Olana Tuesday March 2nd, 1999 9:32:59 PM
Olana gives a thumbs-up sign, and gets ready for the attack, shortbow at the ready.
Joe Wednesday March 3rd, 1999 12:47:59 AM
Joe looks at Flueterflam and says, "No i see her once a year, here in this clearing. I am Joe of Platue city. King Claudia was my wife. She is dead. The Hands come now." he points toward the south, Gray crosses to him, and Joe begins casting a spell over he and Gray.
DM Wednesday March 3rd, 1999 12:48:59 AM
Ingrge hears the Hands coming through the forest from the south, they do not seem to tring to hide there progress.
Flueterflam Wednesday March 3rd, 1999 1:22:59 AM
Fluet is in the process of climbing the tree as he sees the Hands approaching. Once he reaches a sturdy branch, he unslings his long bow. Takes an arrow and nocks it in the bow. Then he aims for the whites of their eyes(literally).
Shadrach Wednesday March 3rd, 1999 10:24:59 PM
Pausing to whisper the plans so far to Ingrge, Shad runs for the side of the clearing opposite Fluet. He decided he wanted to be fairly FAR from Joe and Grey for when the big spells went off. He unlimbered his bow and set his trident against a tree. Crouching behind some trunks and bushes he took aim. (Cast bless on my arrows)
Ingrge Thursday March 4th, 1999 5:09:59 PM
Having heard the hands approach and seeing that they are not trying to hide their approach Ingrge nocks her first arrow and makes sure her next 7 are ready at hand and easily accessable. When she knows that they are within her strike range she will aim athe the halflings throat.
Olana Thursday March 4th, 1999 8:45:59 PM
Olana moves toward the edge of the clearing, to a position at the northern edge, but with a clear aim to the south. Arrows ready, she will listen to the north - just in case someone is sneaking around to surprise them.
Flueterflam Thursday March 4th, 1999 11:10:59 PM
Hmmm....I wonder where Doke went, he would be of some help right now. Fluet, while still aiming his arrow, prays for Doke to suddenly do something. He hasn't heard Doke speak for quite awhile now.¾±k
DM Friday March 19th, 1999 8:20:59 PM
After listening to the sounds of the ones approaching for a few seconds, the very careless sounds cease. All goes quiet. For the first time you can notice the beauty of this wondrous meadow. Butterflies are everywhere! Especially on a rock sitting in the left center of this meadow which has thousands of them flitting about on it. The lazy sunshine of the warm afternoon brings a slight sweat to your face. The grass blows gently in the breeze. Birds chirp in the trees. A deer darts into the clearing near where Shadrach is hiding behind a tree, then darts away. This tranquil scene has no hint of the carnage that is soon to be visited upon it.
Shadrach Saturday March 20th, 1999 7:28:59 PM
Shad nocked an arrow to his bow and sighted down the path. He waited for movement and sound to give away the enemies' position.
Flueterflam Saturday March 20th, 1999 8:47:59 PM
As the meadow becomes quiet, Fluet begins to think about the Hands of Love. From what it sounded like from Joe and Grey, the battle might be his last. He starts to shake since this is really the first time he's ever faced death. Every good memory that he's ever had flashes through his mind. Then he looks over to the rock with butterflies on it. He concentrates on their beauty, as a single tear flows down his cheek.
Ingrge Saturday March 20th, 1999 10:45:59 PM
The suddeness of the disapearence of the noise coming from the HOL and crew is a litte disconcerting, but Ingrge had never thought these guys were stupid, just not very choosy of who they hired. Keeping still in the tree with his bow ready to draw and fire, Ingrge scans the horizon from side to side, moving only his eyes. Seeing the deer pop out, He focuses in that direction to see if something forced the deer out or if it was just wandering. After checking that area out ingrge continues his visual sweep.
Olana Saturday March 20th, 1999 11:08:59 PM
As all goes quiet, Olana concentrates, trying to listen for anything out of the ordinary, her eyes still scanning for movement to the north of the clearing.
DM Monday March 22nd, 1999 7:07:59 AM
Three figures arrogantly walk down the path and into Ingrge's line of sight. Shortly after that, Fluet hears the rustling of leaves as several clumsy feet circle around clockwise to the rear. As they approach the meadow, the thief whispers something quietly to a ring on his necklace and disappears.
Grey Monday March 22nd, 1999 7:08:00 AM
Grey turns to K'nara and says, "The Hands of Love are for Joe and I to battle, help your friends." Then looking at her strangely says, "You 'should' defeat them easily. Then, if you can, please help distract the Hands."
Joe Monday March 22nd, 1999 7:10:59 AM
With a magical whisper Joe says, "Brave ones, take these potions. They will heal you so you can fight longer. My soul couldn't take it if any of you died for my sake." Potions of Healing (2d4 + 2) quickly float out from Joe's hand to each of you following a disguised route so as to not give away your positions.
Shad Monday March 22nd, 1999 4:39:59 PM
Shad blinked at the bottle floating his way. He put it near him but out, figuring this was as good a place as any. He waited for the enemy to make themselves known to him.
Ingrgre Monday March 22nd, 1999 5:01:59 PM
Still wondering how he managed not to entrap those circling stones above the 1/2ling thiefs head at the inn, Ingrge draws a bead on the thief just as the whispering voice and potion arrive at his side in the tree. quickly stashing the flask in a crook of a bough, Ingrge remembers he has two more of those in his pack which is beside him. and with grim determination he waits for the thief to get closer so that there is les chance of him hearing and dodging the arrows as they fly.
Olana Monday March 22nd, 1999 8:55:59 PM
A little startled at first, as the potion arrives, Olana nods to herself, and places it in one of her pouches. Then she resumes her concentration, arrow nocked and ready. Had she heard something? Over toward Fluet? Was this the beginning?
Flueterflam Tuesday March 23rd, 1999 12:13:59 AM
Hearing the rustling, Fluet knows someone else is around. He does not make much, if any noise, as he turns to see what caused it. Suddenly the potion comes to him. He shakes from fear, as not to move any more and rustle the leaves on the tree he's in. He assumes that the potion is good, as he is too far away to hear what Joe and Grey said. He puts it away. Then he nocks his bow and searches for what made the noise.
K'nara Tuesday March 23rd, 1999 12:19:59 AM
Thinking, that after all this time to be back in training again, Ah but what a master to serve. Looking both chagrined and relieved, as if grey was reading her mind, K'nara nods her understanding and acceptance of Grey's comments and quickly and quietly, as only a bladesinger can move, she heads southeastward, across the meadow to the large rock, so she can ready herself for the upcoming conflict. As the potion arrives at her side she acknowledes it and places it on the ground next to the rock, loosens her sword in its sheath and readies her short bow and sets up a firing line of arrows in the ground in front of her.
DM (The Rock Near Fluet) Tuesday March 23rd, 1999 5:21:59 AM
All of a sudden a Brown cloaked figure appears to Fluet's south standing on top of a huge rock. He throws back his hood revealing a hideous boil covered face. The face hideously begins to laugh and laugh and laugh. Muhhaaaaaaahaaaaa! Hooooheheeheeeehaaahaaaa!
DM(The Hands of Love) Tuesday March 23rd, 1999 5:27:59 AM
The two visible Hands of Love, who are the priest and the mage, suddenly blink out and then appear right in front of Joe and Grey. The cleric wields a huge 2-handed Mace while a Ebony Jewel Encrusted Staff floats in the air in front of the Mage who holds the Sword of Justice in his two hands. Joe screams in pain and stumbles as the thief appears backstabbing Joe with a blood red dagger.
DM (Greymalk) Tuesday March 23rd, 1999 5:31:59 AM
Greymalk spins dancing toward the thief neatly severing the muscles in the thief's upper forearm with a neat slice that rips the dagger out of Joe and causes it to fall to the ground. He then spins and parries attacks from the mage's staff with loud cracking sounds that echo through the meadow. He grins with ferocious glee!
DM (Joe) Tuesday March 23rd, 1999 5:37:59 AM
Joe recovers his battle stance and casts, his arms weaving an intricate spell of incredible complexity. When done, an opaque dome of shimmering, multi-colored light 20' in diameter forms around the 5 powerful combatants enclosing them all inside of it causing them to all disappear from view inside the scintillating sphere. As it forms, a magical whisper comes once again from Joe: "Don't touch."
DM Tuesday March 23rd, 1999 5:56:59 AM
(Shadrach, please make a perception check. That's Wis or Int, whichever is best for you. K'nara and Olana may make one at -6)
Shadrach Tuesday March 23rd, 1999 8:25:59 PM
Shad didn't even think about touching the rainbow sphere. Sometimes pessimissism is the best way to go! His senses did not betray him as he watched and listened. (R9, under both, thankyou:)!)
Ingrge Tuesday March 23rd, 1999 8:54:59 PM
Seeing the HOL pop right by without giving him the chance to take a shot at them, manages to really piss Ingrge off. As he sees the globe form around J & G & the HOL, Ingrge send a prayer of luck towards their new compatriots and once again turns his attention towards those he knows accompanied the HOL.
Olana Tuesday March 23rd, 1999 9:39:59 PM
((Rolled a 0 after the -6))
Flueterflam Tuesday March 23rd, 1999 11:56:59 PM
The laughing gets to Fluet almost immediately. He knows he must kill whatever the thing is, to help in the battle, but even more so, to stop the laughing. With his arrow already nocked, he aims and lets his arrow fly (rolled 11 if hit, damage 8) Not waiting to see the result, Fluet pulls out another arrow, nocks it, and shoots it (rolled 11 again if hit, damage 8 again). He hopes that all this happened swiftly enough not to alert the monster as to his whereabouts.
K'nara Wednesday March 24th, 1999 1:39:59 AM
K'nara rolled an unmodified 3 which tranlates to a 9 so she is just barely prceptive and realizes that the sphere was most likely created by Joe and that she should not touch it. So she keeps her ears and eyes attuned for any approaching targets.
DM Wednesday March 24th, 1999 5:54:59 PM
(Results of Party actions)Flueterflam's first arrow strikes the creature on the rock and immediately with a slight gust of wind, the thing is revealed to be an illusion. At this same time, Shadrach, Olana and K'nara's perception check (which was not for what Shadrach and subsequently everyone else thought it was for--grin) succeeds and all three spin around amongst all the distractions to see 10 brown cloaked figures approaching Shadrach's position from the east. They are 60' away. When Shadrach meets their eyes and both recognize the other as enemy, the 10 thugs break into a run screaming vile things that their mothers should spank them for.
DM (Round 1) Wednesday March 24th, 1999 5:56:59 PM
(We are now in combat.) The party (barely after two ties) wins first initiative. (Remember the scale on the map for your movement.) The thugs AC is 6.
Shadrach Wednesday March 24th, 1999 7:29:59 PM
Shad's eyes goggled to see so many sneaking up on him. Deciding discretion is the better part of valor, he dropped his bow and arrows, grabbing his trident and the potion. He then took off running full tilt for the trail, south of the Prismatic Sphere. "THEY'RE RIGHT BEHIND ME!"
Dokenor Wednesday March 24th, 1999 7:33:59 PM
Dokenor, who'd concealed himself behind the bushes south of butterfly rock so cleverly even his own party didn't know he was there, chuckled to himself. He waited til the thugs chasing Shad came into view before cursing them. "Don't worry everyone! Wardd's luck is with us today!" (Curse thugs)
Ingrge Wednesday March 24th, 1999 8:42:59 PM
Hearing the yells of the enemy and Shad's screaming, from an unexpected area, startles Ingrge a bit, causing him to turn and fire more quickly than he would like to have, causing both of his arrows to seemingly hit their intended target a bit off center, causing his target to spin around so that he is now facing away from the clearing. (#8, Rolled an 16 and a 15, with mods, hits ACs 4 and 5 respectively for a total of 13 pts damage) Ingrge Will quickly ready his next round of arrows.
Flueterflam Wednesday March 24th, 1999 11:59:59 PM
Just my luck, Fluet thinks, the illusion by me. Hearing Shad shout, He looks over in the direction where the monsters are coming. Figuring the tree he's in probably isn't the best place to help, Fluet jumps down. Not to tire himself out before the main battle, he jogs towards the monsters, past the sphere. Once he is about 20'-30' away, he stops and nocks an arrow to shoot.
Olana Thursday March 25th, 1999 12:42:59 AM
As the thugs appear, Olana moves quickly, a little way to the east and south, so the prism does not obstruct her aim. She lets fly two arrows, only to see them miss, as the targets hurtle toward them all in a somewhat haphazard manner.(2d20 results =3&12 after mods) Determinedly, she pulls out another two, ready for the next round, frowning at the language used by these horrible barbarians.
K'nara Thursday March 25th, 1999 2:19:59 AM
K'nara realized what was making her itch was the fact that enbemies were closer than she thought and quickly fires off two arrows at #9 seeing one of them strike well though she lost sight of the second (rolled a 17 an 14 with mods hitting ac3 and ac6 for a total of 2 and6 pnts damage} at which time she will drop her bow and prepare to dance.
Spirit of the Butterfly Thursday March 25th, 1999 10:15:59 AM
The party continues to be 'Blessed' by Shadrach, and the Thugs will be cursed as Dokenor holds his spell till they all are within his sight or he decides to drop it and do something else. Ingrge hits #4 twice dropping him. He lets out a gasp of surprise and pain as one arrow hits in his neck and the other in his abdomen. Flueterflam overestimates his movement, the shimmering dome possibly affecting his distance perception, and stops northwest of the dome. K'nara hits her target, causing him to lean up against a tree, barely able to stand.
Thugs (Last initiative for Round 1) Thursday March 25th, 1999 10:41:59 AM
The thugs, being fired upon, carefully advance through the forest skirmish fashion drawing their own bows. Thug #1 a big bulky fellow, advances SW nocking an arrow and firing twice at the retreating Shadrach missing with a 10 and hitting with a 17 for 3 hpd. "That's Right! Run you coward!" Thug #2, a tall, thin human, follows suit lining up beside #1 and also firing at #2 twice missing with an 8 and hitting with a 16 for 2hpd. "Heh, heh. This is gonna be easy!" Thugs #3 and 4 move quietly and carefully SW Towards K'Nara and Ingrge. #3 fires at K'nara hitting with an 18 for 5 points of damage and missing with a 1 (will miss next attack). #4 fires at Ingrge missing with an 8 and hitting with a 16 for 3 points of damage. They immediately duck behind trees preparing their bows. #5 circles NW flitting from tree to tree, silent as only a thief can be. #6 and #7 move SW firing their bows competently with obvious experience. #6 fires at Ingrge hitting with an 18 for 3 points of damage and missing with a 5. #7 fires at K'nara missing with an 11 and a 9. #8 and 9, evidently hearing of K'nara's reputation with the sword do not move any closer firing at her with their bows in a cowardly fashion. #8 misses with a 6 and a 14. #9 misses with a 14 and hits with an 18 for 1 point of damage. Both also duck behind trees after firing. #10 follows #5 flitting from tree to tree to the North, but making quite a lot of noise. The butterflies, almost as if they are they represent the spirit of this meadow, all land on Butterfly Rock and sit perfectly still. The breeze in the trees increases, causing those adept in such things to notice subtle deceptions in the exact direction of sounds and smells. It seems the presence of Culverwood is making it's presence felt in protest to this intrusion of it's tranquil spirit.
Spirit of The Butterfly Thursday March 25th, 1999 10:42:59 AM
(The party once again narrowly wins initiative for Round 2.) (Note my email accompanying the map today for concealing modifiers which we will add starting this round.)
Ingrge Thursday March 25th, 1999 4:16:59 PM
Ingrge still up in his tree, Takes much more careful aim at his intended targets of #9 & #8, But suceeds only in making them keep their heads hidden for a while longer (rolled a 3 & 4) Ignrge then takes a moment to quaff healing potion #1.
Dokenor Thursday March 25th, 1999 4:36:59 PM
He decided to wait only one more minute to curse. Then "Curse! Curse! CURSE!"
Shadrach Thursday March 25th, 1999 4:40:59 PM
"Ow!Ow!" Shad cursed his pursuers with Donyra's wrath in a more non-magical way and kept going to round the sphere. Once the big rainbow ball was in the way of him and the archers, Shad promptly pulled the stopper on the potion with his teeth and sucked it down.
K'nara Friday March 26th, 1999 5:11:59 AM
Zig zagging thru the trees as quickly as she can with sword in hand, and still be as concealed as possible, K'nara makes her way toward the rear or #8 & #9 position.
Olana Friday March 26th, 1999 5:52:59 AM
((Rolled 4 and 12))Olana fires another two arrows at #10. Missing once more, she dives behind a tree, whispering her own little prayer to the forest, hoping it will improve her somewhat shoddy aim.
Flueterflam Friday March 26th, 1999 7:40:59 AM
Fluet keeps running to the other side of the trail. Which happens to be the same tree that Olana's hiding behind. Still carry his bow, he gets ready to shot.(letting his breath return to normal from his run)
Spirit of The Butterfly Friday March 26th, 1999 8:19:59 PM
(Results of Party 1st initiative for Round 2)Dokenor's curse unfortunately doesn't affect anyone due to the prismatic sphere blocking his view of all the opponents. K'nara moves her full movement east, trying to keep out of sight of 8 and 9. K'nara rolls a 98% on her Hide In Shadows check and not watching where she is going, crashes through a bush. #8 points at where she is with his loaded arrow.
Bad Smell of the Thugs Friday March 26th, 1999 8:57:59 PM
Thug #1 and #2 move towards Olana and Fleut a few trees and then both thugs fire at them. Thug #1 shoots twice at Olana rolling a 14(11) and an 11(8) missing both times. #2 rolls a 15(12) and a 12(9) missing both shots. #3 and #4 advance firing at Fluet and Olana before hiding behind the rock just to the NE of the dome. #3 spends his first attack shaking the pain out of his hand from the pop his bowstring game him and then attacks once rolling a 5(3)and missing. #4 fires at Olana rolling a 10(8) and a 12(10) missing with both shots. #5 as he advances west fires twice at Olana rolling a 5(2) and a 13(10) missing with both shots. #6 and 7 hold their position firing at Ingrge. #6 fires twice hitting with an 18(16) and again with another 18(16) for 2 and 3 points of damage respectively.
Bad Smell of the Thugs Friday March 26th, 1999 9:03:59 PM
Thug #1 and #2 move towards Olana and Fleut a few trees and then both thugs fire at them. Thug #1 shoots twice at Olana rolling a 14(11) and an 11(8) missing both times. #2 rolls a 15(12) and a 12(9) missing both shots. #3 and #4 advance firing at Fluet and Olana before hiding behind the rock just to the NE of the dome. #3 spends his first attack shaking the pain out of his hand from the pop his bowstring game him and then attacks once rolling a 5(3)and missing. #4 fires at Olana rolling a 10(8) and a 12(10) missing with both shots. #5 as he advances west fires twice at Olana rolling a 5(2) and a 13(10) missing with both shots. #6 and 7 hold their position firing at Ingrge. #6 fires twice hitting with an 18(16) and again with another 18(16) for 2 and 3 points of damage respectively. #7 fires at Ingrge twice rolling a 12(10) and a 13(11) missing with both shots. #8 and #9 move east to hide behind the next tree and fire at K'nara. #8 fires twice rolling a 14(11) and a 11(8) missing with both shots. #9 fires twice rolling an 11(8) and a 15(12) missing with both efforts. #9 breaks out in a slew of cuss words that would make an orc blush. #8 just hides behind the tree telling the other one to shut up. #10 continues to noisily follow #5.
Spirit of the Butterfly Friday March 26th, 1999 9:05:59 PM
(The party gets initiative for Round 3.) [rats]
Ingrge Friday March 26th, 1999 11:01:59 PM
Having just finishe watching his previous wounds almost heal from the potion (5 pts) He has to Dodge one set of arrows just in time to see his wounds all but reopen as he gets hit by another set causing Ingrge all sorts of irritation. so much so that after he hops down out of his tree, his first shot arrow bounces off the tree that the thugs are hiding behind and causes him to almost drop his bow (rolled 11(13) and 1).
Olana Friday March 26th, 1999 11:25:59 PM
((Rolled 2d20 - result 3,3))Watching all the arrows whiz by, Olana then ducks out of hiding, aiming an arrow at #1 and one at #2 seeing as they seem to be the clearest targets. Dismayed, she see's them miss their targets once more. Pulling herself back behind the tree, she gives Fluet a worried glance. This was not good. Not good at all.
Dokenor Saturday March 27th, 1999 1:45:59 AM
(Roll6-10=4-3=AC1) Dokenor starts rushing from cover to cover over by Fluet and Olana. He passes them and ends up ducking behind a tree in front of #5.
Shadrach Saturday March 27th, 1999 1:54:59 AM
(R8 for healing potion. At full hps) Shad heard the many zips of arrows all around out there. He knew his buddies needed some help. He dropped the potion and gripped his trident, trying to ignore his shaking hands. With a yell of defiance (partially to his goddess, that he would not die quietly) Shad charged back along the right side of the Sphere. Continuing to yell, hoping to distract the thugs and give his buddies a chance, Shad charged the nearest thing he saw. Thug #4 got impaled on the sharp tines of his trident (To hit:R18(+1Str,+1Bless,+2Charge,+2Heropoint!)AC1)(Damage:R6(+2Str)
Flueterflam Sunday March 28th, 1999 6:04:59 AM
Fluets shoots twice at thug #5. (rolled 14-2=12 and 13-2=11 missed both) Then he runs across the path hiding behind the second tree. But not before giving Olana a look saying 'lets keep on the move'.
K'nara Sunday March 28th, 1999 3:02:59 PM
Keeping up her Zig zag approach, Knara gives a last burst of speed and throws herself upon the thugs. Unfortunately her feet had not quite stopped and she stumbled as she went for her first strike.(rolled 1 +3 +4)
DM Monday March 29th, 1999 4:14:59 AM
(Party Results of Round 3) Dokenor, rush though he does, runs out of movement and takes cover behind the same tree as Olana. Shadrach attacks #3 (instead of #4--see emai) doing severe damage to him. #3 screams in agony as the arrow buries itself in the right side of his chest.
DM Monday March 29th, 1999 4:30:59 AM
(Round 3-Monster Initiative) #1 and #2 both move west towards Olana and fire at her. #1 fires twice rolling a 13(11) and an 8(6) missing with both. #2 fires twice rolling a 13(11) and a 4(2) missing both. Each berates and blames the other for their incompetance. #3 drops her bow and pulls her short shord attacking Shadrach rolling a 7 and missing. #5 heads west and fires at Olana rolling a 17(15) and a 10(8) missing both times. #6 and #7 fire at Ingrge. #6 rolls a 6(4) and a 16(14) missing with both attacks. #7 rolls a 7(5) and a 16(14) missing with both attacks. #8 and #9 lay into K'nara dropping their bows and drawing their swords. #8 rolls a 7 missing her head and #9 rolls an 8 missing her stomach as K'nara squirms and dodges the attacks. #10 changes Direction heading SW toward Shadrach.
Knara Monday March 29th, 1999 7:02:59 AM
Having managed to dodge her opponents attacks She begins her dance targeting both opponents this time hoping to confuse and make them get in the way of each other. As she spins on the ball of her foot to the right and as she registers the satisfying feel of her sharpened blade slicing through flesh she reverses her movement continueing her figure eight as the blade once again connects with flesh.(rolled natural 20 +3 and Natural 20 +3 and then a 14+3 and 4.. for 11, 8 & 10 pts of damage.)
Ingrge Monday March 29th, 1999 7:16:59 AM
Ingrge, suddenly feeling a little better, Takes aim at #7, so that he doesnt run the risk of hitting K'nara, lets loose with two more arrows and watches as they both find their mark in the body of their intended target ( 17, & 16 all mods and minuses included, for 15 pts damage)
Olana Monday March 29th, 1999 8:04:59 AM
Nodding to Fluet, Olana watches him disappear before she leaps out, firing with all her strength. (2d20 results 21,9 Dam6) First arrow flies to #1 and hits, while the arrow meant for #2 flies off into the trees once more. Quickly, she falls back, and hides against the next tree in her path.
Dokenor Monday March 29th, 1999 6:55:59 PM
Dokenor used Olana's tree for cover. He grinned at her. "Isn't it lucky I'm here to back you up?" He peered around the tree, trying to see 5,1 and 2. "Ha! In Wardd's name I curse you! This is your unlucky day!" (Curse!)
Shadrach Monday March 29th, 1999 7:03:59 PM
Shad thanked Donyra as he wrenched his trident free of Thug#3's stomach. Borrowing from fate once again, he thrust at the thug, hoping for a quick kill. Unfortunately, he just missed. (R12, 1 heropoint, ac8)
Olana Tuesday March 30th, 1999 12:06:59 AM
Olana smiles as Doke appears. "Lucky, indeed," she says, hoping the cursing does a bit better than her arrows.
Flueterflam Tuesday March 30th, 1999 3:08:59 AM
Nocks an one arrow right after the other, shooting both at #5. (rolled 6-2=4 and 15-2=13 both miss) Fluet curses to himself, as he just keeps missing.
DM Tuesday March 30th, 1999 6:32:59 AM
(Results of Round 4 Party's actions) K'nara's deadly dance is impressive as she dances with Thugs 8 and 9 putting nice little holes in them that are hardly even noticable. Both just look at her surprised, even though they knew what to expect and slowly topple over neatly laying side by side, and very dead. Ingrge, puts one arrow in #7's heart and one in his right eye, killing him instantly. Olana joins in the counterattack, hitting #1 in the gizzard dropping him as well. Dokenor feels the power of Wardd finally go out through his pores as the Curse takes effect.
DM Tuesday March 30th, 1999 6:42:59 AM
(Thug attacks for Round 4) #2 in a rage for his fallen comrade drops his bow and draws his sword, running at Olana, his friends killer attacking her for all he's worth. He rolls a 5(4) missing. He grits his teeth with a "We who are about to die curse you," and spits in her face. #3 attacks Shadrach rolling a 17 hitting him for 3 points of damage. #5 with a look that says, "What a stupid move," reluctantly joins #2 in attacking Olana dropping his bow and also using his short sword. He rolls a 3(2) missing as well. #5 says, "Zarett, What the !@#$% do you think you're doing?" #6 closes with K'nara trying to get away from Ingrge's deadly arrows, only to realize she just killed two of his companions. He timidly strikes at her rolling a 6 and missing. #10 shouting encouragement to the troops, closes on Shadrach delivering a powerful stroke that goes wide of her ear rolling a 5.
Spirit of the Meadow Tuesday March 30th, 1999 6:54:59 AM
All of a sudden with a tremendous pop, the multicolored dome bursts! Black charred grass extends in a circle where the sphere was. Inside the sphere three figures still stand, two facing one, also completely charred black and staggering like a boxer in the 15th round. It is hard to tell who is who. The glint of the sun on a magnificent sword reveals one of the three combatants as Grey. The dancing staff identifies one of the others as the mage. The third could be either the thief or the cleric of the Hands of Love. Two figures lay across each other to one side unmoving. Grey instinctively dances to protect the fallen body of Joe from the other two who press in that direction. In doing so he pulls an incredible maneuver where he actually tosses his sword through the left neatly blocking the dancing staff in such a way that it bounces off of the staff and back into Grey's hand once integrating itself into Grey's fluid movements. Grey screams out in agony, "Don't let him die!!!!"
Ingrge Tuesday March 30th, 1999 1:47:59 PM
Hearing Grys scream as he was getting ready to fire his next volly of arrows and seeing the spere collapse gives Ingrge his first unrestricted veiw of possible targets and quickly changes targets aiming at the Mage (is the mage's back to Ingrge?) and firing off his last two quality silver arrows (16+5, 19+5, hits ACs -1 & -4 respectively, for 6 and 8 pnts damage respectively if they hit.)
Dokenor Tuesday March 30th, 1999 5:09:59 PM
Crying out, "I shall return!" and ran straight for the sphere area. Trusting to luck to keep him safe, he ducked down by Joe. Pulling out his healing potion from his belt, Dok poured it in careful swallows down Joe's throat, trying to work the throat so that he swallowed reflexively.(R9 for healing)
Shadrach Tuesday March 30th, 1999 5:16:59 PM
His desperation growing as the odds get worse against him, Shad struck wildly at #3 and hit solidly(R19!!!) and wrenched the tines, as he grinned savagely with victory(Damg9!!!Max!)
Olana Tuesday March 30th, 1999 5:56:59 PM
Olana gives a satisfied nod as #1 drops to the ground. For a moment she is distracted as the sphere disappears, and the extent of Joe and Grey's battle is revealed. But then - her attention is drawn straight back to her own part of the battle as #2 rushes with his sword and spits at her. Stepping back swiftly, she pulls her short sword quickly, swiping out deftly at #2, letting it bit into him. ((1d20results 15, 8 dam))
K'nara Tuesday March 30th, 1999 8:14:59 PM
K'nara grins at #6 nods and fluidly continues her dance as she closes with her next opponent striking deeply (20 +3,for 11pts & then 13 +3 for 12pts).
DM Wednesday March 31st, 1999 5:07:59 AM
(Results of Party actions for Round 4) Ingrge amazingly hits the mage twice in the back. The mage spins, a look of ultimate surprise on his face as he is enveloped in whirlwind of lights and disappears. He yells, "So close! Caeroldra, where is your love!!" Grey spits and says, "I hate contingency spells." As Dokenor massages the potion down Joe's throat, his eyes slowly flicker open looking very sad. Then he comes to his knees tears flowing down his face; his face in agony. "I saw her. I was nearly with her. Oh! My beloved Claudia! What evil curses us still! NooooAaaauuuugh!" As the scream stirs the butterflies on the rock, Shadrach strikes a mighty blow at #3 decapitating him. Almost at the same moment as if they are in a line dance although separated, Olana decapitates #2. The two decapitated heads fly through the air passing each other in salute to those who bested them before landing somewhere out in the forest. K'nara, neatly pokes a hole in the heart of #6 disposing of his life force.
DM Wednesday March 31st, 1999 5:17:59 AM
(Thug actions for Round 4 besides dying) The thief looks around himself and finding himself alone, he activates the ring on his necklace and disappears. "We'll meet again Gold Dragon. And next time....." #10 addresses Shadrach. "Till next time Bonze. Beware the tines that bind." Then he bows to Shadrach and also disappears through a blue shimmering door that disappears with a loud popping sound. #5 finds himself all alone. He turns and runs....straight into a tree falling over unconscious, his eyes rolling up in his head, only to fall on the tail end of an arrow sticking up from the ground. The arrow penetrates his back killing the last of the Thugs. The party is triumphant! As if in response to the end of the slaughter, the butterflies, once again take to the air filling the blood stained meadow with renewed hope and joy. For the moment, all is right with The Wold. Joe and Grey smile at each other and hug. Grey, collapses against him falling to his knees in exhaustion. He looks down at himself and sees the bloody pulp that has become his body and grins at Joe. Then he begins to laugh and laugh and laugh!
Dokenor Wednesday March 31st, 1999 7:44:59 PM
Doke puts the empty vial down on the ground and stands up tall (well tall for him at least). "Well wouldn't ya know? We were outnumbered and maybe even out classed, but we still won. I wonder what the possible cause could have been!" A large grin comes across his face, "Well the luck could have only aided us in a well fought battle. Without the battle I could not have lent my luck out."
Flueterflam Wednesday March 31st, 1999 8:36:59 PM
Fluet makes his way over to where the sphere had been. He takes a look at his companions, seeing if any need his potion. "Does anyone need any tending to?" While waiting for a response, he just stands there, confused as to what's going to happen next.
Ingrge Wednesday March 31st, 1999 9:07:59 PM
Taking note that the baddies have been dispersed and The mage is being attended to, Ingrge starts serchig for and recovering Those of his arrows that he can. Slowly he makes his way towards J & G to see if there is anything left of his last two arrows. He will then look at the laughing Grey and offer him a healing draught.
Olana Thursday April 1st, 1999 1:59:59 AM
The elf stands there for a long moment, looking rather dazed. "Well.." she says, to no one in particular.
Grey Thursday April 1st, 1999 4:49:59 AM
Grey takes the potion from Ingrge. "Thanks my friend. I'm fine, but will always accept a gift given generously."
Joe Thursday April 1st, 1999 4:50:59 AM
"My thanks to you all for your generous help. You are all heroes in the truest sense of the word."
Ingrge Thursday April 1st, 1999 4:54:59 AM
Umm any suggestions about what we should do with these? (indicating the medallions given to them by Parnoth)
DM Thursday April 1st, 1999 4:57:59 AM
The two Gold Dragons ask the party to relax and spend the lazy afternoon with them there in the meadow and witness the opening of the door to the land of the dead. Joe uses his ring to have some more healing potions sent in from Gold Dragon Castle and also orders some changes of clothes and some wine and refreshments for everyone. The lazy afternoon passes chasing butterflies, listening to the birds, and watching the deer, rabbits, and squirrels cross through the meadow showing no fear of the noble races present. Some also spend some time soaking up the sun. As the evening comes, Joe begins to become more serious....and nervous.
Grey Thursday April 1st, 1999 4:59:59 AM
"You'd think he was a schoolboy heading for his first womanly encounter." He grins.
Shadrach Thursday April 1st, 1999 5:54:59 PM
Shad blinked at all that had happened. He'd never known that tridents could decapitate people. And that thief falling on an arrow! "I suppose luck may have been *some* help..." He stalked off retrieve his own bow and arrows.
Shadrach Thursday April 1st, 1999 5:57:59 PM
(Next day) Shad was nervous in the meadow. All the cheeriness seemed to depress and put him on edge. He kept checking out the dark shadows of the trees. "You know this isn't over. Parnath is still out there. He'll know we betrayed him. And some of the Hands survived. Fanatics always come back."
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