Out of the Pan (DM Damarr) Thursday June 15th, 2017 8:48:56 PM
After downing a few potions and a restorative spell or two, it's agreed that dawdling in the Shadow Lands, at the scene of a recent, high-powered battle, is probably ill-advised.
Approaching the portal, it's clear there is a battle going on on the other side. You can't make out many details; the combatants all look the same from here, and it doesn't look like there's any big shadow monsters.
As you step up to the portal, the glint of something familiar catches your eye. In the Shadow Ropers' gate cubbies you find a few items likely gathered from their previous victims.
64,000 gold pieces Cloak of Arachnida, 14,000 gp Periapt of Wound Closure, 15,000 gp Figurine of Wondrous Power, Onyx Dog, 15,500gp Portable Hole, 20,000gp
Which you quickly stash for later identification (I assume you will make the checks) and sorting, as a family of man-sized. shadowy spiders skitters by, maybe thinking better of your edibility after they got a little closer. Maybe just seeing if there's enough for their cousins. Either way, you step through the portal, and walk into a large cavern.
The Silvery Path wavers and fades, and the portal closes behind you.
The cavern is comprised of an ocher-colored stone, half-carved and half natural. The ceiling is 20 feet above your heads, and a number of stones in the floors, walls, and ceiling give off an orange glow (there are still many areas of dim light and shadow). Approximately 100ft away, there's a mass of about 20 humanoids, all of the same apparent race, in the opening rounds of a heated battle.
You see some of them are casting spells, while others wield two weapons, one in each hand. It appears the combatants are working together in two distinct groups, each one fighting from the mouth of a tunnel connected to the cavern you're in. One tunnel appears to be natural stone, while the other is finely worked.
Perception DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {Thin, hairless, pale, red humanoids with oversized heads, hands, and feet; their mouth, nose, and ears are mere slits that are overshadowed by large gem-like eyes of green, blue, purple, yellow, or clear iridescence. The group from the natural caverns are wielding wood, bone, and stone weapons and wearing leather or hide armor. The worked-stone group has metal weapons and armor.}
Spellcraft DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {The natural group is casting spells like a Witch or Druid. The worked group is casting spells like a Witch or Cleric.}
Knowledge (Planes) DC 30: Highlight to display spoiler: {They are obviously outsiders. They seem to be an as-yet undocumented race!}
K:Planes DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {You believe you've entered a ‘pocket dimension;’ a finite realm with its own physical and magical laws that could be similar or vastly different than the Wold. Sages speculate an infinite number of pocket dimensions are possible and can touch any number of the larger, known planes.}
Everyone gets 29,000xp from the conclusion of the previous scene!
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Thursday June 15th, 2017 11:56:16 PM
Baslim hesitates. "I would love to intervene and convince them to broker peace... but I don't know if they would understand me. Can anyone sneak forward and see if they can hear their language?"
Evaris [AC 21; HP 100/93] d20+5=19 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+11=21 ; Friday June 16th, 2017 12:08:30 AM
"Both sides have witches," Evaris reports, "but the 'natural' group includes druids, and the 'worked' group includes clerics."
To Baslim he says, "I don't know what language they speak, and unfortunately I lost my Tongues spell. Perhaps Emrys has some way to communicate with them."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 153/162 Character Sheet d20+7=13 ; Friday June 16th, 2017 7:31:44 AM
Barratore helps gathering up the treasure and keeps an eye on the spider things as they wander off. Stepping through the portal, the fighter takes in where they land. Two factions fighting and both have spell casters. One of the sent the sword and Barratore was starting to think it was a call for help and not an attack
Barratore cannot make out any more detail and has no knowledge of the planes or magic. While he knew several languages, he would need to be much much closer and so he looks at V and Emrys.
"What is our play here?"
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+12=26 ; d20+21=40 ; d20+16=25 ; Friday June 16th, 2017 7:33:02 AM
(perception 26, spellcraft 40, K planes 25)(V will also use his spellcraft check to attempt to determine the power level of the spells being thrown)
"Evaris has the right of it, and in addition, I'm pretty sure that we are in a pocket dimension of some sort. Pocket dimensions have their own physical and magical laws that may or may not be very different from what we have at home. Be cautious with what we do. Something like a fireball could be just a spark, or it could be 10 times the size and 10 times the damage."
"My Helm of comprehending Languages will allow me to understand any spoken language, but I cannot communicate back. I may be able to decipher their written words, and possibly figure out how to write back to them, but I am unsure."
"I could loan my helm to someone sneaky to get closer and listen in, or I could try casting invisibility for a closer look, and dim door back immediately if discovered. Or we could could all just walk forward and see what happens. I doubt there is too much to currently learn from their present discussion except battle tactics and yells of pain"
Memorized Spells: 1st: Protection from evil, Identify, Mage armor(extended)-C, Shield, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, Bulls strength, Mirror image, Scorch ray, See Invisibility, resist energy, 3rd: Fireball-C, Haste, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Dim Door, Empower Scorch ray-C, greater invis., empower scorch ray-C, silent Dispel Magic 5th: Empower Fireball-C, cone of cold, empower fireball-C, Wall of force, Silent Dim door 6th: Chain lightning-C, Greater dispel magic, disintegrate 7th: plane shift, quickened fireball-C
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp52/54, good hope d20+22=28 ; d20+19=37 ; d20+14=28 ; Friday June 16th, 2017 11:52:29 AM
"As you all know, I am a gifted polyglot (16+ languages)... so much so, I have the unique ability to grant anyone any of the languages I know for 24 hours. I'm sure we will be able to communicate ... one way or another."
(I forgot to add +2 from Good Hope. Perception: 30. Spellcraft: 39. Knowledge [Planes]: 30.)
"Yes, Evaris is very much correct. You too, Velarin, would be on to something. There are infinite pocket realms and these creatures are surely unheard of ... at least they are to me." Emrys gives a moment to think and then says, "I could also turn invisible, or disguise myself to look like them. I could easily get close enough to get a good listen."
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+27=44 ; d20+21=25 ; Friday June 16th, 2017 3:12:04 PM
" Let me borrow the helm Vrlarin. Ill sneak forward. If you see them turn aggressive, just reighn hell on them."
If given the helm he heads forward to see what he can hear.
Stealth 44 Perception 25
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp52/54, good hope Friday June 16th, 2017 4:34:59 PM
"No need for that, Edson. Velarin with his helmet, and I with my linguistic expertise, both invisible, should be able to determine if we have a language barrier to overcome. They shouldn't hear us with all the noise they're making."
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+17=25 ; Friday June 16th, 2017 7:20:27 PM
Lanliss sees the sight saying, both sides fighting, good luck with figuring who is the good or the bad. Perception 25
Evaris [AC 21; HP 100/93] Saturday June 17th, 2017 3:40:34 PM
"Be careful, you two," Evaris cautions as Velarin and Emrys head off. "You're invisible, and I can't heal you if I can't find you."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 103/154 (142/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+22=40 ; Saturday June 17th, 2017 4:22:35 PM
Brom looks at the battle in front of them. "Looks like they're havin' fun." He says.
Unconcerned with things like pocket dimensions or the like, he mimics Barratore's quesion but also adds "Anyone got the feeling that's why we're here- make peace or kick everyone's butt ta end this war."
Perception DC 40
Effects- Darkvision, rage 7/30
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Sunday June 18th, 2017 10:44:17 AM
Velarin was about ready to hand over the helm to Edson when Emrys offered up a new plan.
"Alright Emrys, let's go. We should stay close to each other as we move, one of us with a hand on the shoulder of the other so we are together Let's see if magic works normally."
V uses his extend rod to double the duration of the invisibility spell as he casts it. Once invisible he places a hand on Emrys' shoulder. "Ready when you are"
Memorized Spells: 1st: Protection from evil, Identify, Mage armor(extended)-C, Shield, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility-C, Bulls strength, Mirror image, Scorch ray, See Invisibility, resist energy, 3rd: Fireball-C, Haste, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Dim Door, Empower Scorch ray-C, greater invis., empower scorch ray-C, silent Dispel Magic 5th: Empower Fireball-C, cone of cold, empower fireball-C, Wall of force, Silent Dim door 6th: Chain lightning-C, Greater dispel magic, disintegrate 7th: plane shift, quickened fireball-C
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp52/54, good hope Monday June 19th, 2017 2:13:07 AM
"Im ready as well." He is excited with the possibly to be the first to learn about an unknown lifeform.
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+17=32 ; Monday June 19th, 2017 11:56:28 AM
Lanliss keeps a watchful eye on what's going to happen. He keeps a watchful eye on Emrys and Velarin. Perception 32
All Sneaky Like - DM Mark d20+13=32 ; d10=2 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+13=27 ; Monday June 19th, 2017 12:09:37 PM
Standing in the place, you notice that colors appear different here. Is that due to the strange nature of this place, or the orange light emanating from the walls and floors? The din of the battle is deafening in the enclosed cavern, and you have to gather close to hear each other speak.
Evaris relates what he sees, and laments that his tongues spell has expired. Amidst the noise of battle little can be made out anyway. Evaris advises caution in this pocket realm, and the natural laws can be tricky in such places. He does see fist-sized balls of magical flame thrown, which seems to behave normally.
Barratore is wary, looking for the others to act in this situation.
Velarin confirms what Evaris reports. He can see that none of the spells here exceed 4th or 5th level - at least the ones he sees. He offers to allow another to wear his helm that let’s the wearer to understand languages. Edson takes him up on this, proposing to sneak forward and over hear what is being said.
Emrys announces that he is a gifted “polyglot”, which garners some quizzical looks from Brom and Barratore. Emrys offers to confer his linguistic ability on his friends. He too urges caution in this place.
Lanliss can see the fighting, but which side is in the right? And the right of what?
Brom smiles broadly - this all looks like fine to him. Like Lanliss, he wonders what the right course of action is here.
Evaris casts Invisibility on Velarin and Emrys. They move forward. The fight is about 100’ away. Since one cannot see the other, Velarin and Emrys stay within reach of each other and advance 30’ in this round.
As Velarin and Emrys, one warrior clad in leather points in the general direction of the party. It’s difficult to know if they see the invisible duo. He shouts, “Ach, more Ghitt trickery! They summon help for another dimension, unable to fight their own battles!”
In response, a metal clad warrior on the other side shouts, “Nay, do not attempt to trick us with thine illusions. Ye shall not prevail here, nor shall ye stop inevitable progress!”
The leather clad warrior shoots back, “Bah, your progress ruins the natural beauty of this place. You despoil this place with your lies as well as your tools!”
They seem to speak common, though each side seems to have an accent. Their mouths, like their nose and ears are little more than slits in their over-sized heads. They regard you with large, glittering gem-like eyes.
The fighting has diminished somewhat as the two sides focus in your direction. But in doing so, their weapons seem to be trained on you as well!
What now?
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp52/54, good hope d20+29=49 ; Monday June 19th, 2017 5:19:32 PM
(Diplomacy: 49, natural 20)
Emrys fights his will to cringe once they are spotted so easily. He curses to himself that he never considered that these cavern people would have a different form of sight, not unlike some among the population of the Underwold. A type of vision that renders illusions like invisibility completely useless. Knowing the jig is up, he gives Velaran a pat on the arm and releases from him. Emrys then attempts to address the outsiders.
”We humbly beg your pardon … we are but mere travelers who wished not to intrude on your conversation … we were not summoned, nor do we mean any ill will. Since this is our first time to visit this place, we weren’t wanting to cause stress or alarm, for our appearance may seem strange to you. In fact, you all have earned my admiration, for very few has ever been able to see us. You all must truly possess magnificent and remarkable perceptions.”
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday June 19th, 2017 5:39:13 PM
V accepts that the attempt at a sneaky approach has failed miserably, whether by spell or natural means. He dismisses his invisibility spell and stands by, allowing Emrys to do the talking.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 153/162 Character Sheet Monday June 19th, 2017 5:50:06 PM
Barratore folds his arms and looks back across at the combatants. His weapons are stilled stowed, but could snap into his hands in an instant. No need to have weapons out now and hinder Emrys's efforts. He did not think one of these groups was involved with the sword. Perhaps a third party trying to end the conflict, but no matter what the cause. He had a bad feeling they were going to be asked to peacefully resolve the situation in this land. Saving lives and bettering lives was great and all, but oh well. Not every heroic act involves a sword or bow
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 103/154 (142/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+22=40 ; Monday June 19th, 2017 7:23:54 PM
With the two warring groups eyes trained on them, Brom stands firm with his sword resting on his shoulder. He lets the silvered tonged one of the group do his thing, while he warily watches for signs of hostility from the onlookers.
Perception DC40
Effects- Darkvision, rage 7/30
Evaris [AC 21; HP 100/93] d20+28=40 ; Monday June 19th, 2017 10:15:25 PM
Evaris decides to pick up where Emrys left off.
"And we are not illusions," he says, stepping forward. "But we are, as Emrys says, new to this place, and we seek to understand what is happening here."
[Diplomacy 40]
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Monday June 19th, 2017 11:48:32 PM
Baslim steps forward and silently raises a hand, bathed in pale white light.
"Anyone who meets a paragon and makes a Knowledge (Religion) check vs. DC 15 will recognize the paragon's nature as a blessed servant of Alemi."
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Tuesday June 20th, 2017 9:58:21 AM
Edson waits with Barratore.
" back when we were killing monsters by rum with Gerry and Harvest Moon, did you ever think we'd be in another dimension seeing planar beings?"
All Sneaky Like - DM Mark d20+29=38 ; d20+30=32 ; d20=17 ; d20=16 ; Tuesday June 20th, 2017 3:52:13 PM
As Emry’s speaks, he realizes that he was mistaken about being seen. Likewise, Velarin’s sudden appearance seems to startle both factions. Nonethless, Emry’s words do seem to have a calming effect.
Evaris says that you are not illusions, and only seek to understand those here.
Baslim raises his hand in a gesture of peace, as he is bathed in white light, that seems to push back the orange glow of this place.
Brom and Barritore remain where they stand. While they do not draw weapons, they are clearly ready for action. Edson marvels at the strange wonder of this place.
You can see that one side fights in natural armors with stone and wood weapons. They are on one side of a beautiful, natural cavern, before a natural opening that lead out. From those clad in leather and furs:
“Ach! Look! Some were sneaking up!” “Yes, and one’s still hidden, though I can hear him. There, by the other.” “They are not to be trusted.” “Well, it’s the Ghitt that are not to be trusted! Perhaps they will help us in our fight!” “They look funny.” “They do, but they speak true. And what’s so funny ‘bout peace, love and understanding?” “Whom do you support then? The honorable Zherr that protect this place, and preserve it’s natural beauty, or those Ghitt,” pointing across the cavern at the metal clad warriors, “who would piss all over this place, trying to remake it in their image?” “Yes, you speak as honorable folk, and one dedicated to Alemi is surely a good sign. Help us defeat these Ghitt surlags!” “Yes, your words ring true to me. Help is in our fight - we are in the right here!” “We are the Zherr, who work naturally with the stone, not like those abominations (pointing to the other group) who have sullied the world with … with… that!” (waving at the worked stone)
This group seems to lower their weapons, though they keep a wary eye on the Ghitt across from them.
The other group stands on a more ornate, worked side the cavern. The tunnel enterance behind them is beautifully carved, enhancing the natural stone and working the gems embeded in it’s walls. These, clad in metal and fine cloth, say:
“Use care, these newcomers surely mean us harm, one way or another.” “Aye, but though they look strange, they may indeed be good, gentle people.” “They say they are travellers. In sooth, this may be, for I did see a portal open and close. How mayest we know they were not summoned here by those Zherr skum?” “Nay, heed not the words of the Zherr. Thou shouldst not ally with them, but rather with us! “Aye, the Zherr cannot be trusted! Assure us of your allegiance to the Ghitt!” “Come then, ally with us. From your garb, thou dost look to be people of progress. Seek not to ally with those stuck in the past.” “Those Ghitt are varlets who seek the dark ages, stuck in the past. We Ghitt lovingly craft our world to please the eyes of the gods, including your Alemi, whilst they would reject the crafts blessed upon us!”
This group is a bit more demanding and they keep their weapons up, on guard against both your party and the opposing Zherr.
Thought clad differently, both have a similar appearance: Thin, hairless, pale red humanoids with oversized head, hands, and feet; their mouth, nose, and ears are mere slits that are overshadowed by large gem-like eyes. Tattoos of alien design cover their bodies.
While the hostilities here seem to have stopped, it seems to be a wary truce for the moment.
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Tuesday June 20th, 2017 8:19:40 PM
Lanliss waits for the others to decide but he thinks they should ally with more weapon friendly group.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday June 20th, 2017 9:17:33 PM
V holds his tongue in this instance, aware that a wrong word may have a very poor effect. He will wait for Emrys to handle things as delicately and pleasantly as possible, for neither side is likely to be happy with the fact that we will likely join neither of them at this time.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 153/162 Character Sheet d20+7=9 ; Tuesday June 20th, 2017 10:00:50 PM
Barratore snorts loudly as he processes the two groups. "You're killing me Smalls."
They were not here for either of them and he was not about to choose a side right here and now. The path lead to this place but now what. "Any of you spell casters have anything to find our way here. I'm not interested in a civil war, especially one based on engineering versus nature."
While he has said he is not interested in picking a side, the fighter keeps a weathered eye on the groups, completely willing to engage if either attack his friends. That thought brings another, "V, Emrys! Why don't you two close back with us, eh?"
Perception 9
Evaris [AC 21; HP 100/93] d20+28=39 ; Tuesday June 20th, 2017 10:22:23 PM
Evaris steps forward. His whole life, he has done his best to settle disputes and achieve Pantheon's justice for everyone involved. This conflict will be a great test, and inwardly, he wonders whether he will be up to the challenge. But there's only one way to find out.
"This appears to be a long-standing dispute," he begins. "But it does not follow that armed conflict is the only way to resolve it. Indeed, there is virtue to be found on both sides." He turns toward the Zherr. "There is great beauty to nature in her purest form, and it is admirable to preserve and defend it. In nature, we discover our true essence, and in so doing, learn of the gods' great love for us." He turns to the Ghitt. "But there is also great beauty to be found in the skilled workings of the noble races, and it is admirable to pursue and perfect our crafts. In our works, we discover that we can create something greater than ourselves, and in so doing, perhaps achieve some glimpse of the gods' plans for us." He spreads his hands. "So you see, you are both noble and virtuous people, espousing much that is good and pleasing to the gods. Please do not ask us to choose between you. Rather, tell us what we can do to bring about peace between you,"
[Diplomacy 39]
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Tuesday June 20th, 2017 10:56:00 PM
Just before Evaris opens his mouth to speak, Baslim reaches out and pats him on the shoulder. "You can do this." Evaris feels a little inspiration flow through him.
ooc: Use inspiring word. His total Diplomacy check is now 41.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp52/54, good hope Tuesday June 20th, 2017 11:17:13 PM
A smile grows on his face as he looks to his friend Evaris. "Verily my new friends, truer words have never been spoken!"
(Good Hope is still active as well, +2 to diplomacy.)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 103/154 (142/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+22=23 ; Tuesday June 20th, 2017 11:32:15 PM
Unchanged, Brom stands as before with his sword over his shoulder. Like Barratore, he didn't care about the dispute. He wasn't participating, so it wasn't fun to the barbarian. No one likes to just watch.
He continues to keep his eyes on them.
Perception DC23
Darkvision, Rage 7/30
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+21=24 ; Wednesday June 21st, 2017 7:22:45 AM
Edson has his bow ready incase the diplomacy takes a turn for the worse. He scans the cave looking for any of the sides members who stick out.
Perception 24
A Tenuous Peace - DM Mark d20=16 d20=7 d6=4 Wednesday June 21st, 2017 5:15:04 PM
Like an actor called to the role of a lifetime, Evaris Leafgreen draws himself up to his full height as he steps forward. He captures the attention of these two warring groups. They seem to listen as he speaks of peace and the hopeful resolution, thoughtfully acknowledging the points of view of each side. And he makes an offer, asking what your group can do to help achieve this peace.
Most of the group watches to see how this will resolve. Baslin and the invisible Emrys speak words of encouragement. Lanliss and Velarin watch expectantly. Edson keeps a sharp eye out and an arrow nocked. The expression on Brom’s face shows his disappointment there there may not be a fight he can join.
Barratore finds the situation annoying and tells them he doesn’t really care about their squabble. He asks the warring factions where to go from here. He also suggests Velarin and Emrys return to the group.
The warriors begin to grumble, but seem more embarrased than angry at the moment. They will discuss and bicker for another several minutes. Some still argue the the righteousness of their viewpoint, but others acknowledge the rightness of Evaris words. While the party can see this this shift is probably temporary, these combatants eventually pull back and leave.
Edson is the first to note, and then the rest of you, that there seems to be one from each side that lingers there. They feign a grumbling departure with the others, and then they move toward your group, speaking in a low voice.
The one clad in furs, looks sidelong at the one on metal armor and then at you as he speaks.
“My name is Weethas and this is Ven. We two are part of a council of sorts that understands this war is stupid. Our disagreements are valid, but not worth bloodshed. You were wise to propose the course you did a moment ago. Allying with one side woulda complicated stuff, and mighta caused more problems we don’t need.”
“Yea, verily not all would see us resolve our differences through battle. Thou seem to be a goodly sort, through your appearance be odd to our eyes. Wilt thou accompany us, for we have seen your before? There are others that would speak with you, and it may not be safe to discuss matters in this place. Indeed, many things are not safe now…. Please come this way. There are some you should meet.” His thoughts seem to trail off.
Sense Motive 22 Highlight to display spoiler: {- These two seem honest, but they’re either hiding something, or there’s a lot more here.}
They open a a secret door in the natural wall, cleverly crafted. As it swings forward one of them enters enters, gesturing you to follow. Do you follow, and do you make any preparations before you do?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 153/162 Character Sheet Wednesday June 21st, 2017 6:31:20 PM
The main groups disperse and Barratore takes that moment to pick something out of his teeth. Popping his tongue over his teeth, he then notices the pair moving up to the group. Barratore glances down at Evaris, this was his show as far as he was concerned. These two were not going to do anything exciting, also known as stupid, and so, Barratore is quite relaxed.
Hearing what they have to say and knowing pretty well what Brom msut be thinking, Barratore decides to try and cheer him up. "Dont worry friend, something will inevitably try and kill you at some point."
Barratore gives everyone a quick glance to his friends and without much thought on the matter, moves in after the strange beings and into the secret passage
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+17=26 ; Wednesday June 21st, 2017 7:45:35 PM
Lanliss will go with the group inside keeping a watchful eye, hoping to not get a bad surprise.
perception 26
Evaris [AC 21; HP 100/93] d20+23=41 ; Wednesday June 21st, 2017 10:09:01 PM
Evaris can sense that the two are uneasy--and possibly hiding something.
"You seem troubled," he says. "Is there something beyond that door we should be concerned about? For I would hate for there to be any misunderstandings between us, now that a truce has finally been achieved."
With a subtle gesture, he warns his friends against entering the door just yet.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 d20+24=25 ; Wednesday June 21st, 2017 10:51:09 PM
ooc: Sense Motive 25. Thank goodness for my modifier...
Baslim also keys in to the hesitancy of the two creatures. "A thousand apologies if I offend... but are there any in your societies who benefit from increased hostilities? Who would stand to lose money or influence if there were peace?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 103/154 (142/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+22=36 ; Wednesday June 21st, 2017 11:09:49 PM
Brom looks up at his large friend and in a fake tear tone he says "You really think so? Thanks man, you sure know how to cheer a guy up." He chuckles a little afterwards.
Brom follows them into the passage.
Perception DC 36
Rage 7/30
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Thursday June 22nd, 2017 8:32:38 AM
Edson begins to move closer and stops to look at his waiting friends. He stops when ne notices Evaris ask about more. His hands are still on the bow, and he continues to wait.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday June 22nd, 2017 9:20:25 AM
V starts to follow along behind until stopped by Shepard and Evaris. He waits and watches the exchange in case quick action is required.
Memorized Spells: 1st: Protection from evil, Identify, Mage armor(extended)-C, Shield, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility-C, Bulls strength, Mirror image, Scorch ray, See Invisibility, resist energy, 3rd: Fireball-C, Haste, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Dim Door, Empower Scorch ray-C, greater invis., empower scorch ray-C, silent Dispel Magic 5th: Empower Fireball-C, cone of cold, empower fireball-C, Wall of force, Silent Dim door 6th: Chain lightning-C, Greater dispel magic, disintegrate 7th: plane shift, quickened fireball-C
A Tenuous Peace - DM Mark d20=1 ; d20=13 ; Thursday June 22nd, 2017 4:07:48 PM
Barratore and Brom share a tender moment, lamenting the lack of fighting and killing. Along with Lanliss, they move to follow Weethas and Ven into the passageway.
Evaris senses that these “men” are tense, and does not follow. He gestures for his friends to hold as well. Unfortunately, Evaris is still invisible and Lanliss bumps into the unseen Bard and come to a stop. Evaris asks, "Is there something beyond that door we should be concerned about? For I would hate for there to be any misunderstandings between us, now that a truce has finally been achieved." Likewise, Baslim asks if there are those who might have an interest in prolonging the hostilities?
Edson and Valarin remain on guard, looking around - tense and ready for action. Edson can see that it will be awkward entering the passage with a bow at the ready. Barratore will be a bit squished in passageway.
The party looks around, and nothing seems amiss. At least, not that they can see.
Weethas and Ven seem puzzled that you have not moved to follow Weethas.
Weethas says to the group, “Something you should be concerned about? Plenty, we hope. So, let’s go. Nuthin’s gonna bite you in here.” Ven adds, “Prithee, come with us. Quickly. There are those that would speak with thee.” Then he says, “Weethas, art thou assured that these are indeed the ones we have scryed?” “C’mon Ven. A minotaur, a dwarf and an elf travelling together? I’m pretty sure this is them.”
They both seem a bit anxious. Weethas is in the lead. What do you do?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 153/162 Character Sheet Thursday June 22nd, 2017 5:00:08 PM
Barratore dismisses the girls' concern and squeezes his way into the passage. "C'mon ladies. Caves not getting any bigger"
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Thursday June 22nd, 2017 7:39:59 PM
Lanliss sighs, you are going with us right ? He asks their guides while going in with Barratore. He hopes someone far more presuasive will ask who told them to scry on them.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Thursday June 22nd, 2017 11:25:42 PM
Baslim pauses. "Wait. I'm not taking another step until you tell us how and why you scryed us." The Shepherd folds his arms and plants his feet.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp52/54, good hope d20+26=35 ; Thursday June 22nd, 2017 11:29:29 PM
(Sense Motive: 35) (Btw, the Invisibility spell, that was cast by Velarin on himself and Emrys, was dismissed immediately after Emrys started speaking to the angry crowds. Evaris was never invisible :)
Emrys can sense that these two are honest, but they have yet to reveal everything ... and rightfully so. It's not wise to divulge all your secrets to a group you just met. It seems these two have good heads on their shoulders ... if somewhat strange and misshapen.
The hidden door was very clever. He would have been hard pressed to notice it. His mind begins to postulate a multitude of theories about this realm and their people. He thinks this place could be an earth elemental realm. They both factions show reverence to the stone in their own way ... much like they would a god. Zealots do produce the kind of fanaticism he witnessed earlier.
He listens intently to what the two outsiders say. He also looks around to see anything symbolic of a holy symbol. If the stone is their god, then this cavern is their temple. He still hasn't come up with a single idea why somebody from this realm is so interested in them.
Evaris [AC 21; HP 100/93] Friday June 23rd, 2017 12:25:43 AM
Evaris goes through the door with the rest of the group.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Friday June 23rd, 2017 7:31:18 AM
Witha sigh, Edson puts his bow away. His hands rest atop his kukhri incase things go south. He follows the others into the hidden hallway.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Friday June 23rd, 2017 11:21:52 AM
Come Shepard. I think Barratore has the right of it. Those that would speak with us are the ones we will need to pose our questions to.
V moves into the tunnel and follows along.
Should I Stay or Should I Go - DM Mark Friday June 23rd, 2017 5:51:00 PM
Most move to follow Weethas into the tunnel. Emrys remains a bit puzzled that the party has been a matter of interest to these folks before they arrived here. Emrys looks around for any symbols that might suggest what god or gods these people worship, but finds no answer.
The good Shepheard Baslim, however, plants himself firmly, demanding answers before going further. “"Wait. I'm not taking another step until you tell us how and why you scryed us."
Weethas and Ven look at each other, worried and a bit confused.
Weethas says, “Please come with us and your questions will be addressed - but not here. It’s not safe. There are shadows about.”
Ven looks increasingly anxious. “Weethas, perchance we do not need all of them. If this one refuses to go, mayhap he should stay here whilst we proceed with the others.”
Weethas replies to Baslim, “it has to do with the tiny sword, but I’ll not say more here.” Then he looks at the Minotaur, gesturing toward Baslim, “Can’t you just pick him up and carry him? We should not answer your questions here, but I can tell you that we mean you no harm. We need your help.”
All but Baslim, Emrys and Ven are in the passage way.
(sorry about my confusion on the invisibility spell, and the Emrys/Evaris mix-up)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 103/154 (142/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Friday June 23rd, 2017 8:14:25 PM
"Don't see what's the problem. Shadow Land portal is here, they say it's not safe, we go someplace else we get some questions answered. If it's a trap, then we get ta have some fun. I don't see a downside." He says as if the answer was plain as day.
Evaris [AC 21; HP 100/93] Saturday June 24th, 2017 10:21:49 AM
"It's likely these two were not the ones who scried on us," Evaris adds. "Although they seem to have received information from whoever did."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 153/162 Character Sheet Saturday June 24th, 2017 3:24:55 PM
Barratore looks from Weethas to Shepard and back, as if thinking the course of action over. He decides and gives Weethas a shake of his head, "Wouldn't go over so well as you might think."
Barratore does give the stubborn man a fixed gaze, "Answers are this way. These guys are uneasy and I don't see where it is because they are about to be killed by me and Brom if they try and lead us into a trap. So can we get going please?"
That was the last Barratore planned to say on that and so, with or without the others, he heads further in
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Sunday June 25th, 2017 6:01:32 PM
Look ! Lanliss says with a serious tone. We can stay here, in unknown world with no way back home he says to Emrys and Baslim. He continues his serious tone getting louder. We got here from the shadow lands after getting rid of the gropers, we are were we meant to be, and it got to be something
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Sunday June 25th, 2017 6:04:09 PM
And it got something with that little sword, I say we find out what it's all about it. It might also make us go back to our home world he adds in a less vocal tone. He lowers his voice even more and adds in a reassuring voice, if anything bad happens we have Barratore and Brom having some fun.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday June 26th, 2017 7:40:14 AM
Well lanliss, the no way home part is not quite correct. I am keeping a plane shift spell memorized, and that will theoretically allow all eight of us to return to our home plane whenever we wish.
Memorized Spells: 1st: Protection from evil, Identify, Mage armor(extended)-C, Shield, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility-C, Bulls strength, Mirror image, Scorch ray, See Invisibility, resist energy, 3rd: Fireball-C, Haste, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Dim Door, Empower Scorch ray-C, greater invis., empower scorch ray-C, silent Dispel Magic 5th: Empower Fireball-C, cone of cold, empower fireball-C, Wall of force, Silent Dim door 6th: Chain lightning-C, Greater dispel magic, disintegrate 7th: plane shift, quickened fireball-C
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Monday June 26th, 2017 11:47:53 AM
Edson waits to see wich way Baslim decides. He keeps his weapons sheethed as he doesn't think these two men mean any actual harm.
Should I Stay or Should I Go - DM Mark Monday June 26th, 2017 5:31:38 PM
Brom doesn’t really see a downside to following these two. Either they get answers, or it’s a trap and there’s a fight. Either way it’s a win! Barratore says it’s probably not a good idea for him to try to grab Baslim and bring him along, but he is in agreement with Brom on accompanying these two strange men.
Lanliss is getting impatient. He interested in going with these two to find out what this has to do with the tiny sword, and how you might get home.
Velarin points out that he can get you all home, or at least close to home, with Plane Shirft.
Edson is more at ease, waiting for Baslim to decided where to go.
Weethas and Ven implore you two to go with them. Weethas looks at the group, a bit confused. “Well, those that’ll come with us, let’s go then. If’n some of you refuse, I guess you can wait here.” He moves to lead those that will go down the corridor.
Ven looks nervously back into the empty chamber. “We art part of a secret council, the knowledge of which would cause trouble for both of us. There be a growing threat, but we should not discuss it hither. if't be true thee refuse to wend with us, we can leaveth thee hither and asketh the others if they wilt cometh, but I doubt they wilt. Doing so would expose those folk.”
“If’t be thy answer that thou wilt not go with us, we must leave thee here for a bit, though I am lothe to do so.”
Evaris [AC 21; HP 100/93] Monday June 26th, 2017 7:45:23 PM
Evaris turns to Weethas and Ven, a slight smile on his face. "You must forgive us for hesitating," he says. "We've faced treachery so often we have come to expect it just about everywhere." His smile widens as he adds, in obvious jest, "You should see us buying a pie from the bakery!"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 153/162 Character Sheet Monday June 26th, 2017 10:36:54 PM
Barratore hopes moving a bit more down the passage will soon reveal a wider and less cramp course. He does shout back over his shoulder, "Pie is always good! No jokes about Pie! " He adds after a short pause, "Except perhaps Mincemeat."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 103/154 (142/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Monday June 26th, 2017 11:27:07 PM
"Mmm...pie" Brom says as he continues down the hallway.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Monday June 26th, 2017 11:27:25 PM
Baslim grumbles. "Fine! Fine. But I have an I-told-you-so ready if things go south." He follows the rest of the party.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday June 27th, 2017 9:54:12 AM
Excellent. then away we go. V moves to follow along.
"I like pie as too... but much prefer a nice MLT. Mutton, lettuce, and tomato....where the mutton is nice and lean.
I don't mind things going south occasionally Shepherd. It allows me to hone my delicate and artistic craft of blowing things up.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Tuesday June 27th, 2017 1:50:23 PM
"A bunch of fat kids we are, are downfall will be pie." Edson says as he follows the others down the hall.
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Tuesday June 27th, 2017 1:54:02 PM
Lanliss let's a sigh out and continues to go forward. Preferring not to comment about pies.
Should I Stay or Should I Go - DM Mark Tuesday June 27th, 2017 7:05:20 PM
Evaris apologizes for the group’s lack of trust, saying, "We've faced treachery so often we have come to expect it just about everywhere. Smiling he adds, "You should see us buying a pie from the bakery!"
This causes Barratore, Brom and Edson to drift off into fond memories of pie.
Velarin the miracle worker says he likes pie, but prefers a nice Mutton, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. He says he also likes blowing things up.
Lanliss sighs.
The Paragon of Alemi scowls and reluctantly agrees to accompany these two strange men into the tunnel, "Fine! Fine. But I have an I-told-you-so ready if things go south."
“Finally,“ says Ven in the lead. He moves away from the the diagram of two intersecting circles he’d begun drawing in the dirt to move down the passageway. Weethas follows in silence after Baslim enters, and closes the door behind them. Then he moves up to the front near Ven. The lighting in here is not as bright as the other room, but the dim light is perfectly adequate to avoid obstacles as you go. The light seems to come from glowing orange crystals embeded in the walls, but fewer than in that main chamber where you entered.
As you go, you travel along a sometimes cramped passage. It twists and winds, sometime a step or two up or down, and occasionally there is a side tunnel as you go. You travel for about 2 minutes, with Ven or Weethas occasionally calling out an obstacle or two you should take care not to run into or trip on. Then, almost without warning, as teh passage turns and drops there is a break in the floor about 7 feet across.
Ven says, “Uh oh. Sometimes these passages change, but usually not like this. Hey Weethas, there’s a chasam that’s formed, but it can be jumped.” Then he leaps across, lightly brushing the wall with his hand as he does so. “Come on then.”
It’s a DC 14 Acrobatics check to avoid a fall (no decent running start here.) You peer down - it looks to be about a 30’ drop with some rough rocks below. Unfortunately for Barratore, the confined nature of the area will makes this a DC 16 Acrobatics check for him.
The group pauses at the edge. From the back you hear Wethas say, “Tis but a break in the rock. We must onward go.”
Evaris [AC 21; HP 100/93] Tuesday June 27th, 2017 7:24:05 PM
"Those of you I cast Wind Walk on can just turn into vapor and float across," Evaris reminds his friends. Then he demonstrates by turning into a mist and floating across the gap.
Memory Banks (DM Damarr) Tuesday June 27th, 2017 9:01:47 PM
Brom, Barratore, and Lanliss were all too far away when Evaris cast Wind Walk. The other five of you would still have the spell active, allowing you to shift from cloud to physical form over the course 5 rounds (and back again), at-will.
Also, while I'm here, Emrys, Evaris, & the Obstinate Shepard each get 1 Hero Point for their initially tactful management of the warring tribes. Mostly for the way you guys worked together through your posts on that one.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 153/162 Character Sheet Tuesday June 27th, 2017 10:34:09 PM
Barratore gazes down the pit and then across. He slides his feet a bit further apart and dropping into a deep squat, he throws his arms back behind him. The Minotaur then uncoils like a spring, his arms sweeping forward as his shoulders dip and his legs propel him across
Acrobatics Take 10+6=16
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp52/54, good hope, windwalk Tuesday June 27th, 2017 10:51:27 PM
(Emrys had entered the hidden passageway. He thought it was very clever.)
"Lets get on with it ... we won't learn unless we take a leap of faith. Shall we? " Using the Windwalk ability, granted to him by Evaris, Emrys takes that leap of faith ... like a leaf on the breeze ... or liken a wisp through the willow ... who can be sure in a time like this.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 d20=9 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday June 27th, 2017 11:58:36 PM
Shepherd Baslim runs, leaps, and falls short. He tumbles down and lands with a thump on the floor of the chasm.
"Ow."
ooc: 7 damage.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+22=24 ; Wednesday June 28th, 2017 10:47:20 AM
Edson clears the chasm. Right before his feet touch down, he thinks of an old story about a chasm trap, that has an illusionary pit right behind it. He hoped this wasn't the case.....
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Wednesday June 28th, 2017 4:02:04 PM
V uses wind walk as well to cross the chasm
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 153/162 Character Sheet Wednesday June 28th, 2017 4:31:09 PM
Barratore shakes his head a bit as he turns to see Shepard come up woefully short. With a sigh, he begins uncoiling a rope over the edge and down to the man.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 103/154 (142/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+18=26 ; Wednesday June 28th, 2017 4:57:54 PM
Brom clears the rift easily with his jump. He grabs the rope behind Barratore to help pull up Shepherd.
End of the Line - DM Mark d100=29 d6=2 d6=2 Wednesday June 28th, 2017 6:24:15 PM
Evaris reminds his friends them some of them may be able to make use of the previously cast Wind Walk spell to move across this hazard. Slowly, Evaris assumes a misty form and then floats across the pit. Emrys gently admonishes his friends to take a leap of faith. He, and then Velarin, slowly transform into into mist and move across. All three remain in misty form.
Ven notes those able to transform into mist. “Ooo. You guys are indeed powerful. That’s impressive. Can all of you do that?”
Barratore readies himself as best he can in these cramped quarters and makes the leap - barely - teetering on the edge as he regains his balance. Edson leaps and clears the chasm with ease, grateful for solid ground on the other side.
Baslim leaps, and a momentary panic sets in as he realizes he will not make it. He falls in a heap at the bottom of the chasm, a bit bruised and battered. He notices that the fall seems to have dislodged one of these glowing crystals, which now sits beside him. He looks up to see his friends looking down at him.
Weethas says, “Alas, it looks like one of those folk hath fallen.” He looks down at Baslim. “Why did thee not also turn to mist? Art thee alright? Can thee climb up, or doth thee needeth help?”
As if in response, Barratore lets down a rope to Baslim. Brom helps pull him up.
Like Ven, Weethas jumps across, and like Ven you notice he also lightly brushes his hand against the wall, clearing it with little effort.
You continue down the passageway for another minute or two. Then it opens up into a low-ceilinged meeting room, roughly 40’ in size. (Medium size creatures are unimpeded, but Large are squeezed.) This room is infused with the same orange glow you have seen elsewhere. There seem to be some other exits or alcoves off of this room.
Near the far wall, you see six people of this strange race, sitting on low pillows. They are about 30’ away from you, and like the others you have seen they are all thin, hairless, pale red humanoids with oversized head, hands, and feet. Mouth, nose, and ears are mere slits, with closed eyelids stretched over large eyes. They are dressed in simple clothing with fancy embrodery here and there. Elaborate tattoos decorate exposed skin. They are not moving.
On the floor in front of them sits a simple clay pot with some liquid in it.
Ven and Weethas make room for you to enter. They look at the seated figures and do not say anything. The room is otherwise quiet.
Sense Motive 22 Highlight to display spoiler: {- Ven and Weethas seem nervous.}
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+24=37 ; Wednesday June 28th, 2017 6:57:53 PM
Lanliss keep himself calm and waits for the 6 folks to introduce themselves. Acrobatics 37
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Wednesday June 28th, 2017 7:21:50 PM
V moves back behind Lanliss. The front of the group is no place for a Wizard. V then looks to Ven and Weethas for direction or for others to speak in their usual eloquent manner for introduction or greeting.
Memorized Spells: 1st: Protection from evil, Identify, Mage armor(extended)-C, Shield, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility-C, Bulls strength, Mirror image, Scorch ray, See Invisibility, resist energy, 3rd: Fireball-C, Haste, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Dim Door, Empower Scorch ray-C, greater invis., empower scorch ray-C, silent Dispel Magic 5th: Empower Fireball-C, cone of cold, empower fireball-C, Wall of force, Silent Dim door 6th: Chain lightning-C, Greater dispel magic, disintegrate 7th: plane shift, quickened fireball-C
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 d20+24=34 ; d20+22=28 ; Wednesday June 28th, 2017 10:05:52 PM
ooc: Sense Motive 34
"Hello!" Baslim takes a few steps forward and gives a polite bow from the waist. "I am Baslim, a Shepherd of Alemi." He straightens and holds up a hand, softly glowing white. "My friends and I are strangers to this place. We came through the Shadowlands, chasing after some villains. We are trying to find them. No doubt they will cause trouble wherever they go. We came upon these two," he gestures to Ven and Weethas, "and helped mediate a peaceful encounter between their groups. We are hoping you could help us to find these villains. We would not want them bothering you, as well."
ooc: Diplomacy 28
Evaris [AC 21; HP 100/93] d20+23=27 ; d20+26=28 ; Wednesday June 28th, 2017 10:35:33 PM
Evaris bows. "Evaris Leafgreen, servant of Pantheon," he says. "It is as the Shepherd says. We are seeking those who peered across worlds to spy on us, and tried to prevent us from coming here. We are hoping you might be able to point us in the right direction."
[Diplomacy 28]
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 103/154 (142/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+22=42 ; Thursday June 29th, 2017 5:52:25 PM
"Huh." he says looking at the row of odd creatures. Brom doesn't sense anything odd out of the beings before him, but always ready for a fight, the barbarian keeps a keep eye to his surroundings.
Perception DC 42
End of the Line - DM Mark Thursday June 29th, 2017 6:22:04 PM
Lanliss and Velarin wait for the others to speak. Velarin backs up a bit.
Shepheard Baslim steps forward, offering glowing hand and a greeting from a servant of Alemi. Likewise, Evaris says he serves Pantheon. Both speak eloquently of chasing villians and seeking those that spied on the party.
Brom grunts. His sharp eyes note that the orange light from the crystals here flickers a bit.
You are greeted with silence. And then these seated creatures’ eyes snap open all at once - large gem-like eyes of green, blue, purple, yellow, iridescent clear that seem to look everywhere and nowhere all at once. They speak in a stilted manner, starting and finishing each other’s sentences. It’s a little creepy and hard to follow.
“Ah yeeeees.” “Yes, theeeeey have coooome. Welllllcome to the Krystal Paaaaalace. What knowwwwww you of thiiiiiiis place?” The ones...” “we ffffforesaw.” “Yessss. They repreeeeeeesent...” “their gods. The Serenbeth are…” “Pleased.” “Pleased.” “Pleased.” “Theeeeeeeeey have questionnnnns. Sssssso do we.” “Spiiiiiied? We spied on you, on the sssssssword.” “Do they have the sssssssssword? The tiiiiiiiiiny sword?” “Weeeeeeee brought you herrrrre.” “A fight, fight, fight. Some of you want a fight” “Thaaaaaat will happppen. We hope. “Who arrrrrre these villannnns you ssssseek? Do you ssssseek...” “the shaddddows?” “The shadddows are here, and now…” “bothhhhh our worlds hang in the balance. We neeeeeeeeed each other it seeeeems.” “Willlll you help? Help us and you? Whattttt...” “saaaay you?”
Sense Motive 22 Highlight to display spoiler: {- You really can’t get much of a read on these guys, other than knowing they want help for something, are in trouble, and believe you are as well.}
Weethas and Ven exchange some nervous looks.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+5=12 ; Thursday June 29th, 2017 8:38:43 PM
V fights the urge to throw a couple defensive spells. He is slightly unnerved by these beings. he whispers towards the chatty folks in the group. "looks like you are all up once again. Keep us out of anything Brom and Barratore can't kill. And if we have the possibility, time to rememorize spells would be wise."
Memorized Spells: 1st: Protection from evil, Identify, Mage armor(extended)-C, Shield, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility-C, Bulls strength, Mirror image, Scorch ray, See Invisibility, resist energy, 3rd: Fireball-C, Haste, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Dim Door, Empower Scorch ray-C, greater invis., empower scorch ray-C, silent Dispel Magic 5th: Empower Fireball-C, cone of cold, empower fireball-C, Wall of force, Silent Dim door 6th: Chain lightning-C, Greater dispel magic, disintegrate 7th: plane shift, quickened fireball-C
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 153/162 Character Sheet Thursday June 29th, 2017 9:35:19 PM
Barratore finds himself having some trouble keeping up with the strange convention of these creatures in how they communicate. He does manage to put together the this group was doing the scrying and thus confirms his thought that those responsible were not intending the group harm.
"Sounds like the shadows that came through at Dulcet's ceremony are here as well.."
Evaris [AC 21; HP 100/93] d20+23=35 ; Thursday June 29th, 2017 10:26:15 PM
"We do have the sword, though I confess I don't know its purpose," Evaris replies. "May we ask why you felt the need to observe us? For I have to tell you, it was....unnerving to discover we were being watched."
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 d20+24=44 ; Thursday June 29th, 2017 11:46:54 PM
Ooc: Sense Motive 44. Natural 20.
"You need help. We need help. Let's scratch each other's back." Baslim looks sideways for the other party members to concur.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp52/54, good hope, windwalk d20+26=37 ; d20+27=34 ; Thursday June 29th, 2017 11:48:08 PM
(Sense Motive: 37. Diplomacy: 34)
Emrys materializes from cloud and into one of the Wold's most beautiful creatures ... himself. "Greetings, the name is Emrys Myrridanmyl, son of the Myrridan, Younger Lord of Culverheart and Keeper of the Vale." He gives a deep bow. "And who among you gave us the honor of such a compelling invitation?"
End of the Line - DM Mark Friday June 30th, 2017 4:39:48 PM
Barratore finds their words confusing, but thinks he gets the jist of things. These creatures make Velarin uneasy. He whispers to the others to use care and that you all need rest.
Evaris says that you do have the sword, and ask why these creatures were observing the group.
Baslim suggest that both groups may be able to help each others.
Emrys is quite taken with himself, and is sure everyone else is too. He asks, “who among you gave us the honor of such a compelling invitation?”
As the seated creatures respond, they each seem to pull a small, clay cup out of the earth and take turns reverently pouring themselves a liquid from the clay pot before them, which they sip. They continue speaking in the same stilted manner, still finishing each other’s sentences as they go (for simplicity, their responses are summarized below.)
“Who brouuuuught you herrrre?” They believe the “the Sarenbeth” have brought you here.
“Showwwwwwww us the sssssssword, the, the, the tiiiiiiiiiny sword.” They will tell you they do not know it’s properties, but they do know it is an ancient item. They believed “the Sarenbeth” would guide heros to the thing, so they cast it out into the Wold and scryed to see whom it would attract. It attracted you, and your steps were guided here.
“Thiiiiiiiis place?” They call this place the Krystal Palace. The four Serenbeth Sisters created this Krystal Palace dimension and peopled by the Zherrghitt. The Zherrghitt were simultaneously guardians and workers of the magic infested in the Krystal Palace. They mind the best crystals here. The Sisters gave them ceremonies that allow them to sacrificing these to the volcano, and this sends Glitter and its magic to the Cinnamon Valley. For many years, the Zherrghitt worked in harmony, until the Civil War.
“Aaaaaaaaaaaaaahh. The warrr, war, war.” Recently, a spirit of discord has come to this place. This spirit and the civil war threaten their way of life and the sacrifice of the crystals. They believe this is a threat to both their and your worlds. It is for this reason that you were brought here. They believe you are powerful heros, with power exceeding their own.
“Reeeeeest. Youuuuuuu seeeek rest. Peace. Rest.” They will tell you that you should rest, and that you can do so in one of their villages. They believe they can stop this spirit of discord and the resulting war, but must confer on how to do so. They are curiously close lipped about how, but will explain all when you return the next day.
Ven and Weethas both offer to take you to their respective villages.
Ven says he is from those that those that mine the natural tunnels here and seek the beauty in the natural state of this place. Weethas’ people are those that prefer geometrically precise mines and caves, and seek to add grandeur this place through the worked stone. Their tempers begin to flare as they suddenly seem angry with each other. Just a quickly one of the elders here gestures. That elder’s tattoos glow briefly and calm is restored.
Though calm now, both Ven and Weethas look expectantly at your group. Which do you pick?
Whichever you choose, either Ven or Weethas will lead you there. This will be about the size of the town of Jarlswolf. You will be able to rest there, with the expectation that you will return the next day. Think about what your character would like to do, see, or seek out there.
(I promise not to drag this part out. Matters there should be resolvable in a post or two unless there are character desires to do more.)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 103/154 (142/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Friday June 30th, 2017 11:53:31 PM
Brom defers to the others where he goes.
Evaris [AC 21; HP 100/93] Saturday July 1st, 2017 12:05:44 AM
Obligingly, Evaris takes the box from his haversack, removes the little sword, and shows it to the seated council.
When asked about where to go to sleep, Evaris expresses a preference for the worked surroundings, but he will defer to the group's decision.
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Saturday July 1st, 2017 5:29:15 AM
Lanliss doesn't know who's village they should rest as both will provide basic needs adequate for rest.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Saturday July 1st, 2017 12:05:39 PM
Edson was quiet throughout the meeting. He deffered decision maming to others.
" Does it matter? Does it matter what village we pick?"
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Sunday July 2nd, 2017 7:17:37 PM
It appears that we will need to divide our group in half, with one half going in each direction. Neither group should be offended, and all of us should be safe. Might I suggest that Barratore, myself, Edson, and Lanliss go in one direction, while everyone else goes in the other. Splits the group up relatively evenly. Since Evaris, and likely Emrys would prefer the advanced engineering, I suggest that their group goes that way, and we go the other. I think that none of us should be in peril, and if we are, we have ways of attracting assistance.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Sunday July 2nd, 2017 8:09:51 PM "I prefer the orderly village." Baslim nods to indicate that is all he has to add.
My Place or Yours? - DM Mark d100=69 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; Monday July 3rd, 2017 12:10:00 AM
Evaris takes a box containing a tiny sword from his haversack, and opens it showing this strange group of creatures the tiny sword within.
“Ahh. That is ittttttt!” “Not suprisingly, it worked aaaaaaaaas we said. Good, good.” “Yes, good. Buuuuut we mussssst discussss what muuuuuuust be done.” They begin to talk low among themselves.
Brom, Lanliss and Edson have no opinion on which village to go to for rest. Emrys and Barratore are oddly silent.
Edson asks, “Does it matter? Does it matter what village we pick?"
Ven says, “Well sure it matters. Ours is better.” “Nay,” responds Weethas, “Tis our lodgings you should seek.”
Velarin proposes that the group split up. Baslim says he would prefer the more orderly village. So it is decided that Barratore, Velarin, Edson and Lanliss go with Ven. Baslm, Evaris, Emrys and Brom accompany Weethas.
(Both places? Really? Alright.)
-------------------------- Those that go with Ven (Barratore, Velarin, Edson, Lanliss) travel for about 15 minutes past a few alcoves, caves and small settlements. Eventually, they arrive at a rather grand cavern, and it is clear from the sounds, sights and smells that this is a busy place. You see homes and shops. Folks here seem to use stone weapons and implements, curiously crafted as if of metal and just as strong. Some shops also sell glowing crystals, and other odd trinkets. The area seems to be without much order or direction, yet the people here, though a bit loud and demonstrative, all seem to get along.
The folk all look the same - mouths, like their nose and ears are little more than slits in their over-sized heads. They regard you with large, glittering gem-like eyes of varying hues. You see no women here, which seems odd.
You are paraded through town and Ven is proud to say that you chose him village to rest. You are quite the novelty, with many people asking where you are from and why you are here. You may respond however you wish. For questions about why you are here, Ven will dismissively say that you are on “council business.”
You pass what could be said to be farming areas of sorts. Tall mushrooms grow here, along with draping lichen-like plants that seem to have some sort of grain head. You see what look to be hairless rats as big as a man, and some winged bat-like creatures kept here domestically.
Eventually, you are brought to Ven’s house. You are shown to adequate quarters, and given a chance to freshen up. The food is really bad, but the beer is good. Shop as you wish, or retire to your lodgings. Ven will assign a couple of local youths to take you where you wish to go.
--------------------------- The group that accompanies Weethas (Baslm, Evaris, Emrys, Brom) soon finds that the natural tunnels and walls give way to straight, angular routes and openings. None of the walls here have undressed stone. After about 15 min of travel, you come to a very large space holding a large settlement. There is a great stone clock carved high up on the wall. The people here are courteous, and seem overly polite. You are quite the curiosity, looking very different from these folk, but noone seems to stare, and very few ask much beyond if you are well and enjoying your time here.
The folk are pleasant, but all look the same to you - mouths, like their nose and ears are little more than slits in their over-sized heads. They regard you with large, glittering gem-like eyes of varying hues. You see no women or children here. Sense Motive DC15:Highlight to display spoiler: { You do believe there people here belong to different “classes,” each seeming to have a defined purpose and standing relative to others.}
As you pass homes and shops, you note that everything seems to be where it belongs and have a purpose. Clothing, and occasional weapons and armor seem finely made. There is a dull stone-like look to the metal here, and they are impressed with the fine,shiny weapons and armor you possess. You see finely crafted figurines and knick-knacks as well. Shops sell all kinds of wares.
Eventually, you come to Weethas’ house. He directs you to clean, spartan quarters. You are give the chance to clean-up, rest, etc. The food here is pretty bad. You are offered an earthy wine, which is oddly good. You may walk about town, and Weethas will send a servitor with you as a guide.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 153/162 Character Sheet Monday July 3rd, 2017 9:49:53 AM
Barratore wrinkles his nose a bit as he eats some of the local food. At least the beer to wash that down was good. Else he would really be in trouble. The fighter needs far less freshen up time as V and decides he is curious enough to be escorted about the place. How can you become uber famous by not being seen after all. For questions, Barratore has basic everyday stuff. What do you call those things, pointing at the wingless bats and man sized rodent things. What do you do for fun and where might he be able to hear a ballad or two while having a drink?
Barratore is interested in doing a bit of shopping. He would like to get a crystal or two, a dagger made from the strange stone and, of course, a keg to go.
Day well spent, he asks to go back to the others to get some sleep
Evaris [AC 21; HP 100/93] Monday July 3rd, 2017 3:12:50 PM
Aware that he is an ambassador of sorts, Evaris smiles and nods to the people on the street, and will pause to engage people in conversation, if they seem so inclined. At dinner he eats sparingly, and praises the wine.
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Monday July 3rd, 2017 7:09:33 PM
Lanliss will got sleep after drinking a little bit of the local beer, hoping that tomorrow they will not be surprised in the morning.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday July 3rd, 2017 7:22:22 PM
V will follow Lanliss' lead and get some sleep once he's had a chance to clean up. Exploring and curiosity can wait until the morrow once spells have been refreshed.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 103/154 (142/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Monday July 3rd, 2017 8:33:33 PM
Will post later tonight.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Monday July 3rd, 2017 11:58:39 PM
Baslim does not need to eat, and spends his evening reading his scriptures and meditating before retiring to bed.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 103/154 (142/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20=4 ; d20+22=39 ; Monday July 3rd, 2017 11:58:52 PM
Brom accepts the food and drink. He chokes down the food with lots of wine. After cleaning up a bit, he will take the offer to wander about the village. He takes in the scenery and takes the time to answer any curious questions sent his direction from the villagers to the best of his ability.
Perception DC 39
A Man About Town - DM Mark Tuesday July 4th, 2017 3:30:27 AM Ven’s Village - (Barratore, Velarin, Edson, Lanliss)
Velarin, Lanliss and Edson decide to cleanup a bit and rest and enjoy dinner. The food here is either bland or tastes metallic and minerally. It can’t be good for you. (Fort Save DC 10 or be sickened.)
Barratore has a bite of food (Fort Save DC 10 or be sickened,) and then says he is ready to hit the town. Ven had trouble finding a youth willing to escort the Minotaur around - he’s a rather intimidating figure here. Finally a young local named Tous agrees, after Ven agrees to pay him more. Barratore causes a bit fear and awe as he moves about - most consider him a beast or a demon. People seem particularly impressed that Tous seems to be in control of so frightening a creature.
As he looks about, he finds the food here is just as bad, though the locals seem to enjoy it. His gold and silver seem to be welcome currency. He comes across the following:
- Weapons made of stone that perform like metal. These function like standard steel items, but are non-conductive. They also look pretty cool. (Pricing is Woldian standard.)
- Crystals that glow with light varying from a candle (50 GP) to a torch (150 GP.)
- Potions in the form of a crushable crystal. Use requires crushing against the skin of a willing recipient. (Function and pricing are otherwise Woldian standard.)
- The local beer. (Standard wine ale pricing.)
- Local clothing, and household goods, and minor trinkets and knick-knacks. These are natural and rather organic looking, made of cloth, leather, stone or crystal. Stone or crystal items look as if grown into the shape of the items.
Eventually, Barratore can see that the crystals illuminating the place seem to dim a bit, and shops begin to close. What passes for tavern stay open, and there is a decent “night life” here. The youth seems eager to be about, and seems to strut a bit with this well-heeled monster in tow. However, he does at last suggest you return to Ven’s place to rest.
The rest there is peaceful. In the morning, everyone wakes to a low grinding sound. Breakfast is gross. --------------------------
Weethas’ Village - (Baslm, Evaris, Emrys, Brom) On the way to Weethas house, Ambassador Evaris revels in his newfound fame in this place, and he is greeted cautiously at first by these odd looking folk, for to them he is equally odd looking. These people are very polite, but very curious about this new comer. They seem to like new things.
At the house, Evaris, Emrys, Brom eat some of the food, and it’s pretty bad (Fort Save DC 10 or be sickened.) Baslim does not eat, and when offered some other things politely declines. This gets some puzzled looks from Weethas’ servants. The earthy wine is pretty good.
Brom heads out, and one of the servants is directed to accompany him. This servant is polite, but generally quiet. Brom is quite the curiosity, and a number of folks ask him what he is, where he is from, and why he is here. As he moves through the town, he can see that things here are very nicely carved and decorated. Things here seem to move in an orderly fashion, and the village seems well laid out.
As he looks about, he finds the food here is just as bad, though the locals seem to enjoy it. His gold and silver seem to be welcome currency. He will find a number of interesting sights, and the following to buy:
- Armor and weapons made from some sort of dull, dark grey metal. Pricing, function and limitations are the same as for normal metal items, but the metal cannot be identified. It has a unique look to it. (Pricing is Woldian standard.)
- Potions in syringes. These are injectable, single use items. The key difference is that injecting a potion in this way does not provoke an attack of opportunity. (PCs are limited to purchase of no more than 2 each. Pricing is Woldian standard)
- Mushroom wine. (Standard wine pricing.)
- Local clothing, and household goods, and minor trinkets and knick-knacks. Made of cloth, leather, metal or crystal. These tend to be highly worked and decorated, and are quite unusual.
Later in the evening, a large, low chime will sound, seeming to come from everywhere all at once. Shops and taverns all seem to close. The servant will inform Brom that this means it is time to retire and he leads Brom back.
In the morning, a large low chime seems to sound again, and folks begin to wake and stir in Weethas house. Breakfast is gross.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+3=4 ; Tuesday July 4th, 2017 9:17:08 AM
Edson retches at the food as it doesn't mesh with his stomach. He spends the day hanging at the house not to far from the chamber pot. Hopefully Barratore found something more resembling food and he could hold it down.
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+6=25 ; Tuesday July 4th, 2017 3:26:55 PM
Lanliss feels bad for Edson and gives him normal food ration pack from his backpack. Lanliss says, now now get well, eat this while you can it's normal food. He then comments about the situation, I guess eating a stale halfling bread have it's advantages after all. Fortitude 25
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 103/154 (142/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Tuesday July 4th, 2017 7:30:17 PM
Brom takes in the sites of the village. They were as odd looking to him as he was to them. He thought to himself how Barratore would have found the architecture interesting as well as the strange metal of their weapons and armor.
The next morning, Brom passes on breakfast, but does enjoy some of their wine.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday July 4th, 2017 8:30:09 PM
V, having no need to eat, took no chances with the off plane food, and is sorry for poor Edson who it seemed to not agree with. V mentally notes the value of the ring of sustenance was well worth it.
V arises in the morning, re-memorizes his spells, and waits to see what joys await them in this earthen plane.
Memorized Spells: 1st: Protection from evil, Identify, Mage armor(extended)-C, Shield, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, Bulls strength, Mirror image, Scorch ray, See Invisibility, resist energy, 3rd: Fireball, Haste, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Dim Door, Empower Scorch ray, greater invis., empower scorch ray, silent Dispel Magic 5th: Empower Lightning bolt, cone of cold, empower fireball, Wall of force, Silent Dim door 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Evaris [AC 21; HP 104/93] d20+8=25 ; d8=5 ; Tuesday July 4th, 2017 10:03:36 PM
In the evening, Evaris manages to eat the food with no ill effects.
The next morning, he casts a Heroes' Feast, and makes it available to his companions, plus whichever of his hosts decide to partake.
Brom, Emrys, and Baslim can have a Heroes' Feast if they want it.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp52/54, good hope, windwalk d20+26=42 ; d20+7=19 ; Tuesday July 4th, 2017 11:58:01 PM
(Sense Motive: 42)
Emrys recognizes that this community seems to follow a structured social order, much like a caste system. He tries not to show favoritism to those who appear lower of the scale when near others with more elevated status. However he is friendly and courteous to all he meets.
At dinner he tries his best to appear gracious and accepting of their accommodations, including the food. (Fort Save: 19 vs sickened). 'An interesting palate these people possess,' he thinks. He even tries to keep his thoughts polite, because you never know when it shows on your face.
Emrys is thankful Evaris casts the Feast the next morning. If he hadn't, Emrys would have done so himself. Anything to get that 'flavor' out of his mouth.
A Man About Town - DM Mark Wednesday July 5th, 2017 2:14:29 AM Ven’s Village - (Barratore, Velarin, Edson, Lanliss) The food does not agree with Edson, and he is sickened for about an hour as a result. He hopes Barratore did not share the same fate. Lanliss feels bad for the rogue and gives him some rations. Velarin is thankful for his Ring of Sustenance that alleviates his need for food.
Ven and his household seem to feel badly that you don’t seem to like the food. They offer a few additional things, and there are a few items that are palatable. This would be a difficult place the party to stay for a long time.
-------------------------- Weethas’ Village - (Baslm, Evaris, Emrys, Brom) Brom enjoys the sights of the town here. He wishes Barratore were here to see the architecture.[/i] He invites his host to join them. Their host makes a brave attempt, but the food is not to his liking.
Evaris casts Hero’s Feast, inviting Weethas and his household. Weethas is quite astonished that the cleric is able to conjure such a feat, along with table and chairs. He allows but a few of his people with sufficient standing to join. They find the ambrosial food and nectar-like beverage quite pleasant, and compliment Evaris for his taste. They say this is not unlike their food, and are puzzled that you enjoy this feast but not what they provided the night before.
Emrys is careful not to judge these people for their apparent caste system. He is quite glad for Evaris’ food.
-------------------------- (Just to be clear, only Brom and Barratore explore these towns and no one purchases any of these goods.)
Both your hosts ask if you are ready to return to the council you met earlier. Do you have any additional preparations aside from a few of you being able to partake in a Hero’s Feast?
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Wednesday July 5th, 2017 8:21:45 AM
V asks Barratore for a recap of what he saw in the village, and while the items are interesting, feels no need to purchase any of the goods at this time. He is ready to go see the council when the others are.
Memorized Spells: 1st: Protection from evil, Identify, Mage armor(extended)-C, Shield, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, Bulls strength, Mirror image, Scorch ray, See Invisibility, resist energy, 3rd: Fireball, Haste, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Dim Door, Empower Scorch ray, greater invis., empower scorch ray, silent Dispel Magic 5th: Empower Lightning bolt, cone of cold, empower fireball, Wall of force, Silent Dim door 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Wednesday July 5th, 2017 11:33:25 AM
Lanliss agrees to go back to the council
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 153/162 Character Sheet d20+15=18 ; Wednesday July 5th, 2017 12:56:13 PM
Barratore quells his stomach and puts out the fire of indigestion with ample amounts of beer. Fort 18 He makes a note to stick with his rations for the next few days.
About the town the minotaur attempts to put those giving uneasy looks at ease by smiling. The nearly 10' taur, clad in shining armor from head to toe and with a blade nearly the size of himself, is confident that by leaning in closer to these people and baring his teeth completely, will put that quite at ease. Monster indeed. The crystals and potion crystals are more than Barratore carries about on a daily basis. Ah well, he does though, have enough for the simple dagger and keg of beer and that will have to do as a momento of the place. Perhaps after destroying the threat of the shadows he will have more coin and be able to pick up a few of those crystals
Barratore waves off Ven's fret on the food. "Don't worry friend, I've had to wash down horrible food before and it's not the first time he's thrown up all over." Barratore nods to himself and bares his teeth across the table at V, having been so diplomatic makes him feel pretty good. Maybe he should engage folks more often.
DM: Resting HP recovery?
DM Mark - Barratore recovers hit points as he normally would for a night's rest.
DM Damarr: After 8 hours of Rest, you recover 1 HP/level, and 1 point of ability damage for each ability score. Those Ropers did Str damage, so you recover 1 point of Str, and 26 HP (at level 13) after 8 hours of rest.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Wednesday July 5th, 2017 4:09:41 PM
Edson thanks the others for the rations, and was glad the sickness passed. He assures his host that it isn't their food, but his weak stomach. He thanks them again for their hospitality.
When asked about going back to the council, he agrees it is a good plan. Plus it is that much closer to better food.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 126/154 (155/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Wednesday July 5th, 2017 9:26:18 PM
ooc: Brom is going to buy but I don't have access to materials until tonight. I will add it to today's post.
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 104/93] [AC 21; Touch 14; FF 18] Wednesday July 5th, 2017 10:07:00 PM
Once the Heroes' Feast has concluded, Evaris is ready to return to the council.
Today's spells:
0 Create Water 0 Detect Magic 0 Guidance 0 Light 1 Bless (domain) 1 Divine Favor 1 Endure Elements 1 Protection from Evil 1 Remove Fear 1 Sanctuary 1 Shield of Faith 2 Shield Other (domain) 2 Calm Emotions 2 Lesser Restoration 2 Remove Paralysis 2 Sound Burst 2 Spiritual Weapon 3 Divination (domain) 3 Dispel Magic 3 Daylight 3 Magic Circle Against Evil 3 Remove Disease 3 Searing Light 4 Scrying (domain) 4 Dismissal 4 Freedom of Movement 4 Holy Smite 4 Restoration 4 Tongues 5 True Seeing (domain) 5 Break Enchantment 5 Breath of Life 5 Flame Strike 5 Plane Shift 6 Heroes' Feast (domain) - cast 6 Bear's Endurance, Mass 6 Wind Walk 7 Greater Scrying (domain) 7 Holy Word
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 126/154 (155/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Wednesday July 5th, 2017 11:57:36 PM
Back together, Brom shows off a new sword, made from the unique metal. Other than that he waits for directions.
Brom buys a greatsword, a dagger, and a barrel of wine.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Wednesday July 5th, 2017 11:58:10 PM
Baslim is ready to meet the council, and has no other errands.
A Man About Town - DM Mark Thursday July 6th, 2017 12:11:16 AM
While in the town, Barratore attempts to put the locals at ease with his large size and intimidating presence. That goes about as expected, but a few manage to maintian the composure long enough to sell him a dagger and some beer.
Velarin asks Barratore what he saw in the village. Barratore shares his perspective on this.
Brom Brom buys a greatsword, a dagger, and a barrel of wine. He shows the sword and dagger make of the unique metal to the others.
All seem ready to return to the council of strange men they met the day before.
After a good night’s sleep and a Hero’s Feast, Baslm, Evaris, Emrys, and Brom leave. Soon they meet up with Barratore, Velarin, Edson, and Lanliss (who did not partake of the feast.)
Led by Weethas and Ven, you all wind along the dimly glowing tunnel. Sense Motive 22 Highlight to display spoiler: {- Weethas and Ven seem unusually quiet and are nervous about something.} You’re not sure if it is the same one you were in before. Eventually you reach the strange group of men you spoke with before. As before, they are seated upon 6 cushions, but before them are 8 others, one rather large. In the middle is a clay pot, this time with a bunch of clay cups. They gesture for you to sit.
“Weeeeeeeee are glad you are here.”
In the same stilted voices, they finish each others’ sentences, relating the following.
The tiny sword you carry acts as a focus for Divination magics between the two worlds. This allowed them to Scry the party and they believe it led you here. They suggest that Evaris put the sword necklace around his neck. They believe that doing so will reveal it’s powers in this place. Does Evaris put on the tiny sword necklace?
They previously told you that a spirit of discord has come to this place, eventually causing a civil war among the people here. They have divined that this spirit is a powerful being that has come to this realm, and means harm to both your worlds. They do not know his name, but they know his intent.
“Aaaaand we thiiiiiiiiiiink we can…” “Thwart it, butttttttt…” “Only wiiiiiith yourrrrrr help.” “Will you help?” “Help.” “Help.” “Help.”
Through their divinations, they have also learned other names. They assume you know of Marteus - he is somehow involved. But there are other names they did not recognize - Blast and Skalipy. They ask if these names mean something to you?
As you discuss, they pour some tan colored liquid form the pot into cups for you. They had you the cups. Do you drink?
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 126/154 (155/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Thursday July 6th, 2017 6:34:44 PM
Brom sits on a cushion. He accepts the cup with a faux smile and looks about to the others questioning look on his face.
Brom does not know this Blast or Skalipy, or at least he doesn't remember.
"That what doesn't kill ya and all" he says before taking a drink from the cup.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Thursday July 6th, 2017 7:08:14 PM
Edson shakes his head, not knowing what the two names mean. Hr doesn't partake in the food either as he doesn't want another upset stomach. He gangs back and waits to see what this council has planned.
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+8=26 ; Thursday July 6th, 2017 7:30:44 PM
Lanliss notices that their 2 guides are nervous and approachs them and asks. What are you so nervous about ? After getting an answer he will drink the drink too.
Sense motive 26
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 104/93] [AC 21; Touch 14; FF 18] d20+23=38 ; Thursday July 6th, 2017 10:12:53 PM
Evaris notes to himself that their hosts seem unusually nervous, and mentally prepares himself for an ambush.
When the sword is discussed, Evaris says, "I will gladly wear it if you like, but are we sure I'm the right person to do it? Emrys is more skilled with Divination magic than I am; perhaps he should be the one to wear it. And Velarin is a mage rather than a priest; perhaps he is a better choice."
However, if Evaris proves to be the best person to wear the sword--or if it seems to make no difference--he places it around his neck.
"I am not familiar with Blast or Skalipy," he tells the council.
He accepts a cup and takes only a sip, hoping that the Heroes' Feast will be enough of a boost to ward off any ill effects.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 162/162 Character Sheet Thursday July 6th, 2017 10:33:20 PM
Barratore exchanges some stories with Brom and promptly suggests that once they get back home they compare the wine and beer. He also shows him the sweet stone-metal dagger he bought.
Barratore sits on a cushion next to Brom and takes a cup. The minotaur sniffs it and then, assuming it did not curdle his snout, he throws it back in a single shot
Barratore is not overly keen about slapping a do-hicky thing-a-ma-gig about his clerics neck and looks to Emrys, "Can you get it off if need be?"
A random thought comes out of Barratores mouth, "Anyone think that what they been talking about here with the crystals sound alot like the whole Glitterox volcano thing in the Vale?"
Barratore turns his attention back to the council
Barratore received Restoration Spell removing the strength damage
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Thursday July 6th, 2017 11:54:01 PM
Baslim happily accepts their drink (being immune to poison and disease, of course). "It certainly does, Barratore. I cannot help but wonder if we are actually inside Glitterox right now...."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp52/54, good hope, windwalk Friday July 7th, 2017 12:37:29 AM
"Evaris, if you wish it so, I will wear the sword. I usually have little luck with blades ... it would be a pleasant surprise if this one is more my size." And if Evaris hands it over, Emrys will put in on willingly.
Willllllll you hellllllllllllp us? - DM Mark Friday July 7th, 2017 2:36:39 AM
On the way there, Lanliss noticed that Ven and Weethas seem nervous, and asked them about this.
“Nervous? I’m not nervous. Why would I be nervous? Nuthin to be nervous about, no sir. How bout you Weethas?” “Be you not afraid Ven? In sooth, I knoweth the elders fear something, and they has't sought thee as heros cometh in this their hour of need. I am afeared of what may come.” “Okay, maybe I’m a little nervous about that part.” ------------------------------ Now that you are with the elders, the group sits with them. No one seems to know the names they mention. The elders dismiss Ven and Weethas who wish you well, and look a bit relieved to go.
Evaris says that perhaps Emrys should wear the sword, and Emrys does. Emrys Highlight to display spoiler: {Within this pocket dimension of the Krystal Palace, 1/day, it can become a +3 Vorpal Greatsword for one minute (10 consecutive rounds). When activated, it sizes for its owner, and the owner has proficiency "Greatsword" while wielding the necklace.}
Edson wants nothing to do with the drink they offer, remembering his adventure with dinner the night before. Emrys and Velarin also do not try the proffered drink. Brom, Lanliss, Evaris, Barratore and Baslim all drink:Highlight to display spoiler: {Mildly alcoholic, it tastes earthy and seems to sharpen the drinkers wits (gives +4 Wisdom and Wisdom skill checks for 10 minutes [Owl’s Wisdom CL10]).}
“Ah theeeeeeey take the Peoe’.” “Yeeeees. Peoe’…” “Opensss their eyyyyyyyes.” “But some some some do…” “Not trust.” “Nnnnno. They do not.” “Thhhhheyyy must…” “Trust.” “Just as weeeee must…” “Trust...” “Them.”
The cups still sit before Edson, Emrys and Velarin. Barratore and Baslim mention Glitterox.
In their same stilted fashion, finishing each others’ sentences, these strange men explain:
The Krystal Palace is not Glitterox, but it does connect there. Glitterox is a holy place for us. During the year we mine ore here, and once a year some of the best ore is taken and sacrificed inside the mountain. As Glitterox erupts, the offering is accepted and disappears. This ensure the health of our people for the coming year and gives life to what you call your Cinnamon Valley.
We take a risk in telling you this. The Sarenbeth do not want your people to know of this connection. They fear your people would interfere with this process if they knew, they would seek the glitter for themselves if they knew of this. But these are not normal times.
A darkness has come to the Krystal Palace that threatens both our people. A Shadow Lord and his shadows control the connection to Glitterox. They plant seeds of doubt and a spirit of discord among our people, and each group blames the other. The Shadows are slowly growing in strength, and we cannot hold them back much longer. We fear that not only might we be over come, but we fear they may seek to have Glitterox to erupt shadows upon your land instead of the glitter that gives life.
These shadows can be defeated. We have poured our life energy into a pure Krystal. If it can be sacrificed in Glitterox it should purge the Shadows from the Krystal Palace, But alas even as we crafted this weapon, the shadows have grown, and we no longer have the the strength to get through the Shadow Lord’s army.
“Willllllll you hellllllllllllp us?”
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 162/162 Character Sheet Friday July 7th, 2017 1:40:39 PM An "army of shadows and a Shadow lord?" Barratore claps his hands together and bares his teeth in an excited minotaur grin, "Now we're talkin!" Barratore's head is on a swivel, taking in thethree who have not had the drink yet. "Edson, Emrys and Velarin. Bottoms up girls, we've got some hero'ing that needs doing"
Barratore is clearly excited and looks to Brom with a told you so glint in his eye, "Knew something here would want to kill us" he says cheerfully
Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 104/93] [AC 21; Touch 14; FF 18] Friday July 7th, 2017 7:07:10 PM
"Well said, Friend Barratore," Evaris says with a little laugh. "I, too, am eager to defeat these evil shadows and those they serve. Let us be off!"
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Friday July 7th, 2017 7:24:53 PM
I am with this one, Lanliss says while pointing at Barratore. If we don't fight... then we lose the Wold as we know it.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+21=32 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+16=25 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+16=32 ; Friday July 7th, 2017 7:29:54 PM
V searches his memory for the names of blast and Skalipy. (know arcane 32, religion 27, history 25, local 23, planes 32)
"Well, it appears that we are happy to help" says V as he reaches forth and downs the drink in front of him. "for a change, I might be able to throw a few prep spells before commencing the fun. When do we begin?"
Memorized Spells: 1st: Protection from evil, Identify, Mage armor(extended)-C, Shield, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, Bulls strength, Mirror image, Scorch ray, See Invisibility, resist energy, 3rd: Fireball, Haste, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Dim Door, Empower Scorch ray, greater invis., empower scorch ray, silent Dispel Magic 5th: Empower Lightning bolt, cone of cold, empower fireball, Wall of force, Silent Dim door 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Saturday July 8th, 2017 12:26:47 AM
"A shadow lord? Sounds like someone who needs to get knocked on his butt once or twice. "
At Barratore urging Edson grabs the cup and swigs it back.... wiping his mouth on his sleeve
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 126/154 (155/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Saturday July 8th, 2017 10:21:01 PM
He looks back at Barratore and returns the joyful expression. "It should be great time." He says. "Can't wait to get started."
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Sunday July 9th, 2017 7:40:49 PM
Baslim holds up a finger. "A few questions. Why do the Shadow Lord and his minions sow doubt and discord? Do they do this purposefully, or is it just their proximity to you people? How are they gaining in strength? Are they feeding off of the connection to Glitterox? Is this Shadow Lord in service to a higher power?"
I...see...you - DM Mark Monday July 10th, 2017 1:55:40 AM
The six elders refer to a Shadow Lord, the threat he poses, and their need for help from the heros.
Barratore, Edson, and Brom and perk up, and seem excited about the prospect of a fight. Lanliss is also in agreement, as it seem it threatens the Wold as well as this pocket dimension.
Velarin is ready to help. Thinking about what these creatures had said, he has a vague recollection of a Ogre named Garth having mentioned someone named Skalipy. He also recalls a religious reference to a cleric of Marteus named Skalipy. Not sure what Blast refers to.
Baslim however has a few questions: “Why do the Shadow Lord and his minions sow doubt and discord? Do they do this purposefully, or is it just their proximity to you people? How are they gaining in strength? Are they feeding off of the connection to Glitterox? Is this Shadow Lord in service to a higher power?"
These six seated on cushions like the heros seem to cock their heads in unison to the quesions. They offer the following in their same stilted fashion, finishing each other's’ sentences.
We do not know why this Shadow Lord seeks to sow doubt and discord, but we think he desires to rule here. As sense a hunger for power and control. We have also divined that her serves a god called Marteus.
Right now, this Shadow Lord and his minions are preventing us offering our sacrifice of glitter to Glitterox.
We are glad you have agreed to help us, helping your people as well. As we said, we have crafted a pure Heart Krystal with some of our life energy. This artifact is now the physical personification of the life of this place. If the Shadow Lord should capture it, everything in Krystal Palace will succumb to his shadows, and it will turn into a world of darkness. You must place the Heart Krystal on the Altar in the center of Glitterox. This should cleanse the shadows from the land. We think.
One of them rises as the other five turn in unison, to watch him, still sitting. He moves to a wall behind them and as he passes his hand across the wall, some of the stone melts away and there is a glowing crystal there. But this one does not glow orange like the others here - this glows with a soft, white light.
As he steps forward to hand it to you, he suddenly stops. All six are still - one standing and the others sitting. One of the Elders grunts as if in pain and his eyes turn jet black. “I...see...you” he intones in a sneering voice, quite different from the way you heard them speak before.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday July 10th, 2017 9:09:18 AM
[B]Alright gentlemen. Looks like the shadow Lord is making an appearance![B]
Healers...any chance of a group anti possession spell for them? I only have a single person protection from evil. In their weakened condition, they are not likely able to resist as they normally would.
Brom or Barratore.. would one of you be so kind as to take possession of that crystal before the shadow lord does?
Additionally, Skalipy is, I believe, a cleric of Marteus, and Garth mentioned him at one point.
V being unable to attack a foe as of yet, and unsure if an attack will come, plays it defensively and casts Protection from evil upon himself.
Current active effects: Prot. from evil-- duration 13 minutes, +2 ac and saves against evil, warded from mental control and summoned creatures.
Memorized Spells: 1st: Protection from evil=C, Identify, Mage armor(extended)-C, Shield, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, Bulls strength, Mirror image, Scorch ray, See Invisibility, resist energy, 3rd: Fireball, Haste, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Dim Door, Empower Scorch ray, greater invis., empower scorch ray, silent Dispel Magic 5th: Empower Lightning bolt, cone of cold, empower fireball, Wall of force, Silent Dim door 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 162/162 Character Sheet Monday July 10th, 2017 10:09:19 AM
Barratore pulls a Magic Circle Protection From Evil 10' potion and drinks it down. His next thought is to close with the council. "Take a good look." he growls back a the Shadow Lord, or at least whom he assumes to be the shadow lord.
Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes Protection from Evil 10' 50 Minutes
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp52/54, good hope, windwalk Monday July 10th, 2017 11:00:08 AM
(sorry for not posting... I've been in and out of commission lately ... work and exhaustion related.)
After realizing what the little sword is upon placing it around his neck ... it's painfully obvious now that this item is not meant for someone like he. He doubt he has the strength to even lift such a weapon.
"Ohhh my, this gift is not meant for me. Ohhh no, it certainly is not! This is a great weapon ... a powerful one ... the beheading kind .... one meant for either Barratore or Brom!!" Emrys removes the necklace and attempts to hand it over to either Brom or Barratore.
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 104/93] [AC 21; Touch 14; FF 18] d20+26=27 ; Monday July 10th, 2017 11:07:04 AM
Evaris is about to respond to Velarin's request by casting a Magic Circle Against Evil, but Barratore beats him to the punch by drinking a potion. Instead, Evaris decides he might as well go on being Talky Guy.
"We see you as well," he says calmly. "Or at least, we see the form you have assumed. What is it you want from us?"
[Diplomacy 27]
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+20=30 ; d20+20=32 ; Monday July 10th, 2017 4:09:20 PM
Edson looks about for shadows to hide though he doesnt know how well that will work. He scans around for any attackers. His kuhkri is out.
Perception 30 Stealth 32
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+18=33 ; Monday July 10th, 2017 8:31:25 PM
Lanliss sighs and makes himself hidden from whatever is going to happen.
Stealth 33
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 126/154 (155/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+22=23 ; Monday July 10th, 2017 11:38:38 PM
Brom's level of excitement grows at the thought of fighting a powerful adversary. He contains it as best he can, but he really, really wants it to start. But, he is a seasoned warrior, he also knows that it's no time to get your head in the clouds dreaming of an epic battle against evil. His hand goes to his sword, and he scans the shadow, if any, in the room for signs of enemies.
Perception DC
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Monday July 10th, 2017 11:55:21 PM
Baslim waits to see if the magic circle against evil is effective in preventing the possession.
Happy Brom - DM Mark d100=30 ; d6=5 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=27 ; d8+7=11 ; d8+7=11 ; d8+7=13 ; d8+7=12 ; d8+7=13 ; Tuesday July 11th, 2017 1:52:54 AM
As one of the elders’ eyes turn black and he speaks, the party changes tactics, and start by standing up from their cushions on the floor.
Velarin believes this is the Shadow Lord, and suggests Protection from Evil is in order. He casts it on himself hoping another can cast it on the group.
Barratore responds, drinking a Magic Circle Against Evil potion. As he speaks to the the elder with the black eyes, the minotaur also steps up to him to affect him with the protective spell.
Emrys offers the sword necklace to another that could perhaps better use a greatsword of such power, even if it only lasts 10 minutes. He shares with the others that within this pocket dimension, it can become a +3 Vorpal Greatsword for one minute (10 consecutive rounds) for the wearer once per day. When activated, it sizes for its owner, and the owner has proficiency "Greatsword" while wielding the necklace.
Edson looks about for shadows to hide in, and sees plenty. There are multiple crystals mostly ocher colored stone with red glittery specks and fist-sized orange stones that give off a orange, glowing light. The light in here is dim light.
Lanliss sighs and also tries to blend into the shadows.
Brom is spoiling for a fight but stays his hand. Barely.
Baslim waits to see if the Barratore’s protection is effective.
Evaris calmly responds to the elder, asking what he wants.
The elder with the black eyes remains seated and responds, contempt in his voice. The others sit quietly, except for the one with the Heart Krystal who is standing.
“What do I want? What do I want? I want what you ultimately want - the betterment and perfection of your races, and a little place to call my own. The people in your land have grown soft and weak, dependant on Glitterox like a drug to maintain their soft lives. Marteus offers a better way, a stronger way. Surely the strong such as you can understand this.
“The race that lives in this place is irrelevant - a Sarenbeth abomination. They will serve me or be swept away. Join me and rule.”
He gestures and an area of the back wall turns to a misty grey swirl. And then Brom gets his wish.
Shadowy creatures pour from the mist, attacking the party! The have the shadowy appearance of Dogs, Leopards, Snakes, Dire Bats, Dire Weasels, Eagles, Giant Lizards, etc. Some walk, others fly. (AC 18, all have a 20% miss chance - be sure to roll this if you attack.)
Brom is hit by a shadowy serpent, and takes 11 damage and loses 1 point of Dexterity. Emrys is raked by a shadowy eagle for 11 damage and loses 1 point of Dexterity. Baslim is bit by a shadowy leopard for 13 damage and loses 1 point of Dexterity. Evaris feels the bit of a shadowy dire bat for 12 damage and loses 1 point of Dexterity. Velarin is bit by a shadowy dog for 13 damage and loses 1 point of Dexterity.
“Join me and I call off my creatures, and perhaps spare the denizens of this place.”
Here is your map. (Move your characters as you see fit. I will create a new tab each round to keep track of the battle.) -------------------------- Barratore - Dam. - 0 Baslim - Dam. - 13, 1 Dex Brom - Dam. - 11, 1 Dex Edson - Dam. - 0 Emrys - Dam. - 11, 1 Dex Evaris - Dam. - 12, 1 Dex Lanliss - Dam. - 0 Velarin - Dam. - 13, 1 Dex
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 67/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+18=27 ; 10d6=39 ; Tuesday July 11th, 2017 9:24:25 AM
Velarin takes a quick 5' step back to AJ 11. He then casts an empowered fireball at AI 17, which according to his brief calculations should get all the bad guys, and none of the good guys(if needed:concentration check 27, 25 needed) for 64 points of damage(dc 22 reflex save to take 35 damage)
"Stay close gentlemen. Haste is coming in a second"
Current active effects: Prot. from evil-- duration 13 minutes, +2 ac and saves against evil, warded from mental control and summoned creatures. Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes
Memorized Spells: 1st: Protection from evil=C, Identify, Mage armor(extended)-C, Shield, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, Bulls strength, Mirror image, Scorch ray, See Invisibility, resist energy, 3rd: Fireball, Haste, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Dim Door, Empower Scorch ray, greater invis., empower scorch ray, silent Dispel Magic 5th: Empower Lightning bolt, cone of cold, empower fireball-C, Wall of force, Silent Dim door 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 67/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday July 11th, 2017 10:27:11 AM
"I assume we are going with our standard response to offers to join the bad guys? Either way, I believe I just answered for me."
"Odds are that we are going to run into this Skalipy fellow at some point, and he may even be this dark lord. Keep in mind he is a cleric, and likely a powerful one. "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 162/162 Character Sheet d20+24=25 ; d20+19=27 ; d100=5 ; d100=6 ; d20+14=17 ; Tuesday July 11th, 2017 7:59:35 PM
Barratore pulls his sword, not bothering to don his shield, and takes a 5' step to his left to put the shadow in front of V within his mighty reach. Barratore strikes directly over the wizard and misses everything as Warrd makes his presence fully felt to the fighter in a most negatively harsh way.
PA natural 1 followed by a 5 and 6 on my % and then a 3. perfect
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp43/54, good hope, windwalk d100=82 ; d100=22 ; Tuesday July 11th, 2017 8:21:32 PM
"Well then!" Emrys takes his Rod of the Quickening in hand and casts two spells very 'quickenly'!
First Emrys draws upon the dark magiks of necromancy and sends a cone shaped wave of terror to all the shadowy animals that are in front of him. Then everyone else begins to feel good about themselves. Emrys then moves back from the front line (AJ-10).
(Leyline: 82, free cast. Casting FEAR!. 30-ft cone-shaped burst. Will Save: 22 vs. Panicked condition for 11 rounds. If they make the save, they're shaken of 1 round.)
(Quickened Spell. I rolled a leyline check 22, but it's not necessary, my mistake, this is a bard spell. Casting Good Hope on his party. Everyone gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.)
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+20=30 ; Tuesday July 11th, 2017 8:28:01 PM
Lanliss tries to keep himself from the bad guys while trying to get closer to the Crystal with the intent of taking it and making the run for it, so they can put it to good use for the glitterox. Stealth 30 (18+2+20d)
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+19=29 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+14=25 ; d100=12 ; d100=78 ; 2d4+2=8 ; 6d6=18 ; 6d6=24 ; Tuesday July 11th, 2017 9:37:29 PM
Edson steps up next to Velarin and uses the man to flank the creature in front of him. (X's are the mist creatures?)
Hit ac 29.. failed miss chance. Hit ac 33.. crit confirmed.. miss chance passed. 50 dmg if they can be snuck.. 22 if not.
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Evaris (Kathy) [HP 104/93] [AC 21; Touch 14; FF 18] 13d6=58 ; Tuesday July 11th, 2017 11:02:55 PM
Evaris takes a step back and drops a Flame Strike right where Velarin placed his Fireball.
[58 points of fire/divine damage; DC 20 Reflex save for half.]
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 118/154 (157/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+22=31 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+12=14 ; d100=10 ; d100=17 ; d100=55 ; Tuesday July 11th, 2017 11:42:21 PM
Brom quickly grabbing his sword begins to work on the opponents. He starts with attacking the one on Emrys, then will move to the one in front of himself. Brom swings at the beasts, but the cloud of darkness blurs their images enough to make the large, angry man miss.
Attack (Rage, PA, GH): AC- doesn't matter, damage- doesn't matter (screaming inside at die roller
Rage: 1/30, -1 dex penalty, Owls Wisdom, Good Hope
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 d100=95 ; 9d6=33 ; Tuesday July 11th, 2017 11:59:10 PM
Baslim takes a short step away (5-foot step to AJ11) and channels divine power.
ooc: Channel Energy, 33 holy damage, Will DC 18 for half.
HP 132/143, 1 Dex damage
Happy Brom - DM Mark d20+8=23 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=26 ; d8+7=13 ; d8+7=8 ; 2d8+14=23 ; d20+4=15 ; d10=4 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=21 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+11=17 ; d8+7=14 ; d8+7=13 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+11=27 ; d20=14 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2017 2:37:36 AM
As the shadows pour forth and attack, Velarin unleashes a wicked Fireball affecting 10 of them, 6 of which die instantly. He tells his friends to stay close. (The first fours saved.)
Barratore takes a 5’ step and attacks. The shadows elude his attacks. (Please also take into account that, though he has reach, bodies between you and your adversary provide a +4 to their AC or soft cover.)
Emrys pulls out a quicken rod, and casts Fear as a swift action. While this does not provoke attacks of opportunity, he then moves back 10’ which does provoke attacks from the three shadow animals in front of him. All three hit him, the third blow dealing a critical hit! The beautiful bard takes 13, 8 and 23 points of damage, as well as 4 points of Dexterity damage (I’m pretty sure a crit doubles ability damage as well.) Wow. Then the bard casts Good Hope, granting his friends a magic boon. (I gave you the benefit of the doubt and assumed you quickened the first spell. If not, casting it would provoke those attacks probably spoiling the Fear spell.)
Lanliss move swiftly to the elder with the Heart Krystal and take it from him with little resistance. The elder remains still.
Edson moves next to where Velarin was, and strikes from the shadows of the shadow animals, that was missed by the fire. He finds that between this dim light and these creatures ability to blend into the shadows, they have concealment which negates sneak attack damage.
Evaris drops a Flame Strike to best effect, killing 4 more, three of which were already burned by Velarin.
Brom lashes out at adversaries near him, but in the shadows and dim light, his swings go wide.
Baslim releases a Holy Smite where it will do the most damage, focusing on those not hurt by the fire. He downs one more, but two make their saves and take 9 damage each (yes, 9 is correct here.)
11 shadow animals lay dead, with two injured. And then 12 more pour forth as the grey mist on the wall vanishes. They are clever, with most avoiding attacks as they move in.
One attacks Barratore and misses. (Barratore gets an AOO on this as it moves in.) Three attack Brom and miss. (Barratore gets an AOO on one of these as it moves in if he can make another AOO.) Two hit Baslim for 13 and 14 damage, as well as the loss of 2 more Dexterity. The two injured creatures snap at Edson, but both miss the rogue.
The elder with the black eyes laughs, “Ha! You had your chance to join me, but I am merciful. Stop this fight and join me for the betterment of your people. You will win this fight, and perhaps the next, but you will eventually fall if you oppose me.
“There is wealth here you know, wealth that I can share. Help be win this place and strengthen the Cinnamon Valley. You could rule there, just as I will rule here. We can be partners in a way! He he, oh yes, partners. Marteus would welcome strong ones such as you. Except for that bard - he looks a little soft to me. Bards usually are.”
As he speaks he moves over to Lanliss and attempts to grab the Heart Krystal, but fails. His move may provoke an AOO from Barratore and Emrys, if Emrys is armed.
“Gimme that, you rotten little thief!"
Here is your map. (Move your characters as you see fit. I will create a new tab each round to keep track of the battle.) -------------------------- Barratore - Dam. - 0 Baslim - Dam. - 13+13+14, 1+2 Dex Brom - Dam. - 11, 1 Dex Edson - Dam. - 0 Emrys - Dam. - 11+13+8+23, 1+5 Dex Evaris - Dam. - 12, 1 Dex Lanliss - Dam. - 0 Velarin - Dam. - 13, 1 Dex
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+19=27 ; d20+14=24 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=4 ; d100=58 ; d100=96 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2017 7:56:36 AM
Edson five foot steps next to Shepard using the man to flank the creature in front of him.
Hit ac 27 2 dmg Hit ac 24 4 dmg
Both conceal checks pass
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 67/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 10d6=44 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2017 7:55:35 PM
Well done Lanliss, hang onto that thing!
probably don't want to throw any more big spells on these guys fellas, save them for what's to come. this seems like it's gonna be the opening act. I'll drop a little one on them to soften em up, and Brom and Barratore can then wade through them.
V drops a regular fireball on them. same location as last time. 50 damage, 20 reflex to take 28.
Current active effects: Prot. from evil-- duration 13 minutes, +2 ac and saves against evil, warded from mental control and summoned creatures. Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saves, attacks, ability chks, skill chks, and damage.
Memorized Spells: 1st: Protection from evil=C, Identify, Mage armor(extended)-C, Shield, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, Bulls strength, Mirror image, Scorch ray, See Invisibility, resist energy, 3rd: Fireball-C, Haste, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Dim Door, Empower Scorch ray, greater invis., empower scorch ray, silent Dispel Magic 5th: Empower Lightning bolt, cone of cold, empower fireball-C, Wall of force, Silent Dim door 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 162/162 Character Sheet d20+24=35 ; d100=19 ; d100=16 ; d20+25=40 ; d100=76 ; 2d8+29=40 ; d20+21=26 ; d100=78 ; 2d8+25=32 ; d20+21=23 ; d100=27 ; d20+16=27 ; d100=35 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=20 ; d100=14 ; d100=96 ; 2d8+25=31 ; 2d8+25=37 ; 2d8+25=34 ; 2d8+25=38 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2017 8:58:31 PM
Barratore growls back, "No. The people of the Vale will not be ruled by the likes of you or any other would be king."
Barratore strikes the shadow as it closes with him PA Hit AC 36 % Miss Blind Fighting Still miss
He strikes at the one that closes on Brom PA Hit AC 40 % 76 Dmg 40
He strikes at the black eyed elder, but not too kill PA Hit AC 26 %78 Dmg 32
Barratore attacks the Black eyed Elder in earnest, still trying to not actually kill him at this time PA non Lethal Hit AC 23/27/29-crit 20 %27/35/14 Blind fighting 96 Dmg 31/37/34-38
If any strike puts the man down, Barratore switches to the target at AH/13
Please add 2 dmg to each strike. Forgot to add Good Hope on the rolls
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 34/54, good hope, windwalk, heroes feast d20+17=21 ; d8+6=12 ; d100=88 ; d20+17=27 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2017 9:15:08 PM
(Forgot to roll temporary hit points from the Heroes Feast: 1d8+6=12 ... I need them now, down to -1 hitpoints!!)
"Pity your minions couldn't flee from me in fear ... they being dead and all!" (Intimidate: 21)
(I saw no reaction from the Fear spell, I assume they all died.)
"However, their deaths will serve me well, nonetheless!" Then Emrys casts a very witchy version of a spell, trying to make it appear deathly and necromantic. (Bluff: 27) Upon completion of his spell, his wounds heal and his vitality returns.
(Leyline check: 88, free cast. Casting Cure Critical Wounds on himself. Healing 4d8+11=35 damage (reroll 1's when healing), The Bluff was to sell the spell as 'dark magik' ... you should fear me!)
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] 5d8=21 ; 10d6=35 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2017 11:09:29 PM
Evaris is a little concerned about his teammates, but Emrys heals himself, and Evaris is confident that Baslim can do the same. So he focuses on the enemy.
He casts a Holy Smite, and the results really depend on the enemies' alignment and whether they have the outsider type. So, they take either 35 or 21 or 10 points of damage, and may or may not be blinded, and the will save DC is 19. Burst is centered on AH-16.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 118/154 (157/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+22=32 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+12=13 ; d100=61 ; d100=40 ; d100=44 ; 2d6+30=36 ; 2d6+30=36 ; 2d6+30=35 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2017 11:43:59 PM
Brom continues to attack the opponents in front of him. He starts with the one at AH13 and move across his front as they fall.
As they fall in front of him he yells out "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!" couldn't help it
Rage: 2/30, good hope, owls wisdom, -1 dex penalty
You Shall Not Pass - DM Mark d20+8=23 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+4=10 ; d3=2 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+11=26 ; d8+7=12 ; d8+7=15 ; Thursday July 13th, 2017 1:42:22 AM
Edson steps 5’ to move next to Shepheard Baslim to flank, but there is no one to flank with. Nonetheless he hits twice for a total of 6 damage.
Velarin urges caution, anticipating troubles beyond those at hand. Then he releases a fireball into the shadow animals. Two die.
Barratore strikes one of the incoming shadow animals, and then focuses his attention on the elder whose eyes turned black. He crumples in a heap.
Emrys taunts the black-eyed elder who fails to respond, because, you know, Barratore. Then he feigns a necromantic spell as he heals himself.
Evaris casts Holy Smite on the creatures, one more drops, though it does not do as much damage as he hoped.
Brom attacks, and two more drop.
The shadow animals move in, though none provoke AOOs.
One attacks Barratore, misses. Three attack Brom and miss. Two attack Baslim and hit for 12 and 15 points, as well as 2 more dexterity damage. Two attack Edson and miss.
The other 5 elders begin to move, dazed.
(I made an error - Baslim's previous channeled energy did not affect these creatures, but I let the damage stand because it was my error. I misunderstood it as Holy Smite.)
Here is your map. (Move your characters as you see fit. I will create a new tab each round to keep track of the battle. The numbers on the map represent damaged shadow creatures - that seemed easier.) -------------------------- Barratore - Dam. - 0 Baslim - Dam. - 40+12+15, 3+2 Dex Brom - Dam. - 11, 1 Dex Edson - Dam. - 0 Emrys - Dam. - 55-12-35, 6 Dex Evaris - Dam. - 12, 1 Dex Lanliss - Dam. - 0 Velarin - Dam. - 13, 1 Dex
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Thursday July 13th, 2017 2:00:01 AM
ooc: WEDNESDAY POST. We have family visiting. Many apologies for the lateness.
Holding his holy symbol on high, Baslim attempts to summon a wall to cut off the creatures from the rest of the party.
ooc: Cast wall of stone, running from AE12 to AK12, then running diagonally across AL 12 to join the wall.
HP 76/143, 5 Dex damage
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+19=39 ; d20+19=36 ; d100=3 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+14=16 ; d100=72 ; d4+3=5 ; Thursday July 13th, 2017 10:41:50 AM
Edson flashes a smile as he goes to work with his khukri. Both slashes look decisevly wicked... but at the last second the shadows play a trick and the first shot misses. The second looks like it will be as good but at the last second catches a more protected spot.
Hit ac 39, crit confirmed, conceal failed :( 5 dmg
Hit ac 33, crit not confirmed :(
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+20=38 ; Thursday July 13th, 2017 11:57:03 AM
Lanliss tries to find a safe place to hide behind his friends away from the battle. Before trying to hide he will say to the nearest friend. I have got the shiny Crystal.
Stealth 38
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 67/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday July 13th, 2017 8:05:34 PM
Velarin, not wanting to use all his spells in this foray, knowing what probably lays ahead, takes a 5' step to AI10 and tries to assist by using his intellect to call his thoughts on battle tactics to speed things along. With Brom and Barratore fresh as daisy's, and the rest having the ability to heal themselves and others, this shouldn't last long.
"Brom, if you make a 5' step to the right, and kill your man, Barratore can move in and kill some more, and then the two of you can just move forward as if you were plowing the road. Everyone else, don't waste any big spells, we will likely need them. Low level healing can handle what problems we have now if all the healers work together on each other.
Current active effects: Prot. from evil-- duration 13 minutes, +2 ac and saves against evil, warded from mental control and summoned creatures. Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saves, attacks, ability chks, skill chks, and damage.
Memorized Spells: 1st: Protection from evil=C, Identify, Mage armor(extended)-C, Shield, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, Bulls strength, Mirror image, Scorch ray, See Invisibility, resist energy, 3rd: Fireball-C, Haste, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Dim Door, Empower Scorch ray, greater invis., empower scorch ray, silent Dispel Magic 5th: Empower Lightning bolt, cone of cold, empower fireball-C, Wall of force, Silent Dim door 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 34/54, good hope, windwalk, heroes feast, blink d100=13 ; d100=95 ; d100=31 ; d100=64 ; Thursday July 13th, 2017 9:40:36 PM
Emrys smiles wickedly at the Black-eyed Elder as his Rod of the Quickening again glows quickly. Emrys immediately blinks out of existence.
(Leyline check: 13, fail. Hero point reroll: 95, success, free cast. Casting Blink on himself. Duration: 11 rounds.)
Emrys reappears for a brief moment 10-ft away (AG-9), his form phasing in and out of the material. Before he blinks out, he tries to time his 2nd casting ... directed at the black-eyed elder.
(Leyline check: 31. d100%=64, success, beat the 20% chance of my spell activating while ethereal. Casting Hold Monster on the Black-Eyed Elder. Will save: 24.)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 162/162 Character Sheet d20+25=38 ; d100=69 ; 2d8+27=30 ; d20+20=27 ; d100=52 ; 2d8+27=36 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=35 ; d100=22 ; 2d8+27=32 ; 2d8+27=37 ; Thursday July 13th, 2017 10:22:16 PM
Barratore follows V's direction, though he had pretty much planned to do it anyway, but that's what the smart people were for. Barratore strikes at the one straight away in front of him again. his sword flashes repeatedly in great powerful strikes. If that creature falls he attacks the one directly next to him
AH/13
PA hit AC 38 %69 Dmg 30 PA Hit AC 27 %52 Dmg 36 PA Hit AC 35 crit 35 %22 Dmg 32 crit 37
Magic Circle Protection Evil 50 minutes Owls Wisdom 10 minutes
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Thursday July 13th, 2017 11:32:54 PM
ooc: I will just use my last posted action for this round.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 118/154 (157/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+22=42 ; d100=27 ; d20+22=34 ; d20+17=34 ; d100=78 ; d20+12=32 ; d100=65 ; d20+12=29 ; 2d6+30=34 ; 2d6+30=39 ; 2d6+30=34 ; 2d6+30=39 ; 2d6+30=40 ; Thursday July 13th, 2017 11:50:45 PM
Brom also follows V's direction and moves over and attacks the shadow beasts in front of him.
Rage: 3/30, good hope, owls wisdom, -1 dex penalty
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=6 ; Friday July 14th, 2017 12:11:41 AM
Since Baslim didn't heal himself this round, Evaris casts Cure Critical Wounds on the Shepherd. "Can't have you dropping in the middle of combat!" he says.
Balsam heals 40 points.
You Shall Not Pass - DM Mark d20+11=20 ; d20+11=23 ; Friday July 14th, 2017 1:45:01 PM
Edson lays into his adversaries, but the shadows spoil his aim a bit and he only hits once.
Lanliss tells his friends he has the stone, and then fades into the shadows himself. The gently glowing stone seems to pulse with a dim light, and since Lanliss is hidden it seems to almost float where it is.
Velarin keeps his wits about him and suggests battle tactics.
Emrys casts a Quickened Blink on himself, and then moves and casts Hold Monster on the black-eyed elder lying still on the floor.
Barratore strikes one near him, killing the creature. Then he hits and injured one, killing that too.
Brom lashes out, killing three in front of him.
Evaris heals the badly injured Baslim.
Baslim then brings up a protective wall of stone, sealing off a shadow creature and perhaps others that may come after. Smooth, featureless grey stone bisects the chamber, notably different than the crystal speckled orange stone of this place.
Two shadow creature still threaten the party. One eyes the minotaur goes for the smaller opponent, moving 5’ to attack Brom. It misses.
The other attacks Edson, and misses the quick rogue.
The elders move as one coming out of a trance. They stare down at the prone elder. They turn him over and you can see that his gem-like eyes are no longer black.
“Oh, was that…?” “Yes, the Shadow Lord.” “He caught us while we were joined.” “Yerkuk is dead.” “Oh no, Yerkuk.” “Yes, I will miss his sense of humor. But ...not his cooking." "The Shadow Lord will likely be back.” "Yes, we haven't much time."
They no longe speak in that strange, stilted fashion.
Here is your map. (Move your characters as you see fit. I will create a new tab each round to keep track of the battle. The numbers on the map represent damaged shadow creatures - that seemed easier.) -------------------------- Barratore - Dam. - 0 Baslim - Dam. - 67-40, 5 Dex Brom - Dam. - 11, 1 Dex Edson - Dam. - 0 Emrys - Dam. - 8, 6 Dex Evaris - Dam. - 12, 1 Dex Lanliss - Dam. - 0 Velarin - Dam. - 13, 1 Dex
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 34/54, good hope, windwalk, heroes feast, blink Friday July 14th, 2017 2:19:54 PM
(Ha! Didn't know the black-eyed elder was prone and lifeless ... I thought he was up and moving around, about to attack Emrys with some kind of death effect. Wow, I was completely out of the loop in this combat.)
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+19=31 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+14=19 ; d100=24 ; d100=22 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=5 ; Friday July 14th, 2017 3:25:34 PM
Going to work with the kuhkri again Edson slashes twice, the second of which is really deadly.
Hit ac 31 7 dmg Hit ac 34, crit confirmed 10 dmg.
You Shall Not Pass - DM Mark Friday July 14th, 2017 4:15:39 PM
Perception 25: Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice that these creature seem to blend in with the shadows around them. These creatures have a 20% miss chance from this shadow blending ability. }
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 67/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Friday July 14th, 2017 8:11:23 PM
V ignores his injury for now, and moves to the elders, expecting that the others will make quick work of the two remaining shadows. Speaking to the elders as the battle wraps up behind him, fully confident in the abilities of his companions... "What is our next step? That was likely just a test with his lesser forces to see what we were capable of, and to see if he could pull off a quick snatch and run with the crystal. Any useful information you have possibly withheld should be furnished now, and our direction of travel laid before us. We will take a few moments to heal our injuries, and be ready to move."
Current active effects: Prot. from evil-- duration 13 minutes, +2 ac and saves against evil, warded from mental control and summoned creatures. Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saves, attacks, ability chks, skill chks, and damage.
Memorized Spells: 1st: Protection from evil=C, Identify, Mage armor(extended)-C, Shield, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, Bulls strength, Mirror image, Scorch ray, See Invisibility, resist energy, 3rd: Fireball-C, Haste, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Dim Door, Empower Scorch ray, greater invis., empower scorch ray, silent Dispel Magic 5th: Empower Lightning bolt, cone of cold, empower fireball-C, Wall of force, Silent Dim door 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Saturday July 15th, 2017 12:07:25 AM
Evaris steps back and draws his bow, but for now he is content to let his companions mop up the remaining foes.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 162/162 Character Sheet d20+25=39 ; d100=54 ; 2d8+27=34 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+20=31 ; d100=94 ; 2d8+25=30 ; 2d8+25=31 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+15=21 ; d100=68 ; 2d8+25=34 ; 2d8+25=34 ; Saturday July 15th, 2017 9:33:51 AM
Barratore steps to his left, with a slash back and to his right. PA Hit AC 39 %54 Dmg 34
Ignoring the creature he just struck, Barratore strikes over V's head to the creature threatening the wizard. PA Hit AC 40 crit 31 %94 Dmg 30+31 PA Hit AC 33 crit 21 %68 Dmg 34+34
Magic Circle Protection Evil 50 minutes Owls Wisdom 10 minutes
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 118/154 (157/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d100=48 ; d20+22=35 ; 6d6+30=47 ; d20+22=29 ; Saturday July 15th, 2017 11:59:17 PM
Brom will finish off the one next to him, unless done so by Barratore. He figures Barratore can handle the other one himself.
AC35, damage 47
perception DC29
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Sunday July 16th, 2017 1:48:57 AM "Perhaps these shadows cannot abide the presence of the Light!" Baslim summons a bright light, centered on his staff.
ooc: Cast daylight.
Lanliss HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+20=28 ; d20+19=24 ; Sunday July 16th, 2017 7:43:19 PM
Lanliss keeps himself hidden while trying to be aware of what is happening
Stealth 28 Perception 24
You Shall Not Pass - DM Mark d100=94 ; d20=4 ; d20=3 ; Monday July 17th, 2017 1:30:35 AM
Evaris steps back and draws his bow but does not shoot, confident others will dispatch the remaining creatures.
Shepheard Baslim looks at the shadow creatures, and thinks that pehaps they cannot abide bright light. He summons a Daylight spell, and the area is fully illuminated. As the bright light fills the area, he can see that these creatures suddenly lose their ability to blend into the shadows in the area (no longer a 20% miss chance.)
Edson attacks the shadow creature near him, hitting twice!
Barratore strikes the creature nearest him once, hitting it, but it is still up. Then his next two blows fell the creature near Edson.
Brom strikes at the creature nearest him and it falls.
Lanliss tries to remain hidden, but the glowing Krystal Heart gives him away.
Velarin believes this attack was just a test, and asks the elders what the next step is
It appears that no living shadow creatures remain where you are.
In response to Velarin, the elders say,
“A test? This was more than a test. The Shadow Lord thought he could defeat you or get you to join him.” “Yes, we saw that while he inhabited Yerkuk.” “Poor Yerkuk.” “Yes, he will strike again.” “It is the Krystal Heart he seeks.” “He now knows that it will be a weapon against him.” “There will be many more coming to overwhelm us since they think the Heart is here.” “If you leave before more Shadows come, you should be able to sneak into Glitterox without facing overwhelming armies of Shadows.” “We will try to hold them off for as long as possible.”
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Monday July 17th, 2017 9:46:23 AM
" You hear that Brom and Barry. Sneak. You'll need to take s page out of our book."
Edsom laughs as he slaps both men on the shoulder. Hr sheathes his kukhri and waits for everyone to be ready.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 118/154 (157/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Monday July 17th, 2017 12:41:58 PM
"I can sneak, when i want. Most times, I don't wanna." He says to Edson. "We best be goin' soon then. Sooner we go and end this Shadow Lord, the safer you folks'll be."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 67/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday July 17th, 2017 7:47:03 PM
"Alright then. Let's heal up and get at them. If those of you with healing would be so kind as to fix the problems. I unfortunately think we are about to run into much more ability draining. Mine does not feel bad enough to bother with, but my injury could use a touch up."
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] d4=1 ; d4=3 ; Monday July 17th, 2017 10:07:16 PM
Evaris casts a Lesser Restoration on Emrys, restoring 1 point of Dexterity. He then pulls out his Wand of Lesser Restoration and restores 3 more. He holds the wand ready, waiting to see if any other curing is available.
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