The Lair of Vyrnix DM Dan K Wednesday April 26th, 2023 10:12:44 AM
Feeling as ready as they can or will be, Nira casts Teleport and takes the party to the entrance of the dragon lair as detailed by the crude map and Atharges. You stand on a scab of barren jagged basalt. The entire area is a few hundred yards in size and rises to no more than a dozen feet above the waters. Looking north there is a line of high mountains seemingly rising from the waters. You know those must be part of the Scab. A faint bluish grey mark, like a cloud that is not moving to the southwest marks the location of the plateaus upon which Plateau City rests. Everywhere else is open water. From what you can see, you can estimate you must be near the center of Dragons Bay, the nearest land being about 25 miles away.
A foul steam rises from a great rent in the rock and you can feel the heat easily. The hole is about 30' long and 15' wide in the middle, tapering towards each end. The initial step is a 30' drop to a visible ledge where it then look like another drop awaits.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] d20+29=36 ; Wednesday April 26th, 2023 2:36:27 PM
"Huh, somehow this place looks exactly like I expected," says Desdichado looking around as they stand in front of Vyrnix's lair. "I really don't want to walk in on a dragon unannounced."
"I don't know a lot about dragons, but they usually like some formality, I think."
He stands at the edge of the hole and calls down. "Oh, great Vyrnix - we are the Tide who have been the scourge of rakshasa in the Wold. The spirit of Atharges bid us to come to you before we battle the Maharaja. We seek to bargain for the talisman. May we have leave to approach and discuss terms?"
(Diplomacy: 36)
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(29) -- CMD 36 -- HP 127/127 d20+21=41 ; Wednesday April 26th, 2023 5:20:16 PM
" Maybe you should let me deal with this one.... "
A few unidentifyable words are spoken. A few gestures are made.
And Danko's form starts change.
Soon where was Danko, now stands what appears to be a bronze dragon.
The dragon's mouth opens wide as Danko speaks first in common and then in an alien language that can only be draconic
" Heil lord Vyrmic! I come from family Pureheart with my companions to address you, mighty one, and discuss the future demise of a common ennemi and discuss a matter of mutual benefit. We humbly request the great honour of addressing you. "
Via link { I strongly recommend that you all kneel as a sign of subservience and respect. Let me do the talking and send me via link what you'd like me to convey. }
---------------- Dragon Form 1 Diplomacy- natural 20 - 41
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 159/159 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:35) Wednesday April 26th, 2023 7:20:14 PM
Gaffer reaches a hand up to his circlet, thinking I assume this isn't a, the more dragons the merrier situation but he still isn't sure about kneeling to a being he knows almost nothing about.
Over the link he reminds the others; "Nira's divination said the deal was broken and we need to complete it.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 203/203 AC:37 T:19 FF:33 CMD:45) Wednesday April 26th, 2023 8:35:18 PM
Hmerrin looks around, wordlessly nodding along with Dez' evaluation of the place. He elects to wait and see what happens.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 43/122 CMD32 Wednesday April 26th, 2023 9:12:47 PM I guess we just wait a bit now, and see if he heard us. Should we prep some just in case spells?
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Thursday April 27th, 2023 6:47:39 AM
Draconic is one of the many languages Nira speaks, but her diplomacy isn't the greatest and she'd probably end up inadvertently insulting the dragon in some way. She doesn't call out anything just yet.
"15ft isn't that wide. Do you think this is the entrance to his lair?" She relays to the others. Nira approaches the edge and peers down. Her Roses's Temperature Control spell protects her in temperatures up to 140' so she's hoping the steam isn't that hot. If it's hotter than that then the party might have other troubles.
She prepares to back away if she sees any signs of movement.
------------- Spells in effect: Arcane Sight ... Darkvision ... Mage Armor ... Magic Vestment ... Moment of Prescience ... Overland Flight ... Roses Temperature Control ... See Invisibility ... Resist Fire (5) ... Contingency ... Barkskin ... Telepathic Bond
The Lair of Vyrnix DM Dan K Thursday April 27th, 2023 7:25:04 AM
Des believes an announcement of their arrival and intentions to be the best start and calls out into the crevice. Danko agrees and takes it much further. Casting a spell Dragon Form I, he transforms into a bronze dragon. Knowing the ways of dragons well, he calls out in draconic to Vyrnix on why they have come. Some advise on how to react when Vyrnix shows himself and now all that can be done is to wait.
Waiting....
Nira says "15ft isn't that wide. Do you think this is the entrance to his lair?"
More waiting....
It's been a good 15 minutes at this point with nothing stirring other than the steam, wind and waves. The steam is not dangerously hot at this point.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Thursday April 27th, 2023 1:49:50 PM
"Oh, well, that is just embarrassing," Desidchado says after Nira points out the obvious. "But in my defense, the guy who can turn into a dragon thought this was the entrance, too."
The paladin knows he's out of his element having never even seen a dragon before, and he's happy to let Danko take the lead. "Just don't promise to kill a bunch of innocent people for him or something."
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 203/203 AC:37 T:19 FF:33 CMD:45) Thursday April 27th, 2023 9:58:43 PM
Hmerrin takes a look over the side.
"Hmm, you think that carpet of flying would fit in there?"
The fighter breaks it out, unrolls it, and eyeballs the crevice and the carpet, and does some mental estimating. [Does it look like it'd work?]
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 43/122 CMD32 Thursday April 27th, 2023 10:12:32 PM I guess we go in, and hope he's not too upset. Let's just hope his belly is full and he's nice and rested so he's not mad if we wake him.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Thursday April 27th, 2023 11:48:57 PM
Something else occurs to Nira. "Do we know if Vyrmix is a 'he'?" She's still scared of insulting Vyrmix one way or another.
She looks about for a rock of some kind and drops it into the hole, trying to avoid the ledges if she can. She listens carefully to try and guess the depth (or at least hear it land) and hopes it doesn't triggers something to give a loud roar.
Nira has an overland flight spell of her own in effect, so if the group is going down the hole she will fly by herself and let someone else have a seat on the carpet.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 159/159 AC: 37(T:21/FF:30) CMD:39) Friday April 28th, 2023 10:03:42 AM
Gaffer agrees that their best move is to descend, and he casts a quick spell on himself for protection and wildhshapes into another swirling form of wind and air. hovering just off the ground.
[i]----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC, 5 hours Wildshape: Large Air Elemental
The Lair of Vyrnix DM Dan K Friday April 28th, 2023 3:42:19 PM
With no responses forthcoming, the party sets about to heading down. Perhaps further is will provide additional information, and hopefully that information doesn't come as the end of a rock melting breath weapon. Nira tosses a rock and between 2-3 seconds later hears it hit the bottom and it does so without complaint.
A few prep spells and abilities are used and the party is set. The magic Carpet fill fit without issue. As long as the crevice does not get narrower further in, A large formed Air Elemental will have no difficulty either.
And so by carpet, flight and now natural ability, the group descends.. Past the first small ledge, the hole continues down another 200' and a natural twisting and from the looks of it, ever descending natural passage lies before you. The air, while tolerable, it is heavy to breathe and smells strongly of sulphur. It quickly becomes apparent that travel by foot will be slow and problematic. Luckily, The Tide, does not have to resort to such mundane trespass. Flow stone, basalt columns and heat is all around as you float and fly along. In the distance, the sound of flowing rock can be heard as you glide over another in a dozen or more 20' drops.
Pools of exposed magma and flowing small rivers of molten stone shed orange and red light. The heat is now becoming intolerable to any without magical protection.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 43/122 CMD32 Friday April 28th, 2023 5:14:33 PM Time to prepare a little. Don't want to show up all sweaty and stuff. Do we have some endure elements to go around?
Nira, I'm not sure that ever confirmed if Vyrmix is a he or she. We'll have to be careful with that.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Friday April 28th, 2023 6:29:42 PM
"I've got a single Endure Elements ready now. If we can wait a few minutes, I can request Domi for more."
(OOC: Desdichado has a bunch of 1st and 2nd spell slots available, so if waiting 15 mintues is an option we should be covered.)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Friday April 28th, 2023 9:35:02 PM "I've got one available that I'm not using" Nira adds to Dez. "I could cast more if we're in a rush, but it would eat into more powerful spells"
She casts her Endure Elements spell on Ram.
Nira's Roses Temperature Control spell protects her, and though she has more, unfortunately she can't cast it on other people.
------------- Cast Endure Elements on Ram
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(29) -- CMD 36 -- HP 127/127 Sunday April 30th, 2023 8:40:53 PM
Dragon Danko re transforms to human Danko.
Danko's boots of levitation may eliviate the need of him being on the carpet. If som he simply levitates himself down, keeping pace with the others.
Danko casts endure element (fire) on himself to complement his mage armour .
-------------- Resist fire- Danko gains resist energy 30 against fire, meaning that each time Danko is subjected to such damage (whether from a natural or magical source), that damage is reduced by 30 points before being applied to his hit points. 130 minutes
Mage armor ( AC +4)
S/R 20
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 159/159 AC: 37(T:21/FF:30) CMD:39) Sunday April 30th, 2023 9:00:24 PM
Gaffer's willing to put his elemental form to the test, he shouldn't be to badly effect by the extreme conditions. He waits while the others decide if they should wait or move on.
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC, 5 hours Wildshape: Large Air Elemental
[I am hoping/assuming the DR/5 can engate most of the conditions impact.]
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 203/203 AC:37 T:19 FF:33 CMD:45) d4=4 ; d20+21=40 ; Monday May 1st, 2023 7:27:18 AM
"I need one," Hmerrin declares, mentally putting that potion on his 'To Buy' list for next time.
Keeping the carpet was a really good idea. He has no idea how they'd have done this otherwise.
"I wonder how that wizard was supposed to this," he wonders idly. "Second teleport, probably."
The fighter keeps his eyes peeled for nasty surprises. [Perception 40]
The Lair of Vyrnix DM Dan K Monday May 1st, 2023 1:57:55 PM
As the group gets deeper into what is apparently a rather volcanicaly active cave complex, things are getting hot. A pause is taken to add some protection magic to keep the heat at bay. Nira, flying, is good and casts Endure Elements on Ramirez Des casts Endure Elements on himself Danko casts Endure Elements on himself
Leaving Hmerrin and Gaffer in need. DR does not stop environmental damage Des is able to provide Hmerrin and Gaffer with Protection see end note
It has been 30 minutes since stepping onto the carpet heading in. Ramirez, Hmerrin, Danko and Des are all on the carpet Because DM didn't check the Carpet and feels it a bit late to take it back
Floating along, Hmerrin notices that the closer to the ceiling the hotter things gets and a small stream or rather lavafall ahead confirms a growing suspision. A large chamber of tube directly above the passage the party has been travelling along for hundreds of yards, it liquid magma. The twists and turns have come to an end. The passage is now 30' wide and 15' high in the center, lowering to 10' on either side. A light smoke, not a breathing issue is in the passage, making vision beyond 80' very difficult
DM Note: Paladins must choose their spells during their daily meditation. These are Endure Elements and I'm not sweating it, but going forward please choose all spells
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Monday May 1st, 2023 5:08:47 PM
Desdichado waits on the carpet. He hopes they'll be near the dragon soon and that Danko will know just what to say to it!
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 43/122 CMD32 Monday May 1st, 2023 9:59:46 PM I guess we keep going forward. we may have to go slower due to the visibility. Do we want to establish a traveling order for those who are flying on their own?
Active Effects: endure elements
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 203/203 AC:37 T:19 FF:33 CMD:45) Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 7:32:05 AM
Hmerrin guides the carpet as low as possible. He swings right and left to see if there's any significant temperature difference and stays to the cool side if there is one.
The fighter can only shrug at Ramirez' question. "Unless Gaffer feels like taking lead, I think we're stuck like this."
Despite the heat, that spot between his shoulder blades gets that itchy feeling. "We may have a new leader in 'Stupid things I've done'", he remarks.
-------------- In Effect Barkskin (CL12) - duration 90/120 minutes. +5 nat armor. Endure Elements
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 10:18:12 AM
Nira really really doesn't want to be the lead. Up front just doesn't suit her. She'll fly just behind the carpet where she can see everyone
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 159/159 AC: 37(T:21/FF:30) CMD:39) Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 1:16:11 PM
Gaffer doesn't mind taking the lead, the carpet doesn't seem like the best choice for first down the tunnel. "Just make sure to heal me when the Dragon welcomes us with a wave of fire or something."
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC, 5 hours Wildshape: Large Air Elemental
Moths and Flames DM Dan K Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 3:29:59 PM
Gaffer takes the lead and Nira fall in behind and slightly to the side of the Flying carpet as Hmerrin keeps the carpet low to the ground and in the center of the corridor
The smokey haze ahead seems to suggest you are approaching a larger opening, as there are slight swirls and shifts in how the smoke is now moving.
Perception DC 40 Highlight to display spoiler: {The smoke ahead suddenly pulls back and away from you, as if there was a sudden space created for it to flow into}
Desdichado continues to hope that they'll be near the dragon soon and that Danko will know just what to say to it!
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(29) -- CMD 36 -- HP 127/127 d20+19=22 ; Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 5:34:06 PM
Danko looks ahead but doesn't see much
-------------------------------
Perception check 22
Resist fire- Danko gains resist energy 30 against fire, meaning that each time Danko is subjected to such damage (whether from a natural or magical source), that damage is reduced by 30 points before being applied to his hit points. 130 minutes
Mage armor ( AC +4)
S/R 20
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+25=44 ; Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 8:01:51 PM
Nira sails on at the back and slightly to the side of the carpet. She looks over her shoulder every now and then to check if they're being followed.
She notices the sudden movement of the smoke ahead, and telepathically alerts the party to stop. "Stop! Did you see that? The smoke ahead pulled back and away, as if a sudden space was created for it to flow into. Dragon inhaling to blast us?". She moves to be about 15ft away from the carpet. No sense being crowded together as one big target
Nira hopes Danko has something to say, but if he doesn't then she will try to remember what he said earlier and calls out in common: "Hello there! My companions and I seek an audience with the great dragon Vyrmix. We wish to discuss the future demise of a common enemy and discuss a matter of mutual benefit."
-------------------- Perception vs DC40: 44=Pass!
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 43/122 CMD32 d20+17=28 ; Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 10:53:40 PM
Ramirez looks up as Nira shouts a warning. Oh no, this can't be good.
Ramirez casts good hope on the team, hoping to catch them all in the radius.
Vyrmix! We have come to complete Atharges' deal
Active Effects: endure elements good hope- 17min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Used: Spells: 5/6 3rd level remaining
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 159/159 AC: 37(T:21/FF:30) CMD:39) d20+28=42 ; Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 7:30:18 AM
Gaffer comes to a stop and prays that the words of the others are enough to ensure he isn't about to be engulfed in a wave of unpleasant breath.
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC, 5 hours Wildshape: Large Air Elemental
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 203/203 AC:37 T:19 FF:33 CMD:45) d20+21=26 ; Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 7:31:25 AM
Hmerrin lands the carpet immediately upon receiving Nira's warning.
{Everybody spread out!}
The fighter moves to his right.
-------------- Land carpet Move to right side of corridor. (he has 40' movement)
In Effect Barkskin (CL12) - duration 90/120 minutes. +5 nat armor. Endure Elements
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(29) -- CMD 36 -- HP 127/127 Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 12:32:10 PM
Sending { Or it’s opening up a safe pathway for us to travel through. Let’s not panic but let’s be smart about it . }
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 1:09:09 PM
Desdichado is inclined to agree with Danko. He stays on the carpet for now, but remains wary for trouble.
Moths and Flames DM Dan K Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 4:06:22 PM
Nira spots the movement of the smoke and mentally calls the group to alert. She issues a hopefully friendly call in Common into the distance.
Hmerrin lands the carpet and calls for the group to spread out.
Des remains on the carpet, keeping calm.
Ramirez Casts Good Hope and calls out as well
Gaffer halts his progress to see what becomes of the party announcements
Danko mentally speaks to the group, that it might be some door or opening in the passage being made
The slowly swirling smoke remains and the sounds of the moving rock, noticed from your first moments of descending into the active volcano, is all that can be heard.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(29) -- CMD 36 -- HP 127/127 Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 6:11:31 PM
Sending { Or it’s opening up a safe pathway for us to travel through. Let’s not panic but let’s be smart about it . }
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 43/122 CMD32 Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 7:30:36 PM Well, at least we aren't covered in fire. I guess we keep moving. And maybe...spread out a little when we get out of this tunnel.
Active Effects: endure elements good hope- 17min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Used: Spells: 5/6 3rd level remaining
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+25=39 ; Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 11:27:10 PM
Nira stays close to the wall, moving along at the same pace as those on the carpet. The lack of response to the group is a real concern. Either the dragon didn't hear them, it's trying to lure them in, or there's no dragon and something else is waiting for them. All of those scenarios are bad in her opinion.
Perception: 39
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 203/203 AC:37 T:19 FF:33 CMD:45) Thursday May 4th, 2023 7:20:42 AM
Hmerrin, who is pretty sure he was being smart about it, returns to the carpet and sets off.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 159/159 AC: 37(T:21/FF:30) CMD:39) Thursday May 4th, 2023 12:32:46 PM
The nervousness of the others is rubbing off on Gaffer but he settles his nerves, flying up to the roof of the tunnel, and continues forward about 20 feet ahead of the other.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Thursday May 4th, 2023 4:27:46 PM
Desdichado waits on the carpet as they keep moving forward.
Moths and Flames DM Dan K Thursday May 4th, 2023 5:28:17 PM
After a short pause and nor being engulfed in flame or some other painful horror, the group continues. Gaffer stays in front and reaches the opening first, realying what he see, even as the others exit the smoke and take in the chamber first hand
As you emerge from the light smoke filled passage, a great cavern chamber meets your eyes. Riverlets of lava flow into a crevice half full to the right with one 10' lava stream cutting straight across the path requiring a jump or flight. Nearly 200' away is a massive pile of gold upon which sits a gargantuan dragon.
The dragon's scales are deep green with black fringe. Its powerful wings are draped, cloak-like, about its serpentine body, hiding most of it. Powerful forelegs and great claws can be seen tucked under, ready to spring if so decided. A grouping of small horns protrude down the snout and a pair of great horns rise from near the back of its skull and sweep forward beyond its snout. It is looking in your direction
'You are not invited or welcome and need to be gone!' The Dragon thunders. A magical field appears around the dragon, glowing with a chaotic blast of multicolored hues. Nira and Danko easily recognize the teltale signs of the Entropathic Shield spell. But then a wave of force follows. A darkening cloying miasma claws at your minds, blurring your vision and thoughts All PC's Will DC 29 Failure - All creatures, including allies are as if affected by Blur
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(29) -- CMD 36 -- HP 127/127 d20+14=20 ; d20+20=28 ; d20+21=38 ; Thursday May 4th, 2023 8:01:21 PM
Neither his will nor his resistance to magic saves Danko as his vision blurs.
In Draconic and translated to therest in common via mind speech
" We recognize great one that we were not invited. However, we come with a common foe and an offer to save you from the unpleasantness of dealing with this unworthy foe yourself. We offer our services in dealing with said common foe. Would you not grant us the great honor of addressing you further regarding this common interest? "
Resist fire- Danko gains resist energy 30 against fire, meaning that each time Danko is subjected to such damage (whether from a natural or magical source), that damage is reduced by 30 points before being applied to his hit points. 130 minutes
Mage armor ( AC +4)
S/R 20
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 43/122 CMD32 d20+16=26 ; Thursday May 4th, 2023 8:56:49 PM
save = 26, fail
OOC- is this different from the blur spell? you mentioned a mental component?
Well, he isn't outright attacking, he may be interested in why we have come.
Active Effects: endure elements good hope- 17min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Desdichado is able to resist the dragon's wave of force. He waits quietly for a response to Danko's request, but this "attack first, maybe talk later" approach isn't warming his attitude to Vyrnix at all.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+17=26 ; Friday May 5th, 2023 3:36:27 AM
Things start to go blurry for Nira, though she did notice the entropic shield go up. The dragon is going on the defensive. That isn't too bad. I mean, it's not like it attacked the party yet. She let's the others know telepathically "He's put up an entropic shield. Between that and the blur he could be very difficult to hit from range"
She holds her ground and doesn't approach any further. If a dragon says you're not welcome then it's probably best not to encroach. She holds her hands out in front of her to show she is unarmed.
---------- Will Save vs DC29: 26 + 2 from Good Hope = 28 = Fail
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 203/203 AC:37 T:19 FF:33 CMD:45) d20+16=29 ; Friday May 5th, 2023 6:52:34 AM
[Will 29 - Save]
Maybe its the constant attempts by the rakasha to mess with his head, but Hmerrin finds he's able to shake this off.
He lets the carpet drift to a halt ( at row 22) and listens to Danko's translation.
{You sure its patient enough for the poetic lead in?} he worries.
-------------------- In Effect Barkskin (CL12) - duration 90/120 minutes. +5 nat armor. Endure Elements
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 159/159 AC: 37(T:21/FF:30) CMD:39) d20+21=30 ; Friday May 5th, 2023 8:59:44 AM
[Will 30 - Save]
Gaffer's not so sure this is promising, the Dragons taking it's chance to prep for a fight.
"We should probably throw Arthage's name out sooner rather than later." he send to the others.
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC, 5 hours Wildshape: Large Air Elemental
Moths and Flames Combat rnd 1 DM Dan K Friday May 5th, 2023 9:40:34 AM
The presense of the mighty dragon, now unfurled in its magnificent splendor, overcomes several members of the Party. Blur effect is from Dragon Presence Danko attempts to reason and calm the very angry and agitated dragon. Whether his words have any effect is very difficult to say. [i]Diplomacy to change attitudes usually take 1 minute at least[i]
The dragon roars back, "Adventures! Killers! Thieves!" A powerful claw slams atop the pile of treasure, sending coins and a thunderous wave of sound sailing through the cavern. Hmerrin and Des Reflex DC 24 Failure - ForceCage 10x10 cell Nira and Danko recognize the result of the spell, a Force Cage.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 43/122 CMD32 Friday May 5th, 2023 8:21:53 PM OOC reminder good hope is active on everyone.
Vyrnix! We do not want your treasure. We have come to discuss the completion of your deal with Atharges.
Ramirez hopes the dragon is in a talkative mood, but just in case....
Ramirez casts haste on the group while they are still nearby. Then he retrieves his bow ready for use.
Active Effects: endure elements good hope- 17min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. blur-? haste- +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 feet speed, +1 attack on full attack action.
Used: Spells: 4/6 3rd level remaining
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+23=38 ; Saturday May 6th, 2023 4:37:00 AM
Nira approaches and ducks around the corner.
The dragon hasn't technically hurt the party yet. It's the 'yet' part though. Does Nira attack now or hold back?
She decides that she doesn't want to be the first one to cause any harm, but readies herself just in case.
-------------- Move: Fly to M22 Standard: READY action to cast Living Voodoo Doll on the dragon if it does anything to cause physical damage to the party (ie: 1HP damage or more). SR38. Dragon and Nira will be blinded
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(29) -- CMD 36 -- HP 127/127 Saturday May 6th, 2023 10:48:52 AM
Danko Echos Ramirez in Draconic, translated to common to the group in mind speak.
" Lord Vyrnic! We may indeed be all these things that you call us. BUT! Adventurers, Killers and thieves are exactly why Atharges sent us to you to defeat the Rakshasa ! "
As a precaution, Danko extends his hand and activates his cube of force.
---------- good hope- 17min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. blur-?
-Resist fire- Danko gains resist energy 30 against fire, meaning that each time Danko is subjected to such damage (whether from a natural or magical source), that damage is reduced by 30 points before being applied to his hit points. 130 minutes
Mage armor ( AC +4)
S/R 20
Cubs of Force- Keeps out all things - 6 charges per minute
Desdichado is able to avoid the effects of the force cage, but he remains on the carpet for the time being. He doesn't want to be the first of the group to take an offensive action as long as the dragon is still using non-lethal methods.
Is there any real chance we're going to change Vyrnix's mind? he sends.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 159/159 AC: 37(T:21/FF:30) CMD:39) Sunday May 7th, 2023 11:18:32 AM
Gaffer's own frustrations are rising but the dragon hasn't actually hurt them yet. If Danko's last words don't get them to calm down then it's almost certainly a fight.
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC, 5 hours Wildshape: Large Air Elemental
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 203/203 AC:38 T:20 FF:33 CMD:46) d20+16=25 ; Monday May 8th, 2023 7:25:07 AM
[Ref 25]
Hmerrin is also able to avoid the effects of the spell.
{If it doesn't stop now, I'm taking this in,} he warns the carpet's passengers.
-------------------- In Effect Barkskin (CL12) - duration 90/120 minutes. +5 nat armor. Endure Elements good hope- 17min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 feet speed, +1 attack on full attack action.
Moths and Flames Combat rnd 3 DM Dan K d20+15=28 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=31 ; Monday May 8th, 2023 11:12:51 AM
The group remains determined and patient as Danko continues to explain why they are here. Hmerrin is prepared to sail in on teh Carpet and Nira is prepared in case the dragon get more lethal in its methods. Danko also is prepared for things to get rough. Ramirez casts Haste
" Lord Vyrnic! We may indeed be all these things that you call us. BUT! Adventurers, Killers and thieves are exactly why Atharges sent us to you to defeat the Rakshasa ! "
Vyrnix!? The dragon thunders, "You have come for my mate!? Is that a slight tremble of fear in the mighty dragons voice? You shall not touch him!
A burst of energy spreads over the party Area Dispel Magic chck 28. All PC's Excpet Danko subjected to the effect of a Targeted Dispel DC 28 should dispel the highest level ongoing spell everyone has.
Please note if you failed the Dragon Presence earlier in you posts as an active effect
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Monday May 8th, 2023 2:01:47 PM Danko, Desdichado sends urgently, let this dragon know we're here to trade for the talisman. Maybe mention fighting the Maharaja. I think we're running out of time before this escalates.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 43/122 CMD32 d20=19 ; Monday May 8th, 2023 4:35:24 PM
OOC- I have good hope and haste active on the group, if that is the highest roll which one you lose(odd haste, even good hope- DMDanK is this approved?)
We have come to bargain, not to fight. What is your name mighty dragon?
Ramirez keep his bow ready.
Active Effects: endure elements good hope- 17min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. failed dragon presence, blur effect haste- 16/17 rounds remaining +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 feet speed, +1 attack on full attack action.No longer active on Ramirez
Used: Spells: 4/6 3rd level remaining
DanK yes is Good hope and Haste are the highest active spells roll d20 Odd=Haste Even=Hope
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d8=6 ; d20+23=37 ; Monday May 8th, 2023 11:20:55 PM "He's softening us up. We can't keep taking this or we'll be struggling if a fight starts." Nira sends to the others. This dragon is getting a lot of shots in. "Any chance you could put up a wall of force in front of us Danko, to stop the spells coming through? At the right height to act as a barrier, but not too high that we can't fly over it."
She again readies to blind the dragon should it attack.
------------ Standard: READY action to cast Living Voodoo Doll on the dragon if it does anything to cause physical damage to the party (ie: 1HP damage or more). SR37. Dragon and Nira will be blinded
Highlight to display spoiler: {Nira has a total of 7 spells at CL17 in effect: Barkskin, Contingency, Good Hope, Haste, Magic Vestment, Moment of Prescience, Roses Temperature Control. I've put them in alphabetical order and rolled a d8. d8=6. Ouch. Nira loses her 8th level Moment of Prescience spell}
Spells in effect: Arcane Sight ... Barkskin ... Contingency ... Darkvision ... Mage Armor ... Magic Vestment ... Overland Flight ... Resist Fire (5) ... Roses Temperature Control ... See Invisibility ... Telepathic Bond ... Blur (from dragon)
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 159/159 AC: 37(T:21/FF:30) CMD:39) Tuesday May 9th, 2023 3:39:09 AM
Gaffer swirls with increasing impatience as he recasts his Barkskin immediately after it is dispelled.
"I'm relieved this isn't Vyrnix at least, not sure beating up their mate would make a good introduction though."
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC, 5 hours Wildshape: Large Air Elemental
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(29) -- CMD 36 -- HP 127/127 Tuesday May 9th, 2023 6:30:28 AM
"Vyrnix!? The dragon thunders, "You have come for my mate!? Is that a slight tremble of fear in the mighty dragons voice? You shall not touch him! "
At that In draconic and relayed in common
" LADY! I AM DANKO FAMILY PUREHEART! GRAND SON OF KEVEN THE JUST AND MIGHTY ! ON MY FAMILY LINEAGE I SWEAR THAT WE ARE NOT HERE TO HARM YOU OR THE GREAT VYRMIX ! WHILE WE ARE MIGHTY FOR THE COMMON FOLKS WE COULD NOT DREAM OF HARMING SUCH AS YOU AND YOUR MATE! STOP THIS AGGRESSION AND HEAR US! PLEASE ! "
========================= good hope- 17min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. blur-?
-Resist fire- Danko gains resist energy 30 against fire, meaning that each time Danko is subjected to such damage (whether from a natural or magical source), that damage is reduced by 30 points before being applied to his hit points. 130 minutes
Mage armor ( AC +4)
S/R 20
Cubs of Force- Keeps out all things - 6 charges per minute
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 203/203 AC:37 T:19 FF:33 CMD:45) d4=3 ; Tuesday May 9th, 2023 7:38:51 AM
Hmerrin feels his haste spell go down. But so far, this dragon hasn't cast anything harmful. And he might just be outside the range of a breath weapon. Plus now apparently there are two of them. Maybe a bit more talking will be ok.
Although, the fighter feels its time to get to the point.
"Look, if we wanted to fight, we'd be fighting already," he points out. "We have come because rakasha threaten the world. The spirit of the wizard Atharges told us Vyrnix has a talisman that will help us beat the Maharaja. We're here to offer a bargain for that talisman. Or maybe help fulfill a bargain already made. Then we go away and you keep on doing whatever it is you do and we all live happily ever after. How about it?"
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In Effect Barkskin (CL12) - duration 90/120 minutes. +5 nat armor. Endure Elements good hope- 17min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Moths and Flames DM Dan K Tuesday May 9th, 2023 12:59:44 PM
While there has been no blood or even the attempt to do physical harm, several in the group mentally voice concerns over the 'shots' taken by this dragon. Things need to come a conclusion either way and soon. Danko seizes on a moment with the dragon and invokes his family and honor to cement his words. Hmerrin takes a slightly different tact
The dragon inhales and stands tall, opening its wings in a magnificent display. Bold claims and if untrue, it will cost you your life!
She is about to continue when another another thunderous roar comes from the chamber beyond this one. "To Me then and we shall settle this. Come and meet the power that is Vyrnix!"
With that proclamation the first dragon growls and steps through a Dimensional Door
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Tuesday May 9th, 2023 6:55:54 PM
"Alright, let's follow the dragon to who knows where. Hopefully Vyrnix will be a better listener."
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 159/159 AC: 37(T:21/FF:30) CMD:39) Wednesday May 10th, 2023 4:41:52 AM
Gaffer is casting as they move forward. "So Vyrnix was listening the whole time? Well it's a step forward at least."
----- Cast: Resist Energy (Fire) ----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC, 5 hours Wildshape: Large Air Elemental Resist Energy (Fire): Resist Fire 30; 3 Hours
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(29) -- CMD 36 -- HP 127/127 Wednesday May 10th, 2023 6:28:13 AM
" Let's follow the yellow brick road and be off to see the wizard.... I mean the dragon... "
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good hope- 17min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. blur-?
-Resist fire- Danko gains resist energy 30 against fire, meaning that each time Danko is subjected to such damage (whether from a natural or magical source), that damage is reduced by 30 points before being applied to his hit points. 130 minutes
Mage armor ( AC +4)
S/R 20
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Wednesday May 10th, 2023 7:18:34 AM "On the plus side, it's open to talk. One the bad side, if combat starts we now have to fight two dragons at the same time"
Nira will follow alongside those on the carpet
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 203/203 AC:37 T:19 FF:33 CMD:45) d20+23=35 ; Wednesday May 10th, 2023 7:28:05 AM
"Or run away from," Hmerrin amends Nira's statement.
Nevertheless, the direction for now is forward.
The fighter guides the magic carpet forward into the next chamber. [Perception 35]
-------------------- In Effect Barkskin (CL12) - duration 90/120 minutes. +5 nat armor. Endure Elements good hope- 17min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 43/122 CMD32 Wednesday May 10th, 2023 7:49:09 AM
As they move in, Ramirez can't help but wonder if a flying carpet is faster than a dragon.
Active Effects: -endure elements -good hope- 17min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. -failed dragon presence, blur effect -haste- 16/17 rounds remaining +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 feet speed, +1 attack on full attack action.-No longer active on Ramirez
Used: Spells: 4/6 3rd level remaining
Vyrnix DM Dan K Wednesday May 10th, 2023 1:17:45 PM
The entire tense encounter with the first dragon is over in less than 30 seconds. The party now faces the possibility of two gargantuan and likely powerful dragons, but hope remains that the next encounter will also be peaceful.
Cautiously, the party moves forward. Some by carpet. How fast is this thing anyway? Asking for a friend.,, Some by magical flight and still another by alternate form.
Beyond, is another great chamber of lava rivers, lakes and heat. Even through the protective spells, The Tide can feel the heat of the chamber. It is not dangerous, but sweat is already forming on the more heavily dressed members of the team. Treasures are everywhere, boundless, countless piles of coin, gemstones and jewelry. Poking out here and there are sword hilts, helms and bits of armor. To one side is a gem-encrusted gold carriage with the coat of arms of the King of New Elenna on it. On a small stand next to the lake of lava is a glass-like shelf with 8 very large and highly faceted gemstones and hanging on the back wall is a pair of bejewelled massive red dragon skulls.
Vyrnix himself sits at the center. The other dragon is just in front of him to his left, coiled and sitting back ready to pounce. Vyrnix is a gargantuan dragon veritably humming with power. His ruby red scales transition to gold at their edges giving them a sense of having been painstakingly painted to catch the natural light of lava and flames about the cavern. Bright scarlet eyes sit deep within the creature's hard, thorny skull, grants a savage looking appearance. Several small horns sit atop his head, just above long, angular ears and several more rows of small curved horns run down the sides of each of its lower jaw line. His nose is round and has two large, oval nostrils. Several rows of sharp teeth poke out from the side of his mouth giving a slight hint at the terror hiding inside.
His thick neck runs down from the head and into a muscular body where rows of small crystal growths runs down the spine. Four thick limbs carry its body and allow Vyrnix to stand graceful and tall. Each limb has 5 digits, each of which end in narrow talons seemingly made of obsidian. Colossal wings grow starting from its shoulders and end just past his shoulder blades with curved talons on each ending like giant scythes. The long great tail ends in a single massive obsidian spike
The dragon speaks, a low rumble like the sound of flowing lava, "You claim knowledge of a closely guarded secret and my most pressing question is this. Why did Atharges send you? Our bargain did not extend my circle of trust?"
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Wednesday May 10th, 2023 3:39:21 PM
Desdichado feels the sweat dripping down the back of his neck into his armor. A singularly uncomfortable feeling.
"Five years ago we defeated Golden Eyes and her ilk. We sought Atharges in our quest to rid the Wold of the rakshasa threat forever. His spirit told us that our only hope for victory lies in you, mighty Vyrnix," he answers.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(29) -- CMD 36 -- HP 127/127 Thursday May 11th, 2023 6:52:23 AM
" What Des said. "
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 203/203 AC:37 T:19 FF:33 CMD:45) Thursday May 11th, 2023 7:26:18 AM
"Bralin's Beard," Hmerrin squeaks quietly. "That's a really big dragon."
To Vyrnix he adds, "What Dez says is true. As to why Atharges chose us with this secret, well, his spirit faded to the Lands of Rest minutes after we freed him from his entrapment. So, we were the only ones he could tell."
-------------------- In Effect Barkskin (CL12) - duration 90/120 minutes. +5 nat armor. Endure Elements good hope- 16 min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Thursday May 11th, 2023 7:32:29 AM
Nira stays quiet. She might be able to speak and understand draconic, but dragon diplomacy isn't something she's been taught.
She keeps her eyes on the other dragon.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 43/122 CMD32 Thursday May 11th, 2023 7:52:06 AM
Ramirez has nothing to add just yet. Hopefully the dragon will be curious to negotiate the former deal with Atharges.
Active Effects: -endure elements -good hope- 17min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. -failed dragon presence, blur effect -haste- 14/17 rounds remaining +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 feet speed, +1 attack on full attack action.-No longer active on Ramirez
Used: Spells: 4/6 3rd level remaining
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 159/159 AC: 37(T:21/FF:30) CMD:39) Thursday May 11th, 2023 12:16:50 PM
Gaffer has some serious form envy looking up at both of the dragons and it takes him a minute to focus back in on the conversation that's going on.
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC, 5 hours Wildshape: Large Air Elemental Resist Energy (Fire): Resist Fire 30; 3 Hours
Vyrnix DM Dan K Thursday May 11th, 2023 2:50:13 PM
Des offers a direct reason for the group to be where they are and know what they know The rest stand by and await the dragon's response.
Vyrnix focuses on a word, "Spirit? So it has come to pass for Atharges then. And so it would seem the Rakshasa have returned, or perhaps they never left. Atharges came to me and reminded me of a tale I had heard when I was young of these Rakshasa. Before Marteus." The dragon's tail twitches, sending a ripple of molten rock across the lake. "Before the laying low by ones such as you or in similar skins."
The dragon to his left growls deeply and Nira notes her head seems to almost flicker in and out of existense, like a very localized Blink spell.
Vyrnix continues "So now YOU are here as Atharges once was but unlike the clever wizard, You are here with only your lives" Vyrnix intones deeply and sharply as he rises.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Friday May 12th, 2023 4:43:09 AM "Yeah, and we'll be leaving here with them too" Nira thinks to herself.
There's a reason she's not saying these things aloud. Two reasons actually, and they're right in front of her.
She stays quiet and lets the diplomatic ones take the lead.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 203/203 AC:37 T:19 FF:33 CMD:45) d6=3 ; Friday May 12th, 2023 7:29:19 AM
Hmerrin crouches instinctively at the dragon's rise, arms in front of him, open hands facing it. "Now, hold on now. We just want to carry on with whatever Atharges and you started. No need for unpleasantness."
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 43/122 CMD32 Friday May 12th, 2023 8:02:05 AM Mighty Vyrnix, If the Rakshasa are your enemy, then I'm sure we have something more to offer.
Active Effects: -endure elements -good hope- 17min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. -failed dragon presence, blur effect -haste- 14/17 rounds remaining +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 feet speed, +1 attack on full attack action.-No longer active on Ramirez
Used: Spells: 4/6 3rd level remaining
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 159/159 AC: 37(T:21/FF:30) CMD:39) Friday May 12th, 2023 9:05:00 AM
Gaffer looks to the others "Is this the time to bring out that ruby?"
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC, 5 hours Wildshape: Large Air Elemental Resist Energy (Fire): Resist Fire 30; 3 Hours
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Friday May 12th, 2023 12:45:35 PM Yes, Desdichado sends urgently, the ruby! Danko, show him the ruby!
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(29) -- CMD 36 -- HP 127/127 Saturday May 13th, 2023 9:05:31 AM
Danko shows the dragon the ruby.
In dragonic
" We have this for you great one. And a carrot if you'd like one? "
Vyrnix - The Bargain DM Dan K Sunday May 14th, 2023 1:00:13 PM
Vyrnix's wings come up from their rest upon his back and partially unfurl. Even not completely open, they come close to touching either side of the cavern, nearly 200' across. Hmerrin quickly puts in that there is no need for talks to become aggressive negotiations and Des asks if the Rakshasa are an enemy, then surely there is something they can offer to assist. A mental conversation goes quickly as well and Danko reveals the large ruby found and offers it as a bargaining piece.
Vyrnix remains where he is, there is no blast of fiery death or draconic power that is unleashed, only a blast of air from his nostrils. "You have Atharges' ruby then, so you have been to his home and know more than you say." A flex from his rear leg sends coins flying and cuts off any response that might be starting. The dragon continues "I will remake my bargain with you then and it is this. Travel to Fae Skiemir and return to me a specific crystal. It is oval in shape and about the size of a human head. I will provide a tuning fork of sorts that will assist you in locating the crystal once you are inside the city. That was the bargain struck with Atharges and what i strike with you. In return, you shall have the talisman and know the means by which you might locate the Rakshasa"
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Sunday May 14th, 2023 11:20:03 PM
Nira has a lot of questions, but each one would upset the dragon. Why can't he get it himself? What's so special about this crystal? What does the dragon plan to do with it?
She's heard tell of Fae Skiemir and knows how powerful the magic can be there. She doesn't want to hand over some sort of superweapon to a dragon they've just met.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 203/203 AC:37 T:19 FF:33 CMD:45) Monday May 15th, 2023 7:29:09 AM {Anybody know how to get to Fae Skiemir?} Hmerrin sends out, unhappily eyeing the wingspan of Vyrnix.
Like Nira, he can't think of anything to ask that doesn't carry a risk of lots of fire in response.
"Done," he replies.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Monday May 15th, 2023 1:13:56 PM
Desdichado stands silent. He knows almost nothing about Fae Skiemir and wonders whether what they are about to get themselves into is worse than facing a dragon.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 159/159 AC: 37(T:21/FF:30) CMD:39) Monday May 15th, 2023 5:44:48 PM
Well, nothing to surprising there. "We can always check out the gem before handing it over."
Hmerrin has answered and Gaffer is ready to leave. Perhaps back to Dirt City so they can figure out where they're actually going.
Vyrnix - The Bargain DM Dan K Monday May 15th, 2023 5:59:46 PM
The dragon provides a scale from behind his head, “A living scale, for a time, that will guide you within the city to the Crystal. The Talisman and knowledge to get to the Rakshasa in return for the Crystal."
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 43/122 CMD32 Monday May 15th, 2023 7:23:44 PM
Ramirez nods in agreement. Working with the dragon has become a necessary evil in order to defeat the Rakshasa. He just hopes the price isn't too high.
Active Effects: -endure elements -good hope- 17min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. -failed dragon presence, blur effect -haste- 12/17 rounds remaining +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 feet speed, +1 attack on full attack action.-No longer active on Ramirez
Used: Spells: 4/6 3rd level remaining
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(29) -- CMD 36 -- HP 127/127 Monday May 15th, 2023 10:10:19 PM
“Deal and done.”
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Monday May 15th, 2023 11:51:28 PM
Nira doesn't approach Vyrmix to get the scale and leaves that dangerous task to someone else.
"Now that we're in agreement, do you have any directions for how we can journey to Fae Skiemir?"
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(29) -- CMD 36 -- HP 127/127 Tuesday May 16th, 2023 6:37:57 AM
“Deal and done.”
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 203/203 AC:37 T:19 FF:33 CMD:45) Tuesday May 16th, 2023 10:27:14 AM
Nobody's moving. Hmerrin doesn't feel like moving either, but they gotta get that scale.
He approaches the dragon and retrieves the scale.
"Thank you," he manages. "One question. Do you know the way to Fae Skiemir?"
Once that's done, the fighter retreats to the carpet, gathers up his companions, and heads out the way they came.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 159/159 AC: 37(T:21/FF:30) CMD:39) Tuesday May 16th, 2023 12:45:07 PM
Gaffer tenses up as Hmerrin approaches, ready to spring into action, and relaxes (if and) when he gets to move away.
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC, 5 hours Wildshape: Large Air Elemental Resist Energy (Fire): Resist Fire 30; 3 Hours
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Tuesday May 16th, 2023 1:10:51 PM
With the deal made, Desdichado is as ready to leave as everyone else.
Vyrnix - The Bargain Made DM Dan K Tuesday May 16th, 2023 3:35:37 PM
The Tide accept the bargain and Hmerrin finds himself stepping up to the dragon to receive the scale. Nira and Hmerrin have the same question. 'How does one get to Fae Skiemir'
The dragon leans in on Hmerrin extending a mighty opened claw/ with the scale. "Maab's Palace is the only way to get there. The city falls under her oversight."
Vyrnix slides his tail across the floor and into the lava, creating a damn of sorts. Soon, a great glowing glyph begins to appear. "I am the keeper of one of the gateways to her palace and you may use it if you wish."
He lifts back and away from Hmerrin and regards the group as a whole for a few moments
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 43/122 CMD32 Tuesday May 16th, 2023 7:40:34 PM Well, I guess it is fortunate we have the mind links. Do we trust the dragon enough to go through? And are we ready to go now?
Active Effects: -endure elements -good hope- 17min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. -failed dragon presence, blur effect -haste- 11/17 rounds remaining +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 feet speed, +1 attack on full attack action.-No longer active on Ramirez
Used: Spells: 4/6 3rd level remaining
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 159/159 AC: 37(T:21/FF:30) CMD:39) Wednesday May 17th, 2023 6:27:25 AM "I think if they wanted us harmed they would do it themselves, not that I like the sound of Maab's Palace and Fae Skiemir "
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC, 5 hours Wildshape: Large Air Elemental Resist Energy (Fire): Resist Fire 30; 3 Hours
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(29) -- CMD 36 -- HP 127/127 Wednesday May 17th, 2023 6:39:43 AM
{ For an elder dragon like this, we are but insects. We are beneath any thoughts he may have of deceipts. Yes, we can be believe what he is saying. The bigger questions is.. are we prepared to take out the Fae folks? }
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Wednesday May 17th, 2023 7:09:37 AM "I think it will probably be fine to pass through, but I'm not saying I trust this dragon. The deal only covers us retrieving the crystal, not what he'll do to us afterwards. Especially if we find a reason not to hand it over"
If they're going to be meeting the Queen soon, Nira will make sure that everyone looks their best with a few Prestidigitation castings.
"I'd be much more at ease in Maab's Palace than here. I mean, Vyrmix is a dragon, but Queen Maab is, well, Maab!"
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 203/203 AC:37 T:19 FF:33 CMD:45) Wednesday May 17th, 2023 10:34:17 AM
{Are we ready to traipse through a gate opened by an elder dragon while actually hoping it drops us into the palace of a goddess?} Hmerrin asks rhetorically.
{I'm going with 'No'}
{But I haven't done anything really stupid for a while. So, let's go.}
Hmerrin nods to Vyrnix. "One last question. How likely are the Fae Skiemirians gonna be willing to happily part with this Crystal?"
With that, the fighter will head for the gate.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Wednesday May 17th, 2023 1:06:31 PM
Desdichado doesn't look forward to meeting with the fae. As strange as it might seem, he feels more comfortable with a dragon that they can't trust than dealing with the fae they won't trust either.
DM Dan K Wednesday May 17th, 2023 3:41:23 PM
The group mentally converses on trusting dragons, being ready and how the Fae might react to the group and Maab for that matter. Hmerrin has one final question before being ready for the gate.
Vrynix chuckles in response, "Hm Hm Hm Hm. How likely? None at all. But your arrival at Maab's Palace will pose no threat using this gate. She knows from where you would be coming from."[b]
The dragon then sits back and raises his great neck and head to there height, nearly 40' above you. [b]"Now go and do not return without the crystal"
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 43/122 CMD32 Wednesday May 17th, 2023 6:07:37 PM Well then, I guess it is time. Ramirez gives the dragons a respectful bow, then walks into the gate.
Active Effects: -endure elements -good hope- 17min remaining+2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. -failed dragon presence, blur effect -haste- 10/17 rounds remaining +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 feet speed, +1 attack on full attack action.-No longer active on Ramirez
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Thursday May 18th, 2023 1:14:30 AM
As does Desdichado.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 159/159 AC: 37(T:21/FF:30) CMD:39) Thursday May 18th, 2023 6:21:19 AM
Gaffer drops his elemental form just before the gate, best to be polite when going somewhere new, and steps through.
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC, 5 hours Resist Energy (Fire): Resist Fire 30; 3 Hours
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(28) -- CMD 36 -- HP 127/127 Thursday May 18th, 2023 6:27:38 AM
Danko follows the others and stands at the edge of the gate, turns and bows towards Vrynix
In Draconic " Great one. House Pureheart bids you farewell and thanks for allowing me in your presence. "
=============== Resist fire- Danko gains resist energy 30 against fire, meaning that each time Danko is subjected to such damage (whether from a natural or magical source), that damage is reduced by 30 points before being applied to his hit points. 130 minutes
Mage armor ( AC +4)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Thursday May 18th, 2023 6:33:33 AM
Nira follows as well
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