Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 d20+12=14 ; Wednesday November 29th, 2023 9:47:36 PM
Gnubert keeps an eye out on the other side while silently eating the last of the popcorn (Perception DC 14)
GM Jon - "Under the Sea" Wednesday November 29th, 2023 10:17:51 PM
I can't think tonight ... got a double helping of bad news today ... I'll make a very nice and pretty post tomorrow
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 30/36 Wednesday November 29th, 2023 11:22:08 PM
Ash puts his hand in the empty bag, a little sad.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 59/60 - AC 21 Thursday November 30th, 2023 10:12:47 AM
Drack waits momentarily to assess what remains of opponents in combat.
(I still can't access the map.) (I hope all is well, and your bad news is short lasting)
AC 13 HP 37/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday November 30th, 2023 11:12:54 AM
Loryn begins to secretly wonder if he can craft as acronym for the Argentium. A true challenge, but the gnome is on the look out for those.
Torryn will endeavour to assist Loryn and offers "Argue Mint" as a suitable use of the letters.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/20/20. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision, Bless, Shield, Haste Thursday November 30th, 2023 8:02:24 PM
Mortimer looks back notices Ash's sadness. 'I wonder what that's about,' he thinks, 'did he run out of bat guano again?' He nods thinking that was it. They were just coming out of the Great Bat Constipation. There were guano shortages all around the Wold.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Thursday November 30th, 2023 9:58:01 PM
OOC: Jon hope everything is ok.
Gnubert shrugs at Ash and mouths Sorry
GM Jon - "Under the Sea" H10 vs Mortimer: d20+5=23 ; d20+5=7 ; Friday December 1st, 2023 1:08:51 AM
OOC: I'm sorry for not posting on time - the last few days have been bad mentally and emotionally for me ...
Manolo, as he is flanking the wedgied zombie (H8), smacks it twice, and then smiles as he watches it collapse onto the floor, oozing black stinky blood t
Mortimer moves forward to allow Drack a slot to move into, and then turns his attention to the zombie next to him (H10), striking it twice, doing 9 damage to it ... it doesn't look happy
Drack who has been holding his attacks can easily attack either G10 or H10 at his leisure Highlight to display spoiler: { Go ahead and attack whichever you want to hit }
H10 tries to hit Mortimer back, but fails to connect G10 attacks Drack, and REALLY misses the paladin
H10 9/?? G10 undamaged
OOC2: Took me 10 tries to finally get the link back working ... technology hates me I think
It seemed that there really wasn't much that Torryn could do. None of her attacks seemed to have any effect at all! Luckily, the others were more than capable and readily handled the situation.
"Go Team! A - R - G - E - N-T - I - U - M! ARGENTIUM!!" Cheeleading was a type of dancing, she was sure.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 59/60 - AC 21 d20+13=30 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+13=17 ; d10+5=8 ; d10+5=10 ; d10+5=15 ; Friday December 1st, 2023 1:44:17 PM
Drack will start his attacks on G10, and if G10 goes down, he will move the rest of his attacks to H10
Attack 1: hit ac 30, damage 8 Attack 2: hit ac 21, damage 10 Attack 3(haste): hit ac 17, damage 15
Active effects: Bless, +1 attack and save vs. fear Haste - extra attack with your full base attack , +1 to hit, and, a +1 dodge bonus to your AC
Lay hands: 7/8 Spells: Divine Favor Bless-cast
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20+11=21 ; d20+11=27 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=5 ; Friday December 1st, 2023 8:37:10 PM
Manolo attacks the nearest zombie rapidly. Attack #1 21 damage 5 Attack #2 27 damage 5
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 30/36 Friday December 1st, 2023 9:13:04 PM
"You guys got this." Ash yells through cupped hands. "This is your fight. You're showing them who is boss. "
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/20/20. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision, Bless, Shield, Haste d20+10=28 ; d20+10=12 ; d6+1=6 ; d6+1=6 ; Friday December 1st, 2023 10:01:35 PM
With a grim smile, Mortimer agrees by declaring, "Yeaah, I got this!" A flurry of slashing cuts assault the zombie (H10) in front him.
GM Jon - "Under the Sea" Saturday December 2nd, 2023 3:12:32 AM
Hey y'all ... I got an email from Jerry asking me about your wealth levels, and upcoming Magical Items + money/stuff ... I know what MI's I put in, but are there specific items y'all are looking for or need? Like a never-ending roll of toilet paper, or, an ever-full wine glass of Boones or Mad Dog 20/20??? Yall can email me privately or post here ... my email is dwarfjsgm@yahoo.com =)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:34/34 AC:26 F10: R11 W:13 Saturday December 2nd, 2023 4:33:56 AM
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Torryn's WBL is currently c15k. However, the necklace of Fireballs has only one charge remaining and will be used - likely soon. She also has a potion of Bull's Strength that's of very little use to her. She'll likely pass it to Drack before the next big fight. With those 2 items discounted, she'll be at 14k.
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Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/20/20. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision, Bless, Shield, Haste Saturday December 2nd, 2023 11:58:47 AM
(ooc: Mortimer's needs are rather basic. He would like his mithral sickle to be at least +1 magic with frost ability. He would also like buffs to his Charisma, being a Sorcerer. A Circlet of Persuasion would be nice... buffs Charisma-based skills. Anything that buffs ability scores, saves and armor class would be a benefit for everyone.)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/20/20. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision, Bless, Shield, Haste Saturday December 2nd, 2023 12:23:39 PM
ooc: I have a complete list of everything we've collected on this adventure on the Party Treasure List on my character sheet. They are listed under the headings: "Summer Camp Goblin Attack" and "Wood Golem Attack."
GM Jon - "Under the Sea" Saturday December 2nd, 2023 7:29:53 PM
Cool - this came from a convo Ryan and I are having with Jerry and Cayzle ... I'm gonna go through everyone's toon sheets tonight to see what GP value all your items are and then I have a dollar figure I need to make sure we hit by the time this adventure is done =)
Are y'all ok with "alternate" magical items that still do the same thing ... instead of a circlet, you'd get some smashing dragon eaarings, or knee high stiletto heel boots of ass whooping
OOC: Such is perfectly fine for Torryn. I've alternate slotted items before; so long as they occupy that stated slot, nothing else can. It's just a cosmetic change. I anticipate having to visit the Catacombs, as finding anything useful to her is unlikely.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/20/20. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision, Bless, Shield, Haste Saturday December 2nd, 2023 9:19:20 PM
(ooc: The 'Severed Finger of Domination' sounds cool. :) Anything cold, shady and necrotic would be cool. :)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 59/60 - AC 21 Saturday December 2nd, 2023 9:22:07 PM
My wealth should be correct, not counting anything gained in this adventure. For Drack, anything to boost charisma, strength or con. Anything that improves my to hit, damage, or ac. Certain misc items are useful as well.
GM Jon - "Under the Sea" Sunday December 3rd, 2023 10:18:58 AM
I know y'all have a party name, but is there a sigil or symbol associated with that name?
I'm half asleep and plotting, I mean thinking about cool and cursed, I mean happy friendly magical items, yup, nothing sneaky and underhanded GM stuff going on over here =)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Sunday December 3rd, 2023 7:04:29 PM
Gnubert continues watching the battle go down. The prowess his friends are showing is pretty amazing.
OOC: Gnubert is looking for anything that will enhance both his wisdom, and channeling abilities. Additionally, a belt of Con/Str/Dex would be pretty amazing, better armor, and or a shield. That is my short list. Finding items for small charcters is hard while adventuring.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 59/60 - AC 21 Monday December 4th, 2023 12:05:23 PM
Drack surveys the scen to see if any bad guys remain before taking action.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/20/20. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision, Bless, Shield, Haste Monday December 4th, 2023 3:24:44 PM
The Argentium stand there giving each other meaningful stares from across the room; like the cast of a WB teen drama. Mortimer, being the misunderstood bad boy of the group, additionally incorporates Billy Idol's trademark sneer.
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - MAP LINK SOON Monday December 4th, 2023 6:58:30 PM
That last of the enemies falls and the area goes quiet accepting the hard breathing of some and the sound of bones rolling about. Unsurprisingly the undead are not carrying anything of value and there is not a bag of gold or diamonds to be found among the stinking corpses and piles of bones.
Nothing moves and after a moment you are sure they are not going to move again unless a necromancer shows up and puts in some serious work.
While not the welcome anyone wants it is the welcome you got and both rooms are free to explore. A quick look reveals that there is nothing of interest, at least at a glance, The lower room at least has an opening on the far end.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20+10=30 ; Monday December 4th, 2023 7:17:37 PM
Manolo searches the area around, he looks out for anything hidden or interesting/strange Perception 30 (natural 20)
OOC: I will look out for wealth stuff and will update it by tomorrow evening 0.0
Mortimer helps Manolo search the rooms, they just emptied of undead, for any hint of treasure.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 59/60 - AC 21 d20+7=22 ; Tuesday December 5th, 2023 10:14:00 AM
Drack will cautiously move into the room that contains the passage going in further. He will look carefully throughout the room for signs of anything dangerous or unusual. (perception 22)
Active effects: Bless, +1 attack and save vs. fear Haste - extra attack with your full base attack , +1 to hit, and, a +1 dodge bonus to your AC
Lay hands: 7/8 Spells: Divine Favor Bless-cast
AC 13 HP 37/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday December 5th, 2023 10:27:07 AM
Loryn gives a smile and falls in with the group as they move forward. The Dancing Lights have winked out and Loryn casts a Light spell cantrip upon Drack's helm to provide the paladin some light to see by.
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 7/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 3/7 2nd lvl: 5/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 30/36 Tuesday December 5th, 2023 10:49:11 AM
"Well, glad I picked my friends well because I was utterly usesless there" Ash quips with a laugh. "Good job everyone"
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here d20=5 ; Tuesday December 5th, 2023 11:11:42 AM
Manolo and Mortimer are very confident that there is nothing of value they are missing on the un-undead or in either the northern or southern room.
The group moves into the southern room and look into the next with the help of dancing lights. The room itself is larger, roughly forty foot square and there are three passages leading form it. The northern and southern passages you cannot see into without entering the room proper and the southern, thanks to the dancing lights, appears to lead downward. There is not a sound to be heard and the room itself is fairly unadorned.
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Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:34/34 AC:26 F10: R11 W:13 d20=2 ; Tuesday December 5th, 2023 11:40:27 AM "I'm just as grateful Ash, because I did next to nothing then." Torryn confessed. As if to make amends, she moved swiftly forward.
Trusting to her Dancer senses, Torryn stepped into the next room She kept a wary eye open for trouble as well as feeling for the tell-tale ickiness of evil. being quiet really didn't seem to be that important given the recent noise of the battle. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OOC: Detect Evil Perception: 12
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 d20+12=28 ; Tuesday December 5th, 2023 6:47:36 PM
Gnubert help keep an eye out for danger as teh party moves forward (PERCEPTION DC 28). "Nicely done all. Hopefully we can find our missing, and get them home safely."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d10=10 ; d20=18 ; Tuesday December 5th, 2023 7:56:30 PM
Manolo looks out for any possible dangers.
Perception 28 (rolled d10 by mistake)
AC 13 HP 37/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday December 6th, 2023 9:59:56 AM
Loryn chuckles and quips, "I would not describe Drack like that, far more impressive than nothing." OK, it was a bad joke, but they all cant be gems.
"Lets poke our heads into each passage and then pick the most interesting one."
With that, Loryn escorts Drack, who has the Light spell on his helm to each passage for a peek.
Perception take 10 = 14
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 7/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 3/7 2nd lvl: 5/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case
Drack (Chris J) - hp 59/60 - AC 21 d20+7=17 ; Wednesday December 6th, 2023 10:21:11 AM
Drack does as Loryn suggests, and goes to each passageway, and gives a look and listen. (perception check 17)
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here d20=13 ; d20=14 ; Wednesday December 6th, 2023 11:25:32 AM
Torryn leads the groups in while others keep a sharp eye for any trouble. The room appears as it seemed, fairly large and empty save some dust, the work of time and two high quality candles laying on the floor as if discarded.
The walls and floor and as smooth as joined stone can be. The ceiling is pretty much the same thought the smooth surface is broken by and equally smooth area that is a few inches lower, possibly working around some geological issue or some such. The stone covering this area is identical to the other stone.
To the south you see a hallway that turns after a short time. To the east there are a set of starts the lead down into the dark. To the north is dark but you can make out what looks like the shape of a dark stone altar. Getting closer you see the stone altar is a black of black basalt with two silver single candle holders sitting on it. You also see just enough left to know that a cloth once covered the altar but it has been lost to time.
Torryn didn't need that much light to see and the light from Drack's helm, even at a distance was sufficient for her keen eyes. (Sees twice as far as a Human in dim light) She went North and peered into that room, still remembering to Detect for Evil. Just to be sure, she invoked her Fey magic and sought out any magic in the area. (Detect Magic)
Perception: 30! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OOC: What a time for a 20.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/20/20. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision, Bless, Shield, Haste d20+6=23 ; d20+4=11 ; Wednesday December 6th, 2023 3:33:50 PM
Mortimer didn't need any light to be able to see. With his darkvision activated, the darkness hid no secrets. In a low tone, he offers words of encouragement to others who were disappointed with their performance in the previous combat.
"Don't feel bad 'bout those zombies (Knowledge [Religion]: 23). "You were only usin' the wrong weapon. Those dead buggers can take a punch ... an pokin' at their innards won't do much, being dead and all." Mortimer turns to Ash and continues to say, "These corpses were full of seawater. That's probly why your fireball didn't do much harm. Devil's in the details, yeah."
Mortimer moves with the group, checking the shadows and looking for anything of interest or infamy. (Perception: 11)
AC 13 HP 37/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday December 6th, 2023 4:06:53 PM
Loryn could see well enough and all, just like elves, but Loryn was simply not an overly perceptive individual. Most of the others, if not all of them could pick out details and sometimes terribly obvious objects that his mind simply would gloss over. The altar was not one of those things though.
Eyeing the paladin and easily reading him, "Altar?" Loryn knows the answer and simply prepares to move forward.
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 7/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 3/7 2nd lvl: 5/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 d20+12=25 ; Wednesday December 6th, 2023 6:52:17 PM
Gnubert continues following the others, smiling at the banter, and advice between his friends. "We should clear on floor at a time. Push our enemies ahead of us, and make sure our backs are safe. That being said heading towards the altar seems the first best bet." (Perception DC 25)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20=19 ; Wednesday December 6th, 2023 7:53:44 PM
Manolo says, " I am going to take a quick look south, just a quick peek". He goes to about (6,7), listening to everything that could possible wait to ambush them. He also takes care with footwork and look at the ground as well in case of anything that might show anything unusual. Perception 29
Drack (Chris J) - hp 59/60 - AC 21 Thursday December 7th, 2023 8:32:09 AM
"I agree with clearing this floor before we go down deeper."
As Drack nears the Altar, he activates his Detect Evil ability and relays the information to the others.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 30/36 Thursday December 7th, 2023 9:21:34 AM
Ash looks like he was just slapped across the face. "By the gods Mortimer... you're a genius. I didn't even put that together. " he pats the pale man on the shoulder before turning his attention to Torryn.
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here Thursday December 7th, 2023 11:03:14 AM
Torryn moves to the north along with Dack to check out the altar. Closer they can see a fancy amulet laying between the candle sticks. There are no candles in this room, just the ones that were on the floor in the other room. The candle sticks have a very faint divine energy when detect magic is applied, as do the candles, and nothing shows up as evil.
Manolo move to the south and sees that the hallway turns to the west after only ten feet. His attention is quickly shifted to the east well where he sees an oddity in the stone work. A moment of poking about shows what can only be a classic secret door and opening mechanism that seems to be currently locked.
The rest of the group discusses the battle with the zombies and skeletons and the importance of clearing out one floor at a time when in a place like this.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:34/34 AC:26 F10: R11 W:13 Thursday December 7th, 2023 11:38:02 AM
"They are a bit magical." Torryn pointed in the direction of the candles and candlesticks on the altar. "I'm not seeing anything on the amulet though." She knew that Drack knew that nothing radiated evil; so said nothing on that matter. Equally she knew that he knew that she knew. So figured he wouldn't say anything either.
"Why leave an ordinary amulet?" She queried and then moved forward for a better look.
AC 13 HP 37/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday December 7th, 2023 4:07:09 PM
Loryn's nose twitches a the news and his lips flutter a moment. With eyes getting brighter and a smile spreading across the inquisitive gnomes face he says
" Magical candles in one room and candlesticks in another on an altar. I mean we gotta. Right? Dont we? Oh come on, surely it won't be like last time."
Loryn, ever excitable around the prospects of delving into the known mysteries of well, just about anything, hops from foot to foot on the response of the others
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 7/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 3/7 2nd lvl: 5/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 d20+12=29 ; Thursday December 7th, 2023 6:48:09 PM
Gnubert wipes his hands on his surcoat, and draws his light mace. The cleric adjusts his holy symbol on his chest, and takes a deep breath. "What type of magic does they appear to be?" The dimute gnome continues to scan for danger (Perception DC 29)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/20/20. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision d20+6=26 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+6=12 ; Thursday December 7th, 2023 10:12:56 PM
With a raised eyebrow and a curled lip, he replies in a sarcastic tone, "Yeeaah, my genius will shake the earth beneath us."
As curious things are found, the altar, candle sticks and candles, his curiosity agrees with Loryn's statement. "Agreed, those candles are beggin' to be lit. Time to be nimble an' be quick, I'd say."
He moves closer to the altar to see if there are any markings or runes that might help identify what Power or deity this altar was meant to commune with.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 59/60 - AC 21 Friday December 8th, 2023 11:56:18 AM
Drack stands with sword drawn, letting the cleric and and other spell casters decide what to do with the magical stuff. He just looks in Gnubert's direction for any sign of worry that what is being contemplated is a bad idea.
Active effects: Bless, +1 attack and save vs. fear Haste - extra attack with your full base attack , +1 to hit, and, a +1 dodge bonus to your AC
Lay hands: 7/8 Spells: Divine Favor Bless-cast
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here d20=11 ; d20=4 ; d4=1 ; Friday December 8th, 2023 1:30:23 PM
The group discusses the presence of candle sticks and over candles making the decision to light them. Those near the alter set to work while Manolo stands near the unopened and locked secret door.
With the group spread out and attention focused on the altar a shape drops down from the ceiling as the small bit of stonework that was lower vanishes having been an illusion nearly flush with the ceiling. A large ray-like drops on Gunbert attempting to engulf him. The creature opens a toothy maw and leers with glaring red eyes. Behind it whips a menacing tail of segmented bone. {Grapple of Gnubert: 21 vs CMD} {Free Bite at Gnubert: Hit: 16 - MISS by 1 due grapple lowing AC}
It all happened fast but now, in the center of the room is Gnubert wrapped tight in a large ray like creature. Looking at the creature seems difficult, almost like it is blurry to the eye.
Dungeoneering DC15 Highlight to display spoiler: { It’s a Cloaker. These are intelligent creatures who are immune to sonic attacks and can engulf a creature, as you have just seen. Depending on what you roll you will get more. }
{ooc: Your CMD is wrong, at a glance I would guess you are missing the base 10 part of it.} {ooc: The creature token is cheated a little so you can see Gnubert but he is engulfed.}
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/20/20. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision, Shield. 3d4+3=9 ; Friday December 8th, 2023 2:54:32 PM
Mortimer's scrutinizing of the altar had caused him to drop his guard; he was completely surprised. He immediately moves to a less crowded section of the room and invokes his power over shadows. Grabbing a handful of shadow, he sends them hurtling at the large ray in the form of three shadowbolts.
(Mortimer casts Shadowbolt [aka magic missile] at the Ray. Damage: 9 force damage.)
Mortimer wonders how this manta-ray is surviving outside the water.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:24/19/20. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision, Shield. Friday December 8th, 2023 2:56:33 PM
(ooc: Correcting stats in name line.)
AC 13 HP 37/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K 3d4+3=10 ; Friday December 8th, 2023 4:44:08 PM
Loryn is just about to go fetch the candles and likely do something unwise when the creature drops from the ceiling, 'Ack!" is all he gets out as his first instinct coincides with Mortmer's and the gnome send forth a set of magic bolts from fingertips,. Cast magic Missile Dmg 10
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 7/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 3/7 2nd lvl: 5/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20+8=26 ; Friday December 8th, 2023 5:57:57 PM
Manolo shouts "I found a secret door !" he moves back near the commotion only to see what is happening. He is gobsmacked by the creature for a few precious seconds. A thought comes to him. A flashback, from one of the books Lanliss told him to read....something about monsters... "It’s a Cloaker, it's a very intelligent monster, it is very resistant to sonic attack and it will engulf you easily"
Dungeoneering (26)
OOC: What is englufing means in pathfinder ? OOC: will make an attacking post later on probably
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 d20+13=32 ; Friday December 8th, 2023 7:46:13 PM
Gnubert struggles against being pinned, and attempts to break free (Combat Maneuver Bonus: DC 32 vs The Cloaker)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:34/34 AC:26 F10: R11 W:13 d20=1 ; d20=12 ; Saturday December 9th, 2023 10:26:26 AM
Turning at the noise, Torryn is shocked to see a strange aberration engulfing Gnubert. Magic flares around the scene targeting the monstrous thing. perhaps it would be sufficient, perhaps not; Torryn just wanted it to let go of Gnubert. Strangely, despite the stress of the situation, she calmly recalled some of her training. Maybe she could get it to release Gnubert. She was confident that she could - IF - she could strike the thing perfectly. It was not going to be easy, but she had to try!
Torryn stepped forward to try to help Gnubert, but didn't even get to the battle. She slipped on an errant piece of stone and only just (acrobatics) caught herself - otherwise that would have been a most ignominious landing.
Next time. She'd get it next time! Hopefully.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 30/36 3d4=6 ; d20+12=21 ; Saturday December 9th, 2023 7:46:31 PM
"Its a cloaker" Ash yells. "No noise attacks. " Ash likes Mortimers strategy and follows up with a magic missle of his own. (9 dmg)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 59/60 - AC 21 d20+13=28 ; d10+5=14 ; Sunday December 10th, 2023 10:55:20 AM
(Monday post)
Drack will move next to the creature and swing, if he can do so without hitting Gnubert. Hit ac 28 for 14.
Active effects: Bless, +1 attack and save vs. fear Haste - extra attack with your full base attack , +1 to hit, and, a +1 dodge bonus to your AC
Lay hands: 7/8 Spells: Divine Favor Bless-cast
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20+11=31 ; d20+11=24 ; d6+2=3 ; d6+2=7 ; 3d6=12 ; Sunday December 10th, 2023 7:51:53 PM
Manolo tries to find a flanking position and attacks the cloaker
Attack 24 (31 is a critical hit,20+11) Damage 3, second damage (due to critical hit) is 7. Sneak attack in case of flanking 12
OOC: is critical hit means the damage is multiplied or I roll twice for damage?
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here d100=80 ; d100=97 ; d100=95 ; d100=62 ; d100=48 ; Monday December 11th, 2023 2:47:07 PM
{ooc: Engulf is the special ability of the cloaker, basically grappled BUT attacks against the cloaker also damage the one trapped inside.}
Gnubert attempts to break from the grapple but does not make it. {ooc: See email for why.}
Mortimer and Loryn react in similar fashions and mussels fire at the creature causing it to moan in pan and Gunbert to squeak out as well.
Manolo snaps out of it and yells about a secret door and what he knows of the creature. .
Torryn tuns at the noise in an attempt to help but stumbles and misses. (Hero Point for excellent miss description.}
Ash launches off a magic missle the the others causing even more damage to the creature.
Drack moves up and strikes the creature causing decent damage and eliciting a yelp from Gnubert.
Gnubert, trapped inside the cloaker yelps in pain as he takes damage from all of the attacks at the cloaker. The combined attacks take down the cloaker but also do 24 points of damage to Gnubert.
The cloaker slides off of a bruised Gnubert leaving him standing in the center of the room having gone though quite a confusing and probably terrifying the ordeal.
AC 13 HP 37/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday December 11th, 2023 3:17:09 PM
Loryn winces at the grunts coming from Gnubert within the creature identified as a cloaker. He would not have thought taht force magic would do such a thing, but he would also never have guessed that a cloak like creature even existed. "Sorry Gnubert" is about all he can muster to say "Better out than in i hear though eh?"
Gnubert would be calling on some healing shortly, Loryn returns to the other room to fetch the candles.
IF, nothing awful presents itself in the next couple of minutes, once Gnubert is healed somewhat, he places the candles upon the altar in the candle holders and hops back for the anticipated explosion
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 7/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 2/7 2nd lvl: 5/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case
Emotions rippled through Torryn in quick succession. Embarrassment: she'd been clumsy and it could have cost Gnubert dearly. Relief: Gnubert was not eaten, albeit he did seem badly shaken by the experience. Curiosity: what was that about a secret door? It seemed the best choice going forward. Plus, it would likely stop any questions about her lack of action, not that anyone appeared to have noticed.
"We should probably try that secret door - once Gnubert has recovered. Oh Gnubert, I'm so sorry I couldn't help you then. I kind of ....slipped. You take whatever time you need. We'll wait until you're ready. Oooh, that does look tender." She concluded having peered at his head.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 24/43 CMD: 6 3d8+6=16 ; Monday December 11th, 2023 7:11:12 PM
Gnubert looks around, bewhildered, and dishelved. "Thank you all!" The cleric kisses his holy symbol and smiles wearily at Loryn "Definitely better out. Torry it is ok I am sure you looked magnificent even if you slipped!"
Gnubert grasps his holy symbol and casts Cure Serious Wounds healing himself for 24 damage. "Thank the Gods! I am ready to move on now."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:24/19/20. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision, Shield. d20+4=18 ; Monday December 11th, 2023 10:02:03 PM "More than often, the cure is more painful than the wound." He's impressed how well Gnubert suppressed the agony of cure spells. In fact he's quite impressed by everyone's pluck when it came to cure magics. Not one single twitch or whimper amongst them.
Mortimer then eyes the dead cloaker. He noticed it had some sway over the shadows, like him. Were they cut from the same cloth, he thought. Speaking of cutting cloth, he asks, "Can ya make a cloak from a cloaker? There's enough hide here for a number of cloaks."
When Loryn puts the candles in the candle sticks, he moves back and positions himself for a better look (Perception: 18).
(ooc: was there any information gleaned from all those knowledge checks Mortimer tried before the Cloaker attack?)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 30/36 Monday December 11th, 2023 10:40:46 PM
"Man Gnubert, way to take one for the team. " Ash jokes as he checks on his friend.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:34/34 AC:26 F10: R11 W:13 Tuesday December 12th, 2023 9:22:55 AM
"Eww, Morty. Really? That sounds sort of icky." Torryn wasn't at all convinced about wearing a cloak made from something that wanted to eat her. Sure, in this instance it had been poor Gnubert being eaten, but the principle was the same. She then turned and smiled sweetly at Gnubert in thanks for his understanding.
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here Tuesday December 12th, 2023 10:37:27 AM
Loryn apologies and heads back to the room with the candles finding that nothing in that room has changed. Torryn feels a bunch of conflicting emotions and sees Gunberts wounds..
Gnubert does his best to assuage Torryn’s thoughts and heals himself of the incidental damage he took from being trapped like a kid in a blanket.
Mortimer would, at this point, know quite a bit about the cloaker, chief among them that if it had live a second longer it could have attempted to cause fear or nausea in the part. Also, if it wasn’t hiding in an illusion it could have moaned to weakening the party. Looking closer at the skin he sees that its properties of bending shadow seem to be gone, perhaps it was a talent bread of its intelligence. Torryn seems pretty happy that the cloak will not be made.
When the candle is placed in the candle holder nothing happens.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20=11 ; d20=7 ; d20=6 ; Tuesday December 12th, 2023 10:53:20 AM
Manolo will check the door for any traps and will proceed to open it if he doesn't find any traps. He will also try to unlock it if locked.
Disable trap 22 Unlocking the door if locked 18
Drack (Chris J) - hp 59/60 - AC 21 Tuesday December 12th, 2023 10:59:17 AM
Drack sees Gnubert emerge alive from the cloaker, and just nods before turning his attention elsewhere. sooner or later, they would all take some good hits. The key was to still be breathing after it was over.
Drack leaves Manolo to investigate the secret door, and instead focuses on what Loryn is doing. He seemed to have a knack for finding things that shouldn't be messed with and then messing with them. Kind of like finding a big red button just begging to be pushed.
Active effects: Bless, +1 attack and save vs. fear Haste - extra attack with your full base attack , +1 to hit, and, a +1 dodge bonus to your AC
Lay hands: 7/8 Spells: Divine Favor Bless-cast
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 30/36 Tuesday December 12th, 2023 11:07:10 AM
Ash toes the cloaker, looking a little disgusted at the creature. "This thing was just waiting its life down here waiting for a troop like us to come through. It's an intelligent creature, so there are probably more creatures with intelligence down here."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:24/19/20. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision, Shield. Tuesday December 12th, 2023 3:59:28 PM
A curious Mortimer kneels down next to Loryn and pulls his haversack off his shoulder. He reaches in and pulls out a tindertwig and hands it to friend. "I know ya wanna," he says with a curiouser grin.
AC 13 HP 37/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday December 12th, 2023 5:15:16 PM
Loryn glances towards Ash, the wizard was likely right. It certainly made sense. Predators are near prey, or the possibility of prey. This area saw traffic enough for that thing to stay. "That Ash, or it was fed, which i find more unnerving to speak the truth."
Manolo was opening a secret door and that stops Loryn in his tracks, mid grin to Mortimer. His shoulders slump a bit, one surprise at a time. Loryn turns to see what lies beyond the secret door before proceeding to mess with the candles
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 7/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 2/7 2nd lvl: 5/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case
"Yes, I really think that we should. Why else would all this stuff be here, set up like this." agreed Torryn, who was now almost universally "Torry" and she had no problem with that at all.
She doubted lighting the candles would achieve anything as she'd used her Feysight to search for magic and found none. Or maybe she just thought she had! it wouldn't be the first time that she'd forgotten stuff. She sighed inwardly. You never saw anyone else forgetting stuff all the time.
Double checking, Torryn opened her Feysight (Detect Magic) and simultaneously tapped into her Sacred Dancer powers (a moment later actually) to search for Evil-ickiness.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 24/43 CMD: 6 Tuesday December 12th, 2023 6:38:07 PM
Gnubert smiles at Ash, "Well I figured it was my turn. After all most of the time I am just sitting in the back, and healing." The cleric returns Drack's nod, and smiles at Ash.
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here Wednesday December 13th, 2023 10:16:22 AM
Most of the group moves back to the candles though Manolo checks the secret door thoroughly. He finds no traps and quickly works out how to open the door. Beyond the door is a hallway that quickly turns 90 degrees to the south, someone will have to go in.
Mortimer pulls out a twinder twig, looking at Loryn almost daring him to light the candles. Torryn doubts lighting the candles will do much but double checks for magic an eveil again. The candles still resonate feint devin magic and there is a complete lack of evil in the area.
There is some discussion of what the cloaker was doing down here and how it was surviving without foot traffic. Given the creature was intelligent it is possible that it had a way in and out or something This room may simply have been where it chose to make a lair OR maybe it was being kept by someone or something, it is impossible to tell.
There is a hallway past the secret door, other hallways and some candles.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 59/60 - AC 21 Wednesday December 13th, 2023 10:25:16 AM
Seeing Loryn direct his focus to the secret door, Drack does as well, and positions himself to be the primary target of anything coming through the door once it is opened.
Active effects: Bless, +1 attack and save vs. fear Haste - extra attack with your full base attack , +1 to hit, and, a +1 dodge bonus to your AC
"Light the candles. let's see if they do anything. There's no ickiness about them that I can tell." Torryn urged as she tried to watch what was unfolding in the room and behind her at the secret passage. That resulted in her doing neither particularly well.
AC 13 HP 37/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday December 13th, 2023 4:16:56 PM
With the Secret Opened and nothing immediately bursting forth to kill them all, or at least eat Manolo, Loryn turns his attention back to the candles. He casts his own Detect Magic and then with a final smile to Mortimer, he strikes the tinder and lights the candles
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:24/19/20. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision, Shield. d20+4=15 ; Wednesday December 13th, 2023 5:58:17 PM
A big toothy grin forms across his face, as Loryn lights the candles. Mortimer rubs his hands together in anticipation.
(Perception: 15.)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 24/43 CMD: 6 d20+12=27 ; Wednesday December 13th, 2023 6:50:00 PM
Gnubert follows the others as he cranes his neck upwards just in case. (Perception DC 27)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20+10=30 ; Wednesday December 13th, 2023 9:30:39 PM
Manolo looks at the area in general and moves forward. "Let me go first", he says confidently. He tries to listen to anything outside of the normal.
Perception 30 (natural 20)
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here d8=2 ; Thursday December 14th, 2023 9:57:07 AM
As the team gets ready to light the candles they look around and do not see any danger. The body of the cloaker lays in the middle of the room getting cold. Loryn steps up and lights the candles. As the first candle catches the light glows softly but far brighter then you would expect. The warm light washes over you and the brief sound of tiny bells can be heard. The room has a warm glow and your feel your wounds start to close..
{CLW on everyone: +8HP}
The candle burns faster then you would expect, about one third of it vanishing as you are healed before the candle self extinguishes with a small sizzle. The gloom of the dungeon seems darker and colder when the candles welcome light fades.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 20 Thursday December 14th, 2023 10:18:50 AM
Drack watches, and feels the healing wash over him.
"Healing candles. a nice touch. Not what I would have expected down here. If there is any left, you may want to hang onto them Loryn."
Drack turns his attention to the secret door, and once it is opened, he takes a look into the area. Seeing a hallway, he steps in and looks around the corner.
Active effects: Bless, +1 attack and save vs. fear
Lay hands: 7/8 Spells: Divine Favor Bless-cast
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:34/34 AC:26 F10: R11 W:13 Thursday December 14th, 2023 10:20:46 AM
"Well, that's rather useful. We should probably hang on to both of those." Suggested Torryn. She then smiled and set off to see what all the fuss was about the secret door. That certainly seemed well worth investigating.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Thursday December 14th, 2023 10:55:17 AM
"Well that was a welcome change of pace. I expected it to blow up in our faces or unleash a poisonous cloud to choke us to death. "
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday December 14th, 2023 10:56:12 AM
Loryn takes a deep breath with a slow satisfying exhale as he nods at Drack's words. The gnomes eyes carry a bit of disappointment that nothing more spectacular and adventurous occurred, but it is a very fleeting thought. Loryn tucks the remaining candles into his Bag of Holding
Manolo was making his way through the passage of the secret door and might be needing back up. "Drack, Torrynashkabbeth, get in there with him, we are right behind you."
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case 2 Candles of Healing (2 uses left?)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20+10=24 ; Thursday December 14th, 2023 6:09:58 PM
Manolo moves forward as well, still alert and looking around.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 24/43 CMD: 6 Thursday December 14th, 2023 10:07:44 PM
Gnubert follows the others and draws his weapon as a precaution
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:24/19/20. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision, Shield. d20+4=24 ; Friday December 15th, 2023 8:38:33 AM
Mortimer watches as Loryn grabs the candles but not the candlesticks or the shiny amulet. The candlesticks are magical, had a divination aura. The amulet looked like a treasure that was possibly worth a great deal of coin. He wasn't going to leave those behind. Mortimer takes the candlesticks and the amulet and puts them in his haversack for good keeping. (Perception: 24, natural 20.)
Mortimer then readies himself to enter into the secret hallway.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision Friday December 15th, 2023 9:31:56 AM
(ooc: Im sure the Shield spell has ended by now. Correcting stats in name line.)
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here Friday December 15th, 2023 10:54:56 AM
Drack and Torryn lead the way thought the secret door. Lorryn tucks away the candles while Mortimer grabs the candle sticks and amulet from the top of the altar.
The secret room is kind of pear or clover shaped and contains piles of debris scattered about the room. In bulk you can see there is some value here though it would need to be collected and sold. Scanning the room you see twelve inch pewter beer steins (20 total - 85gp total) along with a golden flute of delicate craftsman ship made for a small creature (200gp) one dozen silver arrowheads (24gp) There is a small jeweled coffer of chased silver depicting a forest scene with birds around the sides and an image of a maiden brushing her hair, it is velvet lined and smells like rose potpourri. (15gp) You also find golden vestments, medium size and ankle-length with frayed edges. (150gp and shown on map page) Finally there is an electrum medallion inlaid with copper in the design of a phoenix rising from the flames. (40gp)
Not a bad haul in terms of value but otherwise the room is unremarkable.
Casting her eyes over the assorted goods, Torryn immediately thought of Gnubert and Loryn when she espied the flute. However, it didn't hold her attention for long. Whilst the arrow heads were of some interest, it was limited as her bow ignited all her ammunition. So her attention quickly fell upon the box.
"I do like the box." she told Drack as she stepped forward to get a closer look. As she advanced she again opened her Feysight seeking to determine if there was any magic amongst the various items to be seen. Regardless of whether the little box was magical, she was curious to open it.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 20 Friday December 15th, 2023 12:20:19 PM
Drack activates his detect evil in the room to make sure there isn't more here than meets the eye.
"As far as i'm concerned Torry, its all yours." following that, if there is no evil, he will give his usual gruff assessment as he heads out of the room.
"check it out, grab whats worth grabbing and call me if there is anything unexpected. I am going to monitor the hallway and the stairs going down. Let's keep this quick. any wasted time could be a life lost. I'm starting to think we should split into two teams if we are on the same floor for the purpose of speed. Loryn, thoughts?
Active effects: Bless, +1 attack and save vs. fear
Lay hands: 7/8 Spells: Divine Favor Bless-cast
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision d20+6=14 ; d20+6=26 ; Friday December 15th, 2023 3:14:03 PM
(Knowledge [Religion]: 14, to recognize these as possible objects belonging to the old or current gods.)
After seeing the contents of the secret room and the age of the tattered priestly robes, Mortimer can only assume one thing. "Maybe these are artifacts for the altar. Possibly the mortal belongin's of old gods or Powers. This bein' a chapel after all; with priestly robes, yeah!" He turns to Gnubert and asks, "Just look at these bits and bobs. Could these 'ave belonged to the gods?"
Then another idea strikes him (Knowledge [Arcana]: 26, natural 20). "Those candlesticks 'ad an aura of divination magic. Maybe when paired with the right trinket, with candles lit, you can commune with the owner in some way. Why else was there an amulet on the altar?"
Mortimer pulls the amulet from his haversack, that he took from the altar, and examines it. He looks for any trace of Alemi. Maybe the healing they received came from the amulet and not the candles.
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday December 15th, 2023 5:28:35 PM
Loryn casts his gaze across the room with Detect Magic and is of the opinion that the group take all of it.
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case 2 Candles of Healing (2 uses left?)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 d20+13=14 ; Friday December 15th, 2023 7:28:43 PM
OOC: Fixed my hit points in the header. Thanks!
Gnubert follows into the secret room. "Maybe Mortimer, let me take a bit of a better look." (Knowledge Religion DC 14) I have no idea my friend"
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20+10=24 ; Friday December 15th, 2023 11:17:21 PM
Manolo looks out one more time to see if they didn't miss anything important or small. "Nothing to see here, let me know if you need help with carrying anything", he says if he doesn't see anything else . He proceeds to go out of the room. Perception 24
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Saturday December 16th, 2023 10:42:24 AM
Ash's eyes go wide and he nods along with Mortimer's assessment. Besides being gloomy and pale, the man was full of knowledge.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 20 Monday December 18th, 2023 9:39:57 AM
Drack waits to see what the others find in the room. until then, he guards the doorway leading into it. Once everyone has grabbed the valuables and checked the room, Drack will move to make a quick search of this floor before heading down the stairs.
Active effects: Bless, +1 attack and save vs. fear
Lay hands: 7/8 Spells: Divine Favor Bless-cast
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here Monday December 18th, 2023 11:18:44 AM
Torryn eyes some of the items while Drack moves to stand guard after making sure there is no evil..
Mortimer spends some time looking at the candle sticks and coming up with various ideas. The amulet is not magical nor are the vestments, they sure seem to be just old things that are worth some gold. The candle sticks and candles appear to be the only thing of magic and with how fait they are it is unlikely they have other abilities though, in the Wold, you never know.
A quick check of the hallway that leads to the south simply reveals an eight sided room with mirror on the west wall. The mirror are not magical and what few items are in the room have been destroyed with age. {Dungeon crawls can be a slog in PbP so just giving you this room as there is no event to speak of.}
Moving down the stairs the various light sources reveal a well carved stature of a horse and rider. The hours is draped in beautiful sparkling barding that any of you would recognize as mithril chain barding. The nights armor is clearly for show but the lance is of high quality, made of dark wood and has a mithril head, truly a beautiful weapon and the mithril would keep the head light for easier wielding.
There are two matching hallways form this room with stairs leading up. Nothing detects as magical or as evil in the vicinity, they are just beautiful.
{Barding value 1200gp and it weighs 20 pounds. The lance is worth 600gp - 100gp for the darkwood shaft and 500gp for the mithril head.)
{Statue on map page, the room in picture is innacurate.)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:34/34 AC:26 F10: R11 W:13 d20=17 ; Monday December 18th, 2023 11:51:18 AM
Torryn pocketed the small, aromatic box and then set off to catch up with Drack. He wasn't hard to find.
Upon reaching the statue, she studied it quietly for a moment.
"It's very pretty, but it wouldn't suit Spot. She's not a fighting sort of horse. I think all that would just frighten her." That it was far too bulky and heavy for anyone to carry never crossed her mind. She didn't want it, so that was an end to the matter. Perhaps keener minds than hers would see it differently. certainly she'd been mostly impressed with Morty's sagacity. All that stuff about the candles was really clever! maybe her little box had a secret too, but she doubted it was healing.
"Let's go left." She suggested happily. Either way seemed equally valid, so she wasn't going to waste time in a protracted decision. She did however, decide to be 'clever' as well; so looked carefully for any traps on the floor. Wouldn't that impress everyone, if she found one!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Perception: 27
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday December 18th, 2023 2:33:44 PM
Loryn suggests the barding might be picked up on the way out. Bulky yes, but not impossible to transport. "Left is as good a direction as any. Lead on
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case 2 Candles of Healing (2 uses left?)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision Monday December 18th, 2023 3:24:06 PM "If the bardin' is made of mithral, then it only weighs half the normal weight. Should fit in my haversack, all fine and proper." He loads up the barding and lance in his haversack.
(more to come...)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d4=1 ; d20=8 ; Monday December 18th, 2023 7:38:03 PM
"Left it is", Manolo repeats. He moves carefully, looking around. Perception 18
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Monday December 18th, 2023 8:12:36 PM
Gnubert follows along behind the others clutching his mace
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 20 Tuesday December 19th, 2023 8:47:45 AM
Drack waits for the barding and lance to be loaded, assuming it fits. If not, they can grab it on the way out. He then leads on to the left as suggested.
Active effects: Bless, +1 attack and save vs. fear
Lay hands: 7/8 Spells: Divine Favor Bless-cast
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision Tuesday December 19th, 2023 8:50:40 AM
With everything they've discovered and found in this incredibly weird and not so frozen chapel, the pressure he feels must really be warping his senses. "I guess a candlestick is just a bloomin' candlestick!" They radiate divination magic, but exhibit no divination qualities. Divinations reveal all kinds of information and lore, among other things, but they do NOT heal. And there is seemingly no reason for all these other trinkets, though they're stored away in a secret closet in an altar room.
He finds all this very confusing, a collection of seemingly random mundane items of no importance. So he does what he does best ... steal everything that isn't nailed down. Once everything is properly nicked and stored away, he continues on with everyone else to the left passage.
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here Tuesday December 19th, 2023 10:14:42 AM
While the others discuss the barding Mortimer realizes that the wrong word was used, instead of divination it should be divine or holy when looking at the candlesticks.
Going up the stairs the group rounds a corner and find themselves on a balcony overlooking a pool of water. While the balcony looks like the rest of the tomb the lower level stone has a light layer of green, probably algae despite the water looking very clear in the pool itself. The water is still and in the center floating on the pool of ocean water is a coffin – silver and white wood – carved with symbols of Pantheon. The coffin is wrapped in heavy chains – like the kind ships use for their anchors. There is a small lip, only 18 inches tall around the balcony to warn people of falling off.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:34/34 AC:26 F10: R11 W:13 d20=17 ; Tuesday December 19th, 2023 11:37:18 AM
"Aren't chains supposed to sink?" Torryn enquired, bemused by the sight before her. A floating coffin that by all rights really shouldn't be floating. Wasn't that bad? It might equally be good. She had no idea; so tapped into her Dancer powers and opened her Feysight.
"Maybe, it's sort of stuck - on a higher bit of land just under the water." She postulated aloud, but given her soft almost whispery voice, it didn't carry far.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Perception: 27 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
[b]"Um....it looks clear - the water I mean; so that coffin really is floating - despite all those chains. I don't think that's meant to happen."[/b[ She moved towards the edge to get a better look as well as seek out any Secret Doors. Fey were really good at that.
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday December 19th, 2023 1:36:59 PM
Loryn leans over the lip, his palms planted on the top around waist height. "I do like a considerate architect. Probably a gnome."
Loryn was not a fan of the coffin and looks to Gnubert, figuring the cleric would be best to shed some light on what it was they were looking at.
"Odd or not, I'm pretty sure anything Pantheon has locked away should stay locked away. Any insight Gnubert?"
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case 2 Candles of Healing (2 uses left?)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 d20+13=23 ; Tuesday December 19th, 2023 7:36:55 PM
Gnubert looks over the coffin, and ponders the scene for the moment. The cleric thinks over all possiblities (Knowledge Religion DC 23). Gnubert will fill his friends in with any insight he may have.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20=11 ; Tuesday December 19th, 2023 8:56:53 PM
Manolo tries to think what is in front of them. "What is possibly in front of us", he simply says.
S20=11 (not sure if Manolo has a knowledge pertaining to that coffin)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision d20+6=17 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+6=24 ; Tuesday December 19th, 2023 11:40:11 PM
Mortimer's wide eyes survey the tomb. He's really beginning to pick up on a theme to this place.
"Now that's one proper bone box, yeah! The chain is a bit much though."
The symbols of Pantheon were easy enough to recognize (Knowledge [Religion]: 17.) It looked like Gnubert had a better idea about this one, judging by his knowing stare (Perception: 20).
He looks over to the lower walkway that appears covered in algae. " Looks like a slippery go, over there," he says as he motions in that direction.
Mortimer decides to employ a divination as well. He casts Detect Magic and concentrates of the coffin and the water around it (Knowledge [Arcana]: 24 if any auras are present).
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Wednesday December 20th, 2023 12:33:16 AM
"Someone is trying to out goth Mortimer" Ash jokes. "Seriously, bad undead vibes with the set up here. This isn't going to be fun."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 20 d20+5=11 ; Wednesday December 20th, 2023 4:48:11 AM
Drack surveys the scene.(knowledge of Religion 25).
He Detects evil upon everything in his view, using his Paladin detect evil ability.
“Aside from this looking like a horrible trap, I am not sure what concerns me more. What the chains of a ships anchor might be keeping from getting inside that coffin, or what they might be preventing from getting out. Loryn, Gnubert? Anything? Mortimer? You are the resident coffin specialist, any ideas on age or time frame of the coffin?”
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here Wednesday December 20th, 2023 12:23:48 PM
Looking at the room you see the platform is only up about four feet which should have been mentioned before. The algae is also dry on the lower level so not slippery most likely in a dry state.
Torryn wonder who the casket floats but also know that ships displace water and float with chains an a coffin could probably do the same thing. Loryn is pretty sure that leaving it locked away is the best idea although you did come here for a reason.
Attempts to detect evil come up clean as do attempts to detect magic which doesn’t exclude either quality form being in the box but means what is visible doesn’t register.
Mortimer admires the box and gets a small ribbing from Ash before giving his thoughts on the situation.
Gnubert ponders the situation and knows they were sent to retrieve an object by the old woman. Beyond any religious significance this is a place that would make sense for the item to be, unless there are secret rooms that were missed or some such. The chains are certainly a mystery but it is highly likely they were added after the coffin was placed by someone else.
"I will go fetch it if you want. I know that I'm not the strongest swimmer, but the water is dead calm and I don't need any armour. You guys can watch out for me." Torryn suggested. It made sense to her. Besides, someone had to check this out. It wasn't as if they should simply turn around and ignore it.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OOC: How deep is the water? If I recall correctly you did say that the water was clear. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Torryn doesn't wear a great deal: she needs to be free to dance. She'll take off her boots and outer clothes with not a trace of embarrassment and enter the water if the others do not object.
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday December 20th, 2023 3:24:03 PM A strange turn of a phrase given the situation, he thinks before hearing his mouth mutter "Dead calm indeed. Good one."
"If there is a lock and hopefully so, Manolo...You're going to need to be down there as well."
Loryn spaces out a little from the other with a shrug in Dracks direction as his only response. The gnome was not versed at all in religion or witch craft and this felt a like a little of both
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case 2 Candles of Healing (2 uses left?)
GM Jon - "Under the Sea" Wednesday December 20th, 2023 4:25:58 PM
I'm sneaking an addendum in: Detect Evil reveals nothing. Detect Magic would detect something within the coffin. The chains are not enchanted but are silvery in nature. The room has a slight scent of ocean water.
You may return to your regularly scheduled adventure, remember kids, only you can stop dungeon fires, kill the wizard first!
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Wednesday December 20th, 2023 10:20:54 PM
Gnubert relays what little he knows to the group. "Manolo Loryn is right. You will probably be needed down there. Let me cast a few spells to help you both before you get started."[b] Gnubert immediately closes his eyes and mutters a quick prayer to both Alemi and Domi before casting bless, and Magic Circle versus Evil on Torry. Gnubert follows that with casting Guidance on Manolo. [b]"OK let's do this."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Wednesday December 20th, 2023 10:56:45 PM
Ash pulls out his wand figureing a lightning bolt wand will work wonders with the water.
" Be careful Torry."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20+8=20 ; Wednesday December 20th, 2023 11:00:43 PM
"I really don't want to", Manolo complains as he jumps to the water and starts to swim.
swim 20 (applied +1 for swimming)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision d20+4=21 ; Thursday December 21st, 2023 9:55:32 AM
As Torryn and Manolo investigate the coffin, Mortimer stands ready to intervene with weapon drawn, if things turn sideways (Perception: 21).
He also continues to concentrate on the magical auras within the box. Detect Magic does NOT require line of sight and can penetrate 1in of metal, 1ft of stone and 3ft of wood.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 20 Thursday December 21st, 2023 10:30:27 AM
Drack nods as the plan for Torry and Manolo to investigate the coffin make sense. He quickly sheathes his sword and pulls out his bow.
"If anything doesn't seem right, you two hightail it back here, and we will reevaluate the plan."
Active effects:
Lay hands: 7/8 Spells: Divine Favor Bless-cast
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here Thursday December 21st, 2023 12:19:40 PM
Torryn realizes that she does not know how deep the water is and cant really tell, it is certainly more then two feet but with the reflection form the light sources it is hard to tell and could be substantially deeper.
They discuss who should go down and who should stay up, with some decision Gnubert casts some buffing spells.
Manolo jumps into the water from the ledge, landing feet first because only a moron would dive into water without knowing how deep it is. The water sloshes as he lands and there is silence but he does find that the water is about five feet deep. Just deep enough to be annoying to move in.
With protective spells in place and excess clothing divested, Torryn too jumped into the pool. She now knew how deep it was and it was far better to get into cold water fast than inch by inch. She then made her way over to the coffin and looked at the chains to see if they could simply be dragged away.
"Do you want to do your thing first, Manny? I'm not getting any ickiness from the coffin, but then there might be something inside it that the coffin is concealing. I'll be ready if anything pops out." She assured him.
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+4=19 ; Thursday December 21st, 2023 4:48:59 PM "You'll be just fine Manolo. We have your back"
Loryn tries his best to keep his mind on the task at hand, being ready to ward off something horrible happening to Manolo. He glances at Ash and purses his lips noting the wand
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case 2 Candles of Healing (2 uses left?)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20+7=15 ; d20+14=20 ; Thursday December 21st, 2023 9:37:31 PM
Manolo swims to the coffin if he didn't arrive to it yet. Upon arriving or if he arrived. Manolo starts to inspect the coffin for any hints of traps and will shout his opinion, either "safe to open" or "Careful it's probably trapped" Swim 15 Perception/Trapfinding ( 10+3trap finding+1 guidance)
GM Jon - "Under the Sea" Thursday December 21st, 2023 10:13:43 PM
LMAO, "Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming, what do we do we swim, swim, swim!"
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Friday December 22nd, 2023 12:22:23 AM
He wasn't religious, but he said a quiet prayer to anyone. He kept his eyes locked on Manalo and the coffin.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision Friday December 22nd, 2023 8:40:13 AM
Mortimer wishes he could have frozen the water. He feels like he should be able to do that, but he can't. I would have made this extraction easier ... somewhat more slippery, yes ... but still easier.
Whatever happens, he is ready to throw himself at it.
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here Friday December 22nd, 2023 12:14:30 PM
Just as Manolo hits the water a couple of things happen.
First the water starts to move and slosh far more then from a splash. It starts to swell in two spots and then something even odder happens... you see a small amount of now fall. In what could be a blink of eternity the scene around you shifts and you are at a campsite with a light snow falling. The camp is preset and ready for camping but there is also an inn not far away. The sign on the inn reads the "The Giggling Ghost", the famed in for adventures were those of the Wold can sometimes relax.
The snow is falling but it is just below freezing so not terrible and you can see there are blankets and tents in camp and of course there is the inn. You can see a figure silhouetted in the door of the in who waves a greeting.
"Come in and be warm, share your stories with the others! Happy Solstice you fine group of heroes relax your problems will return but now, here, you have time out of time."
{ooc: Welcome to the slowdown. This is the last official GM post of the year though you are free to post on the page of course or you can take a vacation from posting until January 8th. I will post in the 7th returning you to where you were at the start of this post. I encourage you to post in the Giggling Ghost as it is a good way to meet others in the Wold.}
{ooc2: I don't rememebr if this counts as a rest for your characters.}
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Friday December 22nd, 2023 12:47:46 PM
Gnubert stands fast waiting the encounter that must certainly be coming. After all, no one leaves a coffin like this unattended
Torryn certainly wasn't going to leave Manny on his own!
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday December 22nd, 2023 3:49:08 PM
Loryn watches as Manolo hits the water, followed closely by Torrynashkabbeth. The two sudden mounds of water cause his eyes to go wide. He had seen Mole summon elementals of water and what they were capable of. The pair could be in a good deal of trouble.
But then...his mind takes in the scene of snow and a smile spreads across his face and the concern of that other worldly trouble drifts into the fog of his mind like a dream.
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case 2 Candles of Healing (2 uses left?)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:53/42. False Life, Darkvision Friday December 22nd, 2023 7:57:24 PM "What manner of magic is this," he inquires?
Mortimer then feels the pleasant coldness embrace him, a most gratifying chill to the cockles of his quiet-beating heart. The gentle snow causes a smile to grow across his face; an unnerving smile, but a smile nonetheless. Even his skin turns to a more muted shade of pale. Then the notices the sign, The Giggling Ghost. He offers up some advice, "Don't so much as nod at the ghosts around you. Or they'll never leave ya alone."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 Friday December 22nd, 2023 8:24:20 PM
"The Giggling Ghost", Manolo says loudly. 'It's been a long time now', he reminisced.
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