Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map Monday December 18th, 2023 7:45:50 AM
(Will post tomorrow once more people have taken actions)
Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' d20+23=35 ; Monday December 18th, 2023 9:43:08 PM
Elron's going to need to wait until the warden is down near floor level before he can attack. In the meanwhile, he'll try to use his ring to blend into the background and be very still.
(I've no reason to think Elron can hide while being observed. But stealth = 35 if something happens to distract the creature.)
Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle Monday December 18th, 2023 10:00:27 PM
Zeoll reads his second scroll of Haste.
Everybody gains the benefit of Haste and Good Hope!
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 d20+9=19 ; 6d6+8=27 ; 6d6+8=34 ; Tuesday December 19th, 2023 12:57:58 AM
Just in case the 17 Mundhildur rolled earlier hit the warden, then damage is 27.
Due to Zeoll's haste, she has one more attack. Should have added the +1 to attack, so AC 20 is struck, for 34 hp of damage.
Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map d20=16 ; d20=19 ; d20=4 ; d20=14 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday December 19th, 2023 8:20:02 AM Mundhildur hurls rocks at the thing but misses it. Asimov takes to the air and makes plans. Elron hides. Zeoll hastes. Mundhildur gets another rock via haste but that too misses.
The Gug descends to the ground. A bunch of people didn’t add themselves to the map so it’s just going to go for Mundhildur. Each of it’s arms splits at the elbow to form two hands and it claws at her with all four, hitting thrice for 32 damage.
Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus Acid spit: 5d6=15 ; Tuesday December 19th, 2023 5:40:02 PM
OOC: I don't think the site likes me lately ... i posted here early Monday morning with my action ... but it never showed up, sad panda
IC: Cyrion, noticing the, well, big ugly grey thing, draws in some air and then spews a ball of acid at it
[Exhalation of the Black Dragon - no save unless it is also psionic - spending 9 power points]
Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map Tuesday December 19th, 2023 6:11:05 PM
Damage„1¤7?
Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' d20+19=26 ; d4=3 ; d6=2 ; d20+9=24 ; d4=3 ; Tuesday December 19th, 2023 10:00:26 PM
With the creature on the ground, Elron can walk up and whap it.
He rages as he does so.
Single attack, as he has to move. Hits AC 26 for (3 + 2 + 1 + 2 =) 8 points of damage (mix of weapon and electrical).
His spirit wisps hit AC 24 (prior to any bonuses for haste or good hope) for 3 negative energy damage.
Raging
Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle d20+9=14 ; d6+7=13 ; Tuesday December 19th, 2023 10:40:03 PM
Zeoll casts Produce Flame and throws a little ball of fire at the Gug.
"Rrememberr, everrybody has the benefit of Haste and Good Hope!"
Zeoll's fire: touch AC14 for 13 fire damage.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 d20+18=28 ; d20+18=34 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+18=34 ; d20+18=33 ; 3d6+7=23 ; 3d6+7=18 ; 3d6+7=15 ; 6d6+14=38 ; Wednesday December 20th, 2023 2:48:22 AM
The tall woman with now loosely braided hair gives back as good as she has gotten. She repeatedly slams into the fierce monster, returning cruelty for cruelty. AC 28 Dam 23 AC 34 Dam 18 AC 38 (nat20 confirmed at AC34) Dam 38 AC 33 Dam 15 Total 94
Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map d20=15 ; Wednesday December 20th, 2023 7:55:52 AM Cyrion had his post eaten by an internet dragon. He spits acid at the enemy. Asimov follows through with his plan of flamethrower. Elron rushes forward to attack. Zeoll throws fire at the monster. Mundhildur slams the enemy back.
The parties combined attacks slam into the creature from all sides until it collapses, leaving a slightly on fire corpse. The prisoners in the nearest pit give a ragged cheer.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 Wednesday December 20th, 2023 3:33:48 PM
Munhildur picks up the rocks she used earlier. She tries to wipe some of the blood off of her, but mainly manages to smear it on her dress. She licks the blood off her fingers, smacking her lips at the taste.
She looks down into one of the pits, seeing the weakly rejoicing prisoners. She sits down with her back to the wall, and takes out a bit of food for herself to eat, and water to drink.
Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus Wednesday December 20th, 2023 4:58:58 PM
Cyrion looks up at the ceiling for more holes or enemies. "If we release these prisoners, how do we plan on getting them out of here. They all look emaciated."
Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' Wednesday December 20th, 2023 9:58:02 PM
Elron takes a moment to catch his breath. Then he starts moving the ladder to the nearest pit with people in it. "They'll need food an' water for sure, but they'll be worse off if we leave 'em."
Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map Thursday December 21st, 2023 7:28:41 AM Mundhildur tries to clean off one of her rocks and then ignores the prisoners. Cyrion looks at the ceiling for holes and enemies and finds none. Elron posits they’ll need food and water and be bad off if not rescued. Asimov reverts from armored form.
There is a ladder that can be moved from hole to hole. It looks sturdy enough to hold even the Gug. Attempted to climb down by hand would be foolhardy, as you’d get the fungus all over yourself and probably forget what you’re doing partway down. A rope faces similar problems. Fortunately it’s only a 15 foot climb so a slight majority of the prisoners should be able to cimb out, but some will need to be carried.
Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus Thursday December 21st, 2023 12:07:32 PM
Cyrion will look at the rope and then to Mundhildur, "Think you and I together can drop the rope and pull them up without hitting the fungus, probably one by one?"
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 Thursday December 21st, 2023 2:17:42 PM
Taking a bite from a carrot, she chews it a moment, then answers Cyrion. "Yeah, I suppose." She tosses the rest of the carrot down one of the pits, stands up. She takes some hemp rope out of her bag. "Maybe you can tie a loop or something." She hands the rope to the woody man for him to figure it out.
When he is ready, she will help to pull people out.
Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh Thursday December 21st, 2023 11:49:37 PM
As Irony is a construct he should be immune to the fungus so Asimov orders his mechanical minion to fly down and start helping those who can't help themselves up.
Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle Friday December 22nd, 2023 12:06:30 AM
Zeoll offers rope and help down, staying clear of the fungus.
He helps prisoners out of the pits, and offers a ride if someone cannot walk.
Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' Friday December 22nd, 2023 10:23:44 AM
Elron is less trustful of the fungus, and sticks to using the ladder. He helps those who can't climb themselves up the ladder using his rope of climbing to prevent mishaps.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 Tuesday January 2nd, 2024 3:24:42 PM
It might be noted by some that at the moment, Mundhildur does not seem as skillful with nor as knowledgeable about rope usage as normal. Rather sloppy with them, actually.
Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map Monday January 8th, 2024 5:41:31 AM Cyrion thinks maybe with Mundhildur’s help they can use the rope as well as the ladder. Mundhildur is willing but less skilled than usual. Irony is immune and also able to help. Zeoll is able to give rides. Elron trusts not the fungus and just uses the ladder.
The party is able to get everyone out of the pits. Exhausted, tired, and somewhat poisoned, the prisoners are nonetheless able to express their gratitude. One of them, in a ragged white dress, matches the description of the healer they were sent to rescue. She’s a short, plump elf of grey hair and seems to have gotten some of the worst treatment out of the prisoners, barely coherent enough to move with the group. By the party’s headcount they’ve found everyone missing except for the captain of the prison.
Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' Monday January 8th, 2024 5:10:52 PM
Elron estimates how well these folks can move, and from that how long it would take to get back to the colony.
Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle d20+23=36 ; Monday January 8th, 2024 9:49:41 PM
"We should make camp until these people are rready to trravel."
Zeoll dishes out some cures and stands watch while the former prisoners rest.
He'll gently inquire if anyone knows of the fate of the prison captain.
Diplomacy 36
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 Tuesday January 9th, 2024 3:23:15 AM
Mundhildur takes out some food from her bag. She sets it down on a blanket. Tubers, vegetables, some fruit, wheat, oats, cheese, salted meats, bread, seasonings, a few dozen eggs, pickled items. There are a few water skins. A wineskin. Casks of wine, mead, and ale. Five pounds of honeycomb. She also sets down two traveling teapots, and a coffee pot. There is also coffee, black tea, and green tea.
She lays it all out on two woolen blankets. She says, "Someone figure out what to do with the food. I'm going to sleep for a while." She does not offer to help further, but takes a bedroll, and finds a corner as far away from everyone in the same area as she can, and goes to sleep.
Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map Tuesday January 9th, 2024 9:32:56 AM Elron tries to figure out how long it’ll take for people to recover and get back to the colony. Asimov looks for the brother they were asked to look for. Zeoll treats the prisoner’s injuries/poisoning as best he can and asks about the captain. Mundhildur gets stuff out for the others to use and wanders off to take a nap.
The guard captain and the brother they were asked to search for are the same person. The survivors tell of how the Derro dominated his mind as soon as the attack started and he was always at the leader’s side as his pet mind slave. The party is pretty sure the leader of the Derro was the sorcerer in the group that ambushed them, and there’s only one direction left to look for the missing captain.
The prisoners are not fit for extended travel, but they seem well enough to get to the surface to join the other freed prisoners so they’ll all be safe as a large group. The Twins continue to stand guard over everyone to ensure their safety. It’ll probably take a day or two for everyone to be well enough to make the rough trip back to the colony.
Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle Tuesday January 9th, 2024 3:34:40 PM
"Should we go look forr the Captain while the Twins watch overr the prrisonerrs?"
Zeoll is on board with this plan if everybody else is. But looking around the walking wounded group -- heroes as well as former prisoners -- he also suggests that we go in the morning, after some healing and rest.
Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh Tuesday January 9th, 2024 8:47:34 PM
Asimov says, "I agree with you Zeoll. Let's do the suggested plan but rest if we can first. I'm mostly out of prepared devices, though I have some ones that can heal if anyone needs it."
Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map d100=22 ; Wednesday January 10th, 2024 5:35:43 AM Zeoll suggests they rest then pursue the captain while the Twins watch over the freed prisoners. Asimov agrees
The party gets some rest and recovers their spells and tools. They head back into the cave but find signs of activity. A large group of some sort seems to have taken everything of value remaining in the cave network and are nowhere to be seen. Probably the surviving Derro escaping to parts unknown in the underdark.
They find the captain standing completely still staring at a wall. It seems with the death of the Derro leader they had no way to command him and left him, unmoving and unable to react to anything around him until given a command by a dead man or the spell is broken.
Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus Wednesday January 10th, 2024 10:32:18 AM
Cyrion offers to "help this man back to the camp. Perhaps their healer can break the spell once she has had time to pray and regain her strength."
Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' Wednesday January 10th, 2024 4:16:22 PM
Elron figures they're going to have to carry the captain, what with him being unresponsive. He does try to lead the man by the hand first, but tries to pick him up if it doesn't work.
Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle Wednesday January 10th, 2024 5:22:52 PM
Zeoll lends a hand to bring the fellow to safety.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 Wednesday January 10th, 2024 5:35:09 PM
Mundhildur sighs. "Fine. I'll take a turn to carry the shaken leaf as well."
Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map Thursday January 11th, 2024 7:29:42 AM Cyrion offers to help the man back to camp. Elron is ready to lead the man by the hand but will carry him if needed. Zeoll helps out As does Mundhildur Asimov can prepare a detoxifier.
The man resists being moved, but weakly. He must have been standing there for hours, on closer inspection he’s trembling and barely standing, but he mutters, ”Master said to look at wall” and tries to go back, though it’s really easy to outmatch his feeble resistance.
Once back the rest of the prisoners are starting to look better. They had a nice long rest along with the party and are ready to move. The healer is starting to look more alert, though she’s clearly suffering from poisoning still and is mostly just following the group.
Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' Thursday January 11th, 2024 4:58:51 PM
Elron thinks it would be good if they could cure the captain and probably the healer, so the one could walk and the other could help everyone.
Elron could break off a piece of wall and hang that in front of the captain, but it's sure to mess up his footing or otherwise cause problems.
Elron's ready to scout ahead of the group if need be. Just to look out for trouble on the way.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 Thursday January 11th, 2024 10:10:42 PM
As she takes her turn carrying the captain, getting a little far away from her companions (a little ahead, or behind, or off to the side) For the DM: Highlight to display spoiler: {the tall woman whispers over and over to the captain, "Look at the wall. Look away from the wall. Look at the wall."}
Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map Friday January 12th, 2024 6:52:19 AM Elrontries to chip away part of the wall so the captain can stare at the piece of wall. He’s ready to scout ahead as well. Mundhildur takes her turn carrying the captain. Asimov prepares detoxifying capsules.
Surprisingly the wall piece thing works. Once the piece of wall he was staring at is chipped away and handed to him he stops struggling and carries it staring all the while. He still needs to be carried out but at least he isn’t trying to run back to the wall he was told to watch.
There’s a lot of walking wounded, but this was the area the group was mining so there are carts and things that the worst cases can be loaded on to while making the trip back. Nothing attacks the party on the way to the colony/prison - such a large group, even with injured, seems to deter any local predators.
The detoxifying doesn’t help the captain. It seems due to how swiftly he was controlled the Derro never poisoned him, seeking to keep him in peak fighting form. The healer though immediately starts looking much better. It’s a long trip back with so many injured and is closing in on night time again by the time the party arrives. Hopefully by morning the healer will be better, and it might be good for the party to send a report in.
Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle d8=2 ; Saturday January 13th, 2024 10:54:50 AM
"Elrron, that was superr cleverr! Well done."
Zeoll looks for Bill as he travels with the group, expecting him to return to the place they parted, or to the camp. When found, Bill is sent off with a new update for the ship captain, with the good news that rowboats or other transport will be needed on the morrow.
[OOC: Rolling a hit die to level up ... 2!]
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 Sunday January 14th, 2024 2:54:00 PM
The giant in her short form helps to load folks onto the carts.
Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' Sunday January 14th, 2024 6:51:12 PM
As the party embarks on the journey back to the colony, Elron takes on his role as the group's scout with a determined gleam in his eye. His keen senses and years of experience suit him to the role. With a wide-brimmed hat casting a shadow over his sharp rooster features, Elron leads the way. His eyes, sharp and watchful, scan the horizon as he scouts ahead. Occasionally, he crouches low to the ground, examining the tracks and traces there. A subtle nod or a gesture communicates vital information to his companions trailing behind. When the path ahead splits, Elron surveys the options, considering the safety and efficiency of each route before guiding the group with a confident point.
In the dense woods, Elron's hand signals come alive. His eyes narrow as he detects the distant rustle of leaves. With a series of subtle gestures, he conveys the potential threat, leading the group to take a detour.
During the journey, Elron's crowing laughter echoes through the woods, breaking the tension and boosting morale. His folksy tales and humorous anecdotes become a source of camaraderie among the weary travelers. Yet, when the situation demands it, his demeanor shifts to one of unwavering focus, ensuring the safety and success of the party.
(At least to hear him tell it.)
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 Sunday January 14th, 2024 11:22:24 PM
[OOC: I wish to 'like' SteveM's post for Elron -Kim]
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 Monday January 15th, 2024 12:46:09 PM
One of Mundhildur's braids has unraveled, but she does not seem to care, or even notice. She is starting to look a bit unkempt.
Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map Monday January 15th, 2024 1:14:43 PM
(I have Covid. Between that, Dm changes, and char leveling I think I'm just going to pause this game for a week or two while I get better)
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 Monday January 15th, 2024 3:55:34 PM
(Oh, bummer, Mitch! So sorry to hear that. I've been there before. If you would like, and given a couple of days to get up to speed on the material, I'd be willing to take over DMing for you now, as well as run the next module. -Kim)
Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' Monday January 15th, 2024 7:27:21 PM
Do get better.
Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle Monday January 15th, 2024 10:29:59 PM
I've been sick too. No worries. I'll work on getting us a new module. I need Kim or Jon to step up and volunteer to sit in the chair.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 Tuesday January 16th, 2024 12:31:08 AM
Cayzle - I'm stepping up.
Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus Tuesday January 16th, 2024 5:10:23 PM
How do the pre-made modules work? Do we amend them for the specific group/game, or are they good to go as written?
No sickness here, but we got several inches of snow followed by an ice storm, that was 3 days ago and there are still places that are like sheets of glass ... we're supposed to have another bout of storms coming through in the next few hours. I actually got sent home, as we closed our office ... something that hasn't been done in a couple of years. I now work for the County Mental health Crisis Team
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