High road or low road? (DM BatMark) Monday January 31st, 2022 8:08:29 PM Stowe moves through the narrow cave and sees some more nests ahead in the dim light. Torrynashkabbeth agrees with exploring the wider section first and suggests checking out the nests. Mortimer tries to quiet down a bit before tabulating the loot and taking his place in the marching order. Manolo hangs back quietly. Mole keeps an eye down the narrow passage and looks for more traps. Drack agrees with moving down the main passage and looks to Stowe to lead. Loryn sends dancing lights ahead and a torch to the side. Ash backs up Loryn near the side passage
Mole finds no traps in the narrow side passage, but does hear the distant sound of running water. Loryn and Ash, by the light of the torch, can now more clearly see that the side tunnel slopes downward and turns tightly to the left after about 10-15 feet.
By the light of her shield and Loryn’s Dancing Lights, Stowe can see a 10-15 foot nest of rags, debris, brush, and other materials piled in the northwest corner of the cavern. There are no other apparent exits from the room, although the nest is too dense in many places to tell what might be underneath or behind it.
(OOC: I moved your characters to match as closely as I could figure where you intended to be on the map. Feel free to adjust as needed.)
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=11 ; d20+6=24 ; Tuesday February 1st, 2022 1:02:33 AM
Stowe cautiously approaches the large nest, looking for any traps or signs of life. "Stay back in case there's another one of those exploding rocks!"
She didn't want anyone to get hurt if she blundered into a trap. Once the way was clear, she'd want help making sure the cave walls really were solid and not some gremlin trick. Maybe Mole could help with that... She hesitated to ask in case he thought she was only saying that just because he was a dwarf.
When she gets to the nest she feels a sense of relief and starts to inspect it closely and search for anything useful.
OOC: -Perception for traps leading up to the nests (11) -Perception for searching the nest itself (24)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 d20=11 ; Tuesday February 1st, 2022 5:05:27 AM "I can check those nests with my spear." Offered Torryn. It seemed the safest method. Using the light from Stowe's shield Torryn probed and redistributed materials to see what, if anything lurked beneath. She used the pointy end! That was just in case something nasty needed a thorough stabbing.
[OOC: Perception +7: (18).
Drack (Chris J) - hp 12/18 - AC 16 Tuesday February 1st, 2022 8:46:10 AM
Drack keeps his sword out by the nest. "Sounds like a good idea Torry. Stowe and I will stand to either side of you in case something nasty pops out."
"Mole, you might want to keep an eye out down that side tunnel for unwanted visitors while we clear this room."
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday February 1st, 2022 9:34:57 AM
Loryn looks back at Drack as the elf mentions keeping an eye out on the passage and then with a mutter of about shiny objects and squirrels, he looks back down the passage. "Lets wait for them to clear that before we take the lead into here."
When the big folk arrive, Loryn will head down the side passage behind Mole. The big folk will be a bit as they sandwich through and he did not need to see that from the rear. He will also bring his Lights back, once the others are through searching the debris
Manolo d20+6=23 ; Tuesday February 1st, 2022 7:06:33 PM
Manolo looks for possible traps and potential points of Ambush. Perception 23
Gaaaahhh!!!!! (DM BatMark) d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; d4=1 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+6=19 ; d3=1 ; d6=4 ; d3=3 ; d6=3 ; d20+6=20 ; d3=3 ; d6=4 ; d20+6=24 ; d3=2 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday February 1st, 2022 8:16:36 PM Stowe approaches the nest, warning the others to stay back in case of a trap. Drack moves up to cover his allies near the nest. Torrynashkabbeth pokes the nest with her spear, looking for anything under the layers of material Manolo looks for traps and points of ambush. Loryn mutters under his breath, implying that the others are too easily distracted and also not paying attention to what he has already said. Harrumph. Ash, Mole, and Mortimer wait patiently for bad things to happen to them.
Despite all their precautions, our heroes are surprised when a gaggle of tiny gremlins burst out of the nest, unfortunately not from where Torryn’s spear was most recently poking. Cursed little sneaks that they are, they spring forward in a burst of detritus, and attempt to stab the closest party members. Two go for Stowe, their clever little blades slipping neatly through chinks in her armor, doing a total of 9hp of damage. Another lunges at Drack, skewering him for 5hp. The last singles out Torryn, nicking her for 6hp. They chitter madly in their high-pitched voices, grinning wickedly at the mayhem they have wrought. What do our heroes do now?
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 17/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=12 ; Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 12:35:53 AM
Stowe is so surprised by these creatures that she misses quite badly when she swings her hammer at them. Blood runs freely from her side, and she knows how quickly a battle can turn. If it continues like this much longer we'll all be in mortal peril!
"Step back with me! We need to protect our flanks with these cave walls! She shouts to Drack and Torryn.
OOC: -I'm trying to move back so we can't be flanked easily since there are 4 of them when they spread out. -Stowe can block the passage if we withdraw to where the cave necks down 10' wide. I might use some rounds of total defense if someone behind can deal damage. -That's assuming we last long enough. At this rate the three of us in melee are dead in 2 turns anyway...
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 d20=12 ; Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 7:09:14 AM
Torryn took the chance to stab with her spear. Sadly, she was far more skilled at throwing than at 'stabbing'. The elusive creature easily avoided her effort. Still, she could at least take a step back as Stowe advocated without gifting her opponents any further chances to attack. Given the numbers she needed her Fey magic. "Stowe, Drack, can you hold them for a second? I'll call on my magic and then I'll be able to hold the front." Torryn asked. With all her magically defences in place, she'd prove a hard target even for the gremlins. That ought to spare Stowe and Drack. Of course, she had very little chance of actually hitting her swift quarry, but she was going to rely on others for that.
OOC: The plan is for Torryn to step back between Drack and Stowe so that she can call forth her Fey Shield (Shield spell). This will raise her AC to 23. That should exceed everyone else's (I'm guessing); so Torryn will then step back in front to present a seemingly easy target - unarmoured girl)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 11/17 AC:19 Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 7:11:37 AM
OOC: Forgot to correct the Health at the top. Also amended AC. Also.... 2 x Fey Spark used. 1 x Mage Armour. (in place.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 7:46:36 AM
Ash was caught off guard, but quickly got back in the right mindset. He moves up behind the melee line, and started scanning the cave. How high is the ceiling?
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 7:53:53 AM
Mole moves up in support of the three engaged with the gremlins.
(ooc: total distance moved 25-ft)
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1) Pearl of Power (used)
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+4=5 ; Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 8:22:49 AM
Loryn, after muttering about his own mind being easily distracted, snaps back as the squeals of the gremlins sound in the cave. The gnome is not quick or fast, but is able to get close enough. Loryn moves up and fires a ray of acid at one of the gremlins in the corner that is not engaged with any of his companions. Missing horribly
Drack (Chris J) - hp 12/18 - AC 16 d20+8=19 ; d10+7=8 ; Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 9:20:12 AM
Drack thinks to himself, "Great. hitting these things is tough. Apparently I should have used the healing potion already."
Drack takes a swing at the closest gremlin, actually connecting, but for minimum damage of 8. He then takes a 5' step back, following Stowe's request.
Magic Weapon from Loryn 7/10
Drack (Chris J) - hp 7/18 - AC 16 Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 9:32:37 AM
(header adjustment for damage)
Manolo Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 10:40:26 AM
Manolo moves further inside tthe cave. (K7) OOC: we came from the right side right ? So the part on the bottom/down is unexplored right ?
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 d20+4=17 ; d3=1 ; Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 10:58:55 AM
Here we go, he thinks, the beginning of our end. He recalls it taking half of the town over what seemed forever to kill a single gremlin in open combat. A gremlin that almost killed the newbie sorcerer. Now four gremlins stand before the group. A group that still struggles to strike the broadside of a barn, himself included. This will most certainly be their doom.
Out of the corner of his eye, he wonders where Manolo is wandering off to. Did he ever take the cold iron dagger that he gave him ... or was it discarded on the cave floor?
Mortimer takes a side-step and sends a shadowy ray of frost at one of the gremlins in front of Drack.
(Mortimer casts Ray of Frost at gremlin in front of Drack. Hit TouchAC 17. Damage: d3 = 1 cold damage.)
The young sorcerer thanks Wardd for making a lucky shot. He only wishes his attack was more potent.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 11/17 AC:19 Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 11:27:45 AM
"Let's move back!" Torryn encouraged them. Stowe's experience was not to be ignored. They should restrict the creature's opportunities to attack. "Drack, take my spear." She encouraged.
OOC: Torryn has acted already, but speaking is a free action. The plan is for her to step back, pass the spear to Drack and then cast her spell. Drack only has to survive 1 more round. thereafter he can step back and use the spear at range. Torryn will step into the fray seeking to occupy the gremlin's attention and attacking unarmed.
Heheheh...ouch!!! (DM BatMark) d20+6=23 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+6=8 ; Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 8:01:15 PM Ash moves up closer to the battle and scans the ceiling. Mortimer sends a ray of frost into gremlin 3, wounding it slightly. Manolo steps into the narrow side passage. Torrynashkabbeth steps back and casts a spell, in readiness to return to the front line. Mole also moves up to support. Stowe misses with her hammer, and shouts some tactical advice to the party. Drack lands a blow with his sword on gremlin 3. Loryn gets sarcastic with himself this time, then moves up to fire an errant acid ray, narrowly missing his companions.
You notice that you are easily able to back away from these tiny creatures without offering them an opportunity to stick you again as you retreat. Drack’s strike hits home, but does not seem as effective as normal. Perhaps this type of gremlin is one of the ones that you need cold iron to damage easily. It still was a solid blow, and combined with Mortimer’s ray of frost is enough to stop the little critter from snickering so nastily; it wails instead. Ash sees that the ceiling in this cave is 15 feet high, but notes nothing else immediately interesting above. Manolo sees and hears nothing new down the unexplored side passage to the south.
The first two gremlins move up to attack Stowe again, but without the advantage of surprise, seem less sure about attacking such a stalwart foe. Only one strikes true, and that only for 1hp of damage. The other two move on Drack, but thrust ineffectually. Could the fight be swinging in the party’s favor?
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 11/17 AC:23 Thursday February 3rd, 2022 6:37:19 AM
Torryn swiftly used the chance to invoke her magic . A ghostly wall of slowly falling leaves appeared before her. It was easy to see through the leaves as the ghostly transparent shapes appeared only briefly before vanishing to reappear lower and lower before disappearing altogether. "I have them." She told Drack, ready to retake her place on the front line.
OOC: Shield and Mage Armour in effect. 2 spells cast. Torryn will retain the spear if Drack doesn't want it. If he does, she'll readily relinquish it.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 7/18 - AC 16 d20+8=23 ; d10+7=16 ; Thursday February 3rd, 2022 8:35:33 AM
Drack swings at gremlin 3 and then tries to fall back without incurring attacks of opportunity to G4 to allow Loryn to cast the spell. If unable to move that far without incurring attacks of opportunity, Drack will free 5' to F4.
(hit ac 14, damage:16)
Magic Weapon from Loryn 8/10
Drack (Chris J) - hp 7/18 - AC 16 Thursday February 3rd, 2022 9:10:11 AM
(Correction. Hit ac 23.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 d20+2=9 ; d20+2=11 ; Thursday February 3rd, 2022 9:56:24 AM
Ash scoops a cricket up off the cave wall, and holds it in his fist. He blows into it, while moving his off hand. He whispers.... "Sleep". Cast Sleep started at #4 and moving to more if needed.
Spell Resistance 9, Hero Pt used Spell Resistance 11
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d4=2 ; Thursday February 3rd, 2022 10:28:49 AM
Loryns waits for the others to fall back, steps to the side (F4) and then casts Color Spray catching G4, G3, G2 in the 15' cone. Will DC 15
Loryn was at G5 or G6; or maybe F5, F6 but has now disappeared from the map. guys, when moving your spot, please don't simply overwrite someone else position
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 d20+4=6 ; d3=2 ; Thursday February 3rd, 2022 11:37:37 AM
Seeing that everyone appears to be taking tactical steps back, Mortimer will do the same.
(He takes a 5ft step to I6)
Drack's appears to have delivered a crushing blow to the third gremlin. If it still lives after such a devastating attack, he will try to finish it off. If the bugger crumbles to the floor, Mortimer will target the fourth gremlin, who appears to be trying to flank.
(Mortimer casts Ray of Frost on Gremlin4. Hit TouchAC: 6. Damage: 2 Cold Damage.)
He is amazed by how flashy and colorful Loryn's spells are. Mortimer's magic is rather dark and drab in comparison. However, he is okay with it.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 17/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20=14 ; d8+4=7 ; Thursday February 3rd, 2022 12:49:27 PM
Stowe attacks the Gremlin in front of her, hoping it doesn't move to flank. She smacks it with some force (hit AC 20) using the cold iron hammer.
She looks to step back, but the way isn't clear, so she stands her ground, protecting the young wizard.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 Thursday February 3rd, 2022 4:42:02 PM
"Club fiodha" says Mole and his club glows with a green light. Mole steps into the gap to allow Drack to withdraw.
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, (c) Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1) Pearl of Power (used)
Bam, Bam, Snooze, Bamff! (DM BatMark) d20+4=14 ; Thursday February 3rd, 2022 8:05:00 PM Drack absolutely crushes gremlin 3, which falls in a heap, then the half-elf steps back. Torrynashkabbeth finishes her shield spell, then steps to the fore. Ash casts sleep, putting gremlin 4 into a deep slumber Highlight to display spoiler: {In Pathfinder, sleep affects a radius, and you don’t get to choose the victims–it goes strictly by hit dice. In this case, you could have put some of your allies to sleep, but I repositioned it to only catch G4 and G3, assuming that Ash would have known the risks. G3 is of course already dead. Also, these things don’t have spell resistance, so you can keep your hero point.} Mortimer shoots a ray of frost at gremlin 4, but misses as it slumps to the ground, asleep from Ash’s spell. Good thing too, as that damage could have woken it back up! Manolo continues to watch down the narrow side passage, but sees and hears nothing new.Highlight to display spoiler: {I chose this based on the email thread, but in the future please do post officially so I don’t have to interpret your intentions.} Mole steps up into the gap that Drack created, after casting a spell on his club, which now glows with a green light. Stowe smashes gremlin 2, felling it in one mighty blow. What do you know, this cold iron stuff really works! Loryn tries to step forward to cast a color spray, but is jostled aside by his larger companions, the big lugs.Highlight to display spoiler: {Normally, I would have let things play out in posting order, but in this case, the jostling saves you a casting of the spell, so I Iet the other players’ mistakes moving around the map play out in your favor :) }
The party seems to have found its groove. Two of the gremlins are dead, and a third is asleep. The last remaining active one (gremlin 1) stops cackling, looks around in dismay, makes a sad hooting sound, and disappears with a popping sound, leaving behind only shimmering motes of light that quickly fade away. (You may make a DC19 spellcraft check to try to determine what effect allowed the gremlin to vanish.) Gremlin 4 lies at your feet, completely at your mercy for now. What’s next?
Manolo d20+6=22 ; Thursday February 3rd, 2022 9:50:13 PM
Manolo keeps walking towards the unknown shouting to Mortimer "I want to explore this place... I am curious to know what is...in this place"
Perception 22
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 11/17 AC:23 Friday February 4th, 2022 5:40:02 AM
Torryn had no clue as to how the little gremlin had vanished. He was gone, or appeared to be; at least for now. There was though the matter of the 'sleeping' one. She couldn't afford to let it wake. As soon as it did, it too would vanish. Then there'd be two miscreants intent on harming the good folk hereabouts. No one would thank them for permitting that to happen. "I'm going to kill it." She whispered quietly to those nearby and then stepped forward, her spear raised ready to be plunged into the nasty, little creature's chest.
OOC: You can't use Spellcraft untrained and Torryn is most definitely untrained. NB: Whilst slaying a 'captive' creature is evil, killing an evil creature that is momentarily incapacitated is less so, particularly given the points raised above. I have not had Torryn kill the gremlin yet, being mindful of the underlying Woldian philosophy. Should someone have a better idea: one that won't permit the evil creature to perpetrate further harm, Torryn will hold off. She's only doing this because she ses no other realistic option.
House Rule on prisoners (DM BatMark) Friday February 4th, 2022 5:59:22 AM
Regarding the potential moral dilemma, here is the Woldian House Rule:
"Prisoners One of the most common moral dilemmas that comes up in the Wold is what to do with prisoners. There is often debate around questions such as: what will happen if they are set free? What if they hurt others after release? Is it right to kill an unarmed prisoner? To allow games to resolve questions like these, the Wold has a framework that allows adventurers to show mercy where possible and to slay monsters without remorse when necessary.
It is NOT an evil act to kill evil creatures that won't repent or change their ways. If prisoners do repent of their misdeeds, they deserve the chance, and they will follow through. They cannot lie or bluff about it. If they don't agree to change their ways, then tradition, law, and the gods themselves allow you to slay them to keep innocents safe. Creatures that are inherently evil (such as demons, devils or creatures with the 'evil' subtype) will never repent.
If you opt to let your prisoners live, you can choose other non-lethal solutions, including handing them over to the local authorities, banishing, casting enchantment spells, or simply releasing them. Whatever approach you choose, you needn't worry about what they do in the future. A captive that has been released will no longer pose a threat to the Wold. They will go into isolation, or meet a foul end, or reform of their own accord, or some other such thing. The Wold will be safe from them.
The intent here is to allow adventurers to show that mercy and respect for life are stronger forces in this fantasy world than cruelty, deception, and ambiguity may be in other worlds. You have won the day and can move on knowing that you have done the right thing."
Bottom line is that no matter what you choose, this particular critter will not come back to haunt you.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 17/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=15 ; d20+6=14 ; Friday February 4th, 2022 6:57:02 AM
Stowe draws a deep breath and winces from her wounds. That fight was easier than she'd expected, but she still got cut up a bit.
She sees Tooryn raise her spear and Stowe calmly steps forward and puts a hand on Torryn's shoulder, "We can't just kill the thing, it's helpless." She turns to the others, "Does anyone want to try speaking to it?"
She pulls a rope from her pack and starts binding the gremlin, paying particular attention to the hands, as one does with anything that casts spells.
She pats it down for anything it might be carrying. Annoying little buggers, but they don't look so scary up close. Though, these might be juveniles for all we know. They certainly went down easier than that first one.
ooc - rolled survival for binding an opponent (not sure if that's the right skill) - rolled perception for searching it - i have no idea what language they speak, but maybe we can find out how many more of them to expect, or why they're attacking?
Drack (Chris J) - hp 11/18 - AC 16 d8+1=4 ; Friday February 4th, 2022 8:36:34 AM
Drack pulls out and drinks his healing potion after seeing that all the enemies were down or gone, healing for 4.
"Well, that didn't do much. must not have been a very potent one. Lovely."
"I'm all for protecting those that need it, but killing an unconscious creature is something that shouldn't be done unless absolutely necessary. Odds are, its gonna poof out of here when it wakes up, but I'm thinking its not going to want to go in the direction that we going. For self preservation sake, it's probably gonna leave this area entirely. With the number of them we've killed already, I don't think he will want to face us again."
"Let's let him wake up, and see if he wants to tell us if they have a reason for what they are doing to the town, or if they are just having fun. Either way, I think we should be heading down that tiny tunnel shortly before they have even more time to prepare or leave."
"On that note, I'm still pretty tore up. anyone got any extra healing available?"
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 d20+10=18 ; Friday February 4th, 2022 9:27:27 AM
Ash thinks for a second, thinking he knows what magic is used... but then its a fleeting memory that goes away. (Spellcraft 18)
"Pay attention to the hands, interlock the fingers and give it no wiggle room. Might want to stuff a rag in its mouth for the time being."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 d20+1=17 ; Friday February 4th, 2022 10:16:55 AM
Answering Manolo, Mortimer requests, "Manolo ... Grog told me it wasn't wise to wander off alone when dealing with these bum-muppets. They like to separate people from groups and gut them by surprise."
Mortimer doesn't have any problem dispatching the bum-muppet, awake or asleep. Death is only a door to the other side. There are worse things than death. However he hasn't completely 'read the room' on this particular subject. He has found it wise to not offer up his opinions unsolicited.
Being a newbie to magic, Mortimer asks, "What's going to keep the lil bugger from popping out, like the other one, when he wakes up?"
He casts a simple divination to see if there are any magical effects in the area or on the sleeping gremlin.
(Mortimer casts Detect Magic. Duration: Concentration, up to 2 minutes.)
(Perception: 17)
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+9=14 ; Friday February 4th, 2022 11:22:40 AM
Loryn lets out a few grumbles as the biggers bounce him about, but in the end the result was what the group wanted. Learning curve. He thinks to himself. They are young and we are all still pretty new to each other. Don't want to turn into a dwarf.
Unfortunately Loryn cannot quite place the magic the gremlin used. Spellcraft 14
He agrees immediately with Torry, "Oh yes we can. It's an evil fey, a creature of vileness and without remorse or the ability to change. It's nature is evil and malicious. We let it go, it kills again and becomes the problem of someone else. It should be destroyed as surely as we would a demon and tying its hands doesn't likely slow it down at all. It is innate magic being used here, not the cumbersome casting of us mortals." He pauses a bit from his what was beginning to sound like a tirade. "I understand all of your thoughts on this, but your mercy is misplaced and puts others in danger. Put it down and grant mercy to those it would bring harm or even death to in the future."
Loryn has said he piece and as he didn't have a weapon at all, he couldn't do it and would simply have to hope the others make the right decision before the thing escaped with the other
The Dancing Lights wink out, leaving the cave to be only lit by Mole's spell and the torch in his hand
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 11/17 AC:23 Friday February 4th, 2022 12:10:35 PM
There were more important things than killing the "bum-muppet". Torryn lowered her spear, to the side. She then retrieved a couple of potions and handed one to Drack. "You need to be fit and well against these....um...gremmies. She wasn't happy about using such vernacular as 'bum-muppets'. Looking after her friends was important. She handed the other potion to Stowe. "Here, Stowie; drink this." She didn't consider her own hurts serious enough to merit the use of such magic. Besides, Stowe and Drack were warriors. She was just a dancer. She'd get better after a good rest. It was one thing to stab a foe that had just been trying to tear her to pieces, quite another to plunge a spear into a bound living creature. Previously she hadn't considered her actions. She was merely reacting. The pause meant that the moment had gone. Unless the gremlin attacked again, someone else would have to slay it.
OOC: I believe that in Pathfinder you use your base CMB to tie ropes etc. Also, thanks for the detailed explanation of morality: most helpful.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 17/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d8+1=7 ; Friday February 4th, 2022 12:45:49 PM
"Thanks Torryn, but I should be giving you potions! I gave some extras." She hands it back and drinks one odd her own.
To Loryn she replies, "Are fey creatures of evil? They just seem different ro me, maybe a little wild. But a wild wolf isn't evil, it just does what it does to survive. Isn't Torryn touched by the Fey? Is she evil?"
OOC: I actually don't know the fey alignment in Golarion, or the Wold. If they are truly evil then stab away!
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 24/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Friday February 4th, 2022 12:48:15 PM Edit: Before I forget, updating HP in the header. Sorry for all the typos. My phone is taking liberties with the autocorrect. Also i should proofread...
Drack (Chris J) - hp 11/18 - AC 16 d8+1=6 ; Friday February 4th, 2022 1:09:45 PM
Drack accepts the potion from Torry. "Thanks Torry. Either I'm gonna have to upgrade my defense or start buying more of these potions." Drack drinks the potion. (6 healing.)
"Loryn, If you are sure about the inherent evil thing, go ahead and do what needs to be done. I am not sure, so I will not wield the executioners blade."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 Friday February 4th, 2022 1:10:51 PM
(Header update)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 Friday February 4th, 2022 3:27:14 PM
After listening to the debate over the sanctity of life and evil, murderous, degenerate fey creatures, Mortimer can't help but chime in.
"They murdered Minerva's man and almost suffocated her. They tried to burn Agatha, Ezra and half the town. They set a pair of drunken ogres on a large crowd of innocent townsfolk. Not to mention, almost killing me. When has a wolf ever done that? Why is there any question? Fey or not, hand me the spear ... give it a proper shanking, I will!"
Manolo d20+6=12 ; Friday February 4th, 2022 8:33:38 PM
Manolo goes back near the group just near the intersection to make sure no one surprises them. He still keeps a watchful eye to that part Perception 12
Good versus evil (DM BatMark) Friday February 4th, 2022 8:56:32 PM Ash almost figures out what magic the gremlin used to vanish, but can’t quite recall. He suggests ways to keep the gremlin from causing more mischief upon awaking. Mortimer warns Manolo against wandering off alone, and describes how evil this little gremlin is. He tries to discern magic nearby, and certainly detects some. With a little more time, he can tell that one aura is on the sleeping gremlin, and another is where the other gremlin vanished. Make a DC19 Knowledge arcana check Highlight to display spoiler: {The vanished gremlin left behind a moderately strong lingering aura of conjuration; the sleeping gremlin is under a weak enchantment, presumably the sleep spell.} Manolo nevertheless walks a little further down the narrow side tunnel and finds that it seems to spiral sharply to the left and down. He then returns to the intersection to await the party. Torrynashkabbeth wrestles with her conscience, but eventually decides not to kill the helpless gremlin. She offers a healing potion to Stowie. Mole stands quietly with his glowing, green club. Stowe helps talk Torryn out of killing the gremlin, and notes that she has healing potions of her own to offer. She wonders whether the gremlin is truly evil. Drack drinks a healing potion and advocates for letting the gremlin wake up, but is ok with slaying it if it is evil.. He gladly accepts another potion from Torryn. Loryn is a little grumpy about getting jostled, but puts his annoyance aside. He is all for killing the evil little fey, but has no weapon to do it himself.
With the party seemingly split, the gremlin slumbers on, possibly dreaming of the next wicked thing he will perpetrate, or unicorns, or whatever else a gremlin might dream of. By the remaining lights, you can see a few gleams of potential interesting bits within the gremlin nest. With the gremlins dead or gone, you safely recover 300 gp worth of mixed trinkets, a hand crossbow, a MW set of thieves’ tools, a MW field cooking kit, and a set of MW finger cymbals.
Mortimer thinks he knows what he’s looking at, but he can’t put his finger on it. Or the fact he can’t pronounce word about the thing for the whatchacallit.
Mortimer thinks he knows what he’s looking at, but he can’t put his finger on it. Or the fact he can’t pronounce word about the thing for the whatchacallit.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:23 d8=7 ; d20=11 ; d20=3 ; d20=10 ; d20=19 ; d20=11 ; Saturday February 5th, 2022 7:41:59 AM
Torryn drank the potion. There was no point in waiting until she was even more hurt. That done she knelt and woke the gremlin. Her spear lay gently against its throat. She spoke to it in Elven, believing that her father's tongue was sufficiently close to Fey that it would understand.
OOC: I would do the whole invisible text thing if I could, but have no idea how that works. So for the sake of speed will disclose her words. Just go with the tone if you don't speak Elven.
"You are beaten." She began softly and calmly. "I could have slain you, but I did not. Instead, I offer a choice: repent you ways, do evil no more and leave these lans never to return, or perish, here and now." She smiled pleasantly in conclusion. She really wasn't looking forward to killing the thing, but would it sought to vanish, struggle or curse her. Truly, she needed little inducement. The smile was there to mask her nervousness.
OOC: Bluff D20+3 = 14. To disguise her nervousness with the smile. Also applies to the rest of the group: opposed check: Sense Motive, DC14. Forget the other rolls. Those were accidental and entirely unintended. (I have to look down to type!)
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 24/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Saturday February 5th, 2022 9:53:10 AM
Stowe stands behind the gremlin with her cold iron hammer at the ready. She never had any real attitude for languages, so can't understand what Torryn says. I wish I spoke Sylvan or something useful..
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+9=18 ; Saturday February 5th, 2022 5:54:30 PM
While the others find trinkets and other things in the bedding of the gremlins, Mole takes the time to check out the small cave the group is standing in. He looks at the stability of the cave.
Profession (miner) - DC 18
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, (c) Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1) Pearl of Power (used)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac13/13/10. hp15/15. d20+1=3 ; Saturday February 5th, 2022 6:26:44 PM
After trying to identify the magic used by the gremlin, of course, he comes up with nothing. He can only see the magical effects, he has no idea what they were. It's safe to assume that the aura around the sleeping gremlin is Ash's sleep spell. Even though there is much Mortimer needs to learn, he's amazed at what he does know. That fact is especially curious, since he's never cracked a single book on the subject. What's even more strange is that he can now speak and read High Woldian! "Whaav'uk up wiavh avhaav?" (translation: "What's up with that?")
Mortimer looks on with irritation at what is happening before him. He wonders why we are giving this obviously evil gremlin a chance to lie his way out of execution. He wishes his spells were more lethal. He would've ended its life right now. His thoughts go back to the cold-iron dagger that he gave to Manolo. It's still unclear if he picked it up. Mortimer decides to go back to the entrance and see if it was left there on the cave floor. (Perception: 3)
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday February 7th, 2022 7:00:26 AM
Loryn nods his head vigorously at Stowe's question. "Yes! Yes they are. This is not a wolf, or orc or some such creature of our world. It is fey. It can no more change its nature than a vampire can." He looks up at the group a little confused, but this was their nature it would seem and not a bad nature necessarily. He had said his piece and the group had decided a different direction.
As Torry leans in speaking in what sounded like Elvish, Lorryn cannot help but let out a sigh. He perks up an eyebrow at the cooking set and decides that the gremlin is dealt with. The others were taking on this one and that was done. Being one of the party supplying light by the torch he had, Loryn does not go far, just a few steps back to await the outcome and the group to be done here and head to the other small passage
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 Monday February 7th, 2022 8:37:19 AM
Drack waits for the fate of the gremlin to be determined, but stands by at the ready in case he is needed. He does not hold out hope that the gremlin will do anything but vanish.
"Mortimer, are you collecting whatever there is of valuables, so that once this is settled we can move on?"
"Torry, we need to make this quick. We do not want to give them more time than we have to."
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 24/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=24 ; d8+4=7 ; Monday February 7th, 2022 10:30:56 AM
"Let's just hear what it has to say. If it looks like it's trying to escape I'll mash it!" Stowe hefts her hammer menacingly.
"If you're sure Loryn, then maybe we shouldn't let it live. True evil shouldn't be free to terrorize the innocent."
She doesn't make a move to take the cooking kit that comes out of the nest, possibly distracted by the captive.
[I]ooc: -prepare an attack on the gremlin, if it attempts escape -mw cookware is all yours Loryn![/ooc]
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Monday February 7th, 2022 10:46:39 AM
"Its an evil creature, correct? then nothing we do will change it. If we were to bring it back to the village they would most likely kill it anyway... but if they followed our lead and tried imprisoned it and it escape, then we are responsible for those deaths it would likely cause. If we're voting, I say dispatch the thing and leave it. We have more pressing issues to deal with."
Manolo d20+6=21 ; Monday February 7th, 2022 7:05:35 PM
Manolo keeps a watch. Perception 21
What's Gremlin for "See ya, suckers!" (DM BatMark) Monday February 7th, 2022 7:56:55 PM Ash is all for dispatching the evil gremlin, to avoid it doing further harm if it escapes. Mortimer can’t quite place the magical auras, but can at least discern that the sleeping one only has one aura, which is presumably the sleep spell that he already knows about. He wonders why the party isn’t just killing the evil thing, and feels his hand on the pommel of the cold iron dagger that he had offered to Manolo, but the latter never accepted. Manolo keeps a sharp watch. Torrynashkabbeth drinks another healing potion, then holds a weapon on the gremlin before waking it. She offers it a chance to repent in Elven. Mole checks out the stability of the cave you are standing in. Stowe stands ready with her hammer, waiting to hear the gremlin’s response.. Drack is also ready for the gremlin to do something deserving of a blow, and hopes the party can collect the loot and move on soon. Loryn Agrees that this thing is evil and cannot change its ways, and waits for the situation to be resolved by those closest.
As the party continues to discuss the merits of the newly awakened gremlin’s potential rehabilitation, it looks about in fright and confusion. It does not seem to understand Torryn’s Elven speech, but chirps out in a language strange to most of you ”Tai'luen uns'aa qualla, Dorn xun jalbol dos ssinssrin!” Ash may Highlight to display spoiler: {The gremlin is saying “Spare me, I’ll do anything you want!” in Undercommon.} After it says this, though, you see it seems to steel itself, and its eyes appear to focus elsewhere for a moment. It is clearly trying to use some power to escape, but you have an opportunity to interrupt its attempt. Those who prepared nearby may make opportunity attacks at an extra +4 to hit vs AC 8. Manolo continues to detect nothing new in the side passage, while Mole determines that the cavern you are in is stable and geologically safe.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+3=5 ; Monday February 7th, 2022 10:16:23 PM
Mole is surprised by the sudden action of the Gremlin. (Since Mole was surveying the cave, I assume is not ready to make an AoO.)
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, (c) Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1) Pearl of Power (used)
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 24/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=8 ; d8+4=11 ; Monday February 7th, 2022 11:11:08 PM
Stowe hears the gremlin sputter out some gibberish, then its face takes the unmistakable look of one casting a spell. Something foul and harmful? Just a spell to escape? There's no way to know. She doesn't hesitate, but brings her hammer crashing down on its skull.
OOC: -i forgot the +4, so should hit AC12
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:23 d20=13 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday February 8th, 2022 5:48:38 AM
That wasn't good. It seemed that Torryn's propensity for impulsive action had backfired again. Only this time it was likely not just herself who'd pay the price. At least this time she'd taken a few precautions; namely, having her spear tip over the creature's heart. She quickly pushed down hard before she had time to really think about what she was doing.
[13+4=17 to hit. 3 damage with Cold iron.]
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 Tuesday February 8th, 2022 8:50:29 AM
Drack stands by, letting the events unfold, as he is not within striking distance at the moment. If the gremlin does escape, Drack plans to make him target #1 if they encounter it again.
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+2=19 ; Tuesday February 8th, 2022 9:52:09 AM
Loryn tries his best to keep the 'Told ya so' look off of his face. With the business of the gremlin dealt with, he moves to the passage Manolo has been keeping an eye on for the group and waits for Mole to take point through the tighter area.
"I think Mole and I take lead and then Stowe, Drack and Torry squeeze through following. I got a torch, Mole can see anyway and so we should be good, just don't take too long."
With that, if an accord is reached, Loryn follows Mole down the passage
Perception 19
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 13/13 d20+6=18 ; Tuesday February 8th, 2022 7:44:25 PM
Perception Manolo keeps his eyes in front of him but tries to also hear what all this commotion that might be starting at the back is about.
Perception 18
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac13/13/10. hp15/15. Tuesday February 8th, 2022 7:51:38 PM
While the gremlin's head is being bashed in, Mortimer continues taking inventory of all the items he has, like the cold-iron dagger that he tried to give to Manolo. Thankfully he found it before making his way back to the cave's entrance. What a pleasant surprise!
>>THWACK!<<
Unfazed by the splattering of gremlin blood, he asks, "Ohh Loryn, do you want to claim the cookware?"
>>STAB!<<
"Torryn, do you like these finger cymbals? Once saw a dancer, I did, use things such as these."
>>SPLAT!<<
"Ohhh, what a nice set of tools!"
>>SQUIRT!<<
Mortimer carefully gathers up the rest of the treasure, unless someone wishes to claim it.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 Tuesday February 8th, 2022 8:04:24 PM
Drack leaves the others to deal with the bound gremlin. He quickly looks toward the tunnel to see that everything is all right over there, and then walks over to see how Mortimer is doing.
“Find anything good Mortimer? Everything we find will be split up amongst all of us. Anyone who wants an item can keep it, but the norm is for them to contribute the sale value of said item back to the group, or take the value as their part of the treasure take. I’m glad you are keeping the inventory. I’m sure you will do a good and honest job. Need any help, or do you have it covered?”
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Tuesday February 8th, 2022 9:05:07 PM
Ash closes his eyes as the killing is taken care of. He wasn't a squeamish man, but he didn't want the image of the gremlins head smashing to be burned into his eyelids when he would sleep.
That wasn't so bad... (DM BatMark) Tuesday February 8th, 2022 9:08:09 PM Torrynashkabbeth has a few regrets as she spears the gremlin when it twitches suspiciously. Mole is taken aback by the sudden action of the gremlin. Stowe sees the gremlin start to cast a spell, and smashes it with her hammer. Drack stands by as his companions deal with the critter, and helps Mortimer sort the loot. Loryn fails to keep his “I told you so” from showing through, then heads over to the side passage, offering suggestions re the party order in the narrow tunnel. Ash closes his eyes to avoid nightmares. Mortimer sees to the collection and allocation of treasure. Manolo keeps an eye and ear out in all directions.
The gremlin barely has time to blink before a wave of death comes down, interrupting whatever it was trying to do. The nasty little creature is no more.
The narrow tunnel awaits, if you dare. If so, do you make any other preparations before moving down it in single file?
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 24/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Tuesday February 8th, 2022 9:47:24 PM
Stowe looks down at the poor dead thing, a touch of regret in her eyes. "I hope that was the right thing to do."
She slowly walks towards the small side tunnel to try and squeeze through it
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:23 Wednesday February 9th, 2022 7:13:31 AM "It was". Torryn assured Stowe with only a little uncertainty.
Perhaps she should have just stabbed it straight away. Probably she should, but she'd never "assassinated" anything before. It didn't feel good, but she was relieved that her misgivings hadn't caused anyone amongst her group to suffer. Torryn though, was nothing if not flighty and gloomy thoughts rarely beset her for long. The job was not yet done.
By the time that she'd caught up with the others her Fey Shield had winked out. (Only lasts 1 minute). She still had the protection of the Fey armour however. It would likely be a boon in such narrow confines.
Going behind Drack and Stowe didn't make a lot of sense to her. She wore no bulky armour and was smaller than both in any case. That being noted, both were far more capable in a fight and Torryn still had her Fey Spark to fall back on if need be.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 Wednesday February 9th, 2022 8:29:36 AM
Drack assists Mortimer to save time, and then moves to take his place in the order behind Stowe, as called by Loryn.
"Alright boys and girls. Let's finish this and end the threat to village."
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+9=20 ; Wednesday February 9th, 2022 10:05:49 AM
"Ok, I'll take the lead." He nods to Drack in agreement. Mole moves to take the lead down the narrow tunnel.
Perception DC20
Active Spells: Shillelagh (15 rds)
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, (c) Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1) Pearl of Power (used)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Wednesday February 9th, 2022 12:31:56 PM
"It was Stowe, that creature would do much worse to you, if it was you on the other end. Don't cry, its a waste of good suffering." He moves up to Torryn and pats her on the shoulder. " I am relieved we have someone like you around, you made the right move. Are you Okay?"
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday February 9th, 2022 3:11:29 PM
Loryn holds up a hand, "Plenty of time back at Minerva's over a victory stout to divide up our treasures." He gives Mole a pat on the shoulder and falls in directly behind the dwarf, holding the torch in his left hand just above and behind himself.
Perception 19 from last post
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. Wednesday February 9th, 2022 5:26:18 PM "Oh, yes." Torryn confirmed. "It wasn't a pleasant thing to do, but I see that it was necessary. perhaps....well, I think Loryn was right; I really should have finished the foul thing sooner. Not that it matters now. It's dead and won't be hurting anyone else for a while" She smiled at Ash, demonstrating the mercurial nature of her emotions and that she was rarely downbeat for long.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 24/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Wednesday February 9th, 2022 5:41:36 PM
Stowe squeezes in behind Loryn. It's tight! She struggles to control her breathing for a second, and some might notice her hands trembling every time her armor snags on a rough patch of rock. You're going to make it through. The cave won't collapse and bury you under tons and tons of rock, closing in with no way to move... She tries to calm her nerves, though it doesn't seem to be working.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 13/13 d20+6=10 ; Wednesday February 9th, 2022 6:25:58 PM
Manolo tries to look ahead but just keeps distracted by looki g behind always thinking if perhaps it wasn't too easy to find gremlins and attack them. (Gremlins) Perception 10
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac13/13/10. hp15/15. d20+1=16 ; Wednesday February 9th, 2022 8:12:58 PM
"Won't be hurting anyone at all, not on this side, they won't," he remarks to Torryn's statement. "I know this may be upsetting, but some good will come out of it. You could takes these," he hands Torryn the masterwork finger cymbals, " perhaps you could dance with these back at Minerva's. Lift her spirits as well." Mortimer means this in all sincerity. While he lacks the ability to empathize with their sadness, they certainly do have his sympathy.
Then turning back to Drack, he replies, "Thanks, we're takin' on a right proper load from these dodgers. Hope there's more!" Since no one else will claim the cold-iron dagger, he adds its scabbard to his belt. Nothing wrong with having three daggers; more the merrier.
After everything is put away, he takes his position in the middle of the line as they head on in the corridor. Again, he casts Detect Magic and prepares for the worst. (Perception: 16)
(Mortimer casts Detect Magic. Duration: concentration, up to 2 minutes.)
Down you go! (DM BatMark) Wednesday February 9th, 2022 9:33:42 PM
Ash reaffirms to Stowe that you did the right thing, and offers comfort to Torryn. Mortimer takes satisfaction at the gremlin’s demise, and suggests that Torryn could use the masterwork finger cymbals in her dance routines. (OOC: Yes, that should work in appropriate situations, so she would get a +2 bonus.) He beams his detect magic ahead, but detects nothing new at the moment. Manolo tries to look around, but is looking in too many directions at once. Torrynashkabbeth thinks this was probably the right thing to do, and quickly moves on to other thoughts. Mole agrees to take point in the marching order. Stowe has some regret, but starts trying to squeeze into the side passage, nerves jangling slightly. Drack helps distribute loot, then moves into his place in the marching order. Loryn gives Mole a pat on the shoulder and falls in line, torch held aloft.
The party is able to slither through the narrow passage, the human-sized folk squeezing in many places. The passage winds down and to the left, turning several circles before coming to a bend that seems to lead into another cavern. The sound of flowing water grows louder as you proceed, but is still gentle, not roaring.
What do you wish to do at the bend before the cavern?
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. d20=12 ; Thursday February 10th, 2022 6:49:53 AM
Torryn gratefully accepted the finger cymbals. She'd never used such things before. Indeed, she'd never seen their like, but looked forward to dancing with them. Dancing though, would have to wait. There was still the matter of some evil gremlins intent upon visiting untold woes upon her village.
The tunnel was small, even for her. She marvelled at Drack and Stowe's capacity to determinedly push through. For her the passage was merely uncomfortable, not challenging. She pushed on, but only as swiftly as those in front permitted. Even though she was in the middle of the group, she did her best to remain alert for trouble.
[Perception d20+7: 19]
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 Thursday February 10th, 2022 9:33:02 AM
Mole, Loryn? Should Stowe and I take the front before it opens up? If they are waiting on either side of the opening, we may have to fight our way in to make room for more of us to move in."
Drack waits for a response, but will follow their lead, and what they think is best.
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+6=17 ; d20+2=9 ; Thursday February 10th, 2022 11:06:06 AM
Loryn glances behind him at the pair of big broad shouldered and armored fighters and chuckles a bit at Drack's suggestion. "You can barely get through without anyone else about you. If their waiting, we will deal with it. " He then leans in to whisper to Mole.
"Let's move slow about 10' up to get me around this corner, then we move in together quick. Anything other than ourselves, I'll cast Color Spray at"
After moving slowly up around the corner and getting a look, Loryn will move up 15' and ready to cast at anything that pops up with 15' of him
Stealth 17 Perception 9
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 d20+1=12 ; Thursday February 10th, 2022 12:38:14 PM
Ash falls in line with the others, scanning the tight hallway. Every couple steps he inhales deeply with his nose, seeing if he catches any smells of the bedding or living areas.
Perception 12
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 24/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d4=2 ; d20+1=13 ; d20+6=26 ; Thursday February 10th, 2022 12:45:54 PM
Stowe nods and follows as quietly as she can. She listens and watches for any traps in the tunnel.
OOC -roll stealth (13) -roll perception (26) -the d4 was me fumbling my phone
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+9=12 ; Thursday February 10th, 2022 7:23:03 PM
Mole glances over his shoulder and nods. He moves up slowly.
(ooc: Mole has 60-ft darkvision)
Perception DC12
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, (c) Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1) Pearl of Power (used)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac13/13/10. hp15/15. d20+1=19 ; Thursday February 10th, 2022 8:03:00 PM
Mortimer hears the water and is beginning to like this place a lot better. Why hadn't he ever known of this little hideaway. It's a bit cramp in places, yes, but once you enter one of the chambers there is plenty of space. There is a water source to boot! This cave is looking more and more promising. What a place this could be to practice his magic and rituals, away from prying eyes. After seeing how the locals treat Agatha, secrecy is a sound and wise strategy. Let's hope it gets better the deeper they go.
Mortimer continues to scan for magic as they creep along. (Perception: 19)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 13/13 d20+6=24 ; Thursday February 10th, 2022 8:50:11 PM
Manolo agrees and volunteers to be at the rear. He takes a odd look at times behind his back to make sure they don't have any surprises
Perception 24
Dude, this is like a totally deep hole! (DM BatMark) Thursday February 10th, 2022 9:15:59 PM Ash falls in line and tries to scent new foes. Mortimer likes the sound of the water, and seems to be scoping the place out as a future lair, all while scanning for magic. Manolo keeps an eye out for anything sneaking up behind. Torrynashkabbeth accepts the finger cymbals for later use, and moves lithely through the passage. Mole moves up slowly, scanning with his darkvision. Stowe attempts to move forward silently, but finds it hard in all that gear. Drack wonders whether some beefier types ought to move up front, but accepts suggestions to the contrary. Loryn counters with the idea to keep the smaller folk up front, then moves up with color spray at the ready.
You emerge into a much larger cavern, with a 30’ high ceiling. To the west, you can see the entrance to a 10’ wide passage, about 10 high. The musical sound of water is coming from that direction. To the southeast, the room slopes down gradually, before narrowing to a 10’x10’ tunnel that slopes down more steeply out of sight. You see no foes in this chamber.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. d20=11 ; Friday February 11th, 2022 5:37:14 AM
Torryn followed the others in and marvelled at the scene before her. She'd never been in a cave before: at least, nothing like this. The water sounded musical as it echoed off the walls. The walls themselves possessed a strength and imposing certainty of their own. All in all, she thought the place was rather magical. She idly wondered if the gremlins, magical creatures themselves, saw it the same way. The thought of the gremlins brought her senses sharply back into focus. They seemed to take a macabre delight in vicious traps. She herself had experienced that first hand and had no great desire to encounter another such.
[Perception: D20+7: 18 - Seeking traps/lurking gremlins or anomolies.]
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 Friday February 11th, 2022 9:16:41 AM
D waits for a further course of action after they move into the cavern. "Well, what do you think? water or descent? odds are, they are down deeper, but if the water chamber is small, we should probably check it out and clear it."
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20=14 ; Friday February 11th, 2022 9:17:51 AM
Mole checks out the cavern. "I like this place. Once the gremlins are cleared out, I think I'll claim this place for myself."
He moves to the other side of the cave (represented by his position on the map).
Perception DC23
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, (c) Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1) Pearl of Power (used)
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 24/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=19 ; Friday February 11th, 2022 10:36:57 AM
Surprised not to find any unpleasant surprises, Stowe walks to the center of the large chamber. "Glad to be out of that passage. i hope there's an easier way out." She shudders slightly.
She gazes around and studies the edges of the cave, I wonder if there are any good cave mushrooms in here... She's drawn to the sound of water, much like the others.
"I agree Drack, let's check out where that running water is. Do we want to set a watch at the entrance to that chamber so nothing sneaks up behind us?"
OOC: ->Perception to look for edible fungi ->Suggesting to set watch at the entrance to the W passage, watching toward the SE passage.
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday February 11th, 2022 2:15:54 PM
Loryn enters the cavern and relaxes a bit as nothing jumps out and he follows Mole stopping up to his right. "Makes good sense to me as well. We got a bigger tunnel so why don't you bigger folk take the lead at this point."
Loryn will wait for Drack and Stowe to take lead and will drop in behind them
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 d20+1=8 ; Friday February 11th, 2022 5:09:58 PM
Ash still positions himself in the middle of the group whichever way they go. He looks back and forth from the way they came in to the other hallway. the sounds of the water dripping are unerving to him.
Perception 8
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 13/13 d20+6=7 ; Friday February 11th, 2022 9:27:28 PM
Manolo volunteers to keep an eye in case of ambushes or surprises but he is distracted by thinking what they will find ahead.
Perception 7
I think there is something in the water... (DM BatMark) d20+15=17 ; d20+15=20 ; Friday February 11th, 2022 9:45:59 PM Ash positions himself in the middle of the group, looking around nervously. Mortimer finds no magic as he detects around. Manolo covers in case of an ambush. Torrynashkabbeth enjoys the music of the water before snapping back to reality to take a sharp look around for threats. Mole starts to think like Mortimer, that this would be a good lair once cleared. Stowe is glad to be in a roomier space, and agrees with Drack that checking west is best. Drack suggests checking the west passage first before heading downward. Loryn also likes the idea of checking to the west, and falls in behind the larger party members.
As the party rounds the corner to the western passage, they can see their lights reflected off a pool of water in a chamber at the end of the passage. A small rivulet of water runs down the western wall into the pool, creating the musical sound you heard earlier. There might be a flicker of movement in the water, but it is hard to be certain due to the distance, surface ripples, and shadows from your lights. Your watchers detect no threats emerging from the southwest.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac13/13/10. hp15/15. d20+1=4 ; Friday February 11th, 2022 9:47:38 PM
"Yes, I'm liking this cavern too," he remarks as he looks all around. "I've lived here a little more than two years and never heard one word about this place." Mortimer looks around a bit more, trying to see any evidence of older habitations. "Mole, any part of this cavern, so far, appear to have been dug in, mined and such?"
Then a chilling thought, "With all this room and running water, why were the bum-muppets nesting topside?"
(Perception: 4)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. d20=7 ; Saturday February 12th, 2022 6:27:44 AM
As much as the pool appealed, Torryn decided to go the opposite direction. (S.19) This she did in an attempt to offset her earlier mistake. If something was to come from behind them whilst they checked the water, she'd at least be able to give warning. If the pool was enchanting, she could take a look afterwards. She considered Mortimer's question as she quietly made her way across the cave. (Stealth D20+9: 16) "Perhaps there's only so much mischief you can get up to in a cave." Was her whispered response.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+9=17 ; d20+9=15 ; Sunday February 13th, 2022 10:10:30 AM
Mole catches up with the group. He moves to a position behind Drack and Stowe. "Mort, I didn't know you were part dwarf?" He whispers. "I have been looking for a shrine location to the earth mother." He pauses looking at the walls and ceiling of the cave. "Also, I prefer living underground. The land of the surface dwellers is, well, you can say...very different from what I am accustom to. I just want to recreate a small piece of my home, here." He pauses staring at the floor for a moment. "Anyway, we can continue this when we're done."
"Lass, let Manolo keep watch back there. He'll warn us of anything coming." Mole picks up a rock and imbues is with light. "Toss this down the hall. That should give us some advanced warning. It's not safe to separate too far in the dark." He says to Torryn.
Profession (Miner) DC 17 Perception DC15
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, (c) Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1) Pearl of Power (used)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 Monday February 14th, 2022 9:50:08 AM
"Water and people wearing armor don't mix. I'm thinking I'd like to bypass this lake and move towards the other passage. Mortimer might have the right of it. If there wasn't something nasty in here, the gremlins would likely be hanging out by the fresh water supply. Let's go find them and end their threat to the town. if there is something in this water it's not a threat to anyone unless they want to live here."
Drack moves towards the unexplored side tunnel, ready to move in and get this done.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 24/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=8 ; d20+6=23 ; Monday February 14th, 2022 10:19:01 AM
Stowe doesn't seem to notice as Drack draws back, enraptured by the water. She steps forward and shines her illuminated shield around the room and into the water as she approaches its edge. She crouches down and dips her finger in, smells the water, and touches it to her tongue. Tastes okay. She thinks. She shines the shield into the depths of the pool, trying to guess how deep it is, or if anything lurks beneath the surface.
[i]OOC: -Roll survival to see if it's safe to drink (8) -Roll perception for pool (23)
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+6=19 ; d20+2=18 ; Monday February 14th, 2022 10:46:53 AM
Loryn simply cannot help himself and tip toes over to Stowe. He slides up next to her and declares in a loudish voice "See Anything?! Stealth 19
He had though of jostling the woman, but he feared his luck and lack of strength would not only send her into the water, but at the perfect spot where it would be some type of deep drop off.
He quickly, well for the over encumbered gnome, makes his way back towards the group to get ready to head down the passage
Taking up a spot just behind Drack and Stowe in the lead, he tries to keep his to oft wandering mind in focus Perception 18
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Monday February 14th, 2022 4:50:46 PM
Ash looked back and forth at his new friends talking about living in a cave. Ash forgot sometimes, that humans weren't the only creatures in the wold, and that some were home here in a dank, dark, wet cave.
" I feel we are walking into a trap. " he whispers to himself.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 13/13 d20+6=26 ; Monday February 14th, 2022 6:59:05 PM
Manolo keeps watch. Not letting any sound or sight take his attention away.
Perception 26 (natural 20)
Yup, there was something in the water... (DM BatMark) Monday February 14th, 2022 7:55:22 PM Ash looks back and forth and worries that this is a trap. Mortimer finds the cavern to his liking as well, and wonders why the gremlins were lurking above instead of down near the water. Manolo keeps a sharp watch, noticing a slight disturbance in the water beyond where Stowe and Loryn are standing at the water’s edge. Torrynashkabbeth decides to head quietly towards the southwest, keeping an eye out for anything coming that way. Mole suggests that Mortimer must be part dwarf to like the cavern so much, and tosses a stone with light down the passage to the west. Stowe misses that Drack is off in the other direction, and leans down to test the waters. Drack isn’t keen on drowning in his armor, and so moves toward the southwest tunnel leading down. Loryn sneaks up by Stowe and asks whether she sees anything. He is about to turn away to follow the others, but…
Stowe and Loryn Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see two tiny odd creatures near the back of the pool, under the water. They are vaguely canine looking, but with outsized lobster claws. Just as you notice them, you are each completely enveloped in a layer of viscous water that writhes around and seems to want to force its way into your bodies. Make a DC10 reflex save to avoid gaining the entangled condition, and let me know what else you are trying to to respond to this threat.}
You all notice that Stowe and Loryn are both covered in a writhing, viscous layer of liquid from head to toe. You may make a DC10 INT check to Highlight to display spoiler: {You recall that early in your adventures, you heard that a few nights earlier, Minerva started screaming while in the kitchen. Those nearby rushed in to see her covered in a viscous liquid that looked like water. She was gasping for air and only recovered after she and those who helped her literally scraped it off of her. Once off of her the liquid puddled like normal water. Although bizarre, it didn’t seem especially noteworthy at the time.}
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+1=21 ; d20+1=19 ; Monday February 14th, 2022 10:08:30 PM
Mole sees Loryn and Stowe covered in a slimy goo. He recognizes it from town. "Get rope, we need to keep them from falling in." He moves over to Loryn and pulls him away from the water.
Int check DC 21, Strength check DC 19
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, (c) Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
[b]"What?!"[/b] Suddenly Mortimer becomes aware of the presence of magical auras. His eyes dart around the underground chamber. "Do you feel that ... magic just happened?!" Then over by the water, he sees Stowe and Loryn covered in some sort of ooze! "Loryn! Stowe!"
Mortimer moves in behind Stowe and attempts to pull her away from the water's edge. However, it becomes painfully clear she's a STURDY woman! (STR Check: 1)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. d20=8 ; d20=8 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2022 5:46:47 AM
Whatever was happening at the pool, it triggered no memories or insights for Torryn. She wanted to help, but was the farthest away from the drama. She had to trust the others. her role was to remain alert. perhaps it was a diversion. Perhaps not a planned one, but the gremmies would seek to take advantage. Her gaze flicked from the consternation near the pool to the passageway before her.
[OOC: First D20+0=Int' check: Failed. Second D20+7 Perception: 15 - watching for Gremlins.]
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 d20+4=19 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2022 8:07:01 AM
(Not having been with the group for that encounter, Drack will bypass the int roll)
Drack turns at the commotion to see Loryn and Stowe encased in some sort of goo. He moves quickly over to try and yank Stowe back away from it. Being the largest of the two that are stuck, it's likely it will take Dracks Strength to pull her free. On his way he quickly thinks to himself.."They just had to play with the water. Almost like a big red button that says push me."
Drack grabs Stowe, and tries to pull her free.(str check 19)
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 24/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+5=22 ; d20+6=25 ; d8+4=8 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2022 9:45:06 AM
Stowe stumbles back as the water writhes up to engulf her. Her reaction is swift, if not the most graceful. She no Torryn. She swings to pulverize it with her hammer, though aware as she does that's its a rather silly way to attack a puddle of water.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 24/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Tuesday February 15th, 2022 9:47:13 AM
Stowe shouts, "Get off me you lunks! Save Loryn!"
:D
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+2=16 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2022 11:05:37 AM
Loryn lets out an 'Eeep' as the viscous fluid splatters and coats him. Loryn tries his best to go with Mole, as the stronger dwarf grabs him to get away from the water. He manages not to get Entangled as his hands go to his face, first and foremost. He certainly does not want that stuff in his eyes or mouth. Reflex 16
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 13/13 d20+2=19 ; d20+6=22 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2022 7:22:03 PM
Manolo looks at the commotion but decides not to help for now choosing instead to stay where he is in case of an ambush.
'They have plenty of help', he thinks to himself.
Int roll 19 Perception 22
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 d20+10=29 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+9=18 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2022 7:43:08 PM
Ash steps forward and is about to help, but stops, not wanting the fluid on him. This felt like an attack, but he wasn't sure from what type of creature.
Get it off me, get it off! Oh, thanks (DM BatMark) Tuesday February 15th, 2022 8:38:50 PM
Ash stays back, but Highlight to display spoiler: {from the description he is able to name these critters as fuath gremlins. They have the usual DR/cold iron, magical powers to cause drowning and sleep, and little lobster claws to tear apart their drowned victims.} Mortimer Highlight to display spoiler: { detects a short bit of magic around Stowe and Loryn, but it fades as they shake off the viscous fluid.} He tries to pull Stowe back, but only succeeds in pulling himself to her. Manolo sticks with Torryn, watching the other passage. Torrynashkabbeth stays alert, watching for tricksy gremlins from the other direction. Mole calls for a rope to keep the splashed party members from falling in and helps Loryn get free.. Stowe manages to stumble back from the viscous water with more effectiveness than grace. She takes a swing but finds no effective target for her hammer, as she calls for the party to save Loryn. Drack tries to yank Stowe out of the goo as he looks for a red button to unpush. Loryn stays free of the fluid with Mole’s help.
Stowe and Loryn are free of the goo which splashes to the floor of the cave and looks like regular water now as it trickles back toward the pool of water.
Mortimer Highlight to display spoiler: {detects some new magic in the area.}
Mortimer, Stowe, Loryn, and Mole feel a wave of drowsiness wash over them (Drack is unaffected.) The four drowsy ones please make a DC10 WILL save. Those who fail fall asleep, while those who succeed snap back to full wakefulness.
Hero Point Addendum (DM BatMark) Tuesday February 15th, 2022 8:42:44 PM
Mole, Drack, and Mortimer each gain a hero point for coming to the rescue of those in peril. Note that you can only have a maximum of one per level, so if you already have two, you cannot gain this hero point. But you still have the satisfaction of knowing you're one of the good guys :)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac13/13/10. hp15/15. Tuesday February 15th, 2022 8:45:06 PM
"Lunks?!" Mortimer retorts with a slight grimace of his upper lip (I'm calling it Billy Idol Face). "Don't worry, luv! Won't make that mistake again!"
"Whoa! Magic just happened again ... those manky, twee bastards!"
Mortimer is able to shake off the spell. However it only succeeds at making him angry. If anyone succumbs to the spell that just hit them, he will attempt to wake them up with a vigorous shake or a slap to the face ... even Stowe. :)
IF no one fell to the spell, Mortimer will send a Ray of Frost to the first gremlin that he sees.
(Mortimer casts Ray of Frost at Gremlin. Range: 30ft. Hit TouchAC: 10. Damage: 2 cold damage.)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+7=22 ; d20+2=16 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2022 10:38:04 PM
(Will save DC22, Dungeoneering DC16)
Mole resists the drowsiness. He continues to pull Loryn back from the liquid.
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, (c) Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1) Pearl of Power (used)
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 24/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+1=6 ; Wednesday February 16th, 2022 1:29:26 AM
Stowe frowns in disappointment as her wonderful swing passes harmlessly through the water. Thought that was going to happen.
She looks at the weird dog lobster things across the pool. "I think those lobsters, er, dogs... are..." her jaw cracks with a mighty yawn "controll...." She slumps to the ground fast asleep.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. Wednesday February 16th, 2022 7:20:58 AM
They had saved them! That was a relief. Torryn was relieved that they hadn't had to rely on her; at least not yet. What was it that Stowe had mumbled before falling over? It didn't make any sense to Torryn; so she stayed where she was. No one would thank her if she left the back door wide open for some gremmies to ambush them. Thinking that she quickly turned her attention back down the passageway that lay before her.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 d20+4=10 ; Wednesday February 16th, 2022 8:31:54 AM
Drack keeps his grip on Stowe and drags her away from the water, and whatever is in it. (Str check 10 if another is needed.)
"Let's move away from the water folks. No good can come from it, and we are not in a position to fight underwater gremlins in their own element."
Drack looks over his shoulder as he drags Stowe, making sure that someone is watching out behind the group.
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+3=5 ; Wednesday February 16th, 2022 10:54:28 AM
Loryn takes a few steps back from the liquid and looks to Mole with a realization coming to his eyes, "why those sneaky bas..." Loryn hits the floor
Will 5
That could have gone worse... (DM BatMark) Wednesday February 16th, 2022 8:47:17 PM Ash waits to see what happens next. Mortimer shakes off the sleep spell, and manages to catch Stowe as she slumps into sleep. He shakes her vigorously, arms too full to give her the slap in the face that she might have rated for calling him a lunk. Manolo also waits for what's next. Torrynashkabbeth is glad that her friends were saved from drowning in the viscous liquid, but keeps her focus on watching for a flanking ambush from down the tunnel. Mole resists the urge to sleep, and manages to drag Loryn back from the water’s edge. Stowe is disappointed that her hammer connects with nothing solid, and starts to point out the lobster dogs before she nods off into Mortimer’s arms. Drack manages to drag Stowe back from the edge, easing her from Mortimer’s embrace. He warns of trying to fight by the water’s edge. Loryn takes a few steps back, realizing that the little sneaks have..zzzzzz...it’s nap time in Mole’s grip.
Stowe is shaken awake, and all those near the pool have withdrawn to safer ground. Nothing emerges from the pool to pursue you, and no new magic has appeared since the sleep spell. Those watching the other passage note nothing threatening either. It’s quiet…too quiet. Or maybe that’s just paranoia talking. Hard to tell over Loryn’s snoring.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 13/13 d20+6=21 ; Wednesday February 16th, 2022 8:49:40 PM
"Do you see anything ?", Manolo asks Torryn, perhaps he sees something Manolo can not see from where he is.
Perception 21
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 Wednesday February 16th, 2022 11:50:56 PM
Mole lays Loryn down gently on the cave floor. "Wakey, wakey. Time to get up." He says. "Let's leave the water be for now."
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, (c) Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1) Pearl of Power (used)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. d20=12 ; Thursday February 17th, 2022 5:16:04 AM "No, Manny, it's all quiet this way: at least, so far." Torryn replied in hushed tones. Partly that was due to caution and partly out of concern for the fallen. She was far from certain what had made them drop so suddenly. However, the imprecation to wake up did imply that it wasn't anything permanent.
She cast her gaze down what she assumed was the way on and opened her Fey Sight [Detect Magic]. the last thing they needed was another surprise.
[Perception D20+7: 19]
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 Thursday February 17th, 2022 8:01:57 AM
V waits until the rest of the group is awake and recovered, and is ready to move out.
"Only one tunnel left to take. Let's finish this."
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 24/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Thursday February 17th, 2022 9:33:02 AM
Stowe gasps a breath as she startles and wakes. "What was that?"
She looks at Drack and Mort, noticing she's far from the edge of the pool now. "Thanks. Uh, sorry for calling you 'lunks'."
I don't think we're ready to fight whatever that was. She thinks. Her mind is already spinning, trying to think up a plan to remove those gremlins from their pool, or a way to avoid drowning while trying to fight them.
"There were two gremlins that had lobster claws, and I think they controlled the water, made it grab us. We might need to be better prepared to fight them. Did anyone see how deep that pool was?"
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Thursday February 17th, 2022 2:51:13 PM
"Fuath Gremlins they're called.. nasty buggers. Lobster claws for hands. " Ash calls out "They have some nasty magic at their disposal. "
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. Thursday February 17th, 2022 5:49:33 PM
Would her Fey Spark hurt them? They were in water and she called upon the power of lightning. Maybe she could force them out of the water and that would make the fight a lot safer for her friends. She wasn't sure: not by any means, but Ashe seemed to know what they were.
"Um, Ashy, my Fey spark is lightning and that sort of goes crazy in water. Do you think it would be enough to force the Foo-affies out of the pool?
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac13/13/10. hp15/15. d20+1=2 ; Thursday February 17th, 2022 7:45:31 PM
"Eh, no worries, Stowe. Been called much worse, I have."
He doesn't spend much time with pleasantries, he immediately begins to scrutinize the chamber. His eyes dart all about, including up ... never forget to look up. Maybe he could catch a hint of their magical auras.
"Loryn, you really should wake up," he requests, "we could use your many-colored, rainbow magic!"
Mortimer has 'experienced the rainbow' before, but in the form of a gnome's mushroom.
(Perception: 2, sigh!)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 13/13 d20=3 ; Thursday February 17th, 2022 9:00:50 PM
Manolo keeps an eye and waits to see what happens on both sides.
Perception 9
Downward spiral continues (DM BatMark) Thursday February 17th, 2022 9:05:02 PM Ash puts a name to the gremlins, fuath, and notes their lobster claws and magical powers. Mortimer looks up and has flashbacks about some gnome shrooms. Manolo peers into the tunnel and asks what Torryn sees from her vantage. Torrynashkabbeth reports all quiet on the southeastern front, asks whether her fey spark might shock the gremlins out of the water, and starts to scan with her fey sight. Highlight to display spoiler: {Torryn detects no new auras this round.} Mole wakes up Loryn gently and (again) suggests leaving the water alone. He even manages not to say “I told you so.” Stowe wakes up with a gasp, and apologizes to the lunks. She describes the gremlins in the water and recalls that the water was 10-15 feet deep with an uneven bottom surface where she could see from the shore.. Drack waits on folks to wake up, then is ready to take on the tunnel. Loryn is awake but apparently too groggy to proceed.
In answer to Torryn’s query, the assembled wisdom of the casters in the party is that magical lightning tends to behave against targets in the water exactly how it does on dry land. So in this case, the fey spark is unlikely to force any remaining gremlins out of the water. Speaking of which, none have emerged from the water, nor do you detect any disturbances in the water aside from the ripples of the water flowing into the pool from the far wall. Given that water is flowing in, but the cavern is not filling up, it is logical to assume that one or more exits must exist beneath the water’s surface.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. Friday February 18th, 2022 4:33:28 AM
Torryn quietly waited for the rest to gather. The way on seemed clear and she presumed that all would wish to follow the same order of progress that had brought them this far. She'd have been willing to try to oust the foo-affies, but if they were completely aquatic, they wouldn't be a threat whilst they cleared the cave system of the more mobile gremmies: the ones tat could surprise them with sneaky attacks and sneakier magic.
"All clear so far as I can tell" She reported.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+9=14 ; Friday February 18th, 2022 7:54:52 AM
"Water gremlins? I don't think I have any spells that will be helpful." He thinks about it while the sleepy folks wake. "Spears and bows or maybe nets to deal with them. But for now, I'm not sure what we can do."
Perception DC14
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, (c) Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1) Pearl of Power (used)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 13/13 Friday February 18th, 2022 9:59:03 AM
"well as long as they stay in water we are fine" "Should we move on ?" Manolo asks everybody, hoping that they will start moving soon.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 Friday February 18th, 2022 10:10:23 AM
"Yeah Manolo. Let's get this done with, at least as far as the land based gremlins go. Loryn, you want Stowe and I up front, or you want to adjust the walking order in case of traps?"
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday February 18th, 2022 10:25:26 AM
Loryn sits up with a sour look on his face. such a simple rouse and simple spell and he succumbed to it. It did not sit well with him. Getting to his feet, "Now we have water gremlins? And as we are not all swimming about here, there is a outlet from those things to leave while staying in the water. Once we are done with our land adventures, we should look to see where this may spill out. That would tell us where they can come out to cause trouble."
"For now, I say lead on Stowe and Drack." Loryn picks his torch back up. "You know what, good point. Manolo, grab a spot there in front and make sure they don' step in anything."
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 24/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Friday February 18th, 2022 1:14:17 PM
Stowe rouses herself fully and moves up toward the front to get behind Manolo. She glances back at the pool apprehensively, hating to leave enemies at their backs.
She readies her shield and hammer and is ready to continue down the cave passage.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Friday February 18th, 2022 5:07:44 PM
Ash nods to Mole. "Yes. Magic is getting depleted. Perhaps put a pin in this spot for later and check the other hallway? "
Down, in the ground, to get out of the rain (DM BatMark) d20+17=35 ; Friday February 18th, 2022 9:32:34 PM Manolo wants to move on while the gremlins seem to be staying in the water. Torrynashkabbeth takes her place in the marching order as she waits on the others to form up, noting that the way is all clear. Mole doesn’t see good options for dealing with water gremlins at the moment. Stowe joins the front ranks, and steels herself for whatever comes next. Drack agrees with Manolo and others that it is time to move on. He asks Chief Strategy Officer Loryn whether it is best to have the beefy folks up front, or some search types. Loryn is grumpyfied by falling for the sleep ruse. In answer to Drack’s query, he suggests that Stowe and Drack lead on, with Manolo also up there to look for tricksy bits. Ash agrees with Mole that magic is running low, and that it would be best to check the other hallway. Mortimer offers no opinion regarding the way ahead.
The party forms up and begins to move out cautiously down the southeast passage. It has natural steps that descend as the tunnel goes on, even as it begins to loop south, then back to the west. The tunnel narrows again as it turns to the west, and medium-sized members of the party will have to squeeze through the next section. It seems like it may widen out beyond that, but you can’t yet see into that space. You have not found any more traps, nor have any more gremlins yet popped out of the shadows to ambush you. What lies ahead? What precautions do you take or preparations do you make?
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. d20=14 ; Saturday February 19th, 2022 5:01:32 AM
Torryn found herself near the back of the group. With Mole right behind her she felt confident that they could handle anything that approached from the rear. With regard to what lay ahead, there really wasn't much she could do; not least because of the cramped conditions and number of people between her and that front. She could still summon a Fey Shield if it came to a fight. In the meantime her magical wards held. (Mage Armour is still in place). As a precaution she again opened her Fey Sight to see if there was something magical in the vicinity. (Detect Magic). Torryn scanned the immediate area for anything untoward.
[Perception d20+7: 21]
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+9=29 ; Saturday February 19th, 2022 4:16:45 PM
Mole keeps his position within the march. He keeps an eye towards the rear in case something approaches the group from the darkness.
Perception DC29
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, (c) Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1) Pearl of Power (used)
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 24/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Monday February 21st, 2022 8:04:41 AM Move tight spaces. Great. Stowe yearns for the open skies above, or an airy forest glade. She waits for someone who can see better in the dark to lead the way through the crack, unless the others would prefer she go first? She's happy to go second, or even third...
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Monday February 21st, 2022 9:16:39 AM
Ash sighs a little bit at the tight spaces ahead. He positions himself in the middle of the sandwich, probably the most protected spot.
"Mole? Is there anything you can tell about this passage? Are we descending, or anything out of the ordinary?"
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 Monday February 21st, 2022 12:28:42 PM
Drack follows close behind Manolo, with Stowe Behind him with sword out and ready.
"Manolo, if they are waiting for us at the opening, either move inside and to the side or squeeze behind Stowe and I if you can. Last thing we can afford to do is create a one of us against several of them scenario."
"Stowe, you and I need to to step into the chamber and step to the sides so that the others aren't trapped behind us."
Drack says a quick prayer to Domi, and mentally prepares himself for whatever may come.
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday February 21st, 2022 2:54:07 PM Why do dwarves find this fun? he thinks to himself as the passage narrows again. Loryn hears Drack and his plan to squeeze in first and shrugs. Hey, he's excited to hit things and who was Loryn to stand in the way
"Go get guys." he says quietly
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. Monday February 21st, 2022 5:49:25 PM
Torryn was ready to step through into the middle and again command the attention of the gremlins - once her Fey shield was in place. It wouldn't last long, so she could only cast it once the fighting started, but then it would last long enough that she could usefully help. Given how hard it had proven to actually hit the gremlins, the best she could hope for was to provide bait - a seemingly easily struck, unarmoured victim. That was her plan, anyway. There was some squeezing to be done first and attention retained to her surroundings. In truth, the 'squeeze' really wasn't going to be an issue for her. No armour and she was small: she didn't envisage a problem
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 13/13 Monday February 21st, 2022 6:46:42 PM
Manolo does as Drack says and move inside to squeeze between Drack and Stowe.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac13/13/10. hp15/15. Monday February 21st, 2022 7:20:47 PM
Mortimer maintains his central location in the group. He's perfectly fine having several meat shields between him in both directions. If his Detect Magic spell ceases to function, he will recast it.
(Mortimer casts Detect Magic. Range: 60'ft. Duration: Concentration, up to 2 minutes.)
His stomach begins to grumble. Mortimer wonders if gremlin meat would've made a decent snack. He shrugs, 'how bad could it have been; he's eaten much worse.' Should have thought about that before leaving it all behind in the upper chamber.
Sure is dark in here... (DM BatMark) d20+3=4 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=17 ; Monday February 21st, 2022 8:41:22 PM Ash positions himself in the middle of the party and asks Mole for insights regarding the passage. Mortimer continues to scan with detect magic and regrets leaving all that gremlin meat behind. Torrynashkabbeth scans ahead with her fey site, but finds the angles difficult and detects nothing new. She is willing to act as bait, with her fey shield in place. Mole keeps a watch out for skulkers to the party’s rear, but sees none. Stowe waits to see who best should go first, but is willing as always. Drack follows Manolo closely, and offers some sound tactical advice. Manolo moves in as suggested by Drack. Loryn quietly signals the more aggressive folks to go get stuck in.
The passage opens up into a large cavern, with the ceiling dimly visible about 40’ up. It is about 60’ wide, and runs west into darkness beyond the range of your lights and darkvision. The cavern is quite rough, with rubble, boulders, rocky outcrops and the like, although you can move through it without being slowed (not difficult terrain.)
Just as the vanguard of the party emerges into the cavern, you hear the twang of bows and a number of arrows fly out of the darkness to the west. One skids along the floor, stopping harmlessly in front of Drack. Manolo deftly dodges one arrow, but another strikes him for a mere 1hp of damage. The last arrows clangs off of Stowe’s shield. You can also hear some guttural speech in the same direction that the arrows came from, but nothing else emerges from the darkness when the speech stops.
Can our heroes be a beacon of light in this darkness, or will they succumb to their fell attackers?
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 Monday February 21st, 2022 11:43:03 PM
Mole waits until the group in front moves into the room. As soon as there is space, he move up into the room.
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, (c) Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1) Pearl of Power (used)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 5:16:16 AM
Torryn heard and even managed to see a little of what was happening up ahead. She was thankful for her 'fey sight' (low light vision). However, at this stage there was precious little she could do, but in a fight things rapidly shifted. She resolved to use her position to fullest advantage and invoke her Fey Shield.
"Let me through. I'll draw their fire so that you can all advance safely."
Her plan was simple enough; move directly forward, spear in hand and appearing as dangerous as possible. With her magical protections, grace and instincts to protect she was hopeful of NOT being hit.
OOC: She'll invoke the spell just before breaching the threshold of the cavern - provided she is permitted to enact this plan. With all her protections in place she'll become AC 23. Her intent is to move directly towards the enemy drawing as much fire as possible. This will permit others to advance (bringing light with them and thus enabling the spellcastets to utilise their magic to fullest effect. It's impulsive, little Torryn though and she doersn't actually bother articulating any of that in detail. )
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 9:12:48 AM
"Yeah, I don't think so Torry. You aren't going alone. the more front end targets we present, the fewer arrows we deal with, and my arrows are useless against them. I'll be leading the way with you. I don't think think that they can see us very well either, they are shooting at our lighted silhouettes."
"I'm moving in, I need some lights to come behind momentarily guys. Stowe? You Coming? it's a nice open space."
with sword in hand, Drack will take a double move straight west, hoping everyone else follows suit.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 24/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 10:55:14 AM
Stowe raises her eyebrows as Drack takes off running across the cave in his light mail shirt. He's a brave one. she thinks. Torryn and Drack far outpace her as she tries to keep up. There's no way I can get between him and the archers. I can't believe I'm this slow...
She brandishes her hammer and heater shield as she charges across the rough cave floor, the light streaming from her shield jostling and jumping around as she runs.
OOC: -Double move (40') -If Drack's and Torryn's speeds are 30' you're 20' ahead of Stowe. I'm trying to spread out slightly as we go to give room for ranged attacks without soft cover from behind. But no so much that we're easily flanked.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 4:12:20 PM
(Correction) Drack does not want to get too far ahead, and will move in tandem with Stowe, so as to space out a bit to make the gremlins choose targets, while not putting himself way out in front. He moves to I27 with sword in hand.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 4:38:04 PM
Ash follows one of the armored tanks running to the attackers. Not that he could do much, but he figured it was the safest place to be.
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 6:58:09 PM
Loryn moves into the cavern with his torch coming up 10’ behind Ash
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac13/13/10. hp15/15. d20+1=6 ; Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 8:21:54 PM
Mortimer moves into the large, open chamber with the rest (Double move to K31).
His eyes dart all around, not just looking where they want you to look. He glances at the south wall, the ceiling above. Mortimer is primed and ready to murder these bum-muppets ... HARD!
(Perception: 6, ehh.)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac13/13/10. hp15/15. Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 8:24:53 PM
(Forgot to mention)
He holds his lantern toward the southern wall, where the light is dim.
(He lit his lantern outside the entrance of the cave.)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 13/13 d20+9=11 ; Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 8:41:44 PM
Manolo tries to find a place and a way to stay stealthy and less noticeably but the sight and feeling of small drops of blood pouring however slowly makes him confused.
Stealth 11 Manolo moves forward as much as possible.
No wait, NOW it is dark in here... (DM BatMark) d20+3=4 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+10=24 ; 2d8+4=6 ; d20+12=15 Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 9:10:00 PM Mortimer moves into the room, shining his lantern to the south while looking all about. Manolo tries to stealth forward, but knows from his experience that doing so while under direct observation would be impossible. Torrynashkabbeth rashly asks to be let through to draw attacks with her magical protections up. Mole waits for space and moves into the room. Drack is not too keen on Torryn drawing fire alone, and moves up himself while calling for Stowe to join in, matching strides with her. Stowe moves up with the others, at her own pace, shield shining brightly. Ash follows the armored folks into battle, hoping for some cover from them. Loryn moves in with his torch and takes a position behind Ash.
Oddly, you notice that the lights from the front rank do not seem to push back the darkness at the west end of the cavern as you end your movement. The darkness then moves forward silently, washing over Torryn, Stowe, Drack, and Ash. It does them no physical harm, but they are effectively blinded* by the darkness. Those of you who previously cast detect magic are now aware of new auras nearby, although you cannot pinpoint them yet. Mole Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see through the darkness with your darkvision. There is a small creature wielding a blade in H30, winding up to strike Torryn or Stowe. There are four other creatures, slightly different in appearance, about halfway back through the darkness, each with a small bow.}
From inside the darkness, you hear the twang of bows again. One arrow clangs into the ceiling, in another astounding display of incompetence by your foe. Two land with thumps in Ash’s flesh, but only do 2hp of damage total. The last bounces off of Stowe’s shield again, validating her choice of gear! You hear a resounding slap within the darkness. Stowe Highlight to display spoiler: {You are hit by a foe in the darkness. Make a DC14 WILL save. If you save, take 3hp of damage as you feel some of your life force drained out. If you fail, take 6 hp of damage. The gods must be smiling on you, as you took minimum damage from what could have been a nasty spell! The creature that struck you was located in H30, although of course it may move later.}
*Blinded: The creature cannot see. It takes a –2 penalty to Armor Class, loses its Dexterity bonus to AC (if any), and takes a –4 penalty on most Strength- and Dexterity-based skill checks and on opposed Perception skill checks. All checks and activities that rely on vision (such as reading and Perception checks based on sight) automatically fail. All opponents are considered to have total concealment (50% miss chance) against the blinded character. Blind creatures must make a DC 10 Acrobatics skill check to move faster than half speed. Creatures that fail this check fall prone. Characters who remain blinded for a long time grow accustomed to these drawbacks and can overcome some of them.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. d20=16 ; Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 3:39:52 AM
The terrible archery was fully explained. It was likely that the shooters saw as little as she did, or so Torryn assumed. That then worked to her advantage too. If she could get close enough, the creatures wouldn't be able to dodge so effectively. Luckily she had her Fey Shield up.
Torryn slowed. Now was the time for stealth. She listened for the nearest 'twangs' and moved in that direction; unhurriedly and bending to keeping low and so present a smaller target. Her plan was a simple one: get in close and stab one.
[OOC: Stealth, D20+9: 25. Torryn's AC is unaltered: She loses her Dex bonus but the Shield Bonus replaces it (Unless something shoots her in the back!) She's now used all but one of her 1st level spells. She has 4 x Fey Sparks remaining.]
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. d20=11 ; Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 3:43:28 AM
[OOC: Having belatedly read the "Fighting in Darkness" guidance I append a Perception check for Torryn, to locate an enemy /twang.
Perception: 11+7: 18]
No wait, NOW it is dark in here... (DM BatMark) Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 6:01:03 AM
Torryn Highlight to display spoiler: {You realize that there is a creature in H30 and that is where the slapping noise came from. You may make an attack into that square this round, if you like, still rolling the 50% miss chance.}
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. d100=41 ; d20=10 ; Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 6:38:27 AM
There was definitely something there! Torryn lashed out with her spear - unerringly stabbing a loose rock in front of her!
[OOC: Assuming high is always good in D&D. Ergo, 41 is a miss. The 10 means she only just hit the floor :) But it won't deter Torryn.]
She made no extra noise - other than her cold iron wrought spear tip hitting the ground. Listening was important. that task would get harder as others became engaged in seeking opponents.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 18/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+1=5 ; d20+6=14 ; d100=30 ; Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 7:42:58 AM
Some foul magic hit Stowe. She grunted in pain, but she knew she had heard something mutter a spell just in front of her. She calls out, "there's one right here!" going to guide ther others toward it.
She swing the hammer blindly, but misses.
OOC: Will save = 5 :-/ Attack = 14 But Miss = 30 :(
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+9=11 ; Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 8:28:33 AM
The gnome scrunches his face. He was not going to be able to help with this, he couldn’t even think of the spell to counter the dark. Loryn backs up 5’ and readies. If the darkness encompasses him, he casts Color Spray
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 d20+8=28 ; Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 8:51:03 AM
Extremely frustrated by the lack of vision, Drack tries to make sense of his best option. Hearing Torry say that there is one right here, is great, but since he doesn't know where she is, he doesn't know where to go. It seems like his best move at the moment is to stand still and listen carefully to all that is occuring around him until he picks out an opponents location, or hears one approaching him. (natural 20=28)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 8:51:41 AM
(the 28 was perception)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+2=7 ; d20+2=19 ; Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 10:30:33 AM
"Teine ​​faerie." Says Mole as he holds out his hand towards the darkness. A splash of gold dust occurs in the darkness just in front of Torryn, but does not cover her (just keeping her out of the radius). A creature in the darkness is now covered with tiny flecks of golden colored light, illuminating it in the darkness.
"Torryn, defensive NOW!" Shouts Mole. "Front line form ranks, archers, shields up. Mages we need light as far back as you can get it."
Cast Faerie Fire just behind creature with blade, SR7 (use hero point SR19)
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, (c) Faerie Fire, (c) Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1) Pearl of Power (used)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 13/15 Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 5:36:42 PM
"Drats" Ash says to himself as his skin is pierced. H egoes to step away, but quickly realizes he is in a darkness spell of some sort. And might walk right into a hole. " Double drats" he adds. If only he didn't cast his light spell before. " Triple Drats... enough for the day. "
Ash backs up, trying to step where he has stepped before and back out of the darkness. Spells: 0-Level Read Magic, Detect Magic. Daze, Light(x) 1st Magic missle(x) , enlarge person, sleep(x), hold portal
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 13/13 d20=7 ; Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 7:56:56 PM
Manolo assess the situation and moves near the rocks (L25). He then shouts loudly to divert the enemy attention to him "Over here you dimwits, Can't hit me!"
d20=7 (not sure which skill).
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac13/13/10. hp15/15. d20+1=4 ; Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 8:21:58 PM
Mortimer goes total defense until he begins to see gremlins lit up by Mole's Faerie Sparkle spell or when he can make out the locations of their magical auras. Until then, he imagines all the possible ways to kill a bum-muppet.
(Mortimer's Total Defense AC: 17. Perception: 4, ack!)
Where did he/she/it go? (DM BatMark) d20+12=25 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+10=28 ; d3-1=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=21 ; Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 8:27:18 PM Ash mutters as he is pierced by an arrow. He backs up out of the darkness. Mortimer goes on total defense and waits for an opportunity. Manolo moves to the north and tries to attract the enemy’s attention with a bluff, apparently unsuccessfully for now. Torrynashkabbeth lashes out with her spear at whatever had moved between her and Stowe, but completely misses the target in the dark. Mole calls out tactical advice and tries to cast a faerie fire in the area where the creature that hit Stowe is. Stowe grunts in pain as the foul magic steals her life force, but is unable to return the favor to her unseen foe. Drack listens carefully and can tell that there is a creature near Stowe and Torryn, as well as several more in a north-south line about 20 feet west of Torryn. At least some of the latter sound like they are nocking arrows in their bows again. Loryn backs up and readies a color spray if the darkness advances.
Mole’s faerie fire seems to have no discernable effect in the darkness, which does not advance. Anyone with knowledge arcana or spellcraft may make a DC 15 check and if successful Highlight to display spoiler: {You know that natural light and lower level spells will not overcome a higher level darkness spell, so the darkness is probably caused by a 2nd level or higher spell effect.}
Mole Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see that the creature that hit Stowe has moved to G28 and is preparing to attack Torryn with its blade. The other four have advanced in a north-south line in row F, F26,28,30 & 32.}
Torryn is struck by a blade from the west. It was perfectly positioned to puncture her femoral artery, but did not penetrate deeply enough to do serious harm. She takes 3hp of damage.
Four more arrows fly out of the darkness, but only one strikes home, wounding Stowe for 1hp of damage.
Any party member in row J or further west must roll twice on any d20 roll this round, and use the lower result.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 9:49:44 PM
(Thursday post early to preempt)
“Boys and girls, I hate to say say it, but I think that it’s time for a retreat. In this darkness, we are gonna do a lot more receiving than giving. This battlefield is theirs. Let’s re-focus and return.”
Drack will start retreating as long as everyone goes with his thoughts. If anyone ignores it or protests, and stays, Drack will move towards them.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 14/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. Thursday February 24th, 2022 5:18:04 AM
Torryn let out an involuntary hiss at the stinging pain of the arrow. That hadn't been part of the plan at all! her Fey magic was supposed to protect her. Clearly, these nasty creatures hadn't been informed of that salient fact.
She heard Drack's shouted imprecations. Ordinarily, she'd have struggled to head them; being so headstrong and impulsive, but here she was, unable to see, unable to hit anything (except the ground) and getting peppered by arrows! Even she could see the sense in a tactical withdrawal.
"Falling back!" She confirmed. "Well, not literally, I hope." She muttered under her breath.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+3=12 ; d6+1=3 ; Thursday February 24th, 2022 3:51:13 PM
"Giving cover." says Mole. "[/i]Searbhag[/i]" he says sending a ray of greenish liquid at the gremlin straight in front of him.
After unleashing his spell he moves back.
Acid ray Touch attack DC12, damage 3
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, (c) Faerie Fire, (c) Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1), used 1 Pearl of Power (used)
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 18/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Thursday February 24th, 2022 5:49:02 PM
"Come and get me you knaves!" Stowe shouts as she withdraws 10 feet, backing out into the light. She raises her shield and sword, waiting for any attack.
OOC: -Move: 10' out of the darkness, restores dex to AC -Standard: total defense, +4 to AC (total =26/17/19)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 13/13 d20+6=24 ; Thursday February 24th, 2022 5:59:52 PM
Manolo moves back a head of the group (Q25) and takes a closer look at the unseen able
perception 24
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 14/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. Thursday February 24th, 2022 6:26:09 PM
Torryn will try to use Stowe's voice as a guide and retreat until she too can see (K30 seems the most likely spot). Once she can see, she can react fully to incoming attacks. Her AC will again become 23. (Unadjusted at present as I will presume any success.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 13/15 Thursday February 24th, 2022 6:49:45 PM
"Anyone want to be bigger? Maybe a large armored target to take the sting. Let us simple people move around the darkness and pinch the attack?"
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac13/13/10. hp15/15. Thursday February 24th, 2022 7:53:27 PM
Mortimer can't help but notice Mole giving directions and slinging spells into the darkness.
"Mole, can you see them?!"
Not taking his eyes off the darkness, and any stray arrow that may come his way (Total Defense), he replies to Ash's call for an enlargement spell, "If Mole can see them, then a giant-sized Mole (8ft tall, 1300 pound Mole) can put the stomp to those tiny bastards! Or at least scare them out of the darkness."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac13/13/10. hp15/15. Thursday February 24th, 2022 7:54:20 PM
(Mortimer's Total Defense AC: 17)
The darkness is alive! Well, not really, but it did move... (DM BatMark) d20+12=23 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+10=21 ; d3-1=0 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+3=7 ; Thursday February 24th, 2022 9:25:10 PM Ash offers to make a party member larger with magic. Mortimer asks whether Mole can see the enemy, and suggests that he be the one to get embiggened. Manolo moves back and takes a closer look around. He can hear a creature near where Torryn was hit, somewhere around H29. Torrynashkabbeth follows Stowe’s voice in retreat. Mole sends a ray of acid into the darkness, badly burning a gremlin that yelps in pain. He then moves back. Stowe shouts as she withdraws, challenging her foes to come after her. Drack signals a retreat. Loryn still has a readied color spray.
As you retreat, the darkness advances. Loryn’s readied color spray disappears into the darkness and you hear a small thump as if a tiny body had slumped to the floor. Mole Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see that the creature with the blade and two little gremlins all advanced, and the color spray covered the blade wielder and two gremlins, but only one of the latter fell down unconscious in J28. The other two foes seem unaffected. The blade wielder is positioned in K29 to attack Torryn again. One gremlin is positioned to attack Stowe from K30. The remaining two gremlins remained behind to shoot bows again.}
Torryn feels the cold bite of steel again, this time for 7hp of damage. Torryn Highlight to display spoiler: { you know that the creature that struck you is in K29.}
Stowe Highlight to display spoiler: {you hear the swish of a blade and know that you are being attacked from K30.}
Two arrows whistle through the darkness, with one striking Drack for 1hp of damage.
It seems like it will be hard to outrun these foes, and the darkness is moving with them. Your further retreat is hampered by the narrowness of the tunnel to the east. What’s your next move, heroes?
(OOC: Don’t forget hero points. Spend them like your life depends on it, you’ll probably get more if you survive long enough!)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 Thursday February 24th, 2022 9:58:45 PM
“Mole if you are the only one that can see, you need to direct us. Where to move, and where to swing. You have to run the battle as our eyes. “
“Do any of you spell casters have a dark vision spell?”
“Stowe, let’s form up side by side with everyone behind us. Tory, fall back and drink a potion. If mole calls out the targets near us, stowe and I can deal with them. Any useful spells from the spellcasters would be great”
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 7/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. d20=4 ; d100=43 ; Friday February 25th, 2022 3:56:01 AM "Ah!" Squeaked Torryn as she was struck again. This wasn't working. She needed to remember all of Agratha's wise words, but in the heat of battle, nothing came to mind. So she fought. It was no less than any dancer would do. You performed no matter the pain. If she was going to drop, she was going down swinging. Torryn thrust her spear at where she felt the enemy was. She was sure it was there, even shrouded in darkness.
[OOC: NB- Torryn has 2 Hero Points. She will use one here. Sadly, I determined that before the awful rolls materialised, but hey-ho. 4 To hit Misses anyway with 50% miss chance. Hero point used. I would have used BOTH if such was permitted, but I doubt that is.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 13/15 Friday February 25th, 2022 8:46:39 AM
Ash knows Mole was to his right, he steps back alongside his friend. " you're up Mole" . He pulls some powdered iron from a pocket, mutters some words and exclaims Enlarge... Cast Enlarge Person on Mole
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 Friday February 25th, 2022 9:07:29 AM
Drack moves towards Torry and Stowe's position, as they seem to have encountered targets, and he has not.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 18/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d100=34 ; Friday February 25th, 2022 10:45:40 AM
"There's one right here! Stowe shouts again. She trashes a careful swing, but can't hit anything. Not knowing what else to do, she yells in anger and runs forward into the dark. "Foul bum munchers! You'll never take me! "
ooc: -seems unrealistic to give info beyond 'adjacent to me', but K30, someone hit it! -Attack defensively (+2 dodge AC), not that it matters since you lose dodge bonuses in the dark... -move to G31 -Question: is the light on Stowe's shield dispelled, or just temporarily overwhelmed/surpresssed by the darkness?
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+2=20 ; 2d6+2=6 ; Friday February 25th, 2022 11:14:03 AM
"Torry it's right in front of you." He says as he moves up to L30. With his enlarged state, he swings at the gremlin in front of Torry with his warhammer. "There's one in front of me and Torry. Loryn your spell got two of them, but there are at least two more."
Attack (enlarged): AC20, damage 6 (ugh!)
Spell effects: Enlarge (Ash)
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, (c) Faerie Fire, (c) Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1), used 1 Pearl of Power (used)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac13/13/10. hp15/15. d20+1=12 ; d20+8=15 ; d100=38 ; d4=3 ; Friday February 25th, 2022 7:57:04 PM
"Darkvision ... they make spell for that? I definitely need to get one!"
Mortimer is in the dark now. He lets his other senses take over. He knows Mole is beside him. He can most certainly hear his directions and smell his dwarven musk. That loud crash against the floor was that giant warhammer of his (Perception: 12). By the sound of it, he needs to step closer if he will have any chance of making a strike. He cautiously takes a 5ft step to K30 while drawing his cold iron dagger. He prepares to attack the spot where he heard Mole's hammer fall.
(Hero Point Bonus +8 to attack: HitAC: 19 (forgot to include his normal +4 in the die roller) 50%Miss Chance: 38, success! Damage: 3 points of cold iron damage.)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 13/13 d20=19 ; d20+6=16 ; Friday February 25th, 2022 8:56:39 PM
Manolo shouts "Torryn! Thurst forward the enemy is in front of you ! just move forward" Manolo tries to look forward as the darkness is probably going engulf him as well. Aid Another (Torryn) 19
Perception 16
Where did they go? (DM BatMark) d20+12=30 ; d20+17=33 ; Friday February 25th, 2022 9:59:57 PM Ash casts a spell to enlarge Mole. Manolo thinks he can see shapes moving in the darkness, but it must have been a trick of the light. No way he can see through that inky darkness. He hopes to aid Torryn, but is out of position to do so. Torrynashkabbeth reaches deep into her hero tool kit, but still hits nothing but air. Mole tells Torryn that the foe is right in front of her, to no avail. He smashes the creature himself, rocking the small fellow back on his heels. Stowe swings ineffectually, then moves forward. She knows that her shield was glowing when briefly moved out of the darkness, so it’s light is just suppressed by the darkness. Drack calls out for Mole to direct the party, and tries to get folks to line up, moving forward himself. Mortimer steps around the enlarged Mole and strikes out with his cold iron dagger, striking home. Loryn watches the darkness silently.
The creature hit by Mole and Mortimer screeches what must be foul imprecations, in a tongue none of you understands. Mole Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see the creature begin to carefully but quickly withdraw from the combat, headed for the west wall, dropping a small pebble where it had been standing. Because you have reach, you may make an attack of opportunity if you wish. The other three conscious gremlins similarly turn to head for the west wall. One remains slumped on the floor nearby.}
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 18/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Saturday February 26th, 2022 12:09:06 AM ooc - correction: Stowe should only be able to move at half speed without an acrobatics check. Current position is I31.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 7/17 AC:19/19/15: CMD: 15. F:2; R: 6; W: 5. d20=6 ; d100=88 ; Saturday February 26th, 2022 6:29:52 AM
Now Torryn was hurt and bleeding, but she really had no time to consider that. Shouts echoed around her through the inky blackness. She felt disoriented and was no longer certain which direction was "in front", but attacking still seemed the only viable option. If she tried for a potion, surely it would be dashed from her hands before it ever found her mouth. So Torryn stabbed again. She was trying her best. Alas, it seemed that her best just wasn't enough.
[OOC: Torryn will invoke the last of Heroic reserves. (No more Hero Points remain) 1. The attack will only hit AC: 14 (given a +8 for the Hero point?) 2. 88 is a hit. (I've been consistently playing low as misses) 3. I have not rolled damage as I am far from convinced that 14 will suffice.
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Saturday February 26th, 2022 10:09:01 AM
Loryn's head pivots about in the black. There was a call to retreat and then in standard human fashion, no one did Loryn had no spell, no weapon and assistance that he could offer. He would just as likely down a friend as he would to down an enemy and so, he backs up again, moving until he gets to where his torch flares up.
"We need to disengage. Flailing about in the dark is not a strategy and Mole is not going to win this by himself.
Loryn follows his call and continues to head out, back down the tight passage
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 18/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Saturday February 26th, 2022 11:41:27 AM
Stowe continues to blunder forward in the dark, thinking I have to get their attention to save my friends!
She starts shouting madly for all the gremlins to hear, unspeakable things that would make a hardened criminal blush. It shows she spent more time in kitchens under chefs like the famous gnome Gordo Ramsiar, and less like the equally famous and kindly elf, Julianna Chíldrés.
She finishes with the most evil thing she can think to say, desperate to provoke a response and draw attention from her companions, "Stop me before I find your nests and fricassee some gremlin babies!"
OOC -Single move, 10' feet to the west. -I would like to reserve her standard action for when I know if she can see again from that location. -Hopefully we'll find the other edge of this darkness.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+2=10 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=11 ; 2d6+2=10 ; d6+1=3 ; Saturday February 26th, 2022 8:48:36 PM
Mole takes advantage of the retreat and swings at the bladed foe. "There moving to the west wall."
"Stowe, don't wander off!" He says at the female warrior blundering around in the darkness. "Searbhag" the dwarf speaks and a bolt of acid flies towards the bladed foe.
Mole can see those in the dark are lost. "Come towards my voice."
AoO: AC10 (don't think it will hit), damage 10; Acid bolt: Touch attack AC11, damage 3
Spell effects: Enlarge (Ash)
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, (c) Faerie Fire, (c) Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1), used 2 Pearl of Power (used)
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 18/26; AC: 22/13/19; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=19 ; d8+4=6 ; d100=1 ; Sunday February 27th, 2022 11:09:59 AM OOC: -If Stowe can see, --if there's an enemy adjacent ---then attack enemy (hit: 19, dam: 6) --if no enemy adjacent keep walking forward, trying to get back to a wall and not trigger any AoOs -If Stowe can't see --if enemy is sensed to the W attack enemy and use hero point to ignore miss chance in dark. (hit: 19, dam: 6) --if no enemy sensed keep walking W 10'
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/18 - AC 16 d20+8=16 ; Monday February 28th, 2022 8:50:06 AM
Drack hears Mole's call to move towards him, but as far as he can tell, he's pretty close and Torry is in the way. If he is able to locate the gremlin attacking Torry, he will swing at it, but only if he's sure it isn't Torry.(perception 16)
If he is unable to verify a target, he will call out to Mole. "Mole, give me a target. you point, I'll swing."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 13/15 Monday February 28th, 2022 6:05:52 PM
Ash begins repeating the words to a spell, while moving his hands around. He looks towards what he feels the center of the darkness is, hoping to keep his spell and find out some info.
Cast Detect Magic
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 13/13 Monday February 28th, 2022 7:16:27 PM
Manolo closes his eyes as he sees nothing at all and shouts. "We need to get out of this darkness !" He readies his cross bow and reloads a arrow to it.
LOG ON