The Scroll (SteveK) Friday October 8th, 2021 8:15:00 AM
Denli provides Hmerrin with an Adamantine Warhammer +1.
Nira reads and studies. The dwarfs don’t have much lore on Teucri artifacts other than ‘dangerous: stay clear’, so any advancement Nira is able to make might help future generations. Other than observing and drawing the outside of the objects and describing the known effects when they were active, she isn’t able to get far.
The dwarfs thank Gaffer for the offer, but don’t need more assistance. “Rely on friends too much and not only do you lose your own talents, but they become less friendly”, explains one grizzled veteran.
The New Tide discuss their various methods for going from the Deep Forge Clan (located deep in the rugged mountains of the Scab) to Dirt City. “Birds!”, says Gaffer. “No way!”, says Desdichado and Hmerrin. “I can magic us there.”, says Ramierez. “No, No, NOOOO!!”, says Hmerrin, Desdichado, Gaffer, and Nira.
Turns out, what the older Tide know that Ramierez and Danko don’t know, is that teleportation magic doesn’t work the way its supposed to in the Scab. The last time the Tide tried any teleportation magic in the Scab (aka Transport via Plants), the spell warped and they got trapped in a Time Bubble for a year. And from stories (Know Local DC 15) they should count themselves lucky that Gaffer held an unknown Teucri artifact sucked them in asopposed to something REALLY drastic happening!
Bottom Line? The heroes are definitely walking (or riding) until they cross the border and are out of the Scab.
..........
With things tied up neatly at the Deep Forge Clan, the Tide gathers to open the scroll. It reveals the Wardd high priest in Dirt City attempted to get a magical message from his patron and had a vision…
I walked the streets of a city or perhaps a large town, certainly NOT Dirt City. There was a sense of quiet and coolness to the air. The street was lit by nearby oil lamps and scattered light from windows above.
The view moved in and then around a corner to a darkened area and I heard a voice. A pure tenor voice, as pleasant as any sound to be heard spoke from the shadows, "I am to return Karri. Go and tell Nitish and Kumar to remain here with the meat puppets and continue. Know that she is pleased and your station rises friend." "The levels below their library have proven quite useful" came the reply and an elven male crossed my view, and I followed him around a corner. As the elven male, dressed in non descript travelling garb moved away, I saw a sign, 'The Way Back Inn'
I turned around, and saw a gold coin spinning on its side on the ground. On one side, I saw a head of a tiger with the most malicious visage. On the obverse, was a wave of water. Which side the coin would land I could not know, and then my vision was over.
Noble Tide, I write this in the hope that you will have some method to receive it and may act. I do not know the vision was of the past, present, or near future, but it is clear in my mind that Lucky Wardd is pointing to you as the wave of water of one side of the coin.
It is sealed by the high priest of the Temple of Wardd
………………
Knowledge Local DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: { Karri is the capital city of Emerald Kingdom} Knowledge Local DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {An Inn in the town of Waypoint in the Emerald Kingdom}
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 167/167 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:34) d20+8=27 ; Saturday October 9th, 2021 9:55:04 AM Knowledge - Local: 27
"Rakshasa," Hmerrin notes grimly. "And Wardd is telling priests its on us to deal with them. Terrific."
The man thinks for a few moments. "I've heard those names....yeah, one of the WLA lessons on the lands.....let's see...... Karri is the capital city of Emerald Kingdom. And the Way Back Inn is a well known tavern at Waypoint, which is also in the Emerald Kingdom."
The fighter looks at his friends. "Guess the reunion at Shieldhouse is on hold. We're heading for Waypoint."
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 150/150; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 28] DR:3/- Saturday October 9th, 2021 4:03:55 PM
"Ohhh....a city!" shouts Desdichado in response to Hmerrin's information. "I thought Karri was a person. That makes much more sense."
The paladin nods his head in response to the fighter's plan of action. "Yep, time to take care of some more weirdos."
Nira Wynvyre (RobC) [HP: 92/92 - AC:21/13/18 - CMD 19] Sunday October 10th, 2021 7:05:41 PM "Who are Nitish and Kumar?" Nira hasn't travelled with the veteran Tide members long enough to tell who they are familiar with "And who is 'she'?"
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 144/144AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:31) Sunday October 10th, 2021 7:50:03 PM "I'm glad somebody recognises those names, I was feeling lost. Sounds like we have a destination at least. Not sure how I feel about being directed by Wardd but not sure I would want to say no either."
Gaffer will make sure they are stocked on basic supplies, food, water, and that is common clothes weren't worn through by the travel in and out of the gem, before asking the Dwarves for a map so they can plot a sensible route to their new destination.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 150/150; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 28] DR:3/- Sunday October 10th, 2021 10:25:10 PM
"Oh, I've never heard those names either," replies Desdichado, "it was 'meat puppets' that tipped me off - sounds firmly like something a rakshasa would say."
"Now, who is 'she'? I dunno. But if I were a wagering man I'd guess it's the rakshasa that saw us through the portal down in the Deeepforge mines."
Preparations. (SteveK) Monday October 11th, 2021 4:04:56 AM
With a reading and a discussion, it looks like the Tide have a destination: the WayPoint Inn. Desdichado makes an assumption that supports his experience. Gaffer makes sure he has all the supplies he needs.
Several packages are delivered to the Tide’s rooms in the dwarf-hold, all carefully labeled for the person and from the Catacombs.
The question is: is everyone ready to March?
……
Ooc: Make sure you get you PCs up to 15th level and have DanK or SteveK review the sheets! Non-approved PCs aren’t supposed to go into combat in the Wold.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 27/18/23 -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 Monday October 11th, 2021 9:56:07 AM
Danko joins the group. He retrieves a red staff from his quiver and motions that he is ready to go.
" Let's go my new friends. Shenanigans await! "
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 167/167 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:34) Monday October 11th, 2021 7:03:52 PM
"Dangerous shenanigans," Hmerrin clarifies, much less excited about the prospect than Danko.
"No idea about Nitish and Kumar," he answers Nira. "Like Dez said, their use of the phrase 'meat puppets' is a giveaway. More good news about Rakshasa, they live practically forever, and they've got these camps set up apparently all over where they keep people like livestock. By which I mean feed, slaughter, and eat."
"And I've a really bad feeling 'she' is Golden Eyes. We keep seeing visions or projections of a pair of golden eyes, which recently got attached to a nasty looking female rakshasa who seems to be the boss."
"So to sum up, she's got her people eating our people, and the Tide has thwarted her plans and killed her people what, three times now? We don't like each other. Not at all."
Hmerrin gathers up his Catacombs goodies, and starts walking the Tide out of the mountains.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 161/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Monday October 11th, 2021 7:20:12 PM
"Yeah, these rakshasa are real jerks, alright," chimes in Desdichado.
"So, if we're off to the Emerald Kingdom, that's on the other side of the Culverwood. We still need to get out of these mountains, too. Anyone good at wayfinding? Or maybe someone here can help us figure out where to get a guide."
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 144/144AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:31) Monday October 11th, 2021 7:50:43 PM
Gaffer is off on a trip to the catacombs but left a note for the others saying he'll be ready as soon as he is back, he's excited for a trip around old Culverwood.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 Hp122/122 CMD32 Monday October 11th, 2021 9:18:25 PM It sounds like these Rakshasa are causing lots of problems for good people. I hope we can put a stop to their plans. As he finishes speaking, Ramirez's cloak takes on a multi faceted metallic sheen. Maybe it has to do with something he is thinking about....
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Monday October 11th, 2021 10:49:45 PM
Nira returns from the Catacombs with a handful of new items. She tries to recall some of the books she had read about Rakshasa. Before the group head off she wants to make sure she has prepared accordingly.
------------ Knowl Planes: 32 (Take10)
Sheet updated to level 15
Mountain Travel. (SteveK) Tuesday October 12th, 2021 6:45:55 AM
The Tide get ready, Nira taking a little time to read about Rakshasa. Seems these evil spirits are Outsiders, but native to the Wold, and most often take on the appearance of humanoids with animal heads. They cast magical spells and can fight up close. They resist fire, have spell resistance, and they have damage resistance that can be overcome by holy, piercing weapons. They are just about as evil and depraved as any mortal can imagine, even scoffing at the immortals themselves: nothing is sacred to a Rakshasa…
The Tide are seen off from the DeepForge clan by none other than the Forge Lord, Ulthern SilverForge, himself. Along with him is Haldrick. The two dwarf guides, Farin and Stohl, are once again set to guide the Tide through the mountains. And the Tide sets off, nearly an identical back-track to walk out of the Scab and get to Angel Springs and Crescent Valley. Once there, they will be able to safely teleport to anywhere else in range, but first they have to get there…
They have a steep descent until they come to a split of granite and meet the very fast moving stream they encountered when first coming to the DeepForge clan lands. The river, 20’ wide and with a turquoise tint, faintly sparkles with magic and is even ice rimmed. Followed east for a few miles, the travelling group turns south once more and through another pass to continue south and down.
Farin chooses the safest tracks. The weather is overcast with little visibility, and gusts of wind pushing at their backs. Before night falls, Stohl locates an outcropping of rock with a shallow cave to shelter in. Darkness falls quickly in the mountains and the clouds begins to drop flakes of snow. It swirls outside the cave, blocking visibility beyond 40’ even with light sources or darkvision.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 161/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Tuesday October 12th, 2021 2:51:37 PM
"Back down the mountain we go! Good to see you and Stohl again, Farin" says Desdichado. "If anyone needs some protection from this weather I can help a little."
(OOC: Endure Elements up to 5 times on anyone who needs it.)
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 Hp122/122 CMD32 Tuesday October 12th, 2021 5:04:04 PM We should probably set a watch. Do you have a usual order?
OOC- added link to sheet, would someone please fix if I didn't get it correct.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 167/167 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:34) d20+14=34 ; Tuesday October 12th, 2021 6:46:46 PM
Hmerrin chuckles in reply to Ramirez. "We did, but now we've swapped out three people.
"How 'bout Nira and Gaffer then me and Ramirez then Dez and Danko?"
[Perception check while on watch: 34]
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 144/144AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:31) d20+26=37 ; Tuesday October 12th, 2021 8:36:01 PM
While travelling Gaffer will take to the skies as a hawk once more, enjoying the space and fresh air after the time under the mountain.
While the party make camp he'll cast a Control Weather spell to clear the skies before slowing the wind, giving them a clearer view during the night, and drier rest. Not that the snow isn't beautiful, but he would rather see giants, or any other unwelcome visitors, coming.
He takes no issue with first watch and keeps a keen eye on the cave front until it is his time to sleep.
----- Perception: 37
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 27/18/23 -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 d20+17=28 ; Tuesday October 12th, 2021 9:37:19 PM
Danko waves his hands and an unseen servant materializes. The creature gets to work collecting wood for a fire and does other minial tasks to make Danko as comfortable as possible in camp.
" Friend Desdichado, I wouldn't mind one of your protection spells if you please. I can send my servant Monty here to help you ready for the night if you would like. "
Once all the prepardness and readiness is done.
" Monty do wake me when it's my turn to stand guard. In the mean time, do be a good servant and stay next to me."
After getting all comfy under his bedroll.
"Nighty night all. Now,no one is to get into shenanigans without me now! "
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Tuesday October 12th, 2021 9:56:26 PM
Nira isn't too fussed about the watch order. She's just happy to be along for the ride and to get to see the Northern Continent!
She smiles and politely declines the offer of an Endure Elements spell from Ramirez. Her own Roses Temperature Control spell keeps her cozy as they travel.
Camp at Shallow Cave. (SteveK) Wednesday October 13th, 2021 2:40:20 AM
Desdichado greets Stohl again, Farin, the stout dwarfs known to be good companions. They are the first to accept Desdichado’s minor magic (ooc: Dez casts 2 Endure Elements)
Ramirez observes a watch should be set: what is the usual order?
Hmerrin chuckles. They did but how ‘bout: [c]Nira and Gaffer Hmerrin and Ramirez Dez and Danko[/c] Ferin and Stohl are perfectly willing to let the heroes take a job that no one really wants, and perfectly understanding that Fyrda’s friends has powers far above what they can do as well.
Gaffer-Hawk explores the zephyrs of the mountains during the day, the occasional strong gusts not really affecting such an experienced flyer. As the party makes camp, he casts a Control Weather spell: clearing the skies and slowing the wind!,
Danko has an Unseen Servant help out around the camp and accepts an Endure Elements from Dez (ooc: Dez casts 1 Endure Elements: 3 total). Danko banters with his Unseen Servant, but Danko is sure to know the magical force can’t tell time and won’t wake the Sorcerer.
Nira is happy to be along for the ride and to get to see the Northern Continent! She has her own Roses Temperature Control spell to keep her cozy. ………
Camp is settled easy enough. Stohl makes the fire from a firesafe he kept from the DeepForge halls, and Farin produces an iron pot and two carefully measured packets. Using the pot to scoop some nearby snow, he lets that melt and boil before adding the first packet, which soon turns into a hearty stew for the travelers. Finishing that, cleaning the pot, and repeating the snow trick, the second packet turns out to be preserved apples, cinnamon, and cloves!
The apple cinnamon dessert is about ready to scoop when Gaffer notices the moaning of the wind isn’t the wind. It is a long moan, a rising and falling keening that skitters along the skin and raises the hairs on arms. It sounds like it is coming from right outside the shallow cave, but darkvision and Gaffer’s clear skies isn’t revealing anything. Even Nira’s permanent ability to See Invisibility reveals… nothing.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 167/167 AC:33 T:19 FF:27 CMD:35) d20+27=37 ; d8+13=14 ; d20+14=32 ; Wednesday October 13th, 2021 3:33:22 PM
Hmerrin rises at the sound, and pulls out his axes.
Peering into the night, he doubtfully asks Farin and Stohl, "Uh, I don't suppose you know what that might be?"
------ Ready action. If something attacks, hit it with ghost touch battleaxe. Hit ac37 for 14 hp damage
Perception 32 to find whatever it is.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 161/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Wednesday October 13th, 2021 4:24:22 PM
Desdichado uses Endure Elements on himself as well (uses x4), and walks out to the trail (10 ft. move to AC:17). "If something's out there, I don't want to wait around in here for it."
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 27/18/23 (28 vs evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 Wednesday October 13th, 2021 5:42:37 PM
Danko faces towards the cave mouth's entrance.
" Ah, shenanigans are afoot.... "
He uses his Brahmah's tatoo and casts protection from evil on himself.
------------- Endure Element SR 18 DR Res electricty 10 Protection from evil
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 Hp122/122 CMD32 d20+14=20 ; Wednesday October 13th, 2021 7:56:53 PM
Ramirez tries to recall if he knows anything about what might make such a sound.(kn nature = 20) He gets his bow ready just in case and his cloak shifts to a dark grey in color.
OOC- I tried to update the google docs permissions, hopefully the link works now.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 144/144AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:31) d20+27=47 ; Wednesday October 13th, 2021 8:05:50 PM
Gaffer thoroughly enjoys the on the road cooking but not so much the interruption.
"Glad it's not just me hearing that. Can't see anything outside though."
He'll follow Des out onto the trail, checking rockface above them as he steps out, and then looking for any tracks on the nearby trail.
----- Move to AG16 Survival 47
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Wednesday October 13th, 2021 8:39:10 PM
Nira has her bowl all ready for Farin to serve up some of that delicious smelling apple cinnamon dessert and frowns as attention turns to the noise coming from outside the cave.
"I can't see anything there. Careful that it's not just above the opening"
She starts running through a list of what could be making the noise. The wind? No. A wolf? Probably not. Something undead? Quite possibly.
With that in mind Nira casts a Magic Circle against Evil spell... just in case.
------------------ Move: Move to AE13 Standard: Cast Magic Circle against Evil
Frozen Revenants! Rd 1 (SteveK) d20+23=35 ; d20+23=24 ; d20+23=25 ; d20+23=34 ; 3d6+16=29 ; 3d6+16=31 ; 3d6+16=24 ; Thursday October 14th, 2021 4:47:59 AM
Hmerrin rises at the sound, and pulls out his axes, ready to strike. Does Farin and Stohl know anything? No, Stohl shakes his head, nothing known. Farin agrees, ”nothing outside of tales to scare children.”
Desdichado casts Endure Elements on himself, and walks out to the trail to have more room for battle.
Danko looks forward to shenanigans, and takes the opportunity to cast protection from evil on himself.
Ramirez can’t think of anything in Nature that could make that sound, and readies his bow.
Gaffer thoroughly enjoys the on the road cooking but not so much the interruption. The druid follows Des out onto the trail, checking rockface (that looks solid enough) and for tracks (only their own).
Nira also frowns as attention turns away from sweet smelling dessert. Undead? Quite possibly. Nira casts a Magic Circle against Evil spell... just in case.
…………….
The keening moan gets louder and sounds like it is coming from the air around Gaffer and Desdichado. It is joined by another and another and another; the moaning soon turning to words. “Aht laast you have returned, aht laast we get our revenge!”
As if stepping through a curtain, four Ogres loom above the Paladin and Druid! Death wounds are clearly seen but they are not bleeding. They are frost-rimed and faintly sparkle, but active, their ham-hands reach to grab and tear…
Hmerrin is ready and slams Ogre1 with an axe!
Two Ogres strike at Gaffer, one fist connecting for 29 damage
Two Ogres strike at Desdichado, but the Paladin’s new armor saves him from any damage!
The Paladin and Druid can spy four Frost Giants have also appeared along the trail and can shout the information to the others.
”Frozen Revenants!’, gasps Farin, ”I don’t believe it! They must have been sacrificed in the river and accepted for some dark purpose!”
Stohl moves closer to the fire, adding logs.
Spellcraft DC21 Highlight to display spoiler: { The appearance of the Ogres and Frost Giants look similar to a Shadow Walk spell.}
Perception DC15 (Hmerrin, Desdichado, and Gaffer only) Highlight to display spoiler: { They appear to be the same Frost Giants and Ogres that were part of the hunting party that attacked the Tide on their way to the Loade!}
Know Religion DC25 Highlight to display spoiler: { Though clearly undead and so would have undead traits, these ‘Frozen Revenants’ seem to be a combination of attributes: shadowwalking, fast, intelligent, corporeal. They don’t match any one type of known undead! }
……………..
Ogre1 AC 28 Dam 14 Ogre2 AC 28 Dam Ogre3 AC 28 Dam Ogre4 AC 28 Dam Giant1 Giant2 Giant3 Giant4
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 27/18/23 (28 vs evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 Thursday October 14th, 2021 6:29:58 AM
The sorcerer's smile turns into a frown as he sees that Desdichado is in the way of his fire magic...
" Desdichado! Get back in here so I can fireball these things! "
Hopefully the paladin will listen before Danko unleashes a fireball.
----------- Delayed action until Desdichado moves. Cast Fireball (maximized) for 60 pts of damage to Ogres 1-4 centered at AC 18 /20'radius
Endure Element SR 18 DR Res electricty 10 Protection from evil
Hmerrin frowns. "These are the same guys we killed on the way in," he grouses.
His ears perk up at Danko's comment. "Fireball. Fireball would be good. Dez, come on back."
His axe seems to have done damage, and the fighter decides to find out just how much Frozen Ogre can take.
------- Full Attack on Ogre 1. Btax 1 hits ac 43 for 16 hp damage Btax 2 Nat 19 (Threat) Crit confirmed (ac32) for 51 hp damage Btax 3 hits ac 29 for 15 hp damage Hdax 1 hits ac 37 for 12 hp damage Hdax 2 hits ac 35 for 13 hp damage Two wpn rend adds 12 hp damage Total: 129 hp damage
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 161/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] d20+22=31 ; d20+13=31 ; d20-1=10 ; Thursday October 14th, 2021 5:03:25 PM
(Perception: 31) (Know. Religion: 31) (Acrobatics: 10) (OOC: Ignore, forgot can't use to avoid AOO in med/heavy armor).
"Two there are...no, make that four ogres and four giants. And not only are they the ones we fought, but they aren't just normal undead -they're fast an intelligent and..."
"light up the cavern" he adds as he moves back into the cave (AC:14) out of the way of the fireball.
It looks like shadow walk, I thought that magic was dangerous around here? Well, they appear to be some kind of undead, maybe it doesn't hurt them
Ramirez takes a step forward(5 ft step to AD11) and begins to ridicule the ogres and how they move. (inspire courage, swift action). Then he casts a spell, to give everyone a boost.
Actions: inspire courage, cast haste
Active Effects: inspire courage - +3 morale bonus to: saves against charm and fear, +3 competence bonus to att/dmg - Affects all allies who can hear Ramirez haste - +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), extra attack on full attackAffects all allies - range is 60ft
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+22=38 ; Thursday October 14th, 2021 8:09:38 PM
Nira casts Control Undead at Giants 3 and 4. "Attack the ogres!" she commands, hoping that at least one of them succumbs to her spell.
She takes a step further back into the cave to make room up front. "If these things can turn incorporeal we're going to be boxed in here" she says to the others, perhaps stating the obvious.
------------- Spellcraft check vs DC21: Autopass Knowl Religion vs DC25: 38=Pass!
Free action: 5ft step back to AE12 (Nira was at AE13 last round) Standard action: Cast Control Undead at Giants 3 and 4. Can target up to 28HD of Undead. Will Save vs DC28 or obey Nira for the next 14mins.
EDIT: Magic Circle against Evil on Nira: "All creatures within the area gain the effects of a protection from evil spell, and evil summoned creatures cannot enter the area either. +2 deflection bonus to AC and a +2 resistance bonus on saves. "
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 115/144AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:31) Thursday October 14th, 2021 8:51:24 PM
Gaffer finds himself suddenly hemmed in and hurt. Taking defensive measures first, he'll conjure a 10 foot tall stone wall between himself and Ogre 2, then extend it another two spaces across to block Ogre 1s back while also restricting the cave entrance so they don't get overwhelmed. With the remaining walls, if possible, he will extend down from the roof of the cave exit, until it is just 6 feet off the ground, making it so his allies can freely move in and out of the cave, but the taller Giants and Ogres will struggle.
[i] ----- Cast: Wall of Stone [OOC: Sorry for awkward description, make of it what you will!]
Frozen Revenants! Rd 2 (SteveK) d20+23=27 ; d20+23=37 ; 3d6+16=29 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+23=29 ; Friday October 15th, 2021 5:04:37 AM
Danko calls for an open target, and delays to unleash a maximized fireball!
Hmerrin frowns, recognizing the same guys they killed on the way in. The fighter decides to find out just how much Frozen Ogre can take. Looks like a tremendous amount! Despite the fearful damage, Ogre1 is still moving with unnatural life!
Desdichado provides additional information, and agrees to "light up the cavern". He withdraws into the cave, and is able to avoid giving Ogre3 a chance, but both Ogre1 and 4 take a swipe, one hitting! (Des takes 29 damage)
Dez out of the way, Danko casts his fireball! All 4 Ogres are affected, and when the heroes blink away the spots in their eyes, Ogre1 is dead, and Ogre 2 and 3 are barely singed. Danko notes the others are not as hurt as he expected them to be… Spellcraft DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { they must have some fire resistance!}
Ramirez considers the shadowwalk and how that is dangerous magic. It may bear looking into, but later. Now, the bard swiftly inspires his companions to greater efforts, and casts a Haste spell!
Nira casts Control Undead at Giants 3 and 4, commanding them to "Attack the ogres!" she commands, hoping that at least one of them succumbs to her spell. She notes that the power of her spell, only one giant is able to be affected! (ooc: Giant 3+4 is more than 28 HD!) She can tell Giant 3 is under her sway!
Gaffer, hemmed in and hurt, defensively casts an inspired Wall of Stone that both blocks him from Ogre2, but makes any Giant or Ogre to have to squeeze into the cave first! ……..
Ogre4 squeezes in and attacks Desdichado, but misses the armored hero!
With the Wall of Stone and the Ogre in the entrance, the Tide are unsure what is happening outside. Sounds of rocks and scree are all that is heard, for the Undead Ogres and Giants do not scream or shout.
Only the moans continue, echoing inside the head of Desdichado and Gaffer only. (Everyone else is writhing 10 feet of Nira). ”Revenge! Revenge!”
……………..
Ogre1 Dead Ogre2 AC 28 Dam 25 Ogre3 AC 28 Dam 25* Ogre4 AC 28 Dam 55 Giant1 Giant2 Giant3* Giant4
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 27/18/23 (28 vs evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 d20+11=20 ; Friday October 15th, 2021 6:59:45 AM
" Well, that's annoying... these things have some resistance to fire.... " [ spellcraft check 20]
" Let's try this then.... "
Danko unleashes a volley of magic missles at the ogre (4)
--------------------------- Maximized magic missile 25 damage at O4
Endure Element SR 18 DR Res electricty 10 Protection from evil
But, Ramirez' taunts and spells have the fighter feeling fine, and he lays into the frozen ogre.
------- 5' step to AE15.
Full Attack, Power Attack on Ogre 4. (retroactively adding in inspire courage damage, which I forgot during rolls.) Btax 1 hits ac 31 for 29 hp damage Btax 2 hits ac 32 for 28 hp damage Btax 3 miss (ac 25) Hdax 1 hits ac 42 for 23 hp damage Hdax 2 miss (ac 27) Haste atk hits ac 38 for 25 hp damage Two wpn rend adds 10 hp damage Total: 115 hp damage
In Effect inspire courage - +3 morale bonus to: saves against charm and fear, +3 competence bonus to att/dmg haste - +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), extra attack on full attack
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 132/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Friday October 15th, 2021 2:28:08 PM
As it looks like the ogres are going down, Desdichado thinks about undead giants who might be able to slip through unaware.
"I'm worried about giants that can shadow step and might try to get in here. Do we have any very bright lights so we can make sure there's no dimness in here?"
As the voice in his head threatens revenge, Desdichado asks if anyone is hearing it. [b]"Now would not be a good time to go crazy...er.[/]
---------------------- Active Effects Inspire Courage: +3 morale bonus to: saves against charm and fear, +3 competence bonus to att/dmg Haste: +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Friday October 15th, 2021 9:00:55 PM "One of the giants to the south east fell for my spell and should be attacking the ogres."
At Des's request, Nira casts a Daylight spell and gives her headband a tap to light up the cave around her.
------------- Standard: Cast Daylight on Headband. 60ft radius is considered Bright Light
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 115/144AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:31) 3d6+15=24 ; d20+19=26 ; Friday October 15th, 2021 10:29:58 PM
Confident that the Ogre before him won't stand for much longer, Gaffer readies himself to attack the next one as soon as it arrives, his hand quickly turning grey as he holds a spell at the ready.
"They weren't all grouped together, with any luck we can fight half of them while the others fight amongst themselves."
----- Readied Action: Finger of Death at any enemy other than Ogre 4. Fort Save DC 26: 150 damage on a fail, 24 on a success. SR Check: 26
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 Hp122/122 CMD32 d20+24=36 ; d8+19=21 ; Sunday October 17th, 2021 5:23:38 PM I'm not sure that they will attack with the shadow walk, but at least now we can see.
Ramirez readies his bow while he continues to berate the ogres' clumsiness. (inspire courage continues)
Actions: Shoot at Ogre number4 in the entrance way. Hit AC 36, damage 21
Active Effects: inspire courage - +3 morale bonus to: saves against charm and fear, +3 competence bonus to att/dmg - Affects all allies who can hear Ramirez haste - +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), extra attack on full attackAffects all allies - range is 60ft
Attack bonus tracker: 22(plus 1 haste, plus 3 inspired, plus 1 point blank, minus 3 deadly aim) 24 damage bonus tracker 1d8 +8 (plus 6 deadly aim, plus 1 point blank, plus 4 arcane strike) 1d8 + 19 actions: maintain perform(free), activate arcane strike(swift), retrieve bow(move), fire shot
Frozen Revenants! Rd 3(SteveK) Monday October 18th, 2021 1:09:38 AM
A circle vs Evil and a Daylight spell seem proof against any shadow all-like attacks. A giant is momentarily seen to try and move into the physical wold, but is unable to find a place to appear!
The defense at the small opening continues, another ogre dying, and another taking its place.
More rock noises are going on outside, including a steady BANG. BANG. on the wall of stone.
And there are the moans, echoing inside the head of Desdichado and Gaffer only. (Everyone else is writhing 10 feet of Nira).Highlight to display spoiler: { ”Revenge! Revenge!”}
……………..
Ogre1 Dead Ogre2 Dead Ogre3 AC 28 Dam 25* Ogre4 AC 28 Dam 55 Giant1 Giant2 Giant3* Giant4
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26/16/22 (27 vs evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 Monday October 18th, 2021 7:57:21 AM
" Well this may take a while, but at least we'll be relatively safe. "
Danko unleashes another volley of magic missles at the ogre in the entry way.
--------------------------- Maximized magic missile 25 damage at Ogre
Endure Element SR 18 DR Res electricty 10 Protection from evil
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 167/167 AC:34 T:20 FF:27 CMD:35) d20+25=44 ; d20+29=45 ; d8+24=27 ; d8+24=25 ; d8+24=29 ; d20+20=32 ; d8+24=26 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+24=29 ; d6+22=28 ; d20+14=31 ; d6+22=23 ; d10+6=15 ; d20+25=43 ; d8+24=32 ; Monday October 18th, 2021 2:41:07 PM
Grinning like a madman, Hmerrin awaits the next ogre's arrival. When the critter shows up, the fighter destroys him.
"You oughta get out of the revenge business!" he hollers down the opening. "Cause you're really BAD at it!"
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Full Attack, Power Attack on Ogre. Btax 1 Crit Threat hits ac45 for 81 hp damage Btax 2 hits ac 32 for 26 hp damage Btax 3 miss (ac 23) Hdax 1 hits ac 29 for 28 hp damage Hdax 2 hits ac 31 for 23 hp damage Haste atk hits ac 43 for 32 hp damage Two wpn rend adds 15 hp damage Total: 205 hp damage
In Effect inspire courage - +3 morale bonus to: saves against charm and fear, +3 competence bonus to att/dmg haste - +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), extra attack on full attack
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 132/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] d20+30=31 ; Monday October 18th, 2021 2:44:06 PM
Desdichado moves up to the ogre and tries to hit it, but the voice echoing in his head is too much of a distraction. "Alright, we need to shut these things up.
31 vs AC; crit miss
---------------------- Active Effects Inspire Courage: +3 morale bonus to: saves against charm and fear, +3 competence bonus to att/dmg Haste: +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 Hp122/122 CMD32 Monday October 18th, 2021 8:16:12 PM May want to move back from the wall a bit, in case they are trying to smash it down.
Ramirez holds his next shot as there don't appear to be any visible targets. But he knows they are still out there so he puts together some jokes about how many ogres it takes to build a wall. (inspire courage continues)
Active Effects: inspire courage - +3 morale bonus to: saves against charm and fear, +3 competence bonus to att/dmg - Affects all allies who can hear Ramirez haste - +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), extra attack on full attackAffects all allies - range is 60ft
Attack bonus tracker: 22(plus 1 haste, plus 3 inspired, plus 1 point blank, minus 3 deadly aim) 24 damage bonus tracker 1d8 +8 (plus 6 deadly aim, plus 1 point blank, plus 4 arcane strike) 1d8 + 19 actions: maintain perform(free)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Monday October 18th, 2021 8:20:55 PM "I'll put another one up should this one fall" Nira prepares to cast another Wall of Stone spell where the first currently stands.
------------------ Ready action: If/when the Wall of Stone crumbles, cast Wall of Stone to put another in its place
Frozen Revenants! Rd 4 (SteveK) d20+12=19 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+23=25 ; d8+17=19 ; d8+17=23 ; d8+17=22 ; d8+17=24 ; d8+17=18 ; d8+17=24 ; Tuesday October 19th, 2021 9:51:34 AM
Danko let’s more Magic Missles fly, and in an amazing feat of martial prowess, Hmerrin kills the third Frozen Ogre!
Another Ogre doesn’t show.
More BANG. BANG. on the wall of stone, and then SMASH! A large 15’ section of wall is torn down! Through the rock dust, the heroes can clearly see three frost giants have been throwing boulders at the wall and finally knocked it down. ”Revenge! Revenge!” they moan…
And then Nira casts another Wall of Stone to replicate Gaffer’s wall!!!
True giants are along the path, two to the right and one to the left. The closest is 30’ away.
……………..
Ogre1 Dead Ogre2 Dead Ogre3 Dead Ogre4 Missing Giant1 Giant2 Giant3 Missing Giant4
(Sorry, no map)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 167/167 AC:34 T:20 FF:27 CMD:35) Tuesday October 19th, 2021 4:29:38 PM
Hmerrin blinks as the wall comes down, and blinks again as a new wall goes up.
He gives the group a grin. "This seems to be going well so far. As long as they can only come one at a time, I'm thinking let them knock a hole in this new wall and let 'em come."
The young man nods at Nira. "Unless you got another control undead spell. That worked pretty good too."
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26/16/22 (27 vs evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 Tuesday October 19th, 2021 5:21:37 PM
Danko chimes in..
" If we are looking to change things up a bit, I can cast a wall of force or, stick the giants in the middle of a wall of flames. This gives us, you know, options.... "
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Endure Element SR 18 DR Res electricty 10 Protection from evil
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 132/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Tuesday October 19th, 2021 5:38:34 PM
"Sticking evil undead giants into a wall of flames? Sounds good to me!"
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 144/144 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:31) 4d8+15=37 ; Tuesday October 19th, 2021 6:17:18 PM
Gaffer moves away from the newly built wall before that one too gives way to Giant attacks, and offers himself a.healing spell as he does so.
----- Cast Cure Critical Wounds: 37 healing Move to AC11
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 Hp122/122 CMD32 Tuesday October 19th, 2021 9:24:00 PM Yes, but if they knock a hole in the new wall, they may just keep throwing boulders in here and we don't have much room. We may need to consider going out or doing something else to lure them to a spot where we can pick them off. Fire wall sounds pretty good too.
Ramirez drops the inspire courage for now until the giants make their next move.
Active Effects: haste - +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), extra attack on full attack Affects all allies - range is 60ft
Attack bonus tracker: 22(plus 1 haste, plus 3 inspired, plus 1 point blank, minus 3 deadly aim) 24 damage bonus tracker 1d8 +8 (plus 6 deadly aim, plus 1 point blank, plus 4 arcane strike) 1d8 + 19 actions: maintain perform(free)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Tuesday October 19th, 2021 11:15:41 PM
Nira moves to the side to see if she can get a better view past the stone wall.
"If they're standing back and throwing rocks then you're right. We're going to need to take the fight to them"
Move: Move to AC12
Frozen Revenants! Rd 5 (SteveK) Wednesday October 20th, 2021 1:10:30 AM
From the safety of the Wall of Stone, the heroes discuss options. Wall of Force? Wall of Fire?
It seems Ramirez’ and Nira’s concerns are founded, for the BANG. BANG. BANG. BANGBANGBANG, resumes. From the previous location and effects on the wall, it is near certain the three remaining giants are intent on knocking down the wall without getting into melee range.
No hero can see where the Frozen-Undead-FrostGiants-that-had-fire-resistance-and-could-walk-through-walls are unless they move beyond the temporary protection of the Wall of Stone…
……………..
Ogre1 Dead Ogre2 Dead Ogre3 Dead Ogre4 Missing Giant1 Giant2 Giant3 Missing Giant4
(Sorry, no map)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Wednesday October 20th, 2021 1:29:59 AM "If they're resistant to fire then a Wall of Fire might hinder us more than them." Nira observes. "The Wall of Force could be interesting though"
Nira readies to cast a Greater Invisibility spell on whoever wants to leave the cave first. "It may or may not work" she warns. It wouldn't be the first time undead things could detect invisible creatures.
------------------- Ready action: Cast Gtr Invisibility on whoever first asks
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26/16/22 (27 vs evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 Wednesday October 20th, 2021 6:20:50 AM
" Me thinks it's time for us to drop the wall and charge these things. I can cast a pair or chain lightning spells to keep things interesting. I can haste the fighters as well. "
If it looks like the party agrees, Danko casts stone skin on himself before the wall drops.
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Endure Element SR 18 DR Res electricty 10 Protection from evil
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 132/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Wednesday October 20th, 2021 2:09:26 PM "Bring 'em on, I'd prefer a straight fight to all this sneaking around," says the paladin.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 144/144 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:31) Wednesday October 20th, 2021 4:21:41 PM
Gaffer readies himself to cast a spell at the closest giant once the wall goes down, making one of them a rabbit should be a fitting change.
----- Ready Action: Cast Baleful Polymorph: Fortitude Save DC 23 or be turned into a rabbit and then also Wisdom save DC 23 or lose numerous features.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 167/167 AC:34 T:20 FF:27 CMD:35) Wednesday October 20th, 2021 6:51:25 PM
"Ramirez has got us amped up already," Hmerrin answers Danko, shaking off the offer of a haste spell. "Those zingers he's telling are awesome."
He thinks.
"Lets go with attacking the two on the right while walling off the one on the left," he says. "Hit the ones on the right with everything we got, and Wall of Force the other one."
He's guessing they have a little more time before the stone wall comes down, and so takes the time to get a confirmation, or a better idea, from the team.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 Hp122/122 CMD32 Wednesday October 20th, 2021 8:45:11 PM OOC - reminder haste is still active on everyone
I like the plan, as soon as everyone is ready I'll give us another boost.
Ramirez readies an action to cast a spell when the group is ready to move out of the cave.
Active Effects: haste - +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), extra attack on full attack Affects all allies - range is 60ft
Attack bonus tracker: 22(plus 1 haste, plus 3 inspired, plus 1 point blank, minus 3 deadly aim) 24 damage bonus tracker 1d8 +8 (plus 6 deadly aim, plus 1 point blank, plus 4 arcane strike) 1d8 + 19 actions: maintain perform(free)
Frozen Revenants! Rd 6,7, and 8 (SteveK) Thursday October 21st, 2021 1:02:23 AM
The heroes prepare to sallie out of the shallow cave as soon as the Wall of Stone goes down.
BANGBANGBANG
To enact the plan, the Tide will have to wait a little, because Walls of Stone are permanent and can’t be dismissed.
BANGBANGBANG
It doesn’t look like it will be a particularly long wait.
BANGBANGBANG
Cracks are beginning to show, it is near certain the next rock salvo will bring down a 15’ section of the Wall of Stone. The heroes can move as soon as the next set of boulders strike…
…….
(Heroes can make 3 rounds of prep spells, potions, etc. please mark off 3 rounds of current effects)
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 144/144 AC: 31(T:17/FF:25) CMD:31) Thursday October 21st, 2021 12:44:24 PM
Gaffer casts a spell to improve his natural defences while they wait for the walls to break.
He then summons a stormy cloud above the fight. The giants resistance to fire is some what limiting but he's always been able to rely on lightning.
Finally he readies himself to cast a spell on the right furthest away from the party.
----- Ready Action: Cast Baleful Polymorph: Fortitude Save DC 23 or be turned into a rabbit and then also a Wisdom Save DC 23 or lose numerous features.
----- Active Effects Barkskin - +5 to Natural Armour; Duration 150 minutes Call Lightning - Reflex DC 21 for half damage; Duration 15 Minutes, 10/10 bolts
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 132/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Thursday October 21st, 2021 6:03:08 PM
Desdichado moves toward where it seems likely the wall will come down and then drinks a Potion of Enlarge Person. "Might as well fight fire with fire," he says.
---------------------- Active Effects Haste: +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack Enlarge Person: +2 STR, -2DX, -1 attack, -1AC, reach 10', greataxe damage 3d6
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 167/167 AC:34 T:20 FF:27 CMD:35) Invisible d20+31=37 ; d8+16=20 ; Thursday October 21st, 2021 7:01:33 PM
Hmerrin takes the opportunity to pull out, and drink down, a potion of invisibility.
Axes out, he takes position.
And as soon as the wall comes down, he's moving - through the opening, and to the right, straight at the nearest giant.
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140' double move toward nearest giant on the right.
If he can get in melee range in 70', he attacks. Hit ac 37 for 20 hp damage
In Effect inspire courage - +3 morale bonus to: saves against charm and fear, +3 competence bonus to att/dmg haste - +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), extra attack on full attack invisibility
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 27/17/23 (28 vs evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 d4=2 ; Thursday October 21st, 2021 8:09:53 PM
Danko casts two defensive spells on himself before taking on three undead front giants
First he casts Stoneskin. Then mirror image.
Six images motion towards the stonewall...
" Let's do this! "
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Stone Skin 120 minutes DR 10/adamantine. It ignores the first 10 points of damage each time it takes damage from a weapon. Up to 120 pts of damage
Mirror image - creates 6 images 12 minutes
haste - +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), extra attack on full attack invisibility
Endure Element SR 18 DR Res electricty 10 Protection from evil 12 minutes
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Thursday October 21st, 2021 8:52:28 PM
Nira has a bit of a realization. "Hey Hmerrin. You said these were the guys you killed on the way in. Just checking, how many did you kill on the way on? Was it just these few or were there more?"
She casts an Overland Flight spell and a Spectral Hand spell.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 Hp122/122 CMD32 d4+5=8 ; Thursday October 21st, 2021 11:06:20 PM
Ramirez casts good hope on the group and mirror image on himself and waits for the wall to drop, bow at the ready. His cloak changes slowly from dark grey to a festive red color.
Active Effects: haste - +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), extra attack on full attack Affects all allies - range is 60ft (9/15 rounds remaining) good hope - +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Affects all allies(15 min remaining) mirror image - 8 images remaining(15 min remaining)
Attack bonus tracker: 22(plus 1 haste, plus 3 inspired, plus 1 point blank, minus 3 deadly aim) 24 damage bonus tracker 1d8 +8 (plus 6 deadly aim, plus 1 point blank, plus 4 arcane strike) 1d8 + 19 actions: maintain perform(free)
OOC- I took three rounds off the haste in addition to the three waiting for the wall. Please let me know if I need to adjust.
Frozen Revenants! Rd 9 (SteveK) d20+12=22 ; d20+24=34 ; d20+24=35 ; d20+24=27 ; 3d6+19=32 ; 3d6+19=33 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+15=33 ; d8+25=29 ; Monday October 25th, 2021 5:42:18 AM
Gaffer prepares two spells, and then Readies a Baleful Polymorph!
Desdichado moves to where it seems likely the wall will come down and drinks a potion.
Hmerrin also takes position and a potion. And he is Ready to charge the nearest giant!
Danko casts two defensive spells on himself. " Let's do this! "
Nira worries that there may be more ‘guys you killed on the way in’. She casts two spells.
Ramirez casts two spells and has his bow ready.
Farin and Stohp keep adding branches to the fire and wisely stay out of the way. ………………
BANGBANGBANG. BANGBANGBANG! CRASH! Fifteen feet of the Wall of Stone falls down, and Gaffer and Hmerrin act. One Giant becomes a rabbit! Another gets a cut and a very athletic human chopping at its knees! As the young fighter approaches, the Giant slams a fist at the human, and bruises Hmerrin for 32 damage!
There are only two Frozen Undead Frost Giants left on the mountainside.
Giant #1 moans ”Revenge!’ and bats at Hmerrin with two large hands. One slams Hmerrin again for 33 damage.
Giant #4 picks up more of the plentiful boulders and careens them at the first target of opportunity, which happens to be the Paladin at the entrance. One strikes Desdichado for 29 damage! ”Revenge!’, it moans.
…….
Hmerrin is in melee with Giant #1 on the right-side path outside the cave.
Giant #4 is 30’ away on the left-side path outside the cave.
Desdichado is standing at the 15 foot wide cave entrance.
All other heroes and dwarfs are inside the shallow cave (can see both giants).
Giant 1 AC 30 Dam 20 Giant 2 rabbit Giant 3 gone Giant 4 AC 33 Dam
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 27/17/23 (28 vs evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 12d6=38 ; Monday October 25th, 2021 6:36:00 AM
Danko steels himself and casts chain lightning at the giants.
Lightning strikes!
------------------------- 12d6 +12 (Bloodline Arcana: Whenever you cast a spell with an energy descriptor that matches your draconic bloodline's energy type, that spell deals +1 point of damage per die rolled.) for 50 points of electric damage to the giants
Stone Skin 120 minutes DR 10/adamantine. It ignores the first 10 points of damage each time it takes damage from a weapon. Up to 120 pts of damage
Mirror image - creates 6 images 12 minutes
haste - +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), extra attack on full attack 8/15 rounds
good hope - +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Affects all allies(15 min remaining)
Endure Element SR 18 DR Res electricty 10 Protection from evil 12 minutes
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 132/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] d20+29=32 ; 3d6+12=20 ; Monday October 25th, 2021 4:31:27 PM
Large Dez runs to the nearest giant and swipes at him with an enlarged greataxe.
32 vs AC; 20 damage
---------------------- Active Effects Haste: +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls Enlarge Person: +2 STR, -2DX, -1 attack, -1AC, reach 10', greataxe damage 3d6
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Monday October 25th, 2021 7:51:53 PM "Do you think these creatures saw who summoned them? I'm just wondering whether there is any value in interrogating one - if possible, of course. I'm going to try and control the one on the left. Just in case."
Nira casts Control Undead at Giant #4. "Stand perfectly still" she commands.
----------- Standard action: Cast Control Undead at Giant 4. Can target up to 28HD of Undead. Will Save vs DC28 or obey Nira for the next 14mins.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 102/167 AC:34 T:20 FF:27 CMD:35) d20+29=45 ; d8+16=19 ; d20+24=30 ; d8+16=23 ; d20+19=36 ; d8+16=22 ; d20+28=36 ; d6+14=17 ; d20+24=41 ; d6+14=18 ; d20+29=32 ; d8+16=24 ; d10+6=7 ; Monday October 25th, 2021 7:52:25 PM
. OOC - Hmerrin was invisible on approach. Does that avoid the AoO damage?
-- Hmerrin grunts at the blows. Good thing Dez showed up to attract attention.
"Wasn't really the first thing on my mind at the moment!" he calls back to Nira.
The fighter's axes fly as he chops chunks out of the giant. ------- Full Attack on Giant 1 Btax 1 hits ac 45 for 19 hp damage Btax 2 hits ac 30 for 23 hp damage Btax 3 hits ac 30 for 22 hp damage Hdax 1 hits ac 36 for 17 hp damage Hdax 2 hits ac 41 for 18 hp damage Haste atk hits ac 32 for 24 hp damage Two wpn rend adds 7 hp damage Total: 130 hp damage
In Effect inspire courage - +3 morale bonus to: saves against charm and fear, +3 competence bonus to att/dmg haste - +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), extra attack on full attack
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 Hp122/122 CMD32 d20+23=41 ; d20+23=37 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+13=18 ; 2d8+20=27 ; d8+20=25 ; Monday October 25th, 2021 10:05:17 PM
Ramirez opens fire at giant number 1
hit AC: 41, 37(haste), 21, 18 damage: 27, 25
Active Effects: haste - +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), extra attack on full attack Affects all allies - range is 60ft (8/15 rounds remaining) good hope - +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Affects all allies(15 min remaining) mirror image - 8 images remaining(15 min remaining)
Attack bonus tracker: 23(plus 1 haste, plus 0 inspired, plus 0 point blank, plus 2 good hope, minus 3 deadly aim) 23/18/13 damage bonus tracker 1d8 +8 (plus 6 deadly aim, plus 0 point blank, plus 4 arcane strike, plus 2 good hope) 1d8 + 20(2d8 on first hit - manyshot)
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 144/144 AC: 31(T:17/FF:25) CMD:31) 3d6=9 ; Tuesday October 26th, 2021 4:29:58 AM
Satisfied with his transfigurative abilities, Gaffer waits to see if Nora successfully takes control of Giant 4, and if not he turns to Giant 4, raises a hand, and calls a crash of lightning down from the sky.
----- Actions Call Lightning - Aimed at Giant 4s space - 9 Damage ----- Active Effects Barkskin - +5 to Natural Armour; Duration 150 minutes Call Lightning - Reflex DC 21 for half damage; Duration 15 Minutes, 9/10 bolts
Frozen Revenants! Rd 10 (SteveK) d20+8=27 ; d20+11=24 ; d3=3 ; d20+16=28 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+15=20 ; Tuesday October 26th, 2021 4:57:09 AM
Danko casts chain lightning at the giants. Both dodge and while Giant#1 is singed, Giant#4 is completely unscathed!
Large Desdichado runs to Giant#1 and swipes at him with an enlarged greataxe.
Nira casts Control Undead at Giant #4, and feels a strong will resist the spell!
Ooc: OOPS! Then-invisible Hmerrin avoided the AOO! . Hmerrin’s axes fly as he chops chunks out of the giant, killing the undead monstrosity …again.
Ramirez lets fly four arrows, but doesn’t need to thread the melee using his Precise Strike since Giant #1 is dead, and the arrows slam into Undead Frost Giant #4, striking twice.
The two dwarf guides cheer and Farin hoots his derision. ”You will get no revenge tonight, foul giant!”
………………….
Giant #4 picks up more of the plentiful boulders and sends two fastballs at Ramirez! One strikes Ramirez for 29 damage!
”Revenge!’, it moans in response to Nira’s questions and Farin’s taunts.
…….
Hmerrin and Large Dez is on the right-side path, 30’ outside the cave, 60’ away from Giant#4.
Giant #4 is 30’ away from the cave on the left-side path outside the cave.
All other heroes and dwarfs are inside the shallow cave (can see both giants).
Giant 1 dead Giant 2 rabbit Giant 3 gone Giant 4 AC 33 Dam 85
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 103/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] d20+29=38 ; 3d6+12=22 ; Tuesday October 26th, 2021 11:04:36 AM
The Large Dez runs to the other Giant and gives him a thwack.
38 vs AC; 22 damage
---------------------- Active Effects Haste: +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls Enlarge Person: +2 STR, -2DX, -1 attack, -1AC, reach 10', greataxe damage 3d6
Hmerrin follows Big Dez, and slides in to attack the last giant.
AC 38 vs AoO due to Mobility feat ------- 60' move to Giant4 Attack hits ac 43 for 18 hp damage
In Effect inspire courage - +3 morale bonus to: saves against charm and fear, +3 competence bonus to att/dmg haste - +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), extra attack on full attack
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 144/144 AC: 31(T:17/FF:25) CMD:31) 3d6=9 ; Tuesday October 26th, 2021 6:58:10 PM
The fight swings well in their direction, so Gaffer continues his course and calls another lightning down to the ground.
----- Actions Call Lightning - Aimed at Giant 4s space - 9 Damage ----- Active Effects Barkskin - +5 to Natural Armour; Duration 150 minutes Call Lightning - Reflex DC 21 for half damage; Duration 15 Minutes, 8/10 bolts
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 27/17/23 (28 vs evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 Tuesday October 26th, 2021 9:08:16 PM
Danko fires five magic missiles at the remaining giant.
Stone Skin 120 minutes DR 10/adamantine. It ignores the first 10 points of damage each time it takes damage from a weapon. Up to 120 pts of damage
Mirror image - creates 6 images 12 minutes
haste - +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), extra attack on full attack 8/15 rounds
good hope - +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Affects all allies(15 min remaining)
Endure Element SR 18 DR Res electricty 10 Protection from evil 12 minutes
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 Hp93/122 CMD32 d20+23=42 ; d20+23=28 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+13=20 ; 2d8+20=33 ; Tuesday October 26th, 2021 9:37:37 PM
Ramirez lets loose a few more arrows at the remaining giant. Hopefully they stay dead this time.
hit AC 42, 33 damage
Active Effects: haste - +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), extra attack on full attack Affects all allies - range is 60ft (8/15 rounds remaining) good hope - +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Affects all allies(15 min remaining) mirror image - 8 images remaining(15 min remaining)
Attack bonus tracker: 23(plus 1 haste, plus 0 inspired, plus 0 point blank, plus 2 good hope, minus 3 deadly aim) 23/18/13 damage bonus tracker 1d8 +8 (plus 6 deadly aim, plus 0 point blank, plus 4 arcane strike, plus 2 good hope) 1d8 + 20(2d8 on first hit - manyshot)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Tuesday October 26th, 2021 11:33:56 PM
Nira is only mildly disappointed that her spell didn't work as she'd hoped. The giant is going to be dead-er soon anyway.
She holds off on any spells for the time being and will instead be using them to heal the party up afterwards.
Frozen Revenants, no revenge (SteveK) Wednesday October 27th, 2021 12:11:47 PM
Hmerrin and Desdichado rush over and confront the last Giant.
Gaffer, Danko, and Ramirez contribute with missles both magical and mundane.
NIra holds back and maintains a consideration for the entire battlefield.
Farin and Stohl keep near the roaring fire.
............
With the full might of the Tide against one undead giant, the fight doesn't last long. With a last, almost petulant moan of "Revenge!", the Giant falls.
The wind blows only lightly because of Gaffer controlling the weather.
The Tide has the initiative.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 27/17/23 (28 vs evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 Wednesday October 27th, 2021 5:26:57 PM
" Well, that certainly was fun. If these are the kinds fo shenanigans I can expect with this group, I'm glad I joined! "
Danko looks at the various bits and pieces of undead parts....
" Should we doing anything to make sure they don't rise again? Maybe burn them or stick a stake through their hearts? Something like that? "
" I bet these things don't even carry gold around... or do they? "
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 Hp93/122 CMD32 Wednesday October 27th, 2021 6:01:14 PM Should we look around and make sure there is nothing else? Someone may have been controlling them. Who are the best scouts?
Active Effects: haste - +1 attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), extra attack on full attack Affects all allies - range is 60ft (7/15 rounds remaining) good hope - +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Affects all allies(15 min remaining) mirror image - 8 images remaining(15 min remaining)
Attack bonus tracker: 23(plus 1 haste, plus 0 inspired, plus 0 point blank, plus 2 good hope, minus 3 deadly aim) 23/18/13 damage bonus tracker 1d8 +8 (plus 6 deadly aim, plus 0 point blank, plus 4 arcane strike, plus 2 good hope) 1d8 + 20(2d8 on first hit - manyshot)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 134/167 AC:34 T:20 FF:27 CMD:35) Wednesday October 27th, 2021 6:47:01 PM
"Gaffer, probably," Hmerrin answers Ramirez. "We're a bit deficient in scouting. Mostly, I just go forward and then everyone attacks whatever jumps me."
The fighter does take a look over the corpses. "We took all their stuff last time, so if they got anything on 'em, somebody gave it to them."
"And as we're short a cleric, I'd say chuck the remains down the side of the mountain and hope they don't come back." The lad looks around to see if anyone in the group has a better idea. If not, he proceeds to follow his suggestion.
"Oh, and nice job everybody."
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 103/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] d20+13=31 ; Wednesday October 27th, 2021 7:19:04 PM
"Isn't there still one of them out here somewhere?" asks Desidchado. "Other than the rabbit here, I thought there was one more to take care of."
Desdichado reflects on what he knows about these type of undead to see if reanimation would be a big concern. (Know. Religion: 31)
"I'm no Sarge," he reflects, "but I've got a bit of 'cleric-lite' power that if they do come back I can blast them with some positive energy."
"It can help us, too, if anyone needs some healing," he adds.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d8=4 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=2 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; Wednesday October 27th, 2021 7:22:52 PM
Niras casts a cure spell to treat some of Ramirez's Wounds. She'll keep casting them while the party appears safe. Fortunately it's just cuts and scrapes this time and she is able to make light work of them.
---------------- Cast CCW. Ramirez is healed for 31pts Then if we are out of combat rounds... Cast CCW. Hmerrin is healed for 30pts Cast CCW. Des is healed for 31pts
Frozen Revenants, no revenge (SteveK) Thursday October 28th, 2021 3:49:53 AM
Ramirez and Danko makes a couple suggestions, but it is Hmerrin who turns thought into action. As expected, the re-dead ogres and giants don't have anything of value, having been stripped of those possessions over a year ago by the Tide. It will take some work to burn the bodies, or magic to entomb the bodies, or but a couple of moments to kick the bodies off the path and let them tumble to the rocky crags below...
More conversation reveals that although the Tide no longer has a dedicated cleric, they have Desdichado, NIra, and even Ramirez with healing capabilities! The battle obviously over, Nira uses spells to heal.
Gaffer isn't able to do much scouting for night has fallen fast and his control weather is a local effect: all outside the spell's influence, the snowstorm rages.
So.. who sent them? There doesn't seem to be a definitive answer on that unless someone wants to speak with the dead and ask them.
And.. where did the last giant go? That answer arrives over an hour later. The fire is banked and the first watch is getting ready when a bruised and battered Frozen Revanant Frost Giant moans, "Revenge!" It is obvious it just climbed back from the rocky drop below and onto the path in front of the not-so-shallow-anymore cave.
The ensuing seconds could hardly be called a fight as the Tide dispatches the undead quicker than they did the others an hour ago. The worst that happens is the melee specialists have to clean weapons and armor again. Ugh, such a chore!
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 134/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Thursday October 28th, 2021 1:27:35 PM
"Alright, well, hopefully that's all taken care of. Farin, Stohl - shall we be on our way?"
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 144/144 AC: 31(T:17/FF:25) CMD:31) d20+26=41 ; Thursday October 28th, 2021 7:22:28 PM "We should probably finish our rest before setting off again. I reckon we might be safe here, the blood outside should be a fair warning for anything else that comes looking for trouble."
If everyone else is happy to stay put, Gaffer sits near the cave mouth to finish his watch while the rest get some sleep.
----- Perception: 41
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=2 ; Thursday October 28th, 2021 7:31:29 PM
Nira casts one last cure spell on Des. "There now"
"Well, despite that attack the cave is probably still the safest place around here to spend the rest of the night"
----------------- Cast CCW. Des is healed for 32pts
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 164/167 AC:34 T:20 FF:27 CMD:35) Thursday October 28th, 2021 7:40:33 PM
"Makes sense," Hmerrin agrees, wiping off his axes again.
"We'll keep resting here until the casters are able to regain their spells, and then move along."
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 Thursday October 28th, 2021 9:09:52 PM
OOC- dropped active spells as it looks like we are back to resting mode
Ramirez, who seems to be full of useful tricks, offers to use some magic to clean up any clothing or other items that got messy during the fight. I do have a little bit of healing magic also, much less than Nira's but it will be better than nothing in a pinch. I think we will need to invest in some healing items in the future if we are unable to recruit one. Ramirez' cloak shifts to a dull orange color. Either it is helping keep him warm or the color is a hopeful illusion of such.
Attack bonus tracker: 23(plus 1 haste, plus 0 inspired, plus 0 point blank, plus 2 good hope, minus 3 deadly aim) 23/18/13 damage bonus tracker 1d8 +8 (plus 6 deadly aim, plus 0 point blank, plus 4 arcane strike, plus 2 good hope) 1d8 + 20(2d8 on first hit - manyshot)
Out of the Scab (SteveK) Friday October 29th, 2021 5:55:44 AM
Desdichado is ready to be on our way?"
Gaffer want to finish their rest first, the rest they haven’t even truly begun.
Nira casts one last cure spell on Des, and agrees the cave is probably still the safest place around. Even more so, with the two Walls of Stone permanently making a smaller opening.
Hmerrin agrees to rest for the casters, not to mention the others not being exhausted in the morning…
Ramirez cleans up and helps magically clean others, all the while speculating on possible ways to even have more healing available.
…………..
Gaffer, Nira, and Hmerrin turn out to be correct: nothing bothers the team or their guides during the night. And, in fact, nothing as strenuous happens for the rest of their travel through the Scab. Once the team walks past the effects of Gaffer’s control weather, the going slows down because of occasional drifts of snow or hidden ice patches. Hazardous but not dangerous. The most interesting thing happens at the last pass where the traveling company passes a mineral pool of steaming water. Farin and Stohl sorta glance at each other before Farin speaks. ”Huh, that’s new in the last year. Must be a new fumerole.” Nira’s Arcane Sight doesn’t see any magical-ness about the pool: it must be natural. And Stohl is quick to remind everyone that the Scab has always been a very active place.
Topping the last foothill on a cold but dry afternoon, the Tide and Guides are able to see the town of Angel Springs. Civilization at last!
………….
Ooc: Friends, passing you on to co-DM DanK for the next little part of the CMTC story. Have fun!!
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 134/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Saturday October 30th, 2021 10:08:53 PM
Desdichado thanks Farin and Stohl. "Hope to see you both again soon. And I don't mean soon as in 'trapped in a time-warping trap for a year'!"
Once goodbyes are done, Desdichado is ready to walk into Angel Springs with the group.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 144/144 AC: 31(T:17/FF:25) CMD:31) d20+26=32 ; Sunday October 31st, 2021 7:39:40 PM
Gaffer also turns to thank Farin and Stohl. "Take care of yourselves on the return trip, and let us know if those giants come back up again."
Gaffer can't help but wonder if the giants might follow them here, but shakes the thought from his head and looks forward to exploring a new town. Old habits of living in Dirt City means he keeps a keen eye out for the usual thieves or other threats.
----- Perception: 32
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Monday November 1st, 2021 1:18:12 AM "Is that Angel Springs? I've never been there before" Nira is keen to listen to any tales the group have about their travels and adventures. She's eager to learn more about the Northern Continent and even more about the people she is travelling with.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 Monday November 1st, 2021 6:29:58 AM
Danko waves as some leave the group.
" Oooooo a town... shenanigans awaits! "
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 164/167 AC:34 T:20 FF:27 CMD:35) Monday November 1st, 2021 8:08:11 AM
Hmerrin's spirit's rise at the sight of Angel Springs. "Shenanigans tomorrow, or possibly even the next day. First a warm bath, warm food, and a warm bed."
The lad joins Dez in bidding Farin and Stohl goodbye, and then turns to head into Angel Springs and find an inn.
"I've only been there once, for a day," he answers Nira. "This is where we linked up with Farin and Stohl on our way into the Scab."
Angel Springs - DM Dan K Monday November 1st, 2021 5:08:52 PM
Angel Springs! Farrin and Stohl shake hands and punch several in the arm out of friendship and they wish you well as they turn back for home. The small halfling city spreads out below and the party makes their way in through West Gate. Those that passed through before note that the little city is just as busy as they recall. Port of entry taxes are collected, general questions asked and minutes later you are passing through the gate with quite a few other people of all races. Most are merchants with wagons and almost as many seem to be heading out with wares as well. Standing on small built in mounts, halfling in light armor keep an eye on things, but their stances bely it to be more ceremonial than true watch for reasons of possible dangers. ahort walk down the wide and open street of West Spring and you are standing just outside Pour me More Tavern and Inn. Where most met up with Farrin and Stohl on the way up. Inside the place is bustling, but the party can cram in at a table with a couple of other patrons. The Pour Me More has rooms available, bath priviledges down the road and a menu full of hearty food and drink
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 Monday November 1st, 2021 9:40:02 PM Some food and rest sound good after all this traveling. So what's next? I haven't been here before.
Ramirez orders a round of drinks for the Tide, based on everyone's preferences.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 134/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Monday November 1st, 2021 10:30:43 PM
Desdichado thanks Ramirez for the drinks, and tells the new-Tide folks about some of their adventures so far: months of dealing with rakshasa in Dirt City, the destruction (and heavy losses) of most of their allies by those rakshasa, the small neutral zone they've been able to set up (a former temple to Ga'al, of all things), and going out to the Scar to help Sarge's clan.
"I'm sure you already know some of that, from the WLA's report," he nods toward Ramirez and Danko, "but I suppose you'd want to hear some things first-hand. And Nira I'm sure most of this is a big shock to you, falling in with a bunch of strangers who happen to be trying to save the Wold!"
"Hmerrin, Gaffer - what have I left out?"
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 144/144 AC: 31(T:17/FF:25) CMD:31) Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 6:48:09 AM
Gaffer nods his thanks for the glass of whisky and thinks back to before the Rakshasa, "We've be on the outskirts of house politics in a few ways, chasing down ex-members causing trouble for the city, we attempted to stop an assassination once."
A memory creeps up on Gaffer that he is surprised he had forgotten.
"The biggest event was us getting wrapped up in the return of the Sargrass Planes but to be honest I wasn't sure what was happening at the time, I just did what the Gods told me to. Oh actually there were a lot of other adventurers involved at the time, don't suppose that included any of you?
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 167/167 AC:34 T:20 FF:27 CMD:35) Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 8:16:01 AM
Hmerrin gives a friendly nod to the other patrons at the table.
"Business tomorrow, my friends," he declares. "Today, food and drink and a bath."
The young fellow does just that, returning to the room later that evening.
"So, next step is to get to Waypoint, in the Emerald Kingdom," he recalls. The lad gives the spellcasters a glance. "I don't suppose any of you have a way to do that quickly, and safely?"
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 5:16:02 PM
Danko orders a glass of red wine, thanks Ramirez and covers the next round.
He listens to the others speak of their adventures and smiles. This bunch knows a thing or two about shenanigans indeed.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 5:21:40 PM
ooc> Ooops
Answering Hmerrin... Danko first takes a taste of his wine.
" Maybe... I can teleport myself and maybe three others up to 1200 miles per use of the spell. However, I must know, or better yet, have been at, the location I'm teleporting to. "
Angel Springs - DM Dan K Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 5:39:44 PM
The Tide pile in at Pour Me More and quickly find themselves with drink and food. The other two patrons make a bit of room and provide a 'hi' smile, but keep to themselves . It seems that common tables is a mighty common thing here. The group discussion rolls through some of what the Tide has done and hits a few specifics on the Rakshasa. The Tide first got put on the trail when tracking down some rogue agents of considerable rank within separate Houses of Dirt City. Some form of domination that left the memory in tatters, allowing for some autonomy and seemingly locked in a nightmare. After that, the Rakshasa struck back through assassins taking a terrible toll on those associated to The Tide. Eventually The Tide routed the assassins, uncovered and put down an alliance between Gaal and the Rakshasa and rooted out dozens of replaced high ranking officials within Dirt City Oh and they also destroyed a 'farm'. don't ask, yes it was that bad
Now if the portents of Wardd are to be believed, and why shouldn't they. Dirt City was just one operation controlled by the Rakshasa with the golden eyes
refreshed, fed, bathed, cleaned up, relaxed and drinks in hand the topic is how to get to the Emerald Kingdom and specifically Waypoint.
Danko has never been and so it could be exciting if he were to teleport there and he could not bring the entire group in a single spell
Discussions continue on the best path forward
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 7:26:59 PM "I've a teleport spell prepared as well but I've never been there myself either. This is my first time on the whole northern continent actually so I can't even teleport us anywhere remotely close to where we want to go"
Nira holds her cup in both hands, savoring the taste of the wine.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 134/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 7:36:23 PM
"Eh, I'm still not sure I'm too comfortable with any teleporting yet," adds Desdichado. "I need some time to recuperate from being stuck inside a Teucri artifact. How far away are we from the Emerald Kingdom, anyway? Did anyone bring a map?"
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 8:45:53 PM I missed out on that one Gaffer, but I heard about it. Ramirez enjoys his second ale while his cloak changes a light boisterous yellow.
I do have a spell kinda like teleport. It should get us there, but walking in the shadow realm can be a little dangerous sometimes.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 144/144 AC: 31(T:17/FF:25) CMD:31) Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 7:14:06 AM
Gaffer gets another drink too and feels the tension of the road truly slipping away. He's about ready to curl up infront of a fire.
"I can teleport us through plants which we can do pretty accurately with a direction and distance. My next best option is to turn is into fast flying vapor with a Wind Walk spell. If we dress up in white we'd look just like clouds! If we're not so comfortable with the options, I don't mind travelling the old fasioned way."
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 167/167 AC:34 T:20 FF:27 CMD:35) d20+12=17 ; Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 10:46:40 AM
Hmerrin questions the casters on the various spells they've offered up.
The more he hears about Gaffer's Wind Walk spell, the more he likes it. It's fast. You see where you're going and can stop whenever you want. Best of all, you're not "teleporting", so chances of waking up inside a teucri artifact are slim and none.
"So, its basically walking, but faster," he sums up, nodding enthusiastically. "Let's do that one."
The next day, Hmerrin finds a WLA house (hopefully), and attempts to figure out where Waypoint is in relation to Angel Springs, and what geographic and/or person made features lie along the way that can be used as checkpoints. [Survival 17]
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 5:30:29 PM
Danko nods
" I'm fine with whatever way the rest of you want to try out. Let's get where we need to get to. "
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 134/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 6:39:38 PM
"Agree. Everyone have the provisions they need? We should probably best be on our way soon."
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 8:55:39 PM The wind walk sounds fun. Never tried that before. So how soon do we want to leave?
Up up and away - DM Dan K Thursday November 4th, 2021 8:14:29 AM
It takes the better part of a day for the group to get the supplies they want to make the option of Wind Walking meet with the greatest chance for success. Hmerrin is able to to get some rough maps and pieces together that if the group follows the river outside of Angel Springs to the northwest the group will find the small town of Hovel/ From there, the river forks and the southern branch will lead to Traders Corner, which is no more than a couple of shacks and eventually to Edenmoor. This is the route some took upon the River Rat from Dirt City. At Edenmoor the group will veer west along the great West Trade road to the Tree of Parting and then beyond that, Waypoint should be the next town. There is not much information to be had about WayPoint, other than it is a good sized town that benefits greatly as the first stop upon the Trade Road connecting to New Elenna
The journey is going to be a several hundred miles, no problem for the spell and should take a few hours less than half a day to complete
So, the group is off. Exiting Angel Springs, the party gathers up for the Wind Walk spell and soon you are moving at great speed and climbing into the sky to get a good view of th river and your journey
From several hundred feet up, the landscape sails out beneath you and rushes by at tremendous speed. Several large flat bottom boats are heading up and downstream this day and the nearby fields of wheat and corn backed by furroughs of hedges and trees make for a beautiful day to be among the clouds
The Tide sweeps past Hovel and cuts south, soon passing over Traders Corner, though from your height, the fork in the river is more a guide than the buildings blended into the trees below. 45 minutes later and the party spies Edenmoor as you pass beyond the forests and the Red Hills and onto the rugged lands that become Izen
Banking to the west, you soar above the Trade Road and within another hour you come upon one of the Wonders of the Wold, The Tree of Parting. Resembling a great oak, but more massive than anyone, particularly Gaffer, thought possible, this singular tree is nearly 650' high with a girth of a small keep. You are past in moments and within another hour, below you see what must be the town of Waypoint
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 167/167 AC:34 T:20 FF:27 CMD:35) d20+14=24 ; Thursday November 4th, 2021 12:03:26 PM
Once he gets over the sensation of being so high, Hmerrin seriously enjoys the trip. It is just like walking, only faster!
He notes that big honking tree in the back his mind. That would be worth seeing from the ground.
As what must be Waypoint makes its appearance, the fighter heads downward. He's aiming for an out-of-the-way spot a mile or so short of the town and just off the road. No point in just appearing at the place.
Once everyone is down, he checks his gear. "If I remember right, the vision was in front of The Way Back Inn, and one of the Rakas mentioned tunnels under a library. Since we need a place to rack anyway, how 'bout we find this inn, and we can ask about libraries. Probably leave that to Nira and Ramirez. I don't look much like the library type"
With that, the young man heads for town. [Perception 24 to keep a general eye out]
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 134/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Thursday November 4th, 2021 5:46:11 PM
"I'm glad I ate a light lunch," thinks Desdichado as they travel through the air. Once the initial queasiness eases, he actually enjoys the trip and is glad they could make it to Waypoint in such a short amount of time and the chance to see so many parts of the Wold he's never been to before.
He nods his head at Hmerrin's plan.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 Thursday November 4th, 2021 9:30:24 PM That was awesome, look forward to doing it again sometime. Library huh? Well we can check it out, maybe after some food and drink?
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Friday November 5th, 2021 3:14:26 AM
Before the group heads off Nira casts a Tishe's Weave Elements spell and creates six vests out of the air itself.
"Here you go" she says handing one to each member of the group "They'll make you a little harder to hit should we get into another fight"
Nira smiles broadly at the thought of visiting some libraries. Maybe she'll even find some places to buy some books? Wait... no. The focus is on finding some tunnels under the libraries - not reading books. Still, couldn't hurt to look around.
--------------- Tishe's Weave Elements: Vest (air). Takes up the Chest slot and provides Blur(20% miss chance)
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 d6=4 ; Friday November 5th, 2021 6:41:21 AM
Danko's face shimmers briefly and his appearances changes. The mustache is gone and his skin his now the color of ebony. His nose is smaller and his eyes are blue,
The sorcerer rubs his hands together and thankfully takes one of the vests.
" Let's get to some shenanigans now shall we? To the drinking! "
------- Hate of disguise. Tishe's Weave Elements: Vest (air). Takes up the Chest slot and provides Blur(20% miss chance)
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