DM Mitch Friday February 5th, 2021 7:21:46 AM Zazu checks on Boyo to make sure the bunny is awake and the party heads south. Ash nods to Zazu that South it is but she’s too busy stepping around fungus to notice much of anything. Grindar and Cotton lead the way forward both being on high alert for potential danger Lothlo heads south with the others readying an arrow for whatever hostiles may exist on the other side. Naithi is ready for trouble and holds her breath as she goes down the hallway.
The party moves through the exit currently facing south. They find themselves in a new room, this one of plain stone and filled with statues. Each statue is about 10 feet tall and they’re of a huge variety of species, noble and non, and a wide variety of professions, from plain cooks to powerful knights.
Other than their number the statues don’t seem particularly special, though you’ll have to pass among them to cross the room.
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 32/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 20/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Friday February 5th, 2021 7:32:21 AM ”Could someone cast some detect magic spells? These may be nothing more then just statues, but I’ve heard of statues that attack.”
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Friday February 5th, 2021 9:42:37 AM
Beech will cast Detect Magic, considering the stories his mom told him growing up, he is sure that no statue should ever be crafted....
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Friday February 5th, 2021 6:53:32 PM "I appreciate art as much as the next person, though this place has proven itself to be dangerous in all sorts of ways. What if we just stand here and clear the room of these statues before venturing ahead?"
Ash also casts a Detect Magic spell, just in case.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 32/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=16 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+12=27 ; d8+3=10 ; d8+3=7 ; Friday February 5th, 2021 9:17:58 PM
Lothlo scans the room for signs of life.
Noting that the statues are about 10 feet tall, he then looks to see if there are any statues where the species being depicted actually built to scale and any species that are of the stone variety and prepares for an ambush.
Attack 1 = 26 Damage 1 = 20
Attack 2 = 27 Damage 2 = 7
Perception = 16
Náro (Violet) HP: (15/16) AC: (16) d20+8=19 ; Friday February 5th, 2021 11:28:51 PM
Náro thinks that this new revelation about how, at least in this room, there appears to be a regular pattern to the walls' movements-- he voices that this suggests that they might be automated, rather than being directed by an individual, which is good for the party. He keeps on the alert about the statues, preparing to cast a magic missile at a particularly unpleasant-looking cook-- seriously, why would anyone make a mold of such an unattractive expression?
Perception: 19
Zazu (AC18, HP11/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+11=28 ; Saturday February 6th, 2021 12:41:32 PM
Zazu looks to see if it might be possible to creep around the edge of the room between the walls and the statues.
Also looking for traps with a rogue's eye: Perception 28
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Sunday February 7th, 2021 4:11:06 AM "Are you sure you want to destroy these? The Wood might consider them important...."
DM Mitch Monday February 8th, 2021 8:17:43 AM Grindar asks if someone can cast detect magic
Beech obliges Grindar and thinks of the stories his mom told him wondering if statues should be created at all Ash suggests they should stay where they are and start clearing the statues before proceeding. She also casts her own detect magic. Lothlo looks for any statues built to scale and prepares for an ambush. Náro suggests to the party that the movements of the entrances / hallways might be automated. Zazu looks for traps or a way to navigate the room between the walls and the statues Beech questions Ash’s directives to destroy the statue
Destroying the statues is certainly possible, but assuming the cavern is filled with them it would likely take hours to destroy them all. None of the ones in immediate sight read as magical.
Zazu’s is unable to devise a way to navigate the room to avoid the statues but his keen eyes spot a trap. Almost right off the bat there is a square of floor which has 2 elven archers with drawn bow and knocked arrows aimed at it. Anyone stepping on that square would trigger one of the statues shooting an arrow at the person on the square. Zazu can attempt to disable the trap if he’d like.
Zazu (AC18, HP11/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Monday February 8th, 2021 9:51:22 AM
Zazu points out the trap to everybody. Can the trap can be easily avoided simply by not walking there?
The rogue looks at the trap, trying to figure out how hard it would be to disarm (OOC: discern the disarm DC?). Also, the wizard casts Prestidigitation to change the color of the trigger square to red -- spell range is 10 ft, so Zazu is not touching it!
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 32/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 20/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+2=20 ; Monday February 8th, 2021 10:13:01 AM
When Zazu points out the trap, Grindar looks to see if there is a way around it. If there is, he directs Cotton around the trap and follows. If there is no way around, he reaches into his backpack, and pulls out his masterwork thieves tools, and says, ”I’m not the most skilled with these, but I can give it a go, or maybe assist someone more capable.”
disable device: 20
Niall (JonL) HP: 28/36 AC: 17/11/16 Monday February 8th, 2021 4:31:02 PM
Niall waits to see what happens with the device they are working on.. and then, "Alright chums, let's do this!" And runs across the room towards the hallway.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Monday February 8th, 2021 4:38:26 PM
Beech awaits those skilled in defeating traps to finish their work, then moves in to where they say is safe to stand, if there's one trap, there's most likely more....
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Monday February 8th, 2021 6:52:15 PM
Ash doesn't have much to add, but since they seem to be getting into dangerous territory she casts a mage armor in preparation.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 32/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=24 ; Monday February 8th, 2021 9:02:46 PM
With the revelation that this room is trapped, Lothlo tries to detect any additional traps in the area. When Niall makes his mad dash Lothlo watches his feet to see what spots are safe to step on, and readies himself to jump to a safe square should a trap be sprung that put him in danger.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 Tuesday February 9th, 2021 12:50:20 AM
Camalayas and I follow the others. If they weren't here we would have tried triggering the Yahoo from a distance, but with their skills, this is the better option.
DM Mitch Tuesday February 9th, 2021 8:01:43 AM Zazu takes the time to try to figure out how difficult it would be to disable the trap. He also casts prestidigitation to change the color of the booby trapped floor tile. They could go around it, but it would involve climbing over statues. The room seems set up to channel the group to the trap. Grindar gets to work disabling the trap and low and behold he hears a satisfying click meaning that the arrow trap will no longer trigger if someone steps on it. Niall gets bored waiting for his friends to disarm the trap and makes a mad dash across the room he gets as far as a choke point between 2 statues of warriors in armor armed with swords. As he bolts between them the 2 statues swing their blades down at him. (22 vs AC; hit - 7 damage (19 vs AC; hit - 9 damage)
Beech awaits those skilled in defeating traps to finish their work then moves in to where they say is safe to stand. If there is one trap there is likely more Ash casts a mage armor in preparation. Lothlo looks for any additional traps in the immediate area. The spot that Zazu discovered and Grindar disarmed seems to be the only one in the immediate area and Niall didn’t appear to trigger any other traps until he hit the sword statues that attacked just him as he was alone.
Naithi reflects on the skills of her comrades.
Niall’s move aside from hurting him has also made it more difficult for the rest of the group to navigate the room. The 2 angled swords bar the path to the hallway. The space between the statues occupied with the angled swords has become difficult terrain and anyone attempting to navigate it must succeed at a DC 10 Escape Artist or Acrobatics check or take 4 damage from the blades.
Zazu (AC18, HP11/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Tuesday February 9th, 2021 8:26:23 AM
Zazu looks google-eyed at Niall. Boyo, peeking out of a pocket, is surprised too.
"What's that Boyo?" asks Zazu. "Why did you say, 'Hold my beer.' And what's that you're calling Niall? A Leeroy Jenkins type?"
Zazu looks puzzled all around.
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 32/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 20/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20-1=15 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2021 10:13:14 AM
As Grindar disables the arrow trap, a smile of satisfaction crosses his face, then Niall runs past, and the half-orc shakes his head, and then he cringes a bit as the swords come down, and says “And that my friends is why we don’t just rush into places!” Somehow the overly muscled half- orc makes it past the swords unscathed. Acrobatics 15
Niall (JonL) HP: 18/36 AC: 17/11/16 d6=6 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2021 1:23:47 PM
"agh! found a trap!" Niall calls back as he finds the statue trap as it bites into him. he slaps a hand on his side and the flow of blood lessens.. and he keeps on going. In for a Penny, in for a pound.
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Lay on hands: 6 hp healed
Moving forward!
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 32/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 16/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+2=8 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2021 5:37:52 PM
Oops, forgot to roll for Cotton. Acrobatics: 8
Cotton's eyes reveal her pain as she cuts herself trying to get past the swords. her mouth opens as if she were whimpering, but no sound comes out. Grindar sees her pain, strokes her behind the ears, and says, "Are you OK girl?" then after checking her over, he says to her "You've had worse scratches then this before, lets catch up to that foolish paladin, before he gets himself killed!" Hearing her master's words of concern was all Cotton needed, and she's is ready for action once again. the two hurry to catch up with Niall.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Tuesday February 9th, 2021 5:57:23 PM
Ash opts for the less suicidal approach and takes her time.
She follows behind Grindar and Birch (assuming it appears safe to do so), carefully so as not to get cut by any of these blades that have appeared.
Acrobatics check vs DC10: 15 (Take10) = Pass
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 32/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=18 ; d20+8=13 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2021 9:01:18 PM
Lothlo double checks the trap to see if there is a way of disabling the trap so others can travel safely though the path. He then slips past the swords unharmed.
Perception = 18 Acrobatic = 13
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Tuesday February 9th, 2021 11:52:11 PM
Beech continues to let them work on traps, without setting any off.... he hopes.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d20+7=26 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+2=5 ; Wednesday February 10th, 2021 2:01:43 AM
I shake my head as the others charge forth recklessly. So that's the tactful and stealthy approach we decided was the safest choice. Run straight into the traps, they'll never expect it!
I urge Camalayas forward. Despite my sarcasm, this is exactly what we were trained to do.
DM Mitch Wednesday February 10th, 2021 9:26:37 AM Zazu and Boyo are surprised. Boyo appears to have an odd sense of humor and Zazu is just puzzled. Grindar is satisfied with the work he did on the arrow trap but disappointed a bit with Niall’s antics. He remarks that that is why one does not rush into things before deftly avoiding the blades. Sadly Cotton was not so fortunate but after some reassurance from Grindar she is ready to continue Niall calls out to the others that he found a trap before laying upon hands and pressing on. Ash takes her time and avoids the blades following after the others albeit at a slower pace. Lothlo checks the trap to see if there is a way to prevent them from injuring folks. It looks like it was the intention of the trap designer for the blades to lock in place after the trap was triggered and create a hazard. Still though the swords are just well swords. He might be able to sunder them if he tries. Beech continues to let the others work on the traps Naithi and her mount make dramatic jumps and climb over the blades.
(OOC: I rolled an over / under 50 on the d100 to see if Grindar and Cotton catch up to Niall and both beat it)
Niall continues his mad dash forward with Grindar and Cotton trying to catch up to him. They reach the paladin shortly after Niall reaches a statue that resembles a small pile of skulls near the exit. Shortly after they catch up to Niall the mouths of the statues open and 6 acid splashes fly forward from their open mouths targeting Grindar, Cotton and Niall.
Niall - 21 vs Touch, 10 vs Touch; 1 hit - 1 acid damage Grindar - 20 vs Touch; 11 vs Touch; 1 hit - 3 acid damage Cotton - 14 vs Touch; 10 vs Touch; 1 hit - 3 acid damage
Niall, Grindar and Cotton are near the exit, near the pile of skulls. Everyone else is either following after them at a slower pace or still near the entrance.
Regarding the trap out of the pile of skulls, for anyone near it, and right now it is just Niall Grindar and Cotton. (OOC: in order to attempt this check you have to be near the skull pile) Know [Dungeoneering] or [Arcana] DC 17 : Highlight to display spoiler: {This trap known as an acid spraying trap auto resets 10 minutes after activation }
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d20=6 ; Wednesday February 10th, 2021 10:14:04 AM
Check to learn about the trap = 6, fail
Oh! What a lucky find! Try to save as much of that acid as your can. We can use it to tenderizer the woodier the mushrooms.
(I'm picturing something similar to using lemon juice on kale. If someone determines that the Yahoo resets she will try to collect the acid in vials or empty potion containers... ... ... We were unable to collect the magic water, correct? Those containers are still empty?)
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d20=12 ; Wednesday February 10th, 2021 6:44:58 PM
Ash furrows her brows at Naithi's suggestion. "Uh, Naithi? I can make acid any time we need it. It's a lot safer than trying to collect some from a trap. Given how much damage it causes just by touching it, I'm also not sure it would be wise to put any on your food"
Ash holds her ground until given the ok to proceed.
Perception: 12
Niall (JonL) HP: 15/36 AC: 17/11/16 Wednesday February 10th, 2021 7:41:02 PM
"I collected some on my face.. probably better to leave it here. What would we even put it in?" Niall asks as he wipes off his face. Literally some of his face.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 32/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=11 ; Wednesday February 10th, 2021 9:00:49 PM You want to use that acid for cooking? Naithi, remind me to never trust anything you make that you consider a little spicy...
The archer tries to remember where the acid came out and if there is a way to avoid the trap completely. Hmm, I can't really see the trap from here. Can you tell if trap is disabled now?
Lothlo looks for any signs of new traps Perception = 11
Zazu (AC18, HP11/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Wednesday February 10th, 2021 11:52:28 PM
Zazu continues the slow and steady work of trap detection and removal, sad that so many friends are suddenly so foolhardy.
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 29/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Thursday February 11th, 2021 5:44:08 AM
Grindar gives off a grunt as the acid hits him, and Cotton gives a silent scream. He than says, "Niall, my friend, has anyone ever told you there is a difference between bravery and foolhardy? So as to avoid further confusion, running through a room full of traps isn't an act of bravery, it's foolishness! Note to self, when the paladin with a death wish tries something like this again, don't follow him!"
Grindar and Cotton quickly move away from the acid trap, so as to, hopefully, avoid another acid splash.
DM Mitch Thursday February 11th, 2021 7:31:58 AM Naithi suggests they try to save the acid for use as a tenderizer Ash suggests just having her create Acid if they need it but then questions the wisdom of putting it in food. She waits before proceeding. Niall explains he collected some on his face and it is better to leave here. Lothlo is surprised Naithi wants to use Acid for cooking. He tries to remember where the acid came from and if there is a way to avoid that trap completely. He can’t really see it and doesn’t opt to proceed. He doesn’t find any new traps in his vicinity either. Zazu continues looking for traps to disarm. It seems Niall set them all off, but Zazu’s still going to have to climb over those statue blades. Grinder decides to never follow Niall’s charge again.
There is no way to collect acid from the trap as it is magical in nature and creates it with a spell. Due to it’s magical nature it also vanishes after a time, defying any attempts to collect it. Probably a good thing as flesh eating acid would likely dissolve any food applied to. And anyone foolish enough to try to eat it.
Zazu, Beech, and Naro still need to climb around the blades and catch up to the rest of the party. Since it’s already triggered disabling it will not reset the blade’s position (reminder: it’s a DC 10 escape artist or acrobatics check, failure means you take 4 damage)
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character d20+6=23 ; Thursday February 11th, 2021 8:28:04 AM
Beech, leaps, and with ease avoids the blades and joins with the rest, "There's a difference between using acidic cooking and using straight up acid to cook. Please remind me not to sample your cooking experiments.".
Niall (JonL) HP: 18/36 AC: 17/11/16 d6=3 ; Thursday February 11th, 2021 4:35:26 PM
"it was a calculated risk. I may get hurt but we made it to the end before we could be trapped" Niall says with a shrug and gives himself another healing tap.
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Lay on hands: 3
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Thursday February 11th, 2021 5:20:11 PM
Assuming Beech doesn't trigger any traps, Ash continues cautiously behind him.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 32/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=19 ; Thursday February 11th, 2021 9:01:35 PM
Lothlo proceeds cautiously past the skulls and past the range of the acid following in the steps of others that he knows are safe already
perception = 19
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 29/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+9=27 ; Thursday February 11th, 2021 9:48:21 PM
After everyone catches up, Grindar looks ahead for any danger, as he leads the way. Perception 27
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 Friday February 12th, 2021 12:31:47 AM My food is delicious and perfectly save to eat. Think of it like fire. You use food to cook, but you don't eat it... Wait, Please tell my you don't eat food that is on fire!
DM Mitch Friday February 12th, 2021 7:18:47 AM Beech avoids the blades and rejoins with the rest. He points out the difference between acidic cooking and using actual acid to cook.
Niall explains his moves were a calculated risk and he wanted the party to be able to get to the end before being trapped. He heals himself again. Ash continues cautiously behind Beech Lothlo proceeds cautiously past the skulls and past the range of the acid Grindar looks ahead for any danger as he leads the way. Naithi argues her food is safe to eat and that the party needs to think of acid like fire in that you use fire to cook food but you don’t eat fire. She asks the others to tell her they don’t eat flaming food.
The party seems to have gotten past all the traps. The party moves out of the room and into the newest hallway only to emerge in the familiar glow of the room you started in. Music again starts and the hall you came out of is filled in while one to the south is constructed.
Zazu (AC18, HP11/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+8=20 ; d20+11=29 ; Friday February 12th, 2021 8:59:33 AM
Last time: rolling to avoid blades ... 20 no problem.
Zazu notes that we've come around again. "At least it is pointing somewhere new!"
He keeps an eye out for traps and dangers: 29 Perception
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d20=18 ; Friday February 12th, 2021 5:36:04 PM
Ash has given up on making hand-prints where they go. The group seem to be getting a good sense of how things work and where they are.
She waits for someone else to follow behind Zazu and she will follow behind them.
Perception: 18
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 32/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=15 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+14=25 ; d8+2=5 ; Friday February 12th, 2021 9:22:17 PM
Knowing that there is a high likelyhood that they are walking into another trap of ambush, Lothlo readies his bow to fire at whatever may attack them in the next room
Perception = 15
Attack = 34 (nat 20) Crit Confirm=25 Damage = 5
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 10 arrows
Niall (JonL) HP: 18/36 AC: 17/11/16 Sunday February 14th, 2021 7:00:34 PM
Niall keeps his sword at the ready and moves in with the others, but lets the more observant lead for now.
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 29/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+9=23 ; Sunday February 14th, 2021 7:37:02 PM
With Cyrchwr Mawr at the ready, Grindar moves into the next room. He makes a point of taking point, more out of habit than because he feels he's best suited to do so, but willingly falls behind if anyone else insists on the position, as he has no ambitions to try to become the alpha of his new pack. In fact, he would prefer it if no one took the alpha role, but instead each member of the pack take the lead in the roles they are best equipped for, and he knows he is skilled at scouting, though he willingly admits he is by no means the best.
He keeps his eyes peeled for anything that may cause himself, or his new pack any harm. (Perception 23)
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Sunday February 14th, 2021 9:48:54 PM
Beech agrees that marks seem to be useless, and with bow at the ready, follows to the next room....
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d20+10=30 ; d20+10=23 ; Monday February 15th, 2021 12:14:09 AM
Camalayas and I stand in a full defense position and wait.
Perception = 30 Stealth= 23
DM Mitch Monday February 15th, 2021 6:40:11 AM Zazu notes that the party has come around again and that the hallway is pointing somewhere new. He also keeps an eye out for danger. Ash had given up on the handprints instead she waits for someone else to follow Zazu so she can follow them. Lothlo readies his bow in case they are going to deal with another abush. Niall keeps his sword at the ready and moves in with the others. Grindar readies his axe. He takes point again while reflecting on group hierarchy. He also keeps his eyes peeled. Beech agrees with Ash’s sentiment about the hand prints and proceeds w/ bow drawn into the next room. Naithi and Camalayas stand in a defensive position and wait.
Everyone is on high alert so you can imagine the surprise when a Lantern Archon pops in grabs Náro by the hand and says “Excuse me but Náro is needed elsewhere. I don’t have time to explain.” And just like that he’s gone.
The next room is lit by the same strange glow as the previous one. It’s layout is very different though. You find yourselves in a giant amphitheatre, stone steps that double as benches running all the way down to a raised stage. A giant arch rests there, big enough for a minotaur to walk through comfortably, with two great doors hanging from it.
To the left, away from the raised stage, is the newly built hallway out.
Zazu (AC18, HP11/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Monday February 15th, 2021 5:20:08 PM
"Huh," says Zazu, as Náro heads off to a new destiny. "I hope we meet again, old friend!" Then he is gone.
In this new room, Zazu looks around. "What's this, then? a performance? I hope we're not too early,"
The elf takes a seat and waits for the entertainment to start. Boyo hops out and settles in too.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d20=8 ; Monday February 15th, 2021 9:10:59 PM
Ash's jaw drops as the archon pops in and then pops out with Naro. "Things sure like coming and going in this place" She looks at Grindar and then where Naro had been. It actually makes her feel a little nervous. Will something be coming for her too?
Still distracted, Ash follows behind Zazu. "I wonder if the lyre player will appear and perform"
Perception: 8
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 32/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=26 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=14 ; d8+2=9 ; d8+2=6 ; Monday February 15th, 2021 9:15:21 PM Take care Náro, hope to see you again.
Lothlo looks around the room for signs of danger. Anyone know if there is a minotaur sized fungus we need to worry about?
Perception = 26 Roll each twice: D20 + 12, 1d8 +2 (+1 within 30')
Attack 1 = 13 Damage 1 = 9
Attack 2 = 14 Damage 2 = 6
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Monday February 15th, 2021 10:02:07 PM
Beech, points out the open hallway... "Maybe we should head on out that other hall."
Niall (JonL) HP: 18/36 AC: 17/11/16 Monday February 15th, 2021 11:03:29 PM
"Well.. ah.. guess that's good bye." Niall says of the sudden Archon nabbing. "Shouod we take a seat?"
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 29/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+9=28 ; d20+5=9 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2021 5:52:00 AM
Grindar is a little taken aback by the appearance of the archon, but is less surprised then his new friends seem to be. After all he has seen multiple friends spirited away in similar ways, like his dear friend Bigby, and sometimes, like his friend Haemir, they return when least expected. Heck even he, to some degree, was spirited away, though by his friend Succotash, not a achon.
"Well met Naro, I hope to see you again!" the big half-orc says as his new companion disappears.
"I'm not so sure now is the time to be taking in a show", Grindar says, "Maybe we should use the new entrance while we have a chance." The Ranger walks over to the new entrance and peers in, making a point of staying in the amphitheater room. He is on high alert, (perception 28) and encourages Cotton to keep her nose to the wind, but the albino rapke is too preoccupied by a stone she found, which looks like a ball, and she keeps rolling it around, the ground, with her nose. (perception 9)
DM Mitch Tuesday February 16th, 2021 7:26:43 AM Zazu hopes to meet Náro again someday. He takes a look at the surroundings and then settles into a seat hoping to be entertained.
Ash remarks that things like coming and going from this place since first Grindar appeared and then Náro left. She wonders if something will come for her. When Zazu remarks about a performance she wonders if the lute player will appear and perform. Lothlo hopes Náro takes care and the looks around for signs of danger. Beech suggests they attempt the open hallway. Niall remarks that the archon nabbing is good bye and then wonders if they all should take a seat.
The party waits. There’s discussion of waiting for a show. There’s discussion of leaving while they can. The stage is dominated by the arch so anyone putting on a show would have to stand in it, but those doors are blocking the view. Lothlo notices something odd about them Highlight to display spoiler: { You perceive that they are actually some sort of construct posing as doors. They have not reacted to the party in any way.”}
Zazu (AC18, HP11/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Tuesday February 16th, 2021 8:02:40 AM
"I'm hoping the musician we have heard will appear and play for us," Zazu says. "What musician can resist an audience?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 32/36, CMD: 21 Tuesday February 16th, 2021 1:58:22 PM
Lothlo whispers to the team. Uh... guys... those aren't doors. I've never seen anything like that before, some sort of... construct I guess. I wonder if it's guarding they way we need to go, or just a trap/decoy to keep us from the next hall. And who knows what else is behind it.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Tuesday February 16th, 2021 3:28:43 PM "I don't think I have anything that will effect those, if they come at us...."
Niall (JonL) HP: 18/36 AC: 17/11/16 Tuesday February 16th, 2021 6:12:12 PM
Niall pats his sword, "I just have this" as far as dealing with a construct. "let's get closer? Maybe throw something near it and see what happens"
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d20=6 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2021 7:23:40 PM "Sometimes they can be intelligent. Based on what we've seen so far, it really wouldn't surprise me" Ash whispers back "I'm going to try and talk to it"
Ash stands and starts to approach the stage (stopping if she sees any movement). She puts on her biggest smile as she talks to the doors. "Hi there! I'm Ash. Perhaps you can help my friends and I? We've come here looking for some sort of magical instrument. Can you help us? We'd be very grateful if you could"
Perception: 6
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 29/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+11=12 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2021 8:58:38 PM
Grindar rushes to place himself in front of Ash, just in case things go south. He readies an action to bring Cyrchwr Mawr, down on one of the constructs should it attack, but misses with a natural 1.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 32/36, CMD: 21 d20+12=31 ; d8+3=8 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2021 9:16:51 PM
Lothlo follows the others but stays high enough on the steps to keep a clear shot of any dangers that may appear. He keeps his bow lowered and nonthreatening but prepares to shoot an arrow should the situation turn to combat.
Readied action: Roll each twice: D20 + 12, 1d8 +2 (+1 within 30')
Attack 1 = 31 Damage 1 = 8
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 Wednesday February 17th, 2021 12:32:05 AM
Camalayas and I stay hidden a little ways away from the group in a full defense position.
Stealth roll was 23
DM Mitch Wednesday February 17th, 2021 6:48:32 AM Zazu is hoping the lute player will appear before them as what musician can resist an audience. Lothlo tells the others that the doors are some sort of construct and that he isn’t sure if they are guarding the next room or some kind of decoy. Beech wonders if they can do anything about the doors should they attack. Niall pats his sword indicating it should deal with a construct just fine and suggests getting closer and maybe throwing something in their vicinity. Ash suggests sometimes constructs are intelligent and opts to try to talk to the doors. She keeps an eye out as she approaches, greets them and explains why they are there. Grindar follows Ash ready to intercept the Doors should things go awry. Lothlo follows the others but stays in position to get a clear shot. He keeps his bow lowered but prepared in case he needs it. Naithi and Camalayas take up a stealthy defensive stance.
The constructs remain indifferent to the parties attempts to communicate or get a reaction. Int check 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { if they are intelligent they likely have specific orders or purpose such as guarding the arch or keeping it sealed and will not react unless that purpose is threatened. Most contract’s reaction involve violence, though that is not a certainty.}
Zazu (AC18, HP11/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+5=14 ; d20-2=17 ; Wednesday February 17th, 2021 8:54:09 AM
Zazu Int Check 14! (failed with a +5 on the check!) Boyo Int Check 17! (succeeded with a -2 on the check!)
"What is up with those door-monsters?" Zazu muses. The vast intellect of a trained mage should be able to figure this out!
Zazu feels understanding and comprehension through the telempathic link with Boyo. As well as a certain amount of satisfaction at having figured it out before his master has.
"What's that Boyo? You know the answer? Well good for you!" Zazu is actually proud of the baby bunny. "Well, what's the answer?"
The familiar wriggles and bumps and nibbles and makes a couple cute bunny noises.
And soon all Zazu feels from the bun-bun is frustration at his inability to actually communicate with Zazu, unlike the times when Zazu just pretends that they can talk to each other.
And impatience for the day when he can "speak with master" -- and on that day, Boyo will have a lot to tell Zazu!
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Wednesday February 17th, 2021 6:04:14 PM
Ash turns and smiles to Zazu "I think what he's trying to say is that if they are intelligent they likely have specific orders or purpose such as guarding the arch or keeping it sealed and will not react unless that purpose is threatened. Unfortunately most constructs react with violence. Most, but not all"
"I think this is where I take a step back and let someone a little more, er, sturdy have a try"
Ash backs up a little.
------------------ Int check vs DC15: 15 (Take10) = Pass
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 29/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20=20 ; d20+11=29 ; d8+8=13 ; Wednesday February 17th, 2021 6:15:52 PM
Int check: nat 20
Grindar isn't to keen on mingling with the constructs, but he steps forward, as if to walk through the doors. He readies an action to attack either of the constructs, should they attack him.
Hits AC 29 for 13 damage
Niall (JonL) HP: 18/36 AC: 17/11/16 Wednesday February 17th, 2021 8:18:04 PM
Niall approaches the door things as well.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 32/36, CMD: 21 d20+12=19 ; d20+12=18 ; d8+3=8 ; d8+3=8 ; d8+9=14 ; Wednesday February 17th, 2021 9:35:37 PM
Lothlo keeps his eyes peeled for danger, knowing that anything could be waiting behind that door. Having chosen a spot with a good view he draws a second arrow and waits to see if any danger presents itself.
Perception = 19
Attack 1 = 19 Damage 1 = 8
Attack 2 = 18 Damage 2 = 8
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Wednesday February 17th, 2021 10:11:04 PM
Beech shakes his head..... but he draws his bow anyways and readies a shot......
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 Thursday February 18th, 2021 12:39:18 AM
Camalayas and I hold our hidden position in full defense. We want to do more, but our best idea is to charge forward and see what happens or to attack the constructs and take the initiative. Either way, we think letting someone else come up with a better plan might be in our best interest.
DM Mitch d20+15=26 ; d20+12=27 ; d10=3 ; Thursday February 18th, 2021 8:23:50 AM Zazu can’t fathom the purpose of the constructs. Boyo has an idea but has no way of communicating with his master at this point in time. Ash can also glean information about the constructs and is capable of communicating with the others so she explains that if the door constructs are intelligent they likely have orders that they will not react unless some condition is met and if said condition is met the reaction is likely to be violent. She then backs away. Grindar isn’t keen on getting to know the constructs better but he steps forward as if to walk through the doors ready to attack if it turns out to be an ambush. Niall also approaches the doors. Lothlo keeps an eye out for danger drawing a second arrow in case danger presents itself. Beech shakes his head and draws his own bow. Naithi and Camalayas hold their hidden position for now. They’d like to do more but they think the direct approach might be the best idea so they opt instead to let someone else come up with a better plan.
Grindar’s approach provokes no reaction right up until the point where he has to climb up stage. As soon as he steps onto it the doors lower, revealing them to be two humanoid constructs wielding great shields and shields. The charge the orc and though he damages one they both slam into him, shoving him off the stage and doing 9 damage to him and throwing him 10 feet backwards into the stands. Lothlo’s arrows bounce harmlessly off them (failed to be AC)
Doorwarden 1: 13 damage Dorrwarden 2: 0 damage
Zazu (AC18, HP11/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+11=17 ; d20+4=12 ; Thursday February 18th, 2021 10:58:53 AM
Zazu moves closer (but does not get within 5 ft of the stage) to see if it is possible to detect what's behind the constructs, that is, what they are guarding.
Perception 17
[That's a move action and a free action. Standard action still available ...]
Zazu fires an illusionist school Blinding Ray at one of the constructs.
Blinding Ray (Sp): As a standard action you can fire a shimmering ray at any foe within 30 feet as a ranged touch attack. The ray causes creatures to be blinded for 1 round. Creatures with more Hit Dice than your wizard level are dazzled for 1 round instead. You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Intelligence modifier.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d20+3=20 ; d6+1=6 ; Thursday February 18th, 2021 6:18:02 PM "Well, perhaps they don't come off the stage? Ranged attacks?"
Ash backs up another 5ft and sends an acid dart at doorwarden #1.
-------------------- Use Acid Dart Wiz ability. Hit Touch AC20 for 6pts acid damage
Niall (JonL) HP: 18/36 AC: 17/11/16 Thursday February 18th, 2021 8:25:34 PM
Niall moves to help Grindar up but stays off the stage as well to see what the wardens do.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 32/36, CMD: 21 d20+12=19 ; d20+12=23 ; d8+3=9 ; d8+3=5 ; Thursday February 18th, 2021 9:01:59 PM I hope these arrows will be able to do something, it's hard to tell with these mediocre shots I've been making lately.
Attack 1 = 19 Damage 1 = 9
Attack 2 = 23 Damage 2 = 5
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 10 arrows
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character d20+5=8 ; Thursday February 18th, 2021 9:30:38 PM
Beech looses his nocked arrow and in his rush most likely misses.... Beech then drops his large quiver on the floor and gets ready to cast a spell....
Attack 8
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 Friday February 19th, 2021 1:11:41 AM
Camalayas and I move to just outside the stage (5-10ft depending on the constructs range.
Do we want to try looking for a non combat solution? These things probably have a way to pass by to allow their creator through. If not, we could try rented attacks.
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 20/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+6=12 ; d6+5=8 ; Friday February 19th, 2021 5:34:27 AM "So that's how you want to play, you shadeless piles of rapke dung!", Grindar growls as he stands up. As he stands, he continues to hold his ax in his off hand, as he draws one of 4 javelins from their quiver, and hurls it at the construct he wounded, hitting AC 12 for 8 damage. At the same time he orders Cotton to stand down.
DM Mitch d20+11=23 ; d20+13=24 ; 2d6+10=15 ; 2d6+10=15 ; Friday February 19th, 2021 8:18:40 AM Zazu moves forward to try to see what the constructs were guarding and fires off a blinding ray. From his vantage point the elf cannot see anything but the stage and the arch but he manages to dazzle the creature Ash sends an acid dart at one of the door wardens.
Niall moves up to help Grindar but stays off the stage.
Lothlo launches another volley of arrows at the warden. His first arrow misses but his second strikes true but doesn’t even manage to scratch the surface of the creature.
Beech looses his knocked arrow and misses either warden so he gets ready to cast a spell next time.
Naithi and Camalayas move up. She asks if they should try a nonviolent solution or rented attacks
Grindar insults the constructs and shatters a javelin uselessly against the shield of the injured warden.
Door Warden the Door Wardens seem intent on Grindar, advancing on him while ignoring the others even as they rain attacks on them. They move to flank and both power attack him with longswords quickly taking the orc down (21 & 22 to hit, 14 damage each for 28 total damage).
They both then turn as if to head back to the stage. Now that they’re out of the way you can see the arch clearly and it just looks like a big stone arch. There is nothing under or between at all. (If you have detect magic up Highlight to display spoiler: {the arch glows with incredibly powerful magic.}
Door Warden 1 : 19 damage; dazzled (-1 to attack rolls & sight based vision checks) Door Warden 2 : Int check 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { DR/5 bludgeoning }
Niall (JonL) HP: 18/36 AC: 17/11/16 d6=6 ; Friday February 19th, 2021 9:51:13 AM
Grindar goes does and Niall is right there to put a hand on him with healing energy to stabilize him.
---
Lay on Hands on Grindar for 6 HP healed
Lay on hands: 3/4 used
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Friday February 19th, 2021 12:36:00 PM
With one quiver on the floor, Beech spends a round, casting a spell....
Cast Enlarge Person, (duration +50% from Bloodline)
Zazu (AC18, HP11/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Friday February 19th, 2021 2:16:52 PM
Zazu helps drag Grindar off stage.
"They just don't like anybody on stage! Probably to keep the groupies away from the performer. When will the show start, I wonder?"
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 2d4=5 ; Friday February 19th, 2021 2:38:47 PM
I quickly have over 5 goodberries to help in the healing process.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d8=6 ; d8=5 ; Friday February 19th, 2021 6:08:17 PM
Ash retrieves the Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds the party collected after the fight with the mold. She uses it to patch up Grindar a little more.
"Soo... coordinated ranged attack on the one already damaged?"
----------------- Use Wand of CMW. Grindar is healed for 14pts
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 32/36, CMD: 21 d20+2=15 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=29 ; d8+7=8 ; d8+7=8 ; Friday February 19th, 2021 10:12:49 PM *sigh* These things feel like the weird fungus from earlier. I don't think my arrows are going to be particularly useful, probably would have better luck with something sturdy that could bludgeon them. I
Do you think fire might be useful against them? We did find that wand earlier, perhaps that was intended for more than the fungus.
With his arrows less effective than he'd like, Lothlo decides to try pinpointing the constructs weak spots with his arrows, knowing they are less likely to hit (deadly aim).
Int = 15 Roll each twice: D20 + 11, 1d8 +4 (+1 within 30')
Attack 1 = 19-1=18 (sorry, my deadly aim formula wasn't updated for lvl 4) Damage 1 = 8
Attack 2 = 29-1=28 Damage 2 = 8
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 14 arrows
Zazu (AC18, HP11/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+15=33 ; Saturday February 20th, 2021 11:01:13 AM
"I wish we did not have to kill them. Poor things, they're just doing their jobs."
Then in a much softer voice, "Let me see if I can trick them."
Zazu casts Message cantrips and then a Reduce Person to become halfling-sized. (+4 on stealth, +2 dex) Then the wizard casts a Silent Image of a fog bank, two feet high covering the stage and ten feet out around it, except not coming within 5 ft of the constructs. If they move, the fog moves away from them and fills in behind, so that they never touch it. If they do not physically interact with the illusion, they do not get a save.
If the constructs do not attack the fog, Zazu stealths up to the edge of the fog, crawls up under the total concealment of the fog, and onto the stage, still prone, still crawling through the fog. The rogue crawls onto the stage to start with, and we'll see how it goes.
Stealth 33
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d10=7 ; Sunday February 21st, 2021 8:24:49 PM
Int check 7 As Grindar goes down, Cotton comes running to his side and begins licking his wounds. As the multiple healings wash over him, the ranger stands up and thanks those who offered him healing. After hearing Lothlo’s words, he draws his quarterstaff and stands up. Needless to say, the half-orc isn't in a good mood, in fact one might say he's a bit angry.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d20+10=15 ; d20+6=26 ; Sunday February 21st, 2021 10:09:09 PM
If Zazu's plan works Camalayas and I follow behind. I lay perfectly still on Camalayas back as she crawls through the fog.
Camalayas stealth = 26 (this is her second nat 20 on stealth in a row) Naithi = 15 (Naithi is on Camalayas back and not moving, and we were hiding in the shadows with a high stealth roll, not sure if the roll is necessary)
DM Hugh (die roller post) d20+9=27 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=28 ; Monday February 22nd, 2021 12:26:02 AM
(OOC: die rolls)
DM Mitch Monday February 22nd, 2021 7:41:18 AM Niall uses lay upon hands to stabilize Grindar Beech spends a round casting enlarge person Zazu helps drag Grindar off the stage making a comment about keeping groupies away from the performer. Naithi hands over 5 goodberries to help Grindar Ash uses the CMW wand to patch Grindar up more suggesting coordinated range attacks on the damaged one. Lothlo suggests the constructs are like the fungus from earlier in their damage resistance and asks if fire might do some damage as they still have that staff from earlier. He then tries to pinpoint the weaknesses for the door warden. His first shot misses but his second shot actually hits and does some damage. Zazu wishes they didn’t have to destroy the door warden and decides to try to trick them instead. He creates the illusion of a fog back that stays 5 feet away from the door warden, shrinks himself, casts message and then stealthily crawls up on the stage. The door wardens do not seem to notice the shrunken elf. Grindar sees Cotton lick his wounds and eventually gets enough magical healing energy to be able to stand, drawing his quarterstaff as he does so. Naithi atop Camalayas attempts to follow after Zazu but although the rabbit was very stealthy when making the jump to the stage the slightest of thuds seemed to happen and the wardens raise their weapons in her direction. (OOC: Door Wardens rolled 27 and 28 on their opposed stealth checks, meaning they are aware of your presence)
The Door wardens, seemingly unconcerned with the rest of the party, start to head back to their starting positions. They don’t seem to notice as Zazu sneaks up on stage. Then Lothlo manages to damage one and both turn to him and advance menacingly.
Door Warden 1 : 22 damage; Door Warden 2 :
Zazu (AC18, HP11/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+15=16 ; d20+11=20 ; Monday February 22nd, 2021 8:12:07 AM
Zazu continues to sneak through his illusionary fog to move past the wardens and onwards.
Stealth 16 (a nat 1! Darn!)
Perception 20
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 32/36, CMD: 21 Monday February 22nd, 2021 9:08:09 PM
Lothlo having a distance advantage Sprints away from the constructs and keeps out of their reach, hoping that their instructions cause them to lose interest in him, or at least that they are slow enough they can't get close enough to hit him.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d20+3=17 ; d6=6 ; Monday February 22nd, 2021 9:48:37 PM "I doubt we're all going to be stealthy enough to sneak past them"
They've obviously detected Lothlo and it may be a matter of time before they detect the others. Ash takes another 5ft step back and keeps the pressure up with another acid dart.
---------------- Use Acid Dart ability at DW1. Hit Touch AC17 for 6pts acid damage Ash is about 20ft away from the stage I think
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character d20+4=11 ; 2d6=7 ; Monday February 22nd, 2021 10:23:06 PM
Beech draws and shoots.....
Bow Shot hit AC 11, 7 damage
DM Hugh (die roller post) d20+9=13 ; d20+9=10 ; Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 1:58:18 AM
(OOC: Perception rolls)
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+6=23 ; d20+9=17 ; d6+7=11 ; Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 5:36:25 AM "Any ideas? these things seem to brush off the majority of our arrow and javelin attacks, Anyone got a sling? That may work better, but I'm not sure." Seeing the constructs mad mugging Lothlo, Grindar attempts to sneak up on the wardens, in hopes of catching them flat-footed, (Stealth 23) and then makes a two handed swing with his quarterstaff, hitting AC 17 for 11 bludgeoning damage. He makes sure to attack the wounded one, in hopes of dropping it.
DM Mitch d20+10=18 ; 2d6+10=16 ; Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 10:23:03 AM Zazu continues to try to sneak through the illusionary fog. Surprisingly the 2 door wardens give no sign of seeing the shrunken elf still.
Lothlo sprints away from the constructs, hoping that they have either a set range or are too slow to keep up with him.
Ash says she doubts everyone can be stealthy enough to slip past the door wardens and fires off an acid dart.
Beech draws and shoots but his attack misses.
The constructs split, the damaged one continuing the chase of Lothlo and the other going for Ash. Lothlo finds the room is to small for him to get totally out of their reach, only about 50 by 50 (so a double move from any char can cover it). The construct catches him, but doesn’t have an action to attack with this round.
Ash in turn finds that 20 feet from the stage is less than 30 feet from where the warden was. It rushes her and slashes her for 16 damage.
Zazu finds himself on the stage with the arch. It hums with magic and he can feel a sort of buzzing in his teeth near it. It’s carved top to bottom with strange symbols, not really a language more like decoration, and there’s a slot for something to be inserted. Whatever it is, it doesn’t seem to be active.
Door Warden 1 : 28 damage; Door Warden 2 :
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 11:29:46 AM
ooc: Sorry for the missed post. Every time I checked yesterday only Zazu had posted, and I was hoping someone would have a brilliant idea.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d20+10=26 ; d20+6=16 ; d6+1=4 ; Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 12:36:41 PM
I watch as the wardens split up and the second takes a slash at Ash. Seeing the Lothlo is fending will for himself, Camalayas and I carve the warden by Ash.
Us girls need to stick together. I say as I jump up and attempts to slam the warden to the floor, grappling it with all my might. Let me show you why they call my the Murder Muppet.
Naithi grapple check= 26
Camalayaas atk hit ac 16 for 4 dmg
DM Mitch Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 1:11:20 PM Grindar's attack bounces off their thick armor.
Niall (JonL) HP: 18/36 AC: 17/11/16 d20+5=14 ; Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 2:12:22 PM
Without much else to do Niall charges the closest warden and takes a swing.
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Miss AC 14
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character d20+4=15 ; 2d6=7 ; Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 5:03:17 PM
Beech continues to shoot at the damaged door if it's up, other wise he he shoots the other one.
Arrow Hit AC 15 damage 7
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 5/25 d20+3=23 ; d20+3=16 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 7:27:31 PM
Once again Ash loses blood. It's been a rough few days. She's starting to miss those times back in the orc slave camp where all her blood stayed inside her.
"Thanks Naithi"
Ash keeps backing away from the construct and tries to take down the damaged one. When it falls she'll have a chance to try and heal some wounds. As it stands though, the sooner they drop one the better.
------------------ IF the construct is grappled, move action to move back as far as she can IF the construct is not grappled, free action to 5ft step back away from it
Standard action: Use Acid Dart ability on the damaged construct. Hit Touch AC23. Nat20. Crit confirm AC16. 4pts acid damage + 2pts acid damage if crit confirmed.
Zazu (AC18, HP11/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+10=21 ; d20+13=27 ; Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 8:15:41 PM
"Well," thinks Zazu, "this here looks like some kind of a keyhole, and I have lockpick tools right here."
The rogue tries to use "disable device" to open the lock. Rolls 21
If that does not seem likely worth the effort, like if there is just nothing to actually pick, then the wizard will use spellcraft to try to identify the magic item. Rolls 27
But note that Zazu's top priority is to keep concentrating on the illusionary fog.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 32/36, CMD: 21 d20+8=18 ; Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 9:10:33 PM Hmm, I wonder why this door think I'm worth attacking.
Since the room apparently doesn't offer a way to run keep moving around, Lothlo tries to tumble through the threatened square without provoking an attack and tries to get out of danger.
Acrobatics = 18
ooc: my spam filter started blocking Wold/CotC emails. Hopefully I fixed it, I apologize if I missed anything the last couple days.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 10:25:09 PM Zazu and Beech! Try that staff we found in the keyhole.
ooc: I think Beech had the staff last, but am not sure.
DM Hugh (die roller post) d20+12=27 ; 2d6+6=13 ; Wednesday February 24th, 2021 1:22:03 AM
(OOC: AOO)
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+9=13 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=20 ; d6+5=9 ; d6+5=6 ; Wednesday February 24th, 2021 5:35:17 AM
If the wounded door Warden goes down, Grindar will rush the second one, otherwise he will go full round attack on the wounded one.
If attacking second warden Hits AC 13 - miss
If full rounding first warden primary hits AC 18 for 9 bludgeoning damage off-hand hits AC 20 for 6 bludgeoning damage
DM Mitch d20+13=26 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday February 24th, 2021 9:43:00 AM Naithi sees the Warden attack Ash and pounces, successfully grappling it. Camalayas attack misses. Niall charges the closest Warden and takes a swing. Beech continues to shoot at the damaged warden, his arrows miss Ash moves away from the grappled warden and fires another acid dart at the damaged one, critically hitting it with the acid. Zazu attempts to “pick the lock” on the arches with his thieves tools while concentrating on the illusionary fog, Lothlo provokes an AOO from the Warden in trying to acrobatically move away. 27 vs AC; 13 damage Naithi suggests they try the staff in the keyhole
The slot in the door is not at all keyhole shaped. More like a diamond shape. The staff definitely wouldn’t fit. Still he gives it a try with his tools anyway.
The grappled door warden breaks the grapple and both seem to be instantly alerted somehow to Zazu’s meddling, for they both ignore the rest of the party to charge the stage. Said meddling activates something and a blast of energy is thrown out as the wardens get onto the stage. Zazu is hurled up and out over halfway across the room, slamming into the steps (taking 10 falling damage)
Both constructs withstand the blast and are still on stage as a rift forms in the arch. It sucks everything on the stage towards the rift. Both wardens resist for a moment, one stabbing it’s large sword into the ground to hold onto, but it’s pull is inexorable and both are sucked into the rift and vanish.
Then, just as quickly as it appeared, the rift dissipates.
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Wednesday February 24th, 2021 10:09:56 AM
Grindar puts his quarterstaff away, and goes retrieve His double ax. He then rushes over to Zazu, and offers a hand to help him up. ”That was fun, let’s not do it again!”, the ranger grunts as he pulls Zazu to his feet.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d20+4=7 ; d20+3=11 ; Wednesday February 24th, 2021 12:19:56 PM
I watch with horror as the explosion hurls Zazu. Camalayas and I run to catch him before he lands, but our reaction time is less than stellar.
I can't believe I was able to tackle that thing. Another reason short is better, your have less starve to fall and a better center of gravity.
Zazu (AC18, HP1/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Wednesday February 24th, 2021 4:30:55 PM
Zazu groans at the force of the explosion that blew the sneaky caster off the stage. Zazu is alive ... at exactly one hit point.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Wednesday February 24th, 2021 5:54:04 PM "I think it was a wagontrain pulled my a pachyderm." Beech loads his bow again... he really needs to get better at this.....
Niall (JonL) HP: 18/36 AC: 17/11/16 Wednesday February 24th, 2021 8:05:38 PM
Niall watches the wardens charge off and moves to follow them. As the rift opens and sucks in he grabs onto a seat and grips tight until the rift and The wardens are gone and then looks about to be sure everyone else stayed in the room. "Ah.. well.. I guess we may need a diffeeent exit"
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=8 ; d8=7 ; d8=3 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=6 ; Wednesday February 24th, 2021 8:45:19 PM "Yeah you'd better run!" Ash calls out as the door wardens get sucked away.
She surveys the party and the damage that was inflicted
"Ok. Line up and let's get everyone patched"
She takes out the CMW wand and sets to work
---------------------- Use CMW Wand and going in alphabetical order... Ash is healed for 7+6+3=16pts Grindar is healed for 8+7+3=18pts Niall is healed for 3+5+3=11pts Zazu is healed for 5+6+3=14pts
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 19/36, CMD: 21 Wednesday February 24th, 2021 8:59:12 PM
Lothlo looks around and tries to make sense of what just happened. Sooo, any idea what that rift thing was? I vote we don't jump in to figure out where it goes... Lothlo glances towards Naithi remembering her dive into the pool earlier.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d8=6 ; d8=7 ; Wednesday February 24th, 2021 9:02:13 PM OOC: Forgot Lothlo
Lothlo is healed for 6+7+3=16pts
DM Mitch Thursday February 25th, 2021 7:56:23 AM Grindar puts his quarterstaff away and retrieve his double ax. He rushes over to help Zazu up Naithi watches in horror as the explosions hurls Zazu. Camalayas and Naithi run to catch him but they fail to do so Zazu groans as force of the explosion knocked him off stage. Zazu is alive at least Beech says something about a wagontrain and a pachyderm and thinks he needs to become more proficient with a bow. Niall watches as the wardens charge off. He goes to follow and grabs onto a seat when the rift opens. He suggests they find a different exit. Ash goes around using the cure moderate wounds wand to heal up the party Lothlo tries to sort out what just happened. He asks what the rift thing was and suggests no one jumps in to find out.
Much healing is dealt out. Though the fight seemed to take a while it seems it didn't take long enough for the hallways to rotate again; the exit leading east is still open.
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+9=17 ; d20+5=23 ; Thursday February 25th, 2021 5:43:00 PM
As Grindar feels the added healing rush over his body, he lets out a sigh of relief, and thanks Ash for the effort. He then makes a b-line for the opening to the east. He keeps his eyes peeled for any more suprises, and instructs Cotton to do likewise.
Grindar's perception 17 Cotton's perception 23
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 Thursday February 25th, 2021 9:02:21 PM
Lothlo feels the large gash the construct mad start to mend, leaving only the blood on his cloak to remind him of the wound that was there moments ago.
Thanks Ash, I feel much better now.
Lothlo looks toward where the portal had briefly appeared. What do you think that thing was that sucked up the wardens? Did we break it, or was it supposed to do that?
Oh, it looks like we have an open hall still, should we head down it?
Niall (JonL) HP: 29/36 AC: 17/11/16 Thursday February 25th, 2021 9:12:10 PM
Niall says thank you for the healing and moves towards the reopened hallway exit to peer through.
Zazu (AC18, HP15/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+13=16 ; Thursday February 25th, 2021 11:41:06 PM
Zazu bows to Ash. "Thank you for your most needed intervention."
Since there is a ways to go, Zazu will not delay the party, but the wizard still thinks that there's more to understand here. "Let me take just a moment to cast Detect Magic and look at this thing."
[Arcana check I rolled before is a 27. Or if I need a new check, then 16, sigh]
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Friday February 26th, 2021 12:56:23 AM
Ash blows the tip of wand, spins it around her finger, and in one continuous movement holsters it in her pocket.
"Might be worth examining it a bit more before we go. The hallway should open up again shortly anyway I would think"
If the group want to hang around she'll cast a Detect Magic and check out the arch in a bit better detail, otherwise she'll follow along with the others.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 Friday February 26th, 2021 1:20:55 AM
I too bow in gratitude and thank Ash.
Does anyone have an idea as to what might fit into that slot?
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character d20+5=10 ; Friday February 26th, 2021 1:36:35 AM
Beech also casts detect magic, but since it's not "shaman" magic, he prolly don't know much about it....
rolled a 10
DM Mitch Friday February 26th, 2021 8:11:11 AM Grindar lets out a sigh of relief as the healing washes over him. The ranger and Rapke companion then make a Beeline for the open door, keeping eyes open while they do so. Lothlo also thanks Ash for the healing and asks what the thing was that sucked up the wardens was and if they broke it or was it supposed to do that. He also wonders if they should head down the open hall. Niall also is thankful for the healing and moves towards the reopened exit to peer through Zazu bows to Ash thanking her for the intervention. He then asks for a moment to observe the arch on the stage w/ detect magic. Ash holsters her wand and agrees that it might be worth examining the arch again before they leave. She joins Zazu in checking it out magically Naithi asks if anyone knows what might fit in the slot. Beech also detects magic, though doesn’t expect to learn as much as the others from it.
Ash, Beech, and Zazu: Highlight to display spoiler: {You don’t know what Zazu did but whatever he did do turned the arch inert. There is no magical aura emanating from the arch anymore. There is however a faint lingering conjuration aura where the rift opened up }
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Friday February 26th, 2021 8:04:42 PM
Ash looks over the arch and gives a slight sigh. "Well, it's not going to do anything now. I can't detect any more magic emanating from it"
She's ready to follow the lead of those that want to leave the room.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=14 ; Friday February 26th, 2021 9:00:24 PM Well, I'm ready to proceed if everyone else is... I'm fine waiting if you want to examine a little more, we can see where the hallways build and map this place out a little better Perception = 14
Zazu (AC18, HP15/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Friday February 26th, 2021 10:01:58 PM
"Lead on, most excellent Lothlo! Adventure awaits!"
"Ash, you and I can stay secure in the middle!"
Niall (JonL) HP: 29/36 AC: 17/11/16 Sunday February 28th, 2021 2:46:56 PM
Niall will guard the rear as they advance.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Sunday February 28th, 2021 8:24:14 PM
Beech follows, with bow in hand....
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+9=17 ; Sunday February 28th, 2021 9:20:20 PM
Since Grindar is at the entrance, when it is decided to move, he leads the way through the opening. Perception 17
DM Mitch Monday March 1st, 2021 7:21:00 AM Ash tells the others the arch isn’t going to do anything now and she can’t detect anymore magic on it. Lothlo opines he is ready to proceed if everyone else is or waiting longer if that is the consensus. Zazu instructs Lothlo to lead on then suggests him and Ash secure the middle. Niall takes up rear guard. Beech follows with bow in hand Grindar already at the entrance leads the way forward.
The party moves into a new room. Again the music plays and the hallways are filled in. A new one is built heading north. This room seems like a natural stone cave, much like the first room, but there’s a fast flowing river, about 20 feet across, that cuts the room in half. To reach the exit you’re going to have to find some way across without being swept away by it.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Monday March 1st, 2021 12:48:50 PM "That exit that's open, will take us back to the middle, we want to go east again, so getting across river and seeing if it opens east is probably our best action." Beech then looks to see if there is any place on the far side where a lasso might catch and hold, to help people cross the fast running water....
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d20=4 ; Monday March 1st, 2021 6:07:56 PM "I've got a few ways I could get across. A jump spell with a running start could get me over there, or I could use an alter self spell to turn into something that's really good at swimming and make it no problem. Doing that means I could stay in the river to help people too. If I took a rope with me I could tie it on the other side. Hopefully"
Ash also looks for something on the other side that she might be able to tie a rope to.
Perception: 4
Niall (JonL) HP: 29/36 AC: 17/11/16 Monday March 1st, 2021 6:58:29 PM
"that seems like our best option," Niall says of the jump or swim plan. "Even if you have to hold the rope to pull someone else across repeat a few times"
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Monday March 1st, 2021 7:35:38 PM
Looking at his new companions, Grindar sizes them up quickly, and realizes, he is probably the strongest among them. He says, ”Please don’t think I’m bragging when I say this, because I'm only sharing an observation. Looking around, it appears that, physically anyway, I have the most strength among us, if that is so, if someone can get me safely to the other side, I can use my rope, to pull everyone over, one at a time of course. This is just a suggestion of course.”
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=15 ; Monday March 1st, 2021 9:05:18 PM I wouldn't be to quick to jump in that water, who knows if anything is living in it. Or whether this particular water may turn you into some random creature. We should at least try to make sure it's safe before trying anything.
Lothlo scans the room for any signs of a trap or hidden enemies. He also looks for something that a rope could be tied to or a possible way around the room such as a way to climb across on the walls. Perception = 15
Zazu (AC18, HP15/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+10=15 ; Monday March 1st, 2021 11:15:33 PM
"Let's say the river flows left to right. We take our best swimmer, tie a rope on, hold onto the rope, and let them dive into the left-most side. Maybe they can reach the other side before they are swept to the right. If not, reel them in and try again."
Zazu looks in the water for predators or dangers. Perception 15.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d20+2=13 ; Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 12:17:02 AM
I have some rope and my strength, but other than that I cannot offer much unless we wait until we can product new spells.
Grinder, how far could you toss me? My strength is almost comparable to yours, but I only weigh eight lbs.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 1:31:58 AM
If noone sees anything too nasty around, Ash will try sticking her hand in the water to test it out. If she turns into anything at least she's on the same side of the bank as everyone else.
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 5:38:59 AM "At 8 lbs Naithi, I could easily toss you across, especially since accuracy isn't very important. My only fear is your impact on the other side could cause injury, and I would be loath to harm a friend. How good of an acrobat are you, do you think you would be able to stick a proper landing?"
DM Mitch Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 6:54:36 AM Beech opines that the party wants to continue moving east so they need to get across the river and see if a new opening appears. He looks for a point on the far side where one might anchor a lasso. Ash suggests using a jump spell with a head start or alter self to turn into something good at swimming. She too looks for something to tie a rope to on the far side. Niall suggests the jump or swim plan is a good idea even if it meant using a rope to pull the rest over a few times. Grindar suggests they try to focus on figuring out a way to get him to the otherside and with his superior strength he could get the rest over one at a time. Lothlo urges caution with respect to the water after their experiences thus far and suggests making sure it is safe before trying anything. Zazu suggests they tie a rope on their best swimmer let them dive for the left-most side and if they make it great and if not the rest of the party could reel them in and they could try again. Naithi offers some rope and her own strength but points out she could offer magical assistance with a rest. She brings up the idea of having Grindar toss her across as she is compact but strong. Ash thinks about putting her hand in the water. Grindar thinks tossing Naithi should be easy if she’s as light as she says (See e-mail about Naithi weight)
Looking toward the other side there appear to be a few promising places where a rope could potentially be anchored. There is a rocky outcropping on the far sure one could attempt to lasso if one was skilled enough in such endeavors. The east wall is on the other side so you will have to cross to keep going.
Zazu and Lothlo Highlight to display spoiler: { In the depths of the river maybe 30 feet down you see what appears to be movement. You see what appears to be a vague cylindrical shape that tapers into a pointed tail section. It’s brownish-black and either has a nest of sticks or a bunch of legs. Or both. You are vaguely reminded of Bugo. }
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character d20+6=24 ; Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 6:29:02 PM
Beech pulls out a rope, makes a loop and will try to lasso the formation on the other side of the water....
Ranged attack to lasso the rocks? rolled a 24
Niall (JonL) HP: 29/36 AC: 17/11/16 Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 9:02:52 PM
Niall.. watches. keeps an eye out.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+12=23 ; d8+7=11 ; Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 9:04:38 PM
Lothlo notices a long brownish black thing with a tail moving in the water. Uh, guys, I think something is moving in that water. Maybe 30 feet down... lots of legs, looks a little like Bugo. I'm guessing it has the same giant appetite as well, we may want to avoid attracting it's attention if possible.
Lothlo keeps back from the water, not being sure what the creature's reach may be. He keeps his bow drawn, but will only fire if it looks like the creature is about to attack him, no sense provoking a fight if the creature isn't threatening them
Attack 1 = 23 Damage 1 = 11
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 12:55:26 AM It like like you guys measure weight different around here. I guess I am about 30lbs give it take.
Ooc I'll be updating my character sheets soon.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d20=17 ; Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 2:42:59 AM
Ash stretches her neck a little "Well. We're going to have to get across sooner or later. I'll swim to the other side and see if it moves. If I get in trouble I'll swim back here." Ash takes out a rope and ties it around her waist. She hands the other end of it to the group.
She then casts Alter Self to take on the form of a boggard. It's not the greatest look for her. A frog head and lots of warts and bumps? Ugh. Still, duty calls. "Don't mind the appearance. They're real good at swimming! With darkvision I might be able to see what's down there too."
Standing upstream and at the edge of the river, Ash dives in and promptly tries to swim across to the other side without delay.
------------- Cast Alter Self to become a boggard Move action: Swim to the other side. Boggards have a natural 30ft swim speed so hoping Ash can get across the river and 10ft across the other side in one move Perception: 17 + darkvision
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+6=12 ; d6+5=9 ; Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 5:32:57 AM
As Ash turns herself into a boggard, Grindar thinks to himself, "A merfolk, or maybe a gillman, would be more comely, but to each their own." He readies a javelin to hurl, if anything attacks Ash, hitting AC 12 for 9 damage.
DM Mitch Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 7:51:08 AM Beech pulls out a rope, makes a loop and tries to lasso the outcropping on the other side of the water. He is successful. Niall watches and keeps an eye out. Lothlo notices something in the water that kind of looks like Bugo. He brings it to the attention of his companions then draws his bow and readies an attack in case the creature tries to attack him. Naithi comes to the realization that they measure weight differently here than where she was from. Ash casts Alter Self to turn into a boggard reasoning that the party is going to have to get across sooner or later. She says if she gets in trouble she’ll swim back and she ties a rope around herself and gives the other end to the group. She dives in and swims quickly to the other side, looking down at the shapes as she does so. She see what appears to be a giant beetle with a cylindrical, hydrodynamic body that tapers into a pointed tail section. While its wing covers and carapace are a brownish-black, its legs are a dull yellow and a silver stripe runs along its dorsal side. Grindar thinks about other aquatic options that Ash could have gone for.
The insects react violently to Ash’s presence, reading their antenna menacingly and swimming rapidly towards her, but she’s across before they reach her. She gets the feeling whoever goes next won’t be so lucky. Sense motive or handle animal 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { such a swift, violent reaction from animals usually only comes when defending a nest or young.}
Zazu (AC18, HP15/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d8=4 d8=4 d20+9=22 Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 6:09:42 PM
Zazu claps for Ash. "Great job, oh froggy friend!"
"Can we hold the rope out of the water and let light people climb across?"
"Is there any way to tie off the rope on this side? Anybody got a hammer and a spike?"
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d20+4=8 ; Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 6:10:57 PM
Ash takes a couple of steps back from the edge, unsure if these watery bugs will try and jump out and follow her. Fortunately boggards can still walk around on land, rather than hobble around like a merfolk. Merfolk. They certainly are beautiful, especially compared to boggards! Maybe next time.
"There's some sort of giant beetle down there!" she calls to the others "It's fast and looks aggressive.."
Ash takes the rope from her waist and ties it tightly onto one of the rock outcrops. She ties more knots than she thinks necessary, but when it's her friends lives it's best to be careful. She also makes sure the one Beech tossed is quite secure.
She tries to think of ways the others could cross. Two ropes are certainly better than one and the party might be able to use one to stand on and the other to balance with. What if the bugs pop up though? "Are you able to make an illusion below the waterline, Zazu? Make it look like normal water while everyone uses the ropes to cross?"
OOC: Edit to add die roll Sense Motive vs DC15: 8 = Fail
Zazu (AC18, HP15/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 6:15:05 PM
"I can't make something invisible, but I could make a wall under water between the bug and the rope. Maybe it will not think about investigating."
"Unless it senses through water movements or sonar. Anybody know that bug? How does it 'see'?"
Know Nature from Zazu ... 22 trained, or 26 if it is a Culverbug. (please ignore the d8s. Tapped wrong. Also please ignore the fact that I rolled in the other post. Can we just say I'm kind of flustered today, lol?)
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+5=13 ; Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 6:35:34 PM
When Ash mentions the bug thingies, Grindar steps to the edge of the river and along with Zazu, tries to help identify it. (Aid another, knowledge nature 13: pass)
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 8:52:24 PM
Beech looks down...."Yeah, using the rope as a guide would work, but me? climbing across using it, it ain't gonna happen...."
How wide at narrowest point?
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+12=18 ; d8+7=10 ; Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 9:01:32 PM If you can make the illusion look like the ceiling above that would be best, though if the notice they may get hostile. Looks like they are already on edge, try to do anything to provoke them until we have a plan. Besides trying to offer them food I don't have many ideas... hopefully the don't think we look tastier.
Lothlo keeps his bow ready in case something decides to attack him Attack 1 = 18 Damage 1 = 10
Niall (JonL) HP: 29/36 AC: 17/11/16 Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 11:30:04 PM
"We could try to distract it if the illusion doesn't work?" Niall suggests.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d20+10=23 ; d20+10=25 ; Thursday March 4th, 2021 12:46:33 AM
I slowly walk over to the edge of the water and gently toss smell pieces of food into the water and attempt to communicate a friendly non-hostile intent.
Wild empathy check = 19 and 21 to calm them so we can cross safely. (I subtracted 4 because I thought I used a handle animal check and discovered wild empathy was d20+druid lvl+char+Maab's bonus)
(I don't have a good method for bringing these guys back, but it would be cool if we could train them to guard and patrol the river)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d20+10=23 ; d20+10=25 ; Thursday March 4th, 2021 12:46:33 AM
I slowly walk over to the edge of the water and gently toss smell pieces of food into the water and attempt to communicate a friendly non-hostile intent.
Wild empathy check = 19 and 21 to calm them so we can cross safely. (I subtracted 4 because I thought I used a handle animal check and discovered wild empathy was d20+druid lvl+char+Maab's bonus)
(I don't have a good method for bringing these guys back, but it would be cool if we could train them to guard and patrol the river)
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Thursday March 4th, 2021 5:33:57 AM "With a third rope", Grindar says while offering his rope, "We could build a rope bridge. You slowly walk on one, while using the other two for support. Of course you can do it with two ropes, or, if your highly skilled, even one but, with three, though the going may be slow, it is very safe, and actually very easy."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 Thursday March 4th, 2021 8:05:04 PM I think Naithi may have just decided for us, be prepared in case they are more interested in us than the free meal.
DM Mitch Thursday March 4th, 2021 8:11:32 PM Zazu claps at the good job Ash does and asks if holding the rope out of the water would let those who are light to cross. He also asks if anyone has some means to anchor the end of the rope on their side. Ash takes a couples steps back from the edge of the water. She then calls over to her friends about the water beetles before making sure the ropes are secure. She queries Zazu about illusionary options. Zazu explains what he can do and asks if anyone knows how the bug sees. Grindar tries to help Zazu identify the bugs abilities Beech suggests rope guides aren’t going to work on his large tauric form. He tries to gauge how wide the narrowest point is. Lothlo suggests Zazu make an illusion look like the ceiling above and that no one provoke them till they have a plan. He continues to ready a shot should they attack him Niall suggests they try to distract them. Naithi tosses some food in the water and attempts to communicate friendly non-hostile intent. Grindar suggests a rope bridge. Lothlo worries Naithi may have drawn hostile attention.
Zazu and Grindar Highlight to display spoiler: {You know that these things are immune to mind effecting things and that they have a sort of water sense that functions like blind sense except in water}
The gulf separating one side from the other is almost uniform in its distance. Aside from the rocky outcropping which is slightly closer, but the outcropping itself would make it a potential dangerous proposition for jumping.
The water beetles don’t seem to notice Naithi’s attempt
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 Thursday March 4th, 2021 9:03:27 PM Well, if they don't like food I'm not sure there is much we can do to keep them from getting upset when we cross. Unless someone has a clever idea, we may have to accept the fact they are going to fight us no matter what.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Friday March 5th, 2021 12:41:34 AM
Beech is still trying to estimate the distance for jumping across the water.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Friday March 5th, 2021 1:28:50 AM "I've got an idea" Ash puts forward a thought "We found that rope of climbing outside, right? We command it to affix itself high on your side and low on this side. You can then either use it to slide down this way, or just overhand climb it. We could even have it knot itself to make the climb easier. It'll support 3000lbs so that would cover you right Beech?"
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Friday March 5th, 2021 5:40:56 AM "That magic rope thing may just do the trick!" Grindar says, then adds, "That may come in handy in the future. As far as the bugs are concerned, they have a sort of blind sense that only works underwater, so if we stay out of the water, we should be fine, Oh and they are immune to mind effects, for you caster types."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 Friday March 5th, 2021 9:01:17 PM Excellent idea! They may still be able to see us even out of the water, but if we don't disturb the water hopefully they will leave us alone.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Saturday March 6th, 2021 7:40:45 PM "And we don't even need to slide across.... This rope, will attach to you, and to the wall, then shorten it on command and you just get pulled and swing to the other side, and stay above the water as you swing across."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 Monday March 8th, 2021 7:43:38 AM I have no better ideas. Let's give it a go.
DM Mitch Monday March 8th, 2021 8:29:45 AM Lothlo suggests that if they don’t like Naithi’s food there isn’t much they can’t do to keep the water beetles in getting upset when crossing and that they may need to resign themselves to fighting. Beech sees that the distance between the side they are on and the one Ash is on is about 20 feet Ash suggests they use the rope of climbing to cross by instructing one end of the rope to affix itself high on the side everyone else is on and low on the side she is on. She then says people could just slide down or they could have knot itself for overhand climbing. She reasons that since the rope can support 3000 pounds it could support the weight of a Wemic. Grindar likes Ash’s rope idea and then tells the others what he and Zazu have learned. Lothlo theorizes that if they can avoid the water the beetles might leave them alone. Beech notes that with the magical rope they don’t even have to slide across and that using a command word you could have it attach to someone and shorten and then all one has to do is swing or be pulled to the otherside while being above the water.
The party is able to find some nice stalagmites to attach the rope to. Sadly they can’t find a good way to angle it so they can just slide down it - the stalagmites are too thin up high and to thick down low to tie it like Ash hoped. The knotted rope still looks like a fairly easy climb though(climb DC 5)
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Monday March 8th, 2021 9:55:36 AM
Beech commands the rope of climbing to attach to the ceiling on the other side of the water, then attaches it himself, he then tells it to shorten. It should pull him upwards as the magic takes effect. once he stops swinging like a pendulum he'll have the rope lengthen and lower himself to the floor. Then he'll have it release both ends and get ready to throw it back across so it can be repeated.
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+5=16 ; Monday March 8th, 2021 12:11:54 PM
If Beech is able to make the rope of climbing work, He will take his turn to do likewise. If not, he will use the rope of climbing to make the climb, after removing his armor and strapping it to his backpack, so as to not be hindered in the climb. (climb check 16) Once on the other side, he re-dons his armor.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d20=4 ; Monday March 8th, 2021 5:55:50 PM
Pleased with her suggestion to use the rope of climbing, Ash has a look behind her to see what's going on. Can she still see a passage? Is it empty?
Perception: 4
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+6=25 ; d20+9=29 ; Monday March 8th, 2021 9:04:04 PM
If everything goes smoothly with Grindar, Lothlo will make sure there are no issues or surprises such as the water bugs being angered, and will then cross next.
Perception = 29 (nat 20) Climb = 25
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Monday March 8th, 2021 9:15:44 PM
Ash is pretty confident now that if everyone concentrates on the task at hand they should make it across safely.
OOC: Everyone could Take10 on their climb checks
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d20=16 ; Monday March 8th, 2021 11:51:34 PM
I take my time crossing (take 10) and help the animals across as well using my strength and well placed ropes.
Ooc: I'm not sure the check needed to help Camalayas and the other animals cross, but I rolled an unmodified d20 and got a 16
Rob subbing for Cayzle Monday March 8th, 2021 11:53:49 PM
Zazu makes sure that Boyo is very secure in his pocket before carefully climbing across.
DM Mitch d20+7=18 ; d20+7=11 ; d8=3 ; Tuesday March 9th, 2021 7:21:43 AM Beech uses the rope of climbing to swing across the divide. Grindar also attempts the the journey, removing his armor before swinging across and then taking the time to re-don his armor Ash takes a look behind her before reminding folks to concentrate on the task at hand. Lothlo crosses after Grindar Naithi takes her time to get across then helps get the other animals across. Zazu makes sure Boyo is secured before making his attempt
Beach goes first across the water, attempting to swing across from a stalactite. The rope proves plenty sturdy enough for him to hold onto without risk of breaking. The stalactite proves less sturdy, snapping off and sending the heavy liontaur splashing into the water. The beetles immediately charge him, one only getting armor with it’s bite but the other managing to do 6 damage (is your AC 14 or 18? Confusing header)
The broken stalactite falls on the shore, rope still attached.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 14/20 Character d20-2=5 ; d20-2=3 ; Tuesday March 9th, 2021 8:54:21 AM
AC 18 with Mage Armor, and would have attached to ceiling rather than a stalactite, but anyways Beech swims for the far shore. He is having serious trouble swimming....
Niall (JonL) HP: 29/36 AC: 17/11/16 d20-1=4 ; Tuesday March 9th, 2021 10:52:36 AM
Niall jumps in to attempt the swim and help beech but has an even worse time of swimming.
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Swim check: 4
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+6=8 ; d6+5=11 ; Tuesday March 9th, 2021 12:11:47 PM Since the stalactite failed before he went, I assume Grindar is still on the wrong side of the water, as such he wouldn't have removed his armor yet.)
Grindar watches in horror as Beech hits the water, and is attacked by the beetles. Thinking fast, the ranger draws a javelin and hurls it at the closest bug, hitting AC 8, most likely a miss, but on the off chance that it hits, it does 11 damage.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+12=25 ; d20+12=16 ; d8+3=9 ; d8+3=8 ; Tuesday March 9th, 2021 9:04:23 PM
The archer follows the rangers lead as they try to help out their friends in the water. Lothlo takes aim at the same bug as Grindar and sends two arrows flying towards it.
Attack 1 = 25 Damage 1 = 9
Attack 2 = 16 Damage 2 = 8
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 1 arrows
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Tuesday March 9th, 2021 10:44:10 PM
Well this isn't going to plan! Ash dives in to lend a hand to Niall. The alter self spell has given her some strength, but even so she doesn't think she'll be able to drag Beech to safety. She tries to keep Niall's head above water and drag him along with her.
-------------- Dive into the water and grab Niall. Ash has a 30ft swim speed (can Take10 on checks) and with Alter Self has a 10 Str which would allow her to drag 500lbs on land.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 Tuesday March 9th, 2021 11:22:01 PM
As people start to panic and dive into the water I walk over to the route is climbing and place a hand on it. I then command it to start towing the others towards shore. Grab onto the rope. We will pull you back to shore.
The rope should pull everyone 10 feet towards it onto shore, and I will then pull it further in by hand to get everyone on dry land. The rope should ahead be knotted.
If it is not too complicated a command, I will also command it to wrap around the have or waist of anyone in our party not holding onto it that needs to be pulled out.
DM Mitch d20+5=13 ; Wednesday March 10th, 2021 8:30:43 AM Beech swims for the far shore or attempts to but is having serious difficulties. He starts to sink into the water Niall jumps in trying to help Beech but things aren’t going well. He also starts to sink in his heavy armor. Grindar watches in horror as Beech hits the water and throws a javelin at the nearest beetle. The javelin misses. Lothlo takes aim at one of the bugs and hits with both arrows. Ash dives in and lends a hand to Niall. With her strength and swim speed she’s able to drag him back to the surface of the water. Naithi is able to take a 5 foot step to get to the rope, she then uses a move action to grab it and a standard action to activate it, having it wrap around Beech as he struggles in the water.
Ash seems to have Nial safely in hand and the rope is around Beech so things look less bad now. The bugs his in pain at the attacks from shore and dive, squirting black ink over the area to blind the archers. With the river’s flow it’ll probably clear in a few rounds but until then everyone under the surface of the water is concealed to those on shore. Ash and Nial get covered in the oily substance from the waist down.
10 feet below the water Beech suddenly sees everything grow black. The nasty, oily substance gets all over his fur and clothing. He feels tugs on his armor, indicating the creatures are still trying to bite him through it, though they fail to penetrate.
Giant water beetle 1: 17 damage Giant water beetle 2 AC 16
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Wednesday March 10th, 2021 11:23:51 AM
Grindar watches and waits to see if the rope of climbing will be able to retrieve his liontaur companion.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Wednesday March 10th, 2021 6:56:34 PM
Bog-Ash starts dragging Niall to the side of the river she had been on. Fortunately his top half is still oil free. "Just kick your legs. If you flail your arms about it'll make things harder for me to keep hold of you"
Niall (JonL) HP: 29/36 AC: 17/11/16 d20-1=15 ; Wednesday March 10th, 2021 8:01:06 PM
With Ash's help Niall makes it towards the other side of the river with kicking legs and sputtering breaths.
Swim: 15
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 14/20 Character d20-2=8 ; d20-2=0 ; Wednesday March 10th, 2021 8:32:47 PM
Being in the inkish water, Beech can't see to command the rope to attach elsewhere, so he tries swimming, knowing it'll be about useless... It proves to be useless
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+12=19 ; d20+12=19 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=10 ; Wednesday March 10th, 2021 9:01:46 PM
Lothlo looks at the obscured water and wonders whether the bugs are escaping or preparing an attack. Well, if they want to leave he's not about to stop them, but just in case he makes sure he moves slightly to make sure he's not in the same spot as before, and prepares another volley of arrows should they come back, targeting the one he hit before is possible.
Attack 1 = 19 Damage 1 = 6
Attack 2 = 19 Damage 2 = 10
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 16 arrows
Zazu (AC18, HP15/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Wednesday March 10th, 2021 11:02:43 PM
Not sure exactly where Zazu is ... presumably on the near side? Assuming so, Zazu rushes to help Niathi with the rope hauling people to safety.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d20+4=11 ; d20+4=13 ; Thursday March 11th, 2021 8:03:29 AM
Unsure / if Beech Is still in the water, I quickly extend a hand or swim out and a rope around their waist and pull them back in.
Swim check = 11
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d20+4=9 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=10 ; Thursday March 11th, 2021 8:21:55 AM
I continue pulling the rope into shore
DM Mitch d20+5=23 ; d20+5=18 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; Thursday March 11th, 2021 8:25:08 AM Grindar watches and waits to see if the rope of climbing can retrieve their companion Bog-Ash instructs Niall to just kick his legs and she can get him back to her side of the river as she continues to help Niall makes it towards the other side of the river with Ash’s help Beech is still thrashing in the water, at least he has the rope of climbing wrapped around him. Lothlo isn’t sure what the bugs are up to so he moves a little and readies another volley of arrows in case they present themselves again. Zazu rushes to help Naithi pull in Beech Naithi is momentarily uncertain if the rope successfully snagged Beech but then it goes taunt and the stone slides a bit indicating the heavy taur is on the other end.
Between Naithi and Zazu they’re more than strong enough to haul the taur through the water. They manage to get him back to the surface and towards the shore in seconds. The Bugs finally manage to find a weak point and chew on him a little for 13 total damage. They don’t leave the cloud and soon Beech is being dragged to shore and out of danger.
Giant water beetle 1: 17 damage Giant water beetle 2 AC 16
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Thursday March 11th, 2021 11:37:19 AM
Thankful that his new friend is safe on shore, Grindar lets out a sigh of relief, then says, "Now what? do we try the magic rope again, this time making sure it attaches itself to the ceiling, and not a stalactite, or do we try something else?
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+12=14 ; d20+12=19 ; d8+3=4 ; d8+3=8 ; Thursday March 11th, 2021 9:02:46 PM That sounds like a good plan. May want to wait until that black stuff clears before trying anything. I'm keeping my bow ready just in case they aren't satisfied staying int he water.
Attack 1 = 14 Damage 1 = 4
Attack 2 = 19 Damage 2 = 8
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 16 arrows
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Thursday March 11th, 2021 9:05:22 PM "Yes, and instead of swinging across try to instead slide down it like a zip-line. If it won't bear your weight you'll know straight away" Ash gives Niall a pat on the back to make sure he is still breathing after his dip in the water.
Zazu (AC18, HP15/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Thursday March 11th, 2021 10:52:45 PM
"Hold on, hold on, hold on everybody. I was saving this scroll to add the spell to my spell book, but clearly we gotta use this."
"I'll read my Rope Trick scroll. I'll set the entrance to the Trick near the ceiling, and near the water. After the spell is cast, we lengthen the rope as needed by just tying a length onto it."
"Everyone on this side climbs up into the Trick. We toss the rope to the other side. Folks over there hold tight. Maybe secure the rope as best they can. Then we zip line over from the Trick."
"How's that?"
If everyone thinks this will work, Zazu executes this plan.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 14/20 Character Friday March 12th, 2021 1:26:02 AM
Beech climbs out and collapses to the floor of the cave.... "Save your scroll, we just need to be sure it attached to the actual roof...."
DM Mitch Friday March 12th, 2021 7:55:51 AM Grindar lets out a sigh of relief that his friends are safe on sure and asks what their next play is. He suggests making sure the rope attaches to the ceiling and not a slactite. Lothlo thinks Grindar’s plan is good and suggests they further wait for the murk to clear before attempting. He keeps his bow readied. Ash suggests they try to also use the zip line option instead of the swing in case the ceiling can't bear the weight. Zazu suggests sacrificing his rope trick scroll he was going to scribe into his spell book in order to ensure the group gets across safely. Beech is off the opinion that they save the scroll and they get the rope attached to the roof this time directly.
The party debates. The oily cloud dissipates quickly while they do, the swift flowing river washing it downstream in less than a minute.
An examination of the ceiling reveals that it’s fairly rough with stalactites hanging from it here and there. There is talk of tying the rope directly to the ceiling but there has to be some sort of protrusion to tie the rope around. A nice thick stalactite seems like the only real option for tying. You could maybe attach a grappling hook to it, which would still probably end up attached to a stalactite. If you could somehow reach the ceiling you could stick a piton in it and attach directly to the ceiling that way, but it seems doubtful that would be any more secure than a stalactite. You’ll have to find some way to lessen the weight on the stone, find something you can tie it to that will hold the weight, or find some other work around.
Though the liontaur is to heavy it seems unlikely anyone else in the party would have the same problems from just attaching the rope and climbing/swinging across
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 14/20 Character Friday March 12th, 2021 9:48:56 AM FYI As Per the description: A 60-foot-long rope of climbing is no thicker than a wand, but it is strong enough to support 3,000 pounds. Upon command, the rope snakes forward, upward, downward, or in any other direction at 10 feet per round, attaching itself securely wherever its owner desires. It can unfasten itself and return in the same manner. The Rope magically attaches, it does not tie to anything.
Again, Beech suggests using the magic of the rope by having it attach to the ceiling.
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Friday March 12th, 2021 10:51:43 AM
Grindar is open to any option, ans long as it gets himself and Cotton to the other side.
Niall (JonL) HP: 29/36 AC: 17/11/16 Friday March 12th, 2021 6:05:07 PM
Niall is, in fact, still breathing. And very wet. He pours some water out of a boot but has no better ideas.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Friday March 12th, 2021 6:15:36 PM "Ok, here's the plan. We create the zip line and everyone except for Beech makes it across. Beech, you then make a running jump. With your speed I think you can make it. If need be you could even carry Cotton."
OOC: Here's my thinking... Highlight to display spoiler: {Everyone else is light enough for the rope. The DC for a 20ft long jump is 20. Beech has +6 on his acrobatics check and gets another +8 for a 50ft base speed. If he takes 10 on his jump he hits DC24 and passes}
Zazu (AC18, HP15/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Friday March 12th, 2021 6:26:34 PM
Zazu is on board with the zip line plan, but if we need a sounder anchor, something that even a large fellow can zip down, then the wizard enhances the plan with his Rope Trick!
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=17 ; d20+3=23 ; Friday March 12th, 2021 9:04:52 PM
Lothlo looks around to make sure the bugs aren't about to attack, and hopes that they just left in the ink cloud. He then tries to determine whether there might be a more suitable anchor for the rope.
Perception = 17 knowledge-engineering = 23
The rope trick is a good idea, though I suppose we should ask the big guy what their thoughts are
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Monday March 15th, 2021 2:15:43 AM
Grindar nods his head in agreement with Ash's idea. He is more than a bit concerned as to how Cotton is going to cross, but then he realizes, that if she takes her time, she shouldn't have any problem jumping across. (+8 for 50 ft speed, +2 for dex, and taking 10 means auto pass) Grindar casts speak with animals, and explains to his companion his plan, and after the explanation, the rapke easily jumps across. Grindar takes up the rope of climbing, and instructs it to reattach itself to the ceiling, then he swings across to join Cotton on the other side. once on the other side, he swings the rope back to the other side.
DM Mitch Monday March 15th, 2021 7:05:18 AM
.Beech sticks to his plan Grindar is open to any option Niall empties his boots of water. Ash suggests a plan involving a zipline and Beech just jumping. Zazu has an idea using magic. Lothlo examines the room to find a better place to anchor the rope. Grindar is concerned how Cotton will make it over until he realizes it’s an easy jump.
Lothlo and Beech are able to find a good place to secure the rope and the party is able to cross with no further troubles. They wait a few minutes for the hallway to rotate and advance to the next room
The next room is another room full of statues much like the one you saw before. Or at least it was. Something large and strong objected to the statue’s existence it seems, for they are shattered and broken across the ground. Deep claw marks, like they saw outside the dungeon, run through the stone.
There is only one exit, a hallway made of some strange metal you’ve never seen before.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 14/20 Character Monday March 15th, 2021 8:19:28 AM "Can I get a little more healing before we continue?"
(sorry for short post, sick)
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 17/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+5=21 ; d20+5=7 ; Monday March 15th, 2021 10:46:22 AM "Come to think of it," Grindar says as Beech makes his request, "I'm a bit beat up as well, those golem things messed me up pretty good."
Seeing the claw marks, Grindar tries to identify the maker. knowledge nature: 21 knowledge dungeoneering: 7
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 Monday March 15th, 2021 12:19:23 PM If the thing that made that is waiting for us, then I think healing is a good idea. I'm not sure how strong that thing is, but I'm pretty sure my skin isn't as strong as the rock that has those deep gashes in it. We probably don't want to take that thing on unprepared.
Zazu (AC18, HP15/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+11=20 ; Monday March 15th, 2021 12:33:47 PM
Zazu keeps watch as the party heals up.
Perception 20
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d8=5 ; d8=7 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d20=18 ; Monday March 15th, 2021 7:16:29 PM
Ash breaks out the bandaid wand and treats Beech's wounds - including some he might not have realised he took!
She shakes her head at Grindar's imaginary wounds. "You look fine to me friend"
Ash waits patiently for someone else to walk bravely through this room. She tries to think whether the metal on the other side looks familiar to her in some way.
-------------- Use CMW twice: 5+7+3+2+2+3=22. Beech is healed for 22pts Ash had already healed Grindar on Feb 24th for 18pts Knwol Dunegeoneering - identify mineral, stone, or metal: 20 (Take10) Perception: 18
Niall (JonL) HP: 29/36 AC: 17/11/16 Monday March 15th, 2021 9:03:56 PM
"I could use a little healing as well." Niall says.
After being healed, Niall will bravely walk through the room.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 23/23 , CMD = 16 Tuesday March 16th, 2021 1:59:32 AM
I eat a good berry and heal up. How is everyone doing magic wise? I have a little left, but Camalayas and I will be mainly melee at this point.
Seeing the strange metal I try to grab enough to make armor and weapons for myself, Fizzgig, Cuddly mule and a large sized Camalayas.
I would also like to grab some statuary pieces for decorating my room, but will wait to see if the come to life and attack us first.
DM Mitch Tuesday March 16th, 2021 7:57:36 AM Beech asks for some healing before proceeding. Grindar also asks for some healing before trying to identify the source of the clawmarks. He isn’t really sure with respect to aberrations or oozes but he is fairly certain that whatever the claws belong to it is not any animal, fey, monstrous humanoid, plant or vermin he’s ever heard of. Lothlo agrees that if whatever made the claw marks is waiting for them then it is best to heal up before confronting it. Zazu keeps watch while healing is administered. He does not find any threats. Ash heals Beech and reminds Grindar that he was previously healed. She waits for someone else to take point and tries to identify the metal on the other side but it is like nothing she’s ever seen before, sort of alien in nature at least when it comes to the types of metal and alloys she is familiar with. She think it might be an alloy but she can’t say for certain what its composition is. Niall requests healing as well. Volunteering to take point if his wounds are treated. Naithi wants to collect some things but the metal is solid, with no way to pry it up from the walls or floor. The statue pieces are easy enough to collect, though finding a bit intact enough to be worth gathering takes a minute.
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 32/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 13/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Tuesday March 16th, 2021 10:54:44 AM
Grindar listens to Ash's words and then looks at his body in amazement. "I must be losing my mind! How could I forget I was healed? It just goes to show that these underground places can mess with your mind. By the way, I've seen a lot of tracks, it's kinda one of my specialties, but what ever made those claw marks is something completely beyond my knowledge."
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 1/20 Character Tuesday March 16th, 2021 6:04:24 PM
only 1 heal, not 2.
Beech is ready to proceed, he nocks an arrow and will follow...
Niall (JonL) HP: 29/36 AC: 17/11/16 Tuesday March 16th, 2021 9:06:13 PM
Niall plows on ahead. Preferably after a dose of healing, but will move on anyways.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 Tuesday March 16th, 2021 9:10:26 PM I am ready if you are, but if our magical people are getting tapped out I am fine with resting first.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 23/23 , CMD = 16 Wednesday March 17th, 2021 12:13:14 AM
I think it is a horse a piece. Resting will bring us to full strength, but we risk getting attached in the meantime. However, a few traps might might prevent an ambush and give us the advantage.
What do you think Zazu?
Zazu (AC18, HP15/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+11=27 ; Wednesday March 17th, 2021 12:23:20 AM
"Traps? Good thinking. I'll go first to look for traps and such like. Thieves like me have to know how to handle that sort of thing on adventures, right Boyo?"
Perception check for traps: 27.
Plus elves get to check for secret doors and such in passing!
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d8=2 ; d8=8 ; Wednesday March 17th, 2021 12:26:59 AM
Ash gives Niall a poke with the cure wand. That should mean almost everyone is at full health
She still has quite a few spells left for the day and is happy to press on.
------------------- Use CMW Wand. 2+8+3. Niall is healed for 13pts Beech was down to 1HP so Ash healed him for 22pts to bring him back up to 20
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