Tericus d20+1=3 Sunday January 23rd, 2000 3:29:59 AM
as the firewall springs to life, Tericus can see that there are still 2 of the living dead in view. brandishing his staff in front of him, he boldly yells out, "In the name of Teresalia, return to the grave!!!!!!!" his staff begins to glow brightly, its light shooting over the undead(turned everything below wights or 5 hd creatures). then he becomes visible, waiting for the corpses to attack.
Saire 2d20(19+7)=26 d8=7 d8=7 d8=7 Sunday January 23rd, 2000 3:36:59 AM
Saire hears Tericus' bold proclamation, and advances behind the now visible Tericus. Saire holds unless the undead approach Tericus, if so Saire fires a volley of arrows at #4 [hitting armor class -4 and 8, arrow 1 for 7, arrow 2 for 7 point of damage.]
Bishop Sunday January 23rd, 2000 7:30:59 AM
Bishop advances to 10 feet in front of the fire wall and waits. (Holding)
Gareth d20=14 d20=20 d20=15 d20=10 d8=5 d8=2 Sunday January 23rd, 2000 6:48:59 PM
The warrior advances and watches the 2 creatures still in view. If they do not die or turn and run into the flames from the Three's assault he attacks the one that looks the most powerful with a decisive blow (33 DMG). The warrior again swings his trusty blade landing another effective attack (12 DMG). Note: If attack #1 kills the first vermin, attack #2 goes to the other one.
Jus Sunday January 23rd, 2000 8:38:59 PM
"Kibo!" Jus exclaimes under his breath, unable to hear the conversation between Nonam and Kibo. Hoping the other's attacks have taken care of the two visible undead, Jus runs around the corner to catch up to Kibo with his bow ready, just in case their are more undead to contend with. Around the corner, Jus continues far enough to give him some space from the undead and the Wall of Fire.
Bishop Monday January 24th, 2000 12:18:59 AM
Still holding.
Teko d20=3 Monday January 24th, 2000 3:36:59 AM
No reponse from Teko is heard about the wand, though the rest of the party does retching sounds, seemingly at gnome-level. For the moment, Teko waits to see the result of the others' attacks. He briefly glances behind the party to see if there might be anyone there.
Onrad Monday January 24th, 2000 3:41:59 AM
Onrad by reflex takes a step forward, but seeing things well in hand he holds to see what develops.
Party Results (DM Jerry) Monday January 24th, 2000 3:45:59 AM
Nonam's Wall of Fire springs up with a loud ::whoosh:: sound followed by the crackling of flames (count 2 charges) as planned isolating 3 and 4. Tericus then turns those two who run back through the flames screaming an unearthly yell due to terror first and pain second. Nothing else is seen. The Wall of Fire remains. Jus then runs to join Kibo now that the way is clear for him to do so. Everyone else holds.
These Are the Flames Of Our Lives (DM Jerry) Monday January 24th, 2000 3:51:59 AM
Nothing emerges from the flames. Nothing is seen beyond the flames. The crackling sound of the flames is testimony to their effectiveness. (Combat is over.)
Kibo d20=9 d20=19 d100=73 Monday January 24th, 2000 6:12:59 AM
Hearing footsteps running his way, Kibo quickly deduces that they are Jus' (the 2nd roll occurred in error). He whispers, "Over here." He continues checking the stairs for traps (were any detected last round?).
Gareth Monday January 24th, 2000 6:21:59 PM
Relieved that he remained invisible and didn't have to reveal himself, the warrior whispers "Perhaps it would be worthwhile to look in the passage the undead came out of. It may lead around the maze instead of through it."
Onrad d20=2 Monday January 24th, 2000 7:37:59 PM
(Voluntary Perception Check made) Onrad rushes forward to the Wall of Fire. "Uh oh. I think we've made a mistake. Nonam, can you release the wall? If these monsters get away, it's possible they can blow the whistle on us.
Jus d20=10 Monday January 24th, 2000 8:43:59 PM
"You ok, Kibo?" Jus asks, scanning the area around the stairs. His eyes tear from the horrid stench of the undead, but Jus is able to keep his nausea in check.
Saire Monday January 24th, 2000 9:02:59 PM
"I think this is an opportunity to quickly pass through this area; let's not lose this chance. No need to wait for trouble. Plus, I don't think those rotting brains will blow a whistle on us. To the best of my senses, I would hide treasure far below the keep." Saire hurries forward to the stairs, as he passes Tericus, "Good job with the turn undead... are you gonna stay visible?" Saire moves to the ledge of the stairs and looks down, then he advances to the dead end wall at the end of the hall. Saire examines the wall for a spider mark.
Tericus Monday January 24th, 2000 11:20:59 PM
pauses a moment to catch his breath. "Yeah, for the moment. I can only go invisible one more time, so ill save it." then he moves up to the intersection, making sure no one comes to investigate the wall of fire
Bishop Tuesday January 25th, 2000 1:30:59 AM
Bishop waits and speaks. "I too think that we should hurry, but worry not Onrad, anyone that could communicate with these creatures would already know we were here."
Teko Tuesday January 25th, 2000 1:40:59 AM
Teko waits to see what happens with the fire wall. He remains quiet, other than any gagging that he cannot help.
Nonam Tuesday January 25th, 2000 2:14:59 AM
Nonam steps up to the L in the hallway so that everyone can see him, "The wall will last about 5 more minutes. I had hoped we could see through it to tell if the fire was killing them or to cast more spells at them, but I guess that's not the case. Now then, we can run off and avoid the fight. I agree with Saire and Bishop that the undead will pose no threat if we continue on, but what if our spider symbol is in the room they came out of? We could be entering the BattleMaze without needing to. I think we should cast a vote. We would ensure that we went the right way if we waited for the flames to die down, but I feel Kibo would have noticed a spider symbol here when he went by. So, I vote that we go on down the stairs and avoid this fight. However, I'm not sure... I don't suppose the stairs have a spider on them?" Nonam leans on his staff and waits for the others to answer.
Gareth Tuesday January 25th, 2000 5:36:59 AM
The warrior looks for footprints going down the stairs like the ones seen earlier - now that there is ample light. "My only concern is that we might avoid the maze completely if we go the way they came from. It may be no better though."
Upstairs Downstairs (DM Jerry) Tuesday January 25th, 2000 8:26:59 AM
The flames continue to crackle and burn revealing nothing on the other side. The undead, if still there, are not seen nor heard. Gareth notices no footprints in this area. There is no dust. The floor and steps are clean. All have to raise their voices above a whisper now to be heard. Nonam and Tericus are now visible. All others are still invisible. Saire is also displaced. The party is still about 50' down the hallway except for Jus and Kibo who are a couple of steps down the stairs. The two of them cannot hear the others at their current location due to the distance and the crackle of the flames. Suddenly, a large spider about 2' in diameter, appears on the top landing of the stairs facing Kibo and Jus. It stands there and quivers, it's eyes whirling. No one notices this except Jus and Kibo.
Kibo d20=2 Tuesday January 25th, 2000 1:54:59 PM
Remaining still and silent, hoping the creature hasn't stopped him, Kibo uses his ring to inform Nonam of the spider's presence, ending with, "Perhaps if you made a distraction, we could hit it from behind?" If the spider does leave the stairs, headed for the rest of the group, Kibo tries to backstab, failing miserably.
Nonam 5d4(1+2+4+3+3)+5=18 d100=60 Tuesday January 25th, 2000 2:19:59 PM
Once Nonam gets Kibo's message, he runs toward the stairs. Once the spider is in view, he stops and waits. Should it move to attack anyone, the mage will cast magic missle (18pts).
Gareth Tuesday January 25th, 2000 5:10:59 PM
Upon noticing that there are no footprints the warrior frowns. "No footprints. That means the undead never travel this direction. That also may mean neither does the Matron. But I think she would travel a direction other than the rancid ranks of the undead. I say we continue down the stairs.". As the warrior hears Nonam move toward the stairs quickly he follows him - but holds his attack pending action from the spider.
Saire d20=7 Tuesday January 25th, 2000 8:25:59 PM
Saire,having reached the stair banister last turn, now sees the spider from behind. Saire grabs his rope of entanglement. Knowing that spiders are obscenely fast Saire decides it must be immobilized. "Entangle" he commands as he lashes out the rope to entwine the 8 legged creature. [7/15] Saire hits better than armor class 10. Saire becomes visible, but that is alright because his invisibility was about to expire. Then Saire will move around the banister to stand at the lip of the stairs.
Onrad Tuesday January 25th, 2000 9:46:59 PM
Onrad whispers to those still in the hallway. "Let's all proceed to the stairs. We should except for scouting, stay together."
Tericus d20+1=3 Wednesday January 26th, 2000 12:07:59 AM
moves on to the stairs after seeing or hearing everyone move in that direction. upon seeing the spider, Tericus takes a step back, hoping the thing wont decide to jump on him. if it does, he'll strike at it, but misses.
Teko d20=18 Wednesday January 26th, 2000 2:50:59 AM
Teko heads for the stairs and upon noticing the spider and the various actions taken against it (makes perception check), he waits to see the consequences for the spider.
Bishop Wednesday January 26th, 2000 3:07:59 AM
Bishop remembering that he is invisable freezes and makes no sounds.
Jus Wednesday January 26th, 2000 6:04:59 AM
Jus attempts to be as still as possible, using his invisibility to hide, and his common sense to be quite.
Upstairs Downstairs (DM Jerry) Wednesday January 26th, 2000 6:38:59 AM
The rope, almost faster than the eye can see, secures itself around the spider. It stands there helpless. Then, it phases out of existence. A few seconds later, either it or another appears directly behind Onrad and those at the back of the party in the hallway.
Kibo d20=17 Wednesday January 26th, 2000 2:19:59 PM
Via the ring, Kibo informs Nonam (who is now coming toward the stairs) of the disappearance of the spider. He's never seen or heard of such a thing before.
Nonam Wednesday January 26th, 2000 3:47:59 PM
Nonam sees the spider disappear and hears Kibo's comment. He speaks to those near the stairs, "It could have been an illusion. It could have blinked to somewhere else. Or it could have been some sort of spy for the house that teleported back to its mistress." Trying to figure out where it went, the wizard turns and looks back down the hall.
Bishop Wednesday January 26th, 2000 11:39:59 PM
Bishop wishing that they had hurried stays still and silent.
Gareth d20=8 Thursday January 27th, 2000 12:03:59 AM
The warrior frowns at the spider's agility. He whispers to Nonam "So what do you think. Do we take it out or move on? It bothers me that it's not attacking. I think it's observing us." (Int by 4).
Saire Thursday January 27th, 2000 2:03:59 AM
Saire, utterly dismayed that he's been taken... dashes forward to retrieve his rope. "Blast, what was that." After picking up the rope he activates his boots to become invisible once more [if time permits]. Thinking the phantasm has vanished, Saire stage whispers, "Advance, what are we waiting for? We are already in the spiders web, hurry before the trap comes to fruition. I feel caution is no longer in order."
Saire Thursday January 27th, 2000 2:09:59 AM
"Well... maybe caution is in order, but maybe caution of a faster nature." Saire smiles sheepishly at his previous foolish statement.
Teko d20=19 Thursday January 27th, 2000 2:36:59 AM
Whether the spider was an illusion or invisible, Teko look around for more of the same (just makes perception roll). If he sees the spider, he watches it for discrepencies to see if it is an illusion.
Tericus d20+1=10 d6+1=2 Thursday January 27th, 2000 4:47:59 AM
seeing the spider disappear, only to reappear again, Tericus walks up to it and tries to swat it with his staff(hits ac 5 for 2 whole pts of dm). "Get out of here!" he says to it
Onrad d20=8 d20=2 d8+6=11 d8+6=12 Thursday January 27th, 2000 6:11:59 AM
Seeing that Tericus has chosen to attack, he joins in--dipping around Tericus to strike at the spider using his dex style hitting AC 0 and 6 for 11 and 12 points of damage respectively. "Uh, Cousin Spider is back here. We're...slicing and dicing."
Spurting Goo! (DM Jerry) Thursday January 27th, 2000 6:29:59 AM
Tericus hits the spider cutting it open. Goo spurts out all over him. Onrad hits the spider twice causing the thing to basically explode spurting goo all over everyone still in the hallway. Ewww....the stink!
Nonam Thursday January 27th, 2000 4:10:59 PM
Nonam yells out to everyone in the party, "The firewall isn't going to last much longer! Do we go down?"
Gareth Thursday January 27th, 2000 6:31:59 PM
"Let's go. I doubt the matron would travel such a path as the undead do. I'm tired of this slow pace anyway. Speed may be our ally at this point as much as stealth.". The warrior moves to the stairs, takes a deep breath, and decends until he finds Kibo and Jus.
Saire Thursday January 27th, 2000 8:51:59 PM
Saire joins with Gareth, Kibo, and Jus at the bottom of the stairs.
Onrad Thursday January 27th, 2000 11:42:59 PM
Onrad, who is now visible, comes around the corner and over to the stairs seeing that everyone else is in front of him. "I'll see that all are ahead of me. Please say something if you for some strange reason you are invisible and fall behind me." Take off Kibo, if you're still willing to scout ahead. Gareth, I'll let you know if we get behind."
Kibo d100=93 d100=17 d100=6 d100=83 d100=45 Friday January 28th, 2000 12:33:59 AM
Kibo checks the rest of the way down the stairs for traps, relying on his boots (failed regular skills roll). Once at the bottom, he searches the hall beyond for traps (very successful roll, allowing for detection of magical traps) as he continues to remain stealthy (and invisible).
Teko Friday January 28th, 2000 2:44:59 AM
Teko immediately follows the others. He watches for more spiders - of whatever kind.
Tericus Friday January 28th, 2000 3:56:59 AM
tries his best to wipe off the spider goo thats all over him while he moves down the stairs to join the others
Jus Saturday January 29th, 2000 10:46:59 PM
Jus grins as everyone joins him. "This isn't so bad...," Jus jokes, knowing the party hasn't even entered the outskirts of the compound.
"This isn't so bad." (DM Jerry) Sunday January 30th, 2000 2:16:59 AM
Kibo leads the party down the stairs with Jus slightly behind him and to one side. Gareth and Saire follow with Teko and Tericus coming after them. Nonam and Bishop are at the top landing followed by Onrad. Kibo goes down to the 30' mark and then suddenly Kibo's boots give him a little shock warning him of a magical trap just ahead. Kibo has 30' to go and 30' behind him. Each row is 5' behind the group in front of them so there is a space between Nonam/Bishop and those in front of them. Tericus and Onrad are truly beginning to smell in these enclosed spaces this smell mixing with that of the charred steps and banister.
Kibo d100=41 Sunday January 30th, 2000 3:06:59 AM
Kibo warns everybody back, saying, "Magical trap dead ahead. I can try to disarm it, but I've only got a 3 or 4 chance in ten of doing so..." Kibo waits, and if no other solution is offered, attempts to disarm the trap after everyone has ascended to the top of the stairs.
Bishop d20=10 Sunday January 30th, 2000 7:02:59 AM
Bishop places his hand to heart, "Keep watch father night as we fool loose the fight in the name of action." He then concentrates trying again to detect undead. (made it by 7)
Nonam Sunday January 30th, 2000 3:19:59 PM
Nonam follows down the stairs, "I can cast 'detect magic' on it if you want, Kibo. It would probably just make the trapped area glow which might make it easier for you to work with, but it might set it off. I don't really know. - Did everyone make it down the stairs?" He sniffs around loudly and says, "Gods, I wish a couple of you hadn't." He screws up his face and waves his hand back and forth in front of his face. "Smells like a farting zombie."
Gareth Sunday January 30th, 2000 6:32:59 PM
The warrior looks for a spider symbol. "Can we circumvent it? There must be a way. I'm sure it doesn't go off when they enter every time. Try and disarm it if we can't find a way around. You're our best shot at it Kibo.".
Jus Sunday January 30th, 2000 7:36:59 PM
Jus glances at Bishop, wondering what he is doing; the ways of clerics has always made Jus curious. "Ever the charmer, Nonam," Jus says as he hears Nonam's proclamations. "We should pool our money and send you to charm school someday." Turning to Gareth, Jus comments, "Unless the spider our smelly friends dispatched was the way around, I think this is it."
Saire d100=74 Sunday January 30th, 2000 8:24:59 PM
"You might try letting me have a hand at disarming the trap. I'm actually not bad at it. Where abouts is it?" After someone directs him to the specific area of the trap, Saire first attempts to find traps. But can not locate the trap. "I can't seem to locate the trap though, I guess Kibo should do it."
Onrad Sunday January 30th, 2000 8:51:59 PM
"Good work Kibo." Onrad's face puzzles as he backs up a few paces allowing all to wish to return to the top of the stairs. "I'm trying to put myself in the mind of the one who designed this place. It seems meant to slow down invading armies, demorolize them while smaller forces snuck around and attacked. That would work against an army... We're not an army. Hmm..." Onrad nods and smiles at Saire's efforts and also in Bishop's general vicinity. "Quickly folks. Disarm or set it off, then let's move on."
Tericus Monday January 31st, 2000 2:05:59 AM
"I smell like Bishob's last date." Tericus mutterst to himself, still trying to get the goo off him. then, hearing that Kibo found a trap, says "If its magical, let me know and ill try to dispel it."
Bishop Monday January 31st, 2000 2:18:59 AM
Bishop continues to test for undead.
Teko Monday January 31st, 2000 2:39:59 AM
"My chance of disarming it is probably about 5 in 10. That and opening locks are my forte'. And I'm probably more resistant to magic than most of you. If you like, I'll take the first try."
Keep Watch Father Night (DM Jerry) 6d8(4+5+3+6+5+5)=28 Monday January 31st, 2000 6:48:59 AM
Bishop detects no undead. Gareth sees no spider symbol. Onrad and Tericus smell horrible. Everyone crowds at the top of the stairs, no one yet tempting fate by passing the halfway point 30' down the stairs where Kibo detected the Magical Trap. Finally deciding he's the one to do this, Kibo attempts to disarm the trap. (I'm assuming that your roll of 41 was this check DAH) Kibo fails and is baptized in flame as fire fills the entire stairway top to bottom from the ceiling to the stairs doing 6d8=28 hpd to Kibo (save for half). Kibo is effectively blinded by the flames unable to see. (Roll for surprise everyone. Kibo will be surprised 3 in 10 not including any adjustments.) Everyone at the top sees Kibo disappear as they are assaulted by a wave of heat singeing the nose hairs and the clothing of those closest to the stairs. The fire continues to rain down billowing and filling the entire staircase with flame and sound!
Gareth Monday January 31st, 2000 5:42:59 PM
"Looks like he found it.". The warrior moves quickly down the stairs as the flames subside grabbing Kibo and carrying him to the bottom. "You OK?".
Nonam d20=13 Monday January 31st, 2000 5:50:59 PM
Nonam quickly tries to determine if the flames will die out or if this is more like his wall of fire (percep or spellcasting prof by 5). Should he think the flames might last a few minutes, he will cast 'flame shield' and rush forward to help Kibo.
Saire Monday January 31st, 2000 8:42:59 PM
Saire throws his arm up around his face to protect from the onrush of heat. "Crap, I thought Teko was gonna disarm the trap!?" Saire can not will himself to charge into the flames to help Kibo, the heat is far too intense. Saire feels helpless. "I wonder if there is another way down," Saire says to himself. Then he reels around and dashes down the hall, If the old fire wall is finished, Saire will advance to the door and look inside; unless he can see or hear undead, in which case he decides that was a stupid idea and returns to the party.
Gareth d20=14 Monday January 31st, 2000 9:21:59 PM
(suprise roll...)
Jus d20=11 d20=11 Monday January 31st, 2000 11:19:59 PM
Hoping the flames are only instantaneous, Jus waits a moment to see if they subside. If the flames continue, Jus casts Dispel Magic centered on the area where the trap was sprung(suprise roll=11, dispel magic roll=11).
Kibo d20=9 d10=5 d100=75 d100=83 Tuesday February 1st, 2000 1:59:59 AM
(Kibo makes his save, and passes the surprise check). Not enjoying the flame bath, and figuring it is easier stepping down than up to get out quickly, Kibo heads down the rest of the stairs to the hall below. Realizing he is still invisible, and his companions may be worried, he uses the ring to tell Nonam where he is. He quickly uses his thieving skills to hide and move quietly, hoping to avoid any critters down below.
Bishop d10=2 Tuesday February 1st, 2000 2:42:59 AM
Bishop is surprised briefly.
Teko d10=7 Tuesday February 1st, 2000 2:54:59 AM
Teko is not suprised. He also watches to see whether or not the fire effect is instantaneous. "Take care," he says, "The trap could reset itself in no time at all."
Tericus d10=9 Tuesday February 1st, 2000 3:11:59 AM
as the flames engulf Kibo, Tericus runs up to the edge of the flames, looking into the inferno. "Kibo, can you hear me? Are you ok." he yells out. if the flames dissapate, he will run throught and see if he can help Kibo, if the flames remain, he will stay where he is, waiting for them to die
Saire d10=6 Tuesday February 1st, 2000 5:37:59 AM
Saire was not surprised
Onrad d10=2 Wednesday February 2nd, 2000 9:54:59 AM
Onrad jumps back to the wall from the heat his mouth hanging open as he sees the cruelty of this place. He can't think. He just stares.
Kibo Gets Cooked (DM Jerry 6d8(5+6+2+3+2+7)=25 Wednesday February 2nd, 2000 10:29:59 AM
When the flames don't subside, Gareth holds and doesn't descend the stairs. Nonam prepares to cast Flame shield and also move to help Kibo, but gets the message that he's ok just in time to stop him. Nonam pausing causes Jus to pause saving his spell. Tericus yells down at Kibo. Kibo, still in the flames takes 6d8=25 (save for half) additional hpd. He then blindly tries to run down the stairs. (Please make dex check at -2 or you tumble the rest of the way taking 3d4 additional points of damage.) Either on his feet or crumpled at the foot of the stairs, exits the flames and the stairs. Immediately the flames stop. Kibo looks up. Two crossbows are leveled at his person. One at his head. One at his heart. Two dark figures are holding the crossbows--Drow! One draws his second finger to his lips instructing Kibo to be quiet. The drow seem to be masked by some kind of cloak. (Only a 25% chance for anyone looking down the stairs to see them.)
Saire Sees Something Interesting (DM Jerry Wednesday February 2nd, 2000 10:41:59 AM
Saire arrives at the Wall of Flame on the other side of the room about the time it dissipates. On the other side of the flame is not undead, but drow--two rows of them in a scattered formation. Those in back are levitated. All of them have crossbows at the ready. Luckily, they don't seem to have seen you, but they do seem to have spotted Tericus and Onrad who are visible on the other side of the room since you see them nodding slightly in that direction. They seem to be waiting for their eyes to adjust as they blink furiously.
One Last Observation (DM Jerry) Wednesday February 2nd, 2000 10:43:59 AM
(Kibo, perception check to notice that the Drow are not looking directly at you--i.e. can't see you, but heard you fall.)
Kibo d20=13 d20+2=13 d20=6 d100=15 Wednesday February 2nd, 2000 2:13:59 PM
Kibo clears the flames, again somehow managing only to suffer half-damage, and gets the bottom without tripping. Looking up and seeing the two drow, he quickly gauges their abilities and determines they are going by sound to locate him...he successfully moves silently to the side while informing Nonam via the ring about these two cloaked individuals, adding, "I'm not sure why they want me to be quiet, when killing me would be just as effective. They are probably not enemies, but I'm moving, just in case."
Nonam d100=88 Wednesday February 2nd, 2000 5:18:59 PM
The mage whispers, "Kibo sees two drow with crossbows. He thinks they're friendly. Be careful though... Being stuck right here isn't good."
Gareth Wednesday February 2nd, 2000 5:42:59 PM
the warrior decides to move down the stairs to the place where Kibo was trying to disarm the trap to get a better look at them. Before he decends he whispers "Guys, if you're going to disarm it do it now. I'm going to go down if they do anything."
Gareth, con't. d20=6 Wednesday February 2nd, 2000 5:45:59 PM
If the drow attack - or look like they are going to, regardless of the trap the warrior draws his weapon and races down the stairs. (Dex by plenty). He uses his blind fighting skill to attack the drow without penalty.
Saire d10=5 d20=3 d20=7 Wednesday February 2nd, 2000 8:39:59 PM
Saire is startled but not suprised by the appearance of the drow. He looks back and sees Tericus and the others who are visible. The drow can not attack them from behind, because if Tericus is facing down the stairs, he should also easily be able to see the drow when the flames drop. [The drow and the party should be facing each other according to the map]. Saire dashes back to the party. Saire commands his rope to attach to the banister above the stairs as he runs forward (picking up the slack until there's about 15 feet of rope left). Then, holding the rope he leeps over the banister, letting gravity bring him down, and letting his momentum bring his body and the rope back toward the 'under banister'; where he alights on the floor below the stairs. [DEX made 3/17 DEX made again for difficulty 7/17] He commands the rope to release as soon as time permits [next action]
Teko d100=69 Thursday February 3rd, 2000 2:41:59 AM
Teko first attempts to find the workings of the fire trap itself, but keeps clear of the boundry of the flames that appeared. Unfortunately, he cannot seem to find it without tripping the trap again! When he has finally determined this, he moves back towards the party to let them know that he couldn't find the trap.
Bishop Thursday February 3rd, 2000 3:25:59 AM
Bishop snaps out of his stooper and crosses down the stairs to as close to the fire wall as he can get without taking damage. He tries to strain his vision through the wall.
Onrad Thursday February 3rd, 2000 3:52:59 AM
Onrad, still overwhelmed by the heat wave, whispers, "Any way of getting down without setting this thing off? Nonam, ask Kibo if the trigger was stepping on a step, or passing a certain vertical plane?" Onrad continues to stay pressed against the back wall, ready for action.
Lit and Hit (DM Jerry) d20=7 d20=3 d20=14 d3=3 Thursday February 3rd, 2000 4:16:59 AM
Kibo moves "silently to the side" past the drow and then whispers his message. Both drow turn making their perception checks(7 and 3). One instantly casts Fairie Fire. (No Save.) Instantly Kibo is outlined with blue flame and is now +2 to hit. The second one fires his hand crossbow (14) hitting Kibo easily for 3 hpd. (save vs. poison or you fall remembering no more.)...
Saire Through the Air With the Greatest of Ease (DM Jerry) Thursday February 3rd, 2000 5:22:59 AM
Saire swings and lands at the foot of the stairs. He now sees two drow in front of him facing a smallish creature beyond them over at the side of the hallway that he can see only by the blue fire outlining his body. Their back is to him at the moment....
Teko and Gareth on the Edge (DM Jerry) d100=76 6d8(5+5+6+4+3+4)=27 Thursday February 3rd, 2000 5:23:00 AM
As Teko moves to find the magical trap, he unfortunately sets it off again. (76% rolled. I allowed a 75% chance of not setting it off.)The flames surge doing 6d8=27 hpd (save. for half) to all on the stairs which seems to be Gareth and Teko--Saire having already landed.(Anyone moving in the flames needs to make a dex check or they fall taking 1d4 per 10')(Gareth and Teko may make a perception check at -4 just before the flames go off, to see a rope suddenly descend from the bannister, swing back and forth, and then disappear as it is quickly is thrown towards the bottom landing. Those at the top of the stairs may make the same check at -8.)...
(DM Jerry) Thursday February 3rd, 2000 5:23:59 AM
...(still not done)[grin]{Scott is waiting on me.[big evil grin]}...
Almost Fried Bishop(DM Jerry) Thursday February 3rd, 2000 5:34:59 AM
Bishop moves to go down the stairs, but stops at the lip of the first stair as the Flames engulf the stairway once more. He pulls his foot back smoking, but not damaged....
Faerie Fire Buffet (DM Jerry) d20=3 d20=7 d20=1 d20=9 d20=16 d20=18 d20=13 d20=15 d3=2 d3=2 d3=2 d20=6 d20=17 d3=2 Thursday February 3rd, 2000 5:58:59 AM
Perception checks of 3, 7, 1, 9, and 16 alert the drow to minor sounds: whispers, creaking bannisters with ropes hung from them, visible party members, etc. Drow #6-10 instantly cast Fairie Fire on the last 30 x 40 feet of the chamber lighting up Jus, Tericus, Bishop, Onrad, and Nonam with Green Flames. Right after this, Drow 1-5 advance 60' and open fire with their hand crossbows. #1-3 fire at Jus at short range (plus two for the Fairie Fire) rolling 18(20), 13(15), and 15(17) hitting Jus all three times for 6 hpd (save 3 times or Jus falls remembering no more.) #4-5 fire at Onrad at Medium Range (-2 for range, +2 for Fairie fire evening out) rolling 6 and 17 hitting Onrad once for 2 hpd. (save once or Onrad falls remembering no more.) Drow #6-9 then lower themselves to the ground and use movement to position themselves at the top end of the bannister giving them 25% cover making them -2 to hit with missles. #10 moves forward out of the secret room and turns to close it by doing something just to the right of the opening.
Round 1 (DM Jerry) Thursday February 3rd, 2000 6:00:59 AM
(We are now in combat--above and below. It is your initiative. Good Luck.)
Nonam d20=13 Thursday February 3rd, 2000 4:54:59 PM
Nonam curses and casts Wall of Stone directly in front of 1,2,3,4. It's twenty feet across (these are 10' squares right?). It's anchored to the passage wall, but is open over the stairs. It's 9' high (or height of passage) and 2.25" thick. Then Nonam moves so that he's behind the new wall. The mage seems remarkably calm for someone fighting drow in a battlemaze in Menzoberrenzan, and he calls out, "That will just slow them down, but it will give us some cover."
Gareth d20=3 d20=9 d20=7 d20=16 d20=15 d8+10=12 d8+10=12 Thursday February 3rd, 2000 5:42:59 PM
Curses under his breath as he sees the 2 drow attack Kibo. He races forward as the flames ignite taking the full brunt of the flames (failed save). He successfully traverses the rest of the stairs (Made Dex -4), closes in on the two drow and attacks somehow avoiding Saire at the bottom (Made Dex check). He swings twice cutting into the one with the cocked crossbow twice (Hit AC -9 and -8 for 24 DMG). The now visible warrior hopes the potion he and the others took to prevent poisoning works as advertised.
Saire d20=8 Thursday February 3rd, 2000 9:00:59 PM
Saire lands on the ground... and seeing that Kibo has been caught [so to speak]Saire acts fast... not fast enough because Gareth dashes by and really lays into the drow with the cocked crossbow... Saire shoulders his rope and approaches the drow that hasn't been attacked. Saire grips his short sword as he steps behind the drow to attack from behind. (not a back attack, but a called shot from behind attempting to knock out the drow. -4 called shot, +2 from behind}. Saire misses his mark, and as he misses his mark he wonders why it's always him that misses the really important shots?
Tericus d4=1 Friday February 4th, 2000 12:42:59 AM
after the wall of stone appears, Tericus turns his attention to the four nealing by the stairs. he casts hold person, but is only able to effect one of them(save at -4). he then moves towards the stone wall, dragging anyone who went down from the hail of bolts.
Jus d100=98 d20+1=8 d20=4 d20=9 d20=18 d20=5 d20=6 Friday February 4th, 2000 12:49:59 AM
Jus grimaces as the Faire Fire's wisps envelope him. He pulls out his Long Sword and Drow Slayer from their sheaths and turns to face the approaching undead. A grin spreads across his face as he sees no undead, but Drow. Jus drops his grin with a "Yikes!", as he sees multiple bolts fly in his direction. Lunging to the side, Jus uses his Tumbling and Parrying skills in an attempt to avoid being hit . Caught offguard, his sword barely catches the first bolt (2-hit = d20+1[magic sword]+2[tumbling] = 10:hits ac1). Throwing himself down in a crouch, he swings at the second bolt, missing badly, then brings his sword back around for one more attempt. Jus watches, the world in slow motion, as the last bolt slips past his sword and into his shoulder. Looking down, he sees all three bolts have hit their target -- his two parries were useless. A coldness seeps into his wounds from the last bolt to strike (saved on other two). Determined to overcome the poison, Jus struggles to his feet (hero point); only to fall, remembering no more.
Teko d20=18 d20=2 8d6(5+6+3+4+4+2+5+4)=33 Friday February 4th, 2000 2:39:59 AM
Teko does save for half damage and steps quickly back out of the flame. He does notice the brief appearance of the rope. Using a Spectral Force, Teko strikes the two Drow attacking Kibo with a lightning bolt for 33 points of damage.
Bishop Sunday February 6th, 2000 4:13:59 AM
Bishop unslings his sythe and begins to pray. "Father Gargul as I live so must I die, as I die so must I live, allow me this day to walk the path and banish our enemys from the Wold." Bishop forgoes the first round of combat to meditate upon the path. He is defending only.
Kibo (revised) d20=20 Sunday February 6th, 2000 4:23:59 AM
Kibo easily shrugs off the effects of the poison on the dart, and quickly backpeddles, hoping to keep the drows' attention focused on him while the others gain the advantage of a back attack. He glances behind as he heads down the hall, hoping not to run into anything else.
Round 1 Player Results(DM Jerry) d20=2 8d6(5+2+5+4+2+3+5+5)=31 d20=6 d100=17 d100=5 d20=10 Sunday February 6th, 2000 5:36:59 AM
(Gareth, failing his save, must now have everything in his possession save on the Item Matrix Saving Throw Chart vs. flame. If you'll either on the Loot 'n Booty board, or at irony, roll a d20 say 30 times, list the rolls for me in an email, and I'll go down your character sheet using the chart and let you know what is destroyed.) Gareth takes no additional damage this turn from the fire since he posted then that he was running forward as an alternate move. Gareth tears into #11 for 24 points. He howls in pain arching his back as the blade penetrates his armor. Tericus perceives (made perception check d20=2) that he can't see those behind the banisters due to the constant flames and doesn't cast his spell. He then moves to pick up Jus and drag him over behind the wall and next to Nonam. Jus is down(will send John an email as to his condition). Teko takes 8d6(5+2+5+4+2+3+5+5)=31 points of damage from the flames, save for half, as he backs 30' back to the top of the stairs. (Note again, that the flames are from the top of the stairs to the bottom, floor of the stairs to the ceiling. They cover the entire stairway and cannot be seen through.) As soon as Teko reaches the top, the flames suddenly die out clearing the way for his Spectral Lightning Bolt spell. Making a perception check (d20=6) to notice that Gareth is just in front of #11 and 12 and Kibo is behind them angles the Spectral Force so that it starts 10' wide right where the two are....., except that all that happens is a fizzle when it touches the two elves and the spell fails. (Intelligence checks by to realize it was magic resistance that fizzled the spell with rolls on the Drow's part of d100=17 d100=5]) Teko becomes visible. Bishop goes into a trance seemingly preparing for something. The vocalizations that come out of his mouth make those nearby shiver as if the temperature just dropped several degrees. Kibo backpeddles down the hallway about 40' until he reaches the wall. // Onrad's turn: (done here since I forgot about it so that the rolls up top will still be there.) Onrad recovering from his surprise, sees Jus down and Tericus tending to him. He goes to join them, even though his heart is saying to tightrope along the bannister and engage the foe. "Can you do something for him Tericus? I have nothing for poison." To Nonam he says, "We need to get down. (Perception check of d20=10.) I think if we can skip touching the stairs past the 30' mark, it won't set off the flames, but even so we should move. I have some levitation potions as well as Gaseous Form, though those would make someone useless in battle for a time, I think. If Tericus can't revive him, I'll carry him while levitating. He looks pretty light. We should like go, though, and now. We need to get together with the others and use this wall to move forward as far as we can before they hit us again."...
Round 2 Opponent's Actions(DM Jerry) d20=8 d20=10 d20=19 d20=20 d20=7 d20=11 d3=1 d3=2 Sunday February 6th, 2000 5:51:59 AM
Drow #1-5 do....something. Drow #6-9, now that the flames are gone, strike at Bishop with their hand crossbows at Medium Range rolling d20=8, d20=10, d20=19, and d20=20 with a second roll of d20=7 hitting him twice for d3=1 and d3=2 totaling 3 hpd. The poison doesn't harm Bishop as he took one of Tericus' Poison Potions. After their shots, drow #6-10 move somewhere out of Bishop's sight, as if he was noticing. Downstairs, Drow #11 and 12 turn toward Gareth and nod in his direction. (Gareth please save vs. spell twice or you find yourself floating on the ceiling and out of control.) It is now party initiative. Good fortune to you all.
Nonam Sunday February 6th, 2000 3:42:59 PM
Nonam pulls out a potion of double casting and mutters something about how he knew he should have drunk it when the flames popped up on the stairs. He drinks it down as he looks up to see how close the wall is to the ceiling and to make sure nothing is coming over it. As he looks around he speaks to Onrad, "We could jump down on this side and maybe miss it all together... It might be too far to fall... I don't know. I hate to waste spells to get down some stairs. First we need to kill these guys, though."
Gareth d20=18 d20=18 d20=13 d20=15 d20=6 d8+10=14 d8+10=18 Sunday February 6th, 2000 6:57:59 PM
Realizing the damage his gear could take and being painfully well acquainted with fire traps, the warrior tries to minimize the damage done by the flames as he races to intecept the drow attacking Kibo (Hero point reroll of failed save - saved for half damage - if you'll allow it). The warrior feels the tingling sensation of magic coursing across his body but somehow avoids it's affects - barely (saved twice vs. spell). Growling and baring his teeth the now fully visible warrior slashes into his opponent once again twice making a pair of deep cuts to match the ones on his back (Hit AC -8 and 1 for 32 DMG). The warrior notes the condition of his foe and directs attack #2 at the other drow should his first attack drop the spawn from hell.
Kibo d100=3 d100=95 Monday February 7th, 2000 12:45:59 AM
Realizing that the party will still need an invisible scout (once the Faerie Fire has disappeared) and that Gareth will likely trounce the two drow before him (too bad, really -- the halfling thinks, still convinced that they were probably from a friendly contingent), Kibo decides to scout further down the hall, to warn the party of any surprises. (OOC: made find traps easily, hit the percentage button twice by accident). He doesn't worry about silence or hiding, since the combat and his lite body more than prevent him from succeeding.
Tericus Monday February 7th, 2000 1:58:59 AM
after he gets Jus behind the stone wall, Tericus unslings his healing pack and begins to pull out salves, herbs, medicines, and bandages. then he turns to Onrad. "I think I can save him, but its going to take some time! I need a few minuets to figure out how to counter the posion, but he cant be moved while I work!" then he turns to Jus and begins examining the wounds.(using healing proficincey, im able to give Jus another saving throw at +2 vs posion if i can work on him uninterupted for 5 rnds.)
Teko d20=1 Monday February 7th, 2000 3:14:59 AM
Teko's astonishing gnomish constitution doesn't help him in the slightest. He screams in agony. And yet the scream, strangely, is a modest one. He attempts to activate his Ring of Invisibility again. After this attempt, if he has time, he casts Alter Self upon himself, turning into a pixie (perhaps a rather large one), and flies quickly down the stairs without touching ANYTHING.
Bishop d20=18 d100+15=75 d4+2=5 Monday February 7th, 2000 5:35:59 AM
Bishop drops the Sythe and untangles his crossbow, it seems as if he is moving in slow motion, ever motion he makes is crisp and delibrate. He sights the crossbow at the nearest drow he can see down the stairs or if none can be seen there he sight on the nearest one upstairs. He breathes in and holds his breath aiming dilibrately at the drows eyes and brain. He fires and hits AC -4 His called shot does major damage. (5pts damage and 75% called shot to the head.) Bishop then continues his trance like state,every movement delibrate, every motion deadly.
Onrad d20=14 d20=11 d6=5 d6=6 Monday February 7th, 2000 7:22:59 AM
With a grim visage, nods to Tericus and lays his hand in thanks upon the Priest's shoulders. Then he turns to Nonam remembering his own recent death. "You and me to the end Nonam. To the bitter end." A tear drops from Onrad's face landing on Jus' still form. Onrad then offers his hand to grasp hands with Nonam. After Nonam makes his response, Onrad spins into action. he goes to the corner of the wall and peers around it looking for drow to shoot at with his short bow. If he finds a shot, he lets loose with two quick arrows rolling 14 and 11 hitting AC0 and -3 for 5 and 6 points of damage respectively.
Party Results for Round 2 (DM Jerry) Monday February 7th, 2000 7:38:59 AM
Nonam drinks his potion. As he finishes drinking the world around him slows down as his thought processes increase to an incredible speed. His eyes dart around taking in everything. Gareth feel his burn racked body cosmically react to the fire damage while burned and broken things in his pack and on his person fix themselves. The Gods of Fate have blessed him once again. He hits with his first attack for 14 points of damage. The drow grins back at him nodding at his prowess. Kibo looks around the corner and his fire covered form flits in that direction. The hallway around the corner continues for 60 or 70' where there is an intersection. A hallway then turns left while the original continues straight. Tericus begins his ministrations upon Jus. Teko flies to safety at the bottom of the stairs. (I need 30 d20's from you rolled either at irony or on the Loot 'n Booty as described in the previous turn with regards to Gareth.) Not having great manuverabiligy, he lands behind and to the right of Gareth, but off of those deadly stairs. Bishop sights the drow that has not yet been attacked and his bolt buries itself into the dark elf's brain, whizzing past Saire's ear. The drow gets a look of surprise in his dark eyes. He falls over to move no more. Onrad looks for Drow behind the bannister and sees no one. He saves his arrows. (Onrad make a perception check to actually see the wall of the secret chamber close.)...
Opponent's Actions for Round 3 (DM Jerry) d20=8 d20=18 d8=8 d8=6 Monday February 7th, 2000 7:43:59 AM
Nothing is heard from the upstairs drow. #11 seeing his comrade die to the deadly bolt from above, turns his own death in his eyes and wails into Gareth rolling an 8 and an 18 hitting him twice for 8(+7) + 6(+7) or 15 and 13= 28 points of damage. He then crouches awaiting the inevitable.
Kibo d100=25 Monday February 7th, 2000 1:58:59 PM
Kibo continues around the corner, carefully checking for traps (successful) and trying to notice any secret openings along the way. He sniffs the air, smelling smoke, and realizes he still has some hair left on his head that is smoldering, so he dutifully reaches up and pats it out.
Nonam d20=12 d20=2 Monday February 7th, 2000 4:17:59 PM
Nonam looks at Onrad in bewilderment, "Nobody's going to die but drow." Then he stands up and casts stoneskin on himself and runs over to the edge of the wall. He quickly informs Kibo of the situation up top and asks what its like downstairs. While communicating with the halfling, he peers around (dex=12) the wall to make sure that there aren't any drow there. If there are any back there, he casts cloudkill on the other side of the wall. If there aren't, he casts fireshield on himself, swings out around the wall to land on the other side (dx=2) and starts hunting. As he does all this, Nonam can't stop thinking about magic. He wants to start casting all the spells he knows. He knows just how all the magic works. He absently thinks that its probably going to hurt him somehow, but he likes it.
Gareth d20=19 d20=17 d20=9 d8+10=16 d8+10=14 Monday February 7th, 2000 6:21:59 PM
Impessed at the skill displayed by his foe, the warrior battles on striking swords, parrying, and maneuvering for an advantage. He once again finds his mark and strikes the dark fighter twice. As he does he looks at any symbols he has on trying to determine from which house he hails from. i.e. making sure they are from house Millithor. (Hit AC -12 and -10 for 30 dmg).
Gareth, con't. Monday February 7th, 2000 11:25:59 PM
(Int check of 9 on the symbols).
Tericus Tuesday February 8th, 2000 12:40:59 AM
continues to apply salves and herbs to Jus's wounds. he looks up for a moment and sees that only Onrad is still upstairs. "Is there any sign of those drow?" he asks Onrad, then goes back to working on Jus
Bishop Tuesday February 8th, 2000 2:17:59 AM
Bishop continues to move with that same purpose as he holsters his crossbow and picks up his sythe in one smooth motion. He waits for the next opertunity to strike.
Saire d20=14 d20=3 d6=2 Tuesday February 8th, 2000 2:38:59 AM
Saire steps off balance after the drow moves aside, causing Saire to miss his back attack. SSZZZZZZZZMMMMMMMMPPPPP... Saire blinks and cringes as a whisp of air dances past his cheek. "What the... ?" A splattering of warmth is spit upon the left side of his face, blood red dripping slowly down his chin; causing Saire to look to his left, where the ghastly image of a dark elf stands quivering with his eyes roled back in the head... just a black shaft petruding from his fore-head, blood bubbling out... the drow's knees give and it falls to the ground. Saire looks to his right, following back to the bolt sender, just stairs... he follows the Stairs up to peer into the simi-darkness beyond, where stands a hulking dark image, fearsome, clad in black and deadly; seeing for the first time the calculated power of the strange fellow named Bishop. Saire does not smile... but squints his eyes as if to see further into the queer fellows piercing gaze. Saire breaks his long trance with a shake of the head [actually all in just a split moment]. The clash of battle rages nearby as Gareth and the drow warrior are caught in a noble battle; a clash of ringing steel that looks to be a blood ballet, the two warriors exchanging terrible blows that break both skin and armor... "is time slowing down or am I just losing my mind!" Saire's tongue feels dry and swollen, his heart pounds like Orcin drums thumping in his ears, the helt of his sword slipping slowly from his grip as sweat poors from his palms in cascades, his nerves breaking down. "This is madness, all hell has broken loose. Where is everyone? Pull it together," he mind screams! Saire rubs the blood from his cheek to his forearm... and looks closely. "Kill or be killed reverberates in his head", breaking the madness and delusion. Saire drops to his knee and swings at the drow dancing with Gareth... at heel with the sharp steely edge of Saire's blade. [from behind, hits AC0 for 3 points of damage]
Teko d20=3 d6+3=6 Tuesday February 8th, 2000 2:56:59 AM
Teko cancels the Alter Self and, if Gareth's blows do not bring down the Drow that Gareth is fighting, attacks that Drow with his Longtooth dagger - with embarassing results. On the off chance that the Drow has an armor class of 11, Teko slashes for 6 points of damage.
Onrad d20=4 d6=3 Tuesday February 8th, 2000 3:48:59 AM
Onrad looks down at his still outstretched hand after Nonam ignores it, shakes it and pulls it in, as his temper begins to boil. He mumbles, "Just like old times. Where's a lake to throw the guys in when you need one." He turns to look around the wall. "Tericus, Nonam went A-WOL on the other side. Good thing, actually." He leans over the bannister and looks down. "I'm following Nonam. No, I don't know why." Onrad makes a dex check of 4 and crosses to the other side. He moves immediately to the secret wall and begins searching for a way to open it. He doesn't find anything with a roll of 3 out of 6.
Party Results for Round 3 (DM Jerry) Tuesday February 8th, 2000 3:58:59 AM
Kibo continues around the corner. Nonam and Onrad find no drow beyond the wall. The secret door is still closed. Gareth strikes at the drow slicing his head and left shoulder from his body. He is dead. Tericus continues to work on Jus' unmoving form. He breathes shallowly. (Combat is over.)
Bishop Tuesday February 8th, 2000 5:35:59 AM
Bishop, calms down focuses his mind back into the real world, everything sppeding back up and coming back together. Finnaly he comes to his senses and moves to help Jus if he can. "I have cure posion if it's needed. I think it's the only one I have though."
Nonam d20=12 Tuesday February 8th, 2000 3:52:59 PM
Blue flames crackle around Nonam as he creeps carefully but very visibly down the hall. He hears Onrad come over to his side, and he pauses a moment to wait for the warrior. Once Onrad gets near, he can feel that the flames radiate cold rather than heat. Nonam grins at his irritated friend, "Now that's the spirit. No dying here." Something about the wizard appears different than normal, not the flames - something else. It's as if he has gone mad, and Onrad can almost feel the magic coursing through Nonam. The wizard blinks his eyes a few times as if he were thinking of something else and asks, "How about you go try to open the door, and I'll stand out here in front and start blasting them when it opens. They can't do too much to me right now, but it won't last long." Nonam moves to take his position and leaves Onrad to ponder the mage's wisdom.
Gareth 3d8(7+6+8)+1=22 Tuesday February 8th, 2000 4:42:59 PM
The warrior continues to check out the symbols on the now dead foes to make sure they are Millithor. He quickly follows Kibo until he finds him. "Tell the others via the ring to get down here fast. They know we're here. The faster we get through this thing the better chance we have of surviving. They'l have less time to prepare.". The warrior pulls out a potion of extra healing from his bag of holding while he waits for the others and downs the whole thing (24 HP - forgot to add 3).
Onrad d20=11 d20=9 d6=2 d20=14 d20=4 d8+7=12 d8+7=11 Tuesday February 8th, 2000 8:01:59 PM
(First 2 rolls inadvertant) Onrad growls to himself. "I already tried to find it." He looks around again looking for the way to open the door (rolled a 2). He opens the wall turning to face whatever is within. If anyone is inside he holds until Nonam is done and then closes to attack rolling a 14 and a 4 hitting AC -5 and 5 which if they hit doing 12 and 11 hpd respectively. If there is no one in the room, he enters immediately into the secret room and begins looking around.
Tericus Wednesday February 9th, 2000 12:42:59 AM
Tericus continues to work on Jus, then he hears Bishob, who somehow climbed back up the trapped staircase without setting it off. "Save it, in case I cant find the cure." he says to Bishob, silently thinking to himself that he doesnt entirely trust someone who worships death to save someone's life
Teko Wednesday February 9th, 2000 1:23:59 AM
Teko follows quickly after Kebo with Gareth. "I'm amazed that I can still walk. I'm wishing I could have faced a couple of hell hounds instead. They don't seem nearly as vicious as they did."
Saire Wednesday February 9th, 2000 2:31:59 AM
After Saire pulls it back together he decides that the party needs a way to get back together. Saire positions himself at an angle to see the banister above the stairs. Next he commands his rope of entanglement to wrap around the banister above in order to provide a way down for the others.
Bishop Wednesday February 9th, 2000 4:45:59 AM
As if readin Tericus's mind he says "I never went down stairs." The he cosses over to the staircase to help with the rope. He wispers down stairs, "Hold there a bit we have a man down and are tring to remedy it quickly."
Kibo d100=60 Thursday February 10th, 2000 7:14:59 AM
Using his telepathic with Nonam (via the ring), Kibo thinks Gareth's message to the crew above, adding, "Gareth killed the two drow that were down here...I'm scouting ahead for traps (rolled successfully).
Midnight and All is Well? (DM Jerry) Friday February 11th, 2000 6:53:59 AM
Gareth notices that the symbols on the dead foes are House Baenre, the enemy occupants of this house, not House Millithor their allies. Onrad views an empty chamber once he gets the wall to rise. (All else is as posted.) The heat from the flames quickly dissapates. A silence descends upon the battlemaze and all is calm--at least for the moment. (It is midnight folks. All your magic items and abilities that renew with the new day are rejuvinated.)
Nonam Friday February 11th, 2000 3:55:59 PM
Nonam looks into the opened secret room for either a door or a spider symbol.
Saire Friday February 11th, 2000 9:38:59 PM
Still holding the rope, Saire bends over the dead drow bodies and checks them for items, treasure and clues. He also looks at their weapons to see if any might be of better make or design than his. He will not attempt to remove Bishop's bolt from the drows forehead... because that would just be grose.
Kibo d100=77 d100=97 d100=70 d100=94 Saturday February 12th, 2000 12:35:59 AM
Holding out his hand to stop Gareth and Teko from coming any further, Kibo creeps down the short hallway to the door opening, checking for traps (failed both rolls) and moving silently in shadows, to peek inside(made both rolls).
Tericus Saturday February 12th, 2000 3:14:59 AM
continues to try to counteract the posion in Jus's system. "Ive almost got it." he says to himself
Gareth Sunday February 13th, 2000 9:17:59 PM
The warrior holds, waiting for the go ahead from Kibo. He invokes his invisibility ring again (1st charge).
Gareth d8+1=7 d8+1=8 d8+1=6 Sunday February 13th, 2000 9:43:59 PM
Before going invisible, the warrior drains another extra healing potion (21 HP).
Teko Monday February 14th, 2000 2:41:59 AM
Teko follows suit, waiting for Kibo's signal. He also turns invisible, using his ring - if, of course, the ring fared the flames better than Teko himself did.
Bishop Monday February 14th, 2000 5:21:59 AM
Bishop waits to see if we are going down or staying up. Bishop thinks to himself "Hurry up and wait, hurry up and wait. It seems that is th S.O.P. with these guys, I just hope it dosen't get anyone killed."
Onrad d6=4 Monday February 14th, 2000 5:52:59 AM
Onrad runs to the back wall of the room and immediately begins looking for a secret door in the back of the secret room. He doesn't find one. He yells back toward Tericus, "Give a shout Tericus if and when you need us or you get Jus to come around."
Act 2 .....Andante With Feeling (GM Jerry) d20=17 d10=6 d10=7 Monday February 14th, 2000 6:21:59 AM
Nonam notices neither door nor spider symbol (perception of 17). Saire finds that each has a long sword, dagger, hand crossbow with 20 and 19 bolts respectively, cloak, boots, chain mail and buckler. All weapons and armor are made of adamantite. The make of all materials is very fine, but it is impossible to make a definitive comparison with his own. Overall the make of the cloak compares with Saire's cloak. Their chain looks to be of superior make, whereas Saire's leather armor appears ordinary. Kibo approaches the door opening and looking inside sees a chamber that is 30' in diameter shaped like the bottom portion of an hourglass. It narrows, again as an hourglass does, over his head to about 10' in diameter with this vertical tube disapearing overhead. A ladder runs from the floor through the tube overhead. There are no other apparent exits from the chamber. There is a southern passage back doen the hallway before the southwestern turn which runs south and turns west ending in a dead end there. (None of Teko's items are destroyed from the flames.) Suddenly downstairs at the northern end of the corridor leading north from the stairs, a 40' section of hallway slides up, revealing 10 drow inside a secret room 40' across and 20' deep. (Those downstairs need to roll surprise.) Those upstairs may hear the sliding of the wall, but can't see the drow due to the vertical angle. (I'm assuming that both the party and the drow are prepared to fight, unless some of The Three are surprised, therefore we'll roll initiative.) The party wins initiative 7 to 6. (Combat begins.)
Nonam d20=8 d20=12 9d6(2+4+3+2+1+4+5+5+5)=31 Monday February 14th, 2000 4:41:59 PM
Nonam hears the door opening and realizes what it must be (percep 8). All hopped up on speed potion, he doesn't necessarily think as clearly as he should, and he runs and vaults over the banister so that he can see the other direction(dex 12). He casts featherfall to slow his fall, and as he drifts down sees the drow. The potion running through him prompts him to immediately attack, and he casts a double wide lightning bolt as he falls. He starts it right in front of drow 4 & 5, so that it will bounce back. Nonam has a momentary insight that he will be helpless when the potion wears off, but he doesn't care... yet.
Gareth d20=14 d20=18 d8+10=18 d8+10=16 Monday February 14th, 2000 5:40:59 PM
closes in on the drow. He stays to the side of the passage so as to avoid any frontal attack like bolts. He tries to attack any drow he sees casting to disrupt their spell. He swings his blade twice hitting his chosen target twice (AC -7 and -11) making large wounds (34 DMG). Note: If the warrior can get to 2 spell casters he will split his attack to disrupt both spells.
Tericus Tuesday February 15th, 2000 12:23:59 AM
Tericus crushes a herb and mixes it with a salve, then applys it to Jus's wounds "That should do it." he says (its been 3 rnds that Tericus has been working on Jus, he now gets anther saving throw at +2). then hearing all the noise downstairs and seeing Nonnan bound down the stairs, he yells out to Onrad, "Something is going on downstairs." Ill stay up here until Jus wakes up, but they might need your help down there."
Saire d20=7 d20=3 d20=14 d20=1 Tuesday February 15th, 2000 1:51:59 AM
As Nonam's hands crackle with magical energy, Saire dives to the corner across form the foot of the stairs to avoid being caught in his attack. [dex check 7/17] If Saire does not avoid the attack in time he has failed his save. [3/13] Saire then holds with his short bow drawn... to attack any spell casters that begin to cast. [Hit AC 1 followed by a critical miss if he must fire at spell casters]
Teko d10=8 Tuesday February 15th, 2000 2:51:59 AM
Unsuprised, Teko casts a Glitterdust upon the Drow, positioning it carefully so as not to hit Gareth, but getting as many Drow as he can within its 20ft cube. He is visible. Again.
Kibo d10=1 Tuesday February 15th, 2000 2:55:59 AM
Definitely surprised, Kibo fumbles for his weapon, trying to reach a point where he at least has options.
Bishop d20=1 d20=18 Tuesday February 15th, 2000 4:21:59 AM
Bishop hears and knows precisly what is happing.(percep by 17) He draws his crossbow, kneels at the top of the stairs, and holds, if any drow show themselfs he fires using the magical bolt and line from his weapon, he will then command it to drag the drow back toward him and onto the stair trap. (Hit AC-4)
Onrad d20=6 d20=18 d20=16 d20=20 Tuesday February 15th, 2000 6:23:59 AM
Gotcha. Onrad runs toward the bannister and looks down. He notices the rope (perception check of 6) and slides down swinging to the bottom of the stairs missing both his strength and his dex check. Desperately he tries to avoid the bottom half of the stairs and flip himself to the top half (dex of 20.) He lands hard on the stairs about 10' from the bottom. "Ouch...AIIIIEEEEE!" he screams as the flames ignite around him.
Jus d20+2=17 Tuesday February 15th, 2000 6:24:59 AM
"W... What!", Jus visibly starts, looking around wildly in an attempt to ascertain what's going on. At the sight of Tericus with herbs and pestal, Jus smiles, "I do believe a thanks are in order. Thank you, Tericus." Slowly getting up, Jus places his hand on Tericus' shoulder. Unable to withhold his happiness, Jus gives Tericus a brief hug. "Now then," Jus shakily starts towards the stairs and the noise of fighting below. Stopping before he reaches the stairs, he asks, "Anyone find another way down? I'm not up to being baked today."
Round 1 Party Results(DM Jerry) d20=15 d20=5 d20=17 d20=9 d20=17 d20=20 d20=18 d20=13 d20=19 d20=6 d20=8 d20=17 6d8(7+2+4+8+7+3)=31 4d6(4+1+5+4)=14 2d6(3+4)=7 Tuesday February 15th, 2000 7:02:59 AM
Nonam's double-wide bolt is perfectly thrown only effecting drow #4, 5, 9, and 10. Their saves for the first passing are 15(save), 5, 17(save), and 9. Those passing take 16hpd, those failing take 31. Their saves for the second passing are 17, 20, 18, and 13 (all saving). All four thus take an additional 16hpd. Drow #5 and #10 fall to the stone floor soundlessly, charred black. The smell of ozone and cooked flesh fill the hallway. Saire avoids the lightning bolt as the bolt was very cleverly placed so as to only harm the drow. Saire then holds as does Gareth waiting on any spell casting movements to occur. Teko casts the Glitterdust on Drow #1, 2, 6, and 7. They attempt their saves rolling 19(save), 6, 8, and 17(save). Drow #2 and 6 and blinded by the glitterdust. (I still need Saire's surprise roll.) Onrad takes 31 points of damage from the stairs(save for half) as well as 14hpd from the fall. He will, however, continue to roll down the stairs to the bottom taking another 7hpd.
Round 1 Drow Actions (DM Jerry) d20=3 d20=15 d3=3 d10=2 d10=7 d20-2=5 d20+6=9 d20+6=25 d8+7=11 d8+7=12 d20+2=9 d20+2=11 Tuesday February 15th, 2000 7:29:59 AM
The Drow hit by the lightning bolts that are still alive, #4, 9, respond in kind firing bolts at Nonam rolling 3 and 15 hitting once for 3hpd (save vs. poison or lose consciousness). #2 and 6 check for surprise rolling 2 and 7. #2 thus freezes in place. #6, however, strikes out in blind-fighting fashion entering the hallway swinging. He misses. #1 and #7 exit their room and runs down the hallway to engage Teko. (Gareth is still invisible. No drow cast a spell with verbal or somatic components and so Gareth and Saire did not attack as planned.) They strike once each with their longswords rolling a 9 and a 25 hitting twice for 11 + 12 = 23 total points of damage. #8 and 3 fire at the Fairie Fired Nonam missing him both times. They then advance down the hallway toward the stairs to meet the dreaded mage...
Round 1 Party Holding Action (DM Jerry) 6d8(8+5+7+4+6+4)=34 d20=7 6d8(2+6+4+6+7+3)=28 Tuesday February 15th, 2000 7:35:59 AM
Bishop notices drow #3 and 8. He fires snagging #3 and pulling him between the invisible Saire and the heap on the floor that is Onrad onto the stairs, sending the flames roaring yet again blocking Bishop's view of the action below yet again. Drow #3 takes 34 hit points of damage. The magical cord of light from the crossbow takes 28 points of damage dissolving it, but only after it has done it's work. (It is now Round 2 and Player Initiative again.)
Jus Tuesday February 15th, 2000 9:01:59 AM
"There has got to be a better way...." Jus runs back to the secret room on the top level, hoping to find a way downstairs without hitting the firetrap.
Nonam d4+4=8 Tuesday February 15th, 2000 3:44:59 PM
[forgot to roll for Nonam's stoneskins when I cast it - he has 8]
Nonam d100=67 5d4(2+2+2+3+2)+5=16 d100=51 5d4(2+3+2+2+2)+5=16 Tuesday February 15th, 2000 3:53:59 PM
Nonam frowns at the drow that fire bolts at him. Then he laughs as the bolt that hits him bounces away harmlessly, merely stripping him of a stoneskin (7 left). He responds with a magic missle cast at 4. Five fiery bolts streak from Nonam's fingers and explode into drow #4 with a vengeance (16 pts). Nonam silently mouths "You're next" at drow #9 and casts a second magic missle. Again Nonam summons the mystical energy for the spell and 5 more missles spring into existence and hurtle through the hallway at drow #9. They burn into the drow in rapid succession (16 pts). The flaming wizard grins at the advancing #3 and #8 as his feet finally touch the ground.
Gareth d20=17 d20=19 d8+10=13 d8+10=14 Tuesday February 15th, 2000 9:45:59 PM
The warrior strikes again the nearest standing ebony fighter(s) he can get to once again doing good damage (AC -10 and -12 for 27 dmg). OOC: Gareth did not say he was holding his attack. He said if given a choice he would attack casters. The intent was to attack - but to look for casters. Since he saw none he attacked the first non-casters he got to - and turned visible. 34 hp damage should be given to some lucky drow warriors... :)
Teko Wednesday February 16th, 2000 2:42:59 AM
Teko casts Color Spray upon the two Drow that are coming toward him (#1 & #7).
Tericus d20+3=15 d4+4=7 Wednesday February 16th, 2000 2:48:59 AM
moves next to Bishob, and loads his sling. if he can see any drow, he'll fire a bullett at the nearest one, hitting ac -2 for 7 pts of damage(if they are lower than ac 1, he takes an addional 2pts of damage for every ac level below 1). if there isnt a drow he can see, he will stand by, waiting to see if the trap flaires up again
Kibo Wednesday February 16th, 2000 2:54:59 AM
Still invisible, and with weapon in hand, Kibo moves back several feet to the corner to make out what is happening. If any party member falls, he will move quickly to provide assistance. Otherwise, he moves to within 15 feet of Teko, staying close to the wall.
Onrad d20=20 d20=19 d20=18 d8+6=9 d8+6=8 Wednesday February 16th, 2000 4:36:59 AM
(Onrad saves taking half damage from the fire taking 16hpd.) Onrad gets to his feet. Seeing the Drow in the hallway he decides to take out his frustration on them. He closes with #3 and wails on him rolling a 19 and an 18 hitting AC -11 and -10 doing 9 + 8 = 17 total hpd. He smiles a friendly "You're gonna die" kinda smile and waits for the counter attack from the Drow.
Round 2: Party Results (DM Jerry) Wednesday February 16th, 2000 5:56:59 AM
Jus notices no exits from the secret room. Nonam fells both drow #4 and 9 with his powerful Magic Missiles. (I need dex checks to climb around the wall of stone please from now on.) Gareth attacks #6, the glittered and blinded drow in front of him for the stated 27hpd. (Last round stands as is.) Teko casts affecting only 1 creature (see spell) #1 rolls an 8 on the saving throw and is blinded. The flames on #3 continues preventing those above from seeing downstairs...
Round 2: Opponent Initiative (DM Jerry) d20-2=5 d20-2=1 d20=8 d20=10 d8+7=13 d8+7=9 d20=6 d20=17 d8+7=15 d20=20 d20=6 d8+7=14 6d8(7+4+2+3+7+7)=30 d20=4 d6=3 Wednesday February 16th, 2000 6:18:59 AM
Drow #1,blinded, concentrates and strikes out twice at Teko in response rolling a 5 missing and then rolling a critical failure (1) missing his next attack. #7 also attacks Teko twice rolling 8 and 10 hitting twice for 13 + 9 = 22 points of damage. #6 strikes back at Gareth blindly twice rolling a 6 and a 17 hitting Gareth once for 15 points of damage. #2 overcomng his surprise, hears the cries of battle and blinded moves away from it toward the back of the secret room afraid of hitting his comrade. Once there he moves along the wall to the back corner trying to recover. #8 strikes out once at Onrad switching to his long sword rolling a 20 critically hitting with a 6 as the extra roll hitting once for 14 points of damage. #3 rolls out of the fire taking 30hpd (failed save) and 3hpd rolling down the stairs. He arrives dead at the bottom and the flames die. (It is now Round 3: Player Initiative)
Bishop d20=19 Wednesday February 16th, 2000 6:31:59 AM
Bishop fires at number 8 tring to duplicate the same thing again. Mumbling "They said it would do this 3 times a day, I hope this works" He takes the -1 to hit so as not to strike friends. Again he strikes true and strong and begins to reel in the Drow to it's death.
Nonam d20=16 9d6(2+3+5+4+4+5+5+2+3)=33 d100=89 5d4(3+3+4+4+3)+5=22 Wednesday February 16th, 2000 3:15:59 PM
The mad wizard steps out of the way so that Bishop can pull #8 to his death, and he looks down the hall at #2. Nonam briefly thinks that he shouldn't waste his spells on the helpless, but the lure is too strong (fail Wis, 16). He pulls his arm back, mutters a few arcane words, and hurls a fireball right at the cowering, blind drow (33pts,sv for 1/2). Then Nonam moves 40' down the hall to stand in the L. He sees the two drow on Teko and casts another magic missle at 7 (still keeps the spell 89). The spell is Nonam's most powerful yet (22pts), and the flaming wizard cackles in mad laughter as the missles hit their pointy-eared target.
Gareth d20=12 d20=11 d8+10=13 d8+10=15 Wednesday February 16th, 2000 6:40:59 PM
The warrior strikes again the abomination before him with two mighty blows (AC -5 and -4 for 13+15=28 dmg). As his opponent falls he rushes to aid Tericus striking the most injured first. (Only if first attack killed #6)
Saire Wednesday February 16th, 2000 8:32:59 PM
Saire hears and sees the party smash through the attacking drow with a marvelous display of glitter, colors, flame and flash. "I haven't seen anything like this in years... at the summer festival!" Saire decides at this point it is best to save his invisibility, and to hold off from attacking through Nonam and Onrad. Saire will watch their back as they advance. Saire grabs his rope and pulls it taught... "Hurry-up up there... what's holding you!? Use the rope to quickly slide down." Saire turns to Onrad and Nonam, "Sorry guys, I gotta stay with the rope."
Jus d20=15 d20=5 Wednesday February 16th, 2000 11:21:59 PM
Even though he knows there must be a trapdoor or something in the room, Jus feels he can't waste anymore time looking. Frustrated, knowning he could possibly die from the flames, Jus runs back to the stairs -- convincing himself it's better to die helping his friends than to be safe up here. His eyes light up as he hears Saire, "Bless you, Saire!" Jus yells down as he grabs the rope. Jus immediately starts down, going as quickly as he can to get to the fight [ability checks rolled for DM, if needed].
Tericus d20=9 d20+1=5 Thursday February 17th, 2000 12:58:59 AM
if Jus is able to use the rope without setting off the fire trap, Tericus will follow him down, using the rope to slide down (made dex check). if Jus does set off the fire trap again, Tericus will wait upstairs for Bishob to reel in another drow and bash him with his staff, but misses(hit ac10)
Teko Thursday February 17th, 2000 1:41:59 AM
Teko's body shudders from the first of the drow's attacks. He begins slowly to slump to the floor, but as the drow hits him the second time, Teko's descent is robbed of any gracefullness. He falls in a bloody heap.
Kibo Thursday February 17th, 2000 2:46:59 AM
In Faerie-Fired frustration, Kibo pauses to see whether or not drow #7 comes after him. If so, Kibo will race back into the room from whence he came and head up the ladder, hoping to find a better position from which to fight. If the drow heads toward Gareth, Kibo will move quickly and cautiously toward Teko, to see whether or not the gnome can be saved.
Onrad 3d8(5+1+3)+3=12 Thursday February 17th, 2000 5:07:59 AM
Onrad, seeing #8 being dragged toward the stairs, sighs with relief, does a lazy salute in Bishop's direction expressing his grattitude and digs out an extra-healing potion regaining 12hps. "Stupid Onrad. Can't believe you can't slide down a stupid rope. Stupid, stupid, stupid!"
Round 3: Player Results (DM Jerry) Thursday February 17th, 2000 5:18:59 AM
Bishop begins pulling Drow #8 towards the stairs. Nonam causes #2 to explode literally with the magic slammed into him. Itsy bitsy drow pieces shower the secret room beginning to glitter as they inter the Glitterdust area of effect. Gareth fells #6 with his first shot, then runs around the L of the hallway corner to his east to realize that Tericus is still upstairs. Jus slides safely down the rope. Tericus then follows him down. Teko, as stated, falls in a bloody heap. Kibo holds his position...
Round 3: Opponent Initiative (DM Jerry) d20=19 d20=6 d20=12 d4+7=10 d20=16 d8+7=10 d20=8 6d8(8+2+7+6+3+1)=27 d20=16 Thursday February 17th, 2000 5:40:59 AM
#1 thinking Teko dead (perception check of 19)and not seeing another opponent within sight, grabs Teko's body and picking him up, and carries him back into the secret room. #7 follows his lead, but sees Teko's diaphragm move slightly. He strikes at the guy with his sword handle hitting the defenseless Teko and does 10hpd. Teko remembers no more. When both enter the room the secret door closes as if on cue. #8 finding himself surrounded attempts to hack at the light blue light that is pulling at him striking twice rolling a 16 and an 8 hitting the pale light once and doing 10 points of damage to it which is just not enough. He is dragged through the clustered party who manage to get out of his way and is dragged into the flames where he takes 14hpd (saved for half rolling a 16.) He begins a constant scream and the sound echoes through the Battlemaze. (It is now Round 4: Party Initiative)
Bishop Thursday February 17th, 2000 5:57:59 AM
Bishop continues to reel #8 in untill he is half way up the stairs in the fire. To his comrades he wispers, "Careful he saw what happened to his friend he might do something unexpected."
Bishop Thursday February 17th, 2000 6:35:59 AM
Bishop watches the Drow die and then pulls his sythe in case it comes runnig towards himout of the flames. He will try and keep it from running out.
Nonam Thursday February 17th, 2000 4:24:59 PM
Nonam moves to the L in the hallway and uses the ring, "Kibo, where did they go?"
Gareth d20=12 d20=3 Thursday February 17th, 2000 5:43:59 PM
The warrior curses loudly at his lack of ability to get things done - twice in a row. Looking around and not seeing Tericus - as he is still upstairs - and realizing his mistake that the party member in trouble was in fact Teko and not Tericu he races back to help. When he sees the secret door closed and the 2 drow and Teko gone (Int), he attempts to open it by kicking it in/ripping open (open locked or magically barred door by 3). His huge arms strain mightily with great effort as he rends it assunder - hoping beyond hope that he still has a chance to save his ally from both his his mistakes.
Jus Thursday February 17th, 2000 11:47:59 PM
Jus lands full of excitement and ready to cast -- but cast at whom? He runs down the hall towards Gareth. Along the way, he calls out to no one in particular, "Where'd the fight go? Don't tell me these were the only ones," Jus adds, pointing to the fallen Drow. Seeing Gareth's determination with wide eyes, Jus wonders if Gareth has gone bezerk. Oblivious to Teko's exit, he asks, "Gareth, what's got you so fired up? We need to move on. Leave the Drow be; we'll face more of them soon enough."
Tericus Friday February 18th, 2000 12:34:59 AM
seeing that all the drow are dead down where he is at, Tericus moves the intersection of the hall, mumbling to himself, "Where is Teko?"
Kibo Friday February 18th, 2000 2:44:59 AM
Kibo moving quickly toward Gareth, updates Nonam through the ring, "Teko has fallen in combat. The drow responsible picked him up and moved him back through the secret door, which Gareth is trying to demolish."
Saire Saturday February 19th, 2000 4:24:59 AM
"BISHOP! You're testing my patience! Get down here fast!" as Saire continues to hold the rope taught. Saire will issue the command word to release the rope as soon as Bishop makes it down safely. Saire, in this position is unaware that Teko has been abducted, so does not feel the anxiety that the others feel, yet. But he does hear the anguished cries that mix and mingle through the corridoor. Thus his frustration with Bishop's delay.
Bishop d20=14 d20=11 Sunday February 20th, 2000 5:38:59 AM
Bishop leaps out grabing the rope and then slides down the rope, jumping out of the way at the last second. All the while saying, "My apologies, I was taking care of our enemies and felt that to leave the job half done would help kill us latter." (STR and DEX)
Onrad d6=3 Sunday February 20th, 2000 7:33:59 AM
"Woah, Woah Gareth! Slow down there. We'll get the wall open if you need in there so bad. Personally, I think we should take advantage of this hiatus. They all seem to be dead or have retreated. Let's move on." Looking around Onrad nods as Bishop slids down successfully. Onrad counts heads, "5, 6, 7, 8....8...Uh, Where's Kibo? Anyone? Anyone?" Then he looks back at Gareth. "Uh Oh." Onrad then hears what Kibo says happened to the illusionist. He immediately begins looking for a trigger to open the wall (rolled a 3 looking for secret doors.) "Kibo, was he just downed or was he dead? Do you know?"
A Silent Tribute (DM Jerry) d6=4 Sunday February 20th, 2000 7:43:59 AM
The final drow dies in the flames. The pale blue light dies out before the body can be drawn up past the halfway point and so the flames continue to for a few minutes until even the bones are consumed in the magical flames. (I have added the damage from the second spell to one of the drow abducting Kibo. Sorry I missed that. Kibo's fate was already sealed and the damage did not kill the drow or change his intentions.) Gareth digs into the solid wall of stone. He takes 4 hpd trying to kick it. The "secret wall" is just that--a section of the wall 40' long and at least 1 foot thick that rose vertically to open. A very fine crack is visible showing the opening the wall slides up into when activated. All is silent after the roar of the flames cuts off. To those award of Teko's fate it could almost seem that the creaks and drips that the battlemaze usually makes were paying silent tribute to the fallen hero. (Combat is over.)
Kibo Sunday February 20th, 2000 2:03:59 PM
An invisible Kibo (the Faerie Fire gone with the death of its caster) informs the party about Teko's demise, ending with, "Were those the same drow that jumped you upstairs? If so, that secret door may lead to an elevating platform, meaning they could ambush us again. I need healing, and we need to move on, before they use magic to make Teko speak from beyond the grave and give up valuable information." The scout looks resolute, though sad, at leaving behind a fallen comrade.
Nonam Sunday February 20th, 2000 3:33:59 PM
"I can bring Teko back to life... though perhaps it would be better for Bishop to do it." Nonam twists the top of his staff and opens a secret compartment. He pulls out a small vial and hands it to Bishop. "A gift we received from your god. It will restore life, perhaps you should care for it." Nonam looks at the rest, "Now then, Teko isn't dead as long as we have this, let's find him." Nonam starts looking for a way to open the secret door.
Saire d100=82 d100=37 Sunday February 20th, 2000 8:37:59 PM
Saire gathers his rope and walks forward to the secret wall, ignoring Bishop's rebutle. He stands stunned as the party recounts what happened to Teko. "I'll do what I can to help find Teko." Saire kneels down at the lower corner of the wall and places his left hand on the seam and his right hand along the wall, and slowly works his way around the seam, at least where he can reach. He uses many years of experience and study about secret and concealed doors to try and locate the device that must activate the wall from the outside. "It's gotta be here somewhere." [Saire passes open locks check 82/85. Saire passes find remove traps check 32/55, and he would like the DM to make Find secret doors check for him.]
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