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
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) d20+10=23 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+16=25 ; d8=8 ; Friday May 28th, 2021 12:49:36 AM
[SR check 23]
Sarge mutters a few dwarven curses. She is no wizard, primed to power past a creature's magical resistance.
She tries again, this time with a Spiritual Weapon. This one works [SR check 26], and she sends a glowing hammer toward the chaos beast. [Hit AC 25 for 11 damage.]
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 d20+8=26 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+14=22 ; 2d4=7 ; 2d4=4 ; Friday May 28th, 2021 12:51:53 AM
SR check : 26 - enervation works SR check: 23 - scorching ray doesn't
As his. quickened spell fails Toston realizes the Chaos Beast is resistant to spells and given Toston's diversification of skillsets his caster level is weaker than it would otherwise be.
However Toston has a some tricks up his sleeve with respect to dealing with Spell reistance.
Toston casts Acid Arrow at the Chaos Beast (22 vs AC; no SR allowed; if this hits it takes 7 acid damage this round and 4 acid damage next round)
He then uses his metagic quicken rod to cast grease (which also does not allow spell resistance on a 10 foot square on the ground below the chaos beast. The chaos beast needs to make a DC 15 reflex save or fall. If the chaos beast tries to walk within or through the area of grease it can do so at half normal speed with a DC 10 Acrobatics check. Failure means it can't move that round (and must then make a Reflex save or fall), while failure by 5 or more means it falls (see the Acrobatics skill for details). Creatures that do not move on their turn do not need to make this check and are not considered flat-footed.
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 4/7 2nd level spells left 3/7 1st level spells left 1/3 metamagic rods left passive effects : 30 foot blindsense fire resistance 10
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 133/153 AC:33 T:19 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+20=30 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+10=18 ; d8+4=10 Friday May 28th, 2021 11:22:38 AM
"Gaffer, it might be time for you to get out there and let me and Toston take the attacks," Hmerrin calls. "Both of us are pretty hard to hit."
The fighter takes a step toward the chaos beast and fires another set, before dropping his bow, and flashing out his axes.
------- 5' step forward. Full attack Free action to drop bow. Quick draw to pull axes as free action.
Atk 1 hits ac 30 for 10 hp damage Atk 2 misses (ac 16) Atk 3 misses (ac 18)
Gaffer has no way to convey his thoughts to Hmerrin other than to stay infront of the beast and so that is what he does. Attempting two slam attacks on the beast, utilising his Holy Tear on the first.
Slam 1: To Hit: 27; Damage: 7 (+ 7 if evil); DC 20 Reflex Save to avoid Burn: 2d6 Damage for 3 Rounds Slam 2: To Hit: 17; Miss
---- 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
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- d20+14=30 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+4=22 ; d8=5 ; Friday May 28th, 2021 12:54:15 PM
Desdichado keeps trying to plink away at the beast.
30 vs AC; 5 damage 20 vs AC; miss 22 vs AC; miss
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Saturday May 29th, 2021 4:09:00 PM
"Nobody get turned into goo," Sarge reminds her companions as she waits for her hammer to return.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 Monday May 31st, 2021 11:42:46 PM
Time slows down for Toston as he waits to see the results of his non SR allowing spells.
Chaos No More - DM Dank Tuesday June 1st, 2021 8:14:12 AM
Several spells seem to harmless fizzle about the Chaos Beast, however the Acid Arrow and Enervation spells take a toll Combined with Gaffer's attacks and Hmerrin cutting ax blades the creature does not stand for long. It manages a few more strikes at Gaffer, but the Fire Elemental druid's damage reduction makes most of the wounds, mere scratches. The druid is also able to fully resist the curse of the Beast and is in no danger of turning into one in the future
The Chaos Beast devolves even further as it dies, becoming more like the slime a snail leaves behind.
The party is victorious! The creatures that came through the dimensional gateway have all been tracked down and put down. The Gateway is sealed and the dwarf clan made safe.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- d20+18=25 ; Tuesday June 1st, 2021 2:15:04 PM
Now that the area is clear, Desdichado decides to examine the broken crystal and bring a piece back for either the party or one of Haldrick's sages to study.
(Perception: 25)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 133/153 AC:33 T:19 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+1=2 ; Tuesday June 1st, 2021 5:53:39 PM
Hmerrin stows his axes, and takes a few deep breaths while surveying the cavern. "Well, that was fun," he deadpans. "Shall we get back to the ale and steak?"
The fighter will first regard the broken crystal, wondering if its valuable. But, after pretending to inspect it carefully, it is quickly apparent he has no idea what he's doing.
On the way back, he will slow down to relieve various dead creatures of anything shiny or possibly magical.
Gaffer as Fire Elemental - Courtney - HP: 138/149 AC: 23(T:19/FF:16) CMD: 32 DR5/- (HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29) Tuesday June 1st, 2021 7:11:18 PM
Gaffer drops his elemental form letting out a long breath. "Ale and steak sounds good... Ideally just anywhere light and with no eerie scratching."
He will make an effort to explore the reaches of the final cavern with his daylight spell before they had back, to ensure no unpleasant surprises for the Dwarves later on.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Tuesday June 1st, 2021 10:58:16 PM
"Yes, let's get back," Sarge says. "Anybody hurt? Gaffer? Hmerrin?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 d20+24=40 ; Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 12:04:36 AM
Toston says, "Enervation is a useful spell. I forget I have it sometimes. Unfortunately it doesn't really help against undead but against aberrations totally works."
The gnome looks around for anything useful the party might have missed.
(perception: 40)
Heroes returned - DM Dank Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 7:39:14 AM
Des and Hmerrin give the broken crystal a look over, it does not appear to be anything overly unusual to either of them, Des picks up the shards and plans to give them to Haldrick The group circumnavigates the cavern and along one of the back walls, appears to be a vein of gold and silver. The creatures from the other dimensions though, apparently were not carrying anything of value.
Sarge channels the positive energy granted by Domi and heals the minor wounds from the last battle fully healing Hmerrin and Gaffer.
The party heads back and in just under 2 hours, find themselves coming upon the dwarf defensive line. 4 heavily armed dwarf, crossbow's pointing down give a cheer as you approach.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 133/153 AC:33 T:19 FF:26 CMD:33) Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 8:17:49 PM
Hmerrin gives the dwarfs a wave.
Reaching the defensive line, he calls out. "I think we got them all, but there's a lot of tunnels down there, so keep up the watch just in case. Now, if you can let Haldrick know we're back, that'd be great. I could really use a cleaning up."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 9:20:08 PM
Desdichado gives a short, respectful bow to the guards. "Thanks for keeping the watch while we were out," he says.
Ready for dinner and a comfortable rest, he follows along as the group re-enters the Dwarven stronghold.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 9:45:57 PM
Sarge grins at the dwarf guards. "Well, that was interesting," she says. "Should be clear now."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 11:33:12 PM
Toston asks the Dwarves, "Do you guys know you had a Chaos Beast down there? You certainly don't see those everyday."
Gaffer as Fire Elemental - Courtney - HP: 138/149 AC: 23(T:19/FF:16) CMD: 32 DR5/- (HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29) Thursday June 3rd, 2021 4:45:04 AM
Gaffer quietely follows the others forward. He checks in on the two wounded Dwarves they met previously, thanking them for 'softening up' their foes and reassuring them that they are all dealth with now.
Heroes returned - DM Dank Thursday June 3rd, 2021 10:17:30 PM
The group lets the dwarf guard troop know that the horrors lying in wait in the darkness have all been destroyed. The dwarf, grin and extend their hands in friendship and thanks. "You just need to sound the horn that you were given, a good short blast back by the gate will let them know to open it."
None of them react really to the news of the Chaos Beast, apparently not familiar with the creature and what it can do. They do, however, have enough awareness to realize they are fortunate that the party was able to destroy the creature and they thank you again.
The wounded dwarf are both doing well, and the caretaker makes the request that he be allowed to accompany them with the party on up. Now that the threat is gone, it will not be an issue to bring them up. Attention will be on the party and they can be slipped off to fully recover.
Sarge sounds the horn and the gate is opened shortly thereafter. The party moves through and the dwarfs seal the gate once again and take up position of guarding. "Until Haldrick gives a different order they will remain" the cleric tells the party as you make to the lift.
The Ascent is long, but you finally arrive at the top to find another set of heavily armed dwarf guard. One steps ahead, "By orders of the Forge Lord I ask you to stay where you are." He gives an aside nod and one of the guard departs. The group does not have to wait long, before Stohl comes in at a jog with a grin and booming "HA! I knew it" he heads straight for Sarge, "Well done cousin." Stepping back he looks to everyone else, "And you as well, I'm sure you did your part."
While very much wanting to hear all about it, Stohl is under some orders, "I'm to take you back to the guest quarters to allow you to rest, get some good food and drink and I suspect have a private conversation with Haldrick before meeting the Forge Lord Ulthern."
With that, Stohl does just that, and through some back passages you did not go down originally, you find yourself stepping from a concealed door and into the guest quarter hallway. "You'll find food and drink inside and you should expect Haldrick within an the hour." A short nod and a grin and Stohl is gone
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Thursday June 3rd, 2021 10:53:02 PM
Desdichado thanks Stohl, and then sits down and digs into the food. He also asks for a wash basin to clean his face before meeting Ulthern.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 Friday June 4th, 2021 12:10:13 AM
Toston says, "I'm small. I don't support I could get a small wash tub before we meet with the Haldrick and the Lord"
He too tucks into the food while he waits.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Friday June 4th, 2021 8:53:26 PM
Food and drink sounds pretty good to Sarge. She takes a quick inventory before making her selections and settling down to a well-earned meal.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29) Friday June 4th, 2021 9:38:16 PM
A nap is at the forefont of Gaffers mind, changing into the form of a tiger and curling up on proper beding until Haldrick comes to tell them the Forge Lord is ready
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 133/153 AC:33 T:19 FF:26 CMD:33) Saturday June 5th, 2021 2:30:47 PM
"I'll say this for him," Hmerrin remarks with a wave toward Gaffer. "The man knows how to cat nap."
The young man also takes a few moments to wipe the goo off his face, before diving into whatever food has been provided.
"I've been thinking," he notes to Dez between bites. "You and I should stockpile us some handy potions when we get our next chance. Fly and Darkvision woulda been real helpful a couple times down there. Probably a bunch of others, too."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Sunday June 6th, 2021 4:18:24 PM
"A good point," says Desdichado after swallowing a drink, "I picked up a couple before we came out here, but it wouldn't hurt to make a list of some practical ones to have on hand."
"I wonder when the next time we'll be able to make it to the Catacombs will be," he continues, "I don't think we can get there safely until we're clear of here. And I wonder if Haldrick or Ulthern may have some other tasks for us first."
Private Meeting with Haldrick - DM Dank Monday June 7th, 2021 3:42:49 PM
Toston is able to secure a basin of water, the suite is well stocked. Gaffer turns into a tiger and finds a good napping spot Sarge, Hmerrin and Des take up the good food and drink part. Finding fresh fruit, baked pastries and breads with salted pork and goat cheese in abundance
While they decompress from a few stressful and painful days, Hmerrin recaps with a few foreseeable needs. Specifically some potions that he and Des could certainly use to have on hand in case.
Within the hour Haldrick does indeed arrive, proceeded by a strong knock at the door and a moment to allow the group to invite him in. Haldrick enters, still clad in his fighting armor and with with battle ax 'Clipper' at his side.
He bids everyone who might have stood up to sit back down and he to finds a chair and sits down. You quickly note that Hladrick is alone without even an escort within the hall beyond.
He pours himself a drink of stout into a mug pulled from his hip, "I wanted to speak with you privately before presenting to the Forge Lord. Not that I think you returned without complete success, but well there it is. Was your mission a complete success and what bad news is there still?"
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Monday June 7th, 2021 5:02:53 PM
"We killed every creature we saw in there," responds Desdichado, "it's possible there's a straggler or two, but unlikely - we searched pretty well."
"Oh, and we also destroyed this," he continues as he pulls out crystal fragments to show Haldrick.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Monday June 7th, 2021 11:28:13 PM
"That ghoul fight was a little embarrassing, not gonna lie," says Sarge. "But we got 'em in the end. And everything else we know about, like Dez said. And we destroyed that crystal thing."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 Tuesday June 8th, 2021 2:34:04 AM
Toston adds "We fought some super powered Ghouls, the first time they kind of won and we barely escaped, but we were better prepared for round 2 and 3. We killed some the second encounter scaring a couple off. We continued and fought some undead twisted giant crabs and then some undead spiders and then some undead gibbering mouthers. Then we got to the part where the gate was and there was this crystal set in it and it kept changing scenes on different planes. But we destroyed the crystal using martial means and dragon fire. Right before we closed the gate it shifted to show a Rakshashas and I think it might be possible that they had something to do with your gate activating. We took a strategic retreat to avoid a fight with a chaos beast on the terms we originally encountered it as we were running low on resources. We rested up, went back and mopped up the ghouls we had left in the maze before fighting the chaos beast which actually was not undead. This proved out to be advantageous because I could soften it up with some casting of enervation. We were able to put an end to it working as a team. Then we came back to you to report our success."
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29) Tuesday June 8th, 2021 4:44:11 AM
Gaffer wakes up as Haldrick enters, reverting to his human form so he can collect a handful of food to eat while he listens to Haldrick talk. The rest of the group answer his questions quickly and Gaffer is content to eat and listen.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 133/153 AC:33 T:19 FF:26 CMD:33) Tuesday June 8th, 2021 8:57:59 AM
Hmerrin nods along, frowning slightly at the memory of the golden eyed rakshasha. "That one we've run into before," he notes sourly.
Otherwise, like Gaffer, the lad listens, eats, and nods along.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- d20+23=31 ; Tuesday June 8th, 2021 8:23:05 PM
Desdichado acknowledges the comments about the rakshasas with a grim frown. "Yes, we have."
He remembers back to their first meeting, when Haldrick was uncomfortable at the talk of those creatures. He focuses on Haldrick, listening and watching closely to what he might have to say "Haldrick, I know this may be difficult to discuss, but have you heard anything else about those creatures trying to get to the Loade, or even attack the Fhorge itself recently?"
(Sense Motive: 31)
Private Meeting with Haldrick - DM Dank Tuesday June 8th, 2021 10:27:07 PM
Des and Toston give a good detailed run down of what happened and Haldrick listens with an occasional grunt of understanding. At mention of the Rakshasa and Hmerrin's comment on having dealt with Golden Eyes before Haldrick nods
The paladin asks and Haldrick answers. "I have and a few select others of the clan, including the Forge Lord. Rumors reached us about a month ago, from a member passing through with WLA. He was here to pass warning and caution. Rumors of the foul creatures operating in mountains. Putting together what the boy just said, I suppose it was you who uncovered them. We've got word from other clans and even further afield of rumors of the Rakshasa and a few of them contained the mention of Golden Eyes. None have tried to get here, my understanding is the things think of us as simply food and worse. If you have a track on them, keep at them. Afraid that is all I know. We have a few special 'Agents' in the field and hope to know more when they return. I'll get the information to you.
For now you have my thanks, and as plain as that is, the Forge Lord will be wanting to thank you as well. I will be sending Stohl to bring you to the main chambers in a few hours. Questions"
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Tuesday June 8th, 2021 10:46:30 PM
"Would you like me to check in from time to time?" Sarge asks. "I can cast a Message spell, ask somebody mentally if things are all right here. If the Rakshasas are making trouble, you can give us a heads up, and we can come give you a hand."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 Wednesday June 9th, 2021 12:10:00 AM
Toston asks, "What is the proper protocol when addressing a forge lord? What title do you address them by and are you supposed to bow or genuflect or anything?"
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 133/153 AC:33 T:19 FF:26 CMD:33) Wednesday June 9th, 2021 2:59:58 PM
Hmerrin's sour looks does not improve upon learning there are more Rakshasa operating among the clans. "We've gone and killed all our leads in Dirt City," he notes. "If you've got any suggestions on where to head next, we're all ears."
Toston asks about protocol, causing the young man to nod. "I'm guessing we should clean up too. What's the preferred dress code? Arms and armor, or fancy court type duds?"
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Wednesday June 9th, 2021 4:05:51 PM
"I guess we have proof that our troubles with the rakshasa aren't over with yet, then," says Desdichado.
"After we meet with the Forge Lord maybe we should make our way to the nearest WLA chapterhouse. Where might that be?" he asks. "All depending on what Lord Ulthern has to say, of course."
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29) Wednesday June 9th, 2021 5:56:23 PM
Gaffer is glad he carries his nicer clothes with him when they travel. "When you say in the mountains, would that mean amongst the clans, or in a literal location we could go to?"
A public encounter - DM Dank Wednesday June 9th, 2021 9:42:13 PM
Haldrick hears the questions Toston asks, "What is the proper protocol when addressing a forge lord? Unless given leave by the Forge Lord, or" he looks at Sarge, "Unless you are a member of the clan, You should use his title, Forge Lord. You need not bow or anything like like" Hmerrin asks, 'What's the preferred dress code? Arms and armor, or fancy court type duds?" Haldrick glances at Sarge. Perception 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { a quick wink} any non dwarf should be presented in the most frill and lace possible. We consider your weaponry as part of your station, you should bring them Please do wash up and Master Gaffer, in the mountains is amongst the clans, not an actual location" Haldrick then departs
The group discusses some possible next steps after leaving here and otherwise gets ready for an official meeting with the Forge Lord Ulthern
A knock at the door turns out to be tthe expected Stohl. He nods scratches his cheek, "Ready Then?" Stohl is clad in half plate, dwarven war ax at his hip, a black and gold trimmed cape, a silver tankard with a bone handle and an assortment gems woven into his hair and beard. He leads the group away, back through the cold iron and silver inlaid door and towards the great hall. Once again he takes you into the grand hall where great fires hang overhead 12' up, their massive chain extending up to the ceiling, another 50' higher. To the left the 80' wide chamber extends 200' and to the right it extends nearly 500. Massive columns of natural stone dot the cavern supporting the great weight of stone high above your heads and as your eyes are pulled upward, you spy great lengths of chains seem to be woven through an endless sea of stalactites, each tipped in steel. The chains eventually make their way to dozens of massive forges lining the walls The floor, has a pattern, hand cut that incorporates inlaid gold and gemstones.
The forges are lit and the hall is packed and laid out for some serious festing. Great tables stretch on either side down the entire length of the hall and it could be that the entire clan is here. A sight even Sarge does not recall having seen before. There are dwarf everywhere, some are already eating, like Farrin, whom you spot, or drinking. But as you enter, hammers ring out, the forges flare and the song you have heard before fills the room. At the far end upon a solid throne of polished granite is Ulthern, the Forge Lord is all of his regalia. Powerful dwarf stand 5 deep to his right and left and Sarge quickly spots Lord Hammerhand, Lord Deephall and Lady Silvermane. The three most powerful neighboring clan lords and not necessarily on the best of terms with her clan.
Stohl gives the group a nod, "Follow me" and strides down the center of the chamber with you in tow
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Wednesday June 9th, 2021 10:06:49 PM
Sarge pulls out her vestments for the meeting with the Forge Lord. They are not, perhaps, in pristine condition after spending time in her pack, but she's confident that the clan won't mind too much.
She rolls her eyes a little at Haldrick's attempted practical joke, and trusts that her companions are too canny to fall for it.
She looks around curiously as she follows Stohl. She had not been born into this clan, but she had married into it so long ago that it seemed like her own. But some parts of it--like this hall--were still unfamiliar to her.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 Thursday June 10th, 2021 1:04:07 AM
Toston takes the outfit he received from Billy Brambleshire the taylor for putting an end to the Ghoust of Clover Way oh so long ago out of his pack.
(OOC: The outfit in question was awarded specified in a post on Saturday August 8th, 2015 9:54:48 AM by Hugh and confirmed Sunday August 9th, 2015 10:41:36 PM by DM Kathy. She originally described it as the equivalent of courtiers outfit but Toston wanted to hide his identity at the time so he had a super hero outfit made instead. It should still fit the quality befitting the occasion and without the hooded cowl with goggles and with the hat his father made for him should cut quite the figure)
It is a sturdy outfit consisting of boots, pants, long sleeved shirt, gloves, and cape with a hooded cowl. The outfit is gold in color which has been patterned to resemble scales. The shirt has a flame pattern worked into the center of chest.
The cowl can cover Toston's head, it has goggles at eye level and reptillian teeth worked into it to resemble a maw.
The boots and gloves have been worked to resemble talons and the cape has what appears to be a bone clasp that slightly juts from either side of the cape when clasped
Toston does not put the hooded cowl up though and dons his hat of special magnificence his father gave him instead
The hat of special magnificence is a fabulous mundane hat that consists of a cream colored feathered headdress capped by a crimson tricorne hat. There is an imitation peacock feather on the right hand side and an imitation azalea bloom on the left.
He straps his curveblade and spiked chain to his back and secures his various monk weapons on his belt.
"How do I look?" He asks his friends
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 133/153 AC:33 T:19 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+11=26 ; Thursday June 10th, 2021 6:16:03 PM
Hmerrin rolls his eyes upwards as Haldrick plays his trick. "Riiiight," he answers. "I'll get right on that then."
Instead, the young man cleans off himself and his armor. He decides to leave the exploring gear behind, as well as his cloak and helm.
When Stohl shows up, Hmerrin is in full plate, minus helm, with his axes on his hips. He does wear his blue cape (from his courtier's outfit), figuring it works well with his mithril armor.
Toston asks how he looks. "Like a dragon," Hmerrin replies. He waits a beat, then hold his hands about a foot apart. "A teeny tiny dragon."
The dwarven chamber is seriously impressive. Hmerrin does his best to refrain from gazing about. Need to look heroic, after all. He strides down the aisle after Stohl, nodding to anyone who catches his eye.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Thursday June 10th, 2021 6:37:19 PM
Desdichado wishes he had a little more time to shine up his plate mail, but all in all feels presentable after a quick wash.
As the group walks into the great hall, Desdichado is awed by the spectacle, although he tries to hide that and look dignified as the group is lead down the chamber.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29) Thursday June 10th, 2021 8:35:00 PM
Gaffer will change into his finer clothes anyway, it's nothing too fancy, but it made do to meet the Prince in Dirt City so it seems fitting here, he's not sure if he has enough time to remove all of the ghoul from his leathers anyway.
He obediantly follows behind Stohl, chuckling at Hmerrin's teasing.
Let the Feast Begin - DM Dank Thursday June 10th, 2021 11:34:01 PM
The group sets about a rather impressive transformation and Stohl gives an appreciative grin and nod when he first sees you. "Well done."
Stohl leads you down the great main chamber. Dwarf on either side hoist mugs as you pass and give appreciative nods to the group. About 30' from the throne Stohl comes to a stop. He stands for a few moments as the singing dies away in a great bass reverberating note into the stone. Soon, only the roar of the furnace fires is the sound of the hall. Another dozen heartbeats and Stohl speaks in a great voice for all to hear.
"Forge Lord Ulthern, Honored guest Lord Hammerhand, honored guest Lord Deephall and Most honored guest Lady SilvermaneIt. My fellow dwarf of clan Deepforge. It is my duty to present Fyrda Deepforge and her company. Toston Lotor, Hmerrin, Gaffer and Desdichado. They did journey here at the request of Haldrick Silvervein and with blade and spell did make our lower halls safe. On behalf of my clan, At his the thunder of nearly 500 fists, hard from decades of toiling in the rock, slam three times upon the tables down the hall
Stohl continues "and Haldrick Silvervein" Again the dwarf of the hall bang the tables 3 times "I request a boon from the Forge Lord!
The hall falls silent and Ulthern stands bringing up his right arm and sweeping his gaze across the chamber. He does not shout, his voice does not boom across the chamber, he merely speaks, but it sounds as if he is standing just before you and not 30' away in a great hall and you get the impression that down the entire length of the place, every dwarf easily hears what he says
""Well introduced and well requested Stohl of Deepforge. I will think on your request and provide my answer at the end of the feast. Now let the feast of victory begin"
Stohl turns and spreads his arms to lead you to a nearby table, "I hope you are still hungry and thirsty" Farrin is at the table already as well as another dozen dwarf all ready to hear tales, trade drinks and generally have a very good time.
You note the Forge lord and his guests also retire to a large table where it looks like some deliberations are going on, with you most certainly as the subject
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Friday June 11th, 2021 12:21:43 AM
Sarge grins and gives the acceptable dwarven answer. "I could eat."
She joins her companions for the feast.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 Friday June 11th, 2021 12:31:55 AM
Toston says, "Well my name when I was going to wear this thing to go galavanting around in was going to be The Dragonette." he says to Hmerrin.
"It was certainly what I was going for." he continues, "I suppose if anyone asks who I am wearing I will have to say Brambleshire."
He too partakes of the amenities.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 133/153 AC:33 T:19 FF:26 CMD:33) Friday June 11th, 2021 3:37:17 PM
Hmerrin catches that the lady elf is "Most Honored", while the two fellas were just "Honored". Something to that, I'm sure.
He also picks up that there's a boon being discussed, but no one has said what that is.....
But, now seems to be a time to hear tales, trade drinks and generally have a very good time. He can do that.
At some opportune point in the revelry, the lad does lean into Stohl's ear and ask, "Boon?"
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Friday June 11th, 2021 6:12:52 PM
Desdichado sits down near Farrin and some dwarves he doesn't know, generally enjoying the food, drink, and company. If given a chance in between swapping stories about heroic exploits, he leans in close to Farrin and asks "what's this about Stohl's boon?"
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29) Saturday June 12th, 2021 8:09:49 PM
Gaffer sticks close to the others, a bit uncertain in the crowded hall of Dwarves. He eats hungrily and listens to whatever stories the others care to share.
Glancing occasionally at the deliberations going on, he is curious if the Forge Lord knew they were coming, and whether these are formalities or actual discussions, not that it changes much for him either way.
Let the Feast Begin - DM Dank Monday June 14th, 2021 8:50:33 AM
The party finds themselves at a large table pretty close to what would be considered the 'head' of the party, using where the visiting lords and Ulthern himself are sitting. Tankards clash and the festivities kick up into drinking songs, drinking contests, 'yo momma's a goblin' jokes, some arm wrestling and 'you call that a beard' comparisons.
Several about the table with the party compliment Toston upon his overall look and just about everyone of them ask Sarge how she is getting along surrounded by non dwarf AND terribly exposed by the open sky. Some make the comments in jest, while others seem truly amazed by her fortitude
At the table with the party, there is plenty of interest in the exploits of the group and life back where ever they are from. For the dwarf, they trade stories of 'That time Farrin got swatted by a fire giant and bounced all of the way down the mountain to the valley river' and 'That time Dervin had a severed troll head attached to his leg that just kept biting him' Good times and good stories
Most of the food upon the tables is root vegetables, breads and cheeses. The main course shows up a little later, by way of a great parade that enters from the west wall. 4 dwarf enter with a large platter held over head and upon the platter is a massive smoke cooked boar. 20 such groups of dwarf come in, one after the other and delivering a platter of boar to each great table. The spectacle is accompanied by a great deal of cheering and sound the overall din of the party is greatly reduced as several hundred dwarf have mouthfuls of boar
Hmerrin and Des inquire on the boon part of the speech that started all of this. Another dwarf at the table leans in. A boon, Yes, dwarf booning. Well, you see when a dwarf man loves a dwarf woman very much..." an elbow into his side from Farrin ends the joke with some chuckles and the hoisting of full tankards. Farrin answers, "Guess you could say that , Stohl and i are your sponsors. Haldrick cannot ask direct like that, being too close to Sarge, but me and Stohl. We're farther removed and so there you go."
Hmerrin asks Stohl and he supplies a similar answer, "Haldrick can't ask and we can. And don't worry, given that you guys all actually met Ulthern, Farrin and I are pretty sure you won't be challenged to dual of rights by Lord Hammerhand, Lord Deephall or even Lady SilvermaneIt." Stohl grins and gives Hmerrin several strong pats to the shoulder as he gets up, "I gotta go water the mushrooms, be right back."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Monday June 14th, 2021 4:09:16 PM
Outwardly, Desdichado laughs and says "If they want a duel, by Domi I'll be glad to give them one!" Internally, he's still as confused as ever as to what the boon is. If there's no resolution to this question soon, he thinks, he'll have to ask Sarge what this is about. He has a suspicion that there may be some clan animosity because the Tide helped Haldrick and his kin.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 133/153 AC:33 T:19 FF:26 CMD:33) Monday June 14th, 2021 4:46:41 PM
Hmerrin comes to the conclusion that if there was a favor asked, he's not gonna find out about it. He decides to forget about it, and enjoy himself.
The lad shares about the time Toston Jumped into a Lake to attack a Gibbering Mouther.
Then he has some food. And then, he has some more food.
"Definitely liking the feasting part," he notes happily.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Monday June 14th, 2021 8:54:02 PM
About the troll head, Sarge says, "well, see, that's why you want to keep a fire giant in your pocket."
She enjoys the celebration and doesn't fret overmuch about the boon. They'll find out. Or they won't. Either way, the boar is delicious.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 Tuesday June 15th, 2021 12:28:31 AM
Toston says to Sarge, "Who needs a pocket fire giant when you have a little dragon by your side."
To Hmerrin he says, "Well I only did it because I could actually see at that point having changed form."
He thanks those who compliment his ensemble and tells them if they are interested if they ever find themselves in Clover Way in Dirt City they can have something for themselves from Billy Brambleshire the tailor.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29) Tuesday June 15th, 2021 4:20:43 AM
Gaffer enjoys the friendly atmosphere, laughing heartily at the Dwarves stories, and very much enjoys the food and drink. Seeing that Sarge is not to concerned about the boon and any potential duels, he relaxes himself and ignores the conversation at the end of the hall until they are called over.
Let the Feast Begin - DM Dank Tuesday June 15th, 2021 5:00:18 PM
Hmerrin shares when Toston jumped into a lake to attack the Gibbering Mouthers, and Toston expounds on the reasons for it. The dwarf at the table eat the story up as they toast to the very dwarf-like solution Toston employed. "A whole new meaning to Flaming Gnomish you are master Toston" "Here here" Clank...gulp...gulp...gulp...burp!
Des makes light of the possible dual challenge that Stohl casually mentioned and the dwarf provide a cheer for that as well. A delightful little diddy of a drinking song that involved a rather stout woman whose hips are wider than the wheelbarrrow she employs down the narrow streets of a small town
The feast lasts for the better part of 2 hours before the next course arrives, an onion and goat cheese soup with fresh hearty bread and a selection of herb and plain butters. This is accompanied by a great more drink as well.
Impromptu performances of dance and song break out all over the hall including a short one at the head table.
A massive bell sounds through out the hall and the dwarf all quickly climb down from tables, migrate back to their seats and generally calm down to a low murmur. Stohl and Farrin take a long drink to drain their mugs and refill them. "Best get a mug full ready, you're not going to have the chance to refill for a bit and there are plenty of toasts to go!" fills in Dervin, one of the others at your table
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:33 T:19 FF:26 CMD:33) Tuesday June 15th, 2021 6:33:26 PM
Hmerrin thought he was a hearty eater, but by Domi, these dwarfs can put it away.
Drink too.
At the sound of bell, the lad follows Dervin's advice, drains his mug, and refills.
Hopefully the talking does take awhile, cause he needs some time to digest...
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Tuesday June 15th, 2021 7:41:07 PM
Desdichado also has another round. It's been a long time since he's been able to simply enjoy good food and good company.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Tuesday June 15th, 2021 11:10:48 PM
Sarge, no stranger to these kinds of banquets, refills her mug. Then she fills a second mug and places it carefully on the floor under her chair. It never hurts to be prepared.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29) Wednesday June 16th, 2021 10:53:57 AM
Gaffer does as he is told, offering a cheers to his friends before downing his drink and quickly filling up another. So far, he's definitely prefering this tradition to the strict and sober meetings he has been a part of back in dirt city.
Let the Feast Begin - DM Dank Wednesday June 16th, 2021 5:33:30 PM
On the advise of the dwarf at the table with them, the party secures a full tankard of ale and Sarge goes a bit further and puts another full drink under her chair Ulthern stands as do the other 3 visiting clan lords, quickly followed by the entire hall, and he hoists a beautifully polished purple amythest tankard above his head. Everyone in the hall hoists thier mug and falls silent and Ulthern speaks after a few moments. His voice is once again carries as if he standing just before you, "The clan of Deepforge, tonight we celebrate with honored guests." he turns slightly to look at the other lords with him. "We drink for our freindship with our Honored guest Lord Hammerhand." Drink "We drink for our freindship with our Honored guest Lord Deephall." Drink "We drink for our freindship with our Most Honored guest Lady SilvermaneIt." Drink
The Forge Lord then sweeps his gaze to the table where the party stands
"Stohl and Farrin, come forth with your charges for your request will be most honored this night." Stohl and Farrin shoot each other a grin and turn to the party. "All right friends, that's our call. Follow us and be polite." Stohl and Farrin quickly snatch a full mug from the table and then, ale mugs in hand, step away from the table and make their way to stand about 15' from Forge Lord Ulthern
Perception DC 12Highlight to display spoiler: {Many of the faces of the dwarf in the area seem to be a bit taken aback, or perhaps in partial awe and you hear murmured from many as they whisper to each other, 'Most Honored? Ulthern said Most'}
Knew it. Hmerrin congratulates himself on picking up the 'Most' honorific meant something more. Though it wasn't until he overheard the table that he realized that the Forge Lord may have also just applied it to the Tide.
ohboy
The lad again follows Stohl's lead, grabs a mug, and trots out beside, but slightly behind, the two dwarves.
"Most honored?" mumbles Desdichado to himself. "That sounds, well, like an honor."
As he stands, he downs the last of his mug and carries it with him as he follows Stohl and Farrin with the rest of the group.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Wednesday June 16th, 2021 9:59:49 PM
Luckily, Sarge has not yet drained her first mug, so she brings it with her as she follows Stohl and Farrin.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 d20+24=43 ; Thursday June 17th, 2021 1:25:53 AM
Perception: 43
Toston grabbed a drink and toasted with the rest of them.
He says to Sarge as they walk forward, "Lady SilvermaneIt, is that your title?"
(OOC: Sorry I missed a post; work has been busy lately and we are getting ready to go on vacation)
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29) d20+22=31 ; Thursday June 17th, 2021 11:34:34 AM
(Perception: 31)
Gaffer follows the others up, his mug in hand, he watches the other honoured guests for their reactions to his parties own honours as they approach. That aside, he is excited to see exactly what kind of boons the Dwarves give, if more than a little anxious too.
Boon - DM Dank Thursday June 17th, 2021 8:28:30 PM
Everyone picks up that something out of the ordinary is being set to occur. Stohl and Farrin stand straight with shoulders back and a slight swell to their chest. Stohl speaks, "Forge Lord Ulthern." mugs are raised in toast for a drink "Honored guest Lord Hammerhand." mugs are raised in toast for a drink "Honored guest Lord Deephall." mugs are raised in toast for a drink "Most Honored guest Lady SilvermaneIt." mugs are raised in toast for a drink "I am honored to present our cousin Fyrda Deepforge and her companions, Hmerrin, Toston, Gaffer and Desdichado. Known heroes of Dirt City, outstanding members of Woldian League of Adventurers. The Tide."
Ulthern and his 3 guests give a short nod of recognition to each as Stohl announces them.
Ulthern turns to his left and a dwarf moves up quickly with a small coffer of polished red granite with emerald inlay. Ulthern opens it and turn to speak to the hall beyond the party, "My clansman, brothers and sisters of Deepforge. I must tell you that our forges have been made safe through the blood and might of these before you. Our clan was under direct and dire threat by creatures beyond our plane. Despite our own bravery and sacrifice, the threat was beyond us here. Our call was answered by our sister Fyrda. Without thought of reward or expectation and so our brothers, Farrin and Stohl, look to show our gratitude and so we shall."
The hall is deathly quiet and the looks upon Lords Hammerhand, Deephall and Lady SilvermaneIt show some reservations as each casts a quick glance to the contents of the coffer.
Ulthern reaches in a extracts a small spherical polished blue with green flecks rock, perhaps some kind of agate. Ulthern then calls forth, this time the Forge actually doe shout, his base voice booms across the hall Fydra, Hmerrin, Toston, Gaffer, Desdichado. Step forward and recieve our most honored boon." Ulthern continues as you move forward From this day forth for all ages! By my proclamation as Forge Lord! These so named and attired are of the clan of Deepforge!"
There is a moment of silence as the declaration sinks in and then the dwarven hall erupts into applause, shouts, table pounding and several personal horns.
Ulthern presents each party member with a stone that glows briefly when you take it and then proceeds to float and circle your head.
Each PC: Fate Item - Stone of the Forge Lord: Acts as an Ion Stone Grants 60' Darkvision or enhances Darkvision by 30' Grants +2 Enhancement to Constitution Grants +2 Resistance bonus to Saves vs Poison, spells and Spell like effects Value 24,000
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Friday June 18th, 2021 12:07:06 AM
Sarge bows. "Thank you, Forge Lord, for this great honor," she says.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 Friday June 18th, 2021 2:57:21 AM
Toston says, "I never thought I'd join a Dwarven clan. If only my grand-da could see me now. He went to the lands of rest but he was the one that told me tales of Domi and Alemi as a child."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Friday June 18th, 2021 11:07:17 AM
Following Sarge's lead, Desdichado bows his head and says "Thank you, Forge Lord."
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 113/113 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29) Friday June 18th, 2021 2:58:24 PM
"I feel honored, thank you, Forge Lord." Gaffer bows his head too, smiling happily at their two gifts and marveling at the blue stone.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:33 T:19 FF:26 CMD:33) Friday June 18th, 2021 5:06:09 PM
"Sweeet," Hmerrin marvels, before catching himself. "Uh, thank you, Forge Lord. This is a great honor."
The young fighter stands in front of the roaring assembly, grinning stupidly.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:42/27/35 vs G6; 37/22/30 vs everyone else - CMD 34 Sunday June 20th, 2021 11:06:43 PM
Toston adds, "Thank you, Forge Lord."
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