Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 Friday December 29th, 2023 3:12:49 PM
Header update. Drack has been updated to level 7 for approval.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:26 F11: R12 W:15 Saturday December 30th, 2023 6:49:44 AM
Header updated. Torryn is mostly updated, albeit her WBL is way short of the desired setting. All other details are finalised.
Congrats to Drack on finally rolling a decent number for health! PS Drack has missed +10 off his CMD, I believe AND I didn't realise that you'd got so many hit points now! Almost twice what Torry has.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 Saturday December 30th, 2023 8:51:11 AM
CMD corrected. Thanks Nick
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:61/50. False Life, Darkvision Saturday December 30th, 2023 12:25:11 PM
Mortimer's character sheet has been updated to level 7.
His WBL is artificially inflated by 2000gp because he was given a free Fate Item from the Lucky Basement. He can't sell it. It can only be given back to the basement.
AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday January 5th, 2024 9:08:46 AM
Loryn Header updated and ready for approval
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" Saturday January 6th, 2024 1:56:28 PM
Hey y'all, Jerry wants Ryan and I to make sure everyone's characters are up to snuff by the 19th ... please let us know when they're ready for review and Ryan and I will make paper airplanes to throw at each other ... no wait ... we'll make sure we're the beneficiaries of your vast gaming libraries ... no still not right ... oh yah, we'll make sure you're ready for what new dangers may be ahead of you
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 Monday January 8th, 2024 7:14:48 AM
(Character sheet updated and ready for approval)
Drack stands by, waiting to lead the others forward into the next area. The Paladin will take point.
AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday January 8th, 2024 8:37:49 AM
Loryn Header updated and ready for approval
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case 2 Candles of Healing (2 uses left?)
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here d20+13=19 ; d8+5=10 ; d20+13=26 ; d8+5=12 ; Monday January 8th, 2024 10:14:33 AM
The air starts to shimmer and things go black, quick as a blink, before you find yourselves back where you were. Manolo is suddenly wet again… and swimming… and the water is swelling around him as it bulges up into two towering large shapes, humanoid vaguely and made of water.
The good news is the overall depth of the water drops so it is only two feet deep, so you have that going for you. The bad news is one of the water elementals, it’s eyes growing red, brings its arms down to slam.
{@Manolo Hit 19 | Dam 10}
The elemental with glowing blue eyes sloshes forward a little and also tries to batter Manolo for trespassing.
{@Manolo Hit: 19 | Dam: 12}
The rest of the party is up on a ledge looking down at the action and the plight of their soaking wet friend.
The coffin sits, partially covered by the elemental as it’s chains keep it securely locked shut.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/35 ; AC Haste 19 Monday January 8th, 2024 11:53:42 AM
"These things are very powerful, I am not sure I can fight them", Manolo shouts and asks " How do we fight these things?".
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:61/50. False Life, Darkvision d20+7=16 ; Monday January 8th, 2024 12:10:27 PM
Mortimer shouts down to the rogue, "Not from where you're standin'! Get out of the water an' get ta higher ground!"
Poor Manolo is a sitting duck, he thinks, so he decides to weaken and immobilize those watery beasts. He speaks a few words of dark power and a coruscating ray shoots from his extended hand.
(Mortimer casts Ray of Exhaustion at the Red Eyed Water Elemental. Hit Touch AC: 16. Fort Save: 17 vs Exhaustion condition (half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity.). If his save is successful, then it is Fatigued Condition (half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity.)
First things first: Torryn called upon her strange magic to summon her Fey Shield. (+4 AC). That was the easy part. Now the question was: should she jump in and fight or try to use a different approach? Whatever her decision it had to be made quickly; she couldn't leave Manolo down there unaided for very long. It was tempting to use the bow: it would send magical fiery arrows into the creatures, but she saw two issues with that option - one: they were watery and would likely simply extinguish the fire. Two: she ran the risk of hitting Manny. She discarded that notion. She would have to get wet and fight them. So that's what she would do!
"I'm coming, Manny. Hold on." She told Manolo.
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OOC: Torryn has already got Mage Armour in effect. Next round she'll jump in and take the fight to the elementals, imbuing her Unarmed attacks with a portion of her arcane power (Arcane Strike) to hopefully bypass some of the strange creatures' toughness/resistance.
AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d4+2=3 ; d20+11=14 ; Monday January 8th, 2024 1:57:00 PM
While 2 feet of water was not a problem for Manolo, to Loryn it would be pretty deep in indeed. Deep enough to simply dive into. "Helps a coming!"
Loryn casts Mirror Image creating 3 shifting copies of himself. With a wild and crazy cry, Spoon!" he rushes past Drack, and jumps down into the near corner of the pool.
Drawing on a sudden pool of heroic courage, Loryn snaps forth his hand and sends a pair of blazing beams of fire into the nearest water elemental. Or rather, he wanted to. Use Hero Point; Cast Scorching Ray Defensively; Failed; New Year, same Die roller
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 Monday January 8th, 2024 7:09:07 PM
Gnubert watches his friends jump heedlessly into battle, and follows suit behind Loryn. The cleric lands in water close to his chest and slogs toward Manolo.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20+7=17 ; Monday January 8th, 2024 8:47:14 PM
Manolo tries to swim away from the enemies. He acts defensively for awhile. Swim 17
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 3d4+3=11 ; Monday January 8th, 2024 8:56:24 PM
Ash lets a bolt of magic fly from his fingers at the water elemental closest to Manolo. 11 dmg
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 Monday January 8th, 2024 9:26:41 PM
(Character sheet updated and ready for approval)
Drack stands by, waiting to lead the others forward into the next area. The Paladin will take point.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 d20+8=26 ; d20+3=10 ; d8+2=8 ; Tuesday January 9th, 2024 9:34:40 AM
Drack curses as he watches his companions jump into the water. He steps 5' forward and fires off a couple quick shots with his non-magical bow at the closest water elemental. He then drops the bow, preparing to jump into the water after his friends. (hit ac 26 and 10. damage for ac 26 is 8)
Drack says a loud as he fires, "I'd expect this from Torry, but you Loryn? Keep everyone alive until i get there."
The Paladin shakes his head as he prepares to get wet once again. Why is it always water, he thinks to himself.
Active effects: Bless, +1 attack and save vs. fear
Lay hands: 7/8 Spells: Divine Favor Bless-cast
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:26 F11: R12 W:15 Tuesday January 9th, 2024 10:07:41 AM
"Me? What did I do?" Asked Torryn innocently. She was ready. With her dancer's skills it would be easy enough to jump down and attack. She could hold the attention of one whilst Drack dispatched another. that was her plan anyway. It never actually occurred to her to share it with anyone else.
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here d20+9=28 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=12 ; d8=1 ; d2=2 ; d20+12=23 ; d8=4 ; Tuesday January 9th, 2024 1:01:24 PM Manolo is unsure how to fight the creatures he is sandwiched between. Mortimer attempts to exhaust the elemental but only manages to make it a little tired. Toryn casts a shield spell and gets ready to attack hoping she is fast enough to save Manolo. Loryn casts mirror image and jumps into the water with a ridiculous battle cry. In a heroic move that would have lived in legends he summons his magical powers but fails to cast the spell. Gnubert joins some of his party in the kiddy pool next to the elementals. Manolo tries to swim away and acts defensively which allows him to make it to dry land. Ash moves to where he can see and launches a magic missile. Drack curses as more jump into the water and launches two arrows, both hitting the red elemental but not doing their full damage. He prepares to jump as he verbally slights Torryn’s strategic sense gettting a response from her.
The red elemental surges forward five feet, move very close to Gnubert before it slams its bulk down attempting to hit him each with two slam. It connects once for minimal damage.. {Hit: 28/16 Damage: 10/0}
The blue eyed elemental pursues Manolo and strikes just as he clambers out of the water hitting him again. {Hit: 19 | Dam: 5}
Red Elemental AC: 18/12/15 HP: 44/68 DR5/- Fatigued Blue Elemental AC: 18/12/15 HP: 55/68 DR5/-
AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+11=31 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=19 ; 4d6=17 ; 4d6=18 ; Tuesday January 9th, 2024 2:12:54 PM
If at first you don't succeed. Loryn shakes the water from his head and tries again. Too much going on in those last few seconds. His mind is clearer and pointer and pinky extended at the elemental, he conjures a pair of fiery rays. Defensive Cast Scorching Ray Concentration 31 - Pass Red elemental Hit Touch AC 11/19 Dmg 17/18
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:61/50. False Life, Darkvision d20+7=24 ; d20+7=19 ; Tuesday January 9th, 2024 2:47:20 PM "When did this become a pool party?!"
Mortimer didn't know much about water elementals, but it was assumed that it was a bad idea to jump into the water with them. It was akin to leaping directly into an open maw. Well, with everyone going off the deep end, he needed to, even more now, to protect his friends from themselves.
Again ... Mortimer speaks the same words of dark magik and another coruscating beam shoots from his outreached hand; striking the red-eyed watery giant.
(Mortimer casts Ray of Exhaustion at Red Water Elemental again. Hit Touch AC: 24. Fort Save 17. Doesn't matter if he saves again. Anything that causes Fatigue in an already fatigued creature becomes Exhausted instead. Can't run or charge and -6 penalty to both Str and Dex. Duration: 7 minutes.)
Mortimer then reaches down within the depths of his soul to heroically cast another spell, but this time at the blue-eyed water elemental. Again, the same dark words are spoken and another ray fires from his extended hand. The blast slams into the blue elemental.
(Hero Point: 2nd Standard Action. Mortimer cast Ray of Exhaustion at Blue Water Elemental. Hit Touch AC: 19. Fort Save: 17 vs. Exhaustion. If he saves, he becomes Fatigued instead. You know the rest :) Duration: 7 minutes.)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 33/43 CMD: 6 d20+14=20 ; d20+14=20 ; Tuesday January 9th, 2024 7:24:12 PM
Gnubert short water from his nose, "I believe that bel9ngs to you! he says with a smile. The cleric defensively casts Sanctuary on himself (Will DC 20 to attack Gnubert.)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20+9=12 ; d8=7 ; Tuesday January 9th, 2024 8:13:10 PM
Manolo loads his cross bow and tries to attack the closest water thingie.
Attack 12 ( Didn't add any bless nor subtracted any negative mods)
Torryn rushed to the aid of Manolo, quickly interposing herself between the bluish tinged creature and a very sodden Manolo. Of course, it being Torryn she couldn't just jump down the short distance. Instead she cartwheeled, one handed off the low lip of the upper segment to vault over Manolo to land where she desired (Acrobatics:21). that done she called a portion of her Fey magic into her fist (Arcane Strike) and struck at the nasty with a pistoning palm strike. Well, that had been the intent, sadly, once again watery things proved far trickier than they at first appeared. She made a slight splash and little else, but looked very good doing it. Yet that wasn't enough. She called upon her inner 'Fey' and the patrons of the Dance to attack once more with her opposite hand! (Hero Point Used!)
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Strikes AC: 22. Damage: 5 Query: Will her Arcane Strike help to bypass DR? If not, Torryn is going to struggle to hurt these, but can at least occupy attention until Drack gets there.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 d20+12=26 ; d10+5=13 ; Wednesday January 10th, 2024 11:52:26 AM
Drack pulls his sword as he jumps down to the water, and takes a swing at the red elemental with his +1 blade. (hit ac 26, damage 13)
"You all made me go swimming again. you know my thoughts on swimming." is all Drack says as he lays into the elemental.
Active effects:
Lay hands: 7/8 Spells: Divine Favor Bless-cast
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here d20+12=18 ; d20+12=28 ; d8+5=7 ; Wednesday January 10th, 2024 11:59:35 AM Loryn tries again and its the red elemental with a scorching ray, two streams of fire strike the creature though one would have missed if the pile of water wasn’t tired. Mortimer launches another ray and the pile of water with red eyes is well and truly exhausted now. {So silly} Gnubert is rude to the water before casting sanctuary on himself. Manolo, wet and wounded, fires a crossbow bolt that misses. Torryn strikes the blue elemental, after an artistic flourishing making the strike a beautiful thing, and learns that punching water is not the most effective activity. Drack lands nest to the wounded elemental, while complaining about the water, and slashes with his sword which is just enough to disrupt the magic holding it together and it sloshes apart.
The ware level in the rool rises from two feet to three and a half feet making everything difficult terrain as the first elemental falls. The blue elemental slides back further into the water which would force melee attacks to move closer. It rears back its long arm like water structures and swings both at Torryn, because it doen’t know how evasive she is. {Hit @ Torryn: 18/28 Dam: -/7}
One blow lands but Manolo has at least been spared. The water sloshes about making things more difficult and the casket still sits adjacent to the elemental.
Red Elemental AC: 18/12/15 HP: 9/68 DR5/- Fatigued Blue Elemental AC: 18/12/15 HP: 55/68 DR5/-
GM Note: Gnubert - DC20 Will to attack
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Wednesday January 10th, 2024 12:20:55 PM
Ash switches to the Blue Elemental and lets loose with another magic missle.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:61/50. False Life, Darkvision Wednesday January 10th, 2024 1:23:46 PM
(ooc: Is the blue-eyed elemental exhausted or fatigued? Mortimer hit both the red and blue elementals in the previous round with rays of exhaustion. Or do I take back my hero point?
Exhaustion is a pretty awesome debuff. What else causes -3 to Hit, Damage, AC and Skill checks, and the inability to charge or run.)
AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20-1=9 ; Wednesday January 10th, 2024 5:13:09 PM
Loryn quickly finds himself swimming, a well timed wave guggling out his response to Drack, "The plan was to get sputter...glug because herglug...sputter Loryn tries to start swimming for the far side, but the wave action is too much for the little gnome and he simply looks to be thrashing about
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 13/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20+9=18 ; d8=5 ; Wednesday January 10th, 2024 7:35:26 PM
Manolo winks at Torryn," Thanks for protecting me", Manolo says. He reloads his light crossbow and tries to hit the damn thing again.
Attack 18 (possibly +1 due to bless if still in effect....didn't subtract any negative mods)
Damage 6 (d8+1)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 33/43 CMD: 6 d20+15=24 ; 2d8+5=17 ; Wednesday January 10th, 2024 8:40:10 PM
Gnubert moves 10 feet to close with Manolo. The cleric reaches out with one hand and casts cure moderate wounds defensively (DC 24), healing Manolo for 25 points.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:33/40 AC:26 F11: R12 W:15 d20=3 ; d6=2 ; Thursday January 11th, 2024 5:56:08 AM
"Ow. Ugh, you're welcome." Torryn answered, really quite put out that the monster had the temerity to actually hit her! "Right let's see how it likes a Fey Spark." She then flicked her wrist whilst mumbling a 'fey' word and a blue , sparkly butterfly leapt from her hand to dart forward.
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Not casting defensively. So ignore the damage if the spell is ruined.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 d20+12=17 ; d20+7=21 ; d10+5=9 ; d10+5=6 ; Thursday January 11th, 2024 8:26:03 AM
(The map shows the red elemental there. Was he destroyed according to description?)(also, im not sure if the bless is gone or not. rolls below are with no bonuses for bless)
If red elemental still exists, Drack will swing twice, hitting ac 17 and 21 for 9 and 6
If red elemental is gone, Drack will take a move and a move toward the blue elemental, sloshing through the suddenly deeper water as he prepares to attack it next round.
Active effects:
Lay hands: 7/8 Spells: Divine Favor Bless-cast
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:61/50. False Life, Darkvision 4d4+4=13 ; Thursday January 11th, 2024 8:34:02 AM
Mortimer tries his best to determine the blue-eyed elementals condition since the results of his last spell were not yet visible. So not knowing how best to follow up his last attack he simply, casts Shadow Bolt at the thing. A volley of shadowy projectiles slam into the watery beast.
(Mortimer casts Shadow Bolt, aka magic missile, at Blue-eyed Elemental. Damage: 13 force damage.)
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here d20+9=28 ; d20+12=28 ; d8+5=10 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+12=19 ; d8+5=7 ; Thursday January 11th, 2024 10:13:07 AM Ash launches another magic missile that splashes into the creture. Loryn struggles with the deeper water. Manolo thanks Torryn and fires another bolt that splashes a little of the water out of the elemental. Gnubert paddles over and heals Manolo. Torryn tries to launch a little bolt of electricity but the creature brings takes the opportunity to smackr her with a watery arm. {AOO Hit: 28 | Damage: 10. Mortime sees the elemental is fatigued and launches his own version of a magic missile.
The elemental has taken some beating but is still in the fight. It rears back both arms and attempts to continue battering Torryn. One of its blows connects chipping away at Torryns stamina. {HIt: 31/19 Dam: 7/-}
DEAD Red Elemental AC: 18/12/15 HP: 0/68 DR5/- DEAD Blue Elemental AC: 18/12/15 HP: 30/68 DR5/- Fatigued
GM Note: Gnubert - DC20 Will to attack
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 3d4+3=13 ; Thursday January 11th, 2024 10:21:09 AM
The magic missles seemed to be working, so Ash laid another one in. (13 dmg)
AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20-1=7 ; Thursday January 11th, 2024 10:41:13 AM
Loryn continues to demonstrate the partial drowning technique of a on swimmer Swim check 7 assuming DC 10 at least he's not drowning
"Ooof" This was most definitely not part of the plan. With all her defences in place she was supposed to a challenging target. Clearly these watery creatures hadn't read the Sacred Dancer's Handbook. Well, she wasn't going to just stand there getting hit! It was time to hit back.
Torryn spun in situ and lashed out with two scything chops. Both struck true (AC: 24 & 21) but all she succeeded in doing was splashing herself. (Damage: 2 & 4. Neither breeches the DR.)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 33/43 CMD: 6 d20+14=22 ; 2d8+5=16 ; Thursday January 11th, 2024 7:06:27 PM
Gnubert reaches out another hand to heal Torry casting defensively (DC 22) healing the sacred dancer with a cure moderate wounds for 24 points. The cleric then pulls himself out of the water.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20+10=19 ; d20+10=15 ; Thursday January 11th, 2024 8:51:17 PM
Manolo looks at the field for a moment. "I am a terrible marksman", he says to himself. 'If only I can flank it I will kill it', Manolo thinks about a plan. He tries to jump to the other side. Acrobatics 19 (for the jump) Acrobatics 15 (to prevent AOA if it is valid)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:61/50. False Life, Darkvision 4d4+4=13 ; Thursday January 11th, 2024 9:23:36 PM
Mortimer knows this elementals time here is soon to be over. He tries to expedite the transition. Another handful of shadowy projectiles slam into the doomed creature.
(Mortimer casts Shadow Bolt, aka magic missile. Damage: 13 force damage. 13 seems to be his lucky number.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 d20+12=18 ; d20+7=20 ; d10+5=13 ; d10+5=11 ; Friday January 12th, 2024 8:58:34 AM
Drack takes a 5' move at the elemental, and swings twice, trying to give him someone to focus his attacks on. ht ac 18 and 20, damage 13 and 11.
As Drack is swinging away, he calls out to the others, "You know, i might have mentioned before about taking a few seconds and hitting me with a buff or two for combat before you all start launching magic missiles and what not. Perhaps a bull strength or something? just a thought."
Active effects:
Lay hands: 7/8 Spells: Divine Favor Bless-cast
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:61/50. False Life, Darkvision Friday January 12th, 2024 10:13:42 AM "Wish I could, mate," he says answering Drack, "the only thing I can give ya is the ability ta see in the dark ... oh, and a shiverin' fear of the grave."
(ooc: I would have a "Luckyism" (aka Heroism) spell for you, but new spells aren't approved yet.)
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here Friday January 12th, 2024 10:23:14 AM Ash, does his best impression of a turret and keeps launching magic missiles Loryn flounders having learned nothing from his last adventure. Toryn takes a blow and then washes her hands in sentient water. Gnubert heals Torryn but does nothing to dry her off. Drack complains about his lack of service from the spell casters before his blade moves though the walking water.
The elemental had raised its arms to strike again just as Drack blade tore though the water. The water holds it position for just a moment before it loses cohesion and splashes back into the pool. The pool level again rises to its original five foot depth making things even harder for the shorter members of the party.
The water sloshes back and forth but eventually settles down to a smooth surface as the room goes quiet except for the water dripping off some party members.
DEAD Red Elemental AC: 18/12/15 HP: 0/68 DR5/- DEAD DEAD Blue Elemental AC: 18/12/15 HP: 04/68 DR5/- DEAD
GM Note: Gnubert - DC20 Will to attack
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Friday January 12th, 2024 10:40:40 AM
"Get out of the pool. I still don't trust the coffin. " Ash yells as the elemental falls.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:61/50. False Life, Darkvision Friday January 12th, 2024 11:11:50 AM
(ooc: If Mortimer's "magic missiles" weren't included in that kill, I'd gladly take back the spell slot. :)
AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20-1=0 ; Friday January 12th, 2024 1:12:06 PM Splash...gulp...gurgle Loryn flails a last time and then vanishes beneath the surface.
Mighty hero indeed Loryn folds his arms and simply waits. One of the others would pull the worthless gnome from the water soon enough, assuming they overcome the Mirror Image that he cannot dismiss.
If I live, I shall never hear the end of this...perhaps retiring while the getting is good and simply run Minerva's....the quiet life
"Many thanks for that gracious healing." Torryn said without turning around. Were those things actually dead or were they hiding back in the water? Well, if they were going to hide, she was going to take advantage of the fact. She grabbed the coffin and attempted to pull it to the side. Such was the depth of the water now, that she had to swim to do this, Torryn not being much over 5' in height. Sadly, her ambition again exceeded her ability. The coffin wouldn't move and she stood on tip toes in order to breathe, before trying again. (Swim:6)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 33/43 CMD: 6 Friday January 12th, 2024 5:27:26 PM
Gnubert shakes the water from his head, and face. "You are most welcome Torry! Where is Loryn? Can anyone see him?" Drack did he fall below the water line?"
OOC Sheet is updated including what I intend to buy from the catacombs. When may we do that?
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20+9=26 ; d8=1 ; d20+7=10 ; Sunday January 14th, 2024 7:44:29 PM
Manolo tries to enter the water and help Loryn get out of the water. "don't worry just try not to breath water", he shouts.
Swim 10 OOC: Ignore other rolls
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Walking Dead - Map Here Monday January 15th, 2024 9:29:13 AM
{ooc: Mortimer can keep the spell from last turn.} Ash yells for everyone to get out of the pool. Loryn flails and sinks below the water. Torryn kind of swims to the coffin and fails to move it in the slightest. Gnubert shakes water offf and looks about. Manolo heads back in to save Loryn.
Loryn finds the water quite peaceful when not splashing about as he sinks below the surface. The others look about for him.
{ooc: The water is dark so you need a light source under there if your looking for Loryn, should be easy enough but just pointing it out.}
Mortimer hears Gnubert's concerns about Loryn. He tries to see if he can spot the gnome-shaped submersible in the water (perception check). He isn't certain if he sees him from his vantage point.
"Loryn! Where are ya?" Mortimer pauses to listen and then calls out, "MARCO!"
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 Monday January 15th, 2024 1:19:15 PM
Drack watches the elemental dissipate, and the starts moving towards dry land before quickly becoming aware that Loryn appeared to be underwater.
"Somebody light up the lousy pool please. we need to fish him out. a detect magic will work as well."
Drack starts feeling around in the water near him for a Loryn sized object until one of the others gives him a better location to search.
Active effects:
Lay hands: 7/8 Spells: Divine Favor Bless-cast
Co-GM Jon - at least for a little while longer Monday January 15th, 2024 1:55:30 PM
OOC: Has everyone leveled their character sheets yet? If not Ryan and I can help you with that. They have to be done before Friday =)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 Monday January 15th, 2024 7:01:14 PM
OOC: I have done that already (: Just waiting for approval.
This is the old sheet before the approval https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10GZUe6eIa7MHksYlSqYyABc7wkE2e4gLADSipzqe_YM/edit#gid=1448907225
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20+7=23 ; d20=18 ; Monday January 15th, 2024 7:05:59 PM
'Can't stay underwater for long', Manolo thinks, worried about Loryn. He swims better now, accustomed to the water he tries to dive underwater first to have a better look and then hopefully find & grab Loryn quickly to safety.
Swim 23 Perception 18
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 33/43 CMD: 6 Monday January 15th, 2024 8:06:01 PM
Gnubert casts light on a copper coin and lays on the ground holding it under the water to help look for Loryn. "Any luck? He shouldn't be too hard to see I don't imagine." Gnubert tries to not let panic settle into his voice as they look for their friend.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Tuesday January 16th, 2024 12:45:41 AM
Ash heads to the edge of the water and helps out anyone who needs a hand. He himself doesn't go in the water.
Ooc: ill have mine done Tuesday
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:26 F11: R12 W:15 d20=14 ; d20=4 ; Tuesday January 16th, 2024 5:38:26 AM
Torryn couldn't create 'Light', still she did see quite well in the dark, so abandoning the coffin, she unhesitatingly swam around seeking out Loryn.
(Swim: 18) (Perception: 15)
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(The PC 'broke' yesterday. I lost all ability to access The Wolds. With Cayzle's help, I am back.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 d20+7=13 ; Tuesday January 16th, 2024 9:16:49 AM
(character sheet awaiting approval)
Drack looks for Loryn once the light coin is under water(perception 13)
Active effects:
Lay hands: 7/8 Spells: Divine Favor Bless-cast
AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20-1=17 ; Tuesday January 16th, 2024 9:51:04 AM
Loryn can hear the splashing and and muffled shouts of his companions, but cannot do much back. He decides to make a jump for the surface. getting his stout legs under him, he pushes off from the bottom. Hopefully he can break the surface and narrow down the search. Still a Mirror Image problem, but one thing at a time
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case 2 Candles of Healing (2 uses left?)
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Drowning - Map Here Tuesday January 16th, 2024 10:16:09 AM
The parties victory moment is somewhat dulled by the search for Loryn. Some light is provided as people look as Torryn and Manolo prove that they have learned to swim in their last adventure. Torry spots the gnome, who seems to have gotten himself together, just before his head breaks the surface of the water. He makes it to the side of the pool and clambers onto the dry surface panting.
With no one in fear of drowning there is a moment of calm and some heads turn back to the coffin and what to do about that.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:26 F11: R12 W:15 d20=2 ; d20=7 ; Tuesday January 16th, 2024 10:36:31 AM
"I'll go back and check whilst I still have my super Fey protections up." Torryn offered optimistically. Those protections really hadn't been that protective against the watery monsters. Nonetheless she swam back to investigate the coffin further.
(Swim: 6....this might be a slow process, but with no weight and no current, swimming shouldn't be that difficult. After stopping to touch the bottom, she tried again: 11.)
The plan was to drag the thing to the side so that everyone could assist in ensuring it was safe to open and in the actual opening.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 d20+10=25 ; d20+7=11 ; Tuesday January 16th, 2024 2:35:06 PM
Manolo look at the coffin for any clues for what is in front of him and for any creative or imaginative traps as well . "Anyone has any idea what is this? Evil? Good? I mean this place was full danger but I can't understand if they kept something to warn any intruders or to prevent us to find someone or something that is good in nature", he says still trying to keep his swimming form....too busy looking at the coffin,
Perception 25 (trap find 28) Swimming 11
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 33/43 CMD: 6 d20+15=27 ; d20+13=14 ; Tuesday January 16th, 2024 7:19:48 PM
Gnubert stands up and tucks his copper piece back in its pouch. The cleric takes a moment to study the coffin (Perception DC 27) to look for any markings and then cross reference that with his knowledge of religion (Knowledge Religion DC 14). Gnubert will communicate any information he gleans.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Wednesday January 17th, 2024 12:16:40 AM
Ash perks one eyebrow up at the coffin, nervous about what could be inside it.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:26 F11: R12 W:15 Wednesday January 17th, 2024 5:20:20 AM
"I did check it before." Torryn replied. [b]"My Fey senses didn't pick up any ickiness or magic actually, but then, maybe I was too far away or something. Sometimes this stuff can be super complicated, you know." She was defensive - just in case she'd missed something. Of course, if something was concealed from her sight, she couldn't detect anything....unless it was really, REALLY icky.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:61/50. False Life, Darkvision Wednesday January 17th, 2024 10:00:40 AM
Mortimer looks at his hands and wishes he could freeze water like that old man from his dreams. He recalls how he simply stepped on the water and it immediately froze beneath his feet. That would be helpful right now.
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Drowning - Map Here Wednesday January 17th, 2024 10:04:18 AM
The group, with just a bit of struggle manages to drag the coffin closer to the side of the pool where it can be inspected and interacted with. At this point the chains that bind it are still in place but it does appear their is a mechanism that could be used to unlock them which does not appear to be trapped or difficult to open. The chains could be used for keeping something in but with little thought of someone finding it and opening it.
The coffin itself is of very high quality and clearly was not something that your average undertaker would have at the ready. A large amount of silver and white wood is used in its construction and their are intricate carvings of a gavel with its head encircled in a pointed circle of silver with a jade background. Gnubert recognizes this as a symbol of Pantheon who represents fair judgment.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:26 F11: R12 W:15 Wednesday January 17th, 2024 10:30:29 AM
Still in the water Torryn suggests heaving it out onto land -rather than fight anything else in the water.
"Doesn't wood normally warp or rot in water?" She asked. Perhaps it was well oiled to protect, because she hadn't noticed any magical protections.
AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday January 17th, 2024 10:48:42 AM
Loryn waves off any assistance as he sets to drying himself off through Prestidigitation magic
Gnubert was the expert, along with Mortimer on all things dead and buried as far as he was concerned. The gnome simply moved to stay out of the way. The gang at large had all of the bases covered.
Treasure: All MW quality -2 Darkwood Staff -40 Darkwood branches for arrows -4 Darkwood wand Map case 2 Candles of Healing (2 uses left?)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 Wednesday January 17th, 2024 11:26:27 AM
Being already in the water, Drack wades toward the coffin. If Gnubert shares the information he knows, Drack will respond.
"If what is contained inside received fair judgement, opening it might be a very bad idea. I guess it depends on who did the judging. That brings to mind the question of why the witches didn't open it, and if the elementals were placed here as guardians. Keep in mind, time is not on our side."
"Also, would someone be so kind as to scramble up and retrieve my bow for me? I'm thinking it's a good idea i stay next to this coffin for now."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 Wednesday January 17th, 2024 11:28:07 AM
Drack will also once again detect evil on the coffin, and it's accessories
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 Wednesday January 17th, 2024 7:48:45 PM
Manolo retrieves the bow for Drack.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 33/43 CMD: 6 Wednesday January 17th, 2024 9:18:17 PM
Gnubert relays the information to the group as best he can. The cleric struggles to remember anything sp3ci2fic about coffins made with silver and white wood, "Yes wood will normally rot when placed in water. This is rather unusual I think"
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:61/50. False Life, Darkvision d20+3=17 ; Thursday January 18th, 2024 1:18:55 AM "I don't fancy myself a wood expert. I reckon there are different cuts that resist water better. 'Eck, ships are made from it! No clue to what that is. It's not a pine box for sure." He quickly scrutinizes the bone box and adds, "This thing's worth at least umm, hmmm ... WHY are we YAKKIN' on about it! Open the bloody thing already!"
(Appraise: 17, to determine it's value)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:61/50. False Life, Darkvision d20=9 ; Thursday January 18th, 2024 1:27:27 AM
(ooc: Hit the submit button before I was finished.)
If the mechanism that opens the coffin is within reach and easily manipulated, Mortimer will give it a go.
(If the DC is 10 or less, Mortimer uses untrained Knowledge [Engineering]: 9.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 Thursday January 18th, 2024 8:55:17 AM
“Thanks Manolo” Drack says as he sees Manolo retrieve his bow. After detecting evil, Drack stands next to the coffin with sword at the ready. He positions himself for a quick strike when the coffin is opened.
The Paladin says nothing further, and allows the others to determine if it is to be opened or not. He will just be ready to destroy evil inside if the need for that exists.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:26 F11: R12 W:15 Thursday January 18th, 2024 10:34:04 AM
Torryn stands ready with Drack. Prompted by him she'll open her Feysight once more to detect for magical residues.
"Um, my bow's up there too, Manny - if you don't mind." She asked without taking her eyes of the coffin.
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Drowning - Map Here Thursday January 18th, 2024 11:24:46 AM
Bows are retrieved and much discussion is had about the properties of wood. While not magical the coffin would certainly be described as a masterfully worked item and, at the least, would be very resistant to water. Water causes rot and the Wold is a place where undead things can appear any good coffin would be sealed tight and resistant to rotting in such a world.
Mortimer takes initiative and, as the clasp holding the chains is not really a lock, manages to open the chains which slide off the top of the coffin. The top of the coffin hinges up and a figure slowly rises from the coffin as though it could stand without bending or using its hands. (Think old vampire movie} The figure is male and wearing vestments of either a cleric of paladin of Patheon that are faded with time. Its sunken features look like that of true death as it bands and places silver inlaid wooden pyramid at its feet.
A voice, worn with time speaks form the corpse. “This will help you heroes when the time comes to prevent the three becoming one. They shall be judged.” With that the body loses its animating force and crumples back into the coffin.
AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday January 18th, 2024 5:34:59 PM
Loryn lets out a small peep as the body rises and works to compose himself. Act like you've been here before The art of the bluff after all.
"Three becoming one huh. Our witches maybe? We certainly will want to hold onto the Pantheon helper's pyramid. Gnubert? I think you are the best member to treat it right."
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:61/50. False Life, Darkvision Thursday January 18th, 2024 5:57:13 PM
Mortimer watches calmly as the spirit rises and presents the group with silver-inlaid wooden pyramid. It surprises him when he notices everyone else reacting to the spirits presence as well.
"Ohh!? You all saw that too?" A smile forms across his face with the realization. "Feels good not to be the only one," he says with a chuckle.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 Thursday January 18th, 2024 5:59:24 PM
Manolo looks at disbelief.....after a moment of silence he walks closer and says rhetorically, perhaps asking himself more than the others "We didn't even have to fight him? and we find out he seems to be the good side?".
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 33/43 CMD: 6 d20+13=29 ; Thursday January 18th, 2024 7:44:47 PM
Gnubert stiffles a gasp as the figure stands, speaks, and places the pyramid on the ground. The cleric calmly walks forward his hand on his holy symbol, and peers into the coffin. Gnubert bows his head, and says a prayer to Alemi, and Domi over the figure. "That was certainly different. I do not imagine we will see that happen again anytime soon."
Gnubert carefully picks up the pyramid and studies it for a moment, (Knowledge Religion DC 29). "Loryn if you say so then I will hold on to it. I am not sure what it is though." If Gnubert discovers any information on the object he will pass it along to the others.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Friday January 19th, 2024 12:12:38 AM
Ash inhales his breath and holds its as the body animates briefly. "That... thats not right. We should get a warning. "
"Good point Loryn. A coven of witches."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 Friday January 19th, 2024 9:50:41 AM
"Yes Gnubert, hold onto it. let's get a move on. we have children to save, and witches to kill. anyone hurt, or are we ready to move?"
While Drack waits for the answer, he retrieves his bow from Manolo.
Active effects:
Lay hands: 7/8 Spells: Divine Favor Bless-cast
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:26 F11: R12 W:15 Friday January 19th, 2024 10:01:24 AM
Torryn blinked and blinked again. Yes, it was real and it seemed that everyone else could see it too. She smiled as the spirit departed. Perhaps they'd helped it find lasting peace. Now all they had to do was bash some witches. Of course, that was a lot easier said than done and, she was minded NOT to say that aloud, as after all, just as not all spirits were malign, not all witches were evil. It just so happened that the ones they sought very much were.
She pulled herself up out of the water and retrieved her bow. She then set to drying herself with her magic.
Co-GM Ryan M - The Not Drowning - Map Here Friday January 19th, 2024 10:42:59 AM
Holding the pyramid Gunbert examines it more closely. While the three sides are silver and wood the base of the pyramid is basalt, similar to the alter you encountered previously. The black stone is a sharp contrast to the rest of the pyramid and seems almost out of place though it is clear meant to be part of the item and doesn’t hide any hidden compartment or anything like that, the pyramid is just good and solid.
Drack has the crux of it when he reminds the others that this is only part of their current problem. The children are still missing and their are witches involved. The pyramid is part of it all but it did not come with instructions so its final purpose will have to be discovered still.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:61/50. False Life, Darkvision d20+10=23 ; Friday January 19th, 2024 11:00:42 AM
Mortimer observes the pyramid, along with everyone else, and he detects little things about it that may bring about its activation (Use Magic Device: 23, to detect triggers and other activation methods).
He then suggests, "I'm usually jammy at figurin' out these things, but Loryn takes the biscuit when it comes to tinkerin' with the bits and bobs of magical devices. Maybe you should be the one ta activate it."
AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday January 19th, 2024 2:18:08 PM
Loryn nods to Mortimer at the compliment and upon a more careful examination, an idea has already popped into his brain. There was only one other chamber to look into and it most certainly is not going to hold witches and children. "barring anything of great interest in the other north chamber, I think we revisit the altar. Candles, pyramid and altar make three things and perhaps bringing the pyramid back to the altar will bring the 3 to one again. First let's check that other chamber though"
With Drack and Torrynashkabbeth leading, Loryn falls in to check out the other room.
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: 33/43 CMD: 6 Friday January 19th, 2024 7:04:19 PM
Gnubert reverently holds the pyramid close to his body. "I am not sure what we should do next, so I suppose going to the alter would be as good as anything. Drack is right we need to remember who we are here for. The survivors, and any children are the most important part of this mission."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 35/35 ; AC Haste 19 Friday January 19th, 2024 9:13:57 PM
"yep, at least we have a clue about how to defeat the witches", Manolo says, agreeing to check the other chamber.
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