The Last Chamber- DM Dank Thursday April 29th, 2021 10:44:17 PM
Toston remains in Dragon form and Hmerrin keeps the walking order as is. Gaffer's staff and Daylight spell alights the area all about the group.
The chamber is washed in a blueish glow with the 25' wide passage leading into it. Each side of the passage adds perhaps 15' additional feet as the ceiling slopes down below the 5' level. The floor is uneven, as it always has been, and is a bit slick with moisture. The right the chamber is lower by a series of short drops. Natural stone column formations dot the darkness and the sound of readily dripping water can be heard everywhere.
To the left, the cavern stretches out through a series of natural arches and stalagmites beyond your light, the blue glow and all vision.
Ahead, the chamber has a natural pedestal near the center and emanating a bluish light is helmet sized clouded crystal. It floats about 3 above the pedestal and turns slowly in a clockwise direction The crystal is uncut and the multitude of facets not only reflect your light, but seem to produce their own. Just above the crystal is what could best be described as a window.
The window shows a bizarre world of horror. Lands folded upon themselves so gravity is multi directional. Bizarre creatures with great spindly legs. Gouts of random fire, flashes of lightning and in the far distance, some massive mantis like creature with great writhing tentacles behind all of it
Gaffer spots something crouched in the caverns to the right is a creature, an amorphous body, spongy, a shapeless mass that folds and inverts upon itself. The druid recognizes the Chaos Beast. It appears to be alone
The creature is 30' away but to get the smoothly will require 2 jumps down requiring 2 Acrobatics DC 15
Dragon Toston easily makes the 2 acrobatic jumps having been trained in acrobatics. He waits to see if the rest of his friends were so fortunate preparing to fly back up for battle if anyone failed to get away.
Active Effects Shield - 70 rounds : +4 shield bonus; immunity magic missile Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC; Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Grease - 553 rounds : +10 escape artist, +10 CMD, +10 CMB to escape grapple Freedom of Movement - 1140 rounds 0/6 3rd level spells left 0/7 2nd level spells left 3/7 1st level spells left 0/3 metamagic rods left Passive Effect: Blindsense 30 ft Form of Dragon I SLA - 94 rounds +4 size bonus to Strength, +2 size bonus to Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, Bite +14 (1d8+6) 2 claws +14 (1d6+6) 2 wings +9 (1d4+3) 30-foot cone of fire (DC 19 reflex save for half of 6d8 fire damage), resist fire 20, swim 60 feet Fly Checks Made at +11
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 115/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Friday April 30th, 2021 4:09:59 PM
Desdichado decides to take in the situation a bit, and decides to determine more about the nature of some of the things he sees.
Paladin Detect Evil 3 rounds: Round 1 - On crystal Round 2 - On window Round 3 - On chaos beat
Sarge [AC 21; HP 84/96] (Kathy) d20+6=14 ; Friday April 30th, 2021 11:40:45 PM
"Anybody still hurt?" Sarge asks before the group moves to the next chamber. "Gaffer? Dez? You need more healing?"
Now, in the chamber, Sarge looks around. She is as acrobatic as most dwarven clerics, which is to say not at all. She does, however, have a Rope of Climbing, which she pulls out of her pack. She starts looking for a place to attach it. [Perception 14]
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 39/113 AC:21(T:15/FF:18) CMD:30) DR:5 Sunday May 2nd, 2021 8:11:27 PM
"I'm not at my best" Gaffer replies to Sarge, "Appreciate any healing you can spare." But he is cut short as he notices the creature in the right of the cavern. "Is that a Chaos Beast? I don't think we want to get close to that."
---- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 130 min
Sarge [AC 21; HP 84/96] (Kathy) d8=1 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; Monday May 3rd, 2021 2:00:29 PM
[Courtney, did you see the 54 healing Sarge already gave the group? Could you update your header?]
Sarge casts Cure Serous Wounds on Gaffer. Gaffer heals 27, in addition to the 54 from before.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) Monday May 3rd, 2021 4:30:05 PM
"Hold up, Toston. People going different directions here."
While Sarge is affixing ropes, and Dez is doing his detection thing, Hmerrin gauges how to approach the crystal from either the left, or straight ahead.
The idea being can they follow Gaffer's advice and avoid passing near the Chaos Beast.
While we're at it. "OK Gaffer. What's a Chaos Beast?"
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 115/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Monday May 3rd, 2021 6:55:59 PM
(OOC: Can a paladin use smite evil on an "evil object"? The rules refer to "target", and I can't find anything else that clarifies.)
The Last Chamber- DM Dank Monday May 3rd, 2021 10:18:41 PM
Toston easily could bound down, but Hmerrin stops him Hmerrin wants more info and Dez is doing his paladin thing, which will take some time Des decides to take in the area and begins to Detect evil Sarge thinks to pull her rope of Climbing Out, but each drop is only 5', she can easily jump down. Her natural dwarfness simply means she end up on her bum with each hop Gaffer is not too keen on getting overly close to Chaos Beast and warns the others likewise Gaffer could use more healing and Sarge could easily accomodate before arriving in the cavern. Sarge healed Gaffer before getting here 27hp
Gaffer and Toston fill the group on on a Chaos Beast. No one is happy to know more about them. If struck by such a foul creature one can become cursed with an amorphous body. The victim becomes a spongy, shapeless mass. Unless the victim manages to control the effect, its shape constantly melts, flows, writhes, and boils. An affected creature is unable to hold or use any item. Clothing, armor, helmets, and rings become useless. Large items worn or carriedarmor, backpacks, even shirtshamper more than help, reducing the victim's Dexterity score by 4. Speed is reduced to 10 feet or one-quarter normal, whichever is less. The victim gains the amorphous quality, but cannot cast spells or use magic items, and it attacks blindly, unable to distinguish friend from foe. It is said that those of strong will can resist the curse for a moments here and there
The Chaos beast moves along to the group's right, lower in the natural cavern by the 2 natural large 5' steps. It does not, at the moment, seem interested in coming your direction
The Crystal and subsequently the Window lies in a basic straight path about 60' away. The ground is damp in some spots and uneven everywhere. To the right the cavern drops off of two consecutive drops of 5' with about 10' between the drops. The cavern dances off into the darkness and moving about is the Chaos Beast To the left, the cavern stretches through a series of natural arches and stalagmites well beyond your vision, but the route could be used to circle around
The Window shifts at the group takes in the scene, flickering to a cold tundra of blowing snow in a howling wind. The damp floor near the window ices over nearly instantly. Doorway, might be a more apt name for what you are looking at
Looking ahead, Dez detects no evil before him in the 60' conical emanation of his supernatural power
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 147/134(Temp Max: 147); AC:42/23/33 - CMD 47 Tuesday May 4th, 2021 12:45:19 AM
Toston says, "I only have four uses combined of enervation or fear, a few first level spells, my remaining time as a dragon and a breathe weapon when not a dragon left. If this things is going to turn people into blobs then it would probably be best to wait till I have more ranged options."
Active Effects Shield - 70 rounds : +4 shield bonus; immunity magic missile Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC; Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Grease - 552 rounds : +10 escape artist, +10 CMD, +10 CMB to escape grapple Freedom of Movement - 1139 rounds 0/6 3rd level spells left 0/7 2nd level spells left 3/7 1st level spells left 0/3 metamagic rods left Passive Effect: Blindsense 30 ft Form of Dragon I SLA - 93 rounds +4 size bonus to Strength, +2 size bonus to Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, Bite +14 (1d8+6) 2 claws +14 (1d6+6) 2 wings +9 (1d4+3) 30-foot cone of fire (DC 19 reflex save for half of 6d8 fire damage), resist fire 20, swim 60 feet Fly Checks Made at +11
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 66/113 AC:21(T:15/FF:18) CMD:30) DR:5 Tuesday May 4th, 2021 9:58:32 AM
[I did, the extra Con of the elemental form allowed me to take enough damage to be on negative health if I wasn't wildshaped]
Gaffer greatfully thanks Sarge for the further healing, reflecting on the delayed risk that comes with altering his own form in combat.
"I'm reasonably confident in a battle of wills, and my own shapeshifting might protect me, though I am not sure. I can try and hold it off if we are forced to engage. Still, should we circle round to the left and keep our distance?"
---- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 100 min
Sarge [AC 21; HP 84/96] (Kathy) Tuesday May 4th, 2021 1:40:15 PM
"If we could just take out this doorway and leave the chaos beast until later, I think that would be ideal," Sarge says. "Course, the chaos beast may have other ideas."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 115/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Tuesday May 4th, 2021 2:40:05 PM
Desdichado detects no evil and shakes his head. "I coulda sworn..." he mutters to himself. Gaffer's description of the chaos beast quickly pulls him out of his thoughts.
"You mean that thing can turn us into blobs? Is that, you know, permanently? Okay - here's an update to the plan: stay as far away from that thing as possible."
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+11=21 ; Tuesday May 4th, 2021 7:07:00 PM
"Yeah, I am also opposed to becoming a blob. Keep an eye on that thing, but we focus on this crystal."
Hmerrin moves straight forward, taking time to watch his footing. If nothing horrible happens to him, he works his way up to, and then left of, the pedestal.
As he shifts, he notes if the crystal reacts, or if the doorway is still a doorway from a side perspective.
Also, would a grappling hook have a shot at snagging the crystal?
[Perception 21]
The Last Chamber- DM Dank Tuesday May 4th, 2021 10:18:32 PM
The group, rightfully so, is wary of the chaos beast and works to handle the Crystal and doorway first. The Chaos beast, moves further into he dark and away from the group and is soon lost to sight
Hmerrin thinks a grappling hook may catch, but the crystal is fairly smooth and the hook might not hold. As the fighter approaches he notes a very peculiar affect. The door way seems to face every direction at the same time, yet form every angle also appears to be purely 2 dimensional. From his current distance of 30', Hmerrin can feel the cold, like a deep winter night
Toston sneaks after Hmerrin, keeping a sharp eye out as he does. He tries to think back to anything he's ever read with regards to magic, spirituality or planar metaphysics that might apply to the crystal. Could dragon fire melt it maybe?
Active Effects Shield - 69 rounds : +4 shield bonus; immunity magic missile Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC; Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Grease - 551 rounds : +10 escape artist, +10 CMD, +10 CMB to escape grapple Freedom of Movement - 1138 rounds 0/6 3rd level spells left 0/7 2nd level spells left 3/7 1st level spells left 0/3 metamagic rods left Passive Effect: Blindsense 30 ft Form of Dragon I SLA - 92 rounds +4 size bonus to Strength, +2 size bonus to Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, Bite +14 (1d8+6) 2 claws +14 (1d6+6) 2 wings +9 (1d4+3) 30-foot cone of fire (DC 19 reflex save for half of 6d8 fire damage), resist fire 20, swim 60 feet Fly Checks Made at +11
Sarge [AC 21; HP 84/96] (Kathy) Wednesday May 5th, 2021 10:26:20 AM
Sarge approaches the crystal with the others. "Should we just smash it?" she asks. "I got a hammer."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 115/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- d20+20=26 ; d12+9=17 ; Wednesday May 5th, 2021 1:18:24 PM
(OOC: I'm assuming we're not in rounds yet. If Desdichado can't do all of this yet, just let me know where he ended.)
"Yep, hit it hard with something sounds good. And hitting it hard with something good also sounds good."
He walks with the others up to the crystal. He then casts Bless Weapon on his greataxe and takes a swing.
26 vs crystal; 17 damage
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) Wednesday May 5th, 2021 6:55:32 PM
Hmerrin pulls his axes, and prepares for something bad to happen.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 66/113 AC:21(T:15/FF:18) CMD:30) DR:5 d20+22=28 ; Wednesday May 5th, 2021 8:45:29 PM
Gaffer follows up to be within 30 feet of the magical door of cold and waits to see if weapons have any affect. He keeps an eye on the surroundings for any beasts, chaos or otherwise, that emerge. (Perception: 28)
---- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 100 min
The Crystal- DM Dank Wednesday May 5th, 2021 9:54:04 PM
Toston gives the Crystal a good look over and is able to make out some runes etched into it and puts together a few pieces of information The Crystal and runes are components to a now powered spell that has created a semi pernament gate to different dimension pocket planes. It is acting like an activated magic item and should be subject to being destroyed like any other and that should close the gate Des steps up, empowers his ax and delivers a mighty blow. The damage to the crystal is slight, but noticeable Hmerrin looks about for something bad to happen Gaffer comes up with the group as well and keeps a sharp eye out
The scene through the doorway shifts back to the original nightmarish plane of fire and twisting landscape. Just on the other side a horrid form roils into view. Another Chaos beast and this one is heading for the doorway. The flesh and limbs snap and fold into itself as it propels itself across the land. it flows and falls in several random directions as gravity pulls at it from mulitple different directions. A near human face begins to appear, eyes pleading, before that too melts back into the fleshy broil It is still beyond the plane of the doorway, but will emerge in the next few seconds
Crystal AC 15 Dmg 2
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 147/134(Temp Max: 147); AC:42/23/33 - CMD 47 d20+11=15 ; d8+14=15 ; d20+11=23 ; d6+14=19 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+6=24 ; d4+8=12 ; d20+6=12 ; Thursday May 6th, 2021 2:09:04 AM
Toston says, "I take it my dragon's fire would give our position away?"
If that is the consensus he swiftly uses arcane strike to charge his attacks with magic then makes a full round power attack against the crystal.
Bite: 15 vs AC ; 15 damage Claw 1: 23 vs AC; 19 damage Claw 2: 13 vs AC; miss Wing 1: 24 vs AC; 12 damage Wing 2: 12 vs AC; miss
Active Effects Shield - 68 rounds : +4 shield bonus; immunity magic missile Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC; Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Grease - 550 rounds : +10 escape artist, +10 CMD, +10 CMB to escape grapple Freedom of Movement - 1137 rounds 0/6 3rd level spells left 0/7 2nd level spells left 3/7 1st level spells left 0/3 metamagic rods left Passive Effect: Blindsense 30 ft Form of Dragon I SLA - 91 rounds +4 size bonus to Strength, +2 size bonus to Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, Bite +14 (1d8+6) 2 claws +14 (1d6+6) 2 wings +9 (1d4+3) 30-foot cone of fire (DC 19 reflex save for half of 6d8 fire damage), resist fire 20, swim 60 feet Fly Checks Made at +11
Sarge [AC 21; HP 84/96] (Kathy) d20+20=26 ; d8=7 ; Thursday May 6th, 2021 12:15:31 PM
Sarge uses her Might of the Gods ability to temporarily raise her Strength score to 26, then whacks the crystal with her hammer.
31 vs 15AC; 14 damage 29 vs 15AC; 10 damage 16 vs 15AC; 17 damage
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+21=40 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+11=16 ; d8+23=28 ; d8+23=31 ; d8+23=30 ; Thursday May 6th, 2021 5:28:38 PM
"Uh oh. Maybe whacking this thing some more will change to a different doorway at least."
Hmerrin goes to a two handed grip on his battleaxe, and hits the gem as hard as he can.
--- Using two hands to get str bonus to damage. Power Attack Atk 1 hits ac 40 for 28 hp damage Atk 2 hits ac 31 for 31 hp damage Atk 3 hits ac 16 for 30 hp damage
The Crystal- DM Dank Thursday May 6th, 2021 11:07:18 PM
Toston charges his attacks with magic and strikes the Crystal several times, inflicting some damage Sarge strikes the Crystal infused with her divine strength Des strikes the Crystal 3 additional times, though only the last blow mars the hard surface Hmerrin grips his battle axe and slams into the Crystal, actually severing several large pieces.
The 'Doorway' shifts as Hmerrin lays into the Crystal and a blue pulse flares out. It seems to pass through all of you and beyond, streaking out of the cavern and back the way you came.
A deep forest fractured by spears of brilliant golden sunlight from above appears in place of the nightmare plane of before. Energy seems to practically pulse from the wood, ground and vegetation. The feeling of being watched and judgment falls over you, as a near omniscient presence within this plane begins to reach out to understand who would dare intrude
All PC's make Will Save DC?
Know Planes DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { This path leads into the heart of the Valley of Twilight and the very heart on Maab}
A squeal pierces the silence of the cavern from the dark reaches to your right. You can hear the Chaos Beast coming back and Gaffer's Daylight spell reveals the hideous abomination coming up over the last rise. Fixated on the party, now only 50' away
Crystal AC 15 Dmg 57
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 147/134(Temp Max: 147); AC:42/23/33 - CMD 47 d20+15=24 ; d20+8=11 ; 6d8=25 ; Friday May 7th, 2021 1:19:57 AM
Will : 24 (+2 if enchantment or illusion effect; + 4 if somehow both)
Know [Planes]: 11
Toston says, "So much for the plan to avoid the Chaos Beast...I think it knows where we are."
Considering stealth is out of the picture he unloads a blast of dragon fire at the crystal as long as he can be sure he won't accidentally hit any of his friends.
Crystal takes 25 fire damage; DC 19 reflex save for half
Feeling pressed for time, Desdichado gives the crystal two very hard smacks.
40 vs 15AC - crit; 40 damage 34 vs 15 AC - crit; 52 damage 12 vs 15 AC; miss
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 115/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Friday May 7th, 2021 4:07:51 PM
(OOC: Edit to the above - sorry, I was on phone and messed up the numbers a little. The crit confirmations were 33 and 22. I also accidentally forgot to change the damage bonus to 12 from 15, but they are accurately reflected in the actual damage numbers.)
Sarge [AC 21; HP 84/96] (Kathy) d20+19=21 ; d20+20=32 ; d8=3 ; Friday May 7th, 2021 4:21:19 PM
[Will save 21]
Sarge smacks the crystal again. [AC 32, but only 12 damage]
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+8=10 ; d20+21=31 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+11=18 ; d8+23=26 ; d8+23=29 ; d8+23=27 ; Saturday May 8th, 2021 9:43:54 AM
[Will Save 10, 13 vs Fear effect]
"Oh boy," Hmerrin mutters, as light and power wash over him. "We ticked something off."
The fighter renews his assault on the crystal.
"Gaffer, you still got one them walls you can throw up in front of The Blob? 'Cause now would be a good time for it."
--- Using two hands to get str bonus to damage. Power Attack Atk 1 hits ac 31 for 26 hp damage Atk 2 hits ac 30 for 29 hp damage Atk 3 hits ac 18 for 27 hp damage
The Crystal- DM Dank Saturday May 8th, 2021 3:09:26 PM Going to hold for as long as i can for Gaffer and possibly a Wall. Also, the Crystal cannot be critically hit or any precision damage. It's a inanimate object
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 66/113 AC:21(T:15/FF:18) CMD:30) DR:5 d20+18=31 ; Sunday May 9th, 2021 7:06:39 PM
[Just found my post from Friday written up and unsubmitted, sorry!]
Gaffer was prepared for something more reckless, but hears Hmerrin's suggestion just in time to remember that he does have safer options.
He will cast Wall of Stone to form a box surrounding the Chaos Beast and layer it to be as think as possible. He isn't sure if the Chaos Beasts curse could be applied to the walls or not and he says to the others, "I have one more stone wall, if this one doesn't slow it down though, I'm going to wildshape and engage to see if I can buy time."
---- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 100 min
Sarge [AC 21; HP 84/96] (Kathy) Monday May 10th, 2021 2:41:11 PM
[OOC: I know "think as possible" is a typo, but I'm tickled by the idea that Gaffer is walling off the chaos beast so it can think about what it's done!]
The Crystal- DM Dank Monday May 10th, 2021 7:14:07 PM
Toston lets loose upon the Crystal with his dragon's breath, blackening and cracking it Des strikes the Crystal twice Sarge smacks the Crystal Hmerrin asks if Gaffer can wall off the blob abd hits the crystal several more times Gaffer walls in the creature, a 5x5 cage, 10' tall and just over an inch thick
A feeling of peace washes over each of you and another blue pulse is emitted from the Crystal as Toston's fire and dez's ax strike The eDoorway' shifts: A flat and grey endless plain stretches before you. The sky is dull and red. Nothing stirs. Knowledge Planes DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The Lands of Unrest stretch out before you} Hmerrin's axe hits the Crstal, and again. Another blue pulse and the Doorway shifts A lush jungle can be seen, yet completely manicured with groomed trees, topiarires and deep emerald green grass cropped close as to be about an inch high. A river rushes away from your view to the right and about 50 yards away, lounging on a chaise lounge is a Large blue skinned female humanoid with the head of a tiger. Fanning her is a well built muscular and barely clothed human man and feeding her some sort of small fruit, perhaps grapes, is an equally unclothed female elf. The blue skinned women bolts upright to look at you through the window, her Golden Eyes flicker, just as the entire Doorway fades to nothing.
The Crystal, simply falls to the ground in pieces. The door is gone, the cavern dark save for the Daylight spell on Gaffer's staff
Within the stone enclosure, the Chaos beast scratches and claws. It will be through in a few seconds
Crystal Destroyed
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 115/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Monday May 10th, 2021 8:29:14 PM
"Alright team - the crystal's broken, the portal's disappeared, and the crazy blob monster is tearing it's way through stone. I say we hightail it out of here and celebrate with Sarge's people when we get back!" says Desdichado. He waits for the others to move out, warily watching the stone wall disintegrating, before going himself.
Toston says, "Anyone else see that Rakshasha in there? Do you think it had anything to do with this crystal thing?"
Toston being able to fly, prepares to cover the retreat of the others.
He says, "Anyone got anything else we can distract the chaos beast with. I do not know how implacable a foe it maybe but I got a bad feeling about it. I'm hard to hit and can fly, maybe just maybe I can buy us some time and cover the retreat if we don't have any summons or anything to throw at it to slow it down."
Active Effects Shield - 66 rounds : +4 shield bonus; immunity magic missile Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC; Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Grease - 548 rounds : +10 escape artist, +10 CMD, +10 CMB to escape grapple Freedom of Movement - 1135 rounds 0/6 3rd level spells left 0/7 2nd level spells left 3/7 1st level spells left 0/3 metamagic rods left Passive Effect: Blindsense 30 ft Form of Dragon I SLA - 89 rounds +4 size bonus to Strength, +2 size bonus to Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, Bite +14 (1d8+6) 2 claws +14 (1d6+6) 2 wings +9 (1d4+3) 30-foot cone of fire (DC 19 reflex save for half of 6d8 fire damage), resist fire 20, swim 60 feet Fly Checks Made at +11
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 66/113 AC:21(T:15/FF:18) CMD:30) DR:5 Tuesday May 11th, 2021 5:20:30 AM
"I don't think we can just leave it for the dwarves to deal with later, there could be a lot of casualties if we do."
While he waits for a consensus from the group, Gaffer casts Walk of Thorns spell to buy them a bit more time. Surrounding the wall of stone and then layering an extra ten feet between the beast and them.
"Has anyone else got a source of light? I'll need to shapeshift again to fight it."
---- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 100 min
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) Tuesday May 11th, 2021 9:53:39 AM
"Yes and yes," Hmerrin replies to Toston. "And I can't shake the feeling we're gonna see her again."
"Right now though, I'm with Gaffer. We gotta deal with The Blob."
With Gaffer casting another containing spell, Hmerrin takes time to light and pitch a couple torches about the place. The he breaks out his bow.
"Try to stay at range if you can. And I don't suppose we got some summoning spells left?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 147/134(Temp Max: 147); AC:42/23/33 - CMD 47 Wednesday May 12th, 2021 12:04:25 AM
(OOC: IMPORTANT!!!!!! Everyone gets 1 hero point except Toston as he got 3 for winning the Battle of the Bands Contest w/ Pink Floyd)
The Crystal- DM Dank Wednesday May 12th, 2021 7:35:59 AM
Des suggests the group hightail it back. Toston brings of the Rakshasa they all just saw and Hmerrin grimly agrees as he pulls out his bow and reminds everyone to try and stay at range. Gaffer adds a barrier of Thorns about the Wall of stone Hmerrin is able to put a couple of torches down for light when Gaffer shapeshifts
The group waits and waits for the Chaos Beast to break through the Wall of Stone. You can hear it scratching and tearing at it., but it is apparently going to take it a bit to get out
EACH PC Receives 15,000 xp
Chaos Beast Dmg
Sarge [AC 21; HP 84/96] (Kathy) Wednesday May 12th, 2021 12:14:11 PM
"Some from column A and some from column B," Sarge declares. "We retreat for now, and by all means celebrate a bit, but we come back after a rest and take care of the slime monster. We can't leave it running around."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 115/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Wednesday May 12th, 2021 12:36:49 PM
Desdichado nods in agreement. "Yes, there's no reason we can't come back later and even bring a troop of dwarves with us to attack that thing. And don't forget - as far as we know those ghouls are still waiting for us back in the first chamber."
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+11=17 ; Wednesday May 12th, 2021 2:54:03 PM
Hmerrin bows to the group consensus.
"Works for me. Toston, lead the way."
Hmerrin will again take up position at the rear of the party on the return trip.
[Perception 17 to detect onrushing ravenous blob monsters]
OOC - And is everyone's font weird on this particular game page?
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 115/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Wednesday May 12th, 2021 4:18:20 PM
[OOC - Yes, and it's only on this page.]
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 147/134(Temp Max: 147); AC:42/23/33 - CMD 47 d20+24=27 ; d20+11=29 ; Thursday May 13th, 2021 1:22:49 AM
Toston uses his darkvision and ability to fly to lead the way back as Hmerrin suggests.
Perception: 27 Fly: 29
Active Effects Shield - 65 rounds : +4 shield bonus; immunity magic missile Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC; Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Grease - 547 rounds : +10 escape artist, +10 CMD, +10 CMB to escape grapple Freedom of Movement - 1134 rounds 0/6 3rd level spells left 0/7 2nd level spells left 3/7 1st level spells left 0/3 metamagic rods left Passive Effect: Blindsense 30 ft Form of Dragon I SLA - 89 rounds +4 size bonus to Strength, +2 size bonus to Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, Bite +14 (1d8+6) 2 claws +14 (1d6+6) 2 wings +9 (1d4+3) 30-foot cone of fire (DC 19 reflex save for half of 6d8 fire damage), resist fire 20, swim 60 feet Fly Checks Made at +11
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 92/139 (66/113) AC:23(T:19/FF:17) CMD:30) DR:5 Thursday May 13th, 2021 4:19:43 AM
While the beast is held back by the thorns, Gaffer will move forward, distancing himself form the party, before wildshaping into a Huge Fire Elemental, muttering to himself, "Why not give them all a go" as he does.
---- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 100 min Wildshape - Huge Fire Elemental - +6 Dex, +4 Con, +4 natural armor, DR 5/-
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 92/139 (66/113) AC:23(T:19/FF:17) CMD:30) DR:5 Thursday May 13th, 2021 4:21:46 AM
[OOC: Oops, hadn't refreshed my page. Gaffer does not do that! Instead...]
Listening to his teammates he falls back, following them through the other rooms. "Can't argue with sound logic." He says, thinking he would be pretty happy to get some rest himself.
Heading Back- DM Dank Thursday May 13th, 2021 10:06:06 AM
The group decides it is best to fall back, recoup powers and then take out the last few things stalking about the caverns, all of which could likely take out any dwarf that come a calling. The group exits the cavern with the Crystal and quickly make their way to the base of the waterfall. Toston leads the way up, and while a bit more diffficult then the descent, no one has undue trouble. Hmerrin keeps an eye out on the rear and the Chaos Beast never appears, nor do any other horrors.
Toston leads on
DM not sure how far back you want to go. Does the group intend to get all the way back to the dwarf line and past the remaining ghouls?
Sarge [AC 21; HP 84/96] (Kathy) Thursday May 13th, 2021 12:48:56 PM
"So we camp somewhere between the ghouls and the slime monster," Sarge says with a little snort. "Yeah, that shouldn't give us any trouble at all." With a sigh she adds. "Still, I think it's our best bet."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 115/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Thursday May 13th, 2021 4:10:51 PM
"Alright, let's give our casters some time to rest up, then. I'll take the first watch," says Desidchado.
Toston looks for a defensible place to camp somewhere between the chaos beast and the remaining super ghouls.
He says, "I guess we hope the super ghouls and chaos beast don't decide to attack us at the same time."
Presumably at some point quickly his shield and dragon form wear off.
He says, "Yes I need to recover my spells, then tomorrow we can kill the chaos beast with fire"
Active Effects Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC; Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Grease - 547 rounds : +10 escape artist, +10 CMD, +10 CMB to escape grapple Freedom of Movement - 1134 rounds 0/6 3rd level spells left 0/7 2nd level spells left 3/7 1st level spells left 0/3 metamagic rods left
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 92/139 (66/113) AC:23(T:19/FF:17) CMD:30) DR:5 d20+22=39 ; Friday May 14th, 2021 4:43:22 AM
"Killing with fire is a definitely a plan I support." Gaffer smiles at Toston's words, "Since we know a wall of Thorns slows the chaos beast down, I can throw up my last one if we are ambushed and focus on the ghouls."
Gaffers spells wear off at some point during the night.
He takes second watch after Des, relying more on his hearing than eyesight in the darkened passages (Perception: 39)
---- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 100 min
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+11=14 ; Friday May 14th, 2021 1:07:21 PM
Hmerrin makes a noise at Toston's comment. "Let's not tempt Warrd, shall we?"
The fighter takes the third watch. [Perception 14]
Camp- DM Dank Monday May 17th, 2021 9:45:09 AM
Toston locates a section of cavern and cave that looks just as good as about any other and the group falls in to rest. A watch order is set and sharp eyes keep a watch for the ghouls and the Chaos Beast
Toston suggests fire for the Chaos Beast after he has prepared his spells and idea works well for all
The deep cave complex seems full of sound, once the party is still and open to them. The dull roar of the great waterfall is audible as is the sound of dripping water into shallow pool and the flutter of unseen creatures with wings somewhere in the darkness and the occasional chirp of some insect life. Beyond the fluttering light of torches or a Light spell, everything is pitch and knowing if something comes at the camp, you will have little to no warning, makes for a long, tense tour on watch
However, nothing beyond your active imaginations takes place and the party is soon set to go
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Monday May 17th, 2021 1:13:22 PM
"Great, then, everyone rested and ready? Let's go!" he encourages everyone as they make their way back to the first chamber with the ghouls.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Monday May 17th, 2021 1:42:50 PM
Before resting, Sarge makes sure everyone is fully healed and restored.
[Everybody please update your headers.]
After a good rest, she tweaks her spell selection a bit and is ready to go.
"Yes, let's get those ghouls first," she says. "They're between us and the exit."
Gaffer Courtney HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29 Monday May 17th, 2021 5:54:28 PM
Gaffer stretches wearily as he gets up from preparing his spells. "Well, I'm ready with the fire. Wouldn't mind a few more hours on a bed of leaves rather than stone."
He will recast Pass Without a Trace and get his Daylight spell back up as well before they set off.
---- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 100 min
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) Monday May 17th, 2021 6:54:16 PM
"Ghouls it is," Hmerrin agrees.
He maintains rearguard, though hopefully they encounter nothing until that first chamber.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:35/24/28 - CMD 34 d20+6=23 ; Tuesday May 18th, 2021 12:22:37 AM
Toston casts mage armor, message and light in preparation for the chaos beast. He thinks to himself was that chaos beast undead or living? (OOC: trying to figure out if the chaos beast can be affected by the enervation spell)
Know[religion]: 23
Toston says to the party, "Actually if it is a lliving chaos beast I can soften it up with some negative energy before killing it with fire."
Active Effects Light on quicken metamagic rod - 80 min Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC; Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group 4/4 4th level spell slots 6/6 3rd level spells left 7/7 2nd level spells left 6/7 1st level spells left 3/3 metamagic rods left
Ghoul Hunting- DM Dank Tuesday May 18th, 2021 9:30:56 PM
The group is healed and ready to go. Toston casts a few long longer lasting spells as does Gaffer and the group sets out to take on the ghouls in the catacombs, which is about 20 minutes away. Feel free to adjust any spell cast to accomadate for duration
As the group sets out, Toston thinks back to the Chaos Beast. Could it have been undead? Perhaps is the best answer he can come up with. He never got very close, but everything else has been. Then again, you know the doorway opened to many places.
Des leads the way and Hmerrin takes up the rear guard.
The group retraces their steps. Back into the cavern of spider things and the great chasm. Into the large corridor that eventually connects to the great tri pod crab things. Both of the creatures, right where you left them.
Eventually the party closes on the long and many routed corridor where the ghouls have been previously encountered. It does not take long for your presence to be noticed. Perhaps 80' in you hear the tell tale chatter of teeth gnashing hard into themselves and the sound of a talon scraping across rock. All is dark beyond the Daylight spell from Gaffer
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:39/24/32 - CMD 34 Tuesday May 18th, 2021 11:44:25 PM
Toston casts shield in preparation for the upcoming battle with the ghouls.
If he has further time he also casts fly on himself. (OOC I'll add flying next round to tracker if DM allows it)
Active Effects Light on quicken metamagic rod - 60 min Mage Armor - 7 hours 40 min : +4 AC; Shield - 80 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Message - 60 min : whispered conversations as group 4/4 4th level spell slots 6/6 3rd level spells left 7/7 2nd level spells left 5/7 1st level spells left 3/3 metamagic rods lef
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Wednesday May 19th, 2021 1:42:26 PM
"Do we want to try Hide from Undead again? Or no?" Sarge will cast the spell if her companions want it, but it's effectiveness is limited at best.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Wednesday May 19th, 2021 4:03:16 PM
"If we huddle close, I can ask Domi for a blessing that will grant all of you a bit of smiting power. But it will only work for a short time, so we need to time it right." says Desdichado. (OOC: Aura of Justice)
Gaffer Courtney HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29 d20+22=39 ; Wednesday May 19th, 2021 7:34:26 PM
Gaffer moves up to Des as requested, then readies himself to cast Sunbeam as soon as they come under attack.
"Right now, and maybe only ever this moment, we want them to know where we are?" he replies to Sarge. Keeping his eyes and ears open, ready for the ghouls to rush in. (Perception: 39)
---- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 100 min
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+21=28 ; d8+21=28 ; Wednesday May 19th, 2021 7:52:37 PM
Hmerrin also pushes in to get the benefits of Dez's aura.
"No," he answers Sarge. "I don't think it worked much before, and we might as well get on with this."
The fighter pulls out his axes, and prepares himself.
-- Ready action. Whack onrushing ghoul. Power Attack. Hit AC 28 for 28 hp damage.
Ghouls - DM Dank d20+28=34 ; d6+15=20 ; d20+28=33 ; d6+15=18 ; Wednesday May 19th, 2021 11:00:39 PM
Toston casts Shield and follows that with Fly Sarge asks the group on thier opinions of Hide from Undead, although last time it did not seem to help Des can grant a bessing to his companioins, but everyone needs to stay very close to him Gaffer casts a summoning spell and cuts off the ghouls escape with tigersmoves in near Des and readies a Sunbeam spell. He suggests foregoing the hiding spell as he feel the group wants the ghouls to find them, so thery can end them Hmerrin moves up to Des and agrees with Gaffer, no on the Hide spell
Like the last couple of encounters, the ghouls spend a few moments building the terror and suspense. The party has been through this before and waits. Patience and steely nerves pay off. Sprinting from around a pair of corners they come. One from the front of the group and one from the rear
The ghouls a awashed in the Daylight spell and upon you seconds later.
Gaffer hits one with Sunbeam Hmerrin attacks as the ghoul closes to melee, sinking an axe into the things chest Des grants the blessing of Domi to everyone Toston and Sarge can make a readied attack as well
Party order Hmerrin at one end, Gaffer and Sarge together, Toson over Gffer and Sarge, Des at the other end
G4 attacks Hmerrin G 6 attacks Des
Hmerrin Hit AC 34 Dmg 20 Fort DC 24 ELSE paralyzed
Des Hit AC 33 Dmg 18 Fort DC 24 ELSE paralyzed
Ghouls 1 AC 29 DESTROYED 2 AC 29 DESTROYED 3 AC 29 DESTROYED 4 AC 29 Dmg 165 5 AC 29 DESTROYED 6 AC 29 Dmg 51
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 d20+14=23 ; d20+14=28 ; 4d6+4=24 ; 4d6+4=19 ; d20+23=31 ; d8+32=35 ; Thursday May 20th, 2021 1:16:18 AM
Toston readied a scorching ray for ghoul 6 firing off 2 rays as it came around the corner
23 vs Touch; 24 fire damage 28 vs Touch; 19 fire damage
The gnome declares his smite from Dez against the ghoul he fired the scorching ray at and then drops the metamagic rod fly charging Ghoul 6
(OOC: If I am reading the benefit right I get a +5 bonus to my attack roll, +26 damage to my first attack and +13 damage to all subsequent attacks. I also get a +5 deflection bonus against ghoul 6)
31 vs AC; 35 damage (slashing, magical, +2 ignores DR)
Active Effects Aura of Courage : +5 defection to AC vs Ghoul 6; +5 to attack rolls vs Ghoul 6; +13 damage to attacks against Ghoul 6 charging : +2 to hit / -2 to AC Light on quicken metamagic rod - 60 min Mage Armor - 7 hours 40 min : +4 AC; Shield - 76 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Flying - 77 rounds - 60 foot fly speed; Fly checks made at +25 with spell and maneuverability bonus Message - 60 min : whispered conversations as group 4/4 4th level spell slots 5/6 3rd level spells left 6/7 2nd level spells left 5/7 1st level spells left 3/3 metamagic rods left passive effects : 30 foot blindsense fire resistance 10
Hmerrin grunts at the blow, but fights through the paralysis. "Not this time, buddy."
The fighter uses Dez's gift, and proceeds to carve up this blasted ghoul.
------- Declare Smite Good on G4. Full Attack
Btax 1 hits ac 34 for 47 hp damage Btax 2 hits ac 36 for 28 hp damage Btax 3 misses (ac27) Hdax 1 hits ac 30 for 29 hp damage Hdax 2 misses (ac27) Two wpn rend adds 12 hp damage
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 126/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- d20+19=23 ; Thursday May 20th, 2021 12:51:28 PM
Desdichado cannot overcome the Ghoul's paralyzing touch, and stands frozen watching his companions attack, and thanking Domi that he was able to grant them the power to smite these creatures in time.
(OOC: I hope Hmerrin meant to smite evil, otherwise, we're going to have a problem. :-D)
Gaffer Courtney HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29 13d6=35 ; 13d6=44 ; Thursday May 20th, 2021 1:20:22 PM
Gaffer fires of the readied Sunbeam as soon as the Ghouls show themselves, hitting both if possible, but ensuring he is not hitting an ally as priority. (Damage: 35)
He follows up with a second beam of Sunbeam immediately, prioritising G4 if it isn't already dead. (Damage: 44)
"Third time really is the charm." He almost smiles as they handily dish out damage to the remaining undead.
---- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 100 min Sunbeam - 12/13 rounds OR 2/4 Beams - Reflex DC 24 for Half and Avoid Blindness.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) d20+10=17 ; 10d6=34 ; Thursday May 20th, 2021 6:05:34 PM
Sarge prepared a couple of Searing Lights this morning, and fires one of them now at Ghoul #4.
[Hit Touch AC 17 for 34 damage.]
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Thursday May 20th, 2021 6:53:43 PM
Hear Ye Hear Ye!
I'm starting a Woldian recruitment blitz to fill what looks to be 10 spots. We have 2 new games starting which accounts for 6 of the openings. The other 4 are in existing non-veteran games. The two new games will be called:
Bearclaw Keep and Heranmar.
The icons for these are already up on in the Career Games section, but the links just go to the LnB until the games begin. [THANKS ROB FOR DESIGNING THOSE!!!]
I want to start with recruiting from 1) you good people and 2) inactive players. SO!!! If you have a friend [someone that still talks to you] talk to them and see if they want to play! All they have to do to start the progress is to email me. [gericko@gmail.com].
I am going to send out some emails starting tonight to former players so I do not know whether this push will fill us up quickly or not. :) Better to play it on the safe side and talk to your friends immediately!
Enjoy your evening and the weekend AND talking to your friends about joining us!
Ghouls - DM Dank Thursday May 20th, 2021 9:21:24 PM
Toston hit the ghoul coming at Des with a pair of scorching rays as it closed Gaffer casts Sunbeam at the same ghoul, burning it badly
Hmerrin fights off the paralyzing wound and destroys the ghoul Des falls to the insidous venom and is paralyzed Gaffer hits the ghoul with another Sunbeam Sarge casts Searing Light and destroys the last ghoul
the fight is over nearly as fast as it had started
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 Friday May 21st, 2021 1:08:14 AM
Toston says, "That was anticlimatic. Let's hope the fight with the chaos beast goes the same."
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 133/153 AC:(37vG4) 32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) Friday May 21st, 2021 10:34:27 AM Smite EVIL...riight
Hmerrin nods in satisfaction.
"Much better. OK, Toston's right. Time to go deal with Mr Blob, and call it a day. Right after Dez recovers."
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Friday May 21st, 2021 2:51:55 PM
Sarge casts Remove Paralysis on Dez. "Do you want to heal yourself," she asks, "or do you want me to?"
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- 6d6=20 ; d20+18=20 ; Friday May 21st, 2021 4:18:30 PM
"Thanks, Sarge," says Desdichado as he's able to move again. "Better save your healing power until we know what that Chaos Beast can do."
Now that the ghouls are gone, he has a look around at them and the area in general. "This is one area we didn't have a chance to explore very well," he explains.
(LoH: 20) (Perception: 20)
Gaffer Courtney HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29 Saturday May 22nd, 2021 5:18:09 AM
The light of his sunbeam spell slowly fades and Gaffer lets out a slow breath, looking around them.
"Lots of widing passageways here." Gaffer comments "Is this how they would have mined? or something they found I wonder."
After the group take a beat, "Back towards the Chaos beast then?"
---- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 100 min
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 Sunday May 23rd, 2021 9:42:23 PM
Toston says, "Yes, but I'm not going to fight it as a dragon. If distance is the order of the day I can get better distance and fight it better as a gnome. Plus like I said as long as it isn't undead I can soften it up with some negative energy first, which is probably going to be my opening salvo if we can figure out if it is a living chaos beast."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Sunday May 23rd, 2021 10:53:52 PM
"I dunno," reflects Desdichado, "I'm pretty sure it's not undead. I did the 'righteous paladin searching for evil' thing earlier, and got nothing. I think if that thing was undead, I would have detected it."
Chaos - DM Dank Monday May 24th, 2021 11:41:15 AM
Sarge cast Remove Paralysis on Des, freeing him instantly. Des looks about, noting they did not explore this area much. The dwarves apparently have not either as the map moves in a straight line past all of the numerous side passages The group heads back now to the last chamber where the Chaos Beast was captured in the Wall of thorns and Wall of Stone . Toston plans to fight the beast as a dragon, with fire and if the thing is not undead, enervation spells as well Des does not believe the creature to be undead as he did not detect evil in the chamber of the crystal
The group moves back and after descending the waterfall stapes again, you make your way down the final corridor and into the chamber where the crystal use resided.
Gaffer's light spills into the room and reveals the Wall of Thorns, still in place just at the edge of vision to those with Low Light Vision. At this distance of just about 100' no one can tell if the wall has been breached
Gaffer as Fire Elemental - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 23(T:19/FF:16) CMD: 32 DR5/- (HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29) Monday May 24th, 2021 4:35:52 PM
Gaffer makes some room for himself, saying to the others, "We might want to scatter some torches around." Before wild shaping into a Huge Fire Elemental as he had planned the night before.
He will try and take the lead as they venture further into the cave, hoping his shapeshifting will protect him from the worst of the effects the chaos beast might cause.
---- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 100 min Wild Shape - Huge Fire Elemental - +6 dex, +4 con, +4 NA, Darkvision 60 feet, Vulnerable to Cold
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Monday May 24th, 2021 5:59:23 PM
"Anyone have advice for someone not too great at ranged combat? Besides 'don't get hit'?" asks Desdichado. "I'm not keen on becoming a blob monster myself."
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 133/153 AC:(37vG4) 32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) Monday May 24th, 2021 6:37:57 PM
"I'm hoping the spellcasters and dragons fry it before we get into melee," Hmerrin answers. "Don't go charging in right away."
The fighter lights a few torches, which he chucks into the nooks and crannies of this cavern.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Monday May 24th, 2021 9:47:18 PM
Sarge isn't much for ranged combat either, so she stays toward the back of the group as they move into the chamber.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 d20+24=26 ; d20+14=27 ; d4=3 ; Monday May 24th, 2021 11:58:03 PM
Toston reiterates, "I'm not going to go dragon unless I have to since I am not a druid and I cannot cast spells outside my normal form."
(OOC how many minutes left on our buffs?)
Perception: 26
Readied enervation if chaos beast gets within 45 feet
27 vs touch; 3 negative levels; no save
Active Effects Aura of Courage : +5 defection to AC vs Ghoul 6; +5 to attack rolls vs Ghoul 6; +13 damage to attacks against Ghoul 6 charging : +2 to hit / -2 to AC Light on quicken metamagic rod - 60 min Mage Armor - 7 hours 40 min : +4 AC; Shield - 76 rounds - +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Flying - 77 rounds - 60 foot fly speed; Fly checks made at +25 with spell and maneuverability bonus Message - 60 min : whispered conversations as group 4/4 4th level spell slots 5/6 3rd level spells left 6/7 2nd level spells left 5/7 1st level spells left 3/3 metamagic rods left passive effects : 30 foot blindsense fire resistance 10
Chaos - DM Dank Tuesday May 25th, 2021 5:14:58 PM
Gaffer suggest the group toss some torches about for light and Hmerrin does just that, as the druid shifts into the form of a Fire Elemental. De and Sarge, being limited in ranged firepower hang back a bit so as not to be too easily engaged by the Chaos Beast
It's been just over an hour since the confrontation with the ghouls. 70 minutes. Feel free to have renewed any defensive spells just as you arrived 5 rounds ago and use that as the current duration
The party has adequate light to nearly 40' in all directions with Hmerrin's torch tossing. The Wall of Thorns is 100' away and thus is dark to any without lowlight vision Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Out in the dark the echoing sounds of popping tendons, the squish of flesh and occassional hiss or squeal like sound can be heard. Coming from the direction of the Wall of Thorns}
"I think I can hear it near your Wall of Thorns, Gaffer," says Desdichado.
Gaffer as Fire Elemental - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 23(T:19/FF:16) CMD: 32 DR5/- (HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29) d20+22=28 ; 13d6=39 ; Tuesday May 25th, 2021 9:12:11 PM
(Perception: 28)
Gaffer does his best impression of pointing while his body is a swirl of flames, gesturing towards the Wall of Thorns.
He will move closer and try to get a sense of whether the noise is coming from within the wall or somewhere nearby it.
If he does see the Chaos Beast, he will helpfully highlight it to the group by casting and Empowered Flame Strike to do so. (58 Damage; Half Fire, Half Divine)
---- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 100 min Wild Shape - Huge Fire Elemental - +6 dex, +4 con, +4 NA, Darkvision 60 feet, Vulnerable to Cold
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) d20+6=20 ; Tuesday May 25th, 2021 10:53:59 PM
"Yeah, I hear it, too," Sarge keeps her voice low. "Our luck, the crazy thing'll like getting ripped up by thorns."
She continues to keep to the back.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 d20+24=34 ; Wednesday May 26th, 2021 2:02:51 AM
(Perception: 34)
Toston also hears the sounds coming from the wall of thorns.
(OOC: Can I keep my previous readied enervation roll? if so Readied enervation if chaos beast gets within 45 feet 27 vs touch; 3 negative levels; no save)
Active Effects Light on quicken metamagic rod - 60 min Mage Armor - 6 hours 30 min : +4 AC; Shield - 75 rounds left : +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Message - 60 min : whispered conversations as group 4/4 4th level spell slots 5/6 3rd level spells left 6/7 2nd level spells left 4/7 1st level spells left 3/3 metamagic rods left passive effects : 30 foot blindsense fire resistance 10
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 133/153 AC:(37vG4) 32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+20=27 ; d8+4=10 ; Wednesday May 26th, 2021 10:08:19 AM
Hmerrin pulls out his bow, and nocks an arrow as Gaffer advances.
"Gonna need to upgrade this thing," he notes to himself.
----- Ready action. See Beast, shoot beast. Atk hits ac 27 for 10 hp damage
Chaos - DM Dank d20+18=28 ; d20+18=28 ; d8+5=8 ; Wednesday May 26th, 2021 10:18:43 PM
Most everyone picks up the creature's general location Gaffer and Toston cautiously approach as Hmerrin readies an arrow. Des and Sarge hang back just behind Hmerrin
Coming around the wall is a Large Chaos Beast. A folding form of everything imaginable nearly 12' high and almost as wide.
Gaffer's Flame Strike and Toston's Enveration spells blast into it. Hmerrin's arrow is quick to follow
The Beast rushes forth and strikes Gaffer with a claw Gaffer Hit AC 25 Dmg 8 Save Fort DC 16; effect amorphous body and 1 Wisdom drain per round If Gaffer fails the save, his Elemental Body prevents involuntary transmutation, but you still need to make Fort DC 16 save each round. 3 consecutive save cures the effect.
Chaos Beast AC 26 Dmg 39 -3 levels
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) d20+10=25 ; 5d8=16 ; Wednesday May 26th, 2021 11:09:45 PM
Sarge had prepared two Searing Light spells for today, and she figures now is as good a time as any for the second one. She fires a ray of light at the chaos beast.
[Hit Touch AC 25 for 16 damage.]
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 d20+14=33 ; d4=3 ; d20+14=21 ; 4d6+4=18 ; d20+14=28 ; 4d6+4=13 ; Thursday May 27th, 2021 1:08:35 AM
Toston fires off another ennervation ray at the chaos beast.
33 vs touch; 3 more negative levels; no save
He then activates his metamagic rod and follows the ennervation ray up with a scorching ray or rather 2 separate rays as a single casting shoots 2 firey rays.
ray1: 21 vs touch; 18 fire damage if hits ray2: 28 vs touch; 13 fire damage if that hits
Active Effects Light on quicken metamagic rod - 60 min Mage Armor - 6 hours 30 min : +4 AC; Shield - 74 rounds left : +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile Message - 60 min : whispered conversations as group 2/4 4th level spell slots 5/6 3rd level spells left 5/7 2nd level spells left 4/7 1st level spells left 2/3 metamagic rods left passive effects : 30 foot blindsense fire resistance 10
Gaffer as Fire Elemental - Courtney - HP: 141/149 AC: 23(T:19/FF:16) CMD: 32 DR5/- (HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29) d20+15=29 ; 13d6=43 ; Thursday May 27th, 2021 6:21:02 AM
Fortitude Save: 29 (Gaffer has +15 in his current form)
Gaffer takes the hit without too much concern and internally sighs in relief as he feels his body, enhanced by his shapeshifting, shrug off the effect. He stays infront of the Chaos Beast, moving if needed to keep himself inbetween it and the rest of the party.
He casts a second Empowered Flame Strike (64 Damage; Half Fire, Half Divine; Relfex DC 21 for Half)
---- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 30 min Wild Shape - Huge Fire Elemental - +6 dex, +4 con, +4 NA, Darkvision 60 feet, Vulnerable to Cold
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 133/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+20=23 ; d20+20=30 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+10=12 ; d8+4=8 ; Thursday May 27th, 2021 9:55:45 AM
Hmerrin gulps convulsively when the horror appears, but his first shot hits, and he's back in the groove.
"So far, so good," he mutters, firing off another round of arrows.
-- Full attack. Atk 1 misses (ac 23) Atk 2 hits ac26 for 8 hp damage Atk 3 misses (ac 12)
Chaos - DM Dank Thursday May 27th, 2021 12:57:36 PM
DM Note, I spaced it last time
please roll vs SR 25 for all spells at the Beast
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- d20+14=30 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+4=12 ; d8=4 ; Thursday May 27th, 2021 1:04:24 PM
"Right, ranged weapons. Let's see how this'll do," says Desdichado as he attacks with his crossbow.
30 vs AC; 4 damage 23 vs AC; miss 12 vs AC; miss
Gaffer as Fire Elemental - Courtney - HP: 141/149 AC: 23(T:19/FF:16) CMD: 32 DR5/- (HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29) d20+15=22 ; Thursday May 27th, 2021 4:18:36 PM
(Adding Spell Resistance Check: Only 22)
Chaos - DM Dank d20+12=31 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=31 ; d8+5=6 ; d8+5=10 ; d8+5=7 ; Thursday May 27th, 2021 10:02:48 PM
Sarge strikes the Beast with a Searing Light Spell Gaffer fights off the touch of the Chaos Beast and casts a second Flame Strike. Toston casts a second Enervation spell and strikes the Beast again Hmerrin fires 3 arrows, hitting once Des takes out his crossbow and fires
The Chaos Beast attacks Gaffer again, talons, Claws and teeth appearing all about and striking at the Fire Elemental druid Gaffer Hit AC 31/25/13/31 Dmg 6+10+7 Save Fort DC 16; effect amorphous body and 1 Wisdom drain per round If Gaffer fails the save, his Elemental Body prevents involuntary transmutation, but you still need to make Fort DC 16 save each round. 3 consecutive save cures the effect.
Chaos Beast SR 25 AC 26 Dmg 51 (47) -3 levels
Gaffer Successful Save 1 of 3
Toston and Sarge, please make a SR 25 check for your spells. If successful I will include the () HP damage...Thanks
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