DM Mitch/The Twins 43/43 d20+7=22 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+11=30 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=16 ; Wednesday November 17th, 2021 8:27:07 AM The Twins miss. Elron doesn’t want to stop but tries an attack which misses. He asks Honor to do something. Honor does do something, which damages all the shadows. Zeoll sings to help his allies. Asimov runs while Irony attacks. The attack is excellently aimed, but phases right through the creature (need a magical attack to hurt incorporeal creatures, if Irony’s attack is at least +1 equivalent I’ll change this) Mundhildur heroically rushes Asimov away.
The shades instinctively strike out at the only person who’s actually managed to hurt them. With her armor useless against their incorporeal touch Honor is hit by all of them and drained badly (13 STR damage)
Two of the shadows look pretty ragged from the channel.
Shadow 1: 4 Shadow 2: 9 Shadow 3: 9 Shadow 4: 4
DM Mitch/The Twins 43/43 d20+9=16 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday November 17th, 2021 8:34:56 AM
The Twins strike out at one of the stronger looking ones, hitting and injuring it badly (16 to hit, 7 damage). "Channel again!" "Finish them!" they urge Honor.
Honor Bright (Kathy) d6=5 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday November 17th, 2021 7:35:12 PM
Suddenly weakened, Honor drops to the ground, very much in danger of being crushed by her own armor. She clings to Virtue more out of habit than out of any hope of using it. Nearly helpless, she musters the strength to channel positive energy one more time.
[The shadows take 8 damage, DC 15 Will save for half.]
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant (large 10'4") (Kim) AC 17 Touch 13 FF15 HP 41/41 Wednesday November 17th, 2021 7:51:59 PM
How far to the far edge of the cavern? Mundhi runs however much farther she needs to get to the edge, but no farther. She is still singing out loudly. Max move range 120 feet. "Asimov, are you going to be all right? You feel floppy," she says at the end of this round's run.
SteveM - Elron | AC 21 (19 if raging), HP 49/49 d20+1=11 ; d20+1=19 ; d4+2=4 ; Wednesday November 17th, 2021 8:44:52 PM "That tears it!" Elron shouts, although whether he can actually do anything to a shadow remains to be seen.
Rage 1/10 Flurry of blows -- 1st attack: Hits AC 11 for -- 2nd attack: Hit AC 19 for 4 damage -- oops, should be 5 using a +1 weapon
Zeoll the Greensinger | AC18 (touch 11), 34 of 34hp | Cayzle d20+4=12 ; d6+5=7 ; Wednesday November 17th, 2021 11:17:58 PM
Stepping back if any are close by, Zeoll casts Produce Flame and tosses a small ball of fire at a shadow, the most wounded one.
He hits Touch AC12 for 7 fire damage.
And continues singing for the second round.
Asimov and Irony | Hugh | AC 17/13/15 HP 45/45 | AC 18/11/17 HP 35/35 Hardness 2 d20+5=16 ; 3d4+3=11 ; Thursday November 18th, 2021 3:30:43 AM
Asimov calls out to Irony, "Help Honor"
Irony uses the aid another action to destract a shadow and give Honor +2 AC against its next attack (16 vs DC 10)
Asimov himself pulls his wrist rockets from his utility belt, arms them and fires them at the nearest shadow if it is still standing. (11 force damage)
He also moves a little hopefully towards not being in harms way with the growing stalagtites (20 feet towards not being in danger; as long as shadows don't bar the way)
DM Mitch/The Twins 43/43 d20+4=19 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=21 ; d6=3 ; Thursday November 18th, 2021 7:33:15 AM The Twins attack an urge Honor to channel again. Honor manages to channel again. Mundhildur makes it to the cavern edge (sorry, it’s like 70 feet so you made it last round easily) Elron gets mad and strikes out finishing one Zeoll finishes another with a fire spell Asimov gets Irony to help Honor’s defense and uses a force effect to finish another.
Three are dead and the last one seems distressed. It strikes at Honor but misses due to Irony’s distraction before moving down back into the floor and vanishing.
Honor, ELron, and The Twins get AoO against it.
Honor Bright (Kathy) d20+4=17 ; d8=4 ; Thursday November 18th, 2021 1:30:50 PM
Honor swings feebly at the escaping shadow.
[Hit AC 17 for 2 damage. Magic weapon.]
SteveM - Elron | AC 21 (19 if raging), HP 49/49 d20+1=7 ; Thursday November 18th, 2021 7:49:21 PM
In his excitement that this thing is running away, Elron misses the shadow with his AoO.
As soon as it's gone, he starts trying to help Honor the rest of the way across the room.
Rage 2/10.
Zeoll the Greensinger | AC18 (touch 11), 34 of 34hp | Cayzle d20+4=5 ; Thursday November 18th, 2021 9:19:44 PM
Zeoll continues singing for another round and readies a flame to throw if a shadow pops up.
Touch AC to hit with readied attack: misses with a nat 1.
Asimov and Irony | Hugh | AC 17/13/15 HP 45/45 | AC 18/11/17 HP 35/35 Hardness 2 Friday November 19th, 2021 12:22:06 AM
Irony and Asimov want to move out of the danger zone in Asimov's weakened state. (40 foot move for Asimov towards escaping the spot where the stalagtites might fall)
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant (large 10'4") (Kim) AC 17 Touch 13 FF15 HP 41/41 Friday November 19th, 2021 8:51:43 AM
Mundhildur and Asimov are out of the danger zone at the edge of the cavern. Mundhi gently sets him down on his feet with his back to the cavern wall for support, and keeps a hand under his arm so he does not collapse in his weakened state. "I hope they can finish off those shadows, Asimov. Your face grew so pale so suddenly. I didn't want them to get you again."
DM Mitch/The Twins 43/43 d20=7 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; Friday November 19th, 2021 8:59:47 AM
The Twins manage to kill the thing as it flees.
DM Mitch/The Twins 43/43 Friday November 19th, 2021 9:00:53 AM
Various people make attacks and the Twins manage to hit and finish the shadow. The crystals are regrowing, but slowly and the party has plenty of time to cross safely. They’re now on the other side of the cavern in a safe area. A door is there leading deeper.
SteveM - Elron | AC 21 (19 if raging), HP 49/49 d20+14=31 ; Friday November 19th, 2021 10:00:39 AM
Perception = 31
Elron looks to see if the area outside this door seems reasonably safe from exploding spikes. They have several weakened party members, and may want to do something about that before moving on. He doesn't think the potion he carries (CMW) will help here.
Honor Bright (Kathy) Friday November 19th, 2021 3:19:15 PM
"We have to go back," Honor says, struggling to her feet. "We have to go back to that room they said was safe to rest in. I only have one spell to restore strength, and it will only restore a very small amount. It won't be enough."
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant (large 10'4") (Kim) AC 17 Touch 13 FF15 HP 41/41 Friday November 19th, 2021 3:45:24 PM
Mundhildur listens to Elron and Honor. "Perhaps we need to go there. Perhaps we could be safe here. Regardless, given time and attention, I may be able to restore the strength lost, as well as to deal with any wounds taken. Whatever the rest of you decide regarding location, I am fine with that."
If they decide to remain here and rest, Mundhi sets up camp. If to return, then she will bear Honor. Perhaps Camel can carry Asimov, or, perhaps he can walk.
Zeoll the Greensinger | AC18 (touch 11), 34 of 34hp | Cayzle Friday November 19th, 2021 8:15:47 PM
"Miss Honorr, I agrree with you. Let us rretrreat and rregrroup."
SteveM - Elron | AC 21 (19 if raging), HP 49/49 Saturday November 20th, 2021 12:40:18 PM "Fine, Miss Honor. But restore yourself a bit before we go."
Asimov and Irony | Hugh | AC 17/13/15 HP 45/45 | AC 18/11/17 HP 35/35 Hardness 2 Monday November 22nd, 2021 1:00:58 AM
Asimov says, "I have no strength either. I agree with Honor whole heartedly. Let us fall back to an area of safely."
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant (large 10'4") (Kim) AC 17 Touch 13 FF15 HP 41/41 d20+3=17 ; Monday November 22nd, 2021 3:47:23 AM
"Yes, Honor, do the little you can, and I will bear you back. Zeoll, can you carry Asimov, or can Bill the Camel?" she asks.
After Honor restores some of her drained strength, she bears the armored warrior woman across. If additional singing is needed to safely re-cross the cavern, she will sing forth loudly. If not, she crosses as silently as she might. Then back through the doorways, and to the last place of safety.
Once back in the room, she spends time removing any crystal shards from blankets, and piling them in one area. "I am glad I brought blankets to this place." She double checks the blankets after going through them once. She she makes beds for people who need care - especially for Asimov and Irony, for whom she lays an extra layer of padding.
Forgot to add +2 from healing kit (am running low: have, after this, 7 applications from the kit) gives 19. If someone can make a healing skill check of 10 or more, then the score would rise to 21. However, for her purposes, only a 15 is needed, so the giantess's ministrations are effective.
With 8 hours of rest and treatment, 2 strength points can be restored per person. WIth a full day's rest, 4 strength points can be recovered. WE will likely need to be here for 3 days, or 2 and a half days.
Hit point restoration? 2 hit points per level (that is, 10 hp) for a full 8 hours of rest in a day, or 4 hit points per level (that is, 20 hp) for each full day of complete rest;
DM Mitch/The Twins 43/43 Monday November 22nd, 2021 8:12:46 AM Elron checks the next room. It seems reasonably safe, the walls are shiny crystal but not the exploding kind. Honor suggests they retreat to the room they know is safe. Mundhildur thinks she can repair the damage done by the shades. Zeoll, Asimov, and Elron agree on retreating.
The party falls back safely to the room with the strange scratches.
SteveM - Elron | AC 21 (19 if raging), HP 49/49 Monday November 22nd, 2021 12:06:55 PM
Elron gets busy keeping people occupied while they wait for their recovery to be done.
"That room reminds me of a story I heard about th' dwarven mines in north-east Falador. Never been there myself but my cousin used t' work there -- he would tell them when th' air was gittin' bad. Paid well for not doin' much, he said. Couldn't even do any minin' himself, 'cause it might distract him from th' things he was there t' notice. Anyways. . .
About thirty years ago, shortly after sunrise an' less than an hour after th' miners had entered th' castle gate t' th' mine, there was a huge explosion through the tunnels, collpsin' the entrance t' th' mine. What happened -- an' we'll get t' how they figured this out in a bit -- but what happened is that th' foreman's sunrod warn't workin' an' when he went t' light th' lantern that he carried as a backup, th' flame from his tindertwig ignited some gas, and -- well, th' mine was a dusty place, and it all just went up with a mighty FOOP! The first explosion blew out all th' other lights, by th' way. That's why there was a second explosion. This one shook th' mountain and collapsed th' tunnel.
There were one-hundert-seventy-one men in th' mine -- forty-five beastfolk, fifty dwarves, twenty-five humans, thirty-two half-elves, twelve half-orcs, and a handful o' gnomes an' halflin's. Altogether they had four-hundert-fifteen children. Th' king o' Falador aged ten years with worry th' moment he heard about the disaster -- an not just because th' kingdom would have four-hundert-fifteen new orphans, though t' his credit that was the main thing. He sent his personal guard t' join the rescue workers that had been hastily assembled at th' mine site. Th' neighborin' kingdoms also sent men t' help, 'cause they all relied on minin' and knew it could have been their own in there.
The rescue workers came from all the surrounding areas t' recover th' bodies -- several dyin' themselves in th' attempt. An' their wives came, and cooked for bereaved families, tended children, helped where they could. It took nine days t' find everyone. All th' while, th' anguished, grieving wives and children waited to hear whether their husbands and fathers had been found.
But in th' end, it turned out everyone was okay. Despite the collapse o' several tunnels, an' being days without food -- but not, fortunately, entirely without water -- everyone was able t' recover. The explosion caused nothin' but miner injuries."
Honor Bright (-11 Str) (Kathy) d4=2 ; Monday November 22nd, 2021 1:29:06 PM
As soon as she is able, Honor casts her Lesser Restoration spell, recovering two points of Strength damage.
"And now I have to wait and rest," she says.
She listens to Elron's tale with appreciation. "The gods were merciful that day," she says.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant (large 10'4") (Kim) AC 17 Touch 13 FF15 HP 41/41 Monday November 22nd, 2021 7:59:54 PM
Tears begin to run down Mundhildur's eyes as Elron tells his story. "The poor people. The poor families. The hapless children. The king's deep grief."
When the rooster brings his story to a happy conclusion, her sorrow turns toward joy - then anger. "Why... You... you... BEAST of a storyteller! I oughta pluck you for that one!" She takes strides toward him, then begins to chase him about, but after a few laps slows her chase, and her shoulders begin to shake, and she snorts - this is likely the first time any in the group has heard the giantess snort - and then is overcome in gales of laughter as she collapses cross-legged onto the scarred floor of their safe room. It takes minutes before she has herself under control again.
Zeoll the Greensinger | AC18 (touch 11), 34 of 34hp | Cayzle Monday November 22nd, 2021 9:34:14 PM
Zeoll enjoys the shaggy-dog story. As any druid would!
He helps people rest and recover. He's doing fine, himself. He and Bill the Camel also stand guard and watch.
Asimov and Irony | Hugh | AC 17/13/15 HP 45/45 | AC 18/11/17 HP 35/35 Hardness 2 Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 1:31:30 AM
(OOC: Asimov has an effective Strength score of 6.)
He puts his pack down and says to Honor, "I am significantly weakened myself though not as bad as you are. Sadly I have no means currently to aid in my own recovery. How often can you cast that spell that let you regain strength? I fear I'm going to need it too. Taking stock of my device designs I think the only thing that may help me are an undead disrupting ray gun, a special item of luggage calls a carry all that triples my limited carrying capacity and a personal forcefield. I already wear armor yes, but were I to use the force shield it being made out of force I believe would confer additional protection against the touch attacks of shadow creatures. I get that 2 of those things are only useful when fighting the creatures but the carry-all since it can stay together 10 hours without breaking could allow me to press on without being fully recovered though in my condition if I take another hit like the one I took, I will be effectively paralyzed."
DM Mitch/The Twins 43/43 Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 8:05:38 AM
The Twins appreciate the story. They like hearing stories of different cultues.
DM Mitch/The Twins 43/43 Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 8:06:11 AM
The party rests, tells stories, and discusses how long it will take to recover from the recent attack.
SteveM - Elron | AC 21 (19 if raging), HP 49/49 d20+4=13 ; Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 11:32:54 AM
While the party recovers, Elron ponders. "We left one o' those things there, an' it'll be recoverin' too. But it may have decided that we -- meanin' Miss Honor -- are more than it can take. We know how t' get through th' room now. But I think I'm gonna have my chicken saber already in hand th' next time we do."
Mundhildur has said she can speed folks' recovery, and Elron will follow her directions and try to help -- since he can't help Honor with her spells. (Heal = 13 to aid another)
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant (large 10'4") (Kim) AC 17 Touch 13 FF15 HP 41/41 Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 11:34:54 AM
"Asimov, I can help, too, if you'll allow me. You simply take it easy and rest. It might take a few days, but we'll get your strength back up, along with Honor's help, perhaps, too." Mundhildur uses her healing skills to attend to her two weakened friends. As indicated Nov 22, each person she tends for will regain 4 ability [edit, originally had written 'hit'] points per 24 hours.
Honor Bright (Kathy) d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d4=2 ; d4=4 ; Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 2:34:35 PM
"I can cast two spells per day," Honor replies. "Once I rest, I can make both my spells Lesser Restoration. Today I only had the one prepared."
After a full day's rest, Honor has regained 4 points of strength thanks to Mundhildur's care. She casts her two spells--one on herself, and one on Asimov. She heals one point of strength; Asimov heals 2.
[OOC: Mundhildur's post says "hit points," but the same rule applies to ability damage; I checked.]
After two full days of rest, Asimov should be completely recovered. Honor casts two more spells, and is also completely recovered.
We can leave at that point, after two full days, or we can wait an additional day for Honor to get spells again.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant (large 10'4") (Kim) AC 17 Touch 13 FF15 HP 41/41 Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 6:26:06 PM
"Let's get those spells, Honor," the Jotunar recommends. "And let's review what we have gone through so far, and learned, and prepare as we might for what, and who, may lie ahead."
Zeoll the Greensinger | AC18 (touch 11), 34 of 34hp | Cayzle Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 8:23:58 PM
"Thrree days of waiting is fine. With my goodberrries, we will have enough to eat."
The liontaur keeps up the group's spirits with song, and also keeps watch and helps his friends recover.
Asimov and Irony | Hugh | AC 17/13/15 HP 45/45 | AC 18/11/17 HP 35/35 Hardness 2 Wednesday November 24th, 2021 1:44:28 AM
Asimov says, "True. Though when we figure out where the matriarch is my carry all might come in useful if there is a lot of artifacts to bring out."
DM Mitch/The Twins 43/43 Wednesday November 24th, 2021 7:50:01 AM
The Twins shake their head. "We killed it as it fled" they tell the others.
DM Mitch/The Twins 43/43 Wednesday November 24th, 2021 7:52:14 AM
The party rests until fully recovered. Fortunately whatever perils await don’t seem to wander the halls and they are unmolested for the duration. The Twins at one point go back to assure the drow the party is still alive and working on the problem.
Zeoll the Greensinger | AC18 (touch 11), 34 of 34hp | Cayzle Wednesday November 24th, 2021 9:26:10 AM
When everybody is recovered, Zeoll is eager to be on our way.
"I've done my best to keep the place clean, but sometimes the smell of camel poo is just verry harrd to get rrid of. Sorrry."
Honor Bright (Kathy) Wednesday November 24th, 2021 3:01:50 PM
Honor strides out of the room with confidence. "Of course, we're going to have to bring down those stalactites again," she says. "But we know how to do it now, so it should be fine."
SteveM - Elron | AC 21 (19 if raging), HP 49/49 Wednesday November 24th, 2021 11:15:05 PM
Elron agrees with Honor. Despite the Twins assurances that the shadows were defeated, he carries the double chicken saber instead of his whappin' stick, so he doesn't drum on Honor's shield this time. If more volume is needed than the others provide, he adds his singing voice.
Asimov and Irony | Hugh | AC 17/13/15 HP 45/45 | AC 18/11/17 HP 35/35 Hardness 2 Thursday November 25th, 2021 5:28:14 AM
Asimov changes his device preparations around. He swaps out freeze ray for undead disrupting ray gun and door detector for the personal force field. He also prepares 2 medihaler mediums and 1 rapid repair nanobot capsule versus 2 rapid repair nanobot capsule and 1 medihaler medium.
He says, "If we face more shadows they won't like my new raygun. I can also use my force field to help deter their attacks."
He stands ready to bang on Irony again when they get closer to the stalagtites.
Devices prepared thingamabobs: corrosive pistol, undead disrupting ray gun, magic detector, light emitter weird science creation (2 0th level effects): corrosive pistol + undead disrupting ray gun = range touch; 1d3 acid + 1d6 positive energy vs undead on succesful hit; 1st level devices: wrist rockets (magic missile) wrist rockets (magic missiile). medi-haler light (cure light wounds), medihaler-light (cure light wounds), personal force field(mage armor) 2nd level devices: rapid repair nanobot capsule (make whole), medihaler medium (cure moderate wounds), medihaler medium (cure moderate wounds)
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant (large 10'4") (Kim) AC 17 Touch 13 FF15 HP 41/41 Thursday November 25th, 2021 2:34:11 PM
"Onward, then, with courage, Asimov's toys, renewed strength, full bellies from berries, and leaving odd smells behind, crystals ahead, and freedom for captured spirits," Mundhildur intones as they retrace their steps, and with loud singing as they come again into the crystal cavern.
"Meanwhile, ought we to check the remains of the poor people earlier slain by the crystals?" As they traverse the glinting floor, she does so with the bodies of the drow left slain.
Zeoll the Greensinger | AC18 (touch 11), 34 of 34hp | Cayzle d20+10=21 ; Thursday November 25th, 2021 8:54:10 PM
Zeoll helps disarming the crystals as before. He also tries to see if the shadows he ever returned.
Perception at +10 IIRC ... 21.
Asimov and Irony | Hugh | AC 17/13/15 HP 45/45 | AC 18/11/17 HP 35/35 Hardness 2 d20+9=15 ; Friday November 26th, 2021 3:19:44 AM
(Perception: 15) Asimov keeps a sharp eye out for more hazards. (OOC: checking in)
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant (large 10'4") (Kim) AC 17 Touch 13 FF15 HP 41/41 Friday November 26th, 2021 11:13:41 PM
Each corpse left behind she also carries to the far side of the cavern. If necessary, she will toss a loop or two of rope around them to assist in the carry. "Whoever they were, in due course, we ought to see to a decent burial for them." But, sure, she will take things of value for later distribution.
Zeoll the Greensinger | AC18 (touch 11), 34 of 34hp | Cayzle Saturday November 27th, 2021 8:16:31 AM
Zeoll determines that he sense no enemies and then helps Mundhi with respect to the dead.
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