Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L Thursday September 9th, 2021 9:26:39 AM "If someone has a way to set this crowbar more permanently it would be good. I really am not built for holding things like this."
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX 2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5) 1st- Bless / Divine Favor / XBlessX / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Thursday September 9th, 2021 9:39:07 AM
Elyas sees his elemental still following him and not Rolth. Oh right you probably have no idea what I'm saying do you.... I need to work on that...
He shakes his head and goes back to examining the door. turns out it is just a solid wall after all. oh well, worth checking I suppose He thinks, then looks back in time to see his elemental pass through the wall.
Elyas looks towards where he came from, visualizing the hallway with the Petals and shifts briefly onto another plane and back into the material plane back where he started.
If for some reason that doesn't work (he already teleported in this tomb, but maybe something is different in this room) he will fly downward into the spike pit, hovering above the spikes but below where the wall would crush him.
Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) Thursday September 9th, 2021 9:59:19 AM
Wil grimaced as sharp voices shouted in his head. "Stop! Elyas will be fine. Thank you for your concern. You are causing me pain by shouting. Inside voices thank you." He paused... "Is there a reason why we are watching the room close up? Elyas has disappeared. Is there anything else we can do in this room? I don't think there is. Should we try another approach with the golems?" he asked.
Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) Thursday September 9th, 2021 10:40:59 AM
Mak nodded as he held the dagger in one hand and the ball of the morning star in the other and drove the dagger deeper into the crevice he'd found to jam it up. "Elyas was looking to see if the door inside could be opened."
The Wooden Sarcophagus (DM Mark) MAP d20=2 Thursday September 9th, 2021 12:55:10 PM Mak asks for a hammer to pound the dagger in place, and uses Rolth’s Morningstar to do so. Kiwina Trusts that Elyas has things in hand. Rolth is not so sure about Elyas. As he watches the stone continue to slide past, he notices something of a repeating pattern to the stone - nothing worked, it just starts to look the same as it grinds past the entryway. Tsak waits, as does Falco. Wil replies to unheard voices - at least unheard by the others. Elyas eventually pops back into the hallway just before the metal spikes in the wall would have pierced his flesh.
Mak is pretty sure the dagger will hold the portcullis. But having been pounded in with a morningstar it’s not really useful as a dagger now.
About the time Elyas appears in the hallway, the stone stops moving across the entryway. A couple rounds after Elyas appears in the hallway, the Earth Elemental starts to emerge from the sliding stone face closing off the entryway. It sees the hallway is crowded and it avoids the half-closed portcullis as it earthglides down to reemerge in the hallway next to Elyas holding a silver circlet. (How long will the elemental be around?)
It occurs to Elyas that it had to avoid the metal portcullis, ducking under it as it tried to enter the hallway, but seemed to have ignored the metal spikes in the advancing wall as the wall simply moved past the elemental earlier.
A couple rounds more and the now still rockface covering the entryway simply vanishes - it doesn't move, it just disappears. The portcullis grinds upward, and Mak’s dagger remains pounded into the wall. It might catch the thing if it fell again, or it might get sheared off by the metal portcullis. You also hear another grating sound as the pit in the room closes again.
Peering into the room, things are much as you found them. Directly across from the entry is an inscription on the wall scrawled in archaic Taur, “Let the chips fall where they may.” The wall to the left has the outline of a doorway in the middle of it. The wall to the right is covered in small 1 inch diameter holes. In the middle of the room is a large wooden sarcophagus, the top of which now lays on the floor and is inscribed with a forest of trees. A large intact minotaur skeleton is lying in the sarcophagus.
Which is a bit odd, as you remember seeing the sarcophagus and skeleton destroyed by the advancing wall.
(I advanced the scene about 5 rounds or so. Let me know if you did anything in the interim. No need to go round by round for now - just let me know what you do if you stay here.)
Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) d20+4=16 ; Thursday September 9th, 2021 2:37:35 PM
Mak was certain he saw that room differently as the wall came across and crushed everything in it's path. There was also the fact that the wall vanished from in front of him while he was working with his now ruined dagger. Something didn't smell right here and it bolstered his attempts to see through any illusions.
OOC: WILL Save +4, Roll 16 +Circumstance bonus for seeing things differently.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+8=12 ; d20+15=31 ; Thursday September 9th, 2021 7:55:19 PM
Rolth will move back into the room, heading to the wall to the right to try to look through any remaining illusions and search for secret doors or other clues about what might be beyond it.
Will save = 12 plus any circumstance bonue Perception = 31
Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Thursday September 9th, 2021 8:32:06 PM
Kiwina realizes others are looking for illusions -- he himself wonders if the illusion isn't what they've already been through. Not that he wants to put that to the test. "Do you think that door's another false one?"
"And Elyas, what do you make of this circlet?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) Friday September 10th, 2021 9:16:08 AM
"What does this mean? Should we just walk through the room? Is the whole thing a ruse... oh my.. if so that is such a good spell. It had me going... we have to meet the spell caster.. I am such a fan." "Let's throw something at the sarcophagus?"
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+9=10 ; Friday September 10th, 2021 9:32:06 AM
Falco blinks as the trap disappears. "Well they certainly pulled one over on us. Must have be one heck of an illusion." {Perception: Nat 1 for a 10} "Or maybe it isn't an illusion. Hard to tell."
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX 2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5) 1st- Bless / Divine Favor / XBlessX / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+15=28 ; Friday September 10th, 2021 2:23:51 PM
Elyas reappears and is surprised when the block of stone vanishes.
he takes the circlet back from the elemental and then the summoned creature vanishes back to wherever it came from.
while they are waiting for the way to become clear again, Elyas detects magic on the circlet and tries to identify it after 3 rounds (of the 5 where we have been hanging out here) Spellcraft = 28
Well, the door was an illusion, but apparently so was the stone block. I am curious what else is an illusion here... still, I don't see any actual exits from this room, and I am all out of teleportation spells for today, so I won't be tryign that again
The Wooden Sarcophagus (DM Mark) MAP d20=9 ; Friday September 10th, 2021 6:10:43 PM Mak is puzzled by the room's sudden return to its former state, but cannot see any illusions here. Rolth steps into the room and also looks for any illusions. He does not see any. The wall he stands in front of is covered in about one inch holes, and he thinks those holes extend about a foot into the wall. Kiwina wonders about the carved door and asks Elyas to check out the silver circlet. Wil speculates about things in the room. Falco remains a bit unsure about the whole thing. Elyas takes the silver circlet from the elemental and it disappears. He examines the circlet with Detect Magic, and Highlight to display spoiler: { he determines that this silver circlet is a Headband of Mental Prowess (+4 Intelligence and Charisma). In addition, Elyas can tell it has a special property in this room such that anyone holding it may make a DC 20 check to see through illusions in this room without actually interacting with the illusion.}
Using Detect Magic in this room, you will learn the entire room radiates abjuration magic, likely associated with a magical trap, and the circlet is a point source of transmutation magic. You do not detect any illusion magic at this time, though you might discern the lingering effects of illusions here. You also determine there is a mechanical aspect to the magical trap, and this triggered the portcullis to fall. You might also surmise that the magical trap triggered an illusory block of stone to move with illusory metal spikes, and the illusion of a wooden door where one is inscribed on the north wall. Elyas already determined that the north wall has no actual door.
There is a separate mechanical trap associated with the floor at the north end of the room such that when 400 pounds or more are placed there, the floor swings down revealing a spiked pit 30’ below.
The wooden sarcophagus lies open. The top is carved in the shape of trees, and anyone examining the trees on the sarcophagus can make a DC 20 Perception check: Highlight to display spoiler: {Among the trees you see a hidden message in taur that reads, “The talisman of Cestus is the beginning of intellect and influence.”} There is an ordinary minotaur skeleton inside. You detect no magic in the sarcophagus, but the magical trap in this room is triggered by removing the wooden lid. The sarcophagus is otherwise solid and has no false bottom or hidden things.
Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+18=27 ; Friday September 10th, 2021 7:31:49 PM
Kiwina moves into the room, tapping along with his rod as he inspects the place. (Perception = 28) He points out the writing on the sarcophagus lid, "The talisman of Cestus is the beginning of intellect and influence. I wonder what that means. Elyas, when you were checking out that thing did you learn anything about intellect and influence?"
So, mess with the sarcophagus and an illusory wall herds you into the pit? Kiwina guesses that explains false visions can be your downfall. "Does anyone lightweight feel like searching that north wall for hidden doors?"
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+15=20 ; Friday September 10th, 2021 7:43:56 PM
Rolth checks out the sarcophagus lid and reads out [b]“'The talisman of Cestus is the beginning of intellect and influence.' Huh, I wonder if that applies to the circlet? So what do we want to do next? Magic item in the shadow room or play with the golems again?"
Perception = 20
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=23 ; Friday September 10th, 2021 8:26:42 PM
Elyas chuckles to himself as he examines the headband Oh yes, this will do... nicely. let's see what you can show me
he nods absently as Rolth and Kiwina ask about the headband. yes, this will boost intellect and influence, most definitely. it also should let me pierce the veils in this particular room. don't ask me how I know that, it just feels right...
He takes off his old headband and stashes it in his bag, then puts on the Headband of Mental Prowess and begins searching the room again. can someone help me open the trapdoor again? I want to get a look at the spikes
Perception check = 23!
[ooc: I'm assuming perception? the spoiler said a DC 20 check, but not what kind. also, what skills are tied to the INT bonus of the headband?]
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Saturday September 11th, 2021 12:51:23 AM
Tsak waits patiently in the corrodor making sure no-one sneaks up behind the party.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | Saturday September 11th, 2021 9:34:26 AM
Rolth hears Elyas' request and moves over next to the pit lid, grasps the wall, and uses a paw or two to put sufficient pressure to push down the lid. He'll hold it there while Elyas or others explore below.
The Wooden Sarcophagus (DM Mark) MAP Monday September 13th, 2021 12:02:39 PM Kiwina and Rolth are to see the text hidden in the leaves of the sarcophagus. Kiwina tries to puzzle out how the room works as Rolth moves in. Elyas seems rather excited about this circlet. He removes his own and places this new one on his head. As he does so, he also learns wearing the circlet grants him +2 to Diplomacy and Insight. (Unfortunately, this is only a temporary bonus until Elyas has worn it for 24 hours. He also looses the bonus spell and skill granted by the headband he removed, and will not gain bonus spells and skills from this headband until after 24 hours.) Tsak stands guard, but sees no threats at this time. Wil stands ready and whistles to pass the time.
Some in the party move into the room.
After experimenting with the elements in the room, the Petals confirm what Kiwina thought. Replacing the lid on the wooden sarcophagus and then removing it triggers the trap in this room. The metal spikes and the wall that begins to move are indeed illusory, and on a successful save DC 25 Will save (DC 20 for Elyas) you can see through and move through this illusion as it proceeds. Since one person saving and alerting the others will add to their save, everyone should be safe from the illusion within a few rounds.
It appears as a metal spiked block of stone that will eventually fill this room, moving about 10’ per round. The illusion even includes the false destruction of the sarcophagus and skeleton. This trap also includes the illusion of a wooden door on the north wall to draw those trapped to the pit, and the pit opens up once more than 400 pounds of weight are on it.
The falling portcullis and pit trap are quite real, as are the spikes at the bottom of the pit. There are no hidden doors or such in the pit, and there are no hidden doors on the walls of this room. You’ll have spent about 30 minutes here, but you’re confident that you’ve found all there is to find here.
Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) Monday September 13th, 2021 12:17:39 PM "Well. That's that. Let's go outside and rest, check on the horses. Maybe even go buy some potions of invisibility so we can sneak passed the golems. Nothing is going to happen here that we haven't seen. Lets not tell everything we've found though. There might be more dead further inside."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L Monday September 13th, 2021 1:00:12 PM
"Yes, this place is quite the furstration. Best to rest, maybe I can find some spells that will be of more help."
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX 2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5) 1st- Bless / Divine Favor / XBlessX / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Monday September 13th, 2021 3:06:10 PM "yes, looks like we have learned all we can here, and we are not in any shape to push through those golems without some preparation. it will also take a bit of time for me to fully attune this circlet. do we need to return to town and buy some more gear, or camp near this tomb? if we go back I could pick up some scrolls to help us deal with any more shadows."
Elyas is a little disappointed that this room turned out to be a dead end, and the puzzle of the music of the sphere is still bugging him, but those are problems for tomorrow.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+15=32 ; Monday September 13th, 2021 8:04:10 PM "Going back to town doesn't seem very...heroic. I have an invisibility potion, plus a spell level two anything potion. There is another in the party loot that someone is carrying in their magic bag. Not sure who else might have brought one along. I can also run reeeaaallly fast, help others do the same, and put up a mirror image to soak up some hits. I vote we at most camp out here or nearby, not go all the way back to town, unless we have to." Whether we camp or travel, Rolth will take a watch or keep an eye out for trouble.
Perception = 32
Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Monday September 13th, 2021 8:43:51 PM "Town is a full day away, but if folks needvto replenish then camping makes sense. Also, do we know we can get out? The door to the acid room closed behind us. It would not hurt to check that out whether we want to camp outside or not."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Monday September 13th, 2021 11:12:51 PM
Tsak bemusedly watches the party troop out of the dead-end room. Well there may or may not be shadows in the room with two sarcopho, sarcopha,.. er, um coffins. And there still is the closed door to the acid room, which was such fun. Maybe we just rest in the corridor? I have some potions which may be helpful. Sorry, I tends to hoard stuff he ends a bit bashfully.
(OOC I have been posting short, not thru boredom just busyness. Really looking forward to the break I have coming up next week!)
Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) Tuesday September 14th, 2021 8:27:42 AM "We have to get out sometime. May as well try while we aren't on our last legs and bleeding out. Maybe we can block the door open this time since we know what's on the other side." Mak said.
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Tuesday September 14th, 2021 10:07:13 AM If we're looking to hole up for the night in here, this room with the illusions is probably safe enough. we know the wall moving isn't real, the only actual danger is the pit trap. if we jam that or just stay far away from it theres not much that can happen. and there's only one way in or out
Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) Tuesday September 14th, 2021 11:25:22 AM
"I am game for whatever we need to do. I do need some rest... though. I think I'm starting to 'not' hear voices.. hello? hello?" "Oh no.. I'm good."
"Hold my calls, Karen" (DM Mark) MAP Tuesday September 14th, 2021 2:31:55 PM Mak suggests going outside and maybe all the way back to town. Falco notes this place is frustrating and agrees to rest. Wil and Elyas agree to a rest as well. Rolth thinks it may not be necessary to journey all the way back to town, and goes over some of the things and options the party has. Kiwina notes that a journey to town would take a couple of days on top of getting some needed rest. Tsak suggests the Petals rest in the corridor instead and make do with what they have. Elyas says the room with the illusions may be a good place to rest.
The place is quiet. It smells of dust and sweat and a bit of death. The Petals discuss their options as frustration with this place sets in.
There’s not really an insight or inspiration skill, so Sense Motive DC20 or Survival DC 25:Highlight to display spoiler: { Even as Falco and Elyas note this place might be frustrating for the Petals, it makes you all think about how you got here. Hollyhocks and Nyloth alluded to some things. Bridge Island is a special place among the Taur Isles. This is a place Pholus journeyed to with some of the Herd Leaders, a place he was drawn to as he sought Domi’s guidance on who might succeed him. The Centaurs were restless for leadership when you left them, and even the Minotaur and Liontaur leaders saw a need for greater Taur unity. Nyloth mentioned a need for humility as well. So it may be that the messages and lessons here are not exactly intended for the Petals. Perhaps even the Petals presence here is a lesson to the Centaurs and the other Taur races. And where is Pholus now? You know that Pholus came here with 5 other centaurs. Three are accounted for, but what of the others?}
Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) d20+4=8 ; Tuesday September 14th, 2021 2:37:52 PM
OOC: Sense Motive +4, Roll 8, Fail.
Mak looked to the exit with worry and bit his lip as the petals stopped to consider their options.
JamesM Subbing for Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+7=23 ; Tuesday September 14th, 2021 4:38:37 PM "What do you mean. this place isn't here to test us?" "Oh." "He means you two. Kiwina and Rolth. He says we are just here for the ride....No.no.NO! That's just rude. That's all I got." Wil said with a wince.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | d20+14=27 ; Tuesday September 14th, 2021 7:37:56 PM
Rolth looks at Mak in surprise and offers, "That's actually quite insightful, Mak. It steels my resolve to see this through, and delay as little as possible. I don't want to fail the test just because I turn my work in late! And just as important, as unlikely as it may seem, perhaps time will matter to those taurs who disappeared in here. So let's stay the night and discuss the puzzles, and take on the golem room again in the morning. If nothing else, we can encounter them this time without being all in amongst them, which played to their advantage, I think. Does anyone have any ideas about the whole riddle with music and the sphere?" Rolth will settle down in the hall, to defend against anyone who tries to come down the corridor and into the illusionary trap room.
(Sense Motive = 27)
Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Tuesday September 14th, 2021 10:54:26 PM "All indications have been that the centaurs went toward and probably through the golem room. Do you want to try to dash through?" Kiwina asks Wilford.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 38/76 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+6=7 ; Wednesday September 15th, 2021 1:05:57 AM
(Survival vs spoiler =7 Fail)
The snares, traps, tricks and puzzles have done Tsak in. He's stuck in the trees unaware of the larger forest in the picture. He decides to focus on the here and now, getting thru the night safely and how he can best navigate the room of statues.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+9=20 ; d20+4=8 ; Wednesday September 15th, 2021 8:48:29 AM
{Sense Motive: 20}
"Finding the others that came with Pholus is probably the best course. Are we sure they are in there and did not come back out? No way to know for sure. I do not think there is much chance of my getting past the golems so there must be an answer to the riddles."
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC17 / Prayer / XMagic Circle against EvilX 2nd- XLesser RestorationX (0/5) 1st- Bless / Divine Favor / XBlessX / XProtection from EvilX / CLW (1d8+5) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending
Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) Wednesday September 15th, 2021 9:36:34 AM
Mak sighed and rested his head against the stone wall at his back. Looked like another night in this dank and dark place. Two died getting in and of the remaining three, one died running through the golem room. I suspect he turned to keep the golems from following and thus sacrificed himself. Who here is going to bottle up that exit on the other side so the rest of us can move on?
James M Subbing for Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) Wednesday September 15th, 2021 9:46:05 AM "Six, there were six of them." Wil corrected Mak. "I am not being an ass for saying that. He needed to know, they all did." "Stop calling me an ass!" "Fine, I'm an ass. Apologies Mak....There, you satisfied?" Wil pointed at his head and made a shrugging gesture.
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Wednesday September 15th, 2021 3:07:29 PM The golems didn't follow us out of the room, maybe we can slip past and they won't continue to follow us from there. once rested we can get through there pretty safely I think
"Six, there were six of them." (DM Mark) MAP Wednesday September 15th, 2021 6:21:09 PM
The party discusses options and rests.
You may consider yourselves rested and spells and abilities restored.
(You may find it helpful at time to discuss plans and options via email, as it can be difficult to have a conversation via game posts.)
Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+12=23 ; Wednesday September 15th, 2021 10:07:22 PM
(Sense motive = 23)
Kiwina explains his perspective. "We came here looking for Pholus. We know it's possible to escape this place because one centaur did, but we've no evidence anyone else did. The only unexplored path we know of is through the room with the golems. It seems that we try that path. We know we aren't going to successfully fight the golems, so how do we get past them? Two flank the entrance and exit. We might take them unawares entering the room, but should expect to be attacked exiting, even if we sprint through. Once into the corridor beyond, we could likely heal -- even if they follow us, we are faster."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (51/62 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 25) | Wednesday September 15th, 2021 10:44:06 PM "does someone who is slower or less rugged want to sneak through first with a potion of invisibility? I can mirror image myself to make sure I don’t get knocked out. Should we try to sing and carry the sphere for those of us not trying to sneak through? I can also cast expeditious retreat."
Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) Thursday September 16th, 2021 7:35:26 AM
Will says nothing.. he just sits, prays and hums to himself.. till suddenly "I have some Sanctuary.. may help if you are detected. A giant frog and the light is back... ah I feel complete again."
Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) Thursday September 16th, 2021 10:40:19 AM
He spent another night in the tomb without his bedroll with only his rumpled cloak and pack as a cushion against the hard stone. It was a lesson for next time. The impetuousness of the lion man would have to be taken into account with future endeavors, so Mak sat in worried silence as the plans were being made to cross the golem room. It seemed as if the decision wasn't his, or he was in the minority so he was just going to go with what the others wanted to do and work out the consequences later. He was after all still a junior member of the team in his mind.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 14/51 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L Thursday September 16th, 2021 1:57:02 PM
As they drift to sleep Falco is obsessed with being more helpful. In the morning he prays and asks the Warper-Sar for guidance. A flash of inspiration comes to him while he prepares.
"OK, I have some ideas. I have prayed for some new abilities. I can reshape some amount of stone and hide us from undead if we are faced with that sort of issue again. That should at least be some help."
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape 2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) 1st- Bless / Divine Favor / Bless / Hide from Undead (2/2) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Thursday September 16th, 2021 2:32:09 PM
Elyas wakes up and prepares spells for the day by the light of his dagger. he prepares some extra magic missiles for shadows and some spells to help get around golems
I can make us all faster, but that might not be needed. I can make 3 people invisible, which worked last time. then I can teleport 3 of us across the room. I would be out of teleportation for the day but it could be worth it. that would leave one person to either run for it or be made invisible by another one of the casters
"OK, I have some ideas." (DM Mark) MAP Thursday September 16th, 2021 7:06:02 PM
All rested, the Petals continue to discuss tactics and how to deal with the stone golems.
(Your DM is impressed - these are all interesting and innovative approaches, including those discussed in the email thread on this. So, this is a tough spot and I think we haven’t been giving out experience per scene, but it was generally designed for you to be 9th level at this point. So please level up your character to 9th level, including those two free spells that a wizard would add to his spellbook.)
Now what do you know about these stone golems? You know from experience that they are tough and they hit twice and pretty hard. You know they have damage reduction 10/adamantine. You know you saw 5 of them animate from the statues there. You know magic tends to be ineffective against them.
Knowledge Arcana DC 21:Highlight to display spoiler: { They know they can cast a Slow spell as a free action once every two rounds. They are immune to spells and spell-like abilities that would be subject to spell resistance. Being constructs there are a number of things they are immune to as well like breathing, poison, mind affecting stuff, etc.}
"OK, I have some ideas." (DM Mark) MAP Thursday September 16th, 2021 9:03:31 PM
Also, you may assume the level increase happened before your rest and regaining spells.
Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) Thursday September 16th, 2021 9:29:19 PM
"Ohhhh man, I feel stronger now. I can take that golem out with a strike of my one hand... don't laugh at me?" Wil scolded an empty corner of the room. He then grumbled and began toward the next room, stopping before he entered.
Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1 Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Magic Vestment, Summon Monster III, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement -- Channel energy 5d6
Kiwina (Steve M) 83/83 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Thursday September 16th, 2021 9:38:09 PM
(Will update sheet this weekend)
Since it was his hairbrained scheme and he thinks the golems will not be able to react beforehand, Kiwina is willing to run after Elyas gets others through. If one is still needed.
Mak(JamesM)(52/60)HP|AC:23/16T/18FF|CMD 27|+1 CLB:Arrows(17)|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+14(x3) Thursday September 16th, 2021 10:56:49 PM
Mak woke the next morning and while he toyed with his bow he knew only his sword would be effective against the golems. He wondered if the golems would indeed stay in the room. They had no proof the constructs wouldn’t follow them down the corridor and all it would take would be one of them stepping into the corridor to block everyone else.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Thursday September 16th, 2021 11:56:40 PM
Tsak fumbles thru his sack I've got this elixir, and this here potion that might help, ooh look some kabana.
The half-orc settles down with his sausage and a steel which he uses to sharpen his sword and a very wicked looking curved knife.
(OOC halfway thru upgrading to lv9 - looking to change up my saved spells, will finish over the weekend)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d4+1=3 ; Friday September 17th, 2021 7:28:45 AM
Rolth is a;so prepared to be a runner and will cast mirror image to help avoid getting caught. One of the slower folks can use his potion of invisibility. With haste, he will be moving in the triple digits for speed.
"Hey, Domi made me a true shaman, we must be on the right path!"
(Rolth gains a second level of raging shaman)
(Mirror image = 3 images)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+6=15 ; Friday September 17th, 2021 9:21:37 AM
{Know Arcana: 15}
"I had a bit of a revelation last night. I can cast Freedom of Movement twice today. That should help a couple get though the room. I guess we have a lot of tools now, just figuring our how bet to apply them will be the trick."
Though he only speaks of the spell Falco is most proud that his healing abilities have upgraded significantly. At least keeping his companions alive will be easier.
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate 1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Friday September 17th, 2021 12:11:21 PM no, we're not sure that they won't follow us into the next hallway, but at least we can funnel them or slow them donw in the hall while we move away. it seems better than trying to fight them
[ooc: I am not going to have time to level up today, will hopefully get it done this weekend]
"I've got this elixir, and this here potion that might help, ooh look some kabana." (DM Mark) MAP Friday September 17th, 2021 5:39:03 PM Wil feels strong and admonishes an unseen critic. Kiwina thinks about how he might run through the Dome of the Liontaurs and the Stone Golems therein. Mak realizes he has the most effective weapon against Stone Golems and wonders if they will follow the party. Tsak rummages through his pack for things that might help. Then he finds a forgotten sausage as sits down to enjoy it. Rolth considers some new abilities, and thinks about a fast run through the Golem room. Falco is glad for some better spells and abilities. Elyas is worried the Golems may follow them, but hopes a hallway on the other side will give the Petals a tactical advantage.
Rested (and mostly leveled up) the Petals continue discussing tactics.
Also, where are you all on the map?
Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) Friday September 17th, 2021 7:29:52 PM
“Heading to the golem room. I would like to summon a monster to try the route first. Too bad I don’t have a lower level one to use but I’m afraid the monster may not trigger the golems. That would be unfortunate…” “Either way, the monsters will try to distract.”
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | Friday September 17th, 2021 10:45:24 PM
Rolth is keen for each Petal to let us know how they plan to cross the room. He still thinks the sneaky invisible or teleporting ones should go first, followed by those who will use speed, distractions, and the like. Someone can claim his invisibility potion, and he reminds the party of the other one in our party stash. As he noted before, he’ll use a mirror image if he is one to run for it in the second group.
Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None Saturday September 18th, 2021 7:38:43 PM
Centaurs are not known for stealth, so Kiwina feels that trying to slip past unnoticed is not an option for him. His plan is to run through the room as fast as he can, believing that the constructed creatures will not be able to react until after he is already through.
He has considered a concealing mist, but it will not work against those within five feet of him and therefore will not help.
===== Ranger: 1 - jump, magic fang Druid: O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light 1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame 2 - fog cloud, lesser restoration, spider climb Amakua have 1 ranger spell Storm burst, 0 used
(OOC: updated character sheet, needs review)
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Sunday September 19th, 2021 9:37:45 PM
Elyas takes some extra time to prepare, and realizes he has finally unlocked the secrets to a few new spells.
he listens to the others plans, and offers his spells where people are willing to use them.
I will teleport myself and 2 others across the space from hall to hall. who would like to come with me? we should probably be towards the end of the group. I can make 3 of you invisible long enough to get through as well. any volunteers to go invisible and go through first?
Active effects: Mage Armor (9 hours) temporary +4 INT and CHA
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L Monday September 20th, 2021 9:56:04 AM "I am pretty sneaky. Being little helps quite a bit with that. I will [b] Bless us all before we start. Teleport some of the big or loud folks." [/b]
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate 1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending
Plans (DM Mark) MAP Monday September 20th, 2021 11:24:09 AM
DM Mark just checking in.
I see plans continue. I'll keep checking back for actions and changed locations on the map.
Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|13/8/-/13(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15(x2 MS)(x3) Monday September 20th, 2021 2:31:43 PM
Mak waited on instructions. His last attempt to cross that room ended in his near death so he was waiting on a sound plan to deal with these magical constructs of which he had no experience.
He did add. "That one centaur was trying to get out of there. I'd like to make certain that they won't follow someone from the room on the other side. Perhaps one of us fast people move across quickly and then wait to see if they follow?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) Monday September 20th, 2021 2:54:24 PM
"I think I can sneak by without help. Unless someone objects. But would you like me to summon some distractions or try without the summons? I'm ready to go once we reach the doorway to that room."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+5=14 ; Monday September 20th, 2021 6:07:37 PM "OK, how about this for a plan, simple and workable:
Tsak, Wil, Falco, and I sneak through invisibly (three made invisible by Elyas and I use my potion.) Then, if that goes according to plan, Elyas teleports with Kiwina and Mak. Do whatever buffs you like before we go invisible and start moving."
Once we are ready to go, Rolth casts Toros Taur Try (Liontaur) on himself, as well as expeditious retreat.
(Stealth = 14 when needed)
Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+8=15 ; d20+18=27 ; Monday September 20th, 2021 8:05:40 PM
Kiwina heads over towards the golem room, staying in the corridor. He tosses a sling bullet with a light orison on it into the middle of the place -- under or onto the wooden table depending on whether it has legs or sides (AC 15 to land that particular square, less any range penalty). He sees if the golems react to that, and uses the light to see what he can of the room -- especially what might be in the way going through. (Perception = 27) Then he backs up to let the others see, too, if they want.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Tuesday September 21st, 2021 4:11:28 AM I like your plan Rolth, but what about Esmerelda? Can you cast the spell on her and then I'll use my (anything potion) elixir to make myself invisible? I can carry her because I don't think she'll understand what to do, yes, I think that would work?
Tsak gets a potion out of his sack and prepares to glug it, then grab Esmerelda and head toward the big, dangerous statues...
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+14=34 ; Tuesday September 21st, 2021 9:29:49 AM
Falco nods at Rolths plan.
"If there is extra space in the invisibility spell then sure if not I will do my best to mange, I am sneaky. Invisible they would need some extra sense to detect me I think."
{Stealth: 34 - Before invisibility for when we start this move} ____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate 1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendin
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Tuesday September 21st, 2021 11:07:35 AM sounds like a good plan Rolth. we should send people one at a time just to make sure this works, I think. would you like to go through first, Rolth?
Elyas stands in the corridor outside the golem room. he will cast greater invisibility on each of his 3 targets one at a time as they are ready to go into the room.
Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) Tuesday September 21st, 2021 2:15:40 PM
"Am I invisible right now? Can you see me?" Wil dances around a bit, hopefully he is not invisible because he will look crazier. "This is so cool. I'm ready to go.. take off.. skirt.. move it like Beckham.. who's Beckham? I don't know."
How do we get past those Golems? (DM Mark) MAP Tuesday September 21st, 2021 2:19:16 PM Kiwina would like to run through the room, thinking he may be fast enough to get all the way through before the golems can react. He casts light on a pebble and throws it under the table in the middle of the room. Elyas offers to make some invisible and then teleport himself and two others through the room. Rolth suggests that four of the Petals use invisibility to make their way sneakily through the room. Falco offers to cast Bless on all and will sneak through invisibly. Tsak worries about Esmerelda and would like for her to be invisible as he carriers her. Wil offers to summon a creature as a distraction if that would help. Mak remembers being pummeled by the golems, and suggest someone move through fast to see what they do.
The Dome of the Liontaurs is a large, roughly circular room about 70’ across. The dome is 40’ high in the center. Kiwina’s light illuminates the room pretty well, casting bright light in the middle (20’) and dim light out to the edges (20’ further). The dead centaur at the far side of the room represents difficult terrain (half move in those pink squares, but this should not be a big deal.)
You may recall that it was the four nearest statues and the one furthest from you that animated and attacked.
There appears to be no reaction to Kiwina’s light from any of the statues as the little pebble clatters to a stop under the table.
As the Petals firm up plans, they seem to have three parts to this plan:
- Some want to run through as fast as they can. There was earlier discussion of a large Taur carrying another creature, and Tsak plans to carry Esmerelda. I was surprised to see that Rolth and Kiwina both move at 50’. (A creature can run at 3 times their speed if wearing heavy armor, or 4 times their speed otherwise. Carrying a medium or heavy load will also slow you down a bit. The room is 70’ across.)
- Elyas wants to teleport himself and two others, but he knows a large creature counts as two, small and medium count as one.
- Some want to sneak through invisibly. (Stealth is an opposed roll against Perception. Invisibility adds +20 to your stealth roll. Attempting to move stealthily is moving at half speed. Normal speed results in a -5 to stealth, and you cannot use stealth while running.)
You guys have enough information to tell me what you do in the next turn. Choose wisely.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | Tuesday September 21st, 2021 10:03:56 PM
Rolth proposes that he and Kiwina each carry an invisible small or medium Petal. With our high strength, tripled carrying carrying capacity, and just two castings of expeditious retreat, we could really move along nicely, and avoid moving through the middle of the room entirely, while still easily clearing the room. Rolth offers to carry Wil, and suggests that Kiwina carry Falco. That would leave Mak and Tsak to go with Elyas, which would provide some beef to Team Teleport if things go wrong. Team Invisible goes first, so that Team Teleport doesn't get stuck on the far side if things go wrong. He thinks the idea of sending just one PC to test the waters is riskier, because that might just alert the golems and cause them to move to block the entrances again. If the Petals agree, he moves out as above (with 160' of movement available, he will go to BP-BQ/7-8 if the party agrees, moving in a semicircle on the south side of the table.)
Stealth = 29
Effect Tracking (assuming we follow the plan above): Invisibility (potion) Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 10 minutes Expeditious Retreat 1/40r used Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive) Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Bless 0/1 used Lesser Restoration 0/1 used 1st level 2/4 used 2nd level 0/2 used
Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None Tuesday September 21st, 2021 11:05:54 PM
If the entire party can be made invisible or teleported, then of course that makes more sense than a daring charge. Kiwina waits for the spellcasters to confirm they are able to do this. Being by far the largest of the group*, he does not hold out too much hope, though.
"Perhaps the potion would be effective on me if a spell would not," he muses.
* 1485 lbs
===== Ranger: 1 - jump, magic fang Druid: O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light 1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame 2 - fog cloud, lesser restoration, spider climb Amakua have 1 ranger spell Storm burst, 0 used
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 5:53:21 AM
Tsak takes another look at Esmerelda, noting that the cat now weighs quite a lot more than the skinny stray she used to be. Um, Kiwina, can you maybe carry Esmerelda as well, please? I'm not sure that I'll be able to carry her all the way across quietly (or even at all). If Kiwina is amenable Tsak places her atop his large friend and then goes to stand with Mak and Elyas and prepares to be spirited across with magic.
Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 8:24:11 AM
"Be prepared to carry me," Wil says. "I'm invisible so it may be a little strange as I climb aboard. Now, how shall I do that. I've never climbed upon a taur before." "Ready to move through this."
Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|13/8/-/13(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15(x2 MS)(x3) Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 8:33:01 AM
Mak readied himself for the plan.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 9:41:48 AM
Falco is ready and is fine with being carried across or working his own way.
{Stealth: 34 - Before invisibility for when we start this move. I assume I can just keep this until we actually stealth} ____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate 1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendin
How do we get past those Golems? (DM Mark) MAP d20=1 ; d20=5 ; d20=7 ; Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 5:19:10 PM
The Petals enact their plan. Elyas casts Greater Invisibility on Rolth, Will and Kiwina, and then prepares to Teleport himself and two others across. Rolth casts Expeditious Retreat on himself and Kiwina. He then stealthily moves across the room carrying Wil. Falco climbs onto Kiwina, who then moves stealthily across the room. And even though Falco was not made invisible, still the little owlman is able to almost disappear from view. Tsak worries about Esmerelda, and then Elyas suddenly remembers that at his current level he can actually take three people plus himself! The mage teleports Mak, Tsak, and Esmerelda across once Kiwina and Rolth seem to have had enough time to get across.
As the Petals move across the room, they keep a careful eye on the statues. None move or seem to take notice.
(Wow. That took a lot of planning, but just wow! Nice work! Everyone gets a heao point for having deftly avoided a very difficult combat. In fact, without more adamantine weapons, it’s not clear if you would’ve won. Which is maybe a good thing to consider for future purchases...)
As you look back into the Dome of the Liontaurs, you see the remains of a poor unfortunate male centaur lying dead on the floor. He still has a holy symbol to Domi, a longsword, bow and some arrows. His saddle bag is bloodied. It contains some standard supplies (rope, some moldering food, flint and steel, etc.) Nothing of great value, none of it magical.
Before you is a curving hallway. I put the whole thing on the map, and it eventually ends in two double doors. I’m interested in how you traverse this hallway and what precautions you take. No need to go round by round though - just put yourselves where you think you would be and the end of traversing that hallway.
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=12 ; Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 5:34:14 PM
Elyas teleports himself and the last group, and is quite pleased with how well it all turned out!
now the trick will be getting back across the other way! I hope we find what we're looking for over here.
for the next hallway, Elyas casts light on Rolth's weapon again and then casts detect magic, asking everyone to not start down the hallway until he has checked for magical readings.
perception along with the detect magic to look for traps= 12
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=29 ; Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 7:15:30 PM
Rolth will wait patiently while the inestimable Elyas conducts his magical inquiries, and say a prayer for his fallen centaur fellow follower of Domi. Hopefully, we can return for his remains later. Rolth will also request that someone else get the light spell, so as to not spoil his remaining rounds of invisibility. Once we do start to move, he will try to be aware of any threats or clues as we move carefully towards the door at the end of the curving hall.
(Perception = 29)
Effect Tracking: Greater Invisibility 2/9r used Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 10 minutes Expeditious Retreat 3/40r used Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive) Rage 0/17 rounds used (inactive) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Bless 0/1 used Lesser Restoration 0/1 used 1st level 2/4 used 2nd level 0/2 used
Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=29 ; Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 9:21:52 PM
Wil hops off the liontaur. Thanks Rolth then stands by the wall. He muses silently over being invisible and creeps toward the front of the group but doesn’t go any further per instructions. (Perception: 29 - searching for manual traps)
Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 11:16:35 PM
Kiwina pauses. The golems had him worried.
Well, Tsak thinks, so far the corridors have been trap free, only the rooms have been awful.
He moves to the front of the group and carefully makes his way along the corridor. He's quite used to dungeons now (favored terrain) and uses his knowledge and skills to check for traps, tracks and treasure as he makes his way along.
Tsak stops at the last bend before the door and takes up rear post. He assumes the magical members of the party can do a better job of checking the door than he can...
Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|13/8/-/13(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15(x2 MS)(x3) Thursday September 23rd, 2021 8:28:18 AM
Mak moved along with Tsak as best he could and then stationed himself slightly in front of the man with his bow ready.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+14=24 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+13=20 ; Thursday September 23rd, 2021 12:33:37 PM
Falco moves down the corridor shadowing the other large folks attempting to stay out of site as much as possible while keeping his eyes open. If they get to the end unbothered he casts detect magic on the doors.
{Stealth: 24/26} {Perception: 20}
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate 1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendin
Ooo, Look. I can see myself. (DM Mark) MAP d20=5 d20=15 d20=12 d20=15 d20=9 d20=1 Thursday September 23rd, 2021 1:26:04 PM Elyas casts Light on - someone. Then he casts Detect Magic and asks everyone to wait until he checks the hallway for magic. The DM presumes he moves at least to the last turn in the corridor. Rolth moves forward quietly and invisibly, looking carefully as he goes. Wil does likewise. Kiwina pauses to keep an eye on the golems for a few moments. (Feel free to move Kiwina forward when you wish. Tsak moves forward, looking for traps and such as he goes. Mak moves forward, bow at the ready. Falco moves stealthily forward with the others, also keeping a sharp eye out.
This corridor is similar to the others, uniformly rough hewn but straight throughout. There is some light dust on the floor.
At the end stand two large double doors. As you turn the last corner, you are startled to find forms advancing toward you. You soon realize this is your own reflection - the two double doors at the end are mirrored. Neither Elyas nor Falco detect magic in the corridor or on the doors.
I know Rolth does not have a light source. Kindly just let your DM know who does - no need to put this on the map though.
Between the spells cast (Greater Invisibility, Teleport, Light, Detect Magic), and stopping at each turn to check for magic (1 round each turn) it has been 11 rounds since the first Greater Invisibility was cast.
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=27 ; Thursday September 23rd, 2021 3:13:21 PM
Elyas shrugs when Rolth declines the light on himself, and casts it on his own bonded dagger instead.
no magic here, we can move up
he looks at the doors, curious to find giant mirrors down here. he looks for a way to open the doors, or signs of mundane traps after finding no magical auras. perception = 27
as they go donw the hallway all three of the invisible people are visible again! [ooc: taking a note to pick up regular invisibility soon. along with ghost touch. if you have other recommendations of spells Elyas should shop for soon, let me know!]
Ooo, Look. I can see myself. (DM Mark) MAP Thursday September 23rd, 2021 7:25:45 PM
I forgot to add that Kiwina was wise to keep an eye on the Stone Golems because that would be a bad surprise from behind. But he does not see any movement in that room.
The dead centaur is pretty gross though, and a bit sad.
Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None Thursday September 23rd, 2021 7:46:30 PM
Kiwina casts light on his staff, letting the one on the stone go out.
Kiwina catches up with the rest of the group. "If I remember right, a mirrored room is where Pholus was lost." He is not sure that he remembers right, however. He does hope that they manage to find the centaur chieftain soon, though.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+6=9 ; Thursday September 23rd, 2021 8:32:16 PM
Rolth reminds everyone, "More specifically, Brygape told us that Pholus was trapped in a hall of mirrors. Elyas says that these mirrors outside are not magical, but I wonder if there is some sort of trapped magic mirror inside. Elyas, how about let's compare notes on that and see what we know about such things? I know I've heard something about that but can't remember anything useful at all. Let's think about this before just blundering into another death trap."
(Knowledge Arcana to aid Elyas if he thinks about it = 9, fail.)
Effect Tracking: Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 9m left Expeditious Retreat 14/40r used Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive) Rage 0/19 rounds used (inactive) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Bless 0/1 used Lesser Restoration 0/1 used 1st level 2/4 used 2nd level 0/2 used
Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=15 ; Friday September 24th, 2021 5:05:06 AM
Wil continues to look for traps with a complication because he still thinks he is invisible. He dances in the hallway like a silly man. That is until he sees himself in the mirror then stops abruptly and becomes embarrassed. He swallows then suggests they just open the doors, if they are not obviously trapped. (Perception:15 - for traps)
Ooo, Look. I can see myself. (DM Mark) MAP Friday September 24th, 2021 6:10:14 PM Elyas looks at the mirrored doors. Kiwina casts Light on his staff as he catches up with the others. He seems to recall that Pholus was lost in a mirrored room. He does not think the doors are either magical or trapped. Rolth says "More specifically, Brygape told us that Pholus was trapped in a hall of mirrors. Elyas says that these mirrors outside are not magical, but I wonder if there is some sort of trapped magic mirror inside. Elyas, how about let's compare notes on that and see what we know about such things? I know I've heard something about that but can't remember anything useful at all. Let's think about this before just blundering into another death trap." Wil also looks for traps. He thinks there are none and suggests opening the mirrored doors.
Looking at the mirrored doors, you can see they have gleaming, mirrored handles (probably some sort of shiny metal). You think they probably open outward. Reflected images of the Petals stare back at you, silently mirroring your movements.
What now?
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L Friday September 24th, 2021 7:30:22 PM
Casting detect magic again on the doors Falco's eyes scrunch up.
"Some creatures very glare can cause problems. Probably best to at least avert your eyes from anything in here until we know what is going on. With luck the floor is not mirrored."
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate 1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendin
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Friday September 24th, 2021 11:12:14 PM
Tsak is very glad the statues stayed still and didn't follow the petals thru the latest corridor. From his vantage point it seems very quiet, at least they should be able to rest there after they escape from whatever horrible trap is awaiting them in the next room.
Maybe have the webby spell ready, that seems to work well on limiting enemy movement - could be quite handy if we have to fight something with our eyes closed. Will we be following tradition and tying one hand behind our backs as well?
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+15=19 ; Saturday September 25th, 2021 5:55:31 PM
At Rolth's question, Elyas tries to recall anything helpful about magical mirror traps.
knowledge arcana = 19
I do have a web spell ready to go, i can slow dow anything that tries to attack us. who is brave enough to open the door while i cover them?
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+4=11 ; d20+14=24 ; Saturday September 25th, 2021 7:08:45 PM
Rolth pronounces himself willing to open the doors and see what lies in store for the Petals. "If this is a test from Domi, there is nothing for it but to face it and prove myself worthy." He will wait for Elyas to finish ruminating on the potential for magic mirror traps and offer what wizardly guidance he might have. Rolth also suggests that perhaps Elyas and others in the party might wish to wait to look through the doors once opened, until Rolth can report that it is safe to gaze upon. That way there will be more likely someone able to save anyone who does get waylaid by a trap.
When the time comes, he will grasp the handles and pull the doors open.
(STR check if necessary = 11 Perception = 24 to notice threats or items of interest once the doors are open)
Effect Tracking: Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 9m left Expeditious Retreat 15/40r used Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive) Rage 0/19 rounds used (inactive) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Bless 0/1 used Lesser Restoration 0/1 used 1st level 2/4 used 2nd level 0/2 used
Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None Sunday September 26th, 2021 2:31:11 PM "We don't know what's in there, of course, but -- as Rolth has reminded us -- Brygape said Pholus is trapped." It's s silly thing to say, but Kiwina finds that he has once again been trapped at the back of the group by these annoying tunnels. He wishes they were on the sea, or even just in a field, where he would have some freedom to move.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | Sunday September 26th, 2021 3:53:03 PM
Rolth will also ask Elyas to move back slightly to make some room at the front for himself and Kiwina to face this tauric challenge. (That would require 20' of open space at the end of the corridor near the doors.
Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) Sunday September 26th, 2021 6:13:28 PM
Wil waits anxiously for the others in front to open the door. He ponders out loud if he is ever going to get to use Touch of Idiocy. Then thinks maybe he should keep that to himself.
Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|13/8/-/13(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15+1d8+15(MS)(x3) d20+12=29 ; Monday September 27th, 2021 9:07:24 AM
Mak averted his gaze enough that he could see Rolth's paws, but not the mirrored doorway. Meanwhile he strained to hear whatever might be behind those closed doors.
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Monday September 27th, 2021 1:13:26 PM
Elyas moves back, casing light on Rolth's weapon again. be careful, we'll be right behind you. though i guess you can see that in the mirror...
Ooo, Look. I can see myself. (DM Mark) MAP d20=13 ; Monday September 27th, 2021 3:12:28 PM Falco warns that some creatures’ glare can cause problems and suggests others avert their eyes as the doors are opened. Tsak suggests a web spell to hamper anything beyond the doors. Elyas says he has a web spell ready and asks who is brave enough to open the doors? Rolth stands ready to try to open the doors, but suggests some better positioning first. Kiwina reminds everyone that Brygape’s journal suggested Pholus was trapped somewhere in this place. Wil stands ready. Mak listens carefully, but hears nothing beyond the party’s movements and discussion.
As suggested, the party moves around a bit, and averts their eyes as Rolth pulls on the mirrored doors. He finds that they are very heavy, but well balanced. They swing outward.
Upon opening the doors, the party sees a large room. It’s initially only seen by Rolth, but when he doesn’t go blind or get duplicated he tells the others it may be safe to look.
As the dim light spills into the room, the Petals can see that the walls of this 20’ high room are covered with mirrors. In the middle of the room are three large standing mirrors, the closest faced away from you, arranged as shown on the map. The borders of the central standing mirrors seem to be carved in figures, though they are hard to make out from where you stand. In the middle of these mirrors is a large bottle surrounded by a pile of gold. Written on in tiles on the floor in front of the mirrors is, “This is the beginning of wisdom - that communication and understanding leads to peace and cooperation.”
The room is still and quiet as your light glints off the mirrors on the walls.
Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|13/8/-/13(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15+1d8+15(MS)(x3) Monday September 27th, 2021 3:17:23 PM "I think it goes without saying to stay away from that gold." Mak said. Probably illusory anyway, or fake, trapped, or cursed....all of that."
The archer was also concerned about the mirrors and how the one was conveniently turned away. "We should break these mirrors." Mak suggested.
Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) Monday September 27th, 2021 3:30:50 PM
“I had that thought too,” Wil said as he pulled his crossbow from his side. “I don’t know why I thought that so quickly but it’s a thought. I don’t really like all these mirrors. They could be portals. In the old Dirt City, we were adverse to mirrors but they also helped a lot with a bit of thievery.”
Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|13/8/-/13(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15+1d8+15(MS)(x3) Monday September 27th, 2021 3:48:10 PM
Mak continued to muse. "I bet if your image is in all three mirrors something bad will happen. Let's turn them all outward and see what happens to the pile of gold."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+6=20 ; d20+5=10 ; Monday September 27th, 2021 3:53:05 PM
Rolth, mindful of the bad turn of events last time he moved too hastily into a room, pauses before speaking or acting. "Well, there are three mirrors and three species of taurkind. Given the tiled messaged about communication and understanding, I wonder whether this is part of our quest from Domi to reunite the taurs? Mak, I agree that the temptation of the gold may be part of the test, and we may need to destroy the mirrors. But in the latter case, let us check around a little first. Elyas, shall we investigate any magics here before proceeding to close?" Rolth casts detect magic and begins scanning straight ahead toward the mirrors.
Knowledge arcana to assist Elyas (or solo if Elyas chooses something else) = 20 Spellcraft to assist Elyas (or solo if Elyas chooses something else) = 10
Effect Tracking: Light (from Elyas) Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 9m left Expeditious Retreat 16/40r used Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive) Rage 0/19 rounds used (inactive) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Bless 0/1 used Lesser Restoration 0/1 used 1st level 2/4 used 2nd level 0/2 used
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Monday September 27th, 2021 4:01:23 PM the message seems friendly enough. we have been working towards peace and understanding. but so far everything in this place has attacked us. wonder what we're supposed to be communicating with in here?
HELLO?! he calls out, doubting anyone will respond.
Elyas uses detect magic again, sweeping the room from the safety of being right behind Kiwina. (should be far enough to get a read on the mirrors in the middle at least)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L Monday September 27th, 2021 4:36:48 PM
"The mirrors could be bad but it says to communicate. Perhaps they are a means of communication?"
Falco casts detect magic and holds it if there is an aura.
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate 1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mendin
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | Monday September 27th, 2021 6:01:37 PM
Rolth is impressed with Elyas' and Falco's thoughts on communication, and adds his own voice to the chorus, calling out in Tauric, "We come in peace, by Domi, seeking the cooperation of all to work toward the reunification of all taurkind."
Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+27=43 ; d20+22=23 ; Monday September 27th, 2021 8:06:13 PM
While others look for magic in the room, Kiwina looks for any sign of Pholus. He starts with studying the floor, and proceeds to studying the mirrors in and around the room as best he can from where he is. (survival = 43 to track; perception = 23)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Tuesday September 28th, 2021 12:19:34 AM
Tsak has a quick look into the room while he listens to the others chat.
Does anyone have a mirror, maybe stand at the south side and shine it toward the middle when you turn the other three? There seems to be a gap there where another mirror could be?
With no more thoughts to add he turns his attention back to the corridor behind them and anything that could come bounding, sneaking or slithering along it.
Ooo, Look. I can see myself. (DM Mark) MAP Tuesday September 28th, 2021 12:51:42 PM Mak suggests avoiding the pile of gold in the middle of the mirrors, and thinks it might be a good idea to break the mirrors. Alternatively he suggests turning the three mirrors around so they do not face each other. Wil wonders if the mirrors in this place might be portals. Falco wonders if the mirrors could be a means of communication, given the writing on the floor. Elyas calls out a greeting as he tries to Detect Magic here. Rolth suggests finding out a bit more before breaking the three mirrors. He casts Detect Magic. He also calls out a greeting. Kiwina looks for tracks or other clues in this place. He can see that there are Centaur Tracks in this place. They seem to have moved around as well as toward the middle of this room. They’re rather hard to see. Kiwina can see that the carvings on the mirrors differ. Also, did he just see something move across the face of the furthest of the three mirrors? Tsak suggests holding a mirror in the southmost position may lead to something, since there seems to be a gap there.
Detect Magic reveals there is generally some sort of conjuration (summoning) and evocation magic associated with the mirrors on the walls. The same is true with each one of the three mirrors in the middle of this room. The magic emanating from each of the three mirrors in the middle is stronger than the general emanation from the mirrors on the walls.
Apart from the Petals discussions, the room remains still and quiet. Also, that pile of gold seems to also have some gems in it - forgot to mention that before.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L Tuesday September 28th, 2021 1:21:08 PM "Well it is conjuration and evocation magic. Not normally something I would put with communication. Still that does seem to be key. Maybe they will summon who we need to talk to and if we get it wrong... explosions"
Falco waves his arms as he says explosions. Clearly this place is getting to him a little bit.
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate 1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+15=27 ; d20+8=22 ; Tuesday September 28th, 2021 1:53:58 PM well I think that should rule out smashing mirrors. at least until we're out of options. magical thins are always harder to break, and these ones might involve explosions...
I like the way you all are thinking, plenty of good things to try. give me and Falco a few moments before doing anything just yet, please? look around thoroughly but don't touch yet. let's see if we can figure out exactly what we're dealing with or how they might be triggered.
Elyas will take 2 rounds to continue holding detect magic, then use spellcraft on the central mirrors if he's able to do it that long uninterrupted.
spellcraft = 27
as he works he also looks towards the gap in the mirrors, trying to gauge if there was another mirror there at one point? maybe a setting for another mirror or scrapes on the floor where one was moved. perception = 22
Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|13/8/-/13(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS)**|1d8+15+1d8+15(MS)(x3) Tuesday September 28th, 2021 2:11:22 PM
Mak glanced back at the pile of gold and saw that it conveniently now had gems in it. Hmmm.
"We didn't bite so the illusion ramped up the temptation. Send in the droids...I mean Archon." Mak said.
Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+18=20 ; d20+18=32 ; Tuesday September 28th, 2021 7:00:06 PM
Kiwina mentions that he thought he saw something move, then looks focuses on the farther of the three central mirrors to see if he sees it again. (perception = 20, 24 if it's a taur, so not as good as previously)
He's still not moving into the room until Elyas is done studying it, but is ready to do so.
Ooo, Look. I can see myself. (DM Mark) MAP Tuesday September 28th, 2021 7:19:18 PM
(FYI - to identify the properties of a magic item using Detect Magic and Spelllcraft, you must thoroughly examine the item and it must be in your possession.)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=30 ; Tuesday September 28th, 2021 8:19:08 PM
Rolth moves up, both to satisfy his own curiosity and to escort Elyas for a closer look at the magics if he likes. That would also better illuminate the scene for investigation. He will in particular look to see whether he can determine what the carvings on the nearest mirror represent, without touching them. While of course keeping tabs on any threats that might emerge.
(Perception = 30)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Wednesday September 29th, 2021 2:25:14 AM
Tsak stays where he is. He hopes there won't be an explosion, or zombies.
Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3) d20+18=26 ; 2d8+18=26 ; Wednesday September 29th, 2021 8:38:15 AM "Of course they walked into the room of mirrors.... Mak said to Tsak as he pointed to the walls. With two arrows in hand Mak readied a shot in case something jumped out.
Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1 Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Magic Vestment, Summon Monster III, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement -- Channel energy 5d6
Ooo, Look. I can see myself. (DM Mark) MAP d20=6 ; d20=5 ; d20=19 ; Wednesday September 29th, 2021 2:17:34 PM Falco is worried about the schools of magic that have been detected. Elyas wants to know more about the mirrors, but needs to touch them to do so. Kiwina mentions that he thinks he saw something move in one of the mirrors. Rolth moves into the room. He looks closely at the mirrors. Tsak hopes there won’t be any explosions or zombies. Mak thinks it’s a bad idea to move into the room, and readies an attack. Wil steps into the room, but where is he on the map?
(No, the DM did not try to entice you by adding gems to the pile, I just forgot to mention it before. The schools detected are the correct ones.)
Elyas and others were already done with a full three rounds of Detect Magic - that’s how you knew that weird combo of schools.
With Rolth in the room, he can see a bit more. The border of the mirror on the left (West) depicts carved liontaurs, the one in the center has a border of centaurs, and the third shows minotaurs. In the middle of these mirrors is a large bottle of blue wine surrounded by a pile of gold and gems.
But perhaps most shocking is that he sees a normal reflection in the mirrors, but added to that reflection each has a different centaur in it as if they were also standing before their mirror. Two of them are male, one rather old, and one is female. They look pleadingly at Rolth, and though their mouths move as they ask for help, they make no sound. They look a bit haggard and are injured but are otherwise fine.
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+9=29 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=27 ; Wednesday September 29th, 2021 3:07:37 PM
Elyas moves in closer to study the mirrors now that he has identified what he can from a distance. he watches the auras in his detect magic range and moves to touch the mirror. before he does he sees (Im assuming, since it wasn't in a spoiler) the taurs in the mirror.
he holds off on touching the mirror just yet after seeing what may be people trapped inside of the mirrors. he tries to determine what they are saying by reading their lips linguistics = 29, natural 20!
unless they are yelling something alon the lines of don't touch the mirrors!, Elyas will then continue to study the mirrors, touching them and trying to determine what spells are involved spellcraft = 17. hero point to reroll = 27 (unless he still isn't able to make the roll, or if the GM takes the early roll from my last post before moving into the room!)
Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3) Wednesday September 29th, 2021 3:42:03 PM
When nothing bad happened to those in the room Mak moved in as well with his weapon up and ready. He made certain that his image wasn't reflected in any of the mirrors as he eyed those extra gems suspiciously.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | Wednesday September 29th, 2021 7:33:29 PM
Rolth is excited to see the centaurs in the mirrors, surely they are the ones that we seek. He begins to rattle off questions in Tauric, then realizes that this might work better if he slows down to make sure he understands their answers before moving on. He starts with, "Can you hear us? Nod if yes, please. We are the Eight-Petaled Rose, sent here by Domi's grace and in the service of Pelonius and all of taurkind. We seek Pholus, is that one of you? Is it safe to touch the gold, gems, and wine? Are there any other threats here that you can point to?" If they cannot hear him, he will repeat the same questions, writing them with prestidigitation or mundane means as needed.
Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+22=29 ; Wednesday September 29th, 2021 7:50:27 PM
Kiwina moves into the room as well, and studies the centaurs in the mirrors. Does any of them look like Pholus? Kiwina is no student of heraldry, but sees if there is anything that might help someone else identify them -- unique weapons, symbols, or so forth. (perception = 29)
"Does anyone have something to write with or on? It might be our best chance to communicate with them."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Thursday September 30th, 2021 12:31:29 AM
Tsak stays where he is. He knows the script of this place by now, in a little while something nasty will happen and then they'll find there are no other exits and the whole party will go tramping back past him.
Following Mak's example he prepares a bolt in his bow and waits for the inevitable gotcha!
Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=16 ; Thursday September 30th, 2021 8:36:21 AM
Wil decides to search the room for an exit while the others look into the configuration at the middle of the room. (Perception: 16), for traps “I don’t want to be stuck here again.
Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3) Thursday September 30th, 2021 8:56:45 AM Rolth has my magic paper I got from the Giggling Ghost....oh that reminds me." Mak said as he brought forth his mug, filled it with water, and then took a stiff drink of the ambrosia that frothed up within it. Afterwards he carefully packed the mug away.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L Thursday September 30th, 2021 1:16:30 PM
While the others attempt to communicate Falco watches. A bad feeling in the pit of his stomach is growing but he is not sure what to do to help. He mentally goes over the spell that will allow him to dispel magic, ready to attempt to counter anything really bad that happens.
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate 1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending
Hello, is there anybody in there, just nod if you can hear me. (DM Mark) MAP Thursday September 30th, 2021 6:36:31 PM Elyas moves into the room. He looks carefully to try to tell if the centaurs in the mirrors are saying anything. Then he touches one of the mirrors to try to identify the magics involved. (This part requires three rounds to identify an item, so we’ll reveal that in a subsequent post.) Mak moves in, and is careful he is not reflected in any of the three central mirrors. He is, of course, reflected in the mirrors on the walls - as is everyone else. He fills his magical mug and enjoys some refreshment Rolth is relieved to see the trapped centaurs. He asks a number of questions. Kiwina searches the images for clues to their identities. Tsak stays where he is back in the corridor, wary of the mirrored room. Wil searches the room for exits or traps. Falco has a bad feeling about this place and readies to dispel any magical effects.
Those nearby can see their own reflection in these three central mirrors, but in each there is a different centaur in the mirrors’ reflection as well. Each is different and independent of the others, and seem to see the Petals and the other centaurs’ images.
Rolth can tell that the images of the centaurs do not seem to be able to hear him, but they can read what he writes. They do not pull out any writing implements or such. The central figure reacts with both relief and worry at the mention of Pelonius. All three hold weapons in their hands.
Kiwina is able to discern these three are likely Pholus, Barbale and Timapius. They look haggard and tired. All are also injured, and while the wounds look fairly fresh they do not seem to be bleeding or festering.
With Elyas careful eye and Linguistics skill, he can confirm the identities of these three. They are pleading for help, to get them out of the mirrors, though they know not how. Elyas can see that Pholus mouths a warning to not touch that pile of gold. They ask about one centaur in particular that seems to have run off, but Elays can’t quite make out the name - it starts with a B though.
Left unattended, the mirrored doors slowly swing shut, leaving Tsak, Esmerelda, and Falco in a darkened hallway.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+6=20 ; Thursday September 30th, 2021 8:36:05 PM
Rolth continues to write and communicate, glad that Elyas can get more in response than just a head nod! He next writes "Brygape? He escaped. Did he betray you or just scamper off?"
To the party, Roth wonders aloud, "Conjuration, eh, I wonder if these things can teleport folks? Perhaps one keyed to each of the Taur Isles? That would make sense here on Bridge Island, and greatly aid our quest to reunite the taurs. How do we figure this out? Elyas, do you have any arcane lore that might reveal more about the nature of these things and how to make them work for us--and free these poor taurs?"
Rolth will try to assist any conjecture that Elyas makes.
(Knowledge arcana = 20, success to aid Elyas)
Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None Thursday September 30th, 2021 9:05:32 PM "I'm pretty sure they'd have told us if they knew, but ask if they have any idea how we can get them out. . . How they came to be here and what led to them becoming trapped in there might help as well. . . I assume not touching the gold also applies to the gems and the bottle, or at least we should assume that for now. . . Rolth, you follow Domi -- he's not vengeful, is he?. I mean, if he intends this to be a lesson, then they should be able to learn from it. Are they able to communicate with each other, and what have they tried so far to escape on their own. working together?"
Kiwina is full of questions. Hopefully ones that let them find answers.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Friday October 1st, 2021 1:04:33 AM
Tsak shrugs inwardly as the parties are separated by a door that closes by itself. Of course it did! At least there was no eerie squeaking hinge followed by a dramatic chord from who knows where (da dum daaaah).
He double moves to the door and prepares to re-open it next turn. He hopes the party are still in the room but not in the mirrors.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L d20+13=28 ; Friday October 1st, 2021 9:06:02 AM
Falco attempts to reopen the doors this time to step into the room. He also look to see if there is some mechanism that closed them or just the way they are hinged. {Perception: 28} Particularly he is looking to see if something triggers their closing or it is just happenstance.
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate 1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Friday October 1st, 2021 10:42:08 AM
Elyas relays what he can read from the lips of the trapped Taurs.
They say nt to touch the gold, not that we were going to. one of them ran off, maybe the one we saw dead in the golem room?
it's going to take me a little while to figure out these mirrors, maybe i can find a clue as to how they work. give me a minute before trying anything just yet.
with that, Elyas will focus entirely on trying to figure out the mechanics of this mirror rather than splitting his focus on talking to the petals or reading lips.
Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) Friday October 1st, 2021 10:57:19 AM
Wil continues his march around the room to search for anything out of the ordinary and an extra exit. The voices in his head have been relatively quiet lately.. until now... "You haven't heard from your mom in a while," Will said quietly. "Don't bring her up," Wil warned. "I'm just saying..." "I think she floats around Dirt City.." he replied and continued the conversation as he makes his way around.
Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1 Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Magic Vestment, Summon Monster III, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement -- Channel energy 5d6
Mirror, Mirror... (DM Dan) MAP Friday October 1st, 2021 5:05:02 PM Tsak Rezar moves up to the now closed door. Elyas continues focussing on the mirrors, trying to learn all he can before letting anyone else touch them. Rolth Niheow continues talking with the Taur in the mirrors, and tries to help Elyas. Kiwina rattles off lots of questions aimed at the Taur in the mirrors. Falco Ambersier opens the doors Mak Wil searches around the room.
Falco opens the doors to reveal the room with the rest of the Petals in it. Thankfully it seems the doors are just designed to close naturally without any input, and nothing malicious appears to be going on with them.
Elyas is still trying to figure out some of the secrets of the mirrors, he already has a lot of information, but he knows there is yet a little more to learn...
The Taur in the mirrors nod when Brygape is written down, but they have no real way to communicate long concepts other than your ability to lipread, however, now you can focus on it you get the gist of things.
Brygape seems to have run, partly out of cowardice and partly because he could do nothing to help them, so in some ways they are thankful he managed to get away since he brought you here to help.
They just know the objects in the middle are cursed and when Barnable touched the wine bottle, they were all sucked in. They are kept well enough, not hungry or thirsty. Barnable and Timapius are sullen about their greed, and Pelonius laments his folly of bringing others here.
Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+18=29 ; d20+5=25 ; Friday October 1st, 2021 6:24:11 PM
Kiwina trusts that there is a way to get people out of the mirrors, given that this is supposed to be a test set by Domi. He points out that it might improve communications if one of the Petals went into the mirrors -- but he doesn't know whether that would add the Petal to the centaur in the mirror or replace the centaur already in that mirror with the Petal. And if it replaces them, he doesn't know if they would reappear out here or go somewhere else.
Having offered these thoughts, Kiwina lets Elyas work on figuring out how the mirrors work. He, himself, walks around inspecting the mirrors, paying most of his attention to their frames. He'll even try looking at the center mirrors in the mirrors on the wall to see if they look different that way. (Perception = 29, knowledge (religion) = 25)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+5=20 ; Saturday October 2nd, 2021 1:51:34 PM
Rolth will again try to assist Elyas in figuring out these magics, and encourages Falco, Wil, and Kiwina--all of whom have some level of knowledge of such spellcrafty things--to join in the effort, comparing notes and trading helpful ideas.
(SPELLCRAFT = 20, success to boost Elyas' effort: total of 27+2 = 29 so far)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Sunday October 3rd, 2021 6:49:17 AM
Tsak stands in the doorway with his back holding the door open so that he can see into the room one way and down the corridor the other. He puts his bow away as he doesn't see any enemies and puts his thinking cap on to try to help sort our the issue of the trapped taurs.
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Monday October 4th, 2021 9:21:16 AM
Elyas continues to study the mirrors, welcoming help from the other petals who may have insight to share. He is hoping to find some information about what spells are in pla here to maybe come up with a plan to unravel them.
without knowing more the options available all seem risky. they could do as Kiwina suggests and try to get one of their own sucked into a mirror, but they have no way of knowing which mirror they would end up in or if they may end up in a new mirror somehow.
they could try dispelling the magic, but without knowing what he was counteracting that was difficult and may not even work.
they could smash a mirror, but that might just cut off the prisoner forever. or make an explosion...
"we must be missing something. if this is a test then there has to be an answer beyond using my own magic to cheat and break the enchantment.
“This is the beginning of wisdom - that communication and understanding leads to peace and cooperation.” well, we've found a basic way to communicate with those in the mirror. are they even the ones we are supposed to commune with? we are certainly not understanding things right now...
Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) Monday October 4th, 2021 9:48:32 AM
"I'm certainly game for transporting through mirrors," Wil says as he approaches the others in the center of the room. "Happy to cast some guidance Elyas to help out. Once I reach him, of course." "I really wish I could transport people.. ugh. Curses.. "
Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1 Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Magic Weapon - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Cure Moderate Wounds, D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Magic Vestment, Summon Monster III, Blindness/Deafness - D: Rage Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Freedom of Movement -- Channel energy 5d6
Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3) Monday October 4th, 2021 10:27:19 AM
Mak decided it was safe to approach the mirrors and walked around so he could see the three trapped centaurs. "Touching the wine and gold sent you into the mirror. What if we cover it with a blanket or something." Mak said as he started to remove his cloak to do just that.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L Monday October 4th, 2021 4:47:07 PM
Falco copies Tsak and stands in the doorway. He watches and listens.
"A wiser owl may get this immediately but I am guessing that if we keep the communication going we will find a key to the problem. Maybe cooperation with those on the other side is needed. Ask what they see? Anything on this side of the mirror that could positively help them if moved or some such."
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate 1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending
Mirror, Mirror... (DM Dan) MAP Monday October 4th, 2021 8:12:39 PM Tsak Rezar can't help with the trapped Taurs so decides to keep the door open. Elyas finishes studying the mirror. Rolth Niheow suggests a concerted effort to help finish identifying the mirrors. Kiwina does his best to inspect all the mirrors Falco Ambersier suggest communicating more with the trapped Taurs. Mak suggests covering a mirror with a blanket. Wil suggests he would be happy to explore the mirror-world
Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {The mirrors have some markings on them that mark them as "Of Domi" so it would seem they have some special meaning to Domi.}
Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {The mirrors are definitely cursed, and you suspect either dispel magic or remove curse may help, but you'd have to try it first.}
The Taurs still trapped in the mirrors look at you pleadingly, hoping you can come up with some answer. They seem concerned they may be trapped her forever, at least the younger two seem that way. Pholus, the oldest, seems somewhat resigned but hopeful.
[[OoC: I'm aware I previously wrote Pelonius, I apologise, that was supposed to be Pholus! Apologies]]
Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None Monday October 4th, 2021 8:39:04 PM
Kiwina points out the markings he found to Rolth and Elyas. Maybe that will help identify the mirrors. (Marked as "of Domi".)
However, what he found has Kiwina more convinced that there is a way to help the centaurs.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+17=20 ; Monday October 4th, 2021 8:54:36 PM
Rolth will bow his head before looking up and saying a fervent prayer to Domi. "Oh Domi, hear your servants, see us in our time of need. Your servant, Rolth of Domi, beseeches you. Domi the Defender, protect these taurs from the magics of the mirrors. Domi the Strong, give them strength to break free. Domi the Indomitable, give them the courage to face this trial and come out the other side. Domi, enlighten us that we might set all taurs free. Domi, our faith is strong, and quest to reunite the taurs is just, and our will is your will. Show us the way and we will be lights unto all taurs, and not rest until this deed is done! Set free Pholus of Domi! Set free Barbale of Domi! Set free Timapius of Domi, that they might work your will in these Isles!"
As he utters these words, Rolth will touch each mirror holding the corresponding centaur, and attempt to use his strong faith in Domi to influence the mirrors to release the trapped centaurs.
(Diplomacy = 20)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Tuesday October 5th, 2021 3:43:07 AM
Tsak thinks Falco may be onto something. Hey Rolth, maybe get one of them to reach out to you as you touch the mirror, maybe you can suck them back into the room.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L Tuesday October 5th, 2021 9:49:29 AM
Staying at the door Falco shifts from foot to foot as Rolth reaches out. Moment of truth it seems.
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate 1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending
Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3) Tuesday October 5th, 2021 9:57:16 AM "Watch where you step." Mak warned the liontaur. "Don't want to accidentally bump that stuff and get your own mirror. You ever turned a mirror onto another? What if we turned one of these toward the wall of mirrors at the edge of the room? You think the paradox of mirror in mirror might throw them out?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) Tuesday October 5th, 2021 11:05:46 AM
"That's certainly a thought," Wil said regarding Mak's statement. "Can we turn these mirrors? Is there any evidence that they can turn? A tracing of dirt from prior movement... That would give us a clue that it may work."
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Tuesday October 5th, 2021 4:22:26 PM
Elyas considers what the others suggest.
I looked earlier for a sign that the mirrors had previously been pivoted, and didn't see anything, but that doesn't mean they can't be. certainly worth trying things like that that don't directly damage the mirrors. we can try rotating one of these, or even better, does anyone have a mirror on them we could use?
actually, two of the mirrors are already facing each other. Elyas looks across into the eastern mirror. does it reflect the image in the western mirror as would be expected, or is there some additional weirdness there?
these mirrors are certainly cursed. Unfortunately that is all my investigation has revealed to me. I do believe we could potentially break the curse with dispel magic or remove curse, but those spells don't always work, and i can only cast two dispels at the most today. let's try a few of the other ideas we've had before i start trying to directly fight the curses
[ooc: does anyone else have access to either of those spells?]
Mirror, Mirror... (DM Dan) MAP Tuesday October 5th, 2021 7:23:45 PM Tsak Rezar suggests trying to reach out to the reflection and grab it. Elyas looks at the mirrors, investigating them. Rolth Niheow prays in earnest to have the minotaur's freed. Kiwina draws your attention to the various marks of the Mirrors. Falco Ambersier stays out the way, watching the others problem solve. Mak suggests creating an infinity mirror. Wil looks for any suggestion that the mirrors can be freely moved.
Rolth gets a sense of peace coming over him, however, Domi has not seen fit to release the prisoners yet. Rolth attempts the suggestion of Tsak, and when his hand reaches out to touch one of those trapped in the mirrors, while his hand doesn't go through and get them, it does feel warm, as if someone already had their hand on there, and for lack of a better word it feels soft. No the glass, that's as hard as unyielding as it ever was, but something about it feels soft.
The mirrors themselves can easily be moved if you want to do so, and the two mirrors opposite on another reflect everything as you would expect (including the other mirror) except those trapped. They only appear in the mirror they are trapped in, and only in the first version (so they don't appear in reflections of the mirror at all, even in ones they logically would appear in)
Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None Tuesday October 5th, 2021 7:52:10 PM
Kiwina is game to turn the mirrors to face away from the treasure. He will help others or do so himself. Perhaps one at a time, just in case there is some unexpected effect on their current inhabitants. He asks the centaurs which would like to be turned first, but goes ahead with the idea if none volunteers.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+16=35 ; Tuesday October 5th, 2021 8:11:10 PM "Nay, Elyas, I do not have access to such magicks, but I do think it a good idea to try. If we can free even one of them today, then we will know what it is that we must do on the morrow! Kiwina, I will help you carefully try to maneuver the mirrors, but first let me try one more thing." Rolth wonders whether these could be creatures as well as mirrors, given their warmth and softness. He further wonders whether we are meant to try to communicate with the mirrors themselves. He gives it a go, starting with the mirror containing Pholus, "Mirror so fair and wise, we come in peace, in the name of Domi. I beseech you to release this noble taur, Pholus, and offer to do you a good deed in return, should you so choose."
(Persuasion = 35)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Wednesday October 6th, 2021 4:35:36 AM
Rolth has moved beyond talking to himself and parading in front of a mirror, now he's talking to the mirror.
You, err, took your pills this morning, right, Rolth? Tsak tries to keep a straight face, but the grin slowly seeps across like molasses.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L Wednesday October 6th, 2021 8:57:48 AM
"Elyas, I have prayed for the power to dispel today as well, I can call on the warper-sar to warp the magic at least twice today as well. It is the only answer I can think of other then some sort of plane shift." ____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate 1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending
Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3) Wednesday October 6th, 2021 8:58:31 AM
Mak pulled out one of his gold coins and tossed it at one of the mirrors gently with the intent to see if it might pass through to the other side.
Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+12=20 ; Wednesday October 6th, 2021 10:11:57 AM
Wil is ready to move one of the mirrors but he stops when Mak throws a coin at one of them. If all goes well and nothing happens. He will move to grab one of the mirrors and turn it. -- but first a search for any mechanical traps (Perspective: 20)
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Wednesday October 6th, 2021 1:31:21 PM
Elyas doesn't reat to Rolth's talking to the mirrors. it seems silly, but you never know with magical items. he waits to see if there is any reaction to Rolth's plea, then he will help the others with rotating mirrors.
"any other ideas if this doesn't work? Falco and I can attempt to just counteract the magic and see what happens next
Mirror, Mirror... (DM Dan) MAP Wednesday October 6th, 2021 7:40:57 PM Tsak Rezar gives Rolth a friendly chiding. Elyas waits patiently for Rolth to attempt his call, before helping turn the mirrors. Rolth Niheow attempts to reason with the mirrors. Kiwina aids in moving the mirrors. Falco Ambersier explains he has access to disruptive magic as well today. Mak throws a coin at the mirror. Wil looks for possible traps, before moving a mirror.
Rolth's impassioned plea falls on deaf ears. Or more accurately, no ears. The mirrors do not appear to be alive or have any degree of intelligence, and certainly appear for all intents and purposes to be simple mirrors.
Mak's coin strikes the mirror with a high pitched clink, then bounces off, exactly as you'd expect a mirror to do.
In short order, all three mirrors are moved to face away from the centre, but nothing changes that you can see, those trapped are still trapped, and the mirrors continue to reflect anything that is in front of them, as normal mirrors do.
However, while you are all arranging and preparing the mirrors, Tsak and Falco hear footsteps from behind, not anything heavy or leading them to believe anything dangerous, but moving in your direction, and without more than a moments delay, you all hear the footsteps as Tsak and Falco look over their shoulders to see someone round the corner...
Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None Wednesday October 6th, 2021 8:10:56 PM
With the sound of someone or something approaching, Kiwina of course pauses from mirror-moving activities to see what it is. He moves to the entrance and readies his weapon as well.
Guessing, Kiwina readies an action -- if that's Nyloth, he casts flare (fort save vs DC 14 or dazzled for 1 minute by the bright light).
Of course, if it's something else he might decide trying something more or less lethal when he's taken in what it is.
===== Ranger: 1 - jump, magic fang Druid: O - detect magic, flare, guidance, light 1 - obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, produce flame 2 - fog cloud, lesser restoration, spider climb Amakua have 1 ranger spell Storm burst, 0 used
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | d20+14=21 ; Wednesday October 6th, 2021 8:44:02 PM
Rolth is annoyed by the intrusion, and more so because whoever this one is seems to have strolled right through a dangerous room that took us two days to bypass. "One does not simply walk through a room full of stone golems. Who are you and what do you seek?" If the others make room, he will move up to block the mouth of the corridor alongside where Kiwina is already in blocking position. (AM-AN/36-37) Otherwise, he will stand ready to support his comrades, and encourage the Petals in the hall to join us in the room.
(Perception = 21 to identify the approaching creature and its activities)
Effect Tracking: Light (from Elyas) Toros Taur Try (liontaur) 9m left Expeditious Retreat 23/40r used Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive) Rage 0/19 rounds used (inactive) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Bless 0/1 used Lesser Restoration 0/1 used 1st level 2/4 used 2nd level 0/2 used
Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 ; CMD 29 Wednesday October 6th, 2021 10:39:30 PM
An 8 feet 2 inch minotaur with chestnut hair and bound horns rounds the corner. He is wearing a monk's robes and carrying a rather large quarterstaff.
A small mass of vines seems to follow at his feet
As he sees the adventurers in the chamber he calls out, "Peace! Friends. Imod sent me to help you out. My name is Son Imod and I am a martial artist, herbologist and follower of Imod."
Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3) Wednesday October 6th, 2021 11:22:24 PM "I bet it’s the SPCA come to tell me to feed my horse." Mak quipped.
When he saw the minotaur and Roth's subsequent fawning over him Mak smiled at his friends enthusiasm in his quest. Yes, Mak was not as committed to the quest as perhaps Kiwina and Rolth were, but he didn't have much skin in the game. As far as the nobleman was concerned these groups should have been getting on long before now.
So without much more thought about it, Mak retrieved his coin and after a moment of thought, placed it in the pile at the center of the mirrors...
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Thursday October 7th, 2021 5:27:28 AM
A minotaur monk, mmm I think we've been here before, thinks Tsak.
Welcome friend, pull up a mirror.
Tsak doesn't pull out a weapon, that would be uncouth. He stays by the door and watches carefully to see what the newcomer will do.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | Thursday October 7th, 2021 6:17:22 AM "Imod, that’s like Domi in a mirror. Surely this is a sign! To have an Eighth Petal again, and once again having all taur-kind represented, how wonderful!! Welcome, Son Imod!, I am Rolth Niheow. We seek to free these three centaur leaders from these cursed mirrors, and would welcome your ideas."
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+9=11 ; d20+9=24 ; Thursday October 7th, 2021 11:29:17 AM
Elyas laughs at Rolth's enthusiasm. A new person wanders in, and within moments you declare them a new member fo the Eight Petal Rose? What if he doesn't want to join us?
to the newcomer Imod didn't happen to tell you how you needed to help us did he? like specifically how to break a bunch of taurs out of a mirror dimension prison?
Elyas doesn't let the newcomer distract him for long, and decides it's time to at least see how the mirrors react to a bit of magic of his own. He targets the mirror containing Pholus first with Dispel Magic. the spell resists strongly, but Elyas uses the inspiration of his friends and maybe a bit of desperation and pushes harder against the curse.
[caster level check for Dispel magic = 11.... re-roll with a hero point (3 remaining) for a 24]
Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) Thursday October 7th, 2021 2:55:25 PM
Wil stood, mouth agape for a moment... "I do not think I will ever get used to this," he said eventually. "You taurs are so amazing. A walking, trotting bull.. just facinating. There were taurs in the Floating City for sure but... I was always so amazed... anyways... welcome to the party friend.. we have a puzzle here and could always use an extra pair of peepers." "How are your peepers?" He asked. "I know, I shouldn't ask about peepers..." he then began and continued to argue with himself. "Leave me be. We have work to do..." he said after a while.
Mirror, Mirror... (DM Dan) MAP Thursday October 7th, 2021 7:16:00 PM Tsak Rezar is welcoming to the newcomer Elyas briefly welcomes the new face, but then attempts to dispel magic on the mirror. Rolth Niheow gives the new person a very friendly welcome, almost immediately inviting them to the group. Kiwina seems more frustrated by the appearance of someone else than happy. Falco Ambersier waits patiently. Mak adds a coin to the pile of gold. Wil has a bit of an argument with himself. Son Imod arrives in a flurry of excitement.
Son Imod - Highlight to display spoiler: {For reference, you had to go through a room with acid around the outside, and through a room filled with Stone Golems, essentially you were graced with incredible speed and luck to get through the rooms without a scratch, which you believe was Domi.}
You all look at the newcomer with varying degrees of suspicion, while Elyas casts his spell on one of the mirrors. Looking closely at the mirror as the spell takes effect, there is almost like a sheen of light that runs across it, and it almost looks like the glass has turned to water, that is standing up straight. You can still see those trapped, but those in the mirror Elyas attempts this on begin reaching out to Elyas, or anyone in close proximity...
Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3) Thursday October 7th, 2021 7:32:03 PM
Mak reached out and tugged on the extended hand and tried to pull the creature out.
Kiwina (Steve M) 94/94 HP | AC:20 (1 weapon) or 21 (2 weapons) +4 vs AoO | HeP: 6 | Status: None Thursday October 7th, 2021 8:04:19 PM
Kiwina grabs hold of Mak. It's not as if a scrawny human is going to anchor a taur effectively. . .
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (72/72HP | AC: 20; Touch: 13; CMD: 25) | Thursday October 7th, 2021 8:56:04 PM
Rolth, deciding that the newcomer is either a friend or so boss that he single-handedly defeated a roomful of stone golems, turns in excitement when he hears of the progress that Elyas' spell might be enabling. Seeing Mak and Kiwina's efforts, he lends his own considerable brawn to the attempt to extricate Pholus from the mirror. He is somewhat careful not to overdo it, as he doesn't want to end up with a human-sized wishbone for his trouble...
Son Imod Hugh C 68/68 | AC : 21; Touch 19; Flat 18 ; CMD 29 d20+17=26 ; d20+3=6 ; Friday October 8th, 2021 12:43:09 AM
Son Imod says to Elyas, "Imod told me he is losing patience with his Children, and the time has come that they put aside their petty differences."
Son Imod says to Wil, "Yes well I am a minotaur, not a liontaur or a centaur, no offense to any of them. As for my peepers I am fairly proficient at noticing things."
He takes a quick look around before lending his strength to those working at the mirror. (Perception: 26)
Strength check : 6 (OOC: Please note that being large size Son Imod can Lift over head: 350 lbs Lift of ground: 700 lbs Push or Drag: 1750 lbs)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC17 (T15/F12) 86/86 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Friday October 8th, 2021 1:59:03 AM
Tsak stands at the door watching the taurs all line up to heave another taur out of the mirror, with Mak in the middle. This'll end well, he thinks, no wonder the fool has a limp.
He maintains his split vigil between the goings on near the mirrors and the outside hallway. It wouldn't do for another two-tonne-Tessie to creep up behind them.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 65/65 HP | | AC 19(21) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 | Hero Point 4/7 | | +1 L Friday October 8th, 2021 9:17:40 AM
Falco about jumps out of his skin when the newcomer arrives. Spinning around with an arrow at the ready. He stays his had when the newcomer speaks and simply shakes his head. "If one of the powers was going to send one person to us so easily it would have been good to get their attention sooner." Still turns back to the mirror to watch the big folk pull. Not like he could be much help.
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Freedom of Movement (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Dispel Magic (2/2) / Stone Shape (2/2) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (5/5) / Cure Moderate 1st- Bless (3/3) / Divine Favor / Hide from Undead (2/2) C - Create Water / Detect Magic / Light / Mending
Mak(JamesM)(56/64)HP|AC:24/16T/19FF|CMD 28|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|18/13/-/-(RS)/-|(Full,WFs,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(x3) d20+3=11 ; Friday October 8th, 2021 9:30:15 AM
Mak went from calmly reaching in to pull the taur out to wide eyed surprise as he was grabbed from both sides by his friends and wrenched back away from the mirror. In spite of Tsak's opinion about his sturdiness, Mak was a stout fellow and had a strength that wasn't readily apparent from his stodgy build. As it turned out he did go off balance a bit and needed the help.
OOC: Str Check, Roll 11, With two people helping it should be a 15.
Wilford Grimly (HP:53/53- AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 21) d20+11=15 ; Friday October 8th, 2021 9:41:55 AM
"Is that mirror even going to be big enough to pull out a taur?" Wil said from behind as he watched the chaotic attempt to help. "Looks like this is working and we have two others to pull out. Could we set up a block and tackle to make it a little easier." Perspective: 15 (to find a place to set up)
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