Sedar Sunday April 11th, 1999 8:56:59 PM
seeing Borbo returning down the corridor the 1/2 elf quickly returns to listen to what he fdiscovered up ahead.
Rond Sunday April 11th, 1999 10:35:59 PM
Rond whispers "we may have no choice but to walk right in. The only other thing I can think of would be to form a ring with the hopes of hiding Bill and Borbo in the ring"
Branze Bones Monday April 12th, 1999 5:12:59 AM
"Lets kill them before the mages get there, then set a trap for when they return." he says solemnly
K'isst Monday April 12th, 1999 5:26:59 AM
I agree. The ground is theirs. It matters not how ready they are, they will be more ready each moment we wait. I say go now. Push through killing when we can, but not halting or giving them a chance to set up a line of defense. When we see fighters, act together. When we see mages, we scatter but hit them first.
Sedar Monday April 12th, 1999 6:15:59 AM
"Sounds like a good plan, at least one that I am willing to go along with ... I say we send some of us quieter types in just ahead to hopefully aleast get one step advantage on them" the Mage chimes in. Eyes intent on how the others react.
Borbo Monday April 12th, 1999 7:02:59 AM
Borbo draws his sword and says, "Let's go."
Draax Monday April 12th, 1999 8:54:59 AM
Thinks back on the image of the dead trogs being dumped down the stairs, says to K'isst "Lady I like your style, killing them all sounds good to me. If borbo is correct and they heard him on the stairs, we can't take a chance on them sending for help. I agreed with you all, lets hit them now" Readies his bow and says with a smile. "OK, I am as ready as I am going to be, lets go kill some bad guys"
Sedar Tuesday April 13th, 1999 4:12:59 AM
"Right, Lets get going Borbo ..... Its time" as he begins down the corridor (rolled 24, needed 45, for move silently) not trying to hide but deadly quiet. Grey cloak thrown back to make sure there is no hidderance to his arms, hands. ~thinking of maybe a spell to get the first group,...maybe sleep will work...hmmmm~
Branze Bones Tuesday April 13th, 1999 6:28:59 AM
"Domi Bless this battle." ((casts bless)) and moves foward to engage the enemy.
K'isst Tuesday April 13th, 1999 6:57:59 AM
"Pass these out. Don't gag when you drink them. The Shaman thinks they work better if they taste bad." She passes out a healing potion to everyone and keeps two for herself. As the group steps forward, she develops a feral grin that is irristable.
Tuesday April 13th, 1999 6:59:59 AM
Borbo and Bill reach the edge of the room with the dying statues. All is silent this time.
Rond Tuesday April 13th, 1999 8:29:59 AM
Rond will proceed down the corridor, going slow enough to let everyone move with him.
Draax Tuesday April 13th, 1999 10:01:59 AM
Gives the silent ones a good lead before following after.
Bill T Tuesday April 13th, 1999 8:06:59 PM
Explores ahead in the shadowlands...
DM Wednesday April 14th, 1999 5:20:59 AM
Waiting for the rest of you...:)
Branze Bones Wednesday April 14th, 1999 6:12:59 AM
Still moving down the corridor.
Sedar the Quiet Wednesday April 14th, 1999 6:34:59 AM
Approaching the entrance at the end of the corridor with stealthy (practiced) ease. Anticipation of what is about to begin, alerting all his senses. ..... ~when ? hmmm~
Borbo Wednesday April 14th, 1999 4:05:59 PM
Borbo waits for everyone to get in place and readies his darts. Hoping the first one in isn't the first one to die, he screams out, "We're in position." Then he rushes into the room prepared to launch darts at the first bad guy he sees. (assuming he sees someone he rolls 10(ac7,dmg2), 18(ac-1,dmg3), and 8(ac9,dmg3))
DM Thursday April 15th, 1999 6:21:59 AM
Borbo goes rushing in with everyone else at the opening to the room. Borbo sees nothing as he advances into the room some 30'
Rond Friday April 16th, 1999 4:39:59 AM
Rond will keep working to advance as a group.
Sedar Friday April 16th, 1999 6:04:59 AM
mumble softly under his breath "what kind of person goes screaming into a trap" as he sees Borbo take off into the room "death wish of some sort ... hope it's not contagious" as he queitly begins to move along the wall as he progresses into the room. Keeping aware of what the rest who follow do. "continues to mutter "Wardd what this time ......."
DM Friday April 16th, 1999 8:35:59 PM
As you pass through this room, you see the statues lined up on either side of you every few feet, each one a grizzly sculpture of a being in the throes of death. As you progress through the room each is less intense than the one before due to your coming through the room on the way out. Suddenly from behind the last four statues, the last two on each side, 4 Guardians of The Sons of Dread jump out to accost you. They rush to attack maneuvering to block your progress. (Their AC is 6.)
DM Friday April 16th, 1999 9:02:59 PM
(The Guardians of The Sons of Dread get first initiative.) They charge to attack with their short swords closing and getting #2 to their attacks. #1 passes Borbo on the left and attacks Branze rolling a 2(4) missing him. #2 also passes Borbo on the right attacking Draax rolling a 16(18) hitting for 5 points of damage. #3 and #4 attack Borbo rolling a 12(14) and a 12(14) missing twice. #4 says with a lisp, "Give uss the bbody ands we'll lets ya livesss."
Friday April 16th, 1999 9:03:00 PM
(It is now party initiative.)
Sedar the Very Quiet Saturday April 17th, 1999 4:13:59 AM
With studied silence (rolled 6, needed 45), the Mage moves forward through the shadows (rolled 56, needed 40) alert for other threats. ~only 4 of the dread to attack this group ... either to wear us down or make us commit everthing ... what think you Wardd..? ... I think I'll just keep moving to the end of the hall~ *** (looking for any hidden mages in the other end, will try a back stab if it presents it self well, otherwise a charm spell on a single person, sleep on more than one, if the possibility occurs)
Triple B Saturday April 17th, 1999 8:34:59 AM
"So the cowards decide to fight." he spits as he easily blocks the first short sword attempt on his shield. Paint chips fly off the worn metal of his shield with the symbol of Domi on the front. He quickly returns a strike with his long sword as his shield thrust drove the mans defense up. His sword penetrates the boiled leather jerkin the man wears. Inflicting a wound to his mid section((5 points)). "Domi, has bless are mission and the Wold counts on us, while you all fight for gold. Who do you think has the purpose of rightful justice?" ask the warrior priest as he continues to dance with blades.
Draax Saturday April 17th, 1999 1:14:59 PM
Turns to Son #2 and returns the favor with his longsword (rolls 9(13))(8 dmg (5+3)). Enjoys the look of shock on #2's face as his longsword sinks into the thugs gut. speaks to thug as he removes the longsword from the man's belly. "If you think that was something, you should see me when I get mad"
Rond Saturday April 17th, 1999 7:44:59 PM
"Borbo, fall back in between Branze and Draax. Branze and Drax,give enough room for Borbo to get between. K'sst we should assist, but not engage. If anyone needs healing, or a breather, call out, K'sst or I will step up"
Borbo Saturday April 17th, 1999 11:37:59 PM
Borbo attacks #3 with his sword. He attempts to hit his opponent's sword arm (called shot -4). The blade hits (18,1dmg).
K'isst Monday April 19th, 1999 6:00:59 AM
Speaking but not looking at Rond, K'isst says, "Who made you general! Are you going to sit there and tell everyone what to do or kick some Dread Butt!" K'isst steps around Draax and #2 attacking #4. "Hey big boy, try me on for size!" She swings hitting him rolling a 16 doing 7 points of damage to The Dread opponent.
DM Monday April 19th, 1999 6:01:59 AM
(Party results for Round 1) [Sean, Boomba66 is not a current account. Please send a current one for email purposes. Also please remember to post your attack rolls.] #1 groans with the hit from Branze and looks at him with newfound respect as he wets his pants. #2 just stares dumbfounded at Draax as the life goes out of his eyes. He collapses hugging Draax's leg as he dies. Borbo disarms #3 slinging his sword at the nearest statue on his right. The sword buries itself in the statue's heart sticking there for all eternity. #3 falls to his knees in surrender begging for mercy. Sedar arrives at the end of the chamber behind the statues and finds no other opponents.
DM Monday April 19th, 1999 6:04:59 AM
(The Dread has initiative) #1 begs for mercy. #2 is dead. #3 begs for mercy and surrenders. #4 breaks from K'isst and Borbo and runs.
DM Monday April 19th, 1999 6:05:00 AM
(It is now party initiative.)
Branze Bones Monday April 19th, 1999 7:09:59 AM
"Run, run away now and never come back, if you want mercy. Before you go where are the mages?" he says careful as he is ready for a dishonorable tactic.
Sedar of the Shadows Monday April 19th, 1999 7:13:59 AM
Moving to the entrance/exit he turns and sees that the band has things well in hand ~These dread fellows never had a chance, ..fools they were..~ The 1/ elf shuffles his feet slightly as he was destracted by the begging dread(ms rolled 61, needed 45) ,but peaks through unseen in the shadows (rolled 6, needed 40) to see what is on the other side.
Draax Monday April 19th, 1999 10:37:59 AM
Kicks the dead body away from his feet, looks in disgust at these so-called fanatics that surrender as soon as things don't go their way. Waits to see if anyone else jumps out from hiding, he also half listens for an answer about the mages from the thug that surrendered to Brother Bones.
Borbo Monday April 19th, 1999 5:17:59 PM
Borbo attempts to stop the fleeing Dread, and he hurls a dart at the coward. The halfling intended to hit #4 in the leg preventing him from running, but he misses (3), and the dart sails through the darkness eventually striking a wall with a dull thud. Then he says, "Let's tie these fellows up." With an afterthought he looks at Branze, "No exectutions this time. They'll not be waiting for us on a return trip, so we are at liberty to spare their lives."
K'isst Tuesday April 20th, 1999 7:20:59 AM
K'isst holds her next stroke with difficulty taking out her frustration on the nearest statue. "Would they show us mercy if the positions were reversed? I think not!"
DM Tuesday April 20th, 1999 7:23:59 AM
#1 says, "Oh, thank you master halfling sir." #3 says, "No, please kill us. The m-mages....they will....kill our families for our failure. My comrade thinks to race home and run with his family, but they have magic to find them. Please, just go ahead and kill us. Be merciful."
Draax Tuesday April 20th, 1999 10:09:59 AM
Draax's look of disgust turns into to a look of total confusion. Turns to #3 "Why would you surrender and then ask us to kill you? One minute you're begging for mercy and the next your begging to die. If you would have kept fighting I would have been more than happy to kill you, actually I was looking forward to it. So just tell us where the mages are or how we can find them while your fate is still in question" Gives both thugs a hard look and then turns away and coughs in his hand to hide his smile.
Rond Tuesday April 20th, 1999 1:21:59 PM
"are there any further ambushes?" asking the group "should we use them as point men?"
Branze Bones Tuesday April 20th, 1999 5:23:59 PM
"Run to your families, i will take care of the mages." he says turning to the party. "Get out of here, take the body and burn it. I will make sure the mages dont make it to the surface before you can burn the body. All of you go." he says as he moves to the tunnel the mages will come down laying in wait.
Borbo Tuesday April 20th, 1999 10:46:59 PM
"Don't be such a pompous blowhard, Branze. We need to stay together. As I recall, getting this body to the surface and destroying it is our primary goal and will end the Dread mages' power... without your sacrifice." Borbo really start to get going with his speech, "I suggest that you 3 here join us, and help us get to the surface like Bill here is doing. This will destroy the mages' power and save your families. Of course should you betray us to your mage masters, you'll be the first to die. But we offer you the chance to save your families and end the tyrany of the Dread Lords! Unite with us. We may not have the payroll the Dread Lords have, but by destorying them, Windhorn Hamlet will be a more prosperous village. Plus you will be heroes. Think how your children and parents will praise you then. Certainly you'd even be able to find honest work as all your past transgressions are forgotten as you are honored by the community. So what do you say? Are you ready to stand up to these mages and destroy their power of your lives? Over your families? Over the good people of Windhorn Hamlet? Are you ready to do good for goodness sake? Are you with us?" Borbo ends on a triumphant note and stares at the defeated thugs with fiery eyes.
DM Wednesday April 21st, 1999 7:09:59 AM
Both of them turn very white with fear when confronted with giving information about the mages. However, Borbo's speech begins to sway them. #1 says, "If we have to die, I choose to day killing one of those mages." #3 just gulps and sits there. #1 pulls #3 up to his feet and says, "This is our only chance. We die with these.....heroes." He bows before the party and then straightens. I am Vogel. He is Sandow. Bill, we meet again."
K'isst Wednesday April 21st, 1999 7:11:59 AM
K'isst pushes through to #1 and puts her sword to his throat. "Answer truthfully. Did you kill my kin, the Trogolodytes, down by the waterfall?"
Vogel Wednesday April 21st, 1999 7:13:59 AM
Vogel gulps. "U-u-under duration yes. They told us to do it. But then, we agreed to work for them. They said you guys were going to destroy the town with this body. We didn't really believe them, but didn't know....we didn't know....." He bows his head and then looks at K'isst. "Kill me. I deserve to die."
K'isst Wednesday April 21st, 1999 7:15:59 AM
K'isst draws back her sword to slay him. She swings. She stops her blow just short of the artery in the neck drawing a slice of red across his neck, but not severing the artery. She fights for control and then through tears screams, "Live with it! Never forget what you've done!" She tears herself away and takes a step or two back into the hallway and weeps openly.
Sedar Wednesday April 21st, 1999 7:21:59 AM
Hearing that things are well in hand with those follows of the dread. The Mage waits in the dark shadows at the entrance / exit, for his fellow band members to catch up.
Borbo Wednesday April 21st, 1999 5:26:59 PM
Borbo holds his sword aloft and cries, "Let us waste no more time. Let us destroy these mages now!" He heads out of the room.
Branze Bones Wednesday April 21st, 1999 6:31:59 PM
Awaits the mages laying in ambush.
Draax Wednesday April 21st, 1999 6:32:59 PM
Draax keeps an eye on the thugs as the party continues forward.
K'isst Thursday April 22nd, 1999 5:59:59 AM
"Sir Branze, come on! We finish this together!" She strides beside Borbo out of the room.
Branze Bones Thursday April 22nd, 1999 6:02:59 AM
"K'sst i mean to buy you time to destroy the body. Get it out side i wont let the mages get through easy or unscathed. If i dont make it back tell the temple i died with honor, as a soldier should. Leave now save the Wold, you may be one of the last of your unique people so leave now." says Branze determined to buy the party the time he feals will be needed to get Mengors body burned.
DM Thursday April 22nd, 1999 6:03:00 AM
Borbo and K'isst lead the group with Draax following. The three of them go 60' down the 20' wide passage that continues south past the room to where it turns west. There they hear and see the sounds of combat! Bill stands facing the Dread Thug that ran. Combat between them begins just as the party rounds the corner. Borbo and K'isst are 50' from the pair of combatants. Bill and the party has first initiative. AC6.
Bill Troublefinder Thursday April 22nd, 1999 6:44:59 AM
"Kadris, right?" Bill asks Thug #4 as he slashes at him with his sword (11). 'Kadris' jumps back, avoiding the sharp edge. Bill follows up with a jab of his dagger (7), but his timing is off. "As I said, surrender, or lose."
Borbo Thursday April 22nd, 1999 7:52:59 AM
Liking the part of speech maker Borbo blurts out, "KADRIS! Your friends have joined our cause. We will destroy these Dread mages and end their control over you and your family. WE will FREE our beloved Windhorn Hamlet from their treacherous evil. Put aside your fear and your hatred and join a cause that is greater than any one of us. Make this a place that your family will be proud of. Make your family proud of YOU. Choose the hero's path. Become the honest man that you wish to be. When you save our village, they will no doubt forgive any past wrongdoings, and you'll feel the pride of a community's love, and certainly your name will live on in LEGEND as one of those who defeated the Dread. So, I ask, What say you Kadris? Will you join us? Will you do the right thing and help us destroy these Sons of Dread?"
Draax Thursday April 22nd, 1999 8:35:59 AM
Draax switches to his bow and takes careful aim at Kadris (call-shot if forced to fire) to ensure that he does not hit Bill. He calls out to Kadris "You heard my friends, join the winning side or die here and now. You have a count of 1 to decide."
Sedar Friday April 23rd, 1999 4:59:59 AM
Steps out of the shadows and joins the group.
Kadris Friday April 23rd, 1999 9:37:59 AM
Kadris says, "Curse you all!" He then breaks and runs down the hallway. (Bill or Draax roll odd to attack him before he gets away.)
Bill Troublefinder Friday April 23rd, 1999 11:42:59 AM
As Kadris sprints past Bill, the latter misses again with the short sword (6). Pivoting, his left arm pulls back, dagger balanced in the halfling's palm. He points his tongue toward the fleeing Dreadling, and lets fly the dagger. The thug's dodging brings him right in line with the hurled blade, as it sinks tip-first above his right kidney (20+17, damage 3+2). Bill pursues, preparing his darts, shifting the sword into his left hand for the moment.
Draax Friday April 23rd, 1999 2:18:59 PM
Draax sees Kadris trying to run for it and take careful aim to avoid hitting Bill, but could not get a clear shot (roll 2)and sends the arrow flying into the darkness. As Kadris moves away from Bill, the thug slows as Bill's dagger hits its mark, giving Draax a clear shot at his back, which Draax takes advantage of and puts an arrow in the center of the thug's back (roll 19 (8 damage)). Always a half-elf of his word Draax finishes his counting "1".
Bill Troublefinder Saturday April 24th, 1999 10:35:59 AM
Over his shoulder to the party, Bill says, "The mages are two minutes ahead of us. Five of them, and five fighters. They blocked off all but one of the passages out of the next room. Hurry!" Bill continues his pursuit of Kadris & the rest of the Sons of Dread. If Kadris falls, Bill will try to retrieve his dagger on the way by.
Borbo Saturday April 24th, 1999 10:16:59 PM
Borbo moves out after Bill.
Branze Sunday April 25th, 1999 7:08:59 AM
((is ready to sacrifice self to let others pass)) look silently about as he prepares for his fate.
Rond Sunday April 25th, 1999 10:03:59 PM
Rond will begin to move forward.
Draax Monday April 26th, 1999 5:49:59 AM
Scanning the area for more surprises, Draax continues forward with the others.
DM Monday April 26th, 1999 8:48:59 AM
Kadris falls to Bills and Draax's attacks. He rasps a curse once and then expires. The party rushes forward at Bill's words into the octagonal room with the eight closed off passages. The statue in the center has been decimated. The exit to the north has been collapsed totally. The stone door to the NW has been penetrated by something powerful. It is split in the middle and blackened along the edges. A putrid smell comes from beyond that forced opening. As the last of the party enters the octagonal room, a stone slab like the others drops behind the party cutting off all retreat. There is only one way to go. Through the broken slab to the NW and into the putrid smell.
K'isst Monday April 26th, 1999 8:53:59 AM
"They've cut off our exit and they're forcing us in that direction. The gall of them. That's the way into the trog temple of old. It looks like we're going to have to clean out this temple now rather than later. Come. Our opponents await. She strides forward to the broken stone slab that served as a barrier into this area and peers through it. "It's dark. Smells of death." She covers her face with her hood wrapping it around her mouth. "Putrid."
Bill T Monday April 26th, 1999 11:49:59 AM
"Vogel, you're alive! Are you with us now?" Bill next sees the other man. "Sandow. Are you with us? Or do you still plan to kill me? You know the Sons of Dread have been lying to you. You heard what Borbo said, right? So, are you with us?"
Sandow Monday April 26th, 1999 12:02:59 PM
Feeling nervous and unsure about going against the mages, but is determined to see it through to the end, whatever the outcome. "I agree to help you destroy the mages to achieve your goal and end the threat to my family, but my weapon was lost burying itself into the statue. If I am to fight for the good cause, I would feel better if I had a weapon in my hand." Turns to his new comrades in arms with a pleading look on his face.
Bill T Monday April 26th, 1999 12:36:59 PM
"All right, Sandow, you're with us. Kadris won't be using his weapon any more. There was another fighter back there with you I don't see. If you can use one or more of theirs, do so. If not," and Bill holds out one of his two short swords, "this is available, I suppose." Bill retrieves his knife from Kadris, wipes it off, and follows K'isst.
Vogel Monday April 26th, 1999 4:41:59 PM
Looking scared to death, Vogel tightly grips his sword, "I'm with you too, Bill... and friends." Then mumbling under his breath, he mutters, "gods, we're going to get killed"
Borbo Monday April 26th, 1999 4:44:59 PM
Borbo, "Well here goes nothing. Let's see if that plan will work any better this time. I confess it didn't work so well last time, but I think the big charge is a good plan. Of course suprise is better, but I don't think that we can do that any more, so charging will probably be best." He ties a cloth so that it covers his mouth and nose and then charges into the room. He has his darts in hand and is ready to disrupt some spells.
Draax Monday April 26th, 1999 6:09:59 PM
Ties a cloth over his nose and mouth to lessen the smell and continues forward with the others.
Branze Monday April 26th, 1999 6:41:59 PM
Rips off a piece of cloth and opens his water skin he drenches the cloth. He then takes the wet strip wrapping it around his mouth and nose. "We should make preperations to deal with the stench." he says as he regrasps his long sword and takes up his shield.
Bill T Monday April 26th, 1999 7:09:59 PM
"Welcome, Vogel. We'll make it, I think." Smiling for a moment, Bill says, "If I still had my fish, I could ward off the smell."
Rond Tuesday April 27th, 1999 6:36:59 AM
Rond will prepare to enter the temple.
Fishy Foo Tuesday April 27th, 1999 7:10:59 AM
By some sort of magic, a fish appears in Bill's hand. It is the same one. It still has dart holes in it although they are healing. It might be smiling. Who can tell with a fish.
DM Tuesday April 27th, 1999 7:14:59 AM
The party approaches the hole and steps through. The hallway continues NW for another 80' lit by torches. Their light is diminished by the burning of some kind of awful incense every 10' or so. At the 80' mark, the hallway turns north. Low chanting can be heard. Another stone slab has been broken 10' beyond the corner where the hallway turns north.
Sedar Tuesday April 27th, 1999 7:19:59 AM
The 1/2 elf mage readies himself to enter the temple and meet the mages. "Triple B .. I think you have the Honors here ... shall we enter ..."
Sandow Tuesday April 27th, 1999 1:31:59 PM
Sandow take the short swords from Bill, but it does nothing for his confidence. "Thanks Bill" Turns to the others members and begins to talk in a low voice. "Beware, I heard that the mages uses deadly assassins as personal bodyguards. I have never seen them, but when I was being recruited, a couple of the recruits decided that they did not want to join and began to leave, but they died with their throats cut before they could take two steps. None of the other recruits saw the assassins strike and the guys were stand right next to us." Sandow eyes roam everywhere as he talks, looking nervous, and he begins to sweat.
Draax Tuesday April 27th, 1999 2:20:59 PM
Draax continues to move forward ready to engage the mages.
Borbo Tuesday April 27th, 1999 5:12:59 PM
After charging into the empty hall, Borbo feels a little foolish. As he walks toward the other end, he thinks about trying to extinguish all the burning incense, but he can't reach it and doesn't want to ask for help. So he moves up to the entrance, and waits for Branze or whoever else wishes to enter.
Branze Tuesday April 27th, 1999 5:27:59 PM
"Yes it is time to enter." he says stepping through. "Watch my back for any assiasans, ill try to stop the mages from casting. My advice is to get as close as the mages as possiable and all in difernt directions so they cant hit us with any area type spells with out hurting them selves. Make sure we try and hit the mages before they cast and spells. Sandow, Vogel, you need to be brave when we face these trecherous people. We need to have someone get the body out no matter what happens thou. K'sst as you may be th last of your people you must leave with the body and see it burnt. You can then keep the memory of your people alive at least. No sense for you to fall. Ok, lets go win this battle for the Wold and are families." says the warrior priest in a serious tone.
Bill T Tuesday April 27th, 1999 8:10:59 PM
Bill, blinking at the fish, looks upward. "Thanks." He kisses the rainbow trout on the forehead. To Sandow, he says, "You're welcome. Hey - not both swords. Just one." He retrieves one of his two short swords from Sandow. He whispers, using exaggerated facial features to emphasize he's kidding, "Trying to disarm, me, eh?" Thinking for a moment ... hmmm ... fish, darts, sword ... Bill grabs a bag from his knapsack, puts the fish inside, and ties it to his belt. Sword in left, darts in right hand. When Branze Bones indicates it is time to enter, Bill nods, steps forward.
K'isst Tuesday April 27th, 1999 8:32:59 PM
K'isst looks at Branze. "I know you are trying to save me, in your own befuddled way." She kisses him on the cheek. Then looks forward and says in a low voice. "But I will honor the memory of my people by bringing death to those who have turned them into a memory." Her face flushes red, with a hint of green highlights.
Rond Wednesday April 28th, 1999 4:17:59 AM
"I might suggest two groups, those that can close in a hurry, and those that cannot, so that in case there is an ambush waiting. Otherwise I'm ready to head in."
Sedar the Ready Wednesday April 28th, 1999 5:45:59 AM
"Just remember that I do have a sleeping spell availble Branze, ... it would be nice to hit them with an area spell first." Moves to the front of the group as it begins its way forward.
DM Wednesday April 28th, 1999 8:02:59 AM
Branze steps through the doorway. He sees an old dusty temple, with a huge statue of Donyra at the other end. It is not dusty and with Branze's entrance begins to glow slightly green. There is a balcony to the rear and behind the entrance which also extends to the sides overlooking the floor from behind and on each side. Strangely there are no pews or seats on the floor level. All are up above in the balcony. A stone circular staircase leads to the balcony to Branze's right and left. The one on the left has some steps missing crumbled to dust years ago. The incense doesn't seem to belong in the underwater motif of this temple. It smells of must and old furniture." Branze sees no opponents as he steps through the broken slab of stone that functions as a door, nor does he see any way out.
Sandow Wednesday April 28th, 1999 10:20:59 AM
Sandow looks around nervously, he drags his feet prolonging the time when he will have to go against the mages.
Bill Troublefinder Wednesday April 28th, 1999 10:37:59 AM
"Hmm ... what follows should please Donyra," mumbles Bill. He moves toward the stone circular staircase on the right, looking up and around for signs of the Sons, and straining his ears for sounds or signs of breathing.
Draax Wednesday April 28th, 1999 10:38:59 AM
Moves up next to Sedar, ready to shield the mage if needed, to give him enough time to cast his spell(s). Takes in the view of the old temple, looking for places where their host could be hiding and wondering about what nice surprises the Sons have in store for them.
Rond Wednesday April 28th, 1999 4:48:59 PM
Looking at K'isst and saying in a low voice, "Any thoughts as to where to go?"
Borbo Wednesday April 28th, 1999 5:03:59 PM
Borbo moves in and quickly moves to the right side of the room so that he isn't part of the big target standing in the doorway. He fingers his darts as he waits to kill some bad guys.
Branze Wednesday April 28th, 1999 6:59:59 PM
Walks to the left to inspect the stairs. "Spread out and be ready for these invisable killers we heard about." says Branze with a whispered tone.
K'isst Wednesday April 28th, 1999 7:37:59 PM
"Rond, let's go there," she says, pointing to the left. Sword in hand, K'isst moves to the stairs, begins to ascend.
Bill T Wednesday April 28th, 1999 7:39:59 PM
Bill ascends the circular staircase on the right, sword before him, dart hand cocked, eyes and ears open.
Rond Thursday April 29th, 1999 2:48:59 PM
Rond will move towards the steps with K'isst, and begin his ascent.
Borbo Thursday April 29th, 1999 5:29:59 PM
Borbo decides to be last up the stairs and waits for everyone else.
Sandow Thursday April 29th, 1999 6:10:59 PM
Slowly moves to the stairs on the right and nervously looks around as he begins going up.
DM Thursday April 29th, 1999 6:40:59 PM
As the party moves into the temple and begins to advance and separate, the expected attack begins. A Box falls from somewhere hitting the ground in the center of the room and breaking into a million pieces. They rise to hover a few feet off of the ground and separating from each other and where the box hit, are 8 darts that look very similar to the ones back in the tomb that attacked Bill's fish. Their tipe are covered with a slimy green coating. The darts rise slowly darting a few inches here and there as if searching and looking around. They hum.
Bill T Thursday April 29th, 1999 7:42:59 PM
Bill tosses the bag holding his favorite fish in an arc into the center of the room.
Sedar Friday April 30th, 1999 4:25:59 AM
The 1/2 elf freezes motionless, thinking the darts were after movement, hoping he's right. If wrong he will take a defensive measures by trying to tumble out of the way.
Branze Friday April 30th, 1999 8:39:59 AM
Stays still near stairs waiting to see if darts go after the fish.
Borbo Friday April 30th, 1999 6:59:59 PM
Borbo flattens up to the wall to the right of the entrance where he was waiting. He tries not to focus on the darts and the box, instead looking above and below for the assailants themselves.
DM Friday April 30th, 1999 8:36:59 PM
The darts swim furiously as if jockeying for position to strike at the bag and what is within it. They all strike the fish. The bag is destroyed with all the impacts on the fish. The fish does a triple flip in the air pausing at the apex to silently purse it's mouth making what might have been an "Ow" shaped configuration, or perhaps the wind resistance reacted just so. A muffled "Damn" comes from somewhere unspecified. Then one voice followed by others in various locations around the room begin to chant spells, "Uno quolorum magicus projectilus propellus impactus sum."
Branze Bones Saturday May 1st, 1999 3:26:59 AM
"Before they finish there spells kill them." he says as he charges to one of the voices his faithful longsword clearing its scabbard with the soft hiss of steal scraping along its brass hilt stopper. "Now Dread men you face the will of Domi, time to die."
Sandow Saturday May 1st, 1999 3:28:59 AM
"Oh no there here." he panicks for a second, then gathers the nerve to draw his short sword and charge after Branze to watch his back. "For emily." he says softly under his breath.
Sedar the Quick Saturday May 1st, 1999 3:36:59 AM
Like Lightning striking, the 1/2 elf Mage draws his weapons and rushes for the shadows. (different direction than Treiple B) Unable to identify who the targets are, for proper spell use. "Wardd be with us... vengence against the Brothers of Dread... " He yells
K'isst Saturday May 1st, 1999 9:12:59 AM
Sensing a voice left of the green glowing statue of Donyra, K'isst runs forward, angling to the right of the statue, then cutting back with a pivot to the left side where she heard the voice. "Donyra aid us against these defilers!" she says. She swings her weapon in a broad stroke, hitting AC 1 (16) for 8 points of damage.
Bill T Saturday May 1st, 1999 10:05:59 AM
Bill completes his ascent of the stairs up to the balcony area, having kept his short sword busy clearing the air before him (in case there are wires placed high or low, or invisible people before him). At the top, if he perceives an opponent, he will let fly with his darts, parry, if necessary, with his sword. [THAC0 18: Rolled 19(AC-1),12(6),1(X-lose 4th dart attack), Dam d3:1,2] [DM- please fill me in on distance traveled, how much of actions would apply :-)] If no opponents perceived, will move forward on balcony. [dimensions, width, breadth of balcony, curtains? doors? people? railing? chairs? benches? tables? mannekins? got a map?]
Draax Saturday May 1st, 1999 8:27:59 PM
Noticing everyone charging off in different directions, Draax pulls his bow and tries to cover everyone's advances. He will wait until someone shows themselves, so that he can get off a couple of shots before joining the fray.
Sandow Saturday May 1st, 1999 8:54:59 PM
Sandow remembers that the fanatic mages considers death in the service of their cause as a reward. He looks at his short sword and wishes that he would have asked Bill for some throwing daggers or darts. He says a prayer to any god that might be listening. "If I am to die here, at least let it be with a Son of Dread on the other end of my short sword" Sandow dismisses the fears of the mages that were beginning to overwhelm him. He moves forward with move confidence in his steps.
Borbo Saturday May 1st, 1999 11:42:59 PM
Hoping to coat his own blade with some of the poison, Borbo runs and sticks his sword into the dead fish. Then he swings his blade in such a manner as to throw the fish in a wide vertical arc so that it lands in one of the shadowy corners in hopes that it might hit a hidden mage..
Rond Sunday May 2nd, 1999 9:38:59 AM
Rond will stay with K'isst, and defend her back, this round (assuming someone will be jumping out).
Vogel Sunday May 2nd, 1999 8:56:59 PM
Vogel pulls out his sword and stands in the doorway waiting for opportunity to knock.
DM Monday May 3rd, 1999 5:02:59 AM
(Results of party actions) K'isst performs her maneuver hitting empty air as she realizes that all the voices chanting together is very effective in masking the location of any one voice. She strikes air. Bill also searches the room trying to locate one of the casting mages. The voices echo around the accoustically live room sounding for one moment like they come from one place and then another. Borbo wipes his sword into the fish like a knife putting mayonaise on a sandwich. His sword becomes lacquered with green. The fish unbelievably hits something not seen and then falls to the ground.
DM Monday May 3rd, 1999 5:29:59 AM
(Opponent's actions Round 1--Combat begins now.) Simultaneously, four mages appear in various locations around the temple as their spells come off. Magic Missiles fly through the room unairingly toward their desiganted opponents. The first two flies at Bill striking him in the back for 4 and 2 points of damage each. The #1 mage responsible blinks into view directly behind Bill four rows up. The second two fly at Sandow for a deadly total of 9 points of damage. "Billy Boy, you will rue the day you set yourself against The Sons of Dread." The #2 mage who attacked him appears at the top of the stairs directly in front of him grinning like a cheshire cat. The third two fly at Vogel for 4 and 3 costly points of damage each. Mage #3 winks into existance directly above him at the edge of the rear balcony. The final two fly at K'isst also for 4 and 3 points of explosive magical damage. Mage #4 appears in the far upper left corner of the balcony. He cries out in evil joy saying, "Surrender now Trog Girlie and you and your Girlie friends get a quick painful death! Speak your surrender now!"
DM Monday May 3rd, 1999 5:30:59 AM
(It is now party initiative. The Mages AC is 7.)
Branze Bones Monday May 3rd, 1999 6:54:59 AM
Silently as the missles streak to there oppentants the warrior priest sees the mages materilize. Before there magic even hits it targets Branze is taking steps two at a time with long strides of trained legs.His shield up ready to meet any men trained to protect the mages. Seeing none he plows right into a mage with his shield as he finishes screaming surrendor. He doesnt use his sword instead his large metal shield is thrown against the mans body. Branze throwing all of his weight behind it lifting himself off his feet. He strikes the mage full in the side trying to pin the man under the weight of his shield man and mail. ((19 to hit for 4 points of damage.))
Draax Monday May 3rd, 1999 7:52:59 AM
Hearing Vogel scream in pain, Draax quickly turn and fires his bow as he sees the mage behind Vogel. Not taking the time to aim, both arrows go flying down the hall to disappear into the darkness. Draax curses as he throws down his bow and pulls his long sword.
Bill T Monday May 3rd, 1999 10:04:59 AM
Using 'biofeedback' to somewhat ameliorate the damage (4-1+2-1=4 hp dam), Bill's first dart slides out of his hand to the ground (1). He can't get off his next dart (17). "Best thing I did," Bill starts out weakly, "was to get inside your foul organization, so as to learn how," he takes a breath, and builds in strength, "to take," and a dart hits (17) Mage #1 for 1 point damage, "it APART!" with his last dart serving as punctuation (16) for 3 points damage.
Borbo Monday May 3rd, 1999 4:48:59 PM
Borbo passes his sword to his off hand and hurls a sling stone at stupid mage #2. It hits solidly (20[9]) and causes the mage to yelp in pain (3pts). Then the little halfling runs toward the stairs.
Vogel Monday May 3rd, 1999 4:55:59 PM
Vogel screams out. "I was just luring them here to you! Don't hurt me any more." Then to prove his words, he attacks the one how just tried to help him, Draax. (18hitsAC1/5pts)
K'isst Tuesday May 4th, 1999 2:00:59 AM
"Up," the Trog Girlie whispers to Rond, points her long sword at the nearby stairs, skirts the table next to the balcony, ascends the stairs ready to face the miserable mage.
Sedar Tuesday May 4th, 1999 5:43:59 AM
streaking missile going overhead striking Sandow dead in his tracks the 1/2 elf reacts. A spell comes into being, from alluring gestures and archaic tongue (charm spell)(Mage #2) Becomes passive as a compulsion flows into his thoughts. Sedar speaks .. "do nothing ... just stand there idly my friend .. harm none of my companions." (gerry roll his save vs. spell I'll wait for the next round post to see what the result of Sedar spell is)
Sandow Tuesday May 4th, 1999 5:56:59 AM
"Watch outt.........." his words catch in his throat as the magical force blasts him from his feet. He hits the ground with a shallow thud, as his breathing slows to that of forced unconsciousness.
DM Tuesday May 4th, 1999 6:49:59 AM
(Party results) As Branze doesn't seem to be actually looking at where the mages are, he doesn't find any to attack. (See the map I sent. They are all in the balcony and you're on the floor.) Branze (in the spirit of good sportsmanship and cause I'm a nice guy) moves to climb the left stairs and reaches the top, looking at Mage #4 which is the closest. He moves in that direction but does not get there. (Draax notices that the mage behind Vogel is on the balcony and may choose to not drop his bow if he wants to. Sorry if that was confusing) Mage #2 tries to throw off the powers of Sedar but fails. His body relaxes and he begins to sway back and forth like a kid in church who can't wait for it to end.
DM Tuesday May 4th, 1999 7:07:59 AM
(Opponents Initiative- Round 2 begins) Mage #1 casts Grease creating a very slick greasy area all around Bill. (Bill please save vs. spell to be able to move out of the area, that is, is you want to leave the greased area.) "Foolish halfling. You're no match for a mage. "Mage #2 fidgets. Mage #3 casts Magic Missile once again on Vogel doing 3 and 2 points of damage respectively. Vogel falls to the ground, to not move again. "Turn once and you'll turn again," he mutters as he turns his attention on Draax. Mage #4 casts Blindness on K'isst. (K'isst, save vs. spell to avoid being blinded.) From somewhere near the fish, another couple of Magic Missiles appear hitting Rond for 5 and 3 points of damage respectively. A fifth mage appears standing over the fish.
DM Tuesday May 4th, 1999 7:08:00 AM
(It is party initiative for Round 2)
Sedar The Mage Tuesday May 4th, 1999 7:44:59 AM
Confident of his spells The 1/2 elf brings forth more power of the mystic. In seeing that Rond is hit by the dread mage's(#5) missile spell, he retaiates with his own. Thoughts drain from the new enemy as (sleep spell, rolled 3,3=6 for hit die effects) Sedar's powers focus upon him. (roll his save Jerry :) ) Steps up next to his charming new friend.
Draxx Tuesday May 4th, 1999 8:11:59 AM
The 1/2 elf fighter decides not to drop his bow at the last eye blink as he sees vogel turn on him, but sees the traitor fall from the mage's (#4) power. Two arrows leap from his bow, (23+1,7+1, the +1 is his dex bonus)(shaman's bonus already added), the 1st unerringly striking with perfection unmatched (4+3=7 pts dam, +3 from shaman bonus) the 2nd misses as the dread mage(#4) staggers from the horrific. blow. A gleam shines in his eye as the impact of the first arrow happens. "A new turn for you Dread mage .... death from my hand to your heart"
Bill T Tuesday May 4th, 1999 11:32:59 AM
Bill saves handily (18) and skates to his left where it's dry. As he steps up one step outside the grease, he asks, "Aren't you the mage who tried to seduce Sandow's girlfriend?" He throws a dart (11), just managing to hit for 1 hp damage. "You weren't very effective that time, either." He lets fly another dart which misses (6). He steps up to the third step, and two more fly (9;16). The last hit for 1, for a total of a big 2 hp damage this round. (Maintaining 'biofeedback')
Borbo Tuesday May 4th, 1999 5:03:59 PM
Borbo runs at Mage #5 and attacks with his poison-slicked sword. He slashes the mage across the chest (19,2pts) and hopes that the poison will drop him like a sack of... fish.
Rond Wednesday May 5th, 1999 3:18:59 AM
Rond returns the damage favor to mage 5 (after closing to him) for a total of 10 points (20+3 on first roll 6+3 on 2nd roll, if understand crits right). If the mage falls, will look for K'isst to see how she fared.
K'isst Wednesday May 5th, 1999 4:18:59 AM
As she charges up the balcony steps diagonally toward #4, the spell he cast takes effect (save 9+3=12), and her vision goes dark. K'isst slows her ascent so as not to fall, but uses her sense of smell to try to find the weasel who did this to her. She says nothing.
Branze Wednesday May 5th, 1999 6:54:59 AM
Now making his way to the top of the stairs and seeing the mage finish his spell, Branze launches an angry attack. Throwing his shield in front of him Branze slams the wizard broadside with the flat of his shield throwing his shoulder behind the thrust.((19 to hit 4 points damage.)) Hoping the blow knocks the wizard prone. If not he is ready with sword in hand to end the Dreads Life. "I think it is you who should surrendor." he says with spittle clearing his lips quivering in rage.
DM Wednesday May 5th, 1999 7:47:59 AM
Mage #5 with a look of consternation on his face as well as a whelp in the shape of a fish, slides to the ground unconscious from Sedar's spell. Seeing that Mage #5 is unconscious, Borbo and Rond, finish him off easily plunging their weapons into his heart. Branze's Shield Rush Maneuver (See Fighter's Handbook) knocks the mage over. Branze also teeters on the edge of his balance. (Branze roll a standard dex check to keep your feet as per that maneuver in the Fighter's Handbook.) K'isst hears a loud clutter ahead of her and slightly to the left. She also hears what Branze says in that same area.
DM Wednesday May 5th, 1999 8:25:59 AM
(Opponent's Initiative for Round 3) Mage #1 looks over the battle for a moment and then making up his mind, ignores Bill to cast Sleep to the east/northeast side of Borbo and Sedar so that they are in the area of effect, but Rond is not. Borbo falls to the ground asleep. Sedar fights the sleepiness. (roll your 30% resistance Sedar.) Mage #2 still stands there looking bored. Mage #3 casts Stinking Cloud down in the floor area centered North of Draax. (Draax, save vs. poison to not be noxious and be able to leave the cloud if you want to leave the cloud) Mage #4 tries to throw off Branze making a strength check of 14. He stays down. Mage #3 then moves to the right so he can see a few feet and yells, "Now! Do it Now!!!" Seemingly from nowhere, 5 Thugs appear surrounding Rond and the Body of Mengor that is strapped to his back. They jump him attempting to overbear him (+4 for 4 thugs beyond the first attacking) rolling a 23. Rond and Mengor disappear under a heaping pile of 5 Thugs. (To free himself, Rond must make a Strength check at -6 to throw off the attackers and escape them. (-5 for the five thugs, -1 for being strapped to Mengor) As the Thugs make contact with Rond and Mengor, blue lightning shoots through all of them encaseing the whole group in the electricity field. The thugs take 1d6 damage from the shock. #1 takes 1. #2 takes 1. #3 takes 4. #4 takes 5. #5 takes 6. Screams issue out from the Thugs and some smoke sizzles as the moisture from their sweat crackles to the electric current.
DM Wednesday May 5th, 1999 8:26:00 AM
(It is the party's initiative for Round 3)
K'isst Wednesday May 5th, 1999 9:45:59 AM
She moves up the last step to close with the tussling two. Using her ears and sense of smell, K'isst puts her left hand on the struggling mage, and grabs his hair (9+3+4-2-4=10 (needed 8)). With her right, she places her sword at his neck, and cuts deeply (16+3+4-2-4=17). "Branze, go help Rond. I thought he was following me." Sprayed with pulsing blood from the dying mage, she prays, "Donyra, aid us!" and begins to make her way in darkness back to the stairs.
Bill Troublefinder Wednesday May 5th, 1999 10:13:59 AM
Frustrated that mage #1 is focusing on Rond, and he is doing so little, Bill tries again (5) and again (3) and again (8) and finally sticks one more dart into his opponent (14) for a piddling 1 hp damage. Between tosses, he says, "Kolb, you carry this out, and you kill the community and us all -- and no new gods are going to be blessing you." Bill thinks to himself that he's got to get better with these darts. *What's wrong with me?*
Borbo Wednesday May 5th, 1999 3:38:59 PM
Borbo dreams delightful dreams of furry-footed halfling girls and sweetberry pie.
Triple B Wednesday May 5th, 1999 6:09:59 PM
Branze goes down on top of the mage as his shield rush pins the man under the weight of Branze. Before he can react to kill the mage the Trolodyte elvin cross comes to end his life with deadly efficency. Blood covers the face of the warrior priest looks almost right as his armor and tabbard are now stained with enemy blood. "I'll go help Rond he says." he quickly gets up and jumps off the balcony. As he jumps down he shouts, "Whoooooo."
Sedar Thursday May 6th, 1999 6:05:59 AM
The 1/2 elf feels sleep overcoming him (failed resistance 75%). He dreams that he's killing mages.
DM Thursday May 6th, 1999 6:12:59 AM
(Party Results) Mage #4 dies a bloody death. K'isst is covered in blood. (Dex check to descend the stairs all bloody and blind.) Branze runs and jumps over the balcony rail landing on the altar. It collapses under his weight cushioning his fall. He takes 3 points of damage. He regains his feet and closes some of the distance to the pile on Rond. (Didn't get a post from Draax or Rond or Sandow. Post guys, it could mean your character's lives.) [Draax will need to save twice now, once for each round in the cloud.]
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