The Temple Rd 1 COMBAT (DM SteveK) Friday September 11th, 2020 12:00:09 PM
Desdichado volunteers to open the door, swaps to a morningstar and casts Magic Circle Against Evil.
Sarge moves up to the door and provides another burst of healing energy. She draws her warhammer and waits for whatever's behind the door.
Hmerrin pulls his axes, gets in behind Dez, absorbs some nice healing and protection spells, and waits.
Toston accepts the healing, casts mirror image and bull's strength, then takes a position side by side with Hmerrin and keeps his eye's peeled as the door opens.
Eisenhorn stays a safe distance away from the door, refreshes the shield spell on himself and checks on Shifty. It has been long enough that the Air Mephit returns to the Wizard and reports. “No one moving fast to or from the Manor. There are five large groups of people watching the place, and seem to be enough noise in some streets that more groups are coming.”
Gaffer nods to Sarge, "Thanks, that feels a lot better," and moves to the corner of the Shrine. (Gaffer gets 20% cover from the Manor Doors.
Sharpe steps back from the main door (staying on the shrine roof?) and lets the melee boys in front, readies his bow.
………….
Desdichado opens one door and then the other. They are not trapped, and reveal what could only be described as a room designed to guard other rooms. The room is spare, stripped of any finery. There is another Ga’alian Quad here, but they don’t seem to attempt to hide who they are; their chests are bare and prominently display the green vine poking out of their skin. Also in the room is a chest where Anduin is in Ga’alian clerical robes and just finished closing a chest. He looks up and shouts “We are under attack!” And disappears. Two guards move to block the door Desdichado just opened, and two guards block the only obvious way out: another set of double doors. Desdichado and Sarge can see there was another large room with more activity happening before the two guards closed those doors...
Toston or anyone who can see (or dispel) Invisibility. Highlight to display spoiler: { Anduin is standing at Z,21}
…………….
Ga’alian Quad AC 26 1 2 3 4
Anduin AC 28
Map in email
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) Friday September 11th, 2020 1:42:42 PM
"Wait, why am I up hare? Hmerrin should be up here!" Sarge steps aside [to T-25] to allow a real fighter to get into the action.
She casts Bless on her companions.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] d20+17=18 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+7=21 ; d6+4=10 ; Friday September 11th, 2020 2:44:17 PM
Seeing the guards at the door, Desdichado takes a 5 foot step inside the doorway (U:23) and attacks the Quaded guard, but only connects once.
--------
18 vs AC; critical miss 31 vs AC; 10 damage 21 vs AC; miss
-------- Effects Bless
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 88/88; CMD 17] Friday September 11th, 2020 5:51:00 PM
Seing that the door hasn't exploded Eisenhorn will try to move in closer. Move 60ft. to O18.
--------ACTIVE EFFECTS-------- Telepathic Bond---- (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, Toston and Hmerrin)---- 100 Min. Mage Armor---- +4 AC ---- 12H Shield---- +4 AC Shield Bouns; Immune to Magic missiles---- 9 Rnds. Bless----
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 95/107; AC:35/26/30- CMD 28 d20+11=18 ; Friday September 11th, 2020 11:46:42 PM
Toston says, "Anduin is invisible and about 10 feet away from the chest."
He takes a step up to fill the hole that Sarge opened to U24 and makes a power attack against one of the quads with his spiked chain.
18 vs AC; miss
Active Effects: Overland Flight: 10 hours minus elapsed - 40 foot fly speed; +5 bonus to fly checks; can fly hustle Telepathic Bond: 100 minutes minus elapsed (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, E and Hmerrin) Mage Armor : 7 hours minus elapsed - +4 AC Message : 70 min - 19 round - team can whisper messages to each other as long as they are within 170 feet of each other Shield : 52/70 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Resist Energy [electricity] : 70 minutes - 13 round - Electricity Resistance 20 Bless Weapon : spiked chain is good aligned - 24 rounds Mirror Image : 2 illusionary duplicates - 28 rounds Bull's Strength : +4 Str - 29 rounds
Spiked Chain +1 normal damage becomes 1d6 + 7 Spiked Chain +1 power attack damage becomes 1d6 + 16
Passive Effects: Blindsense 30 ft Fire Resistance: 10
1st: 4/7 slots left 2nd:3/7 slots left 3rd: 3/5 left
1 hero point spent 1 oil of bless weapon used
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 122/126 AC:30 T:17 FF:25 CMD:31) Saturday September 12th, 2020 9:58:11 AM
Dez moves up, Sarge gets out of the way, and Toston occupies the space.
"Huh" Hmerrin grunts in disappointment.
"Hey Sarge, you get that Make Bigger spell on you?"
-- Spells in Effect Telepathic Bond (Toston, E, Nissa) Magic Circle Against Evil - allies within 10 feet: +2 deflection AC/resistance bonus saves; 120 minutes Bless
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+19=31 ; d20+19=25 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+9=20 ; d8+16=18 ; d8+16=21 ; d8+16=21 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=8 ; Sunday September 13th, 2020 2:28:19 AM
Sharpe stays perched on the shrine and tries to clear out the blockers. His second arrow smashes through a thick section of the guards Armour, almost like some sort of divine intervention.
Full attack on guard 1 and 2 32 vs AC; 39 dmg or 45 vs evil 26 vs AC; 21 dmg or 38 vs evil 18 vs AC; miss 21 vs AC; miss
---------------- Active effects Stoneskin - DR 10/adamantine - 120 minutes / 93 Damage Fly - about 4 mins Bless
The Temple Rd 2 COMBAT (DM SteveK) d20+12=22 d20+12=30 d20+7=27 d20+7=10 d8+3=10 Monday September 14th, 2020 1:12:21 PM
Sarge steps aside and casts Bless on her companions.
Desdichado takes step inside the doorway and attacks the Quaded guard, but his morning star only connects once.
Eisenhorn moves in closer.
Toston points out ‘Anduin’ and his invisibility, then is invisible, takes a step up to fill the hole that Sarge opened, and makes a power attack against one of the quads with his spiked chain... missing.
Hmerrin grunts in disappointment. “Hey Sarge, you get that Make Bigger spell on you?"
Sharpe stays perched on the shrine and tries to clear out the blockers. Two arrows pierce Guard 1, and he starts to grin... they are not bleeding! ......
Guard 1 and 2 continue to plug the doors. One defensively attacks Dez and one Toston. (Dez is hit for 10 damage)
Guard 3 and 4 continue to guard the inner door with no move to the outer doors...
And ‘Anduin’ remains invisible, but must have cast a spell! Hmerrin, Sarge, Desdichado, and Toston make Will saves DC 18 or be Slowed.
...... Slow: Creatures affected by this spell are staggered and can take only a single move action or standard action each turn, but not both (nor may it take full-round actions). Additionally, it takes a –1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves. A slowed creature moves at half its normal speed (round down to the next 5-foot increment), which affects the creature's jumping distance as normal for decreased speed.
Ga’alian Quad AC 26 1 dam 10 2 3 4
Anduin AC 28
Map in email
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) d20+16=33 ; Monday September 14th, 2020 2:13:44 PM
Sarge is not slowed [Will save 33].
"I got you, Hmerrin," she says. She steps to S-24 and casts Enlarge Person on Hmerrin.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] d20+17=36 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+7=22 ; d6+4=6 ; Monday September 14th, 2020 4:28:22 PM
Desdichado shrugs off the Slow spell (will: 36), then attacks again connecting only once.
26 vs AC; 6 damage 12 vs AC; miss 22 vs AC; miss
"I'm not doing much up here," he says to Hmerrin. "Why don't you step up in your embiggened form?"
5 ft step to T22.
-------- Effects Bless Prot. from Evil 10 ft
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 92/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) Monday September 14th, 2020 4:52:36 PM
Gaffer steps around to Q22, giving himself a clearer view through the doors.
He follows where Toston is directing and casts Faerie Fire hopefully over Anduin. [Hoping we can get away with sayin Toston pointed, if not Gaffer will guess Z25]
---- Active Effects ---- Barkskin - +5 AC - 119 minutes Stoneskin - DR 10/adamantine - 119 minutes / 63/120 Damage Faerie Fire - 12 minutes
Hmerrin feels himself growing. The sensation helps distract from whatever spell is messing with his head, 'cause he feels just fine.
He notes Sharpe's arrow damage with a grimace. "Another quad. Terrific".
Time to see just how much damage one of them can take.
Stepping in behind Toston, Hmerrin's large axes pummel Guard 1.
-- 5' move or just occupy R/S 23/24. Full attack, power attack on Guard 1:
Btax 1 hits ac27 for 31 hp damage Btax 2 misses (ac 18) Btax 3 misses (nat 1) Hdax 1 hits ac 25 for 25 hp damage Hdax 2 misses (ac 19) Two Wpn rend for 10 hp damage
Spells in Effect Telepathic Bond (Toston, E, Nissa) Magic Circle Against Evil - allies within 10 feet: +2 deflection AC/resistance bonus saves; 120 minutes Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects. Enlarge Person: The target gains a +2 size bonus to Strength, a –2 size penalty to Dexterity (to a minimum of 1), and a –1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 95/107; AC:35/26/30- CMD 28 d20+15=16 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+13=28 ; Tuesday September 15th, 2020 12:12:56 AM
Toston was going to become slowed (nat 1) but he digs deep and heroically rerolls (31 vs 18 = success) and is thusly not slowed.
He attempts to trip the Quad member in front of him using the spiked chain which provokes an AOO (28 vs Quad member 2's CMD to trip Quad member 2; if the attempt fails by 10 or more, Toston can drop the chain to avoid getting tripped himself)
Active Effects: Overland Flight: 10 hours minus elapsed - 40 foot fly speed; +5 bonus to fly checks; can fly hustle Telepathic Bond: 100 minutes minus elapsed (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, E and Hmerrin) Mage Armor : 7 hours minus elapsed - +4 AC Message : 70 min - 20 round - team can whisper messages to each other as long as they are within 170 feet of each other Shield : 51/70 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Resist Energy [electricity] : 70 minutes - 14 round - Electricity Resistance 20 Bless Weapon : spiked chain is good aligned - 23 rounds Mirror Image : 2 illusionary duplicates - 27 rounds Bull's Strength : +4 Str - 28 rounds Bless +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear
Spiked Chain +1 normal damage becomes 1d6 + 7 Spiked Chain +1 power attack damage becomes 1d6 + 16
Passive Effects: Blindsense 30 ft Fire Resistance: 10
1st: 4/7 slots left 2nd:3/7 slots left 3rd: 3/5 left
2 hero point spent 1 oil of bless weapon used
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+20=21 ; d20+20=27 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+10=24 ; d8+16=21 ; 2d6=5 ; Tuesday September 15th, 2020 4:35:46 AM
Over the din Sharpe calls out "the arrows from my holy bow don't seem to be doing anything". To be sure he fires a volley into guard 2. "They might be immune to being pierced"
Full attack on guard 1 and 2 Crit Fail vs AC; miss 27 vs AC; 21 dmg or 26 vs evil 23 vs AC; miss 24 vs AC; miss
---------------- Active effects Stoneskin - DR 10/adamantine - 120 minutes / 93 Damage Fly - about 4 mins Bless
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 88/88; CMD 17] Tuesday September 15th, 2020 4:41:14 AM
Noting Toston's coment Eisenhorn quickly drops a Glitter Dust spell where Anduin supposedly is, trying to avoid hitting Toston in the process. ( DC19 Will Save or go blind. Visibly outlined).
He'll then move in to O21 right next to the shrine hoping to get at least some cover from it.
--------ACTIVE EFFECTS-------- Telepathic Bond---- (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, Toston and Hmerrin)---- 100 Min. Mage Armor---- +4 AC ---- 12H Shield---- +4 AC Shield Bouns; Immune to Magic missiles---- 8 Rnds. Bless----
The Temple Rd 3 (DM SteveK) d20+6=17 ; d20+6=13 ; 2d6+13=22 ; d20=10 ; 2d4=2 ; Tuesday September 15th, 2020 11:39:10 AM
Sarge steps to Hmerrin and casts Enlarge Person. The young fighter is immediately Large!
Desdichado shrugs off the Slow spell then attacks again, slashing for a minor wound. connecting only once, then moves to make room for Hmerrin, but since Hmerrin is already big, the Paladin has to step to T24 instead.
Gaffer steps around the shrine, but can’t cast Faerie Fire: he needs a target creature, not a target area.
Hmerrin quips at another Quad with a different common power. He can’t step anywhere since he is hemmed in by his allies, but Hmerrin discovers that this Quad may be immune to piercing, they aren’t immune to slashing… axes work just fine! Guard 1 dies in three sprays of blood and gore!
Toston heroically avoids the Slow spell, and successfully puts Guard 2 on his back!
Sharpe also considers the Quad’s power as ‘immune from piercing weapons’. Just in case, he plugs the prone Guard 2 with an arrow. Yup, it just quivers in his thigh with no apparent effect.
Eisenhorn, from his vantage point, can target Y,Z/25,26 with a Glitter Dust spell, and catches both Guard 3 and 4 with glittery blindness! Anduin, however, was not on that side of the chest… The Wizard moves to the shrine, and loses line of sight on the Temple Doors. …… Guard2 stays on the ground and cuts at Toston, missing.
Guard 3 and 4 stay blocking the door with their bodies, even though they can’t see.
Another spell is cast and the entrance to the Temple is filled with a circular Wall of Fire, a fire that is opaque from the outside and the fire turned in to the circle! Sarge is lucky, only inside the fiery circle, and takes 2 damage. The fiery wall lays across Gaffer, Hmerrin, and Desdichado… each take 22 damage! (minus any defenses)
Toston only Highlight to display spoiler: { ‘Anduin’ moves to Z,22}
......
Ga’alian Quad AC 26 1 Dead 2 3 4
Anduin AC 28
Map in email
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+20=21 ; Tuesday September 15th, 2020 12:52:21 PM
Sharpe Prepares a attack if he gets visibility on Anduin. He has a horrible felling it will miss.
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 88/88; CMD 17] Tuesday September 15th, 2020 1:23:26 PM
Noting that the spell seems to have missed Anduin Eisenhorn casts Arcane Sight on himself hoping to be able to pick out the illusion aura of Anduins spell work and to help him identify and other spells that the sorcerer/rakshasa may be casting.
--------ACTIVE EFFECTS-------- Telepathic Bond---- (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, Toston and Hmerrin)---- 100 Min. Mage Armor---- +4 AC ---- 12H Shield---- +4 AC Shield Bouns; Immune to Magic missiles---- 8 Rnds. Bless---- Arcane Sight---- know the location and power of all magical auras within your sight.---- 12min.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 68/70] (Kathy) d20+19=30 ; Tuesday September 15th, 2020 3:04:18 PM This is gonna hurt.
Sarge moves to W-23. She can move through friendly squares, but she's going to take damage from the Wall of Fire, and soak up an AoO from Guard 2.
"Immune to piercing?" Sarge waves her warhammer. "Anybody wants a bludgeoning weapon, I got one here."
But this round, she has other priorities. Casting defensively [Concentration 30, success], she casts Invisibility Purge.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 79/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] d6+6=9 ; Tuesday September 15th, 2020 3:09:36 PM
Desdichado grimaces from the fire damage. Noting that Hmerrin's axe seemed to make short work of the guard, he swaps between his morningstar for his greataxe, and takes a five foot step towards the guard (U:23), swiftly healing himself as he does so (lay on hands: 9 ugh).
-------- Effects Bless Prot. from Evil 10 ft
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 98/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] 6d6=28 ; Tuesday September 15th, 2020 5:09:37 PM
(OOC: Oops! Just realized I added 6, not multiplied. Correcting)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 100/126 AC:28 T:15 FF:24 CMD:31) Tuesday September 15th, 2020 7:08:54 PM "Yeearrgh!" Hmerrin bellows as he finds himself bisected by a literal wall of fire.
He tries pushing forward, but finds his way blocked by people's backs. Figuring they're his people, he has no option but to back away into the courtyard, where he finds he can't see past the column of fire.
"You still got a way to blip us over?" he thinks to Eisenhorn.
---- Move to S20/T21.
Spells in Effect Telepathic Bond (Toston, E, Nissa) Magic Circle Against Evil - allies within 10 feet: +2 deflection AC/resistance bonus saves; 120 minutes Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects. Enlarge Person: The target gains a +2 size bonus to Strength, a –2 size penalty to Dexterity (to a minimum of 1), and a –1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 95/107; AC:35/26/30- CMD 28 d20+12=26 ; d8+6=11 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=12 ; d8+6=11 ; Wednesday September 16th, 2020 4:43:57 AM
Toston points out to his friends where Anduin is (Z 22) and gives them an update should he move further.
He then swiftly charges his body with magical energy (swift action to use arcane strike)
Toston launches a flurry of kicks against the downed Quad member hitting him twice (OOC: monks can make unarmed attacks with other body parts)
26 vs prone AC; hit for 11 magical bludgeoning damage 14 vs prone AC; miss 27 vs prone AC; threat of critical; 12 to confirm = no crit for 11 magical bludgeoning damage
Active Effects: Overland Flight: 10 hours minus elapsed - 40 foot fly speed; +5 bonus to fly checks; can fly hustle Telepathic Bond: 100 minutes minus elapsed (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, E and Hmerrin) Mage Armor : 7 hours minus elapsed - +4 AC Message : 70 min - 21 round - team can whisper messages to each other as long as they are within 170 feet of each other Shield : 50/70 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Resist Energy [electricity] : 70 minutes - 15 round - Electricity Resistance 20 Bless Weapon : spiked chain is good aligned - 22 rounds Mirror Image : 2 illusionary duplicates - 26 rounds Bull's Strength : +4 Str - 27 rounds Bless +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear
Spiked Chain +1 normal damage becomes 1d6 + 7 Spiked Chain +1 power attack damage becomes 1d6 + 16
Passive Effects: Blindsense 30 ft Fire Resistance: 10
1st: 4/7 slots left 2nd:3/7 slots left 3rd: 3/5 left
2 hero point spent 1 oil of bless weapon used
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 70/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) d20+12=26 ; Wednesday September 16th, 2020 11:06:19 AM
Gritting his teeth as the flames erupt around him, Gaffer waves out a hand and casts Dispel Magic (Caster Level Check: 26) to remove the spell and free the party from pain and obstruction.
Hopefully, with the fire gone, he sees Sarge cast invisibility purge and nods his head, caring much more for dealing with Anduin than the quads.
---- Active Effects ---- Barkskin - +5 AC - 119 minutes Stoneskin - DR 10/adamantine - 119 minutes / 63/120 Damage Faerie Fire - 12 minutes
The Temple Rd 4 (DM SteveK) d20+8=20 ; 2d6+13=22 ; d20+8=9 ; 2d4=4 ; 2d6+13=20 ; d4=4 ; Wednesday September 16th, 2020 12:11:54 PM
Sharpe readies an arrow if he gets visibility on Anduin. Right now, he can’t see anything except an opaque wall of fire.
Eisenhorn casts Arcane Sight on himself. Right now, he can’t see past the Wall of Fire that is blocking all lines of sight to the temple doors.
Sarge tenses and moves into the temple and soaking up 22 damage from the Wall of Fire. Guard 2 tries to stab her as well, and barely misses! Although she is interested in the immune to piercing of the Guard, the grizzled warrior feels she has a higher priority and make anyone in her area who was invisible … visible!
Desdichado steps out of the Wall of Fire, swaps between his morningstar for his greataxe, and swiftly healing himself a little.
Hmerrin bellows as he finds himself bisected by a literal wall of fire. Not wanting to squeeze forward or stand still, he backs away and calls for ‘blip’ magic from Eisenhorn.
Toston charges his body with magical energy and launches a flurry of kicks against the downed Quad Guard 2.
Gaffer grits his teeth and casts Dispel Magic removing the inward burning ring of fire! Thanks to Sarge, everyone can see ‘Anduin’. Sharpe’s arrow misses. …. Guard 2 keeps trying to block the door while prone. He stabs at Sarge, missing again.
Guard 3 and 4 continue to block the doors with their bodies.
Anduin glares at Sarge. “Later”, he mutters, and then … casts a Wall of Fire in the same place again! This time, however, the heat is directed outward! It again blocks line of sight from Sharpe, Hmerrin, Gaffer, and Eisenhorn. It causes 4 fire damage to Hmerrin and Desdichado [Toston shrugs it off]. It causes 4 damage to Sharpe, Eisenhorn, Sarge, and Guard 2. And Gaffer takes another 20 damage!
“Protect the holy temple! The blasphemers seek to loot and cause disorder!”, ‘Anduin’ shouts above the battle’s cacophony. ‘Anduin’ then moves further into a corner and away from the heroes.
......
Ga’alian Quad AC 26 1 Dead 2 Dam 22 3 4
Anduin AC 28
Map in email
Sarge [AC 21; HP 46/70] (Kathy) d20+16=29 ; d20+11=26 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; Wednesday September 16th, 2020 1:29:12 PM
"Loot?" Sarge echoes. "That's a great idea! Glad you suggested it!"
She takes a 5-foot step [to W-24], to get a flank on Guard 2 with Toston. Then she strikes at the guard with her warhammer. [Hit AC 29 for 5 damage; hit AC 26 for 5 damage.]
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 94/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] Wednesday September 16th, 2020 1:45:48 PM
Desdichado makes a double move to Z:26, positioning himself near both the guard and Anduin.
"Normally I'd be offended at being accused of 'looting and disorder'", the paladin quips, "but coming from you that sounds like high praise!"
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 88/88; CMD 17] d20=14 ; Wednesday September 16th, 2020 4:08:58 PM
Eisenhorn tries to dispel the new ring of fire (Dispell Check: 14 + 12 = 26) and decides to taunt the sorcerer "Ring of fire? What is this!? first day at wizard school? What's next you'll try to impress us by conjuring some dancing lights? I thought you could possibly be an avenue to power, but now I realize you are just an avenue to mediocrity at best."
He then whispers to Shifty "If he starts comming this way cast a gust of wind to try and stop him in his tracks when he's within melee range of Hmerrin." (ooc: not sure if it's possible but the intent is for the familiar to ready an action to cast Gust of Wind)
--------ACTIVE EFFECTS-------- Telepathic Bond---- (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, Toston and Hmerrin)---- 100 Min. Mage Armor---- +4 AC ---- 12H Shield---- +4 AC Shield Bouns; Immune to Magic missiles---- 7 Rnds. Bless---- Arcane Sight---- know the location and power of all magical auras within your sight.---- 12min.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 96/126 AC:28 T:15 FF:24 CMD:31) d20+23=24 ; Wednesday September 16th, 2020 6:31:27 PM
Hmerrin blinks as the fire wall disappears, reappears, and then disappears again.
"Lots of spellslinging today," he notes.
The fighter takes a couple giant steps in behind Toston, and brings his battleaxe over the gnome .. where it lodges into the top of the doorframe.
"Right," growls Hmerrin as he extracts the weapon. "I'm bigger."
-- Move to S23/T24 Attack, Power Attack on Guard 2 - Nat 1. miss.
Spells in Effect Telepathic Bond (Toston, E, Nissa) Magic Circle Against Evil - allies within 10 feet: +2 deflection AC/resistance bonus saves; 120 minutes Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects. Enlarge Person: The target gains a +2 size bonus to Strength, a –2 size penalty to Dexterity (to a minimum of 1), and a –1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size.
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 96/100] - [Charles] d20+20=36 ; d8+16=24 ; 2d6=10 ; Wednesday September 16th, 2020 6:32:26 PM
Seeing an opportunity jumps down bounces off the floor uses his flight to get in the room and looses at Anduin. Move to W21.
---------------- Attack on Anduin 36 vs AC; 24 dmg or 34 vs evil
Active effects Stoneskin - DR 10/adamantine - 120 minutes / 93 Damage Fly - about 4 mins Bless
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 95/107; AC:35/26/30- CMD 28 d20+15=27 ; d8+6=13 ; d20+15=24 ; d8+6=13 ; d20+10=24 ; d8+6=9 ; Wednesday September 16th, 2020 9:05:06 PM
Toston stays put and flanks the tripped guard with Sarge.
He swiftly charges his attacks with magic (swift action : arcane strike) before doing another flurry kick against the Quad member.
27 vs Prone AC; hit for 13 magical bludgeoning damage 24 vs Prone AC of 26 - 4 = 22 = hit for 13 magical bludgeoning damage 24 vs Prone AC of 26 - 4 = 22 = hit for 9 magcial bludgeoning damage
If the gnome finishes off the Quad member he was fighting with sarge he enters the room, moving forward 10 feet and staying out of melee range of the other Quads or Anduin
Active Effects: Overland Flight: 10 hours minus elapsed - 40 foot fly speed; +5 bonus to fly checks; can fly hustle Telepathic Bond: 100 minutes minus elapsed (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, E and Hmerrin) Mage Armor : 7 hours minus elapsed - +4 AC Message : 70 min - 22 round - team can whisper messages to each other as long as they are within 170 feet of each other Shield : 49/70 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Resist Energy [electricity] : 70 minutes - 16 round - Electricity Resistance 20 Bless Weapon : spiked chain is good aligned - 21 rounds Mirror Image : 2 illusionary duplicates - 25 rounds Bull's Strength : +4 Str - 26 rounds Bless +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear
Spiked Chain +1 normal damage becomes 1d6 + 7 Spiked Chain +1 power attack damage becomes 1d6 + 16
Passive Effects: Blindsense 30 ft Fire Resistance: 10
1st: 4/7 slots left 2nd:3/7 slots left 3rd: 3/5 left
2 hero point spent 1 oil of bless weapon used
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 96/100] - [Charles] d20+20=36 ; d8+16=24 ; 2d6=10 ; Thursday September 17th, 2020 3:27:48 AM
Seeing an opportunity jumps down bounces off the floor uses his flight to get in the room and looses at Anduin. Move to W21.
---------------- Attack on Anduin 36 vs AC; 24 dmg or 34 vs evil
Active effects Stoneskin - DR 10/adamantine - 120 minutes / 93 Damage Fly - about 4 mins Bless
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 50/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) 3d6=8 ; Thursday September 17th, 2020 6:54:09 AM
"Oh really!" Gaffer steps outside the ring to R21, cursing in frustration and then smiling as Eisenhorn mocks the enemy caster.
He points at Quad4 conjuring a Flaming Sphere ontop of them (8 Fire Damage)
---- Active Effects ---- Barkskin - +5 AC - 119 minutes Stoneskin - DR 10/adamantine - 119 minutes / 63/120 Damage Flaming Sphere - Reflex DC 17 - 12 Rounds
The Temple Rd 5 (DM SteveK) d20+6=21 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+14=21 ; d10+10=12 ; d8+5=12 ; d8+5=8 ; d8+5=11 ; Thursday September 17th, 2020 11:50:26 AM
Sarge takes a step and flanks Guard 2 with Toston, and strikes for 2 hits! Bludgeoning works just fine…
Desdichado positions himself to threaten Guard 4 and Anduin. "Normally I'd be offended at being accused of 'looting and disorder'", the paladin quips, "but coming from you that sounds like high praise!"
Eisenhorn Dispels the second ring of fire and taunts ‘Anduin’, and preps Shifty for a defensive maneuver.
Hmerrin blinks as the fire wall disappears, reappears, and then disappears again. Maybe he can be forgiven his miss with all the spellslinging and embiggening.
Sharpe flies into the room, squeezing by Hmerrin (ooc: only made it to V,24) and attacks Anduin for what should have been a painful strike…
Toston stays put and flanks the tripped guard with Sarge, bludgeoning him to death with a full attack before taking a single step into the room.
Gaffer smiles as Eisenhorn mocks the enemy caster, and conjures a Flaming Sphere to worry the Quad. Amazingly, the Guard avoids the first attempt. ……
Guard 3 and 4 are blind and keep their positions, physically buying time for whatever is behind the doors with their lives.
Anduin almost shrugs at Eisenhorn’s taunt and Desdichado’s advance. “You think me helpless now, Paladin? Magic is only a tool. Observe!” A fist strikes out, and again, and then Anduin’s mouth opens impossibly wide to bite the Paladin! All three hit, rending flesh and blood in sprays across the room! (Desdichado takes 43 damage!) ......
Ga’alian Quad AC 26 1 Dead 2 Dead 3 Dam 0 Blind 4 Dam 0 Blind
Anduin AC 28 Dam 24
Map in email
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 88/88; CMD 17] Thursday September 17th, 2020 12:44:51 PM
As Anduin seems relcutant to come out Eisenhorn moves to T22, hopefully still in cover, then ripostes to the rakshasa." A tool which you're clearly too dimwitted to master outsider. And now you resort to biting people like the common street mutt. You were one of those kids that ate the bat guano when learning to cast fireball weren't you?" He then casts Haste (Extended) on the party.
(ooc: What is the blue 'A' on the map?) --------ACTIVE EFFECTS-------- Telepathic Bond---- (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, Toston and Hmerrin)---- 100 Min. Mage Armor---- +4 AC ---- 12H Shield---- +4 AC Shield Bouns; Immune to Magic missiles---- 6 Rnds. Bless---- Arcane Sight---- know the location and power of all magical auras within your sight.---- 12min. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 24 Rnds.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 51/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] d20+22=35 ; d20+22=41 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+12=21 ; d12+5=10 ; 3d12+15=43 ; Thursday September 17th, 2020 1:00:52 PM
Desdichado cries out from the massive damage the rakshasa deals.
"Aaargh! You..may...have...one...good...hit...in...you," he pants reeling from the pain. "But... by...the...the...Light...of...Domi," he says, straightening up, "YOUR EVIL ENDS NOW!"
A faint blue light swirls around the paladin as he points his greataxe at the rakshasa and begins rending the creature with blows.
35 vs AC; 21+24 damage 41 vs AC - crit, 31 vs AC confirm; 43+12 damage 18 vs AC - crit miss 21 vs AC, miss
(100 damage total)
Effects ------------ Bless Prot. from Evil 10 ft Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 24 Rnds. Smite Evil: +5 attack rolls, +12 damage rolls (x2 first damage vs evil), bypass DR, +5 deflection AC (26 total with haste). 14/16 Lay on Hands remaining
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 94/94; CMD 17] Thursday September 17th, 2020 1:28:26 PM
ooc: posting again just to sort out my health, as I forgot to add the health from lvl up and subtract dmg for the fire wall. Sorry)
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 96/100] - [Charles] d20+25=37 ; d20+25=42 ; d20+20=31 ; d20+15=20 ; d8+9=14 ; d8+9=11 ; d8+9=17 ; d8+9=13 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; Thursday September 17th, 2020 3:13:47 PM
Taking his shots in the gaps of the combat and hoping his new holy bow is enough to overcome the damage resistance of his foe this time, Sharpe looses a volley at Anduin.
---------------- Full Attack on Anduin 38 vs AC; 35 dmg or 44 vs evil 43 vs AC; 17 dmg or 21 vs evil 32 vs AC; 13 dmg or 18 vs evil 21 vs AC; miss
Active effects Stoneskin - DR 10/adamantine - 120 minutes / 93 Damage Fly - about 4 mins Bless
Sarge [AC 21; HP 46/70] (Kathy) d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=4 ; Thursday September 17th, 2020 3:57:52 PM
Sarge steps up to Dez [let's say Z-25 to stay out of the way] and casts Cure Critical Wounds.
Dez heals 29.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 96/126 AC:29 T:16 FF:24 CMD:31) d20+24=41 ; 2d6+20=31 ; Thursday September 17th, 2020 7:56:01 PM
Hmerrin strides into the room. Noting the amount of holy, piercing weapons intersecting with Anduin's body, the fighter turns to the guards.
"Guess I got you two."
The fighter strikes out at Guard 3.
-- Move to W24/X25 Attack Guard 3, power attack Hit ac41 for 31 hp damage
Spells in Effect Telepathic Bond (Toston, E, Nissa) Magic Circle Against Evil - allies within 10 feet: +2 deflection AC/resistance bonus saves; 120 minutes Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects. Enlarge Person: The target gains a +2 size bonus to Strength, a –2 size penalty to Dexterity (to a minimum of 1), and a –1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 24 Rnds.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 95/107; AC:36/27/30- CMD 29 d20+14=17 ; Friday September 18th, 2020 2:36:23 AM
Toston also thinks that Anduin probably didn't survive the combined might of Des and Sharpe so he moves with Hmerrin to take on the Quad.
The gnome moves to X26 and tries to trip up Guard 3 with the spiked chain since it worked well last time and he is hasted now.
The Guard gets an AOO on the trip attempt and if Toston fails by 10 or more can attempt to trip Toston instead, Toston will drop the spiked chain to avoid getting tripped in that eventuality
Active Effects: Overland Flight: 10 hours minus elapsed - 40 foot fly speed; +5 bonus to fly checks; can fly hustle Telepathic Bond: 100 minutes minus elapsed (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, E and Hmerrin) Mage Armor : 7 hours minus elapsed - +4 AC Message : 70 min - 23 round - team can whisper messages to each other as long as they are within 170 feet of each other Shield : 48/70 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Resist Energy [electricity] : 70 minutes - 17 round - Electricity Resistance 20 Bless Weapon : spiked chain is good aligned - 21 rounds Mirror Image : 2 illusionary duplicates - 24 rounds Bull's Strength : +4 Str - 25 rounds Bless +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear Haste: Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 24 Rnds
Spiked Chain +1 normal damage becomes 1d6 + 7 Spiked Chain +1 power attack damage becomes 1d6 + 16
Passive Effects: Blindsense 30 ft Fire Resistance: 10
1st: 4/7 slots left 2nd:3/7 slots left 3rd: 3/5 left
2 hero point spent 1 oil of bless weapon used
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 50/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) 3d6=11 ; d20+20=31 ; Friday September 18th, 2020 7:22:33 AM
Gaffer follows forward to stand at U24 as the party all move into the room.
He keeps his Flaming Sphere in place for another possible (11 fire damage).
Hoping Anduin is down and seeing only the two blinded Quad Guards remaining Gaffer holds off on using any more spells, instead doing his best to listen out for sounds beyond the courtyard to figure out if anyone of the city is soon to be coming into the compound. (Perception: 31)
---- Active Effects ---- Barkskin - +5 AC - 119 minutes Stoneskin - Sharpe - DR 10/adamantine - 119 minutes / 63/120 Damage Flaming Sphere - Reflex DC 17 - 12 Rounds
The Temple Rd 6 and 7 (DM SteveK) d20=4 ; d20=10 ; d20=12 ; Friday September 18th, 2020 11:23:10 AM
Eisenhorn moves close to the temple doors and continues his verbal assault on the rakshasa. He then casts Haste on the party.
Desdichado cries out from the massive damage the rakshasa deals, and provides his own retort in mauling Kathenraj.
Sharpe takes his shots in the gaps of the combat and not even the ‘Herald of the Raja’ can stand up to the pounding by Paladin and Fighter. “No”, he coughs weakly, as if not really acknowledging it is over. Then the image of ‘Anduin’ slips away to show the glazed dead eyes of a tiger-headed rakshasa.
Sarge steps up to Dez and casts Cure Critical Wounds.
Hmerrin strides into the room and strikes out at Guard 3.
Toston also moves in with Hmerrin to take on the Quad. Toston misses, but because Guard 3 is blinded, he can’t respond either.
Gaffer follows forward to stand at the doorway and uses his Flaming Sphere to burn Guard 3. The druid considers it wise to hold off on casting more spells at this time. ……
Guard 3 is really wounded and both 3 and 4 are blind. They keep fully defensive positions in front of the door (round 6) and it takes another round to kill them to remove the physical barrier (round 7).
The heroes now have the double doors in front of them as the only way to continue into the temple. Desdichado and Sarge remember seeing a flurry of movement from the other room before Guard 3 and 4 closed the doors. ……….. NOTES
The Tide has the initiative.
Players can place the starting square for their heroes at any location in the first room.
Map in email
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 96/100] - [Charles] Friday September 18th, 2020 11:38:16 AM
Sharpe breaths heavily, "Everyone ok"... "Should we check out these chests before me move on. If the rest of the city is on its way there will be riot if they think there is treasure in there".
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 98/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] 6d6=18 ; Friday September 18th, 2020 1:00:31 PM
Desdichado sighs and shakes his head at the rashaka's corpse. "Thank you, Sarge," he coughs and then adds a bit to his own healing (LoH=18).
"I saw...something...moving in the next room. Could have been another Quad or another rashaka. Given that we haven't seen "Antlers" yet, he might be in the next room."
"If I may," he suggests as Sharpe looks through the treasure,"why don't you take the lead through the door, Hmerrin, and Toston and I (Y:27) prepare to take flanking positions on either side?"
---------- Effects ------------ Bless Prot. from Evil 10 ft Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 21 Rnds. 13/16 Lay on Hands remaining
Sarge [AC 21; HP 67/70] (Kathy) d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; Friday September 18th, 2020 3:42:33 PM
"Before we go runnin' all over the place," Sarge says, "let's get some more healing. Gather 'round."
When everybody is in range, Sarge channels positive energy.
Everybody heals 21.
Sarge keeps to the rear as they move into the next room.
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 98/98; CMD 17] d4=2 ; Saturday September 19th, 2020 7:32:23 AM
Eisenhron will check the dead rakshasa for any clues as to where the broader organization may be located or what their plans are. He will also quickly note down the characteristics of the rakshasa, size, color, any distinquishing features and some notes on his character and fightin style. Once he finishes this he will move up to W27 and cast Mirror Image on himself for some extra protection.(d4+3 = 5 images)
--------ACTIVE EFFECTS-------- Telepathic Bond---- (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, Toston and Hmerrin)---- 100 Min. Mage Armor---- +4 AC ---- 12H Shield---- +4 AC Shield Bouns; Immune to Magic missiles---- 4 Rnds. Bless---- Arcane Sight---- know the location and power of all magical auras within your sight.---- 12min. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement---- 22 Rnds. Mirror Image---- 5 images ---- 12min.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 117/126 AC:28 T:15 FF:24 CMD:31) Sunday September 20th, 2020 5:40:04 PM
"No time, Sharpe," Hmerrin replies. "Whatevers in there is getting ready, and we can't wait for the spells it's probably casting to expire. So, in we go, and we'll grab the chests on the way out."
Dez gives his plan, and the lad can only chuckle. "Pretty sure this is gonna be painful, but let's do it."
Sarge does her healing, and Hmerrin takes a step to the door, stows his handaxe, grabs and carefully turns the doorknob (or the latch, or whatever) to see if its locked.
If so, he reports this, and backs up several paces. If not, he looks over his shoulder at everyone to make sure they're ready.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 71/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) Sunday September 20th, 2020 5:55:53 PM
Gaffer extinguishes his flaming sphere to prevent it hindering the parties positioning and moves to X23 to get a clear view through the door once it opens.
He shakes his shoulders about, loosening up and trying to ready himself for whatever is beyond the door, hoping they have already dealth with the bulk of the temples defences.
---- Active Effects ---- Barkskin - +5 AC - 119 minutes Stoneskin - Sharpe - DR 10/adamantine - 119 minutes / 63/120 Damage
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 107/107; AC:36/27/30- CMD 29 Sunday September 20th, 2020 11:19:49 PM
Toston says, "I agree we don't have much time. Let's proceed into the next room. I'll take the right side. Don't forget to have your blessed piercing weapons if you have them."
Toston moves forward with the rest of his party on the right hand side.
Active Effects: Overland Flight: 10 hours minus elapsed - 40 foot fly speed; +5 bonus to fly checks; can fly hustle Telepathic Bond: 100 minutes minus elapsed (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, E and Hmerrin) Mage Armor : 7 hours minus elapsed - +4 AC Message : 70 min - 24 round - team can whisper messages to each other as long as they are within 170 feet of each other Shield : 47/70 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Resist Energy [electricity] : 70 minutes - 18 round - Electricity Resistance 20 Bless Weapon : spiked chain is good aligned - 20 rounds Mirror Image : 2 illusionary duplicates - 23 rounds Bull's Strength : +4 Str - 24 rounds Bless +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear Haste: Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 24 Rnds
Spiked Chain +1 normal damage becomes 1d6 + 7 Spiked Chain +1 power attack damage becomes 1d6 + 16
Passive Effects: Blindsense 30 ft Fire Resistance: 10
1st: 4/7 slots left 2nd:3/7 slots left 3rd: 3/5 left
Sarge [AC 21; HP 67/70] (Kathy) Monday September 21st, 2020 2:31:39 PM
"Ready as I'll ever be," Sarge says. "Anyway, we gotta get this done."
The Temple Rd 8 (DM SteveK) Monday September 21st, 2020 2:34:01 PM
Sharpe takes time to breathe and suggests collecting treasure from the chests before they move on.
Desdichado sighs at violence having to be the end of the rakshasa problem, and suggests a change in attacking order.
Sarge wants to get some more healing done before running off, and keeps to the rear of the heroes.
Eisenhron wants to do a whole lot of things, but in six seconds can only note down the characteristics of the rakshasa (i.e. size, color, obvious features), move up, and cast Mirror Image. Everything else will have to wait unless he can convince the other heroes to slow down, and…
Hmerrin is in no mood to give the initiative to the defenders. “We can't wait. In we go, and we'll grab the chests on the way out." The young (large) fighter checks on the doors, and they are not locked…
Gaffer knows Flaming Sphere is not a dismissable spell. He can’t extinguish it, but he can direct it out into the courtyard to idle away until the spell ends. The druid positions himself to get a clear view through the door once it opens.
Toston agrees on not having much time, and positions himself for the right flank.
……… NOTES
The Tide has the initiative.
Players can place the starting square for their heroes at any location in the first room.
PCs can set ‘Ready’ actions with a trigger action to move when it is not their turn. (example: Morgan Ironwolf readies her bow, shooting the first person attacking any of the Tide when the door opens.)
Map in email
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+20=25 ; d8+17=25 ; 2d6=5 ; Monday September 21st, 2020 4:04:53 PM
Sharpe starts to open the chest but on hearing the other shrugs, stands behind the chest for cover and aims to fire at the first hostile he sees. (should be standing at Y23)
---------------- Prepared attack 25 vs AC; 25 dmg or 30 vs evil
Active effects Stoneskin - DR 10/adamantine - 120 minutes / 93 Damage Fly - about 4 mins Bless
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 98/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] Monday September 21st, 2020 4:10:10 PM
(OOC: Dez should be at Z:27.)
DM SteveK. Done
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 98/98; CMD 17] Monday September 21st, 2020 7:50:14 PM
Eisenhorn stands his ground peeking the corner and turns to Hmerrin "After you big man." he says with a grin.
--------ACTIVE EFFECTS-------- Telepathic Bond---- (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, Toston and Hmerrin)---- 100 Min. Mage Armor---- +4 AC ---- 12H Shield---- +4 AC Shield Bouns; Immune to Magic missiles---- 3 Rnds. Bless---- Arcane Sight---- know the location and power of all magical auras within your sight.---- 12min. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement---- 21 Rnds. Mirror Image---- 5 images ---- 12min.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 117/126 AC:28 T:15 FF:24 CMD:31) d20+28=45 ; 2d6+12=23 ; Monday September 21st, 2020 8:15:36 PM
Hmerrin gives Eisenhorn a sour look. "I knew I shoulda wore my red shirt."
With a glance toward the heavens, and a couple words to Wardd, the lad nods, draws a breath, and throws open the doors. "HONEY!" he cries, striding into the room, "I'M HOOOOME!"
--- Open Doors. If able, moves to X30/Y31. Total Defense (AC32)
Else If someone is standing in the door, hit them with his axe. Atk hits ac45 for 23hp damage
Spells in Effect Telepathic Bond (Toston, E, Nissa) Magic Circle Against Evil - allies within 10 feet: +2 deflection AC/resistance bonus saves; 120 minutes Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects. Enlarge Person: The target gains a +2 size bonus to Strength, a –2 size penalty to Dexterity (to a minimum of 1), and a –1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 24 Rnds.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 67/70] (Kathy) Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 12:05:16 AM
Sarge moves to follow Hmerrin. [to Y-26]
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 107/107; AC:36/27/30- CMD 29 4d4+4=13 ; d20+12=31 ; d6+17=22 ; Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 3:13:07 AM
Toston asks, "Shouldn't I go first? I am the hardest to hit so if anyone is waiting for the first thing to come into the room to attack and Hmerrin goes first its a lot easier to hit him than it is me."
Toston wants to be flying at U30 when Hmerrin throws open the door the flying gnome zips by the enlarged human fighter and asks "Is antlers around?, anybody see them?"
If an enemy is within striking range he first swiftly charges his attacks magic then power attacks with the spike chain otherwise he fires off a magic missile at the nearest bad guy (OOC: the +2 from my arcane strike should replace the base +1 on the magic weapon as the +2 is higher)
Either 13 automatic force damage or 31 vs AC on a spiked chain power attack for 22 good aligned magic piercing damage
Active Effects: Overland Flight: 10 hours minus elapsed - 40 foot fly speed; +5 bonus to fly checks; can fly hustle Telepathic Bond: 100 minutes minus elapsed (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, E and Hmerrin) Mage Armor : 7 hours minus elapsed - +4 AC Message : 70 min - 25 round - team can whisper messages to each other as long as they are within 170 feet of each other Shield : 46/70 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Resist Energy [electricity] : 70 minutes - 19 round - Electricity Resistance 20 Bless Weapon : spiked chain is good aligned - 19 rounds Mirror Image : 2 illusionary duplicates - 22 rounds Bull's Strength : +4 Str - 23 rounds Bless +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear Haste: Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 23 Rnds
Spiked Chain +1 normal damage becomes 1d6 + 7 Spiked Chain +1 power attack damage becomes 1d6 + 16
Passive Effects: Blindsense 30 ft Fire Resistance: 10
1st: 4/7 slots left 2nd:3/7 slots left 3rd: 3/5 left
2 hero point spent 1 oil of bless weapon used
The Temple Rd 9 (DM SteveK) d20=8 ; d20=1 ; d20=11 ; d20=14 ; d20=12 ; d20=5 ; d20=6 ; d20=9 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+13=31 ; d20=17 ; d20=13 ; d20=10 ; d20=3 ; d20=10 ; d20=17 ; d20=1 ; d20=19 ; d8+3=11 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+7=26 ; 3d8=7 ; 5d8=12 ; Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 11:35:09 AM
Sharpe starts to open the chest but on hearing the other shrugs, stands behind the chest for cover and aims to fire at the first hostile he sees, but he never sees one showing themselves at the doors.
Eisenhorn and his five mirror images stand ‘his’ ground peeking the corner and turns to Hmerrin "After you big man." he says with a grin.
Hmerrin gives Eisenhorn a sour look and makes an obscure quip (LOL!). A glance toward the heavens and a couple words to Wardd, the lad throws open the doors. "HONEY!" he cries, striding into the room, "I'M HOOOOME!" Hmerrin is immediately attacked by eight Spiritual Weapons that were Ready, but they all miss! (oh, what horrible rolls!)
Sarge moves to follow Hmerrin.
Toston wants to be first, citing the tactical advantages, but Hmerrin is already through the door. The gnome zips in… and is blocked from his planned route because someone is already there: a tall elf in mail and holding a flail. His chest is proudly bare to display the writhing green vine emplaned in his skin! The gnome swings his spiked chain and scores the elf. …….. The heroes can see that this room looks like it used to be several rooms with the walls knocked down because the floors and ceilings are of different colors. Some old doorways have been blocked and sealed, and another shrine to Ga’al. Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { The Shrine looks like it was hastily stripped of valuables; the Huge granite statue of Ga’al entwined by a marble vine with pod-like structures in agate looks a bit … threadbare. A last set of prisoners was getting ready to be marched to the Inner Shrine when the heroes arrive, and are now chained to a wall. } ….. Again, 8 Spiritual Weapons, looking like tridents, spear towards Hmerrin, with only one striking for 11 damage.
The flail-wielding elf against Toston calls out, “I will vanquish this one, Lord Galafar!”, and defensively casts a spell on Toston that strips him of his Telepathic Bond spell!
Another elf, this one holding a battleaxe calls out, “Strip his magics, Silverleaf, and I will lead the fight against our large interloper! Wholly together… cast!” Two Acolytes and the elf cast defensively, successfully avoiding Hmerrin’s great reach. Seven searing light spells beam towards Hmerrin, and the fighter is very lucky that only 2 strike the lad! Hmerrin takes19 damage!
There is another cleric standing on the steps to the shrine of Ga’al, an older human. “Keep the pressure, Amberdrake and Silverleaf! These are the blasphemers I have prophesied!”, he calls. “As the noble Anduin called his warning, stop them from taking the outer sanctum!” He doesn’t attack, but seems ready to counter an anticipated assault. ……… NOTES
Acolytes AC 22 Spiritual Weapon (6) 1 2 3 4 5 6
Priests AC 30 Spiritual Weapon (2) Silverleaf (elf) Dam 22 Amberdrake (elf)
High Priest Galafar (human) AC 36
Map in email
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 98/98; CMD 17] d20=18 ; Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 12:59:56 PM
Eisenhorn cheers Hmerrin on "Don't worry your shirt will turn red with blood soon enough!... with the blood of your enemies I mean...well hope anyways..."
Seing the priest readying something Eisenhorn moves back to W26, hopefully out of sight of the High Priest. Then he casts Silent Image to create an illusory opaque wall between AA and AB in the coridor. Hoping to cut off line of sight between the Acolytes, Galafar and the two elves.
--------ACTIVE EFFECTS-------- Telepathic Bond---- (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, Toston and Hmerrin)---- 100 Min. Mage Armor---- +4 AC ---- 12H Shield---- +4 AC Shield Bouns; Immune to Magic missiles---- 2 Rnds. Bless---- Arcane Sight---- know the location and power of all magical auras within your sight.---- 12min. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement---- 20 Rnds. Mirror Image---- 5 images ---- 12min. Silent Image--- Opaque Wall---- Concentration
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 87/126 AC:29 T:16 FF:24 CMD:31) d20+18=20 ; d20+18=25 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+18=36 ; d8+18=25 ; d8+18=22 ; 2d6+19=28 ; d10+7=14 ; d20+10=19 ; Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 1:47:09 PM
Hmerrin bats away flying tridents, while partially listening to the conversation. "OUTER Sanctum??" he groans. "You mean there's more people to kill after you lot?"
Somewhat surprised to still be up and about, the fighter sets about reducing the number of enemy. In a flash, his handaxe is readied. He takes a step and concentrates on removing acolytes.
Perception 19 --- 5' step to Y30/Z31. Quick Draw Hand Axe. Full Attack, Power Attack on #2, moving on to #3 if he goes down. (messed up the second two die rolls, so taking the 20 roll and adding correct (lower) bonus gives):
Btax 1 misses (ac20) Btax 2 misses (ac20) Btax 3 misses (ac11) Hdax 1 hits ac 35 for 25 hp damage Hdax 2 hits ac 23 for 22 hp damage Haste atk hits ac 36 for 28 hp damage two wpn rend for 14 hp damage
Spells in Effect Telepathic Bond (Toston, E, Nissa) Magic Circle Against Evil - allies within 10 feet: +2 deflection AC/resistance bonus saves; 120 minutes Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects. Enlarge Person: The target gains a +2 size bonus to Strength, a –2 size penalty to Dexterity (to a minimum of 1), and a –1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 24 Rnds.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 67/70] (Kathy) d20+19=29 ; 9d6=30 ; Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 2:28:28 PM
[Last round, Sarge had moved to Y-26. This is going to be important, because this round she wants to move to X-30, and she won't have enough movement if she starts from where she is on the map.]
Sarge edges through Hmerrin's space [to X-30]. Casting defensively, [Concentration 29, success] she calls down a Flame Strike on 1, 2, 3, 4, and A. They take 30 points of damage, DC 21 Reflex save for half. The damage is half fire, half untyped.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 98/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] d20+18=37 ; d20+18=22 ; 3d12+15=42 ; Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 3:42:40 PM
Desdichado runs into the room and attempts to move to AA:29 (I think he can make it, since Hmerrin moved down.) "Uh..wow, there's a lot of people in here," he remarks upon entering the outer sanctum, and he rolls his eyes at the description of "Anduin" as "noble".
He attacks Acolyte 1, doing critical damage.
37 vs AC; 22 confirm crit - 42 damage
Effects ------------ Bless Prot. from Evil 10 ft Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 18 Rnds. 13/16 Lay on Hands remaining
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 71/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) d20+20=33 ; Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 4:48:52 PM
Gaffer moves up to Y28 to get a view into the hallway. (Perception 33)
With a better view and hopefully still clear from attacks, he begins casting Summon Nature's Ally with the intent to summon a Tiger to AD33 once the spell completes.
---- Active Effects ---- Barkskin - +5 AC - 119 minutes Stoneskin - Sharpe - DR 10/adamantine - 119 minutes / 63/120 Damage
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 107/107; AC:36/27/30- CMD 29 d20+13=14 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+8=17 ; Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 1:48:54 AM
Toston takes a 5 foot diagonal step to W30 and makes a full hasted attack action with his spiked chain against Silverleaf.
He swifly increases the magical bonus on his spiked chain and makes a full power attack (OOC: forgot I was blessed and hasted last round so attack bonus is actually +13)
14 vs AC; miss 23 vs AC; miss 17 vs AC; miss
Active Effects: Overland Flight: 10 hours minus elapsed - 40 foot fly speed; +5 bonus to fly checks; can fly hustle Mage Armor : 7 hours minus elapsed - +4 AC Message : 70 min - 26 round - team can whisper messages to each other as long as they are within 170 feet of each other Shield : 45/70 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Resist Energy [electricity] : 70 minutes - 20 round - Electricity Resistance 20 Bless Weapon : spiked chain is good aligned - 18 rounds Mirror Image : 2 illusionary duplicates - 21 rounds Bull's Strength : +4 Str - 22 rounds Bless +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear Haste: Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 18 Rnds
Spike Chain normal attack bonus +16/+11 Spiked Chain power attack bonus +13/+8 Spiked Chain +1 normal damage becomes 1d6 + 7 Spiked Chain +1 power attack damage becomes 1d6 + 16
Passive Effects: Blindsense 30 ft Fire Resistance: 10
1st: 4/7 slots left 2nd:3/7 slots left 3rd: 3/5 left
2 hero point spent 1 oil of bless weapon used
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+24=25 ; Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 4:01:40 AM
Sharpe moves to replace Eisenhorn at W27, raising his bow to his chin he remarks, "Sounds bad in there?" and fires a shot at the elf.
---------------- Attack on Amberdrake Crit miss vs AC; miss
The Temple Rd 10 (DM SteveK) d20+17=35 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+6=18 ; d20=19 ; d20=4 ; d20=3 ; d20=5 ; d20=10 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+2=9 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=4 ; 3d8=15 ; d20+10=24 ; 5d8=29 ; Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 3:24:58 PM
Eisenhorn moves back to avoid Galafar’s eye, then casts Silent Image to create an illusory opaque wall. He tries to completely cut off line of sight to separate the elves from their support, but Eisenhorn doesn’t have line of sight himself for the full spell. (Wall only up from between AA,AB 32-33). It doesn’t matter since Galafar detects the spell and Dispels the illusion before it even starts!
Hmerrin catches the words of Galafar, and sets about reducing the number of enemy. Two strikes is enough to drop Acolyte #2, and a hasted battleaxe strikes hard into Acolyte #3 (Rend didn’t occur this time because Hmerrin didn’t hit the same opponent with each of his two weapons)
Sarge, ensuring she was where she wanted to be, moves forward and defensively casts a Flame Strike to cover most of the defenders! Screams of pain echo in the chamber, and Acolyte #3 is dead.
Desdichado runs into the room and charges Acolyte #1, killing him as well!
Gaffer moves up to get a view into the hallway and begins casting Summon Nature's Ally…
Toston takes a diagonal step to widen the Tide’s beachead, and slams out against Silverleaf, but misses three times.
Sharpe moves to replace Eisenhorn and fires a shot at Amberdrake that misses.
….. Three of the Spiritual Tridents have disappeared, so only 5 strike at Hmerrin, all missing!
Acolytes 4, 5, and 6 fanatically don’t give up. “For the dominance of Ga’al!” they cry and surge to the attack. (Acolyte 6 has to cross Hmerrin’s reach and the fighter gets an AOO vs #6) All three cast spells and two attempt to touch Hmerrin and one on Desdichado. Only Hmerrin is touched, and takes 15 damage!
The flail-wielding elf called Silverleaf keeps Toston in play, but defensively casts a spell targeting Hmerrin. “Your will is mine! Obey and kill Gaffer the Druid!”, but he fails the juggle the magics and the spell fizzles!
Amberdrake tries the same stunt, and his Dominate Person spell works! [Hmerrin Will DC 17 or be Dominated and try to carry out the order to kill Gaffer as best he can.]
Galafar continues to exhort the priests and acolytes. “Ga’al’s eye is upon you! Show him your worthiness in battle! His majesty is above all!” He also casts a spell, another Searing Light, and Desdichado is struck hard for 29 damage!
……… NOTES
Acolytes AC 22 Spiritual Weapon (6) 1 DEAD 2 DEAD 3 DEAD 4 Dam 30 5 6
Priests AC 30 Spiritual Weapon (2) Silverleaf (elf) Dam 22 Amberdrake (elf) Dam 22
Hmerrin bats away the tridents, and slices into #6 as he approaches (hit AC 30 for 21 hp)
More spellcasting to take over his mind, but the young fellow steels himself against the order.
"Wow, Gaffer," he calls out to the druid. "They REALLY don't like you. What'd you do to tick 'em off that much?"
Hmerrin sticks with what's been working. He takes another step to open space, and then tries taking out a couple more acolytes.
---- 5' step to X31/Y32 Full Attack. Power Attack. Starting on 4, then 6, then A.
Btax 1 hits ac 33 for 27 hp damage Btax 2 misses (ac 16) Btax 3 hits ac 24 for 23 hp damage Hdax 1 hits ac 25 for 25 hp damage Hdax 2 misses (ac 18) Haste atk hits ac 32 for 26 hp damage two wpn rend 14 hp damage
Spells in Effect Telepathic Bond (E, Nissa) Magic Circle Against Evil - allies within 10 feet: +2 deflection AC/resistance bonus saves; 120 minutes Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects. Enlarge Person: The target gains a +2 size bonus to Strength, a –2 size penalty to Dexterity (to a minimum of 1), and a –1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 24 Rnds.
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+24=27 ; d20+24=25 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+14=22 ; d8+9=16 ; 2d6=8 ; Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 5:35:37 PM
Put off by the ferocity of the defense Sharpe attempts to keep pressure on Amberdrake only managing 1 hit. ---------------- Full Attack on Amberdrake 27 vs AC; miss Crit fail; miss 34 v AC ; 16 or 24 vs Evil 22 vs AC; miss
Active effects Stoneskin - DR 10/adamantine - 120 minutes / 93 Damage Fly - about 3 mins Bless
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 89/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] 6d6=20 ; d20+18=28 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+8=25 ; d12+5=6 ; d12+5=7 ; d12+5=9 ; Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 5:38:14 PM
Desdichado reels from the burning light as hit envelops him. "Gah! May Domi smite you all!" he cries.
Turning to Acolyte 5 who tried to attack him, Desdichado retaliates with a few scratches (OOC: oh what terrible damage rolls!) and heals himself a bit (LoH=20).
28 vs AC; 6 damage 26 vs AC; 7 damage 21 vs AC; miss 25 vs AC; 9 damage
Effects ------------ Bless Prot. from Evil 10 ft Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 17 Rnds. 12/16 Lay on Hands remaining
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 107/107; AC:36/27/30- CMD 29 d20+14=27 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+11=12 ; Thursday September 24th, 2020 2:50:57 AM
Toston isn't liking how hard to hit SIlverleaf is and decides to try a new tactic. He still swiftly overcharges the chain with magic (swift action - arcane strike) but then does something different.
(OOC: The rules say many combat maneuvers can be performed as part of an attack action, full-attack action, or attack of opportunity (in place of a melee attack); therefore I want to use a full attack action but substitute a trip attempt for my first attack)
He makes a full attack with his spiked chain but on his first attack he will try to trip up the priest with the spiked chain instead of damaging him.
The trip attempt provokes an AOO from Silverleaf's
Attack 1 = Trip Attempt: 27 vs Silverleaf's CMD; if this fails by 10 or more Toston is tripped instead but he can avoid falling by dropping the chain; which he will do
Assuming the trip didn't fail by more than 10
Hasted Attack: 19 vs AC = miss even if Silverleaf was prone at AC - 4
Third Attack : 12 vs AC = natural 1; miss even if Silverleaf is prone at AC - 4
Active Effects: Overland Flight: 10 hours minus elapsed - 40 foot fly speed; +5 bonus to fly checks; can fly hustle Mage Armor : 7 hours minus elapsed - +4 AC Message : 70 min - 27 round - team can whisper messages to each other as long as they are within 170 feet of each other Shield : 44/70 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Resist Energy [electricity] : 70 minutes - 21 round - Electricity Resistance 20 Bless Weapon : spiked chain is good aligned - 17 rounds Mirror Image : 2 illusionary duplicates - 20 rounds Bull's Strength : +4 Str - 21 rounds Bless +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear Haste: Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 17 Rnds
Spike Chain normal attack bonus +16/+11 Spiked Chain power attack bonus +13/+8 Spiked Chain +1 normal damage becomes 1d6 + 7 Spiked Chain +1 power attack damage becomes 1d6 + 16
Passive Effects: Blindsense 30 ft Fire Resistance: 10
1st: 4/7 slots left 2nd:3/7 slots left 3rd: 3/5 left
2 hero point spent 1 oil of bless weapon used
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 98/98; CMD 17] Thursday September 24th, 2020 7:30:27 AM
Eisenhorn will curse the priest under his breath for stopping his spell and noting that the party's crusade against the Ga'alian clergy seems to be going well so far he will use his wand of shield to recast Shield on himself.
--------ACTIVE EFFECTS-------- Telepathic Bond---- (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, Toston and Hmerrin)---- 100 Min. Mage Armor---- +4 AC ---- 12H Shield---- +4 AC Shield Bouns; Immune to Magic missiles---- 10 Rnds. Bless---- Arcane Sight---- know the location and power of all magical auras within your sight.---- 12min. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement---- 20 Rnds. Mirror Image---- 5 images ---- 12min. Silent Image--- Opaque Wall---- Concentration
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 71/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) d20+10=25 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+9=14 ; 2d6+6=11 ; d20+14=34 ; Thursday September 24th, 2020 7:34:16 AM
Gaffer finishes summoning the Tiger which appears at AD33 and immedietely turns around, charging and pouncing on Acolyte 4. (I think it can charge from this position, otherwise it is just the one claw attack.)
Claw 1 - 27 vs AC - 13 Claw 2 - miss Bite - miss (Forgot to add +2 from strength bonus to rolls)
For his own action Gaffer attempts to target Galafar with a simple Chill Metal spell, targeting metal armour if they is wearing any, but otherwise targeted at their weapon/focus. (Overcome Spell Resistance: 34)
---- Active Effects ---- Barkskin - +5 AC - 119 minutes Stoneskin - Sharpe - DR 10/adamantine - 119 minutes / 63/120 Damage Summon Nature's Ally - Tiger 57/57HP - 12/12 rounds Chill Metal - 7/7 Rounds
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 71/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) Thursday September 24th, 2020 7:36:10 AM
"I can't help but be the center of attention" Gaffer calls back "But I might still just..." and steps sideways to Z27
The Temple Rd 11 (DM SteveK) d20+16=19 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+13=22 ; d20=17 ; d20+25=37 ; d20+20=21 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+10=26 ; 2d6+8=20 ; 2d6+8=15 ; 2d6+8=18 ; Thursday September 24th, 2020 12:48:22 PM
Hmerrin bats away the tridents, and heroically steels himself against magical compulsions trying to make him kill Gaffer. The lad sticks with what's been working, takes another step to open space, and then kills Acolyte 4 and 6 before landing a wounding blow on Amberdrake.
Sharpe attempts to keep pressure on Amberdrake, but only manages 1 hit.
Desdichado reels from the burning light and retaliates with a few scratches before healing himself.
Toston tries a new tactic. Magic-charging his chain, he first trips Silverleaf and then tries to pummel the elf; missing as magical defenses deflect his strikes.
Eisenhorn uses his wand of shield to recast Shield on himself.
Gaffer finishes summoning the Tiger which appears at AD33 and, Acolyte 4 being dead, the Tiger launches itself at Galafar! It misses.
For his own action Gaffer attempts to target Galafar with a simple Chill Metal spell, but, surprisingly, the cleric has no metal on his person! The druid moves sideways. ……… There are only three Tridents attacking Hmerrin now, and they all miss.
Acolyte 5 tries to bash Desdichado with a mace, but misses.
Silverleaf attempts to get up, fully defensive to avoid another trip attack. Toston, Sarge, and Hmerrin have AOOs
Amberdrake tries to defensively casts a spell, and it fizzles!
Galafar looks condescendingly at the Tiger, and slams the summoning with his bare hands! Three strikes hit and the Tiger dies, going back to the Lands of Rest.
……… NOTES
Acolytes AC 22 Spiritual Weapon (6) 5 Dam 22
Priests AC 30 Spiritual Weapon (2) Silverleaf (elf) Dam 22 prone Amberdrake (elf) Dam 72
High Priest Galafar (human) AC 36
Map in email
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 89/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] d20+18=37 ; d20+18=23 ; d20+18=25 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+8=18 ; 3d12+15=33 ; d12+5=15 ; Thursday September 24th, 2020 2:16:07 PM
Trying to ignore the elf casting spells right next to him, Desdichado attacks acolyte 5 again with a staggering blow.
37 vs AC; 23 to confirm crit; 33 damage 25 vs AC; 15 damage 18 vs AC; miss 18 vs AC; miss
Effects ------------ Bless Prot. from Evil 10 ft Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 16 Rnds. 12/16 Lay on Hands remaining
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+24=25 ; d20+24=44 ; d20+28=29 ; d20+19=38 ; d20+23=36 ; d20+14=28 ; d8+9=16 ; d8+9=11 ; d8+9=11 ; d8+9=10 ; d8+9=10 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=3 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=4 ; Thursday September 24th, 2020 3:03:25 PM
Starting to think that Wardd is having fun with him Sharpe continues his barrage. ---------------- Full Attack on Amberdrake Crit fail vs AC; miss Critical Hit vs AC; not confirmed; 16 dmg or 26 vs Evil Critical Hit vs AC; 36 to confirm; 42 dmg or 61 vs Evil 28 vs AC; miss
Active effects Stoneskin - DR 10/adamantine - 120 minutes / 93 Damage Fly - about 3 mins Bless
Sarge [AC 21; HP 67/70] (Kathy) d20+14=30 ; d8=3 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+9=28 ; d8=7 ; Thursday September 24th, 2020 5:38:50 PM
[Sorry for not posting yesterday, guys; I have no idea why.]
Sarge's Attack of Opportunity hits AC 14 for 3 damage.
She figures she might as well keep going, so she swings her hammer at Silverleaf twice more. [Miss with a natural 1; hit AC 28 for 11 damage.]
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 72/126 AC:29 T:16 FF:24 CMD:31) d20=16 ; 2d6+11=17 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+21=26 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+22=27 ; 2d6+11=20 ; 2d6+11=18 ; Thursday September 24th, 2020 6:58:56 PM
Hmerrin whacks Silverleaf as the elf rises (hit ac 40 for 17 hp damage)
He turns his attention to Amberdrake, who proves to be a bit more difficult to hit.
--- Full attack on Amberdrake. Btax 1 hits ac 31 for 20 hp damage Btax 2 hits ac 34 for 18 hp damage Btax 3 misses (ac 19) Hdax 1 misses (ac 26) Hdax 2 misses (ac 21) Haste atk misses (ac 27)
Spells in Effect Telepathic Bond (E, Nissa) Magic Circle Against Evil - allies within 10 feet: +2 deflection AC/resistance bonus saves; 120 minutes Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects. Enlarge Person: The target gains a +2 size bonus to Strength, a –2 size penalty to Dexterity (to a minimum of 1), and a –1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 24 Rnds.
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 98/98; CMD 17] d20=1 ; Thursday September 24th, 2020 7:45:33 PM
Eisenhorn will move down to W27and keep an eye on Galafar ready to counterspell anything the priest may try to cast. (Dispell Check: 1 + 12 + 4 = 17)
--------ACTIVE EFFECTS-------- Telepathic Bond---- (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, Toston and Hmerrin)---- 100 Min. Mage Armor---- +4 AC ---- 12H Shield---- +4 AC Shield Bouns; Immune to Magic missiles---- 9 Rnds. Bless---- Arcane Sight---- know the location and power of all magical auras within your sight.---- 12min. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement---- 16 Rnds. Mirror Image---- 5 images ---- 12min. Silent Image--- Opaque Wall---- Concentration
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 107/107; AC:36/27/30- CMD 29 d20+16=32 ; d6+7=10 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+8=27 ; Friday September 25th, 2020 3:20:29 AM
AOO: 32 vs AC; 10 damage
Toston says to Silverlead, "Did you have a nice trip?"
He takes a 5 foot step to U29 and calls out to Sarge, "Flank with me!"
He charges his attacks with a swift arcane strike and then makes a full power attack.
18 vs AC: miss 23 vs AC; miss 27 vs AC; miss
Active Effects: Overland Flight: 10 hours minus elapsed - 40 foot fly speed; +5 bonus to fly checks; can fly hustle Mage Armor : 7 hours minus elapsed - +4 AC Message : 70 min - 27 round - team can whisper messages to each other as long as they are within 170 feet of each other Shield : 44/70 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Resist Energy [electricity] : 70 minutes - 21 round - Electricity Resistance 20 Bless Weapon : spiked chain is good aligned - 17 rounds Mirror Image : 2 illusionary duplicates - 20 rounds Bull's Strength : +4 Str - 21 rounds Bless +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear Haste: Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 17 Rnds
Spike Chain normal attack bonus +16/+11 Spiked Chain power attack bonus +13/+8 Spiked Chain +1 normal damage becomes 1d6 + 7 (+8 with arcane strike) Spiked Chain +1 power attack damage becomes 1d6 + 16 (+17 with arcane strike_
Passive Effects: Blindsense 30 ft Fire Resistance: 10
1st: 4/7 slots left 2nd:3/7 slots left 3rd: 3/5 left
2 hero point spent 1 oil of bless weapon used
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 71/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) Friday September 25th, 2020 8:25:00 AM
Not upset at keeping Galafar distracted, Gaffer steps 5feet back to Y27 begins another Summon Nature's Ally to summon a Medium Fire Elemental to Y33 (or further right if he can)
---- Active Effects ---- Barkskin - +5 AC - 119 minutes Stoneskin - Sharpe - DR 10/adamantine - 119 minutes / 63/120 Damage
The Temple Rd 12 (DM SteveK) d20+13=24 ; d20=4 ; d20=9 ; 13d6=40 ; Friday September 25th, 2020 3:59:38 PM
Desdichado attacks acolyte 5 and kills the last Ga’alian flunky.
Sharpe continues his barrage on Amberdrake, killing him.
Sarge keeps hammering at Silverleaf, not hitting but keeping him parrying attacks.
Hmerrin whacks Silverleaf as the elf rises, and, since Sharpe killed Amberdrake, continues to pile on Silverleaf.
Toston taunts Silverleaf, and while he strikes him as he rises, can’t lay another glove.
Gaffer steps back and begins another Summon Nature's Ally.
……… Only one Trident is left striking at Hmerrin, and misses.
Battered, Silverleaf attacks Toston with his flail and misses twice. “Lord Galafar they are too strong!”
Galafar looks condescendingly at Silverleaf. “Bah, what use have I for such weak pawns? Fight them until your corpse smokes on the stones, or you shall know pain for eternity!” Galafar, the old human, melts away, and in his place is a Large woman with backwards-grasping hands and a leonine head. Galafar is another Rakshasa!
The Large Rakshasa slides away from Sharpe's line of sight and casts a spell. Eisenhorn attempts to counter but fails. A Flame Strike catches Sarge, Hmerrin, and Desdichado! They each take 40 points of damage!! (Reflex DC 21 for half)
Silverleaf, bloodied and battered, drops his flail. “LIAR!”, he shouts, “You are no follower of the great Peacemaker! Ga’al strike you down!” The Rakshasa known as Galafar only laughs.
……… NOTES
Priests AC 30 Spiritual Weapon (1) Silverleaf (elf) Dam 78 Amberdrake (elf) DEAD
High Priest Galafar (human) AC 36
Map in email
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 98/98; CMD 17] Friday September 25th, 2020 5:42:48 PM
"Oh for the love of... you are like Ffloy damned cockroaches. How many of you are there anyways? My companions have already made rugs out of your friends, we don't really have any more rooms left to decorate." Eisenhorn curses as his atempt to counterspell the rakshasa's flame strike fails.
Eisenhorn moves to W27 to get a view of the Rakshasa and tries to trip him up by casting Grease centered on him. (DC: 18 Reflex or Fall Prone)
--------ACTIVE EFFECTS-------- Telepathic Bond---- (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, Toston and Hmerrin)---- 100 Min. Mage Armor---- +4 AC ---- 12H Shield---- +4 AC Shield Bouns; Immune to Magic missiles---- 8 Rnds. Bless---- Arcane Sight---- know the location and power of all magical auras within your sight.---- 12min. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement---- 15 Rnds. Mirror Image---- 5 images ---- 12min.
Overwhelmed by the heat, Desdichado staggers to Y:30. "Silverleaf!" he shouts, "I have no love for Ga'al, but our quarrel is not with you for now. Stand down and we will not harm you!" (Diplomacy: 27 (forgot about recent update).
Calling upon Domi's aid he cries out "Grant us the power to overcome this evil beast!" as a faint blue shimmer surrounds him and his companions. (Aura of Justice).
Aura of Justice - affects Hmerrin, Sarge, Toston: must declare target of smite by start of paladin's next turn. Bonuses last for 1 minute (10 rounds). Bonuses: +5 attack/+12 damage vs evil. Undead/evil dragon/evil outsider take +12 additional damage on first successful attack each round. Bypass DR.
Effects ------------ Bless Prot. from Evil 10 ft Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 15 Rnds. 12/16 Lay on Hands remaining Aura of Justice: Bonuses: +5 attack/+12 damage vs evil. Undead/evil dragon/evil outsider take +12 additional damage on first successful attack each round. Bypass DR. 10 Rnds.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) d20+8=27 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; Saturday September 26th, 2020 1:10:00 PM
Sarge manages to dodge some of the blast [Reflex save 27]. She chooses the Rakshasa formerly known as Galantar as her smite target, but she has other things to do this round.
She moves into the doorway [Y-28] and channels positive energy, excluding Silverleaf. The healing should reach all her companions and none of the baddies.
Everybody heals 25.
Addendum (DM SteveK) Sunday September 27th, 2020 1:41:23 PM
Silverleaf calls to Desdichado, “Agreed, Paladin of Domi. No quarrel this day!”
“Bah!”, scoffs the rakasha formerly known as Galafar.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 77/126 AC:29 T:16 FF:24 CMD:31) d20+10=21 ; d20+29=46 ; 2d6+36=43 ; Sunday September 27th, 2020 8:34:00 PM
[Reflex 21] Flame blasts Hmerrin, who is juuust able to avoid the full effect.
The lad nods gratefully at Sarge, and then smirks as he feels Dez' aura float down on him.
"Hey, Silverleaf. How 'bout calling off the trident?" Hmerrin calls over his shoulder, before turning his attention to the Rakshasa.
"Now then, if you're planning on going on about how superior you are, you better hurry. 'Cause you got maybe 20 seconds left to breathe."
The fighter steps forward and swings, hard. "Hmm, maybe 10..."
---- Move to AA31/AB32 Declaring Galafar target of smite (bypassing DR) Atk hits ac46 for 43 hp damage.
Spells in Effect Telepathic Bond (E, Nissa) Magic Circle Against Evil - allies within 10 feet: +2 deflection AC/resistance bonus saves; 120 minutes Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects. Enlarge Person: The target gains a +2 size bonus to Strength, a –2 size penalty to Dexterity (to a minimum of 1), and a –1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 24 Rnds. Aura of Justice: Bonuses: +5 attack/+12 damage vs evil. Undead/evil dragon/evil outsider take +12 additional damage on first successful attack each round. Bypass DR. 10 Rnds.
He moves to Y30 himself to get a view of Galafar and commands in Ignan "Attack the Rakshasa by the shrine." With little confidence it could be effective. His elemental obeys, moving to AD32 and attacks Galafar once but cannot surpass his AC.
Using what he has remaining, Gaffer casts Wall of Thorns so as to cover everything in rows AF,AG and AH, to prevent the rakshasa from getting away, or going towards the innocents in the back.
---- Active Effects ---- Barkskin - +5 AC - 119 minutes Stoneskin - Sharpe - DR 10/adamantine - 119 minutes / 63/120 Damage Summon Nature's Ally - Medium Fire Elemental - 38/38 Wall of Thorns - 120 minutes
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 107/107; AC:34/25/28- CMD 27 d20+20=33 ; Sunday September 27th, 2020 11:28:59 PM
Toston says to Silverleaf, "It appears we have a truce. Guess we are going to team up and take down this Rakshasha"
The gnome declares his smite target as the large Rakshasha known as Galafar and swiftly charges his spiked chain with magic.
He then power attack charges to location AC 32 attacking Galafar (33 vs AC; miss) but his aim with the chain is a little off and he misses
Active Effects: Overland Flight: 10 hours minus elapsed - 40 foot fly speed; +5 bonus to fly checks; can fly hustle Mage Armor : 7 hours minus elapsed - +4 AC Message : 70 min - 27 round - team can whisper messages to each other as long as they are within 170 feet of each other Shield : 43/70 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Resist Energy [electricity] : 70 minutes - 22 round - Electricity Resistance 20 Bless Weapon : spiked chain is good aligned - 16 rounds Mirror Image : 2 illusionary duplicates - 19 rounds Bull's Strength : +4 Str - 20 rounds Bless +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear Haste: Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 16 Rnds Aura of Justice - Smite against Galafar. Bonuses last for 1 minute (10 rounds). Bonuses: +5 attack/+12 damage vs evil. Undead/evil dragon/evil outsider take +12 additional damage on first successful attack each round. Bypass DR. Charging +2 to hit / -2 AC
Spike Chain normal attack bonus +16/+11 Spiked Chain power attack bonus +13/+8 Spiked Chain +1 normal damage becomes 1d6 + 7 (+8 with arcane strike) Spiked Chain +1 power attack damage becomes 1d6 + 16 (+17 with arcane strike_
Passive Effects: Blindsense 30 ft Fire Resistance: 10
1st: 4/7 slots left 2nd:3/7 slots left 3rd: 3/5 left
2 hero point spent 1 oil of bless weapon used
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+20=29 ; Monday September 28th, 2020 4:20:50 AM
Sharpe re-positions inside the room X31 behind Hmerrin and fire a shot, but is unable to get a solid hit.
The Temple Rd 13 (DM SteveK) d20=11 ; d20+26=32 ; d20+26=44 ; d20+26=40 ; 2d6+7=13 ; 2d6+7=17 ; 2d6+7=13 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+19=32 ; Monday September 28th, 2020 1:44:16 PM
Eisenhorn compares rakshasa to cockroaches, then moves to get a view before casting a Grease spell, which the Rakshasa avoids.
Desdichado offers a respite to Silverleaf, who accepts in the face of a common enemy! The Paladin then calls on his aura of justice to affect himself, Hmerrin, Sarge, and Toston!
Sarge targets the Rakshasa formerly known as Galantar as her smite, and channels positive energy to heal her companions and exclude Silverleaf and Galafar.
Hmerrin nods gratefully at Sarge, and then smirks as he feels Dez' aura. He asks for Silverleaf to do more than just accept a truce, and steps forward and plants a huge wound in the Rakshasa.
Gaffer finishes summoning his fire elemental, watches as the Large Rakshasa swipes an AOO at the elemental for 13 damage, and then the fiery being misses. The druid then casts wall of thorns to hinder any retreat or using the captives as a shield.
Toston declares his smite target as ‘Galafar’, swiftly charges his spiked chain, and flies forwar. ‘Galafar’, however, is swift and uses a claw with cunning and critical opportunity! Toston takes 30 damage . And after the charge, the gnome misses…
Sharpe re-positions inside the Outer Shrine, and fires a shot, but is unable to get a solid hit. ……………
Silverleaf redirects his Spiritual Trident from Hmerrin to “Galafar”, missing. He also backs up and away from his weapon, further demonstrating his agreement to the truce.
The Large Rakshasa laughs at the Tide, her golden eyes flashing. “You think you will kill me? Or even make me flee? Foolish mortals! I go to the Inner Shrine to open the portal for an army of Jannissaries and Rakasha to raze this city to the dirt which is its namesake! A defensively cast spell and ‘Galafar’ DimDoors away!
Silverleaf groans. “The Inner Shrine is through a corridor behind the holy Ga’al and now warded by this Wall of Thorns. We will never be able to stop him in time!”
……… NOTES
Priests AC 30 Spiritual Weapon (1) Silverleaf (elf) Dam 78
“Galafar” Rakshasa AC 36 Dam 42
Map in email
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 94/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] Monday September 28th, 2020 2:24:41 PM
"E, get in here quick!" calls Desdichado, "Can you get rid of these thorns or disappear us into the Inner Sanctum?"
He moves to AD:30.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) Monday September 28th, 2020 3:43:12 PM
Sarge snorts. "'You think you will make me flee?' says the Rakshasa right before fleeing. And, oh, look, the elf's given up. What a surprise."
She moves up [to AB-30] and eyes the wall. "I don't have anything for thorns," she says. "We may just have to chop our way through."
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 98/98; CMD 17] d20=14 ; Monday September 28th, 2020 6:16:38 PM
Eisenhorn will ask Gaffer if he would be able to dismiss the spell. If not Eisenhorn will use a hero point to get another casting of Dispel Magic, Greater and use the spell to Dispell the wall of thorns. (Dispell Check: 14 + 12 = 26)
--------ACTIVE EFFECTS-------- Telepathic Bond---- (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, Toston and Hmerrin)---- 100 Min. Mage Armor---- +4 AC ---- 12H Shield---- +4 AC Shield Bouns; Immune to Magic missiles---- 7 Rnds. Bless---- Arcane Sight---- know the location and power of all magical auras within your sight.---- 12min. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement---- 14 Rnds. Mirror Image---- 5 images ---- 12min.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 77/126 AC:29 T:16 FF:24 CMD:31) Monday September 28th, 2020 6:59:55 PM
The rakshasa spells herself away, leaving Hmerrin to mutter words not fit for this forum.
As the Wall of Thorns falls away, the fighter moves up to try and find this corridor.
"Silverleaf, which way?"
-- Move to AG31/AH32.
Spells in Effect Telepathic Bond (E, Nissa) Magic Circle Against Evil - allies within 10 feet: +2 deflection AC/resistance bonus saves; 120 minutes Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects. Enlarge Person: The target gains a +2 size bonus to Strength, a –2 size penalty to Dexterity (to a minimum of 1), and a –1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 14 Rnds. Aura of Justice: Bonuses: +5 attack/+12 damage vs evil. Undead/evil dragon/evil outsider take +12 additional damage on first successful attack each round. Bypass DR. 9 Rnds.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 77/107; AC:36/27/30- CMD 29 Tuesday September 29th, 2020 1:52:23 AM
Toston waits for SIlverleaf to give an answer to Hmerrin's question and then once the wall of thorns falls away to fly down whatever passage the elf indicates is the right way to "Galafar"
(OOC: hasted fly hustle move would be 210 feet)
Active Effects: Overland Flight: 10 hours minus elapsed - 40 foot fly speed; +5 bonus to fly checks; can fly hustle Mage Armor : 7 hours minus elapsed - +4 AC Message : 70 min - 28 round - team can whisper messages to each other as long as they are within 170 feet of each other Shield : 42/70 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Resist Energy [electricity] : 70 minutes - 23 round - Electricity Resistance 20 Bless Weapon : spiked chain is good aligned - 15rounds Mirror Image : 2 illusionary duplicates - 18 rounds Bull's Strength : +4 Str - 19 rounds Bless +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear Haste: Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 16 Rnds Aura of Justice - Smite against Galafar. Bonuses last for 1 minute (9 rounds). Bonuses: +5 attack/+12 damage vs evil. Undead/evil dragon/evil outsider take +12 additional damage on first successful attack each round. Bypass DR.
Spike Chain normal attack bonus +16/+11 Spiked Chain power attack bonus +13/+8 Spiked Chain +1 normal damage becomes 1d6 + 7 (+8 with arcane strike) Spiked Chain +1 power attack damage becomes 1d6 + 16 (+17 with arcane strike_
Passive Effects: Blindsense 30 ft Fire Resistance: 10
1st: 4/7 slots left 2nd:3/7 slots left 3rd: 3/5 left
2 hero point spent 1 oil of bless weapon used
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+14=19 ; Tuesday September 29th, 2020 4:27:28 AM
Perception - 19 Sharpe keeps eyes and ear open trying to get a sense of what they can expect beyond the thorns.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 96/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) Tuesday September 29th, 2020 8:23:10 AM
"Well that wasn't my plan..." Gaffer dismisses the quickly dismisses the spell before following behind Toston and the others following the Silverleaf's direction.
---- Active Effects ---- Barkskin - +5 AC - 119 minutes Stoneskin - Sharpe - DR 10/adamantine - 119 minutes / 63/120 Damage Summon Nature's Ally - Medium Fire Elemental - 25/38hp - 11/12 rounds
The Temple Rd 14 (DM SteveK) Tuesday September 29th, 2020 1:07:46 PM
Desdichado calls to get Eisenhorn to take down the Wall of Thorns.
Sarge quips on her lack of surprise, and moves up to eye the wall.
Eisenhorn checks with Gaffer (who can dismiss the Wall spell).
Hmerrin mutters words and calls to Silverleaf…. which way? The Ga’alian cleric points to the corridor on the left of the Shrine. “A corridor 20’ long ends in the Inner Shrine and what was supposed to be the most sacred communion to Ga’al. Only Galafar was allowed to that area.”
Toston readies his flight pending Gaffer.
Sharpe keeps eyes and ear open trying to get a sense of what they can expect beyond the thorns.
Gaffer quickly dismisses the Wall of Thorns, Toston zips down the corridor, and the druid follows, but much slower. Fire Elemental follows.
Toston zips through the corridor and around another (stripped) Shrine, and the gnome can relay back to Hmerrin and Eisenhorn.
………
Silverleaf heals himself.
Behind the ‘shrine’ are treasures: gold, jewels, art, and magic items. A Tiger and Stag-headed Medium rakshasa are throwing treasures into a large magical ‘window’, but the last handful … bounces. Where it used to be the scene of a palace throne room, now only gray clouds and a pair of Golden Eyes stare at ‘Galafar’ and the other two Rakshasa. “You have failed to expand our realm, and let Meat learn of us. I am most displeased. You are banished until you can regain your control of the Dirt City Plantation.” The Golden Eyes glow. “Good Eating.” And the Gate… vanishes.
Galafar (seemingly healed of Hmerrin’s wound), Tiger, and Stag turn and see Toston. They are in a killing rage.
……… NOTES
Priests AC 30 Spiritual Weapon (1) Silverleaf (elf) Dam 78
Stag Tiger
“Galafar” Rakshasa AC 36 Dam 0
Map in email
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] Tuesday September 29th, 2020 2:11:48 PM
Sharpe runs up to AF29 and peeks round the corner and wide eyed at what is going on, he takes cover back against the wall and call's. "Ok beasties... what's it going to be"
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 94/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] Tuesday September 29th, 2020 2:14:50 PM
Desdichado hastily runs as far as he can down the corridor and towards Galafar in the inner sanctum (I think he can make it to AF:18 with haste).
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) Tuesday September 29th, 2020 4:04:49 PM
If they're going to get down that skinny passage, Hmerrin needs to be de-embiggened.
Sarge moves to AF-29, and dismisses the Enlarge Person.
Hmerrin is medium-sized again.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 77/126 AC:31 T:18 FF:24 CMD:31) Tuesday September 29th, 2020 8:27:15 PM
Medium sized Hmerrin takes off after Dez, swinging into line beside him.
"Man, you think you know your boss, and then he goes and cuts you off. That must really stink."
----- Hasted move to AG18 (AC 35 vs AoO due to Mobility feat)
Spells in Effect Telepathic Bond (E, Nissa) Magic Circle Against Evil - allies within 10 feet: +2 deflection AC/resistance bonus saves; 120 minutes Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 13 Rnds. Aura of Justice: Bonuses: +5 attack/+12 damage vs evil. Undead/evil dragon/evil outsider take +12 additional damage on first successful attack each round. Bypass DR. 8 Rnds.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 77/107; AC:36/27/30- CMD 29 d20+12=31 ; d20+18=33 ; Tuesday September 29th, 2020 11:48:07 PM
Toston acrobatically advances on "Galafar" this time. (31 vs Galafar's CMD to avoid an AOO) as he moves to AE18.
He makes a power attack against "Galafar" (33 vs AC; miss)
Active Effects: Overland Flight: 10 hours minus elapsed - 40 foot fly speed; +5 bonus to fly checks; can fly hustle Mage Armor : 7 hours minus elapsed - +4 AC Message : 70 min - 29 round - team can whisper messages to each other as long as they are within 170 feet of each other Shield : 41/70 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Resist Energy [electricity] : 70 minutes - 24 round - Electricity Resistance 20 Bless Weapon : spiked chain is good aligned - 14rounds Mirror Image : 2 illusionary duplicates - 17 rounds Bull's Strength : +4 Str - 18 rounds Bless +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear Haste: Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 16 Rnds Aura of Justice - Smite against Galafar. Bonuses last for 1 minute (8 rounds). Bonuses: +5 attack/+12 damage vs evil. Undead/evil dragon/evil outsider take +12 additional damage on first successful attack each round. Bypass DR.
Spike Chain normal attack bonus +16/+11 Spiked Chain power attack bonus +13/+8 Spiked Chain +1 normal damage becomes 1d6 + 7 (+8 with arcane strike) Spiked Chain +1 power attack damage becomes 1d6 + 16 (+17 with arcane strike_
Passive Effects: Blindsense 30 ft Fire Resistance: 10
1st: 4/7 slots left 2nd:3/7 slots left 3rd: 3/5 left
2 hero point spent 1 oil of bless weapon used
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 98/98; CMD 17] Wednesday September 30th, 2020 5:23:19 AM
EIsenhorn double moves 55ft. to AF29.
--------ACTIVE EFFECTS-------- Telepathic Bond---- (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, Toston and Hmerrin)---- 100 Min. Mage Armor---- +4 AC ---- 12H Shield---- +4 AC Shield Bouns; Immune to Magic missiles---- 6 Rnds. Bless---- Arcane Sight---- know the location and power of all magical auras within your sight.---- 12min. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement---- 13 Rnds. Mirror Image---- 5 images ---- 12min.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 96/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) Wednesday September 30th, 2020 10:41:43 AM
Gaffer doublemoves through the corridor to make it to AI24 and get a view of the fight and figure out what to do next. He calls for his Fire Elemental to move in front of him a few spaces.
---- Active Effects ---- Barkskin - +5 AC - 119 minutes Stoneskin - Sharpe - DR 10/adamantine - 119 minutes / 63/120 Damage Summon Nature's Ally - Medium Fire Elemental - 25/38hp - 9/12 rounds
The Temple Rd 15 (DM SteveK) 3d8+9=23 ; 2d8+9=20 ; d20+26=34 ; d20+26=39 ; d20+26=45 ; d20+26=38 ; 2d8+7=9 ; 2d8+7=19 ; 2d8+7=17 ; 2d8+7=17 ; 10d6=33 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+26=41 ; d20+21=26 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+21=22 ; 2d8+7=18 ; 2d8+7=11 ; Wednesday September 30th, 2020 2:00:32 PM
Sharpe hustles up to the corridor, peeks round the corner, and sees the 20’ long corridor and a large (stripped) statue of Ga’al at the far end. He can’t see the rakshasa or treasure beyond…
Desdichado hastily runs as far as he can down the corridor and right up to Galafar in the inner sanctum. The large rakshasa aims an opportunistic claw at the paladin. Des takes 9 damage
Sarge moves next to Sharp and dismisses the Enlarge Person spell on Hmerrin.
Hmerrin takes off after Dez, swinging into line beside him, and sassing the Large rakshasa, who angrily aims another opportunistic strike, this time at the blond lad! Hmerrin takes 19 damage!
Toston attempts to acrobatically advances on "Galafar", but the Large Rakshasa is uncommonly swift and strikes at the gnome as well!! Again, the rakshasa unerringly bypasses Toston’s Mirror Images and lands a critical blow! Toston takes 34 damage
EIsenhorn hustles forward and bumps into Sharpe and Sarge, all three trying to occupy the same space.
Gaffer hustles through the corridor himself to get a view of the fight. His fire elemental does as commanded and moves ahead of the druid.
………
Silverleaf heals himself again, and moves forward towards Eisenhorn, Sharpe, and Sarge. “I do not think you are willing to allow me to help, but this is my temple and my god. I swear by the Trident of Ga’al that I will raise no hand against you while you are within this temple’s walls.”
Behind the ‘shrine’ and among the treasures, the Tiger and Stag-headed rakshasa join in the fight. The Stag does a stagger step and casts a Lighting Bolt; Hmerrin, Desdichado, and Toston take 33 electrical damage, Reflex DC16 for half. The tiger casts an Acid Arrow at Toston that misses.
Galafar roars. “You… are… so… bothersome!”, she emphasizes each word with a claw aimed at Hmerrin. It is amazing how fast the large lion-headed rakshasa moves! “Now, meat, I will kill you as I wanted from the beginning!”, and she snaps her fangs. Luckily, only two claws penetrate the fighter’s armor, and Hmerrin takes 29 damage.
……… NOTES
Silverleaf (elf) AC 30 Dam 35
Rakshasa AC 25 CMD 22 Stag Tiger
“Galafar” Rakshasa AC 36 CMD 40 Dam 0
Map in email
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 72/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] d20+12=15 ; 6d6=20 ; d20+23=43 ; d20+23=24 ; d20+23=25 ; d20+18=29 ; d20+13=16 ; d12+5=8 ; Wednesday September 30th, 2020 4:08:04 PM
Desdichado overhears Silverleaf’s words. “Yes, you can help! For the love of Domi, help!!!” he yells back. As he twists to shout towards Silverleaf, he falls directly into the path of the oncoming lightning. He swiftly heals himself for part of the damage (LoH:20), and then brings his axe down repeatedly towards Galathar, but only connects once.
23 vs AC; 24 vs AC – no crit; 8+12+12= 32 damage 25 vs AC; miss 29 vs AC; miss 16 vs AC; miss
Effects ------------ Bless Prot. from Evil 10 ft Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 12 Rnds. 11/16 Lay on Hands remaining Aura of Justice: Bonuses: +5 attack/+12 damage vs evil. Undead/evil dragon/evil outsider take +12 additional damage on first successful attack each round. +5 AC vs Galathar. Bypass DR. 7 Rnds.
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+20=36 ; d8+9=17 ; 2d6=7 ; Wednesday September 30th, 2020 6:18:33 PM
After cartoonishly looking round the corner with his companions Sharpes run up behind the shrine, AF24, to get a eye on Galafar, using his training to ignore the bodies and cover, he joins the fray with a single shot.
---------- Attack on Galafar 36 vs AC; 24 dmg (good aligned)
Active effects Stoneskin - DR 10/adamantine - 120 minutes / 93 Damage Fly - about 3 mins Bless
Hmerrin takes a beating. Spitting out blood, he reviews his options....he can die, or he can bail and Dez will die.
The fighter attacks.
--- Full attack on Galafar. Smite atk bypasses DR. Btax 1 hits ac36 for 38 hp damage. Btax 2 misses (ac 28) Btax 3 misses (ac 26) Hdax 1 hits ac 42 for 24 hp damage Hdax 2 misses (ac 34) Haste atk (post roll use of hero point adding 4 to roll) hit ac 38 for 28 hp damage two wpn rend for 8 hp damage Total 98 hp.
Spells in Effect Telepathic Bond (E, Nissa) Magic Circle Against Evil - allies within 10 feet: +2 deflection AC/resistance bonus saves; 120 minutes Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 12 Rnds. Aura of Justice: Bonuses: +5 attack/+12 damage vs evil. Undead/evil dragon/evil outsider take +12 additional damage on first successful attack each round. Bypass DR. 7 Rnds.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday September 30th, 2020 9:18:04 PM
"Yes, help!" Sarge calls to Silverleaf. "We can talk about your weird need to be dominated another time."
She hurries forward [double move to AE-23]. Making a heroic effort [Hero point spent], she channels positive energy, excluding "Galafar." That should get Hmerrin, Dez, and Toston.
Hmerrin, Dez, and Toston heal 18.
Toston Lotor - Gold Dragon(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 73/119 (12 con increase hp); AC:39/26/33- CMD 30 d20+11=27 ; d20+18=33 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+21=33 ; d20+21=37 ; d6+30=33 ; d6+16=18 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+16=34 ; Wednesday September 30th, 2020 10:17:10 PM
(Reflex save: 27; Toston has evasion so no damage from the lightning) (Know: Arcana - 33 to figure out what is going on with Galafar and ignoring mirror images)
Toston is getting pummeled by "Galafar" but his monk training kicks in and he completely dodges the lightning. He see Hmerrin cough up blood and press on as the gnome is not to be outdone by his human fighter.
He says to Galafar, "Now you've made me angry. You won't like me when I'm angry. Ignore the human, fight the dragon!"
(OOC: Using hero point to activate dragon form)
Toston grows in size and his orange skin dotted with flecks of gold becomes outright gold as the monk turns into a medium sized golden dragon.
He makes a full attack with his dragon appendages against "Galafar"
bite: 29 vs AC; miss hasted bite: 23 vs AC; miss claw 1 : 33 vs AC; miss claw 2 : 37 vs AC (33 damage) wing 1: 23 vs AC (miss) wing 2: 34 vs AC (miss)
Active Effects: Overland Flight: 10 hours minus elapsed - 40 foot fly speed; +5 bonus to fly checks; can fly hustle Mage Armor : 7 hours minus elapsed - +4 AC Message : 70 min - 30 round - team can whisper messages to each other as long as they are within 170 feet of each other Shield : 40/70 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Resist Energy [electricity] : 70 minutes - 25 round - Electricity Resistance 20 Bless Weapon : spiked chain is good aligned - 13rounds Mirror Image : 2 illusionary duplicates - 16 rounds Bull's Strength : +4 Str - 17 rounds Bless +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear Haste: Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 16 Rnds Aura of Justice - Smite against Galafar. Bonuses last for 1 minute (7 rounds). Bonuses: +5 attack/+12 damage vs evil. Undead/evil dragon/evil outsider take +12 additional damage on first successful attack each round. Bypass DR. Dragon Form (Form of Dragon I) : 90 rounds +4 size bonus to Strength +2 size bonus to Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet breath weapon - 30 foot cone of fire (1 use; 6d8 fire damage; Reflex DC 20 for half) resist fire 20, swim 60 feet
vs Galafar first successful attack does +12 +21 bite (1d8+21) +21 2 claws (1d6+18) +16 2 wings (1d4+15)
Passive Effects: Blindsense 30 ft
1st: 4/7 slots left 2nd:3/7 slots left 3rd: 3/5 left
3 hero point spent 1 oil of bless weapon used
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 98/98; CMD 17] d20=17 ; Thursday October 1st, 2020 4:13:27 AM
EIsenhorn will move up to AG27 and try to Slow the three Rakshasa hoping that his spellwork is good enough to overcome any inate resistances they may have. (SR Roll: 17 + 12 = 29) (Will Save DC:19 or Staggered and –1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves, half movement speed.) Once the spell is cast he moves back to AH29 and checks on the prisoners to see if there is a way to quickly free them.
--------ACTIVE EFFECTS-------- Telepathic Bond---- (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, Toston and Hmerrin)---- 100 Min. Mage Armor---- +4 AC ---- 12H Shield---- +4 AC Shield Bouns; Immune to Magic missiles---- 5 Rnds. Bless---- Arcane Sight---- know the location and power of all magical auras within your sight.---- 12min. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement---- 12 Rnds. Mirror Image---- 5 images ---- 12min.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 96/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) d20+14=32 ; d20+8=11 ; Thursday October 1st, 2020 7:58:41 AM
Gaffer points at Tiger and attempts to cast Baleful Polymorph to turn them into a Common Lizard. (SR Roll: 32)
He then orders his Fire Elemental move carefully and attempt to flank Galafar by moving towards AG15 (Acrobatics to avoid AOO: 11) Sighing internally as he watches the flaming figure charge over.
---- Active Effects ---- Barkskin - +5 AC - 119 minutes Stoneskin - Sharpe - DR 10/adamantine - 119 minutes / 63/120 Damage Summon Nature's Ally - Medium Fire Elemental - 25/38hp - 9/12 rounds Baleful Pokymorph - Tiger/Lizard - DC 20
The Temple Rd 16 (DM SteveK) d20+14=20 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+26=43 ; d20+16=23 ; d4+4=7 ; 2d8+7=16 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+11=21 ; d4+4=7 ; d20+26=28 ; d20+21=28 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+19=29 ; 2d8+7=23 ; Thursday October 1st, 2020 2:31:21 PM
Desdichado yells back to Silverleaf “For the love of Domi, help!” Claws and lightning are partially healed by the paladin, but he only connects with his axe once.
Sharpe feels it’s a cartoonish set-up at the door, and runs to the shrine to get a good look at the battle before sliding an arrow into ‘Galafar’.
Hmerrin spits out blood, and, reviewing his options, attacks!
Sarge echoes Desdichado’s call to Silverleaf, with a Domi-like dig. She hurries forward and heroically channels healing to her companions!
Toston is getting pummeled, but the healing helps, and he heroically changes to his Golden Dragon form to challenge the Large Rakshasa. He gets an insight that ‘Galafar’ must have True Seeing!
EIsenhorn will move up along the corridor, but still doesn’t have any line of sight to the three rakshasa, and so can’t/ doesn’t cast his Slow spell.
Gaffer must take a step forward to get enough line of sight on ‘Galafar’ to cast Baleful Polymorph to turn ‘Galafar’ into a Common Lizard! The druid pierces the rakshasa’s spell resistance, but the beast withstands the magic!
The Fire Elemental follows directions and moves carefully and attempt to flank Galafar, getting struck by not only Galafar, but the Tiger-headed Rakshasa as well! Fire Elemental takes 23 damage. With its previous damage, it falls away back to the elemental planes. ………………
Silverleaf responds to Desdichado and Sarge by running headlong down the corridor, squeezing by Eisenhorn, running up and over the steps of the shrine, and right into the Tiger-headed rakshasa! “Ga’al accursed monster. Your days of using his temple as a front are over!”
The Tiger, confronted by an angry cleric in his face, has to deal with the fight in front of him. A kukri flashes, and wounds Silverleaf!
The Stag takes a step back and casts a Mage Armor spell on ‘Galafar’, making her even more difficult to strike!
Galafar spits at Toston, “You wait your turn, little one”, and the golden-eyed rakshasa lays into Hmerrin, but only hits the human once! Hmerrin takes 23 damage
……… NOTES
Silverleaf (elf) AC 30 Dam 42
Rakshasa AC 25 CMD 22 Stag Tiger
“Galafar” Rakshasa AC 40 CMD 40 Dam 188 True Seeing, Mage Armor
Map in email
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+21=23 ; d20+21=33 ; d20+16=28 ; d20+11=28 ; d8+15=23 ; d8+15=20 ; d8+15=23 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=9 ; Thursday October 1st, 2020 2:49:37 PM
"Oh I don't think so" Sharpe mutters as he switches targets to the Stag. "and can someone keep that cleric alive".
---------- Attack on Stag 23 vs AC; miss 33 vs AC; 30 dmg (good aligned) 28 vs AC; 26 dmg (good aligned) 28 vs AC; 29 dmg (good aligned)
Active effects Stoneskin - DR 10/adamantine - 120 minutes / 93 Damage Fly - about 3 mins Bless
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 72/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] d20+23=32 ; d20+23=30 ; d20+18=19 ; d20+13=28 ; Thursday October 1st, 2020 3:43:46 PM
Desdichado continues attacking Galafar, but the rashaka's defenses are just too much for him to overcome.
"Sarge" he shouts, "I can't believe I'm saying this, but maybe we should heal the cleric of Ga'al?"
32 vs AC; miss 30 vs AC; miss 19 vs AC; crit miss 28 vs AC; miss
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 96/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) d20+20=40 ; d20+12=26 ; Thursday October 1st, 2020 4:40:13 PM
Gaffer casts Dispel Magic Greater on Galafar hoping to strip away the protections just given to him (Spending my last hero point; Dispel Magic: 40, Spell Resistance: 26; Removing up to three magic effects?)
Succesful or no, Gaffer calls out some support "You tell 'em Silverleaf!"
---- Active Effects ---- Barkskin - +5 AC - 119 minutes Stoneskin - Sharpe - DR 10/adamantine - 119 minutes / 63/120 Damage
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; Thursday October 1st, 2020 5:42:58 PM
"Next you'll be asking me to heal goblins," Sarge grumbles, but she lets out another burst of healing energy, this time including Silverleaf, but still excluding Galafar. (The other two enemies are more than 30 feet away.)
Everybody (with the possible exception of Eisenhorn) heals 23. Including Silverleaf.
Galafar spits at Toston, “You wait your turn, little one”
Hmerrin growls back. "Buddy, I already told you you had 20 seconds, and I don't plan to be off by much."
The fighter launches blow after blow into the rakshasa.
--- Full attack on Galafar. Smite atk bypasses DR. Btax 1 hits ac40 for 38 hp damage. Btax 2 hits ac40 for 28 hp damage Btax 3 misses (ac 30) Hdax 1 hits ac 40 for 23 hp damage Hdax 2 misses (ac 34) Haste atk Crit threat...nope.(30) for 25 hp damage two wpn rend for 15 hp damage Total 129 hp.
Spells in Effect Telepathic Bond (E, Nissa) Magic Circle Against Evil - allies within 10 feet: +2 deflection AC/resistance bonus saves; 120 minutes Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 11 Rnds. Aura of Justice: Bonuses: +5 attack/+12 damage vs evil. Undead/evil dragon/evil outsider take +12 additional damage on first successful attack each round. Bypass DR. 6 Rnds.
Toston Lotor - Gold Dragon(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 96/119 (12 con increase hp); AC:39/26/33- CMD 30 d20+21=32 ; d8+21=22 ; d20+21=29 ; d8+21=27 ; d20+21=25 ; d6+18=20 ; d20+21=23 ; d6+18=20 ; d20+16=19 ; d4+15=18 ; d20+16=20 ; d4+15=16 ; Friday October 2nd, 2020 3:31:11 AM
Toston says to Galafar, "It's medium one, now. Hit me you overgrown kitty cat!"
(OOC: IDK what his AC is if the greater dispel works; if any of the attacks hit with the protections stripped add 12 damage one time) Bite 1: (32 vs AC; 22 damage if that hits) Hasted Bite (29 vs AC; 27 damage if that hits) Claw 1 (25 vs AC; 20 damage if that hits) Claw 2 (23 vs AC; 20 damage if that hits) Wing 1 (19 vs AC; 18 damage if that hits) Wing 2 (20 vs AC; 16 damage if that hits)
Active Effects: Overland Flight: 10 hours minus elapsed - 40 foot fly speed; +5 bonus to fly checks; can fly hustle Mage Armor : 7 hours minus elapsed - +4 AC Message : 70 min - 31 round - team can whisper messages to each other as long as they are within 170 feet of each other Shield : 39/70 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Resist Energy [electricity] : 70 minutes - 26 round - Electricity Resistance 20 Bless Weapon : spiked chain is good aligned - 12rounds Mirror Image : 2 illusionary duplicates - 15 rounds Bull's Strength : +4 Str - 16 rounds Bless +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear Haste: Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 15 Rnds Aura of Justice - Smite against Galafar. Bonuses last for 1 minute (6 rounds). Bonuses: +5 attack/+12 damage vs evil. Undead/evil dragon/evil outsider take +12 additional damage on first successful attack each round. Bypass DR. Dragon Form (Form of Dragon I) : 89 rounds +4 size bonus to Strength +2 size bonus to Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet breath weapon - 30 foot cone of fire (1 use; 6d8 fire damage; Reflex DC 20 for half) resist fire 20, swim 60 feet
vs Galafar first successful attack does +12 +21 bite (1d8+21) +21 2 claws (1d6+18) +16 2 wings (1d4+15)
Passive Effects: Blindsense 30 ft
1st: 4/7 slots left 2nd:3/7 slots left 3rd: 3/5 left
3 hero point spent 1 oil of bless weapon used
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 98/98; CMD 17] Friday October 2nd, 2020 5:53:28 AM
Eisenhorn will move up to AG24, seeing no good courses of action at this point he will stay there and observe the fight waiting for a chance to act.
--------ACTIVE EFFECTS-------- Telepathic Bond---- (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, Toston and Hmerrin)---- 100 Min. Mage Armor---- +4 AC ---- 12H Shield---- +4 AC Shield Bouns; Immune to Magic missiles---- 4 Rnds. Bless---- Arcane Sight---- know the location and power of all magical auras within your sight.---- 12min. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement---- 11 Rnds. Mirror Image---- 5 images ---- 12min.
The Temple Rd 17 (DM SteveK) Sunday October 4th, 2020 9:12:30 AM
Sharpe sees Stag helping Galafar, and targets the rakshasa, 85 damage.
Desdichado continues attacking Galafar, but the rashaka's defenses are just too much for him to overcome. He, instead, feels that Domi may actually want to heal a cleric of Ga’al?!
Gaffer casts Dispel Magic Greater on Galafar hoping to strip away some protections, but can’t get through the great rakasha’s spell resistance! The druid also calls his support to the cleric of Ga’al.
Sarge grumbles at the paladin’s suggestion, but lets out another burst of healing energy, this time including Silverleaf, but still excluding Galafar.
Hmerrin gets healed and hit and healed again, then growls back at Galafar. Blow after blow lands on the Rakshasa, rocking it back. “Impossible!”, she wails, “Incon…” Hmerrin doesn’t give her time to even finish, and the Takada Rakshasa lays dead on the floor of the Inner Temple! (WoW!!!)
Toston, Galafar already dead, can move over to Stag and finish him off with a bite.
Eisenhorn moves up, and observes the fight, waiting for a chance to act. ……………………
Silverleaf and Tiger are in a toe-to-toe fight, Rakshasa kukri against Ga’alian cudgel. Both are spitting curses and taunts at each other. “I trusted you!” “Yes, that was so funny, wasn’t it?” “Aaaarrgh!!” So much so, neither notice the rest of the fight is over in the rest of the temple. The Tide can wade in and just finish one or both of them off in a couple seconds, or wait and see how this fight turns out!
No map needed.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 72/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] 6d6=20 ; Sunday October 4th, 2020 8:03:14 PM
"Nicely done," says Desdichado to Hmerrin, as he heals some of the beating the fighter had been taking. (LoH Hmerrin heals 20.)
More loudly he says, "We may need to keep that cleric alive. Like it or not, he can vouch for us being here to overthrow rakshasa who had taken over this place to the Prince or whoever else may be outside."
Toston Lotor - Gold Dragon(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 96/119 (12 con increase hp); AC:39/26/33- CMD 30 d20+16=33 ; d8+9=17 ; d20+16=25 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+16=27 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=19 ; d8+11=18 ; d8+11=12 ; d6+8=10 ; Sunday October 4th, 2020 10:58:53 PM
Toston wanders over to where Tiger is and attacks it with a bite using arcane strike first to power his attacks with magic
33 vs AC; 19 damage (OOC: no longer smite empowered so I think this might be subjected to DR)
The next round he makes a full attack against the Tiger if it is still standing also using arcane strike Bite 1: 25 vs AC (18 damage) Hasted Bite: 33 vs AC (12 damage) Claw 1 27 vs AC (10 damage) Claw 2 23 vs AC; miss Wing 1 15 vs AC; miss Wing 2 19 vs AC; miss
Active Effects: Overland Flight: 10 hours minus elapsed - 40 foot fly speed; +5 bonus to fly checks; can fly hustle Mage Armor : 7 hours minus elapsed - +4 AC Message : 70 min - 33 round - team can whisper messages to each other as long as they are within 170 feet of each other Shield : 37/70 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Resist Energy [electricity] : 70 minutes - 28 round - Electricity Resistance 20 Bless Weapon : spiked chain is good aligned - 10rounds Mirror Image : 2 illusionary duplicates - 13 rounds Bull's Strength : +4 Str - 14 rounds Bless +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear Haste: Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement--- 13 Rnds Dragon Form (Form of Dragon I) : 87 rounds +4 size bonus to Strength +2 size bonus to Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet breath weapon - 30 foot cone of fire (1 use; 6d8 fire damage; Reflex DC 20 for half) resist fire 20, swim 60 feet
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] Monday October 5th, 2020 11:25:44 AM
Sharpe jump up onto the shrine and hold position to put down the last rakshasa.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) Monday October 5th, 2020 12:31:22 PM
Sarge moves closer to the fight, but takes no further actions for the moment.
He steps over and finishes off any rakshasa still standing.
--- Hit ac 38 for 40 hp damage
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 98/98; CMD 17] Monday October 5th, 2020 7:14:42 PM
Eisenhorn keeps waiting for the more bellicose party members to finish their work.
--------ACTIVE EFFECTS-------- Telepathic Bond---- (Telepathically communicate with Nissa, Toston and Hmerrin)---- 100 Min. Mage Armor---- +4 AC ---- 12H Shield---- +4 AC Shield Bouns; Immune to Magic missiles---- 3 Rnds. Bless---- Arcane Sight---- know the location and power of all magical auras within your sight.---- 12min. Haste(Ext.)---- Extra Attack; +1 bonus on attack rolls;+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves;+30ft. Movement---- 10 Rnds. Mirror Image---- 5 images ---- 12min.
Toston Lotor - Gold Dragon(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 96/119 (12 con increase hp); AC:39/26/33- CMD 30 Tuesday October 6th, 2020 2:15:48 AM
Once the Rakshasha is put down he says to Hmerrin and Eisenhorne, "Can one of you let Nissa know I'm ok? They dispelled my telepathic bond to her and you guys."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 96/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) d20+20=30 ; Tuesday October 6th, 2020 7:35:46 AM
Gaffer would like to support Silverleaf, but doesn't have much left to use, he stands ready to step in if anyone comes into mortal danger.
He looks around the room, and particularly where Golden Eyes appeared, to take in where they actually are. (Perception: 30)
The Temple: End of Combat (DM SteveK) Tuesday October 6th, 2020 1:43:07 PM
Eisesnhorn and Gaffer stand by because they are low on spells.
Desdichado acknowledges a debt to support non-evil people, but works to heal Hmerrin.
Sharpe and Sarge stand by to watch the fight.
Hmerrin and Toston heroically help Silverleaf, the elven cleric of Ga'al to slay the last rakshasa. .....
Silverleaf doesn't have any weapons other than his cudgel, and he nods his thanks at Toston, Hmerrin, and even Desdichado, but looks wary as well. Sense Motive DC20 Highlight to display spoiler: { the hero has a good hunch Silverleaf is expecting to be killed any second by the heroes, but feels justified in doing the right thing for his god.}.
About the heroes glitter the treasures of an entire stripped-away temple; at least those heaps that were not shoveled into the now defunct Gate... the Gate that held two mesmerizing Golden Eyes...
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) d20+6=16 ; Tuesday October 6th, 2020 2:44:40 PM
"Domi's sake, I hope that was the last of 'em," Sarge says. "I guess it's time to grab some loot and get our stories straight."
Desdichado puts his weapon away and slowly walks toward Silverleaf with his hands out. "Silverleaf," he says, "thank you for doing what is right today. In the name of Domi, I promise you that we mean you no harm this day. Domi respects all who fight honorably and for what is right. You were doing that when you opposed those rakshasa."
"We have been tracking them for some time," he continues, "and recently learned that they were using this building. Although I spare no love for Ga'al, you and your people were being used as much as anyone else. Thank you for your assistance in repelling those creatures. We have heard that leaders from the Houses may be on their way here now. All I would ask is that you tell the truth: we were here to fight rakshasa, and meant no harm to the Ga'al worshippers today."
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 51/126 AC:31 T:18 FF:24 CMD:31) Tuesday October 6th, 2020 6:31:17 PM
Hmerrin lets Dez smooth talk Silverleaf for awhile, before asking.
"So, how long were these guys running things here, anyway?"
"And while we're at it. Those eyes in that portal. You seen them before? Any idea who they belong to?"
"And lastly, we're gonna be needing a hunk of this treasure for our troubles."
Toston Lotor - Gold Dragon(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 96/119 (12 con increase hp); AC:39/26/33- CMD 30 d20+8=19 ; Wednesday October 7th, 2020 2:41:55 AM
(Sense Motive: 19)
Dragon Toston says to Silverleaf, "Yes, when we first encountered each other we were enemies, but as Des pointed out your temple was under the thumb of these Rakshashas and you did the right thing in turning against them."
Dragon Toston says to Hmerrin, "I think those eyes were whatever Three Bits was so terrified of right before she disappeared. I think whoever they belonged to that this is bigger than Dirt City. They called this the Dirt City Plantation and mentioned a realm. I think we need to make sure this operation isn't bigger specifically within Dirt City than this temple of Ga'al. When the authorities get here we might need to request access to the bodies tomorrow so that Sarge can speak with the dead, either that or we take Galafar's head with us as a trophy and just speak to it tomorrow. We will also need to cross-reference our notes from the farm. Do you think giant gold eyes are enough information to scry on? Dez, Sarge what was this vision of ruin you had again that brought you here?"
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+25=32 ; d20+15=25 ; Wednesday October 7th, 2020 11:41:40 AM
Stealth - 32 Perception - 25 Sharpe leaves his companions to loot and question the elf. "I'm going back to the roof to keep an eye out for anyone coming our way. Don't forget the chests on your way out."
He makes to fly up to the roof before the spell wears off crouches in the darkness and casts his eye over the city.
The Temple: End of Combat (DM SteveK) Wednesday October 7th, 2020 12:07:40 PM
Silverleaf takes Desdichado's hand. "Everyone of the Noble Races are flawed and weak. When we rely on our own strength and wisdom we inevitably fail. And that was my failing, being deceived by these rakshasa. In the name of Ga'al, I thank you and your friends for ferreting out this deception. It is the will of Ga'al to ensure that others know his priests are not part of the evil outsiders' plans. Rakshasa do not succumb to the Will of Ga'al! Stand with me and I will proclaim this to the people and give them solace."
The Ga'alian priest looks about. "Ga'al has no use for this place of deceit and defeat. Take all that you will save only his image. I will return to Alisidur and renew my surrender to my deity."
"As for the Gate you describe, I never saw it. The one called Galafar forbid Amberdrake and myself from coming into the Inner Temple, as well as any other follower. I did not know anything occuring, having only seen the statue of the Inner Temple. Only the rakshasa pretending to be priests like Orome, Tigrr, Mascachal, Renfear, and Galafar went into the Inner Temple."
Sarge starts looking for Magical treasures and is able to make a tidy pile... 1 ea +2 full plate, Invulnerability 1 ea +2 full plate, Fortification Mod 1 ea +2 full plate, Ghost Touch 3 ea +3 heavy Steel shield, +3 merciful Trident, +3 battleaxe +3 footman's flail 2 ea cloak of resistance +3 Cloak of Resistance +4 Figurine of Wondrous Power: Elephant Horn of Valhalla Orb of Storms Headband of Inspired Wisdom +6
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) Wednesday October 7th, 2020 1:30:34 PM
"Some nice stuff here," Sarge says. "Anybody got one of those nice Bags of Holding? Not sure I wanna carry three sets of full plate."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 72/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] Wednesday October 7th, 2020 5:03:07 PM
Desdichado tries to keep himself from rolling his eyes at Silverleaf's short sermon on the weaknesses of the noble races. "Yeah, rakshasa don't succumb to much but a good-aligned weapon, I've found," he mutters.
He let's the others rummage through the treasures and waits near the entrance to the inner sanctum, awaiting a crowd of people to arrive at any moment.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 51/126 AC:31 T:18 FF:24 CMD:31) Wednesday October 7th, 2020 6:53:08 PM
"And I was so looking forward to the image of Ga'al on our mantle," Hmerrin deadpans. "We'll try to console ourselves with the rest."
The lad busies himself by loading up with the magical goodies.
"Sharpe, now would be a good time to get those chests," he notes.
With that, Hmerrin is ready to leave.
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 98/98; CMD 17] Wednesday October 7th, 2020 9:10:15 PM
Eisenhorn will take time to examine the dead Rakshasa in detail, taking notes.
"Do you think we could find some help for carrying this stuff?" he asks the party.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 96/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) Wednesday October 7th, 2020 10:01:47 PM
Gaffer tries to hide his excitement at the magical items Sarge lists off until a more appropriate time.
He will pick up what he can to help carry it back, hoping between them they can take it all in one trip.
"Do we want to do anything with these bodies? After all this, I wouldn't mind using them as a message of sorts?"
Toston Lotor - Gold Dragon(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 96/119 (12 con increase hp); AC:39/26/33- CMD 30 d20+20=34 ; Thursday October 8th, 2020 12:34:05 AM
Toston says, "I think we should take Galafar with us, or at least enough of his corpse so that we can interrogate him later with a Speaks With Dead spell. We need to be sure that with respect to the so-called 'Dirt City Plantation' this temple was their only base of operations in order for both ourselves and the people we care about to be safe. If there are other base of operations out there then we need to hit them hard and fast."
If no one else will he returns to the previous room to get the content of the chests and any of the other loot they may have missed in order to add it to the pile. (Perception: 34)
"I don't think we have a bag of holding, but if we are sure things are safe perhaps one of you still telepathically linked with Nissa will let her know we need help moving a pile of loot again. She can cast floating disk and can carry 900 pounds of items on a floating disk with one casting. I believe 3 sets of full plate weigh 150 pounds on their own. If the rest of this stuff plus the fullplate weighs 900 pounds or less we can get it all out of here if we can just get Nissa over here."
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] Thursday October 8th, 2020 10:30:21 AM
If he has seen nobody coming Sharpe will move back to the group and help with the looting. "do we need prevent that portal from opening again and should I scout ahead to make sure we are going to walk into undesirables with armfuls of loot?
The Temple and the Crowd. (DM SteveK) Thursday October 8th, 2020 12:44:05 PM
Sarge, Desdichado, and Silverleaf continue to have an amiable if awkward and slightly tense conversation liberally sprinkled with quotes and maxims of Domi and Ga’al respectively. Basically, Silverleaf gives the Temple and everything in it to The Tide, which includes all treasures currently in the Courtyard or Temple. The only thing that Silverleaf does is mar the statues of Ga’al, smashing the pointed teeth inside each head to make it look like NOT Ga’al.
Sharpe comes back into the Temple to inform the others that a great crowd is outside the Courtyard and looking like they are sorta trying to decide what to do.
The Tide has all the magic, all the treasures, and all the bodies. They also have the possession of a building that is not sitting in any of the Houses areas of control. With a crowd sitting outside and a cooperative cleric of Ga’al, it is pretty much our heroes’ initiative to do whatever they want to do...
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) Thursday October 8th, 2020 2:48:18 PM
"Let's get this stuff back to Shale House," Sarge says. "Silverleaf, can you see to the burial of the bodies? I mean, a lot of them were Ga'al followers, so you should do their funerals. And the rakshasa weren't Ga'al followers, but honestly it would serve them right."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 72/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] Thursday October 8th, 2020 5:37:49 PM
Desdichado watches Silverleaf smash the statues of Ga'al with great approval.
"Alright, let's head out and get ready to explain the swath of dead rakshasa behind us."
He offers to help share some of the burden from the loot.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 51/126 AC:31 T:18 FF:24 CMD:31) Thursday October 8th, 2020 7:59:38 PM
Hmerrin gives Dez a glance. "Here's hoping they're on our side."
The blood spattered, cut, and bruised fighter strides to the gate, unlocks it, and throws open the doors.
"Good evening!" he calls out. "How's everybody doing?"
Toston Lotor - Gold Dragon(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 96/119 (12 con increase hp); AC:39/26/33- CMD 30 Friday October 9th, 2020 2:03:56 AM
Toston says to his adventuring party, "Hold up! Before we go engage the crowd, It seems like we have control of this temple and Silverleaf is willing to just give it to us. We have a Golden Opportunity here. If Silverleaf is ceding control of the temple on behalf of his order then let's take it over ourselves. We want to make a change in Dirt City, right? Free real estate especially in the form of a temple doesn't come along every day. If we abandon the Temple and head back home, then one of the Houses will claim it and expand their influence. This temple is outside of the jurisdiction of house control. Remember when we moved into Shale House and we had to pay protection money to one of the houses and how bad that sat with us? It sounds like if we take the Temple for our own and this building is outside of House control then we wouldn't have to pay protection and we'd actually establish our own foothold within Dirt City where The Tide could actually claim their own territory and protect it without claiming protection money from those who dwell within our protected territory. We could have an influence on Dirt City for the better as we could eke out a piece of the city where the Goodness and Justice of Heroes reign for the people in contrast to the dog eat dog, corrupt status quo with the houses. We could be the change within Dirt City that we want to see as our part of Dirt City could function as an example of how life in the city could be for everyone if the people in the city wanted it.
Toston is really curious to see how things go with his friends and how they process his reasoning but if it looks like they are still persistent in moving on he will try to force the issue by saying (if he is still a dragon out loud: "I CLAIM THIS BUILDING AS MY HOARD"). He doesn't want to split the party but he wants them to consider what is being offered here before they just move on.
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 98/98; CMD 17] Friday October 9th, 2020 6:32:39 AM
"I second Mr.Dragon's comments. Shale House doesn't have space for a half-decent library anyways, nevermind an actual lab." he looks aroud at the temple. "Should we hire some help? Silverleaf are you familiar with the duodecimal system?"
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] Friday October 9th, 2020 9:24:39 AM
"I don't need much space but I would like to operate outside of the houses influence. Mr Silverleaf tell us about those already living here and the other buildings in the area. Can you tell us when these Rakshasa moved in or when the Ga'alians gained influence here?"
To just the party - "I don't know about you guys but whilst this temple does seem to suit our needs better I'm a little worried about what would happen to shale house without us there to protect it. Would we use it as a base for charitable work or perhaps you would consider selling to fund the purchase of a safe house we could use to help those in trouble with other denizens of the city."
Toston Lotor - Gold Dragon(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 96/119 (12 con increase hp); AC:39/26/33- CMD 30 Friday October 9th, 2020 9:29:34 AM
Toston says to Sharpe, "I'm not saying we abandon Shale House or its residents entirely. Might it make more sense to move them here or sell Shale House and purchase a similar building in this neighborhood where they could ply their trades?"
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 96/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) Friday October 9th, 2020 9:30:10 AM
"Far be it from me to argue with a dragon. Let's stay here for the time being. We can fetch our things from Shale House later. Should we make an official announcement with Silverleaf to the crowd? Let them know this place is ours?"
A few moments of thought and then he adds, "I'd like to add some garden patches on the roof too"
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) Friday October 9th, 2020 2:47:30 PM
Sarge looks around. "Never really thought of myself as a real estate tycoon," she says.
The Crowd at the Gate. (DM SteveK) Friday October 9th, 2020 4:06:54 PM
The Tide consider the ramifications of having this set of buildings for their own.
Silverleaf has to admit he didn’t know about the Rakshasa until about five minutes ago. “Galafar was a wealthy merchant of Dirt City who invited Ga’alian priests to come here as a hidden testing spot for as long as I can remember; nearly 20 years. About 5 years ago; Galafar decided to be HeartSeeded and turn his manor into a Temple for Ga’al. It has only been since the terrible attack in the Arena that Galafar has been pushing for putting the treasures of the Temple into the Inner Temple for safe keeping.”
.....
At the Gate, once thrown open, the crowd hangs back. After a minute or so of shuffling, it is clear that senior representatives of all six Houses are here, along with a representative of the Prince of of Thieves. It seems none of them are quite ready to see The Tide opening the Gate and brazenly starting the conversation.
“Um, yes”, begins a Wolf Pack Leader, “the rumor was a big fight was happening, and, well, The Tide...”
“Yes, The Tide. YOUR clients, I believe”, sneers the Senior Teeth representative.
“Enough”, states the Prince’s guard captain. “Let them say what is going on before we deliberate with the Houses.
All eyes; in various states of suspicion, Hope, or genuine curiosity; turn to the heroes....
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 51/126 AC:31 T:18 FF:24 CMD:31) Saturday October 10th, 2020 11:06:07 AM
In for a penny, in for a pound.
As the senior representives recover from his entrance, and the rest of the Tide joins him, Hmerrin takes off his helmet, wipes the sweat out of his eyes, and waits.
“Enough”, states the Prince’s guard captain. “Let them say what is going on before we deliberate with the Houses.
"Sooo glad you asked," Hmerrin responds lightly. "You all remember that big fire a few days ago that burned up that city block, I'm sure. That was an attempt to lure out and kill us. Turns out there's been a pack of shape shifting, people eating creatures called Rakshasa operating a people slaughterhouse in the hills northwest of the city. We got a map. Happy to show it to whoever wants to see it.
Our Rakshasa farmers have been paying low-lifes to round up unfortunates in the city, and haul them out to this place, where they get imprisoned until some rakshasa is ready for dinner. I hear sometimes they killed the victims before they ate them, sometimes not.
After we got attacked, we found out about that 'farm', and shut it down, with extreme prejudice. The rakshasa responded by kidnapping our friends and business partners, and threatening to kill them if we got in the way again. They were based in this complex here, posing as priests of Ga'al. Well, we got in the way again, and came here, and cleaned out the place. This fellow (Silverleaf) can back us up. He's a true priest of Ga'al, so we don't agree on much. But we do agree that posing as priests so you can eat people is bad.
There was indeed a big fight, and it's over, and we've eliminated a cult that's been using Dirt City as its own personal meat locker for the last 20-odd years. Your welcome.
Silverleaf here has turned over this complex to the Tide. We have accepted his gracious offer.
And as it turns out, this piece of property sits in neutral territory. Which means, from now on, so do we.
And that means....," and now Hmerrin's tone drops several degrees from light-hearted banter to stone-cold serious, practically spitting out the last word
"We're not anybody's clients"
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 72/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] Saturday October 10th, 2020 7:23:42 PM
Desdichado takes in Silverleaf’s comments about Galafar, and wonders whether the merchant was killed and replaced before or after being Heartseeded. “Is that an aspect of a person they can copy?” he wonders. He tries to remember to later ask Eisenhorn what he knows about this type of magic.
He has another sudden thought: “What if they have been copying us elsewhere! I should bring this up with the others once this mess is sorted.”
Walking out with Hmerrin, Desdichado starts to respond to the leaders’ request for information. Hearing the fighter’s response, he nods along in approval. He points to the side with his thumb at Hmerrin and says, “Yeah, what he just said.”
Toston Lotor - Gold Dragon(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 96/119 (12 con increase hp); AC:39/26/33- CMD 30 Sunday October 11th, 2020 11:46:47 PM
Toston says, "Well technically we still own Shale House which is in Wolf Territory and we are still figuring out just what that means for our tenants at this time. Our tenants are our friends and part of what set events in motion here was the threatening of our friends by the Rakshasha, just throwing that out there. It looks like We, The Tide, though are considering relocating to this building outside of your jurisdictions as my companion so eloquently pointed out. Still though we would appreciate it if you would not hassle our friends if we decide to keep Shale House as Landlords and not sell it and relocate our tenants here with us or purchase a building nearby outside of your jurisdiction that is on par with Shale House for our tenants. We are still discussing logistics but we take our friendships very seriously as you can see." He smiles.
He continues, "Now back to these shapeshifting slave masters and predators, they obstensibly have other "plantations" elsewhere. I'm not sure if these "plantations" are limited to the Wold or could possibly extend to other planes as Rakshasha are technically speaking outsiders. I was thinking we would cast Speaks with Dead on some of the remains of the Rakshasha from our most recent encounter in order to see if we could determine if this Temple was their sole remaining operation in what they considered the Dirt City "Plantation" or if there are other Rakshasha still hidden among us here as well. Now I think we can all agree that letting shapeshifting outsiders torture, murder and eat the citizens of Dirt City is wrong. I'm not accusing anyone of having any dealings with the Rakshasha or being aware of what they were up to, but we, The Tide, are going to ensure that there are no more Rakshasha operations targetting Dirt City and we would appreciate the help of the Office of The Prince and The Houses in ensuring that. If any of you have any information about possible other "Plantation" related operations We, The Tide, would appreciate it if you could share that information with us. We are going to follow up on the information we have from here and the other places these Rakshasha were operating we already shut down in order to ensure they are gone from Dirt City once and for all. Hypothetically speaking we would not be happy if we later learned from our own investigation into the Rakshasha that some people knew things they didn't share and ended up prolonging their operations in Dirt City. I think we can all agree though that having these predators operate in the city is bad for your businesses and I look forward to cooperating with you fine folks to ensure this threat has been truly eliminated."
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+14=31 ; Monday October 12th, 2020 6:00:00 AM
(Perception - 31) As the others are talking, Sharpe watch the faces of the crowd for looks of surprise or more importantly those who do no look surprised at the Rakshasa revelation.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 96/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) d20+20=37 ; Monday October 12th, 2020 10:42:24 AM
Gaffer turns to a Hawk so that he can fly up and perch on the temple walls above the entrance way, watching the crowd for their tail from earlier today, to see if they stuck around to listen. (Perception: 37)
The Crowd at the Gate. (DM SteveK) Monday October 12th, 2020 11:04:55 AM
Hmerrin, in a simple, no-nonsense story, lays out what has been happening vis-a-vis burning a city block, carnivorous slaving, the Farm and the Temple. Desdichado backs him up, and Silverleaf nods his own agreement. The crowd gasps and hangs on every word, and the crowd is so large that Sharpe can't focus on any one person for long enough to see any surprise out of the ordinary. (ooc: Sharpe will have to designate one person and do a Sense Motive check to get that information.)
Toston goes into further detail, doing a caveat on Shale House (which has a couple Houses visibly sharpen their arguments on Wolf Clients) and talking about planes, speaking with the dead, and a potentially greater Rakshasa influence and conspiracy. As a whole, the crowd gets a glazed look, all this really going over most heads, even the Prince's Captain of the Guard and most of the House representatives. The end of his speech, however, gets back to things that the Houses, Prince, and common people can understand: information, patronage, and threats of what will happen if you don't...
Gaffer turns into a Hawk (with audible gasps from many in the crowd) and perches to look for their tails earlier. Either they are hiding well in the great crowd of people or they aren't there at all; but Gaffer can't find the Tails.
Most of the crowd, being non-House people of the Moontown, Grubbertown, or the Backstab Quarter keep quiet, though there is a sussurus of conversation below the level to hear. Our heroes have been in Dirt City long enough to recognize people who are interested in the outcome but don't want to attract attention... attention that too often comes with pain.
The House Reps all start trying talking at once, The Tide's status, Galafar's House status, Rakshasa, who should get any rewards and treasure... And it takes a minute or two for the Prince's Guard Captain to diplomatically settle things down to where the Reps are more or less in a listening mood.
The Keys Rep slides into the opening with oiled ease. "There are several items to discuss, and no one wants to deal with the details while shouting in front of a crowd. Will the Tide invite the Houses inside so we may discuss civily?" While the Knives don't think an invitation is necessary (since their contract wit the Prince allows them to investigate any disturbance), and the Wolves think THEY should be the ones asked (since Toston affirmed the Tide is in fact tenants of the Wolves), the other four Houses and the Prince's Captain shout down the objections.
Then they wait to see what The Tide has to say.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) Monday October 12th, 2020 12:10:21 PM
"Nope," Sarge says. Her voice is cheerful but firm. "We're not letting you in to case the joint, 'cause of how we weren't born yesterday. There's all kinds of inns and taverns nearby where we can meet."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 72/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] Monday October 12th, 2020 3:22:13 PM
"I'd rather not have a rat infestation immediately in my new home," adds Desdicado. "Let's go with Sarge's suggestion. "
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 51/126 AC:31 T:18 FF:24 CMD:31) Monday October 12th, 2020 5:54:01 PM
Hmerrin opens his mouth to agree to let everybody in, but Sarge quickly refuses, citing some pretty obvious reasons.
The youthful fighter stands there with his mouth open for a moment or two, as his brain catches up.
He finally closes his mouth, takes on a innocent expression, and mentally notes to let the old people take it from here.
Toston Lotor - Gold Dragon(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 96/119 (12 con increase hp); AC:39/26/33- CMD 30 Tuesday October 13th, 2020 1:29:57 AM
Toston says, "A nearby inn works for me. Let's head there and hash this all out."
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] Tuesday October 13th, 2020 4:25:12 AM
Sharpe whispers to Eisenhorn, "maybe shifty should stay here encase there are any unwanted vistors, i'll warn Silverleaf unless we think some of us should stay behind?"
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 98/98; CMD 17] Tuesday October 13th, 2020 4:49:27 AM
"I think I can stay here make sure that no one tries anything funny. Won't be able to hold anyone off for long but if you tell me what inn you are going to I can get myself there in a second." he then uses Silent Image to create a giant banner just overhead saying " Tide Inc. Opening Soon." he then turns to his familiar "Shifty make trumpet noises".
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 96/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) Tuesday October 13th, 2020 10:07:27 AM
As the majority of the tide change locations, Gaffer flies along to the building the move too. He circles it once to check for exits before perching on the roof and keeping watch.
The Tent at the Gate. (DM SteveK) Tuesday October 13th, 2020 2:19:20 PM
The Tide quickly (Hmerrin less quickly than most) reject the invitation into Galafar's House/ Temple of Ga'al/ The Tide's new place; and suggests a neutral tavern to talk to the Six Houses plus Prince team. This, of course, starts fresh arguing among the Houses as to what nearby tavern would be 'neutral'. After all, the place where this very public discourse is happening is in front of a fortified manor near the conjunction of Moontown, The Backstab Quarter, Grubbertown, and the Scrum. No one discussing owns the area which means there is no where large enough for all parties involved.
This takes a few more minutes before the Prince's Captain again comes up with a solution: they will set up a large tent right here in front of Galafar's House. More argument and compromise occurs while the tent is sent for and being set up. Eventually, the Prince's man has a tent large enough for the seven Tide Heroes, three members of each House, and two members of the Prince's household and Wardd's Temple. Each group brings thier own food and drink.
WIth a wry smile, the Prince's Captain then turns to the Tide and whispers. "OK, I've burned a lot of favors and political capital to keep the Houses from killing each other in an area away from the eyes of everyone in Dirt City. I hope your information and conditions are worth it. This is either going to be a new era of cooperation not seen since Violet and Arturo, or a bloodbath of vendettas, both inside the Houses and Dirt City itself."
It looks like, once again, the Heroes have the initiative...
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 72/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] d20+22=32 ; Tuesday October 13th, 2020 5:43:55 PM
Once everyone is in the tent, Desdichado says “I’m finding it difficult to understand what ‘all the topics’ we need to discuss are. Hmerrin here just told you everything that’s been happening over the past few weeks. You have a problem in your Houses: some of you are rakshasa in disguise. We now have territory that is outside of your control from which we will be continuing the fight against them – with our without your help.”
After quieting down, Desdichado keeps his attention on the House representatives. If any of them try to downplay the talk of rakshasas, or accuse the Tide of being untrustworthy about that part, he keeps his attention on the first to do so. (Sense motive: 32)
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) Tuesday October 13th, 2020 11:40:37 PM
"Look, all you Houses are constantly jostling around, looking for the upper hand," Sarge says. "And believe me when I say we want no part of that. We wanna stay out of it. And we're thinking of making this place a refuge for people who also wanna stay out of it. We aren't trying to challenge you, or anything like that; we just wanna make a safe place.
"And like Dez said, we wanna make sure the Rakshasas are really gone. Some of 'em may have infiltrated some of your Houses. I know that ain't a comfortable thought, but it's no use pretending otherwise. You want our help with it, we're happy to help. If you don't want our help--well, we still gotta make sure they're gone."
Toston Lotor - Gold Dragon(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 96/119 (12 con increase hp); AC:39/26/33- CMD 30 Wednesday October 14th, 2020 5:25:52 AM
Toston clears his throat "I know there are various intrigues going on in Dirt City with the various houses jockeying amongst each other, forming aliances and trying to gain power and prestige. I've been here for a while now. I've fought undead, fake ghosts, and people trafficking in arms to the Sahuagin among other things. I've fought and defeated the would-be upstart House of Silver, I've defended Dirt City and the rest of the Wold during the Sargrass invasion. I've gone on various adventures. Over the course of this time I've had run ins with the various houses, some pleasant, some unpleasant. Yes, Shale House is in Wolves territory but never have we called on you for anything."
The gnome takes out the tokens or markers the tide has accumulated (OOC: I think we only ever had tokens from the cloaks and the keys, but if anyone else remembers maybe Hmerrin did we ever get any other marker or token from another house).
"We got these from the keys and the cloaks (OOC: and any other tokens I'm forgetting). We never had cause to use these and I don't want to use these now, but look, whatever The Golden Eyes signifies that is leading the Rakshasha it is bigger than us."
He points to Hmerrin's fancy cloak and says, "That cloak signifies Hmmerin is recognized as a friend of the prince. I was there too, but I was much more wary so I never got recognized"
Toston says, "We found documentation at the operation we shut down at the arena that led us to the 'farm.' After we shut 'the farm' down permanently we found our way to the Temple we're now camped outside of. I'm willing to share what evidence we have with you if you need more proof. (OOC: assuming we can send for the documents from the arena/the farm). This fight with the Rakshasha's was not one that we went looking for. It came to our door and went after our friends and we finally found a means to fight back in a meaningful way. I'm not sure how deep the Rakshasha's have infliltrated or were all their "farms" are as I've said previously. To them we are nothing more than 'meat'. Sarge and Des joined us after they received a vision of ruin from their deity involving Dirt City. I'm pretty sure the Rakshashas are the doom that was envisioned. As I've previously stated I think it is within all our interests to work together. I'm willing to answer whatever questions you have about the Rakshashas. I'm hoping that you all will join The Tide in our battle against them. We want to make sure we've removed any trace of their operations from Dirt City."
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] Wednesday October 14th, 2020 10:49:57 AM
"I second what the lady said. We are trying to help the people of this city, as should you."
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 98/98; CMD 17] Wednesday October 14th, 2020 11:18:48 AM
Seeing that the rest of the Tide has the negotiations with the Houses well in hand he moves back to the temple to investigate the bodies in depth taking notes on their phisionomy. He also scours the temple for any books or additional information regarding the Rakshasa's operations.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 51/126 AC:31 T:18 FF:24 CMD:31) Wednesday October 14th, 2020 11:33:20 AM
Hmerrin nods at what seems to be the appropriate times in everybody's say.
The young fighter has nothing to add, and he's not sure if his friends have a plan on where they're going with this.
So, he keeps quiet and tries to look competent.
The Tent at the Gate. (DM SteveK) Wednesday October 14th, 2020 2:09:16 PM
Desdichado seems to find it difficult that the people with the power in Dirt City, the City of Thieves, don't just take a Paladin at his word. He again starkly lays out the facts; Rakshasa, in the Houses, and in Dirt City. And the Houses are not going to interfere as the Tide purges the Rakshasa from ... everywhere.
Sarge states her opinion that the discussion is more because of the jostling of the Houses. She brings straight out that The Tide isn't only not going to be involved in the jostling, but to even focus on those others in Dirt City who also want out of the jostling! The Rakshasa? Yeah, that's just what Desdichado says.
Toston adds to Sarge's statements; bringing the various representatives back to reminders of work the Tide have done for years; the goodwill they have with several Houses, even Hmerrin's cloak demonstrating the Prince's Thanks. Why, the Tide isn't some do-gooder team sweeping in from Plateau City, they are locals! And he lays his evidence of Rakshasa in a persuasive manner to the Houses.
Sharpe seconds what Sarge said.
Eisenhorn considers to withdraw back to the Temple, but that raises objections from all the House Reps and the Guard Captain. Basically, they want to deal with all The Tide equally, and will be suspicious if one of them (i.e. E) goes away. If Eisenhorn still wants to go to the Temple, he can, but he may sour the discussion...
Hmerrin has had his say, and tries to look competent.
............
While the House Reps seem to be a generally suspicious lot, very jealous of perceived rights, and opportunistic for increasing their Houses own power while reducing that of each of their competitor Houses: they also seem to resonate with what Sarge and Toston have said.
First, that there are Rakshasa in Dirt City and prevalent enough to have claimed to have infiltrated all Houses is hard to swallow. The Houses don't want to admit a weakness, but getting a couple of the bodies to show off and Silverleaf giving his own testimony and how his cult of Ga'al was infiltrated makes the Reps start to look around and wonder. The Chief Cloak finally speaks what they are all thinking. "OK, Tide, you have helped in the past and not upset the balance of Dirt City; so we trust you if not each other. The Cloaks are going to do some interrogating and purging as soon as we are done here." And the other Houses are quick to emulate that sentiment. No one invites (or allows) the Tide to go into their House, and none jump on the 'everyone ally with the Tide' bandwagon, but they will fight the Rakshasa their way.
Then there is The Tide's statement of not Neutrality, but non-political activity. This takes more discussion. While true no House controls the middle of Dirt City, all have 'activity' there and WANT to control the area. It takes the Temple of Wardd and Prince's Captain together to convince the Houses that having the Tide here ensures no House will control the area to get to be a super House, "and besides, Wardd's Luck is fickle", muses the priest of Wardd. "When the ox dung hits the winnowing fan, it may be real nice to have the Tide sitting right here for any one of you." Cloaks, Keys, and Wolves are the first to agree, and with a majority, the Prince's Captain calls it a deal. "Take this back to your Houses, and I to the Prince. Expect a Council of Thieves soon to ratify what we speak of here today."
Silverleaf reiterates his deeding Galafar's Manor-turned-Temple to the Tide, and reinforces that there may be more records for the Tide to learn who in Dirt City was a Rakshasa or at least on their payroll. This makes the House Reps (and the Guard Captain) cast suspicious looks once more; but at least they are acknowledging the threat.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 96/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) Wednesday October 14th, 2020 8:50:50 PM
Gaffer can't help but feel surprised by how smoothly everything seems to have gone and suddenly feels at a bit of a loss. No longer in Hawkform, he will set about cleaning up the temple. Moving any remaining bodies to the courtyard and checking on each of the side rooms for any personal belongings of those who used to occupy them, gathering what he can out in the coutyard area, though not directly with the bodies.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) Wednesday October 14th, 2020 10:34:54 PM
"Well, let us know if you change your minds about wantin' help," Sarge says. "These guys can be pretty rough customers. But we've still got some cleanin' up to do, so if there's nothing else....."
Unless there's more to discuss, Sarge leaves the meeting and returns to the former temple to help with cleanup.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 72/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] Wednesday October 14th, 2020 11:54:20 PM
As an aside to the others (hopefully out of hearing for anyone non-Tide), Desdichado says, "Why is the Prince's guard captain so quickly aiding our cause? Makes me think either got something to hide in all this, or the Prince is currently on shaky ground."
Toston Lotor - Gold Dragon(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 96/119 (12 con increase hp); AC:39/26/33- CMD 30 Thursday October 15th, 2020 1:48:45 AM
Toston says, "Technically we saved the prince's bacon once by exposing a plot within his midst to give weapons to the Sahuagin in exchange for outlawed elemental gems. Hmerrin, Gaffer and I were there. Later he invited us to the Castle to speak with us and 3 of our number oficially agreed to a deal where we stay out of House business and they stay out of ours. That is where Hmerrin's fancy cloak came from as I misremembered my adventures. Other folks who went off on their own since were with us for both adventures but Eisenhorne, Sharpe, Des and Sarge - you guys are all right."
He asks, "Anyone got a way to keep those corpse's fresh?"
To Sarge he says, "I hope you didn't take me as being to presumpsious of your spells with respect to speaks with dead but I think between that, Silverleaf's tax records and our existing documentation we should be able to continue our own investigations into where the Rakshasha's still are."
To Eisenhorne and Hmerrin he says, "Can one of you that still have a mental connection to Nissa let her know I'm okay? Also tell her to remain on high alert until we figure out what other operations the Rakshasha's may have in Dirt City but there is hope that the Prince and Houses are dealing with the Rakshashas in their own way?"
He then says, "Now my friends let's have a drink. I'd like to offer a toast to the fact that we're all still standing and it seems like we've eked out a neutral zone inside Dirt City were we have oversight, for lack of a better word, and not one of the houses. I think that might be the best we can hope for with respect to Dirt City. It isn't exactly ideal but it is what it is." He pauses.
He then continues,"I'd also like to also offer a toast to the Tide; for all the heroes and adventurers who have adventured with us from our humble beginnings as associates of the Crescent Moons Trading Company from before we were officially the Tide until now: Wil, Ashley, Ethani, Var, Lornak, Broom, Asteria, Avin, Telanthrel, Roy, Alizar, Dušan, Hmerrin, Gaffer, Sarge, Des, Eisenhorne, Sharpe and myself; Not all of us were here for all our adventures but I think this, our current incarnation, is the most powerful The Tide has ever been - To us, and to our past, present and potential future colleagues wherever they may be."
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 98/98; CMD 17] Thursday October 15th, 2020 5:45:56 AM
Seeing the message broadcast clearly enough that even one as socially inept as him can understand it, Eisenhorn decides to stay. At Toston's request Eisenhorn proceeds to let Nissa know that Toston is fine, and to remain vigilant.
Listentning to the conversation Eisenhorn asks "So wait... if we are not under any house and are politically neutral I have a lot of questions and he starts off carefully examining their new rights and responsibilties with the Prince's captain and the other house members." he then begins barraging the various representatives with his questions on the TIde's new status in the city
" Can we set our own laws for the area?
Who has the authority to police our area? Do we have to do it? If so, are we allowed to hire help to do this?
Are we allowed to expel other house members from the area if they were to perform activities which the Tide do not find acceptable in the center of town?
Do we have the authority to levy taxes or tarrifs in the area that we are responsible for?
Who abjudicates disputes in the area under our control? Should we reffer everyone to the Prince or do we have to appoint a member of the Tide as the responsible magister for the area?
Can we give construction permits in the area under our control? Can we allow for the construction of new places of worship?
If the Tide members die, would a new person joining the Tide automatically receive custody of the central area?
If any of the Houses deliberately try to push us out of this area do we have any recourse other than fighting them? Alternatively if we were to join with a House to allow them access to the Area what is stopping us? Who enforces our Neutrality?
Is the Tide responsible for providing any public services in the area under our control?
Is the Prince now our lawful liege? Does the Prince provide any funding to assist us in managing and developing the area? "
Back to the Temple. (DM SteveK) Thursday October 15th, 2020 11:42:34 AM
Gaffer, Sarge, Desdichado, and Toston seems to agree that the Reps and Captain take the information and discussions back to their principles, and pretty much wrap up the meeting.
Desdichado is suspicious of the Guard Captain, but Toston, Hmerrin, or Gaffer can give him the inside skinny on the Prince of Thieves. The Prince isn't the undisputed ruler of Dirt City; challenges happen all the time; mostly not in the public eye. Prince must demonstrate an ability to control the Houses, and is expected to demonstrate that ability pretty quickly after ascending to the position. One way to maintain the balance of power is to agree with the majority of Houses in most disputes.
Eisenhorn does his telepathy thing, and Nissa relays her thanks. He also has some questions for the Guard Captain as more specifics to what they can and can't do. The Captain scratches his head a little at the other questions. "Hey, look, you Tide guys said you DIDN"T want to set up a new House, so how come you are asking all these House questions? The Tide isn't under any House and are politically neutral. The Tide, you yourselves and your property, which doesn't include any other area of Dirt City. You don't set laws, take bribes (i'm sorry, taxes), or build a power base. Set all the laws you want for Galafar's House. The Prince has the Knives police the non-House areas, but I'm sure they will stop that if you ask..."
For the question about what is stopping the Tide from allying with other Houses makes the Captain scratch his head more. "You SURE you aren't setting up a House? Maybe you wanna talk to your friends before asking these questions, ya know? Here's the big scoop for you. You try to set up like a House, and all six will unite to kill you dead, dead, dead. You really don't know what you are up against, do you?" The Captain shakes his head and goes away.
Toston feels it is time to consolidate and celebrate, and the gnome has a point. The Tide knows pretty definitively that Golden Eyes closed the Rakshasa's Gate in Dirt City, that they disrupted the alliance between the priests of Ga'al and the Rakshasa, and in the past 3 days have killed six more rakshasa!
It looks like it is time to consolidate and celebrate!
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 72/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] Thursday October 15th, 2020 7:35:51 PM
As the Captain walks away, Desdichado leans toward Eisenhorn and says "Let's not provoke the evil henchman, okay, E?" then winks goodnaturedly.
As the crowd moves away, and the Tide is left with themselves, Desdichado suddenly feels very tired from all the activity from the past few days.
"It's good to know we're making progress" he says, "let's enjoy our time for now and discuss our next steps in the morning."
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) Thursday October 15th, 2020 10:26:37 PM
In answer to questions, Sarge says, "I can Gentle Repose 'em to keep 'em for a while, but I can't do that until tomorrow 'cause I don't have any prepared right now.
"I don't mind speaking to 'em, but here's a thought. If the Houses are so keen on rooting out the Rakshasas themselves, maybe they can question the dead. I mean, if we do it, and tell the Houses what we learn, why would they believe us? I think it's better to let them do it themselves. I'll keep the corpses fresh, though, if that's what we want. Is that what we want?"
Toston Lotor - Gold Dragon(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 96/119 (12 con increase hp); AC:39/26/33- CMD 30 Friday October 16th, 2020 2:01:45 AM
Toston says, "How much do we trust the houses? The Rakshasha threatened our friends and loved ones. I'm not sure I trust them to 100% clean up the loose ends. Can we split the difference and give them the tiger and the stag but keep 'Galafar' to question ourselves? That way they can learn what they need to hopefully and we can learn what we need to hopefully."
Toston says to Eisenhorne,"Those are all good questions. It sounds like some of the actions mentioned are not viable but apparently we can potentially tell the knives to keep out of the non-house areas. That might be the best we can do. Honestly if there are other non-house areas around here I think we sell Shale house and move our tenants. We would then have 2 pieces of property in the neutral zone."
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] Friday October 16th, 2020 4:17:06 AM
"I'm up for some celebrating, but with all the luck we have had lately i need to make an offering to Wardd, E, do any of the magic items have limited charges?"
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 51/126 AC:31 T:18 FF:24 CMD:31) Friday October 16th, 2020 7:35:02 AM
Hmerrin agrees with Dez.
Time to clean up, figure out what loot they have in this complex, re-equip, and get some sleep.
To Sarge - "Let's keep them and do the Speak with Dead thing ourselves. Then, we'll burn the bodies."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 96/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) Friday October 16th, 2020 9:15:58 AM
"We could Speak with Dead on Galafar, and then depending what they tell us, invite the houses round and have everyone listen toTiger or Stag?"
Gaffer is wearied but Sarge has already healed most of his wounds, and after the last couple weeks he doesn't feel right sitting around. He moves up to the rooves of the coutyard walls to judge weather he could make a line of garden patches atop them, and maybe a pidgeon coup against the wall of the main building.
(Knowing the size of the courtyard and the size of the huge oak tree, Gaffer only says the below if the tree could fit inside the courtyard without blocking any of the doors.)
Back on the ground with the others, "How would you all feel with replacing the statue in the courtyard with the Oak Tree behind Shale House, if we are moving our friends here, it makes more sense to place it somewhere nearby?"
[OOC: The Liveoak spell says you create a command phrase, can anyone activate the Oak by saying the right words? Or only the spell caster?]
Celebrating in the Temple. (DM SteveK) Friday October 16th, 2020 2:27:16 PM
The Tide consider the current political situation, and conclude it is a step in the right direction.
Sarge casts Gentle Repose on the Rakshasa bodies. Their is some discussion on who should do the Speak with Dead spells; whether they should give some bodies to the various Houses, whether they could do it at a temple with everyone listening, or do it themselves and tell the Houses what they found. That decision, with the GP spell, can keep a day or two.
Silverleaf doesn’t stick around. With a pack and a quarterstaff, he shakes the dust of Dirt City from his shoes and walks towards the west...
Gaffer wants to move his oak tree from the back of Shale House to the courtyard of Galafar’s House; now renamed Tide House. It can easily fit after smashing the Ga’al statue.
More work is done on clearing Tide House, stacking bodies for later use, piling treasures, and checking out the house. As predicted, the place is larger than first fought over, with several stairs and passages blocked up by rubble and stone. In fact, the Tide could pretty much design their own two or even three story structure without altering the outside walls or roof...
And wealth the Tide have in plenty... .........
All heroes gain enough experience to get to 317,000xp. All heroes are 13th level!!
Cashing in the magic items found, all heroes gain enough wealth to be at 137,000 gp for WBL.
Combat and role-playing have awarded Hmerrin, Toston, Sarge, Sharpe, Gaffer, Desdichado, and Eisenhorn. Each hero gets One (1) HERO POINT! .......
Been a fun module, and I’m turning over the DM seat to DanK starting Monday!
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 72/102; AC:22/10/20 - CMD 23] Sunday October 18th, 2020 4:04:39 PM
As the group clears out Tide House, Desdichado reflects on his time in Dirt City, and thinks on ways he can put his new wealth to good use.
(OOC: Thanks, Steve - this was a really fun module!)
Toston Lotor - Gold Dragon(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 96/119 (12 con increase hp); AC:39/26/33- CMD 30 Monday October 19th, 2020 4:23:12 AM
Toston also tries to think how best to use his new wealth. He wonders if he should finally set a date for the wedding with Nissa. They even have Tide House, it should make an awesome venue.
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 98/98; CMD 17] Monday October 19th, 2020 5:02:42 AM
After the celebrations are done, Eisenhorn spends some time with the dead rakshasa examining them in detail and taking notes on their physiology and characteristics trying to note every detail of their behaviour from the fight they just had. Hoping that he might compile all of this knowledge into a useful book at some point.
He also examines the available space in their newfound HQ to try and figure out the best place to set up a comprehensive library.
Eisenhorn (David) [AC 13/13/10; HP 94/107; CMD 17] d6=5 ; Monday October 19th, 2020 6:45:08 AM
(OOC: Seeing as we have some downtime I'd also like to roll through health and adding my scrolls to my spell book. Health Roll: 5 )
After doing the rounds at the temple Eisenhorn spends some time working through some of the spell ideas he's had hoping that the hints provided by his colleagues will help him to finally crack them.
Add Spells, using Read Magic to Decipher:
Eagle's Splendor - DC: 17 (Spellcraft is 22 so autopass) Dimensional Anchor - DC: 19 (Spellcraft is 22 so autopass) Elemental Body I - DC: 19 (Spellcraft is 22 so autopass) Elemental Body II - DC: 20 (Spellcraft is 22 so autopass) Elemental Body III - DC: 21 (Spellcraft is 22 so autopass)
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 96/103 AC:30(25)(T:21/FF:17) CMD:24 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 8/12) Monday October 19th, 2020 8:24:33 AM
Looking at the gold they have managed to gather through this, Gaffer thinks a trip to the city below is in order.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 51/126 AC:31 T:18 FF:24 CMD:31) Monday October 19th, 2020 10:51:30 AM
Hmerrin gets busy opening blocked passageways, and thoroughly exploring the newly designated Tide House.
After that, he gets word to the WLA that he'd like to meet up for some training and information trading.
And after that, its a trip to the Catacombs....
Toston Lotor - Gold Dragon(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 96/119 (12 con increase hp); AC:39/26/33- CMD 30 Monday October 19th, 2020 11:30:17 AM
Toston also goes to the WLA, he needs some training as well.
Sharpe - [AC 27/18/22 - CMD 30; HP 100/100] - [Charles] Monday October 19th, 2020 2:27:53 PM
Sharpe heads to the Temple of Wardd speaks to the clerics there about a getting breakfast delivered there so he can spend time with the vagrants each morning, he then head down under the temple and places Soul Soap in on of the holes for magical items.
He then considers what best to do with his new found wealth, he too may need a trip to the catacombs.
LOG ON