Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 37/43 d20+11=31 ; Monday July 15th, 2024 6:10:00 PM
After digging. Manolo looks around for any signs that might show any signs of body dragging or dripping blood. something that might hint about the whereabouts of the occupant who survived the whole ordeal. . ' Is there anything we are missing?', he thinks. Perception natural 20
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 47/51 CMD: 6 Monday July 15th, 2024 7:20:57 PM
Gnubert jumps in and helps Mortimer clear the dirt and mud from the carriage to get to the bodies. Gnubert begins digging graves for the two bodies they found as the others begin searching for any signs of the third person.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Monday July 15th, 2024 11:48:20 PM
Hank assists with digging graves, knowing that there is little he can do to contribute to an investigation.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Monday July 15th, 2024 11:55:14 PM
"Think it was the vampires " Ash asks about the missing person. "It has to be right "
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:70/57. false life Tuesday July 16th, 2024 6:28:13 AM
Hearing Ash's suspicions that one of the victims were claimed by the vampires, he replies, "Yea' I was thinkin' the same thing. Let's see."
Moritmer retrieves his wand made from bone and he casts a dark divination. He then concentrates on the area of the wagon, looking for lingering auras, no matter how faint.
(Mortimer casts Detect Undead. Range: 60ft. Duration: Concentration, up to 8 minutes.)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:70/57. false life Tuesday July 16th, 2024 8:28:30 AM
(ooc: Wasn't Dan returning this week?)
DM Mitch and Hugh Crypt maze Tuesday July 16th, 2024 9:54:52 AM Manolo looks around for any signs of body dragging or dripping blood to determine the whereabouts of the surviving occupant. He asks if they are missing anything. Gnubert helps Mortimer clears the dirt and the mud from the carriage to get to the bodies. He then starts digging graves for the bodies they found as the others search for the third person. Hank helps dig the graves. Ash thinks the vampires might be involved in the missing person. Mortimer checks for lingering auras of the undead.
There are no signs of a body being dragged off, like there might be if a wild animal came across the scene and decided to scavenge the dead or dying man inside the carriage. A few PCs think the vampires might be involved, which may be recently bias, but something the vampires said might be tickling the back of their mind. “No humanoids will die, unless some other cause would kill them.”
Mortimer’s scan reveals no aura, but the storm happened a day or two ago (I lost track of how long PCs were in town) and unless the Vampires were so strong they could crush the party without trying the aura wouldn’t linger that long. At the very least they haven’t been around in the last hour or so.
AC 13 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday July 16th, 2024 5:33:37 PM Thanks Stephen, sorry for being a bit tardy
Loryn looks over the scene and recall what some of the others mentioned about the vampire behavior to the not harming others conversation and their general elusiveness at questions. "We have a bride and her mother if you ask me here. Our missing person might be the father of the bride and this all smells like a girl being 'given' to the vampires to me. A sacrifice of one for the benefit of many." He says the last part with a rare inflection of disdain in his voice, leaving no quarter to what he thinks of such a practice.
Loryn will assist as he can to properly bury the victims, but does not relish the time lost to do so. The gnome is a bit more anxious than usual when he has faced danger before. The vampires unnerve him slightly, well most, no all, yes ,all undead did that
"If we cannot make the cave by day here we should pull back an hour or so to give us the most time to complete this task before dark. Gnubert? IN the dark of the cave, would the vampires have need of sleep, or should we not expect the daylight outside to be of any benefit?"
Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 8/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 47/51 CMD: 6 d20+15=22 ; Tuesday July 16th, 2024 7:08:48 PM
Gnubert ponders Loryn's question (Knowledge Religion DC 22) concerning vampires and passes the information along to the others. "Any guesses are premature at this point. We should be wary of any speculation."
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Tuesday July 16th, 2024 11:50:09 PM "Vampires or no vampires, we have a mission. Let's bury these bodies and get moving." Hank begins wrapping the bodies in any available material and hauling them, respectfully, to the graves.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:70/57. false life Wednesday July 17th, 2024 6:17:44 AM "It weren't animals that took the body, yea'. Bloody claw marks everywheres, there be. The ground be all disturbed with tracks and drag marks; bits of remains left behind. Whose ever took the kill, were careful not ta leave such things, yea'."
Mortimer makes quick work at digging the graves for the two women. He then looks for a proper grave marker.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:70/57. false life Wednesday July 17th, 2024 6:27:58 AM
Looking at Loryn and Gnubert, he asks. "If we find the 'orses, yous can ask them what 'appened, yea'?" Then on second thought, the vampires would have taken them too.
DM Mitch and Hugh Crypt maze Wednesday July 17th, 2024 8:48:49 AM Loryn looks over the scene and recalls what some of the others mentioned about the vampire behavior as to not harming others and their general elusiveness at questions. He thinks perhaps the bride was to be a sacrifice to the vampires and buries the victim while losing time he could spend returning to the cave. He suggests if they can’t make the cave before daylight they should pull back an hour before to give them the most time to complete the task before daylight. He asks Gnubert if the vampires will be sleeping during the day or if the daylight outside would convey no benefits. Gnubert ponders Loryn’s question concerning vampires and passes the information along. He suggests they be wary of speculation. Hank adds that vampires or no vampires they have work to do. Mortimer points out animals couldn’t have taken the last man and wonders about the horses.
Judging from last time it takes slightly more than a day to reach the vampires so rest is required to not fight them at night. After more marching until dusk, a quiet night, and an early morning the party heads out and are soon at the valley where the ancient battle took place.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 37/43 Wednesday July 17th, 2024 10:49:12 AM
"Any plans for the vampires", Manolo asks
AC 13 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday July 17th, 2024 6:05:48 PM "Dont get bit." Loryn shrugs as he answers Manolo with a smile Upon arrival at the valley, Loryn casts Mage Armor
I think we dismount at the head of the valley and proceed in on foot. Magic Circle against Evil would be a good spell to cast on a few of us if you can Gnubert
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 47/51 CMD: 6 Wednesday July 17th, 2024 6:38:56 PM
Gnubert lowers his head when they come across the mudslide. The gnome reaches out towards the wagon and turns to the others,”We should give whomever a proper burial.”
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 47/51 CMD: 6 Wednesday July 17th, 2024 9:12:11 PM
Gnubert lowers his head when they come across the mudslide. The gnome reaches out towards the wagon and turns to the others,”We should give whomever a proper burial.”
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 47/51 CMD: 6 Wednesday July 17th, 2024 9:16:23 PM ”Of course Loryn but I would like to get a bit closer first. I want to make sure we have plenty of time on the spell before we get started. As for a plan don’t get isolated. Focus fire on 1 baddie at a time. And don’t get hit!””
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Wednesday July 17th, 2024 9:34:28 PM
I am sure vampires don't like fire or lightning, so I plan on bringing both to the party."
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Thursday July 18th, 2024 1:48:15 AM "Gnubert, any chance you can bless our weapons? Or make some holy water ahead of time? Just a thought."
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Thursday July 18th, 2024 7:49:23 AM Manolo asks if there are any plans for the vampires Loryn says they shouldn’t get bit. He then says they should dismount at the head of the valley and proceed in on foot and magic circle against evil would be a good protection spell for Gnubert to cast on them. Gnubert lowers his head when they come across the mudslide. He reaches out towards the towards the wagon and suggests they should give whomever a proper burial. Ash says he’s sure vampires don’t like fire or lightning and he plans on bringing both to the party. Hank asks if Gnubert can bless their weapons or make some holy water
Buffs are discussed. Knowing where the cave is it only takes about half an hour to find again. It took about 20 minutes of careful exploration to go down last time so if they hurry a bit they can buff up in the safety of the sun before moving 10 minutes down the tunnel to where the vampires are. (Going to post a combat map in header, once everyone’s ready place yourself where you’ll be as you guys enter the room)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 47/51 CMD: 6 Thursday July 18th, 2024 1:12:21 PM ”Of course Loryn but I would like to get a bit closer first. I want to make sure we have plenty of time on the spell before we get started. As for a plan don’t get isolated. Focus fire on 1 baddie at a time. And don’t get hit!””
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 47/51 CMD: 6 Thursday July 18th, 2024 9:56:58 PM "I will cast 2 Magic Circles versus Evil outside the cave. One on Hank, for our melee folks, and one on Loryn for our caster types. Just remember they only have a radius of 10 foot so if you step outside them you will be without their protections. As for weapons I can but I did not pray for those spells. I can cast Holy Water which is good for a pint each."
Gnubert kneels, and prays to the Gods. The cleric situates his holy symbol clearly on his chest, and adjusts his buckler on his left arm. "May the gods protect us this day!" He reaches out and casts Magic Circle on Hank, and Loryn, and hands Holy Water to Ash, and Manolo.
The cleric walks resolutely into the cave
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 37/43 Thursday July 18th, 2024 10:40:29 PM
Manolo thinks about the upcoming battle but can't seem to think loses focus.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Thursday July 18th, 2024 11:48:04 PM "Aw yiss. Holy Hank is ready to rumble." He takes point and is ready to advance when everyone is prepared.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:24/19/20. temp/hp:68/57. false life, darkvision, heroism, spectral hand d10+8=11 ; d4=2 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=20 ; Friday July 19th, 2024 12:12:11 AM (Knowledge [Religion]: 15.)
Mortimer hopes to Wardd the others prepared themselves for vampires. However their history has shown otherwise, he thinks to himself with a grimacing expression.
He suggests, "If ya can bring Daylight (spell) into the cave, put it over that 'ole in the wall; cut off their escape route, yea'."
Mortimer then begins to put a series buffs himself and others. He invokes the powers of unlife for an unnatural vitality against death. His eyes go black as pitch.
(Mortimer casts False Life and Darkvision on himself. Adds +11 temporary hitpoints, hate the die roller!)
He then summons all the Luck he can muster on himself and a few others.
(Mortimer casts Heroism on HANK, MANOLO and Himself. +2 morale bonus to Hit, Saves and Skill Checks. Duration: 80 minutes.)
Mortimer asks Hank and Manolo if they can grab a few wood stakes and carve sharpened points on the ends. "For stabbin' in the hearts. Kills'em good an' dead!"
Just before they enter the cave, Mortimer will cast a few more spells. The shadows around him coalesce around him forming an invisible shield. He then invokes more powers of undeath and a ghostly aberration of his gnarled hand floats beside him.
(Mortimer casts Shield and Spectral Hand. +4 Shield Bonus. -2 Hit points. Durations: 8 minutes.)
He draws his sickle and it immediately erupts into an icy burst of frosty death.
(Perception: 20.)
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Friday July 19th, 2024 9:51:01 AM Gnubert tells Lorryn he’d like to get a bit closer first in order to make sure they have plenty of time on the spell before they start. For a plan he suggests no one get isolated and they should focus their fire on a single enemy at a time and of course don’t get hit. He further clarifies that he will cast 2 Magic Circles versus Evil outside the cave with one centered on Hank for the melee folks and one on Loryn for the caster types. He reminds folks of the 10 foot radius limit so that if someone steps outside that they won’t have the protection. He says he can produce a pint of holy water for each of them and then asks for the Gods protection before casting his spells, handing out holy water and walking resolutely into the cave. Manolo thinks about the upcoming battle but can’t seem to focus Hank says he’s ready to rumble and takes point being ready to advance when everyone is prepared. Mortimer hopes to Warrd that the others have prepared themselves enough. He tells the team if they have daylight they should put it on the wall to cut off the escape route. He then buffs himself and casts heroism on both himself and some of the others. He asks some of the others if they can carve some stakes and further buffs himself with other spells before he enters the cave and draws his sickle.
The party fully prepares and moves into the pitch black cave. Once they enter the large room where the ogres lay before they find it empty of vampires - just the ancient furniture and the normal bones scattered about. After a few moments mist streams out of the crack in the back of the room, separating and flowing through the room. (people didn’t put themselves on the map, please do so and indicate what lights you are using)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:24/19/20. temp/hp:68/57. false life, darkvision, heroism, spectral hand Friday July 19th, 2024 12:09:06 PM (HANK and MANOLO have Heroism cast upon them. That's a +2 morale bonus to Hit, Saves and Skill Checks. In case you missed it.)
AC 13 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday July 19th, 2024 1:07:12 PM
Loryn stays a bit behind Hank and Casts Dancing Lights located about the large section of broken furniture. T12/V12/T24/V14
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours, Magic Circle vs Evil +2AC Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 37/43 Friday July 19th, 2024 8:18:49 PM
Manolo stays alongside Mortimer, and uses the everburning torch to see in the dark
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 47/51 CMD: 6 Saturday July 20th, 2024 7:24:58 PM
Gnubert stays within 10 feet of Loryn. The cleric draws a copper piece, and casts daylight upon it.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Monday July 22nd, 2024 12:52:23 AM
Holy Hank is still ready to kick posterior and take names.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Monday July 22nd, 2024 12:52:40 AM
Before the party splits, Ash casts haste over the party. Oncr done, he casts stoneskin over himself. Ash moves up alongside Loryn, looking ahead.
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Monday July 22nd, 2024 8:29:50 AM Loryn stays a bit behind Hank and casts Dancing Lights above the area with the broken furniture. Manolo stays alongside Mortimer and uses the everburning torch to see in the dark Gnubert stays within 10 feet of Loryn then draws a copper piece and casts daylight on it Hank is ready to kick postier and take names. Ash casts haste over everyone before they split then casts stoneskin on himself. He then moves alongside Loryn
The party hesitates on their charge, pausing in the hall way. The mist flows into the hall surrounding them and strange sounds start to emanate it, like voices you can’t quite hear.
AC 13 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday July 22nd, 2024 5:47:06 PM "Oh I bet that is nothing good for us, lets move into the chamber where we have some room. Keep together and with one of us that has Gnuberts Magic Circle on them. Manolo and Ash, with me, lets move."
Loryn Readies and moves with Ash and Manolo 30' forward into the chamber I moved Loryn assuming A and Mo will come along as well
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours, Magic Circle vs Evil +2AC, Dancing Lights 79/80 Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 37/43 Monday July 22nd, 2024 6:58:27 PM
Manolo moves forward .
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 47/51 CMD: 6 d20+16=26 ; Monday July 22nd, 2024 8:18:43 PM
Gnubert follows Loryn. The cleric brandishes his light mace with a show of bravado. Gnubert attempts to detect what the sounds are and where they are coming from. (Perception DC 26)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/20/20. temp/hp:68/57. false life, darkvision, heroism, spect. hand, shield, haste d20+8=18 ; d20+10=23 ; Monday July 22nd, 2024 9:15:22 PM
Mortimer moves forward with Loryn and the others with a blur of unnatural speed. A dreadful expression on his face, fully resolved. (Perception: 18)
His spectral hand anxiously flexes its fingers, itching to deliver a touch.
He ponders what he knows of gaseous form magik. (Knowledge [Arcana]: 23.)
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Monday July 22nd, 2024 11:34:37 PM
Hank moves forward, ready to attack.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Tuesday July 23rd, 2024 12:39:51 AM
Ash casts Summon Monster 4, calling a celestial lion. Once arrived he gives it one command. "Protect the living."
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! d20+12=19 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+12=21 ; Monday July 29th, 2024 6:57:37 AM Loryn suggests moving into the chamber where they’ll have some room and keeping together with one of the party members who has a magic circle on them. He readies and moves 30 feet forward into the chamber. Manolo moves forward. Gnubert follows Loryn. The cleric brandishes his light mace with a show of bravado and then attempts to detect what the sounds are and where they are coming from. Mortimer moves forward with Loryn and the others with a blur of unnatural speed. His spectral hand flexes anxiously itching to deliver a spell and ponders what he knows of Gaseous Form magics. There is a spell that lets someone turn into a cloud like this… Hank moves forward, ready to attack Ash casts Summon Monster IV choosing a Celestial Lion. Once arrived he tells it to protect the living.
As the party cautiously advances the mist laughs, flowing around them and forming into the vampire ogres! Three materialize in the hall, cutting Ash off from the rest of the party, while two appear to flank those who moved inside the room.
VO 1 stares at Hank, and he feels a strange force compelling him to obey. DC 12 will save or follow the Vampire’s mental command Highlight to display spoiler: { Block the hall, defend me! }
VO 2 turns it’s gaze to Mortimer, attempting to dominate the man’s mind as well. DC 12 will save or follow the vampires mental command Highlight to display spoiler: { Block the hall, defend me! }
VO 3 tries to grapple Ash, but the Wizard manages to evade it’s grasps (19 vs CMD)
VO 4 goes for Manolo, but has as much luck as his fellow (17 vs CMD)
VO 5 is the only vampire able to grab someone. He seizes Gnuberts and draws him close, mouth opening to bear it’s fangs.
AC 20 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K 4d4+4=16 ; 4d4+4=17 ; Monday July 29th, 2024 10:56:04 AM
Loryn glances back and blanches that Ash is surrounded and knowing there is very little the gnome can do to assist. Gnubert is grabbed and becomes his initial focus. Loryn moves 5' further into the room and with his Empowered Rod in hand, sends a barrage of Magic Missiles at the vampire grappling Gnubert.
Magic Missile Empowered Dmg 16+8 =24
Knowing the group is in dire straits, the gnome digs deep and heroically casts the same spell again. Magic Missile Empowered Dmg 17+8 =25
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours, Magic Circle vs Evil +2AC, Dancing Lights 78/80; Haste 6/8 +1AC and att Empower rod 1/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 5/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Remember Magic Circle guys if you are within 10' of Loryn. +2 Resistance save AND immediately receives another saving throw (if one was allowed to begin with) against any spells or effects that possess or exercise mental control over the creature (including enchantment [charm] effects and enchantment [compulsion] effects, such as charm person, command, and dominate person. This saving throw is made with a +2 morale bonus, using the same DC as the original effect.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/20/20. temp/hp:68/57. false life, darkvision, heroism, spect. hand, shield, haste d20+8=23 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+12=14 ; d8+3=4 ; d6=4 ; d6+3=5 ; d6=5 ; Monday July 29th, 2024 2:49:25 PM
(Will Save: 23 vs domination, success. Ignore the d20+8+23, that was a perception roll from last week that I wasn't able to post doe to all the website glitches.)
After Gnubert gets grabbed up by the gosh darn vampire, Mortimer does his best to come to his rescue. An icy whirl of sickle strikes at the beast (Vo5). He charges his weapon with his shadowy energy (arcane strike, swift action.)
(Mortimer attacks Vampire 5. arcane strike, haste, heroism, etc.: 1st attack: HitAC: 16, hero point after the roll: +4 = 20. Damage: 4 slash, 4 frost. Seeing how the die roller is trying to sabotage me ... 2nd attack: Hero point before the roll: +8. HitAC: 14+8 = 22. Damage: 5 slash, 5 frost.)
(ooc: sigh, i need ridiculous bonuses to counter the die roller's hatred of me.)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/20/20. temp/hp:68/57. false life, darkvision, heroism, spect. hand, shield, haste Monday July 29th, 2024 2:56:14 PM
(ooc: Mortimer's weapon is treated as being silvered, if that matters against vampires.)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 37/43 d20=13 ; d20=2 ; d20=19 ; d20=19 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; Monday July 29th, 2024 7:21:30 PM
Manolo feels tense, unable to think he starts to attack. Manolo shouts to the giant in front of him. "I will kill you alone !" He then begins to stab the giant with his short sword
Attack #1 15 (d20+11 +2) Attack #2 28 (19+7+2) Attack #2 critical hit confirmed ? Damage #1 3 Damage #2 4 Manolo is under the influence of Heroism and Magic circle. Additional damage if critical hit 6
OOC: ignore 13, it's from the previous unable to post period
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 47/51 CMD: 6 4d6=19 ; Monday July 29th, 2024 8:51:09 PM
Gnubert grimaces as the vampires fangs extend towards him. Instictively the mage grabs his holy symbol, and pulses positive energy to harm the undead for 19 points positive energy damage to VO 1, and VO 5 (DC 18 to resist half). "By all the Gods unhand me beast!" Gnubert bellows his voice much deeper, and lounder that expected.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 d20+5=15 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=34 ; 6d4+46=59 ; Monday July 29th, 2024 11:34:41 PM
Hank shakes off the mental compulsion of the vampire (Will save 15), and turns to the vampire ogre closes to him. Hummingbird Kisses the Honeyrose. He swings his bat in a wide circle to build momentum, before bringing it down in a crushing overhand piledriver.
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! d20=4 ; d20=20 ; d20=19 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2024 8:16:58 AM Loryn sees Ash surrounded with little he can do so he grabs his empowered rod and sends a barrage of force missiles at the Vampire grappling Gnubert and then heroically fires a second salvo. The first barrage turns the vampire grappling Gnubert to mist while second does the same for one of its cohorts, Mortimer would have come to Gnubert’s aid if Lorryn’s missiles hadn’t turned it to mist first. Mortimer tries to lash out with his sickle at the nearest vampire but misses despite heroic efforts Manolo shouts that he will kill the giant in front of him and then proceeds to stab with his short sword. His first attack misses completely and his second hit scores a deep wound that heals immediately Know Religion - DC 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {DR overcome by magic and silver} Gnubert grimaces as the vampire’s fangs extends towards him and grabs his holy symbol and channels positive energies to harm the undead near him as the one grappling him has been mist-ified and Ogre 1 takes 9 damage Hank turns the the vampire that got damaged by the turning into mist with a strong blow Ash follows up on vampire 3 with his summoned lion (I added it to the map)
Three of the vampires have turned to mist as fast as they turned into physical form. The remaining two roar in rage, abandoning supernatural powers to slam at the party with skeletal fists.
Vampire Ogre 2 slams Ash for 10 damage. Though his Stoneskin prevents the physical damage, he also finds himself greatly weakened (gain 2 negative levels)
Vampire Ogre 4 breaks Manolo’s guard and hits him somewhere vital (crit, 27 to confirm). He takes 18 damage and also 2 negative levels.
The three turned to mist move towards the back of the hall, where the mist first emerged. (For each negative level a creature has, it takes a cumulative –1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses. The creature is also treated as one level lower for the purpose of level-dependent variables (such as spellcasting) for each negative level possessed. Spellcasters do not lose any prepared spells or slots as a result of negative levels. If a creature’s negative levels equal or exceed its total Hit Dice, it dies.)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/20/20. temp/hp:68/57. false life, darkvision, heroism, spect. hand, shield, haste Tuesday July 30th, 2024 8:44:48 AM
(Question: You mention that Loryn's magic missiles caused two vampires to turn into mist. Are you saying Loryn's magic forcefully caused the vampires to mistify against their will? Or do you mean the vampires turned themselves into mist during his action?)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/20/20. temp/hp:68/57. false life, darkvision, heroism, spect. hand, shield, haste d20+13=24 ; d4=2 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2024 3:03:26 PM
Mortimer isn't suprised by the vampires' retreat. The other two are not so intelligent. He mutters a few words of power and his spectral hand takes on a very chilled appearance as frost wafts from it's fingers. The floating hand then races down the hallway to deliver a touch.
(Mortimer casts Chill Touch and attacks Vampire2. Hit Touch AC: 24. Will Save: 17 vs. Panicked Condition and must flee for 10 rounds.)
Mortimer thinks the vampire should flee away from him, which means toward the entrance of the cave; to be greeted by the sun.
AC 20 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+14=16 ; 4d4+4=12 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2024 5:12:01 PM
Loryn is a bit surprised his attacks were so effective, but Wardd is a fickle one and he lends a final spell to Ash if needed.
Defensive cast Magic Missile Concentration 16 (forgot Combat Casting making this a 20 and success) Dmg 12
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours, Magic Circle vs Evil +2AC, Dancing Lights 77/80; Haste 5/8 +1AC and att Empower rod 1/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 4/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Remember Magic Circle guys if you are within 10' of Loryn. +2 Resistance save AND immediately receives another saving throw (if one was allowed to begin with) against any spells or effects that possess or exercise mental control over the creature (including enchantment [charm] effects and enchantment [compulsion] effects, such as charm person, command, and dominate person. This saving throw is made with a +2 morale bonus, using the same DC as the original effect.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 47/51 CMD: 6 Tuesday July 30th, 2024 7:10:44 PM
Gnubert moves to W17 and throws his coin with dayligh cast upon it towards AA 15 in an attempt to daze or otherwise affect the vampires.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 d20+15=23 ; 4d4+23=37 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2024 11:51:51 PM Rinse and repeat. Hank moves to the next target (V04).
Attack (power attack and vital strike) 24 Damage 37
Edit: Forgot Haste.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Wednesday July 31st, 2024 5:35:27 AM
Current HP 23
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 d20+7=17 ; d3=2 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+7=22 ; d4+5=8 ; d4+5=9 ; d8+5=8 ; 5d4+5=17 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2024 5:52:23 AM
The lion turns to vo4 and swipes and bites. Hit ac 17, 8 dmg Hit ac 20, 9 dmg Hit ac 22, 8 dmg.
Ash lets another set of bolts go, this time at VO4, 17 dmg. Active: Haste, Stoneskin, -2 levels(10hps) 1st Magic Missle x3, Mage Armor 2nd Glitterdust, See Invis, Acid Arrow x2 3rd Fireball x3, Haste(x) 4th Summon Monster 4,(x) Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin(x)
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Wednesday July 31st, 2024 6:02:19 AM
(From the party’s previous knowledge checks on vampires you vaguely remember that they turn to mist upon defeat and flee to their resting place, but will return eventually if not tracked down and destroyed permanently.) Mortimer is not surprised by the vampire’s retreat. He mutters a few words of power and his Spectral hand takes on a chilled appearance as it races towards the second vampire but the vampire resists the urge to flee (19 vs save = success) Loryn is a bit surprised his attacks were so effective but Warrd is a fickle one and he lends a final spell to Ash if needed. Gnubert moves and throws his coin with daylight towards AA15 Hank steps forward and chops up the vampire. It too turns to mist before his blows. Ash and his lion tag team the last one near him, rending it to mist as well.
As quickly as the attack started it ends. All of the vampires have turned to mist and are flowing back to crack the poured out of.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Wednesday July 31st, 2024 8:24:47 AM
"Gnubert, is this something you can consecrate to kill them permanently?" Ash asks.
AC 20 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday July 31st, 2024 9:34:15 AM
Loryn nods in satisfaction when the last of the vampires are destroyed, or at least are destroyed for now. "Ash has the right of it, we need to track them to wherever they fled and put an end to them pernamently."
With that, Loryn brings his Dancing Lights to the back wall where the mists flowed through and begins searching in earnest for a passage that the party might be able to use to follow
Perception take 20 = 25 takes 2 minutes per 10'section
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours, Magic Circle vs Evil +2AC, Dancing Lights 76/80; Haste 4/8 +1AC and att Empower rod 1/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 4/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Remember Magic Circle guys if you are within 10' of Loryn. +2 Resistance save AND immediately receives another saving throw (if one was allowed to begin with) against any spells or effects that possess or exercise mental control over the creature (including enchantment [charm] effects and enchantment [compulsion] effects, such as charm person, command, and dominate person. This saving throw is made with a +2 morale bonus, using the same DC as the original effect.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 47/51 CMD: 6 Wednesday July 31st, 2024 7:07:59 PM
Gnubert watches the mist rush back towards the cracks, "We should follow if we can and destroy them before they can return. They should not be able to prey on others ever again!" The young cleric turns to Ash, "Yes I can consecrate but I did not pray for that spell today. I can in the morning if we destroy the undead, and clear this place first."
Gnubert walks to his glowing coin, "Lets get going. We don't have all day."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20=5 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2024 8:40:32 PM
Manolo will starts to look for possible places where the musts might have gone or are going. Perception 17 ( the heroism is helping to negate the effects of negative levels regarding skill checks)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/20/20. temp/hp:68/57. false life, darkvision, heroism, spect. hand, shield, haste d20+8=16 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2024 9:26:55 PM
Mortimer curses that his Chill Touch didn't send the vampire panicked into the light of day. His disembodied hand still adrift on the air, emitting a gloomy chill of the grave. His spell persists with seven more charges remaining. It points to the northeast corner of the room. It beckons the others to follow; so eager to deliver a touch.
Mortimer yells in the vampires' direction, "WE DON'T LIKE BEIN' LIED TO, YA WITLESS PRATS! We'll make brown bread of the lot of ya!" He moves in that direction toward the northeast corner.
(Perception: 16, darkvision enhanced)
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Wednesday July 31st, 2024 10:31:11 PM
Hank walks up to the rock face and gently raps the stone with his bat. Dun dun-dun dun dun... He smiles. "Worth a try. Do we have anything to break through? If we had a pickaxe this would be much easier."
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Thursday August 1st, 2024 8:17:17 AM Ash asks if Gnubert can do something to consecrate and kill the vampires permanently. Loryn nods in satisfaction when the last of the vampires are destroyed for now. He agrees with Ash they need to put an end to the vampires permanently. He then uses his Dancing Lights spell to search for a passage to follow. Gnubert watches the mists recede and opines that the vampires should not be able to prey on others ever again. He tells Ash he does know how to consecrate but he didn’t pray for the spell today. He walks to his glowing coin and hurries the other along. Manolo starts to look at possible places where the Vampires have gone or are going.
Mortimer curses that his chill touch didn’t work the way he wanted it to. He has more power left on the spell and spectral hand. Hank walks up to the rock face and knocks on the stone with his bat and asks if they have anything to break through and that a pickaxe would come in handy.
The mist goes through a crack in the wall. Searching that area reveals it is a secret door and a few minutes of searching find a way of opening it.
Inside is a large room containing 5 massive stone coffins in the back. Ancient treasures, looted by the vampires over however long they’ve existed, lay strewn about carelessly. Many have fallen to ruin, but those of metal or other study materials look intact enough to be sold.
A man sits in the corner, leaning against the walls and with a clearly broken leg. He looks up at the party’s entrance, face strained with tension and pain, and motions them to be silent before pointing to the coffins.
AC 20 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday August 1st, 2024 10:00:57 AM
Loryn gives the man a smile and nod to confirm his desire for the party not to all start babbling. The gnome directs the Dancing Lights into the chamber. He gestures for Gnubert to come on in with a wave and points over at the man nodding to him.
Loryn then slides up next the rest of the crew and whispers, "Did anyone remember to bring wooden stakes?"
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours, Magic Circle vs Evil +2AC, Dancing Lights 36/80; Empower rod 1/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 4/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Remember Magic Circle guys if you are within 10' of Loryn. +2 Resistance save AND immediately receives another saving throw (if one was allowed to begin with) against any spells or effects that possess or exercise mental control over the creature (including enchantment [charm] effects and enchantment [compulsion] effects, such as charm person, command, and dominate person. This saving throw is made with a +2 morale bonus, using the same DC as the original effect.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 4d6=13 ; Thursday August 1st, 2024 6:49:48 PM
Gnubert walks into the room, and motions everyone towards the man with the broken leg. As he passes the middle (ish) part of the room he drops his coin with daylight on the floor. THe cleric looks around, and whenever everyone is within 30 feet of him including the stranger with the broken leg the cleric channels energy to heal (13 to everyone). THe cleric prepares for battle and motions for the first coffin to be opened.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Thursday August 1st, 2024 9:25:31 PM
olo awaits for the vampire killing to start.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Thursday August 1st, 2024 10:15:13 PM
Hank stands near one of the coffins and gets a grip on the seam. "On three." he whispers.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:25/20/20. temp/hp:68/57. false life, darkvision, heroism, spect. hand, shield, haste Thursday August 1st, 2024 10:38:01 PM
To answer Loryn's question, Mortimer pulls two wooden stakes from his belt and holds them up with a shake. He looks to Manolo and Hank and wonders where their wooden stakes are. He had directly asked them both to carve a few stakes just outside the cave. He rolls his eyes in annoyance.
He then removes his backpack and retrieves a hammer normally used for pitons, spikes and nails. It should work nicely for hammering stakes through a chest plate.
His ghostly hand hangs in the air anxiously wanting to touch something.
Mortimer then hands a boney wand over to Loryn. He whispers, "this a detect undead wand. maybe good idea ta figure out the mack from the skivvies, yea'."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Thursday August 1st, 2024 11:07:51 PM
Ash pulls out his wand, just incase. He whispers into the celestial lions ear. " if any vamps come out, kill them."
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Friday August 2nd, 2024 8:32:00 AM Loryn gives the man a smile and nods to communicate his desire for the party to not all start walking at once. He directs his dancing lights into the chamber and gestures for Gnubert to come in with a wave and points to the man. He slides up to the rest of the crew and asks if anyone remembered stakes. Gnubert walks into the room and motions everyone towards the man with the broken leg. As he passes the middle part of the room he drops his coin of daylight on the floor. The cleric looks around and as soon as everyone including the injured man is within range he channels energy and motions for the first coffin to be opened while preparing for battle Manolo waits for the vampire killing to start Hank stands near one of the coffins and gets a grip on the seam and whispers to the others for a three count. Mortimer pulls out 2 wooden stakes to from his belt and holds them up with a shake to answer Loryn’s questions. He looks to Manolo and Hank and wonders where their wooden stakes are as he had asked them to carve some when they were outside the cave. He removes his backpack and retrieves a hammer normally used for pitons figuring it should get the job done. His ghostly hand hangs in the air and he hands a wand of detect undead to Loryn. Ash pulls out his wand just in case. He tells the lion to be ready to kill any vamps that emerge from the coffin.
As the healing washes out the man leans back and some of the strain leaves his face. The party open the coffins, stakes in hand, and find the now familiar desiccated corpses. Badly damaged, they are helpless as the party drive in stakes to render them forever silenced. Knowledge religion 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { If the stakes are ever removed the vampires will return. It might be a good idea to drag the bodies into sunlight to dust them forever.}
"Lets drag them outside and burn them.. get rid of them for good. " Ash says.
He wasn't too religious, but the mage half heartily does a religious sign on his body.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20=15 ; Friday August 2nd, 2024 10:00:20 PM
Manolo helps with carrying the bodies Aid another d20=15
AC 20 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Saturday August 3rd, 2024 1:54:20 PM
Loryn readily agrees with Ash and does his best to assist. Once that is done, the group can go back in and collect the treasures into his Bag of Holding
Once complete and outside he reaches into that magical bag and produces some fresh fruit, cheese and a hearty stout in a stone mug for the injured man. The gnome smiles {b]"Best part about a magical dimensional space, nothing spills as you go about your day"[/b]
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours, Magic Circle vs Evil +2AC, Dancing Lights 30/80; Empower rod 1/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 4/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 d20+15=17 ; d20-1=8 ; Sunday August 4th, 2024 8:13:02 PM
Gnubert watches the vampires are staked, (Knowledge Religion DC 17)"We should drag them up into the sunlight." Gnubert feels no compassion as he grabs the first vampire by the ankle and begins to drag him out of the coffin (Strength DC 8). Gnubert doesn't manage to do much but continues to work on getting the body out.
Mortimer just doesn't know anything about undead or their ilk. Why would he? Especially the vampire, a popular creature from horror folklore and bedtime ghost stories. A vampire might as well be australopithecus afarensis from a long gone era in ancient Woldian history.
"Really!? They burn up in the son! I gotta' see that!"
Lugging them outside will still be a chore, even in their desiccated state. "Hmmm, the 'uman skeleton weighs 20-25 pounds. These are twice as big sooo ..." he begins working a mathematical equation in the air with his finger, being sure to carry the 4, "...an ogre skeleton should way 'bout 200 or more."
He turns to look at the hulkest among them ... that being Hank.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Monday August 5th, 2024 12:15:23 AM
Hank carries all of the skeletons outside. "It would be awesome if they didn't completely turn to dust. Having a souvenir from a vampire ogre would be neat."
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Monday August 5th, 2024 9:08:02 AM Ash suggests they drag the vampires outside and burn them. Manolo helps carrying bodies. Loryn readily agrees with Ash and does his best to assist. Once that is done the group can go back and put the treasures in the bag of holding. He then gets the man some refreshment from the bag of holding. Gnubert adds his agreement to Ash and starts pulling. Mortimer does some math on skeleton weight. Hank drags them out, wondering if something will survive as a souvenir.
The party drag the vampires outside and watch them burn. On returning to the room the injured man breathes a sigh of relief. ”Thank the gods you came. There was a slide… my family…” he stops, shuddering and tears in his eyes. ”I was trapped and they came for me. They’ve been taking my blood. I’m supposed to be in Thistleport for the wedding, oh gods the wedding. I’ll have to tell her betrothed. I won’t make it on my own, can you help me?”
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 d20+15=18 ; Monday August 5th, 2024 9:07:31 PM
Gnubert watches the vampires turn to Ash and offers a prayer to teh Gods in thanks, and in remberence of those that didn't survive their encounters with the fiends. Gnubert slips back downstairs, and walks to thei former captive, "Hello I am Gnubert Glitterdust, cleric of the Gods of the Wold. You mentioned these fiends were taking blood from you. May I examine you to make sure you are ok? That there are no additional side effects?"
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20+11=13 ; Monday August 5th, 2024 9:19:29 PM
Manolo looks around out of curiosity for anything interesting. perception 14 (it should be d20+12 , not +11)
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Monday August 5th, 2024 10:47:19 PM "Well, if he is a vampire thrall, we're going to find out the interesting way. Let's get you out into the sunlight of freedom! Just like any normal non-vampiric creature would desire." Hank is happy to help the man walk. "We can probably take you. I don't think we have anything else on the calendar for a few days. What is your name, new friend?"
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+14=34 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+14=28 ; d20+14=17 ; Tuesday August 6th, 2024 8:33:43 AM
With the vampire now completely destroyed, Loryn nods to the mans request, "We will make sure you get to Thistleport safely. We'll return to Windhorne and catch a ship. Through the red Hills and Scab is not a path I care to take." The gnome raises some eyebrows and smiles as Hank escorts the wounded man into the sunlight. Gnubert was going to take care of any physical wounds and Loryn and his Dancing Lights were heading back into the cave to see more to those treasures that were still intact, unless something interesting happens very shortly.
Back in the cave beyond the secret door, Loryn casts Detect Magic and goes over the scattered loot for the next several minutes
Perception take 20 = 32 Know Arcana to Identify auras DC 15+spell level on any magic item Checks = 34 33 28 17
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours, Magic Circle vs Evil +2AC, Dancing Lights 30/80; Empower rod 1/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 4/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Tuesday August 6th, 2024 8:46:58 AM Gnubert watches the vampires burn and prays for the departed before introducing himself. Manolo looks for interesting things. Hank wonders if the man might be a vampire thrall and asks for a name.
The man has no objections to getting a medical check up. The healing seems to have fixed his leg but he’s still weakened by blood drain and might need a little help traveling. He’ll recover, eventually, or with a more powerful spell.
He introduces himself as John Smith, a fairly successful merchant who deals in things like high quality equipment and art objects.
As for interesting things/loot, the ogre vampires have been around for a long time and have a large stash of jewelry, equipment, and clothing from various victims. Most of it is long ruined, but the stuff of more sturdy material has survived and is worth packing up and taking along. It’s, potentially, fairly interesting to look through and take a guess at the stories of the former owners.
After securing the loot and the survivor the party continues their journey. They are heading to Thistleport, a port town on the Bay of Dragons a couple days north of their home. After a string of false leads and adventures their hunt for the Treasure Box of Svengaxi has led to clues indicating a sailing company of some sorts based there and they hope to dig up more details. The box is a dangerous artifact capable of enslaving Djinn, and the party is working for a secret order sworn to ensure it is never used again. Competing against them is a treasure collector who claims to want to keep the box secure as well and maybe use it to influence some sort of meeting with other collectors. There has been a large lack of trust and dislike between the various groups.
Before they left they gave some of their items to the Minotaur representative from the order who promised to get his elders to scry more information. They haven’t heard from him yet, but he seems to know where to meet the party so will presumably show up at some point.
With their new companion they have a fortunately easy and pleasant journey the rest of the way to the port town.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Tuesday August 6th, 2024 9:04:03 AM
Ash keeps his eyes on the new person. He wasn't the most trusting person.. and finding someone in a vampire den didn't help.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Tuesday August 6th, 2024 3:19:17 PM "That was some mighty fine exposition, helpful incorporeal voice." Hank gives the air around him a thumbs-up. "John, I'm with the Bellringer Trading Coster. If you are ever looking to expand into broader markets, please pay a call to my brother, Geiserich. He is in Bray, and is a high-up in the organization. Just tell him you met his brother, Heinrich. We are always on the lookout for opportunities to grow."
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Tuesday August 6th, 2024 3:29:26 PM
None of the recovered items are magical in nature, however they are valuable and all told can be sold for 35,000g. No doubt anyone carrying magical gear is also the type of person the ogres would avoid engaging.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Tuesday August 6th, 2024 6:51:57 PM
After no objections Gnubert gives an evaluation of Mr. Smith. The cleric gives him a nod of approval, "You need a bit more help beyond what I am aboe to give but with time you should be fine."
"I agree with Loryn. A ship is probably the most ideal way to travel to Thistlepoint. It would be safer, especially for our injured friend."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Tuesday August 6th, 2024 9:19:04 PM
Manolo whistles a happy tune. Happy that they found some stuff that will get them a good amount of gold.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:70/57. false life, darkvision, heroism d20+14=34 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+6=12 ; Tuesday August 6th, 2024 11:06:36 PM
Mortimer cautiously observes John, but tries not to be obvious.
(Bluff: 34, to hide his intentions from John.)
He looks to see the condition of his shadow. He quietly casts Detect Undead from his wand, and continues to look John over from a distance to see if any undead auras materialize around him (Perception: 12. Sense Motive: 12.).
Mortimer then asks, "Oy, mate. Where'd they bite ya? Been bit myself ... 'ere an there, from time ta time."
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Wednesday August 7th, 2024 8:25:59 AM Ash keeps his eyes on the new person. He wasn’t the most trusting person and finding someone in a vampire den doesn’t help. Hank tells John that was some mighty fine exposition and explains he’s with the Bellringer Trading Coster and if he’s looking to expand into broader markets John should call on Hank’s brother Geiserich in Bray. Gnubert evaluates Mr Smith and gives him a nod of approval telling him he needs more help than Gnubert can provide but with time he should be fine. He agrees with Loryn that a ship would be safer especially for their injured friends. Manolo whistles a happy tune that they found some stuff that will get them a good amount of gold Mortimer carefully observes John and casts detect undead. He wonders about bite marks.
The party decides to travel by ship and heads back to town. The man they rescued seems completely normal. He doesn't act strangely nor register as undead. His bite marks are plain to see without needing to ask - the ogres just tore off the sleeves of his shirt and bit down on various places on his arm, wherever seemed most convenient for them.
It takes a day to get back to town and another day or two to secure passage but soon enough they are sailing into the port town. Thistleport is a largish town serving as a stopping point for ships sailing along the coast. A sprawling dock leads to the usual assortment of warehouses and inns that service the ships coming to and fro. John thanks the party for their help and departs to track down the family his daughter was to be wed into - they were expecting him by road not ship so probably have no idea as to his arrival.
AC 13 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday August 7th, 2024 10:44:57 AM
Loryn wishes John Smith all the best and gives him a small bag of gold to help him get around town. 10gp
To the rest, "All right. Clues have lead here so let's get ourselves somewhere to stay and some food. After that, we are going to need look into the shipping that may have been around a few hundred years ago and if we're lucky, maybe find a dwarf, gnome or elf that worked or sailed with them back then."
Loryn will simply ask the Harbor Master for a recommendation on a good tavern and Inn. The gnome has no interest in staying in a rough and tumble area.
Active Spell: Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 8/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Wednesday August 7th, 2024 6:51:50 PM
Gnubert bids John Smmith farewell. "I am willing to stay just about anywhere but a quiet, inn nearer to a temple would make me happier. Plus, if we are going to look for clues for this object the less savory the clientel the more likely we run in to trouble."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Wednesday August 7th, 2024 8:02:11 PM
Manolo feels tired from the journey and the vampires made the journey way difficult than Manolo thought. "I would rather sleep a little bit more, and will catch with you all in due time", he says in case they want to go out at night.
OOC: is my character healed from all damages?
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Wednesday August 7th, 2024 11:33:37 PM
Hank is somewhat leery while sailing on the ship, keeping to the center of the deck and a hand on the mast at all times. His heavy armor is precisely the opposite of buoyant. He is happy to step foot on land again. "Food and rest would be great. Does is matter which temple we are near, Gnubert? I don't know much about religious politics. Do you have any theological enemies? Or dare I say... Frenemies?"
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Thursday August 8th, 2024 12:26:44 AM
"I agree with Manolo. I'm feeling week still from the vampires. (Does rhe negative levels return?)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:70/57. false life, darkvision, heroism Thursday August 8th, 2024 8:21:32 AM
Mortimer looks around ... he's never been here before. If he were still back in his criminal days, he'd be looking for every opportunity he could exploit and rob; basically anything that wasn't already nailed down.
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Thursday August 8th, 2024 8:33:54 AM Loryn wishes John Smith all the best and gives him a small bag of gold to help him on his way. He tells the others the clues have led them there so they are going to need food and lodging and to look into shipping records from hundreds of years ago though maybe they’ll get lucky and find a demihuman from back then. Gnubert bids farewell to John Smith and tells the others his lodging preference is a quiet inn near a temple. He also points out the less savory a place’s clientele the more likely they are to run into trouble. Manolo feels tired from the journey and the vampires made the journey harder than he thought so he’d like to sleep a little bit more before catching up with the others. Hank is somewhat leary of sailing on a ship. He keeps to the center of the deck and a hand on the mast at all times. His heavy armor isn’t exactly buoyant and is more than happy to step foot on land again. He says Food and Rest would be great and asks Gnubert if it matters which temple they are near and asks the gnome cleric if his deity has any religions enemies or frenemies. Ash agree’s on finding a place to rest.
It’s been a few days so everyone can go back to full HP. For negative levels, roll a fort save DC 12 for each level. For each success you no longer have that negative level, for each failure it sticks until you get Restoration cast on you. Given that it has been a few days Gnubert can decide he prepared and cast Restoration on the journey if you fail your saves.
The party talks to the dockmaster and find a suitable inn near a temple to Alemi. Waiting for them there is a familiar Minotaur. ”Well met. I have news to share that might help you with your hunt.”
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 d20+8=19 ; d20+8=28 ; Thursday August 8th, 2024 1:17:11 PM
Ash feels better after some rest, but immediately sours at site of their friend. He keeps his words to himself and instead listens to what the minotaur says.
AC 13 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday August 8th, 2024 2:59:44 PM
Loryn leads off to the recommended establishment and upon spying the minotaur, the gnome gestures and says to his friends with some mirth, "Who said his name three times?"
Loryn strolls up with a grin and invites the minotaur inside to join the Argentium for a drink and perhaps a meal. "Brother Numcy good to see you again. Lets go inside"
"Don't be so stiff, come in. More privacy in a crowded room than the street
The gnome heads in and flags down a table and server
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Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Thursday August 8th, 2024 7:37:53 PM
Gnubert would pray for and cast restoration as many times as needed to assist his friends. "Hank I have no enemies to speak of. I also follow the Gods of the Wold, and not the Gods of Testing so we should be good without about any temple to the Gods of the Wold."
Gnubert is his usual chatty self as they walk to the inn. The cleric stiffens up as he sees the minotaur, and slides towards the back of the party to allow others to speak.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Thursday August 8th, 2024 10:31:58 PM
Hank's expression sours on seeing the minotaur, but he keeps his mouth closed to avoid any unnecessary friction. He nods and follows with the rest of the party.
DM Mitch and Hugh Vampire Ogres! Friday August 9th, 2024 8:52:08 AM Ash feels better after some rest, but sours at the sight of the their friend. He keeps his opinions to himself but listens to what the minotaur has to say. Loryn leads off to the recommended establishment and upon seeing the minotaur asks who summoned him by saying his name three times. He strolls up to the minotaur and invites him to a meal and drink with the Argentum reasoning there is more privacy in a crowded room than a street. He heads in and waves down a waiter. Gnubert had prayed for and cast restoration as many times as needed to bring his friends up to full strength. He tells Hank he has no enemies to speak of and that he follows the Gods of the Wold and not the Gods of Testing so any temple of the Woldian Pantheon should suffice. Gnubert is his usually chatty self as they walk to the inn. The cleric stiffens up as he sees the minotaur and slides towards the back of the party.
The inn is also technically near a Temple of Serenbeth, as well as several other smaller shrines.
The minotaur smiles at Numcy and accepts the offer to head inside. After they sit down with a nice meal he starts his story, returning the items the party gave to him. ”These allowed one of my elders to have a vision. A ship sailing on a calm sea. An explosion. The slow sinking of the vessel with all hands. Given the nature of the items and the old story in my order that one of our own somehow sacrificed themselves to ensure the Box was lost I suspect this ship was carrying the box and possibly other treasure from the battle.
There was a name on the ship proclaiming it the Blue Diamond.”
AC 13 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Saturday August 10th, 2024 5:07:07 PM
Shipwreck at the bottom over 100 years ago. That is going to be a tough find. Hopefully we can get a rote the Blue Diamond likely ran. Loryn raises a glass to the Minotaur in thanks for the information Tomorrow we can work on selling the treasure from the vampires and seeing what company the Blue Diamond was with. Well hopefully she was part of one I suppose
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Sunday August 11th, 2024 7:37:08 PM
Gnubert raises an eyebrow at the thought of another underwater adventure. He nods his head towards the minotaur but says nothing
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 14/36 Monday August 12th, 2024 7:10:39 AM
Even though he grew up in a port city, and his family owned a lot of ships.. the thought of heading to the open ocean wasn't on Ash's list of fun stuff to do.
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