Tericus(poision immunity) d20=1 d20=12 Monday August 21st, 2000 5:23:26 PM
concentration hard on the magical barrier, Tericus cast dispel magic on it. sensing that his power is failing, hes able to concentrate and recapture the spells energy(used hero point), dispelling 9th level or higher
Jus (7 Stoneskin, 75% Silent, 18/10 Strength, Shield and Improv. Invis. cast at Apple Room) Monday August 21st, 2000 5:23:27 PM
Expecting reinforcements to arrive, Jus pauses in his offense long enough to cast Hold Portal on the doorway behind the altar.
Teko (Detect Invisibility) Monday August 21st, 2000 8:22:15 PM
Teko casts Continual Light into the Matron's eyes. He keeps an eye out for invisible creatures/objects.
Onrad (levitating, and possible stoneskins) d20=18 d8+8=10 d20=5 Monday August 21st, 2000 10:00:03 PM
Onrad grins and gives a thumbs up at the casters and their innovative spells. 'Good one Tericus!' He hopes it works and dispells the swords, but doesn't take the chance and levitates up 10' over them and then 10' back down so as to get that all important +2 to hit from above. He once again tries a called shot. This time to the wand arm to disarm it and send it flying hopefully toward our casters to use. He swings! Hoody Hoo! He hits AC-12 before adjustments are taken off for the called shot. He does 10 points of damage. He will use the rest of any movement he has to move with the Matron to prevent being hit by those nasty swords.(Oh, the save.) Oh the nasty swords! Onrad misses his save and takes the 35 points of damage. "AAUUUUGHHH!" Onrad screams as he is hit by more swords at once than he ever has experienced before. Then he realizes that he has that Stoneskin on. He wonders if he is truly injured or not and if his stoneskins remain or all of them are gone. He glances down to check his stoneskins and injuries in a bit of shock.
dm note Tuesday August 22nd, 2000 9:40:42 AM
[to make a called shot, you only get one attack for the round at -4 - used Gareth's first attack only since you seemed to want the called shot]
dm jk d100=22 Tuesday August 22nd, 2000 9:42:20 AM
Onrad is unharmed but loses all of his stoneskins. The matron screams in rage as Onrad and Gareth circumvent her blade barrier. Then Tericus dispels it, and she looks so angry she looks like her head is going to explode. She gains just a bit of confidence as she resists Teko's spell and the room remains dark, but then the combined assaults from Gareth and Onrad result in her losing her right hand. She waves it around screaming, spraying Onrad and Gareth with some sort of unholy black blood (save vs spells -5).
Things are beginning to look bleak for the matron as our heroes beat her into submission, but about that time a ghostly form begins to coalesce above the altar. One of the matron's grandaughters notices it first, points at it, and screams out, "Lolth! Lolth! Myrsl Vomeklani Sarsili Lolth!" Then she stops combat and bows before the altar giving the hero attacking her time to make certain that she never rises again. Withing seconds ALL of the drow in the room are bowing before the altar. The matron is the last to do so. She shoots Gareth and Onrad a look of triumph before spinning to kneel.
The form above the altar is quickly taking shape. It is clearly feminine and black as night.
Gareth (Poison Imm, %50 Invisible, %50 Silent, Potion of Invulnerability - 15 rnds) d20=15 d20=13 d20=11 d8+10=15 d8+10=16 d20=5 Tuesday August 22nd, 2000 12:30:34 PM
The warrior grits his teeth as the Matron's blood hits him - but he resists any effect it may have had. Seeing the Matron begin to bow he makes sure and capitalize on the situation. He wails on her twice more hoping to kill her before the new threat - Lolth was it? - appears. One problem at a time and all that. (Hit AC -7 and -5 for 15+16 DMG). He does not turn to face the new threat - that is until the neurons connect and he finally realizes who Lolth is (Int). "I new this was going too well...". The warrior continues to focus his attacks on the Matron - not wanting to turn away and let her recover and then have to face 2 threats.
Gareth (Poison Imm, %50 Invisible, %50 Silent, Potion of Invulnerability - 14) Tuesday August 22nd, 2000 3:54:35 PM
Note: forgot to deduct round from potion to 14.
Tericus(poision immunity) Tuesday August 22nd, 2000 7:13:40 PM
pleased that he dispelled the wall, Tericus looks pleased with himself until the dark shape starts forming in front of the alter. pulling out a potion, he drinks it down in one gulp, and suddenly his muscles look like they are straining against his armor(potion of hill giant strength) pulling out the mace he got from the dragon, he whispers to it and a soft, soothing song begins to eminate from the mace, causing it to glow with magical powers
Jus (7 Stoneskin, 75% Silent, 18/10 Strength, Shield and Improv. Invis. cast at Apple Room) Tuesday August 22nd, 2000 7:13:41 PM
"Yes! Don't forget the vial!", Jus yells as the blade barrier falls and Onrad and Gareth get to do their damage. His elation turns into a momentary "Uh, oh" as he sees the figure appear by the altar.
"I wonder what would happen if...." Before he finishes talking, Jus is already running up to the altar. He takes hold of the ring there and tries to pull it free.
Onrad d20=18 Tuesday August 22nd, 2000 7:13:42 PM
Onrad grimacing an apology to Gareth, runs toward the alter and past it to the idol of Lolth. He sees that two of the spider's legs hold the insubstantial ring. "What vial Jus?" Onrad yells at him. Then Onrad once again pushes his luck and decides to try and break one of the two idol legs that holds the ring. Perhaps that would stop the manifestation. "WHACK!" Onrad slices into the idol's spider leg once again hitting AC-12 before adjustments. Onrad observes Jus' actions and grins at him hoping that he succeeds. "Good job Tericus! Got anything for manifesting gods?" Gareth, if what I do to the leg seems to help any, get the other one. If not, then I'm back on grandma here."
Teko (Detect Invisibility) Tuesday August 22nd, 2000 9:31:28 PM
"I hope this wand is of high enough level to do some good," Teko mutters. Using the Wand of Illusion, he casts an illusion of the ceiling collapsing upon the appearing demon.
Nonam Thursday August 24th, 2000 8:27:55 AM
Nonam tries to think of what he can cast at a god.
DM JK Thursday August 24th, 2000 8:30:01 AM
[sorry about yesterday, school just started back] Gareth and Onrad, who didn't wipe the nasty matron blood off their faces, save again at -6. Gareth, gets two more doses from stabbing the prostrate woman in the back, save twice more at -7 then at -8. The matron crumples beneath Gareth's blows and looks on the verge of death. The ceiling collapses above the dias and falls on top of the matron, the coalescing form, Onrad, Gareth, and Jus. Before the stones hit and crush everyone, the dark woman raises its head and looks up. Everything is instantly back to normal.
As Onrad hacks at the statue's leg, he hears a voice scream in his mind, "You would dare dishonor me in my presence!?! Bow before me or perish!" The voice hurts. It hurts bad. Ten times worse than Onrad's worst headache, and he feels unclean even after it's finished. The black form coalesces into a near solid form, but there is no white for eyes, no real mouth. Only darkness. Then the two legs begin to multiply and give way into eight spider legs. Then Lolth waves a left hand, and the injuries on all of the drow in the room, including the matron, disappear. A pleasing silky voice says, "You have served me well, daughters." Then she slowly lowers her left hand. The figure made no movement save for the raising and lower of the hand, even while speaking.
Next she raises her right hand and points right at Nonam. The soothing voice is gone. Instead their is a horrible screaming, "HOW CAN YOU DARE COME INTO THIS PLACE OF WORSHIP WEARING MY SYMBOL AND DESTROY MY ALTAR?!" Some invisible force rips the holy symbol of Lolth off of Nonam. Then it lifts the mage and hurls him backward into the wall. The frail wizard crashes into it with a deafening crack. Then he slumps to the floor. An impression remains in the stone wall where he hit it. Gareth crashes to the floor about the same time Nonam does. The fly spell is gone.
During the comotion, Jus reaches the ring platform without incident. No one moves to stop him. He reaches his fingers out to touch it, and at the last possibile moment, the matron leaps up with her wand in her other hand. She points it at Jus and screams in common with a heavy drow accent, "Die, filth." A purple ray shoots forth and hits Jus. (sv v poison)
The dark figure of Lolth starts to raise her hand again but watches and waits instead. The other heroes in the room are staring open-mouthed in horror at the platform. A few have dropped their weapons. A few more are weeping. One has dropped to his knees and is praying to Alemi with all his heart.
Gareth (Poison Imm, %50 Invisible, %50 Silent, Potion of Invulnerability - 14) d20=12 d20=6 d20=20 d20=15 d20=16 d8+10=14 Thursday August 24th, 2000 12:36:35 PM
The warrior gets up from falling down and shrugs off the blood at first. But the force of the spell hits him as the blood from the Matron's wounds splash him (saved 1st and 3rd time). He grits his teeth and somehow holds himself together while the god speaks (Save). When he sees the Matron fire her wand at Jus he uses his sword and cuts at her arm holding the wand at the wrist (called shot) again braving the effects of the blood - hoping to at least dislodge the wand if not sever the wrist again. He then begins to wipe the blood off him. (Called shot, hit AC -10 before called shot for 14 dmg).
Gareth (Poison Imm, %50 Invisible, %50 Silent, Potion of Invulnerability - 13) Thursday August 24th, 2000 12:40:40 PM
Note: forgot to deduct round from potion again - sorry.
Jus (7 Stoneskin, 75% Silent, 18/10 Strength, Shield and Improv. Invis. cast at Apple Room) d100=13 d20=12 Thursday August 24th, 2000 12:40:41 PM
Jus is hit by the ray, but is able to withstand the poison effects [d20=12 saved vs. poison by 2 natural, by 3 with golden apple. Also rolled and made my amulet's magic resistance, if it applies].
In the best high-elf voice he can manage, Jus says, "I'll have to decline your offer, Matron; I'm a little busy right now."
Jus takes hold of the ring.
Teko (Detect Invisibility) d20=6 Thursday August 24th, 2000 9:11:46 PM
If it isn't too late, Teko (making a dex check by 12, if it matters) attempts to cast a Feather Fall to break Nonam's impact. In any case, he says his prayers.
Onrad d20=20 d20=15 d20=12 d8+8=12 d8+8=14 Thursday August 24th, 2000 10:26:40 PM
Onrad miraculously saves vs. the poison and screams. "Ahh Agh! My face is boiling." He doubles over as Lolth tries to get him to bow to her. However, just a quickly he jerks back up in another spasm. "Lucky Wardd. Holy Wardd. Aid me." After a bit, he somehow realizes through the pain that he's not going to die and opens his eyes a bit. "I...won't....bow. I....won't....die. Did that. Didn't like it." He didn't seem to do anything major in helping to release the ring with his attack on the statue, so intinctively he jumps back down nearly falling from the pain and attacks the Matron once! (15 hitting AC-9 ) and twice (12 hitting AC -6). [damage of 12 and 14 if they hit.] He then, again mostly by reflex, wipes the poison off his face (ooc: if wiping the poison off his face is an action, then he won't do that. Hitting the matron is a greater priority.) Onrad then stands tall and grins at Lolth, his face covered with boils from the poison and looking like something out of the deepest pits of hell. He speaks to all the despairing groups in the room. "It is the blood of this vile spidergod's children [cough] that will be killed this day. How strong can a god be that [hack] has to come [mocking tone] rescue her high priestess from a bunch of surface dwellers! Fight! Refuse to die! Slaughter this 8 legged spawn! Muhaaaahaaa!"
Tericus(poision immunity, hill giant strength) d20=2 d20=7 d6+12=13 Friday August 25th, 2000 4:15:35 AM
pulling his holy symbol from his neck, Tericus runs up to the alter next to Jus. holding his flute in one hand, and his mace in the other, he prays to himself. "Teresaila, guide my hand so my friends may survive this day." the steading himself, he smashes the mace down upon the alter, right above where the two spider legs holding the ring are solid(used hero point to reroll, hit ac 2 for 13 pts of damage)"When I get it loose, run with it Jus, rin and dont look back!!!"
Nonam Friday August 25th, 2000 11:56:15 AM
Nonam lays still at the back of the room.
DM JK Friday August 25th, 2000 11:59:18 AM
[you all do realize that this is a god and you are puny adventurers, right?]
Teko is unable to stop Nonam from hitting the wall, but he is close enough to see that the mage is breathing. Onrad and Gareth wail on the matron. Again she looks on the verge of death. As his friends run interference, Jus touches the ring. Lolth does not move to intervene. Once his finger touches the soft gold, he hears the most beautiful voice he's ever heard in his mind, "Place my on your finger, and you can dispell this apparition. Love me, and you can rule this world." The shadow of the goddess raises her hand to point at Tericus as he rushes forward with his mace, and he comes to a freezing halt in mid stride. Then comes a voice filled with loathing "Your pathetic goddess protects you, but you will not dishonor me in my house." Tericus finds that he can't move any closer to the altar. Then her other hand points at Onrad. He immediately feels an unseen force lift him off of the ground, and it starts crushing him. He is obviously having trouble breathing. The evil voice screams, "I SHOULD SLAY YOU FOR YOUR INSOLENCE! FEED YOU TO MY PETS! LET THEM DEVOUR YOUR FLESH! SUCK THE JUICES FROM YOUR WARM PUPLY SACK! PIECE OF HUMAN REFUSE!" She continues to hold him in the air crushing him slowly. Very slowly. It hurts bad. Very bad.
Still holding Onrad in the air, the shadow speaks again. This time in a warning whisper, "This is my holy temple, the next one who disgraces me here will die. I have blessed each and everyone here with my presence. Do not anger me further. I am not here to protect this pathetic... creature." She points at the Matron, and the drow priestess is crushed to the ground. "She intended to use this Ring to become my equal. She will suffer for it, but I will be the one to make her suffer over centuries. I have allowed you here, so that you will take this ring from my people. Dishonor your own gods with it."
At the final word, everything seems to happen at once. Onrad crashes to the ground. Tericus can move. The matron screams the most horrifying sound that you've ever heard, and she lies dead at Gareth's feet. The shadow of Lolth disappears.
Jus holds the ring as it whispers to him. Nonam lies still at the back of the room.
Gareth (Poison Imm, %50 Invisible, %50 Silent, Potion of Invulnerability - 13) Friday August 25th, 2000 4:14:28 PM
After the god finishes her speech the warrior begins to speak - trying to blubber out something like "We did not come here to oppose you - only the one you wish to punish. We did not mean to damage your place of worship...". But seeing the god has gone he saves his breath and immediately searches the matron for the dragon's vial. Interpreting the fact that everyone is still alive as a sign that Lolth approves of this action he yells out "Kill the others fast! Block the doors! Get them all - AND DON'T DAMAGE THE TEMPLE!". He searches and pulls off every ring, wand, amulet, and other item he can find (after the vial) - not wanting her to reanimate or something. Once done he looks at the others to make sure everybody seems OK and not on the verge of death before again joining the fray.
Onrad Friday August 25th, 2000 4:14:29 PM
"We didn't come here to honor or dishonor. We came here by means of a very long road to kill and steal and you have robbed us of...AAUUUUGH! Ugh! Oof! ....nnnnnnnnnnnggggggggh No! Let me go! Let me! Go! Blam! Onrad crashes to the ground his face inches from the dead matron's face. He curls into a fetal position. He tries to spit on the dead Matron's body, but it runs down his chin. He rolls over and gets up on all fours, the best he can manage. "No. The victory is ours. You would have killed us if you could. Our Gods protect us. We win." Onrad then collapses again, holding his ribs and moaning.
Teko (Detect Invisibility) Friday August 25th, 2000 6:07:29 PM
Teko looks around to see how the other occupants of the room react. He walks over to Jus and says, "Is everything all right?"
Jus (1 Stoneskin, 75% Silent, 18/10 Strength, Shield and Improv. Invis. cast at Apple Room) d20=20 d20=4 Friday August 25th, 2000 8:57:54 PM
Jus looks up at Teko, glassy eyed. Sweat is rolling down his forehead -- the appearance of the god must have really rattled him. "Yea, I'm fine," Jus mumbles, but his eyes look right through Teko. Jus tries to gain control, but he just can't do it (rolled reaction).
"You can rule this world...", it says. Jus is repugnant and wondrous about these words. He could've ruled once before, but he left home because of it. He hates the idea of ruling of others. But... he could be stronger than Gareth, and more powerful than Nonam -- Without a doubt! He knows better, but, oh! wouldn't it be fun!
Jus looks down at the ring, toying with the idea of putting it on. Then he pulls himself back to the present and remembers what this ring is (rolled perception), and what this game is all about. "Promote the Pawn?", Jus whispers his rhetorical question.
Not wanting to put the ring away, nor to give it to anyone else, Jus palms it in a tight grip. Looking around, he only now realizes that others are hurt and the Matron is dead. "Pity about the Matron," Jus says without sympathy, "we were supposed to get the vial before she died." Too distracted to do anything else, Jus stands there and looks around.
Tericus(poision immunity, hill giant strength) 2d8(6+5)+1=12 Saturday August 26th, 2000 2:00:11 AM
"Im glad my god will never forsake me." Tericus whispers to himself as he moves over to where Noonan is lying. touching his hand to Noonan's face, Tericus whistles a cheerful tune, and many of Noonan's wounds seem to dissapear(CSW for 12 pts of damage) "Onrad, come over here so I can examine your wounds, I want to make sure nothing is broken."
Onrad Monday August 28th, 2000 8:37:27 PM
Onrad gratefully goes over to Tericus. "You're Teresalia, right? I don't know much about her. Tell me about her while you help me out here. Uhh. Ow. Sorry." Onrad watches to see how the other grops have fared. "Jus, you ok. I wouldn't put that ring on, bud. Bad news." Onrad stretches to see if anything is pulled or broken. "We need to git folks."
DM JK Monday August 28th, 2000 11:08:09 PM
As the group casually saunters about, the remaining drow and the other heroes carry the battle out into the hallways, leaving the Three alone in the room with the dead matron. Gareth finds what might have once been a vial, but it's now smashed. Otherwise, he finds two rings, a wand, and a bag. Tericus sees that Nonam appears unhurt. Nevertheless, the wizard is unconsious. On closer inspection, Tericus sees a spider shaped mark burned into Nonam's chest. The holy symbol of Lolth is gone.
After Jus resists the initial temptation of the ring, it somehow changes. If Jus won't choose to wear it. The ring will choose for him. "Put me on, or I will crush you. Pathetic elves. I've offered you the world. Take it. TAKE IT!" Jus save v spell at -2, or you have to put on the ring.
Gareth's face starts to itch.
(Posting in the morning was becoming too difficult, so I'm switching to pm. Probably won't matter after the post today.)
Jus (7 Stoneskins, 75% Silent, 18/10 Strength, Shield and Improv. Invis. cast at Apple Room) d100=82 d100=57 d20=10 Tuesday August 29th, 2000 1:36:52 AM
Jus' desire to wear the ring is torn to shatters as the ring makes its demand. There is no way Jus will volunteer to wear the ring now (failed magic resistance rolls, but made save vs spells by two). Pulling out the box made for his ion stone, Jus places the ring inside, then tucks it into the most secure pocket he has, in the front on the right side of his chest.
Tericus Tuesday August 29th, 2000 4:35:51 AM
"Oh, shes a wonderful goddess, when we have more time, ill tell you more about her." Tericus says as he places a hand on Onrad
Tericus 2d8(7+2)+1=10 2d8(6+5)+1=12 d20=15 Tuesday August 29th, 2000 4:37:19 AM
(sorry, hit the wrong key!!!!) healing Onrad 10 pts of damage. "But you and the others better go help our comrads over there while I try to revive Noonan here." then he easily picks up Noonan in his arms(giant strength) and carries him just outside the temple of Lolth. once they are out of the temple, Tericus touched his holy symbol the the burnt spider mark on Noonan and examins the burn and binds it(made healing prof. check)
Gareth (poison imm, 50% Invisible, 50% silent) d20=8 d20=2 d8+10=12 d8+10=15 Tuesday August 29th, 2000 4:05:20 PM
The warrior wipes all remaining blood from the Matron off him so it doesn't affect him any more. He then moves to the hallway to see if he can help kill the remaining drow. If he can he chooses to help any hero who appears to be in trouble - if not, he just attacks the nearest drow. (Hit AC -2 and 4 for 12+15 dmg)
Onrad Tuesday August 29th, 2000 4:29:39 PM
Onrad, who was unaware that combat was continuing, searches out a drow to attack. If it's too late to help, he repeats his words, "We should git out of here quickly," and moves over to the door they entered through. He counts to see that everyone is ready. "Tericus, I still have some healing if you need it for Nonam. We need him up and scowling now!"
Teko (Detect Invisibility) Tuesday August 29th, 2000 8:48:40 PM
If no more drow are in the room, Teko will follow the others. Otherwise, he uses the Wand of Illusion to crack a group of drow with a lightning bolt.
DM JK Tuesday August 29th, 2000 10:42:15 PM
Tericus carries Nonam into the antechamber where the group killed the priestesses. After examining the burn, he determines that it is magical in nature. It's as if the holy symbol burned into the frail wizard's chest. Perhaps, a group a priests could get rid of it, but there's little that he can do alone out in the field. After a few moments more tending, Tericus manages to ignore Onrad long enough to revive Nonam. The mage blinks his eyes a few times and grimaces with pain. Teko doesn't see any more drow in the temple, but he sees some outside the other door. He blasts them all to good effect. Nonam and Jus couldn't have done it better, and they all run off, leaving the party absolutely alone. For the moment. Gareth is absolutely certain that he gets every last bit of blood off himself. Nevertheless, he's beginning to feel sick. Jus safely gets the ring put away and no longer feels compelled to wear it. But the magic of the ring is strong, and he can hear it screaming at him through the box. It clutches at your mind, Jus. You can tell the danger is gone, but it hurts. This ring is definitely not a good one. It's nearly impossible for Jus to conceal the pain from anyone. Though the cause of his pain isn't obvious.
Nonam Tuesday August 29th, 2000 10:54:06 PM
Nonam looks up at Tericus and manages to grin, "What did he do to me this time?" He nods feebly at Onrad.
Tericus(poision immunity) Wednesday August 30th, 2000 4:15:57 AM
Noonan can see clearly that something is bothering Tericus. "If was only that simple, my friend. There isnt any easy way to tell you this, so ill be blunt. Lolth has burnt the holy symbol of hers that you wore into your chest, and I dont know how to remove it. I dont know if it can be removed." he says, with tears forming in his eyes. "Can you feel it inside you? How much pain is it causing you?"
Jus (7 Stoneskins, 75% Silent, 18/10 Strength, Shield and Improv. Invis. cast at Apple Room) d20=13 Wednesday August 30th, 2000 6:24:45 AM
Jus puts his fingers to his temples, trying to block out the pain. It doesn't work. He considers giving the ring to someone else, but that would only hand them into the ring's temptation -- and they may not be able to handle the stress. "We better decide now and go. Do we...." Jus grimaces in pain for a moment. Jus begins speaking in a very polite and cordial manner, as if nothing is wrong (made etiquette skill roll trying to cover up his duress). His words are spoken wonderfully, but Jus can't cover up the evident pain. "Do we return to the dragon, or get out as quick as we can? Personally, if we just ticked off a god, a dragon isn't going to make much difference; and I don't think an evil dragon and this ring should go near each other."
Gareth (poison imm, 50% Invisible, 50% silent) d20=2 d20=15 Wednesday August 30th, 2000 4:26:40 PM
Seeing the battle move away and feeling the sickly feeling coming over him, the warrior relunctantly returns to the antechamber and prepares for a hasty exit. He looks around to see if Helo (Red Tigers and the Lords) and the others intend to join them so they can retreat together. "Guys, I think we should get away as fast as possible. The dragon's vial is destroyed and so I doubt she would be happy to see us. I could bring her the remains of it but that's all that's left. And I agree with Jus, we shouldn't let her see the ring. I doubt we'd leave with it - or at all. We should join ranks with the other 2 groups and try to retreat with them. Everyone has a better chance that way. We've accomplished our mission so now it's up to us to get out best we can. Any idea which way we should go? The only way I know is back through the dragons lair - another reason to hook up with the others.". Seeing Nonam not being able to stand he reaches down and picks him up (Str). "I'm beginning to feel sick - can't figure out why (failed int) - I'll carry you as long as possible. I have a potion of vitality in my pack if you need it, Nonam. Let's go."
Onrad (invisible, Levitating.) Wednesday August 30th, 2000 6:55:26 PM
"I disagree. Every group that came here did so knowing that they had to get out themselves. That has to be why we weren't told of their presence here. We get out our way." Onrad goes and scoops up the remnants of the busted dragon potion. "Just in case." Gareth, you're hurt. Take the tail position if you would. I'll lead if that's ok. Let's go. Form up and I"ll open the next door." While waiting, Onrad goes invisible for the 3rd time today. "Go invisible if you can. Save your last one though for going through the city. When everyone has formed up, Onrad heads out, through the outer room, into the hallway, and back across the trap walking along the side to avoid it. He continues leading the group back the way they had come until we hit "trouble."
Teko Wednesday August 30th, 2000 10:13:30 PM
"Yes, let's get out of here..." Teko glances briefly at his injured, struggling companions and finishes his sentence, "...Quickly."
DM JK Wednesday August 30th, 2000 10:58:24 PM
The group makes their plans. They see no other heroes, but they hear the sounds of battle echoing down the hallways.
Nonam Wednesday August 30th, 2000 11:01:36 PM
Nonam grits his teeth, leans on Tericus a bit, and stands up, "It's not so bad." He listens to the group's plans for a minute. "Are you guys nuts? If we go back the way we came in, we have to go through the dragon's lair. Certain suicide if we don't give her the ring. We came that way to sneak in here. I say we go out through the front gate. There's enough of a destraction with all the fighting going on around here that it shouldn't be too bad. A few hundred drow is better than that dragon. Plus we sealed off the door from the dragon's lair to the battlemaze when they conjured up the demon. Remember?"
Tericus(poision immunity, giant strength) Thursday August 31st, 2000 1:33:38 AM
easily supporting Nonnan, Tericus says "Lets go out the front then. The matron is dead, so the house must be in a state of confusion. Just be careful." then he begins to move out, making his way towards the front
Jus (7 Stoneskins, 75% Silent, 18/10 Strength, Shield and Improv. Invis. cast at Apple Room) Thursday August 31st, 2000 5:42:03 AM
"Okay, let's go. But I have to say I don't feel right not going to the dragon... even though I don't think it would be a good idea. Ah, life would be so much easier without morals!" Before heading after Onrad, the invisible Jus takes Nonam's hand. "Here, I hate to give them up, but maybe they'll help a little." Jus passes Nonam his Ring of Spell Storing and his Ion Stone (Ring: Feather Fall, Fire Shield; Ion: Message, Alter Self, Forget).
Onrad Thursday August 31st, 2000 12:12:46 PM
Onrad looks as if he's about to set off down the hallway in a new direction, when he stops at Jus' words and quietly shuts the door. "We gave our word didn't we? Just because someone is evil doesn't give us the automatic excuse of thinking that we don't have to treat that person fairly. If we avoid the dragon, we go back on our word and become like those we're attacking this day. I say we go give the dragon the remains of this potion. It should be able to determine if it is the real thing. We did do our best for her after all. Or if you vote against me, we can make for the front door and try to overcome all it's magical defenses. I've had my say. Front door or back door? State your preference and I"ll take off. I'm for the back door."
Gareth Thursday August 31st, 2000 4:47:32 PM
The warrior looks grimly at the others. "I think our best bet is to return to the dragon. We know the way and she did promise to return us directly to Menzo upon our return with the potion. Somehow I think she has other means of exiting her lair than the drow battlemaze. We also stated that we would TRY to get the potion intact - we did not guarantee her success. If we show up with it then we have fulfilled our end of the bargain. I seriously doubt the dragon has not noticed a god mainfesting so near her lair and will at least know we are telling the truth. And I imagine she'll realize we helped her as well - the matron being dead and all. My only fear is that the dragon will go back on her word - but again she hasn't so far has she? We must move now. To stay is death for sure. Follow Onrad.". The warrior moves to the back and watches Nonam closely.
Teko (Detect Invisibility) Thursday August 31st, 2000 8:01:07 PM
"The dragon may not treat us fairly, but we should not let her fault us for a lack of honesty. As I see it, we have been smiled upon by the powers that be. We should not have survived just now. Perhaps the gods' favor will continue. In any case, we should return to the dragon, and fulfill our promise. If we survive, then honor cannot be far behind us. If we die, only honor lies ahead."
DM JK Friday September 1st, 2000 7:31:03 AM
As the group ponders which way to go, one of the Red Tigers leans his head into the door of the temple, "All adventurers are running a train to the front gates in five minutes! Hope to see you there!" He runs off.
Nonam Friday September 1st, 2000 7:35:34 AM
Coming a little more into his own the longer he's awake, Nonam snaps, "This isn't a time for some nambsy-pambsy sense of honor. If we go down there, that dragon will kill us because we didn't get what she wanted done. I don't think it's going to work to say, 'We're sorry. We meant well. Don't eat us.'" He says this last bit in a dopey voice. Then more seriously, "I'll go with the party, but I say we aid our fellow heroes in an attack on the gates! Then we're in Menzo without being eaten."
Gareth Friday September 1st, 2000 3:00:43 PM
"I have no problem going out the front gate with the others - if we can hook up. Up until right now, we did not have any way but trial and error to find it. Also, we may still be able to do damage to Banrae and therefore our mission is not over. We also did not put a time frame on our return with the vial - so we in essence have not broken our word. Lets do it. We've no time for discussion on this. Lets go!". The warrior moves to follow the Red Tiger and prepares for battle once again.
Jus (7 Stoneskins, 75% Silent, 18/10 Strength, Shield and Improv. Invis. cast at Apple Room) Friday September 1st, 2000 6:02:22 PM
"Wow! I've never been the group's conscience before, this could be interesting. But I agree with Nonam that it would be a bad idea. If anyone has reservations, leave the dragon's gifts by or inside his door. Otherwise, let's get out of here." Jus laughes at Gareth's rationalization. "Is it that hard for you to say you're doing something wrong?"
Teko (Detect Invisibility) Saturday September 2nd, 2000 12:39:15 AM
Teko pauses for a moment, looking very unsure, but finally shrugs his shoulders, grins, and walks alongside Gareth to the gates.
Onrad (invisible and levitating) Saturday September 2nd, 2000 12:39:16 AM
Onrad counts on his fingers and says, "That makes 3 to 3 if you count both of Gareth's votes. If you only count Gareth's second vote, then it's 3 to 2. Tericus didn't vote. So we go out the front." Onrad races after the Red Tigers in frustration. He thinks, ::we're following? Isn't this half-donkied backwards?:: "Taking off after the Red Tigers...in case you can't see invisible."
Making a break for it(Dm sam) d20=10 d20=17 d8=5 d8=4 Thursday September 7th, 2000 4:09:01 AM
everyone meets up at the entrance to the temple. after a quick discussion, they decide to make a break for the front door. moving quickly, they are just able to keep the last member of the Red tigers in their sight. they move quickly for a few minuets, then loose sight of the red tiger they are following as he turns a corner. once they turn the corner, they see the hero they were running after sprawled out the floor, with 2 driders standing over him. each of then has an evil sneer on their faces. the left one bangs his axe hilt on the ground while the right one pulls out a bow and shoots at Gareth, hitting AC 4 for 5 pts of damage and AC -3 for 4 pts of damage(i dont have your character sheets, so i dont know your AC and HPs, so your on the honor system. if you would just send that, i would appreciat it) as soon as the axe shaft hits the ground, 8 of the bone spiders you fought before magically appear, 4 in front of the party, 4 in back, completely blocking in the party from the driders and the way they came from. the constructs bang their front legs together, ready for battle(party initiave)
Tericus(poision immunity, hill giant strength) d20=18 d8+10=17 Thursday September 7th, 2000 4:19:17 AM
setting Noonan against the wall, Tericus draws his mace and begins to hum. it quickly begins to glow, and he attacks the nearest bone spider at the rear of the party, hitting AC -3 for 17 pts of damage. "WE NEED TO MAKE THIS QUICK!!" he yells out
Nonam 8d6(2+4+6+1+6+6+5+6)=36 Thursday September 7th, 2000 9:26:24 AM
Slouching against the wall, Nonam pulls the fire wand out of his pocket. He points it toward the bonespiders in front and a pea-sized pellet of fire streaks toward them. The fireball explodes behind the spiders, hopefully catching the front four as well as the driders. (37pts/ea) Nonam grins, "See, I'm still pretty useful."
Gareth (Poison Imm, %50 Invisible, %50 Silent, Potion of Invulnerability - 5) d20=8 d20+13=24 d8+13=19 d8+13=18 Thursday September 7th, 2000 10:17:17 AM
The warrior retorts to Jus "As long as we're still alive I would say we've done everything right - at least the stuff that counts.". The warrior races after the Red Tiger and grimaces when he sees him fallen. He deftly avoids the first arrow but is hit by the second. After the fireball subsides he engages the first spider to the front he can get to (if the spiders are dead he attacks the drider with the bow). "Focus on the front. We can run from the ones behind us!" he yells as he whacks his foe twice (AC -3 for 19 and AC -7 for 18 = 37 DMG).
Onrad (levitating, blessed from potion, visible) d20=2 d20=9 d8+8=15 d8+8=10 d12+8=17 d12+8=15 Thursday September 7th, 2000 7:06:17 PM
(ooc: I've sent Sam copies of everyone's character sheet just now.) Onrad nods to Gareth and circles to the rear of the Drider. He then follows Gareth's pattern hitting one and then the other of the spiders if left alive and then the drider. He'll see that one is dead before moving on the next. (this is not arrogance, just strategy.) He attacks twice, from the rear (surprise check hopefully since he was invisible?) hitting AC3 and AC-4 for (large creatures?)15 and 10hpd each if normal sized (17 and 15 if large sized) Onrad, weary of it all and just wanting to get out, fights like a zombie, just whacking--too weary to think too much for the moment.
Jus (7 Stoneskins, 75% Silent, 18/10 Strength, Shield and Improv. Invis. cast at Apple Room) Thursday September 7th, 2000 7:24:35 PM
Jus turns to take care of the spiders in the back, giving the others time to clear the exit. He quickly judges the spiders' distance and the size of the hallway. Pulling out a wand, Jus creates a 6" thick Wall of Ice across the hallway between the spiders and the party. Jus yells, letting everyone know what he's done so they don't have to worry about an attack from behind.
Teko (Detect Invisibility) 5d4(3+1+2+3+4)+5=18 Thursday September 7th, 2000 10:30:04 PM
Teko aims the Wand of Illusion at one of the dryders in front of the party and shoots illusory Magic Missles at it for 18 hps of damage.
Round 2 (dm sam) d20=2 d20=1 d20=14 d20=5 d100=70 d100=39 d20=3 d20=7 d20=1 d20=5 d20=10 d20=9 d20=12 d20=14 d20=19 2d4(4+2)=6 2d6(3+4)=7 2d6(6+2)=8 d20=15 d20=5 d20=12 2d4(1+4)=5 2d4(2+1)=3 2d4(4+4)=8 d20=2 d20=2 d20=15 d20=7 d20=12 d20=2 d2 Friday September 8th, 2000 2:38:18 AM
Noonan's fireball lights up the hallway, and once the smoke clears, one of the spiders lies on the ground burning, while the other 3 also look like they took damage. knowing what they have to do, Onrad and Gareth move forward, Gareth charging the nearest one while Onrad floats in from behind. Both of Onrad's blows strike the monster, but it doesnt fall. realizing that the driders are too far away to attack, Onrad concentrates ont the two spiders that are not engaged. his first blow hits but doesnt drop the middle spider, so he uses his other attack, which alst hits, but its not enough to kill the creature(no surprise roll because they are not alive). then Jus casts his ice wall spell, but he realizes just after he cast it that Tericus had ran back to the spiders to fight then, thus his spell has seperated Tericus and the rear spiders from the party. and Teko casts his spell, and the opposing drider yelps in pain as the bolts strike him in the chest. realizing that there are more people in the hallway than he can see, one of the driders says an arcane word and faerie fire spreads all over the place, lighing everyone up(everyone +1 to hit, monsters and heros). the other drider shoots 2 more arrows, this time at Onrad, but his bowstring snaps in his hands(critical miss). then the spiders strike. the one on Gareth claws and bites at him, but all his attacks miss. the one fighting Onrad also attacks, his first attack missing, but his second one hits AC 1 for 6 pts of damage and his bite hist AC -4 for 7 pts of damage( i couldnt unzip the ch sheets, so im assuming everyone is over AC 5, so im only posting those hits. your still on the honor system). the other one whose not yet engaged quickly scurries around Onrad and Gareth and attacks Noonan, seeing him as an easy target, one clawed leg hitting AC -1 for 5 pts of damage. then the four spiders on the other side of the ice wall go medevial on Tericus, but his god must be smiling on him, as he is only hit twice for a total of 10 pts of damage
Tericus(hill giant strength, poision immunity) d20=1 d20=6 d8+10=15 Friday September 8th, 2000 2:43:00 AM
realizing that he's in deeeep trouble, Tericus swings again at the spider he attacked before. he starts to loose his grip on his weapon, but just manages to hold on(used hero point), hitting it again for 15 pts of damage. "HELP ME, BY TERISALIA HELP ME!!!!!" he screams, panic starting to creep in his voice
Gareth(Poison Imm, %50 Invisible, %50 Silent, Potion of Invulnerability - 5) d20=16 d20=11 d8+13=19 d8+13=16 Friday September 8th, 2000 8:47:46 AM
The warrior attacks the spiders again connecting twice (AC -12 and -7 for 19+16=35 dmg) as he tries to finish them off fast. If the spiders he is engaged with die he moves on to the driders (note: did Gareth kill his spider last round? He intends to kill the spiders engaged with him and go straight at the driders, leaving the others for Onrad)
Onrad d20=16 d20=4 d8+6=13 d8+6=7 d12+6=16 d12+6=17 Friday September 8th, 2000 3:07:47 PM
Bothered that his body betrayed him in his fatigue, he labors on with the spider before him. (I posted that I wanted to attack the same spider as Gareth to try to finish one off. However, we'll leave things as they are. No worries.) He attacks the one on him. If he dies, he moves to the on on Nonam. He rolls a 16 and a 4 hitting AC-11 and AC1 for (still need to know what the size of the various creatures are please.) 13 and 7 points of damage resectively if medium sized or 16 and 17 hpd is large.
Teko (Detect Invisibility) Friday September 8th, 2000 11:25:34 PM
Positioning himself so as not to hit party members, Teko uses the wand of Illusion again, this time to produce a lightning bolt aimed at the same dryder he attacked before. If he can hit both by forking the lightning bolt, he does so.
Nonam Saturday September 9th, 2000 8:33:22 AM
Nonam grimaces as he takes damage for the first time since coming into Menzoberranzan. Then the mage whips out a scroll and starts reading. Infused with magic energy, he finishes the spell and casts "Hold Monster" on the spider before him. (sv@ -3).
Rnd 3(dm sam) d100=78 d100=23 d20=12 8d6(4+4+6+4+6+4+4+6)=38 d20=8 8d6(3+4+5+2+2+5+6+2)=29 d20=4 d20=6 d20=13 2d6(3+4)=7 d20=2 d20=2 d20=14 d20=16 d20=16 d20=14 d8+5=13 d8+5=11 d20=11 d20=1 d8+5=9 d20=2 d20=3 d20=17 d20=9 d20=11 d20=11 2d6(4+ Monday September 11th, 2000 7:50:48 PM
Gareth finishes off the remaining spider on him, freeing him up to engage the driders. as he charges in, a bolt of lightning flies over his shoulder, striking the 2 driders(you didnt roll damage Teko, so i did it for you). one of them is instantly fried to a crisp, while the other one seems not to be effected at all. as the monster falls to the ground, the faire fire that covers everyone dissapears. Onrad kills one of the spiders on him, but the other one continues its attacks, with the bite hitting AC 2 for 7 pts of damage. still a little shaken, Noonan reads off his scroll, freezing the bony spider in its tracks. then after dropping his wall, Jus runs up and uses his wand, freezing one of the spiders, but not causing alot of damage to the others. the drider Gareth runs towards looks behind his back, smiles, then runs to meet Gareth, attacking him twice with a cruel looking axe, hitting AC -6 and AC -4 for a total of 24 pts of damage(13 + 11, Gareth make a perception check). one of the spiders on Tericus moves to attack Jus, but because the faire fire spell is gone, it has a difficult time finding him(-4 to hit). it swings its arms in the air, hitting nothing, while the other two continue their attack on Tericus, one of them hitting him for 6 pts of damage
Tericus(poision immunity, hill giant strength) d20=6 Monday September 11th, 2000 7:53:39 PM
thankful for the help, Tericus swings again at one of the monsters, but his swing goes astray. "Thanks for the help Jus, whereever you are." he says as he prepares for the spider's onslaught
Teko (Detect Invisibility) d4+5=8 Monday September 11th, 2000 9:02:01 PM
Changing position a bit, Teko uses the wand again on the remaining dryder, this time producing 5 illusory Magic Missles.
Teko (Detect Invisibility) 4d4(4+1+2+4)=11 Monday September 11th, 2000 9:03:54 PM
(OOC: Whoops! Forgot the other 4d4. Total damage is 18 points.)
Gareth (Poison Imm, %50 Invisible, %50 Silent, Potion of Invulnerability - 4, +1 Apple) d20=13 d20=16 d20=6 d12+12=14 d12+12=15 Tuesday September 12th, 2000 12:19:01 PM
The warrior swings back at the huge beast (large) striking him soundly twice (AC -8 and -11 for 14+15=29 DMG). He looks beyond the drider to determine what it is he was looking at - and smiling about (made perception).
Onrad d20=4 d20=17 d8+8=10 d8+8=12 d12+8=9 d12+8=19 d10=7 Tuesday September 12th, 2000 3:36:55 PM
As the spider's attack reaches for him, he somersaults backward barely escaping the bite. His face turning red from the near miss and his recent lack of concentration. He focuses once again on the remaining spider. He attacks once weakly hitting AC1 and then gets the correct position and lets the spider's own momentum drive it upon Onrad's blade hitting AC-12. He does 10 and 12 hpd if both attack hit. (9 and 19 if the monsters are large.) As the fighting continues, Onrad says, "Nice one Teko." Then he sees Jus draw his swords. "What? Where did you learn that Jus?" (made a voluntary surprise check rolling a 7.) Then realizing how funny this is, yells, "Hey guys! Jus can fight! I...I think I'm scared. Heheheeeee! Oh, run to your mamma your doom is certain. Jus can fight and you will soon be hurtin! Don't hang around. Jus ain't flirtin'!"
Nonam Wednesday September 13th, 2000 11:15:47 AM
Nonam blinks and looks around for something else to fight. The mage makes an obvious grimace at Onrad's "poetry."
Rnd 4(dm sam) d100=65 d20=19 d20=11 d20=6 d8+5=10 d8+5=8 d20=20 d20=17 d20=5 d20=16 2d6(5+1)=6 2d6(3+6)=9 d20=19 d20=19 d20=20 d20=6 d20=10 d20=16 d20=2 2d6(5+1)=6 2d6(2+4)=6 2d6(3+3)=6 Wednesday September 13th, 2000 6:59:06 PM
Onrad finishes off the last of the spiders between the party and the drow, its body crumbling into pieces. Teko's missles strike the drider, but he resists some of the damage they cause. Gareth's two hits strike the drider soundly, but its not enough to drop the horrible monster. Jus attacks the skelital spider on him, hitting twice, but not doing enough damage to destroy it. the drider strikes back at Gareth, hitting AC -1 for 10 pts of damage, but his other blow falls wide. then he flees the battlefield, turning left at a corner just a few feet away(you get and even/odd, Gareth, odd you get to roll 1 attack on him). the spider on Jus attacks back, one attack hitting him critically(20) for 8 pts of damage, while one hits AC 2 for 6 pts of damage and AC 3 for 9 pts of damage. then the other 2 attack Tericus, mauling him for a total of 30 pts of damage. Gareth can here boots banging on the floor from where the drider dissapeared to, and the prone body of the Red Tiger stirs just a bit
Tericus(poision immunity, hill giant strength) 3d8(7+8+7)+3=25 Wednesday September 13th, 2000 7:01:22 PM
looking like he's near death, Tericus pulls out a potion and drinks it down. instantly he looks alot better. "We're getting tested here Jus!" he yells out, as he readies for another attack
Jus (AC:1, 7 Stoneskins, 75% Silent, 18/10 Strength, Shield and Improv. Invis. cast at Apple Room) d20+2=3 d20+2=19 d8+4=7 Wednesday September 13th, 2000 7:38:09 PM
The spider's critical hit suprises Jus. Jus manages to avoid the spider's next two attacks, but is unable to recover in time to get his first attacks in (a1:fumble, skipped secondary attack). With renewed vigor, Jus wails on the spider again (3/2 primary), striking a solid blow to the skeletal creature (a19:ac-1:d7). "Then let's pray we pass the test!" Jus yells back to Tericus. "And have fun doing it!", he adds after dodging another of the spider's blows.
Teko (Detect Invisibility) Wednesday September 13th, 2000 8:40:04 PM
Teko casts Color Spray on the spider attacking Tericus. If he cannot aim so as to avoid hitting a party member with the spell, he will, if possible, move to another spider upon which he can safely cast.
Onrad d20=8 d20=10 d8+8=10 d8+8=15 Wednesday September 13th, 2000 9:47:03 PM
Onrad yells, "Jus, Nonam, got another of those wall thingees? If so we could move on. In the meantime, though, mind if I help?" Onrad darts to the rear of the party and attacks the spider on Jus hitting AC -3 and -5 for 10 and 15 hpd.
Nonam Thursday September 14th, 2000 9:12:01 AM
"I have one wall of stone, but it would be hard to cast while all of you are in hand to hand." While speaking, Nonam rushes over to the fallen Red Tiger. If he's still alive, the mage administers a potion of extra healing.
Gareth (Poison Imm, %50 Invisible, %50 Silent, Potion of Invulnerability - 3, +1 Apple) d20=7 d20=11 d12+12=18 Thursday September 14th, 2000 1:12:08 PM
The warrior strikes at the drider as he breaks away (odd) hopefully taking him down (AC -6 for 18 DMG). "Guys there are more coming. I think one of those walls would be useful about now on that side passage!". He moves to the intersection (not so as to be caught in or behind any walls that should pop up. Just so he can step around the corner in an instant) and prepares to defend the passage so the party is not cut off.
Rnd 5 - Will it Ever End(dm sam) d20=6 d20=2 d20=9 d20=14 d20=1 d20=20 d20=9 d20=19 d20=12 2d4(2+3)=5 2d4(2+2)=4 2d6(6+5)=11 d20=2 d20=17 d20=13 d20=7 Thursday September 14th, 2000 6:47:56 PM
as the drider turns to flee, Gareth whacks him in the back, finishing the creature off. Jus and Onrad hack and slash at the same spider, but they just dont do enough damage to drop the monster(perception check everyone to figure out why your having trouble killing the bone spiders). Teko's spell has no effect on the spiders, and once Noonan gets to the fallen Tiger, he sees hes still breathing, just rendered unconcious. Once he gives him a potion, he coughs a bit and begins to stir. then the spiders attack back. seeing Onrad and not Jus, the spider on the 2 attacks Onrad, but misses with all his attacks. the two on Tericus continue their attack, mauling him once again for a total of 28 pts of damage. the cleric falls to the ground, puncture and bite wounds all over his body. Gareth gets to the corner just in time to see a wave of green bodies come running around the corner. goblins, many, many goblins. four of them stop to engage Gareth, while the others continue down the hallway towards the party. the goblins miss Gareth, and he spies three drow soilders with the goblins.
Tericus Thursday September 14th, 2000 6:48:57 PM
after taking the hits from the spiders, Tericus falls to the ground, his mace falling out of his hand
Teko (Detect Invisibility) Thursday September 14th, 2000 10:03:04 PM
"It ends NOW," Teko says, with a dark smile. Once the goblins have passed Gareth, Teko casts a Spectral Force of a Fire Ball centered upon the goblin hoard. Conveniently, the flames do not engulf Gareth. If necessary, and just as conveniently, the flames remain just out of reach of the party.
Jus (AC:1, 7 Stoneskins, 75% Silent, 18/10 Strength, Shield cast at Apple Room) d20=10 2d4(2+3)+2=7 Friday September 15th, 2000 5:45:47 AM
"No!" Jus yells when Tericus drops. Heedless of his own safety, Jus runs through the spiders to Tericus, pulling a vial from the side of his pack as he goes. Not wanting to lose any time, Jus immediately pours a potion of healing down Tericus' throat (7hp healed). He then places himself between Tericus and the spiders, dropping his invisibility so they'll concentrate on him (DM requested perception check successful).
Nonam Friday September 15th, 2000 10:16:03 AM
Seeing the rush of goblins, Nonam pulls out the scroll with wall of stone and hastily reads the words. The scroll disappears as the side passage is completely sealed off so that nothing else can come down it (he makes absolutely certain that all the party members are on the proper side). Then the wizard calls out, "EVERYONE GET NEAR ME NOW! It's time to get out of here!" He's holding his firewand and looks like he knows what he's talking about.
Gareth (Poison Imm, %50 Invisible, %50 Silent, Potion of Invulnerability - 2, +1 Apple) d20=12 d20=7 d8+12=16 d8+12=14 Friday September 15th, 2000 11:06:04 AM
The warrior attacks the gobin closest to the party twice (unless he dies with one blow in which case the second closest gets it too) (AC -7 and -2 for 16+14=30 dmg). After delivering his blows he retreats back to where Nonam is standing, choosing to believe the mage knows what he's doing.
Onrad Saturday September 16th, 2000 11:30:54 AM
Not waiting to see if Tericus is ok, Onrad breaks from the spider on him and races to pick up Tericus, then closes to Nonam's side making sure that nothing can attack him while he does his stuff. "Come on guys. Break now. Move it!"
Rnd 6(dm sam) d20=6 d20=9 d20=18 d20=5 d20=10 d20=20 d20=8 d20=5 d20=12 d20=8 d20=4 d20=8 d20=9 d20=19 d20=5 2d4(2+4)=6 Sunday September 17th, 2000 6:22:20 PM
Teko's illusionary fireball goes off, covering the goblins in fake flames. when it clears, only 5 of the goblins are left standing. then Jus comes to Tericus's aid, and once the potion has been administered, he begins to coughing and wheezing. Gareth slays two of the goblins near him, then he runs over to join the party just as Noonan's spell goes off, sealing the passageway. Onrad grabs Tericus and moves near Noonan. all the remaining goblins, seeing all their fellows dead, abruptly turn tail and run down the passage you all just came from, while the bone spiders continue their attack. seeing Jus as the nearest opponent, they all scurry at him, slashing at him with their claws and teeth. only one attack lands, though, causing 6 hps of damage(hit ac -4)
Tericus Sunday September 17th, 2000 6:23:50 PM
after recovering his senses a bit, Tericus drinks another potion and some of his wounds dissapear
Tericus d10=3 3d8(2+5+4)+3=14 Sunday September 17th, 2000 6:24:35 PM
whoopse, healing 14 pts of dm
Gareth (Poison Imm, %50 Invisible, %50 Silent, Potion of Invulnerability - 2, +1 Apple) d20=20 d20=16 d20=2 d20=20 d20=5 d8+12=14 d8+12=13 Monday September 18th, 2000 4:15:51 PM
The warrior moves around and attacks whatever spider he can get to cutting into it with great precision (20!). He delivers the blows and then prepares to do whatever he can to absorb the attacks from the spiders and divert them away from the others (Hit AC -10+ and AC 3 for 34+13 DMG - please disregard the last 2 d20 rolls).
Onrad d20=14 d20=16 d8+8=16 d8+8=16 Monday September 18th, 2000 10:02:55 PM
Onrad making sure that he stays close to Nonam, also lashes out at any nearby spiders hitting AC-8 and AC-11 for 16 and 16 hpd. Hoody Hoo! Maxed out! (John I like these new dice rollers....hehe) Onrad checks to be sure everyone is near Nonam. "Ready Nonam!"
Jus (AC:1, 7 Stoneskins, 75% Silent, 18/10 Strength, Shield cast at Apple Room) d20=19 d20=1 Monday September 18th, 2000 10:56:12 PM
Jus backs up to Nonam, using one of his swords to successfully parry the spider's last attack (a19:ac-9). He prepares to parry again, if a spider manages to get too close before the party disengages (a1:failed parry).
"I'm ready when you are Nonam," Jus says. "Let's get out of here."
Teko Monday September 18th, 2000 11:46:41 PM
With wand in hand, Teko stands ready to run with the others.
Nonam Wednesday September 20th, 2000 7:05:23 AM
Nonam makes certain that everyone is in tight. Then he uses the firewand to create a circular wall of flame around the party. The flames crackle, but they feel cool. Nonam says, "I assure you that the other side is very hot.
DM JK Wednesday September 20th, 2000 7:12:34 AM
With a mad fury, Gareth crushes the hapless spider that Nonam held into bits, and Onrad and Jus keep any other spiders at bay. Nonam's wall of flame engulfs the party. Everyone has to get in close, but there is plenty of room. The effects of the apple wear off and suddenly you are all very aware that you still have to get out of this place. Gareth has been trying to ignore it, but now that the effects of the apple are gone, he feels sick. He's starting to sweat, and it looks like he might throw up.
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