DM Jeremy d6=1 ; Monday March 20th, 2023 10:47:46 AM
Elyas is concerned that 200 gp sounds a bit steep, but he can't tell if Tovy is open for negotiation or not. He doesn't say anything, but will help pay the tab, if they decide to go for it.
Rolth seems happy with the arrangement.
Mak offers to pay next Tuesday.
Kiwina jokes about Mak's offer. if he can tell whether Tovy is on the level or not he is fine with the arrangement.
Wil is game, and apparently a new man. H asks if they can split the difference.
Falco thinks it's a fair price.
Task doesn't say much, but he lets everyone know that he is cool with the arrangement. Inside, he hopes their relationship with Tovy could be beneficial in the future.
Ayotnom is fine with the total amount but asks if Tovy will lower the upfront cost, and increase the back pay.
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Tovy seems to all, including the most scrutinizing to be legit. As he fully admitted, he isn't 100% certain if you will find the information he has helpful, and you get that vibe from him, but you also get the vibe that he is pretty sure you will appreciate what he has to say, which would explain offered his payment plan.
"I think 200 gp is a fair total price. This is Dirt City, and these are the Teeth we are talking about. I enjoy breathing, but I also enjoy making a profit. I'm a business man and you are currently in the back of my general store, "Tovy's Mercantile" Tovy's chest seems to puff up a bit as he says the name of his store, and it is clear his store is a source of pride for the shop owner. When Ayotnom makes his counter offer, Tovy's face scrunches up a bit, as he ponders offer, than gradually his face relaxes, and he seems to be beaming, it's clear he finds joy in the art of wheeling and dealing. "I accept your offer!" Tovy says with his hand out and a smile on his face. When the coin is placed in his hand, he tests it's purity by biting one of the coins. Once he is sure he has been fairly paid, he offers this tale:
"A few weeks back, I was picking up a shipment of various goods for the store, and as it happens, the place of pick up was a warehouse near the one you seem interested in. Being in the area, and feeling a bit hungry, I stopped in for some of Roster's chicken, and a pint to wash it down. After a very satisfying meal, I headed out the door and towards my horse and loaded wagon, fully prepared to head home. As I was about to climb aboard my wagon, I spotted something that made me do a double take, I saw 4 armed Teeth agents escorting what appeared to be a meatball the size of you taurs. The meatball looking thing seemed to hover just above the ground, and it had large noodle looking things sticking out the top of it, with each of the noodles being topped with a round bulb like thing. Now I only saw it from behind, but I've heard of a legendary creature called a beholder, and this thing seemed to fit the description. Of course I never really believed that beholders exited, before now, and I can't be certain that's what I saw, but I'd be willing to bet my store that is what I saw!"
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+3=9 Monday March 20th, 2023 11:10:40 AM "A meatball or a Grovas corpse with wings." Mak said in an aside to Tsak.
"This is indeed valuable information." Mak confirmed to the gnome. "But perhaps not in the way you intended." the young nobleman finished as he looked at his companions. "Culd it have been a dead thing being levitated inside, or did the meatball thing look to be alive and aware of its surroundings."
Edit: KS: Nature +3, Roll 9 Mak has no idea what a beholder is either.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Monday March 20th, 2023 11:19:52 AM "A beholder, well, that is indeed valuable information. What more do you know about their legendary abilities? Or is there someone here in town that we could consult that would know more? A sage, a WLA chapterhouse, or the like?"
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+8=16 ; d20+5=10 ; Monday March 20th, 2023 1:32:47 PM
{K Arcane: 16 / K: Nature: 10}
Falco sucks in his breath in mock surprise as he has no idea what the gnome is talking about.
"A Beholder!!!! What's that? Sounds like something that just looks at things."
______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) Monday March 20th, 2023 3:59:37 PM
"A monster!" Wil squeaked, with glee but awkwardly. He then coughed and continued seriously in the prior tone. "Seriously," Wil scolded himself. "This monster sounds very rare. Any ideas on what they are doing with such a monster. Maybe an advantage over the other houses. They are always fighting for position, the Houses that is." "I wonder too if a WLA chapterhouse would know something."
Elyas tries to remember anything about a legendary creature like what was described.
"very interesting. wonder what they would be using something like that for? a floating ball with tentacles, huh?
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=22 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+9=22 ; Monday March 20th, 2023 9:10:21 PM
Ayotnom wracks his brain of all the different knowledges pertaining the beasty type things to both confirm Torvy's description and get an idea of what abilities this Beholder might have.
Ayotnom says, "This information is definitely of use to us, so we will give you your 200 gold."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Monday March 20th, 2023 10:25:17 PM
Tsak thinks back to the original conversation with Drola where she mentioned that the Teeth might be using the creature to help them with their smuggling operations. The description of the creature doesn't really give any clues in this regard. He also ponders whether the Teeth are using the creature, or maybe the creature is using them. What if it's taken over the clan? That might significantly change the dynamics of their response to the Petals entering the warehouse.
Tsak, using touch only, counts out 25 coins from his pouch (hidden under his cloak) and adds them to the 'pot' for the gnome.
We need to find out more about the strengths and weaknesses of a beholder. Is that something that you can assist us with? There's more gold in it for you.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Monday March 20th, 2023 10:54:48 PM
Kiwina contributes to Tovy's fee. He wonders about the creature, and particularly whether it is captive. He does not discuss these thoughts in front of Tovy, but with the others later. In particular, he wonders what is likely to happen if they accidentally release it while confirming what it is and investigating what can do.
DM Jeremy Tuesday March 21st, 2023 11:22:09 AM FYI, this scene has been complete ad-lib, brought on by Wil's slip of the tongue and some some dice rolls that prove Wardd is looking out for you guys. A beholder would be exceptionally rare here in the Wold, or anywhere pathfinder is played, for that matter, as it is a D&D monster, and Pazio doesn't have the rights to publish anything about them. Due to their extreme rarity I decided to label them as a legendary monster, the kind most everyone has heard about, but besides their appearance, no one knows anything about them, unless they have had dealings with them before, and most people don't even believe they exist. That said you may be able to glean some information from a source above you, such as a sage guild library, or a WBL chapter house
Max doubles down on his theory that Grovas is somehow inside the warehouse, in a comment to Tsak. He tells Tovy his information is very helpful, but not necessarily in the way the gnome thinks. He asks if the thing seemed to be moving on it's own or not.
Rolth agrees that the information is beneficial, and asks Tovy if he knows anything about beholders, or if he knows anyone who does.
Falco has no clue what a beholder is, and let's his ignorance of the matter show.
Wil is overly excited they get to deal with a monster, but checks himself. He asks why the House of Teeth have a beholder, and also wonders if the WBL know anything about beholders.
Elyas also wonders what they are using a beholder for.
Ayotnom agrees that Tovy has earned his pay.
Tsak wonders what the ramifications of having a beholder as part of your organization may mean. he counts out some coin. He states that they need to gain more information about beholders, and asks Tovy if he can help them out on that front, offering to pay for the extra information.
Kiwina also chips in to pay Tovy. He wonders if the Beholder is a captive, and what may happen if they accidentally free it.
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"I honestly have no idea what the Teeth would want with a beholder." Tovy begins to answer, "and it's to bad I have no more information to sell you, I mean until only a short while ago, I didn't even believe they existed, thinking that they were some kind of fairy tale used to scare kids into obedience. You could check at the WBL in the morning, I think they are closed now, they have a library and all, maybe they may have something written in a book about them. The WBL Chapter House is in House of Tide territory, ask anyone in the area, and they should be able to point you in the right direction. And to answer your other question, the thing was definitely alive and moving on it's own. the Teeth escort never touched it and the noodle type things coming out of the top of it seemed to be in constant motion."
Many of the citizens of Dirt City have started calling the Tide, the House of Tide, and the area they live House of Tide territory.
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) Tuesday March 21st, 2023 12:15:14 PM
Mak shrugged. "Well, it was a good theory while it lasted." he said finally giving up on the idea of a Grovas reborn. As the others spoke Mak did seem to recall bits about a creature, but education in Aisildur was limited due to the hive mind of Ga'al supplying most everyone with instant information and those outside of the hive not getting any at all. Frankly it was only in recent times that education was even needed in Aisildur. It was all the plants fault....he hated plants.
"Which one of you knows about this thing?" Mak asked. "Do we stand back and hit it at range, get close in? What?" Mak said without revealing that they had very little time to research it since they were scheduled to breach tomorrow night.
"Were we supposed to find out what it was, or try to kill it?" Mak wanted to ask, but he stayed silent.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Tuesday March 21st, 2023 12:56:13 PM "I don't think going back and saying it's a beholder on the basis of what a neighbor oversaw is going to satisfy our contact," Kiwina says. "For all we know, this house may be devious enough to create a rumor that they have this nonesuch to throw off their competition."
As far as Kiwina is concerned, a trip to Tide territory is in order in the morning, and they shouldn't discuss things in front of Tovy that might give hints about their schedule.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | Tuesday March 21st, 2023 1:30:29 PM "Well it sounds terrifying but if it came in peacefully maybe it could be negotiated with. Of course that did not work with the last terrifying creatures did it. One thing for sure, I am far less inclined to sneak in either on my own or with Mak given this news."
______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor Tuesday March 21st, 2023 1:31:09 PM "sorry, I have not read much about these creatures myself. I have studied many creatures from many planes, but this one most scholars agree is not real. so either they were all wrong and one did exist (and was captured by the House of Teeth), or what they really have is a fake or something that is similar in shape to a beholder. In any case, some more research would be a good step
Like Kiwina, Elyas doesn't want to discuss any further plans in from of their new 'friend', like making any mention of when the group was planning on breaking in or what they are expected to bring out.
Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) Tuesday March 21st, 2023 2:19:43 PM
"I believe the goal was to see it and report back. As much as Wil would like to fight it, I believe we should try to avoid a fight." Wil contributes to the fare. "Do we have what we need? Should we close up this meet and greet?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Tuesday March 21st, 2023 3:59:50 PM
Tsak gives Mak a raised eyebrow. The good news is that it's not a raised corpse of a defeated chromatic dragon. The bad news is they don't know what it is or what it can do. Oh well, seems like time to head back to the Rose for a nap. Tomorrow there's the sage guild and the WLA to visit, then a b&e to plan and execute. Tsak smiles to himself. For a group of country bumkins he feels the petals are rapidly getting up to speed with the Dirt City way of life.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Tuesday March 21st, 2023 8:15:44 PM
Rolth also chips in his gold pieces to the cause, and thanks Tovy for the information. "Quite a nice shop you have here, too, by the way. Any special way you want us to leave, so as to avoid linking us back you if things go badly in the future? Sounds like these Teeth folk might not have much of a sense of humor about such things."
With that, Rolth is ready to retire for the evening as well, and tomorrow we can seek out the WLA chapterhouse and make some inquiries. No need to plan much more until that point.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday March 21st, 2023 8:22:39 PM
(OOC: I take it none of Ayotnom's knowledge rolls turned anything up?"
Ayotnom is surprised that his knowledge hasn't yielded any additional information
DM Jeremy Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 12:38:28 PM
Mak is a little disappointed that he was wrong about an undead Grovas, and vaguely recalls hearing about beholders, though details allude him, and he asks which of his friends know about them, and how best to deal with them. He worries they may not have enough time to research them properly, and silently wonders if they need to kill it, or just tell Drola about it.
Kiwina doesn't think just saying, "We heard it was a beholder" is enough, as it could be an attempt to start a rumor to strengthen the House of Teeth's position. He wants to go to Tide territory in the morning, but doesn't want to discuss plans in front of Tovy.
Falco thinks a Beholder seems terrifying, but wonders if, unlike their past experience, this monster can be negotiated with. Knowing what he knows now, he isn't keen on the sneaking in solo bit.
Elyas apologizes for not knowing about beholders, and gives an explanation as to why. He believes some research is in order. He too doesn't wish to discuss plans in front of Tovy.
Wil suggests that their goal was to gain information and report back. He would like to fight the thing, but wonders if they have already achieved their goal. he asks if they have what they came for.
Tsak is glad that an undead dragon isn't their next opponent, but instead they have to deal with an unknown. He suggests heading back to the Rose and then doing some research in the AM. He is happy how they seem to adapting to city life.
Rolth chips in on Tovy's payment, and than asks the gnome if their is any way he would prefer they leave, so as not to draw House of Teeth attention to them. He doesn't think they need to worry about planning until after doing some research.
Ayotnom is surprised he has found something he knows next to nothing about. (Hugh, I'm sorry if it seems I ignored your knowledge rolls, but I did address them with the OoC disclaimer at the top of yesterdays post. I wrote that due to the extremely rare nature of such a beast, no one knows anything about beholders, with the exception of their appearance, but maybe they could get information at a WBL chapter house, or a Sages Guild library.)
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Tovy looks a little lost when the Petals start talking mission parameters, but doesn't seem to be surprised, and it is clear that he had an idea as to what you were here for from the beginning.
"What you do with the information a sold you is up to you, I'm just a businessman, and if your worried I may go to the Teeth, don't. The Teeth don't buy information, they take it by force. There is no profit to be gained, and I didn't get where I am today by giving stuff away for free.
Thank you master liontaur, I have worked hard to make my shop what it is today. If you will depart the way you came, that would be best, but first let me cover my lamp, so no light spews into the alley, possibly bringing unwanted attention."
With that he puts the cover over his magical lamp, and heads towards the door. after checking to make sure the coast is clear, he holds the door for you, and bids you a silent farewell.
What will our intrepid heroes do next. Will they head to the WBL in the AM, will they throw caution to the wind and just go for it tomorrow night, will they head over to the House of Daggers HQ and share what they have learned with Drola, or will they do something unexpected that completely throws their DM off, causing him to have a mental break down. Tune in tomorrow to find out. Same taur time, same taur channel.
Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 1:16:48 PM
"I say we wait till tomorrow," he says once they depart from Tovy. "WBL in the morning, try to get some information but I'm ready for some shadow activities. I would not object to just doing it tonight either." "Isn't the plan that the distraction will go off tomorrow?"
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 1:19:10 PM "Tomorrow makes more sense. A trip to the WBL then we use the distraction, sneaking about sounds like a terrible idea at this point."
______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 2:41:01 PM "We should head back to the ship now, but I suppose a stopover at the Tide wouldn't hurt." Mak advised as he'd forgotten what the new name they'd painted on its side was but remembered the young woman he'd somehow managed to impress...what was her name? Think think think.
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 3:26:54 PM
once they were gone, Elyas agrees with Wil and Falco.
"we already set up to have the distraction tomorrow night. this gives us enough time to do a little research and get ready using the day we have ahead of us, then we will go as planned ot the warehouse.
If they do have a real beholder in there, this might have gotten a bit more complicated. what can we bring back as proof that that's what the House of Teeth has in there? we're unlikely to be able to kill it quickly or quietly.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 6:14:55 PM
When people start talking while walking, Rolth quietly warns the Petals not to discuss this as we are in public. Once we get back to the Gilded Lily, he will weigh in, "Agreed, let's stick with tomorrow night. No idea what the WBL is, but how about we check with the WLA in the morning, drop by to give a quick report to the Tide, then maybe do some shopping based on what we learn. I'm still not sure how to handle the two guards. At first, the House was supposed to distract them, but then changed their story. As far as the fight inside being quick and quiet, well, it will probably be quick one way or another, and we'll have to hope that the distraction drowns out the fight."
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 8:11:47 PM
Ayotnom says, "I wonder if a Beholder can teleport around or something. I mean they brought it in to help with their smuggling operation right? There has to be a reason why they'd import one."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=36 ; Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 11:06:51 PM
(Perception=36) Tsak, taking Rolth's advice, walks quietly back with the group. He meanders a little bit, using head checks and reflections in shop windows to ensure that no-one is following them or taking an unusual interest in the group (Perception)
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+20=26 ; Thursday March 23rd, 2023 12:18:26 AM
Kiwina is happy with the plan that is shaping up -- research in the morning, return to the area tomorrow evening and wait for the distraction. He resumes looking for likely ambush points. (Perception = 26)
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+20=26 ; Thursday March 23rd, 2023 12:18:32 AM
Kiwina is happy with the plan that is shaping up -- research in the morning, return to the area tomorrow evening and wait for the distraction. He resumes looking for likely ambush points. (Perception = 26)
DM Jeremy Thursday March 23rd, 2023 11:56:11 AM Oops, total brain fart. every time I wrote WBL, I meant WLA. Not sure how I confused that in my head I guess abbreviations are harder than they look. LOL.
Wil is ready to hit the WLA tomorrow and get the job done tomorrow night. He wouldn't be opposed to hitting the warehouse now, but the distraction is tomorrow night.
Falco is ready for tomorrow as well. Hitting the WLA for research in the AM. He's not keen on the whole sneaking thing, now that they have an idea what they may face.
Mak is ready to head back to the ship, but is willing to stop back at the Tide. He can't remember what they changed their ships name to (What, you change the name of the Rose? How did I miss that, and what is her new name?) He tries to remember the name of the chick impressed by him. (I wasn't In the DM chair at the time, and Mark did that bit ad-lib, so instead of searching for it lets just say her name is Sarah.)
Elyas agrees that sticking to the original plan of tomorrow night seems wise, after researching in the AM. He is worried that a fight with a beholder may not be as quick and quiet as they would like.
Once back to the Gilded Lily, Rolth unintentionally reminds his DM that his DM is an idiot and is ready to hit the WLA in the AM. He isn't sure how to handle the two guards, as there seemed to be some confusion caused by the DM transfer (Sorry about that. Mark and I try to communicate so we can have seamless transfers, but sometimes things get missed. The module is written so as to go either way with the guards/distraction. He picked one route, and somehow I missed it and assumed he picked the other. once my post was made, I realized my mistake, but the damage was already done) He isn't worried about the fight being quick, but he hopes the distraction will deal with the noise.
Ayotnom wonders if Beholders can teleport stuff, as he wonders why they would bring it in to help with smuggling.
Tsak keeps his eyes peeled as he heads back to the ship.
Kiwina is so happy with the plan that is shaping up, he posted it twice. (Stupid repeating post issuies) He also keeps his eyes out for trouble
Those with the skills can make a DC 15 Knowledge Engineering check Highlight to display spoiler: {You are pretty sure, based on your observations, that the thick stone walls of the warehouse would keep the sound of battle from reaching outside}
The way back to the ship is an uneventful one, which is a good thing, under the circumstances. After a good nights sleep the Petals head back to Tide Territory and head to the WLA chapter house. Upon entering the chapter house, you are greeted by an elderly, but still robust, dwarven gentleman. In a deep voice the dwarf says, "Ma names Bractor Steelbiter, what can I do for ye?
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | Thursday March 23rd, 2023 12:37:50 PM
Falco is sure to grab a big breakfast before they head out, preferable something with eggs. He for one is not in a rush to start this particular mission. On the walk over he moves to someone who he knows is a WLA member.
"I should probably sign up, I never did since I was a member of the Star Mages Guild but I was also a wizard at that point."
______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor Thursday March 23rd, 2023 12:52:10 PM
Elyas goes with the others, not wanting to split up in this town.
at the Chapter House he speaks to the dwarf Hello mr Steelbiter. We are looking to do some research on legendary and/or mythical creatures. Do you have some resources we could look at, or can you point us to somewhere we might find some good reading on the subject?
Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=11 ; Thursday March 23rd, 2023 1:48:14 PM
"Do we know a Steelbiter?" Wil asks himself out loud. (know. local: 11) He stays relatively quiet - minus his normal behavior. Seems to be having a battle with himself and the voices in his head, but at least he is trying to keep it politely quiet.
Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds) Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight Channel 4d6 Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:
Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated. The seal Expires on 3/12/2024
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) Thursday March 23rd, 2023 1:51:44 PM
Mak looked over at Falco sidewise and asked. "Them owl eggs? Don'y you think them hens might take offense, by the way, do you speak hen, chicken, or owl?"
After his bit of fun with Falco Mak equipped himself the same as the day before. He was still a bit flamboyant given his armor, items, and cape, but luckily he was nondescript looking unlike Rolth with his fancy cattoos and handsome looks or bat s&%$* crazy like Wil. In fact he took to walking a bit apart from the rest of the group. Today he carried but a handful of coin.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+4=12 ; Thursday March 23rd, 2023 10:03:14 PM
Rolth flashes his WLA badge to Falco and says, "Hey Falco, I can teach you the secret handshake at the WLA! I think it will be a great thing for you to join. They've taught me all kinds of cool stuff." He will help Falco join once we get to the chapterhouse.
Once there, Rolth also follows up on Elyas' inquiries to Steelbiter. "That's right, in fact, were particularly interested in any credible information regarding Beholders. I know they are legendary and all, but am hoping for something a little more specific about their powers and abilities, if they are indeed real. Also, do you have any information or books about engineering?" With respect to the latter, Rolth racks his brain and studies any materials provided but does not seem to find what he is looking for.
(OOC: Sorry if my banter re the guards and the WBL seemed overly snarky, was going for humorous but may have missed the mark. Also, folks should remember that in the WLA chapterhouse, members can make skill checks with DCs above 10 even without a rank, so you can try the Engineering check here.)
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+1=16 ; Thursday March 23rd, 2023 10:32:04 PM
(Knowledge check in the WLA = 16)
Kiwina, also a WLA member, helps with the research. But not until after he selects spells for the day. Which I still need to write out.
And to Rolth, "We won't be heard outside the warehouse even if we're pretty loud inside it. The walls are pretty thick."
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+9=25 ; Thursday March 23rd, 2023 11:45:44 PM
(Know: Engineering - 25)
Ayotnom says to the others when it makes sense, "Hey those thick walls will probably not transmit the sound of battle"
He also says, "Perhaps I too should join the WLA? I never signed up for a guild either and it would give me something to invest my gold in."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Friday March 24th, 2023 1:57:40 AM
Tsak takes the opportunity back at the boat to store most of his gold and reduce what he's carrying to 20gp. He walks with the group to the WLA chapter house exchanging snarky comments with Mak, like does he speak moron, idiot or nincompoop? At the WLA he stays quietly in the background.
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) Friday March 24th, 2023 9:29:42 AM "You should know. I'm fluent in all those. I can talk to you." Mak snarked back with a smile and friendly punch on the arm.
At the chapterhouse Mak perused the tomes there at random looking for ways to defeat heartseeded creatures.
DM Jeremy Friday March 24th, 2023 11:07:52 AM
Falco has a big breakfast with eggs. He isn't in a rush to see this mission done, and considers joining the WLA.
Elyas asks Bractor where they may find a source on legendary creatures.
Wil wonders if he knows any Steelbiters. He vaguely recalls hearing about the Steelbiter family from his previous sojourn in Dirt City. He recalls that they are a respectable dwarven family, but doesn't know anything else.
Mak cracks a joke at Falco's expense, and tries to remain as discreet as possible.
Rolth tells Falco that joining the WLA would be a great, and offers to help. He narrows the field on Elyas's query, and asks about engineering.
Kiwina prepares his spells for the day, and helps with the research. He is able to ascertain that they won't be heard in a fight, while inside the warehouse.
Ayotnom also realizes the thick walls will deaden the sound, and he also considers joining the WLA.
At Elyas and Rolth's queries, Bractor strokes his beard for a moment, as though he was deep in thought. "Legendary creatures you say, and in particular beholders, now that is indeed an odd query. Crazy thing is I just finished reading a book about beholders. I find reading up on the strange, rare and unusual to be an interesting way to pass the time, now that my adventuring days are drawing to their end. I can't say for sure if they exist, but this here book has a painted illustration of one of them beasties."
"Not the most attractive thing are they? Well, I don't know if it's true or not, but the author says he encountered one, and painted the image from first hand observation. The author does give a few details as to the beholders abilities, but he does add that he isn't sure if this is a complete list or not, as he and his comrades fled the scene, after engaging the creature, and apparently getting their backsides handed to them. He claims that they can fly, and always seem to be at least a foot or so off the ground. He also claims that each of its 10 eye stalks can create a specific magical ray. He gives a list of 5 the rays he personally encountered before tucking tail and running. The list of spell like abilities he experienced are Sleep, Fear, Telekinesis, Charm Person, and Charm Monster. He also adds that whenever the thing looked at them with it's big eye, their magic seemed to stop working. Now the author doesn't say it, but I would wager the thing would be difficult to sneak up on with all those eyes.
Now of course I say take this all with a grain of salt, as the authenticity is questionable, but I have to know why the interest in such an obscure creature?"
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor Friday March 24th, 2023 11:33:05 AM Sounds like quite the formidable creature! did the author say any more about where they encountered the thing? We heard rumor of a creature similar to this image seen by a local. We wanted to learn more about it and try to determine if it was possible that such a unique creature might actually exist
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Friday March 24th, 2023 12:19:55 PM
Kiwina adds to Elyas's explanation, "We don't often hear of things we thought were pure fable being in the area. From what you read, what sort of havoc could a creature like that wreak in this city?"
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | Friday March 24th, 2023 1:19:13 PM "Mak, I never learned such fowl communication as those." Falco chuckles pleased with himself. "Thank you Rolth, may as well kill two stones with one bird since were heading there."
Falco stands in silence for a moment when the Beholder is described as he is even less confident now then before they got information. "I am guessing the author did not mention any communication with the thing?"
______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) Friday March 24th, 2023 1:44:25 PM
"To fight this creature that would be a wonderful thing but is that our mission?" Wil says privately to the group. "I think are mission is just to find and report. I imagine we may fight but only with the guards... not saying we may not get into a fight with the monster. If so... looks like its anti-magic. I wonder if I can summon a few archon to fire off some crossbows."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Friday March 24th, 2023 7:01:42 PM "Well, that sounds...challenging. Did the author mention whether the eyestalks and big eye were able to beam all around, or tended to focus one way? Before they ran away, did they find any effective tactics for countering this ghastly thing? In any event, thank you for the information, that will be useful if we ever run into such a thing!"
Rolth will wait patiently while any of the Petals who wish to do so are inducted into the League, then suggest returning to the Lily (our dear Rose, temporarily in disguise) or somewhere else private to further plan. Once so returned to privacy, he wil inquire whether his fellows have any ideas for furthering our investigation. "To recap our task, we have been asked to find out what sort of creature they have in the warehouse, who the creature answers to, and what it might have to do with their smuggling operation, and report all that to Drola. If we can kill it, all the better, we're to bring back a piece to Drola. First we need to deal with the guards during the distraction. Can anyone paralyze or otherwise incapacitate them quickly? It seems preferable to having to fight them first. Then we can proceed inside to deal with the alleged beholder. That sounds pretty scary. Any thoughts on taking it on?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Saturday March 25th, 2023 3:28:44 AM I'm thinking spreading out and trying to get close to it are the best bets. Not knowing the inside layout of the warehouse kinda makes planning that a bit difficult. It may be worth talking to Drola again and, considering the strength of the enemy, negotiating a bigger payment if we plan to take it on. Also we should report our suspicions to her as to what the creature is. That might not deserve payment, but she may be able to shed light on what the Teeth are using it for. That could illuminate more of its powers.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Sunday March 26th, 2023 9:31:06 PM
Ayotnom says, "We have reason to believe we may be encountering one in the near future so we would like to learn what we can before we have to fight it, but all those beams do certainly explain some things."
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) Monday March 27th, 2023 9:03:44 AM "Under it would seem the best place to be if you were fighting it." Mak reasoned. "I guess it would take a little person though depending on how high it levitates."
DM Jeremy Monday March 27th, 2023 11:26:09 AM
Elyas asks if the author says where he encountered the beholder, and shares with Steelbiter that they heard a rumor that a local spotted one, and they wanted to know if that was possible.
Kiwina adds to Elyas's explanation and asks what havoc could such a creature cause in the city.
Falco adds to Mak's pun and thanks Rolth for offering to help. he decides to kill two birds with one stone. He asks if it's possible to communicate with a beholder.
Wil asks his friends what their mission parameters are, and states that the beholder seems to have some anti-magic ability.
Rolth asks a few questions and thanks Bractor for his time. He waits for anyone who would like to join the WLA and than suggests they head back to the ship. He recaps the mission, and then asks if anyone can magically incapacitate the guards, and asks for the others thoughts.
Tsak offers some strategic advice, and then suggests they share what they have gleaned with Drola, and considers was to make a beholder encounter more advantages to them. Maybe Drola would know why they would bring on a beholder, and maybe that would add to their knowledge of the creatures powers.
Ayotnom shares a direct answer to Bractor's question.
Mak figures the safest place to attack would be from below, but it would take a very small individual to fit within a 1 foot space.
Bractor whistles to his teeth when he hears that the Petals may be facing a beholder. "I know that beholders are consider fairy tale, but based on this author's writings, I see no reason not to believe the authenticity of his words. You see this book is a memoir of his adventures, and his description of all the other creatures he encountered are spot on, plus many of his encounters have been verified by the League. As far as communicating with such a beast is concerned, I would say it is likely as legend says they are highly intelligent. And as far as the eyes, well the author says the rays went in the direction the eye was looking. I would assume that the center eye's anti-magic beam would only fire in the direction the beholder is facing, however since the eye-stalks can literally look in any direction, I would assume the rays that come from them can fire in any direction as well."
What will our heroes do next?
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) Monday March 27th, 2023 11:52:51 AM That, old bean. Is not encouraging at all." Mak said as he crossed his arms in thought. "I suppose we should ready ourselves as best as possible before we encounter such a beast if it truly exists where we are headed."
Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) Monday March 27th, 2023 1:13:47 PM
"An intelligent being, imagine the ability to be-friend such a creature? Imprisonment of this type is so unnecessary. Maybe we should attempt to reason with it once we gain access to it?" Wil says then begins to go into fits as some of the voices disagree with his current opinion.
"I'm in charge now!" he spits angrily. "Wil can have his opinion but I don't see him up here," he adds then steps away from the group.
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) Monday March 27th, 2023 2:35:10 PM "Do the accounts in that tome indicate these creatures are amenable to conversation and negotiation?" Mak asked the WLA sage. Then to make his opinion clear. "This man is nuts and anything he says should be discounted out right. For all we know talking to this thing would be no more successful than talking to a dragon....we tried that remember...didn't work. These creatures have one choice when we confront them. They can run away. Somehow I'm thinking anything that agrees to work with that organization is going to have similar views and be uncooperative at best, and deadly at worst. If we don't want to engage it we should decide now because once we are faced with it our goal should be clear. Leave and report, or remove the creature as a threat to all good people."
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor Monday March 27th, 2023 3:59:50 PM
to Bractor Elyas says "who is the author of this piece? and is it recent enough that they might still be alive?
to the others once they are done asking their own questions, he asks "would it make sense to return to our new friend/employer and give her what info we have? I don't know that i like our odds of killing the thing, and just telling her we saw it isn't much more to go on than the second-hand account we have of someone seeing it.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | Monday March 27th, 2023 6:58:27 PM
Falco is quiet during this conversation. For the first time since joining up with the Petals at the Taurnament he feels his adventuring days could end quickly. Many battles have just come to them and that is kind of comforting. Even the dragons he had a place in his mind for but this, this has him scared.
______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Monday March 27th, 2023 7:05:21 PM
Tsak hasn't changed his mind, he thinks they should report to Drola, grab a nap, and have a look in the warehouse this evening. He nods at Mak's assessment of the creature's likely motivations and attitude towards peaceful negotiation, but is aware that Rolth will probably want to try to talk to it anyway. Their course of action seems clear to him, he waits patiently for everyone else to catch up or come up with a better plan...
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Monday March 27th, 2023 7:53:43 PM
Kiwina asks if the report can clarify a couple of things. First, does the creature's anti-magic eye provide an area where its other eyes don't work? Attacking from the front might suit a skilled fighter if he didn't have to worry about the beams. And second, are magical effects restored after the anti-magic eye moves on?
Beyond that, he agrees with Tsak -- attack from all sides if they decide to attack.
"I think we have to assume this thing has allied itself with a house, not been captured by one. That means reasoning with it would be a bit more difficult, unless you can guess its price, Wil."
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday March 27th, 2023 11:37:52 PM
Ayotnom says, "Well I guess it depends if the Beholder is where it is because it wants to be there or because it was coerced, coopted or threatened. If it is intelligent maybe we could resolve the situation without bloodshed if we helped it escape from where it is. I mean do we necessarily need to slay it or just ensure that some folks can't use its abilities for no good."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Monday March 27th, 2023 11:41:01 PM
Rolth agrees with talking to Drola, then making our move tonight, fanning out once we encounter the beholder. He is fine with being in front of it, but be happy to have some company. But we still haven’t solved how to get past the guards first. Any ideas?"
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) Tuesday March 28th, 2023 10:34:11 AM "That distraction is supposed to draw them away, right?" Mak asked Rolth. "Maybe a suggestion when it starts that the guards should check on it just in case it spreads?"
DM Jeremy Tuesday March 28th, 2023 10:41:54 AM
Mak isn't encouraged by Bractor's words. He suggests getting as ready as possible.
Wil considers the idea of befriending the beholder, and has a small argument with himself.
Mak asks Bractor if the author comments about a willingness to converse and negotiate. to his friends he suggests they should assume it probably won't want to negotiate, so it will have to either flee or die if they decide to engage it, and they need to decide now if they are going to.
Elyas asks for the name of the author and whether or not he may still be alive.Elyas wonders if they should report to Drola. He worries they won't be able to kill the beholder, but isn't sure a second hand report is enough for the House of Keys to go on, or if it fulfills their end of the bargain.
Falco is scared for the first time since joining the Petals.
Tsak's opinion hasn't changed, and he sees their course of action clearly.
Kiwina asks if the anti-magic eye beam cancels the eye-stalk beams pointing in that direction, and if the magic returns when it looks a different direction. He agrees with Tsak.
Ayotnom states that if the beholder is here against it's will maybe they can free it and in so doing avoid bloodshed. He asks if they need to slay it or just make sure it can't be used for nefarious purposes.
Rolth agrees with talking to Drola than making their move tonight. He agrees with the strategy of fanning out, and offers to make the frontal assault, though he would appreciate some company.
Bractor answers the remaining questions, "The chaps name was Jonny B., and he wrote this memoir 50 years ago, which was after a productive adventuring career. He was human, so I would say it's safe to assume he is no longer with us. Jonny B. doesn't give many details about the anti-magic beam, but he does say it seemed to function like an anti-magic field, only it's a cone instead of a circle, so one can assume it only negates the magic while the magic is in the cone, and I would assume it it negates the eye-stalk rays as well, but that's just my opinion. I probably should mention that this encounter is in the first quarter of the book, and that the book is written chronologically. Hopefully that helps."
What's next for our intrepid heroes?
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) Tuesday March 28th, 2023 10:49:00 AM "So he survived the encounter. That's encouraging." Mak replied. "We should go and talk to Drola."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | Tuesday March 28th, 2023 11:06:40 AM "Well lets hope that Jonny B Good with information, it being early in the book is a relief I guess."
______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor Tuesday March 28th, 2023 2:02:59 PM Thank you very much for your help, sir Bractor. This has been most enlightening.
Elyas agrees with Mak, it is time to go talk with Drola next before things move forward tonight
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=28 ; Tuesday March 28th, 2023 8:03:37 PM
(Perception=28) Tsak notices Falco's concerned look, and can understand it. This Beholder thing sounds like a handful. Need to make sure the two guards are taken care of quickly and hope the distraction keeps the reinforcements away for long enough to deal with it.
Tsak keeps a weather eye out for lurkers and followers (Perception) on the way back to talk to Drola.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Tuesday March 28th, 2023 9:19:28 PM
Kiwina is a bit concerned that they shouldn't have too much contact with Drola or her house, but only because they are distinctive and it might be noticed.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday March 28th, 2023 11:10:51 PM
Ayotnom says, "Maybe we send some of our less memorable members to Drola or we have them go ingonito with a disguise or spell?"
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Tuesday March 28th, 2023 11:27:18 PM
Rolth agrees with talking to Drola first, and is fine if we on;y want to send less conspicuous Petals to do that.
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) Wednesday March 29th, 2023 8:39:07 AM "Less conspicuous. Hmmm. We have a Lion Taur, Centaur, Minotaur, Talking Owl, Half-Orc, a mumbling crazy fool, nobleman, and a wizard. The most inconspicuous among us is the wizard with perhaps me being the next in line..but let's send in the fool." Mak said. "At least anyone watching won't be able to discern his true nature. By all that's green and flowery I don't think I know what his true motives are."
DM Jeremy Wednesday March 29th, 2023 11:29:19 AM
Mak suggests a suggestion that the guards check in on the fire to make sure it doesn't spread. He is encouraged that Jonny B. survived and says they should go talk to Drola.
Falco hopes that Jonny B's intel is good. he is encouraged that his beholder encounter was earlier in Jonny B's career.
Elyas thanks Bractor for his time and agrees it's time to go speak with Drola.
Wil laughs at Falco's words, and than continues to argue with himself, until he goes quiet.
Tsak notices Falco's concern, figures they need to deal with the guards quickly. He keeps his eyes peeled as they head into House of Keys territory.
Kiwina is a bit concerned about visiting the House of Keys, as they tend to have a distinctive look.
Ayotnom suggests only sending Petals that don't stick out to speak with Drola.
Rolth agrees with going to Drola, and is fine with only sending the less conspicuous among them.
Mak breaks down who the least conspicuous among them is. He figures Elyas qualifies, and maybe himself, though he suggest sending Wil, as Wil's crazy tendencies are a mystery to most, Mak included.
Bractor waves good bye to the Petals as they depart and goes back to whatever he was doing, and now the Petals are faced with a few choices. Do they travel to Keys territory as a group, in hopes of contacting Drola, do they send only the least conspicuous, in hopes of not drawing attention to themselves, do they say "to heck with it" and prepare for tonight's activities, or do they do something completely unexpected, causing their DM to have a nervous breakdown.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | Wednesday March 29th, 2023 11:57:36 AM
Falco agrees with talking to Drola but is unsure who should go, maybe Mak?
______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) Wednesday March 29th, 2023 12:07:48 PM
Mak is agreeable to making the contact if everyone wants him to. He can then meet everyone at a designated place later. Back at the Gilded Lilly?
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor Wednesday March 29th, 2023 1:02:20 PM
Elyas offers to go with Mak, as he stands out less than some of the group and is used to keeping a mundane appearance. that way if something goes sideways the two of them have a better chance of escaping anything unexpected than just Mak on his own.
Though he can't shake a thought in the back of his mind that keeps saying do something unexpected... and something about a GM, whatever that means.
maybe we just open a hole in the side of the warehouse. and let the beholder go off and do whatever it is a beholder does... nah that would be crazy
Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=14 ; Wednesday March 29th, 2023 2:05:29 PM
Too bad Wil can't read thoughts but something struck him, an idea about letting the beholder out the side of a warehouse. :) "All straightened out," Wil, the silly unpredictable one, says with a smile.
"Where were we? Are we splitting up the band? What do we do all day?" Wil wonders if there are some things to do around the area. (Know local: 14) "Maybe I will just go back to Wardd's temple for a few games?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Wednesday March 29th, 2023 3:45:34 PM I could go lunch and an amber ale while Mak and Elyas run errands says Tsak being totally consistent with what's expected of him...
The idea of travelling as a circus act handn't occured to Tsak when they were thinking about how to get around Dirt City undetected, but he sees now that it would be the perfect cover for the Petals.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Wednesday March 29th, 2023 8:21:19 PM
Kiwina thinks that Elyas is capable of taking care of himself, and Wil knows the local culture. If the purpose of making contact is to arrange a chane of plans, perhaps they and Mak should go. But if the purpose of the contact is to give Drola information, they might be able to do so through an intermediary.
Actually, Tsak might fit in very well, too, but probably not Esmerelda.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Wednesday March 29th, 2023 11:10:50 PM
Ayotnom asks, "Could we really pull off a traveling circus?"
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Thursday March 30th, 2023 12:47:15 AM
Rolth settles in on the Gilded Lily to await the return of the Petals going to see Drola. He will suggest that the others not wander off alone…
DM Jeremy Thursday March 30th, 2023 10:47:47 AM
Falco agrees they should check in with Drola, but wonders who should go.
Mak is willing to go, if that is what everyone else wants, he suggests meeting up later, maybe at the ship.
Elyas offers to go with Mak, and suggest something he considers crazy.
Wil's attention is piqued when something crazy is suggested. He wonders what there might be to do, and considers heading to the Temple of Wardd.
Tsak wants to dine while Mak and Elyas are away. Maybe a traveling circus would make a good cover for them.
Kiwina thinks Elyas can take care of himself, and Wil knows the culture, but the reason for their going can determine if they need to go in person, or get someone to go for them. He thinks Tsak would also blend in, but maybe not his kitty.
Ayotnom asks if they could really pass as a circus.
Rolth gets comfortable as the others visit Drola. he suggests that the rest use the buddy system if they plan on heading anywhere.
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Kiwina remembers seeing a few half-orcs about Dirt City, so his assessment about Tsak maybe be accurate. Meanwhile, planning continues, with Mak and Elyas, possibly accompanied by Wil and Tsak put forward as likely candidates for the task at hand.
I'm not one to rush my players so I need to know for sure if you are splitting the party to send the less conspicuous of the bunch to go chat up Drola.
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor Thursday March 30th, 2023 11:41:02 AM
Elyas is ready to go speak with Drola. He is definitely going with the group that goes to see her, and waits to see which of the other humanoid members of the party wish to go with him.
It sounds like Mak is planning on coming, but Wil and Tsak have been mentioned by others, so he waits for a moment to see if either one actually wants to come. it shouldn't take more than the two of them, but Elyas is not going to turn down anyone else that wants to come.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | Thursday March 30th, 2023 12:35:30 PM
Falco is happy to not go on this little trip as he assumes he is the only talking owl around. He would stick out and is happier with the big folks for this.
______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Thursday March 30th, 2023 3:42:59 PM
Tsak sees the tactical advantages of staying put on the Lily, but there's a whole city to explore! He leaves Esmerelda aboard sleeping in the sun and heads off with Elyas, Mak and whoever else is up for a walk.
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) Thursday March 30th, 2023 3:54:43 PM
Mak was willing to go. It was going to be a briefing mostly. Before he left he summarized for the group what they would address.
"We bring Drola up to speed on the information we gathered, ask if she still needs us to confirm that information, and if we continue with the mission how does she want us to handle it if we are discovered."
Of course there waa the whole being there without permission and what would happen if people happened to die during that time period. Would they be held accountable? After all it would be them that was trespassing. There might be some legalities to navigate. He was certain Drola would have some direction to give them in that regard, but Mak wasn't too concerned about it since he likely wouldn't be bothered if evil creatures happened to stop breathing soon after he encountered them. (i.e. Mak isn't lawfuil)
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Thursday March 30th, 2023 9:16:28 PM
Ayotnom says, "I don't think those of us that stick out like me should go."
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Thursday March 30th, 2023 10:50:34 PM
Kiwina plans to wait at the ship. He asks Ramsey his opinion of the port here.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Friday March 31st, 2023 12:22:56 AM
Rolth also waits aboard the ship, wishing the others well in their engagement with Drola.
DM Jeremy Friday March 31st, 2023 4:10:34 AM
Elyas is ready to go just as soon as he learns if Wil and Tsak are going.
Falco is glad he isn't going as he will stick out.
Tsak decides to join the excursion to House of Keys territory.
Mak is also ready to go. He asks what he should say to Drola if she asks for more than just intel. he is fine with killing the beholder.
Wil decides to tag along, promising to behave, and offering directions.
Ayotnom doesn't feel he should go.
Kiwina plans to stay on the ship and asks Ramsey what his thoughts on Dirt City.
Rolth also stays behind wishing the away team well.
Ramsey answers Kiwina, "The way they run the harbor here is very efficient, but still wouldn't want to live here. It's a little crowded for my taste."
Wil is able to lead the away team directly to House of Keys territory, and the trip is uneventful. However, they are only a block or two into Keys territory when they find themselves surrounded by 6 crossbowman. The leader says to them, "You 4 need to come with us!"
Wil, Mak, Tsak and Elyas make a DC15 perception check Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice the leader wink as he speaks."} If you make the perception check, please make a DC 15 sense motive check. Highlight to display spoiler: {You realize he is trying to keep from blowing your cover, if the wrong person may be watching. He also doesn't want people to think the House of Keys has anything to do with your actions.}
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+17=20 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+6=18 ; Friday March 31st, 2023 10:08:26 AM
Mak raised his hands in the air. "Ok, easy now." he said. "Gentlemen, I think we should comply with these honorable men and do as they say." Mak finished as he added a little non verbal communication to indicate everything was ok. (Bluff, +6, Roll 18 - Secret Message)
OOC: Perception +17, Roll 20 Sense Motive +10, Roll 28 Bluff +6, Roll 18 - Secret Message
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | Friday March 31st, 2023 10:16:35 AM
Back on he ship Falco has calmed down about the Beholder. He realizes the Petals have a good track record and together they can work this out. To relax he climbs into the rigging and just watches the city for a bit.
______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+14=27 ; d20+12=20 ; Friday March 31st, 2023 10:44:19 AM
Perception = 27 sense motive = 20
"I'm sorry sirs, we're new here. If we broke the law in some way it was likely a misunderstanding. I'm sure we can sort it all out in no time with your leadership. We will come without any trouble.
He emphasizes the last part to indicate to the others that they should not cause a scene.
Tsak opens his hands, palm forward and holds them away from his waist to show he's not holding a weapon and is compliant. He saw the wink and can guess what's happening, but it could also be a trap.
He'll follow along carefully and cautiously.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Saturday April 1st, 2023 11:57:43 AM
If Ramsey is worried about the place being crowded but hasn't found cause to worry about other things, then Kiwina is less inclined to fear for the ship and crew. There is a harbor authority, not a free-for-all like the city's reputation might suggest. (Of course, it may still be a corrupt one.)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Sunday April 2nd, 2023 9:00:12 AM
Rolth is of like mind with Kiwina re the potential for threats in the harbor. He will offer to inscribe decorative tattoos on any Petal remaining onboard.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Sunday April 2nd, 2023 11:41:00 PM
Ayotnom says, "Beholder? I hardly know her?" I'm practicing a joke
DM Jeremy Monday April 3rd, 2023 11:02:12 AM
Mak, Wil, Tsak, and Elyas all get the subliminal message from the leader of the crossbowman.
Falco is able to chill a bit, now back on board the ship. He realizes the Petals have been in some tough situations in the past and have come out on top.
Kiwina is comforted a bit by Ramsey's assessment of the harbor, though he does realize that corruption can still be present.
As the 3 taurs and beastfolk relax on board the ship, the 3 humans and half-orc find themselves being lead, at crossbow point, through House of Keys territory. Sure, they realize that it is all a bluff, for the sake of prying eyes. but being lead at crossbow point is always a little unnerving. I mean there is always a chance, however small, that one of the crossbowmen could accidentally fire his weapon. Their discomfort is for not it turns out as the crossbowmen lead the 4 Petals into a simple warehouse. Looking around, the 4 Petals see that the warehouse is loaded with a variety of trade goods ranging from the mundane to the exotic. DC 15 knowledge local Highlight to display spoiler: {You have heard that the House of Keys are one of the few houses that are on the up and up, here in dirt city, and you can assume that the goods here are legitimately gained.} Upon entering the warehouse, the crossbowmen drop their ruse and lower their weapons. They lead you to the rear of the warehouse where you find Drola expecting some goods, and reading a ship manifesto. "Everything seems to be in order, thank-you Flasor." she says to elf standing next to her. She hands the manifesto to the one she called Flasor, and than turns her attention to the approaching 4 Petals.
"You seem to have left half your crew behind. You risked blowing tonight's operation by coming here, but at least you left the members of your crew that stick out behind. I think we are still OK, but if you would have brought the remaining members of your crew, I feel we would have to call the whole thing off. That said, what brings you here?"
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | Monday April 3rd, 2023 11:24:18 AM
After a bit he fishes out his sketch pad, looking at th weapons he use to design for a moment before looking back at the town. Slowly he starts to practice sketching buildings from his point of view.
______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor Monday April 3rd, 2023 1:30:40 PM "We are sorry to divert from the plan, but we have collected some new information. Elyas says to Drola, trying to get to the point quickly before she gets upset about the change in plans
'we met a source who told us that the House of Teeth agents were seen bringing the creature in to the warehouse. The creature they saw was an incredibly rare monster known as a Beholder, thought by many to be a myth.
The warehouse holding a Beholder makes things a bit more complicated. They are said to be very powerful magical creatures that would not be simple to take down in a fight. They are quite destructive and use magical elemental attacks, so a fight would likely grow into something quite large that would endanger the people around the warehouse (including the wonderful little chicken establishment, thank you for that recommendation by the way).
On the other hand, breaking in to just view the beholder and return news of it to you would likely be met with skepticism from you or your superiors as most people don't believe these creatures even exist.
So with that in mind we decided to meet with you first, to tell you what is in the warehouse and get your counsel on what the best way to proceed would be, as well as clarifying what exactly you would need us to do in order to help us with our previous request, knowing now what we will face in that warehouse.
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+3=14 ; d20+13=28 Monday April 3rd, 2023 3:13:48 PM "What my friend here is trying to say, is that it isn't thorny likely that we'll go unnoticed trying to spy on a creature with eleven eyes....and when it does spot us we will be the trespassers. We will also be forced most likely to protect ourselves, however should we prevail we've then broken into an establishment and then ended one or more lives of those inside. So, like you said our companions stand out a bit and it might get a little hot for us here. You tell us there's some evil business going down in that warehouse and we are your people, but we don't think it's going to be a quiet in and out, so we thought to get a little direction before bringing the authorities down around our ears."
OOC: KS: Local +3, Roll 14 Diplomacy +13, Roll 28
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Monday April 3rd, 2023 5:41:18 PM
Rolth smiles to himself, imagining how things must be going for the negotiating team. Nothing to do but hope for the best at this point!
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday April 3rd, 2023 9:13:51 PM
Ayotnom starts practicing with his rapier while he waits for the others to get back
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Monday April 3rd, 2023 10:02:07 PM
Kiwina considers going for a swim. Probably not the best location for it, however.
Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) Monday April 3rd, 2023 10:19:00 PM
Wil is completely preoccupied by “other” things. Forgetting completely where he was while thinking about home. Mak mentioned evil and his ear perk up and he returns. “What he said,” he blurts out.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Tuesday April 4th, 2023 2:26:59 AM
Tsak is quite happy with Elyas' description of the predicament. And even Mak didn't stuff it up too much. He stays quiet and alert at the back.
DM Jeremy Tuesday April 4th, 2023 9:52:33 AM
Falco passes the time drawing.
Elyas shares with Drola what they have learned, and asks for her advice.
Mak clarifies their need for guidance, stating they are your peeps if you need some evil to go bye-bye.
Rolth is hoping his friends will be successful.
Ayotnom kills time practicing with his rapier.
Kiwina considers going for a swim, but decides the harbor may not be the best place for such an activity.
Wil gives his agreement to what Mak and Eyas have said.
Tsak is happy with the words his friends have spoken.
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Wil, Mak, Tsak, and Elyas:
"A beholder you say?" Drola says with a hint of skepticism in her voice. "I always heard the beholders were not but myth. Please forgive my skepticism, I'm sure you've done your due diligence, but a beholder? Are you sure your source isn't eating funny mushrooms?"
Drola's voice looses all skepticism, and turns dead serious, "If your source is right, however, and if the House of Teeth have somehow found and recruited such a creature, this is ill news for Dirt City. According to legend, beholders are cunning, powerful, and worst of all evil to their core. I have no idea what sort of nefarious plot the Teeth are planning, but if your source is accurate, Dirt City will suffer. I know our original bargain was for an exchange of information, but in light of what you have told me, I need to ask you to verify your source. What you have said brings a chill to my bones, and I hope your source is mistaken, but if true, I need to ask you to neutralize the threat, in what ever way you deem fit. As I said before, I can't risk open war, by moving against the Teeth, and to be honest, I'm not sure how well we would fare against a beholder. Normally I would ask the Tide to deal with the issue, but they are out of town, and gods only know when they will return, and who knows how much damage the Teeth will cause in the meanwhile. Can I count on your crew to get this job done?"
Rolth, Kiwina, Falco, and Ayotnom:
While looking out, you spy Tovy pacing the docks with a look of concern, or perhaps frustration, on his face.
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) Tuesday April 4th, 2023 10:09:11 AM
Mak nodded. "Action isn't a weak point for us Drola, but we needed to know we'd have the backing of the house of keys should our information prove accurate. If there is no beholder we'll do the scouting as planned, but if we find a beholder within that warehouse we are all committed to ridding its evil from the Wold. You can count on us for that and a good song about it if I know my friend Rolth. So it's settled. We go in as planned with the distraction and investigate with the added permission to make a little noise should we find a beholder within."
"Unless you have any further instruction for us we should make our way back to our ship and inform the others."
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor Tuesday April 4th, 2023 10:53:13 AM
Elyas is a little slower to agree than Mak, but he knew this was the likely outcome.
"We will do what we can, but I do hope you appreciate the added risk that a fight with an evil magical creature brings to us. I do hope that we will earn the backing of your house by dealing with this for you, even though as my companion says we have no issue with bringing the fight to evil-doers."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+21=32 ; Tuesday April 4th, 2023 1:42:50 PM
Falco scampers down from the rigging to gather the Petals on board.
"We have a visitor it seems. I can slip down and see what he wants unless you all want to go."
If the rest of the Petals don't want to cause attention Falco will slip down to find out what is going on. {Stealth: 32}
______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+9=22 ; Tuesday April 4th, 2023 2:59:53 PM
"Let's have ourselves a fight!" Wil says joyously. "I think they all agree, right?" He asks himself and answers awkwardly. "If this is truly evil then I have plenty of spells to help battle that," he adds proudly.
(Know: Local: 22)
Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) Tuesday April 4th, 2023 7:14:12 PM
Wil is completely preoccupied by “other” things. Forgetting completely where he was while thinking about home. Mak mentioned evil and his ear perk up and he returns. “What he said,” he blurts out.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Tuesday April 4th, 2023 8:18:33 PM "Falco, why don’t you sneak over hidden in a small group of crewmen.. Bring Toby back here that we might chat with him in private, and not be too obvious."
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday April 4th, 2023 8:18:54 PM
Ayotnom says to Falco, "Go see what he wants. I'll stay on the Rose for now. I don't really think this place was constructed with Taurs in mind."
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Tuesday April 4th, 2023 11:35:54 PM
Kiwina agrees with Rolth's suggestion to involve the crew.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Tuesday April 4th, 2023 11:55:00 PM
Yup, that went about how he thought it would.
Find the big bad, kill the big bad then I'll be your friend. Although there was a distinct lack of eye-lash batting and swooning. Huh, must be a halfling thing. Or Mak is off his game.
Tsak walks back with Mak, Elyas and the Grimly clan. He doesn't talk much, there'll be time for more planning aboard the Rose.
DM Jeremy Wednesday April 5th, 2023 10:37:32 AM
Mak lets Drola know that they are in the evil destroying business, and they just wanted he blessing. He suggests heading back to the ship.
Elyas reminds Drola of the added risk, and hopes the House of Keys will be in their corner.
Falco spies Tovy and suggests he go on a stealth mission.
Wil is excited they get to fight the beholder, and he agrees with Mak.
Rolth suggests a mode to deliver Tovy to the Rose.
Ayotnom thinks Falco should go.
Kiwina agrees with Rolth's plan.
Tsak isn't surprised by the outcome of their conversation.
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Drola nods towards the Petals, "Of course you will have the friendship of the Keys. In truth it is already yours, for whatever good that may be for you. If you recall, our original bargain was an exchange of information, and that hasn't been altered, as the information you have given me hasn't been fully vetted. In the future you can call on the House of Keys, though I know not how we can be of future assistance to you, unless you relocate to Dirt City, and that would be foolish, as we already have one adventurer party that calls Dirt City home. Good luck."
Drola leads you to the exit and opens the door for you saying, "I apologize for my men's overreaction. It is but a case of mistaken identity. I hope there are no hard feelings." You realize that she said that for the benefit of prying eyes and ears.
As you approach the ship, you see some of the crew heading towards Tovy, who is pacing the docks.
Falco and the crew he is hiding within, hear Tovy muttering under his breath, "This is no good, I need that item, without it I'm screwed! I can't believe my ship is stuck in quarantine."
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) Wednesday April 5th, 2023 11:31:26 AM
Mak walked up beside Tovy just when his muttering ceased. "Why is the ship quarantined?" Mak asked carefully. "Also I see you are here, were you looking for us to help you get it off that ship and have you tried bribery? Sometimes it's just some paperwork that needs expediting. Also, I can't speak for all of my companions but should we be able to offer you aid, I'm thinking the soonest we'd be able to do anything would be tomorrow." To himself Mak thought they'd need to be someplace other than here soon. The absence of the Tide was bringing out all sorts of crazy.. and he thought most of it was them.
Mak noticed a couple of the other petals had arrived as he did. "What do you gentlemen think?"
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor Wednesday April 5th, 2023 12:35:23 PM
Elyas heads back with the others to regroup with the full team
"well, I guess we don't have a lot of choice then, we move forward tonight and plan on getting into a difficult fight. Hopefully we can end it quickly without bringing the whole House down on us
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | Wednesday April 5th, 2023 1:29:36 PM
Falco does his best to be inconspicuous and arrives at about the same time as Mak. With a sigh that his little game of hide and hide is over as he steps out to stand by the others who have returned.
______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+20=22 ; Wednesday April 5th, 2023 4:51:25 PM
Rolth feigns patience as he waits for the conversation to be brought on board where it can be had more securely...
Bluff = 22
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Wednesday April 5th, 2023 7:13:45 PM The crew members, at least, should remember they were going to bring Tovy to the ship if he's willing, Kiwina thinks.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Wednesday April 5th, 2023 10:21:13 PM
Ayotnom waits to either hear what Tovy told the others he wanted or for their new associate to be brought aboard the ship.
If Ayotnom hears about the ship impoundment he will asks, "What ship, what item, why was the ship impounded?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Wednesday April 5th, 2023 11:53:59 PM
Tsak motions for the little group that has formed on the dock to move to the Rose, where there are no prying eyes or ears to their discussion.
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+17=20 ; Thursday April 6th, 2023 8:02:54 AM
Mak spotted Tsak waving furiously at him to come aboard. Yes. Right. Tovy old soul, perhaps this discussion should be had elsewhere and I do believe my lonely friend Tsak wants to have a word with you aboard our ship. Just this way." Mak said as he lead the gnome along by his elbow.
OOC: Perception +17, Roll 20
DM Jeremy Thursday April 6th, 2023 11:58:36 AM
Mak asks Tovy why his ship is in quarantine, and suggests bribery. He lets the Gnome they can't help today, but maybe tomorrow. He asks for his friends opinions.
Elyas resigns himself to the fact that they will have to move on the warehouse.
Falco steps out of hiding.
Wil tells Drola she has been honorable, and they will attempt to act likewise. He is excited to get the job done.
Rolth waits for Tovy and the others to return to the ship.
Kiwina figures at least the crew members would remember to bring Tovy on board.
Tsak attempts the daunting task of herding cats.
Mak realizes that the Rose is the place for conversation, thanks to Tsak.
Tovy is quick to join the petals and crew onboard the Rose where he shares his story, "I apologize for being melodramatic, of course I was speaking to myself, and didn't realize I had an audience, nice ship by the way. It really isn't that big a deal in the greater scheme of things. You see I'm in love with a certain lass, and I was planning on proposing tomorrow night. I've planned this out for months, even ordering a ring from exotic parts, the southern continent no less, as I want to give my beloved something unique, a ring that only she has. As my merchant ship was scheduled to be heading to Plateau City, I commissioned the ring to be teleported there, via the teleportation circle there, and had the captain retrieve it for me. Things went fine, until the ship came in contact with pox. so far no one has developed any symptoms, thank the gods, but they still have 2 weeks of a 4 week quarantine left, and as such must remain at sea, and can't be boarded, or so the harbor master tells me, even though they arrived today. Besides the ring, the ship contains goods for my store, as well as a few special order items that now I'm going to have to tell the buyers they have to wait, and I'm not sure for how long, because if someone onboard the Blue Dolphin develops symptoms, the quarantine is extended to 4 weeks after the last crew member recovers, showing no symptoms, or gods forbid, they all perish. I can't even contemplate the latter as many onboard are friends, and have been working for me for years. I offered to pay a cleric to sail out to the ship and cast detect disease, but the harbor master says "Rules are rules", and when I asked if I could at least hire a cleric to board the Blue Dolphin to heal anyone who may get the pox, I was again rebutted. I get the feeling that the harbor master is one of those odd few who distrusts magic. Anyway, I guess I'll have to be patient and hope for the best. Thanks for your concern. By the way, you are truly a noble lot."
Ramsey hears Tovy's tale and says, "Sirs, While you are out and about tonight, I could secretly row out to this Blue Dolphin, retrieve the ring for your friend here, and even deliver a cleric to the ship if so desired. I have no fear of the pox, after all we have talented clerics that call this ship home."
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor Thursday April 6th, 2023 12:07:22 PM
Elyas comes back to the Rose to hear the end of the gnome's story.
"I don't know that you should risk bringing down the anger of the dockmaster by sneaking over, Ramsey. it is unfortunate, but not quite on the level of importance that means we should break the rules, at least in my opinion
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) Thursday April 6th, 2023 12:37:11 PM "Could they not place the ring in a floating object and throw it overboard for you to collect?" Mak said. If it hadn't been clear before it was coming to light that Mak wasn't the most law abiding member of the bunch.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | Thursday April 6th, 2023 7:51:41 PM "Well I am a bit engaged and would need to prepare but I am sure any competent cleric could handle this. With where we are there would be a cost I am sure but the world isn't so ucvivilized that healing isn't an option." ______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Thursday April 6th, 2023 9:45:12 PM
Ayotnom says, "This is Dirt City right? I find it hard to believe that a harbor master would be such a stickler for the rules. Torvy, have you any enemies that may have bribed the Harbor Master to keep your ship away from port so it could potentially be victimized by pirates? I may be leaping to conclusions here but it just seems strange to me that a harbormaster in a place with a reputation such as this one is such a stickler for the rules and that he distrusts magic so when it is employed in many wondrous ways."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Thursday April 6th, 2023 10:27:57 PM "Seems simple enough, we take a boat near aboard, have the other Captain bring the ring out on deck, the wizard mage hands it over, no boarding required. Easy peasy."
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Thursday April 6th, 2023 11:27:15 PM
Kiwina is inclined to let Ramsey help, but wonders what Tovy thinks the harbormaster's reaction would be to items from a ship in quarantine making it to shore -- as well as whether he might look the other way for a fee.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Thursday April 6th, 2023 11:55:57 PM
At Rolth's words Tsak is able to mostly suppress a shudder as the words 'how hard can it be, it's a million to 1, what could possibly go wrong' tramp through his brain.
Tovy, we'd love to help, and we will, tomorrow. Unfortunately we already have urgent business to attend to today and tonight. If your issue can wait until tomorrow I'm sure we can find a way to help you to secure the hand of this wondrous woman and start your journey of eternal bliss. But we need 24 hrs.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Friday April 7th, 2023 6:52:29 AM "Seems simple enough, we take a boat near aboard, have the other Captain bring the ring out on deck, the wizard mage hands it over, no boarding required. Easy peasy."
DM Jeremy Saturday April 8th, 2023 8:20:00 AM
Elyas feels for Tovy, but doesn't want to break the rules.
Mak has no problem helping retrieve the ring.
Wil claims they have some prep work to do.
Falco says he is a little busy but Tovy should have no problem finding a cleric for hire.
Ayotnom wonders why the harbor master is such a stickler for the rules, and asks if Tovy has any enemies.
Rolth suggests using mage hand to transfer the ring.
Kiwina is inclined to let Ramsey help Tovy, but wonders about the harbor masters reaction to transferring quarantined goods, and whether he can be paid to look the other way.
Tsak finds Rolth's words a little difficult to swallow, famous last words and all, however he is happy to help Tovy get the ring to give to his love, just not until tomorrow.
Tovy scratches his head and looks wide eyed for a moment than says, "You don't think he would stoop so low do you? At one time I had competition at winning my lovely Rola's heart. Like me Krinton Greentop was smitten by the lovely Rola, but for reasons only the gods can understand, she chose me. No, though Krinton easily has the wealth to pull off such a bribe, I doubt he would act so wrongly, he has always been a stand up gnome."
His face returns to normal as Tovy says, "To be honest gents, I don't give half a flip about the normal cargo, even the special order items. The customers have waited this long, they can wait another couple of weeks. Even the ring is only for my personal happiness, and I can easily head to the jeweler's and pick up a nice ring to use as a stand in, until the quarantine is over, though your offer is greatly appreciated. That leaves only one thing, the cleric. I'm pretty sure my cousin Tanbor would be happy to sit on the Blue Dolphin for a couple of weeks, if I offered to pay him a decent salary to do so. He's a currently unemployed cleric of relatively decent quality, but how can I smuggle him onboard the Blue Dolphin? I know this may sound self serving, but your man's offer to row out to the Blue Dolphin would probably work, especially if I loaned Tanbor my Cape of the Montebank, so he can denominational door from the row boat the the deck of the Blue Dolphin. The ring could easily be lowered via a string of some sort, since your man will be their, and I will pay you handsomely for the service. These are men who I've known for years, heck if Rola says yes, I will probably ask Captain Victor to be my best man. The thought that they could all succumb to the pox, especially when it can so easily be circumvented, is overwhelming. The cover of darkness could easily hide such an operation, but I understand your reluctance, though I beg you to consider doing this."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | Saturday April 8th, 2023 9:10:50 AM "From my view if Ramsey wants to give it a go I am supportive. You are your own man Ramsey and brining healing to those in need is noble."
______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Saturday April 8th, 2023 1:20:37 PM I agree, let's enact this plan to help Tovy via Ramsey, so we can be about our other business."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Saturday April 8th, 2023 6:32:37 PM
'Okay, good' thinks Tsak. Ramsay can take care of Tovy. We need to get rid of Tovy so we can plan our evening's break n enter n chaos n killin (probably). But we can't rush anything. Hmm, maybe I'll just have a nap and it will all be sorted in a couple of hours.
Tsak and Esmerelda head to his hammock for a cat/orc nap. After this he'll be ready to plan the warehouse job...
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Saturday April 8th, 2023 7:43:55 PM "Well, Ramsey, don't take too many chances. If you need it, use this for luck," Kiwina hands Ramsey the acorn that Maab gave him some time ago (equal to a hero point). "And if you don't, bring it back to me."
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday April 10th, 2023 3:20:46 AM
Ayotnom says, "Do you want me to help row the boat out there Ramsey? I don't really have much else to do in this city designed for smaller folk."
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) Monday April 10th, 2023 8:30:09 AM
Cape of the Montebank? Mak tugged at his own cape and wondered for a moment. Nahhh. Couldn't be, he hadn't let it leave his sight since he arrived. Otherwise if Ramsey wanted to help the man Mak had not problem, he just hoped the next rescue wouldn't be the defacto first mate of the Rose.
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor Monday April 10th, 2023 8:43:05 AM
Elyas still isn't crazy about the idea of breaking the quarantine, but he won't try to stop Ramsey if that's what the bramble taur wants to do.
DM Jeremy Monday April 10th, 2023 10:08:44 AM
Falco is OK with Ramsey helping Tovy, as he is his own man, and he is favor of bringing healing to those who may need it.
Wil seems to be out of the loop, and asks if anyone wishes to play some cards.
Rolth also wants to let Ramsey help Tovy.
Tsak thinks helping Tovy is a good idea, and is glad Ramsey will be doing so. He decides to take a nap.
Kiwina tells Ramsey not to take too many chances, and borrows him his gift from Maab.
Ayotnom asks is Ramsey needs help rowing the boat.
Mak worries for a second that somehow Tovy gained possession of his Cape of the Montebank, but is reassured by the presence of his, which he never let out of his sight. he hopes they don't have to rescue Ramsey.
Elyas still isn't fond of breaking the quarantine, but won't stop Ramsey.
"Thank you sirs," Ramsey says, "You guys are always preforming good deeds, now I can do my part. I appreciate the offer Ayotnom, but I believe you Petals will be busy else where when I am delivering this Tanbor to the Blue Dolphin, and retrieving Tovy's ring."
Tovy says, "Thank you sirs, your help is greatly appreciated. I will bring Tanbor here after dark, and then Ramsey here can deliver him when you feel the time is right.
At around 10:00, Tovy returns with a slightly rotund gnome with purple hair, whom Tovy introduces as his cousin Tanbor. He than thanks you and departs, leaving Tanbor with you.
As the time approaches, Ramsey lowers a rowboat, and he and Tanbor climb aboard. They take up the oars and soon hidden by the darkness.
As you arrive at the warehouse area, you see that it is a hub of activity, as Drola had said it would be. Workers are coming and going pushing hand carts or leading horse drawn wagons. some are laden with goods, others are empty and heading back for another load. As always there are 2 guards at the door of the stone warehouse. Everyone make a perception check.
DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: { The guards don't seem very expensively equipped.} DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: { They appear to be low level thugs.} DC 25:Highlight to display spoiler: { Your pretty sure overpowering them, whether by magic or physical means, would be easy.}
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) d20+17=37 ; Monday April 10th, 2023 10:46:42 AM "I hope that ballyhoo will draw away most of these people." Mak said quietly as he turned back to the petals. "Those two don't look like they'll be much of a bother." he finished as he brought out his potion of invisibility and made ready to make a run for the doors when the time came.
As soon as the commotion started he'd use the potion.
OOC: Perception +17, Roll 37 Readied Action: Potion of Invisibility.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+21=25 ; d20+21=39 ; Monday April 10th, 2023 10:56:31 AM
{Perception: 25}
"Agreed Mak, we should be able to get in easy enough."
Falco plans to sneak in regardless of how the others approach as he would prefer not to be the target of any attacks personally. Living with the large folk he has worked to learn to use them as cover. {Stealth:39}
______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d4=3 ; d4=2 ; d20+13=26 ; Monday April 10th, 2023 11:15:07 AM
(Perception: 26) (OOC: disregard the others... button issues) "I have a crazy idea, I know untypical. I have been blessed by Wardd with Touch of Idiocy. The spell not a condition I currently have but anyways. I've been itching to use this on someone. What if we devise a plan to get close and I curse one of the guards with idiocy, which distracts them enough to slip inside? I've got the ability to hide"
Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds) Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight Channel 4d6 Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:
Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated. The seal Expires on 3/12/2024
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Elven Curve Blade|22/17/12/-/-|(FA,WN)**|1d10+3(19)x2)) Monday April 10th, 2023 2:10:47 PM "One thing. Since I plan to be invisible for at least part of this mission, I'll snap my fingers twice or knock on something like a crate if I'm coming up behind you unseen. Also to recap, if any of us see whatever it is and it's not an eleven eyed monstrosity our mission is to withdraw and report back. Clap twice. You hear that, you make your way to the exit regardless. We meet behind the chicken shack once we are all done."
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+12=20 ; Monday April 10th, 2023 4:51:52 PM
Before getting too close, Elyas gives himself 'See Invisibility', just in case it is needed (lasts almost 2 hours)
perception = 20
"I don't think they would be much trouble, but we also don't have to fight them. let's go around the back of the warehouse, I will open us a door back there out of sight. with the distraction from our new friends, we should be able to go in and out without ever touching these poor fellows
[ooc: Elyas has Passwall prepared to open a passage through the back wall of the warehouse. we can just go in that way]
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=28 ; Monday April 10th, 2023 7:44:56 PM
(Perception = 28)
Two guards who can't really handle trouble stationed outside the place means (to Kiwina, anyway) that they are there to sound an alarm for someone else. He agrees with Elyas that they should enter elsewhere.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d4+1=5 ; Monday April 10th, 2023 8:17:50 PM
Rolth likes the Passwall plan, as it avoids having the guards even see us. We do kind of stand out. He was wondering when Elyas would pull a magic rabbit out of the hat, as it were. Just before we enter around back, Rolth will cast a Bless to buff the party, Mirror Image on himself, and Expeditious Retreat on himself as well. Five fake Rolth's shimmer into view!
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=28 ; Monday April 10th, 2023 11:04:28 PM
Perception: 28
Ayotnom says, "I too can make someone invisible. Perhaps that would be the way to do it. These guards look fairly weak. If we can get the drop on them perhaps we can quickly take them out of commission and then move onto the next thing."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Tuesday April 11th, 2023 9:31:24 AM
Tsak looks at Ayotnom I'll take some invisibility, ta bloke.
The idea of creating their own back door sounds good too. Tsak follows along with the Petals waiting for the plan to go swimmingly, which it will, right?
DM Jeremy Tuesday April 11th, 2023 11:09:33 AM
Mak hoped the distraction works, as he prepares to drink a potion of invisibility. He notices the weakness of the guards.
Falco also notices the the guards are weak thugs, and plans to use stealth to enter the warehouse.
Wil suggests using a touch of idiocy.
Mak gives some instructions.
Elyas casts see invisibility on himself and suggests making a magical door in the rear of the warehouse. Elyas gets a hero point for coming up with a clever work around.
Kiwina figures the guards would only be good for sounding the alarm and like Elyas's idea.
Rolth likes Elyas's idea and prepares to cast some buffs.
Ayotnom offers invisibility to whoever wants it, and suggest they could easily overpower the guards.
Tsak asks Ayotnom for the offered invisibility. He too likes the magical rear door idea.
The Petals have come up with a plan that should work. They are able to move towards the rear of the warehouse nonchalantly, and no one seems to notice them, though Falco and the taurs do gain a few second glances, as such individuals are rarely seen in Dirt City. The attention they draw is more the "I never thought I would see such a creature!" kind and less the "what are they doing here?!" kind. The petals are able to find an inconspicuous place to wait until the distraction begins.
On que all heck breaks loose, when the cry of "Fire" fills the air. It takes a moment or two for everyone to drop what they are doing and run towards the blaze, but soon the Petals find themselves alone in the rear of the warehouse. Elyas casts his spell, and an opening appears in the warehouse. Peering inside, you see that the place is dark, though everyone can make out the images of crates filled with stuff, lined up on shelves, which extend to the 25 ft ceiling. You see a dim light up ahead, and you estimate the light source to be about 75 ft from your location, though you can't make it out clearly, as there are shelves of good blocking your view.
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+5=17 ; d20+14=32 ; Tuesday April 11th, 2023 1:04:36 PM
Elyas opens the hole in the wall and waves the others in. His stealth is not great, but with his darkvision and ability to see invisible things he follows shorty behind whoever is sneaking in first.
Stealth = 17 Perception = 32
Spells prepared:
cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 1/2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (300/330)
Active effects: On Self: Mage Armor (11 hours) darkvision (11 hours) See invisibility (~100 minutes)
On Party
Summon
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:38AO/30/20T/--FF|CMD 35|Rapier +1|24/19/14/-/-|(AG,KN,*HY,FA,WN,BS,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+14+2d6(Evil)(15)x2 d20+17=36 ; d20+6=25 Tuesday April 11th, 2023 1:34:01 PM
As soon as Elyas started his spell Mak used the potion of invisibility and moved inside even as he found another potion in his pouch, darkvision. With the two potions in effect he looked around as he reached for a third.
Though Mak had no special training in moving quietly, he did have a measure of natural talent in that area.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+21=24 ; d20+21=29 ; Tuesday April 11th, 2023 1:46:28 PM
Falco cast Shield of Faith on himself before he steps though the hole, his eyes peeled as he as no trouble in a low light environment. {Perception: 24 | Stealth: 29}
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Bless / Shield Of Faith ______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2) 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=30 ; Tuesday April 11th, 2023 5:30:14 PM
Wil is about to cast a summon spell when he thinks twice and searches for traps (Perception: 30) He also casts Detect Magic to find magic traps. "I'm hoping we don't trip anything before I cast this."
Orisons: Detect Magic: used, Resistance, Light, Guidance Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds) Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight Channel 4d6 Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:
Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated. The seal Expires on 3/12/2024
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=29 ; Tuesday April 11th, 2023 6:38:09 PM
Kiwina feels like it's been weeks since he prepared spells that morning. While Elyas casts his spell, Kiwina casts detect magic. Like Wil, he's then better prepared to check out what's on the other side of the wall.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (114/114 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+4=24 ; d20+17=32 ; Tuesday April 11th, 2023 7:02:52 PM
Rolth (with his mirror images in place) prepares to step into the passwall once the magic detectors declare it safe-ish. He is looking and listening keenly, hoping to spot the foe inside quickly. He will move as stealthily as possible when the time comes.
He hopes that his ongoing Bless spell helps the party if a fight breaks out.
Stealth = 24 Perception = 32
Effect Tracking: Expeditious Retreat 3/50r Mirror Image 5 images 2/50r Bless 1/40r Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging) Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive) Rage 0/24 rounds used (inactive) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Divine Favor 0/3 used Bless 1/1 used Lesser Restoration 0/1 used Shield Other 0/1 used Prayer 0/1 used 1st level 1/5 used 2nd level 1/3 used
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=35 ; Tuesday April 11th, 2023 9:29:47 PM
Ayotnom casts Invisibility on Tsak.
Tsak looks thru where his hand should be, weird. But useful. He nods thanks to the caster, then realises the futility of the gesture. He waits and follows the rest in, in last place. With one hand on his sword and all his senses tingling he carefully and quietly makes his way along at the rear, regularly checking behind for people or signs of alarm.
DM Mark - Behold! d20=5 ; Wednesday April 12th, 2023 4:17:47 PM Elyas steps cautiously into the passage he has opened into the warehouse wall. Mak drinks a potion and steps in invisibly. Falco casts a spell on himself and enters. Wil checks for traps, but his sharp eye finds none. He has not cast Detect Magic yet, but he can next round. Kiwina casts Detect Magic, ready to use it once he enters. Rolth waits for others to detect for magic. Ayotnom casts Invisibility on Tsak. Tsak waits for the others to enter, planning to go last.
Light spills in from the 5’x8’ passage Elyas magically opened, illuminating a short distance into the room. Debris is strewn about much of the floor. The ceiling is 40’ high.
There were two light sources - two torches sit in sconces flanking a door to your left, but these lights suddenly wink out, though their light had little effect in so great a room. About that time, Mak finds he is visible and Mak and Elyas can no longer see through this darkness.
Those outside peer into the dark doorway.
A deep, booming voice can be hear from the far end of the room. ”Well, well, well. What have we here? This is a new way to enter. You three are new to me, so tell me who you are and what you want? What house are you with today? And how the devil did you get in here?”
As it speaks, a few creatures float down from the ceiling. You can barely make them out in the light spilling in from outside. They looks like a pale, jellyfish-like creatures floating gently in the air, two long eyestalks extending from either side of its puckered mouth. They stop about 10’ off the floor.
The deep voice says something in a language you don’t understand, but the tone is commanding, maybe even threatening.
If you speak Aklo, Highlight to display spoiler: {The orb says, ”Now, now my pets. Hold your hunger. All in good time.”}
(Minor corrections - there are no stacks of boxes in here and the ceiling is 40’ high. There is debris on the floor that makes some of the area encumbered terrain where noted - pieces of crates, old bones, trash, etc. The place has a pungent, slightly acrid smell. There are no other light sources in this room.)
Be sure to note what spells you have cast that affect others and that affect you so I don’t miss that.
Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:32AO/24/18T/--FF|CMD 33|Rapier|20/15/10/-/(H)|(,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6(18)x2)) d20+6=23 ; d20+25=38 ; Wednesday April 12th, 2023 5:18:57 PM
Mak blanched. In the dark and with an anti magic eye likely trained right on him, he decided to start walking toward the voice as he reached into a pocket and withdrew a goblin seal. As he did so he wondered what a beholder would look like with a fish face. "We've come to pay our respects." Mak lied rather convincingly. "I have this gift for you in my hand, but it's magic doesn't seem to work at the moment."
In Mak's other hand he held his family rapier, now inert due to the same field that was preventing his potions from working. In his mind Mak planned to stay inside that field so as soon as he could see the beast he'd stay in front of that large central eye. His plan was to distract the creature, so he kept talking. In the meantime he strained to see the creature in the dark.
OOC: Bluff +6, Roll 23.
Burning Hero Point to try and spot the creature in the darkness. Perception +17+8=25, Roll 38.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:23 or 27 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Wednesday April 12th, 2023 7:26:43 PM
On the other side of the doorway, and possibly visible to those within, Kiwina decides entering is his best choice. He moves in and breaks right, looking to see what he can with his low light vision. Finding encumbering terrain, he doesn't try to go far.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+21=23 ; Wednesday April 12th, 2023 8:05:39 PM
As Kiwana moves in Falco almost takes a step but decides to not to, instead he hides to the left of the door. (Can't open the map for some reason, think its on my end) {Stealth: 24}
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Bless / Shield Of Faith ______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2) 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor Wednesday April 12th, 2023 8:09:27 PM
Elyas is surprised by the loss of his magic, but keeps a brave face on it for now.
"we heard that there might be a creature held here that many believe to be extinct. or a myth. We wanted to see for ourselves if such a thing existed. And if you are that creature and being held against your will, we are the type of group that tends to help those stuck in bad situations!
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+17=37 ; Wednesday April 12th, 2023 8:49:04 PM
Rolth really likes the tack that Elyas is taking. Unless the acrid smell seems to be something flammable that will engulf the whole place, Rolth will quietly for once enter a rage (giving him darkvision) and squeeze in and to the left, and continue the conversation while he seeks out threats. "Yes, we hear that you are truly a wonder to behold. Why don't we meet eye to eye? As far as house, we need none, for we are sort of a roving house of our own, as it were. What house serves you?" Rolth hopes playing to this thing's ego will help out somehow.
Perception =37
Effect Tracking: Expeditious Retreat (self) 4/50r Mirror Image (self) 5 images 3/50r Bless (on party) 2/40r Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging) Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive) Rage 1/24 rounds used (active) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Divine Favor 0/3 used Bless 1/1 used Lesser Restoration 0/1 used Shield Other 0/1 used Prayer 0/1 used 1st level 1/5 used 2nd level 1/3 used
Tsak moves in and to the left, standing in front of Falco, hoping he blocks the birdman from the sight of whatever's in there. He quietly draws his falchion and, behind his back, signals for Falco to continue left. Tsak plans to continue blocking for Falco and also protect him from attacks so the magician can use his powers to attack the nasty flying meatball.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=21 ; Wednesday April 12th, 2023 11:57:46 PM
Ayotnom casts detect magic on himself and moves up to be able to see through the door and get his magic detecting cone pointed inside.
Effects: Invisibility on Tsak - 6 mins or until Tsak attacks Detect magic (self) - 10 min or dismissed 60 foot magic detecting cone
Orisons: Detect Magic: used, Resistance, Light, Guidance Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds) Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight Channel 4d6 Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:
Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated. The seal Expires on 3/12/2024
DM Mark - Behold! Thursday April 13th, 2023 1:12:33 PM Mak moves forward in the direction of the voice, offering a “gift” in one hand and his other on his weapon. Kiwina moves in, finding the debris on the floor bothersome. His low light vision extends the light coming in from the passwall effect, but it cannot see whatever is speaking from the other end of the room. Falco does his best to hide in the shadows. Elyas compliments whatever is speaking, offering to help the creature if it is being held here. Rolth follows suit, adding that the group is its own house. Tsak moves in. His perception is good enough to see Falco where he is hiding, and he steps protectively in front of the little owlman. Ayotnom steps forward a bit, but still outside and uses detect magic as he looks in the door. He detects magic, but does not know more yet. Wil moves toward Kiwina and attempts to detect magic. He detects nothing, which is odd because he knows the centaur has plenty of magic on him in that direction.
Mak and Rolth and anyone making a Perception check DC 30: Highlight to display spoiler: {You know this creature is probably in AE-AF, 18-19 and that it’s about 20’ off the floor.}
Suddenly, the passwall disappears and the room is plunged into darkness. Rolth and Tsak alone are able to see 60’ with their darkvision (neither is based on magic,) but everyone else is blind in the darkness unless they can see by some non-magical means. Tsak and Rolth can see the one floating jelly-fish like creature floating in the air above Falco and Tsak. It seems to be looking at Tsak.
For Ayotnom, the passage Elyas opened simply vanishes and all he sees is a stone wall. He can sense there is still magic there on his side, but the effect is not there.
The voice again echos across the large room. Once again it growls something in Aklo.
Then continues in Common.
”Ahh, ha ha. You are your own house here in Dirt City! How intriguing. Do tell me then, what house that is and what business you have barging in here? As for what house I work with, well, if you don’t know what house controls this place by now you are rather bad at this.
“Liberate me? I would not be here if I did not wish to be. The great Volsuqelx would not be a prisoner. I provide … advice. So tell me, how will your house change this place so that I may roam the streets in peace? Perhaps I should ally with your house instead. What does your house do here in Dirt City. I mean, aside from running around liberating everyone. Mah ha-ha ha-ha ha-ha ha-ha. The House of Help, the newest house in Dirt City! Ha-ha ha-ha ha-ha ha-ha. Oh that’s good!
”If you bring a gift, little man, you may leave it and go. But leave through that doorway over there. And of course, go with my deepest gratitude.
“But if you mean to attack me, well, then this will be a short meeting for you.”
The ceiling is 40’ high. There is debris on the floor that makes some of the area encumbered terrain where noted - pieces of crates, old bones, trash, etc. The pungent, acrid stench remains, but not so much that you’re alarmed by any immediate threat the smell might pose.
Be sure to note what spells you have cast that affect others and that affect you so I don’t miss that.
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor Thursday April 13th, 2023 1:55:08 PM
Elyas can't see anything in the dark, and is feeling quite vulnerable without any magic working currently. He reaches out to find his companions, hoping that one of them can lead the way
"seems like we should probably take the offer to leave now, eh friends? Anyone have a torch? seems like maybe I should not rely quite so much on magic to see where I'm going, haha"
to the voice in the room he says "the great Volsuqelx eh? never heard of you. You go by any other names perhaps?
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | Thursday April 13th, 2023 2:15:00 PM
Not so happy about the total darkness he find himself in Falco moves slightly further into the room moving one foot at a time. He stops when he finds the terrain more difficult.
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Bless / Shield Of Faith ______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (2/2) 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Mak(JamesM)(87/87)|AC:32AO/24/18T/--FF|CMD 33|Rapier|20/15/10/-/(H)|(,FA,WN,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6(18)x2)) d20+6=18 ; Thursday April 13th, 2023 4:16:05 PM
Mak was certain that one of those eyes was causing this, so he pretended blindness. It wasn't such a reach for him because he was practically blind. (Using Mak's previous check of 38 to identify it's position). He reasoned that if his magic failing him was an effect of one of those eyes he'd make certain the creature couldn't look in two directions at once as he double moved near the far wall. As he passed beneath the creature he counted on his Darkvision potion to once more start working, or at the very least his friends being beyond it's effect as the beast focused on him.
"Here it is Mak held out the goblin seal in his hand as he placed it on the ground in front of him."
Mak was waiting for the creature to take it's eye off him. As soon as it did and he could see once more he grabbed the hem of his cape and vanished in a cloud of smoke. He hoped it would take a moment to find him again once his invisibility started functioning again.
OOC: Cape of the Montebank - Dimension Door to AC22
Stealth +6+20, Roll 38
Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+12=20 ; d20+11=17 ; Thursday April 13th, 2023 5:21:30 PM
Wil has 'hide in plain sight' but that doesn't help him navigate. He sticks close to the wall and moves closer to Kiwina. "So if you were here by choice," Wil says. "Then why will your captor's not allowed you to cast any magic? Sounds like someone more powerful than you is protecting themselves from you. Someone as confident as you pretend to be would not be trapped in this building.. by Wardd; Unless you were unlucky enough to get caught," he prods. (Diplomacy: 17)
"How did you end up here and what are the House's plans for you? Are these floating 'gelatin pops' guards, oppressors? Are they preventing you from leaving?"
Orisons: Detect Magic: used, Resistance, Light, Guidance Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds) Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight Channel 4d6 Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:
Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated. The seal Expires on 3/12/2024
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+20=30 ; Thursday April 13th, 2023 7:47:11 PM
Rolth moves forward and into a clearer area, talking as he goes. "Volsuqelx, I should have known. Hard to believe that the House has the mighty Volsuqelx working for them rather than the other way around, but you do you. House of Help, I kinda like that, I must say. Probably need to get some sashes made, so people can tell us apart from the others. What colors do you think would go nicely with that?" With his mouth on autopilot, Rolth checks to see whether he is still affected by the antimagic eye--his mirror images should help him figure that out. He wonders why no one has lit a torch as Elyas suggested.
(ignore the die roll, I rolled before realizing that I can't use some skills while raging)
Effect Tracking: Expeditious Retreat (self) 5/50r Mirror Image (self) 5 images 4/50r Bless (on party) 3/40r Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging) Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive) Rage 2/24 rounds used (active) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Divine Favor 0/3 used Bless 1/1 used Lesser Restoration 0/1 used Shield Other 0/1 used Prayer 0/1 used 1st level 1/5 used 2nd level 1/3 used
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+19=30 ; Thursday April 13th, 2023 11:02:14 PM
(Perception = 30, 32 with magic)
Kiwina moves to the nearest wall, then along it. He ignores the floating jelly for now. As he moves, he tries to estimate whether the materials on the floor are flammable.
AC 22 (26 vs AoO) with magic or 18 (22 vs AoO) without Effects: Detect Magic Ranger: 1st -- Alarm, Longstrider Druid: 0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, light 1st -- Obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, faerie fire, Obscuring mist 2nd -- Fog cloud, bear's endurance, cat's grace, owl's wisdom, spider climb 3rd -- Call lightning, poison, stone shape, wind wall Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1 Stormburst
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Thursday April 13th, 2023 11:34:12 PM
Ayotnom casts fly on himself, next round he'll use his arcane bonded rapier to recast invisibility on himself this time.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 113/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+17=32 ; Friday April 14th, 2023 3:58:44 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=32 pass)
Tsak is a little flummoxed. He can hear that the thing is somewhere in the south-west part of the room. He can also see that Falco is stuck, and that there is a nasty little flying creature behind him. If he pushes Falco in front of him to protect him from the little nasty, then the big nasty might have a crack, and vice-versa if he keeps the bird man behind him. Decisions. As he walks roughly straight forward Tsak veers slightly, reaches out a long arm and drags Falco in behind him as best he can. He continues to move straight forward keeping the pair of them in the aisle between the junk that covers the floor to the left and right. Out the corner of his mouth he whispers to Falco Something nasty is floating along behind you, do you have a knife on you?
(OOC I moved Falco on the map to be behind Tsak - if Falco or the DM don't want that then apologies and move him back...)
DM Mark - Behold! d10=5 ; d20+13=28 ; d20+13=27 ; d100=66 ; d100=13 ; d100=65 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=20 ; d100=11 ; d100=1 ; d100=99 ; d100=54 ; d20+9=21 ; d100=5 ; Friday April 14th, 2023 2:40:23 PM Elyas reaches out in the darkness for his friends, trying to feel his way around. He suggests leaving and tells Volsuqelx he’s never heard of him, asking if he goes by another name. Falco moves carefully into the room. Mak makes a double move. At the end of his move, he finds that he can see again with his darkvision and is once again invisible. He puts down the Goblin Seal and tells Volsuqelx it is an offering. As he looks up, he can see a large, bulbous creature about 30’ up. It has a large central eye above a broad slash of a mouth, and he sees ten wriggling eyestocks that jerk around as they are constantly looking in different directions. In addition, he notices that Volsuqelx seems to be rapidly blinking in and out of sight as it floats above him. (He cannot activate his Cape of the Mountebank though because that requires a standard action and he already took a double move.) Wil tries to move in the darkness (but where on the map?). As he does, he taunts the voice in the darkness, and asks about the other creatures here. Rolth moves forward, pretending to know Volsuqelx. As he goes, he tries to determine if his magic is working again. Rolth can likewise see Volsuqelx floating in the air, though the creature is blinking in and out of existence. Kiwina tries moving along the wall. He has no idea if the debris on the floor is flammable, but suspects it is not. Tsak moves carefully forward, taking Falco in tow. He warns Falco of the floating jellyfish, and suggests that Falco arm himself. Ayotnom casts Fly on himself, waiting to see if the Passwall effect will appear again.
A voice in the darkness says, ”Ahhh. A provocation. Excellent. Let us see where this goes. And certainly, lay down your arms at any time and perhaps we can continue our conversation.”
Volsuqelx barks something in Alklo.
The weird jellyfish-like creatures move fairly fast through the air. Three hover about 10’ off the floor near Kiwina, Rolth and Tsak, and squirt something awful and really stinky. Kiwina, Rolth and Tsak must each must make a DC 19 FORT save or be sickened.
The two near Wil and Elyas come in rather close. Up close, they must succeed on a ranged touch attack, which both do. Wil and Elyas must each make a DC 19 FORT save or be nauseated by this up close attack.
One also sprays where it thought Mak might be, but misses.
Then Volsuqelx laughs a loud booming laugh as it moves. Mak can see that it has closed it’s central eye, and when it does so the antimagic effect goes away. The passwall is again open, allowing some light into the room (equivalent to torch light.)
Those that can see notice he seems to blink in and out of existence. Beams shoot out from it’s eyestalks.
One beam hits Rolth - Make a DC 20 Will save or be Charmed as Charm Person. One beam misses Rolth. One beam hits Kiwina - Make a DC 20 Will save or be asleep. One beam misses Kiwina. One beam misses Tsak. One beam hits Tsak - Make a DC 20 Fort Save or be turned to stone.
Volsuqelx is blinking. Physical attacks and spells miss him 50% of the time.
Lighting is tricky, so let me clarify. Anything highlighted in yellow is a lightsource, both those Continual Flame torches and the open Passwall are providing 20’ of normal light, and another 20’ of dim light. Double that if you have low-light vision. Remember that counting squares means every diagonal direction count as 1.5 square. Right now, Volsuqelx is in normal darkness.
Dim Light: In an area of dim light, a character can see somewhat. Creatures within this area have concealment (20% miss chance in combat) from those without darkvision or the ability to see in darkness. Darkness: In areas of darkness, creatures without darkvision are effectively blinded. Characters with darkvision can see lit areas normally as well as dark areas within 60 feet. A creature can’t hide within 60 feet of a character with darkvision unless it is invisible or has cover.
The ceiling is 40’ high. There is debris on the floor that makes some of the area encumbered terrain where noted - pieces of crates, old bones, trash, etc. The pungent, acrid stench remains, but not so much that you’re alarmed by any immediate threat the smell might pose.
When you post, be sure to note what spells you have cast that affect others and that affect you so I don’t miss that. I cannot take into account effects that I don’t see listed.
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+10=16 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+12=16 ; 10d6=41 ; Friday April 14th, 2023 3:33:40 PM
Elyas has to fight hard against the stench and almost loses it [fort save = 16, reroll with hero point to a 24, pass]
Elyas moves to the side and attempts to Dispel Magic on the beholder to remove the blink effect [caster check = 24. ignore the second roll, I double clicked..]
he then uses his Quicken metamagic rod to fire a lightning bolt across the two floating things to his north [reflex save for half damage, DC 22, damage = 41
Spells prepared:
cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility Level 3: 1/2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 1/2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (300/330)
Active effects: On Self: Mage Armor (11 hours) darkvision (11 hours) See invisibility (110 minutes)
On Party
Summon
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/20+1 CLB|17/12/7/17(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,BS,MS)**|1d8+17(MS)(20)x3)) Friday April 14th, 2023 3:35:06 PM
Mak rapier vanished from his hand as it returned to his glove of storing even as he reached into his pack and withdrew his bow, followed a moment later by his quiver. With both items in place he checked the room to see if a location with cover was available to him.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=21 ; d20+11=21 ; Friday April 14th, 2023 5:50:32 PM
Fort save vs stink = 21, 22 if magic works Will save vs sleep = 21, 22 if magic works
Kiwina allows his detect magic to lapse. He draws his short sword as he moves along the wall, picking his way through the debris and going under the floating jelly, to a new position. There he casts light on the sword.
AC 22 (26 vs AoO) with magic or 18 (22 vs AoO) without Effects: light Ranger: 1st -- Alarm, Longstrider Druid: 0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, light 1st -- Obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, faerie fire, Obscuring mist 2nd -- Fog cloud, bear's endurance, cat's grace, owl's wisdom, spider climb 3rd -- Call lightning, poison, stone shape, wind wall Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1 Stormburst
Tsak's stomach flip-flops and bile rises into his mouth where he spits it out. What the heck was that? Disgusting. He continues to move forward hoping to glimpse the big nasty. Realising the assailants are out of melee range due to floating he draws his crossbow, loads a bolt and fires at the jelly thing that spat the foul goo at him. His nose and eyes are both streaming by that point so its not his best shot.
(OOC attacking the f in the blue square AQ17)
Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+14=32 ; d20+13=22 ; Friday April 14th, 2023 11:22:36 PM
Fort Check: 32 “What was that? Who does that, come on.” Assuming Wil is able to see the doorway open back up. He assumes magic is good again and casts Wind Wall between himself and the floating creature. (Ooc: I’m on my phone, can’t get to the map but Wil is moving in 10 ft increments toward Kiwina.) Perception: 22
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+12=16 ; Saturday April 15th, 2023 9:16:03 AM
Falco is thrilled with being guided a bit in the total darkness. He continues to move now that Kiwina's tourch gives him just enough to work with. Just making out the shape of Volsuqelx Falco tries to cast a spell to blind the central eye. {Blindness/Deafness DC18 | Spell Resistance: 16}
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Bless / Shield Of Faith ______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (1/2) 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (135/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+14=27 ; d6=6 ; Saturday April 15th, 2023 2:51:12 PM
Angry Rolth shrugs off the noxious odor from the jellyfish thing. (FORT save = 27)
When the Charm ray comes his way, it instead finds one of his mirror images, which is destroyed, leaving him with four more. (d6 = 6 = image #5, Using my usual method of rolling an appropriate-sized die, with '1' being Rolth and others being an image.)
He then begins singing a war song to boost his allies.
(Inspire Courage, +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls, +2 morale bonus on charm and fear saves. Note that this stacks with his Bless spell's +1 morale bonus on attack rolls, but not its morale bonus saving throws against fear effects for the party)
He takes a 5' step toward the top of the map as well, while wishing that he could fly.
Effect Tracking: Inspire Courage (on party and self) +2 Expeditious Retreat (self) 6/50r Mirror Image (self) 4 images 5/50r Bless (on party) 4/40r Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging) Bardic Performance 1/12 rounds used (active) Rage 3/24 rounds used (active) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Divine Favor 0/3 used Bless 1/1 used Lesser Restoration 0/1 used Shield Other 0/1 used Prayer 0/1 used 1st level 1/5 used 2nd level 1/3 used
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Sunday April 16th, 2023 11:53:56 PM
Ayotnom uses his arcane bonded rapier to recast Invisibility on himself this time. He then invisibly flies up and over the nearby building to where he can see the door to the warehouse and starts to move towards the door.
Active Effects: Mage Armor: +4 to AC Fly: 60 foot fly speed Invisible: is invisible
DM Mark - Behold! d100=9 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+14=31 ; d4=2 ; d20+13=28 ; d6=3 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+14=25 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d4=2 ; d4=1 ; d100=73 ; d100=18 ; d100=55 ; d100=28 ; d100=13 ; d100=29 ; d100=18 ; d100=23 ; d100=67 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+9=13 ; d3=3 ; Monday April 17th, 2023 4:12:09 AM Kiwina moves and casts Light on his sword. Elyas struggles heroically to resist the stench, and calling on his reserves he is able to do so. Fortunately, Kiwina created some light so now he can see the beholder enough to cast Dispel Magic to end the Blink effect. But even though his ability to see invisibility improves his odds, his spell is cast just as the Beholder blinks out, and Dispel Magic has no effect (only a 20% miss chance instead of 50%, but still only rolled 9.) Undeterred, Elyas moves and whips around to fire a lightning bolt, catching two of the jelly creatures. Both creatures fail their saves, taking 41 points of damage. Mak has planned for this. Instantly, his sword vanishes, and he is able to pull both his bow and quiver from his haversack. Tsak is affected by the creature’s spray. The stench sickens him Wil resists the stench effects and casts a Wind Wall to affect the jellyfish-like creature that attacked him. (I know it was meant to be at square AY 12, so I placed it on the map. Let me know if this was wrong.) Falco casts Blindness on the beholder, but the creature makes its save. (Which is fortunate so I didn’t have to consider what it means to blind a beholder.) Rolth looses one image from the jelly’s spray (individual targeted effect) and a second image from the Charming ray. He sings to bolster his friend’s efforts. Ayotnom flies away from the opening in the wall and moves toward the front door of the warehouse. ( I moved him around the building to approximate flying over it, so he may assume he is above the building if he wants.)
Elyas movement provokes an attack from the jellyfish-like creature. It hits him, injecting him with something that burns for 2 points of damage, and seems to continue to burn under his skin.
The jellys that were hit by Elyas’ lightning withdraw.
The other jelly’s move in for an attack. Jelly f3 attacks Tsak and stings him for 1 point of damage. Jelly f4 attacks Rolth and though it’s a near miss (17) it still removes a third image. Jelly f5 attacks Kiwina and misses. Jelly f6 attacks where it thinks Mak is and misses.
The beholder growls something threatening in Auran. Then he moves a bit as he roars with laughter. He is 20’ off the floor. ”Wa ha ha ha. Methinks the House of Help may need some help. Let us see.”
One beam hits Mak - Make a DC 20 Will save or be Charmed as Charm Person. One beam hits Mak - Make a DC 20 Will save or be asleep. One beam hits Kiwina - Make a DC 20 Fort save or be turned to stone. One beam hits Kiwina - Make a DC 20 Will save or flee in fear. One beam hits one of Rolth’s images, removing a fourth image. One beam misses Falco.
You do notice that his blinking has a 20% chance of causing an eye ray to not fire. His large eye remains shut.
Elyas - stung (not sickened or nauseated though) Tsak - Sickened and also stung Sickened creatures take a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Floating Jelly 1 (3) - AC 28 - Dam 41 Floating Jelly 2 (4) - AC 28 - Dam 41 Floating Jelly 3 (3) - Floating Jelly 4 (2) - Floating Jelly 5 (3) - Floating Jelly 6 -
—--------------------------------------------- Lighting is tricky, so let me clarify. Anything highlighted in yellow is a lightsource, both those Continual Flame torches and the open Passwall are providing 20’ of normal light, and another 20’ of dim light. Double that if you have low-light vision. Remember that counting squares means every diagonal direction counts as 1.5 square.
Dim Light: In an area of dim light, a character can see somewhat. Creatures within this area have concealment (20% miss chance in combat) from those without darkvision or the ability to see in darkness. Darkness: In areas of darkness, creatures without darkvision are effectively blinded. Characters with darkvision can see lit areas normally as well as dark areas within 60 feet. A creature can’t hide within 60 feet of a character with darkvision unless it is invisible or has cover.
The ceiling is 40’ high. There is debris on the floor that makes some of the area encumbered terrain where noted - pieces of crates, old bones, trash, etc. You now know the pungent, acrid stench is from these jellyfish-like creatures.
When you post, be sure to note what spells you have cast that affect others and that affect you so I don’t miss that. I cannot take into account effects that I don’t see listed.
DM Mark - Behold! Monday April 17th, 2023 4:20:20 AM
Oops. My bad. Forgot Mak is invisible, so skip those attacks.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+12=16 ; Monday April 17th, 2023 9:45:24 AM
{re blinding a Beholder. Only one eye is blinded so they lose the effect of that eye.}
Falco moves further into the room and again focuses on the large shut eye in an attempt to again blind it. {DC 18 vs Blindness} "This would be so much better if you couldn't see!"
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Bless / Shield Of Faith / Inspire Courage ______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2) 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor Monday April 17th, 2023 9:47:07 AM
Elyas is frustrated that his dispel passed through the spece where the Beholder was. Unfortunately he doesn't have another one prepared, so now they just have to deal with it.
He sees Rolth close in on the thing but unable to reach, so he rushes over to assist. He steps through space, appearing right beside his Taur companion. (dimension steps, 270 feet remain), then uses the quicken rod again to cast Fly on Rolth
Spells prepared:
cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility Level 3: 1/2X lightning bolt, Haste, 1/2X Fly, fireball Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 1/2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod ⅓ uses, dimensional steps (270/330)
Active effects: On Self: Mage Armor (11 hours) darkvision (11 hours) See invisibility (110 minutes)
On Party Fly - Rolth (12 minutes) Summon
Mak(JamesM)(111/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/16+1 CLB|19/14/9/19(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,BS,MS)**|1d8+19(MS)(20)x3)) d20+19=23 ; d20+19=26 ; d100=71 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=21 ; d8+19=21 ; d8+19=26 ; d100=55 ; Monday April 17th, 2023 10:31:51 AM
Mak took a step back and brought his bow up to point at the floating behemoth above him and took a long silent breath. This next bit was going to be tricky and make him a target, so with two arrows loaded on the string he pulled and released.
Visible once more, Mak's first two arrows went zipping by the beholder and struck the ceiling of the warehouse. "By Ga'al's sap filled veins." he cursed as he loaded another arrow before the evil creature could react. His second arrow rocketed upwards and Mak thought it hit, but just so, so he wasn't confident he'd harmed it much. The third arrow clearly missed the creature, whether it was due to the blinking or Mak's haste in getting the arrows away was unknown. Mak fumbled a little getting the last arrow nocked, but when he released it he smiled. Unless that floating monstrosity blinked away he had it dead to rights. Less than a second later he saw the arrow bury itself deep in the fleshy globe.
Mak steeled himself as he knew that he'd now be considered a threat.
OOC: Mak - Beholder, Roll 23, 26, 20, 29, .Miss, Hit(50% Miss, Roll 71), Miss, Threat(50% Miss, Roll 55). Damage 21 + 26 = 47 hp
Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) Monday April 17th, 2023 3:54:20 PM
(OOC: being honest, just noticed Wind Wall requires some extra items, I need to acquire. sorry I missed them.) Wil is barely able to make out anything. He knows the Wind Wall is on his right and Volsuqelx is ahead of him. I imagine there is enough light to make out its position. He summons a lantern archon (Shadow) and asks her to light something ahead with continual flame. Wil waits till the Archon appears to begin moving forward using her as an obstruction. Both Wil and the archon stay by the wall but far enough away to avoid it.
Shadow Archon: Rd
Orisons: Detect Magic: used, Resistance, Light, Guidance Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds) Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight Channel 4d6 Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:
Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated. The seal Expires on 3/12/2024
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+14=22 ; d20+12=25 ; d100=90 ; Monday April 17th, 2023 8:12:41 PM
Fort Save = 22, will save = 25
Kiwina manages to avoid the rays the creature sends his way, for now at least. He responds by casting a spell at the beholder area -- faerie fire. (Miss percentage = 90, success)
Kiwina then moves to the opposite side of the beholder from Rolth, preparing a trident as he moves so that he has two weapons now.
"Thanks, Elyas!" Rolth makes a flying liontaur charge up against the bottom of the beholder, continuing to sing his inspiring song as he goes.
Miss roll = 19,+1 Holy Morning star to hit +23 = miss, damage 1d8+13+2d6 = Miss roll = 98,+1 Holy Morning star iterative to hit +18 = 24, damage 1d8+13+2d6 = 19 Miss roll = 20,(magic) Paw 1 to hit +20 = miss, damage 1d4+5 = B,S Miss roll = 32,(magic) Paw 2 to hit +20 = miss, damage 1d4+5 = B,S Miss roll = 72,(magic) Bite to hit +20 = 21, damage 1d4+5 = 9 B,P,S Miss roll = 81,(magic) Rake 1 to hit +20 = 30, damage 1d4+9 = 9 B,S Miss roll = 33,(magic) Rake 2 to hit +20 = miss, damage 1d4+9 = B,S
Effect Tracking: Fly (from Elyas) Expeditious Retreat (self) 7/50r Mirror Image (self) 1 image 6/50r Bless (on party) 5/40r Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging) Bardic Performance 2/12 rounds used (active) Rage 4/24 rounds used (active) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Divine Favor 0/3 used Bless 1/1 used Lesser Restoration 0/1 used Shield Other 0/1 used Prayer 0/1 used 1st level 1/5 used 2nd level 1/3 used
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Monday April 17th, 2023 8:28:04 PM
AC 22 (26 vs AoO) with magic or 18 (22 vs AoO) without Effects: light Faerie fire on Volsuqelx Ranger: 1st -- Alarm, Longstrider Druid: 0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, light 1st -- Obscuring mist, CLW, CLW, (used), Obscuring mist 2nd -- Fog cloud, bear's endurance, cat's grace, owl's wisdom, spider climb 3rd -- Call lightning, poison, stone shape, wind wall Aumakua have 1st level Ranger spell x1 Stormburst
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 87/87 | AC : 25; Touch 19; Flat 19 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday April 17th, 2023 9:46:53 PM
(OOC: I'm confused. Is not there a back door that goes directly to the warehouse and avoids the guards? I was trying for that door. The way the map looks it looks like there are guards which lead to an alley where the entrance to the warehouse is or is that a corridor inside the warehouse?)
Ayotnom doesn't know what to do. He'll never get to help his friends fighting the beholder if he has to deal with the guards outside. He thought he could bypass them by heading to the door leading directly into the warehouse. If there isn't any other way to get in he'll continue moving that way, but he doesn't really see how he'll ever join the ongoing fight.
DM Mark - Behold! d100=45 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d20+14=30 ; d20+14=25 ; d4=2 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+14=29 ; d4=1 ; d100=68 ; d100=95 ; d100=15 ; d100=52 ; d100=80 ; d100=81 ; d100=49 ; d100=46 ; d100=95 ; d100=32 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=21 ; 26d6=80 ; 5d6=23 ; d20+9=23 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; 3d6+13=22 ; d4=1 ; Tuesday April 18th, 2023 2:39:36 AM Falco moves up and casts Blindness again on the beholder. This time the beholder blinks out just as his spell is cast. (50% miss chance on targeted spells, rolled 47.) Elyas teleports to Rolth and casts Fly on the liontaur. Mak shoots several arrows, but only one hits (AC 29) for 26 points of damage. Wil begins summoning a shadowy Lantern Archon. (Casting Time 1 Round, so he did not move and the Lantern Archon will not be there until the start of his next turn.) Kiwina casts Faerie Fire on the beholder, limning the creature in a pale glow. Rolth leaps into the air to charge the beholder. He is a flurry of attacks, but only one attack hits for 9 damage. (AC 29.) (Also, if Roth is choosing to hover in the air so he can attack the beholder, he will need to succeed on a DC 15 fly check, right? Did I miss something? If you fail the hover check you have to move.) Ayotnom is desperate to join his friends. He realizes that the passwall was actually open. (Sorry if the map or the DM posts were confusing. I tried to be clear about this in my posts, and I added some notes to the map. Feel free to assume Ayotnomm was back to the passwall area and come in from there if you wish. Or go deal with the guards if you wish instead. It’s all good.)
Elyas and Tsak each take 3 more points of damage from the stings they suffered.
The jelly’s attack. Jelly f1 moves toward Tsak. Jelly f2 moves toward Wil. Jelly f3 moves 5’ to attack Elyas, stinging him for 2 points of damage. Jelly f4 attacks Rolth, stinging him for 1 point of damage. Jelly f5 moves up to attack Rolth, but it only succeeds in getting rid of his last image. Jelly f6 comes close to Mak and sprays him (hits touch AC 25). Mak must make a DC 19 Fort save or become nauseated for 5 rounds; otherwise, he is sickened for 5 rounds.
The beholder moves 5’. He’s not as talkative now. One beam hits Kiwina - Make a DC 20 Will save or be Charmed as Charm Person. One beam hits Kiwina - Make a DC 20 Will save or be asleep. One beam hits Elyas - Make a DC 20 Fort save or be turned to stone. One beam hits Mak - Make a DC 20 Fort save or be disintegrated for 80 points of damage, or 23 if he succeeds. One beam misses Mak. One beam misses Falco. One beam hits Falco - Make a DC 20 Will save or be hurtled up against the ceiling for 4 points of damage, and then fall 40’ for an additional 13 damage. One beam hits Rolth - Make a DC 20 Will save or be affected by a personal Slow spell. One beam hits Rolth - Make a DC 20 Fort save or take 130 points of damage, or 22 if he succeeds as per Finger of Death.
Beholder - AC 29 - Dam 26+9 Floating Jelly 1 (2) - AC 28 - Dam 41 Floating Jelly 2 (3) - AC 28 - Dam 41 Floating Jelly 3 (2) - AC 28 - Floating Jelly 4 (1) - AC 28 - Floating Jelly 5 (2) - AC 28 - Floating Jelly 6 (1) - AC 28 -
—--------------------------------------------- Lighting is tricky, so let me clarify. Anything highlighted in yellow is a lightsource, both those Continual Flame torches and the open Passwall are providing 20’ of normal light, and another 20’ of dim light. Double that if you have low-light vision. Remember that counting squares means every diagonal direction counts as 1.5 square.
Dim Light: In an area of dim light, a character can see somewhat. Creatures within this area have concealment (20% miss chance in combat) from those without darkvision or the ability to see in darkness. Darkness: In areas of darkness, creatures without darkvision are effectively blinded. Characters with darkvision can see lit areas normally as well as dark areas within 60 feet. A creature can’t hide within 60 feet of a character with darkvision unless it is invisible or has cover.
The ceiling is 40’ high. There is debris on the floor that makes some of the area encumbered terrain where noted - pieces of crates, old bones, trash, etc. You now know the pungent, acrid stench is from these jellyfish-like creatures.
When you post, be sure to note what spells you have cast that affect others and that affect you so I don’t miss that. I cannot take into account effects that I don’t see listed.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Invisible, Sickened, Stung, Inspired d20+16=32 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+6=23 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=3 ; Tuesday April 18th, 2023 3:29:15 AM
(OOC Tsak is sickened but is going to continue to act. I am assuming that the sickened status (-2) and the Inspired status (+2) cancel each other out so he has a +1 to attack from Rolth's bless and that is that.)
Yo Tsak's palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy There's vomit on his armor already, some spaghetti He's nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready. He fires off 3 bolts at the jelly that stung him, hoping that protects Elyas who's nearby.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Invisible, Sickened, Stung, Inspired Tuesday April 18th, 2023 3:31:18 AM
(OOC yesterday's post, missed by 'that' much. Will do today's post in a few hours.)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 112/113 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status:Invisible, Sickened, Stung, Inspired Tuesday April 18th, 2023 3:31:19 AM
(OOC yesterday's post, missed by 'that' much. Will do today's post in a few hours.)
Mak(JamesM)(88/111)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/10+1 CLB|17/12/7/17(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS,BS,MS)**|1d8+19(MS)(20)x3)) d20+12=26 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+7=19 ; d100=75 ; d100=32 ; d8+19=24 ; d8+19=27 ; Tuesday April 18th, 2023 12:29:48 PM
One of the floating jellyfish swooped down and sprayed Mak with some kind of noxious substance, but Mak threw up an arm at the last moment and managed to block most of it. Having only a hint of a whiff of the foul smelling gunk. He was distracted momentarily but the black ray that shot out of an eyestalk got his attention. Instinctively Mak knew that wasn't good and wrenched his body to one side in an effort to avoid the ray as it sliced through a leg. Had the beam been allowed to linger it almost certainly would have cost him that limb, but his quickness prevented any catastrophic damage.
Mak's bravery only went so far, but his fear was for his friend that was flying next to the great beast. He loaded two arrows and fired them. They left the bow side by side as the second quick shot zipped through the beast as it blinked out for a moment. The last two simply went wide.
OOC:
Mak - Beholder, Roll 29-2=27(50% Miss, Roll 75), 34-2=32(50% Miss, Roll 32), 19, 19. Miss, miss, miss, miss. If AC27 hits Damage (Manyshot 24+27) 51 hp
DC 19 FORT Save v Nausea, or Sickened, Roll 26 - Sickened 5 Rounds DC 20 FORT Save v Disintegration for 80 Hp or 23 Hp, Roll 28-2(Sickened)=26 - Damaged 23 Hp
Sickened The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Elyas (Ben A.) (92/92 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor d20+10=12 ; d20+10=21 ; d100=94 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=26 ; d100=95 ; 4d6+2=16 ; 4d6+1=14 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=13 ; d100=20 ; 4d6+1=15 ; 4d6+1=16 ; d20+10=16 ; d100=5 ; Tuesday April 18th, 2023 1:19:16 PM
Elyas has to burn through more of the good will in the universe that he has saved up to resist the magic eye beam. Fort save = 12. reroll with a hero point for a 21
Well that wasn't very nice! see how you like that!
Elyas returns the favor by casting Flesh to Stone on the beholder miss chance = 94, success. Beholder needs a DC 24 fort save or turn to stone
If the beholder turns to stone Elyas will end his turn there. if it resists, he will follow it up by using the last daily cast from his metamagic rod casting a quickened Scorching Ray 3 rays Ray 1: 30 to hit vs Touch, critical threat. 26 vs touch to confirm. 95 miss chance, 15 damage, 29 if critical Ray 2: 30 to hit, another critical threat. only 13 to confirm, 20 on miss chance (success because of see invisibility). 15 damage, 31 if critical Ray 3: 16 to hit vs touch, 5 on miss chance, misses.
Elyas then moves back away from the Beholder a bit.
Spells prepared:
cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages Level 2: Darkvision Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust, see invisibility Level 3: 1/2X lightning bolt, Haste, 1/2X Fly, fireball Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, 1/2XPasswall, Summon Monster V, Telekenisis Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 0 uses, dimensional steps (270/330)
Active effects: On Self: Mage Armor (11 hours) darkvision (11 hours) See invisibility (110 minutes)
On Party Fly - Rolth (12 minutes) Summon
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (112/135 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 27 d20+13=15 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+19=20 ; d100=94 ; d20+14=25 ; d100=68 ; d100=72 ; d100=12 ; d100=84 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+16=32 ; 2d4+10=13 ; d4+5=9 ; d20+8=26 Tuesday April 18th, 2023 4:25:34 PM
Rolth growls with annoyance as the floating jelly sandwich pricks him, distracting him from dodging the incoming rays. The first ray hits, and he feels a little lethargic, but the rage and Domi's protection answer when called and he shakes it off (consumed a Hero Point for a reroll, 2nd Will save = 20, success!)
The Finger of Death arrives next, but Rolth is familiar with this form of communication and is relatively unfazed. He gives a single digit salute in return before launching back to the attack! (FORT save = 34, success) (Fly check vs DC 15 to hover = 26, success!)
Full attack: Miss roll 94,+1 Holy Morning star to hit +19 = 20, damage 1d8+13+2d6 = miss Miss roll 68,+1 Holy Morning star iterative to hit +14 = 25, damage 1d8+13+2d6 = miss Miss roll 72,(magic) Paw 1 to hit +16 = 33, damage 1d4+5 = 9 B,S Miss roll 12,(magic) Paw 2 to hit +16 = , damage 1d4+5 = miss B,S Miss roll 84,(magic) Bite to hit +16 = 36, 32 crit confirmation, damage 1d4+5 = 13 B,P,S
Effect Tracking: Fly (from Elyas) 12 min Expeditious Retreat (self) 8/50r Bless (on party) 6/40r Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging) Bardic Performance 3/12 rounds used (active) Rage 5/24 rounds used (active) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Divine Favor 0/3 used Bless 1/1 used Lesser Restoration 0/1 used Shield Other 0/1 used Prayer 0/1 used 1st level 1/5 used 2nd level 1/3 used
Wilford Grimly(Matt S.) (HP:106/106- AC: 26; Touch: 15; Flat: 27; CMD: 23) d20+13=32 ; d8+3=6 ; d20+8=18 ; d8+3=8 ; Tuesday April 18th, 2023 4:55:56 PM
(OOC: I'm assuming Wil is unable to see the jellyfish coming and reminder about the windwall being there.) The shadow archon finds a place to add continual flame to aid with the ability to see. Wil casts his first Spiritual Weapon and places it near him and away from the Wind Wall. (Assumption that SW will attack any enemy near. (f2) is behind the wind wall but (f1) is within range.
Shadow Archon: (Rd 1) Spiritual Weapon1 (Att: 33 - hit: 7; Att: 19 - 9) with Bless/Inspire Courage (didn't roll the 33 - +1 inspired so wasn't sure if that was a crit)
Orisons: Detect Magic: used, Resistance, Light, Guidance Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure Moderate Wounds) Lv3: Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Searing Light, - D: protection from energy Lv4: Magic Weapon, Greater, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion Shadow Dancer Special: Hide in plain sight Channel 4d6 Goblin seal of... of Sanctuary:
Like the 1st level cleric spell, but (1 round/level) + 1d3 rounds, thereby giving at least 2 rounds at a low level. Once cast the seal breaks, and becomes deactivated. The seal Expires on 3/12/2024
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Protection from Energy (F+E)+ SoFaith | 84/84 HP | | AC 19(24) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 5/7 DC18 | d20+19=39 ; 2d8+10=18 ; Tuesday April 18th, 2023 8:28:23 PM
{Will: 39}
Not knocked off his feet Falco makes a small move so he can reach Rolth and casts cure moderate as he touches him. His hope is that the other creature doesn't notice and attack him though he is sure he can survive on strike.
{Cure Moderate - Rolth - 18}
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Bless / Shield Of Faith / Inspire Courage ______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 (0/2) 2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (1/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
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