezos's comments do make her feel proud for them.
"Hmmm... " she replies, "Cool idea... good... good... "
She's almost completely forgotten about the other 1% guys. Bezos she likes... not much talking...
Rill (MarkB) HP 152/152 - AC 26/18/24 Tuesday March 10th, 2020 6:09:20 PM
In Round 2 of the challenge, Rill will cast his Wall of Stone in a manner that essentially creates a stone ladder made of small adjoined crenelations protruding from the surface that is 90' high, 2.5 feet wide, and 4" thick (see last post for more details.) Assuming this is even safer than a knotted rope with a wall to brace against, it may not even required a climb check. Nonetheless, roping will help a poor climber like Rill feel better. He hands the end of the rope to Terser and starts climbing.
"Terser - you should climb up while Bralin and I follow. You can proceed at a better pace. Press that button and if that opens a door on our side, we can simply climb back down. If it's on the other side, well, you can haul one or both of us up. I cannot create a ladder on the other side, so climbing back down may be an issue, but at least you can lower us if need be."
(Rill will follow as fast as he can. Not sure if there's a climb DC, or what it is. Rill's Climb is -2.)
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 43/43, channel 7/7) d20+8=13 ; d20+8=25 ; Tuesday March 10th, 2020 6:11:01 PM
Terser starts hoofing it up the rock ladder as soon as Rill gets it in place, attempting to go as quick as he can. ie increase dc to go half, rather than 1/4 speed Full round would make it 35ft
(sorry for the double click) - it seems like he's starting to slip at first, but he angrily tries to retain his grip. Throw rage on for a 16 climb this round
Bralin - MikeK - (AC26 T16 F21, HP 197/197) d20+10=25 ; Tuesday March 10th, 2020 7:25:37 PM
Bralin replies to Rill. "I also have rope. Once Terser reaches the top, I can assist pulling you up if needs be."
The dwarf starts his climb. [Climb 25]
-- IN EFFECT: Bulls Strength
Spell List Highlight to display spoiler: { 0 Detect Magic, Detect Poison*, Resistance, Purify Food and Drink* 1 Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, Identify (d) 2 Align Weapon, Bears Endurance, Bulls Strength*, Find Traps, Soften Earth and Stone (d) 3- Dispel Magic, Prayer, Stone Shape (d) }
DM Carl - 2 rounds Wednesday March 11th, 2020 11:32:18 AM Rill casts a narrow stone wall that almost reaches the top of the obstacle. The spell is precise enough to allow crenelations, forming a stone ladder of sorts.
OOC: Rill gets a hero point for this novel idea. I'm ruling that climb is still necessary, but the DC is 0. Only Rill will have to roll to account for his heavy armor. Terser and Bralin autopass, unless they try to climb quickly which will up the DC as normal.
Also, since the spell requires it to have an anchor of stone, it's anchored to the outcropping near the top of the wall. The map reflects the distance away from the actual wall Rill's spell is.
Bralin and Terser spend the round climbing as fast as they're able. They pass the first ledge and hear a loud WOOSH. They can see what looks to be a gust of wind spell blowing down the wall's face. Were they not on this ladder, they'd have to fight against it. From their position, it does not affect them.
Up in the box, Captain Musk lets loose a long whistle. "Clever move."
"Yes," says Khale with a snear. "But it hardly keeps to the spirit of the obstacle."
"The Gauntlet challenges a team's ability to overcome obstacles," answers Bezos, still not looking away. "You think we're here to see how well the Sea Dragons can climb a wall?"
Down in the crowd, Aexana sees a range of emotions. Most people cheer, but several come to the realization that betting against the Sea Dragons was probably not a wise idea.
There's a knock on the door. Khale immediately glares at the servants present. "Well?" he asks before they have even a second to respond. "On your feet!" The two servants share an exasperated look before they move to answer the knock.
Sense motive DC 15, Highlight to display spoiler: {They don't seem too worried about Khale's opinion of their performance. They likely aren't in the 1%ers direct employ.}
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 43/43, channel 7/7) d20+11=30 ; Wednesday March 11th, 2020 1:51:31 PM
Not waiting for any other surprises, Terser keeps going at the wall at top speed. He seems to have gotten used to the wall, and it proves no more difficult that scrambling around the rigging of the Lionfish
Climb 35 feet (double speed) - 30
Rill (MarkB) HP 152/152 - AC 26/18/24 d20-2=14 ; Wednesday March 11th, 2020 4:23:45 PM
Rill makes sure Bralin has the end of his rope as he climbs. Terser is likely to reach the top and press the button before Rill and Bralin can get there, and Rill wouldn't want to slow things up.
"You know, when you don't have Air Walk on, this is a lot more ... real. As undignified as it may be, go ahead and haul me up once you get to the top."
The dwarf continues climbing, though he does not try to speed up.
He also tries to keep an eye out for any additional surprises. [Perception 28 / 30 for unusual stonework]
---
IN EFFECT: Bulls Strength
Spell List Highlight to display spoiler: { 0 Detect Magic, Detect Poison*, Resistance, Purify Food and Drink* 1 Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, Identify (d) 2 Align Weapon, Bears Endurance, Bulls Strength*, Find Traps, Soften Earth and Stone (d) 3- Dispel Magic, Prayer, Stone Shape (d) }
DM Carl - 3 rounds d20+7=21 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=14 ; Thursday March 12th, 2020 1:22:20 PM Terser climbs full speed ahead. Bralin and Rill show more caution. Rill indicates he may need help getting pulled up, but truth is he's going a little faster than Bralin's short legs can manage. Bralin keeps an eye out, but doesn't notice anything noteworthy about the wall.
The gust of wind spell stops as soon as Terser passes the 50' mark. At the same time, three dire bats appear and move to grapple our heroes. Terser finds himself the target of two bats grasping at him from above and below.
Up in the private booth, the servants answer the door. Three human men and one half-elven woman enter. All three men are well dressed, wearing pins that show they're members of the Chancers. The woman is also very well dressed, but keeps her eyes focused on the ground.
"Razma," says Khale without a hint of enthusiasm. "How delightful. Here to lose more gold?"
"It's a lucky thing you're capable, Khale. You'd probably starve if you had to rely on your charm," is the man's reply. He's a slight fellow with strawberry blonde hair and a high-pitched voice. Despite that, he carries himself well and exudes confidence.
The four newcomers join the others at the window to watch (it's a big window). Aexana catches the man's eye. "A dragon? You should keep better company, dear. I am Razma. My companions here are Lew and Octavius."
Lew is the tallest of the three with gangly arms that appear too long for the rest of him. He has dark hair and reeks of tobacco smoke. Octavius is also tall, but carries half his weight in his gut. He walks with a cane and a limp, wearing comfortable slippers instead of shoes. The woman, who Aexana probably notices wasn't introduced, stays close to him. Both regard Aexana coolly.
"I see they met the bats," quips Lew. "What do we think? Will they fight? Push past?"
"Thousand gold says that squat fellow up top kills them both in ten seconds," is Razma's reply.
"I'll take that bet!" answers Captain Musk quickly, though he keeps an eye on Aexana, trying to judge her thoughts.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 43/43, channel 7/7) d20+11=14 ; d20+11=16 ; Thursday March 12th, 2020 2:15:06 PM
Terser knows he can fight these things better from the top where he can get his feet under him. Considering the haven't gotten their claws in yet, he races for the button. He seems to be losing his grip, but puts forth an extra surge of energy to reach the top.
Strength Surge rage power - once per rage add level to strength based roll. please disregard the double click Total climb - 32
He tries to pull himself over the edge and leap at the button, grabbing the glaive off his back as he does so to ward off the bats.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 228/228(236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 25Spell List Thursday March 12th, 2020 6:34:42 PM
(updated header, noticed a typo in CMD that got transferred to black tapestry.)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Thursday March 12th, 2020 7:10:33 PM
Aexana has been focussed on her friends as they move up the wall. She greats Razma and his colleagues as they enter the room. She also nods at Lew, Octavius and the unintroduced woman. Her eyes rest on the woman. "Hi, I'm Aexana... miss...
She also notices the servants aren't too keen on the 1% folk. When the bet is on Aex says: "[/b]They will most certainly wait up the ledge till they are together... and if I were up there I would voice to go push past... but... there are 2 hotheads up there... "
Aex wants to go grab a drink but she does not want to leave the window...
Bralin - MikeK - (AC26 T16 F21, CMD 37 HP 197/197) d20+22=40 ; Thursday March 12th, 2020 7:25:50 PM
Feeling the bat's claws under his arms, Bralin pauses long enough to hunch his shoulders and flex out his back. [CMB roll 40]
Having dislodged the creature, he continues to climb.
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IN EFFECT: Bulls Strength
Spell List Highlight to display spoiler: { 0 Detect Magic, Detect Poison*, Resistance, Purify Food and Drink* 1 Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, Identify (d) 2 Align Weapon, Bears Endurance, Bulls Strength*, Find Traps, Soften Earth and Stone (d) 3- Dispel Magic, Prayer, Stone Shape (d) }
Rill (MarkB) HP 152/152 - AC 26/18/24 Friday March 13th, 2020 11:32:19 AM
Rill continues to climb, hoping his warrior friends can handle these foes.
"I didn't bring much in the way of direct damage, thinking this was more skills and problem solving. And while I would rather not disqualify us, if anyone is seriously at risk I will not hesitate to use a prohibited action."
DM Carl - 4 rounds d20-2=13 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=12 ; Friday March 13th, 2020 1:06:14 PM Terser climbs ahead with a burst of energy. He may note that the bats did not outright attack him, even though they had opportunity to do so. They seem to be intent on grappling him. Once he's at the top, he pulls his weapon and prepares to fight. The big red button the team is required to press for this obstacle is just behind him (pressing it is a swift action).
Unfortunately, when he passes the 75' mark, two huge air elementals are summoned into the room. They move towards Terser and enter their whirlwind form. They'll be on him next round.
Bralin flexes his considerable muscle and escapes the bat's grasp. He continues his climb. Since he made a climb check, I'm assuming he's rushing.
Rill also continues the climb. The wall is only 2.5' wide, so he's unable to climb past Bralin unless he makes a concentrated effort. He's prepared to defy the rules to save his friends, but surely Terser can handle a few dire bats and air elementals, right?
The bats continue their efforts to grapple the dwarves, but to no avail. Another in long list of enemies to underestimate the Sea Dragons' dwarven members.
Up in the box, Captain Musk stares at his watch. "Four seconds left to kill both Razma."
Razma smiles, obviously pleased with himself. "I didn't say he'd kill them in the next ten seconds, Captain, just that he'd kill both in ten seconds. Clock starts when he kills the first." The Captain opens his mouth to protest, then sighs and closes his watch. Khale chuckles a bit.
Aexana comments on the likelihood of her friends to attack. She turns out to be right about them climbing up first. Bezos seems to notice as well. "How long have you been with the Dragons, Aexana? Your familiarity with your team grants you an advantage we lack."
She wishes she had a drink, and as if on cue the servants arrive carrying trays of fruit, cheese, wine, and champagne for the new arrivals. The watchers help themselves, though only Razma thanks the servant. Razma slips him a small green chit as he takes a glass of wine, earning a smile and slight bow. The chit bears the Chancers' logo. Aexana is free to help herself.
She turns to the woman, who up to this point has been silent. "Hi, I'm Aexana...miss..."
"Gwendolyn," is the response, but it comes from Octavius, not her. He takes a bite of cheese but continues speaking. "She was complaining too much earlier, so I told her to keep quiet for a while." Her face remains impassive; she won't even meet Aexana's eyes.
Sense motive DC15, Highlight to display spoiler: {Razma's mood darkens slightly when he hears this. He doesn't seem to approve. The rest of the men in the room don't respond, including Sir Gallant.}
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 43/43, channel 7/7) Friday March 13th, 2020 1:32:38 PM If I could have pressed it last round as a swift action, that would have taken precedence over drawing my weapon. If not, I'll press it now!
Terser waits to see what effect the button has. If a door opens somewhere, he'll point it out and move in that direction. If it warrants a response up on top of the wall, he'll grab the rope and start hauling Rill up.
DM Carl - 4 rounds Friday March 13th, 2020 1:39:46 PM Terser presses the button. A loud horn sounds and the door to the east opens. The obstacle is officially bested, but the exit is still at the top of the wall, and these monsters don't seem to care. They press their attacks.
*Feel free to post the rest of your actions.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 43/43, channel 7/7) Friday March 13th, 2020 2:00:44 PM Hold on Rill!
Scooting a bit to the side so he won't bump Bralin, Terser hauls up on the rope to bring Rill up quickly to the top.
Rill (MarkB) HP 152/152 - AC 26/18/24 Friday March 13th, 2020 7:09:48 PM
(I'm a little unsure of the timing on this, and the location of the exit at the top of the wall. Assuming a strong person could pull something up at about the same rate they can move, Rill should be at the top?)
"Thanks Terser - nice work."
Once at the top, Rill will move to this exit and ready a standard action to cast Plane Shift on any elemental that forms a whirlwind within reach of Rill. If for some reason he is not at the top, he will still ready a standard action to cast Plane Shift on any thing that attacks him.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 d20+8=18 ; d20+12=25 ; Friday March 13th, 2020 7:26:36 PM
Sense motive 18)
When Bezos asks how long she's been with the crew she says : "I've been around on and off for quite some time (ooc first appearance back in 2014). At some point I needed to part from them but once able again I rejoined. When I first met the crew of the Lionfish... which is how we were known in the beginning... I only wanted to visit the Taur Islands. I have a little herbal shop back in Plateau City that my daughter Aexiri runs now. As said, I wanted to visit the taur Islands to study the Tauric races and to understand if they were to be considered human or animal... back then, the crew had two taurs in it!! That's how I got to join them... but ever since the group has changed. Only Jozhur was with the crew before I joined."
Glad to see the new refreshments being brought out Aex hops away from the window. Thankful for the servant to bring the plates a bit lower to the ground so she can actually see what lays on top, the greenmage takes a few tasty looking bites.
"Thank you very much..." Aex says with a warm smile at the servant, "What's your name?"
But when Gwendolyn gets introduced by Octavius she starts fuming : "She was complaining... you told her to be quite... Sir in all fairness I don't know from what barbaric country you come from but where we come from woman are treated with respect. I know I am but a guest here but frankly I can feel a lot of testosterone and ego in this room... the way you treat the servants... the way you treat Gwendolyn... Sir Gallant... it does not sound like you to accept such behaviour?!? Sir Razma... you of all must disagree with this as well?!? Sir bezos?? A man of your stature can't approve with this?!"
Aex is not bluffing... but the sight must be quite hilarious... there's this small purple pink haired Gnome standing in front of a bunch of macho's...
Spellcraft arcana 25 to see if there are any spells in effect on Gwendolyn.
Bralin - MikeK - (AC26 T16 F21, CMD 37 HP 197/197) d20+10=25 ; Saturday March 14th, 2020 9:40:51 AM
Feeling the need for speed, Bralin ups his pace climbing the wall.
He ignores the bat.
[Climb Check 25]
DM Carl - 5 rounds d20=16 ; d20=2 ; d20=2 ; d20+5=24 ; 2d6+6=15 ; Monday March 16th, 2020 12:49:52 PM Terser grabs the rope and begins pulling up Rill, who in turn is able to kick off the wall to get above Bralin. Between Terser pulling and Rill climbing, he would be able to get to the top of the wall in a full round. However, Rill was clear that he was readying a standard action to cast plane shift. That leaves him a few feet short of the top.
Bralin climbs well, but his stature continues to impede his progress.
The bats continue to try and grapple the dwarves, but remain unable to get a foothold. It must be pretty tough to find a narrow enough place to grab them, stocky as they are. All three fail.
The elementals swoop down on Rill and Terser. A2 comes after Rill, who boops it away to some other plane. Maybe he was nice and sent it to the elemental plane of air. Maybe he wasn't and it's stuck in the plane of earth. Guess only Rill knows.
A1 slams right into Terser, doing 15 slam damage. Terser must make two DC20 reflex saves. The first one halves the slam damage. The second one is to avoid being picked up in the whirlwind.
If the second reflex save fails, the whirlwind moves back away from the ledge and drops him. Bralin can reach out and grab him should that happen. Rules that detail that are here.
Upstairs, Aexana goes off. Reactions vary pretty much like one would expect. Bezos and Captain Musk ignore the situation and keep an eye on the event. Lew also doens't seem interested in discussing it. Naturally the servants do not join in. Khale gives an eyeroll and makes a little "eeh" sound. Aexana has pulled everyone else into the conversation.
Razma is the first to speak up. "Distasteful, perhaps, but Octavius has the law on his side here."
"Yes, I do," responds a dispassionate Octavius. "I paid her father good coin to marry her, I don't force myself on her, and I've given her a life of luxury. Plus, she's free to leave at any time." Octavius eats more cheese. "I'd sue her father for breach of contract, emotional distress, and lack of companionship, but she's free to go." He turns to look Gwendolyn in the eye. "Do you wish to leave, dear?" Sense motive DC25, Highlight to display spoiler: {There is a touch, just barely, of kindness in his voice. It's mixed in with a hint of genuine curiosity at her answer.}
Gwendolyn shakes her head no.
"There, matter settled." Octavius says this with an air of finality. He does indeed consider the matter settled.
Sir Gallant chimes in. "Octavius is a man of great means who has raised this lovely girl above her station. I certainly don't see the harm."
"Yeeessss," answers Khale with a smile. "And she has given him the gift of a woman who knows her place." He looks Aexana up and down. "Those seem to be getting rarer by the day."
Aexana would need an active detect magic spell to use her spellcraft skill. Should she have one, she would fail to see any magical auras on Gwendolyn.
Bralin - MikeK - (AC26 T16 F21, CMD 37 HP 197/197) d20+20=39 ; d20+10=29 ; Monday March 16th, 2020 6:56:49 PM
-- Should Terser fall --
Bralin reaches out, nimbly catches his fellow dwarf by the back of his collar, and guides him back onto the wall.
[Touch attack hits ac39. Climb check 29]
-Otherwise
Bralin keeps climbing.
------------ IN EFFECT: Bulls Strength
Spell List Highlight to display spoiler: { 0 Detect Magic, Detect Poison*, Resistance, Purify Food and Drink* 1 Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, Identify (d) 2 Align Weapon, Bears Endurance, Bulls Strength*, Find Traps, Soften Earth and Stone (d) 3- Dispel Magic, Prayer, Stone Shape (d) }
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Monday March 16th, 2020 7:55:50 PM
Aex eyeballs Khale and Octavius in contempt... she takes a drink and some pastry and then returns to the window to see how her friends have been doing. Stupid for wasting time on such lot...
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 39/43, channel 7/7) d20+8=14 ; d20+8=10 ; Monday March 16th, 2020 11:00:47 PM
Terser isn't too dextrous without some extra magic to speed his reflexes. He does still have access to the power of the gods though, and just decides not to get caught up in the whirlwind.
liberation used 1/10 (free action)
Thanks for the hand there, Bralin!
current hp 257/273
Terser helps Rill up the last couple of feet, then turns on his freedom's call aura. Wouldn't do for anyone else to get stuck in a whirlwind either, and he's not sure how good his glaive will be against these air creatures without magic.
He hopes he's not disappointing anyone by not killing things right now.
Rill (MarkB) HP 152/152 - AC 26/18/24 Tuesday March 17th, 2020 1:44:35 AM
"Whew. Thanks Terser. Let's get through the door and perhaps end all this."
Rill casts Greater Magic Weapon on Terser's Glaive. The cleric intends to stay within Terser's 30' aura, and it looks like the doorway is close enough for that. Rill will move into the doorway and brace himself to avoid being caught up in a whirlwind, though Terser's aura should take care of that anyway.
(Greater Magic Weapon will turn the glaive into a +4 weapon for hours.)
DM Carl - 6 rounds d20=19 ; d20=4 ; d20=10 ; 2d6+6=11 ; 2d6+6=8 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=7 ; Tuesday March 17th, 2020 12:41:56 PM Terser can't avoid the whirlwind, but his beliefs make him hard to pin down. He stays on the platform and pulls Rill up the last bit. Rill has a full round of actions to use still.
Bralin climbs. It takes the entire rest of the round, but he makes it to the top.
Rill casts greater magic weapon on Terser's glaive, then braces himself in the doorway. Looking through, he sees the floor falls about ten feet in, and there are a few pillars, but that's it. He'll have to go through to get a better view. The doorway itself is large enough to let the bats and elementals follow, albeit in single file.
The bats continue to fail grappling our heroes, though the one on Terser gets real close! Then the elementals advance. They can't occupy the same space without giving your DM a headache, so they advance in a line.
Terser takes 11 slam damage and must make two reflex saves again at DC21. First for half damage, second to avoid being picked up. Rill and Bralin take 8 slam damage and must make the same two reflex saves at DC21. Rill gets a +5 bonus for being able to brace himself in the doorway.
The bats are not immune to the elementals. They all are hit in the attack and end up swooshed into the whirlwinds. The area is clear enough that the whirlwinds do not create a cloud of debris.
Up in the box, Aexana isn't happy. Everyone else seems to have moved on, though.
"That's right, you two. Let the elementals take care of the bats," says Captain Musk with barely contained enthusiasm.
"The creepy Gargul cleric just enhanced that one's weapon," responds Razma. "He's about to take them both out." He smiles, but it falls a bit when the bats get swooped up into the whirlwind. That puts a dent in things, to be sure.
Octavius keeps an eye on Aexana, who is not hiding her feelings on this matter. He sighs. "Gwendolyn dear, I apologize for ordering your silence. You may of course speak your mind."
Gwendolyn looks around with a cocked eyebrow. "Don't have much to say, dear," she starts. Her voice is lovely, but it's obvious she has never had any elocution lessons. "Everyone seems to be doin' a great job of speaking for me." Lew winces as she speaks; it is a bit hard on the ears. She steps away to help herself to the refreshments.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 38/43, channel 7/7) d20+8=11 ; d20+12=20 ; Tuesday March 17th, 2020 4:56:14 PM
Terser keeps his aura going, waving briefly at the bats as they get sucked up and away. freedom's call used: 2/10
He takes the hit and calmly (but ragely too) and quickly ushers everyone through the door.
current hp 250/273
He tries to take in the new area quickly, scanning for the exit. Perception 20
Rill (MarkB) HP 148/152 - AC 26/18/24 d20+18=25 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+12=27 ; Tuesday March 17th, 2020 5:14:08 PM
(I think there is only one Air Elemental, the first having been mercifully returned to the Elemental Plane of Air by Rill. Rill makes his first save, but not his second and uses a hero point to not be swept away.)
As he feel his feet being lifted up off the ground he calls on his heroic reserves to resist being carried away. He says in Auran, "Elemental, we have no quarrel with you. I respectfully ask, o great one, that you focus your attacks on these bats and let us part in peace." (Diplomacy 27.)
Rill casts Foresight on himself as he moves into the doorway/hallway, still bracing if the wind reaches in here. He looks into the room with the pillars.
"Let's move in - it will at least force the creatures to engage us single file, and the elemental likely cannot enter in its whirlwind form."
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 38/43, channel 7/7) Tuesday March 17th, 2020 6:20:53 PM ooc both Rill and Bralin should be included in the freedom aura
Bralin - MikeK - (AC26 T16 F21, CMD 37 HP 186/197) d20+7=12 ; Tuesday March 17th, 2020 6:59:57 PM
Bralin cannot avoid the blow of the elemental. [Relex 12]
Fortunately Terser's Freedom's Call allows the dwarf to avoid getting caught up in the whirlwind.
The dwarf moves into the next room.
He will stand with Terser to block the elemental from entering. Mayhap the door will close behind them.
--------------- IN EFFECT: Bulls Strength
Spell List Highlight to display spoiler: { 0 Detect Magic, Detect Poison*, Resistance, Purify Food and Drink* 1 Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, Identify (d) 2 Align Weapon, Bears Endurance, Bulls Strength*, Find Traps, Soften Earth and Stone (d) 3- Dispel Magic, Prayer, Stone Shape (d) }
Rill (MarkB) HP 148/152 - AC 26/18/24 Wednesday March 18th, 2020 12:24:01 AM
Oh. Guess Rill didn't need to spend a hero point.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Wednesday March 18th, 2020 4:40:11 AM
Aex's pretty must focused on her friends now and she does feel a bit proud hearing the comments of Razma and cpt Musk. But when Gwendolyn speaks up she spins her head fast... she opens her mouth but nothing comes out... narrowing her eyes she keeps an eye on Gwendolyn and Octavius. But she wonders why Lew reacts so strangely...
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