Around the Corner (DM Jerry for DM JK) Monday July 10th, 2000 5:37:05 PM
Onrad, Gareth and Jus look around the corner like a bad scene from the Keystone Cops--one head above the other. They see a hallway heading south. At the end of the hallway, which is about 80 feet down, is another opening to a lit chamber where the battle is taking place. You can't see who they are fighting, but they are having a real hard time of it. At least a dozen Drow bodies are stacked up about 70 feet down the hallway. Thirty feet down the hallway on the east (left), there is a side passage. As you look a squad of drow exit that corridor and head for the battle at a run. Seconds after that, a priest runs the other way. It is eerie, because the battle suddenly goes silent, and you see the explosions and blood spattering, but now hear nothing.
Nonam d6=1 Tuesday July 11th, 2000 8:49:21 AM
Nonam starts searching for whatever the two drow could have been guarding in the middle of the hallway.
Gareth (Invisible, Poison Immunity, Silent) Tuesday July 11th, 2000 1:12:40 PM
The warrior moves down to the next hallway and looks down it. He also looks toward the fight to see if he can detect who these guys are fighting.
Saire Tuesday July 11th, 2000 1:27:14 PM
Saire whispers back, "Nonam, i am confused, stay close." Saire is a bit unnerved by the strange battle ahead. He holds his ground in the middle of the hall. Not moving, not knowing where the party is.
Jus (1 Stoneskin, Improved Invisibility cast at Dragon's Door) Tuesday July 11th, 2000 3:45:29 PM
Jus looks around, seeing who became invisible in the short skirmish. He then goes to the fallen Drow, searching for any clues to help the party (and anything else of interest).
Teko Tuesday July 11th, 2000 3:53:49 PM
Teko casts another Invisibility upon himself and heads around the corner to the hallway on the east. Cautiously, he peers down the hallway.
Tericus(poision immunity, invisible) Tuesday July 11th, 2000 9:00:39 PM
having been quiet for a while, Tericus moves up to the 2 drow bodies and whispers "Is anyone here?"
Onrad Tuesday July 11th, 2000 10:49:08 PM
"Onrad whispers everyone quickly head down this south hallway and into the eastern one. Go invis if you can. Quickly." With that, he goes south and then turns east taking a look down the eastern hallway, while looking to avoid any passing drow.
DM JK Wednesday July 12th, 2000 10:22:26 AM
As Gareth starts moving down the hallway, the battle starts to spill out of the room and into the hallway. A drow mage is running straight at Gareth and Onrad followed by several others. The mage moves silently though running. Then suddenly Gareth and Onrad hear him running. Once he gets out of the silent area, he spins and starts casting. From that point forward, everything is cloaked in magical darkness. Then the mage draws a wicked looking dagger and steps into the darkness. To continue on to the hallway will require moving through the darkness.
DM JK Wednesday July 12th, 2000 10:47:05 AM
Meanwhile, back at the bodies... Nonam actually manages to find a secret door. Jus finds no clues on the bodies of the guards, but they are wearing jet black chain mail. They also carry wicked looking longswords, and their cloaks seem to be high quality items.
Nonam Wednesday July 12th, 2000 10:48:24 AM
Nonam says in a stage whisper, "There's a secret door here on the north side of the passage." He looks around and starts to get a little bit frustrated with all the invisible people. "Where is everyone? Jus? Saire? You're both still here, right? Somebody get that idiot Gareth back here before he walks into the middle of a drow army."
Gareth Wednesday July 12th, 2000 6:29:21 PM
Seeing the mayhem move his way the warrior begins to move back in an 'armed retreat' fashion all the way to the corner where the two drow are dead. When he bumps into Onrad he gently pushes him back the way they came.
Teko Wednesday July 12th, 2000 6:29:22 PM
Teko pauses only a second to decide whether or not to continue into the darkness. He heads for Nonam and the secret door. He whispers to Nonam as he draws near, "Teko, here." Teko then turns and waits to see what the others will do.
Onrad Wednesday July 12th, 2000 7:59:34 PM
Onrad pulls on Gareth as if to say 'I can take care of myself, friend' and continues to pull Gareth out of trouble. When they are back around the corner Onrad whispers, "Battle coming this way. We should git."
DM JK d20=19 Thursday July 13th, 2000 9:25:47 AM
The party all makes it back into the same section of hallway. Even though, Nonam found the secret door, he is unable to figure out how to open it.
Jus (1 Stoneskin, Improved Invis cast at dragon's door) Thursday July 13th, 2000 9:52:40 AM
Jus switches out the drow equipment he had before meeting the dragon with one of the guards. He then goes over to where he heard Nonam. "I'm still with us. The guards have some nice stuff like the others we've found. But not really anything to help us out of here."
Gareth d20=13 Thursday July 13th, 2000 2:26:06 PM
The warrior attempts to figure out the door as well but he is unable (failed Int) so instead he turns back to the drow and prepares to pick up their bodies to drag through the door (doesn't want live drow to come around the corner and see floating dead bodies.). He whispers "Somebody pick up that head and get it through the door when we go. I think we're all here. You smart guys figure out how to get in.".
Teko d100=32 d20=17 Thursday July 13th, 2000 10:07:01 PM
Teko takes a good look at the secret door and applies his skills. He makes both his Pick Locks and intelligence rolls.
Tericus(invisible, posion immunity) Friday July 14th, 2000 12:31:30 AM
moves next to Teko(since he can see him) and waits for the door to be opened up
Nonam Friday July 14th, 2000 7:48:37 AM
The mage thinks it's grand how everyone is able to find the secret door without him pointing out where it was. He also steps back as all the invisible people crowding around it bump into him.
DM JK Friday July 14th, 2000 7:54:39 AM
Teko quickly figures out how the secret door is opened. Does he proceed to open it? What exactly does Jus take off the drow? Gareth gets a good grip on one of the dead bodies. So there's a dead drow body floating off the floor. It looks creepy.
Onrad (invisible) Friday July 14th, 2000 10:24:05 AM
Onrad lifts the head and looks to see how bloody the floor is. He whispers, "I'm going back to the corner to watch the progress of the battle. I don't want us getting surprised if it moves this far north." He then goes back to the corner and peeks around peering south towards the darkness.
Gareth (Invisible, poison imm.) Friday July 14th, 2000 1:57:20 PM
Having put up his shield to lift the bodies, the now 'non-silent' warrior waits for Teko to open the door. Once it is open - and nothing happens - he quickly picks up the bodies and moves them through it. He whispers "Onrad, time to go."
Teko Friday July 14th, 2000 10:16:33 PM
"Everyone get back at least ten feet", Teko says quietly. After a few seconds, Teko opens the door.
Tericus(posion immunity, invisible) Saturday July 15th, 2000 2:26:15 AM
Tericus backs up 10 feet from the door and loads his sling, readying to launch an attack if need be
Jus (1 Stoneskin, Improved Invis cast at Dragon's Door) Saturday July 15th, 2000 2:59:52 AM
Jus replaces the old drow cloak and boots he had with the drow's, thinking the old set were ruined when he used his sun sword. Hesitating, wondering if he's crazy to do it, Jus removes one of the sets of chain mail. If he can determine it to be elven chain -- which won't spoil his spellcasting -- he causiously dons that as well.
Nonam (stoneskin7,move silent,invisible) d100=27 Monday July 17th, 2000 8:39:57 AM
Nonam waits for a warrior type to go through the door first.
DM JK Monday July 17th, 2000 8:43:47 AM
Teko opens the door and it swings back on silent hinges. Beyond is a short passage that slopes upward and makes a quick bend to the right. It looks as if this passage spirals upward. Onrad gets down to the edge and sees only the darkness.
Gareth (Invisible, poison imm.) Monday July 17th, 2000 1:40:54 PM
When the door swings open - and Jus finishes his rummaging, the warrior moves the bodies and himself over to the door. He tosses one of the bodies in first to see if there is any reaction. If not, the he moves through the door and up the hallway, pausing to stuff the bodies over to the side as he goes. He moves up the slope 20' and has a look.
Saire [invisble/displaced] Monday July 17th, 2000 6:41:32 PM
Saire watches as the drow body rises in the air and goes hurling through the door way. Then he watches as the bodies seem to push themselves up against the wall. Thinking, "Hmmm must be Gareth." Saire enters through the door. Saire takes out his chalk and makes a small "x" next to the entrance so he can locate that this door is the way out.
Teko (invisible) Monday July 17th, 2000 8:51:12 PM
Teko steps through and waits for a moment to see if his infravision adjusts to his surroundings.
Onrad (invisible) Tuesday July 18th, 2000 1:11:54 AM
Onrad waits to see that all get in ok and then enters last watching to see that no one notices their passing. Then he closes the door. He whispers, "Everyone's in."
Tericus(invisible, poision immunity) Tuesday July 18th, 2000 6:38:10 AM
once the door is open, Tericus moves in 20 ft and looks around, wondering if anyone noticed their passage
Jus (1 Stoneskin, Improved Invis cast at Dragon's Door) Tuesday July 18th, 2000 6:38:11 AM
Jus walks through the doorway with his bow ready, hoping everyone is still together.
Nonam Tuesday July 18th, 2000 8:41:21 AM
Nonam enters the door with all the rest.
DM JK Tuesday July 18th, 2000 8:42:48 AM
The party makes it through the door and brings the bodies in with them. They shut the door behind them, and Saire marks the door. If possible this passage seems even darker than the battlemaze. Everyone's infravision quickly adjusts as long as they stay in front of Onrad's magic lantern. After moving a bit in the new boot and cloak, Jus feels that they make him move more quietly (75%). Jus finally gets the drow armor removed. He can't tell if it is magic, but it is very lightweight. (Jus, percep check)
Gareth (Invisible, poison imm., 50% silent) Tuesday July 18th, 2000 1:55:56 PM
The warrior moves ahead slowly looking for obvious booby traps. He moves ahead until he finds something other than a plain hallway.
Saire [invisble/displaced] d100=87 Tuesday July 18th, 2000 1:55:57 PM
Saire follows closely with short bow ready, one arrow notched, the other in his teeth. He moves one foot in front of the other, attempting to move silnetly.
Tericus(invisibility, poision immunity) Tuesday July 18th, 2000 10:01:28 PM
rummaging through his pouches, Tericus pulls out his eye of infravision and puts it on so he can see in the dark. noticing that everyone he can see hasnt moved very far down the hall yet, he waits where hes at, waiting for everyone to start moving
Teko Tuesday July 18th, 2000 10:01:29 PM
Teko moves ahead, signing his presence to others if he bumps into them.
Onrad Tuesday July 18th, 2000 10:01:30 PM
Onrad follows along remaining quiet, enjoying the silence before the storm.
Jus (1 Stoneskin, Improved Invis cast at Dragon's Door, 75% silent) d20=14 Wednesday July 19th, 2000 12:48:18 AM
As he moves forward to keep himself in front of Onrad's lantern, Jus examines the chainmail. He sees something unusual about it (made perception)
Saire [invisble/displaced] Wednesday July 19th, 2000 12:56:53 PM
Saire activates his chest, extracts a potion of fly, and consumes it. Then he flies forward up to about 50 feet.
Nonam (stoneskin7,movesilent,invisible) d100=26 Wednesday July 19th, 2000 1:46:27 PM
The mage uses his catstaff to see in the dark and move silently as he moves out.
DM JK Wednesday July 19th, 2000 1:51:10 PM
The group cautiously advances upwards through the spiraled passage. After countless revolutions and what seems like several hundred feet, the passage straightens out and ends in a door. During the trip, Jus noticed several small needles throughout the inside of the chainmail. Obviously the suit must be put on in a special manner to avoid being pricked.
Nonam Wednesday July 19th, 2000 1:55:08 PM
When he sees the door, Nonam whispers, "If there aren't any guards on this side, then there probably are on the other."
Gareth (Invisible, 50% silent) Wednesday July 19th, 2000 3:35:12 PM
The warrior waits for everyone to get back together, pulls out his shield, and prepares to go silent. "Anyone care to check for traps before I open it?" he whispers. He also looks for any spider symbols he might need to trace. Once the door is checked for traps - and the correct symbol traced if it's there - he takes a deep breath, and opens the door.
Jus (1 Stoneskin, Improved Invis cast at Dragon's Door) Wednesday July 19th, 2000 4:43:23 PM
Jus quietly puts the chainmail down, whispering to the others about the needles. When they reach the door, Jus prepares his bow and tells Gareth he's ready.
Onrad Wednesday July 19th, 2000 5:37:29 PM
Onrad follows the others up the staircase, counting the steps to pass the time. He whispers, "Look for a spider sign. If there's not one, we may not be in the right place."
Teko d100=58 Wednesday July 19th, 2000 9:17:44 PM
Teko checks the door for traps. He quietly shares the results of his search with the others.
Tericus(invisible, poision immunity) d8=1 Wednesday July 19th, 2000 11:42:26 PM
while everyone is waiting for Teko's report on the door, Tericus quietly cast as spell of healing on himself (1pt of damage back, whoo hoo)
dm jk d20=7 d20=15 d20=13 Thursday July 20th, 2000 8:38:54 AM
Teko finds no traps, but he does see the spider symbol once Onrad mentions it. Gareth then steps up and traces the symbol which doesn't seem to do anything. He then opens the door. True to Nonam's prediction, a pair of well armored drow holding crossbows stand guard on the other side. On seeing nothing standing in the doorway, they both fire a pair of bolts straight through the opening. The first silently smashes into Gareth's shield, but he can feel the impact. The second whizzes past his ear, and he can feel the feathers scrape across his cheek. After passing the warrior, the bolt continues on its course but miraculously misses everyone. Then both drow throw down their crossbows and each draws a sword and a long dagger. They also appear to be yelling something, but Gareth's silence in the doorway keeps you all from hearing what it is, presuming of course that you could understand drow.
Gareth (Invisible, poison imm., 50% silent) d20=7 d20=9 d8+10=11 d8+10=14 Thursday July 20th, 2000 2:13:47 PM
The warrior wastes no time wondering what they are yelling and rushes forward making sure the two drow fall withing the 5' radius of his silence - hoping he got them in before they sounded the alarm (any chance they were in before they yelled?). His sword sings as it slices through the air (although nobody can hear it) to strike the drow farthest from the party - trying to make it impossible for him to break away. (Hit AC -2 and -4 for 11+14 dmg - assumed +2 to hit due to being invisible)
Gareth (Invisible, poison imm., silent) Thursday July 20th, 2000 2:19:02 PM
[OOC: sorry, Gareth is 100% silent. the cookie reset my entry]
Saire [invisble/displaced] d20=3 d20=15 Thursday July 20th, 2000 2:19:03 PM
Saire hits armor class zero as he unleashes 2 arrows on the closest drow [the one Gareth did not attack]. Saire flies through the door and to the opposite side of the drow to prevent their escape.
Onrad (Visible, using dex style) d20=8 d20=5 d8+6=12 d8+6=13 Thursday July 20th, 2000 5:34:29 PM
Onrad waits for the others to move in so he can. When he hears everything go silent, he realized Gareth is causing it and they can talk behind the bubble for a moment. "Everyone get through the door and spread out to prevent group spells and attacks. Onrad will hold his attack semi-patiently until everyone enters. Then he will turn to the Drow that Gareth did not attack and attack twice. He hits AC-2 and AC1 for 14 and 56 hpd if his attacks hit. (I added an additional +2 to the stated rolls above and below. I forgot that Onrad was using one of the +3 drow weapons now instead of one of his normal +1 swords.) He glances at the area beyond the door now to get a feel for the area.
Teko (Invisible) Thursday July 20th, 2000 6:11:18 PM
When the opportunity presents itself, Teko heads through the door past/around the Drow and moves out of the way to the right. He scopes out the area.
Jus (1 Stoneskin, Improved Invis cast at Dragon's Door, 75% silent) d20-2=1 d20-2=4 Friday July 21st, 2000 7:23:18 AM
Jus fires his bow at the same Drow Saire hit, he'd like to be careful not to hit Onrad and Teko (the only ones he can see). He's bumped by one of his invisible friends, causing both arrows to severely wobble in their flight (a1:ac6-not fumble, a4:ac2).
Tericus(invisible, posion immunity) Friday July 21st, 2000 10:51:53 AM
after seeing the 2 drow take several hits, Tericus moves past the combat and moves to the left, looking out for other drow
Nonam Friday July 21st, 2000 10:51:54 AM
Nonam thinks to himself that he's going to have to have a talk to his friends about mobbing the enemy before he can cast spells. He then moves back to make sure that he's outside the silent area and waits to cast at whatever might be on its way.
Gareth (Invisible, poison imm., silent) d20=15 d20=20 d20=7 d8+10=14 d8+10=11 d8+10=18 Friday July 21st, 2000 3:03:52 PM
Impressed with the multi-attack posture of his foes, the warrior strikes with renewed fury. Using the attack methods taught to him by Patrark he lands 2 decisive blows on his foe, the second perfectly (20!) dealing him major damage. (hit AC -8, -13, &0 for 14+18+11=43 DMG - disregard last damage roll Note: As always, if he goes down with the first blow the second is dealt to #2).
Tericus(invisible, poision immunity) Friday July 21st, 2000 8:13:03 PM
surprised that the 2 drow didnt fall, Tericus decides that it would be better that he looks for reinforcements coming rather than join the combat. so instead of goining the fight, he moves to the nearest coradore or door and stands guard, ready to intercept and trouble that comes his way
Stoneskin, Improved Invis cast at Dragon's Door, 75% silent) d20-3=4 d6+1=2 d20-3=3 d6+1=5 Friday July 21st, 2000 8:35:40 PM
Thankful that his last two shots missed his compatriots, Jus fires two more into the same Drow, carefully aiming to avoid a friendly-fire casualty -- adding -4 to hit being careful not to hit 4 players -- as per online rules, and using +1 arrows for a total modifier of -3. 1st attack rolls 2hit = 4 : hits ac 2 : dam if hit = 2. 2nd attack rolls a3:ac3:d5) -- Jus grimaces at his poor shots -- pretty good compared to some, but downright awful compared to how he SHOULD be doing. Jus begins to seriously wonder if the drow boots and cloak are causing his poor performance.
Teko d100=75 d20=5 d6=6 Saturday July 22nd, 2000 12:41:12 PM
If at least one of the Drow is still standing, Teko will sneak up behind him (he moves silently successfully with a roll of 75) and backstab him with his shortsword (hitting, alas, only an armor class of 8 or worse). If he somehow hits the Drow he will do 18 points of damage.
Onrad d20=19 d20=18 d8+6=13 d8+6=10 Sunday July 23rd, 2000 1:56:19 PM
Onrad grunts silently from his wound. He shuts out the pain. He then attacks his opponent again, grinning at him fiercly with respect. His attacks are more cunning this time as he dodges and weaves between the legs and amongst the different combatants to disguise his dexterity based attacks. Both hit easily hitting AC-10+ and AC-10 for 13 and 10hpd for a total of 23 points of damage.
Nonam Monday July 24th, 2000 9:02:22 AM
After Gareth, Jus, and Onrad deal their damage, Nonam casts detect magic on the two drow.
DM JK Monday July 24th, 2000 9:08:54 AM
The warriors drop the two drow, and it took every hit on each one. Jus notes that his first arrow did indeed hit. Once Nonam's spell goes off, the drow's swords, daggers, boots, and cloaks light up. From his position further down the hall, Tericus hears someone coming. A whole lot of someones.
Gareth (Poison imm., 50% silent) Monday July 24th, 2000 1:20:36 PM
The warrior puts away his shield (no longer silent) and does a QUICK assessment of the 2 drow warriors - looking for anything they might have in the way of pouches, symbols, etc. As he releases his silence and realizes they are going to have company, he makes sure the door they came through is open and looks for a hallway that appears clear of sound. "Nonam, sounds like you're going to get to cast some spells. Let's see if we can avoid them.". He heads into whichever passage or door might allow them to escape this battle so soon into the infiltration.
Saire [displaced] Monday July 24th, 2000 1:20:37 PM
Saire grabs one of the glowing swords if they are short swords. Otherwise he clicks his boots again to go back invisible.
Tericus(invisible, poision immunity) Monday July 24th, 2000 8:18:14 PM
Tericus rushes back to where the combat took place. "There is a whole bunch of drow or something heading this way through the left passageway!"
Onrad Monday July 24th, 2000 8:18:15 PM
Realizing that he looked around during combat and still didn't see what "was" around, he looks quickly again. (map or description please?) He thinks, ::Can't make a decision without seeing where we could go...Is there an option to move away from the sounds for now? Are they headed past us or into the secret door, or where? Onrad tries to discern all this. In the meantime, he picks up a body and motions for Gareth to do the same. He looks to see that the body is not dripping on the floor and waits for the "area" to reveal itself for a second before acting.
Teko (Invisible) Monday July 24th, 2000 8:36:59 PM
Teko, too, looks for a good spot to hide from the coming onslaught.
Jus (1 Stoneskin, 75% Silent, Improv. Invis. cast at Dragon's Door) 4d6(2+1+2+1)=6 Tuesday July 25th, 2000 3:13:31 AM
Jus quietly says "woohoo!" as the drow falls. As Jus looks around for his arrows, Tericus approaches with his announcment. Jus quietly says, "I'll help guard our backs from those drow, you guys figure out which way to go from here." Jus then heads a few feet from the group towards the approaching drow. He leans against the wall and examines the arrows he recovered. Three have hairline fractures from hitting the wall at point blank. The last is missing part of the arrowhead -- it must still be buried in the drow.
Nonam Tuesday July 25th, 2000 7:51:50 AM
Nonam drinks another potion of double casting. Then he silently steps up ready to sling some spells.
DM JK Tuesday July 25th, 2000 7:58:01 AM
Now that the party has time to examine their surroundings, they see that there is one long passageway. There appear to be several doors off the passage to the right about 50 feet down. About 70 feet down there is a passage to the left, this is indeed where the sounds are coming from. Judging from the speed of the approach it would be difficult to make it to the doors down the hall. Of course there is always the door through which you entered. Jus finds his arrow that hit. The others all had sufficient momentum to carry them much further down the hall. Gareth notices nothing on the dead guards other than House Benrae insignia. As Gareth heads toward the doors, he makes it about 10 feet when the floor drops out from under him. He lands in a pit filled with spiders. He feels small bites all over him as they cover him. Fortunately he still has immunity from poison, but Gareth needs to make a fear check at -5 (par/poi). The pit nearly takes up the whole passage. There are narrow walkways on either side though. Saire is invisible. Gareth is down in the pit and hidden from view. Onrad alone can be seen.
Nonam Tuesday July 25th, 2000 8:09:36 AM
Nonam turns and briefly studies the party's location. Then he casts Phantasmal Force just at the edge of the trap, hopefully creating an illusion that the end of the hallway is normal, with no bodies, no open traps, and certainly no adventurers. Once it's in place, he whispers, "Teko can you do the guards?"
Gareth (Poison imm., 50% silent) d20=3 d20=13 Tuesday July 25th, 2000 12:39:41 PM
braces for the impact of the spikes he knows are coming. When he hits the bottom and is cushioned by the fall (spider bodies), he breathes a sigh of relief - that is until he begins to feel the spiders. The warrior begins to try and brush them off but to no avail. As more climb on and start biting him he begins to panic - a feeling very unfamiliar to the warrior (failed save badly). He has the presence of mind not to scream or cry out - he'd rather face a quiet death than compromise his friends - but he begins to hyperventilate and squeaks out "Help....". Not being able to think clearly on what to do his only immediate thought is to get out, so he attempts to leap up and grab the sides of the pit and pull himself out - fast.
Saire [invisble/displaced] d20=11 Tuesday July 25th, 2000 1:04:41 PM
Saire runs to the edge of the pit and peers down. Saire's eyes go wide as he takes in the site. He grabs his rope and commands it to grab Gareth... "and be gentle with him." Saire turns with the rope over his back and pulls with all his might. Saire misses his strength check; Falls to his knees with a grunt... Whisper "Help, grab the rope if you can see it."
Tericus(invisible, poision immunity) Tuesday July 25th, 2000 8:31:52 PM
being a bit confused with the trap opening and then it dissapearing again, Tericus moves back over to the left passageway and moves as far left as he can, wanting whatever is coming through the passageway to pass him by before he strikes
Onrad d20=12 Tuesday July 25th, 2000 8:31:53 PM
Onrad, now making out that the door we entered is at the end of a hallway heading to the right, sees all that happens. He realizes also that he's the only one visible and goes invisible again. That being his action, he is unable to help Saire pull up the fallen Gareth. He steps to the side of the hallway planning on staying out of the drow's way.
Teko (Invisible) d20=6 d20=15 Tuesday July 25th, 2000 8:31:54 PM
Teko notices the rope being lowered to Gareth and announces quietly to the rope's owner, "It's Teko" and reaches to help pull on the rope. He fails his strength check. Nevertheless, as soon as Gareth gets a good hold on the rope, Teko pulls mightily upon it.
Jus (1 Stoneskin, 75% Silent, Improv. Invis. cast at Dragon's Door) d20=4 d20=1 Tuesday July 25th, 2000 8:31:55 PM
"Deja Vu", Jus whispers when he sees Gareth take the plunge. Running over to the edge of the pit, Jus hopes to see a living Gareth (made perception). Seeing Gareth and his plight, Jus grabs the end of the rope and adds his strength to the effort (big time made str check with a 1). Jus has a bad feeling about this... if those spiders get up here... and the probably have poison bites. As soon as Gareth clears the pit, Jus stays as far away as he can from him and any spiders spiders he's brought with him.
dm jk d20=1 Wednesday July 26th, 2000 9:30:17 AM
Once Jus finally lends his aid the group is able to start pulling Gareth. Soon he is out. Most of the spiders fall off, but there are still many on him. Also many of the spiders are starting to crawl up the sides. About this time, A drow priestess leading six guards shows up from the passage down the hall on the left. She looks down the hall. Apparently Nonam's illusion works because after taking a quick look around, they simply enter a door on the other side of the hall.
Gareth (Poison imm., 50% silent, 50% Invisible) Wednesday July 26th, 2000 1:08:13 PM
The warrior claws his way with the help of his compatriots out of the pit. As he makes the edge he begins to regain his composure. After he sees the drow move through the door he looks around and smashes any spiders he sees. As the last one dies he is again in complete command of himself again - with the exception of the occasional chill bumps. He whispers "Thanks guys. That one got to me. I'd say we need to move on in fast.". He goes 'dark' once again and begin rummaging through his bag as he makes his way to the side of the pit - wanting to get by before too many spiders make their way up the sides.
Gareth (Poison imm., 50% silent, Invisible) Wednesday July 26th, 2000 1:33:53 PM
Note: the warrior is completely invisible - not 50%. Sorry.
Saire [invisble/displaced] Wednesday July 26th, 2000 1:56:02 PM
Saire commands his rope to release Gareth. Then he flies down the hall to the door the drow went into, Saire listens closely.
Saire [invisble/displaced] Wednesday July 26th, 2000 2:02:06 PM
[Could really use a map!]
Tericus(invisible, poision immunity) Wednesday July 26th, 2000 9:18:32 PM
Tericus remains where he is and keeps watch on the left passageway until the party moves on
Teko (Invisible) Wednesday July 26th, 2000 9:18:33 PM
"Sorry, Nonam," Teko whispers. "I judged that grabbing Gareth was a more urgent need. I may have judged wrongly."
Jus (1 Stoneskin, Improved Invisibility cast at Dragon's Door) d20=17 Wednesday July 26th, 2000 9:18:34 PM
Jus takes a look at the pit, trying to judge whether he can jump it or has to walk along the edge. Either way, he tries to cross before the spiders get out and become a problem (roll made for DM's use).
Onrad Wednesday July 26th, 2000 10:48:42 PM
Breathing a sigh of relief, he races forward past the trap on the right side to the door where the priests disappeared. As he passes the pit, he whispers, "Following them may lead us to where we need to go." He aches to go ahead and open the door, but forces himself to wait until the priests have had a chance to move on and the party a chance to catch up.
Nonam Thursday July 27th, 2000 10:36:51 AM
"I agree with Onrad. Let's follow them."
DM JK Thursday July 27th, 2000 11:12:03 AM
[I'm checking with John on how to put a map on the new style page, until then...] Things seem relatively calm for now. You are in a long passageway that runs north to south. Immediately behind you there is the door that you came through. Right before you there is a trap filled with spiders. The passageway runs until you can't see the end of it. Several yards beyond the trap, there is a series of three doors on the right wall. The drow passed through the one that is farthest away. Just beyond these three doors, there is an opening in the left wall. This is where the drow patrol came from. Presumably it is a room or a passage. The passage that you are in gets dark beyond this point and you can't see what lies beyond.
Gareth 2d4(2+4)+2=8 2d4(3+1)+2=6 d4=4 Thursday July 27th, 2000 5:06:24 PM
The warrior passes the pit and pulls out two potions and quaffs them back to back and returns the bottles into his bag. The injuries from the drow warriors seems to all but disappear. He moves to the door and waits for Onrad or one of the others in front to open it. He goes through when it is. (potions of healing 8+9=17HP restored. NOTE: Extra d4 was for the 1 I rolled. I'm assuming the 1 on hit point and healing rerolls rule applies).
Saire [invisble/displaced] Thursday July 27th, 2000 5:06:25 PM
Saire strains his ear even harder to hear what goes on behind the door.
Teko(Invisible) d100=32 Thursday July 27th, 2000 7:44:43 PM
Teko moves to the door with Onrad and Saire. He listens at the door, making his roll by 3 points.
Tericus(invisible, poision immunity) Thursday July 27th, 2000 10:02:16 PM
hears Onrad's suggestion and follows the drow into the passageway. once he gets to the farthest door, he waits for everyone to catch up
Onrad Thursday July 27th, 2000 10:02:17 PM
Realizing that hearing past a closed door is a rare thing, and that they need to move on, he whispers, "Opening." He very slowly opens the door and peeks in.
Nonam (Invisible, stoneskin7, move silent 95%) Friday July 28th, 2000 9:28:36 AM
Nonam moves down the hall with the rest. Outside the door he whispers, "If there is something tough in there, let me fireball it before everyone rushes in."
DM JK Friday July 28th, 2000 9:33:39 AM
No one hears anything at the door. When Onrad peeks in, he sees what looks like two piles of bones laying on the floor, and it looks like something is carved into the wall directly on the other side of him. There is no readily apparent exit to the room, but there aren't any drow inside.
Gareth (Poison Imm, Invisible, %50 silent d20=12 d20=11 d20=5 d20=6 Friday July 28th, 2000 11:51:03 AM
The warrior pulls out yet another potion and puts it in the very top of his pack so that he can reach it in an instant (i.e. Use 1 attack to get to it and drink it.). He then moves into the room with his sword drawn and begins looking for the secret door(s). He also looks on the floor for any indication of the drow's passage like say footprints in dust or something dropped - or bones jostled indicating a direction of travel. [search for secret doors rolls]
Saire [invisble/displaced] d6=2 Friday July 28th, 2000 4:32:07 PM
Saire joins into the search for secret doors.
Tericus(invisibile, poision immunity) Friday July 28th, 2000 9:58:56 PM
"Dont forget to look for the spider sigil." Tericus whispers as the others search for traps
Jerry (invisible) d6=6 Friday July 28th, 2000 9:58:57 PM
After being sure that Gareth hasn't set off any more traps he also enters and begins looking around. (room dimensions, etc. please.) He goes straight across the room to examine what is carved into the wall and searches there for a secret door. (rolled a 6) He doesn't find anything. He copies Gareth's move and moves potions of the same kind from his pack to his pouches that he had there before.
Teko d20=14 d100=14 Friday July 28th, 2000 10:39:44 PM
While the others search the conveniently empty room, Teko stands in the doorway listening for the sounds of enemy motion. He makes his standard rolls for perception and thief-specific hearing.
Jus (1 Stoneskin, Improved Invis cast at Dragon's Door, 75% silent) Sunday July 30th, 2000 1:55:08 AM
Jus keeps outside the door, guarding it from any other visitors. He does take a moment to read the writing on the wall -- if he can.
DM JK d20=4 d20=7 d20=8 d20=18 d20=5 d20=1 Monday July 31st, 2000 8:56:52 AM
When Gareth enters the room, the two piles of bones animate and take the shape of hideous looking skeletal spiders. Obviously spiders have no bones, so these must be some sort of magical construct. On closer examination this is evident, the bones seem to have once belonged to humans. The spider legs looks a little more threatening, if less disgusting. They are made up of sword blades. It takes mere seconds for the spiders to assemble, and even less time for them to attack. The first spider leaps across the room at Gareth attempting to bite and catch him in it's legs, but it misses on all counts. The second leaps at Saire, but misses the displaced one. It also places a leg poorly in the strike and totters, which will cause it to lose an attack next round.
Gareth (poison imm, 50% Invisible, 50% silent) d20=3 d20=19 d8+10=12 d8+10=11 d8+10=18 d8+10=17 Monday July 31st, 2000 10:47:42 AM
The warrior wheels around rellying on his skill alone to see him through his first attack but rights himself and delivers a mighty blow for the second. (AC4 for 23, AC -12 for 35 note:2d8 for large creature. Character sheet not with me.)
Saire [invisble/displaced] d20=9 d20=7 Monday July 31st, 2000 1:14:28 PM
Saire, knowing that his Displacement saved him from certain doom, decides to back up because the displacement won't work so well as the spider gets savy that something strange is going on. Saire fires 2 arrows at the one that lunged at him. [hits ac6 and ac7].
Teko (Invisible) Monday July 31st, 2000 6:07:46 PM
Not wanting to break his Invisibility, Teko waits one round.
Tericus(invisible, poision immunity) d20+1=13 Monday July 31st, 2000 9:26:19 PM
dropping his invisibility, Tericus stands forward and begins to play his flute. its a harsh, loud melody, and after a few moments it ends with a sharp note, and Tericus yells "BEGONE, CONSTRUCTS OF EVIL!!!!"(turning undead, turned 7 hd or smaller)
Jus (1 Stoneskin, 75% Silent, Improved Invisibility cast at Dragon's Door) d20-5=15 d20-5=5 d20-5=13 d6+1=5 d6+1=5 Monday July 31st, 2000 10:53:45 PM
Jus takes careful aim through the crowded doorway (-5 to hit) at the spider attacking Saire. His shot is perfect, scoring a critical hit [natural 20 for 7 points of damage, with extra attack roll of 5 (hits ac 1) for 5 points of damage]. Considering how careful he's aiming, Jus' second shot fares pretty well too. (a13:ac-7:d5). "Ha! I guess I can forget my curse theory!" Jus chortles in glee.
Onrad (Visible) d20=7 d20=19 d12+6=16 d12+6=11 Monday July 31st, 2000 11:17:39 PM
Onrad cartwheels between Saire and the spider attacking him and strikes the spider on Saire hitting AC1 and AC-11 for 16 and 11 points of damage respectively. "I'll take the brunt from this one. Everyone take out the one on Gareth first, then it will be easier." Onrad taunts the spider over to one side of the room. "Come on big boy."
DM JK d20=15 d20=8 d20=13 2d4(2+4)=6 2d12(2+2)=4 d8=2 d8+6=11 Tuesday August 1st, 2000 7:21:35 AM
Gareth's first attack misses. The second hits for 18 pts of damage, but the monster still stands and goes after Gareth with a vengeance. It bites Gareth for 6pts [AC0}, and slashes him with a sword leg for 4 pts [AC2]. Tericus's words have no effect on the spiders. Perhaps they aren't actually undead, or maybe the gods aren't listening. Saire's first arrow hits for 2 pts, but the second misses. Jus faires well, but doesn't drop the spider. Onrad dishes out 11 points, and finally drops the spider on Saire. [The spiders are AC6 and medium sized. I rolled some damages if done for large size or were simply missing, but all those rerolled resulted in destruction of one of the spiders. So complain if you want, but it's the quickest way.] Gareth is still in battle with one of the spiders, the other is simple a pile of bones and rusty sword blades once again.
Nonam d3+20=22 5d4(2+1+1+2+1)+5=12 d100=64 Tuesday August 1st, 2000 8:01:41 AM
Nonam steps over and blasts the remaining spider with a burning hands spell for 22 points dmg. He does so with little regard for Gareth's safety, and the warrior can feel the spell's heat. The mage's eyes have that feverish gleam once again as the double casting potion pumps through his veins. Someone find the way out. Jus you're the best with secret doors. Then Nonam casts another Magic Missile at the spider for good measure (12pts), he cackles as each bolt hits the spider.
dm jk d20=20 Tuesday August 1st, 2000 8:10:56 AM
Even with the spider making it's save, Nonam destroys it with his first spell. The second just comes off as a crazed expenditure of magical energy.
Gareth (poison imm, 50% Invisible, 50% silent) d20=15 d20=11 d20=13 d20=6 Tuesday August 1st, 2000 10:16:21 AM
"Careful Nonam, you'll be needing every extra spell you have by the time this is over. He begins to look for the secret door, knowing it's there somewhere.[Rolled d20 for each wall. Can't remember which to roll and I'm away from my stuff]
Teko Tuesday August 1st, 2000 4:12:01 PM
Taking one more look around outside the room, Teko steps in and assists in looking for any secret doors.
Tericus(poision immunity) Tuesday August 1st, 2000 7:59:55 PM
dissapointed that he wasnt able to dispel the magic of the spider things, Tericus examins the pile of bones while everyone looks for a way out
Saire [displaced] Tuesday August 1st, 2000 7:59:56 PM
Saire backs up from the beserking mage with a disapproving look, and turn to see if guards come running to the beckoning calls of the flute and the magic barrage. "We need to find the secret passage fast."
Onrad Tuesday August 1st, 2000 10:48:57 PM
Onrad closes the door from the hallway so that anyone coming down the hallway won't see them. He then looks to see what results the others have.
Jus (1 Stoneskin, 75% Silent, Improved Invisibility cast at Dragon's Door) d6=2 d6=4 d6=6 d6=3 d6=3 d6=3 d6=6 d6=1 Tuesday August 1st, 2000 11:48:14 PM
Jus quickly grabs his arrows, tossing one down that is mutilated beyond hope (d6=2,4). He then quickly scans each wall, hoping to notice a way out without much delay (d6=3,3,3). "Don't notice anything yet", Jus quitely comments. Sliding his hands along the wall, Jus starts a careful search, looking up and down while he walks around the room. (d6=3,6,1)
dm jk Wednesday August 2nd, 2000 11:51:18 AM
Just when he thinks it's useless. Jus finds the secret door. Tericus notes that the bones are runed and can almost still feel magic within the destroyed creatures. (Who is visible, etc?)
Gareth (poison imm, 50% Invisible, 50% silent) Wednesday August 2nd, 2000 1:17:26 PM
The warrior prepares to enter the passageway holding his shield and sword. He whispers to Jus "Open the door. I'll move through first when you are ready. Onrad, prepare to follow. Anyone have any suggestions on a better strategy for advancing? Speak quickly if you do.". The warrior prepares to move. {Note: he the above activated abilities is accurate}
Saire [displaced] Wednesday August 2nd, 2000 1:17:27 PM
Saire waits for Gareth to lead. He will then follow.
Onrad d20=4 Wednesday August 2nd, 2000 2:46:49 PM
"Perhaps (voluntary Int. check of 4 to think of this) we should gather and throw the bones out into the pit in the hallway. I certainly don't want them animating again when the next door opens. Or perhaps we could break some of them." Onrad then nods at Gareth.
Gareth (poison imm, 50% Invisible, 50% silent) Wednesday August 2nd, 2000 4:32:12 PM
Hearing Onrad's suggestion the warrior shrugs and says "Sounds OK to me. Nonam, Jus? You guys know the magic. Is that a good idea?". If the mages say it is a good idea the warrior puts away his sword and shield, picks up as large a pile of bones as he can, and dumps them in the pit (after somebody opens the door that is...). If the mages say leave them the warrior moves on with plan A. [double post I know. Just trying to save time]
Teko d100=37 Wednesday August 2nd, 2000 4:32:13 PM
If there are any difficulties opening the secret door, Teko applies his thief skills successfully with a roll of 37.
Jus (1 Stoneskin, 75% Silent, Improved Invisibility cast at Dragon's Door) Wednesday August 2nd, 2000 8:46:10 PM
Jus shrugs to Gareth's question, "I personally hope we won't be coming back here -- I doubt we have much time left." Jus waits for everyone to prepare (and the spiders to be disposed of if Gareth chooses to do so), then opens the secret door.
Tericus Wednesday August 2nd, 2000 10:41:55 PM
"We should certainly move these bones to some other place, I can sense the magic in them." then he turns to Onrad "How did you know they were still magical? I didnt see you examine them any?"
Nonam Thursday August 3rd, 2000 8:43:21 AM
Nonam runs over and grabs a few bones out of each pile and stuffs them into the pockets of his robe. Then he heads back toward the door, "Let's go!"
DM JK Thursday August 3rd, 2000 9:02:18 AM
Nonam gets the bones, and Jus opens the door. Beyond is a short 30' hallway. There is an ornate door at the far end with a little plaque written in drow. There is another door in the middle of the left hand wall. It's fairly plain and has little special about it.
Saire [displaced] d100=73 Thursday August 3rd, 2000 1:09:20 PM
Saire checks his the door to the left for traps, but is unable to find any.
Teko d100=78 Thursday August 3rd, 2000 1:30:08 PM
Teko will check for traps also; he makes his roll successfully.
Nonam Friday August 4th, 2000 8:05:13 AM
"The ornate door, or the plain one? Personally, I guess the ornate one would lead to the Matron."
DM JK Friday August 4th, 2000 8:10:12 AM
Teko finds no traps on the plain door to the left.
Gareth (poison imm., %50 Invisile, %50 silent d20=7 d20=14 d20=3 Friday August 4th, 2000 1:09:52 PM
The warrior looks for spider symbols in hopes that they are back on their orignal trail - which has had it's share of detours. He begins to sniff to see if he can smell which way the drow contingent went. He also tries and see and marks left by the quick moving group.(Perception checks. Made spider and marks, failed smell).
Gareth (poison imm., %50 Invisile, %50 silent Friday August 4th, 2000 1:13:07 PM
"I will leave the guessing to you guys with the brains. Teko, check this other door for traps too please."
Teko (Invisible) d100=30 Friday August 4th, 2000 1:23:01 PM
Teko checks the other door for traps, again successfully, and reports his results.
Jus (1 Stoneskin, 75% Silent, Improved Invis cast at Dragon's Door) d6=3 d6=6 Friday August 4th, 2000 10:15:06 PM
As Jus waits for the others to finish checking out the exit, he looks for any secret doors. When he gets to the plaque, he sees if he can make out any of the writing. Whispering, Jus says, "Didn't one of you read the sign by the battlemaze? Can you read this one too?"
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