With An Ample Supply of Carrots - DM SteveK Friday January 19th, 2024 7:18:10 AM
Goodbyes are said, last Catacombs purchases delivered, and worries engaged. And so, prepared and trepidatious, the seven heroes of The Tide gather in the Red Room of the Hut. Nira wills the image in the Cauldron of the jungle scene to become the front door, and their easy link to Dirt City is gone.
Opening the Hut's front door, the heroes see the image of the jungle is now before them, but there seems to be a barrier that only allows sight: no smells, sounds, or weather conditions can be detected while the heroes are still in the Hut. There are several heroes with a high enough Knowledge about the Planes to understand this is merely an effect of connecting one plane to another.
What The Tide will encounter will only be discovered once they walk through...
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ooc: Turning the DM Chair over to DanK for a while.
ooc: Everyone is approved but Ramirez. I'll await Brian's email, but don't anticipate problems with a single class build by Brian.
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Friday January 19th, 2024 10:09:26 AM
It was a jungle alright. That wasn't so bad, surely? Lush growth like that required warmth, not oppressive heat. Of course, this wasn't a conventional realm, so perhaps these were magical plants that could cope with more extreme temperatures. She hoped not. Hot and humid, she could manage, particularly as she wore the least of those now gathered ready to depart. The clearings would be bright - during the day, but the forest itself would be decidedly gloomy. That beckoned to her.
"I'll go first and see how hot it is, if you like." She volunteered, excited to get to those shadows.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) DR 5/- d20+27=29 ; Friday January 19th, 2024 5:28:27 PM
Hmerrin is content to let Yrul go first to scout, but he'll only wait a beat or two before following her.
"If you're not wearing Vyrnix' dragon tooth talisman, now would be good time," he reminds the group.
The fighter emerges from the hut, taking a quick glance around for dangerous looking creatures. [Perception 29]
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:229/229; AC:34/15/32 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Friday January 19th, 2024 6:39:23 PM
Desdichado notices the link with Dirt City is now gone. "How will we get this thing back there?" he wonders aloud before they leave the hut. "And should we set up some kind of defense around or within this place before leaving? I'd hate to come back here only to find it's in the hands of the raks."
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+33=38 ; Sunday January 21st, 2024 7:14:25 PM
Gaffer stops by the edge of the portal giving Yrul time to scout while he simply scans the surroundings for any tracks that might show recent movement through the area outside.
Des raises some good points, but Gaffer doesn't have any answers to offer and stays quiet.
[i]----- Survival: 38 {/i]
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20=10 ; Monday January 22nd, 2024 7:35:26 AM
Yrul was already wearing her talisman, but gave it a reaffirming pat before she set forth.
" Okay, you two; let's try to focus, shall we?" She asked of her two weapons. she nodded as if she heard a reply and then set out - being sneaky. (Stealth: 47)
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+21=25 ; d20+13=21 ; Monday January 22nd, 2024 4:02:48 PM
Danko steps out as well. With a thought, two leathery dragon wings sprout from his back.
" I'll do a circle from above. "
And with that, Danko takes to the air and looks around. He then relays what he sees the others.
------------- Perception 25 Flight 21 s/r 20
Sweatin the Oldies Dan K DM Monday January 22nd, 2024 4:49:35 PM
Yrul steps through the planar gate and visually appears to have simly passed through an open doorway. A glance behind her and Yrul can see the Hut, looking like a basic primitive and rather unimpressivly small structure behind her, its front door closed. Not surprising is the telepathic bond is not functioning across the planes. Glancing quickly about herself, The drow is pleased to see a relatively covering canopy providing shade. The assault of the humid air is the second thing she notices. Within seconds her skin glistens with moisture.
The immediate vicinity of the hut holds no apparent dangers.
Hmerrin steps through shortly after, as Yrul nearly vanishes into a nearby shadow. The close cropped grass and ‘wild’ flower beds make it very apparent this land is purposefully created. There are low plants and underbrush,, great trees with broad light blocking leaves, but it is all seemingly planned out and purposefully created, though you see no pattern or trails to the landscape. It is hot and humid, low 90’s with 90% humidity. The air is heavy in your lungs and it practically feels like you could swim through it.
Des wonders how they might get back and protect the hut from being taken by the Raks. Good points to be sure, but as Gaffer has no answers, he steps to the portal and takes in what he can. Something bothers his senses of this unnatural, yet natural world, but for now he cannot put his finger on it.
Danko steps through and allows his dragon heritage to show through and takes to the air to see what he can see.
Macaws can be heard high above in the soaring canopy of palm trees, mahogany, mango and monkey wood. Parrots and Aracari of all kinds, Lorikeet and parakeets and so much more, can be heard calling to each other as well. What does not seem to be present that would be expected in such an area, is flying insects or indeed any insect life at all.
As Danko comes up through the canopy, the sounds of the macaw birds changes. What were independant cries of those larger birds, start to blend into a more singular sounding note. 'Caw...k-Caw...Caw...k-Caw' For miles about, Danko sess the jungle canopy stretch in all directions. The sky is an almost unnaturally vibrant blue and nowhere under the near noon day light is a source. There is no sun here. Some 10 miles off, a great golden palace sits.
A more disturbing revelation to Hmerrin, Yrul and Danko is that the Telepathic Bond between them also appears to be severed.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 161/161 CMD32 Monday January 22nd, 2024 5:45:33 PM
Ramirez steps through the portal last and into the jungle. Hmm, if it wasn't so hot it might actually be pleasant. Des, I'm not too worried about it. If our mission is successful, it's not likely to be an issue. And if we are not successful, I guess we won't have to worry about the hut anymore. Plus, I think it can take care of itself.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) DR 5/- Monday January 22nd, 2024 5:51:19 PM
"Perfect little place...If you're a tiger," Hmerrin mutters. Danko grows wings and flies off. "Wait, could you do that before?" the man wonders aloud.
The lack of telepathy is annoying, as is the sauna. Guessing the sauna will be the bigger problem.
Nothing has jumped out and the hut is still there, so the fighter figures it's time to get the show on the road.
He gives a 'cmon' wave to the hut's entrance and waits for Nira, Gaffer and Dez to pop out and Danko to come back from his scouting trip.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:229/229; AC:34/15/32 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Monday January 22nd, 2024 7:55:16 PM
Desdichado steps out into the humid air and almost immediately begins to sweat under his armor. "Ya know, I'd really hoped we'd leave the hot weather behind in the Sargrass. I've got a few casts of Endure Elements ready if anyone needs one."
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 12:12:39 AM
Nira steps through the portal and into the jungle. As soon as she is outside the door she takes a minute to cast her protective spells.
"If everyone can gather for a moment I've got a spell perfect for this occasion"
Nira tries to get in touch with everyone she can see, even using a message spell to get the attention of those in the air
Once the group gathers, Nira casts Mass Planar Adaptation on the party.
---------------- Cast Message spell if needed to get everyone's attention. Range: 300ft
Mass Planar Adaptation: Immunity to the harmful environmental effects of a particular plane of existence, including such hazards as toxicity, extreme temperatures, and lack of air. Additionally, you gain energy resistance 20 to a single energy type prevalent on that plane (choose one if more than one type is equally prevalent). If energy types are equally prevalent, Nira will choose Fire. Duration: 20hrs
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 5:36:43 AM
Yrûl gathered as bade. She was immediately glad that she had done so. She had assumed that with time she would get accustomed to the humidity, but this magic was a swifter, surer solution.
"Thank you, Nira." She beamed before again turning to her weapons. "Come along now, you two; be polite and thank the lady." She seemed satisfied that they had done so and looked up questioningly to the others. "So, which way? It all looks pretty much the same to me. Um....where have all the bugs gone. My guys were expecting to make friends." She gestured to the three circling crystalline 'insects' randomly circling above her head: two butterflies and a dragonfly.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 5:37:45 AM
Gaffer does as he is told and and moves over to Nira, visibly relaxing as the spell washes over him. Still, the strangeness and curated nature of the plane leaves him unsettled. He considers asking the plants a few questions, but settles for asking his companions first.
Assuming Danko shares news with them about the palace, Gaffer asks, "Are we happy with walking the 10 miles or are we looking to get there faster? I suppose my bigger question now we're here is are we taking this slowly, scouting the location and such, or rushing in?"
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 6:39:28 AM
Danko finishes his flight and lands back with the others.
" Well, that was interesting. Could anyone hear my throughts because I couldn't hear any of yours...
Anywho, the sounds of the macaw birds changed when I was above the canopy. Their cawing blended into a more singular sounding and unnatural sounding 'Caw...k-Caw...Caw...k-Caw'.
For miles about, the canopy stretches in all directions. The sky is an almost unnaturally vibrant blue and there is no sun here.
Some 10 miles off that way, a great golden palace sits.
Now, do we want to walk, or try flying if we can. I can likely fly ahead some, scouting, and wait. Fly and wait... fly and wait... "
---------------------- Mass Planar Adaptation: Immunity to the harmful environmental effects of a particular plane of existence, including such hazards as toxicity, extreme temperatures, and lack of air. Additionally, you gain energy resistance 20 to a single energy type prevalent on that plane (choose one if more than one type is equally prevalent). If energy types are equally prevalent, Nira will choose Fire. Duration: 20hrs
Sweatin the Oldies Dan K DM Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 9:51:29 AM
Dez, Nira and Ramirez step through the portal and are assaulted by the heavy hot air. While uncomforatble and Endure elements will certainly lessen it, none of the highly experineced adventurers feel as if the environmental conditions will slow them in any way.
Nira begins to cast some protections and a Message is sent to Danko for him to come back down so he may be included. While waiting for Danko, Nira has more than 1 revelation. Not only does the Telepathic Bond seem to not be functional, her Arcane Sight and Moment of Prescience has been stripped away as well. Her keen mind quickly surmises that her See Invisibility spell is also likely no longer active and perhpas all Divinational Magic
Danko spies a something, moving fast towards the party. Medium in size, but through the canopy, he can tell little else. The creature will be there in seconds. Danko knows he can be there faster.
On the ground, there is noise to the party left, something is coming your direction in a hurry. It does not sound overly large, a creature making its way in great haste through the underbrush.
Mass Adaption has NOT been cast yet. Danko is still in the air and the rest of the party is gathering about each other to talk
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+13=21 ; Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 5:12:22 PM
{ I would have sworn I flew back to the others already... } He says to himself.
With a shrug, winged Danko flies back at top speed to the others.
Once in sight of the others... " INCOMING" he yells and points in the direction the creature is coming from.
----------- Fly check 21
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:42 T:28 FF:30 CMD:54) DR 5/- Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 5:23:15 PM
"Incoming," Hmerrin echoes calmly. "Seems early for a guard."
He positions himself in the path of the oncoming whatever. Axes fly to his hands as he assumes a totally defensive posture.
When the thingy appears, he commands, "Now, just hold on there, Speedy."
------------ Get in front of whatever. Draw wpns. Total Defense (+4 dodge to ac - already added to header)
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 161/161 CMD32 Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 6:36:41 PM
Ramirez readies his bow. Is it the welcoming committee? Yrul, might be a good time to hop in a shadow.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:229/229; AC:34/15/32 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 7:21:03 PM
Following the others' lead, Desichado readies his greataxe.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=35 ; Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 9:48:49 PM
With Danko in reach, Nira casts the Mass Planar Adaptation spell.
"If we need to, we can fall back into the hut for protection" she says in a hushed voice.
Nira takes a crouched position.
---------------------- Perception: 35
Mass Planar Adaptation: Immunity to the harmful environmental effects of a particular plane of existence, including such hazards as toxicity, extreme temperatures, and lack of air. Additionally, you gain energy resistance 20 to a single energy type prevalent on that plane (choose one if more than one type is equally prevalent). If energy types are equally prevalent, Nira will choose Fire. Duration: 20hrs
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Wednesday January 24th, 2024 3:24:02 AM
Gaffer moves back, putting some twenty feet between him and Hmerrin, and waits to see what's coming.
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20=15 ; Wednesday January 24th, 2024 5:24:49 AM
Yrul needed no second invitation. Rather than retreating into the hut, she darted away towards the trees to cling to the shadows there. (Stealth: 52) She held Snickit and Dabz cross wise at her chest like some ancient mummy as she waited. her little insect friends, Peabo, Callie and Aggerz clung to the tree truck -also waiting.
I Gotta Get Out of This Place Dan K DM Wednesday January 24th, 2024 10:00:30 AM
Danko lands and quickly tells the others about the palace he saw, some 10 miles off. Before Yrul slips away, Nira casts Mass Planar Adaption w Fire upon the entire group. Yrul locates a shadowy tree and all but vanishes. The hut might be a fall back position if needed and Gaffer puts some 20' between himself and Hmerin, who along with Dz, get ready to greet the oncoming 'whatever' Ramirez gets his bow at the ready.
The birds all continue to caw and chirp in unison from the treetops above and Nira picks out what seems to be a similar call rolling away from the group in all directions. As if the birds are carrying the sound sfurther and further out.
The hot and humid air hangs thick, almost plyable about and even in the shade of the trees, there is no insect life of anykind. Ahead, several massive broad leaf plants can be heard being thrashed aside and moments later the cause erupts from the dense foliage. Its a human.
He skids to a halt on the grass, spreading his arms wide to keep his balance and his face wears nothing short of utter shock upon seeing the Tide. He is barefoot, well tanned and of lean well defined musculature. Partially shaved head with the right side being a long flowing mane of blonde hair with blue and green streaks highlighting his bright green eyes. By any definition, extraordinarily attractive. He is also well scarred about the torso and most seem quite recent. With an involuntary cry of fear and his head on a swivel he blurts out.
“Who are you, what are doing You gotta get out of here before they find you.”
He looks for an escape path like a cornered animal that knows death is upon it.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:42 T:28 FF:30 CMD:54) DR 5/- Wednesday January 24th, 2024 5:12:28 PM
Hmerrin starts doing the math, talking aloud as he goes.
"Bird calls likely a warning or detection system. This guy either an escapee or let go for a hunt. Maybe we can use him as cover for our movements, but it'd be nice for some time to plan rather than start slugging away immediately."
He addresses Blondie. "Do you have an actual destination in mind we can all go to, or is your plan just run till they catch you?"
If Blondie is actually going somewhere, Hmerrin is of a mind to accompany, or even speed up, the man's exit. If he's just running, ambushing the pursuit here seems a good a plan as any.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:229/229; AC:34/15/32 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+28=36 ; Wednesday January 24th, 2024 5:47:04 PM
Desdichado eyes the newcomer. They've had enough encounters with Noble Beings enthralled or otherwise manipulated by the rakshasa that his guard quickly comes up. Sadly, even someone on the run from the rakshasa could be used by them unknowingly.
He watches the man as he answers any questions. (Sense Motive: 36)
"Wherever you're running from is probably our destination," he adds. "We're not too friendly with the locals."
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 161/161 CMD32 Wednesday January 24th, 2024 7:04:01 PM
Of course the telepathy isn't working so Ramirez just asks aloud. Do we have a way to detect if he is enthralled or shapechanged?
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+28=47 ; d20+4=12 ; Thursday January 25th, 2024 12:44:27 AM
Based on all the spells that have been dispelled, Nira has a pretty good idea that divination spells don't work on this plane. She tests her theory by casting a Detect Magic cantrip and looking at the strange fellow.
Nira isn't the most diplomatic person, but her intentions are good. "Hold still a moment. We're not here to hurt you"
------- Sense Motive: 47 Diplomacy: 12
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Thursday January 25th, 2024 6:37:17 AM
Danko will the rod of absorption from his efficient quiver into his free hand ( the staff of power being in the other)....
and waits...
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20=5 ; Thursday January 25th, 2024 7:15:50 AM
Plastered against the tree, Yrûl waited. Her 'plan' was a simple one: just wait to see what happened. Initially she'd planned to surprise whatever was pursuing the man, but if he suddenly turned hostile then Snickit and Dabz would be having 'words' with him instead. However, matters weren't helped by almost perpetual inability to discern truth from lie. Whilst others seemingly had a sixth sense about such things, she didn't and it wasn't as if Snickit or Dabz were any help. They were worse than her! Still she watched and listened for any tell-tale clues that might indicate deceit.
Sense Motive: 6! - Yeah, he definitely needs watching.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Thursday January 25th, 2024 8:06:08 AM
It occurs to Gaffer that if divination spells aren't working, hitting the person with a blunt object and seeing if it leaves a mark is a viable alternative of testing for Raks. He thinks better of saying that outloud though.
He uses this time to try and make a mental note of their current location to find their way back to it later and waits too.
If Its the Last Thing I ever Do Dan K DM Thursday January 25th, 2024 10:39:05 AM
Hmerrin and Des have a couple of quick questions while they passively look to block him from rabbiting. The man keeps looking about, mostly to his rear, with only an occassional glance upwards. He quickly catches his breath and answers, though he remains in a very defensive position. Rapidly and with no small amount of terror and sadnesss he says, [b]"A hunt, there's no escaping here. Make it worth the while and you live to be hunted another day. With who ever you are here now, i'm probably not going to get that option again" Nira, and Des all completely believe what he is saying. 1. He is not an escapee, but let loose for a hunt. 2. Ultimate escape is impossible. 3. Making the hunt enjoyable for the Rakshasa to be hunted again is the best option.
The birds in you immediate surroundings continue to caw, but those further out, apparently have stopped. At least they are no longer making calls in unison.
Nira's Detect Magic spell is immediately surpressed and does not function
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 161/161 CMD32 Thursday January 25th, 2024 7:37:08 PM If they are on the hunt, they will be expecting easy prey and maybe we can ambush them. Hmerrin, is this a good spot or should we find something better?
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:42 T:28 FF:30 CMD:54) DR 5/- d20+1=19 ; Thursday January 25th, 2024 8:44:51 PM
"How many hunters?" Hmerrin asks quickly. If there's any stammering, he snaps "Guess. More or less than 10?"
The fighter's mind races. "If there's a bunch we should probably try to hide, but those birds might make it impossible. Best option is take them all out to buy us a little time, otherwise we're gonna have a war with the entire plane all the way to the castle."
He also tries to recall what would happen if they all just went back in the hut and shut the door. Would they be able to come back? [Int check 19 to figure it out]
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:229/229; AC:34/15/32 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Thursday January 25th, 2024 10:12:19 PM
Desdichado nods along with Hmerrin's question about how many raks to expect.
"I don't like the thought of standing in front of the house that came to life and attacked us when it was controlled by our enemies," he responds. "They can see invisibility from what I remember."
"Our best chance might be to make a stand with everyone spread out a bit. If we have a good spot, I can be out in the open as the paladin 'bait'. I'm sure they'd find that an amusing pastime," he adds with a look toward the hunted man.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=33 ; Friday January 26th, 2024 5:06:22 AM "It may be that the can't see invisibility here" Nira explains "None of my divination spells are working"
She then gives her theory about the hut "I think we can stay safely inside it, but as soon as the door closes I don't think it will open here again"
While the rest of the group work out the best plan of attack, Nira puts up a little defence or at least buy them some time. She casts a Silent image spell to create the illusion of trees and bushes around the party and house. She includes the spaces where the party are standing so that they can all feel that it is illusory.
"Silent Image spell" She says in a hushed voice
--------------------- Perception: 33 Cast Silent Image: Up to 19 x 10ft cubes. Will Save vs DC23 to disbelieve if interacted with. Everyone in the party gets a +4 bonus to disbelieve from Nira's communication
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Friday January 26th, 2024 5:49:00 AM
Yrul was impressed with the magic cast. Extra shade was always welcome. She simply wasn't at all convinced that a Rakkie would be affected. Didn't they see through illusions? perhaps she was making that up, or Snickit was. He often did. Still, she moved not an inch. Her plan was a simple one: watch and wait. She wasn't relying on magic to hide. All she had to do was remain unseen. Usually, she was rather good at that, but had never tested her skill against a Rakkie. It seemed that she would be tested soon enough.
As to the birds - they were likely indicating where the Rakkies were, not the presence of their victims. The Rakkies likely delighted in the fear that the birds' squawking generated: both in the birds and the hunted. Yrul wasn't afraid. She felt that she probably ought to be, but wasn't. She wasn't alone. She had all her friends with her: Snickit, Dabz, Peabo, Callie and Aggerz....and the Tide too.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Friday January 26th, 2024 6:16:41 AM
Since they are preparing for a fight, Gaffer casts a Barkskin spell and if there's time, Longstrider as well. This question of the fast or slow approach might already be answered.
He mentally runs through their previous encounters with the Raks. Being in an open space again is definitely in his favour. His elemental forms won't be of much use but he can hopefully fly above and avoid getting hurt so much. And then he remembers the amulet.
"I'm quite looking forward to seeing what this tooth can do." He smiles at the others, the fight should be quite different this time.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+13=17 ; Friday January 26th, 2024 6:41:09 AM
Danko switches out the rod for a wand of circle against evil.
" I'll fly back up to the canopy.. Those birds may give me away however....
He then goes up to Hmerrin and casts circle against evil on him...
" Circle against evil.... anyone without 10 feet of you is protected. "
Danko then returns the wand to the efficient quiver before flying back up above the canopy.
------------- Mass Planar Adaptation: Immunity to the harmful environmental effects of a particular plane of existence, including such hazards as toxicity, extreme temperatures, and lack of air. Additionally, you gain energy resistance 20 to a single energy type prevalent on that plane (choose one if more than one type is equally prevalent). If energy types are equally prevalent, Nira will choose Fire. Duration: 20hrs
fly 17
I Gotta Get Out of This Place Dan K DM Friday January 26th, 2024 4:23:08 PM
Ramirez proposes setting a possible ambush, using the hunted man as bait. Hmerrin asks on the number of hunters and gets the quick reply of 5 maybe 6 plus the damned cat. Des is not fond of being infront of the hut, which attacked on its own last time, during a fight. He also adds his belief that Rakshasa can see invisble things easily. Maybe spread out a bit and he'd be in the open as bait. If none of her divination spells work, Nira thinks perhaps no one else's would either. While defenses are discussed, she creates a bit more cover with a Silent Image spell. Yrul stays right where she is with both 'real' friends and imaginary ones. Can Rakshasa pierce illusions as part of their nature? She would soon find out in all likelihood. Gaffer touches the pendant gifted by Vyrnix the dragon. Looking forward to putting it to good use. He casts Barkskin and Longstrider Danko pulls a wand of circle against evil and uses a charge on Hmerrin. He looks up and as he replaces his wand into the quiver, takes back to the air
The man watches in horror as Danko flies up and through the canopy, "Is he? Are you all crazy?!"He hisses through his teeth. [b]"No way they wont see that and be here in minutes. Panic spreads into him again and he makes to escape the group and continue in the direction he was going in the first place His CMD is 28
Thinking on the hut itself, the group knows the hut is not actually here, what they can see is a visual representation of the portal opened from the hut back in the Wold. The Tide are as sure as they can be that stepping through back to the Wold is a one way trip and they would not be able to return. At least not without having to find the hut again itself, which would neccesitate the assistance one one mighty dragon, Vyrnix.
As Danko breaks through the canopy, he sees very much what he saw before, a relatively thick canopy of trees blocking whatever may be below them. A stray toucan or macaw parrot can be seen sitting in the uppermost layer or flying just above in the treetops and a huge golden palace in the distance to the, for a lack of compass points, he decides is north. There are breaks and glades in the canopy, but nothing seems to currently stir within any.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- d20+22=24 ; Friday January 26th, 2024 5:53:17 PM
"Five or six," Hmerrin repeats quietly. "Illusionary terrain to hopefully hide us. Can't go in the hut."
He looks up. "All righty then. We do this right here. Yrul, wherever you are - we gotta get them all. Don't let anyone get way. 'cept for Blondie. He can do whatever."
He looks at Blondie. "If I was you, I'd hide just a ways yonder rather than keep running. Your call, but we're about to kill everything chasing you."
To the group. "I'll jump the first line. They ought to converge on me, then the sneaky folks can do their thing."
----------- Will 24 vs illusion
In Effect Magic Circle v Evil - 10' radius
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:229/229; AC:34/15/32 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Friday January 26th, 2024 6:32:59 PM
"A sane person is going to look crazy in a crazy world" Desdichado says to the runaway as he takes up his own stance about 30 ft away from Hmerrin, hopefully parallel to wherever the incoming raks might be.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 161/161 CMD32 Friday January 26th, 2024 8:56:45 PM
Ramirez speaks to the man before he runs away. We're here to fight them. If you stay somewhat close we can protect you. Do you want to run all your life?
Ramirez casts a spell on the group while they are still gathered together, then finds a good spot to shoot from.
Actions: cast good hope
Active Effects: good hope(all within 30ft of Ramirez) Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Used: Spells: 5/6 level 3 remaining
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Sunday January 28th, 2024 6:31:13 PM
Nira maintains her concentration on the Silent Image spell. She tries to position herself toward the rear of the group.
"If it looks like they've seen through the illusion, or if we have a chance to ambush them first, I'll drop the spell" she advises.
Yrul wasn't relying on illusion or magic to hide. She was simply using her natural skills and talent. Consequently, she hoped that whatever arrived would be focused on piercing trickery and taking on the apparent challenge laid out before it.....or them. She did her best to calm her breathing and her mind. She would be at one with the tree, or more specifically, the tree's shadow. All too soon it would be time to act. She just hoped that Snickit and Dabz were up to it.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Monday January 29th, 2024 6:35:50 AM
Gaffer dithers back and forth trying to settle on where to stand and ends ups moving to the left of the illusionary tree.
There will likely be many more like the blonde man to help later, but taking out the Raks has to come first.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+13=20 ; d20+21=37 ; Monday January 29th, 2024 6:42:16 AM
Danko hovers close to the top of the tree lines, looking for signs of the Raks' arrival.
He quickly draws his wand of protection from evil from his efficient quiver, casts on himself and replaces the wand back in the quiver.
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Fly 20 Perception 37
Mass Planar Adaptation: Immunity to the harmful environmental effects of a particular plane of existence, including such hazards as toxicity, extreme temperatures, and lack of air. Additionally, you gain energy resistance 20 to a single energy type prevalent on that plane (choose one if more than one type is equally prevalent). If energy types are equally prevalent, Nira will choose Fire. Duration: 20hrs
Protection from evil
I Gotta Get Out of This Place pt 2 Dan K DM Monday January 29th, 2024 10:23:16 AM
The party spreads out some and sets defenses. Good Hope is cast An illusionary forest springs up around the party
Danko stays above the canopy, scanning for signs of the Rakshasa
The hunted man finds a dep thicket 60' further to the party's rear and hides
Having seen the map, R17 or preferably P10 would be where Yrul has secreted herself.
Yrûl wanted the bad guys to come past her before she launched any attack. There was no guarantee that would happen. All she could do was hope and wait.....silently.
DM: Done P/10 Happy hunting
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:229/229; AC:34/15/32 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+28=46 ; Monday January 29th, 2024 5:22:05 PM
(OOC: Good with current positioning unless Hmerrin moves, then Dez should move parallel with him.)
Desdichado stands watching and listening for any signs on the ground of incoming rakshasa. (Perception: 46)
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 161/161 CMD32 d20+20=36 ; Monday January 29th, 2024 6:28:07 PM
Ramirez is glad to see the man take cover. He keeps watch from his current position, bow ready.
perception = 36
Active Effects: good hope(all within 30ft of Ramirez) Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Used: Spells: 5/6 level 3 remaining
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- d20+29=45 ; Monday January 29th, 2024 6:57:15 PM
Hmerrin waits. His eyes flick back and forth as he searches through the trees.
[Perception 45]
-- Position is good.
In effect Good hope +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Magic Circle v Evil - 10' radius
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=38 ; Tuesday January 30th, 2024 5:22:35 AM
Nira keeps herself snuggled between the trees. She maintains her focus on keeping the illusion up.
She knows now is the time to be silent, so keeps her mouth shut. This reminds her of the "old days" before telepathic bonds.
----------- Nira's position is good. Silent Image: W16 to AD21. Illusion of underbrush or various sizes so as not to look like one big conspicuous box :) I'm guessing the portal is in there somewhere too
Perception: 38
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+18=22 ; Tuesday January 30th, 2024 6:35:02 AM
Gaffer willl use the mans position as a guide and moves to put a tree between himself and any incoming hunters.
With Yrul having disappeared into the shadows and Danko up above, he's lost track of half their own group and can only wait quietly.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Tuesday January 30th, 2024 6:36:36 AM
[OOC: I just saw the placement of Nira's illusion.]
Gaffer will move to AD21
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+13=21 ; Tuesday January 30th, 2024 7:31:58 AM
Danko will land on a branch near the top of the tree and cast greater invisibility on himself.
----------- Fly 21
Greater invisibility
Mass Planar Adaptation: Immunity to the harmful environmental effects of a particular plane of existence, including such hazards as toxicity, extreme temperatures, and lack of air. Additionally, you gain energy resistance 20 to a single energy type prevalent on that plane (choose one if more than one type is equally prevalent). If energy types are equally prevalent, Nira will choose Fire. Duration: 20hrs
Protection from evil
Here kitty kitty kitty Dan K DM Tuesday January 30th, 2024 9:55:18 AM
In their positions the group holds up. Ahead, coming in your direction, Hmerrin, Nira, Dez and Ramirez spot 3 Rakshasa. They are moving as if they are stalking, but are not being overly cautios to their own positions. they walk side by side by side about 5' apart each and are talking, though not loud enough to hear at this distance. The far left Rakshasa has the head of a jaguar or leopard. Dressed in 'leathers' with a fine emerald cloak about his shoulders. To his right is a male lion headed Rakshasa clad in a rust red breastplate with a black cloak about his shoulders. The last rakshasa has the head of a bison, he too wears breastplate armor and has a great sword across his back. From his hovering position above the trees Danko also spots them
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20=5 ; Tuesday January 30th, 2024 10:09:25 AM
Whatever was coming was still too far away for Yrul or her improbable retinue to worry about. She did listen carefully though. perhaps a clue or two might be gleaned from what she could hear. She didn't expect to see anything until they'd past by her position.
Perception: 30. )Not the best, but let's get the bad rolls out of the way first, right?.....as if!)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- Tuesday January 30th, 2024 5:08:22 PM
Hmerrin waits for Dez to glance over.
The fighter lifts three fingers from the haft of his axe and lifts the weapon slightly in the direction of the raks.
He waits.
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In Effect Good hope +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Magic Circle v Evil - 10' radius
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:229/229; AC:34/15/32 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Tuesday January 30th, 2024 5:31:47 PM
Desdichado nods and pivots himself to the left at Hmerrin's signal.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 161/161 CMD32 Tuesday January 30th, 2024 7:42:08 PM
Ramirez casts ghost sound, imitating the sounds of a 'man' running for his life through the jungle. He aims for a spot away from the hiding man, and across from the direction the raks are traveling, to hopefully continue to draw them in. (aimed at location V12)
Active Effects: good hope(all within 30ft of Ramirez) Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Used: Spells: 5/6 level 3 remaining
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+36=41 ; Tuesday January 30th, 2024 7:42:19 PM
With three figures appearing directly, Gaffer keeps his eyes on the surroundings to make sure there aren't any more careful hunters on the approach. He clutches his staff tightly in one hand, and a metamagic rod in the other, ready for Hmerrin's mark.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=46 ; Tuesday January 30th, 2024 8:09:24 PM
Nira holds her ground and does her best to stay silent. She keeps her focus on the illusion, though has a suspicion she won't need to for much longer.
She isn't going to be the first to break cover and waits for someone else in the party to act.
--------- Perception: 46
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+24=38 ; Wednesday January 31st, 2024 6:25:08 AM
Danko readies a chain lightning spell but waits silently... observing ....
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Perception 38
Mass Planar Adaptation: Immunity to the harmful environmental effects of a particular plane of existence, including such hazards as toxicity, extreme temperatures, and lack of air. Additionally, you gain energy resistance 20 to a single energy type prevalent on that plane (choose one if more than one type is equally prevalent). If energy types are equally prevalent, Nira will choose Fire. Duration: 20hrs
Protection from evil
Improved invisibility
Here kitty kitty kitty Combat Rnd 1 Dan K DM Wednesday January 31st, 2024 10:31:47 AM We are in combat round actions
Yrul, Dez and Hmerrin all hold thier positions as the trio of Rakshsa hunters advance. Ramirez casts Ghost Sound and further back to the party's right, it sounds as if someone is making a break for it. Gaffer and Nira, too, wait. Forcibly controlling the adrenaline building up for this first encounter with the Rakshsa on in their true home. Danko readies himself to cast Chain Lighting
At the sound, the three exchange glances. “Misk has found our prize!” (Lion) in a beautiful baritone voice. “So soon?” (Leopard) in a female purr of disappointment “Too Soon! It seems another lesson in manners needs to be taught.” (Bison) in a deep bass “Perhaps we should commission a new toy? This one has run its last run.” (Leopard) she purrs again “No! Golden Eyes can no longer protect her favorite spying pet! Too long have I wanted to have this one.” (Lion) replies "Well then let us teach it some manners at least" (Leopard) she purrs to (lion) (Bison) rolls his eyes and head, "Do you ever stop?" and he draws his great sword
~Well they seem happy~ Thought Yrûl as she calmly waited. She could afford to be calm: she was wreathed in shadow and her part in the coming foray would not come soon. she had to wait for all the other actors to take to the stage. She just hoped that Snickit and Dabz were still awake by then. Those two could fall asleep at the drop of a hat. It was really quite embarrassing at times. Why did no one else have the same issues with their weapons? It was a mystery to her.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:42 T:28 FF:30 CMD:54) DR 5/- Wednesday January 31st, 2024 6:08:12 PM
Hmerrin's mind whirls.
The sounds were a good idea. But if the raks start running, they might just blast on past before anyone can react. But they're still too far to deal with. It all depends on how they react.
The fighter clutches his axes and prepares to step forward.
--------- Total Defense - +4 added to AC in header
Ready action. If raks either start sprinting or move in any direction other than straight toward Hmerrin or get within 10' of Hmerrin - the fighter takes a 5' step forward to W15 (breaking from illusionary cover). "Three fully armed raks chasing one unarmed human. Pitiful. Maybe I should teach you some manners."
In Effect Good hope +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Magic Circle v Evil - 10' radius
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:229/229; AC:34/15/32 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Wednesday January 31st, 2024 6:20:27 PM
Desdichado makes a mental note that the runaway was described as a "spying pet". Best they be wary around him and see what information they can get when this is over.
Once Hmerrin calls out to the raks, Desdichado sheathes his axe and draws his morning-star (OOC: D'oh!)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=43 ; Wednesday January 31st, 2024 8:55:15 PM
Nira holds her ground and keeps her focus on the illusion. The longer she can cover the party the better.
She turns her attention towards the man to see how he reacts. Nira keeps alert for the sound of anything approaching her position. Her inability to see invisible things has her a little on edge.
-------------- Perception: 43
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 161/161 CMD32 Wednesday January 31st, 2024 10:06:08 PM
The trap is almost sprung. It will be a good test. If the Tide can't handle these, then going after Goldeneyes may be an issue. Bow ready, he waits for them to move closer and the fighters to make the first move on them.
Active Effects: good hope(all within 30ft of Ramirez when it was cast) Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Used: Spells: 5/6 level 3 remaining
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+24=32 ; Thursday February 1st, 2024 6:31:42 AM
Danko stays prepared with a chain lighthing spell at the ready....
----------------- Perception 32
Mass Planar Adaptation: Immunity to the harmful environmental effects of a particular plane of existence, including such hazards as toxicity, extreme temperatures, and lack of air. Additionally, you gain energy resistance 20 to a single energy type prevalent on that plane (choose one if more than one type is equally prevalent). If energy types are equally prevalent, Nira will choose Fire. Duration: 20hrs
Protection from evil
Improved invisibility
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Thursday February 1st, 2024 6:44:41 AM
They are certainly in range for Gaffer, but not close enough yet, he calmly readies himself to send a wave of flames their way if any of his allies move to attack.
----- Ready if an ally engagies the enemy: Cast Firestorm on all three Raks
Here kitty kitty kitty Combat Rnd 3 Dan K DM d20+17=24 ; Thursday February 1st, 2024 9:40:28 AM
The Tide hold there positions and the Rakshasa continue to advance. Nira glances back and can see non sign of where the man is hidden. The most likely spot for him to be from her vantage is on the other side of a especially large Monkeypod tree. The tiro stops a few feet from both the illusion and the real undergrowth and begin to look about with purpose. Nira feels the three minds of the Rakshasa flicker across her own and she knows they likely did the same to the the others. However, her mind is one of the most powerful in the Wold and, it would appear, here as well. The Lion, Leopard and Bison all suddenly stagger, thier eyes squeezed shut in pain and legs buckling. The bison drops his weapon and manages a confused grunt. All 3 Rakshasa appear to have just been stunned.
(The map shows that Rakshasa are still at the top of the map. They are not in range for any attack from Yrul and her 'friends'.)
Yrûl held her position. She really wanted her adversaries to pass by her position.
DM Note: Click on the other sheet 2 Jungle Boogie please
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- d20+33=51 ; d20+28=48 ; d20+32=43 ; d20+23=43 ; d20+27=29 ; d20+18=33 ; d20+32=48 ; d20+27=36 ; d8+30=36 ; d8+30=37 ; d8+30=31 ; d8+30=32 ; d8+30=32 ; d8+30=34 ; d8+30=38 ; d8+30=33 ; d6+29=35 ; d6+29=33 ; d10+10=16 ; Thursday February 1st, 2024 7:27:11 PM
Hmerrin is not sure what just happened. But he's not about to pass up the opportunity.
The fighter steps forward out of the illusionary terrain. "Hi"
And proceeds to do horrible things to Lion, and possibly Leopard. ---------- 5' step to V15 Full attack, power attack on Lion. Switching to Leopard if Lion goes down. Ignore 15 DR. (Also has feat to ignore 5 DR. Not sure if that stacks)
Btax 1 hits ac 51 for 36 hp damage Btax 2 Nat 20. Crit threat 43 for 100 hp damage (no crit = 37hp) Btax 3 Nat 20. Crit threat 29 for 104 hp damage (no crit = 32 hp) Btax 4 hits ac 33 for 33 hp damage Hdax1 hits ac 48 for 35 hp damage Hdax2 hits ac 36 for 33 hp damage Rend for 16 hp damage
In Effect Good hope +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Magic Circle v Evil - 10' radius
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:229/229; AC:34/15/32 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+28=43 ; d8+11=13 ; Thursday February 1st, 2024 8:03:32 PM
After Hmerrin's move, Desdichado rushes toward X:15 to attack LP with his morningstar.
43 vs AC; 15 damage
---------- Active Effects Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls Aura of Faith: weapon Good aligned Aura of Righteousness: DR5/evil, immune compulsion and +4 saves to allies within 5 ft
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 161/161 CMD32 Thursday February 1st, 2024 8:18:08 PM
Ramirez starts a song to inspire the team and steps just out of cover.
Actions: inspire courage- all allies who can hear Ramirez gain +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Active Effects: good hope(all within 30ft of Ramirez when it was cast) Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
inspire courage: inspire courage- all allies who can hear Ramirez gain +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
self combat reminders: +26/+21/+16, 1d8+8 current buffs: +32/+27/+22, 1d8+14
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+28=31 ; 19d6=65 ; Friday February 2nd, 2024 6:06:04 AM
Gaffer finishes his casting as his allies all step out of cover, he chooses his fire spell carefully to avoid starting an inferno, and controls the flames to leaves the plants untouched while it covers the Rakshasa. As he casts, Gaffer feels a much needed empowerment flow from the amulet on his chest.
----- Step to T19 Cast: Firestorm; SR Check 31; 65 Damage; Reflex DC 28 For Half; On a fail, catch fire for 4d6 every round until extinguised; S13->W14
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Friday February 2nd, 2024 6:56:49 AM
Nira keeps the illusion up, unsure what just mentally attacked her but somehow satisfied that it also affected the raks
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Friday February 2nd, 2024 7:20:44 AM
Danko stands true and invisible... Something not quite right is going on....
------- Mass Planar Adaptation: Immunity to the harmful environmental effects of a particular plane of existence, including such hazards as toxicity, extreme temperatures, and lack of air. Additionally, you gain energy resistance 20 to a single energy type prevalent on that plane (choose one if more than one type is equally prevalent). If energy types are equally prevalent, Nira will choose Fire. Duration: 20hrs
Protection from evil
Improved invisibility
Here kitty kitty kitty Combat Rnd 4 Dan K DM d20+17=24 ; d20+16=32 ; d20=10 ; d20=19 ; 4d6=18 ; d20=16 ; d20=2 ; 13d6=47 ; Friday February 2nd, 2024 5:46:45 PM
Hmerrin does not know what just happened, but he knows opportunity when presents itself. Blood flies s his axes score 6 hits and causing the lion rakshasa to fall backwards, dead. Des moves and strikes with his morning star, elliciting a slight grunt from the leopard rakshasa Ramirez stays put and begins a song to inspire the group. Gaffer, having a large tree directly between himself and his intended targets moves somewhat and casts Firestorm engulfing the Leopard and Bison Nira stays put and keeps the illusion up about her and the others Danko maintains his position and invisibility. Yrul waits for just a few moments more as well
Magical sheets of fire erupt around the pair of Rakshsa and when the flames clear, The Leopard is still burning. The Bison roars as the Lion falls under the impressive onslaught of Hmerrin's blades. He retrieves his great sword and vanishes Spellcraft DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Invisibility} The leopard hisses at Des and takes a step back from the paladin. Though on fire, she casts several spells. The first sends a lance of blinding blue electricity into Hmerrin which then arcs to Des and Gaffer Lightning Hmerrin Reflex DC 23 Dmg 47 Des and Gaffer Hmerrin Reflex DC 21 dmg 47 The leopard then vanishes from sight Spellcraft DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Invisibility} The Leopard Rakshasa was last seen at W13
Please note if you are wearing the talisman from Vyrnix and remember it takes a neck slot so any amulet scarab broach or other neck item cannot be worn at the same time
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Saturday February 3rd, 2024 4:40:37 AM
~Oh, they vanished!~ Thought Yrul . That wasn't very helpful. Any number of things could explain that, so she'd been told. Her best bet now was 'wait and see'; mainly because she couldn't see - the rakkies, that was. For the most part, she typically found that being able to see what you were hitting tended to help. It had certainly helped Hmerrin. The destruction he'd so swiftly wrought was truly impressive. Now if only Snickit and Dabz were watching and taking notes. That would be a first!
Found the map thanks. I wasn't expecting a second page. Typically, I've just moved icons on the one page.
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20=2 ; Saturday February 3rd, 2024 4:43:56 AM
Of course, it did occur to her that all this was a distraction for something bigger and badder. Still cleaving to the shadows she did her best to open her senses to pick up any hint that something else was afoot.
The electricity stings Desdichado a bit. "Cowards," he mutters when the rakshasa disappear. "Well, I guess the element of surprise is over."
(OOC: Clarification on Vyrnix's talisman: The description says it "allows the party to cause harm to the Maharaja". Does the ability to overcome DR work only on him or on other rakshasa in this plane as well?)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 215/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- d20+20=26 ; d20+20=29 ; d20+33=48 ; d8+30=38 ; Sunday February 4th, 2024 7:38:32 PM
Hmerrin avoids the worst of the electrical attacks.
The two raks disappear. Time to find out if his new toy works.
The fighter concentrates, activating a tattoo on his arm. If it works, and he's within striking range, he'll take a 5' step and swipe at Leopard.
----------- Reflex Saves 26 and 29.
Activate Brahmah Tattoo - Invisibility Purge. Anything invisible in a 25' radius of Hmerrin becomes visible.
If possible, 5' step and attack, power attack, hitting ac 48 for 38 hp damage. Else, will move forward to any now visible foe.
In Effect Good hope +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Magic Circle v Evil - 10' radius Invisibility Purge: 5 minutes. 25' radius
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+20=31 ; d20+20=36 ; 10d6=47 ; d20+27=35 ; Sunday February 4th, 2024 7:44:11 PM
Danko identifies right away that the Bison and the Leopard are invisible...
He then casts fireball and centers it somehwat off where he Leopard was last seen.
------ Spellcraft 31,36
Fireball centered at U12 for 47 damage Overcome spell resistance 35
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 189/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+15=31 ; d20+36=40 ; Sunday February 4th, 2024 10:01:22 PM
Gaffer ducks behind the tree in time to avoid the worst of the lightning, but the bolts that blast through the wood still catch him.
By the time he looks back, the two ranks have vanished. Though one was on fire just before it disappeared, so he scans the surroundings for any signs of smoke, or movement in general.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Sunday February 4th, 2024 11:32:29 PM
From where she is, Nira can't get a good line of sight on what's happening. She drops the illusion and floats to the edge of a nearby tree to get a better look.
She knows what Hmerrin's tattoo does so figures he's trying to find something invisible. If he finds it she hopes to keep it that way.
------- Free: Stop concentration on Silent Image Move: Fly to AB20 - 5ft off the ground. Fly check autopass Standard: READY action to cast Glitterdust on anything made visible by Hmerrin's Invisbility Purge (but not include him in the area). Will Save vs DC24 to avoid blindness. No SR.
Spells in Effect: Barkskin ... Contingency ... Darkvision ... Mage Armor ... Magic Vestment (Shirt & Shield) ... Mass Planar Adaptation (Resist Fire 20) ... Overland Flight ... Resist Fire (5) ... Roses Temperature Control ... Talisman from Vyrnix
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=39 ; Sunday February 4th, 2024 11:33:24 PM
Perception check if needed: 39
Here kitty kitty kitty Combat Rnd 5 Dan K DM d20+17=34 ; d20+29=34 ; d20+27=36 ; d20+28=32 ; d20=2 ; d20+27=30 ; d20+22=32 ; d4+8=12 ; 5d6=16 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+18=27 ; d20+17=25 ; Monday February 5th, 2024 12:55:10 PM
Yrul waits for the Rakshasa to reappear or for someone to make them Hmerrin activats his Bramah tattoo and both Rakshasa reappear. The fighter is pleased on several fronts as he steps in and attacks drawing blood Danko sends a fireball at the Leopards last known position. The fireball washes over the Rakshasa, Hmerrin and Des and some of the undergrowth, setting local flora on fire in multiple places. Hmerrin and Des, Reflex Save DC 18 Dmg 47 Gaffer scans about after the Lightning blast and sees the now visible Rakshasa Nira lets the illusion fall, flies into the air and takes position directly behind the tree to her left. The Rakshsa appear through the invisibility purge and with one on fire. Nyra targets the other with Glitterdust. the bisonsquints and is covered, but not blind.
The Bison attacks back with his own ax, each chop parried and dodged. Snapping his head forward, Hmerrin brings an ax up to guide the head butt harmlessly to the side
Next to Gaffer a Hyena headed Rakshasa appears, driving a Kukri into his side Gaffer His FF AC 32 Dmg 28
The Leopard steps back from Des and puts itself out. It then quickly casts Spellcraft DC 21 Highlight to display spoiler: {Displacement} The Leopard shimmers and reappears about 2' from where it just was.
Mentally, Yrul signalled to her weapons that it was time to act. The distance to be crossed however, meant that only one of them would get involved at this stage. There followed an argument of sorts with both wanting to be the one to strike. Yrul sighed - mentally - they'd probably miss anyway! Silencing their bickering, she quickly and silently moved up behind the creature battling Hmerrin. (Swift sneak: Stealth: 50)
It was Dabz turn. She did her best to find a vulnerable spot and aimed Dabz accordingly.
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Hit AC: 41 prior to any other bonuses. Damage: 1 + 8 + 2 (Good Hope) + 2 (electrical) + 15 (sneak) = 28
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+7=16 ; Monday February 5th, 2024 6:06:29 PM
Nira tries to do something about the displacement effect on the leopard by using her new Brahmah tattoo. It's not as powerful as the spells she can cast herself, but hopefully it will do the trick.
-------------- Standard: Use Brahmah Tattoo to cast Faerie Fire on Leopard. No Save. SR check:16. If successful, negates displacement.
Desdichado grumbles just a little at Danko dropping a fireball on him. He keeps moving toward the rak to keep up the attack with his morningstar (V:13)
40 vs AC; 18 damage
---------- Active Effects Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls Aura of Faith: weapon Good aligned, allies within 10 ft Aura of Righteousness: DR5/evil, immune compulsion, +4 saves to allies within 10 ft Aura of Resolve: immune charm, +4 to saves for all allies within 10 feet Aura of Courage: immune fear, +4 saves allies within 10 ft
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 197/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- d20+20=24 ; d20+35=42 ; d20+30=31 ; d20+25=38 ; d20+20=35 ; d20+34=45 ; d20+29=47 ; d8+30=36 ; d8+30=38 ; d8+30=33 ; d6+29=30 ; d6+29=33 ; d10+10=20 ; Monday February 5th, 2024 8:54:56 PM
The fireball goes off. Hmerrin ducks out of the way of the worst of it.
A grin forms on his face as Yrul attacks. They've got the rak flanked. His axes trace deadly arcs through the Bison.
---------- Reflex Save 24
Flanking w/ Yrul Full attack, power attack on Bison.
Btax 1 hits ac 42 for 36 hp damage Btax 2 misses. Nat 1 Btax 3 hits ac 38 for 38 hp damage Btax 4 hits ac 35 for 33 hp damage Hdax1 hits ac 45 for 30 hp damage Hdax2 hits ac 47 for 33 hp damage Rend for 20 hp damage
In Effect Vyrnix Talisman: Overcome 15DR. (Also Penetrating Strike feat overcomes 5DR) Good hope +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Magic Circle v Evil - 10' radius Invisibility Purge: 5 minutes. 25' radius
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 d20+32=47 ; d20+27=39 ; d20+22=41 ; d8+14=17 ; d8+14=21 ; d8+14=17 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=10 ; 2d6=11 ; Monday February 5th, 2024 10:50:21 PM
Ramirez fires on the Hyena-rak that just stabbed Gaffer. Bardsong continues
Active Effects: good hope(all within 30ft of Ramirez when it was cast) Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
inspire courage: inspire courage- all allies who can hear Ramirez gain +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
self combat reminders: +26/+21/+16, 1d8+8(2d6 holy) current buffs: +32/+27/+22, 1d8+14
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+22=35 ; 10d6+16=48 ; d20+29=47 ; Tuesday February 6th, 2024 6:34:56 AM
( Oops) Danko things to himself.
He casts lightning bolt at the Leopard Rak
--------- Spell craft 35 pass
Lightning bolt for 48 damage Beat spell resistance 47
Active Effects: good hope(all within 30ft of Ramirez when it was cast) Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
inspire courage: inspire courage- all allies who can hear Ramirez gain +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Vyrnix talisman
Mass Planar Adaptation: Immunity to the harmful environmental effects of a particular plane of existence, including such hazards as toxicity, extreme temperatures, and lack of air. Additionally, you gain energy resistance 20 to a single energy type prevalent on that plane (choose one if more than one type is equally prevalent). If energy types are equally prevalent, Nira will choose Fire. Duration: 20hrs
Protection from evil
Improved invisibility
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 161/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+28=30 ; Tuesday February 6th, 2024 9:12:16 AM
Gaffer recoils as the blade peirces his side and staggers to get his shield up between himself and the Rakshasa.
Keeping himself safe from the blade, he directs his staff at the Rak in close range and a green light gathers across the staff, but a sudden swipe by the Rakshasa forces Gaffer to dodge and he loses his grasp on the spell.
----- Cast Defensively, Finger of Death: Contration check 30 fails DC of 31.
Here kitty kitty kitty Combat Rnd 6 Dan K DM d100=46 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+24=25 ; d20+25=30 ; d20+27=32 ; d20+22=28 ; d4+8=9 ; d4+8=9 ; 5d6=17 ; 5d6=19 ; Tuesday February 6th, 2024 12:08:58 PM
Yrul stalks in behind the bison and Dabz drives into his liver Hmerrin smiles as he spots the drow and the bison is distracted. His aaxs put down anothher of the vile creatures. Nira activates a Tattoo herslf and tries to outline the Leopard in Faerie Fire, but the spell is not powerful enough to effect the Rakshasa and does not cling to it. Des grumbles some as the Fireball explodes about him, but the burn is minor indeed with the Planar Protection absorbing most iof it. His strike contacts nothing but air, the Displacement spell aiding the rakshasa. Ramirez fires several arrows at the Hyena that just attacked Gaffer. 3 Shafts now pertrude from it. Danko makes a mental note to be more careful and sends a powerful stroke of Lightning into the rakshasa. The Leopard again slips pass the worst of it. Gaffer spins in surprise and attempts to cast Finger of Death, but the immediate threat of the Hyeana breaks his magical flow and the spell fails.
The Leopard moves back from Des and casts a spell. A billowing cloud of thin mist envelops Yrul, Hmreein and Des. Spell craft DC 24 Highlight to display spoiler: {Mind Fog} Des, Hmerrin and Yrul Will DC 23. Failure -10 Wis/Will checks and saves Then, pointing at Hmerrin, Leopard makes a Suggestion"Run for the palace to take them by surprise! Hmerrin Will DC 22 possibly at -10 see above
The Hyena in front of Gaffer smiles and attempts a feint, but Warrd is still looking out for The Tide and gaffer easily sees the move coming and turns away the attack
Emerging from seemingly now where, A second Hyena headed Rakshasa stabs Ramirez. Hit Flat footed AC 32/28 Dmg 9+17 and 9+19 Total= 54
The fire continues to burn, though it deos not look to be spreading too quickly due to the lush green nature of the vegatation.
~Well done, Dabz.~ Yrûl told the temperamental pick. Yet before she could do much else the area around her became enveloped in a strange mist.
She blinked. Then blinked again. Wasn't she supposed to be doing something? Maybe Snickit and Dabz could tell her. she simply couldn't decide what it was that was the sensible thing to do; so did nothing.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Yay! I got a 1. (again) Yrûl has a Wisdom of 10. Is she subtracting 10 from that or her Will Save? She has a Will save of 9; so that will be fun. However, she does have Slippery Mind (and NO listed Hero points or I would have rerolled that 1) so gets another save next round. Looks like she just needs a 20 then.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:181/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+30=35 ; d20+25=31 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+15=19 ; d8+13=15 ; d8+13=19 ; d8+13=20 ; Tuesday February 6th, 2024 7:50:31 PM
(OOC: Dez is immune to compulsion, which I think Mind Cloud is, correct?)
Desdichado takes a 5 foot step and attacks the now flanked rakshasa.
35 vs AC; 15 damage 31 vs AC; 19 damage 26 vs AC; 20 damage 19 vs AC; miss
---------- Active Effects Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls Aura of Faith: weapon Good aligned, allies within 10 ft Aura of Righteousness: DR5/evil, immune compulsion, +4 saves to allies within 10 ft Aura of Resolve: immune charm, +4 to saves for all allies within 10 feet Aura of Courage: immune fear, +4 saves allies within 10 ft
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 107/161 CMD32 d4=2 ; Tuesday February 6th, 2024 10:08:24 PM
OOC- reminder for those rolling saves, Ramirez does have some party buffs active
Ramirez taunts the rak as he takes a step back. Kinda sad, I thought you were good hunters? You need invisibility to hunt an unarmed man?
Actions: 5 foot step to Z20, cast mirror image on self(1d4+6 =8 images appear), bardsong continues
Active Effects: 1)good hope(all within 30ft of Ramirez when it was cast) Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 2)inspire courage: inspire courage- all allies who can hear Ramirez gain +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. 3)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 4)mirror image( 8 images)
self combat reminders: +26/+21/+16, 1d8+8(2d6 holy) current buffs: +32/+27/+22, 1d8+14
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+31=41 ; Tuesday February 6th, 2024 10:43:32 PM "Hmm. These raks just keep popping up. I hope there aren't too many more"
That hyena rak is a little too close to Nira. She casts a suffocation spell on it to try and stop it - or at least slow it down. She then flies just a little higher to try and stay out of reach.
------------ Standard: Defensively Cast Suffocation on HY2. Concentration check autopass. SR check:41. Fort Save vs DC29. Pass=Staggered 1 rnd. Fail=Start to suffocate. Move: Fly upwards to be 10ft off the ground. Fly check autopass.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 161/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Wednesday February 7th, 2024 5:44:55 AM
Gaffer takes a moment to catch his breath as the he ducks under the Rakshasa's swing and tries to plan his next moved.
Being stuck in a one against one isn't where he's best suited, and it doesn't help having the Rakshasa split up.
Gaffer feints to the side and then breaks into a sudden sprint to regroup with Ram and Nira.
----- Withdraw: Move to AA20 while avoiding the fog.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+22=29 ; d20+20=31 ; Wednesday February 7th, 2024 6:43:44 AM
Danko identifies the gas as mind fog and tries to dispell it
------------------ Spellcraft 29 Dispel magic on mind fog Dispel check 31
Active Effects: good hope(all within 30ft of Ramirez when it was cast) Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
inspire courage: inspire courage- all allies who can hear Ramirez gain +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Vyrnix talisman
Mass Planar Adaptation: Immunity to the harmful environmental effects of a particular plane of existence, including such hazards as toxicity, extreme temperatures, and lack of air. Additionally, you gain energy resistance 20 to a single energy type prevalent on that plane (choose one if more than one type is equally prevalent). If energy types are equally prevalent, Nira will choose Fire. Duration: 20hrs
Protection from evil
Improved invisibility
Here kitty kitty kitty Combat Rnd 7 Dan K DM d100=95 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+25=43 ; d10=3 ; d20+27=39 ; d20+22=37 ; d8=2 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d20+18=24 ; d4=2 ; d20+18=23 ; Wednesday February 7th, 2024 10:34:13 AM
Hmerrin shakes off the fog and has little trouble with the Suggestion He circles around and lands a solid strike. Yrul finds her head swimming in the Mind Fog -Yrul will be -10 on any Will save in near future Des is immune to compulsions, such as Mind Fog and completes the flank with Hmerrin, but the paladins strikes all fail to connect. Ramirez steps back and creates several more bards for the Rakshasa to choose from. Nira casts Suffocate with the anticipated result of the Hyena Rakshasa doing just that. Gaffer withdraws across the way to the multiple Ramirez's Danko Dispels the Mind Fog
The hyena pursues Gaffer across the the field and strikes at Ramirez and deletes an image.
The other Hyena steps from the underbrush to flank Ramirez and deletes 2 more.
The Leopard steps back and away again and casts another pair of spells at Hmerrin. A black ray strikes the fighter, Enervation Hmerrin Touch AC 24 2 negative levels (-2 Att/saves/checks and -10 HP) The second spell is an Acid Arrow that whistles past his ear
The fire continues to burn, though it does not look to be spreading too quickly due to the lush green nature of the vegetation.
Yrûl tried to shake off the effects of the indecision that wracked her. her mind, ever a mercurial thing, sought to re-established its strange 'norm'.
~~~~~~~~ OOC: Does the effect persist now that the cause is dispelled? In accordance with the stated synopsis, I made a Slippery Mind roll (8) with the -10 still in effect. She does not shake off the effects even with the bonuses accrued from others. Now lacking what little common sense she had, she will act even more rashly. ~~~~~~~~
Yrûl espied a troublesome adversary and heeding Snickit and Dabz entreaties, she moved forward to attack. Snickit won the honour of leading the charge and stabbing into the leopard's flesh.
~~~~~~~~ Attack hits AC: 50. Damage 12 and will bleed thereafter (1d6)
DM Note: Yes the effect will continue to persist for a bit. The effect is only against your Will saves and wis Checks, it does not actually lower your wisdom
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:181/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+34=36 ; d20+29=41 ; d20+24=40 ; d20+19=29 ; d8+17=24 ; d8+17=25 ; d8+17=21 ; Wednesday February 7th, 2024 6:39:48 PM
Desdichado edges along the flaming vegetation toward the rakshasa (5-ft step to W:11) and attacks.
36 vs AC; 24 damage 41 vs AC; 25 damage 40 vs AC; 21 damage 29 vs AC; miss
---------- Active Effects Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls inspire courage: +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear; +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. Aura of Faith: weapon Good aligned, allies within 10 ft Aura of Righteousness: DR5/evil, immune compulsion, +4 saves to allies within 10 ft Aura of Resolve: immune charm, +4 to saves for all allies within 10 feet Aura of Courage: immune fear, +4 saves allies within 10 ft
---------- 5' step to V9 Full attack, power attack on Leopard.
Btax 1 hits ac 43 for 37 hp damage Btax 2 Nat 19 hits ac 45. Crit threat hits ac 48. 105 hp damage (36 if no crit) Btax 3 misses (ac 24) Btax 4 hits ac 33 for 33 hp damage Hdax1 hits ac 38 for 34 hp damage Hdax2 Nat 20. Crit threat 42. 95 hp damage (30 if no crit) Rend for 16 hp damage
In Effect Vyrnix Talisman: Overcome 15DR. (Also Penetrating Strike feat overcomes 5DR) Good hope +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Magic Circle v Evil - 10' radius Invisibility Purge: 5 minutes. 25' radius 2 negative levels (-2 Att/saves/checks and -10 HP)
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 107/161 CMD32 Wednesday February 7th, 2024 7:40:46 PM
Ramirez stays where he is, and tries to provide some cover for Gaffer and Nira.
Actions: total defense(+4 dodge AC for 1 round) bardsong continues
Active Effects: 1)good hope(all within 30ft of Ramirez when it was cast) Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 2)inspire courage: inspire courage- all allies who can hear Ramirez gain +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. 3)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 4)mirror image( 5 images)
self combat reminders: +26/+21/+16, 1d8+8(2d6 holy) current buffs: +32/+27/+22, 1d8+14
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+31=46 ; Thursday February 8th, 2024 12:05:37 AM
Nira maintains her height and tries to suffocate the other nearby hyena-rak
----------- Standard: Defensively Cast Suffocation on HY. Concentration check autopass. SR check:46. Fort Save vs DC29. Pass=Staggered 1 rnd. Fail=Start to suffocate.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 16d20+16=206 ; 16d6+16=66 ; d20+29=39 ; d20+29=47 ; Thursday February 8th, 2024 6:33:28 AM
Danko decides to lend a hand to Ramirez and unleashes more lightning from on high
-------- Chain Lightning Hy and Hy2 Damage 66 Beat spell resistance HY 39 Hy2 47
Good hope(all within 30ft of Ramirez when it was cast) Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Inspire courage: inspire courage- all allies who can hear Ramirez gain +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Vyrnix talisman
Mass Planar Adaptation: Immunity to the harmful environmental effects of a particular plane of existence, including such hazards as toxicity, extreme temperatures, and lack of air. Additionally, you gain energy resistance 20 to a single energy type prevalent on that plane (choose one if more than one type is equally prevalent). If energy types are equally prevalent, Nira will choose Fire. Duration: 20hrs
Protection from evil
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 161/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) 4d8+19=36 ; d20+28=31 ; Thursday February 8th, 2024 7:50:29 AM
With Ramirez now caught between two Rakshasa, an unintentional effect of Gaffer's retreat, he makes sure they both stay standing with a wave of healing, buying time for the Rakshasa to hopefully suffocate.
----- Defensively Cast: Cure Critical Wounds on Ramirez; Concentration 31, pass; 36 Hit Points
DM Note: Ramirez has Mirror Image. Gaffer will need to make a d6 roll to touch the correct Ramirez. 1-5 image, 6=Ramirez
Here kitty kitty kitty Combat Rnd 8 Dan K DM 13d6=42 ; d20+25=40 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+25=27 ; d20+20=22 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; Thursday February 8th, 2024 4:24:08 PM
Yrul strikes the Rakshasa, scoring a hit to its shoulder. Des only lands a single blow as the Displacement causes him to go wide on his second swing. Hmerrin fails to land any solid strikes against the Displaced Rakshasa. Ramirez goes completely defensive to buy the others time to take care of things. Nira casts Suffocate at the other Hyena. However it would seem the creature miraculously fought off the spell. Danko sends a Chain Lightning into the pair of Hyena creatures. Both of them are able to successfully Evade the spell. Gaffer casts a spell of healing, Cure Critical Wounds on Ramirez, however the bard is cloaked in a Mirror Image spell, but Gaffer is able to find the correct bard. Ramirez heals 36
The Leopard, blood flowing from many wounds staggers back another 5', a defiant growl in her throat. Hands flash and more arcane power pours forth. The first is a bolt of Lightning into Hmerrin and the second is a Shield. Hmerrin Reflex DC 20 Dmg 42
The first Hyena drops to the ground, suffocating. The second Hyena attacks Ramirez looking to rid himself of the illusions. Destroying 2 more fo the images to it's frustration.
The fire continues to burn, though it does not look to be spreading too quickly due to the lush green nature of the vegetation, it has begin to.
DM Note: after rolling some of the early rolls, I made the edit post on Gaffer and upon refresh, those rolls vanished. I also moved on to post and rolled the d6
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:181/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+34=42 ; d20+29=34 ; d20+24=29 ; d20+19=32 ; d8+17=19 ; Thursday February 8th, 2024 7:30:56 PM
Desdichado takes another step to W:10.
42 vs AC; 19 damage 34 vs AC; miss 29 vs AC; miss 32 vs AC; miss
---------- Active Effects Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls inspire courage: +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear; +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. Aura of Faith: weapon Good aligned, allies within 10 ft Aura of Righteousness: DR5/evil, immune compulsion, +4 saves to allies within 10 ft Aura of Resolve: immune charm, +4 to saves for all allies within 10 feet Aura of Courage: immune fear, +4 saves allies within 10 ft
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 143/161 CMD32 d20+32=40 ; d20+27=36 ; d20+22=25 ; d8+14=22 ; d8+14=17 ; d8+14=17 ; 2d6=4 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=6 ; Thursday February 8th, 2024 8:16:01 PM Well now, tell the truth. Is this the most exciting 'hunt' you've ever been on? Ramirez taunts the hyena-rak as he steps away and returns the stabbing attempts with some arrows.
Active Effects: 1)good hope(all within 30ft of Ramirez when it was cast) Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 2)inspire courage: inspire courage- all allies who can hear Ramirez gain +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. 3)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 4)mirror image( 3 images)
self combat reminders: +26/+21/+16, 1d8+8(2d6 holy) current buffs: +32/+27/+22, 1d8+14
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 171/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- d20+18=23 ; d20+31=46 ; d20+26=40 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+30=47 ; d20+25=40 ; d8+30=35 ; d8+30=34 ; d8+30=35 ; d6+29=32 ; d6+29=33 ; d10+10=11 ; Thursday February 8th, 2024 8:41:47 PM
"Your luck can't hold forever," Hmerrin growls back. He avoids the full brunt of the lightning bolt, moves back in, and attacks again.
---------- Ref save 23
5' step to W8 Full attack, power attack on Leopard.
Btax 1 hits ac 46 for 35 hp damage Btax 2 hits ac 40 for 34 hp damage Btax 3 misses (nat 1) Btax 4 hits ac 30 for 35 hp damage Hdax1 hits ac 47 for 32 hp damage Hdax2 hits ac 40 for 33 hp damage Rend for 11 hp damage
In Effect Vyrnix Talisman: Overcome 15DR. (Also Penetrating Strike feat overcomes 5DR) Good hope +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Magic Circle v Evil - 10' radius Invisibility Purge: 5 minutes. 25' radius 2 negative levels (-2 Att/saves/checks and -10 HP)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+31=48 ; Friday February 9th, 2024 1:55:21 AM
Once everyone else in the party has acted, Nira looks to the leopard, expecting it to fall under Hmerrin's onslaught. She looks back to the hyena-rak.
"Surrender now and you may live to see another sunrise" Nira pauses for emphasis. "Your allies have fallen and you are vastly outnumbered. You might inflict another scratch, but the wound will be treated and your efforts for nought."
"You won't be given another chance"
If the rak doesn't obey, Nira casts a Suggestion spell "Throw your weapons away, lie face-down on the ground and stay there until I say stand up"
------------ DELAY until everyone else in the party has had a chance to act.
Standard: Cast Suggestion. SR: 48. Will Save vs DC25 or follow Nira's suggestion
Yrûl followed. As the creature took a step back, she took one forward. It was closer to the fire and that really wasn't sensible, but she simply wasn't being sensible at the moment. She could see that the previous wound inflicted was still bleeding (1) and let Snickit and Dabz do their thing.
Poor Dabz just wasn't able to match Snickit's attacks. that would definitely result in argument afterwards with one pick blaming the other for "putting me off". She'd heard it so many times.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+20=21 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+20=23 ; d20+20=30 ; 4d6=17 ; 4d6=13 ; 4d6=6 ; d20+29=37 ; d20+29=41 ; d20+29=33 ; Friday February 9th, 2024 6:38:53 AM
From his height, Danko fires four scorching rays down at the HRak Ramirez is engaged with.
------------ Scorching Rays Touch attach 4d6 damage 1 Att nat 1 miss dam BSR 2 Att 26 dam 17 BSR 37 3 Att 23 dam 13 BSR 41 4 Att 30 dam 6 BSR 33
good hope(all within 30ft of Ramirez when it was cast) Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
inspire courage: inspire courage- all allies who can hear Ramirez gain +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Vyrnix talisman
Mass Planar Adaptation: Immunity to the harmful environmental effects of a particular plane of existence, including such hazards as toxicity, extreme temperatures, and lack of air. Additionally, you gain energy resistance 20 to a single energy type prevalent on that plane (choose one if more than one type is equally prevalent). If energy types are equally prevalent, Nira will choose Fire. Duration: 20hrs
Protection from evil
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 161/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Friday February 9th, 2024 8:16:55 AM
Gaffer notices, similarly to Nira, that this fight is drawing to an end, and he is keen to save as many spells as he can. So he keeps a defensive position until everyone can gather to finish of the remaining Rakshasa.
----- Total Defence, +4 AC ----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 Base Speed, 19 Hours
Here kitty kitty kitty Combat Rnd 9 Dan K DM d100=4 ; d100=78 ; d100=26 ; d100=99 ; d100=75 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=28 ; Friday February 9th, 2024 8:37:56 AM
Des finds the rakshasa's magical wards too much in this moment. Ramirez taunts the vile creature, stepping back and putting several shafts into in. Hmerrin knows the creatures luck is about out, but with the added magical ward, is only able to land a single strike himself. Yrul and Dabz, however, have more luck and the Leopard raksahsa falls dead at her feet. Nira makes a powerful Suggestion and the Hyena creature obeys. Danko, alreday in the midst of spell casting, sends down and hits with a pair of Scorching Rays Gaffer feels the fight is well in hand and conserves some of his power for the future
The Hyeana growls and spews some truly viscoral hatred towards Nira and then vanishes from view. Spellcraft DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {}Invisibility[/i]
The fire continues to burn, though it deos not look to be spreading too quickly due to the lush green nature of the vegatation, it has begin to.
Several large mawcaws in the area have started calling out again. "CaaaAAW! CaaaAAW! CaaaAAW!"
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Friday February 9th, 2024 1:08:55 PM
Yrûl, still not quite feeling herself (-10 Will), smiled and wandered off towards the others.
[b]"Well done, Dabz. You certainly got her then. No, no, don't be mean Snickit. Dabz didn't put you off. there was just a lot of fire and smoke and it's only natural that someone - even a handsome pick like you - could miss under those circumstances." Her weapons were hard work at times, but she wouldn't be without them. It was strange though, why others didn't talk to their own weapons. She attributed that to the fact that they lacked truly special weapons.
She then gathered up her new 'insect' friends (hovering fitfully around her head. [b]"Did I miss anything important?"[/b[ She asked Peabo.
To say that Yrûl had a vivid imagination was understating matters, grossly.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=33 ; Friday February 9th, 2024 6:26:30 PM "Hmerrin, I think there's an invisible one on the ground here" Nira calls "Might need your purge to help find him"
She also suggests someone check that the suffocating rak is really dead.
----------- Perception: 33
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 143/161 CMD32 Friday February 9th, 2024 7:14:42 PM I guess they aren't used to prey that fight back. Ramirez casts a glitterdust spell, aiming a bit to the northeast, figuring the rak would start moving right after casting the spell.
Active Effects: 1)good hope(all within 30ft of Ramirez when it was cast) Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 2)inspire courage: inspire courage- all allies who can hear Ramirez gain +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. 3)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 4)mirror image( 3 images)
self combat reminders: +26/+21/+16, 1d8+8(2d6 holy) current buffs: +32/+27/+22, 1d8+14
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Friday February 9th, 2024 10:34:05 PM "Those birds might be a warning that more are coming" Nira observes "Let's keep our guard up"
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 171/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- Saturday February 10th, 2024 12:35:54 PM
"Nira's right. Let's assume this is just a pause. Some quick healing and keep an eye out. Still not sure if the birds are warning us or pointing us out."
At Nira's suggestion, Hmerrin quickly strides down to join the other group around Hyena2.
"Speaking of healing....," he hints,
---------- Double move to Y20.
In Effect Vyrnix Talisman: Overcome 15DR. (Also Penetrating Strike feat overcomes 5DR) Good hope +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Magic Circle v Evil - 10' radius Invisibility Purge: 5 minutes. 25' radius 2 negative levels (-2 Att/saves/checks and -10 HP)
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:181/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; Saturday February 10th, 2024 10:09:44 PM
Desdichado moves to W:17. Gather around everyone who needs a top up.
(Channel energy: heal 39 in 30' burst)
LoH: 18/20 remaining.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 200/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Sunday February 11th, 2024 3:22:13 PM
Gaffer ponders the possibility of the invisible Rakshasa that might be infront of him, but the birds drag his attention away and he decides to listen in on what they are saying.
----- Cast Defensively; Speak with Animals; Autopass Concentration
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 Base Speed, 19 Hours Speak with Animals: 19 Minutes
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+20=25 ; d20+20=32 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+20=27 ; 4d6=16 ; 4d6=10 ; 4d6=10 ; 4d6=22 ; d20+29=30 ; d20+29=39 ; d20+29=33 ; d20+29=38 ; Monday February 12th, 2024 6:21:21 AM
While the rest ponders, Danko shoots more Scorching Rays at the Hyena ( Hy2)
------------- Scorching Rays Touch attach 4d6 damage 1 Att 25 dam 16 BSR 30 2 Att 32 dam 10 BSR 39 3 Att 29 dam 10 BSR 33 4 Att 27 dam 22 BSR 38
good hope(all within 30ft of Ramirez when it was cast) Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
inspire courage: inspire courage- all allies who can hear Ramirez gain +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Vyrnix talisman
Mass Planar Adaptation: Immunity to the harmful environmental effects of a particular plane of existence, including such hazards as toxicity, extreme temperatures, and lack of air. Additionally, you gain energy resistance 20 to a single energy type prevalent on that plane (choose one if more than one type is equally prevalent). If energy types are equally prevalent, Nira will choose Fire. Duration: 20hrs
Protection from evil
They are coming... Dan K DM d20+11=22 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+12=29 ; Monday February 12th, 2024 1:03:41 PM
Nira calls out that the hyena is invisible, but cannot locate him. The suffocating Rakshasa is indeed dead, having succumb to the spell. Ramirez casts Glitterdust and coats the Hyena while avoiding the nearby Gaffer. Gaffer casts Speak with animals and discovers that Divination magic, also does not work here. Des sends out a burst of healing everyone exceot Danko and Nira PC's heal 39, who aren't hurt anyway. Danko sends 4 rays of fire into the prone Hyena, burning him badly
The Hyen asends forth a volume of curses and promises of death upon its next incarnation and gtries to get to its feet, provoking aoO from those nearby, Namely Hmerrin and Gaffer. I see no possibility of surviving for the it, so we are moving on and calling it dead by ax
The fire now smolders sending up great plumes of gray smoke, but it will not be spreading further
The birds of the area take mass flight, out in all directions as Hmerrin kills the Hyena Rakshasa. The man emerges from the foliage, possibly even more scared than he was earlier. He hisses in a panic, [b]"we have to get out of here."
Upon hearing the man, Yrul turned. "We do? But we only just got here." She asks in confusion. She then looked around. there was a fire; so it was probably a good idea not to stand to close to that. Fires had a habit of burning stuff, even adorable Surface Drow.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 210/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- Monday February 12th, 2024 6:55:53 PM
. "No, he's right," Hmerrin replies to Yrul. "We've drawn too much attention with the smoke and all. The next group will be a lot bigger and we're not here to fight waves of rak soldiers. To get to the big guns, we need to be a touch more sneaky."
He looks at the man. "If you got a place in mind, let's go already."
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:181/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Monday February 12th, 2024 7:08:54 PM
"And as we make our way, maybe you can tell us what that rak meant by 'Goldeneye's favorite spying pet'" adds Desdichado.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Monday February 12th, 2024 7:39:55 PM
Ramirez nods thanks for the healing. Ok, if we're leaving this spot, let's get moving. So the divinations don't work, maybe that means they can't use any either?
Active Effects: 1)good hope(all within 30ft of Ramirez when it was cast) Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 3)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 4)mirror image( 3 images)
self combat reminders: +26/+21/+16, 1d8+8(2d6 holy) current buffs: +32/+27/+22, 1d8+14
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Tuesday February 13th, 2024 12:49:57 AM
As the rak lays dying Nira will descend and cast Death Knell upon it, trying to draw power from the rak's dying breath. She only gets to cast the spell once per day, and this may be the only chance she gets.
She looks to Ram. "They seemed wracked with pain when they arrived. Almost like some sort of mental attack. At first I thought it was because they were trying to cast some sort of divination spell, but I didn't get that pain when I tried, and I'm guessing they'd know what is safe to cast on their own plane"
"Basically, I don't know if they can or can't cast divination spells. There isn't enough information yet"
She looks over the raks. "Perhaps we should strip them down of their belongings? Check to see if there's anything that might come in handy later. Probably wishful thinking that there would be a key to the castle here somewhere". Without divination spells there's no way to tell what is or isn't magical, so Nira suggests taking everything and storing it in a haversack for the time being.
-------------- Use Life&Death ability to cast Death Knell on Rak when it's at negative HP. Rak to make Will Save vs DC24. Pass=Death by axe anyway. Fail=It dies but Nira gains +2 bonus to Str, 1d8 Temp HD per HD of the Rak, and +1 CL. Duration = 10mins x Rak's HD.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Tuesday February 13th, 2024 6:49:48 AM
Danko glides down from the tree top to the others. With a "whoosh" he dismisses the improved invisibility.
" Why yes Nira, lets strip them of belongings indeed. I call dibs on a sword. "
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Vyrnix talisman
Mass Planar Adaptation: Immunity to the harmful environmental effects of a particular plane of existence, including such hazards as toxicity, extreme temperatures, and lack of air. Additionally, you gain energy resistance 20 to a single energy type prevalent on that plane (choose one if more than one type is equally prevalent). If energy types are equally prevalent, Nira will choose Fire. Duration: 20hrs
Protection from evil
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 200/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Tuesday February 13th, 2024 7:20:26 AM
Gaffer raises an option for their next movements. "If there aren't more restrictions on our spells, I can teleport us through the trees to get close to the building, hopefully skip past anyone heading our way in the process?"
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Tuesday February 13th, 2024 7:37:09 AM
"Oh, yeah, good point, Hmerrin." Yrûl agreed. Want me to help take some bits off the bad guys?" She felt inordinately optimistic, largely because the trees provided a substantial amount of shadow. That was always welcome.
(Is the -10 Will still in effect? If so, she can be even more impulsive than she already is)
They are coming... Dan K DM d20+12=31 ; Tuesday February 13th, 2024 1:06:37 PM
Conversations start about next steps and perhaps where to go. The hunted man confirms Hmerrin's thought stating that there are 1000's of Rakshasa here, perhpas 10's of 1,000s. Nira casts Death knell, but the rakshasa is aboe to resist the spell Des asks about Golden Eyes and the man looks down at his feet."Yes," he answers, "I was her favorite pet and was encouraged to learn what I could on her rivals and their pets." As to where to go, he offers hopefully, "At the camp where they keep the prey for hunts is someone who recently fell out of favor who may be able to help. A dwarf that worked inside the palace."
Without divination magic the group gathers everything they could. Like the Rakshasa before, the hunting party is well appointed and richly dressed. 15 minutes later, the group has found Cloak of resistance +3, headband of alluring charisma +4, ring of protection +3, Ring of Mind Shielding, diamond dust (worth 4250 gp), 8,000 gp Amulet mighty fist +4, Mithril Breastplate +4, Belt Physical Might +6, Cloak +4 Jewelry worth 12,500. (2) Adamantine Kukri +3 (2) jewelry gemstone rings x 500gp, (2) Broaches x 2,500gp (2) Choker collars x 1,500, (2) Belts Dex +4 (3) gemstone rings x 2,500gp; 6,800gp; Broach x 2,500gp Choker collar x 1,500, Mithril Breastplate +4, Great Sword +4, Belt Str +4
Gaffer asks about possibly teleporting to the palace, should the group go there? Or follow the man to the cages where the hunt prey is kept and meet up with the dwarf?
Yrul, Mind Fog wears off while gathering items
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:181/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Tuesday February 13th, 2024 5:15:24 PM
Desdichado keeps his eye on the man, still wary but the refugee's demeanor accounts for a slight softening in the paladin's face.
"Alright, I think we should find this camp, then. Do you know how to get there from here?"
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 210/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- d20+11=30 ; Tuesday February 13th, 2024 6:35:03 PM
[Sense Motive 30 on the fellow]
While the team relieves the dead raks of their goodies, Hmerrin eyes the Favorite Pet carefully. As long as he thinks the man is being truthful, he nods in agreement with Dez.
"If we can get an idea of the layout here, it'd go a long way to helping us, " he notes. "Like, does teleport work any better than divination, or will we find ourselves appearing in a stew pot somewhere?"
All things being equal, he waves the man on toward this camp of theirs.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Tuesday February 13th, 2024 7:46:55 PM I agree we should go to the camp. If we can get some information on the layout of the palace, that would be useful. We're not here to fight every rak in existence, we need to go straight to the top.
Ramirez wonders if they will just trade one tyrant for another if they win. He looks at the man leading them to camp, maybe the Tide can free some prisoners while they are here.
What is your name?
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
self combat reminders: +26/+21/+16, 1d8+8(2d6 holy) current buffs: +32/+27/+22, 1d8+14
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+28=37 ; Tuesday February 13th, 2024 8:48:42 PM
Nira is perhaps a little paranoid, but dealing with raks for so long can do that to a person.
She looks at the man. "Did they cast any spells on you before setting you loose? I'm also a little concerned that if they try some divination spells to find you that they may also find us" Detect Scrying, Detect Thoughts, Discern Lies, Detect Evil. All of her detection spells are useless here.
If no-one else claims it, Nira will scoop up the diamond dust. There are a number of her spells that need the ingredient.
"Perhaps we can throw the rak bodies into the portal? That would get rid of them"
------------- Sense Motive: 37
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 200/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Wednesday February 14th, 2024 4:37:56 AM
So many Rakshasa is far beyond what Gaffer was expecting. Unless they can confirm that only Goldeneyes has interest in their part of the Wold, taking out them alone won't be enough.
"To camp it is then. Will these birds announce our arrival? Perhaps we can lure the guards away from the camp to fight them away from the prisoners?"
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Wednesday February 14th, 2024 5:28:25 AM
"So, are we doing the teleport thingy or walking?" Enquired Yrûl, not quite following the course of the conversation. "If we're walking, we can take the lead and be super watchful for dangerous stuff." She added in her usual animated fashion. By 'we', she was of course, referring to her weapons and crystalline friends. Yrûl was never alone.
Yrûl can Track, is stealthy and is reasonable at spotting stuff - IF she's not distracted by Snickit and Dabz!
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Wednesday February 14th, 2024 6:37:26 AM
Danko agrees to go to the camp... " Let's save the spells. I'm concerned that we'll need them all and very soon. "
Danko uses the two wands, protection from evil and circle against protection from evil on those who want the protection, then draws his rod of absorbtion.
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To the cages... Dan K DM Wednesday February 14th, 2024 2:44:24 PM
Des and Hmerrin ask the man if he can lead them and he responds with a simple affirmative nod. Ramirez asks his name, "Antwan at one point." He says solenmly. He is also asked about a layout and provides one. Several large bamboo cages are suspended above a 40 or 50' spring. There are almost always several crocodiles in the water and often a big cat along the shore by a pair of outdoor cabanas. Gaffer and Ramirez are both a bit put off by the number of rakshasa Antwan reports living here. way to many to not switch to , sneak in and get to the top cat', mode. In answer to Nira's spell question he shakes his head, "Not likely. Not as sporting that way you know. Though I am not learned is spellcasting of any kind. Save the after effects of obvious things, like lightning bolts and fireballs"
Antwan agrees to lead the group, the question on body disposal is still up in the air and making your way to the cages on foot seems to be the consensus. Antwan offers that the trip will take about an hour and half from here. His best guess, backtracking his route to here.
None of the perceptive party get the feeling Antwan is being anything other than genuine. He's scared, he believes he can take the party to the cages successfully and he believes the dwarf held there can help. Antwan does not know about the birds. Common thought among the slaves is that everything here is evil twisted spirits
Does the party head out or do you want to do something with the bodies?
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 210/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- Wednesday February 14th, 2024 5:49:56 PM
Hmerrin considers the bodies.
"Nira's plan seems best to me. Hide em in the hut."
The fighter quickly sets about tossing raks into the hut or wherever Nira directs.
Then, it's time to follow the fellow to this dwarf.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:181/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Wednesday February 14th, 2024 7:18:54 PM
Desdichado watches in mild puzzlement as Hmerrin tosses the raks into the hut, unsure what the purpose is. "Anyway," he shakes his head in confusion, "let's hoof it to this camp. After you Antwan."
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Wednesday February 14th, 2024 8:29:25 PM Hiding the bodies may not do much, but if it throws off any further pursuit, then it may give us a little more time to plan our next move. Ramirez gives Hmerrin some help, and then follows the group towards the camp. Are we going to do anything to try and cover our tracks?
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
self combat reminders: +26/+21/+16, 1d8+8(2d6 holy) current buffs: +32/+27/+22, 1d8+14
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=49 ; Thursday February 15th, 2024 2:16:03 AM "Agreed. It might not do much, and we did make a bit of a mess of the place" she says indicating the blood and ashes "Hiding the bodies might make it harder for them to be detected by scent, or to tell exactly how they died. It might not do much at all, but it couldn't hurt"
She looks over her shoulder to see if she can see or hear anything coming, and then heads along with the party.
---------- Perception: 49
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Thursday February 15th, 2024 6:17:35 AM
Danko shrugs... his makes his wings disappear and then follows the others.
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20=3 ; Thursday February 15th, 2024 7:21:04 AM
No one wanted Yrul to lead it seemed, so she merrily contented herself with dancing through the shadows. There was no shortage of them for her to disappear into. Consequently, she moved parallel to the group, rather than in its midst.
(Swift Stealth to keep pace whilst being sneaky: 40. She'd be a lot more sneaky is Snickit and Dabz would shut up!)
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 200/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+36=46 ; Thursday February 15th, 2024 10:46:42 AM
Gaffer wants to go a step further with the bodies. "There is another option with the hut. I don't want to risk the Rakshasa faking death or being revived or anything. There is the orb..."
If nobody objects, Gaffer will throw the bodies to the orb and disappear them.
With that done, he's ready to head for camp, and he'll shift into a hawk and fly in and out of the trees to keep an eye on the party, but also look for any signs of movement towards them.
----- Perception: 46
To the cages... Dan K DM Thursday February 15th, 2024 12:00:50 PM
The Hut is not actually present in the Rakshasa jungle, it is merely a representation of a portal, or doorway from the hut as there are no 'doors' here. It is easy enough to throw the Rakshasa bodies through it, but it is a one way trip and the bodies in theory will spill out at the hut's true last location, Oddhome.
The area having been set on fire with the blood and tracks of all the Rakshasa and party everywhere. Yrul knows any tracker worth their salt will be able to put things together. Gaffer cannot access the Hut's orb and knows if he steps through, his chances of coming back are extremely low. According to Vyrnix, the hut is probably not in OddHome anymore.
The party follows Antwan, back tracking his run through the jungle and towards the cages. Gaffer shifts into a hawk and heads above the canopy. He sees no other birds of any kind, at least not above the canopy. The golden palace is as Danko described and to the left of the party's current course.
Yrul slips quickly from shadow to shadow provided by the large trees and underbrush. Antwan, for his part is also moving relatively cautiously. He moves light footed across the manicured grasses, his head on a swivel, which includes often looking up.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:181/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+22=24 ; Thursday February 15th, 2024 7:01:39 PM
(Perception: 24)
Desdichado keeps his eyes and ears open as they move through the jungle.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 d20+20=26 ; Thursday February 15th, 2024 7:05:13 PM
Ramirez follows along. At this point the Tide is trusting Antwan and hoping he is not a rak spy. Since their guide keeps looking up, Ramirez will also. I notice you keep looking up, what are we looking for?
perception = 26
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
self combat reminders: +26/+21/+16, 1d8+8(2d6 holy) current buffs: +32/+27/+22, 1d8+14
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 210/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- d20+27=41 ; Thursday February 15th, 2024 9:08:47 PM
Hmerrin gives Yrul a nod. "If you can stay out of sight and scout ahead, that's fine. Just keep in mind Antwan has the direction of travel, so you'll want to check back to make sure you're headed the right way."
The fighter is pretty confident Antwan won't intentionally walk into someplace dangerous. From the way he's reacting, most everything is dangerous.
Ramirez asks his question. "Flying monsters, I suspect," Hmerrin answers.
He follows Antwan's lead - head on a swivel, looking high, low, and backwards. He trusts Antwan is being careful, but Hmerrin has been doing this a long time as well. His eyes flick over the vegetation for any sign of incoming nastiness. [Perception 41]
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20=12 ; d20=7 ; Friday February 16th, 2024 5:41:39 AM
Yrûl smiled and the skipped away. She didn't really intend to go far ahead. Mostly she'd be of to the left, keeping pace, but doing her best to wrap herself in the comforting shadows. She informed her weapons that they were to focus and be serious as this was a dangerous place, but wasn't exactly sure how much notice they took of that warning. Being as watchful as the others and certainly far more watchful than Snickit and Dabz, she looked for any sign of danger.
Stealth: 49 Perception: 32
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=44 ; Friday February 16th, 2024 6:08:35 AM
Nira keeps her mouth shut and reminisces about the time they had telepathy. It was only a few minutes ago, but it was nice. All this 'talking' creates noise and they can't have private conversations about Antwan.
She keeps her eye on him, just in case.
----------- Perception: 44
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 200/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Friday February 16th, 2024 10:26:02 AM
Gaffer is comfortable dipping in and out of the canopy, though each time he sees the palace there is a strong urge to conjure a storm on top of it, but he manages to hold off for now. Hopefully later.
It does occur to him as they travel that perhaps not every Rakshasa here is as powerful as the ones they have fought. Time will tell.
To the cages... Dan K DM Friday February 16th, 2024 11:16:09 AM
As the tide is lead along, Ramirez ventures to ask about the upward glances from Antwan. Hmerrin suspects flying monsters, the answer is a mix of confirmation and additional information "That and big cats. Miska is still out here."
The group picks along, and Hmerrin and Nira notice some of the larger bush plants turn to 'track' the group. "Man-trappers, don't get too close." Also a few large mawcaws are fluttering above to keep up with Gaffer
Above, Gaffer pops in and out of the canopy, the golden palace tempting him when he spies what appears to be a massive flying manta ray leave the palace. The fact that he can see it from this distance points to the size of the creature. At nearly 10 miles, it will quite some time before it is anywhere close
The fighter keeps following and keeps looking. [Perception 30]
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:181/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Saturday February 17th, 2024 6:13:13 PM
"'Big cats?" questions Desidchado, "Something other than rakshasa? And who's Miska - the one that got away?"
After Gaffer spots the flying manta, he asks," Antwan, any idea what that thing is?"
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 d20+20=35 ; Saturday February 17th, 2024 11:02:26 PM
Ramirez keeps alert. Big Cats, flying creatures and possibly a rak named Miska may all be nearby. This jungle seems to be more dangerous than most.
perception = 35
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
self combat reminders: +26/+21/+16, 1d8+8(2d6 holy) current buffs: +32/+27/+22, 1d8+14
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=40 ; Monday February 19th, 2024 2:53:44 AM
Des has asked the pertinent questions, so Nira keeps her mouth shut. Maybe the quieter she is the less of a threat she is?
She tries to keep a healthy distance from the man-trappers.
-------------- Perception: 40
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 200/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+36=49 ; Monday February 19th, 2024 6:47:33 AM
Without telepathy, Gaffer will drop back down and become human again to let the party know about the manta ray before returning to bird form and the trees.
He flies lower now to make sure the creature, and anyone aboard it, aren't likely to spot him, but tries to check to see if it is flying in their direction, towards their previous fight, or somewhere else entirely.
----- Perception: 49
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20=18 ; d20=1 ; Monday February 19th, 2024 8:26:23 AM
Yrûl was grateful for the warning about the 'man-trappers', but hoped it was primarily 'men' that they trapped. Even so, she gave them a respectable distance as she maintained a wary eye for other potential dangers. Despite the dangers, this place was far more to her liking than the previous realm where shadows barely existed at all. No wonder so few people there were happy.
Stealth: 55 Perception: Nat 1 - not really seeing much of anything :) Being too preoccupied with ensuring that Snickit and Dabz are being quiet and obedient. (Total:26)
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Monday February 19th, 2024 8:33:05 AM
" I didn't want to live forever anyway... "
The Thickening... Dan K DM Monday February 19th, 2024 9:08:55 AM
The jungle begins to thicken as the group continues. Almost imitating the heavy hot and close air. The landscape maintains its purposeful appearance, there is simply far more of it. Like a gardener that uses a natural hedge or border to inform those within that they are straying outside of the designated areas.
Antwan forges ahead, trying his best to not disturb the broad leaves of the beautiful and exotic plants. "Big Cats, like leopards and jaguars. They often lounge above and seem to call out 'Hallo' and when you look up...they drop on you. As for Miska, She is a great stripeless tigress the hunters often use, but she does not always agree with rest. Today appears to be one of those days. That or she saw what happened and wants nothing to do with you." Gaffer's news of a great flying manta ray causes him to lose a few shades. "Lets hope that thing does not find us. I know little of the creature, other than it's size and whispered talk, nonsense all but none of it good."
Gaffer pops up here and there and is confident the manta is heading to the now nearly dissipated smoke of the fight. Now that the party is entered the 'border' area, the canopy is complete and from above, the only thing visible is the roof of leaves, completely obscuring the ground below.
The group continues, naturally tightening their formation as the jungle continues to become thicker. Antwan makes multiple assurances that he knows where he is going. Nearly an hour later, the thick jungle gives way to the more open and manicured lawns of the land you saw upon arrival.
Just ahead is a 100’ radius clearing that appears to be a manufactured Oasis. Several large palm trees surround a 50’ radius spring with a bubbling center and sandy shores on one side and trimmed tall grasses and water flowers surrounding the rest. Suspended above the water on dozens of poles are 4 10x10 bamboo platform cages. 2 prisoners are in each cage. Antwan points out a very large and well built gnome in one of the cages, “That’s him, the beardless dwarf.” A dozen steps from the beach is a open -air cabana with lounge chairs.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 210/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- Monday February 19th, 2024 4:42:35 PM
Hmerrin was actually finding the enclosing jungle to be reassuring, even if oppressive. Getting spotted was less and less likely.
And then they pop out here.
He pulls the group close together for a whispered conference.
"They've got scouts in the air with their big flying whatever, so no magic that results in smoke or anything else leading them over here. Our flying carpet will get to the cages easily enough, and if I stay at cage height, we should be safe from whatevers in the water. Which leaves finding out what else is in that cabana.
Gaffer, Yrul, and anybody else sneaky, can you circle around this glade without getting spotted and see if there's raks or guards we don't see? Danko, how are you at opening locked doors?
I'm thinking if all is clear, me and Danko fly over, unlock cages and bring people back. And everyone else preps to support as needed. Thoughts?"
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:181/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+22=35 ; Monday February 19th, 2024 5:31:36 PM
Desdichado chuckles to himself at the beardless dwarf comment. While the others look to the cages and the surrounding camp, Desdichado keeps his eyes on the direction they just came from in case Miska or any other problems show up. (Perception: 35)
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Monday February 19th, 2024 8:37:02 PM Sounds good Hmerrin. Ramirez picks a spot with a clear view of everything and readies his bow to cover everyone if needed.
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
self combat reminders: +26/+21/+16, 1d8+8(2d6 holy) current buffs: +32/+27/+22, 1d8+14
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+24=36 ; Tuesday February 20th, 2024 6:34:00 AM
Danko says softly to Hmerrin....
" I can use a knock spell or two if needed... let's get going "
------------ Perception 36
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Tuesday February 20th, 2024 7:04:31 AM
"Well, actually, I can open the odd lock or two ...if it's necessary and not just to take stuff." Yrûl smiled innocently. "As to sneaking around, that's something we shadow dancers are sort of experts at. I think I should be able to sneak right up to that cabin thing without anyone seeing me." She added optimistically. Her skill was such that she could practically hide in plain sight - so long as there were some shadows.
"Also, if it helps, I could ask Grix to take a look." Yrûl had so many 'friends' she tended to forget how difficult it was for others to keep up with all the names. Furthermore, she hadn't actually introduced Grix to anyone yet. "Oh sorry, how rude of me - Grix is a shadow goblin. Well, he's sort of ALL shadow actually, but used to be a goblin.....I think. Anyway, he's ever so friendly and very sneaky. So...um... whatever you think is best." She bounced lightly on her toes in anticipation of what was to come.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 200/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+36=47 ; Tuesday February 20th, 2024 9:20:34 AM
Gaffer isn't confident he's as much able to sneak while there are no ordinary animals about, any sign of him would easily draw attention, and he'll shake his head to Hmerrin but nod in Yrul's direction.
He'll perch in the canopy of a nearby tree, preferring to stay in the more mobile form, he'd be shocked if there aren't at least some Rakshasa nearby.
It occurs to him to wonder if those in the clearing would have been able to see the smoke of the previous battle as well, they might be wary already.
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