Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 51/51 CMD: 6 d20+4=17 ; Wednesday March 27th, 2024 7:41:20 PM
Gnubert ponders on how he can best help. Finally the cleric stretches his legs and eases out the door to talk to the locals in an attempt to glean any information on the armory. (Diplomacy DC 17)
DM Mitch and Hugh Thursday March 28th, 2024 7:43:35 AM Torry was at a loss as how to help in finding the Spire Armory so she goes to groom Spot and gets the idea to visit her Dad who is a much better Bowyer and Fletcher than she seeing as how Armories have weapons. She promises to be back before Dusk. Hank surveys the area around Windhorn Hamlet looking for footprints where the armory could be hidden. Drack goes to speak with the village elders to see if they know anything about the armory. Ash feels at odds. As he’s usually the smartest in the room, he feels underwhelmed in this research Manolo summarizes what he learned with all his thinking on things and then decides he needs a drink. Loryn figures Manolo knows more about Windhorn than anyone else in town though watching the human access the information was uncomfortable. He tells Mortimer to bite his tongue and he hopes the sorcerer isn’t right with that thought. He tells the group to let him know what they find out as he goes about cooking lunch and dinner Gnubert ponders on how he can best help before stretching his legs and going to talk to the locals to glean any information on the armory.
What follows is several days of chasing down old rumors, vague stories, and half remembered stories, along with constant checking of information across the group and deciding which leads are worth pursuing and which are just random nonsense. Loryn’s fortifying food and ability to keep track of what everyone else is doing proves instrumental in keeping people motivated and things moving.
Manolo tracks down a fairly promising lead pretty early about a local rock formation called Chimney Rock. It is located to the East of Windhorn Hamlet and resembles a Spire so could have been the titular “spire” of Spire Armory. Hank’s surveying quickly disproved that option though, as the formation is natural and not altered by physical or magical means and there are no signs of ancient construction around the rock.
Mortimer thought he remembered something about a rumored ancient treasure buried beneath the basement of the Green Grape Wine and Spirits Shop. After confirming the rumor actually existed back in the day it seems promising until Drack splashes cold water on this theory by learning from the elders that the owners of the shop started this rumor to drum up business years and years ago. Most people don’t even remember it.
Gnubert gets suggested that the island in the river West of The Festival Grounds that is visibly seen on Maps of Windhorn Hamlet could be the location of Spire Rock but Ash being the smartest person in the room is certain nothing was ever built on the site as it is just a big rock jutting out of the river with some sand, dirt and plantlife on it
One of the last rumors the party hears about is an old well that has strange sounds echo out of it at times. The area is rumored to be haunted and mostly avoided, but enough people know of it or have even seen it it looks like it might be an actual lead about something. What really cinches it as a plausible lead is Torryns dad. He knew a kid who went down the well on a dare once. Found an old tunnel of some sort and fled when a stone soldier tried to attack him, or so the kid said at the time. The other kids thought he just got scared, but the story stuck with her dad, and if true indicates a golem or other construct is guarding something down there.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:21 F11: R13 W:15 Thursday March 28th, 2024 8:19:58 AM
She'd had a lovely time back at her old home. Her mother and father, being half-elves both, aged slowly, so appeared little different from when she was a child; not that she was that much older now. It was that youthful exuberance that that demanded a speedy return to town, having given LOTS of assurances that she'd be 'careful'. That he father's story had proven so useful was even more gratifying.
"So, how far away is this 'old well'?" She asked, having forgotten to ask that most salient question of her father. Well, she couldn't be expected to remember everything! She studiously avoided Drack's gaze. HE would have definitely remembered to ask that question.
DM Mitch and Hugh Thursday March 28th, 2024 9:03:59 AM
(Whoops I forgot to put that in)
Her father is able to give her directions to the well. It’s several miles west close to the start of the Red Hills.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 Thursday March 28th, 2024 10:54:33 AM "Sounds like a lead. Is everyone ready to go, or do we need some prep time?" Hank does a few squats and swings his bat around to loosen his limbs. "Because I am ready to get going."
AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday March 28th, 2024 1:55:47 PM
At least it did not appear that the group was going to be heading into Koshe Marr. The gnome felt very much that that was a place he never wanted to see. An old well on out near the fringe of the wilds was much more his speed.
Loryn only needed to go upstirs and grab his Haversack, Bag of Holding and Gnomish Hook Hammer. "Let's head out just after breakfast tomorrow."
Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
"Oh, yeah! Now I remember; it's out to the West, towards the foothills of the Red Hills. That's still a pretty broad area, so it's a good thing that Spot is coming." She didn't explain that it wasn't because Spot was particularly gifted at finding wells, but rather that being such a big horse, she accorded Torryn a far batter view of the surrounding land. As to preparations, Torryn could be ready in very little time, but maximising the available daylight made great sense. Departing after breakfast was the correct call.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 51/51 CMD: 6 Thursday March 28th, 2024 7:43:29 PM
Gnubert works tirelessly, helping the others track down rumors, and possible locations. When Torry reveals her dad's story the young Gnome gets a bit excited as it seems like the most promising lead so far. "I am ready, well I will be ready in 30 minutes." Gnubert runs upstairs and pulls on his armor. He hurriedly packs his knapsack and bounds back downstairs. "OK, Let's do this."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 ,-1 to Hit,Reflex,AC Thursday March 28th, 2024 9:54:48 PM
Manolo calms a bit after eating. He dons the necklace he got as a gift from Hiroshi. "We have no choice to explore and keep going after this treasure..", he says agreeing with exploring the well.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 Thursday March 28th, 2024 9:55:54 PM
Drack follows the group decision.(sorry. Family in town. Busy)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Thursday March 28th, 2024 11:05:26 PM
"A possible golem. How intriguing. " Ash is delighted to check the lead and possibly see a golem.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/16/19. temp/hp:50/50. icy disposition Friday March 29th, 2024 12:30:15 AM "Climbin' down an old well ... Sure! Nothin' creepy or ominous 'bout that."
He wasn't ready to start digging up graves and interrogating the dead. It would require a lot of explaining to Noma. He wonders how many of the graves are filled with undeath. Who knows the level of necrotic exposure many of those corpses received while in Koshe Mar.
DM Mitch and Hugh Friday March 29th, 2024 7:36:09 AM Torry explains where the well is and says it is a good thing that Spot is coming but she doesn’t explain her true motive for wanting Spot along. Hank says that the well sounds like a lead and asks if everyone is ready to go or if they need some prep time. He explains he’s ready to go. Loryn was glad that the group was not going to be headed into Koshe Marr as that was a place he never wanted to see, but this old well was more his speed. Gnubert] says he’ll be ready in 30 minutes as he dons his armor and hurriedly packs Manolo puts on the necklace he received from Hiroshi and says they have no choice but to explore and keep going after the treasure
(OOC: per the magic item description: If the necklace is being worn or carried by a character who fails her saving throw against a magical fire attack, the item must make a saving throw as well (with a save bonus of +7). If the necklace fails to save, all its remaining spheres detonate simultaneously, often with regrettable consequences for the wearer.) Drack follows the group decision Ash[//b] is intrigued by the prospect of seeing a golem [b]Mortimer says theirs nothing creep or ominous about climbi down an old well. He was glad he didn’t have to dig up any corpses to ask about the Armory.
The party debates departure time. It’ll probably take several hours to walk there so morning would give them the most time to explore before dark. It’s wild country though so some caution as they go is probably advisable (please give a marching order and any checks you’re making as you travel.)
AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday March 29th, 2024 9:42:40 AM
Morning it is. Loryn spends the remainder of his day out font in a chair working on his stitching and needle work. He does not plan to ride out, 7 miles or so would take about 3 hours for the gnome and that way he would not have to be concerned with anything happening to his lizard while they were in the well and where ever that might take them.
Morning comes and Loryn is back in the kitchen heating up the slow oats from the night before to add berries and set out with honey and molasses infused sugar.
Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Hank has been added to the Watch and walking order at the bottom of our page Bearclaw Keep
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:21 F11: R13 W:15 Friday March 29th, 2024 9:58:16 AM
Torryn had wanted to take Spot along. The exercise would have been very welcome. Plus, both Gnubert and Loryn could have ridden and then the whole group could make better time. Still, it was a valid point that Loryn raised regarding Spot's safety whilst they were all down the well. For herself, she didn't mind the walk. A leisurely pace permitted more appreciation of Nature. That was something always to be cherished. So, while Loryn sewed, she took Spot for a ride. Spot would get all the exercise she needed and then rest whilst she was away.
The next day, whilst Loryn was preparing breakfast Torryn was out in the yard practicing her 'dance steps' and then stretching impressively as it seemed, only she could. Torryn travelled light. She needed very little preparation.
~~~
NB: Like Manolo, Torryn has a necklace of fireballs. Hers though, has but one fireball remaining.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Friday March 29th, 2024 10:10:48 AM
Ash sleeps a full night, prepares his spells and enjoys some breakfast the next morning. He relaxes on the porch, waiting to leave. He lets Oslo rest on his shoulder while reading a reference book.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 Saturday March 30th, 2024 12:13:15 PM
Hank checks his armor and weapons, running through the mental checklist of checking for damage, adjusting straps, shifting weight, and polishing metal.
His equipment secured, he prepares his mind and his body with a rigorous series of calisthenics. After working up a sweat, he takes a quick bath, dons his armor, and meets outside to join the others.
"Ready to rock and roll." He stands with his hands on his hips and smiles at the sky. "Today is a great day for heroics and coin. Let's do this."
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:21 F11: R13 W:15 Sunday March 31st, 2024 7:48:13 AM
Torryn really couldn't understand much of what Hank said. He was obviously from somewhere far away with a very different culture. his references were lost on her. And just what was the great fascination for 'coin' about? No, she just didn't understand the man. Still, he seemed well-intentioned and very keen to get involved. It still worried her though that he was positioned at the rear of the party to protect the many spellcasters. It wasn't that he couldn't do that and do it ably. It was more that she believed he'd charge forward, wanting to get involved and leave them exposed. Perhaps she was being unfair on the man. No doubt he'd prove himself soon enough and maybe she'd even learn what all the bizarre references meant, although she really didn't pin much hope on that.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 51/51 CMD: 6 Sunday March 31st, 2024 6:43:08 PM
Gnubert wakes early and prays for his spells. The cleric tightens his surcoat over his armor. He heads downstairs to meet the others and prepare to head out
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 ,-1 to Hit,Reflex,AC d20=2 ; Sunday March 31st, 2024 8:21:05 PM
Manolo will keep an eye or watch for possible problems or threats .
Perception 2
OOC: posted but not feeling well
DM Mitch and Hugh Monday April 1st, 2024 8:20:40 AM Torry had wanted to take Spot along as the exercise would have been very welcome and Gnubert and Loryn could have ridden and they could have made better time. It was a good point that Loryn raised regarding Spot’s safety while they were in the well so she took him for a ride so he could get some exercise and then rest while they were gone. The next day she practices her dance steps and stretches. Ash sleeps a full night, prepares his spells and enjoys some breakfast the next morning. He relaxes on the porch waiting to leave. He lets Oslo rest on his shoulder while reading a reference book. Hank checks his armor and weapons, running through his mental checklist. Once his equipment prepares his mind and body with a rigorous series of calisthenics and then takes a quick bath before meeting the others outside. Telling the others it was a great day for fortune and coin. Torry couldn’t understand much of what Hank said. She doesn’t get all the references to coin and is worried that while Hank is positioned to defend the spellcasters he might charge forward into battle but realize this is unfair and that he’ll be given a chance to prove himself soon and she might even learn what his bizarre references mean. Gnubert[/b wakes early and prays for his spells. The cleric tightens his surcoat over his armor and heads downstairs to meet the others and prepare to head out. [b]Manolo keeps an eye out and watches for potential threats. (OOC: Do you think you’ll need a sub for next week)
It’s actually a fairly pleasant walk to their destination. It’s well off the beaten path so is several hours of walking through fairly gentle terrain in pleasantly cool weather. There’s a few signs of local monsters but nothing alarming and no encounters along the way. Upon arriving at the right general area it takes a lot of looking to find the well. The area is well overgrown with brush and trees and the well is half hidden by the growth. There’s also signs that Hank can point to indicating there was once a settlement or fort here, though so long ago the well is just about the only thing left over.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:21 F11: R13 W:15 d20=15 ; Monday April 1st, 2024 9:15:13 AM
Torryn delighted in the walk. Being decidedly off the beaten path accorded her the opportunity to appreciate the wilder beauty of Nature. Sometimes she skipped along, inserting a pirouette here and there as she delighted in the sights and smells of the land around her. Despite her often meandering progress she had no trouble keeping up with the others. In fact it was she that was, by and large, setting the pace. There was no armour to slow her or announce her presence and so disturb creatures thereabouts.
Once the well was found, she pranced over to it and checking that the edge was safe, carefully peered and listened. She even remembered to open her Feysight and check for ickyness (evil)
~~~
Perception: 26
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 Monday April 1st, 2024 9:50:20 AM
Hank happily followed along with the party, the clanking of his full plate armor announcing his presence to the world. He pointed out the geoforms indicating the likely remains of a settlement surrounding the well. Peering over the edge he thinks for a moment, picks up a small pebble from the ground, and tosses it into the well. "Let's see how deep you are..."
OOC: How big is the opening of the well?
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 d20+8=23 ; Monday April 1st, 2024 10:11:01 AM
Drack followed along with the others. Once they get to the well he sees hank drop a stone in. He listens at the edge as well, trying to get a feel for the depth while wondering how much rope they had. Perception 23
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/16/19. temp/hp:63/50. icy disposition, false life, darkvision d10+8=13 ; d20+4=14 ; Monday April 1st, 2024 2:32:56 PM
Once they arrive at the well, Mortimer infuses his body with the necrotic forces of unlife for added vitality and he also activates his darkvision. He doesn't expect there to be much light at the bottom of a well.
(Mortimer casts False Life on himself. +13 temporary hitpoints. Duration: 8 hours. Mortimer casts Darkvision: Range: 60ft. Duration: 8 hours.)
He looks down the well to see if he can see the bottom (darkvision, 60ft).
(Perception: 14.)
AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday April 1st, 2024 3:31:38 PM
Loryn is delighted that nothing bad happened on the way to the well, like getting lost or getting attacked by something as they left behind the more civilized area of Windhorn and began infringing into the wilds. Still, it was about 7 miles and not so unreasonable that something other than the natural fauna of the area to be moving this close to Windhorn and feeling saucy enough to attack 8 well equipped humanoids.
As hank drops a pebble and Drack leans in, Loryn casts Ghost Sound to create the notorious Wilhelm Scream as it falls into the darkness.
Mortimer then steps up and Loryn holds off doing anything until it's confirmed on the bottom being over 60'. If so, the gnome steps up with another small rock, casts Light on it, and then lets it fall
Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 ,-1 to Hit,Reflex,AC d20=18 ; Monday April 1st, 2024 7:39:39 PM
Manolo stops for about 5-10 seconds as they arrive. ' interesting, so there was some sort of a fort or a settlement here", he doesn't dare to look like the others for now. He hears Hank's comment and thinks about this place 'Is there something I am missing about this place?', he thinks and wonders about tales or stories or piece of information that he might not have thought about. " What could be helpful for this place?", he thinks loudly.
Local knowledge or Local Dungeoneering 27 or 26 (whichever might be more appropriate)
OOC: I feel better, Had a massive headache and didn't sleep too much, which almost never happpens.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 51/51 CMD: 6 d20+16=36 ; Monday April 1st, 2024 7:54:10 PM
Gnubert enjoys the walk out almost getting lost in his thoughts. As they show up the cleric takes a slow look around for danger (Perception DC 36)
DM Mitch and Hugh Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 8:13:39 AM Torry delighted in the walk and being off the beaten path let her enjoy nature. Despite her meandering path she still set the pace. Once the well was found she peered inside and listened while checking for evil. Hank happily followed along with the party clanking around in his plate armor. He pointed out the geoforms indicating the likely remains of a settlement surrounding the well. He peers over the edge and drops a pebble.
The pebble falls for a while before making a sound. The lid of the well is normal sized for a well - big enough for a medium sized creature to go down it without to much trouble and dig it deeper as needed.
Drack followed along with the others with the others and observes Hank toss a stone down the well trying to guage the depth while wondering if they had enough rope. Drack estimates the well depth to be somewhere between 80 and 130 feet. Mortimer infuses himself with necromantic energy and turns on his dark vision when they reach the well. Mortimer looks down with his dark vision and per Drack’s estimation the depth of the well continues beyond what his darkvision. Lorryn is delighted nothing bad happened while on there way. Still it wasn’t that far from civilization. Loryn casts ghost sound on the first pebble and then after Mortimer uses darkvision casts light on a second stone Manolo says it is interesting that there was a settlement here then wonders what he is missing. Gnubert enjoys the walk and looks around for danger as they arrive
The party is alert as they look around but there don’t seem to be signs of anything particularly dangerous in the area. The well is definitely deep enough that jumping down is probably a bad idea, but a couple ropes tied to a nearby tree would allow easy descent (DC 5 climb, can take 10). If the party somehow forgot to bring any ropes a DC 15 check will let them climb down the rough stone. Manalo’s dungeoneering experience tells him that they’ll want torches for those without dark vision and maybe a 10 foot pole in case of ancient traps, but otherwise it’s impossible to know what awaits you down below.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 8:29:21 AM
“I’m guessing the well to be 80 to 130 feet guys. I’ve got 50’ of rope. Anyone else have rope? I’m sure light will not be a problem with the spellcasting power that we have. Beyond that, any other thoughts?
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:21 F11: R13 W:15 Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 8:33:53 AM
”Hmmm.” Torryn mumbled as she peered down. Climbing just wasn’t something that she’d ever had need to practice. She wasn’t strong and it had always struck her as an enterprise for those gifted with greater strength than she. Moreover, she already had plenty to concentrate upon as a Sacred Dancer. That really didn’t leave much time for things like climbing. A rope. Surely they used ropes for such things. She looked around hopefully at the others, particularly Drack: he was always prepared for any eventuality.
She looked down again. She could see a good way done. Her eyes were keen, but lacked the capacity to pierce utter darkness. All in all, it wasn’t the best of starts for her. Of course, she should have known this: wells were always deep and dark, but it wasn’t as if she was actually going to carry any equipment. Sacred Dancers needed speed and mobility. Dancing with a burden just wasn’t an option.
On the plus side, she’d detected no ‘ickyness’. So Torryn stepped back away from the well that others might assess it and determine the best course of action to follow. There were trees and clouds and flowers that needed her attention.
~~~
Spells etc: 5/day Mage Armour. Shield
Fey Spark: used0/6 1st lvl: used 2/5 Lay on Hands: used 0/5 Stunning Fist: used 0/4 Smite Evil: used 0/1
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AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+11=25 ; Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 9:43:44 AM
A big pile of rope was not one of the things that Loryn carried about in his Haversack or Bag. The gnome could levitate and thus when they knew they were heading to a well, didn't give much though on how to get down. He could simply levitate, but now that they were here and Drack had started the conversation, well perhaps he should have thought about it. Then again, Loryn mentally shrugs. They were resourceful folks and surely could figure it out.
Loryn does have a potion of Levitation and he offers it up to whomever might want it.
With the bottom of the well already lit, Loryn climbs up on the lip, casts Levitate and steps off. "See you at the bottom in a few moments"
Perception 25
Active Spell: Levitate 7/7 minutes Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/16/19. temp/hp:63/50. icy disposition, false life, darkvision Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 11:43:16 AM "Got a rope, I do, yeah." He extracts the rope from his haversack and hands it over to those with better knot engineering ability. "That's a deep well; can't see the bottom."
He wishes had enough coin to purchase the Feather Falling Ring he wanted. Either that or turn into a bat. For some reason, he's always felt he could shape into a bat, but that ability has never manifest itself.
When it's Mortimer's turn to climb down the rope, he take all the care and time that's necessary to safely make his way down (take 10).
(ooc: There's no way I'm relying on the die roller for this.)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 ,-1 to Hit,Reflex,AC d10=6 ; Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 8:20:11 PM
"Let me climb this thing", Manolo says. Looking the Drack, internalizing what has been just said. He looks at his backpack with disbelief and says. "I don't have rope?"
Climb 14 (was supposed to take 10 but I don't have rope ): )
OOC: What do we do?
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 9:51:11 PM
"If it's closer to 80, we can us Mortimers rope and follow it with some of our clothes tied up, and get close to the 80 feet. If its more, we're an icicle in on eof the Hells. " Ash jokes. "Maybe its not in the cards and will have to be pushed off till tommorow. "
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 11:35:11 PM "Time to try out these new kicks." Hank steps up on the lip of the well, takes a tentative step forward, and plants his foot on the inner wall. "Ohhh, yeah. Spider climbing." He draws his weapon, crouches down, and slowly makes his way down the well.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 51/51 CMD: 6 Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 5:37:53 AM
Gnubert smiles as he removes a silken rope, hammer and pitons from his pack. "This should help." Gnubert waits his turn to go down the rope, taking 10 Gnubert goes down with ease.
DM Mitch and Hugh Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 8:29:12 AM Drack shares with the others his ballpark estimate of the depth and offers his 50 feet of rope while asking if anyone else has any. Torry mumbles as she peers down the well. Climbing isn’t one of her strong suits and she doesn’t have any rope nor can she see in the darkness but at least there isn’t any wickedness down there she could sense. Loryn did not carry a big rope but he could levitate but he didn’t give much thought to things. He figures the group is resourceful and offers a potion of levitate to the group before taking the plunge himself. Mortimer volunteers he has a rope but the well is a drop and he can’t see the bottom. He really wished he had a ring of feather falling or could turn into a bat. He figures with the 2 ropes they may be able to get to the bottom and is careful when it is his turn. Manolo volunteers to climb the thing but he doesn’t have any rope. Ash suggests spare clothing to extend the rope if needed. Hank tries his boots of spider climb. Gnubert also has rope and he gets down easily on his turn.
With three ropes across three people there’s more than enough length to cover the distance, which turns out to be roughly 120 feet. The bottom of the well expands out some giving enough room for most of the party to head down and fit. Long dry, the bottom is actually fairly pleasant as caves go, though things echo oddly.
Towards the south east there’s an opening where a crack in the wall seems to have slowly expanded over the years. Just wide enough for a single medium sized humanoid it stretches into the darkness farther than torches or darkvision lets the party see from here.
AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+11=27 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 9:34:28 AM
Loryn arrives at the bottom shortly behind Hank and picks up the small rock he had placed his light spell on. the bottom here was going to get crowded pretty fast and so Loryn moves to the crack in the wall and steps through, holding his Light Rock over his head. If it is a corridor of sorts, he will head down it . With the rock he could see a solid 40' and that should suffice, or so he believes.
perception 27
Active Spell: Levitate 7/7 minutes Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:21 F11: R13 W:15 Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 9:55:56 AM
Torryn collected herself at the bottom of the well. She wasn't overly enthused about her surroundings. It was far nicer above. Still there was a job to be done; so it was best to get on and do it.
"If Loryn is leading, who is second and stuff?" she asked unsure what position to take up. Perhaps it would be best if she was at the back, so that Hank and Drack could be present at the front in case of an 'incident'.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 10:37:34 AM
Ash climbs down(takes 10), and meets the others at the bottom. Noticing Loryn holding the light, Ash moves closer and whispers " If you hold the light there, you're giving anyone with a bow a good target. "
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 11:03:06 AM
Drack quickly follows after Loryn, not wanting to let the spellcaster get too far ahead of him, and in trouble.
"I Have second Torry. I would have taken lead, but Loryn appears to be in a hurry. Hopefully this opens up shortly and we aren't trying to turn around and come back."
Lay hands: 9/10
Spells: 1st Level: Divine Favor, Bless, protection from evil 2nd Level: Shield other
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 d20+1=21 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 12:26:51 PM
Noticing the dark in the tunnel ahead, Hank holds his bat in front of him and concentrates for a moment. The blue crystal bat begins to glow, shedding an electric neon light in a small radius (equivalent to a Light spell). "I'm happy to take point, but I do not want to step on Drack's toes. I will follow up third in line."
Torryn nodded. That was pretty much what she'd expected. She waited at the back to take up a rear-guard position.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 ,-1 to Hit,Reflex,AC Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 7:49:57 PM
"I am last or the one before the last", Manolo says hesitantly. He takes a few looks at the rope before starting to walk again with the group...
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 51/51 CMD: 6 d20+16=31 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 9:40:15 PM
Gnubert tugs on the rope and then coils it against one wall before following the party into the crack. Gnubert murmurs a quick prayer to the Gods seeing the others duck in with scarce a check for danger. (Perception DC 31)
DM Mitch and Hugh Thursday April 4th, 2024 6:15:33 AM Loryn arrives at the bottom shortly after Hank ad picking up his light rock he moves to the crack in the wall and seeing it is a corridor starts to head down it. Torry collects herself at the bottom of the well. She wasn’t overly enthused about their surroundings and asks about marching order while reasoning she should be in the back. Ash climbs down and meets the others at the bottom suggesting Lorryn holding the light provides a target for anyone with a bow Drack quickly follows after Lorryn as he doesn’t want the spellcaster to get in trouble. He tells Torry that he has second and that hopefully this opens up shortly so that they don’t have to turn around. Hank notices the dark in the tunnel ahead and holds his bat in front of him, concentrating for a moment before it starts to glow. He volunteers to go third. Torry nods as things go as expected though she waits at the back to take up rear-guard position. Manolo says he’s either last or the one before last. He takes a few looks at the rope before walking again as a group. Gnubert tugs at the rope and coils it against the wall before following into the crack. He murmurs a quick prayer as he goes.
The party moves through the tunnel. It seems to have been made by damage to the side of the well followed by hundreds of years of erosion expanding it into a channel moving east and deeper underground. Fortunately it’s all long dry now. It’s a bit erratic in size, narrow enough to require squeezing at some points and wide enough to walk next to each other at others.
After about 150 feet the party can see the end of the tunnel where the stone changes from rough, natural rock to worked bricks once tightly fit together. It opens up into a much larger chamber, extending farther than darkvision or light lets the party see. A few petrified bits of broken tables and chairs are all that remains of whatever function this room once had.
There’s the sound and shuffling and movement coming from deeper in, out of sight of the party. Something has noticed your arrival. (We are in combat. You can take whatever actions you want on the way down the tunnel, but only a normal turn’s worth of actions once you see the end and your lights alert the enemy)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:25 F11: R13 W:15 Thursday April 4th, 2024 6:29:36 AM
Upon hearing something Torryn immediately invoked her Fey Armour (AC+4). Was it something dark and unnatural that had somehow survived in this desolate place for so long? That seemed to be the only possible explanation, for surely there wasn’t enough to sustain a living creature hereabouts. With the others arrayed ahead of her, there wasn’t much she could see or hear. She attempted to Detect Evil, but from the sounds she’d heard, whatever it was, was far out of limited range of detetction.
~~~
Spells etc: 5/day Mage Armour. 1 used. Shield
Fey Spark: used0/6 1st lvl: used 2/5 Lay on Hands: used 0/5 Stunning Fist: used 0/4 Smite Evil: used 0/1
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Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/16/19. temp/hp:63/50. icy disposition, false life, darkvision, lucky d20+6=20 ; Thursday April 4th, 2024 10:27:33 AM
(ooc: Sorry for not posting yesterday, I fell asleep way early.)
Mortimer gives a few of his teammates a rolling, judgmental eye for having not prepared for this excursion. Good thing his haversack contains tools of the trade ... including those for grave digging.
When he makes his way to the bottom, he immediately draws his sickle. Its blade grows in size as it covers with ice. When they arrive to the vast open chamber and hear something was alerted to their presence, he immediately summons his heroic spirit from within.
(Mortimer casts Luckyism, aka Heroism, on himself. Duration: 80 minutes.)
(Perception: 20, to spot their attacker.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 20 Thursday April 4th, 2024 11:16:48 AM
Drack curses quietly under his breath as he watches Loryn lead the way. The recklessness was not normal for Loryn. While quite capable, Loryn could not take the kind of damage that Drack could.
Drack will cast Bless, hoping it gets the whole party. He then whispers to Loryn. "Loryn, ya fool Gnome, slide behind me."
Spell Effects: Bless: +1 attacks and save vs. fear
Lay hands: 9/10
Spells: 1st Level: Divine Favor, Bless-c, protection from evil 2nd Level: Shield other
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 Thursday April 4th, 2024 11:40:48 AM Breathe in, breathe out. Focus. Stay frosty.
"Unless there is a secondary entrance to the surface, our foes are either functionally immortal or living beings from the underdark. Drack and I will take point. Spellcasters should buff the party or shut down enemy melee. Strikers should focus on enemy spellcasters or maneuver for flanking. Keep tight, but be ready to scatter if they have area-of-effect." Hank moves to the front and maintains a defensive stance.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 Thursday April 4th, 2024 11:43:07 AM
OOC: Forgot to mention I am using Total Defense as a standard action. Total Defense: You can defend yourself as a standard action. You get a +4 dodge bonus to your AC for 1 round.
AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday April 4th, 2024 12:23:27 PM
Loryn stops as he picks up the tell tale signs of the passage opening up in the Dim Light of his spell. He whispers back behind him, "70' up the passage opens up." Giving Drack a humph as the paladin moves past, "Not my first time underground you know." Hank slips past right behind Drack and Loryn can't help but like the boys enthusiasm.
Hank had a light source and so Loryn would simply keep ahold of his. Giving Hank a 10' lead, Loryn then begins to move up.
Perception 21 take 10
Active Spell: Light; Levitate 7/7 minutes Bless by Drack Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 ,-1 to Hit,Reflex,AC d10=10 ; Thursday April 4th, 2024 7:07:41 PM
'I forgot to buy the potion', Manolo thinks as they move ahead, he forgot the buy a potion of invisibility. He loads an arrow on the light crossbow, for combat readiness. He will try to keep himself as less visible as possible. Stealth (take 10 natural 10)- 23
OOC: If only one action can be done I choose stealth.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Friday April 5th, 2024 1:13:19 AM
Ash quickly casts haste over himself and the party. Not knowing what's in store for them limits hid gameplan.
DM Mitch and Hugh Terra-Cotta Combat d20+10=19 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=13 ; d100=91 ; d100=32 ; d100=10 ; d8=4 ; Friday April 5th, 2024 7:37:05 AM Torry activates Fey Armor. She assumed it was something dark and unnatural and attempts to detect evil but does not sense the presence of evil. Mortimer gives a few of his teammates rolling judgemental eyes for not preparing for this excursion. He draws his blade when he reaches the bottom and casts luckyism and attempts to locate their foe Drack curses quietly at Loryn’s out of character recklessness and casts bless Hank says unless there is a second entrance their foes are either functionally immortal or come from the underdark. He gives some suggestions as to who should do what and moves to the front taking a defensive action. Loryn stops as he picks up the telltale sign of the passage opening in front of him and lets Drack and Hank move past him before following after Hank 10 feet behind. Manolo realizes he forgot to buy a potion of invisibility, loading an arrow in the light crossbow for combat readiness. He tries to keep himself as less visible as possible. Ash hastes the party as he doesn’t have enough information on their foe
Out other darkness march stone figures - clearly some kind of construct. They show an impressive amount of craftsmanship. The average stone golem is roughly cut in the general shape of a humanoid figure, but these look like soldiers with amazing detail, down to being able to see the individual links of the chainmail pattern carved into their stone ‘armor’. Armed with blade and shield they advance in formation protecting each other with their shield wall.
From behind the three advancing soldiers arrows fly at Hank and Drack, who block two of the three but the last arrow hits Drack for 7 damage.
(Combat map in header, I tried to place everyone where they indicated they would be)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:29 F11: R13 W:15 Friday April 5th, 2024 9:00:09 AM
The unmistakable sound of bows snapping and arrows hitting the ground informed Torryn that things had quickly taken a very dark turn. She invoked her Fey Shield and moved quickly forward. (Move 40'). Seeing what lay before her, it was her intent to sweep around the back of the constructs to tackle the archers, trusting to her Fey protections to keep her from most harm. She doubted shed be able to inflict much, if any, harm, but could at least occupy those things until the first lot were dispatched.
~~~
Header adjusted
Spells etc: 5/day: 2 used. Mage Armour. In effect. Shield. In effect.
Fey Spark: used0/6 1st lvl: used 2/5 Lay on Hands: used 0/5 Stunning Fist: used 0/4 Smite Evil: used 0/1
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Drack (Chris J) - hp 67/73 - AC 21 Friday April 5th, 2024 10:04:01 AM
Drack nods approvingly as Loryn let's Drack pass. That quickly turns to surprise as Hank slides past him. He is about to call out "Oh no you Didn't", but quickly turns his focus back to the enemy, making a mental note to have a chat with the new guy. In the brief distraction, Drack takes an arrow, and gets even less pleased."
Spell Effects: Bless: +1 attacks and save vs. fear Haste: +1 to hit, ac, and reflex saves. extra attack on full attack, double move
(part 1)
Lay hands: 9/10
Spells: 1st Level: Divine Favor, Bless-c, protection from evil 2nd Level: Shield other
Drack (Chris J) - hp 67/73 - AC 21 d20+15=30 ; d10+12=21 ; Friday April 5th, 2024 10:12:43 AM
Drack will charge SS3(which i assume is a golem) (+2 attack, -2 ac due to charge) he will then swing once at SS3, power attacking by 2. Hitting ac 30 for 21 damage.
"Spellcasters, target those archers. We will deal with the ground pounders.Hank, let's tag team them one by one"
AC 13 HP 45/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+6=13 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=21 ; 4d6=13 ; 4d6=9 ; Friday April 5th, 2024 10:15:27 AM
Arrows fly and Loryn instinctively winces as the sounds of metal being struck ring out in the chamber. Drack was made of pretty stern stuff, hopefully Hank was as well. The archers were a good distance, but the gnome could see them in the Dim light well enough for what he planned. Torrynashkabbeth was on the move, and while she trusted her Fey magic, Loryn...not so much.
Loryn steps in behind Hank, getting his Rod of Empowerment and casts a spell at the far end of the front rank of construct soldiers.
Move 5' step AO/16 Cast Scorching Ray Convert to Acid - Empowered at SS1 Hit Touch AC 13 Hero Point re-roll 26 crit 21 confirmed Dmg 13+6 crit +9+4 = 32
Active Spell: Light; Levitate 7/7 minutes; Bless by Drack; Haste by Ash 7/7 rnds Empower rod 2/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 4/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 d3=1 ; d20+16=27 ; 4d4+18=31 ; Friday April 5th, 2024 10:42:33 AM
(Please ignore the d3. Misclick on mobile.)
Hank's skin prickles as the 'arcane cocaine' hits his system. He smiles. He is alive. He crouches slightly, then rushes forward in a burst of speed.
(Move 35 feet, in a slight curve to avoid AoO, and stop one space southwest of SS3)
The Boar Rushes Down the Mountain. He brings his bat down in a diagonal swing from his right shoulder, aiming for the forehead of his target.
(Attack SS3 as a standard action. Power Attack and Vital Strike. Attack 27, Damage 31).
Spell Effects: Bless: +1 attacks and save vs. fear Haste: +1 to hit, ac, and reflex saves. extra attack on full attack, double move
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 Friday April 5th, 2024 10:44:31 AM
(OOC: Drack and Hank may also have a +2 bonus to attacks on SS3 due to flanking.)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 51/51 CMD: 6 d20+16=17 ; Friday April 5th, 2024 8:07:14 PM
OOC: Sorry about missing yesterday. I thought I posted and was wrong.
Gnubert shuffles steadily ahead as he hears the sounds of battle (AM15). The cleric hears Hank call out tactics and sighs internally guess I will have to find another way to be useful. Gnubert watches the two martial types attack and keeps an eye out for more trouble (Perception DC 17)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 ,-1 to Hit,Reflex,AC Friday April 5th, 2024 10:35:28 PM
Manolo moves a to near thr battle (AL17) He will take a defensive action and defends himself for the moment being..assessing the situation and letting things unfold for now.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 d20+15=27 ; Friday April 5th, 2024 11:27:31 PM
Ash goes defensive first and casts Mage armor on himself. He looks at the constructs to recall everything he knows about them. (Knowledge arcane 27)
1st Charm person, Sleep, Magic missile x3 2nd Acid Arrow x 2, Glitterdust, See invisibility 3rd Fireball x2 4th Sum Monster IV, Dimension door
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/21/21. temp/hp:63/50. icy disposition, false life, darkvision, lucky, bless, haste, shield d20+8=28 ; Saturday April 6th, 2024 1:15:34 AM
Mortimer feels multiple magical effects spark into life. He decides to add another link in the chain. The shadows from all around move to him and coalesce to form a protective shield.
He moves into the large chamber and positions himself where the column of stone soldiers are between him and the archers. He hopes this blocks their line of sight.
Mortimer mentally checks his magical arsenal. Most of his spells affect only living creatures and others affect the dead, but these stone golems are neither. At least that's what he remembers about the wood golem they fought not so long ago. He allows the next few seconds to consider his next action.
(Knowledge [Arcana]: 28, natural 20, to recall what he's knows about constructs.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 67/73 - AC 21 Monday April 8th, 2024 8:36:35 AM
Drack prepares to swing again, while assessing the damage caused by his previous blow
DM Mitch and Hugh Terra-Cotta Combat d20=14 ; d20=7 ; d20=20 ; d20=9 ; d8+3=11 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=9 ; d8+3=5 ; d8+3=11 ; Monday April 8th, 2024 9:27:26 AM Torry hears the unmistakable sound of arrows hitting ground and invoked her fey shield. She then starts moving to sweep around and attack the archers. Drack nods in approval as Loryn lets him pass then see’s the new guy run off and figures they need to talk after this. He then charges SS3 only to see his blade slightly turned by the construction of the construct, doing damage but not as much as expected. Loryn steps up behind Hank and uses his empower rod to cast scorching ray converted to acid hitting the first soldier for 32 damage. (OOC: next time roll Caster Level vs SR; We rolled this time and got a 23 which succeeds) Hank also moves and attacks SS3 but his blade is slightly turned by the construction of the construct, doing damage but not as much as expected. Know Arcana - 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {DR5/bludgeoning} Gnubert shuffles steadily ahead and defers tactics to Hank while keeping an eye out for more trouble. Manolo moves closer to the battle while taking a defensive action. Ash casts mage armor and then looks at the constructs. Mortimer casts shield, moves forward, checks his arsenal and tries to remember what he knows about constructs
Mortimer and Ash Highlight to display spoiler: {You know these things are Terra Cotta soldiers. They have standard construct traits, but are also slightly resistant to any weapon that isn’t bludgeoning, have spell resistance and are immune to fire}
Stone Soldier 1 takes a five foot step forward then attacks Drack hitting him all 3 times. Slicing him with a longsword twice and a shortsword once. (27 vs AC; 9 damage) (24 vs AC; 7 damage) (22 vs AC; 6 damage)
Stone Soldier 2 also attacks Drack but only hits twice. Once with his longsword and once with his shortsword (25 vs AC; 12 damage) (27 vs AC; 8 damage) (16 vs AC; miss). Afterwards it takes a five foot step back.
Stone Soldier 3 is overwhelmed by the focused attacks of the party and destroyed. (so Drack took 42 total damage)
The archers pause for half a second, as if processing events compared to whatever orders their long dead masters gave them. Then they advance slightly to get a clear line of sight on the caster who just half melted one of the front line and fire their bows.
Stone Archer 1 lands a hit for 11 damage (vs AC 26) Stone Archer 2 lands a hit for 7 damage (vs AC 19) Stone Archer 3 lands a crit (nat 20 with a 21 to confirm) for a total of 25 damage. (43 total)
SS3 - 74 damage (Destroyed)
DM Mitch and Hugh Terra-Cotta Combat Monday April 8th, 2024 9:56:56 AM
The archers are attacking Loryn
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:29 F11: R13 W:15 d20=6 ; Monday April 8th, 2024 10:51:49 AM
Seeing “big brother” Drack get so viciously hacked, Torryn changed her plans. She abandoned the notion of moving around to take on the archers. Instead she Moved upwards, knowing that she’d likely draw the archers’ attention, but also placing herself in a position to flank the thing attacking Drack.
OOC: Move 35’-40’ North and loose and arrow.
With bow in hand she quickly moved to a favourable location and loosed the arrow. It ignited upon leaving her bow. Alas, the shoot failed to hit its target.
Hits only AC:16 (18 with Flanking)
~~~
Spells etc: 5/day: 2 used. Mage Armour. In effect. Shield. In effect.
Fey Spark: used0/6 1st lvl: used 2/5 Lay on Hands: used 0/5 Stunning Fist: used 0/4 Smite Evil: used 0/1
~~~
AC 13 HP 2/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday April 8th, 2024 12:06:16 PM
Loryn's mind swims with he pain, but it oddly passes quickly. His stomach feels cold, strange feeling, until he looks beneath his great nose and spies the pair of fletching protruding from just below his chest. 'That's going to leave a mark." he state woozily as blood pools under his fine silken tunic.
Loryn shambles his way back towards the opening Move to AT/14
Where he reaches into his magical pants and withdraws a potion
Active Spell: Light; Levitate 7/7 minutes; Bless by Drack; Haste by Ash 6/7 rnds Empower rod 2/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 4/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 6d6=21 ; Monday April 8th, 2024 6:28:45 PM
"Bludgeoning weapons if you have them " Ash yells out. He pulls his wand from his pocket and aims at one of the Terra cotta archers. "Apzay".
21 dmg, DC 18 for half
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 d20+10=24 ; d6+2=4 ; 4d6=15 ; 4d8+1=23 ; d8+1=9 ; Monday April 8th, 2024 7:18:11 PM
'The barrage was enough to kill', Manolo thinks quickly and his body reacts. 'I need to kill the dumb ones first', he further thinks and quickly drops his light cross bow. Manolo then proceeds to move behind the stone solider, flanking him(AJ14) and begins to attack viciously. "You damn things never refuse to bleed", he complains as he tries to stab it with the short sword.
Move AJ13 (it can be done without AOA by moving diagonally I think) Attack 28 (24+bless+haste+flank) Damage 4 Sneak/flank attack damage 15
OOC: if doing all actions is not possible, please treat this post as if Manolo uses his light cross bow instead. Alternative damage (crossbow) 9 Bless +1 bonus on attack rolls and save against fear Haste +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, increase by movement by up to 30 feet
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/21/21. temp/hp:63/50. icy disposition, false life, darkvision, lucky, bless, haste, shield d20+13=22 ; 4d4+4=16 ; Monday April 8th, 2024 10:42:51 PM
Agreeing with Ash's assessment, Mortimer adds, "Yeah, these walkin' clay pots were baked in fire ta be 'ard... fire won't hurt'em!"
Mortimer curses that he didn't buy the hammer he was planning on getting. However after seeing that Loryn's spell actually worked, it gives him a little hope that he's not completely helpless in this fight.
Mortimer mutters a few words of power. Taking a handful of shadow, he sends four shadowy bolts at the terracotta soldier in front of Drack.
(Mortimer casts Shadowbolt, aka Magic Missile, at SS1. SR Check: 22. Damage: 16 force damage.)
Manolo beat him to the punch. The rogue took the flanking position behind the soldier. So he decides close in on the soldier as well (move to AK14).
Mortimer asks Manolo, "Oye, ya got a hammer or club? That poker won't hurt'em ... they're empty clay jars!" He wonders if they knock them over, will they break on the floor.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 d20+18=21 ; 4d4+18=29 ; Monday April 8th, 2024 11:36:00 PM
Hank moves up to the next terracotta construct.
(Move 5 feet to AI15)
The Creeper Embraces the Oak. He swings forward low, bringing his bat upward to the target's torso like an uppercut.
(Attack SS1 as a standard action. Power Attack, Vital Strike, flanking. Attack 21, Damage 29).
Spell Effects: Bless: +1 attacks and save vs. fear Haste: +1 to hit, ac, and reflex saves. extra attack on full attack, double move
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 51/51 CMD: 6 3d8+7=19 ; Monday April 8th, 2024 11:54:14 PM
Gnubert watches in horror as 2 of his companions nearly drop under the onslaught. "Pull them back to the opening! You're getting hammered out here!" Gnubert snaps forward and touches Drack on the shoulder healing him, by converting a 4th level spell, for 27 points of health
Drack (Chris J) - hp 67/73 - AC 21 d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d20+15=32 ; d10+12=17 ; d10+7=13 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+15=16 ; d10+12=17 ; d10+12=20 ; Tuesday April 9th, 2024 9:22:08 AM
Drack grunts with the flurry of blows being bestowed upon him. Using his Paladin ability to lay hands upon himself as a swift action, he does so, healing himself for 12
"Gnubert, I might need a little healing assistance here."
Drack will focus his attacks on SS1, so he can flank. He will power attack by 2. Hit ac 32 11 16 , damage 17 17 20
(screwed up the die roller, text is correct. back to back 1's in combat? I'm shocked and amazed)
Spell Effects: Bless: +1 attacks and save vs. fear Haste: +1 to hit, ac, and reflex saves. extra attack on full attack, double move
Lay hands: 8/10
Spells: 1st Level: Divine Favor, Bless-c, protection from evil 2nd Level: Shield other
DM Mitch and Hugh Terra-Cotta Combat d20+12=18 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+12=18 ; d8+5=7 ; d8+5=7 ; d8+5=8 ; Tuesday April 9th, 2024 5:50:33 PM Torry changes her plan seeing Drack get viciously hacked. She moves in a new direction and fires an arrow but misses. (OOC: Flanking does not apply to ranged attacks) Loryn’s mind swam with the pain but it passed quickly. He realizes that the arrows will leave a mark and shambles back towards where he entered Ash calls out for folks to use bludgeoning weapons if the party has them and aims at one of the Terra Cotta archers. He pulls out his wand and casts lightning bolt but the spell fizzles against the enemy’s shield. (OOC: next time roll vs SR using the wand’s CL of 6; we rolled for you and got an 8 but that failed) Manolo reasons the barrage was enough to kill and figures he needs to kill the dumb ones first. He sneak attacks SS1 Mortimer agrees on Ash’s assessment and adds that they resist fire. He curses his lack of hammer and magic missiles Stone Solider 1 defeating it’s spell resist. Hank uses his fighter feats to full extent and scores a strong blow against SS1 but again the construction of the construct turns aside blades partially Gnubert is horrified at the damage the party took and heals Drack. Drack heals himself and presses the attack, not quite downing his foe.
With Loryn out of sight the archers draw on the next person they see to magic - Ash. Three bows rise and three arrows pierce the mage’s defenses for a total of 22 damage (18, 27, and 18 to hit, 7, 7, and 8 damage) The 2 remaining soldiers decide to target Hank this time. One of the soldiers scores a critical hit with its wickedly sharp longsword (29 vs AC; 31 to confirm)(13 damage)(25 vs AC; 8 damage)
SS1:71 SS3: destroyed
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 Tuesday April 9th, 2024 6:16:06 PM
OOC: is it better to full round attack or should use improved trip and then attack ?
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 d20+18=25 ; d20+18=31 ; 2d4+18=23 ; 2d4+18=23 ; Tuesday April 9th, 2024 6:18:38 PM
Hank takes the blows with gritted teeth, turning his attention to the newcomer.
(No movement.)
The Kingfisher Takes a Silverback. He feints from the upper right, before making a pommel strike to the face followed by a blow to the midsection from center-right.
(Attack SS2 as a full round action. Power Attack, flanking, extra attack with Haste. Attack 25, Damage 23, Attack 31, Damage 23... Total damage 46).
Effects: HP 49/70 Bless: +1 attacks and save vs. fear Haste: +1 to hit, ac, and reflex saves. extra attack on full attack, double move
As others had moved to assist Drack and Hank, Torryn felt that it was down to her to occupy the archers. She dropped the bow and moved up to them. Taking on board the advice about using blunt weapons, she thrust a hand forward intent on delivering a devastating Palm Strike to the chest. It was a good plan – poorly executed.
(Attack: 7+9:16. Another splendid miss. Apologies, I keep forgetting to use the Multi-roller and include the bonuses.)
~~~
Spells etc: 5/day: 2 used. Mage Armour. In effect. Shield. In effect.
Fey Spark: used0/6 1st lvl: used 2/5 Lay on Hands: used 0/5 Stunning Fist: used 0/4 Smite Evil: used 0/1
~~~
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 d20=1 ; d20=3 ; Tuesday April 9th, 2024 8:20:00 PM
Manolo is shouting at Morty's direction, "I don't have anything to smash the bastards to pieces". Manolo tries to trip the enemy he is flanking Used 1 hero point to reroll improved trip maneuver.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 d20+8=13 ; 3d4+3=13 ; Tuesday April 9th, 2024 9:20:13 PM
"Ooff" Ash lets out. "Thats a rough one. I'm a pin cushion at this point. "
Ash pockets the wand and sends three bolts at a clay pot.
Magic missle 13 dmg, 13 vs sr
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/21/21. temp/hp:63/50. icy disposition, false life, darkvision, lucky, bless, haste, shield d20+11=12 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=30 ; d6+4=9 ; d6=3 ; d6+4=8 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday April 9th, 2024 9:35:09 PM
Mortimer winces from Manolo shouting in his ear. "I'm right beside ya, mate!"
He knows his slashing weapon won't have full effect against this clay jar soldier, but he gives it a try anyway. There are definitely a lot of cracks in its shell. Maybe he can finish him off. Mortimer slashes away with his icy, mithril sickle.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 51/51 CMD: 6 2d8+7=15 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2024 12:40:16 AM
Gnubert keeps his hand on Drack's shoulder and casts another cure moderate on his friend healing him for 22 points.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 21 d20+15=29 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+15=17 ; d10+12=19 ; d10+12=21 ; d10+12=18 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2024 8:37:22 AM
Drack presses the attack on SS1, power attacking by 2. Hitting ac 29, 22, and 17 for damage of 19, 21, and 18. if SS1 falls, the remaining swings will be redirected at the other golem.
"Thank you Gnubert, i Needed a that."
Spell Effects: Bless: +1 attacks and save vs. fear Haste: +1 to hit, ac, and reflex saves. extra attack on full attack, double move
Lay hands: 8/10
Spells: 1st Level: Divine Favor, Bless-c, protection from evil 2nd Level: Shield other
AC 13 HP 15/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K 2d8+3=13 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2024 10:07:26 AM
Loryn stays put, he has little choice, as he drinks a potion of healing CMW 13
Active Spell: Light; Levitate 7/7 minutes; Bless by Drack; Haste by Ash 5/7 rnds Empower rod 2/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 4/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Manolo, when you are flanking, you get Sneak Attack damage and bonus's. Always better to Full Attack when you can
DM Mitch and Hugh Terra-Cotta Combat d20=5 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=17 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2024 6:06:48 PM Hank takes his blows with gritted teeth before turning his attention to the newest soldier to arrive. His falchion does a lot of damage but the construction of the soldier brunts some of it. Torry continues to try to occupy the archers as others go to assist Drack and Hank but she misses with her open palm strike. Manolo tries to trip the enemy he is flanking but fails. Ash realizes he is a pincushion at this point and pockets his wand trying to cast magic missile only to see it fizzle against the soldier’s protection Mortimer tells Manolo that he’s right beside him and then attacks the badly damaged soldier with his sickle. Although the soldier is resistant to some of the sickle’s damage Mortimer does enough to cause the soldier to shatter into a bunch of pieces (OOC: it seems there is some confusion over how Arcane strike works; per the feat: Arcane Strike (Combat) You draw upon your arcane power to enhance your weapons with magical energy. Prerequisite: Ability to cast arcane spells. Benefit: As a swift action, you can imbue your weapons with a fraction of your power. For 1 round, your weapons deal +1 damage and are treated as magic for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction. For every five caster levels you possess, this bonus increases by +1, to a maximum of +5 at 20th level. Arcane strike ONLY affects damage; furthermore it treats your weapon as magic for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction so if your weapon is already magic it does not stack; however if your arcane strike bonus is higher than the bonus on the weapon you can replace the damage bonus with the higher value for 1 round Mortimer’s attack roll would be +1 weapon, + haste + lukyism so +9 not +11 and that hits and damage would be 8 + 3 cold and 7 + 3 cold which becomes 6 and 5 or 11 total; since it caps at +5 it effectively occupies the same bonus as the enhancement bonus on the weapon) Gnubert casts another heal on Drack. Drack thanks Gnubert and presses the attack landing two more hits. Loryn stays in cover and heals some more.
The last remaining stone soldier is much less effective without other soldiers to coordinate it’s assault with and it fails to get through Hank’s defenses.
The three archers lower their bows and draw stone swords much like the ones the frontline soldiers wield. One nearly manages a severe blow (nat 20 and then a nat 1 to confirm heh) but the dancer dodges all of the rest. (9 total damage)
Imbued with magical speed Torryrn spun and chopped at the construct before her. (SA1)
(Flurry. Haste (to Hit) and Arcane Strike on the damage. AC, Reflex adjusted. I forget the extra +1 to hit so the numbers listed26. 22. 21 are actually AC: 26, 22, 21. Should all attacks hit they deal a total of 14 damage. Her attacks count as +1. )
~~~
Spells etc: 5/day: 2 used. Mage Armour. In effect. Shield. In effect.
Fey Spark: used0/6 1st lvl: used 2/5 Lay on Hands: used 0/5 Stunning Fist: used 0/4 Smite Evil: used 0/1
~~~
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 51/51 CMD: 6 d8+5=9 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2024 6:56:53 PM
Gnubert moves up behind Torry and touches her on the shoulder converting a 1st level spell to cure minor healing the dancer for 13 points
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/21/21. temp/hp:63/50. icy disposition, false life, darkvision, lucky, bless, haste, shield Wednesday April 10th, 2024 6:58:51 PM
The Arcane Strike feat doesn’t say it’s an enhancement bonus, it’s an unnamed bonus and therefore it will stack with the +1 enhancement bonus of the weapon. Otherwise the feat would be worthless. Plus I only applied the Arcane Strike bonus to the damage.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 d20=8 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2024 7:44:05 PM
Manolo tries to trip the nearest enemy.
Improved trip 16 (8+8)(didn't include flank) Manolo will also flank it if the movement doesn't cause Attack of opportunity.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/21/21. temp/hp:63/50. icy disposition, false life, darkvision, lucky, bless, haste, shield d20+13=26 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=22 ; 4d4+4=17 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2024 10:03:17 PM
Mortimer smiles with a wicked satisfaction. He steps back (5ft Step) and grabs another handful of shadow and sends four dark streaking bolts at the last standing soldier (SS2).
(Mortimer casts Shadow Bolts at SS2. SR Check: 14, natural 1, Hero Point Reroll: 22. Damage: 17 force damage.)
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 d20+18=30 ; d20+18=31 ; d20+13=15 ; 2d4+18=22 ; 2d4+18=23 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2024 11:27:35 PM
(No movement.)
Soft Rain at Sunset. He chokes up on the bat and makes a side-swipe at the construct's neck, followed by a a lunge at the face wielding his weapon like a spear.
(Attack SS2 as a full round action. Power Attack, flanking, extra attack with Haste. Attack 30, Damage 22, Attack 31, Damage 23... Total damage 45).
Effects: HP 49/70 Bless: +1 attacks and save vs. fear Haste: +1 to hit, ac, and reflex saves. extra attack on full attack, double move
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 d20+8=21 ; 3d4+3=15 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 12:17:25 AM
Ash unleashed another three bolts at an archer clay creature. This time he had better luck with the spell reistance.. (sr 21, 15 damage)
AC 13 HP 15/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+7=22 ; 3d4+3=10 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 8:51:56 AM
Loryn moves up to the entry of the chamber to peek in Move AP/15 He wanted, perhaps needed to save his other potion of healing. He casts Magic Missile at SA1 to assist Torrynashkabbeth
SR 22 Dmg 10
Active Spell: Light; Levitate 7/7 minutes; Bless by Drack; Haste by Ash 4/7 rnds Empower rod 2/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 6/7 2nd lvl: 4/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 21 d20+15=18 ; d10+12=14 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 9:31:30 AM
Assuming SS2 is down, Drack will charge SA3, and swing once, power attacking by 2. Hit ac 18, damage 14(stupid die roller)
Spell Effects: Bless: +1 attacks and save vs. fear Haste: +1 to hit, ac, and reflex saves. extra attack on full attack, double move
Lay hands: 8/10
Spells: 1st Level: Divine Favor, Bless-c, protection from evil 2nd Level: Shield other
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/21/21. temp/hp:63/50. icy disposition, false life, darkvision, lucky, bless, haste, shield Thursday April 11th, 2024 9:57:13 AM
(ooc: Dan, at level 7, Magic Missile gives you 4 missiles.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 d4+1=4 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 11:51:12 AM
Ooc: Update for Magic Missle 19 dmg, sr 21.
“-bert” Torryn managed to whisper between her dodges and parries. Her arms swept in smooth circles seeking to thwart as many of the incoming attacks as possible.
(She will be attacking again next round)
~~~ Haste in effect
Spells etc: 5/day: 2 used. Mage Armour. In effect. Shield. In effect.
Fey Spark: used0/6 1st lvl: used 2/5 Lay on Hands: used 0/5 Stunning Fist: used 0/4 Smite Evil: used 0/1
~~~
DM Mitch and Hugh Terra-Cotta Combat d20+11=12 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=15 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 6:10:11 PM Torry spins and chops the first archer and thanks Gnubert for the healing. Gnubert moves up behind Torry and heals her with a converted 1st level spell. Mortimer Destroys SS2 with shadow bolts Manolo tries to trip the nearest archer but it remains standing Hank went to attack SS2 but it was already downed by Mortimer’s shadow bolts Ash unleashes another 3 bolts at an archer clay creature Loryn peaks out of his safe space and casts a spell to help. Drack charges at the archers but his blows are blocked by the stone blade.
The archers press the attack on the dancer, but with rolls of a 1, 3, and 4 they hit nothing but thin air.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 d20+14=30 ; d6=4 ; 4d6=7 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 8:32:17 PM
If no flank Manolo tries to trip the enemy (SA3) with a ferocious crazy smile," just fall already! you piece of stone!" Trip 25 (16+5+1+1+2)(d20+BAB+STR mod+bless+haste+improved trip feat)
If flanking an enemy in melee Manolo attack the enemy with short sword Attack roll 30 Damage 4 Sneak attack 7 Ooc: thanks for moving the character, Ooc : I think I got confused with the CMB bonus...
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 d20=5 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 8:34:02 PM
Ooc rolled another roll if needed for the trip instead Trip 14
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 51/51 CMD: 6 2d8+7=16 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 9:56:58 PM
Gnubert slides back to Loryn and administers a quick Cure Moderate for 24 points of healing
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 d20+18=30 ; 4d4+18=31 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 11:14:55 PM
Hank has to catch himself as he swings at air, the construct already having been demolished. He composes himself and moves toward the next target.
(Move 20 feet to AF13 as a move action.)
Let's try that again. Soft Rain at Sunset. He chokes up on the bat and makes a side-swipe at the construct's neck, followed by a a lunge at the face wielding his weapon like a spear.
(Attack SA3 as a standard action. Vital Strike, Power Attack, flanking. Attack 30, Damage 31).
Effects: HP 49/70 Bless: +1 attacks and save vs. fear Haste: +1 to hit, ac, and reflex saves. extra attack on full attack, double move
Again Torryn span around, this time to snap out two back kicks; low to the knee and then high to the chest before spinning back the other way to slam an elbow into its gut. At least, that had been the plan. The constructs though were surprisingly durable; so she didn’t manage to inflict the harm that she had hoped for.
Not sure of their AC. Attacks…. #1. AC: 19 for 4 #2. AC:26 for 6 #3.AC:16 for 3
~~~ Haste in effect
Spells etc: 5/day: 2 used. Mage Armour. In effect. Shield. In effect.
Fey Spark: used0/6 1st lvl: used 2/5 Lay on Hands: used 0/5 Stunning Fist: used 0/4 Smite Evil: used 0/1
~~~
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 d20+7=19 ; 4d4+4=16 ; Friday April 12th, 2024 7:02:25 AM
Ash unleashes another 4 bolts at an uninjured golem. 16 dmg, sr19
AC 13 HP 39/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+7=10 ; d20+7=21 ; 4d4+4=13 ; Friday April 12th, 2024 10:00:52 AM
Gnubert arrives and his fellow gnome casts a much appreciated Healing spell. "A literal god-send Gnubert, you are
Loryn tries to assist Ash and sends another volley of his own Magic Missiles Target: SA2 SR 10 Hero point SR 21 Dmg 13
Active Spell: Light; Levitate 7/7 minutes; Bless by Drack; Haste by Ash 3/7 rnds Empower rod 2/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 5/7 2nd lvl: 4/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 21 d20+13=20 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+13=15 ; d10+13=19 ; d10+13=16 ; d10+13=21 ; Friday April 12th, 2024 10:28:10 AM
If SA3 is still standing, Drack will launch all his attacks at it. if already down, he will take a 5' step toward the next golem, and unleash on him. power attack by 2. hit ac 20, 22, and 15 for damage of 19, 16, and 21
Spell Effects: Bless: +1 attacks and save vs. fear Haste: +1 to hit, ac, and reflex saves. extra attack on full attack, double move
Lay hands: 8/10
Spells: 1st Level: Divine Favor, Bless-c, protection from evil 2nd Level: Shield other
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/21/21. temp/hp:63/50. icy disposition, false life, darkvision, lucky, bless, haste, shield d20+13=14 ; 4d4+4=13 ; Friday April 12th, 2024 10:45:42 PM
Mortimer sends another volley of shadowy bolts to the next construct in line.
(Mortimer casts shadow bolts at SA3 or SA1, whichever is still standing. SR check: 14, natural 1. Damage: Lucky number 13. Yeah right!)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 51/51 CMD: 6 2d8+7=21 ; Saturday April 13th, 2024 7:39:30 AM
Gnubert shakes his head seeing Hank is injured and runs out to heal the fighter casting Cure Moderate on this for 28 poin5s of healing
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 Sunday April 14th, 2024 10:39:08 AM During times like these, Hank often had flashes of memory to his boyhood days. Lots of memories of being picked on by the children in other merchant families. "Look at dum-dum! He struggles to grasp the contributions of fractional reserve banking to inflationary pressure!" They stopped laughing, of course, when Hank reached puberty and suddenly towered over them all, but that did not stop their condescending tone for years to come. It was only after intensive training with the family swordmaster that he finally earned a modicum of respect. Ah, Trimothy the Swordmaster, those were fine times. He missed the zen and purity of dedicated martial training. He would never forget what Trimothy told him before he left on his first caravan tour, "Contrary to what most people say, the most dangerous animal in the world is not the lion or the tiger or even the elephant. It's a shark riding on an elephant's back, just trampling and eating everything they see." It was a good thing that Trimothy was such a good swordmaster; it made up for all the day-drinking.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 Sunday April 14th, 2024 8:25:02 PM
A thought arises., something Lanliss said once long time ago...it was about close combat.
DM Mitch and Hugh Terra-Cotta Combat d20+11=21 ; d20+11=20 ; Monday April 15th, 2024 6:24:32 AM Manolo tries to trip SA3 and succeeds in doing so. Gnubert slides back to Loryn and administers a quick cure moderate wounds spell Hank has to catch himself as the construct he was fighting crumbles and then refocuses his attention at SA3 Torry continues to fight SA1 and strikes a single blow for 6 Ash unleashes a barrage of bolts at SA2 Loryn tries to assist Ash and sends another volley of his own magic missiles Drack continues to attack SA3 and lands a single blow for 16 damage Mortimer casts shadowy bolts at the next construct in line only to have them fizzle (OOC: RE: Arcane Strike; I stand corrected; it would appear the majority of fellow DMs surveyed agree with the RAW interpretation of the bonus being unnamed; whether that was intentional or not who can say; I just wish I interpreted it that way back when I played a dragon disciple who wielded an elvish curve blade that was +2 b/c I never used arcane strike w/ that weapon but I digress) Gnubert shakes his head seeing Hank injured and runs out to cast cure moderate wounds on him Hank looks back on his past. (OOC: The Wold uses fractional reserve banking like the US Federal Reserve? Is that how the catacombs can have every single magic item when needed the money to create the magic items is just created out of thin air)
The two standing archers try to respond to their attackers but are easily warded off.
The tripped archer stands, provoking attacks of opportunity from those in melee of it.
Torryn snapped a kick out at the creature seeking to regain its feet. Her kick struck true, but alas, it was but a glancing blow. She refocused her efforts on the thing that she’d been fighting. Refocusing was far easier said than done. The construct was so touch it seemed to have unbalanced her. Her first 2 blows missed. The second miss was dreadful! The last attempt (hasted) struck home. Still somewhat unblanced, it was yet another glancing blow
Not very sure of their AC. Attacks…. AoO: AC:29. For 2 damage.
#1. AC: 19 for 4 #2. AC:26 for 6 #3.AC:16 for 3
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(OOC: Take that, Drack! 3 x 1’s rolled :) Dear DM's, by all means discount the last hit as it was preceded by a natural 1 on the second attack. Unsure of your ruling on such things.
~~~ Haste in effect
Spells etc: 5/day: 2 used. Mage Armour. In effect. Shield. In effect.
Fey Spark: used0/6 1st lvl: used 2/5 Lay on Hands: used 0/5 Stunning Fist: used 0/4 Smite Evil: used 0/1
~~~
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 21 d20+13=32 ; d20+13=21 ; d10+13=21 ; d10+13=19 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+13=30 ; d10+13=17 ; Monday April 15th, 2024 9:10:21 AM
Drack will press the attack on SA3, power attacking by 2. attack 1 hit ac 32, threat, 21ac to crit. damage 21, or 40 if a crit. second swing 12 ac, miss. third swing ac 30 for 17 damage.
Spell Effects: Bless: +1 attacks and save vs. fear Haste: +1 to hit, ac, and reflex saves. extra attack on full attack, double move
Lay hands: 8/10
Spells: 1st Level: Divine Favor, Bless-c, protection from evil 2nd Level: Shield other
AC 13 HP 39/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+11=24 ; Monday April 15th, 2024 10:05:48 AM
The last 2 archers were nearly surrounded and the team of Torrynashkabbeth, Hank and Drack were starting to find a rhythm. Loryn heads across the room to have a look in one of the other chambers. Perception 24
Active Spell: Light; Levitate 7/7 minutes; Bless by Drack; Haste by Ash 2/7 rnds Empower rod 2/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 5/7 2nd lvl: 4/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 4d4+4=15 ; d20+8=28 ; Monday April 15th, 2024 1:01:27 PM
Ash unleashes his last magic missle (sr28, 15 dmg) at one of the archers.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 d20+18=38 ; d20+18=30 ; 4d4+36=49 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=21 ; 4d4+18=30 ; Monday April 15th, 2024 2:49:27 PM Thanks for the healing, buddy!" Hank nods to Gnubert. He makes an attack of opportunity against SA3.
(Attack 38 critical threat, Attack 30 critical confirmation, Damage 49, I am going to guess that destroyed it.)
Hank steps forward to the next target.
(Move 5 feet to AF12.)
Arc of the Moon. He brings his bat overhead and brings it down like a piledriver.
(Attack SA2 as a standard action. Vital Strike, Power Attack, flanking. Attack 37 critical threat, Attack 21 critical confirmation (probably not), Damage 30).
Effects: HP 70/70 Bless: +1 attacks and save vs. fear Haste: +1 to hit, ac, and reflex saves. extra attack on full attack, double move
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 51/51 CMD: 6 2d8+7=21 ; Monday April 15th, 2024 5:50:11 PM
Gnubert smiles at Hank, "Hit more! Get hit less!" he says with a laugh. Gnubert surveys the field, we have really got to work on tactics, these golem really did a number on us. he thinks as he scans the area for the next in need of assistance. Gnubert hustles off to Ash and casts a cure moderate wounds on him healing him for 31 points of healing.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 d20+10=13 ; Monday April 15th, 2024 8:21:26 PM
Manolo moves to be near the farthest archer and tries to trip him over with his short sword.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/21/21. temp/hp:63/50. icy disposition, false life, darkvision, lucky, bless, haste, shield d20+14=18 ; d6+5=7 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday April 16th, 2024 12:46:07 AM
Seeing that his spell had fizzled, he decides to do a little manuevering and charges the archer in the back (SA2). With his icy slckle, he brings a frozen day of reckoning down upon his cheap clay opponent.
(Mortimer charges SA2. Haste, Bless, Luckyism, Arcane Strike and Darkvision for good measure. HitAC: 18. Damage: 7slash + 5cold = 12 damage.)
Along the way, he stubbed his toe on the edge of a protruding dice-shaped brick in the floor.
(ooc: I hate the die roller so very much.)
DM Mitch and Hugh Terra-Cotta Combat d20+11=17 ; d20+11=20 ; Tuesday April 16th, 2024 5:32:28 AM Torry snapped a kick at the archer as it regained its footing but it was only a glancing blow. She refocused her efforts on the one she was attacking and manages to hit it once. Drack destroys SA3 with a critical hit power attack Loryn peers into one of the other chambers Ash unleashes his last magic missile at one of the archers and hits archer 1 Hank thanks Gnubert for the healing and then steps towards the next target damaging it mightily Gnubert tells Hank to hit more and get hit less figuring the team needs to work on tactics while he moves to heal Ash Manolo tries and fails to trip an archer again Mortimer charges the enemy but stubs his toe causing him to miss.
The stone archers try to press the attack, looking very much worse for wear, but it seems the effectiveness of these creatures relies on their coordination and team work as their previously viciously accurate attacks are now being consistently defeated by the party’s defenses.
It was not for Sacred Dancers to become downhearted. So undeterred, Torryn continued to press her attack. Again she sent a flurry of blows at the archer in front of her, but such was its toughness that only one appeared to do any damage.
~~~ #1. AC:18 #2. AC:12 #3.AC:21 for 6 ( Includes Arcane Strike.....if that attack even hits)
~~~ Haste in effect
Spells etc: 5/day: 2 used. Mage Armour. In effect. Shield. In effect.
Fey Spark: used0/6 1st lvl: used 2/5 Lay on Hands: used 0/5 Stunning Fist: used 0/4 Smite Evil: used 0/1
~~~
AC 13 HP 39/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday April 16th, 2024 9:52:22 AM
Not seeing anything from his current position, Loryn enters and begins looking around
Perception take 10 = 21
Active Spell: Light; Levitate 7/7 minutes; Bless by Drack; Haste by Ash 1/7 rnds Empower rod 2/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 5/7 2nd lvl: 4/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 21 d20+13=28 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+13=14 ; d10+13=17 ; d10+13=16 ; d10+13=15 ; Tuesday April 16th, 2024 10:02:28 AM
Drack moves on to SA1. attack 1, ac 28. attack two, threat on ac 26, confirm on ac 20. attack 3 miss. Damage swing 1, 17. damage swing two, 31(16 on a miss to the crit)
Spell Effects: Bless: +1 attacks and save vs. fear Haste: +1 to hit, ac, and reflex saves. extra attack on full attack, double move
Lay hands: 8/10
Spells: 1st Level: Divine Favor, Bless-c, protection from evil 2nd Level: Shield other
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/21/21. temp/hp:63/50. icy disposition, false life, darkvision, lucky, bless, haste, shield d20+12=13 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=29 ; d6+5=7 ; d6+5=7 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday April 16th, 2024 11:22:33 AM
Mortimer continues his icy onslaught ... but his toe still hurts ... "Bollocks!" Pain never seemed to affect him much, but a good, solid toe stubbing was an exception to this. However the viciousness of his second slash seemed to be fueled by his pain-filled fury. It cuts hard and deep.
(ooc: I believe that's only his 3rd crit of his adventuring career. His last one produced only 4 damage!)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 d20+10=21 ; Tuesday April 16th, 2024 7:57:40 PM
Manolo out of anger tries to trip the archer again, this time with his left leg.
Trip 21 ( same mods as before, assuming bless and haste are still on)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 51/51 CMD: 6 d20+16=21 ; Tuesday April 16th, 2024 8:22:46 PM
Gnubert takes a deep breath seeing his friends are mostly ok for the most part. Gnubert looks around for any additional danger (Perception DC 21)
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 d20+18=28 ; 4d4+18=29 ; Tuesday April 16th, 2024 9:16:50 PM "Let's end this!" Hank steps forward to attack the other archer.
(5-foot-step to AF11.)
Parting the Silk. He winds up and swings laterally from the left with all his might.
(Attack SA2 as a standard action. Vital Strike, Power Attack, flanking. Attack 28, Damage 29).
Effects: HP 70/70 Bless: +1 attacks and save vs. fear Haste: +1 to hit, ac, and reflex saves. extra attack on full attack, double move
DM Mitch and Hugh Terra-Cotta Combat Wednesday April 17th, 2024 7:33:25 AM Torry continues to press her attack hitting once for 6 Loryn enters the next room and looks around. Drack destroys SA1 with his first strike Mortimer destroys the remaining terra cotta archer with a critical hit. Manolo goes to trip but there is nothing to trip Gnubert looks around for additional dander Hank says it is time to end things only there is nothing to end
With the last of the constructs felled the party has a chance to take in their surroundings more. This looks like some kind of ancient mess hall, untouched for long enough for almost all the furniture to be reduced to dust. A few petrified broken pieces are all that’s left, old benches in tables scattered about. There’s a few rooms to the west, the constructs came out of rooms to the north, and to the south is a staircase.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 Wednesday April 17th, 2024 7:50:43 AM
Hank hefts his bat to his shoulder and smiles. "Go team! Whoo! Now we can keep going. Do we want to keep some of the tankier members up front, or do we have some sneaky members who want to try to scout ahead with stealth? I am fine either way."
AC 13 HP 39/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday April 17th, 2024 9:44:54 AM
Not seeing anything from his current position, Loryn enters another of the west rooms and begins looking around
Perception take 10 = 21
Active Spell: Light; Levitate 7/7 minutes; Bless by Drack Empower rod 2/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 5/7 2nd lvl: 4/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:31/40 AC:30 F11: R14 W:15 d20+11=19 ; Wednesday April 17th, 2024 9:56:47 AM
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Stairs are always interesting. Torryn elected to scamper that way. With an excited skip and pirouette she made her way south to see if those steps ascended or descended. Not just that! She decided to take a leaf out of ‘Big Brother Drack’s’ book and see if there was any evil lurking there. ~~~
Detect Evil. Perception: 19 (listening as well as looking)
~~~ Haste in effect ?
Spells etc: 5/day: 2 used. Mage Armour. In effect. Shield. In effect.
Fey Spark: used0/6 1st lvl: used 2/5 Lay on Hands: used 0/5 Stunning Fist: used 0/4 Smite Evil: used 0/1
~~~
Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 21 Wednesday April 17th, 2024 10:23:48 AM
"Spread out and search this floor for anything hidden, and then we take the stairs. Does anyone need healing?"
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 51/51 CMD: 6 Wednesday April 17th, 2024 9:18:14 PM
Gnubert looks around, "Drack, I can channel if we need to. You can save your lay on hand abilities for an emergency if you like. Hank, maybe we should discuss tactics in battle. Charging into wide open spaces is great in books but horrible in reality. Cover is a good thing, and bottlenecks for us are great. I only have so much healing, and I like hitting things as much as anyone else but I was running my legs off trying to keep us all up during the last fight. We should all work to our strengths together." Gnubert smiles at the group as they begin searching the room
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 d20=11 ; Wednesday April 17th, 2024 9:21:23 PM
Manolo searches for hidden compartments and things that are unusual in the hall they were in. Perception 22
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 d20+8=12 ; Wednesday April 17th, 2024 9:57:47 PM
Ash begins looking around with the others, but the mess hall itself keeps distracting him. (Perception 12)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/21/21. temp/hp:63/50. icy disposition, false life, darkvision, lucky, bless, haste, shield d20+6=16 ; d20+6=25 ; Thursday April 18th, 2024 12:46:49 AM
In response to the conversation about healing, "All ya needta do is not get poked at. Simple duck, dip an' dodge, yeah," Mortimer says with his usual sly tone and wicked smile.
He chuckles a bit while looking down at the various broken terracotta pieces. If there were any pieces, containing mostly of a face, he will take it. Who knows, maybe using it as a kind of mask would fool other golems that he is one of them. Or better yet, be a key to enter a room they were programmed to guard. (Perception: 16, looking through the terracotta remains.)
Mortimer then turns to the room to the north and gives the place a good look over (darkvision 60'). (Perception: 25, looking around the north room.)
DM Mitch and Hugh Terra-Cotta Combat Thursday April 18th, 2024 8:04:18 AM Hank congratulates the team and asks if the party wants to tank or stealth going forward. Loryn enters another room and begins looking around. Torry is interested in checking out the stairs reasoning that they are always interesting and starts to investigate seeing what direction they go and if they are possibly evil. Drack tells the others to spread out and look for anything hidden and then check the stairs. Gnubert looks around and tells Drack he can channel positive energy and suggests to Hank they improve their tactics since Gnubert had his hands full healing everyone in that last battle. Manolo searches for hidden compartments and things unusual
You find amongst the wreckage of the soldiers 3 longswords, 6 shortswords and 3 +3 Strength rated Compound Longbows The ancient stone soldiers came from the north room. Imprints in the dust indicate where they once stood, and rusted bits of weapons lean against the walls. A sole wooden training dummy, badly damaged but somehow enduring the years, lays on the floor and a great doorway on the far side of the room is completely filled with fallen debris.
The southmost room to the west looks to have once been the kitchen for the mess hall. It has a series of ancient fireplaces, long collapsed and filled with rubble, along the back wall. A few ancient cauldrons nearly rusted to nothing is all that remains.
The last two rooms are the most run down. Part of the wall between them has collapsed into a pile of rubble, and only a few wooden bed frames have survived the centuries.
While nothing of particular use remains after all these years combined these rooms seem promising. At best guess these ancient underground rooms indicate a training room, quarters, and places to eat for at least a semi-large and organized armed group which does match the name “Spire Armory”.
Torry’s quick check of the stairs show they go down at least a floor. The stairs are wide, enough for 3 or 4 people to walk down together, and no evil emanates from below, at least not that she can detect from up here. Presumably she doesn’t head all the way down into potential danger solo.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 24 -- HP 70 Thursday April 18th, 2024 8:12:59 AM "Normally I would not rush into combat when we could lure our enemies back to take advantage of a bottleneck, but the presence of the archers and lack of cover made me think that the bottleneck would have turned into a murder-alley rather quickly. I am sorry for all of the healing you had to do, Gnubert." Hank perks up st the mention of the path found by Torrynashkabeth. "Then let us proceed. You know, this place could be rather nice if someone took the time to clean and refurbish it. You could certainly list it on LairBnB and find people wanting to stay."
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:40/40 AC:25 F11: R12 W:15 Thursday April 18th, 2024 8:19:04 AM
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”Hey, everyone, there are steps – big steps – that go down. I bet this is the way we need to go.” She informed the others as she waited impatiently. It was dark down here and even darker down those stairs. She needed light to proceed and that wasn’t yet within the grasp of her Fey magic.
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Header adjusted – removed effects of Haste and Shield
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Spells etc: 5/day: 2 used. Mage Armour. In effect.
Fey Spark: used0/6 1st lvl: used 2/5 Lay on Hands: used 0/5 Stunning Fist: used 0/4 Smite Evil: used 0/1
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Drack (Chris J) - hp 73/73 - AC 21 Thursday April 18th, 2024 10:01:55 AM
(everyone please keep hp updated i header so we know if healing is needed.)
"Loryn, what's the call? search this level before moving on or just continue?"
"Spellcasters? any need to camp here and recover spells? this was likely just round one. Mostly you Gnubert. You burned a lot of healing. Did we never buy a healing wand or is someone hanging onto it?"
Spell Effects: Bless: +1 attacks and save vs. fear Haste: +1 to hit, ac, and reflex saves. extra attack on full attack, double move
Lay hands: 8/10
Spells: 1st Level: Divine Favor, Bless-c, protection from evil 2nd Level: Shield other
AC 13 HP 39/45 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday April 18th, 2024 10:43:18 AM
Loryn concurs with Hank, this could be a good future location with some adds, like not having to go down the well for instance. His rooms held little of interest and his ears perk up to the call of stairs. "Good pointers Mortimer, but I remembered it more like Ho, ha ha, dodge parry spin thrust."
Loryn wasn't sure on the bottleneck tactic, but he was not a tactician. Loryn looks at his ruined Tunic and sighs, well at least he didn't need to put up with the stains Prestidigitation 'Better.'
"We only just got here, we should keep moving
Loryn heads to the stairs and waits, Manolo should be going first to look for ancient booby traps.
Active Spell: Light; Levitate 7/7 minutes; Bless by Drack Empower rod 2/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 5/7 2nd lvl: 4/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Thursday April 18th, 2024 11:41:10 AM
"I'm good on spells, plus have my wand. I'll leave it up to the other casters if we need to stop. " Ash adds. "I just hope our future enemies are more susceptible to my magic. "
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 51/51 CMD: 6 Thursday April 18th, 2024 2:09:42 PM "I am good to continue. I have a bit more in me yet. Hank you maybe right. Just thinking about the future. I am a firm believer in clearing a level at a time. Never leave an enemy at your back..."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 43/43 Thursday April 18th, 2024 9:07:40 PM
"I think we should continue", Manolo says
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/21/21. temp/hp:63/50. icy disposition, false life, darkvision, lucky, bless, haste, shield Friday April 19th, 2024 12:10:50 AM
Mortimer gives Loryn a "Heh!" and a nod. He's always liked his daffy sense of humor. As he looks around the northern training room, among the weapons against the walls, he looks for hammers, maces, morningstars, flails and clubs. He even casts Detect Magic in case any of them light up with an aura.
(Mortimer casts Detect Magic. Range: 60'. Duration: Concentration, up to 7 minutes.
To answer Drack, he replies, "I'm good with spells, mate. More swingin' than finger wigglin', I did." He adds, "Manolo, let's see if we can find ya a right proper bludgeoner. You'll need it if there's more clay beaters down 'ere."
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