Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 116/116, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Sunday February 22nd, 2009 10:32:12 PM
At some point in time Ingrge approached K'naraHighlight to display spoiler: { Umm if Agram is going to join us we probably should get him a ring don't you think?}
The ten day break was a needed breather for our heroes as it seems they have been on the run, since well, as long as they can remember. Vanime Elemmiire has charmed nearly everyone in the crew particularly the grump taciturn dwarf-like father, Ingrge, who nearly tears up when Lian presents the stuffed gnome doll to her.
But like all good things this time of rest comes to an end, though perhaps not in a way that any would have foreseen.
It is just after breakfast when your heads start a buzzing and almost immediately you hear Lord Sturtevant's voice ring clearly.
"Good Morning Dragons. I hope things are well with you. Ingrge, I hear congratulations are in order. We haven't talked in a bit and was wondering if you felt like taking a little jaunt over here to have dinner with me tonight. Nothing formal, just dinner and talk. maybe you could pop over this morning and do a bit of shopping and sight seeing as well. Shall we say dinner at 8 bells? I look forward to us talkikng."
K'Nara Monday February 23rd, 2009 1:23:03 AM
Regardless of how Argam may respond to the blade singer's inquiry, the morning that the Emeralds sit down to breakfast, K'Nara presents to the Fixer a familiar-looking ring. Argam immediately notices that it is identical to the ones that the others in the Emerald Dragons group wear.
"This, my friend," K'Nara tells the dwarf, "...is a Ring of Communication. You have only to think of whom within the Dragon Consortium you want to speak with and then anything you say out loud will be heard by that person...er...as long as he or she has their own ring on, that is. Everyone in the Emerald Dragons has one, and it's come in VERY handy so that we can be more effective tactically while we are in battle. As long as you're seeing fit to give us a trial, you might as well try out our whiz-bang magic stuff, too." There is a telltale glint of humor within her hazel eyes.
Lian Monday February 23rd, 2009 12:19:56 PM
"Oh, he gets one too! How exciting... do we get to take another Trial now? Who dies this time?"
"Yes, I can do any rechargable magic item, but some cost more woldsblood than others. Staves take 10 drops per point. That takes awhile. I might be able to do a point or two a day to keep it up."
Then the others start bombarding him with information. Argam once again is floored.
"Is th-this how you normally get new people? They drop in on ya and you just saddle them up and take them wit ya?
"Me give you a trial? I..."
Then, K'nara pulls out the ring.
He is speechless.
K'Nara Monday February 23rd, 2009 10:17:16 PM
K'Nara glances at Lian so that he gets the point--the point of her elbow delivering a quick and vicious jab into his ribs.
"Ix-nay on the ies-day...we don't want to arescay off-ay the eric-clay..." she hisses at him between ultra-white teeth clenched in a friendly smile that she beams Argam's way, still holding out the ring to the dwarf.
"So...what say you, Fixer..? Willing to give the Emerald Dragons a chance..?"
Argam Tuesday February 24th, 2009 12:19:21 PM
"Me? Give you?"
He pauses. Looks down.
"No milady. I cannot give you a chance.
He pauses.
"It should be the reverse of that. You must give me a chance--if you will.
Lian Tuesday February 24th, 2009 4:04:53 PM
"Ix-nay on the whos-it?"
"So, when we give you a chance, where do you want to be buried?"
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 116/116, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Tuesday February 24th, 2009 9:10:47 PM
Ingrge shakes his head at all the grim nonsense and looks at Argam. Don't pay much mind to them when they are like this. They are not used to being rested and not under fire.
In all honesty though it is a mutual trial, you may or may not like working with us and or the other way around. So it will be a feeling out period. The ring will make coordinating our efforts a little easier.
Ladies and Gents. I think we should be on the move. Sturdevant basically implied that he wanted us seen in Plateau city most of the day before he meets with us this evening, so I suggest we get the move on. Pack your necessary travel and fighting gear and be in the front courtyard in 15 minutes. K'nara you have the ring yes? Gunther, cat or no cat?
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 116/116, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Tuesday February 24th, 2009 10:18:19 PM
DM POST:::::
The fifteen minutes goes by quickly and Ingrge is the first ready to go and in the courtyard. Soon after the others show up and K'nara passes around the ring and finally the ring makes it back to her and they are soon in Plateau City where the red head pictured them being.
K'Nara Tuesday February 24th, 2009 10:25:19 PM
K'Nara's hazel eyes roll at Lian's words, and sparkle at Ingrge's.
"Yes, Kalaraes," she agrees humorously, referring to the elder elf as "Grandfather". Then, once again, she turns to Argam. "Really, though--take the ring. Ingrge is definitely correct when he points out that it's much easier for us to coordinate our efforts if we each of us have one." The chestnut-maned warrior offers the ring to Argam once more, hoping that this time, the dwarf will accept it.
Once the matter is settled, K'Nara produces another ring, which she promptly puts on her finger.
"Yup, got the magic travellin' ring right here, Ingrge, sir!" she quips to the weapon mage. "Thinking of Sturtevent's place right now...I'll stuff my backpack and meet everyone in the courtyard!"
Lian Wednesday February 25th, 2009 1:37:33 PM
"AH, no one can joke anymore!" He looks at Argam. "Really, they used to be alot more fun than this." He smirks. "Well, Knara did anyway... Ingrge has always been a stick in the mud."
Gunther, d20+19=20 ; Wednesday February 25th, 2009 6:19:59 PM
The warrior laughs at the playful banter. When asked about his cat, Gunther smiles. "Vell, I should probably vork vith Delilah in de cities. Sure...lets take her along. I can vork on her training, and if ve have to go den she'll be vith us."
As soon as they arrive in the city, Gunther activates his tattoo of Charm Animal, wanting to make double sure his dire lioness doesn't get too frisky and start munching on any of the local populace! (Handle Animal check if needed in a natural one...LOL!!)
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 116/116, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Wednesday February 25th, 2009 10:12:41 PM
As the Emeralds suddenly appear at the front gate of Sturtevant palace, They surprise the squad of guards stationed there and Delilah, never one to like teleporting takes a partially palyful swat at one of them, knocking him flat on his back. Before they know it the Emeralds are facing an armed squad of Sturtevant's personal guards which have nearly surrounded them.
Gunther, Wednesday February 25th, 2009 10:49:04 PM
Chuckling, the warrior puts a hand on Delilah's flank, while extending the other to the guard she knocked down. "Sorry friend. My kitty's just a little playful. She didn't mean to hurt you." Almost as an afterthought, Gunther adds "I'm Gunther of the Emerald Dragons. We were invited to have dinner with Meister Sturtevant."
As Gunther waits for the tensions to die down, and for K'nara to smooth things over like she's always able to do, Gunther "speaks" to Delilah through the wreathes of blue flowers on his and her heads. Any humanoids listening in hear the warrior purr and hiss at the big cat, but the enchanted flowers translate Gunther's words flawlessly. "Come Delilah, we don't want to upset these friends...besides, the metal wrappings they are in taste awful!"
K'Nara Wednesday February 25th, 2009 11:53:08 PM
"Whoa, there, now..." K'Nara puts her hands up, clearly showing no weapons in them, "...sorry, sorry, sorry...surely you are all experienced enough to realize that the animals will sometimes act on instinct..? Delilah here was only playing a bit--her strength is such that, had she actually been attacking, she'd've killed the guard rather than knock him over. Please overlook her exuberance...and let the Lord High Mayor know that the Emerald Dragons have arrived."
Argam Thursday February 26th, 2009 10:13:43 AM
Argam, still in a bit of shock as to how fast this group moves and works, simply tries to look like he belongs and that he knows what he's doing.
But as soon as he arrives, he's at home. He steps forward. "Cooney, there... "
He nearly said, "They're with me."
"Cooney, Come now! You can't help but know these heroes?."
He places his hand on the guard's shoulder in greeting.
"How's the gate? Still anchored in the stone properly?"
Lian Thursday February 26th, 2009 5:03:54 PM
Lian disappears to his room. Everburning candles still glowing. He meditates for the remainder of the visit home.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 116/116, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Thursday February 26th, 2009 8:25:50 PM DM POST
Tensions die quickly as Argam steps forward, appologies are proffered and the Emeralds are finally recognized. The weapons are put away but the guards do not move away from the gate nor to they usher you in.
The guard Agram greeted is obviously the one in charge and as he sees that the others are back to their posts and doing their jobs he comes back to the front of the Emeralds.
Cooney looks you all over, nods to Agram acknowledging him and raises an eyebrow, as if to ask him what he is doing with this crowd, and then and turns toward K'nara to address her.
"Madam, We are under explicit orders not to interupt the Lord Mayor until evening which, if I am not mistaken and according to my orders, is when you are expected for dinner. As it is just barely 10 bells in the morning, I can not nor am I willing to disturb the Lord Mayor for anything less than a full out assault on the third Plateau, and even then I might hesitate. Might I suggest you enjoy the town for the day, do some shopping and perhaps catch some of the late afternoon games at the Golden Arena in Gladiators Park."
K'Nara Thursday February 26th, 2009 10:57:23 PM
(OOC: sigh. I can't have my character GO shopping until I know how much money she has.)
"Perhaps I should try to see about getting one of those...what are they called..?...pocket watch thingies..." K'Nara muses, pretty sure that she'd been hurried along to get the Emerald Dragons to Lord Mayor Sturtevant's and now here she was being told to wait.
Gunther, Friday February 27th, 2009 2:00:01 AM
The warrior gives K'nara a sly grin. "I can tink of a few oder tings I'd like to shop for vile ve're here...like beri-beri root juice..."
Lian Friday February 27th, 2009 6:16:37 PM
(OOC: Donna, I emailed you yesterday about your gold value. I'll send it off again.)
Lian still meditates.
K'Nara Sunday March 1st, 2009 11:54:45 PM
K'Nara arches an eyebrow at Gunther.
"Just be sure that you don't mix it up with rootberry berry juice..."
Lian Monday March 2nd, 2009 11:41:04 AM
OOC: Checking in.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 116/116, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Monday March 2nd, 2009 3:29:54 PM
K'nara, Sturtevant told us to come to Plateau City this morning, spend the day in the city and then have dinner with him. I say we go to the dragon Quater and Wander through Adventurer's square. Perhaps see the Circus quarter and Merchant quater and end the afternoon and early evening at Gladiator park as suggested. I guess the question is do we stay together or go our separate ways and meet up later.
K'Nara Monday March 2nd, 2009 11:14:29 PM
"Just my faulty memory, Ingrge," the chestnut-maned human told the weapon mage, "But now that you put it that way, some sightseeing would be rather nice. How about it, everyone? We could tour the city a bit--as Ingrge has suggested--or do you all want to wander on your own..?"
Gunther, Charm Animal d20+19=32 ; Tuesday March 3rd, 2009 1:24:30 AM
Gunther grins at K'nara. "Trust me...I can tell de difference!" Taking up the bladesinger's hand, he smiles a dopey smile. "I vill go ver you lead, my lady." He calls to the dire lion by his side in growls and grunts only understood by the feline. "Let's get you some dinner. I bet they have some lovely cows you could snack on. Hey, and if you want, maybe you could teach the gladiators a thing or two!" (Handle Animal=32)
Argam Tuesday March 3rd, 2009 3:47:07 AM
"Ahh, so to interpret it then, we come, spend our money in his city, then do his bidding tonight. It all comes clear. He needs us to be his local stimulus package.
"Oh, private dwarven joke. Sorry."
He waits to see where the group will go now.
Lian Tuesday March 3rd, 2009 8:16:09 PM
OOC: Checking in
K'Nara Wednesday March 4th, 2009 12:49:35 AM
Since both the Lord High Mayor and Ingrge have made the excellent suggestion, K'Nara grins and nods.
"Well, then--it's off to the Circus..!" the human blade singer says, adding with a chuckle: "...Off to the Circus Quarter, that is! Let's go!" She immediately sets off for one of the most famous (or is that infamous?) sections of the city, with at least Gunther in tow.
Lian Wednesday March 4th, 2009 12:39:23 PM
"Well, that sounds like a plan."
Argam Wednesday March 4th, 2009 4:49:29 PM
Argam follows along.
"Lots of trouble to be had anywhere in PCity. But the circus? I remember the time the clowns gave out poison candy to all the kids, randy candy to all the women, and impotence candy to all the men."
"I hate candy." He says this as if he'd just decided this was so.
"But then those clowns had their necks lengthened in a very satisfactory way."
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 116/116, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility d20=6 ; d20=4 ; d20=1 ; d20=19 ; d20=8 ; Wednesday March 4th, 2009 5:17:23 PM
DM POST
As the group finaly organizes, they decide to stay as a group and head off for a bit of time in the Circus Quarter.
As our heroes make their way down Cutlass Street in front of Strudevant's Castle and down to Guild Square, nothing truly out of the ordinary is noticed, although even the senior guild members seem to be going armed for some reason. As you walk along the Riverside Road to cross over the Guild Bridge to where is dumps you on Centaur Street, things seem calm, relaxed and even peaceful. As the group walks along toward Sealzo's Circus, Ingrge asks Gunther if he is going to check out Kat's Familiars, a well known animal and animal training center that is just up the road a bit.
While there is no actual performance going on at this moment, the hustle and bustle at Sealzo's is impressive. There are several buildings and several tents all of which seem to be filled with people working on or perfecting their particualr acts.
There are knife throwers throwing their varied, sized blades at spinning humanoid targets, several high wire acts, clowns, acrobats, and a number of animal acts including some funny lookling dressed up small dogs, though the person working with them looks a bit frazzled and is very red in the face. Argam seems to remember that the last timne he saw the dog act there were about 15 dogs and not the 8 there are now.
Of all the acts being rehearsed the animal acts seem to be going much less smoothly with several of the big cats acting out, horses shying at mysterious things and the dogs who just seem plain scared.
As Gunther and Delilah make their entrance they definitely garner some attention and very soo there is a very harried looking half-elf heading your way. He is about 5 feet tall long curly red hair and green eyes. He kind of looks like the younger of the two lions he and his assisstant we just working with.
"Ummmm, excuse me., but we can't allow outside animals on to the premises. they tend to make our animals and some of our people nervous. As I am sure you understand, we don't wnat anyone getting hurt because of a natural animal misunderstanding."
(OOC Rremember guys and gals, Ingrge is not going to be actively initiating action.)
K'Nara Wednesday March 4th, 2009 6:17:52 PM
"Hmmm..." K'Nara hums, turning to Gunther, "...well, that sort of makes sense, I guess. Shall we just forget about touring the circus, then? Kat's Familiars sounds like it might be interesting for you...or we can skip that and go to the Gladiator Quarter. I think I remember an apothecary on the way there."
Lian Thursday March 5th, 2009 11:52:22 AM
"Now we're only supposed to visit the circus?" Asks the hand of Domi.
Seeing all the acrobatics around him, Lian can't help himself and he begins walking on his hands.
Gunther, Charm Animal d20+19=29 ; Thursday March 5th, 2009 11:57:34 AM
Gunther taps his chin thoughtfully as he observes all the weird behavior around him. "Stay here." he purrs to Delilah. (Handle Animal=29). He turns to the half-elf. "De animals are around here are acting strange. Do you mind if I help you out for a little bit? I'll make sure dat my kitty stays out of de vay..." The warrior adds a quesiton almost as an afterthought. "Has anyting strange happened around here lately?"
Argam Thursday March 5th, 2009 4:55:45 PM
As the group heads off to Kat's Familiars, Argam turns to the group and with a low voice says, "I may be loco, but I'm suspecting something more than just your animals causing nervousness among the circus lot. Circus animals are around strange people and animals all the time, I'd think. Plus, it seems that their animal popultation has grown smaller since the last time I was here.
"Anyone want to check it out further with me?"
He opens his belt pouch and pulls out two vials that looks like nothing is in them. He waves them slightly in an inviting manner and grins broadly.
K'Nara d20+1=8 ; Thursday March 5th, 2009 5:38:02 PM
Taking her cue from Gunther and from Argam's words, the leader of the Emerald Dragons glances around her with sharper hazel eyes. OOC: voluntary Spot check: 8)
"Well, I recall seeing the Guildmasters looking a bit more...armed...than usual..." she conceded to the dwarf, "...though that may have absolutely nothing to do with whatever my be bothering the circus folk."
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 116/116, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Thursday March 5th, 2009 11:14:05 PM
As the group begins to leave Gunther and Argam think about what they saw and bring it up with K'nara just as the they make it to the entry.
Gunther turns back after telling Delilah to stay and heads back in to chat with the half-elf. Delilah calmly lays down just to the side of the entry where she can keep an eye on Gunther and starts soaking up the sun.
K'nara thinks a moment about what the two told her and holds off departing for a moment as Gunther and Argam head back inside.
The half-elf looks a bit nervous as you come back in though his eyebrow raises in abit of surprise as he watches Gunther command Deliliah and her immediate response.
In response to Gunther's questions, the half elf is reticent but eventually answers.
Well I appreciate the offer but we do not need any help with opur training. We had some sort of large animal attack some of our friends last night. Tis why we are a bit nervous about your cat. Seven of our dogs, several monkeys and one of our small cays were killed last night and the other animal were set afright. They are not right yet. No sign of what they were as attacked or casused the comotion. No sign at all.
Argam d20+1=14 ; d20+15=29 ; Friday March 6th, 2009 10:39:39 AM
Argam, seeing the looks in everyone's eyes, decides acting on his own initiative is ok now.
"I'll look to see where they broke in. Can anyone track? Twould be difficult in a city, but even a set of tracks could help identify the beasts that did this."
And with that he takes a circuitous route to the river side of the circus and begins observing the structure for signs of a break in as he walks the perimeter. He also makes a spot check to see if anyone suspicious is hanging about observing things.
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[spot of 14] to notice suspicious people] [search of 29] to find any signs left by those raided the circus last night.
Lian Friday March 6th, 2009 2:48:37 PM
"I'd send Delilah home. Circus folk might steal her."
K'Nara d20=6 ; Friday March 6th, 2009 10:09:18 PM
K'Nara stifles a sigh--Olana could track, but the elf wasn't here, she was with Milo.
"Let's poke around a bit, then, and see what we can see..?" The human blade singer looks around in an effort to find clues. (OOC: voluntary Search check 6 [OMG, she is totally sucking at these rolls!] ) When Lian remarks about the likelihood of Delilah getting stolen, she can't help but snort.
"I doubt that, Lian," K'Nara counters, "Gunther just told her to--" Then a bit of inspiration seems to strike the leader of the Emerald Dragons.
"Told her...hmmmm...say--does anyone here have any spells that allow them to talk to animals..?" K'Nara asks of her group eagerly. "Perhaps simply getting eyewitness accounts can possibly give us a clue as to what happened..."
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 116/116, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility d100=99 ; Saturday March 7th, 2009 8:07:42 AM
DM POST
Argam heads off to the river side to see what he can see in the way of sings of break-in walking the perimeter of the building. No one suspicious is spotted, but then what does a suspicious city person look like these days. He has a little more luck with the the large white-domed building, although that may have been more to chance than anything else. Taking a moment to stretch his back and nec a bit after watching the ground while he walked, he tilts his head backward and catches a glimpse, out of the corner of his eye, of something about a third of the way up the along the curved roof.
Looking around at the fighter, hand and mage left with her, Knara realizes that only she, with her bard training could have had that spell, other than Olanna, and Athalorn of course. The half-elf clears his throat after she speaks and says.
"Well now perhaps I can be of service. Well not me exactly, but one our trainers. Shall I send for him?"
Gunther, Charm Animal Saturday March 7th, 2009 9:44:50 AM
Gunther nods vigorously. "Yes, vould you please. Ve'd like to find dis beat dats been bodering you."
Lian Monday March 9th, 2009 11:29:28 AM
Lian avoids splitting from the party. Circus folk always freaked him out a bit.
Argam Monday March 9th, 2009 12:34:12 PM
::Sniffing the dirt. Hates it. Smelly feet. Not noble rock::
::Oh, what's that?:: He looks up to the dome for a closer look. He tries to remain unnoticed. He considers taking a potion to go invis, fly, etc. but just can't justify it right now.
::My Gella would be fussing at me right now, if she were alive...::
Then, out loud without realizing it he says, "Argam, stop with all those magical gadgets. It's just not dwarvish. You know what it makes people think!"
::Miss her badly, I do.::
K'Nara Monday March 9th, 2009 10:06:53 PM
"Yes, sir," K'Nara agrees with Gunther's sentiments, "I speak for all the Emerald Dragons when I say I'd appreciate any aid your trainer might be able to offer in this."
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 116/116, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility d20=12 ; Monday March 9th, 2009 10:20:23 PM
DM POST
Though hard to tell, Argam is fairly sure that what he sees is a long shank of russet brown hair or fur of about 10 inches in length. as he discovers nothing else during his investigation other than the fact that he misses Gella, he heads back to report to K'nara and the others.
Moments after The 1/2 elf sends off a runner to get someone who can cast a speak with animals spell, a halfling shows up, a bit out of breath and frazzled looking.
"Yes, Boss. You needed me for something?.....
As the 1/2 elf pulls him aside to speak with him you only hear one side of the conversation but it is an interesting half.
"You want me to do what? With that? It looks like it hasn't eaten in a week. I mean really.... .....
Well, yes. I mean, of course I can. I am after all a Troublefinder. And if Bill can talk to a trout and make sense of it thaen well, I can face down being breakfast to an untrained cat."
The halfling seesm to take a deep breath and walks over to stand nearly toe to toe with Gunther.
So I am to understand that the cat is yours, yes? Good you make sure it doesn't eat me and I will ask what you want. Now then what is it you want me to ask? "
Ingrge Post
<whispering to K'nara>
"You've got to be kidding. That is a Troublefinder? I almost wish I could make Delilah lick her chops as he walks up to her."
Gunther, Charm Animal d20+19=21 ; Monday March 9th, 2009 11:25:55 PM
The warrior chuckles as he is approached by the halfling. He pats the massive Delilah's flank. "Yes, dis is my kitty. She doesn't really like halfling, so I don't tink you have much of a problem." When the fellow asks what Gunther wants him to ask Delilah, the warrior roars in laughter. "No, no, no...you misuderstand. Ve need you to talk to de circus animals." Gunther points at the pale blue wreath of flowers on his and Delilah's heads. "I can already talk vith her..." The bulky cat trainer snuggles up with the dire lion (Handle Animal=21). "I need you to talk vith some of de circus animals. I vant to find out vat's been bodering dem."
Argam Tuesday March 10th, 2009 1:07:02 PM
Argam heads back to the group. He waits patiently lettting the others know that he's found something.
He pulls them aside, because he can't but help thinking that the circus may not be innocent in all this.
"I found hair. Long and stringy."
He takes the group over to where the strand of hair is.
"Can anyone do anything with that? Should we climb up and see what else is up there? Look for any minor structural damage?"
Argam Wednesday March 11th, 2009 1:21:59 PM
Argam nervously taps his foot waiting for someone to finish what they are doing and hear him.
"Whenever one of you is free, I have a possible clue."
He looks back and forth between the group and afraid that the clue might blow away or otherwise disappear while he waits.
Lian Wednesday March 11th, 2009 1:56:17 PM
"Troublefinder?! Wait halfling I met some years back, Kendry, he was one too."
K'Nara d100=72 ; Wednesday March 11th, 2009 3:58:29 PM
K'Nara glances at the Emerald Dragons' newest companion.
"I'm free," she tells him, "Let's go see what you've found." When the pair get to where the shank of hair/fur happens to be snagged on the building (assuming it's still there), K'Nara's eyebrows elevate.
"Good work, Argam!" she says emphatically. "And...let's see if I can do this without having to climb up there..." The human blade singer mutters an arcane phrase and flicks her hand in the direction of the clue, casting a minor spell that will definitely come in handy if it works. OOC: K'Nara rolled a 72 for her Spell Failure check--that beats her 5% chance to fail, so the spell is successfully cast. Highlight to display spoiler: { She's casting her cantrip, Mage Hand, in order to grab the hank of hair and bring it to her.}
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 116/116, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility d100=59 ; Wednesday March 11th, 2009 7:32:35 PM
DM POST
OUTSIDE
K'nara heads off with Argam to check out what he found, while the others deeal with the very confused halfling.
K'nara is fairl sure that the hair is withn the range of her spell though it is going to be pretty close. She casts her spell and inches forward a few feet to be as close as possible and in mere moments the tuft of hair is in her hand.
The hair is reddish brown, coarse and kind of greasy and doesn't look like it has been ever cleaned or bathed. in fact when bropugth up close to the nose the hair down right reeks.
INSIDE
Ingrge looks to Lian, Yeah I remember Kendry too, but I was thinking of Bill of Windhorn Hamlett. This guy is nothing like those two. Wow.
The halfing looks confused for a moment as Gunther tells him what he wants as obviously he was under the impression that something else was wanted. Then he hears the whispered comments about Kendry and Bill and turns a bit red in the face.
Yes well I may not be as brave as they are but, I am gopod at what I do.
As for speaking with the animals that were involved in the altercation, there is nothing I can do about that as they are all dead or eaten. As for the others, they couldn't tell me much, other than whatever it was, was big, fast and vicious. Oh and unlike any other animal they had ever encountered, and yet not quite animal-like at all. Like I said it was a mish mash of impressions
K'Nara Thursday March 12th, 2009 6:17:12 PM
"C'mon, Argam," K'Nara says, harrumphing at the mystery hair in her hand, "Let's go show this to the others...I hope somebody in the group can tell who...or what...may have left this here." The leader of the Emerald Dragons trots off towards the place where the rest of the party were.
"Hey, guys...look what Argam found..!" the chestnut-maned blade singer announces as she returns to the area occupied by the Emerald Dragons. She holds out the greasy, noisome hank of hair, once more hoping that somebody can identify it.
Lian Thursday March 12th, 2009 8:20:18 PM
"Every Troublefinder has had their talent, thats for sure!"
"Knara, why are you carrying that clump of hair?"
Gunther, Charm Animal d20+19=39 ; Friday March 13th, 2009 12:47:32 AM
Gunther thanks the halfling for his time and lets him return to his business. When K'nara returns, Gunther smiles, a small inkling of an idea coming to his tiny mind. "K'nara, could you bring dat hair here?"
The warrior turns to Delilah and begins to scratch her massive neck as he speaks to her through the magically enchanted flowers on his head. "That's a good girl! How about we have some fun and try and track down whoever left this hair." (Handle Animal=nat. 20)
OOC: Kent, basically I'd like to have Delilah try and locate the creature that left the hair by scent.
Lian Friday March 13th, 2009 12:50:43 PM
Lian looks carefully at the hair. (What skill would I need to ID this?)
Argam d20+15=22 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+15=31 ; Friday March 13th, 2009 3:07:43 PM
"No, I think I'll examine things up there, maam. I'll let you take it back to the group."
Argam quaffs a potion (Levitation) and begins to float up slowly holding on to the building as he rises. He searches for more evidence where the hair was and rising on up above that to the top and over, down the other side.
------------------------- Search Check of 22, 26 and 31 (once on the way up, once at the top, once on the way down.)
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 116/116, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility d20+15=34 ; d6+6=12 ; d20+15=22 ; Friday March 13th, 2009 6:21:18 PM
DM Post
Gunther dismisses the halfling, K'nara returns with her hair, leaving Argam to investigate the dome a bit more closely, while Lian and Ingrge discuss Troublefinders.
inside
Bringing the hair to Delilah's face gets a reaction that Gunther did not expect and only through his quickness is he able to avoid losing his entire arm as Delilah goes into full attack mode raking her claws down Gunther's arm (12 points) and ripping the hairs out of his grasp as he avoids being crushed by her as she attacks.
Ingrge, K'nara and Lian are possibly more stunned than Gunther and stand there for a moment trying to absorb what is going on and looking at Gunther for an explanation.
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Up on the rooooooof.........
checking thingsout further, Argam discovers several things.
First he finds where whatever entered the building as he looks down through a hole in the roof, where he actually sees the activity below happening. A bit surprising that neither he nor any of the other Emeralds noticed it from the inside.
Second there are bloody hand prints along the edges as if someone were climbing out or hanging on the edge of the opening.
And finally but possible more oddly about ten feet from the edge of the roof he finds what can only be a very large bloody paw print.
K'Nara Saturday March 14th, 2009 1:09:43 AM
K'Nara's hand flashes out and snatches up Lucia, the blade singer readying to keep Gunther safe from his suddenly-insane lion.
"Gunther!" barks the warrior woman. "What's gotten into her???"
Lian d20+22=41 ; 2d8+4=12 ; Monday March 16th, 2009 11:56:24 AM
As a reaction to the attack, without thinking, Lian attempts a stun on her, without causing actual damage. (AC 41, for 12 SUBDUAL DAMAGE!!, Fort save DC 26 or be stunned for a round)
He looks apologetically at Gunther.
Argam d20+15=33 ; Monday March 16th, 2009 6:22:59 PM
"Hey down there? What's goin on?" Argam shouts through the hole.
He watches prepared to float down if needed. He waits patiently for things to develop below before adding his information to the mix.
He is careful not to mess with the prints and blood.
He glances down to see who is watching him.
He examines the hole a bit closer. "I wonder what broke through this and how they did it?
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Search check of 33 to try and find out how the hole was made or with what?
Gunther, Charm Animal d20+19=27 ; d20+19=29 ; Monday March 16th, 2009 7:56:16 PM
The warrior puts his hands up toward K'nara and Lian, gesturing for them to back away. He even blocks LIan's way. "No...don't...she's scared, dat's all. Someting about dat hair.." She didn't hurt me. Hands up, Gunther makes his way slowly toward the dire lioness. (Handle Animal=27). "Easy girl...easy..." Slowly making his way toward her, Gunther speaks slowly and calmly. "Vat's wrong girl...vat's got you so upset?"
As he works with the big cat, Gunther mutters under his breath. "What in the world would make a kitty act like dat?! Dis is not goot...not goot."
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 116/116, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility d100=34 ; d20=8 ; Monday March 16th, 2009 11:24:33 PM
DM POST
Delilah doesn't want to be calmed down, but once moved away from the hair she begins to settle some.
From above you hear Argam's voice and call but when you look up you see nothing there, and yet....
Ingrge also looking up scratches his chin for a moment and then sighs, hey guys I think that Argam has found how your intruders entered. There is a big hole in the roof that has been very skillfully been hidden by magic.
Lian Tuesday March 17th, 2009 11:13:11 AM
"Maybe someone should scry on the hair?!"
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 116/116, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Tuesday March 17th, 2009 10:12:02 PM
INGRGE
Ingrge looks at lian and nods, Lian you want to collect the hair then and keep it from being touched by too many more things or people and I will scry with it later. Right now I think Argam has found something he wants one of us to check out. So why don't I just head on up and see what's up, so to speak. That said he activates his boots and is soon up there chatting with their new dwarf cleric.
DM POST
Lian collects the nasty hairs, while Gunther continues to bleed and calm Delilah. The circus folk all seem to have disappeared about the time Deliliah went volcanic, though one or two poke out their heads as Argam and Ingrge talk about the hole in the roof.
Ingrge makes it to the hidden hole to see what Argam has found and using some parchment from his pocket takes a print of the two sticky blood prints. Commenting that these might aid in the scrying as well. While Argam is showing him what he found Ingrge turns to the dwarf. "Nice job finding this, but what do you make of the prints, where is the missing roof material and where did the blood come from?
Gunther, Charm Animal Tuesday March 17th, 2009 11:38:57 PM
Now that the lioness is a bit more calm, Gunther tries once more to talk to her through his wreaths. "Delilah, what's got you so upset?" The warrior looks genuinely worried about the big cat, seeing as she has never reacted in such a strange manner before.
Lian Wednesday March 18th, 2009 1:14:50 PM
He collects the hairs in sterile rag.
K'Nara Wednesday March 18th, 2009 11:45:41 PM
K'Nara feels next to useless--she can't talk to animals and she didn't know a magically-hidden hole in the roof from a hank of hair. She waits to see if Gunther's communication with Delilah can yield some answers.
Argam d20+15=33 ; d20+15=29 ; Wednesday March 18th, 2009 11:58:43 PM
Argam shrugs. "Dunno. A better question is can I resist the mighty urge to fix this hole for awhile since it is evidence."
Then he gives his trademark "toothy grin" for just a second.
"My guess is that it fell down there and someone in the circus picked it up hiding the evidence. We find that and we might find who in the circus is making an inside job look like an outside attack for no reason.
"Seems like a mighty difficult entrance point too. Why would someone want to bring themselves and an attack beast up here to enter the circus? Why not through the gate or some back door?"
Argam continues around the dome since he's up there to see if there is anything else of interest. He looks for the broken piece of dome roofing as he goes and thinks.
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Search 33 for the broken off piece of dome.
Search 29 for any other evidence.
Lian Thursday March 19th, 2009 11:25:00 AM
Pockets the hair carefully.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 116/116, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility Thursday March 19th, 2009 10:06:18 PM
DM POST
Hair, prints and blood all collected, Agram can't seem to find the missing roof piece anywhere on his inspection of the dome. He puts forth his idea of perhaps and inside job while Ingrge listens and gets ready to descend.
Lian collects and packages the hair while K'nara looks on.
Gunther finally get delilah calmed down but all she seesm to want to do is apologize for hurting Gunther. In fact almost any time Gunther tries to bring up what happened and or the hair Delilah gets all twitchy and anxious.
After about a 30 minute final inspection of the premises, notyhing new is found, the inside job theory is presented to the1/2 elf in order for him to look out for the roof piece and or anyone acting out of the ordinary.
The group is back together and waiting...
K'Nara Friday March 20th, 2009 12:11:10 AM
"Whatever it is has got to be extremely nasty for a lion to act that way about just a hank of hair," K'Nara says, frowning. "But it's really weird--I can't think of anything that would go through all the trouble of breaking into the circus just to get a snack...there are far easier targets all over the city." The blade singer shakes her head.
"I hate puzzles..." she mutters with a sigh, then turns to the others, "...the circus is a bust, too, it seems...shall we try Gladiator Park..?"
Argam Friday March 20th, 2009 12:31:57 AM
"Not a puzzle maam. Tis a mystery. And mysteries need to be solved, unless its a Red Herring."
"Hey half-elf. What's your name? Sorry, but I missed the introductions. I'm Argam the Fixer. If we're leaving, I'll come back later to fix your roof. If you can get ahold of some of that material the dome is made of, it will take me less Woldsblood to fix it."
And with that he moves to leave with the group, since that seems to be K'nara's intention.
Lian Friday March 20th, 2009 11:39:32 AM
"I think it wouldn't hurt to at least study the hair later. Even if it is a dead end."
Gunther, Charm Animal Sunday March 22nd, 2009 10:10:04 PM
The warrior reassures Delilah that everything is ok, but is curious about her reaction to the hair. After he finishes calming down the lioness, Gunther nods at K'nara. "I don't know vat more ve can find here. Maybe ve can find more clues dere."
Lian Monday March 23rd, 2009 5:25:17 PM
OOC: Checking in
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 116/116, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility d100=46 ; Monday March 23rd, 2009 7:04:28 PM
Ingrge Nods atLian's suggestion. "As soon as we get somehwere quiet and sheltered I will scry with what we have found and see what happens. Let's just see if we can enjoy the rest of the day without anything weird occuring."
DM POST
The next few hours pass quickly and quietly as the group wanders and shops waiting for the afternoon games at gladiator park to begin. At midday the group wander in to the Flying Monkey Tavern after having spent a delightful visit in Kat's Familiars, where Gunther had some ammazing conversations aboiut animal training and the such with the owner Kat.
Lunch passes by quickly and uneventfully and it almost seems as though you are truely on an afternoon's pleasure junket.
Lunch over, Our heroes make their way to the arena to watch the warm up matches and then the afternoons fight card. It seems as though the Chancer's Club has come up with a new past time of wagering through planned combats where you are ranked and then win or lose points and standing as you beat or lose to stronger or weaker foes in any number of different combat categories. The group wanders through the different combats and contests, wagering a bit here and a bit there as trhey see fit and while they don't lose any money they don't win much either.
It is coming close to 4 PM and the grand combat is about to begin where two groups of thirty combatants work together to defeat the other group and then fight to find out who the best of the best is.
The two groups are kind of motly looking, one being a mixture of rough looking dwarves and humans and the other being a mix of 1/2 elves and 1/2 orcs.
At exactly 4, there is a loud trumpet blast and the spectator shield goes up, setting up a magical protection for the spectators from physical and magical harm. The referees and medics in place the central flag drops and the combat is begun.
From the outset it looks like the dwarves and the humans are working together more effectively and several of the other side are quickly eliminated and removed from the field. Then for a while things seem to stalemate as no side can seem to get an advantage over the other when suddenly the ground underneath a group of dwarves opens up and drops them into a morass of mud, which almost as immediately solidifies back again effectively trapping them up to their shoulders.
After that it is just mop up at the final elves and orcs pick off the others and then begin on each other. About two hours later the final one on one combat between the last 1/2 elf and the last 1/2 orc is completed and the 1/2 orc is declared victorious. Awards and cash are handed out to the participants, bets are settled and the barricade is once again dropped. The day at the park is over.
Dusk is fast approaching and the dinner hour is only about an hour away. Our heroes are chatting as they walk back toward Sturdevant's when the hear several screams and some loud growls coming from just ahead in a corner of the park.
He runs towards the combat stopping as soon as the mobs are in sight to let the tanks move forward while he assesses the situation.
K'Nara Tuesday March 24th, 2009 12:47:39 AM
K'Nara immediately draws her sword, running towards the sound of screaming, adding her own voice:
"Lucia!"
The Bright Flame of the Culverwood flares to life in more ways than one...
*Now what...?* the weapon complains in a rather crotchety tone.
Argam Tuesday March 24th, 2009 9:28:01 AM
Argam starts and turns, hands prepared with spell, toward K'nara.
"WHAT WAS THAT?"
Shock registers on his face.
"That sounded metallic!"
Lian Tuesday March 24th, 2009 10:44:17 AM
Lian takes off, quickly outstripping the others, towards the screams.
Gunther, Charm Animal -12HP d20+19=33 ; d20+8=14 ; Tuesday March 24th, 2009 11:01:57 AM
Hearing the commotion, the warrior sprints toward the corner, encouraging Delliah to join in. (Handle animal=33). His two-bladed sword suddenly at hand, the warrior searches about for the cause of the commotion. (Spot=14)
K'Nara d20+1=2 ; Tuesday March 24th, 2009 11:13:26 AM
Oh, yeah, a Spot check! That would nice!
(groan) K'Nara's Spot is a natural 1. Sigh.
Attack in the City
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand d20+17=29 ; Tuesday March 24th, 2009 7:36:06 PM
INGRGE
"Warrd's warts!!" Ingrge mutters as the group goes dashing off without any protection. Without waiting or thinking about what might be aheah Ingrge concentrates on moving ahead and casting Spectral hand preparing to get as many protective spells to his crew as best he can.
"Don't Bunch up guys, spread out!"
DM POST
As you race down the walled path (the wall is roughly eight feet tal and can not bee seen over) to where you here the growling you come across a gory sight.
Lying on the ground are a couple of bodies, both were apparently armed as their swords are next to them. Standing beside them are two of the ugliest beasts you have ever seen. They look like a cross between a dwarf and a wolverine. One is grey-black (WH1), and the other is a reddish brown (WH2) in color . Just past them on the ground, to their rear are two wolverines (Wac1, Wac2). There is blood on all of their faces.
As you all come into view their attention snaps to you nearly instantly.
K'Nara d100=83 ; d4+2=3 Tuesday March 24th, 2009 9:06:22 PM
K'Nara casts Mirror Image on herself, belatedly realizing that she probably should have let Ingrge or Argam get off a protective spell or two before running toward danger, but it's moot now. Three K'Naras spring into being, with a total of four of them running torwards WH2 with flaming swords at the ready... (OOC: rolled 83 to see if she beat her 5% Spell Failure and then rolled for the number of images generated by her spell.)
Lian d20+23=29 ; 2d8+5=13 ; 2d6=3 ; Wednesday March 25th, 2009 1:07:11 PM
Moves to W1 and attacks. (stunning attack, DC 26 fort, AC 29, for 13 damage, breaks DR, Blessed hands, PLUS 3 Holy damage vs evil from Eberyons Tears)
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Wednesday March 25th, 2009 10:16:54 PM
Quickly reading a scroll Ingrge has his spectral hand reach out and touch Lian on the back as he fineshes his stoneskin scroll. (150 points)
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand d20+15=29 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+5=6 ; d3=1 ; d3=1 ; d3=3 ; d3=1 ; d8+4=7 ; d8+4=5 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=12 ; d6+2=6 ; d20+21=40 ; 2d6+9=19 ; Wednesday March 25th, 2009 10:34:30 PM DM POST
(ooc: Guys and Gals please post combat info in your name field)
WH2 whips up his bow and sends three arrows streaking toward the K'naras and two arrows actually manage to find her AC 29 & AC 29 for 12 points (if they hit) the third hits one of the images disapating it.
Ingrge casts his spell and Lian feels the recognizable skin of stone skins slide over his body.
Lian Rushes forward and attack WH1 but his attack misses as the beast ducks just out of range.
Gunther charges WH1 as well setting up alongside Lian and delivers a mighty blow to the beast.
Argam comes around the corner and see the creatures and momentarily freeze in their steps trying to decide what they should do.
Delialah lets out a trmendous roar and tears throguh the crown heading toward the wolverines.
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The two wolverines leap into the fray attacking Delilah as she charges toward them the first misjudges its attack and misses while the second connects with a viscious claw AC 26 for 6 points
WH1 returns lian's favor attacking him two-handed with a war hammer smashing into his side with a viscious strike AC AC 40 for 19 points damage
Gunther, AC33 HP133/145 Charm Animal d20+25=38 ; d8+15=17 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday March 25th, 2009 10:35:31 PM
Relieved that they have finally located the mysterious creatures, Gunther charges toward the gray black one (WH-1...I was thinking of being about I-6 ish, but mostly I'd like Gunther to be in a flanking position with Lian). He brings his sword down in a savage arc, hoping to strike a decisive blow. (AC 40 for 17 + 5 fire...this doesn't include flanking...sorry, had wrong modifier on attack..should have been +27).
K'Nara d20+25=38 ; d10+12=19 ; d6=6 ; Thursday March 26th, 2009 12:12:47 AM (OOC: my apologies to the DM--the Mirror Image spell generated three images, so a total of FOUR "K'Naras" should be running at WH1. With one of them dispelled, there are three K'Naras left.)
The blade singer activates her Boots of Speed and closes the distance to WH1, whirling her blade as she begins her dance. OOC: I believe that K'Nara can make a single attack this round. If so, she hits AC38 for 19hpd and 6hp magic fire damage.
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 d20+23=38 ; d20+23=37 ; d20+23=38 ; d20+18=32 ; d20+13=14 ; 2d8+5=14 ; 2d8+5=11 ; 2d8+5=10 ; 2d8+5=10 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=4 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=8 ; Thursday March 26th, 2009 2:46:49 PM
JUST missed by the creature, Lian grins at the feel of stoneskin and strikes out with a flurry. (AC 38, 37, 38, 32 and nat 1, for 14, 11, 10, 10 and miss....plus 8, 4, 8, 8 damage vs evil)
Dodge vs W1. Ac vs W1 is 42.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Thursday March 26th, 2009 10:15:00 PM
Not knowing which Knara to cast his spell upon Ingrge reads another scroll off and the energy is dilivered by his specrtal hand to Gunther. (Stoneskin 150)
DM Post once I have Gunther and Argam's posts.
Gunther, AC33 HP133/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 150/150 and Delila AC20, HP66/72 d20+25=26 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+10=25 ; d8+15=22 ; d6=6 ; d20+25=28 ; d8+15=17 ; d6=2 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=10 ; d8+15=20 ; d6=5 ; d20+10=28 ; d8+15=16 ; d6=6 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+14=31 ; d6+8=9 ; d6=3 ; d20+11=15 ; 2d6+6=14 ; d6=2 ; Thursday March 26th, 2009 11:57:11 PM
Gunther smiles as his skin hardens. He turns his attention on the thing in front of him. His blade whirls and slashes at the creature multiple times, but finds the creature harder to hit than he thought.
AC26 AC22 AC20 AC25 for 22 +6 fire AC28 for 17+2 elec AC2 AC26/10 for 20+5 elec AC28 for 16 + 6 elec
Over on the other end of the battlefield, Delilah lashes out at the wolverine in front of her (Wac2). Her giant paws tear at the critter and she takes a massive bite. (AC15, AC31 for 9 +3 fire, AC15 for 14+2 ice).
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 Friday March 27th, 2009 10:55:45 AM
OOC: Checking in
K'Nara Friday March 27th, 2009 10:57:22 AM
Checking in, too...
K'nara joins Gunther and Lian in surrounding HW1 and does connect with her attack.
Lian alos connects but only twice doing some damage as well.
Gunther however finds the going a bit tough as he misses with all of his attacks.
Delilah also connects once doing damage to her foe.
HW1 & HW2 AC: 38 W1 & W2 AC: 18 DW AC: ??
HW1 continues trying to hit Lian switching to one handed attacks this time but misses with all three attacks.
H2 sends three more arrows K'nara's way but misses her completely but dismisses the two other images of her.
The two wolverines tag team Delilah and both ferociously attack and this time they connect with three claw attacks and one bite. AC 21,26,26,23 for 19 points of damage.
From apparently no where a lightening bolt streaks acrocc the area and strikes both K'nara and Gunther. 39 points damage reflex DC 19 for 20 points damage
Ingrge
As soon as Ingrge sees the images of K'nara vanish he once again reads a scroll and his spectral hand reaches out and touches his target, setting another stone skin (150) on to K'nara.
K'Nara gets herself into position in order to quickly dispatch WH1 and then move on to her original target (WH2), when the sudden prickle of the hairs on the back of her neck prompt her to fling herself backwards against whatever is edging the pathway, narrowly escaping most of the lightning bolt that zaps the place where she'd stood. (OOC: K'Nara made her Reflex save with 38 for half damage; she is now standing in 3J with her back up against that wall or hedge or whatever that is.)
Blinking away the temporary paralysis at the shock of such a close call, the blade singer looks around her to see if she can Spot who invoked the lightning bolt. (OOC: K'Nara's Spot check is 13; her Spellcraft check is 26.)
If K'Nara is able to Spot and figure out the spellcaster, she will immediately charge at whomever they may be.
If K'Nara is unable to Spot and/or figure out the spellcaster, she will charge at WH2.
K'Nara's charge attack hits AC49 (waHOO! Natural 20!) for 15hpd and 5hp magic fire damage; possible Crit Hit hits AC44 for 20hpd and 4hp magic fire damage.
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 d20+23=39 ; d20+23=25 ; d20+23=34 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+13=20 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d8+5=14 ; Saturday March 28th, 2009 2:44:18 PM
Hitting once, Lian does 14 damage, 22 if evil.
Argam AC35 *HASTED* 119HP d20+5=14 ; 3d8+7=15 ; Sunday March 29th, 2009 2:15:23 PM
"Jester's bells!" Argam blurts out as he pulls his leg out of a gopher hole he had stepped into. As the bolt of lightning hits his companions, he looks to see it's source and then see's K'nara charge forward. Clicking his heels together to activate his boots of speed, the pious dwarf calls upon the divine powers gifted to him, "rememdium serius vulnus," and races to Delilah to heal her as she was in more serious trouble. CSW on Delilah: 15hp
10/9 rounds left on Boots of Speed
BTW, I cannot seem to access the combat map.
(ooc Give me your email addy and I will make it accessible. Kent)
Argam AC35 *HASTED* 119HP Sunday March 29th, 2009 2:23:19 PM ooc: oops, didn't read up on the fixer prc, the CSW should have an additional 8hp to it, making it a total of 23hp healed.
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 Monday March 30th, 2009 2:11:09 PM
OOC: Checking in.
K'Nara Monday March 30th, 2009 10:12:14 PM
K'Nara's still charging whomever she is charging...
Argam dashes and heals Delilah 23 points. (I let you get there as there was no action for Argam last round, normal movement would not let you get there this round otherwise.)
K'nara dives backwards having caught a glimpse of the caster before moving and makes her way to melee with the dwarf passing through somesort of magical barrier to do so. (sorry no charge as it is not a straight line from where you dove to.)
Lian continues his assault on WH1 casuing some more damage.
Gunther gets frustrated with his missed attacks and the lightening strike and just stands there frozen.
Ingrge watches the lightening strike and then sees Argam go busting by reads another scroll and reaches out with his spectral hand and graces the fixer with a stoneskin spell (150)
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Finding himself assaulted and injured the dwarf suddenly transforms into a slavering dire were wolverine and launches itself at K'nara missing as he tried moving before he was finished morphing. (nat 1)
WH1 switches tactics again and goes two handed with his warhammer but in all the movemnent misses Lian.
WH2 seeing K'nara leaving sets his sights on an elder elf mage and lets fly with three arrows at Ingrge, buts sends all the missiles into the surrouning trees missing all three times.
The wolverines again dive into the attack on Delilah getting strunk by three sets of claws AC 21 29 23 and critical bite 26 (25) for 32 points.
Argam AC34 *STONESKIN 150* 119HP d20+11=15 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+24=40 ; Monday March 30th, 2009 11:16:01 PM ooc DM: Argam used his boots of speed last round, I thought he would have made it.
Not sure why Delilah wasn't counterattacking, Argam made a split second decision and used his Quicken metamagic and casted Slay Living swiftly, took a 5' step to N6, and touched Wac1 (Hit AC15, DC20 Fort save or die; saved=3d6+15 dmg). Argam then prayed for Slay Living again and touched Wac2 (Hit AC18, DC20 Fort save or die; saved=3d6+15 dmg).
In case of AoO with 2nd Slay; Concentration roll: +4 combat casting, +20 concentration; DC40
Gunther, AC33 HP133/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 150/150 and Delila AC20, HP38/72 d20+10=20 ; d20+25=39 ; d8+15=22 ; d6=2 ; d20+20=25 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+25=36 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+10=17 ; d8+15=17 ; d6=4 ; d20+14=22 ; d6+8=11 ; d6=4 ; d20+14=21 ; d6+8=13 ; d6=4 ; d20+11=27 ; d8+4=5 ; d6=2 ; d20+22=32 ; d20+13=22 ; d8+6=14 ; d20+13=22 ; d8+6=14 ; Tuesday March 31st, 2009 12:26:44 AM
The warrior deftly dodges the lightening bolt, but is shocked into inaction by the attack (Refl.=20...Ring of Evasion, no dmg).
Growling with anger, the warrior is determined to take down the strange foe in front of him. He rains down blow after blow upon it. (AC39 for 22 +2 fire, AC25, AC34, AC24, AC36 for 17+4 elect. (hits with flanking bonus), AC22, AC21, AC17)
Roaring in pain, Delila strikes out savagely against the wolverines, trying to render their bodies in two. With savage efficiency, the huge lioness smashes the first wolverine with her huge claws (Wac1, AC22 for 11 +4 fire, AC21 for 13 +4 fire). Instinct kicks in and her maw wraps around the second wolverine's neck (Wac2, Bite AC27 for 5 + 2 ice). Grabbing a hold (Improved Grab), the lioness kicks out with her powerful hind limbs, trying to disembowel her foe (Grapple=32, Rake AC22 for 14, AC22 for 14...ummm, those rolls are weird!!).
OOC: Sorry for the missed post Kent. I sprained my ankle on Sunday and was in a great deal of pain last night.
K'Nara d20+25=43 ; d10+15=23 ; d6=5 ; d20+25=36 ; d10+15=22 ; d6=4 ; d20+20=34 ; d10+15=25 ; d6=6 ; d20+15=27 ; d10+15=25 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday March 31st, 2009 12:40:40 AM HP: 162/162; Spell effects: Haste, Stoneskin (150) OOC: correction to HP made because I only just remembered that (duh!) K'Nara has the Evasion Feat.
The nimble blade singer smirks at the dire were-wolverine.
"Let's see if you're trained to dance..." K'Nara murmurs, releasing Lucia as she does so. For a moment, it appears as though the flaming sword hovers in mid-air...then it begins to whirl viciously at the shapechanger who dares attack its mistress, moving as though K'Nara herself were wielding the blade. OOC: the lovely Woldian Blade Singer Feat Bladedance is now at work. Lucia's first attack hits AC43 for 23hpd and 5hp magic fire damage--possible Crit Hit of AC36 with 22hpd and 4hp magic fire damage; Lucia's second attack hits AC34 for 25hpd and 6hp magic fire damage; and Lucia's third attack hits AC27 for 25hpd and 2hp magic fire damage.
K'Nara's teeth flash as she draws a different bastard sword out of its scabbard--this one drawing out from behind her left shoulder.
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 d20+23=39 ; d20+23=43 ; d20+23=34 ; d20+23=39 ; d20+23=39 ; d20+18=32 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=14 ; 2d8+5=21 ; 2d8+5=13 ; 2d8+5=13 ; 2d8+5=17 ; 2d8+5=13 ; 2d6=4 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=12 ; Tuesday March 31st, 2009 9:16:10 AM
Lian rolls with a barrage of hits and a miss. (AC 39, 43(not confirmed), 39, 39, 32miss, 33(nat 20, not confirmed), hitting 5 times (two crit threats not confirmed), for 21, 13, 13, 17 and 13 damage, plus vs evil 4, 5, 7, 6 and 12 damage)
Dodge vs W1. Ac vs W1 is 42.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand d20+9=11 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+16=24 ; d20+11=14 ; 2d6+6=14 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+5=19 ; Tuesday March 31st, 2009 7:35:14 PM
DM POST Round 3
Argam reaches out and touches something and each of the wolverines falls lifeless to the ground.
Delilah renders any possiblity of remaining life in the wolverines moot as she quite literally tears them to pieces.
Gunther wakes up and realizes that he has just avoided being fried and launches his attacks on WH1 and connects for some solid damage.
Lian also continues his assault on WH1 and when he is done there is a quivering, twitching pile of something on the ground.
K'nara starts her dance and connects twice for damage.
WH2 - AC 34 DT - AC 31
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The dire wolverine in front of K'nara lets out a mighty roar as it leaps to the attack clawing and bitting (oops forgot some attack bonuses) connecting once with AC 33 for 14 points, but missing with the following claw and bite.
WH2 send three more arrows and watchies with disgust as they all miss. Dropping his bow he draws his melee weapon.
Argam AC34 *STONESKIN 150* 119HP d8=5 ; d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; Tuesday March 31st, 2009 9:22:12 PM
Before she could get away, Argam called upon his god's grace to cure critical wounds on Delilah for 32hp
I rerolled 1's as I have in other wold games, if that's not the case here, then I healed for 31hp :)
"If that's all you got, fuzzy," K'Nara taunts her foe, "This is gonna be a mighty short dance..." The human blade singer then adds her own attacks with her newly-unsheathed sword to the existing ones being initiated by Lucia.
OOC: K'Nara'sattacks (my apologies...I forgot to add the Haste effect to her combat...K'Nara is supposed to be AC34 now and she gets an extra +1 on her attacks)--
first attack hits AC42 for 17hpd and 2hp magic fire damage...with a possible Crit Hit of AC35 doing 15hpd & 2hp magic fire damage second attack hits AC22 for 15hpd and 1hp magic fire damage third attack hits AC33 for 15hpd and 1hp magic fire damage. The roll for K'Nara's extra Hasted attack (now properly adjusted) hits AC30 for 15hpd and 6hp of magic fire damage.
Lucia'sattacks-- first attack hits AC35 for 19hpd and 6hp magic fire damage second attack hits AC37 for 19hpd and 4hp magic fire damage third attack hits AC35 for 20hpd and 5hp magic fire damage...possible Crit Hit of AC31 for 24hpd and 1hp magic fire damage. Lucia's Hasted attack hits AC32 for 21hpd and 6hp magic fire damage.
Gunther, AC33 HP133/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 150/150 and Delila AC20, HP70/72 d20+27=44 ; d20+27=34 ; 2d8+30=40 ; d6=6 ; d20+16=35 ; d6+8=13 ; d6=2 ; d20+16=25 ; d20+13=24 ; Tuesday March 31st, 2009 11:55:04 PM
Giving Lian the thumbs up, Gunther sprints over to the next strange creature (M3), ready to rinse and repeat. Strong arms slam his slender blade home in the back of the furry creature. (AC44/34 for 40+6 fire).
Delila.... In typical feline fashion, the lioness ignores the cleric's healing touch and launches herself at the creature that Gunther is fighting (5 foot to O5). One claw rakes into the thing, but the lioness cannot seem to pentrate the creature's hide with her other attacks. (AC35 for 13+ 2 fire, AC25, AC24). Angry and frightened, the big cat lets out with a mighty bellow.
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 d20+23=43 ; d20+23=31 ; 2d8+5=10 ; 2d6=7 ; d20+29=30 ; Wednesday April 1st, 2009 3:28:52 PM
Moving to O4, tumbling in behind WH2, Lian strikes out once, hitting AC 43(not confirmed), for 10 damage, plus 7 damage vs evil. (tumble roll nat 1, sheesh.... if I have to avoid a crit fail, I'll use a Hero point)
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand d20+18=24 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+19=38 ; d20+19=25 ; d20+19=25 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+19=30 ; 2d6+9=18 ; Wednesday April 1st, 2009 7:55:56 PM
DM POST Round 4
Argam heals Delilah for 32
K'nara quick draws her other blade and joins Lucia in an immitation of a blade barrier, doing some damage.
Lian tries tumbling over to a new combat position but somehow catches a foot on both the citizen bodies lying on the ground. He makes it to his position and attacks, connecting for some damage, but realizes that he left himself a bit open for an Attack of Opportunity.
Gunther too moves in on the new opponent and connects once solidly.
Delilah aslo connects once.
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The dire wolverine once again attacks K'nara but misses. There is perhaps a look of fear in its eyes.
WH2 sees bothe Gunter and Lian coming in and gets off an Attack of opportunity on both, missing with both attacks.
The beast this time focuses its attacks on Gunther whipping war axe and war hammer around like they were weightless but only manages to connect once nearly critically AC 38 (not confirmed) for 18 points.
Argam AC34 *STONESKIN 150* 119HP d20+11=23 ; Wednesday April 1st, 2009 8:42:06 PM
Argam prays for Slay Living once more and takes a 5' stepand attempts to touch WH2. DC20 Fort Save.
"You know, I'm willing to forget slicing and dicing you if you just surrender by turning back to your humanoid form and telling me what's going on here," K'Nara proposes, her teeth flashing once again as she grins at her opponent. Lucia, however, continues her attacks.
OOC: Lucia's attacks--
first attack hits AC35 for 18hpd and 4hp magic fire damage second attack hits AC 32 for 22hpd and 4hp magic fire damage third attack hits AC27 for 22hpd and 2hp magic fire damage Lucia's Hasted attack hits AC40 for 16hpd and 6hp magic fire damage
Gunther, AC33 HP133/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 137/150 and Delila AC20, HP70/72 d20+27=36 ; d8+15=18 ; d6=2 ; d20+22=27 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+27=45 ; d20+27=35 ; 2d8+30=44 ; d6=4 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+16=17 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+13=14 ; Thursday April 2nd, 2009 12:27:13 AM
Gunther grins as the creature knocks a few flakes of stone from his hardened skin. "You'll have to try harder den dat!" Blades twirling, the cat trainer sets to bringing down the fuzzy dwarf. (AC36 for 18+2 fire, AC27, AC27, AC16, AC45/35 for 44+4 elect., AC32, AC24, AC15).
Delilia... Enraged, the lioness strikes out at the strange creature, but can't seem to pin him down. (AC17, AC32, AC14)
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 d20+23=42 ; d20+23=30 ; d20+23=27 ; d20+18=27 ; d20+13=14 ; 2d8+5=12 ; 2d6=4 ; Thursday April 2nd, 2009 8:11:46 PM
Lian forgoes the conversation with the apparent shapeshifters and attacks, hitting once. (AC 42, for 12 damage, and 4 vs evil)
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand d20+18=27 ; 3d6+15=23 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+18=34; d20+18=34; d20+13=21 ; d8+8=9 ; d8+8=12 ; Thursday April 2nd, 2009 8:50:24 PM
DM POST Round 5
Argam reaches out and touches HW2 and feels the energy leave him and enter his target who while shuddering for a moment does not fall dead at his feet.
Lucia's attacks only connect thrice but several more cuts show up on the beast's body justas several others close over.
Gunther attacks and connects twice openning new wounds as old ones close.
Lian too connects once adding more new wounds to the beast.
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HW2 continues his aatacks on Gunther but misses all five times. (my dice rolling sucks)
DW attacks K'Nara and this time connects with both claw attacks twice AC 34 & AC 34 Damage 21 points
Gunther, AC33 HP133/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 137/150 and Delila AC20, HP70/72 d20+27=41 ; d8+15=17 ; d6=1 ; d20+22=28 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+17=21 ; d8+15=21 ; d6=2 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+27=31 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+13=28 ; Thursday April 2nd, 2009 11:37:43 PM
Smiling as the creature heals itself, Gunther decides to see if he can continue to press the thing. He strikes out efficiently with his blade cutting into the creature twice. (AC41 for 17 +1 fire, AC28, AC36/21 for 21 +2 fire, AC23, AC31, AC27, AC19, AC24).
Deliala... The lioness carefully watches her prey, pouncing with skill, but still unable to pentrate its thick fur. Her patience running thin, the big cat's tail smacks the ground in rhythmic time. (AC29, AC31, AC28)
Argam AC34 *STONESKIN 150* 119HP Friday April 3rd, 2009 11:52:55 AM
Not much of a fighter and seeing his companions doing well, Argam decides to take a 5' step back out of melee and calls for divine assistance, "Votum!"
Prayer: You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 d20+23=39 ; d20+23=39 ; d20+23=37 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+13=19 ; 2d8+5=15 ; 2d8+5=16 ; 2d8+5=14 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=7 ; Friday April 3rd, 2009 12:22:17 PM
Lian attacks with a full flurry of fists, knees and even attempts a head-butt. (Hits three times, for 15, 16 and 14 damage respectfully, plus 7, 7 and 7 damage vs evil)
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 Saturday April 4th, 2009 12:00:21 PM
OOC: Checking in
Ingrge's Stoneskin spell absorbs much of the damage that would have been inflicted by the claws of the dire werewolverine. K'Nara arches one eyebrow.
"Why is it that you people always choose to do this the hard way..?" she asks rhetorically, then launches into attacking her foe again in conjunction with her still-dancing sword, Lucia.
OOC: K'Nara's attacks (boosted w/Haste & Whatever Spell Argam Just Cast)-- first attack hits AC33 for 22hpd & 2hp magic fire damage second attack hits AC39 for 20hpd & 5hp fire damage--Crit Hit at AC37 for 18hpd & 2hp fire damage third attack hits AC28 for 21hpd & 3hp fire damage Hasted attack hits AC40 for 21hpd & 3hp fire damage
Lucia's attacks (same effects as K'Nara's)-- first attack hits AC34 for 21hpd & 3hp magic fire damage second attack hits AC27 for 18hpd & 6hp fire damage third attack hits AC22 for 20hpd & 4hp fire damage Hasted attack hits AC47 (woohoo--natural 20!) for 24hpd & 3hp fire damage; the Crit Hit is for AC45 with 24hpd & 5hp fire damage.
I have to admit to not knowing if the rules say if the Crit Hit range is reached on a Crit Hit itself whether the PC rolls for the Crit Hit to have a Crit Hit or not.
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 Monday April 6th, 2009 3:07:16 PM
OOC: Checking in
K'Nara Tuesday April 7th, 2009 1:07:23 AM
OOC: checking in, too...
Gunther, AC33 HP133/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 137/150 and Delila AC20, HP70/72 Tuesday April 7th, 2009 10:19:07 AM
Checking in am I. ;)
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 Tuesday April 7th, 2009 4:20:32 PM
OOC: Checking in again... I cast fireball on Kent. 100d6 adjusted for sonic damage
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Tuesday April 7th, 2009 6:24:57 PM
DM POST Round 6
Argam gives you each a bating in holy power aiding your last attacks as Gunther, and Lian drop HW2 and K'nara and Lucia down DW.
A quiet falls on the bloody glade as the three lycanthropic enemies lie dead on the grass along with their two previous foes/victims.
Then that silence is broken by the what sounds like soft moans coming from the two previous victims.
K'Nara d20=4 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2009 11:01:32 PM
The blade singer straightens up slowly as she perceives her foe to have fallen to the ground. K'Nara puts out her empty left hand.
"Lucia..." the chestnut-maned warrior calls to the still-dancing blade. For a moment the flaming sword continues to whirl in place, but then the flames licking its edges wink out and the sword slows down, moving towards its mistress. K'Nara snags the pommel of the sword and--after a quick inspection of the blade--flips Lucia into its customary sheath on her back.
"Argam," the leader of the Emerald Dragons bids the Fixer, "Will you kindly see to the survivors of this attack? If you have any way of checking for lycanthropy, it would be a good idea to scan them for it." So saying, K'Nara kneels down and begins to check the body of the dire-werewolverine she'd just slain in battle. She isn't sure what she'll find, but hopefully there will be some kind of clue as to what these three creatures were doing in the middle of Plateau City...and why.
OOC: K'Nara's taking 20 to Search...and it looks like she'll need it, as she rolled a mere 4 on the d20.
Gunther, AC33 HP133/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 137/150 and Delila AC20, HP70/72 d20+8=21 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2009 11:15:57 PM
The warrior huffs. This hadn't been a fight...heck, K'nara's exercise drills were more strenuous. Linking back up with Delila, the warrior carefully inspects all her wounds and makes sure she is doing ok. Then he heads over to Argam and gives the dwarf a hearty slap on the back. "Tank you for looking out for my kitty! If it vasn't for you, she'd be in pretty bad shape!"
Gunther casts his eyes about the battlefield, looking for anything out of the ordinary (Spot-21). "I vonder vere dese tings came from...and vat dey vant..."
Argam AC34 *STONESKIN 150* 119HP Wednesday April 8th, 2009 12:28:36 PM
Wary of the affliction of lycanthropy, Argam cautiously approached each of the victims and if not assailed, calls upon the divine power of a Heal spell to remove the victims wounds and possible affliction of lycanthropy.
cast Heal on both victims if not attacked.
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 Wednesday April 8th, 2009 6:50:09 PM
Lian casts Divine Power. (Your base attack bonus becomes equal to your character level (which may give you additional attacks), you gain a +6 enhancement bonus to Strength, and you gain 1 temporary hit point per caster level.)
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Wednesday April 8th, 2009 11:16:32 PM
Argam moves forward to do as asked and stops short as he realizes it isn't moaning he hears but growling as the two former victimes suddenly change form and are almost immediately in full dire were wolverine form and looking for something tasty.
owledge nature or knowledge arcana rolls dc20
K'Nara d20+9=29 Wednesday April 8th, 2009 11:55:08 PM OOC: K'Nara's Knowledge (arcana) check is 29 (natural 20! woot!)
"What in the six-hundred-sixty-six layers of the Abyss..?" K'Nara yelps, seeing the victims suddenly transform. Would the Emerald Dragons be forced to put down the survivors of the dire-werewolverine's attack..?
Argam AC34 *STONESKIN 150* 119HP Thursday April 9th, 2009 3:13:03 AM
"Woah!" Argam yells out as he jumps back and away from the newly created lycanthropes. "Too late, damn."
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 Thursday April 9th, 2009 4:31:08 PM
ooc: Checking in
Gunther, AC33 HP133/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 137/150 and Delila AC20, HP70/72 d20+27=38 ; d8+15=22 ; d6=3 ; d20+14=24 ; d6=1 ; d6+8=13 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+11=21 ; Thursday April 9th, 2009 10:39:06 PM
Yes! More battle!! Sword in hand, Gunther scoots over to the nearest were wolverine thingy and takes a whack. (AC38 for 22 +3 fire)
Meanwhile, Delila rips across the battlefield and plows into the other wolverine (pounce). Clawing and biting, the lioness is eager to tear the creature into little bits. (AC24 for 13 +1 fire, AC16, AC21).
K'Nara Friday April 10th, 2009 1:42:10 AM
OOC: checking to see if there's been an update...
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand d20+23=35 ; d20+23=26 ; d20+18=27 ; d20+23=34 ; d20+23=41 ; d20+18=34 ; d8+11=18 ; d8+11=16 ; 2d6+5=17 ; 2d6+5=13 ; d8+11=13 ; d8+11=17 ; Friday April 10th, 2009 7:46:42 AM
K'nara realisesthat somethiung very odd just happened as most Lycanthropes don't make their first change, after contracting the disease, until a full moon occurs and the moon is new currently. No to mention that these guys were so newly bitten that it would seem impossible for the change to take place so soon.
Argam jumps clear of the new beasts as they change as was moving forward.
Lian and K'nara worrys and wait to see what happens.
Gunther and delilah attack straight off and while Gunther connects delilah does not.
AC 32
****** Quickly turning on the aggressors the two dire wolverines attack as well.
Both Gunther and Delilah get caught with two claws and a bite Deliliah AC 35, 26, & 27 for 51 points. and Gunther Ac 34, 41, & 34 for 33 points
Gunther, AC33 HP122/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 105/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP19/72, Bless d20+25=37 ; d8+15=22 ; d6=5 ; d20+20=37 ; d8+15=21 ; d6=4 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+25=33 ; d8+15=16 ; d6=1 ; d20+17=33 ; d8+15=20 ; d6=2 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+12=23 ; d6+8=10 ; d6=6 ; d6+8=10 ; d6=4 ; Friday April 10th, 2009 10:24:18 AM
Thrilled, Gunther launches a full attack on the creature, determined to take it out quickly...and hopefully on his own. After all, a orc has his pride. (AC37 for 22 +5fire, AC37 for 21 + 4fire, AC33 for 16+1 elec, AC33 for 20 +2 elec.) Watching Delila get clobbered, Gunther yells out to Argam. "Please, Argam, help my kitty! She can't take much more!"
Delila... Roaring in pain, the lioness swats at the wolverine in a savage attempt to salvage her pride. She lashes out with her paws, trying to ignore her pain. (AC33 for 10 +6fire, AC32 for 10 + 4fire...forgot to add in Bless)
Argam AC34 *STONESKIN 150* 119HP d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; Friday April 10th, 2009 11:44:34 AM
Argam quickly complies to Gunther's request and calls upon a spell to heal delilah's critical wounds.
Cure Crit Wounds on Delilah: 24+15=39Hp
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 Friday April 10th, 2009 2:15:41 PM
"Uh.... why aren't they doing anything? Should we attack? Are they waiting for us? Or are they in control?"
"Something's wrong!" K'Nara barks. "Weres don't change that fast--not naturally! Just get them!" So saying, the tall redhead attacks Foe B2 (the one attacking Delilah) after tumbling past Foe B1 on the map.
OOC: K'Nara's Tumble check is 25. She is attacking with the regular sword in her hand, hitting AC35 for 22hpd and 3hp fire damage; her Hasted attack hits AC31 for 20hpd and 1hp fire damage.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand d20+23=31 ; d20+23=26 ; d20+23=24 ; d20+23=43 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+18=24 ; d20+23=34 ; d8+11=18 ; d8+11=13 ; d8+11=14 ; 2d6+5=11 ; d8+11=16 ; Saturday April 11th, 2009 7:15:30 AM
K'nara comes rushing in and connects twice, and Gunther connects with 4 of his, Deliliah only manages to connect twice.
Argam does some healing for Delilah.
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While Gubnther only gets struck one though critically Ac 43 (34) for 34 points, Dellilah gets struk for three more attacks AC 31, 26 & 24 for 38 points.
Argam AC34 *STONESKIN 150* 119HP d8=3 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; Saturday April 11th, 2009 12:34:01 PM
Argam couldn't keep this up, eventually he would run out of healing spells and Delilah would die. He could only hope his companions would slay the lycanthropes before it came to that. Once again the cleric called upon the divine to heal the ravaged beast.
Cure Crit Wounds on Delilah: 25+15=40hp
LianAC 41, hps 134 (8 temp hps), Stoneskin 150 d20+28=29 ; Saturday April 11th, 2009 6:32:20 PM
Lian moves to the nearest target and lets loose. (hits AC NAT 1.... urg!)
Divine Power rounds remaining 7, (Your base attack bonus becomes equal to your character level (which may give you additional attacks), you gain a +6 enhancement bonus to Strength, and you gain 1 temporary hit point per caster level.) )
K'Nara releases the sword in her hand, loosing it to fight on its own...then she draws her beloved Lucia from its sheath in order to fight with the second blade, crying out in order to ignite the magic fire of the Bright Flame of the Culverwood.
"Lucia!"
OOC: The bastard sword is now Dancing as per the Blade Dance feat. first attack hits AC43 for 22hpd & 5hp magic fire damage; possible Crit Hit hits AC41 for 18hpd & 4hp fire damage; second attack hits AC21 for 19hpd & 2hp fire damage third attack hits AC31 for 16hpd & 3hp fire damage Hasted attack hits AC41 for 19hpd & 3hp fire damage; possible Crit Hit hits AC31 for 18hpd & 1hp fire damage
LianAC 41, hps 134 (8 temp hps), Stoneskin 150 Monday April 13th, 2009 8:26:03 AM
OOC: Checking in... I have an odd schedule for the next few days. Posting will be sketchy.
Gunther, AC33 HP98/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 95/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless d20+25=30 ; d20+21=34 ; d8+15=20 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+26=42 ; d6=4 ; d8+15=21 ; d6=2 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+15=33 ; d8+6=12 ; d6=5 ; d20+15=32 ; d8+6=9 ; d6=3 ; d20+12=26 ; Monday April 13th, 2009 7:56:26 PM
The warrior sighs as his colleges arrive. He was hoping to kill off the critter by himself, but it looked like he would have to share again. He strikes out once more, hoping that with the others help his attacks will put the creature down. (AC34 for 20 +4 fire, AC42 for 21 + 2 elect.)
Delila... Renewed by the cleric's healing, the lioness launches herself once more at the wolverine, finding a tad more luck this time. Her claws rip into the creature's side ripping out hunks of flesh. (AC33 for 12 +5 fire, AC32 for 9 + 3 fire).
K'Nara Monday April 13th, 2009 8:54:23 PM OOC: just checking
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand d20+23=37 ; d20+23=42 ; d20+23=37 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+23=38 ; d20+23=25 ; d20+18=23 ; 8d6+20=51 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2009 12:30:40 PM
Lian misses badly and nearly falls underneath one of the beasts, but manages to keep his feet.
Argam once again heals Delilah and wonders if this keps up how he will help any of the others if they are hurt.
Lucia is let loose again and quickly goes to work connecting twice for damage.
Gunther also connects twice more and the beast is looking a bit worse for wear.
Ingrge rips off a magic missile sending five missiles into Delilah's foe.
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The beasts attack this time focusing exclusively on Gunther and connect with three claw attacks once critically AC 37, 43 (37), & 38 for {13, 13 (12), 13} 51 total points of damage.
LianAC 41, hps 134 (8 temp hps), Stoneskin 150, bless d20+28=33 ; d20+28=38 ; d20+28=34 ; d20+23=31 ; d20+18=33 ; 2d8+8=22 ; 2d8+8=16 ; 2d8+8=21 ; 2d8+8=21 ; 2d8+8=15 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=6 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2009 7:59:20 PM
(OOC: Confused. Where are these monsters and where might they be on the.... oops, no map this round. :))
Lian strikes with lightning quickness. (Hit 5 times, AC 34, 39, 35, 32 and 34, for 22, 16, 21, 21, and 15 damage, if evil they take 40 more Bane damage)
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 55/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless d20+25=33 ; d8+15=23 ; d6=5 ; d20+21=35 ; d8+15=22 ; d6=3 ; d20+16=26 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+26=46 ; d20+26=37 ; 2d8+30=40 ; d6=1 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=36 ; 2d8+30=44 ; d6=5 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+12=28 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2009 11:44:44 PM
Gunther grins as both thinga ma whatsa jiggers turn their attention on him. "Dat's right...come to Papa.." His blade whirls once more, knowing that he should be able to take the creatures out now. (AC33 for 29 +5 fire, AC35 for 22 + 3 fire, AC46/37 for 40 + 1 elect., AC37/36 for 44 + 5 elect.).
OOC: If one creature dies, please split the attacks so that the damage goes to the other critter as needed. :)
Delila... Noticing that the creature is going after Gunther, Delila roars loudly and attacks the stronger of the two things. In her haste, she misses with all of her attacks. Her massive tail slaps the ground in frustration as the lioness grows weary of these tough skinned funny smelling animals.
Argam AC34 *STONESKIN 150* 119HP d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; Wednesday April 15th, 2009 12:43:29 PM
Seeing Gunther survive the attack unharmed, Argam noticed he had wounds from the previous encounter and so he called upon the divine and stepped forward and healed the warrior of some of his wounds.
Cure Crit wounds: 23+15=38hp
LianAC 41, hps 134 (8 temp hps), Stoneskin 150, bless Wednesday April 15th, 2009 1:37:50 PM
OOC: Checking in
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Wednesday April 15th, 2009 2:14:45 PM
Between Gunther's and Lian's attacks the two beasts fall to the ground lifeless.
Argam sends some healing Gunther's way
Both Delilah and Gunther have remnants of claw and bite marks showing on their bodies.
Approaching quickly you hear the whistles and tramping feet of the local constables which should soon be on the scene.
Should the party remain and perhaps be late or miss dinner with Sturtevant altogehter or should they quickly gather up some booty and show up to dinner a bit worse for wear?
Argam AC34 *STONESKIN 150* 119HP Wednesday April 15th, 2009 3:10:27 PM
ooc: DM, I've read that a Heal spell will neutralize the lycanthrope infection if cast on the affected within 3 days of the infection. If that is true, I will cast Heal on both Delila and Gunther to remove any chance of lycanthropic infection.
K'Nara d20+1=14 ; d20=10 ; Wednesday April 15th, 2009 3:18:16 PM
K'Nara reaches out and grasps the handle of the dancing sword, plucking it from the air and standing with it in her left hand while Lucia continues to flame in her right.
"Lucia." The command word extinguishes the magic fire even as the leader of the Emerald Dragons mulls over her options.
"This whole situation is just plain strange..." she points out the obvious, "...Gunther--does Delilah recognize the scents of any of these...things? Are any of them the same creature that attacked the circus animals?" While awaiting the answer, K'Nara checks her blades to see if they're bloody. She sheathes them simultaneously with a flip of each wrist.
"Let's check these guys out and see if there are any clues as to who or what they are...and why they're here." So saying, she looks over the body of the spell-casting dire werewolverine and takes 20 to Search it, too.
OOC: K'Nara's Spot check is 14 and her Search is a total of 30.
LianAC 41, hps 134 (8 temp hps), Stoneskin 150, bless Thursday April 16th, 2009 9:17:15 PM
Lian waits.
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 55/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless Thursday April 16th, 2009 10:34:16 PM
The warrior gently queries his kitty through the magical wreathes that they both wear, speaking low growls and hisses. He asks her K'nara's questions, as he praises the lioness's battle skills, stroking her sleek fur.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Thursday April 16th, 2009 11:57:34 PM
Argam takes some time and casts two more spells on Delilah and Gunther.
Delilah responds through the wreathes that the one that left the hair was the one K'nara killed first.
With Ingrge's aid and quick searches of the the three now dwarven bodies and the two human ones revealed quite a bit of magic.
There is;
a spell book a staff 2 rings an amulet a cloak a headband a dwarven hammer a composite longbow a pair of boots a broach
In addition there is a nice crossbow and two bags of dust like crystals; one red the other clear.
Just as the group finishes their inspections and have put the "loot" to the side a group of 6 city guards come around the corner weapons drawn and at the ready.
" Hey now! Stand down, relaease your weapons and keep your hands where they can be seen." Turning to Ingrge he continues. "And mage, I dont want to see your lips or hands move understood?"
K'Nara Thursday April 16th, 2009 11:59:41 PM
K'Nara lifts an eyebrow, then nods, making no move towards her weapons.
"I'm K'Nara Illutu," she introduces herself, "...and these are my friends...we are all members of the Dragon Consortium--specifically the Emerald Dragons. We'll cooperate with the authorities of Plateau City in every way."
LianAC 41, hps 134 (8 temp hps), Stoneskin 150, bless Friday April 17th, 2009 7:49:52 PM
"Sir, I am just a humble servant of Domi, Lian Siannodel." The hand of Domi smirks.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Friday April 17th, 2009 10:07:37 PM
The six wary guardsmen move into the area where you and the five dead bodies are. They have not lowered any weapons of theirs as yet and seem to be fully on guard waiting for an attack from you.
"Ahh so you are the Emerald Dragons. I guess that gives you the right to just kill and rob these five individuals?"
K'Nara Saturday April 18th, 2009 1:17:52 AM
"I'm afraid you have it wrong, sir," K'Nara states, crossing her arms over her chest and arching an eyebrow, "These five individuals are dead because they attacked us. Well...now that isn't quite true, either...we heard screaming and the sounds of battle coming from this place while touring your fine city. When we ran to investigate, we saw two creatures standing over two fallen people. We engaged the creatures only to find out there were three of them rather than the two we first saw. I gave the three a chance to surrender, but they refused and were killed in the subsequent battle. We started to aid the two fallen humans when they suddenly turned into..." The chestnut-maned blade singer suddenly stopped and eyed Ingrge quizzically.
"You know...we never did figure out why those two changed into those...were-creature-things so very suddenly..."
LianAC 41, hps 134 (8 temp hps), Stoneskin 150, bless Monday April 20th, 2009 11:00:04 AM
"Our title, good sir, doesn't give us right to kill. Right to protect each other and others who are in harms way gives us the rights to defend ourselves. Killing is just a sorry fact and in this case, an unusual situation."
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Monday April 20th, 2009 11:03:42 PM
I am not at all sure of what you are saying miss. First you say there were beasts standing over the humans and then you say the humans turned into something and yet all i see here are three dwarves, two humans and someone's two animal companions.
I think that perhaps we should gather upa all the bodies and the belongings and go see the Lord Mayor about all this.
K'Nara Tuesday April 21st, 2009 4:08:34 AM
K'Nara's hazel eyes survey the bodies strewn about...indeed--three dwarves, two humans and a pair of ex-animal companions dot the landscape. She sighs, nodding.
"Sounds like an excellent idea, guardsman," the leader of the Emerald Dragons agrees readily, wondering most heartily if Valdor--during his long and illustrious career with the Platinum Dragons--ever had days like these...
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 Tuesday April 21st, 2009 10:43:59 AM
"Something isn't right Knara. We shouldn't go with them. Have they even proven their identity? The obvious lays right before them and they are blind?" Challenges the monk.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Tuesday April 21st, 2009 11:02:38 PM
"What do you see as obvious elf?"
"We come around the corner where we were told that there was some sort of attack going on and we find you with bloodied weapons standing over five newly dead bodies? And you seem to have just piled what one would assume is the bodies' belongings off to the side like you are about to remove them for yourselves. To me, that sounds like a robbery and murder if you ask me. You have stated who you are and obviously some of my men know of you at least (he says this as he glares at several of his men who have sheathed their weapons), but I am new to the Plateau and to the guard and I do not know you."
"If you were me elf, I expect you would have already asked that you lay down your arms and come peacefully. All I have akksed is that you sheathe your weapons and come with me with the bodies to the Lord Mayor's abode to clear this up. Sound a lot like me that you have something to hide. Eh?"
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 55/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 12:07:01 AM
The warrior is silent up until the guard's last little spiel. Though he sheathes his weapon, he turns to confront the lead guardsman. Standing toe to toe with the fellow, he flexes his massive muscles. "I can understand your confusion, but you vill not be rude to my friends! Ve vill go vith you peaceable, but you vill mind your tongue." Though he is not overtly threatening, the warrior does not back down either.
K'Nara Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 12:27:19 AM
"I've stated what we are going to do and we should just get to doing it," the leader of the Emerald Dragons addresses her party members, "I'm sure if we just go see Sturtavent, we can find out more about what these people really are, besides proving our good intentions to the City Guard here."
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 1:43:56 PM
"I never said, friend, that we weren't doing what you ask. Clearly MY captain here asked us to go with you and I will go. But you have not identified yourself beyond saying you are new and you suspect us of murder on the grounds that your a guardsman and can glean it on circumstantial evidence. You have not taken our word and expect us to do things willingly?! That is presumptuous of you.
I have made a mistake myself, by saying THEY are blind. Your guardsman, at least the ones who sheathed their weapons, aren't blind and do know us. Weapons loosed here in ANY capacity is a mistake. Yours and ours.
Sir, sheathe your weapon willingly, show some modicum of trust and I will sheathe my weapons." The monk does indeed 'sheathe' his weapons, by putting them in his pockets. He grins that Lian grin and waits.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 10:52:48 PM
With a quick look at his men he gives them a nod and all other weapons are sheathed. A second nod sends several to unpack field stretchers in order to aid in carrying the bodies back. In just a few moments everything is ready and he looks over at K'nara.
If you and your crew would help with the two human bodies we will carry the other three. (The belongings have ben packed in amongst the bodies.)
It shouldn't take us more than 10 minutes to reache the mayor's residence.
K'Nara Thursday April 23rd, 2009 2:09:40 AM
"Why not?" K'Nara says, rolling her eyes, "We killed 'em, we may as well carry 'em, too." She goes to the head of one of the late humans.
"I got this end..." the blade singer announces, "...who's taking the feet..?" Her hazel eyes glance at her comrades-in-arms, showing a rather incongruous sparkle of absurd humor in what should really be considered a serious situation.
Argam AC34 *STONESKIN 150* 119HP Thursday April 23rd, 2009 3:14:38 PM
Argam cleared his throat, he was loath to touch the filthy lycanthropes, but wasn't about to let K'nara do the deed by herself. "I'll help," he piped up and then grabbed the feet and lifted.
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 Thursday April 23rd, 2009 5:19:27 PM
Lian leans over to KNara and says with a smirk in a quiet voice. "You would think they wouldn't want us to contaminate evidence." Sceptically, Lian helps with the corspes, which even now might be regenerating.
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 55/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless Thursday April 23rd, 2009 9:45:30 PM
With no difficulty, the warrior hefts one of the bodies over his shoulder. He keeps quiet, but has a wary eye on the captain of the guard.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Thursday April 23rd, 2009 10:52:56 PM
The parade takes off through the streets and alleys though amazingly very few people are encountered along the way. At the approach to Sturdevant's palace the suad leader and the rest of you aren't even questioned or looked at closely as you are let onto the grounds. Spot check DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: {In fact you are pretty sure that you saw several of the guards begin to salute him until apparently something stopped them from doing so.}
You are led around to the side of the palace to one of the outbuildings where you are shown where and how to place the bodies.
About that time a runner comes into the buliding and cautiously approaches the squad leader, whispering something in his ear and then departs.
So I am to tell you to use the bating facilities here in this building and for you to dress for your audience with Lord Sturdevant in 15 minutes. I will see you later I am sure.
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 55/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless Friday April 24th, 2009 12:47:17 AM
The warrior turns to K'nara and speaks in **very** crude elven (to which Lian is sure to cringe). "That human is even stranger than most of them!" As bathing is mentioned, the warrior pales. "Bath?! But I had von a month ago!" The warrior shakes his head obstinately. "Hunuh, I'm not going to take a bath!" As if to back up his thoughts on the matter, Delila lets out a low growl.
K'Nara d20+1=6 2d8(7+3)+3=13 2d8(6+5)+3=14 2d8(7+4)+3=14 Friday April 24th, 2009 2:48:04 AM OOC: K'Nara's Spot roll sucks with a total of 6.
"Well, Gunther, the only way I can think of for us to actually get cleaned from head to toe in less than fifteen minutes would be for both us to occupy the same bathtub..." K'Nara smiles and her voice drops to a sultry whisper, "...we'd both have to apply the soap to each other...and scrub...and rinse, too."
Whatever Gunther's reaction to the redhead's suggestion may be, K'Nara turns to the others and nods.
"See you all in ten minutes!" The leader of the Emerald Dragons pivots on a heel and quickly strides towards one of the bathing rooms, throwing a smoldering look over her shoulder at the big cat trainer before disappearing through the doorway.
Gunther Highlight to display spoiler: {--assuming that K'Nara's rather blatant tactic works, she'll use her Magic Tattoo to cast Cure Moderate Wounds three times on Gunther while (ahem) washing him, so that the orc-who-isn't will be healed up for 41 hit points. I'm guessing that they'll be a tad late for K'Nara's "ten minute" deadline, too. ;D}
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 Friday April 24th, 2009 2:26:02 PM
"We really shouldn't clean up. Something might prove we are telling the truth. Cleaning would point towards a guilty conscience."
He looks at Knara. "Besides, Presto spell should be the obvious choice for a quick clean up." The non-arcane caster smiles and sits, to meditate, covered in blood and all.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Friday April 24th, 2009 9:39:39 PM
Cleaned up, or not, the group makes their way to Lord Sturtevant's front door where they are met by several of his personal guards and escorted inside into a nice foyer and waiting area. Within moments Sturdevant himself walks in throiugh one of the doors.
(OOC: Well Jerry was supposed to take over DMing at this point, but I am willing to continue a bit longer, however I need the next poart of the module in order to do so.)
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 96/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless Friday April 24th, 2009 11:50:13 PM
Irresistibly lured by K'nara's offer, the warrior shows up to the meeting a little late and still wet behind the ears...literally. He wears a goofy grin as Sturdevant arrives.
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 Saturday April 25th, 2009 1:12:59 PM
OOC: Checking in
K'Nara Saturday April 25th, 2009 2:01:05 PM
K'Nara stands in a fresh change of clothing, damp around the edges and smiling in a secretive (albeit smug) sort of way.
Argam AC34 *STONESKIN 150* 119HP Saturday April 25th, 2009 2:40:02 PM
Argam does not bother to bathe,he prefers the earthy smell he emanates, besides, he was not injured in the battle and therefore see's no point to it.
K'Nara Sunday April 26th, 2009 12:20:29 AM
K'Nara stands in a fresh change of clothing, damp around the edges and smiling in a secretive (albeit smug) sort of way.
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 Monday April 27th, 2009 1:13:06 PM
Lian doesn't like the idea of changing. Besides, he doesn't have a change of cloths on hand. He stands there is all the nastiness and stains.
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 Tuesday April 28th, 2009 1:04:28 PM
Stays with the group.
Argam AC34 *STONESKIN 150* 119HP Tuesday April 28th, 2009 1:38:30 PM
Scratches himself
Argam AC34 *STONESKIN 150* 119HP Tuesday April 28th, 2009 9:16:58 PM
Tired of waiting around and remembering something, Argam snaps his fingers and leaves to make a quick change. Upon his return, the group see's he wearing a very stylish kilt. "Ah, freedom!"
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Tuesday April 28th, 2009 9:41:07 PM
(OOC: Ok no next part yet so I am going to wing it a bit.)
Accompanying Sturdevant is the self same guard / squad leader and it is obvious he has been bending Sturtevant's ear.
As Lord Sturdevant enters and notices you he cuts the guard off mid sentence.
"Yes, yes, That's nice. That'll be all then."
The guard begins to reply and even gets the word "But..." out of his mouth when Sturdevant glares at him and once again replies. "THAT will be all."
The guard turns and begins to exit when sturdevant stops him. "And bring the belongings of the deceased to this room please. as soon as you can."
Sturdevant aproaches you all a wide smile on his face. " Friends, it is truly good to see you again. Let us have dinner and discuss what you have been doing this day." Please let us retire to the dining room.
K'Nara Tuesday April 28th, 2009 10:54:10 PM
K'Nara smiles and bows to the Lord High Mayor.
"We are at your disposal, sir," she says.
Audience with the Mayor
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Wednesday April 29th, 2009 10:54:44 PM
Sturdevant leads the way into dinner and presides over a sumptuous meal and simple small talk; finding out about Ingrge's wife and daughter, Bertram's new temple, Gunther's animal training yard, even asks about Bruss and others of the household.
The meal finally comes to an end and unlike his usual self, he is quite abrupt and curt. Fine, so now pleasantries are over and done with. let's make our way into my den where we can talk and I can tell you why I invited you to the city.
Once in the den you find a long table set up with chairs around it enough for just all of you and the Mayor.
Just as you become seated, The mayor once again stands and with no ceremony, begins to speak.
"So, I have called you here to share the wisdom of Alemi. Alemi has shown me a terrible future, one in which the blight of the People of the Black Blood covers this city and all of the penninsula and much of the land to the north. As we speak a Beastlord gather his forces and plans an all-out assault on New Elenna. Apparently a shrine to an old Power, called the Twisted Run stretches for miles underneath the surface of The Scab, and it is there that a powerful Chosen One named Kar Nual marshals the Beastlord's army. I have seen a limitless horde of lycanthropes pouring forth and overrunning New Elenna's defenders, and I am determined that this future shall not come to pass."
Sturdevant focuses intently for a moment on the air behind and above you all, makes an arcane gesture, and speaks a whispered word of power. Suddenly appaering above you all are the five bodies, three dwarves and two humans, floating in the air.
These were the lycanthropes you fought earlier. The Star Tower mages tell me that in theirhybrid form they were much larger than normal wolverines, and I believe we have discovered why -- "Blacktooth Paste."
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 96/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless Wednesday April 29th, 2009 11:08:44 PM
The warrior thoroughly enjoys his dinner with the High Lord. The man somehow always has a way of making the orc warrior feel at ease in what would normally have been a tortuous proceedings of the seemingly endless set of rules that humans set around such occasions.
As they get down to business, the warrior listens intently to Sturdevant's dream. He watches with a mild amount of interest as the bodies are produced. Tilting his head to the side in curiosity, Gunther mumbles "Blacktooth Paste?!" as he idly scratches Delilah behind the ears.
Argam AC34 *STONESKIN 150* 119HP Thursday April 30th, 2009 2:20:06 AM
"Aye, what is this Blacktooth paste?" Argam says, joining with Gunther's inquiry.
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 Thursday April 30th, 2009 11:06:52 AM
The hand of Domi sneers at the captain of the guard. "That will be all, friend." He winks and turns to bow for the Mayor.
"Lycans huh. Well, I can't say I've seen many of them recently, other than the five just now." Says the elf. "But if it means stopping the innocent citizens from being turned or killed, I'm in."
He turns to the Emeralds and says, "I'll be heading to the Catacombs for Eb's Tears versus shapers. I suggest we all head over after this."
"Lord Mayor, is there reason to believe that ALL the lycans we encounter are evil? Or just merely compelled?"
K'Nara Thursday April 30th, 2009 11:54:58 AM
"Something tells me that this 'Blacktooth Paste' isn't going to be something we want to see people using three times a day..." K'Nara mutters. "So I'll just add my own 'what, huh, duh?' and wait for the mayor to fill us in on what this Paste is and how it effects people."
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Thursday April 30th, 2009 10:51:30 PM
Ingrge looks around at the others and then over at Sturdevant.
Well I am guessing that it has something to do with why those two changed so quickly after being bitten.
Sturdevant nods at Ingrge and then continues.
"If you look closely inside the mouths of the dwarves you will see that their teeth are black and the flesh of their gums is scaly and gray. Not long ago a druid from one of the scab border towns nearly succumbed to a strange paste made from a particular cave fungus. his captor called the stuff "Blacktooth Paste" and its effects left its victim feral, weak willed and physiologically altered. I had thought it an isolated incident, but clear;y it was not. I believe that a ranger druid monstrologer Lich that used to affiliated with Ga'al has been using this paste to create a superior race of lycanthrope with which to over run New Ellena, and I need the Emerald Dragons to help stop him.
This Blacktooth Paste seems to allow the afflicted beasts a bit more speed than normal, makes their hides tougher to penetrate and harder to damage in the first place and possibly other benefits we do not know. But worst is that any being bitten by a first generation Blacktooth Lycan can contract the disease and will change within 1 minute of being bitten.
Please feel free to inspect the beasts more closely and talk amongst yourselves for a moment and then I will answer what other questions I can about this situation.
LianAC 41, hps 134, Stoneskin 150 Friday May 1st, 2009 12:57:06 PM
"I suspect this is a search and destroy, not a research and collect mission... because that would just be stupid." Grins the elf, in a 'I fully suspect the latter.' tone of voice.
"So, if we are bitten and succumb, what sort of action should be taken? Would we attack friends? What was observed in the presence of the druid? Was he himself in normal form, but an evil and blood thirsty bastard in lycan form?"
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 96/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless Friday May 1st, 2009 10:27:50 PM
The warrior snorts derisively eliciting a startled growl of annoyance from the lioness curled up next to him. "A ranger druid monstrologer Lich, eh? Remember ven dey used to be separated out into nice neat groups? Fighters or spell slingers. Everyvon's someting fancy now a days." As he listens to the description of the lycans, Gunther gathers his mental resources, trying to figure out what kind of gear he'll need for the upcoming confrontation.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Saturday May 2nd, 2009 12:20:33 AM
This is definitely a search and destroy mision if you are able. The numbers might be a bit overwhelming however. But then as for that we have sent out a few other groups to find out information, and I am sure if needed you could convince them to help you somehow.
Well apparently two of your party were bitten in this last encounter, and they do not seem to have suffered any ill effects, so I would assume that whatever you did took care of the problem.
As for what happens when the blacktooth lycanthropy takes hold, I can give you just a bit of insight. It looks like it forces a ethics change within the brain so you think feel behave and actually are evil. These Lycans are exrtremely protective of each other and tend to do whatever they can to protect each other, so yes you are likely, if bitten and succumb, to attack your nearest former friend and ally.
The lycans seem to have three basic forms, their normal form a hybrid form and a full lycan form. They aparently react similarly in all three forms.
Strudevant stops and looks around as if to see who else might have some questions.
So you say this Twisted Run is located under the Scab. Is there a more specific location? I mean the Scab is a bit larger than say, the every day back yard. Also I would like to know how long ago these lycans and this blacktooth paste were discovered and why it has taken getting to a critical point of near overwhelming odds, before we were called?
LianAC 41, hps 134 Saturday May 2nd, 2009 1:05:19 PM
"Truth be told, the Scab has never been fun and I would like to teleport in and out to avoid the bloody place at all costs, so, I agree with Ingrge.... is there a physical place which be scry'd on so our mage here can familiarize himself with it?"
"You also mentioned that the others succumb and we did not. The only thing we may have done differently from the others is killing them. Has anyone else managed to killed them? If so, were they fine as well or did they remain lycan?"
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Sunday May 3rd, 2009 12:25:28 PM
Sturdevant cocks his head and shoots a glace at Argam. only thing you did was kill them? I think not.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Sunday May 3rd, 2009 2:54:47 PM
"Take no offense Mayor. I meant, if by killing a lycan who has turned someone changes the infected back to themselves, then that might be why none of us have contracted the curse. You know, like a vampire siring a victim.
Killing is not a permanent thing. One can be raised, correct?" The monk stops right there.
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 96/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless Monday May 4th, 2009 12:01:47 AM Alchemical silver..check. Stoneskin scrolls...check. The warrior wonders what other things he might need to purchase. He listens and considers as he carefully combs a matt out of Delila's hair.
Argam AC34 *STONESKIN 150* 119HP Monday May 4th, 2009 2:42:56 AM
Argam stated matter-of-factly, "Nay, in my studies I remember that the use of a Heal spell could rid an infected body of the curse of lycanthropy if administered in time. So, that is what I used on those in our group that had been bloodied. It seems to have worked."
ooc: I guess I'm outta here...Jerry said he would be taking over tomorrow/Monday. It's been a pleasure :) --JimC
LianAC 41, hps 134 Monday May 4th, 2009 5:37:18 PM
The elf slaps himself in the head, stunned for a moment. "I knew I recognized that spell. I'll ba able to cast that soon!"
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Monday May 4th, 2009 6:53:07 PM
(ooc: Thanks a lot Jim)
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 96/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless Monday May 4th, 2009 10:35:50 PM
Having finished removing the matt, Gunther looks around the room before returning his gaze to Sturdevant. "Can you tell us de names of de groups dat vere sent out...or maybe dere marks. Dat vay ve know who's supposed to be friend and who's supposed to be foe."
OOC: Yes, thanks Jim!!
Sturtavent [DM Jerry] Tuesday May 5th, 2009 12:10:02 AM
Yes, Sir Ingrge, I can tell you about the Twisted Run. It is an underground location. Whether it be care of something else we can't discern. We haven't been able to get in. The entrance is also unknown. We know the Run itself near the coast at the northern tip of Dragon Bay. Climb right up. There is an unnamed steaming waterfall that runs down into the bay which seems the easiest landmark to talk about.
And Liam, the place seems to be magically protected. No scrying. No teleporting withing several hundred feet of it. No hint of an entrance down into it.
The night after we learned this, Alemi sent me a dream/vision--last night. He showed me the deadly results of this situation. I immediately called you and asked you to come help.
Lian, I know of no others that we've killed other than the druid. And the information sent did not say if he returned to human form after his death.
Gunther, that's a good question. A veteran group named the Red Tigers from Floating City was in town. They were sent in yesterday when we got the first report. When I informed the Star Tower, they told me that they put agents in the field, but as usual didn't say who they were.
---------------- [Sorry for the delay and for staying gone longer than expected. It looks like that with Ingrge's start on my section, that this will be kind of short. So I'm going to send Scene 3 to the next DM soon. My thanks to Jim C. for filling in for me. I've been more than swamped.]
As for how long they were discovered, well it is a recent thing. As you know, once the temple of Ga'al in Aisildur fell, Ga'al has been furious, even mad it seems. Reaching out to all possibilities for a new power base, he latched upon this situation. We discovered it only recently. A dwarven druid was captured and was given the stuff. A paste made from a cave fungus. Word got to us shortly after that. The dwarf was seen not even a day after he was captured, fully into his lycanthropy. That's all the information we got however, because the druid got loose and was killed in the resulting battle.
Argam Tuesday May 5th, 2009 12:11:57 AM
Argam muses, "Well then, seems like I'd better get some scrolls of "Heal" from the temple if they have any. Might have to hire some made. Do we have the funds for that K'nara? If I have to go to other temples, then donations may be required." Or perhaps Sturtavent can help us with funds for his mission? Sir?
He flashes a grin at the High Lord Mayor.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Tuesday May 5th, 2009 4:32:06 PM
With nothing more to add, Lian remains silent until something rouses his curiousity.
Argam Tuesday May 5th, 2009 4:53:44 PM
So basically what you want us to do is go there, find the place, stop the invasion, destroy all this "black" stuff and stifle Ga'al's influence in the area? Anything else sir?
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Tuesday May 5th, 2009 6:28:14 PM
Indicting the items piled on the floor under the dead bodies, Ingrge answers Argam. Well if we just dispose of this stuff at the catacombs we can probably buy a few of the things we need with the funds. A bit more if we spend some of tonight doing identifications, so we don't have to pay for that.
Lord Mayor, where do the dwarves come into this? They seem to be from the same clan by looking at their gear. Has there been any messages from any of the dwarven clans?
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 96/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless Tuesday May 5th, 2009 10:57:58 PM
The warrior's curiosity is peaked with the mention of Ga'al. He shudders a little. "Ga'al...isn't he dat god dat puts dose plants in people's chests. Ugg! Argam, it sounds like it is more dan likely dat some priest of Ga'al might be involved in all of dis. Vat can you tell me about how de operate?"
Sturtavent [DM Jerry] Tuesday May 5th, 2009 11:57:30 PM
"Basically Argam, that is correct. Take care of the situation. Make sure that the vision Alemi gave to me does not take place. I....
"I've never got a vision before. The High Priest said it was a great honor and I agree. In fact, I've been to the temple twice today to pay my respects. That was...awkward too as the priests on duty have True Seeing up and the stares make it hard to worship.
"Ingrge, the loot is yours if you want it, of course. I will also pay you 10,000gp each once the task is done to pay for expenses. Things of a mundane nature are yours for the taking from our armory. Just ask the Steward outside. He'll also supply you with up to 10 potions if that would help. I'll foot the bill for 5 heal scrolls. Any more that you want you can provide. Does that sound reasonable friends?
"Hmm...I think I agree that the dwarves come from the same clan. Check for tattoos. I can release the Stasis if you want?" When he receives a nod, he releases the spell and the dwarves fall to the floor ready to be examined.
[Make any desired checks please: spot, search, knowledge, etc.]
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ooc: anyone remember Sturtavent's steward's name?
K'Nara d20+1=9 ; d20=11 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2009 1:41:26 AM
K'Nara closely examines the bodies of the lycanthropic dwarves from the battle at Gladiator Park, hoping she might discover something useful. OOC: K'Nara is Taking Twenty; her Spot is a total of 29 and her Search is a total of 31...I think that means she gets to keep the Giggling Ghost Tavern token she finds in somebody's pocket..? ;D)
LianAC 41, hps 134 d20+11=19 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+25=43 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2009 1:59:48 PM
Lian scratches the back of his right hand, the scaly patch Parnoth left. He remembers the mission to finish off the Ol' Greenie. "Well, Mayor, after witnessing the death of gods, the rise of Eberyon and contributing to the downfall of Parnoth, whats the destruction of another God in the scheme of things." He shrugs. Bows. Then is back to his light and chipper grin.
He turns to Argam and whispers, "Not asking much are they?" He rolls his eyes and looks at Knara for the next step.
(Spot 19, Search 7, Sense Motive 30, Know Religion 20, Know Arcana 24, Listen 43.... he speaks elven, draconic, sylvan and common if it matters)
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand d20+15=23 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+16=27 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2009 6:20:14 PM
Nodding to Sturdevant, Ingrge wanders over and joins K'nara and the others in taking a look over the bodies, carefully using his normal and extraordianry vision to see what might be determined, if anything from the bodies.
After looking over the bodies, Ingrge turns back to Sturdevant. Mayor, can you show me on a map where this area you are describing is and perhaps get me a good visialization of the area so that we can teleport more closely to the target area?
(ooc: I am entering into our school's exam weeks over the next two weeks. I should be able to continue posting thouigh they may be a bit terse sometimes.
Sturtavent [DM Jerry] Wednesday May 6th, 2009 10:55:31 PM
Those who got a Search or spot of 25 notice that there is a tattoo on the tongue.
Ingrge's Knowledge checks tell him that they are Dwarven Defenders from the outpost of Deg Shanut. An old outpost near Dragon Bay that has been manned for thousands of years--way back to the time the Dragons first started infesting Dragon Bay. They are as loyal as they are brave and fierce.
As Lian whispers to Argam, Sturtavent gets a secret grin on his face. ::Oh how they forget who I am when I'm in human form.:: he thinks.
"Yes, Ingrge I can show you on a map where Deg Shanut is and where we sense the magic that shows us where The Twisted Run is located. Let's go over to the map room."
Sturtavent talks to a curtain and says, "Captain, we'll be going to the map room now."
He turns back to the group and smiles pleasantly. "We should give them about half a minute to prepare the route. Security is....tight right now."
"Would you like some Klah?" He gets a few coffee mugs and starts pouring. Thick brown coffee pours out into the cup.
--------- Totally understand the business of test week Kent. I know you heard me ranting about it.
WB, Donna.
I'll try to send ya a map, but the description will suffice if I can't.
I've sent the next months's stuff to Nellie. How long my scenes will last depends on several things.
K'Nara Thursday May 7th, 2009 1:14:21 AM
Assuming that Ingrge shares his knowledge about the origin of the dwarves, K'Nara's eyebrows rise as her thorough examination of the ex-dwarves reveals tattooing on their tongues.
"Say, Ingrge...what do you make of this..?" she asks, straightening up. "These Defenders have tattoos on their tongues. Do you recognize the pattern at all..?" As she speaks, she moves out ot the weapon mage's way so that he can see for himself.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Thursday May 7th, 2009 6:00:30 PM
"Almost resembles those Brahmah tattoos." He points to his tat.
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 96/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless Thursday May 7th, 2009 10:42:30 PM
The warrior gratefully accepts the thick brown liquid which is almost chewy. It reminds him of an orcish delicacy...fermented honey and blood. Mmmm!! As he drinks the warrior slowly thinks about all the information he's been given....which takes a good deal of time considering the poor fellow's processor speed.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Thursday May 7th, 2009 11:09:56 PM
Declining the Klah, and glad he did as he watches Gunther's expression of pleasure, Ingrge passes on what he has gleaned from the dwarves tattoos to the others.
Well once I get the information about Den Shanut, I suppose we should take care of catacombs business and then get some rest before we head out in the morning.
Almost as an after thought, remembering they had a dwarf among them again, Ingrge turns to Argam. Any of this make any sense to you? Do you know of this clan?
Sturtavent [DM Jerry] Thursday May 7th, 2009 11:39:06 PM
"I think we can go to the map room about now. Follow me please."
You see him take on a more formal air as the doors open as he approaches.
"It will be good for the court to see us," he says as he leads the way to the central court between the two wings of the castle.
The crowd there doing business with the Mayor's office goes silence and eyes goggle as they see the HLM pass through.
"At ease folks. Just walking across."
The map room has rolled maps on one wall all placed in cubby holes and arranged in neat order. A wartable is in the center of the room with a glass case to the side which holds miniatures to use with the map to show war positions. On the right wall is a couple of easels with grips to hold maps carefully without tearing them.
An old man waits inside and looks up as you all enter.
Favor [DM Jerry] Thursday May 7th, 2009 11:40:46 PM
"Evening sir," Favor the map librarian intones.
"How can I help you this evening?"
Sturtavent [DM Jerry] Thursday May 7th, 2009 11:45:24 PM
"We'd like to see a current map of The Scab, Favor."
"Favor, this is the Emerald Dragons. Emerald Dragons, this is Favor, finest mapmaker and cartographer in The Wold."
Favor accepting the praise as necessary gets up slowly holding his back and fetches the map. Carrying it to an easel, he opens it carefully, his hands feeling its surface showing his love for his work.
He gestures at the map and withdraws leaving the room by a back hidden door.
"As you can see, friends, here is the dwarven camp and here the large stream and waterfalls. When I add this clear overlay, you can see where the Star Tower has determined the Twisted Run to be. Again, note that there is no entrance shown."
Argam [DM Jerry] Thursday May 7th, 2009 11:47:01 PM
"Wow, incredible map. I didn't know there WERE that many dwarven camps and outposts in The Scab. Yep, we're an impressive bunch of folks....when we're not being turned into other odd things."
K'Nara d20=18 ; Friday May 8th, 2009 12:34:06 AM
K'Nara commits the tattoo to memory, briefly turning over the design in her mind to see if she can recall anything at all about it. (OOC: rolled an 18 for a voluntary Intelligence check...if her Knowledge of the Arcane is called into play here, the total for the check would be 27. Then she turns her attention to following along with the intelligence that Sturtavent is providing about the Twisted Run and the Scab.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Friday May 8th, 2009 12:21:12 PM
"I know very little about maps, but I know what I like! These are great, just in artist value alone." The elf looks around. "Have one of the northern Culver? A current one. I've been away far too long!"
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Monday May 11th, 2009 6:56:09 AM
Wow! Favor, these maps are beautiful! I would love to commision you soon to map out the Emerald Kingdom.
Looking at the map.
Hmm well I can most certainly get us there. the question then is do we find our way in or blast our way in.
Sturtavent [DM Jerry] Monday May 11th, 2009 4:16:01 PM
"I guess you'll have to figure that one out once you get there. Or find one of the occupants of the place and follow them in? Perhaps persuade them to tell you?"
He pauses waiting for more questions.
"So, my friends. How can I help you further?
Argam [DM Jerry] Monday May 11th, 2009 4:21:23 PM
"I've been thinking about your question, Ingrge. I think I do indeed know of this clan. The Deg Shanut Clan is a surface clan. They have always remained separate since the clans started having their problems back in the 2nd age. They are one of the few itinerant small clans that claim to have never lost their own honor.
"However, I can't see any way for them to hold to that claim after these events. Sad really."
He hums an old dwarven ballad and then lets a few words of it flow.
"Pride and Greed. Pride and Greed How can we be free? Can we ever be free?"
----- Sorry I missed my post Friday. Feel free to berate me when I miss one. In fact you should.
Lian stands staring at one particularly beautiful map, with gold leaf, scroll work, etc.
K'Nara Monday May 11th, 2009 8:19:54 PM
"I have to admit," K'Nara says with a frown, "It disturbs me that a people who so very clearly prided themselves on maintaining their honor seem to have fallen so far and fast with this lycan epidemic." The tall redhead looks at her colleagues. "We must be careful, of course, but my gut is telling me that we should keep an open mind about how that clan may have gotten mixed up in this."
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 96/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless Monday May 11th, 2009 11:28:36 PM
The warrior looks confused by all this talk of honor. "Vait, I thought Mr. Studervant said de pasty stuff changed dem. Den it's not really dere fault, is it?" Gunther rubs at his temple in irritation at the headache that is beginning to loom on the edges. Always happens when he tries to think too hard. "Look...vhy don't ve just head out and bust some heads?" he asks in what he hopes is a polite tone.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Tuesday May 12th, 2009 10:32:51 AM
"I'm all for busting heads Gunther, but KNara is right. Dwarves tend to honor themselves by first honoring their culture. I doubt they are willingly doing this to themselves. They are either being bewitched to use the stuff or there is something else in order.
I've been hearing and reading the publications.... you know, rumor mill pamphlets and rags... well, apparently Ga'al is being a handful in other parts of the known world. I think the followers are capable of anything." He thinks a moment. "Looking into things is a great idea."
He leans over to Gunther and whispers. "But opening hostile negotiations after the other options are no longer on the table...." He winks and grins.
Argam [DM Jerry] Tuesday May 12th, 2009 11:51:29 AM
"I like how you talk Liam. Bashing heads is good for the soul. Doing it to save lives?
...well its a beautiful thing."
Sturtavent [DM Jerry] Tuesday May 12th, 2009 12:09:26 PM
"Well are you still interested in supper? I am always prepared for guests. Tonight we have a visiting Elven chef from the Floating City. Her area of expertise is in 'primitive dining.' She studies the diet and food preparation techniques of all primitive societies and adapts them for civilized folk.
"To be honest, I'm a bit queasy about the whole idea. My stomach in human form is quite delicate. I'd appreciate the company. However, if you want to get off and start tonight, that's totally understandable too."
He begins to walk to the door and holds it open while waiting for answers.
A smell wafts into the door of spicy meat and fresh vegetables.
"Smells interesting...."
"Oh, if you have any further questions ask away. You also have your rings if you need them to contact me. I would like reports when you have time.
"Remember to check with my new steward for potions and any mundane items that you need."
--------------- Yes, I know I'm posting early. I'm moving my posting time to daytime. I think I'll be more reliable this way.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Tuesday May 12th, 2009 10:33:20 PM
Sure I thinkj we can join you. We have had a bit of a busy day. And besides I would like to spend some time tonight looking over some of the stuff we acquired. I think we would also like to make a quick journey to the Catacombs in the morning and then head off before mid day. Though I guess we will need to find someplace to stay for the night still.
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 96/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless Tuesday May 12th, 2009 11:07:02 PM
Gunther nods at Lian, though he's not exactly sure what ne goat sations are. Still...best not to look dumb...nod your head and grin. "So dis Ga'al fellow...." the warrior stops in mid-sentence as the High Lord Mayor mentions "primitive dining". Big words, but he's grasps the gist. A goofy looking grin begins to form in the corners of his mouth. "Does she know about orc foods? I'm dying for some fried green ochers! Oh, and rat on a stick like Uncle Govrk used to make. Oh, oh...does she know how to make stuffed scorpions?!" A small dribble of drool makes its way to the corner of Gunther's mouth as he anticipates the potential of some "down home" cooking.
Argam [DM Jerry] Wednesday May 13th, 2009 11:42:52 AM
Argam rolls over with laughter.
"Well steal my gold and shave my beard, that's hilarious.
"Hey Gunther. Ga'al is a god. One of the Gods of Testing. He's the one that heartseeded everyone in Aisildur. I don't think Mr. Sturtavent has told us the name of the chef yet.
"Oh, and she's a he...I think."
Then he turns to Ingrge making a slicing motion to avoid this strange meal at all costs.
When Ingrge accepts for the group, he turns instantly and flashes a huge smile.
"Wonderful," he says through his forced smile.
Fame and Glory [DM Jerry] Wednesday May 13th, 2009 11:49:08 AM
Sturtavent brightens considerably once his invitation is accepted.
"The chef's name is Lola Treerunner. She is the talk of the town. I hope its good."
They go across the hall and through an empty room full of old armor and weapons--an old museum room. A group of young students from Star Tower are there studying a wand display on the wall. They stare open-mouthed as the group passes. They especially stare at Ingrge.
One young gnome girl faints when she sees him.
Sturtavent whispers, "Happens to me twice a week."
He makes to move on into the next room and holds the door open for the group.
"Just across the hall friends."
As he opens the door, the smells become more pronounced. This food is indeed strong of scent!
LianAC 41, hps 134 Wednesday May 13th, 2009 4:54:44 PM
The elf follows.
K'Nara Wednesday May 13th, 2009 9:14:05 PM
The scent of the dinner makes K'Nara smile indulgently at Gunther--she knows that he just LOVES any edibles that reminds him of his days with his orc tribe. As they go in to dinner, the tall redhead clarifies her slant on what may have happened to the dwarf clan that the EDs must now investigate:
"As I see it, there are two possibilities when it comes to the clan's involvement: either they knew what they were doing, or they were fooled or tricked into it. I certainly prefer to believe the second option, if only because of their racial pride in their code of honor. Gods help us all if it turns out that the clan willingly chose to infect themselves."
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Thursday May 14th, 2009 6:41:01 AM
In all honesty, I think it was neither one of those choices K'nara. I expect that maybe a sqaud of guards or a patrol were captured, turned into lycanthropes and then they were let loose to go back home. With the quick transformation rate we witnessed, it probably was less than a day before every member to that clan was infected. Of course I could be wrong.
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 96/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless Thursday May 14th, 2009 4:10:18 PM
Gunther smiles at the laughing dwarf, but isn't really sure what's so funny. "Ok, so Ga'al's de veird von dat likes to put plants in people. I tink ve fought von of his qvads before. Got it." Funny, Brother Bertram wasn't as strange as this Argam guy....go figure.
Breathing deeply, Gunther literally bounces into the dinning area hand in hand with K'nara. "Oooo, boy, you're in for a treat! Maybe she'll start us out with baboon fingers. Just be careful if dey have fire beetle soup...it can be a little spicy..." The warrior prattles on about his dream cuisine, but laughs as the gnome faints. "Hey Lian....told you you should have taking dat bath!"
LianAC 41, hps 134 Thursday May 14th, 2009 5:32:25 PM
"Given the state of affairs, can't we assume this may have been a test for a larger scale attack? Say, drop some sleeper lycan into a community, infection spreads, etc. Test complete. Move onto Emerald Kingdom. Scab. Plateau City. etc
Or whatever."
Smelling the food, the monk dives in.
K'Nara Thursday May 14th, 2009 6:50:18 PM
K'Nara mulls over Ingrge's hypothesis.
"Another possibility that I'm hoping is true, then," she says, then turns her attention to being mildly decorous during the meal with Sturtavent. Gunther's warning about the fire beetle soup stays in her mind.
And A Good Time Was Had By Most... [DM Jerry] Thursday May 14th, 2009 11:47:20 PM
As you enter, a short elven woman with long bluish gray hair turns around.
"Did one of you say Fire Beetle Soup?" She spots Gunther.
"Ahh a Connoisseur!" She bows to Gunther and hands him a leafy bowl and a piece of sweetfruit filled with goats milk.
"You probably won't need the milk but the others may."
"No worries folks. I won't kill any of you promise!"
::skipping ahead::
The meal is enjoyed by....most. Afterwards, Sturtavent, who ate very little, thanks Lola for her hard work and wonderful food and dismisses her. Then he turns to the group.
"You are welcome to stay here in guest rooms or I can send ahead to book you anywhere in town you want to stay.
"Don't forget to check in with my steward for any mundane items you need or potions.
"For myself, I'm feeling a need to have some real food. He licks his lips in a very dragonlike way. So I"ll say my goodbyes now."
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Friday May 15th, 2009 6:42:50 AM
Having enjoyed the spiciness of the fire beetle soup, Ingrge tries a bit of everything, until the Zarthmoorian pickled sea slug was brought out, its odor turning the elf more than a bit green around the gills. Then Ingrge politely excused himself from the table for a moment as Gunther slurped his right down, squirting juices all over his front and increasing the amount of malodorous air in the room threefold.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Friday May 15th, 2009 6:58:30 AM
The monk takes the offer of a bed here and then says, "I assume the potions are limited in some way?"
Meet the HS [DM Jerry] Friday May 15th, 2009 1:10:14 PM
Sturtavent says, "Well don't clean us out. But take what you need, Lian."
It was good to see you all. Good fortune to you. May the Gods bless your endeavor.
He bows and withdraws.
Shortly, the door opens again and a VERY cute blond lady, in her twenties bounces in flanked by two guardsmen.
"You're the EDs. I've heard lots..
"I'm Mystery, the HS of the HLMC. Come. I have pots and mundanes."
And just as quickly as she entered, she leaves with a swoosh of her hands.
K'Nara Friday May 15th, 2009 10:05:11 PM
The sea slug is a bit much for K'Nara to eat, although her constitution is such that she at least has the fortitude to keep from turning green.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Monday May 18th, 2009 12:34:03 PM
Lian will stock up on potions, but limit himself to two apiece.
"Thanks much Lord Mayor."
(OCC: Please give me a price range as well as total number I can take. I will not over due things if we have a list. :))
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Monday May 18th, 2009 9:30:53 PM
K'Nara, You want I should take this stuff to go find out what it is? or shall we just wing it, take it along and see what happens?
K'Nara Monday May 18th, 2009 11:08:21 PM
"It would be nice to know what we have before we're in a position of having no choice but to use it," K'Nara answers Ingrge. "Find out now if you can."
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 96/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless Tuesday May 19th, 2009 10:10:43 AM
Gunther looks over at Ingrge. "Ven ve are in combat, I could use Stoneskin and Enlarge person as vell as Enlarge Animal. Do you tink it vould be best for me to get potions or buy some scrolls?"
Short and to the Point [DM Jerry] Tuesday May 19th, 2009 11:00:46 AM
"This is the HLMC! We have all pots. State what you need. But be reasonable. They DO cost gold to keep in stock."
"So no mundanes?"
She is short and to the point, tending to acronyms so he can say things with fewer words. She is quickly appraising you and taking notes for her files of observations. While you talk, she paces nervously thinking about all the time she's wasting helping you at the mayor's request.
Mystery is all about efficiency, except for her dress and style. She always dresses in the latest styles and off work is a popular socialite.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Tuesday May 19th, 2009 3:51:44 PM
"Of course, of course. But from all these choices?! Wow, its gonna be difficult."
"Gunther is right, Stoneskin is a good idea."
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 96/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless Wednesday May 20th, 2009 4:30:56 PM
The warrior rubs his chin. "Den I vill take an Enlarge Person. I tink I vill buy some stoneskin scrolls or if ve all are interested, den maybe ve can buy a vand."
The warrior taps his chin. "Now, how do ve get an Animal Growth on my kitty..." The warrior looks over at Ingrge. "is dat von of dose spells you can cast from a scroll?"
LianAC 41, hps 134 Wednesday May 20th, 2009 7:24:49 PM
"Maybe a couple of healing potions, an invis or two, gaseous form, fly or two for those who can''t easily..." he rambles off a handful of others. "Any ideas folks?"
Dismissal [DM Jerry] Wednesday May 20th, 2009 8:38:51 PM
Mystery goes to the door for a second and summons another subordinate. She whispers something then returns.
"Those staying will be in the Dragon Suite. Here's a magic key. The key will lead you to the room. Ring the bell when you're ready to give me your orders. I have other work to do.
"Good evening."
As she leaves, someone comes and whispers in her ear again.
She answers.
"Yes, we're all working late tonight again. Yes. Get prepared. Yes. Get to it."
She walks quickly away.
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Nellie, you're on for Monday I think. I'm pretty much done.
Everyone thank Nellie who is more adept than I and was able to subdivide the .pdf file with no problems and keep it in .pdf format.
Argam Wednesday May 20th, 2009 8:40:00 PM
"Well, guys I think I"m going to ask her out. She's rather special don't you think?"
He stares after the steward and shakes his head in wonderment that Sturtavent would pick such a person as his personal steward.
K'Nara Wednesday May 20th, 2009 11:06:44 PM
K'Nara smiles as she listens to the dwarven Fixer.
"Well, I found her enigmatic, Argam," she admits, "But perhaps you can unravel her...mystery."
K'Nara Friday May 22nd, 2009 1:03:25 AM
"Shopping lists, I think," K'Nara points out the obvious, "We need to think on what we'll be needing for this trip...probably a few full-blown Heal potions, in case any of us get bitten or poisoned with that 'blacktooth paste' stuff. I can imagine that will NOT be a pretty sight should that happen."
The Shopping List of Heroes [DM Jerry] Friday May 22nd, 2009 9:05:19 PM
And so our brave heroes rest as best they can, with dreams of helping the dwarves, saving the Scab and preventing the latest attempts of Ga'al and his followers to terrorize the good people of Elenna.
They make plans, as any wartime group does, but with an eye on preparation and forward thinking. Watch and study--younglings and oldlings alike. Study them. For they are...
HEROES.
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back from field trip. still alive. a good thing.
Nellie takes over on Monday unless she needs me to keep going.
K'Nara Saturday May 23rd, 2009 12:03:08 AM
K'Nara makes sure that Mystery includes eight Heal potions in the rest of the order from her fellow Emerald Dragons.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Saturday May 23rd, 2009 12:53:00 PM
"Heal, yes, good idea."
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Monday May 25th, 2009 2:33:27 PM
(ooc: Sorry for lack of posting, school is in the middle of testing and exams........though I have been in the catacombs waiting for assistance, since last Tuesday.)
Ok boss lady, this is what the catacombs said we acquired. (or will tell us once someone bothers to show up to help people)
+1 staff 2 Rings of protection +2 Amulet of natural armor +1 Cloak of protection +3 Headband of intellect +2 Master work crossbow 750 gps of ruby dust 500 gps of diamond dust Silver dwarven hammer +1 Composite Long bow +1 (strength +3) Boots of the Winterlands Broach of shielding (fully charged)
What do you want we should do with this stuff?
Argam Monday May 25th, 2009 7:00:19 PM
Argam looks at the pile with open mouth.
"Is this a regular haul for you guys? I....can't be."
He takes a few steps back as if that much magic could indeed warp his brain.
"Amazing!"
K'Nara Monday May 25th, 2009 11:24:42 PM
"My, my, these weres came rather nicely equipped, didn't they..?" K'Nara murmurs as she looks over the list of the stuff the transformed dwarves had on them. Then she looks sharply around her.
"Do any of you have a need for any of the items on this list..? Speak now, or forever hold your peace while Ingrge sells off the lot for whatever gold he can get.."
Shopping [DM Jerry] Monday May 25th, 2009 11:35:44 PM
And so our brave heroes go shopping. A very dangerous sport where the survival of the party is at risk with each deadly negotiation.
Will they survive to return to their peaceful adventuring? Or will they succomb to the dangers of shopping?
Only time will tell.
--------------------------- [Ready for Nellie to DM.]
Gunther, AC33 HP87/145 Charm Animal, Stone Skin 96/150, Bless and Delila AC20, HP60/72, Bless Tuesday May 26th, 2009 12:32:47 AM
The warrior looks over at K'nara. "I don't mind getting some use out of some of dis stuff, but it feels bad keeping it. If ve could find out who it belonged to, I'd rader give it to de families or someting like dat."
OOC: Hey folks, I'll start posting come tomorrow. Let's get this loot wrapped up soon so we can get out there and kick some hind quarters. ;)
LianAC 41, hps 134 Tuesday May 26th, 2009 8:05:08 PM
Lian waves his hand casually. "Sell it."
As Gunther said, let's get this one. We should still all be posting daily.
Argam Tuesday May 26th, 2009 11:10:33 PM
Argam visits the temple to check in with his superiors as well as those who were until recently under his training.
Then as the party is busy, he takes on a short term fixer assignment and is back at the Mayor's Castle to work on the front facade near the gate that he'd noticed when the party first arrived there.
"Sloppy work! Sloppy!"
R&R and Shopping Lists (DM Nellie) Tuesday May 26th, 2009 11:10:44 PM
The Dragon Suite is quite comfortable, and all of the Emerald Dragons enjoy a delightful night's rest. Quite the change from the almost mundane perils of adventuring.
Morning comes and everyone finds themselves rested. Spells are memorized, exercises are performed, and most importantly, the plans are made for the day to come. On the list...final plans for the loot, a shopping trip to the Catacombs, and of course, a list of potions for Mystery. There is also the matter of deciding when to head to the camp...and of course, figuring out how to get in...
OOC: Don't want to rush stuff, but I'd like to get through the loot, etc. in the next couple of days if possible. :)
LianAC 41, hps 134 Wednesday May 27th, 2009 1:06:50 PM
OOC: Hey all, I was just suspended from my job. Before it sounds too bad, I was sort of expecting it. I will be busy for the next couple of weeks looking into school and work elsewhere, so, if I miss a few posts, I apologize.
IC: Lian waits to get his gold.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Wednesday May 27th, 2009 10:04:01 PM
Ingrge looks around at the group.
Argam, anyone? Can any of you use any of this or shall I sell it all?
K'Nara Wednesday May 27th, 2009 10:19:34 PM
"Sell it, Ingrge," K'Nara's voice breaks the telltale silence. "We can keep the gold and give it to any of the clan members that are entitled to it if it turns out that we can find them. Meanwhile, everyone should make sure they have the equipment we'll be needing for this trip..."
Argam goes back to inspect the work he did on the HLM Castle. "Wish I had time to finish the job, but I'm part of the Emerald Dragons now and I need to go save some lives. Kinda cool."
Gunther Wednesday May 27th, 2009 11:37:48 PM
The warrior nods in agreement. "I don't tink I can use dat stuff eider." He tags along with anyone wishing to head over to the Catacombs. He also makes sure that he makes sure that whoever gets back in touch with Mystery puts him down for 2 Enlarge Person potions.
Moving Right Along... (DM Nellie) Wednesday May 27th, 2009 11:45:40 PM
Orders for potions are made and shopping is done. Always a pleasure to do business in civilized company. But, like all good things, the time at the HLM Castle passes quickly, and soon it is time to get back to business. New gear is packed, goodbyes are said, and the Dragons find themselves ready to head out toward the dwarven complex. (Are we using the teleport rings to get there?)
OOC: Alrighty, go ahead and finish up the Cat's stuff this week. Jay needs some backup in the Mithril Order, so it looks like I'll be taking over there and waiting until next time in the Dragons.
Jerry Thursday May 28th, 2009 12:07:10 AM
OK, Nellie is going to have problems DMing two games right now. She's jumping in to sub for Jay and that game is in the middle of combat--a tough thing to do.
So we need to skip on to the next DM which is Donna. I"ll cover for the rest of this week and try to get us to the next location.
Nellie, can you send Donna her scenes? I sent an email showing the scenes she is responsible for. Donna, if you can't do it, Jay is next on the list and he can't go. That would leave Kent.
So speak up Donna and let me know if you can honestly take this on. If not we'll beg Kent. :)
......taking this to email now. Wanted to make one post here though in case folks weren't checking emails very often.
Nellie Thursday May 28th, 2009 12:43:28 PM
Module is sent. :) Have fun Donna.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Friday May 29th, 2009 1:42:50 AM
OOC: Just so you all know, I may be losing my job and so I'm spending free time looking at school and other jobs. I figure using my unemployed status might be a good reason to go back to school. So, thats the issue
IC: Lian looks at items a bit closer. "Goofy gear. Sell it."
K'Nara Friday May 29th, 2009 1:51:11 PM OOC from the DM taking over: Hopefully the transaction for the stuff that the party needs to get rid of will be finished by Monday's post, which is when the game will move on to the next part of the module.
So far, I know that K'Nara's "shopping list" has Healing potions on it...please list whatever else your character will want from Mystery the potions 'n' notions lady so that I can approve its addition onto your various character sheets.
Good luck, adventurers!
8)
LianAC 41, hps 134 Friday May 29th, 2009 3:33:58 PM
"The potions should be versatile because who knows what we'll run into?"
LianAC 41, hps 134 Sunday May 31st, 2009 4:50:29 AM
"Gaseous form, cure serious x5, barkskin +5 x3, ....."
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Sunday May 31st, 2009 7:26:00 AM
Ingrge pops back in with a 5 sacks in his hands, well everyone I have some cash for you all. I took the liberty of already taking the castle fund off the top and divided the rest. He hand each of you a fairly heavy sack. There are 8000 gps worth of miscellaneous gems and some gold in each of these bags.
As for potions, I think we should also get 5 displacement potions as well as 5 12th lvl remove cure and remove disease
I also think we should by 12th level heal scrolls so Argam doesn't have to use up all his spell slots.
Deg Shanut
Part One of That Thousand-Mile Journey... (DM Donna) Monday June 1st, 2009 1:08:32 AM
K'Nara takes a sack from the weapon mage, nodding as she thanks him for his time and trouble. As the requested items are brought forth and delivered by the lovely Mystery, the leader of the Emerald Dragons nods to the copy of the map that they have also been provided.
"What do you think, Ingrge..?" she asks. "We can't get directly to where the map guesses Deg Shanut happens to be...but that distinctive pile of rocks to the southwest of it looks like a good place to center our group teleport, don't you think..?"
On the map, the "pile of rocks" that K'Nara is referring to is a huge stone formation that looks a lot like a snarling orc head.
"There's a road that leads kinda north from there, from the looks of things..." the human blade singer points out, "...as good a place as any to start, yes..?"
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Monday June 1st, 2009 5:30:57 PM
Yup that works for me. After that we may need to rely on Argam to locate a possible entry. I am not much for dealing with rocks, unless I am destroying them.
DM Donna Tuesday June 2nd, 2009 1:21:29 AM OOC: There ARE more players to this game than myself and Ingrge's player, right...?
Away We Go..!
The Heal scrolls are given into Argam's keeping (OOC: write that down on your CS, Argam!), and Mystery has three specially-crafted bags made of padded material--there is a red bag, a blue bag and a yellow bag.
"Here...these bags contain five bottles each of Displacement, Remove Curse, and Remove Disease potions." the pretty potions vendor says as she hands the bags over to Ingrge. "Uh...respectively, of course...oh, and they have been--as requested--crafted by a potion brewmaster. Good luck on your journey, Emerald Dragons!"
DM OOC: "Potion brewmaster" means that the above potions have been crafted by a 12th-level spellcaster, so be sure to make note of that on your CS, Ingrge.
K'Nara takes the magic teleportation ring and puts it on.
"Anything else you people want or need?" the redheaded warrior says as she glances around at her fellow Dragons. She removes the ring and hands it to Ingrge so that he can don the ring next.
"Speak now or forever hold your peace..."
LianAC 41, hps 134 Tuesday June 2nd, 2009 7:01:45 AM
"Beyond the loads of potions, the luck and blessing of these people, what more do we need?" He grins
Argam Tuesday June 2nd, 2009 11:19:07 PM
Argam takes the ring and looks questioningly at Ingrge. He puts it on.
"Oh pass it. I gets it. I gets it!"
------------------
How many healing scrolls of what level?
Donna, you're just in time to send out a scathing posting reminder...now that I've posted.
Gunther Wednesday June 3rd, 2009 1:02:45 AM
The warrior makes positive that he gets two Enlarge Person potions like he asked for previously, and he also asks for a couple of vials of alchemical silver.
As the rings are passed around, Gunther gives K'nara a quick kiss and makes sure that Delilah is ready for the teleport before he puts the ring on his hand and then passes it to Lian.
OOC: Man it's been a long time. I can't remember how we handled getting Delilah to teleport with us.
DM Donna Wednesday June 3rd, 2009 1:07:03 AM OOC: Gunther may add the potions described in his latest post to his CS; and there are FIVE scrolls of Heal, scribed by a 12th-level caster as per Ingrge's request (posted on May 31st.) Delilah, I thought, has a special collar that had a Hand of Glory attached to it, right..?
Watch That First Step...
Mystery the potions 'n' notions lady makes sure that the Emeralds have the scrolls and potions requested and then steps back, looking with great interest as the last of the group dons the ring and hands the jewelry back to K'Nara.
"Off we go, then!" announces the chestnut-maned fighter, and she puts the Teleportation Ring on her finger.
POOF!
A split-second of mind-numbing vertigo and the entire party finds themselves in an area that has the tough and sprawling landscape typical of the area of the Wold known as the Scab. As the brief but intense magic effect of instantaneous travel clears from the minds of the Emerald Dragons, the party immediately notes that they are standing in the shadow of a large hunk of rock that stands a good twenty feet or so tall...and that the rock looks very much like a vaguely-misshapen but definitely snarling orc's head.
There is a wide dirt road (perhaps thirty feet wide) that--according to the position of the sun--runs in a southwest/northeast direction. The sun hangs low in the sky...there is perhaps three or four hours of daylight left.
"Everyone got all their fingers and toes..?" asks K'Nara, shaking off the last of the light-headedness from the teleportation and removing the ring from her finger. "I do believe we're supposed to try followiing this road northeast in order to try to find an entrance into the Twisted Run we are to investigate..."
LianAC 41, hps 134 Wednesday June 3rd, 2009 3:32:30 PM
Lian shakes out the cobwebs and looks around. "Wow, nice place. Could use a broom though. Hey, do you suppose the weather will remain nice?" He looks at the nasty clouds over head.
Gunther Thursday June 4th, 2009 12:50:25 AM
The warrior stores away his potions and then heads out. It takes all his will power to keep his breakfast still in his stomach. No matter how many times he teleported, he never could get used to the feeling. Leaning perhaps a little too much on his dire lioness, Gunther shakes his head and gets his bearings. Spotting the rock formation he grins. "Hey K'nara...dat vould look really nice back at de Castle! Ven ver'e done here, do you tink Ingrge could teleport it back vith us?"
OOC: Nope on the Hand of Glory, but I could get one. I think maybe last time Ingrge just cast Teleportation on her.
DM Donna Thursday June 4th, 2009 2:34:24 AM DM OOC: The teleportation issue is one that I should have paid attention to, but this is my boof, so Delilah gets a "free ride" this time. This will be an issue on the ED's return trip, however.
Country Roads Take Me...Somewhere...
Since there are no objections and no other suggestions, the Emerald Dragons begin to follow the road northeast.
"Gods, I wish Olana or Falin or Milo were here," K'Nara says aloud with a bit of a reminiscent sigh, "I really miss being able to send them scouting a bit ahead of us...walking this way, any hungry old giant or dragon can just come right up to us and have us for appetizers or something..."
LianAC 41, hps 134 Thursday June 4th, 2009 4:49:36 AM
"My elven-spider sense is tingling. Knara, I think we'll get you wish soon enough."
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Thursday June 4th, 2009 7:07:16 AM
Ingrge watches with amusement as Arham fumbles with the ring for a moment and then redies himself for the moment of truth. He is still taking in a deep breath when they seem to have arrived at their location all in one piece ans alive. Thinking to himself, he again wonders how as a mage he can absolutely hate and not altogether trust teleporting and wonders if he will ever get over his fear.
Ok K'nara let's be off.
Argam Thursday June 4th, 2009 1:35:44 PM
LIterally checking his fingers and toes, he then looks up with a grin.
"That was awesome!"
He grins around looking for someone to fist bump, but then realizes he's being a newb so he calms himself and looks chagrined.
"NE is is then."
He pauses, then points to each in turn: "Blade, Weapon Mage, Monk, Fighter. Who has point? I assume you're all going to get in a square formation around poor li'l me?
"Forge and stone, I'm gonna have my hands full healing you guys!"
DM Donna Thursday June 4th, 2009 10:29:51 PM
...Suddenly...!
K'Nara is in the midst of retorting to Lian's rather silly "spider sense" comment when everyone in the area is interrupted by the sound of another "poof!"...and the appearance of a very familiar-looking, red-headed, bow-toting elf. The jaw of the Emerald Dragons' leader drops open in utter shock.
"Falin..???" she gasps, unable to believe her eyes.
Gunther Thursday June 4th, 2009 11:15:44 PM
At K'nara's call, the warrior breaks out into his goofiest grin. He sprints toward Falin and give him one of his patented bone crushing hugs. "You sly dog...you're finally back!! Vat have you been up to?!!"
LianAC 41, hps 134 Friday June 5th, 2009 10:15:22 AM
"Falin?"
Argam d20+15=30 ; Friday June 5th, 2009 10:57:14 AM
Argam is half-way into a nasty spell for the intruder when he sees that K'nara is not attacking, but hugging.
So he contents himself with examining the Orc's Head Rock they landed beside.
[Search of 30 to discover something interesting.]
Falin Friday June 5th, 2009 5:11:39 PM
Never having enjoyed teleports, Falin looses his footing as he appears and drops to the ground. He stands and dusts himself off just time time to receive the bone crushing hug from his friend Gunter. "I have missed you too." Is all he is able to wheeze out before Gunter releases him.
Falin stretches out his back and arms a bit from the crushing blow he received and then stands looking at the group with a smile on his face. Even though it has only been a few months he looks older. His skin looks paler than you remember and the deep red of his hair looks like it is washing out. He looks thinner and he has a slight darkness under his eyes.
He makes his way over to the group as he meets outreached hands and says, "It is great to see you all again. It feel like ages have past since I was last in your company." Falin eyes the new addition to the group.
He stands back again for a moment and closes his eyes as he takes in a deep breath and then slowly exhales. He open his eyes back up. "It is good to be in open spaces again. I had finished with my mission and had finally made my way back. Sturtavent was informed of my return and had me teleported to Orc's Head Point so that I could catch uo with you."
Falin asks no one in particular, "So, what is it we are doing here?"
He then walks over to the new addition (Argam) and extends his hand. "My name is Falin Darkshine. Nice to meet you."
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Friday June 5th, 2009 8:40:28 PM
Falin!! Good to see you. What's going on you ask?
Well, we seem to be on a jaunt to stop an invasion. Which is normal for us I guess, except this will be an invasion of super lycanthropes. Which is scary enough, but apparently if bitten the victem changes within minutes of being bitten. However, we really don't know where they are really located. Which is about normal also, however they seem to have completely conquered a dwarven clan without anyone noticing it and sent scouts into Plateau City.
With a grin, he looks around the others. Have I missed anything?
Falin 2nd Post Friday June 5th, 2009 8:50:09 PM
Falin shudders for a moment remembering his time as a lycanthrope. He absentmindedly rubs his right shoulder. The same shoulder he was bitten on and received the dreaded disease.
"I spent a long time depressed about the power I lost. I can still remember the feeling of strength I possessed in that form. I can still feel the satisfaction I got from literally tearing my enemies limb from limb." His eyes widen a bit as he gets excited talking about it. Saliva begins to run down from the side of his mouth.
He closes his eyes for a second and brings his breathing back down. He wipes his mouth with the back od his hand. He opens his eyes and you are looking at Falin again. "It was a hard monkey to get off my back. I would literally listen for reports of lycanthropes because the thought actually crossed my mind to get infected again." He looks around at the group, "If it had not been for you all I would have folded to my addiction."
He looks at Ingrge with a smile, "If I start to get weird I expect you to put me in my place by whatever means necessary."
DM OOC: edited for spelling.
DM Donna Saturday June 6th, 2009 3:08:10 AM
A Welcome Re-Addition
Argam's investigation of the large and disturbingly accurate rock formation of a snarling orc's head reveals that it is a completely natural formation--or a very cleverly-applied use of some rock-shaping magic. However either of those events may have occurred, it happened eons ago.
"Falin!!!" K'Nara's voice and expression are surprised and yet overjoyed at the same time. She lifted the Elven Sharpshooter off his feet and swung him about in a small arc before setting him once more on his feet, laughing with delight.
"Falin, you don't know how glad I am that you're here again!" the leader of the Emerald Dragons tells him emphatically. "I only wish it were under better circumstances!" She releases her friend and steps back to allow Argam to introduce himself to Falin before adding to Ingrge's update:
"These lycanthropes seem to have picked a kind of...super-wolverine form for their transformation...and they may already have infected an entire clan of dwarves to their disease. We're hoping to find some way into their stronghold--once we find it. We could use your sharp eyes to help us, Falin."
Gunther and Delilah d20+19=21 ; Sunday June 7th, 2009 11:43:38 PM
Pleased that their old companion has returned, Gunther gets back to the business at hand. Using his headband, he speaks with his lioness. "Delilah, do you think you could find those terrible smelling creatures? We need to find where they are girl." He urges the lioness to try and track the creatures by smell (Handle Animal=21), not knowing whether she will once more have a strange reaction to the scent.
DM Donna Monday June 8th, 2009 1:54:41 AM
Delilah obviously understands exactly what Gunther is asking of her...she growls a rumbly complaint and sniffs around the immediate area.
Please have the lioness make a Tracking (or is it Scent for animals..?) check.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Monday June 8th, 2009 3:20:58 PM
"Falin, Falin, Falin...." Smiles the monk, in shock that the old archer returns and in pretty good spirits, considering his traumas.
Falin Monday June 8th, 2009 9:21:44 PM
Falin turns and looks at Lian with a smile. "Good to see you too friend elf." Walking over to him he gives him a big hug with a hearty pat on his back.
After releasing the embrace he turns back to the rest. "So where do we go now?"
DM Donna Monday June 8th, 2009 10:43:09 PM
Where To..?
"If Delilah here doesn't find anything," K'Nara answers Falin's logical question, "Then we'll be following the road northeast."
Please roll that check for Delilah.
DM Donna Tuesday June 9th, 2009 3:10:41 AM
Hunting High and Low
Delilah does her best, but she finds no recent traces of anything similar to the creatures that attacked in the city.
"We're hitting the road, then..." K'Nara says. The party sets out on foot (as none of their usual mounts were teleported with them,) following the fairly wide road northeast. The Emerald Dragons travel deeper into the area of the Wold called the Scab, and as they do so, the spellcasters in the group gradually become more and more aware of the buildup of a distinct feeling of oppression--as though something invisible were being pressed down upon them from above...and yet there is nothing to be seen or even physically felt. DM OOC: all player characters with spell-casting ability need to roll a Spellcraft check versus DC25. Those who make their check--Highlight to display spoiler: { You somehow sense that you are feeling the effects of some pretty powerful anti-scrying/detection magic in the air.}
The sun is beginning to dip low in the sky and K'Nara calls a halt to the day's journiey, pointing out that they'll need to setup their camp and see which of the Emeralds take what watch...
LianAC 41, hps 134 d20+13=16 ; Tuesday June 9th, 2009 5:35:01 AM
Spellcraft 16
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand d20+30=42 ; Tuesday June 9th, 2009 5:28:02 PM Spell craft DC 42
Divination being his specialty, Ingrge immediately susses out the nature of what they are feeling, and concentrating on using his specialized sight (arcane sight, see invisibility) looks to see if there are any tell tales that might suggest where they should begin looking for an entry.
Argam Tuesday June 9th, 2009 11:29:55 PM
Argam, not seeing anything of note to check, shakes Falin's hand energetically and waits to get moving.
He mutters, "The monsters will lead the way."
DM Donna Wednesday June 10th, 2009 3:47:37 AM DM OOC: What part of "watch" did you all miss? Sigh. There six PCs to divide into three watches...but if you all can't remember to call out which watch your PC wants, then--
"Argam," K'Nara says to the dwarven Fixer, "You and Ingrge will have first watch. Falin and Lian can take second watch...and Gunther and I will keep guard during third watch."
After everyone pitches in to set up the party's camp, the simple dinner of rations and hot brewed herbal tea, and blankets are laid out as the resting places for the ED's, the various members of the group stand their watches.
Everyone in the group must make Spot and Listen checks. Good luck.
Falin d20+22=40 ; d20+21=35 ; Wednesday June 10th, 2009 6:43:51 AM Donna - sorry. My post from last night didn't take.
Falin, already awake when his watch begins,makes his way to just outside the light of the fire. Making sure he knows where Lian is. If there is any kind of high ground he will climb it to get a better view (i.e. tree, hill, rock).
Spot 40 Listen 35
LianAC 41, hps 134 d20+11=17 ; d20+25=28 ; Wednesday June 10th, 2009 7:36:08 AM
Spot 17 Listen 28
The monk sits watch under meditation.
Gunther and Delilah d20+8=28 ; d20+1=5 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=15 ; Wednesday June 10th, 2009 2:28:17 PM
The warrior enjoys several hours of sleep snuggled up next to K'nara. When he is awakened by Lian, he rises easily. The oppression having worked its way into his psyche, he does not sleep as soundly as he would have liked. He scans the horizon as the sun begins to set, anxious and somewhat aware of his surroundings. Delilah paces the perimeter as well, also obviously on edge.
Gunther Spot=nat. 20 Listen=5
Delilah Spot=15 Listen=15
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Wednesday June 10th, 2009 10:08:40 PM
Agram, do you want take the inner watch and i will take the outer? When that is decided Ingrge finds a tree with a good vantage point and climbs up ready to watch. Once releived from his watch ingrge will find another tree and find his way to a comfortable perch in which to sleep.
Argam d20+15=33 ; d20=2 ; Wednesday June 10th, 2009 11:04:32 PM
Argam nods to Ingrge. Then sets up his bedroll on a good soft spot.
"Wake me when you need me."
[spot of 33. search of 2]
DM Donna Wednesday June 10th, 2009 11:40:10 PM
Who Watches the Watchers..?
The watches set by the Emerald Dragons unearth nothing more threatening than crickets and the occasional call of a night bird or three. By the time dawn breaks the following day, K'Nara is halfway through her usual blade singer training routine. Argam and Falin wake to see the chestnut-maned human dance and swirl her oversize sword with deadly grace. (This assumes that Falin fell asleep at all, of course! ;D)
After breaking their fast and taking care of any other last minute needs, the party sets off along the road. K'Nara tells everyone to keep their eyes peeled as they follow the winding road ever deeper into the Scab. It is nearly mid-day when the travelers finally see something other than the local flora and fauna:
A tall stone wall rises from the earth here. Thick tarps spread gently down from a central post, forming a barrier between the sky and the outpost beneath. Several chimneys rise from the structure. A pair of south-facing iron doors stands closed, and no activity can be seen in the building nor on the muddy path that leads up to the western wall.
The outpost is a circular structure, a good one-hundred-thirty (or so) feet around. The stone making up the twenty-foot-tall outer wall looks quite solid and gives the impression of having been standing there forever. The central peak of the roof looks to be about thirty or so feet tall. The building in the middle of an open area that is about a thousand or so feet around. The plain is bordered by the forest that is to the south and east, and the foothills of the Scab to the north and west.
The party is still within the shelter of the thinning forest, but will have to emerge out into the open in order to approach and investigate the structure that, in all likelihood, is Deg Shanut.
Falin d20+22=24 ; Thursday June 11th, 2009 6:24:36 AM
"Well, isn't that a sight?" says Falin as they spot the structure.
Falin continues to check the local area for anything else out of the ordinary.
Spot 24
"So do we just go over?"
LianAC 41, hps 134 Thursday June 11th, 2009 7:55:19 AM
The monk slides on his ring of Invisibility, removing his ROP +5 and says, "I'll go investigate. I'll communicate via the Emerald." And he's off, being the fastest within the party, he should be able to manage this by himself. Its not his first rodeo.
(OOC: Spell List o the way... sorry, almost forgot he can cast.)
Gunther and Delilah Thursday June 11th, 2009 10:27:50 AM
The warrior watches Lian disappears and chuckles abit. "Make sure you let me know when the giants show up!"
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Thursday June 11th, 2009 9:23:24 PM
Waiting for Lian to do his thing Ingrge starts going through the spells he has memorized for the day trying to see what might be helpful.
Spell List
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0 level - open/close, mage hand, detect poison, disrupt undead, ray of frost
1 level - Ray of enfeeblement ***, mage armor, climb, color spray, identify, jump
DM Donna Friday June 12th, 2009 1:35:37 AM DM OOC: Argam needs to post, please.
Away We Go..!
K'Nara draws in her breath, anxious that Lian is slipping off by himself, but she trusts in the monk's judgment, so she forces herself to relax. After all, she reasons, the man's invisible...what could possibly go wrong..?
The silence is deafening as the party awaits Lian's report. Nobody else in the party Spots anything.
Gunther and Delilah Saturday June 13th, 2009 10:11:53 AM
The warrior taps his foot impatiently as he waits for the elf to return. Waiting has never been his strength. After a couple of seconds of foot tapping, he switches to tending to the wreathes that he and Delilah wear. Carefully tending to them...watering, rearranging, trimming.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Saturday June 13th, 2009 4:18:21 PM
Reminding himself that he is ONLY invisible, the monk is sure to be in a cubby or niche when his invis shuts off. He reactivates and moves to the right heading toward the rear of the structure. He relays EVERYTHING he sees in hushed tones.
Falin Sunday June 14th, 2009 11:11:26 AM
Falin listens to the description of the building. "I am assuming we need to go in there? If so, we might want to just climb the wall and go in through the canvas roof. That door sounds way to heavy for us to push open plus it might make alot of noise if it is old."
While they continue to wait Falin does a quick check of his equipment.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Sunday June 14th, 2009 1:20:27 PM
Looking at Falin with wide mischevious eyes.
"Who said anything about pushing the door open? Though going through the canvas roof will in all likelihood be quieter and attract less attention."
Gunther and Delilah Sunday June 14th, 2009 2:18:45 PM
The warrior's ears perk up at the plan shaping up. "Vell, it vill be qvieter for some of us. I tink Delilah might make a good deal of noise as she falls through it." Gunther chuckles a little. "Ve might need to find a different vay of getting her in."
Falin Sunday June 14th, 2009 2:22:04 PM
"Gunther, "says Falin, "If you can keep her calm we can put her in my portable hole. I have a bottle of air we would place in there to make sure she didn't run out of air. What do you think?"
DM Donna Monday June 15th, 2009 12:31:25 AM
Lian's Recon (Continued)
There is no niche or cover for Lian to duck into--at what point does he turn visible again..?
LianAC 41, hps 134 Monday June 15th, 2009 5:24:24 AM
OOC: I'm under the impression the ring is active for a time equal to the duration of the spell. 7 rounds or so. SO Lian would not CHOOSE to be visible at any point but he will time it so that each time it deactivates, he is against the wall and takes a standard to activate it again.
DM Donna Monday June 15th, 2009 10:37:20 AM
Lian's Recon (Part 2)
The invisible monk manages a complete circuit around the 130' diameter structure, his keen eyes noting that the stonework is solid and the only visible doors into/out of the place are the wide, cast-iron double doors in the western side of the outpost. He manages to make it to a point just outside the only doors when he gets the overwhelming feeling that his ring's duration of inviisibility is about to give out.
The doors are set into the stone wall with a bit of a door frame around them, but the door frame doesn't really stick out from the wall a whole lot...becoming visible here would mean that Lian would definitiely be visible from the dirt road and even from the cover of the forest fringe where his friends are currently located. There are no other niches nor anything near the wall that could even remotely provide cover for Lian.
Lian will become visible right in front of the doors to the outpost unless he chooses to move elsewhere.
DM Donna Tuesday June 16th, 2009 1:47:45 AM
Spot Check, Please..!
Lian blinks into view about twenty feet in front of the only visible door into the walled outpost. Everyone in the party must make a Spot check, please.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand d20+15=18 ; Tuesday June 16th, 2009 5:35:25 PM
spot check 13
still inventorying his spells for immediate use, Ingrge sees very little other than Lian pop into view.
Falin d20+22=40 ; d20+21=39 ; Tuesday June 16th, 2009 9:35:25 PM
Falin watches and waits. "I see you" he says over the intercom as Lian pops into view.
Spot: 40 Listen: 39
Gunther and Delilah d20+8=14 ; d20+7=18 ; Tuesday June 16th, 2009 10:58:16 PM
Gunther looks over at Falin and grins. "Vell, ve might get her in de bag vonce....but I don't tink ve'd ever be able to do it again vithout losing an arm! Still, it's an option if ve run out of oder vons." Gunther glances up a couple of times while he works on his wreathes.
Gunther Spot=14 Delilah Spot=18
DM Donna d20=18 ; d20=16 ; Wednesday June 17th, 2009 2:08:42 AM
Oh, Look--It's the Welcome Wagon!
Gunther, Ingrge and Argam (by virtue of not rolling at all) are too distracted by other things to see what the rest of the Emerald Dragons see: two figures streaking from the cover of the forest towards the doors of the outpost...and Lian! (The figures, although visible, are a bit too far away for the EDs to make out racial features.)
Gunther, however, hears Delilah's VERY agitated voice, thanks to the magic of their wreaths:
Highlight to display spoiler: {'More Unnatural Ones!!! We must attack!!!' Delilah's mental voice is very savage, and Gunther knows that that lioness is referring to were-wolverines when she says "Unnatural Ones."}
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Wednesday June 17th, 2009 6:57:05 PM
(ooc: LOL Donna I did roll, and posted it, just not very well.)
DM OOC: Sorry--I was the one who posted poorly. You see, the one who DIDN'T roll was Argam, the last one mentioned in the sentence. Both Ingrge and Gunther rolled (Gunther even rolled for Delilah.) I was pointing out that Argam boofed his chance to Spot something due to the fact that he didn't roll.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Wednesday June 17th, 2009 9:09:28 PM
Assuming Lian notices, the monk READIES TO ATTACK the figures if they are OBVIOUSLY making offensive gestures.
"They're here!" He says into his ring.
"Come on. Bring it!" The elf looks ready for a throw-down.
Gunther and Delilah d20+27=32 ; d8+15=23 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+14=31 ; d6+8=14 ; d6+8=13 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d20+11=26 ; d8+4=10 ; d6=3 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=32 ; 2d6+8=17 ; d20+13=24 ; d6+4=8 ; Wednesday June 17th, 2009 9:47:46 PM
The warrior nods savagely at his pet. "Then go and kill! I will join you."
Gunther sprints toward the hybrids and lays into the nearest one (I'm assuming that I can reach it in 30 feet?) His sword comes down in a arc on the creature (AC 32 for 32).
Delilah charges forward and pounces at the other creature trying with all her might to rip it to shreds. Claws (Ac 27 for 14 + 1 fire, Ac 31 for 13+2 fire) Bite (AC 26 for 10 +3 ice) Rake (AC33/32 crit?? for 18, AC24 for 8) Total possible damage: 69
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Wednesday June 17th, 2009 11:08:10 PM
Readying his staff, Ingrge asks a quick question of his leader? K'nara? Dead or alive?
Assuming that he is is within 260 fet of the creatures he casts a spell on the area of ground where they are about to move onto. "Reverse Gravity" No Save, No SR
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0 level - open/close, mage hand, detect poison, disrupt undead, ray of frost
1 level - Ray of enfeeblement ***, mage armor, climb, color spray, identify, jump
8 level - Discern location, Clenched fist, sunburst, Polar ray
}
Falin AC 29, HP: 77/77 d20+36=54 ; d20+31=33 ; d20+26=36 ; d20+36=39 ; d8+7=9 ; d8+7=14 ; d8+7=14 ; d8+7=12 ; Wednesday June 17th, 2009 11:27:51 PM Donna I should have a CS to you shortly. I am just finishing the last touches.
Falin, seeing the creatures rush his friend and the reactions from those that stayed with him lets loose on the closest one (assuming #1 is within 300 ft).
AC 54 HP 9 AC 33 HP 14 AC 36 HP 14 AC 39 HP 12
Bow has a +5 bonus
LianAC 41, hps 134 Thursday June 18th, 2009 6:27:39 AM
Lian waits.
Gunther and Delilah Thursday June 18th, 2009 11:24:45 PM
Arms and claws moving in slow motion, the warrior wonders why all of a sudden, time seems to be standing still. ;)
DM Donna Thursday June 18th, 2009 11:31:24 PM
To Battle..!
K'Nara's lips compress as she fumbles for her bow.
"Dead!" she says tersely, figuring that if the group can get to the bottom of this mess, they can plead the case for resurrecting victims later--the diminished capacity of the Emerald Dragons at present called for minimizing the chances for fallen foes to immediately come back and attack the group after merely being injured.
DM OOC: I need to know what kind of arrows Falin is firing at the two blurry and very quick figures streaking towards Lian. I am ruling that--right at this momen--the pair of unknowns are 300 feet away from the EDs in the trees and about the same distance away from Lian.
Both Gunther and Delilah give chase to the newly-emerged foes, shaving their Move distance off the 300' or so that is between the EDs and the running enemy.
Ingrge's spell, however, has the most spectacular results: the two running figures suddenly fly up into the air--anyone watching could swear that they resemble a pair of unfortunates who have run off the edge of a cliff and were plummeting to their nasty demise...only these two are falling up.
DM OOC: Kent, kindly email me as to your opinion about how a Reverse Gravity spell is going to effect a couple of were-wolverines who are not going to encounter any sort of ceiling or overhead obstacle whatsoever. I suspect that these two aren't going to survive the encounter, but I would like your opinion on that, anyhow. Thanks!
Falin AC 29, HP: 77/77 Friday June 19th, 2009 6:30:41 AM Donna - They are masterwork arrows. The +2 is from the bow being a strength bow. The magikal +5 is transferred from the bow
DM Donna Friday June 19th, 2009 12:21:36 PM
...and all but one of Falin's arrows find their mark, doing various damage. (Not that it's going to make a difference, as both of these lycanthropes are bound to suffer 186 d6 damage from the fall once Ingrge's Reverse Gravity spell wears off.)
LianAC 41, hps 134 Friday June 19th, 2009 1:28:29 PM
Lian looks on, still READY for the attack.
DM Donna Friday June 19th, 2009 11:23:47 PM
This Is Combat..?
There are two floating targets eighty feet above the ground now. They will be there for a while. Good luck, adventurers.
Gunther and Delilah Friday June 19th, 2009 11:46:39 PM
The dynamic duo continue to rush toward the floating hybrids, though neither of them are certain what they will do once they get to their targets. Once he is within 50 feet of the floating creatures, Gunther calls Delilah to a halt, not sure how far Ingrge's spell extends and not wanting to get caught up in it.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Sunday June 21st, 2009 7:07:37 AM
"Well shall we leave them or put them out of our misery?"
DM Donna Monday June 22nd, 2009 10:55:36 AM
K'Nara restates that they should finish off the foes for now.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Monday June 22nd, 2009 7:04:10 PM
Ok, Boss.
Grasping his maximize rod in one hand, Ingrge casts a fireball through his staff, centered on the two floating targets. [b] Maximize Fireball: Damage 60; Reflex DC 27 for 30 ??
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0 level - open/close, mage hand, detect poison, disrupt undead, ray of frost
1 level - Ray of enfeeblement ***, mage armor, climb, color spray, identify, jump
8 level - Discern location, Clenched fist, sunburst, Polar ray
}
Falin AC 29, HP: 77/77 Tuesday June 23rd, 2009 12:13:03 AM
Falin stands in awe as the fireball explodes in the midst of the two creatures. He glances over at Lian to ensure he is alright.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Tuesday June 23rd, 2009 12:29:37 AM
If the targets drop to within reach, the monk will attack, otherwise, he'll watch from below. It is at this very moment that Lian regrets selling the flying carpet.
Gunther and Delilah Tuesday June 23rd, 2009 2:04:13 AM
Sighing, Gunther watches Ingrge literally toast his prey. He heads back to K'nara slowly, kicking the ground as he goes. And it looked so promising.
DM Donna d20=14 ; d20=13 ; Tuesday June 23rd, 2009 3:02:21 AM
Everything's Still Up in the Air
Ingrge's Fireball explodes with a satisfying burst of light and heat...but both of the floating figures are still very much alive (albeit crispy & blackened a bit...)
LianAC 41, hps 134 Tuesday June 23rd, 2009 7:01:02 PM
"Wish I could fly."
It is at this moment that he wishes he had prepared Airwalk. (OOC: Realized I promised a spell list last week and never got around to it, sorry. Will work it tonight sometime.)
Gunther and Delilah Wednesday June 24th, 2009 1:05:04 AM
Shrugging, Gunther looks over at Ingrge and Falin, his ego deflated. "You vant to finish dem off?"
DM Donna d20+18=38 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+8=12 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday June 24th, 2009 1:13:41 AM
STILL Alive & Kickin'...
K'Nara (having leisurely removed her short bow from her pack and snagged a few flight arrows,) lines up a shot at one of the floating foes.
"What, Gunther..?" the redhead asks over the sharp twang of her bowstring, "You mean you have no missile weapons whatsoever..?" The target she was aiming at sprouts an arrow in its body--the entire group can hear the curses being howled by the humanoid pincushion.
Falin AC 29, HP: 77/77 Wednesday June 24th, 2009 6:44:11 AM
"Can't we just let them fall? I just remember running out of arrows in the past and I don't want that to happen again."
Falin looks up at the creatures.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Wednesday June 24th, 2009 7:55:28 AM
Looking upward Ingrge releases his anti gravity spell and begins casting yet again, holding a small crystal cone in one hand while holding the rod in the other. Waiting until the the two beasts have fallen about twenty feet, the mage releases his spell catching them both cleanly in the cone's blast. Maximized cone of cold; 90 points each: Reflex DC 29, for 1/2 damage
With luck the icicles hit the ground quite hard and braek apart.
"Ok Ground troops. Your turn. Umm don't get bitten."
Gunther and Delilah Wednesday June 24th, 2009 10:27:41 AM
The orc raised warrior looks over at K'nara "Bows are for cow...." A quick glance at Falin and Gunther's brain catches up to his mouth. "Oder people. I prefer to get up close and personal." Gunther waits for the others to finish up the hybrids. If this was the best the enemy had, it wasn't going to be much of an "adventure".
LianAC 41, hps 134 Wednesday June 24th, 2009 11:44:06 PM
"I can't use ranged weapons. I have to have them in front of me. I'll prepare Airwalk tomorrow."
DMHighlight to display spoiler: { Prepared Spells: Zero Level: Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Guidance x4 First Level: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Entropic Shield, Protection from Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Sanctuary, Enlarge Person Second Level: Bear's Endurance, Bull's Strength x2, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Status Third Level: Daylight, Prayer, Searing Light, Speak with Dead, Summon Monster III, Pro from Energy Fourth Level : Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunityx2}
DM Donna d20=10 ; d20=7 ; 8d6=32 ; d20=19 ; d20=5 ; Thursday June 25th, 2009 12:47:26 AM
Coming Back Down to Yrth
The two foes floating in the air plunge towards the ground, their sudden descent making it impossible for them to avoid the massive damage of Ingrge's very-well-timed Cone of Cold spell. DM OOC: they both missed their Reflex saves. They also both hit the ground with a bone-crunching sort of "splat".
And, miraculously, Foe #1 is still moving, attempting to lurch to his feet.
By this time, Lian, Gunther and Delilah are all within about fifty feet or so of the remaining foe, who is now on the ground.
"Wow..." K'Nara says, squinting at the single foe left standing (well, almost standing--just give him another round...) "...looks like this one ate his Woldies cereal this morning..."
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) d20+14=31 ; d8+12=15 ; d6=5 ; d20+14=32 ; d8+12=17 ; d6=1 ; d20+11=26 ; 2d6+6=14 ; d6=6 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=23 ; d8+6=11 ; Thursday June 25th, 2009 2:56:15 PM
Smiling, Gunther gives Delilah the go ahead. More than ready, the lioness charges toward the hybrid (she can move up to 80 feet on a charge) and pounces onto the creature. A ball of raging fur, the huntress rips and shreds the lycan to pieces.
Claws: AC31 and 32 for 15+ 5 (fire) + 17 +1 (fire) Bite: AC26 for 14 +6 ice Rake: AC 14 and AC23 for 11
DM Donna Friday June 26th, 2009 12:13:21 AM
Lion Chow, Anyone..?
Delilah, by virtue of reaching the only moving foe left (after Ingrge's well-applied spells), does, indeed, manage to rip the were-wolverine to pieces. Soon the lycanthrope is scattered about the landscape, returning to its dwarven form as the last spark of life leaves its body. The other, unmoving form is that of another dwarf, dressed in clothing that blends into the backdrop of the forest.
The sun is shining on this otherwise rather gruesome scene of battle. The only movement comes from whatever the Emerald Dragons provide, and the stirring of the grass as a gentle breeze ruffles the blades...
LianAC 41, hps 134 Friday June 26th, 2009 12:29:12 AM
Lian casts Speak with Dead. (Will save 21)
"Greetings. Are you aware you were infected with lycanthropy through the of Black Tooth Venom? Was the Black Tooth Venom forced upon you? Who infected you?"
Falin AC 29, HP: 77/77 d20+21=36 ; d20+21=22 ; Friday June 26th, 2009 11:28:17 PM
Falin watches as Delilah shreds the creature. "I have never seen a creature envisurated quite like that before." Says Falin.
Falin keeps an eye on both the tree line and the structure as Lian begins trying to speak to the fallen creature.
Spot 36 Listen 22 (nat 1)
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) Saturday June 27th, 2009 12:06:38 AM
Delilah returns and plops a dismembered leg at Gunther's feet. Beaming with pride, the warrior nuzzles the goop caked feline. "Dat's a goot kitty! Such a strong girl!"
Gunther smiles up at Falin, every bit the proud/fanatical pet owner. "Isn't she great?! I could vatch her hunt all day!"
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Spectral hand Saturday June 27th, 2009 7:58:24 AM
Ingrge chuckles as delilah does her thing and then settles in to watch the area as Lian does his.
spells
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1 level - Ray of enfeeblement ***, mage armor, climb, color spray, identify, jump
Lian casts his spell over the mangled corpse that Delilah left behind. Falin's eyes and ears remain alert but nothing and nobody else is seen (so far.) The ex-dwarf's remains stir and its one good eye pops open, rolling in a macabre fashion before it settles and focuses on the monk asking the questions:
Are you aware you were infected with lycanthropy through the of Black Tooth Venom? "In-fect-ed...? I've never been sick a day in my life...my late life..."
Was the Black Tooth Venom forced upon you? "I...I used to be...without power...I woke up one day...with the power..."
Who infected you? "Again, you say 'infected'...wolverines aren't an infection--they're the natural order of things..."
With those last rather petulant words, the mangled dwarf expires once more, his undamaged eye glaring at Lian in silent accusation.
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) Monday June 29th, 2009 2:38:33 PM
The warrior continues to praise his kitty as he waits for K'nara's decision. "Ve're going in dere now, right?"
LianAC 41, hps 134 Tuesday June 30th, 2009 5:46:47 AM
OOC: Sorry about the lack of posts.
"That was a little less than helpful." He says, glaring back at the dead dwarf. "Natural order my foot."
Prepared Spells: Zero Level: Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Guidance x4 First Level: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Entropic Shield, Protection from Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Sanctuary, Enlarge Person Second Level: Bear's Endurance, Bull's Strength x2, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Status Third Level: Daylight, Prayer, Searing Light, Speak with Dead*, Summon Monster III, Pro from Energy Fourth Level : Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunityx2
Falin AC 29, HP: 77/77 Tuesday June 30th, 2009 9:37:36 PM Sorry guys, but all done with classes now meaning no more last minute papers.
Falin walks over to where the dead dwarf lies. ooking around at the others, "So this is what they are? Dwarfs? And that was the hybrid form they change into?"
Falin looks back at the structure and copying Gunther says, "So are we going in there next?"
DM Donna Wednesday July 1st, 2009 2:48:13 AM DM OOC: my apologies for not posting recently as well--I was nursing my knee for the past couple days. All is well now, though, so onwards we go...
NOW What..?
K'Nara harrumphs at the less-than-informative answers that Lian's spell generated from the ex-lycanthrope.
"Well, they were good questions, Lian," the leader of the Emerald Dragons points out, "Sounded to me like he'd been bitten in his sleep." She turns a calculating eye towards the still-shuttered-up outpost.
"Okay, people," the human blade singer says out loud, "Any ideas on how we should enter the building..?"
LianAC 41, hps 134 Wednesday July 1st, 2009 3:35:29 PM
"Through the front doors. Thats the easiest. But I would like to know of any underground tunnels under facility." He looks at the structure.
DM Donna Thursday July 2nd, 2009 12:00:51 AM
Waiting for players to post.
Falin AC 29, HP: 77/77 Thursday July 2nd, 2009 12:36:30 AM
"I think we need to go in through the roof. Looks like simple canvas we should be able to sneak through. These doors look way to big and heavy."
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) d20+13=28 ; Friday July 3rd, 2009 12:55:04 AM
Gunther nods. "I don't tink ve need to bust down de front door. Dere's probably just a bunch of dem vaiting for us. De roof sounds like a goot idea."
DM Donna Friday July 3rd, 2009 1:03:09 AM
Up, Up, And...What..?
"Through the roof..." K'Nara muses, "...unorthodox and, as you've pointed out, probably unexpected. Now...HOW is everyone going to get up there..?"
LianAC 41, hps 134 Friday July 3rd, 2009 11:18:38 AM
"I believe one of us has a set of plate mail which helps them fly. They can fly in, distract and then we bust in the door."
Falin AC 29, HP: 77/77 Friday July 3rd, 2009 7:48:51 PM
Falin think about it for a second. "I can fly up to the roof as well. Do you want me to go up and check it out? I do have a few things that may cause some sort of diversion." Falin says with a smile.
"Or I can supply air support to whomever goes in to casue a distraction."
DM Donna Friday July 3rd, 2009 11:16:00 PM
OOC to the players: we here in the United States are about to celebrate Independence Day, so I'll forgive the slow-down in posting.
However, do keep in mind that, as I am DMing the module now, I cannot have K'Nara act in her usual capacity as leader of the group. She'll be depending on her colleagues to help guide the party.
DM Donna Monday July 6th, 2009 12:27:43 AM
Who's In First...?
K'Nara glances at her compatriots and then nods to Falin.
"Go on up, then, and use your ring to let us know what you're going to do when you get there."
This is the description of the outpost as the group sees it from the outside looking in (or, at least, trying to look in):
A tall stone wall rises from the earth here. Thick tarps spread gently down from a central post, forming a barrier between the sky and the outpost beneath. Several chimneys rise from the structure. A pair of south-facing iron doors stands closed, and no activity can be seen in the building nor on the muddy path that leads up to the western wall.
The outpost is a circular structure, a good one-hundred-thirty (or so) feet around. The stone making up the twenty-foot-tall outer wall looks quite solid and gives the impression of having been standing there forever. The central peak of the roof looks to be about thirty or so feet tall. The building in the middle of an open area that is about a thousand or so feet around. The plain is bordered by the forest that is to the south and east, and the foothills of the Scab to the north and west.
Falin will be able to see that the tarps being used as overhead cover are very thick and sturdy, and they are constructed to leave gaps of about three inches or so between the chimneys and the cloth.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Monday July 6th, 2009 11:52:22 AM
Lian taps his foot, waiting for report.
Prepared Spells: Zero Level: Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Guidance x4 First Level: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Entropic Shield, Protection from Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Sanctuary, Enlarge Person Second Level: Bear's Endurance, Bull's Strength x2, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Status Third Level: Daylight, Prayer, Searing Light, Speak with Dead*, Summon Monster III, Pro from Energy Fourth Level : Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunityx2
Falin AC 29, HP: 77/77 d20+21=27 ; d3=2 ; d20+21=29 ; Monday July 6th, 2009 12:46:06 PM
Falin looks over at Lian and smailes, "Okay, okay. I am going." Falin says a command word and large black feathered wings spring into being on Falins back. He jumps slightly and then the wings do the rest taking him to the tarp covered roof of this great structure.
Falin will perform a low circle over the roof of the building. Seeing that the tarps are all overlapping he lands on the roof and moves to one of the chimneys.
Is there smoke coming from the chimney? Is it warm to the touch? Can Falin make anything out from between the tarp and the chimney?
Falin reports back on anything he sees.
spot 27 listen 29
OOC: Real quick. I have the rough I dea of our mission, but what does it have to do with this place? Just want to make sure I am clear on our purpose here before I accidently burn the place to the ground or something. :)
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) Tuesday July 7th, 2009 12:11:56 AM
The warrior slaps his head. "Oh yeah, I can fly. You vant me to join Falin??" Gunther blushes, embarrassed that he's been caught up in a daydream while the strategic planning was occurring.
DM Donna Tuesday July 7th, 2009 2:56:26 AM DM OOC: The group's mission--given to them by the High Lord Mayor of Plateau City, Sturtavent himself--is to go to Deg Shanut, a dwarven outpost that is feared to have been attacked or even wiped out by an army of lycanthropes who favor a humanoid wolverine form. Their brand of lycanthropy happens to be very nasty, as it effects the victim in a matter of minutes as opposed to a matter of days or weeks. There is some rogue sort of druid that is rumored to have something to do with the spread of this evil disease, so the EDs also need to confirm whether or not the rumored druid is involved.
The Eagle Has Landed
Falin's sharp eyes take in his surroundings--the tarps that serve as the roof of this outpost are very sturdy and in excellent repair. There are a total of five different smokestacks that poke up in various places through the canvas. None of the chimneys have smoke issuing from them. None of them are warm. Falin gets glimpses of walls, alleyways, and various areas that appear common to outposts...but the limited space of the gaps makes it nigh-impossible to see much detail. However, in his careful scouting, Falin can be sure of at least one thing: he has discerned neither movement nor noise from beneath the canvas roof.
"We'll wait until Falin tells us what he sees before deciding to send you up, Gunther." K'Nara says to him with a faint smile.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Tuesday July 7th, 2009 6:51:03 AM
"I'll go invis again and detect magic around the facility." He concentrates and when needed, he will reactivate his ring. Lian starts near the doors and moves west around the building.
He casts detect magic. He prepares to activate his ring and plans on keeping in touch with the group using the dragon ring. (Currently his ring of sustenance is swapped for the invis)
Prepared Spells: Zero Level: Detect Magic*, Detect Poison, Guidance x4 First Level: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Entropic Shield, Protection from Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Sanctuary, Enlarge Person Second Level: Bear's Endurance, Bull's Strength x2, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Status Third Level: Daylight, Prayer, Searing Light, Speak with Dead*, Summon Monster III, Pro from Energy Fourth Level : Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunityx2
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Tuesday July 7th, 2009 3:08:40 PM
During the disacussions and all of the insoections, ingrge has been casting and has been near oblivious to all going on around him casting Arcane eye.
Highlight to display spoiler: { 0 level - open/close, mage hand, detect poison, disrupt undead, ray of frost
1 level - Ray of enfeeblement ***, mage armor, climb, color spray, identify, jump
Falin AC 29, HP: 77/77 Tuesday July 7th, 2009 10:27:01 PM
"I don't see anything or hear anything inside. Open the door and lets see what happens" Says Falin through his ring.
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) Wednesday July 8th, 2009 12:10:19 AM
Tapping his foot impatiently, Gunther sighs...perhaps a bit louder than he intended. All this scouting was making him impatient. He turns to K'nara. "Vhy don't I just cut a whole through von of de roofs and see vhat I can get to come out?"
The close at hand Delilah growls, her master's impatience is beginning to rub off on the feline.
DM Donna Wednesday July 8th, 2009 1:33:18 AM
And Then..?
Ingrge casts his spell and his newly-created Arcane Eye awaits his direction.
Falin suggests that the party opens the doors into the outpost as he can't see or hear any activity within the structure.
Lian's trip around the outside of the wall reveals no magic, but the monk should roll a Search check versus DC20 (so should Falin, as he is on the roof, too.) If Lian and/or Falin beats the DC, then Highlight to display spoiler: { you can see that there is a tear/hole in the roof on the east side of the building--it looks large enough to allow a medium-sized person through it.)}
"You can join Falin now if you want, Gunther," K'Nara tells the warrior, "I'll just have a look at these doors..." The redhead goes over to the large iron portals and finds that they are definitely locked.
Falin AC 29, HP: 77/77 d20+7=19 ; d20+21=30 ; Wednesday July 8th, 2009 10:19:48 PM
Falin does not find anything on his search. He continues to look around this huge area looking for anything that might be of use.
search 19 spot 30
LianAC 41, hps 134 d20+5=18 ; Thursday July 9th, 2009 12:57:42 AM
(search 18)
"No luck friends."
DM Donna Thursday July 9th, 2009 5:04:18 AM
Who's That Knocking On My Door..?
"Locked." K'Nara announces the status of the large iron doors. Argam--at her elbow--squints at the doors and harrumphs.
"That's one of the best locks I've ever seen put on a pair of doors," the dwarf says knowingly, "It's going to take a master thief to pick it if you plan to enter the outpost through this portal." The redheaded blade singer rubs the bottom of her chin thoughtfully.
"Falin..." she addresses the sharpshooter over the group's communication rings, "...did you get a look at a likely place where we might materialize within the outpost itself..?" K'Nara's hazel eyes go to Ingrge. "Unless you have the Knock spell memorized--or even as a scroll..?"
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Thursday July 9th, 2009 9:03:36 PM
Um well yeah I do happen to have 1 knock spell memorized. Odf course if I use it now we wont have it for later if it is needed? Your decision.
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) Friday July 10th, 2009 12:05:14 AM
Gunther smiles at K'nara and Ingrge. "Let's use it now. Patience is for vimps."
Falin AC 29, HP: 77/77 d20+21=29 ; d20+21=24 ; Friday July 10th, 2009 12:13:14 AM
Falin stops for a moment and listens over the ring. "I don't see anything. There is no movement, but I don't have a clear enough sight of anything to trust a teleport. Just my opinion. This roof covering looks like it is overlapped quite a bit and too thick to just cut through. I really don't have anything in my bag of wonders to do anything. I feel pretty worthless, but I do have to admit the view from up here is spectacular."
Falin takes a look around just in case anything is running up on the group again.
Spot 29 Listen 24
DM Donna Saturday July 11th, 2009 12:34:48 AM
Eye Spy
Falin, in taking another look around, happens upon something about the roof on the eastern side of the outpost: one of the tarp panels has been sliced along the seam, so that it is possible for a being about the size of a human to go through the roof into the area below.
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) Saturday July 11th, 2009 12:57:39 AM
The warrior grins when he gets Falin's latest report telling them of the tear. "Vhat are ve vaiting for...let's go kick some booty!" Unless K'nara asks him otherwise, Gunther heads toward where Falin describes the roof tear.
Falin AC 29, HP: 77/77 d20+21=26 ; d20+21=28 ; Saturday July 11th, 2009 1:15:49 AM
Falin heads inside through the tear making sure the coast is clear for everyone else.
Spot 26 Listen 28
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Saturday July 11th, 2009 11:52:58 PM
K'nara, shall we let those three go in through the roof while you I and delilah go through the front door? That way one of us may get the jump on whatever might be waiting for us?
DM Donna Monday July 13th, 2009 3:55:29 AM
DM OOC (sort of): Argam is tagging along with Ingrge and K'Nara...but I must know what Lian plans to do before I can post what people see.
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) Monday July 13th, 2009 11:36:35 PM
His mind made up, Gunther heads through the tear with Falin.
DM Donna Tuesday July 14th, 2009 1:24:23 AM
DM OOC: bad day at work--I'll post later today.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Tuesday July 14th, 2009 8:45:40 AM
OOC: Sorry all, the school thing is killing me.
"I'll go around back and catch them as they flee, if they flee. I'll pop in when its clear they are not going anywhere."
DM Donna Wednesday July 15th, 2009 12:31:04 AM
TO BE CONTINUED..?
What do Falin and Gunther find when they slip through the gap in the tarp?
What happens to Lian when he remembers that there is NO "back door" for anything to try to come out of?
Will K'Nara, Ingrge and Argam get stuck with kitty-box cleaning duties since Gunther flew off and left the lioness Delilah with them?
The answers to these questions (and possibly more) will be forthcoming as soon as possible!
(Meanwhile--to all the Emerald Dragons players: incoming email!!!
LianAC 41, hps 134 Wednesday July 15th, 2009 11:31:18 AM
Lian joins the group at the front.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Wednesday July 15th, 2009 11:28:23 PM
Ingrge Casts the knock spell on the door standing off to one side.
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) d20+10=27 ; Wednesday July 15th, 2009 11:43:47 PM
The warrior quickly scans the area, more than ready for a fight.
Spot=27
LianAC 41, hps 134 Thursday July 16th, 2009 11:18:48 AM
Lian is anxious to bust some lycan head.
The Emerald Dragons take up their stated positions--
Lian goes around to the western gate (DM OOC: I must apologize--the western gate was there on the map and I even made a reference to it, but I had completely forgotten that it was there, instead concentrating on the southern entry doors...however, neither of the entrances into the outpost are magic at all, so Lian didn't detect that anywhere. Both of the gates were locked, so Lian will be keeping his eye on a closed, locked set of doors that are also made of iron but sized to allow vehicles like wagons and such in and out of the place.)--the monk readies himself for whatever may come bursting through.
Gunther squeezes himself through the opening, silently cursing the tight fit that the more slender Falin effortlessly popped through. He lands (rather heavily) on the rooftop of a two-story building (#6 on the map)--the two adventurers are flanking the chimney of the building.
After Ingrge casts his spell and gets the door open, Delilah immediately bounds into the outpost, advancing to the corner of a narrow, single-story building (#5 on the map). She pauses to scent the fetid air of the place as K'Nara, Ingrge and (behind them) Argam fill the now-open southern doorway.
So far, Lian's western gate remains closed.
WITHIN THE OUTPOST: The area behind the exterior walls of Deg Shanut is dark and silent What little light exists filters in from the gaps in the tarps covering the outpost and the opened gate of the place. There are lamposts that dot the outpost, but they stand dark. Two large, fenced yards can be seen through the murky-appearing air (they flank the western gate), as can a low-lying central stone structure that connects to a building on the outer wall. A two-story wooden building that looks like an inn hugs the wall near the southern gate. Nothing moves in the area, and the air--while noticeably warmer than outside--reeks with the stench of death and rot.
Everyone in the party must make Spot and Listen rolls, please.
DM Donna Sunday July 19th, 2009 1:46:58 AM
...I need to know what everyone's Spot and Listen checks are before I can continue to post.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, d20+11=16 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+15=24 ; Monday July 20th, 2009 7:00:27 AM
Listen 16, spot 24
Ingrge moves inside along the building on the right all the way out to the last corner of that building .
LianAC 41, hps 134 d20+11=25 d20+25=30 d20+5=17 Monday July 20th, 2009 11:11:31 AM
Spot 25, Listen 30, Search 17
Lian moves in closer to the gate, and once there, turns invisible.
Whispering into the Dragon ring, "They can probably smell us coming."
DM Donna Monday July 20th, 2009 11:13:41 PM
Gunther really should make his Spot and Listen checks.
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) d20+8=16 ; d20+1=14 ; Tuesday July 21st, 2009 1:07:45 AM
The warrior twists and turns, scanning the area. This is not good...not good. He smiles as he sees Delilah bound in, but wonders what they might have gotten themselves into.
OOC: Sorry Donna, didn't check the board over this weekend.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Tuesday July 21st, 2009 4:23:51 AM
Prepares a spell.
Prepared Spells: Zero Level: Detect Magic*, Detect Poison, Guidance x4 First Level: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Entropic Shield, Protection from Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Sanctuary, Enlarge Person Second Level: Bear's Endurance, Bull's Strength x2, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Status Third Level: Daylight, Prayer, Searing Light, Speak with Dead*, Summon Monster III, Pro from Energy Fourth Level : Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunityx2
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) Wednesday July 22nd, 2009 12:59:52 AM
Anxiously watches and listens. There's got to be something bad out there, he just knows it. ;)
DM Donna d20=4 ; d20=15 ; d20=10 ; d20=18 ; d20=2 ; d20=19 ; Wednesday July 22nd, 2009 1:33:37 AM
K'Nara (not Spotting nor Hearing anything unusual) manages to not gag at the stench that greets her, Ingrge and Argam. Her short laugh at Lian's comment comes out more like a cough.
"If anyone can smell us above and beyond the carnage, Lian," she replies via her own Dragon communication device, "I'll shake their hand...or equivalent limb."
Lian (as he is still behind a closed and locked set of doors) doesn't discern anything unusual from where he's located.
Anyone located within the outpost who has a Spot and/or Listen result of 25 or more, Highlight to display spoiler: { For a split-second, you get the feeling that there is something (or someone?) on or around the roof of the circular structure in the very middle of Deg Shanut (Building #4)...but staring at the structure doesn't seem to reveal anything out of the ordinary.}
"Even from up here," Falin's voice comes over the comm channel, "I can see there's been a battle waged--nasty one, too, to judge by the lovely scent left behind."
Gunther, from his vantage point, can see that the west gate out of the outpost is flanked by a pair of fenced-in yards. The yard north of the gate looks to be a corral with a stable (Area #1), while the yard south of the gate seems to have a wagon or two in it (Area #2). Being up on top of the two-story building also allows the big cat trainer to see that Building 4 is attached to Building 3 via an enclosed passageway of some kind.
Ingrge, upon advancing to the corner of the two-story building, is able to peek around the corner of it and see a sign hanging on a perpendicular arm on the wall--the hanging sign depicting a frothy, horned mug marks thais as an inn. The front door of the place (located right beneath the sign) is busted in and nothing appears to be moving inside. Delilah (to the left of the weapon mage) continues to scent the air, watchful but not unduly agitated by anything (yet).
An eerie silence continues to blanket the interior of the dwarven outpost.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Wednesday July 22nd, 2009 11:12:36 AM
"Should I move inside, Knara?"
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) Thursday July 23rd, 2009 1:00:08 AM
Breathing in the lovely stench, the warrior grins. Ahhh...now that's better, just like the old days. He speaks through the rings to his teammates. "Should ve search room by room den?"
DM Donna Thursday July 23rd, 2009 8:23:25 AM
What to Do, What to Do..?
K'Nara glances over at where Ingrge has taken the point.
"I think Lian should join the rest of us in the compound," the leader of the Emerald Dragons says via the magic rings, "The options are to have Lian come around to the south gate and enter there...have him somehow climb up onto the roof and enter where Falin and Gunther went through...or we can make our way over to the west gate and see if we can't open it up from within...what's the vote, people..?"
DM OOC: please, I need for everyone to post. This includes Ingrge's player.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, d20+11=25 ; Thursday July 23rd, 2009 9:16:14 AM
Yes Lian should certainly join us as soon as possible. Something just doesn't seem right. And I don't mean the smell in the air.
Ingrge takes a slower and more unconventional look around using his specialized vision to see if any one is using magic to hide. (Arcane Sight, See Invisibility)
LianAC 41, hps 134 Thursday July 23rd, 2009 11:29:56 AM
Lian moves swiftly and at full speed to the south gate and enters. "Ew! What a lovely smell you've discovered!"
DM Donna Friday July 24th, 2009 1:11:04 AM
Everyone Inside the Outpost
Lian quickly joins the rest of the party inside Deg Shanut. K'Nara and Argam draw abreast of Ingrge's position, continuing to look very sharply around them. Ingrge's very careful scrutiny of his surroundings reveals nothing invisible...nothing hidden. The only things alive in the immediate area are the Emerald Dragons.
Gunther sees Delilah take a predatory stance as she angles herself towards the stable yard (the fenced-in area marked "#1" on the diagram) and begins stalking.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Friday July 24th, 2009 5:36:05 AM
Spells in effect; Status - Gunther and Knara, 8 hours
Lian enters and upon seeing the carnage and such, he casts Status on Gunther and Knara. "This looks bad you guys." The monk's statement carries no scent of his standard humor. "I have no more Speak with Dead this evening folks. Nor am I able to Raise them yet."
He preps another spell.
Prepared Spells: Zero Level: Detect Magic*, Detect Poison, Guidance x4 First Level: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Entropic Shield, Protection from Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Sanctuary, Enlarge Person Second Level: Bear's Endurance, Bull's Strength x2, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Status* Third Level: Daylight, Prayer, Searing Light, Speak with Dead*, Summon Monster III, Pro from Energy Fourth Level : Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunityx2
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Friday July 24th, 2009 7:26:58 AM
"Ok K'nara, Buff up now or wait"
As he waits for an answer he sends his arcane eye forward toward building 4 sending it either through an open door or window to do some scouting.
spells
0 level - open/close, mage hand, detect poison, disrupt undead, ray of frost
1 level - Ray of enfeeblement ***, mage armor, climb, color spray, identify, jump
8 level - Discern location, Clenched fist, sunburst, Polar ray
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) Sunday July 26th, 2009 12:08:30 AM
The warrior begins to take off after Delilah. "Buff now I tink...Delilah's got someting...I doubt it's a mouse."
OOC: I'm sorry guys, I've had some disturbing news about Benjamin and I've been distracted. If things are alright, we'll probably go on vacation next week, so I'll see about getting a sub.
DM Donna Monday July 27th, 2009 4:33:37 PM
Go, Go, Go!
K'Nara nods when Gunther voices his opinion.
"Buffs now." she agrees. "Gunther...Falin...perhaps it's time you two joined the rest of us on the ground..?"
Delilah--oblivious to the chatter of the bipedals around her--advances to the (smashed) open gate of yard #1, maintaining her stalking posture.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Monday July 27th, 2009 9:39:49 PM
Ok I have six scrolls of stoneskin that I scribed during our last break. Who can read and cast one so that we can get through this sooner rather than later?
LianAC 41, hps 134 Monday July 27th, 2009 11:25:53 PM
Casts Bull's Strength on himself. "Bull's Strength Gunther?"
Prepared Spells: Zero Level: Detect Magic*, Detect Poison, Guidance x4 First Level: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Entropic Shield, Protection from Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Sanctuary, Enlarge Person Second Level: Bear's Endurance, Bull's Strength x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Status* Third Level: Daylight, Prayer, Searing Light, Speak with Dead*, Summon Monster III, Pro from Energy Fourth Level : Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunityx2
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) Monday July 27th, 2009 11:31:07 PM
Gunther nods at Lian. "Yes, please." Then he looks over at Ingrge with a slight shrug. "I'm sorry, I can't cast anyting." He continues to follow in Delilah's wake.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Tuesday July 28th, 2009 5:01:06 PM
Casts Bull's Strength on Gunther (8 minutes)
Prepared Spells: Zero Level: Detect Magic*, Detect Poison, Guidance x4 First Level: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Entropic Shield, Protection from Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Sanctuary, Enlarge Person Second Level: Bear's Endurance, Bull's Strength x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Status* Third Level: Daylight, Prayer, Searing Light, Speak with Dead*, Summon Monster III, Pro from Energy Fourth Level : Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunityx2
DM Donna Tuesday July 28th, 2009 11:27:12 PM
Buff Me, Baby!
"I think I can help out with reading a scroll or two, Ingrge." K'Nara says to the weapon mage. Ingrge will have to state which people get the Stoneskin cast on them by himself, and which one(s) he will have K'Nara use scrolls upon.
Lian gets to casting Bull's Strength on himself and Gunther.
Gunther--as he is on top of the roof of a two-story building, will have to make two Climb checks versus DC10 to get down off the roof safely. If he fails both, he'll fall from the start of his climb and take 2d6 hp damage; failing only one will mean that he's fallen halfway into his climb down (taking only 1d6 hp damage.)
Falin will also have to make Climb checks, too.
Delilah is still VERY interested in Area #1.
LianAC 41, hps 134 d20+27=34 ; Wednesday July 29th, 2009 3:46:34 AM
Lian goes invisible and moves to area 3. (Move Silently 34)
DM Donna Thursday July 30th, 2009 12:55:13 AM DM OOC: I really need for Gunther to make his skill checks.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Thursday July 30th, 2009 1:10:28 AM
OOC: checking
DM Donna Thursday July 30th, 2009 8:14:56 AM DM OOC: checking.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Thursday July 30th, 2009 1:00:01 PM
Ingrge passes the three scrolls to K'nara (all are scrolled to 150 points). K'nara way don't you do me, Lian and Falin, and I will do Gunther, yourself and Argim.
(ooc: If Falin or Argim are not with us Or not going to be in combat, I will cast one of the scrolls on Deliliah insteasd.)
DM Donna d20=8 ; d20=11 ; d20=15 ; d20=18 ; d20=14 ; Friday July 31st, 2009 12:57:25 AM
Getting Ready...
Falin manages to get down from the roof of the building without falling and hurting himself (though only just). K'Nara takes the scrolls that Ingrge gives her and casts Stoneskin on Ingrge, Lian and Falin (again only just). Argam is, indeed, accompanying the group, as he is keen to discover exactly what the fate of his dwarven brothers happens to be.
Delilah reaches the open gate to Area #1, her body definitely crouched in a hunting stance.
DM OOC: final call to Gunther's player: PLEASE post your Climb checks!
LianAC 41, hps 134 Friday July 31st, 2009 6:10:43 AM
ooc: checking
LianAC 41, hps 134 Monday August 3rd, 2009 10:21:39 AM
OOC: Checking in
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Monday August 3rd, 2009 7:19:30 PM
OOC: helloooooo
DM Donna d20=10 ; d20=16 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2009 12:52:42 AM
Moving Ahead
Gunther manages to make his way to the ground after Falin leaves the roof. Everyone in the party now has a Stoneskin spell cast on them.
And Delilah is still intensely interested in whatever might be inside Area #1.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Tuesday August 4th, 2009 4:26:13 AM
Lian continues, invisible.
Spells in effect; Status - Gunther and Knara, 8 hours Bull's Strength - Gunther
Prepared Spells: Zero Level: Detect Magic*, Detect Poison, Guidance x4 First Level: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Entropic Shield, Protection from Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Sanctuary, Enlarge Person Second Level: Bear's Endurance, Bull's Strength x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Status* Third Level: Daylight, Prayer, Searing Light, Speak with Dead*, Summon Monster III, Pro from Energy Fourth Level : Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunityx2
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Tuesday August 4th, 2009 8:16:48 AM
Taking a moment to concentrate, Ingrge checks to see what his arcane eye has found inside building 4.
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP, Stoneskin, Bull's Strength) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) d20+8=25 ; d20+1=6 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2009 11:26:43 PM
OOC: Geez, I'm sorry guys, had a lot of RL crap with Benjamin's health, and then no internet at the hotel. Sorry to disappear on you.
Sword in hand, the warrior continues to stalk toward his cat, wondering what she might have found. As he travels, he pulls out an Enlarge Person Potion...just in case.
Spot=25 Listen=6
DM Donna Wednesday August 5th, 2009 1:10:44 AM
Lian needs to roll a Listen check...if he beats DC25, then he may Highlight to display spoiler: { The sharp-eared monk can hear the sounds of malevolent laughter and greedy glee from within the building. Unfortunately, there seems to be no visible doors into the building, which is connected to Building #4 by an enclosed passageway. Perhaps there is a door into the passageway inside Building #4..?}
Ingrge Highlight to display spoiler: { The Arcane Eye spell can be (and is, I wager!) directed through a small window in the wall of the round, mini-tower structure in the heart of the outpost. Inside the tower, Ingrge can see: The room (about twenty-five feet in diameter) stands in disarray. Overturned desks and weapons racks cover papers and other debris on the floor. A taut, heavy chain runs from a bolt in the floor up to the ceiling and then back down into the middle of a ten-foot-by-ten foot hole in the western quadrant of the floor. There are two doors in the room: one on the south side of the tower, and another directly opposite it on the northern side of the tower.}
Gunther, the smells of death and decay coming from the stable yard (Area #1) are practically delicious--to an orc.
LianAC 41, hps 134 d20+25=42 ; Wednesday August 5th, 2009 11:29:53 AM
(Listen 42)
The monk signals the group with the ring, whispering that he plans on heading into the building using the potion of Gaseous form he took from the Lord Mayors stores. "KNara, do I have your approval? I hear something like laughing inside but there is no door here."
Spells in effect; Status - Gunther and Knara, 8 hours Bull's Strength - Gunther
Prepared Spells: Zero Level: Detect Magic*, Detect Poison, Guidance x4 First Level: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Entropic Shield, Protection from Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Sanctuary, Enlarge Person Second Level: Bear's Endurance, Bull's Strength x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Status* Third Level: Daylight, Prayer, Searing Light, Speak with Dead*, Summon Monster III, Pro from Energy Fourth Level : Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunityx2
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP, Stoneskin, Bull's Strength) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) d20+8=22 ; d20+1=13 ; Wednesday August 5th, 2009 11:10:11 PM
As he continues to creep forward, Gunther calls out quietly to Delilah. "What is it...what do you see?"
Spot=22 Listen=13
LianAC 41, hps 134 Thursday August 6th, 2009 3:11:32 AM
OOC: Checking in
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Thursday August 6th, 2009 8:52:26 AM
Sending the eye toward building 3, ingrge tries to find a way into the building for the eye.
DM Donna Thursday August 6th, 2009 11:07:34 PM
Eenie, Meenie, Mynie...
"If you're going to try to scout around as a cloud, Lian," K'Nara tells the monk, "Be really careful...you won't be able to communicate with us until you've turned back into yourself."
Delilah's answer to Gunther: "I smell potential prey--a horse wounded and near death...it should make a great meal..."
Ingrge's spell and his sense of orientation determine that the door in the north wall of the tower room is the most likely to lead to that enclosed passageway which, in turn, should lead into Building #3.
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP, Stoneskin, Bull's Strength) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) Friday August 7th, 2009 12:21:14 AM
Clue bells begin ringing ever so painfully slowly in the orc boy's mind. Trap....hey, I'll bet that might be a trap! He calls out to the lioness urgently. "Wait, don't go in there yet. Let us check it out for more of those horrible things first!"
LianAC 41, hps 134 Friday August 7th, 2009 4:33:16 AM
"I hear some laughter or something."
DM Donna Monday August 10th, 2009 3:55:29 AM
And Then...?
Delilah halts at Gunther's insistence, but she makes it pretty clear that she's looking forward to a nice haunch of horse meat for dinner. She remains crouched at the open gate to Area #1.
"Laughter?" echoes K'Nara, frowning. "Not a good sign in the middle of a deserted outpost. However, it's up to you: do you want to transform into a gaseous cloud and see about it yourself...or come back here and hope that Ingrge has found a way for all of us to get into that building together..?"
Meanwhile, the weapon mage's spell still appears to confirm that the northern door of the tower room leads to the enclosed passageway between Building 4 and Building 3.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Monday August 10th, 2009 11:10:39 AM
Ingrge ponders a moment and retrieves out of the building and sends it over to building 3 to look for any open way in.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Monday August 10th, 2009 11:49:14 PM
"What now Knara?"
DM Donna Tuesday August 11th, 2009 12:40:14 AM DM OOC to Lian's player: K'Nara can't directly order Lian to do or not do something, because she is being NPC'ed until such time as the current DM is no longer the DM for the game. Lian is going to have to decide how he is going to proceed from this point. As an NPC, K'Nara has the ability to point out the obvious: should Lian go into Building #3 (or any other place) in Gaseous form, he won't be able to communicate using his ring until he's back in his normal corporeal self. Now all the monk needs to do is pick his course of action.
More Exploring
Ingrge, having discovered that there is a door inside the ground floor of Building #4 that likely leads to the enclosed corridor between it and Building #3, redirects his Arcane Eye spell so that Building #3 may be examined on its exterior. He will need to roll three Spot checks, please. (So will Lian if he chooses to try exploring the exterior of Building #3, as well.)
Delilah is still crouched at the open gate that leads into Area #1, licking her chops.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Tuesday August 11th, 2009 4:54:12 AM
Swallows a potion of Gaseous Form and moves through the walls and into the rafters, simply drifts like smoke.
Spells in effect; Status - Gunther and Knara, 8 hours Bull's Strength - Gunther Gaseous Form - potion
Prepared Spells: Zero Level: Detect Magic*, Detect Poison, Guidance x4 First Level: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Entropic Shield, Protection from Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Sanctuary, Enlarge Person Second Level: Bear's Endurance, Bull's Strength x2*, Darkness, Restoration (Lesser), Status* Third Level: Daylight, Prayer, Searing Light, Speak with Dead*, Summon Monster III, Pro from Energy Fourth Level : Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunityx2
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP, Stoneskin, Bull's Strength) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) Tuesday August 11th, 2009 11:57:24 AM
The warrior waits nearby Delilah, waiting for the report from Ingrge and Lian.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Wednesday August 12th, 2009 2:42:47 AM
Floats there doing nothing interesting.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, d20+15=34 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=25 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2009 9:04:36 AM
spot 34, 17, 25
conentrating on his eye, ingrge continues to access the eye's info.
Gunther(AC33.145/145 HP, Stoneskin, Bull's Strength) and Delilah (AC18, 72/72 HP) d20+1=16 ; d20+8=11 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2009 11:59:22 PM
The warrior continues to watch and wait while he tries to keep his lioness from bolting in.
Spot=11...I think Listen=16
LianAC 41, hps 134 Thursday August 13th, 2009 1:03:50 PM
Lian floats there, as gas, looking at the inhabitants of the building. What is happening within?
DM Donna Thursday August 13th, 2009 4:33:41 PM DM OOC: my apologies, players, Real Life hung me up a bit. On with the game..!
The gas cloud that is Lian swirls across the exterior of Building 3, seeking out any opening that will allow him inside. As he is naught but mist, he easily infiltrates the half-inch gap in one of the windows, As he coelesces into a central mass of mist, Lian is able to notice the following: Highlight to display spoiler: {The dimly-lit interior of the fifty-square-foot building has many rows of stacked containers--crates, boxes and pallets of goods. Lian finds himself in an upper loft-like area that runs along the south wall of the building. The loft is about twenty feet wide...and the noises of people talking and even laughing come from the area that makes up the ground floor of the building.}
Ingrge's spell reveals there are four rectangular windows on the second level of Building 3...one of which appears to have a gap big enough to admit the gas cloud that is Lian, though it isn't big enough to allow the Arcane Eye to squeeze through. However, the air recon also reveals that there is a large entry door on the ground floor of Building 3, in its southwest corner, connecting the Building to Area #1--the Stable yard.
Delilah remains in place and Gunther neither sees nor hears anything out of the ordinary.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Friday August 14th, 2009 3:05:44 PM
Lian will drift below to see what is to be seen.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Monday August 17th, 2009 4:13:01 AM
OOC: Checking in
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Monday August 17th, 2009 7:17:40 AM
Ingrge looks around at the others, starts walking toward Bldg 3's door and asks. Well are we just going to sit here and waste my scrolls or are we going to get inside and do what we came here to do?
DM Donna d20=5 ; Monday August 17th, 2009 10:56:41 PM
Lian--Highlight to display spoiler: {your Gaseous Form spills down the wall, unnoticed by the beings making the guttural grunts and laughter as they root through various boxes, cases and crates that were very likely at some point in time once stacked as neatly and orderly as the ones in the loft. Moving amongst the wreckage of busted containers and the goods that used to be in them are about a dozen or so goblinoids, each of them wearing what appears to be studded leather armor and chattering to each other as they poke through the contents of the building (but Lian doesn't speak their language, so he can't tell what they're saying).}
"C'mon, guys," K'Nara tells the others as she follows Ingrge's suggested lead, "Everyone follow the elf." She grins at the weapon mage with a wink of her hazel eye.
LianAC 41, hps 134 d20+11=26 ; d20+27=30 ; Tuesday August 18th, 2009 1:41:20 PM
He observes all of the goblinoids for several minutes, finding all the spellcasters, if any.
Then the monk drifts to just behind some containers large enough to hide his natural form nearest the dozen gobs, dismisses the gaseous form (if he can) and activates his ring of invisibility.
(Spot 26, Move Silently 30)
DM Donna Tuesday August 18th, 2009 11:26:00 PM DM OOC: ooooo...I'll be back after I find out if Lian can dismiss his Gaseous Form or not...
LianAC 41, hps 134 Wednesday August 19th, 2009 4:27:25 AM
OOC: Checking in
DM Donna Wednesday August 19th, 2009 3:17:13 PM DM OOC: Lian cannot dismiss his Gaseous Form; he'll be a bunch of mist for a total of twelve minutes. I'm ruling that about three minutes have gone by so far.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Thursday August 20th, 2009 4:18:34 AM
He drifts out slowly toward the goblins from between the crates, like smoke.
DM Donna Thursday August 20th, 2009 9:05:06 PM DM OOC: K'Nara cannot actively direct the group, as she is being NPC'ed. Ingrge will have to post which way the group will be attempting to enter Building #3. The choices are:
1. Entering Building #4 and taking the northern door that appears to lead into the enclosed passageway between Buildings #3 and #4. 2. Entering Area #1 and going through the only visible door on Building #3's exterior. 3. Some other (as yet undescribed) method of entry.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Friday August 21st, 2009 4:27:53 AM
Lian would guide the group in, but is waiting for the mist to dismiss itself. He still lingers near the floor until he is about to reappear, when he will move behind the boxes.
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Friday August 21st, 2009 6:06:25 AM
Ingrge leads the way to building 4s door, wondering where Lian could be and how they can communicate with his whilw he is gassy.
Ok Guys and Gals shall we do this the dirty way or the more dangerous way?
DM Donna d20=9 ; Friday August 21st, 2009 8:43:52 PM
Choices, Choices...
"Dirty or dangerous..?" Falin quips with a half-smile. "Since when has that been an 'either/or' option for us..?" The sharpshooter's brand of humor elicits a roll of the eyes from K'Nara and a bemused blink from Argam.
"We're at the door, Ingrge," K'Nara says, "What's the difference between 'dirty' and 'dangerous'..?"
WITHIN BUILDING #3...Lian Highlight to display spoiler: { As he continues to wait out his time as a cloud of gas, Lian remains unnoticed by the beefy goblinoids ransacking the contents of the place. One of them--perhaps the biggest of the lot--is grumbling and grunting at the others as he (at least, Lian's pretty sure it's a "he") points to different places to pilfer. Another of the goblins stops what he (again, the gender is a guess on the monk's part) is doing and suddenly crosses his arms over his chest, his tone and pose petulant as he addresses the boss goblinoid. The Boss scowls at this show of mutiny, barking at the Mutineer and shaking a threatening fist at him.}
LianAC 41, hps 134 Monday August 24th, 2009 4:17:54 AM
DM Highlight to display spoiler: {The monk floats out toward the goblinoids and begins circling starting at their feet, circles the group, in a corkscrew type manner, feet to heads and back to the floor. (He does this when he is relatively sure he has about a minute before transforming) When he has their attention, be slowly moves towards the front of the building.}
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, Monday August 24th, 2009 7:24:01 AM
Dangerous is we just pound it open. Dirty is I send a delayed blast fireball under that door crack send it to the middle of the room and set it off and then we walk in. I suppose if you want both we could enter before set it off, though I would prefer not......
DM Donna d20=7 ; Monday August 24th, 2009 9:57:18 AM
Getting It Just Right
Lian: Once the misty monk is on the ground floor, he notes that there are two obvious doors that lead out of the vast warehouse space: a door in the middle of the south wall of the building, and larger, wider door in the southwest corner (it's on the west wall itself, actually.) Which one of these will Lian consider "the front"?
"I prefer the direct approach myself," K'Nara states her opinion, "If only because we still haven't heard back from Lian and so we don't know where he might be when that delayed fireball would go off."
LianAC 41, hps 134 Tuesday August 25th, 2009 2:44:33 AM
Having not solidified and hearing nothing from the group, Lian moves outside and finds the group. He circles the Emeralds and guides them to the side which the goblinoids are. They should know he is the mist.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Wednesday August 26th, 2009 2:50:39 AM
OOC: Checking in.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Thursday August 27th, 2009 5:11:08 AM
OOC: Checking in
LianAC 41, hps 134 Friday August 28th, 2009 1:22:34 AM
OOC: As I suspected. I assume no one is posting because there is only me and other now, right? What is going to happen to the Emerald Dragons? Lian can skip off to another epic game if need be.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Tuesday September 1st, 2009 12:35:37 AM
OOC: Checking in. Late
DM Donna Tuesday September 1st, 2009 10:54:35 AM
GAME ANNOUNCEMENT
At this moment in time, the Emerald Dragons game is suspended. The players of this game will be notified on the occasion of the game starting back up again.
Thank you.
LianAC 41, hps 134 Wednesday September 2nd, 2009 11:33:53 PM
Will be waiting anxiously in hopes that it returns
LianAC 41, hps 134 Friday September 4th, 2009 5:39:36 AM
sigh
LianAC 41, hps 134 Monday September 7th, 2009 7:55:56 AM
OOC: Just checking
LianAC 41, hps 134 Tuesday September 8th, 2009 11:31:27 PM
OOC: Keeping it alive!
LianAC 41, hps 134 Sunday September 27th, 2009 2:15:50 AM
Hoping we return
Ingrge: AC 32, HP: 123/123, SR 18, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility, d100=10 ; Thursday April 29th, 2010 6:22:33 AM
I too have been around the Wold since 1998. I think there are about 6-8 of us left. At one point, until we got on Google docs, I kept the PC of all of the Wolds PC sheets on my computer and kept it updated every 6 months or so and filed al dead, inactive and left the Wold PCs as well. I may have a copy of some of that on one of my externals somewhere,butI have had several crashes and new computerssince then.
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