"I can sneak, when i want. Most times, I don't wanna." - DM Mark d100=27 d100=82 Tuesday July 18th, 2017 12:25:13 AM
The elders mention sneaking, and Edson’s ears perk up. He tells Brom and Barratore they’ll need to be like him.
Brom says he can sneak, and is ready to go.
Velarin suggests that everyone get healed up, and he asks those that can heal to do so.
In response Evaris casts Lesser Restoration, and then uses a Wand of Lesser Restoration to restore 4 points of Emrys’ Dexterity. He hesitates using it further until he sees what others will do.
The elders regard you seriously. Sense Motive DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {The elders are rather nervous, but try not to appear so.}
“We are thankful that the Serenbeth has sent you in this our hour of need.” “Yes, our faith was not misplaced.” “But should go, but that one is right. You should restore yourselves first.”
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 162/162 Character Sheet Tuesday July 18th, 2017 12:56:20 AM
As Edson slaps him on the midsection, not being able to reach the minotaurs shoulder, he chuckles. "I don't do sneaking. I do loud and and a little loud." Nimble, surprisingly agile, those are words that could be used to describe Barratore. Stealthy will likely never be one though.
Barratore sheathes his sword and looks to the others, "I'm ready to move as soon as any of you, but folks are going to hear me coming, unless one of you can apply some magic"
Lanliss Drakeguard HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+20=40 ; Tuesday July 18th, 2017 8:36:59 AM
Let's go before more bad stuff come our way, Lanliss says in a rushed voice. We need to smuggle this precious thing to the other world, to make sure we have a place to return to !
Stealth 40
Good Hope-. Everyone gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.)
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Tuesday July 18th, 2017 12:20:36 PM
"lets do this" Edson suddenly yells. " Lets show this guy who the real bosses are. That you can't go picking on some guys who finish each others.... " he stops waiting to see if someone else will finish.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 34/54, good hope, windwalk, heroes feast, blink Tuesday July 18th, 2017 5:22:20 PM
"Thank you dear Evaris," he says after receiving his restorative magic. "I believe I have the rhythm back in my step."
Emrys seems oddly confused ... not like him. He feels a very distinct tingle that forces outside his control are warping reality. He sighs knowing that feeling ... its happened again ... its happened several times before. Becoming harder and harder to recall the previous realities.*
"Does anyone need my assistance," he asks no one in particular, "while I'm still able."
*(big changes to the blood witch class will bring BIG changes to Emrys. He will need to do surgery.)
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 67/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday July 18th, 2017 8:27:58 PM
Baslim definitely looks like he is in need of assistance, both with wounds and the ability loss that they inflicted. I would like a little fixing on my damage since I am not quite able to handle as much of a beating as our twin mountains can.
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
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 135/154 (174/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) 3d8+5=17 ; Tuesday July 18th, 2017 9:16:58 PM
The ability drain was barely noticeable to Brom. To save party, by that he means healers, spells he drinks a potion from his pack.
He is ready to move out as soon as the rest are ready.
CSW- heals 17
Rage: 4/30, -1 dex penalty
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] d4=4 ; d4=1 ; Tuesday July 18th, 2017 10:09:50 PM
Evaris keeps going with the wand. Baslim is healed 4 Dexterity. At his request, Velarin is healed 1 Dexterity.
"Anyone else?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 162/162 Character Sheet Wednesday July 19th, 2017 12:50:47 AM
Barratore is ready to go immediately, but moves to Emrys as the elf seems to need to support. He knows Emrys hails from a noble and heroic family and to the Minotaur, reputation is a paramount attribute.
Finding his friend relatively all right, Barratore dons his shield and prepares to head out
"Anyone Else?" - DM Mark Wednesday July 19th, 2017 12:53:51 AM
Edson is ready to go. Barratore is also ready to go, but says he’ll need a little help with the sneaking part.
Lanliss too is ready to go. With the bright light here, he finds it hard to hide.
Emrys thanks Evaris for the healing magic. Emrys offers assistance, but takes no action.
Velarin notes that both Baslim and he need healing and restorative magics.
Brom drinks a potion.
Evaris uses her wand again to restore Baslim and Velarin.
It has been 5 rounds since the fighting ended.
One of the elders asks, “Are you ready?” (Your DM doesn’t want to rush you if you still intended to cure that damage.) -------------------------- Barratore - Dam. - 0 Baslim - Dam. - 27, 1 Dex Brom - Dam. - 0, 1 Dex Edson - Dam. - 0 Emrys - Dam. - 8, 2 Dex Evaris - Dam. - 12, 1 Dex Lanliss - Dam. - 0 Velarin - Dam. - 13
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 2d8+3=9 ; 2d8+3=15 ; Wednesday July 19th, 2017 8:10:29 AM
Velarin calls forth and drinks two potions of Cure Moderate, and declares himself ready to go.
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
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Wednesday July 19th, 2017 10:53:43 AM
"I'm good. I'm ready to go. " Edson says as he shifts from foot to foot.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 34/54, good hope, windwalk, heroes feast, blink d100=17 ; Wednesday July 19th, 2017 12:02:14 PM
Emrys attempts to cast a lesser cure spell than the one he had just cast. "That should be enough to flush out those last aches and pains." Then again, maybe he doesn't ... the spell fizzles before it had a chance to do its work. "Peas and Carrots!!" He looks to see what potions are in his bag.
(Leyline check: 17, failure! Cure Serious Wounds. No effect.)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, good hope, windwalk, heroes feast, blink d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d8=5 ; Wednesday July 19th, 2017 1:08:11 PM
After a little digging, he finds an almost spent Cure Wand in one of the pouches ... he had almost forgotten all about it. It should have a little magic left, he thinks. He gives a whirl.
(Casting Cure Serious Wounds from the Wand. 1 charge. 3d8+5=17 points of healing.)
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Wednesday July 19th, 2017 4:26:45 PM
Come on,let's go ! Lanliss says, eager to see some action.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 162/162 Character Sheet Wednesday July 19th, 2017 5:53:11 PM
Barratore waits for his friends as he casually looks about. He then decides to drink a darkvision potion
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 135/154 (174/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Wednesday July 19th, 2017 6:11:32 PM
Brom is prepared and waits for the others to be ready to go. Seeing Barratore, he decides that's a good idea and drinks a darkvision potion himself.
Rage: 4/30, Darkvision (3 hours), -1 dex penalty
Potions: -1 CSW, -1 Darkvision
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Wednesday July 19th, 2017 10:13:16 PM
Evaris puts his wand away. "I am ready as well," he says.
"I'm ready to go." - DM Mark d20+25=35 ; d20+25=42 ; Thursday July 20th, 2017 12:42:11 AM
Edson says he is ready to go, as he shifts from foot to foot. Evaris puts his wand away, announcing he is also ready to go. One of the elders says, “You know, if you two have to go that badly there is a privy hole over there.” He gestures to an alcove.
Velarin summons two potions from his haversack and drinks them. His wounds vanish.
Emrys reaches for a Ley Line, but the magic eludes him. He speaks of vegetables as he rummages through his bag. He finds a wand and cures himself, though he is still a bit clumsy.
The large minotaur looks around, and then drinks a Darkvision potion. Brom follows suit and also drinks a Darkvision potion. Things look the same for now though, thanks to Baslim’s bright light gleaming from his staff.
Lanliss holds the glowing Heart and says, “Come on,let's go!”
“Since you are ready, you should go now. We will stay and try to delay any attacks here. That may divert attention from you.” “You must go, but go with care.” “Thank you for helping us.” “Yes, we are in your debt.” “The heart must be placed on the altar in Glitterox. Zemos here will take you and explain.” “Go with the Sister’s blessing.” “Yes, with the Sister’s blessing.” “The Sisters’ blessing on you.” “The Sisters’ blessing on us! We’re the ones staying here as decoys.” “Quit complaining Booges. You’re always complaining.” “You know, you say that a lot Jaerkal, but I would just like to point out that now you’re the one complaining.” “Shut up Booges.” “Hurry back Zemos.”
The one they referred to as Zemos moves to an unremarkable part of the wall, and moves a stone, opening a secret door. The tunnel before you is narrow and dark as he enters, but the light from Baslim’s staff shines in. Poor Barratore will need to squeeze as he goes, but this is not a problem - just annoying.
You proceed down this tunnel for about 15 minutes to a dead end. Zemos asks Baslim to get rid of that light, as it will give you all away. Zemos waits. How does Baslim douse the light on his staff? (Baslim is curiously quiet.)
Once Baslim gets rid of the bright light, Zemos waits for your eyes to adjust, and then he reaches out and moves a stone, and a boulder slides aside to reveal an opening to an outcropping where the landscape of many tunnels and caverns come and go from an absolutely huge cavern! All here is lit by dim illumination. The heroes can see a ceiling, but it is nearly a mile overhead. Likewise, they can vaguely see walls somewhere in the distance, but only because they rise above the horizon; the cavern must be 20-50 miles across! And about 10 miles away is a squat volcano-shaped mountain that is very familiar to the heroes; it is an exact twin of Glitterox!
Shadows flit about the great cavern, though it looks like the tail-end of a great army is going into dozens of other corridors and tunnels.
Zemos looks shocked. He says in a low voice. “Oh no. This is worse than we thought. The shadow creatures are moving through the tunnels towards the Zherr and Ghittt. I must return to the elders so we can do what we may to protect our people. You will need to go to the Glitterox.” He gestures to the volcano-shaped mountain. “Find an entrance at the base - there are several. In there you will find an altar, in the center, and it is there you must place the Krystal Heart. When you get there, see what is happening. You are people of action, but do not be too hasty. Use thought and care. Watch for tricks and traps.”
“Sarenbeth be with you.”
Unless you have questions, he leaves and the boulder he moved rolls back into place. All you hear are whispers in the shadowy light, far away from you. A gravel path winds before you out into this shadowy realm of rocks and boulders. Shadows flit overhead.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+20=29 ; Thursday July 20th, 2017 7:14:28 AM
Edson watches as the elder leaves and then turns to the others. " no time like the present. " he says as he moves off.
Perception 29
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday July 20th, 2017 9:26:23 AM
Velarin halts Edson's departure just long enough to pull out his wand of darkvision and use it on everyone who has not already drank a potion(6 charges by my count).
V is then ready to move out with the others. If everyone is trying to go sneaky, which V can't do, he will cast invisibility upon himself.
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
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 135/154 (174/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+22=27 ; d20-1=13 ; Thursday July 20th, 2017 12:55:25 PM
"Lanliss stay in the middle. I'll take point with Edson." he says.
Perception DC27, Stealth DC13
Rage: 4/30, Darkvision (3 hours), -1 dex penalty
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 135/154 (174/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged)
Shepherd Baslim (SUB RichP) HP 119/143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16; -1 Dex penalty d20+24=36 ; d20=3 ; Thursday July 20th, 2017 1:36:48 PM
"Of course." He says dismissing the light on his staff.
"I apologize, but I also can do nothing to aid in moving along quietly."
Perception DC24, Stealth DC3
Shepherd Baslim (SUB RichP) HP 119/143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16; -1 Dex penalty
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 162/162 Character Sheet Thursday July 20th, 2017 11:25:27 PM
Barratore hangs back a bit to allow those taking point to get a bit of a lead. He stows his shield and draws his sword. He knows he can switch weapons at a moments notice if the group needs to go range, but this way, if something pops into the group he has more than his horns
Darkvision 45 minutes Protection from Evil 10' 25 Minutes
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Thursday July 20th, 2017 11:37:39 PM
"I'm not sure it's wise to try to sneak for 10 miles," Evaris points out. "If we're going to try stealth, perhaps we should get a bit closer first."
He takes up a position near the rear of the group and follows toward this duplicate Glitterox.
DM Mark Friday July 21st, 2017 11:16:02 AM
(Sorry for the delay. Super busy days yesterday and today. Should get DM post up later today.)
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Friday July 21st, 2017 2:19:05 PM
I wish i could teleport us to the base. Unfortunately, I cannot teleport more than 4 with me at a time, and do not have enough on scroll to handle the three teleports necessary to do the job. Does anyone else have a quick way to cross the 10 miles to the base, or should we get started?
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Friday July 21st, 2017 2:43:36 PM
Evaris all but smacks himself in the head. "Of course!" he says. "Thank you, Friend Velarin. Yes, I can cast Wind Walk on myself and up to 4 others. We won't arrive instantaneously, but it won't take more than about 10 minutes to get there."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, good hope, windwalk, heroes feast, blink Friday July 21st, 2017 2:46:20 PM
In order to control the amount of sound they are making (in order to become more sneaky), Emrys casts a spell quietly as possible. He transmutes everyone's armor so that it makes no sound at all ... no clang or rattles of metal ... no squeak from leather ... no rustling of cloth ... nothing.
(Casting Sculpt Sound. Can transmute up to 8 objects (armor) to make no sound at all. Duration: 8 hours.)
A Convergence of Plans? - DM Mark Friday July 21st, 2017 7:55:38 PM
As the elder leaves, Edson makes to head out. Before he goes, Velarin uses his Wand of Darkvision to make Edson and anyone else can see in the dark. Velarin considered casting Invisibility on himself.
Brom positions Lanliss and the Krystal Heart in the middle of the group. Lanliss is a bit apparent, even in the middle, holding the glowing crystal. Barratore allows others to move out, taking a read guard position.
Baslim laments his inability to sneak.
Evaris thinks it will be difficult to actually sneak over 10 miles.
Velarin asks if anyone can easily move the group over 10 miles, since he can only Teleport 5 of you. Evaris offers to cast Wind Walk on 5 of the group to help with this, though it will not be as fast as Teleport.
Emrys casts Sculpt Sound on everyone, silencing their armor.
(Your DM is confused about what you are doing. Some are heading out? One may be Invisible? Who is Teleporting, who is Wind Walking, and where? Bear in mind that with Wind Walk, it takes 5 rounds to shift into or out of a vaporous state. I find that planning can be done via email, and then the proposed actions posted in the game.)
As you look across this huge cavern, you see a flash and the sounds of battle here and there echo from the edges of the cavern, though none of these battles are near this replica of Glitterox. It’s likely that Zherr and Ghitt are dying, and perhaps some of the shadows here as well.
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Friday July 21st, 2017 9:03:55 PM
I think we should continue a little bit more for the time being, and consider to find a good path that doesn't involve us fighting a whole army ,Lanliss says. Even though some of us, referring to Brom and Barratore would like to take part in the fight, Lanliss adds in an afterthought in humorous tone.
Lanliss will then try to hide the Crystal with some clothes and see if it works,if not Lanliss asks Valerin and Emrys,
Emrys,Valerin I don't suppose you have some magic spell of illusion to cast on this precious glowing like a bull's-eye crystal, Do you ?.......
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Saturday July 22nd, 2017 12:39:19 PM
" Not very keen on splitting us up." The elf says. " even if it is for a few minutes, that would be a horrendous time if that was when the shadow lord made his move."
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Saturday July 22nd, 2017 12:42:57 PM
"We can walk, certainly," Evaris says. "But it will take several hours to get there, and I worry what will happen in the meantime."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Saturday July 22nd, 2017 7:25:07 PM
From what I see, the fighting is not at the base of the mountain, where we are going. Most of their resources have left the mountain to attack the others. The longer it takes us, the more of the defenders die.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 135/154 (174/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Saturday July 22nd, 2017 10:33:22 PM
"I got no problem travelin' magically ta get to the Shadow Lord sooner, and the fight, but...we need that magical thing Lanliss's carrying. Can it be moved magically without loosin' it's power?" He says as a curious question. "If ya can't guarantee that, we travel on foot."
After Emrys casts his spell, "Now we can jog the distance."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Sunday July 23rd, 2017 7:24:12 PM
I cannot guarantee that, no matter how unlikely it is, so we can jog, but we still stand out like a sore thumb with Lanliss' glowing beacon. Can we try and put it in the box that we had the tiny sword in? might conceal the light better. We could also try putting it in a handy haversack for concealment and ease of using.
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 Sunday July 23rd, 2017 11:20:05 PM
Barratore shrugs at all of the commotion and talk going on. "Sounds like you spell slingers can cast all kinds of stuff that almost get everyone there. If we all can't magic over, we should hoof it"
Darkvision 45 minutes Protection from Evil 10' 25 Minutes
A Convergence of Plans? - DM Mark Monday July 24th, 2017 1:06:28 AM
As the party considers how they will traverse the distance to the Glitterox replica, there is concern about hiding the glowing Krystal Heart. Lanliss finds that he can hide it under his clothing or in a haversack.
Discussion continues on how to approach the mountain.
(Tanner is unresponsive so we may need to do this without Baslim.)
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Monday July 24th, 2017 4:29:24 PM
Lanliss will hide it in a haversack if possible and will wait for the others to decide if they are going in a magical way or not.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 135/154 (174/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+22=27 ; Monday July 24th, 2017 4:51:30 PM
"Now the beacon is not a problem, let's get moving. We gotta long jog and not a lot a time." Brom will begin to move out as soon as the others are ready to go.
Perception DC27
Rage 4/30, -1 dex penalty, darkvision
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Monday July 24th, 2017 4:54:05 PM
Evaris offers his Handy Haversack for the krystal.
"I really think we ought to use magical means to get as close as possible," he says. "I could start off with some Wind Walkers, then Velarin could wait 10 minutes and Teleport to join us. Those of us in Wind Walk form will be insubstantial and difficult to attack, and if the Teleport group comes under attack during our brief separation, they can just leave early. I think the risk is minimal, and delay could be costly."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday July 24th, 2017 7:48:26 PM
I agree with Evaris. The longer it takes us to do anything, the more of the good guys die at the hands of the shadows. We will have to guess on timing unless one of the people in the first group is able to send a message via spell or send up some sort of large flare or light source, allowing us to view your location and teleport directly to it. If we do that, as many people as possible should go with Evaris, and those remaining will hide and wait for the signal.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, good hope, windwalk, heroes feast, blink d100=2 ; d100=93 ; d100=29 ; Monday July 24th, 2017 11:23:13 PM
"There is always the shadow path, but we're not in the Living Wold. We'd be walking along the border between the shadow realm and this plane. Im uncertain of the results. We would travel much more quickly, but to reenter this realm from the shadow path would require my best educated guess. I'm unfamiliar with this plane."
"We should attempt to hide to hide the crystal from scrying and other divination magic. Our foe has exhibited a talent for such things." Emrys begins to cast two different spells. He has trouble with one of the spells, however when he attempts to recast it, he finds an exceptionally strong leyline (free cast).
(Leyline: 2, fail. Recast, leyline: 93, free cast. Casting Misdirection on the crystal. He misdirects any scrying on the crystal to a random stone in the road.)
(Leyline: 29, success. Casting Detect Scrying . Duration: 24 hours. Area: detects all magical sensors within a 40-ft radius. Also possible to identify the scryer and their general direction and distance.)
A Convergence of Plans? - DM Mark d100=83 d20=17 Tuesday July 25th, 2017 1:38:29 AM
Lanliss decides to hide the Krystal Heart in a Handy Haversack. Now all he needs is a Handy Haversack. Evaris offers his Haversack for this purpose.
Brom is ready to move out on foot.
Evaris advocates for much faster movement via magic. Velarin agrees.
Emrys suggests a shadowy path. He hides the Krystal Heart with a Misdirection spell, and then casts Detect Scrying. Emrys does not detect any scrying at this time.
Standing in the dim light, the party sees a dim flash here, and a green ray there as things happen elsewhere. The shadowy light here almost seems alive, but not in a good way. This cavern has a dry, metallic smell to it.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Tuesday July 25th, 2017 3:01:30 AM "I heartily agree." Baslim wipes a sheen of sweat from his forehead and puffs out his breath. "Can we attempt to travel through the ether? Considering we're trying to prevent a catastrophe to the valley, I think it is worth the risk."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 135/154 (174/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Tuesday July 25th, 2017 1:41:44 PM
"Uh..." Brom says in frustration. "You guys can't even decide the best magcial way ta get there. I could'a been two miles from here by now. By the time the committee decides, we could'a walked there."
Sticking the point of his sword in the ground, he leans on it and begins to work on the piece of tobacco he put in his mouth. There he stands waiting for the brainiacs to decide the best course of action.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday July 25th, 2017 2:09:09 PM
Fine, I hate to say it, but Brom has a point. Let's go with Emrys's shadow transport. It accomplishes keeping us together while getting us much closer. Once we step out, we can fight our way through whatever.
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
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Tuesday July 25th, 2017 5:59:09 PM
Lanliss agrees with the party too, waiting for Emrys to cast the spell.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Tuesday July 25th, 2017 10:15:28 PM
Edson was quiet while he listened to the plan. Hs took a sip from his waterskin and waited for the decison.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, good hope, windwalk, heroes feast, blink d100=88 ; d20+22=28 ; Tuesday July 25th, 2017 10:52:11 PM
"Very well then, let us proceed. Each of you put a hand on each other ... maintain a physical link to me as I open a rift. Then you all follow me into the Shadow's Path."
He begins to mutter a few words of power and his hand begins to glow ... then becomes gnarled and clawed. With his claw he tears a hole in the thin veil that separates this pocket realm from the Lands of Shadow. Once breached, he moves into the shadows taking his friends with him.
(Leyline: 88, woot free cast. Casting Shadow Walk. Can take up to 11 creatures with him. Duration: 11 hours. )
His voice has a bit of echo within the Shadow Path. "My friends, time and space is different here. If it is like the border between the Shadow and the Living Wold, we can walk 50 miles in just an hours time. We will need to keep track of time so that we don't fall short or wander too far."
(Perception: 28)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, detect scrying, shadow walk Tuesday July 25th, 2017 10:55:43 PM
(Correcting my active spells in the name line.)
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Tuesday July 25th, 2017 11:34:56 PM
ooc: check
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 135/154 (174/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+22=25 ; Wednesday July 26th, 2017 6:35:24 PM
Brom stares out at the lands between worlds for the time they travel under Emrys's spell. As he does he wonders if there were any challenges in this land he could one day test his steel against.
Perception DC 25
Time for Action (DM Damarr) d20+12=18 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+12=13 ; Wednesday July 26th, 2017 8:00:17 PM
After a bit of hemming & hawing, a strong suggestion from Brom prompts general agreement that haste, for the moment, is more important than safety. Or, rather, haste on your part is probably best for everyone else's safety.
Rather than splitting the party between Velarin'sTeleport and Evaris'Wind Walk, you elect to stay together, and Emrys casts Shadow Walk, drawing all of you to the fringes of that realm.
Understanding that time and distance work differently here, you figure it should take less than 10 minutes for you to walk to Glitterox. The features of the Krystal Palace pocket dimension swirl past; twice you think you see a shadow creature take notice of you and turn to follow your group, only to be left behind before it can chase you along the edge of the Shadow Lands.
Everyone (Emrys especially), please make Perception & Knowledge (planes) checks as you try to estimate when, where, and how to exit the ethereal slip-stream on the pocket dimension side, near the volcano.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+12=24 ; d20+16=26 ; d20+5=17 ; Wednesday July 26th, 2017 8:16:26 PM
Velarin follows along into the realm of shadow, much having preferred to teleport, but aware of the limitations caused by the number of people teleport can carry. He attempts to use his intellect as best he can to make note of how much time he believes has passed, informing Emrys as to his calculations(int check 17) or (perception check 24 if this is for time)(knowledge of the planes 26)
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+5=15 ; Wednesday July 26th, 2017 10:04:43 PM
Barratore moves along the edge of the shadow realm. The fighter finds the travel a bit disorienting and he certainly cannot judge any distances along the path, but he is equally confident in Emrys and the others to know when to break back to the more real Wold Perception 15
Darkvision 45 minutes Protection from Evil 10' 25 Minutes
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, detect scrying, shadow walk d20+22=35 ; d20+14=25 ; Wednesday July 26th, 2017 10:44:55 PM
(Perception: 35. Knowledge [Planes]: 25 ... to determine the right time to exit the Shadow Path.)
Emrys stares out into the twisted and distorted shadows at what could be the Glitterox. He estimates the time is very soon to exit. "I think we have arrived." He looks to the others who have knowledge of planar travel. "Would you agree?" If the others agree, he will create an exit in the darker shadows.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 d20+24=35 ; Wednesday July 26th, 2017 11:37:24 PM "You would know best, Emrys. I think I can see the exit, but I'm not certain..."
ooc: Perception 35
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+20=27 ; Wednesday July 26th, 2017 11:47:31 PM
Edson feels a bit woozy but is still glad at their rapid transport.
Perception 27
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] d20+5=23 ; d20+8=19 ; Wednesday July 26th, 2017 11:50:56 PM
This is the first time Evaris has ever traveled by shadow, and he's aware he's out of his depth. So, instead of trying to figure out the exit for himself, he tries to help Emrys with his calculations.
[Aid Another to help Emrys. Perception 23, succeed. Knowledge Planes 19, succeed. Emrys gets +2 to both of his checks.]
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 135/154 (174/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+22=39 ; Thursday July 27th, 2017 6:22:58 PM
Brom stares out at the lands between worlds for the time they travel under Emrys's spell. He continues to wonders if there were any challenges that he could one day test himself against.
But, those thoughts would have to wait for the time being. For now, there was a fight brewing here and soon. So, he quickly cleared his thoughts of daydreams and focused on the task at hand. There was a Shadow Lord to kill, and killing was one of three things Brom did best.
Perception DC 39
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+17=23 ; Thursday July 27th, 2017 8:09:17 PM
Lanliss tries to be aware of the current plane they are in but his mind is occupied on staying safe and keeping the crystal in hand's reach.
Perception 23
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday July 27th, 2017 8:50:34 PM
(ooc: I will will be in northern michigan, and the UP for the next week. Wifi is spotty at best, but I will do my best to post every day. I may need a little DM assistance with some spell specifics, but will try to be on top of things. I will check for a post before I head to bed tonight, and post if I can before I leave for the week)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, detect scrying, shadow walk Thursday July 27th, 2017 10:52:22 PM
He thinks, 'huh, wonders never cease,' for at that very moment he could remember all the previous threads of his lives ... every version of himself ... with perfect clarity. Many things have changed, from Emrys to Emrys ... yes, but many things stayed the same. He chuckles to himself with a thought ... 'I am my own choir!'
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Thursday July 27th, 2017 11:20:17 PM
Baslim grimaced as they journeyed. I most do some research to discover if there is such a thing as a Lightwalk spell...
Time for Action (DM Damarr) d100=73 ; d20+18=33 Friday July 28th, 2017 4:05:19 PM
Although brief, your second jaunt through the Shadow Lands in as many days seems yet to stretch on.
In the distance, you see faint flashes from spells and other magical effects, barely discernable from the swirl of Shadow and fog. The fact you can even see the battle from the edge of the Shadow Lands means things are still picking up.
V focuses on the interminable tick of his own mental clock, indicating to Emrys when he calculates the correct amount of time has passed. With a motion, Evaris edges the group on another twenty feet, before Emrys himself judges the spot correct, and leads the group back through to the Krystal Palace.
You are very much on-mark, and the beautiful and forebodingly Shadowed mirror of Glitterox looms above you. You realize with a look around that you walked a bit past the volcanic mountain, so that it sits between you and the heaviest of the fighting now.
The terrain is a blend of carved and naturally sculpted stone, and the ever-present orange gems cast dim illumination. The whole area around you feels wrong. Not malignant, entirely, but lurking with the promise of dark and unpleasant trials.
The base of the mountain is about 200 feet in front of you. You're almost directly in line with a pitch-black tunnel leading into Glitterox.
Lanliss stays focused on keeping the Crystal hidden, but you are clearly interlopers here, and even as you start, unbothered, toward the mountain, you can feel the shadows begin to take notice of you.
In the distance you hear the sounds of heavy battle, echoing now around the chamber.
Knowledge (dungeoneering/engineering) DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {The battle has moved into the far tunnels... there is still fighting going on in the cavern at the edge of the tunnels, but the Zerr & Ghitt are losing ground.}
All around shadows flit through the air, along the walls and across the cavern floor. They are fewer you can see now, spread out, and mostly heading toward the engaged battle, but the closest shadows appear to shift and deepen, and off to your left you see clear movement of one, then two, three..? Shadow Animals, turning and heading your way, a good 350ft or so away maybe.
Map coming in next post.
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Friday July 28th, 2017 4:23:42 PM
"Let's press on," Evaris says. "This situation is likely to get worse before it gets better."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 135/154 (174/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+22=42 ; Friday July 28th, 2017 4:51:29 PM
The sounds of battle can be heard off in the distance. Brom sees some of the shadows start the notice the group as they move through the cavern.
As much as Brom would love to stay and fight, there were bigger opponents to deal with and he wanted that challenge more than the endless battle with the small fries.
"Time to pick up the pace. We've got unwanted attention."
Perception DC 42
Rage: 4/30, -1 dex penalty, darkvision
-1 darkvision potion, -1 CSW potion
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 162/162 Character Sheet d20+5=15 ; Friday July 28th, 2017 10:54:02 PM
Barratore listens for a bit as the group steps back in front of Gitterox. He turns his head and snorts. "Fighting is heading deeper into the tunnels. Our new friends are losing ground quickly. We need to move"
With or without the others, Barratore puts a hard pace towards the tunnel and into Glitterox (speed 40')
Darkvision 40 minutes Protection from Evil 10' 20 Minutes
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Saturday July 29th, 2017 9:13:17 AM
Velarin follows quickly along with Brom and Barratore.
"The tunnel may give us an advantage. If the are forced to come at us from one or two directions instead of being able to surround us, it should allow brom and barratore to do the brunt of the melee work."
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Saturday July 29th, 2017 9:27:02 PM
Evaris follows his friends toward the tunnel.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Sunday July 30th, 2017 11:53:52 PM
FRIDAY POST
Shepherd Baslim is happy to break into a run. "Come! Let us fly!"
ooc: Run speed 150ft.
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+10=14 ; Monday July 31st, 2017 6:48:37 AM
Lanliss runs without a stop, hoping to make a very good gap from the shadow animals. Guys... if everything falls to combat I might go head without you, Lanliss says in a serious voice. Dungeoneering 14
Time for Action (DM Damarr) Monday July 31st, 2017 3:21:24 PM
More free time in my schedule but less flexibility with the new job, this week, at least. DM post coming shortly after 5pm (CST) tonight.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Monday July 31st, 2017 5:17:49 PM
Friday post Edson nods at Evaris. That was as true a statement as could be.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday July 31st, 2017 9:34:46 PM
(Ooc: checking in. Leaving wifi area for the night. Will check back in tomorrow if possible.)
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Monday July 31st, 2017 9:55:10 PM
Evaris keeps up as best he can. He has fancy spells that might increase his speed, but he elects to keep them in reserve for now.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 135/154 (174/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+22=36 ; Monday July 31st, 2017 10:26:43 PM
Brom continues the move forward. He keeps the pace quick, but not so much that the others can't keep up. While moving, he keeps an eye forward.
Perception DC 36
Rage: 4/30, -1 dex penalty, darkvision
-1 darkvision potion, -1 CSW potion
Heart of the Matter (DM Damarr) Monday July 31st, 2017 10:27:22 PM
With the shadows creeping silently at your heels, you quickly make your way into the nearest tunnel entrance to the Krystal Palace' mountain Glitterox.
Perception DC 28: Highlight to display spoiler: {The shadow animals behind you are moving cautiously - they seem more hesitant to enter the mountain than they are eager to attack you.}
You immediately notice the lack of glowing gems embedded in the walls here. It's dim light maybe 20ft into the tunnel, and pure darkness beyond. Brom and Barratore are probably grateful for the potions they downed, and all those with Darkvision can see that the orange gems are just as plentiful here, maybe even moreso, but none are glowing.
((Please make note of any Low-Light/Darkvision you have & light sources))
Sense Motive DC 14: Highlight to display spoiler: {You taste the sour bite of bile in the back of your throat at the sense of evil seeping into this beautiful, other-woldly structure.} Sense Motive DC 18: Highlight to display spoiler: {Beneath the Shadows' influence, you sense a great power, seeming almost like a deep, gentle rumble in your bones, gurgling every now & then, drowned as it is.}
"Yess.. they will come to me." you hear the Shadow Lord's voice whisper past you in the tunnel. The hint of laughter in the villain's tone is undone by his clear menace. The proximity might give you concern, but the answering laugh, from someone else, indicates the Shadow Lord isn't speaking to his (apparently early) guests.
The unknown speaker continues, "Hah! yes, just make sure you can handle them, Ger-""Shadow Lord! I am the Shadow Lord! I embraced the shadows you sent, passed your test" he hisses, "And they are mine now! I will wrench the Heart Crystal from the lifeless hands of the Council, and when these 'heroes' of yours are cold at my feet, you will address me properly before a single shadow steps foot in the Valley in your name! Or... hm. Perhaps I will take the soft, lush lands for myself, and..." The Shadow Lord continues, with his partner chuckling quietly through the brief tirade, "Enough!" speaks the other at the subordinate's over-reaching contemplations.
"Deal with the Keepers of the Vale, and we will speak more of your reward. For now, this little realm is yours - put it to good use, and you may be granted more."
The voices are coming from further in. The tunnel continues as far as you can see, for those who can. It turns and slopes gently, hitting a true bend about 30ft ahead.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+12=18 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+5=17 ; Monday July 31st, 2017 10:38:51 PM
"You can feel the evil here. Let's make haste. Lanliss, moving ahead alone is too risky. Many lives are at stake. Should that gem fall into his hands, two worlds may be lost. The gem is the hope of both worlds, and will likely take all of us to safeguard it, and accomplish our task."
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Monday July 31st, 2017 11:47:51 PM "Do we have a plan before we rush them? Most of my spells are defensive, but I believe they would be happy to attack us if they can see the gem. We may be able to lure them into the middle of a pincer."
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+22=38 ; Tuesday August 1st, 2017 12:28:08 AM
Edson, and everyone else should have darkvision from Velarin's spell.
Edson moves up in the dim light, trying to stay to the shadows and not spotted.
Lanliss waits the others to decide and will do as they think. Perception 26 Sense Motive 10 Sense motive 12
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday August 1st, 2017 8:49:15 PM
(Ooc: checking in, will do so again tomorrow)
"There is evil here," Evaris says, probably stating the obvious. "But there is something else, too. A power, subsumed beneath the shadow. I believe it is waiting for us to help it, so let us not disappoint it, my friends."
[OOC: We put the krystal in extradiminsional storage, right? If not, Evaris suggests we do that now.]
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, detect scrying, good hope, low light vision d20+22=25 ; d20+26=27 ; Tuesday August 1st, 2017 11:19:58 PM
(Perception: 25. Sense Motive: 27)
Agreeing with Evaris, he replies, "Yes ... there is a very deep evil here! We should be prepared." With that he casts Good Hope on the party.
(Casting Good Hope on the party. +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Duration: 11 minutes.)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 135/154 (174/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20=8 ; Tuesday August 1st, 2017 11:39:17 PM
Brom hears the discussion but is unaware of the darkness or the sense of the evil. Brom was certain about one thing, they were under estimating the group.
Rage: 4/30, -1 dex penalty, darkvision
-1 darkvision potion, -1 CSW potion
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Tuesday August 1st, 2017 11:50:19 PM
ooc: check
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 162/162 Character Sheet Wednesday August 2nd, 2017 12:50:22 AM
Barratore is unable to sense anything beyond what he can see or hear and that is not much at the moment. At this point, Barratore dons his shield, heading into the caves means tighter quarters and there would not likely be much cause for his bow. Lanliss had the gem and that was the priority. "Lanliss, make sure you and the gem thing, stay close to us."
Good hope Darkvision 40 minutes Protection from Evil 10' 20 Minutes
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Wednesday August 2nd, 2017 9:12:36 AM
Velarin follows along after Barratore, ready to be done with this. "If company starts arriving through the tunnels behind us, I will seal it as best I can with a wall of force."
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Wednesday August 2nd, 2017 11:22:08 PM
"Good idea, Velarin," Evaris says. "Of course, it cuts off our escape, should things go badly. So let's make sure things don't go badly."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, detect scrying, good hope, low light vision Wednesday August 2nd, 2017 11:41:43 PM
(within Emrys' mind ...)
'that voice' he thinks, 'sounds so familiar ... not so familiar ... yes, I know him. in this moment of singularity ... across multiple threads of reality, all of the emrys' are here to witness.'
one among the five emrys' recall, [i]'atop lasher tower, we saw him in the witch fire ... he looked back at us.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Wednesday August 2nd, 2017 11:47:54 PM "Agreed. We must not fail the people of Cinnamon Valley. Whatever lies ahead will feel the burn of the Light."
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Thursday August 3rd, 2017 11:54:28 AM
Lanliss nods to Barratore, I will stay near, seen or unseen, Lanliss says. But what if someone else can access that extra dimension,Lanliss asks Evaris.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 135/154 (174/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+22=24 ; Thursday August 3rd, 2017 1:13:06 PM
"Alright, game faces guys. No more idol chatter. Think about first moves.[b]" He says moving through the tunnel. "[b]Be sure, be confident, remember your training and you will come back alive."
He whispers to Edson next to him. "Stay close until we know what we got. No heroics. No gettin' crazy." He was sure Edson knew what he meant. The rogue liked to mix it up. Brom liked that about him. But here was not the place. Flow with the battle, but not recklessly. That was Brom's job, but the barbarian could survive a mistake or two. His friend may not be as lucky.
Perception DC 24
Good Hope Rage: 4/30, -1 dex penalty, darkvision
-1 darkvision potion, -1 CSW potion
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+18=29 ; Thursday August 3rd, 2017 8:58:28 PM
Lanliss tries to crouch a little bit behind Barratore relatively huge figure to keep himself less visible to any hostile things that they might encounter. Stealth 31 (29+2= 31)
Effects Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Duration: 11 minutes
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Thursday August 3rd, 2017 11:26:57 PM
Evaris tries to stay to the middle of the group, where he can help as many of his companions as possible. His role is more reactive than proactive, but he knows what Brom means. He stays alert.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, detect scrying, good hope, low light vision Thursday August 3rd, 2017 11:37:08 PM
Emrys stays in the middle near Evaris .... supreme beauty is equally fragile.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Thursday August 3rd, 2017 11:50:49 PM "Agreed. The Light illumine our efforts." Baslim stands ready with his staff.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Friday August 4th, 2017 12:49:01 AM
Edson nodded to Brom. He knew what he meant, and it had gotten him into trouble in the past. Instead the thief took out his khukri and waited.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Friday August 4th, 2017 3:07:51 PM
Velarin attempts to remain in the middle of the group
DM Mark Friday August 4th, 2017 3:36:34 PM
(We are currently experiencing technical difficulties - please stand by.)
Heart of the Matter (DM Damarr) Friday August 4th, 2017 6:59:47 PM
Making final preparations, you creep into the Shadow Lord's stolen throne room.
The chamber before you is on a smaller scale than the cavern housing this replica of Glitterox, but it is massive, still. In the center, on a raised dais, sits a stone altar. Moulded in spiralling curvature from the raised steps below, the many gems inlaid throughout the altar are emphasized with the most delicate carvings you've ever seen. As you draw closer, you can see a raised structure designed to hold the precious crystal Lanliss carries in a Handy Haversack.
Floating in the air next to the altar is the Shadow Lord. He appears as the other Zerr or Ghitt, but his skin is pitch black, and he is draped in the finest attire either culture has to offer. The shadows appear to flow around him, nearly as an extension of his movements.
Behind the Shadow Lord you see a small, shadowy portal. Before your approach is noticed, and the portal winks out of existence, you get a glimpse of the hideously scarred visage of a human man in his late middle years. The man's face and hands are marked from some affliction,and he is mostly bald with only strands of long gray hair scattered about his head. Behind the man, the head of a huge red dragon can be seen, eyes like glowing coals and smoke rising from its mouth.
"Ah yes, finally. Come to join me in the shadows, have you?" The Shadow Lord calls, spinning in the air to face you.
Coalescing from shadowy places around the amphitheater, 6 Shadowed Heroes and 4 Shadowed Mystics coalesce and move towards the Altar in defense of the Shadow Lord.
Two tattoos on each of the Shadowed Heroes glow as they take position around the platform.
Spellcraft DC 19: Highlight to display spoiler: {They each activated a spell-like ability for Heroism & Protection from Good, apparently powered by the tattoos.}
And the Glitterox Map, with much thanks to DM Mark for setting it up.
The green swath on the first tab shows the path of your entrance to Glitterox. Note the 10ft squares on that map.
The next tab is 5ft squares, showing the Mystics & Heroes as you close on the altar. Feel free to adjust your position before taking your first round of actions, but please bring it up via email if there's any serious contention with the party's overall direction of approach.
I just wanted to move us along a bit after delaying the game. All enemies have concealment in the prevailing darkness. Darkvision does not overcome this (it's based on the presence of light/shadows, not your ability to see through darkness).
Please move yourselves on the map. Let me know if there's any questions.
Shadow Lord: 20% Concealment Miss Chance. M1: 20% Concealment Miss Chance. M2: 20% Concealment Miss Chance. M3: 20% Concealment Miss Chance. M4: 20% Concealment Miss Chance. H1: 20% Concealment Miss Chance. H2: 20% Concealment Miss Chance. H3: 20% Concealment Miss Chance. H4: 20% Concealment Miss Chance. H5: 20% Concealment Miss Chance. H6: 20% Concealment Miss Chance.
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Friday August 4th, 2017 7:22:40 PM
Evaris takes a couple of cautious steps forward before casting Daylight on his light hammer. The light doesn't yet reach the shadow creatures, but it will move with Evaris.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+23=29 ; Friday August 4th, 2017 8:20:29 PM
Gentlemen, They each activated a spell-like ability for Heroism & Protection from Good(spellcraft 29). they have spellcasters, kill them quickly if you can. Those of us with ranged destruction, concentrate on the right side and try to drop as many as possible as quickly as possible, getting the shadow lord in the blast if possible. Prepare to be a little quicker on your feet boys, and following this, it will be time to drop some destruction
V then calls forth his extend rod from his haversack, and casts and extended haste spell which should effect everyone in the group, but making sure Brom and Barratore are recipients.
Current active effects: Prot. from evil-- duration 13 minutes, +2 ac and saves against evil, warded from mental control and summoned creatures. Darkvision Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saves, attacks, ability chks, skill chks, and damage. Haste: extra attack on full attacks, movement doubles, +1 to attack, +1 dodge bonus to AC and reflex saves, duration 26 rounds
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=C, 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
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 135/154 (174/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d100=95 ; d20+23=39 ; 6d6+30=49 ; Friday August 4th, 2017 11:50:33 PM
Brom sees the enemy and moves to engage one of the opponents. With the increased speed from the haste spell, he is easily able to make the distance in one move. Having closed the distance, Brom swings his sword at the shadow hero.
Good Hope, Haste Rage: 5/30, -1 dex penalty, darkvision
-1 darkvision potion, -1 CSW potion
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 35 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 162/162 Character Sheet d20+26=41 ; d100=39 ; 4d8+22=43 ; Sunday August 6th, 2017 11:10:22 AM
Barratore moves out rapidly, just behind Brom. The minotaur fighter moves past Brom on his left to about 10' away from the barbarian. (move 60' to AM/AN:16/17) Thanks to the Haste, he is in position in moments and if Brom has not felled his opponent, Barratore attempts to do so
H6: PA Vital Strike Hit AC 41 39% Dmg 43
If H6 is down, the above attack is on H4
Darkvision Owl's Wisdom Haste +1 Att - AC - Reflex Good Hope +2 Att - Dmg - Saves - Skills
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Sunday August 6th, 2017 4:02:08 PM
Lanliss moves a little bit further into the fight ready to throw something at the shadows if needed but currently waiting for the others to act too.
ooc: Moved Lanliss to 24 AO
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+19=21 ; d20+13=17 ; d8+4=5 ; d8+4=11 ; d20+19=29 d8+4=12 Sunday August 6th, 2017 4:08:03 PM
Edson aims directly for H4 and Unleashes his arrows.
Hitbac 21 5 dmg Hit ac 17 11 dmg Hasted attack hit ac 29 12 dmg
Darkvision Owl's Wisdom Haste +1 Att - AC - Reflex Good Hope +2 Att - Dmg - Saves - Skills Ok
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Sunday August 6th, 2017 11:52:16 PM
Shepherd Baslim intones a prayer to the Light and points a finger toward the assembled shadow host. A wall of stone rises from the floor to block their approach.
ooc: Cast wall of stone. A 5'-tall stone wall running north-south from AJ7 to AJ18
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 135/154 (174/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Monday August 7th, 2017 7:21:25 PM
Brom is somewhat dismayed by the appearance of a wall threatening his enjoyment.
Current AC 24
Good Hope, Haste Rage: 5/30, -1 dex penalty, darkvision
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, detect scrying, good hope, haste, low light vision d20+19=25 ; Monday August 7th, 2017 8:01:13 PM
(spellcraft: 25+2=27, good hope)
Acknowledging the warning from Velarin, "Yes, I see that! Let's see what we can do about it!"
Emrys moves forwards very quickly due to the wonderful Haste spell (AQ-19). With Rod of the Quickening in hand, he casts quick spells.
(Casting Slow on M3 and every foe within 30ft of M3. Fort Save DC 21 vs being slowed. Targets: M3, H5, H4, H6, M4. Duration: 8 rounds.)
(Casting Glitterdust on square AO-13. Area: 10-ft radius spread, should hit M3, H5 and H6. Will save: 21 vs. Blindness. They are automatically outlined in glittery light. Duration: 8 rounds.)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 35 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 162/162 Character Sheet Monday August 7th, 2017 10:05:21 PM
Barratore chuckles to himself as he notes Brom's distress.
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Monday August 7th, 2017 10:07:26 PM
Evaris smiles slightly. "It does seem cruel," he acknowledges. "But never fear, Friend Brom. There'll be plenty of action before this is over."
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Monday August 7th, 2017 11:46:25 PM "Fear not, Brom! It is only to prevent them from surrounding us. There is plenty of action up ahead!"
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday August 8th, 2017 9:13:34 AM
V prepares for the soon to occur response from the shadow lord and his minions.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Tuesday August 8th, 2017 7:26:23 PM
Edson watches to see how his arrows land.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 135/154 (174/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Tuesday August 8th, 2017 8:03:55 PM
checking in.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 35 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 162/162 Character Sheet Tuesday August 8th, 2017 8:32:29 PM
Barratore sizes up the shadow creatures nearby. He and Brom should easily dispatch the current creature and then could move in unison through the rest.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, detect scrying, good hope, haste, low light vision Tuesday August 8th, 2017 8:35:54 PM
Emrys hopes his spells bear fruit ... if not, then he'll just call upon the power of the bear instead.
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Tuesday August 8th, 2017 10:22:17 PM
Evaris looks around. Strange how sometimes his life slows down, stretching seconds into days. And yet, sometimes, it is the complete opposite, with days or even weeks flying by, seemingly in a single afternoon.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Tuesday August 8th, 2017 11:56:22 PM "For the Light, and Cinnamon Valley!"
Evaris casts Dayllight on his hammer and moves forward cautiously.
With no such trepidation, Brom & Barratore rush to confront the shadow warriors facing the heroes, Hastened by Velarin's spell.
Though each unerringly lands a staggering blow on Shadow Zerrighitt Hero 6, the creature remains standing.
Lanliss closes carefully behind the Bash Bros, still carrying the Crystal Heart, while Edson posts up and misses Hero 4 with a few arrows. (low rolls; you can hit it on an average run)
After a few quick directives from the Battle Mage known as V, Emrys casts a familiar Quickened Slow on the enemy, affecting H4, (H's: 23, 22, 17, Fort saves; M's: 21, 22; SL: 27) and drops a Glitterdust spell on H5, H6, & M3 (it's 20ft diameter, H4 is at least 25ft from M3 & H6), and The Shephard Baslim erects a 5ft wall across the battlefield.
Good move from the princely bard, though, as M2 casts a spell on H3, and the Hero disappears, although most of you probably can't see that anyway, thanks to the wall, but the same tactic doesn't work on this side after the explosion of sparkles. Spellcraft DC 25 + line of sight to M2: Highlight to display spoiler: {Greater Invisibility}.
The Shadow Heroes on your side of the wall step forward to engage Brom & Barratore (H5, Glitterdusted, provokes an AoO from Barratore as he moves through the fighter's reach). And you see the Shadow Lord rise through the air over the wall (he's about 20ft up now).
SL casts a spell Spellcraft DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {Mind Fog}, and a thin, purplish cloud of shadows settles over the front line of the Keepers (purple outlined area on the map). Barratore, Brom & Lanliss Will save 21 or take -10 on future Will saves & Wisdom checks. Anyone entering the cloud needs to make the same save.
Following that, the 2 Mystics on your side of the wall each cast the same spell on Barratore and Brom. Spellcraft 19: Highlight to display spoiler: {Hold Monster.}. Bash Bros make a Will save DC 20 or be paralyzed (penalty from Mind Fog applies if you failed that save).
"One way or another, you will join the Shadows!" Laughs the Shadow Lord, as his guardians continue their attack.
H6 makes a full attack on Brom, dual-wielding shaped stone longswords. He hits twice (27 & 24), for 12 & 8 damage.
H4 & H5 miss Barratore with all but one attack, (nat 20 vs AC 34), which doesn't confirm but does 7 damage.
H1 moves a smidge closer and draws a Shortbow, which he uses to send an arrow toward Edson (miss vs AC 22).
H2 charges Edson and makes a full attack against the rogue (yes, they can do that). He misses with all but the last swing, wihich is a crit (nat 20 vs AC 36) confirmed vs AC 32 for 23 damage.
M2, after casting his spell on the still not-visible H3, moves to put the party within his line of sight.
M1 begins casting a spell. Spellcraft DC 19: Highlight to display spoiler: {Summon Monster IV}.
Shadow Lord: 20% Concealment Miss Chance. M1: 20% Concealment Miss Chance. M2: 20% Concealment Miss Chance. M3: Glitterdusted. M4: 20% Concealment Miss Chance. H1: 20% Concealment Miss Chance. H2: 20% Concealment Miss Chance. H3: Invisible. 50% Concealment Miss Chance if located; 20% if seen w/magic. H4: Slowed. 20% Concealment Miss Chance. H5: Glitterdusted. H6: 96 damage. Glitterdusted.
Heart of the Matter (DM Damarr) Wednesday August 9th, 2017 4:02:37 PM Glitterox Map
We're in round 2, which is the 3rd tab on the spreadsheet.
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+9=16 ; d20+18=24 ; Wednesday August 9th, 2017 6:46:20 PM
The purplish cloud makes Lanliss feels uneasy. He moves a little out of the purple cloud trying to stay out of danger and keeping himself unnoticed.
Will Save 16 (d20 +7+2) Stealth 26 (d20+18+2)(24+2)
OOC: moves from AO to AL
Current Effects Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Duration: 11 minutes
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 127/154 (166/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+9=14 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+23=43 ; d100=5 ; d20+23=33 ; d100=30 ; d20+18=32 ; d100=39 ; d20+13=14 ; 2d6+30=35 ; 2d6+30=38 ; Wednesday August 9th, 2017 7:47:06 PM Will save DC 16 (hero point DC 22), Will save DC27 (+2 added for GH)
Brom manages to mentally fight off the effects of the spells and is determined to keep the fight going, and his fun. He steps to AO15, between the two knowing their cooperation would be inaffective against him (improved uncanny dodge).
Good Hope, Haste Rage: 6/30, -1 dex penalty, darkvision
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+23=35 ; d20+23=32 ; d20+23=28 ; d20+23=43 ; 13d6=43 ; Wednesday August 9th, 2017 8:43:41 PM
Velarin spots the Greater invisibility spell going off(spellcraft 35)as well as all subsequent spells(32/28/43) "Gentlemen, they are tossing some pretty good spells. A fighter on the other side of the wall has greater invisibility on him, and is likely coming this way. the shadow lord dropped a mind fog on the area around B and B. The casters are holding monster on B&B as well as another summoning monster IV. We got our work cut out for us. If somebody can locate the invisible fighter, that would be great, otherwise, I will do so shortly"
Velarin moves to AW24 and casts a chain lightning at M3, which effects every bad guy within 30' of M3(49 damage, 27 on a save)(reflex save 22)
Current active effects: Prot. from evil-- duration 13 minutes, +2 ac and saves against evil, warded from mental control and summoned creatures. Darkvision Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saves, attacks, ability chks, skill chks, and damage. Haste: extra attack on full attacks, movement doubles, +1 to attack, +1 dodge bonus to AC and reflex saves, duration 26 rounds
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=C, 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-C, Greater dispel magic, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 35 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 155/162 Character Sheet d20+26=45 ; d20+26=46 ; d100=57 ; 4d8+44=60 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+26=46 ; d20+26=34 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+26=28 ; 4d8+44=64 ; 2d8+22=32 ; 2d8+22=29 ; 2d8+22=31 ; 2d8+22=30 ; d100=53 ; d100=75 ; d100=44 ; d100=58 ; Wednesday August 9th, 2017 10:04:24 PM
As the shadow hero closes, Barratore sweeps his great blade across and catches the thing fully AoO Hit AC 45 crit 46 %59 Dmg 60
The purple mist spreads out before Barratore and assaults his mind and will. The minotaur though, this time does not succumb to the magical spell Will Save 32
Barratore bellows at the shadow creatures and the Shadow Lord, I AM BARRAOTRE STEELWIND OF THE STARLIGHT CLAN AND YOU WILL FALL TO MY BLADE! the spells of the mystics cannot find purchase in the mind of fighter Will Save 22/31
Barratore attacks H6 and then H5 when the first one falls H6 PA Hit AC 46 crit 34 / 39 crit 23 / 30 Hasted attack 28 Dmg 64/32 +29/31/30 %in case 5 and 6 go down and I can swing at 4 53/75/44/58
Darkvision Owls Wisdom Haste Good Hope
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Wednesday August 9th, 2017 10:34:47 PM
Taking advantage of the Haste, Evaris moves forward, bringing the Daylight with him.
He takes a deep breath, and chants a prayer to Pantheon invoking one of the most powerful spells he knows.
[Cast Holy Word. It should affect H4, H5, H6, and M3. Will save is 22. Evaris is 13th level; the spell's specific effect depends on the levels of the opponents. The Bash Brothers are also in the area of effect, but they are Good-aligned so the spell won't touch them.]
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, detect scrying, good hope, haste, true seeing, low light vision d20+21=41 ; d20+18=28 ; d100=70 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+24=41 ; Wednesday August 9th, 2017 11:18:28 PM
(Emrys moved to AQ-19 last round. He has no line of sight of M2 because of the wall.)
(Spellcraft: 41, natural 20)
Emrys finds himself within the purple fog ... he knows immediately what it is.
(Will Save: 28 vs Mind Fog. Don't forget, GOOD HOPE gives +2 to Saves too.)
Noting the warnings of Velarin, Emrys casts a powerful divination to be able to see things how they really are ... True Seeing, (Knowledge Domain spell). With the help of his Rod of the Quickening, he then targets the magical purple haze with a Dispel Magic.
(Leyline: 70. Casting Dispel Magic on Mind Fog. Dispel Check: 23. Ignore the 2nd roll of 14, I accidentally double clicked the roller.)
Emrys looks around trying to spot the invisible warrior (Perception: 41), with the help of True Seeing.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Wednesday August 9th, 2017 11:44:53 PM
Baslim casts another spell, and another stone wall appears!
ooc: Cast wall of stone. Left to right from X18 to AI18.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+13=32 ; d20+18=34 ; d20+13=30 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=6 ; d20+18=23 ; d20+18=26 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=5 ; Thursday August 10th, 2017 1:12:48 AM
" Dont know if that was smart or dumb" Edson says. " do me a favor, catch." Edson tosses his bow to the creature hoping his Bluff 32 is enough. His kukhri goes to work slicing at the shadow creature. Hit ac 34 4 dmg Hit ac 32 ceit comfirmed for ac 30. 4 dmg if not crit. 10 if crit. Hit ac 23 5 dmg
Hit ac Darkvision Owl's Wisdom Haste +1 Att - AC - Reflex Good Hope +2 Att - Dmg - Saves - Skills Ok
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday August 10th, 2017 9:48:13 PM
ooc: good round ladies and gents. well played by all.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday August 10th, 2017 9:52:07 PM
"If someone can verify that the invisible fighter is not gonna kick my butt, I'm gonna light em up again next round. And after that, I have something saved for the shadow lord, depending on his spell list."
Current active effects: Prot. from evil-- duration 13 minutes, +2 ac and saves against evil, warded from mental control and summoned creatures. Darkvision Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saves, attacks, ability chks, skill chks, and damage. Haste: extra attack on full attacks, movement doubles, +1 to attack, +1 dodge bonus to AC and reflex saves, duration 26 rounds
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=C, 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-C, Greater dispel magic, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Thursday August 10th, 2017 10:16:31 PM
[OOC: I'm not sure what, if anything, a Searing Light would do to these shadow critters, but maybe it's time to find out. :) ]
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 35 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 155/162 Character Sheet Thursday August 10th, 2017 10:33:36 PM
Barratore looks past what is left of the opponents near him and to the mystics and specifically the self proclaimed Shadow lord. The fighter levels a knowing gaze, his next target
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Thursday August 10th, 2017 11:21:50 PM
ooc: check
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Friday August 11th, 2017 5:03:02 PM
checking in as well
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Friday August 11th, 2017 7:58:05 PM
[OOC: I hope Damarr's okay. I sent him an email, because I'm his DM in another game.]
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 127/154 (166/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Friday August 11th, 2017 11:12:05 PM
Checking in.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Saturday August 12th, 2017 9:23:31 AM
Checking in
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 35 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 155/162 Character Sheet Saturday August 12th, 2017 9:50:05 AM
czech
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 127/154 (166/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Sunday August 13th, 2017 2:39:29 PM
checking in
Heart of the Matter (DM Damarr) Sunday August 13th, 2017 2:55:04 PM
Great job folks. You're an excellent group of players & I wish I had the chops/RL management skills to hang a little tighter with you. DM post is in-progress, currently recapping last round - I apologize for slowing our game so significantly. Life changes have swamped me beyond my normal means to deal (some things planned, others unexpected, opportunities & setbacks in overwhelming abundance). After I finish this post I'm reaching out to the PTB & our lead DM Mark to keep us moving through this final combat and set some plans so we stay on track.
Heart of the Matter (DM Damarr) d6=3 ; d20=1 ; d6=5 ; d20+16=24 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+16=25 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+16=17 ; d4=3 ; d4=2 ; d4=1 ; d20+16=36 ; d4=2 ; d20+22=24 ; 6d6=23 ; 6d6=28 ; 6d6=15 ; d100=15 ; d100=93 ; d100=59 ; d20+18=34 ; d6=6 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+19=35 ; d20+19=35 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+6=7 ; d6+6=10 ; 2d6+12=17 ; d6+6=12 ; d100=72 ; d20+5=13 ; d3=3 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+14=27 ; Sunday August 13th, 2017 6:58:51 PM
Suffering the penalties of the Shadow Lord's Mind Fog, Lanliss steps out of the spell's area and attempt to blend into the shadows (you take -10 on Will Saves & Wis Checks for 8 more rounds unless the effect is removed with magic).
Brom heroically shakes off the Mind Fog & Hold Monster spells cast on him, and steps between H5 & H6, trusting in his battlefield awareness to deny them benefits of flanking. He lands two solid blows on H4 (that enemy is 15ft from Brom; do you have reach? Did you mean to say H5? I just put the damage on the one you said, since you also rolled vs Concealment & H4 is the only one by you that's not Glitterdusted).
V spots the Greater Invisibility going off and calls out a warning to the others, before stepping up and hitting M3, M4, H4, H5, H6, & SL with a Chain Lightning.
You notice all but the Shadow Lord dodge the brunt of the bolts (Should be DC 20 for all but initial target M3, correct? Heroes Ref: 24, 21, 25. Mystics: 22, 32. SL: 19). Although the boss is the most singed, he still appears to resist some of the damage, and the others are minimally affected.
Barratore hits H5 with a mighty blow (AoO from last round), makes his saves against the mind-affecting spells, and lays into the enemy with a fearsome below. Both H5 & H6 fall beneath the minotaur's blade.
((OOC: Your attack/damage numbers aren't very clear, noting that all of those numbers are around 30 average. I can't tell what's a crit confirmation roll & what's an extra damage roll if the crit confirmed, or even how many attacks were made from the post itself... not sure what the last string of numbers is so I didn't put the last attack toward H4, although all your % rolls are good. Is that a 96 dmg crit confirmed vs AC 28 at the end?))
Evaris carries the Daylight spell forward on his hammer, and hits M3 & M4 with the Holy Word of Pantheon. (re-centered your spell to catch M4 since H5 & H6 are dead now, and H4 is Slowed & wounded). M3 fails his save with a Nat 1 and is blinded and deafened. M4 makes the save with a Nat 20 and is Blinded.
The bright light negates the concealment of M4, M3, H4, & H3 (who only Emrys can see).
Emrys resists the effects of the Mind Fog, which he quickly Dispels, and casts True Seeing on himself to spot the invisible H3, who is now marked on the map in a lighter shade of red.
Baslim creates another Stone Wall, perpendicular to the first, further splitting the enemy forces.
Edson takes a gamble and throws his bow at H2, overcoming the creature's DC 27 with the clever feint. All of the rogue's attacks hit the Hero's Flat-Footed AC of 21, but the Shadow Blend ability fouls your first swing. (rolled your 6d6 SA, for 27, 38, & 20 damage; rolled your miss chance % for 15 (miss), 93, & 59%).
Round 3 Enemy Actions:
H4, last visible Hero standing on your side of the wall, takes a 5ft step and hits Brom vs AC 34 for 11 damage with his single Slowed action (maybe fibbed this one a little like Brom did his last attack... balanced partiality is fair?).
H2 takes a 5ft step to Edson's side, as H3 (still invisible) charges him from behind. Both make a full-attack on the rogue (no flanking bonus). H2 hits Edson once vs AC 34 for 10 damage. H3 hits twice vs AC 37 & 35, confirming the latter critical threat vs AC 31 for 29 more damage. (forgot +2 invis bonus in attack rolls).
M4, Blind, casts Greater Invisibility on himself, and Emrys can see the Mystic move to Baslim's wall and closer to the battle.
M3, Blind and Deaf, overcomes his difficulty with the verbal components (72%) and casts a spell, causing the stone floor to rise up in front him, creating a, 5ft wide, 15ft tall wall stretching far to the left and right. It envelopes Baslim's wall, standing as a larger obstacle between you and the enemy.
At two points on the wall, swirling shadow portals form, revealing not the other side of the wall, but the clawing limbs of some otherworldly monsters (portals noted by blue squares in the wall). Spellcraft DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {The spell he cast was Mirage Arcana}.
M1, finishing his spell, summons 3 Dretch Demons, who appear on top of Baslim's 5ft wall, and immediately fill your side of the wall with three Stinking Clouds, each 40ft across. I started laying templates, but that's a pain. Centered on the Green SC squares, you all have to make DC 13 Fort save or be nauseated. Enemy makes their saves.
After last round's spell goes off, M1 uses his full 40ft movement to reach H1, who becomes invisible after the former casts a spell. Emrys can see H1 (now a lighter red; invisible) clamber over the wall and move closer. Save made vs nausea.
M2 climbs atop Baslim's wall and begins a Bardic Performance.
The Shadow Lord floats closer to the action, still hovering 20ft from the ground, and casts Dominate Person on Lanliss, knowing the rogue failed his save vs the Mind Fog. Lanliss must now make a DC 21 Will save (with the -10 penalty), or fall under the Shadow Lord's mental control.
(Shadow Lord & all Shadowed Zerrighitt are listed as N Medium Outsiders, so Prot v Evil doesn't effect them. I probably should've been clearer about that earlier. Mark made mention of it to me before combat, but I didn't think to bring it up before it came up. Haven't been around enough. If there is serious contention about it say so & I'll rework it.)
Shadow Lord: 34 damage. 20% Concealment Miss Chance. Flying 20ft.
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] d20+11=12 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=12 ; Sunday August 13th, 2017 7:38:55 PM Evaris attempts to bring the Daylight closer to the Shadow Lord, which takes him through one of the Stinking Clouds. But the choking cloud is to much for him, and he begins to gasp and retch.
[Needed to roll a 5 on that save. Rolled a 1. Used a Hero Point to re-roll, and rolled a 4.]
[OOC: I'm pretty sure Protection from Evil prevents mental control, even against non-evil sources.]
[OOC: Damarr: "The barrier [Prot v Evil] moves with the subject and has three major effects....
...Second. . . While under the effects of this spell, the target is immune to any new attempts to possess or exercise mental control over the target....
....This second effect only functions against spells and effects created by evil creatures or objects, subject to GM discretion." I think that "subject to DM discretion is a "Evil deities are powerful enough to possess a level 1 Cleric protected by Prot v Evil." clause, not really related to this instance, where the caster is not evil (but your DM may have lead you to believe he's evil in a lack of forethought).]
Edson 5' steps to Aj24. He figures 2 is close to death and then he can deal with 4.
Hit ac 29 7 dmg Hit ac 30 5 dmg Hit ac 22 4 dmg.
All three pass 20%
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 5d8=24 ; 10d6=30 ; Sunday August 13th, 2017 11:57:58 PM "The Light blind you, servants of the dark!" Shepherd Baslim raises his hand and makes a chopping motion, bringing a beam of light crashing down.
ooc: Cast holy smite, 30 damage (ignore first roll, forgot they were outsiders) and blinded for one round. Will DC 22 for half damage and no blindness. Centered on AK23.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 35 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 155/162 Character Sheet Monday August 14th, 2017 10:45:51 AM
Sorry for the confusion. Barratore gets 4 swings
Swing 1 Hit AC 46 as a crit with a AC 34 confirmation for 64 Damage I assumed and shouldnt have that an AC 34 would confirm the critical strike and combined the Dmg in a single roll Swing 2 Hit AC 39 as a crit with a AC 23 Confirmation for 32 Dmg If Crit Confirmed Plus 29 Dmg Swing 3 Hit AC 30 for 31 Dmg Swing 4 was the Hasted Extra Attack Hit AC 28 for 30 Dmg
Hit AC 46 crit 34 / 39 crit 23 / 30 Hasted attack 28 Dmg 64/32 +29/31/30
will post actions later for the round
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20-1=5 ; Monday August 14th, 2017 10:55:57 AM
Lanliss something odd about his head as if someone tries to control him, to change him.
Will save 5 Will save (7) + good hope(2)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 122/154 (161/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+15=33 ; d20+22=34 ; Monday August 14th, 2017 11:48:01 AM
[ooc: I meant the ones next to Brom. It was a mis-type, sorry.]
Barratore having the opponent well in hand, Brom moves to protect the rogues, who have gotten themselves into a bit of a pickle. Through the cloud of gas, not anywhere near as foul as Brom after a night of drinking, Brom moves unaffected by the smell (Fort save DC 33). Arriving at AK22, Brom touches his arm and invokes the tattoo, Invisibility Purge!
Invisibility Purge: You surround yourself with a sphere of power with a radius of 5-ft per caster level that negates all forms of invisibility. Anything invisible becomes visible while in the area.
Tattoo is level 5 so the radius is 25-ft.
He looks at his new opponent, H2, "Hello, time fer you ta die.[/b]"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 35 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 155/162 Character Sheet d20+17=32 ; d20+27=32 ; 2d8+22=33 ; 2d8+22=32 ; 2d8+17=25 ; d20+22=25 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+27=32 ; 2d8+22=29 ; 2d8+22=36 ; 2d8+22=34 ; Monday August 14th, 2017 6:08:34 PM
The Stinking Cloud spell does not bother the fighter, what does is the lack of enemies he can take out.
Barratore steps to the right 5' strikes the only foe before him. PA Hit AC 32 for 33 Dmg PA Hit AC 25 for 29 Dmg PA Hit AC 32 for 36 Dmg Hasted PA Hit AC 32 for 34 Dmg
"Evaris and Emrys, Something nasty is coming out, step back and let me handle them"
Good Hope Haste Darkvision Owls Wisdom
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday August 14th, 2017 6:16:48 PM
Ooc: will post within 3 hours
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, detect scrying, good hope, haste, true seeing, low light vision d20+9=15 ; d100=11 ; d100=28 ; Monday August 14th, 2017 7:38:04 PM
(Fort Save: 15 vs Stinking Cloud)
Spotting the invisible heroes advancing on the casters, Emrys uses his Rod of the Quickening one last time and casts Glitterdust at a location between one of the shadow warriors and a mage.
(Casting Glitterdust. Location: AG-19, this should get H1 and M2. Area: 10ft radius spread. Will Save 21 vs. blindness.)
Emrys then turns to the other invisible warrior (H3) and casts a beguiling and bewitching spell.
(Leyline check: 11, hero point reroll: 28. Casting Charm Monster. Will save DC 22 vs being charmed.)
Emrys calls out to the invisible warrior (H3), "My dear invisible friend, please come to my aid and guard me from attack ... I fear for my life!"
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+21=38 ; d20+9=22 ; 10d6=36 ; Monday August 14th, 2017 8:22:37 PM
(OOC: Sorry. it was 23 save on the primary. 21 on the secondaries)
"Oh great! lightning doesn't do much. glad I have a bunch memorized. On to the scrolls" V spots the mirage cast by the Mystic and calls out to the group "the shadowy portal with tentacles is an illusion(spellcraft 38). ignore it."
V the moves to AP22, shaking off the effects of the stinking clouds(fort save 22) and calls forth a scroll from his handy haversack. "Fine! I can't call down the lightning! Then Bathe in Fire!" and casts his scroll of empowered fireball he scribed as a 10th level caster, centered on AF17, and catching all within 20'. reflex save for 32 damage, otherwise 59 damage on a failed save
Current active effects: Prot. from evil-- duration 13 minutes, +2 ac and saves against evil, warded from mental control and summoned creatures. Darkvision Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saves, attacks, ability chks, skill chks, and damage. Haste: extra attack on full attacks, movement doubles, +1 to attack, +1 dodge bonus to AC and reflex saves, duration 26 rounds
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=C, 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-C, Greater dispel magic, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Monday August 14th, 2017 10:11:19 PM
[Oh, crud. I forgot about the Heroes' Feast. Evaris did make his Fort save the second time. So he's not nauseated. I won't take an action this round--call it stupidity tax--but I'll act next round.]
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Monday August 14th, 2017 10:49:21 PM
ooc: check
DM Mark Monday August 14th, 2017 10:54:21 PM
(FYI - I'm back from vacation and getting the next Keepers DM post sorted out, but it's complicated.)
DM Mark d20+14=31 ; d20+14=17 ; d100=6 ; d100=11 ; d100=98 ; d100=89 ; d20+14=30 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+14=32 ; d100=56 ; d20+21=28 ; d6+10=15 ; d20+21=38 ; d20+21=32 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+16=25 ; d100=63 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d100=97 ; d100=77 ; d100=27 ; d6+10=11 ; d6+10=11 ; d6+10=13 ; d100=53 ; d100=32 ; d100=19 ; d6+21=22 ; d100=49 ; d6+16=18 ; d6+16=20 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+16=24 ; d20+16=29 ; d100=50 ; Tuesday August 15th, 2017 2:41:09 AM
(I placed the Stinking Clouds on the board. The radius is only 20’, so I relocated them accordingly. Also, bear in mind that a Stinking Cloud obscures vision like a Fog Cloud, meaning creatures within 5’ have concealment and a 20% miss chance, creatures more than 5’ have total concealment and a 50% miss chance. I know that may change some spells, but let’s just move forward from here.)
Evaris makes a heroic move, charging into the stinking cloud to bring Daylight near the Shadow Lord. In doing so, the cleric succumbs to the cloud and is nauseated, unable to do much more than move.
Shepherd Baslim calls forth a Holy Smite. One of the shadow fighters saves, the other is blinded.
Barratore Steelwind lives up to his name and lashes out at the shadowed warrior near him. Bathed in the light from Evaris’ hammer, his blows land true and the creature falls.
Lanliss withdraws from combat.
Brom moves, and activates Invisibility Purge.
Evaris casts Glitterdust on H1 and Charm Person on H3. Both save. (For future casting of spells, he may need to move out of the Stinking Cloud to see his target.)
Velarin pulls a scroll from his Haversack (move action) and calls down an empowered Fireball on those on the wall. The three Dretchs get all crispy and fall from the wall dead. The Shadow Lord saves, and takes 27 damage (your math was off a bit.)
Then the Shadow Lord then sinks behind that 15’ wall.
H1 moves forward through the mist to attack Brom. He sees through the concealing mist, and hits the Barbarian for 15 damage.
H2 moves 5’ and attacks Brom as well, hitting him 3 times for 11, 11 and 13 damage.
H3 is blinded, but also lashes out at Brom, missing him all 4 times.
M1 takes an action you cannot see.
M2 casts Crushing Despair from atop the wall. Barratore and Evaris must make a DC 19 Will save or take a -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, skill checks and weapon damage rolls.
M3 continues his bardic chant, unseen.
M4 takes an action you cannot see. ____________________________ Shadow Lord: 61 damage. 20% Concealment Miss Chance. Flying 20ft.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 35 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 155/162 Character Sheet Tuesday August 15th, 2017 9:12:34 AM Emrys, the re write of the Blood witch eliminated the Ley Line thing completely.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, detect scrying, good hope, haste, true seeing, low light vision Tuesday August 15th, 2017 9:56:44 AM yes, I know. I haven't converted yet, still using old witch rules. thought I would wait until after the current combat.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 96/154 (135/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d100=5 ; d20+23=42 ; d20+23=39 ; 8d6=32 ; Tuesday August 15th, 2017 10:53:05 AM Current AC 27
With three attackers on Brom and a slew of small wounds from the three, Brom decides to add a little defensiveness with his offensiveness. His awareness heightens and the world seems to slow slightly as combat around him becomes clear.
Brom then takes a swing at the glittering opponent he can see clearly, H3.
Attack (H3) (GH, Rage, PA, Haste, Imp VS): AC42 (threat AC 39 crit!), damage (4d6 base crit, 4d6 extra dice, +60 double non-dice damage) 92 (I hope this makes sense)
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 36/65 d20+20=31 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+20=32 ; d20+15=17 ; d100=54 ; d100=30 ; d100=43 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=7 ; 6d6=22 ; 6d6=15 ; Tuesday August 15th, 2017 12:12:11 PM
Oic: I dont see my attacks from last round. Im tired though and can be missing it.
Edson sticks number 2 twice... using Brom to flank.
Hit ac 31 7 dmg + 22 sneak Hit ac 39, crit confirmed 32 13 dmg + 15 sneak
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+20=22 ; Tuesday August 15th, 2017 5:51:17 PM
Lanliss stays out of combat and tries to stay hidden in the battlefield.
Stealth 24 (22+2) Good Hope effects - +2
DM Mark Tuesday August 15th, 2017 7:39:50 PM
(Bear in mind that as long as you are in the Stinking Cloud you need to make a DC 13 Fort. save.)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 96/154 (135/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+15=34 ; Tuesday August 15th, 2017 8:01:14 PM
Thanks. I was not aware.
Fort DC34
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday August 15th, 2017 8:18:02 PM
(V gets bonus damage of 1/2 the level of any evocation spell he throws as an evoker. damage roll was 36. empowered makes it 54. 1/2 on a save is 27+5, and full damage is 54+5)
(V moved last round to AP22.)
Velarin now casts fly from AP22, and ascends 30' hoping to get out of the stinking clouds, and get a look at the positions of those that are behind the walls and the shadow lord.
Current active effects: Prot. from evil-- duration 13 minutes, +2 ac and saves against evil, warded from mental control and summoned creatures. Darkvision Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saves, attacks, ability chks, skill chks, and damage. Haste: extra attack on full attacks, movement doubles, +1 to attack, +1 dodge bonus to AC and reflex saves, duration 26 rounds
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=C, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic, Fly-C 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-C, Greater dispel magic, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 35 (T 15 FF 31), CMD:34; HP: 155/162 Character Sheet d20+17=26 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+27=39 ; 4d8+22=35 ; Tuesday August 15th, 2017 9:43:01 PM
Barratore moves 10' to his left and attacks the Mystic atop of the wall. The Stinking cloud still has no affect on him and neither does the Crushing Despair.
Attack M2 PA Vital Strike Hit AC 39 Dmg 35
Fort save 27 Will 17+2 for Owls wisdom...forgot to add to the roll
Good Hope +2 att/saves/checks/dmg Haste Darkvision Owls Wisdom
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] d20+12=20 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+10=20 ; d100=78 ; 5d8=25 ; Tuesday August 15th, 2017 10:11:00 PM
Evaris is not affected by the Stinking Cloud or the Crushing Despair. He casts a Searing Light at the Shadow Lord.
[Hit Touch AC 20; 78 on the miss chance; for 25 damage.]
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 10d6=35 ; Tuesday August 15th, 2017 11:45:44 PM
The Shepherd continues his assault, calling upon the Light to smite the servants of shadow.
ooc: Cast holy smite again. Target AM23 since I can see it. 20' radius should catch H2 and H3. 35 damage and blind 1 round. Will DC 22 for half damage and no blindness.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, detect scrying, good hope, haste, true seeing, low light vision d20+10=20 ; d100=34 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2017 12:03:55 AM
(M2 was glitterdusted last round, along with H1. Did M2 save vs. blindness. If blind M2 couldnt target Crushing Dispair.)
(Fort Save: 20 vs. Stinking Cloud)
Emrys moves out of the stinking cloud and up to the wall (AR-15). Along the way, he had begun to chant words of great power. By the time he completes his casting, his body becomes giant-sized and a swirling torrent of wind!! He stares down at the helpless mages, along the wall, with almost a bit of pity.
(Leyline: 34. Casting Greater Polymorph on himself. Like the spell Elemental Body III, he changes into a Large Air Elemental. Duration: 12 minutes)
Emrys hopes the winds generated by his new form is enough to disperse the Stinking Clouds.
DM Mark - Tiny Sword? d20+5=19 ; d20+21=27 ; d20+21=36 ; d20+16=18 ; d20+16=26 ; d100=57 ; d100=51 ; d6+10=11 ; d6+10=16 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+14=34 ; d100=62 ; d100=39 ; d100=14 ; d100=77 ; d20+21=25 ; d20+16=17 ; d6+10=14 ; d100=17 ; d100=7 ; d100=29 ; d100=76 ; d20+16=31 ; d6+10=15 ; d20+14=20 ; d3=1 ; d20+14=33 ; d100=7 ; d20+16=35 ; d20+16=17 ; d20+16=35 ; d20+16=34 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2017 1:15:53 AM
Surrounded, Brom fights a bit more defensively and beats the snot out of the blind guy.
Edson manages to resist the effects of the Stinking Cloud I rolled for you). He again attacks, hitting H2 for another 20 damage (”A rogue cannot sneak attack while striking a creature with concealment” - this fog grants concealment. I did include Edson’s 16 damage last round, but my humble apologies for not mentioning this in the post. Sorry Shawn.)
Lanliss is away from combat. He hides, and continues to move away from the party.
Velarin casts Fly and rises into the air. He looks for the Shadow Lord. Initially, he does not see him, but then notices: Highlight to display spoiler: {he is hiding in that long illusory wall at AJ13 atop the stone wall. A false image of the Shadow Lord is there too that will rise to the top of that illusory wall!} (Sorry for the confusion on the fireball damage - I saw the 36. As far as damage goes, that’s +5 to the total and a save would be half that, so ½ of 59 was 29 - fixed.)
Barratore moves and hits the shadow mage atop the wall.
Evaris wishes he could attack the Shadow Lord, but he can see nothing within the Stinking Cloud.
Baslim again invokes a Holy Smite, catching H1 and H2 (H3 is dead.)
Emrys casts Greater Polymporh on himself, and moves out of the Stinking Cloud. (Glitterdust is a 10’ radius and could not hit both H1 and M2. Also, an Air Elemental can assume the form of a Whirlwind, but that is a Supernatural ability and takes a standard action to do, so that would be next round.)
One of the shadowy warriors H2 attacks Brom, hitting twice for 11 and 16 damage. The blind H3 lies dead (happend last round.) Finally, H1 attacks Brom four times, but blinded it misses all four times.
Velarin can suddenly see a Wooly Rhino behind the stone wall appear from out of nowhere, though it does not move. Velarin - Perception 22: Highlight to display spoiler: {Lanliss moves stealthily away from the party.} Two of the shadowy spell casters (M3 and M4) step into the illusory wall and focus their attention on Velarin as he rises above the battlefield, and Velarin must make two DC 17 Fort saves or be blinded (Blindness/Deafness, CL 14.)
Mystic2 then steps 5’ back from the scary minotaur, and casts Blindness/Deafness on him - DC 17 Fort save for Barratore or be blinded.
Mystic1 casts Displacement on himself.
You hear a muted barking, yiping, cawing in the distance. This is reminiscent of the shadow creatures you fought before and passed while travelling on the Shadow Plane. Some must’ve followed you into this place, but they are not yet even in the range of True Seeing.
Finally, the Shadow Lord rises into the air above the 15’ tall wall. He laughs. “You still have time to join me you know - my reinforcements are on their way - can you hear them? He he he. We can rules together - separate but equal, you in that Spicy Valley of yours, and I here. Join me. You know you want to. And you cannot win, for I will have the Krystal Heart soon enough!”
Then the Shadow Lord casts Greater Dispel Magic on Emrys. Starting with the highest level spell on Emrys, he will potentially dispel 4 spells and succeeds against Caster Level 24, 6, 24 and 23 (likely dispelling 3 spells operating on him.) ____________________________ Shadow Lord: 63 damage. 20% Concealment Miss Chance. Fly 20’.
Mystics: M1: Concealment and Displacement 50% miss chance. M2: 35 damage. 20% Concealment Miss Chance. M3: 12 damage. Blind(5). Deaf(1). Glitterdusted. Not happy. M4: Invisible. 12 damage. Blind(2).
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+9=24 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+9=16 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2017 9:32:46 AM
V calls out to the others "The Shadow Lord is hiding in the illusory wall at the Southwest corner of the main two walls. He has an illusion double of himself as a ruse.They also have a summoned rhino back there."
V shakes off the first of the mystic spells, but succumbs to the second(even after wasting a hero point on a reroll), and is now blinded and deafened.
Current active effects: Prot. from evil-- duration 13 minutes, +2 ac and saves against evil, warded from mental control and summoned creatures. Darkvision Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saves, attacks, ability chks, skill chks, and damage. Haste: extra attack on full attacks, movement doubles, +1 to attack, +1 dodge bonus to AC and reflex saves, duration 26 rounds
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=C, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic, Fly-C 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-C, Greater dispel magic, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+23=36 ; d20+13=26 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2017 9:36:53 AM
(OOC: sorry. wasn't finished but hit submit on accident. Continuing...)
V tries to determine the exact spell that was cast upon him(spellcraft 36) and then attempts to dispel that spell alone(caster level check 26)
Current active effects: Prot. from evil-- duration 13 minutes, +2 ac and saves against evil, warded from mental control and summoned creatures. Darkvision Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saves, attacks, ability chks, skill chks, and damage. Haste: extra attack on full attacks, movement doubles, +1 to attack, +1 dodge bonus to AC and reflex saves, duration 26 rounds
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=C, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic=C, Fly-C 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-C, Greater dispel magic, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 36/65 d20+20=35 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+20=24 ; d20+15=21 ; d4+3=5 ; d100=56 ; d100=84 ; d100=7 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=4 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2017 9:47:42 AM
Edson starts laughing to himself for some odd reason. He slashed at H2 again.
Hit ac 35 5 dmg Hit ac 40, crit confirmed at 24. 4 dmg- 8 if crit Third strike failed concealment check
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:34; HP: 155/162 Character Sheet d20+17=18 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+27=33 ; 6d8+28=48 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2017 12:51:19 PM
Barratore eyes the Mystic as it casts his spell and then everything goes black. Barratore growls to himself, but aloud, "I am Barratore Steelwind of the Starlight clan and I will not be beaten by the likes of your evil. Imod will not allow it". And with that, the blindness washes away. Used hero point to retool save. Fort 28
Barratore calls then, upon the powers of a long ago united race of his ancestors and grows to stand at nearly 20' high. activate legacy item enlarge spell
The Mystic shadow thing was once again within his reach and Barratore slips his shield off and grasps his blade in both hands and with a mighty and heroic stroke, looks to end the thing before him
Hero point extra standard action PA Vital strike hit AC 33 Dmg 48
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+20=23 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2017 8:10:00 PM
I am safe ! Lanliss Shouts, hoping he calmed down Brom. He moves a little bit closer near the group but still far from the cloudy thing that made him uneasy. Moments before he tries to make himself less visible he thinks about fighting but alas, Saying or shouting more staff will only make him a visible target and he needs to keep the crystal safe.
Stealth 25 (23 stealth + 2 for good hope)
DM Mark - Correction - Lanliss remains silent as he moves forward.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, detect scrying, good hope, haste, true seeing, low light vision d100=78 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2017 8:34:48 PM
(Emrys wasn't doing a whirlwind. Just being a giant air elemental in an enclosed space should generate enough winds to dissipate the stinking cloud. 21+mph wind is all that's required ... not a tornado. But a whirlwind was coming the very next round.)
(Greater Dispel Magic on Emrys. Top spells, sorted by level and then by most recently cast: Greater Polymorph 6th, True Seeing 5th, Detect Scrying 5th, Haste & Good Hope 3rd. SL's caster level checks: 24, 6, 24 and 23. Polymorph, Detect Scrying and Haste are dispelled.)
Emrys is only a windy giant for just a moment. He shrinks back down and materializes back to flesh and bone. He eyes the man with a stoic expression, not giving him the satisfaction of being frustrated. He advances on the Shadow Lord (AM-14) and then throws a spell in his direction.
(Leyline: 78. Casting Baleful Polymorph on the Shadow Lord. Fort save: 22 vs. polymorph. Will Save: 22 vs remembering who he is. Range: 55ft.)
"Fiend, you deprived me of my form ... now I deprive you of yours!" If the spell takes affect, the Shadow Lord polymorphs into a pear-shaped, bobwhite quail.
While still being able to still fly, these tiny, clumsy birds can only stay aloft for a very short time ... especially with no wind!
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] d20+12=28 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2017 10:11:16 PM
Evaris moves out of the Stinking Cloud, still unaffected by its stench. Now that he can see, he casts a Searing Light at any opponent he can see. [OOC: I've totally lost track of who's visible and who isn't.]
[I would like to use yesterday's rolls: Hit Touch AC 20 for 25 damage, with a 78 on the miss chance. If it matters, Evaris has the Precise Shot feat.]
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Wednesday August 16th, 2017 11:53:46 PM
Shepherd Baslim hurries to get around the stinking clouds.
ooc: Double move. End two squares south of Velarin.
DM Mark - Where's Lanliss? d20+16=32 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+13=33 ; d20=9 ; d100=69 ; d100=1 ; d100=35 ; d100=69 ; d20+21=33 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+16=24 ; d6+10=11 ; d20+16=25 ; d20+16=25 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+16=32 ; Thursday August 17th, 2017 12:55:56 AM
Velarin calls out too the others about the Shadow Lord hiding in the wall with an illusory double floating above. He also mentions a rhino. Then everything gets dark for the wizard as he succumbs to a Blindness spell. Velarin dispels the effect and can see again.
One of the shadowy mystics also blinds Barratore, but the minotaur heroically shakes off the effect! Then the minotaur grows in size, extending his reach. “Aw crap!” says the mystic. Startled, the mystic scrambles back from the great beast, and in doing so provokes an attack, taking 34 damage (You only double the weapon dice, not the adds - let me know if I got that wrong. Also, “You cannot spend more than 1 hero point during a single round of combat.” Finally, please be sure to roll for the concealment miss chance - I did and you hit.)
Edson laughs and lays into his opponent doing 9 damage. The shadowy warrior falls.
Brom, seeing one opponent fall to Edson’s blade strikes the other for 75 damage. It is still up - barely. Remembering that all is lost if the Krystal Heart is lost, Brom shouts, ”Where’s Lanliss?
The Dispel Magic removes some spells from Emrys, and he changes back from an Air Elemental to an elf. Then he casts Baleful Polymorph on the Shadow Lord. The Shadow Lord saves against the spell. (For future reference, I am not aware of anything about Air Elementals that means they generate wind apart from their Whirlwind Form, but I’m prepared to be wrong.)
Evaris steps out of the Stinking Cloud. He looks at the wall, and recalling Velarin’s assertion that it is an illusion he makes a save Highlight to display spoiler: {and the wall becomes translucent for him, revealing two blind Mystics ht iding within it. Evaris can also see the Shadow Lord, staning withing the 15’ tall illusory wall, and atop the 5’ tall stone wall where it intersect the illusory wall (blue square.) Evaris fires at the Shadow Lord and hits!} Evaris extends his hand and a beam of blinding light shoots into the 15’ tall wall where that blue square is, evoking a cry from within.
Baslim moves near Velarin.
Lanliss does not answer Brom, and continues his stealthy move forward, disappearing around the corner of the stone wall. (Velarin and Barratore can see him walk into the 15’ tall wall, disappearing from sight. Velarin sees him within the wall, moving toward the hidden Shadow Lord.)
Mistakenly thinking Edson will be a softer target than that dwarf, the shadowy warrior H1 moves 5’ and strikes four times. He curses as he only hits Edson once for 11 damage.
Mystic 1 then begins casting a spell. Mystic 2 again casts Blindness/Deafness on him - DC 17 Fort save for Barratore or be blinded.
The voices of Mystics 3 and 4 can be heard, chanting.
The Shadow Lord again laughs. “You are indeed the fools Skalippy said you were. Victory is within my grasp.” Then he casts Greater Dispel Magic on Emrys. Starting with the highest level spell on Emrys, he will potentially dispel 4 spells and succeeds against Caster Level 14, 14, 12 and 25 (likely dispelling the top 4 spells operating on him.)
Still you hear a muted barking, yiping, cawing in the distance, though louder now. ____________________________ Shadow Lord: 88 damage. 20% Concealment Miss Chance. Fly 20’.
Mystics: M1: Concealment and Displacement 50% miss chance. M2: 69 damage. 20% Concealment Miss Chance. M3: 12 damage. Blind(5). Deaf(1). Glitterdusted. Not happy. M4: Invisible. 12 damage. Blind(2).
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+13=25 ; Thursday August 17th, 2017 11:37:15 AM
Seeing Lanliss closing on the Shadow Lord greatly concerns Velarin, but he suppresses his desire to yell to him to get to the altar, so that he does not alert the Shadow Lord to Lanliss's presence.
V is currently 30' in the air at AP22, and will fly to AF22, maintaining his altitude.
Mentally cursing himself for not having more fire spells, He casts greater dispel magic instead. He makes the spell an area effect, centered at AF15. Every spell within a 20' radius of AF15 is subject to being dispelled with a dispel check of 25.
"Two can play at the dispelling game. We need to get a move on boys. Their reinforcements are coming
Current active effects: Prot. from evil-- duration 13 minutes, +2 ac and saves against evil, warded from mental control and summoned creatures. Darkvision Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saves, attacks, ability chks, skill chks, and damage. Haste: extra attack on full attacks, movement doubles, +1 to attack, +1 dodge bonus to AC and reflex saves, duration 26 rounds
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=C, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic=C, Fly-C 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-C, Greater dispel magic-C, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 81/154 (120/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d100=36 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+23=28 ; 6d6+30=45 ; d20+22=41 ; Thursday August 17th, 2017 12:16:16 PM
Fort save DC31
Not hearing any response from Lanliss, Brom curses the sneaky runt under his breath. He needed to finish his current opponent quickly. He steps in and strikes hard at the last defender. He feels his sword dig deep into his shadowy flesh.
Keeping an ear to the battlefield he picks up general locations of all the players by their sounds (Perception DC 41). He tries to hear the faint footfalls of Lanliss (I know it's a long shot but a 41 is pretty high) among the sounds of sword and spells.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday August 17th, 2017 5:41:40 PM
V takes a brief moment to assess the situation. Still more opponents than they have time to deal with, and more on the way. He remembers the final words of warning. "Be careful of tricks and traps. You need to lay the heart on the altar". The Wizards mind starts going quickly through logical courses of action. Is this the trick, designed to slow us enough to fail? Is there a trap waiting at the altar? Lanliss is the key. He holds the heart. We must get it in the altar without setting off traps, and do it quickly.
Velarins mind has quickly laid out a dangerous, but potentially fruitful plan to end this in the next dozen seconds, counting on Lanliss to be prepared for anything
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 25/65 d20+18=22 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+13=22 ; d100=70 ; d100=63 ; d100=46 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=4 ; Thursday August 17th, 2017 5:54:06 PM
Figuring Brom has things hnder control Edson makes a run for M2. The first thing that hits the mystic is a wad of spit.
Following that is his kukhris. Hit ac 22 6 dmg Hit ac 30 7 dmg Hit ac 22 4 dmg
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20-1=7 ; Thursday August 17th, 2017 6:12:08 PM
Lanliss feels his body moving in the direction of the shadow world.
He tries to be aware of his body, trying to take hold of his body once again.
Will Save 7
Mind Fog -10 Will save +7 Good Hope +2
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:34; HP: 155/162 Character Sheet d20+17=31 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+27=43 ; 6d8+28=50 ; d100=59 ; d20+27=35 ; d20+27=34 ; d20+27=40 ; d20+27=39 ; 3d8+28=39 ; 3d8+28=38 ; 3d8+28=42 ; 3d8+28=52 ; d20+12=22 ; Thursday August 17th, 2017 7:20:40 PM Barratore switched to 2 hands on his weapon and thus the increase during his Power Attack. I had doubled the dice to 6d8 with Vital Strike. During an AoO he could not do so, dice would only 3d8
The spell from the Mystic rolls across the fighters mind, but he pushes through the magic Fort Save 31
Barratore goes up and over the wall to just the other side Move to AG/14 Bellowing as he lands, 'Bay hay he ho hooo! This is where you are all hiding!" Barratore cuts the Mystic in half with nearly 16' of magical steel.
Seeing Lanliss head into the wall, Barratore knows something is wrong. Lanliss can't walk through walls, it must be an illusion. Will Save 22
He yells to the others "Lanliss is heading to the Shadow Lord, stop him!" oh and i found a rhino"
Attack M2 PA Vital Strike Hit AC 43 Dmg 50 Concealment %59
Combat Reflexes AoO if needed Hit AC 35/34/40/39 Dmg 39/38/42/52
Good Hope Haste Darkvision Owls Wisdom Enlarge
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Thursday August 17th, 2017 11:24:22 PM
Baslim keeps hurrying to get around the obscuring mists.
ooc: Double move to AW14.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, detect scrying, good hope, haste, true seeing, low light vision d100=18 ; d100=13 ; Friday August 18th, 2017 12:26:52 AM
(sorry for being late. extremely tired this evening ... passed out on couch.)
Emrys thoroughly rejects the next wave of dispelling magic. Not a single spell dispelled. Like dew off a pixie's wings! At the Shadow Lord, Emrys bellows, "You're delusional, you bloated termite!"
He hears the approach of reinforcements ... shadow creatures most likely. He casts a spell targeting a large area between the party and the approaching shadow swarm (far enough away from the party not to interfere with the combat ... in the path of the reinforcements.) However the spell fails to materialize ... no leylines present to fuel his spell.
(Leyline checks: 18 fail, hero point reroll: 13 also a fail. Failed to cast Calm Emotions. Unbelievable.)
(Why did even I bother to wake up... back to bed.)
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] d8=2 ; Friday August 18th, 2017 12:52:43 AM
Evaris casts a Sound Burst, centering it on the Shadow Lord.
Everything in the area takes 2 points of damage, and must succeed at a DC 17 Fortitude save or be stunned for 1 round.
DM Mark - Where's Lanliss? d20+16=35 ; d20+16=35 ; Friday August 18th, 2017 2:00:39 AM
Velarin follows the Shadow Lord’s example and unleashes a Greater Dispel Magic. The Wolly Rhino disappears, as does one of the Mystic’s Displacement effect. A bit of a Stinking Cloud disappears as well. Worried about Lanliss, he encourages the others to act.
Brom drops his opponent. He then listens for Lanliss footfalls, and while he can hear all kinds of things, including footfalls, he cannot place just where they’re coming from.
Edson runs up to the nearest mystic and misses (move and standard action, right? Why the other two attack rolls?)
Barratore hops over the wall and cuts the mystic atop the wall in half. The two halves fall on either side of the wall. Thinking the wall to be an illusion, he suddenly recognizes the wall for what it is. He can see the Shadow Lord (blue square) hidden within the 15’ tall illusory wall, standing atop the 5’ stone wall.He shouts, "Lanliss is heading to the Shadow Lord, stop him!" (Damage corrected from before - thanks.)
Baslim moves up to the wall.
Emrys reaches for a Ley Line, but it proves elusive. (True Seeing and Good Hope were dispelled last round, right?)
Evaris casts Sound Burst on the hidden Shadow Lord. The Shadow Lord, Mystic4 and Barratore take take 2 damage.
Lanliss continues to move toward the Shadow Lord, concealed from most within the illusory wall.
Then, the Shadow Lord moves, and suddenly, there are two Shadow Lords! One is down behind a 5’ stone wall, the other floats above the altar. Both seem to cast a spell, and then Barratore begins to shuffle his feet and dance for the next round. He must make a Will save, DC 22 or continue to dance - Irresistable Dance.
A large number of shadow animals arrive behind the party! ____________________________ Shadow Lord: 90 damage. 20% Concealment Miss Chance. Fly 20’.
Mystics: AC 26, touch 17, flat-footed 21 M1: Concealment 20% miss chance. M2: 83 damage. 20% Concealment Miss Chance. M3: 12 damage. Blind(5). Deaf(1). Glitterdusted. Hidden in an illusory wall. M4: 2 Invisible. 12 damage. Blind(2). Hidden in an illusory wall.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, good hope, true seeing Friday August 18th, 2017 8:41:43 AM
(Emrys' True Seeing and Good Hope were not dispelled, your Dispel Checks {14 &12) were way too low.)
(DM Mark - From the DM post, "Starting with the highest level spell on Emrys, he will potentially dispel 4 spells and succeeds against Caster Level 14, 14, 12 and 25." The actual rolls were: d20+16=25 ; d20+16=25 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+16=32. Please let me know if there is another reason those spells exceeded caster levels 14 and 12.)
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20-1=5 ; Friday August 18th, 2017 10:10:17 AM
Lanliss Tries again and again to feel his body. He tries to feel his toes and the tips of his hands move in the opposite direction.
Will save 5
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, good hope, true seeing Friday August 18th, 2017 1:43:34 PM
(I was assuming those were your caster level checks: 14, 14, 12, 25, because that's all that was listed in your post. The DCs you needed to beat were: True Seeing 11+11=22 and Good Hope 11+8=19. Those are the only 2 active spells on him. Your 14's didn't beat a 22 and a 19. That's why I said the spells weren't dispelled.)
(DM Mark - No worries Stephen! The funny thing is that I actually meant to cast it on Velarin who's flying 30' in the air, but when I coped the Dispel text from the previous DM post, I forgot to change the name. In the end, it probably has little impact. Emrys has been informed the wall is illusory, so he just needs to make a will save to see through it.)
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Friday August 18th, 2017 7:32:53 PM
"I will try and slow down the reinforcements for a round or two, but we are running out of time. We need to stop the Shadow Lord and get Lanliss to the altar. Which shadow lord is the real one?"
V then casts a wall of force to slow down the incoming horde. At their speed, he hopes they will blast into the invisible barrier and cost themselves additional time beyond going around. V then moves to AF12, 30' in the air.
Wall of force is 13 10'cubes, running from AV31 to V31
Current active effects: Prot. from evil-- duration 13 minutes, +2 ac and saves against evil, warded from mental control and summoned creatures. Darkvision Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saves, attacks, ability chks, skill chks, and damage. Haste: extra attack on full attacks, movement doubles, +1 to attack, +1 dodge bonus to AC and reflex saves, duration 26 rounds
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=C, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic=C, Fly-C 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-C, Greater dispel magic-C, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 81/154 (120/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+23=37 ; 2d6+30=38 ; d100=54 ; d20+22=39 ; Friday August 18th, 2017 8:08:33 PM
"Daft fool!" Shouts Brom to the flying wizard. "You find the rogue. From above ya should be able ta spot him better than us down here. Leave the critters to me."
Brom heads out of the cloud towards the shadow creature and sets up at AJ27. He readies his sword for the first one in range.
He shouts back to Barratore. "Barratore, I'm leaving them ta you. I got the critters. Ya better not make me regret it![/b]"
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Friday August 18th, 2017 8:53:19 PM
"I see where he is Brom, and I'm not yelling it out. I dropped a wall of force between you and the horde already, so don't go and run into it."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:34; HP: 155/162 Character Sheet d20+17=22 ; d20+23=24 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+23=25 ; 3d8+28=39 ; d20+27=37 ; d100=77 ; 6d8+28=56 ; d20+27=39 ; d20+27=46 ; d20+27=47 ; d20+27=32 ; d20+27=47 ; d20+27=38 ; 6d8+28=50 ; 6d8+28=57 ; 6d8+28=55 ; 6d8+28=51 ; 6d8+28=57 ; 6d8+28=42 ; d100=56 ; d100=26 ; d100=8 ; d100=46 ; d100=24 ; Friday August 18th, 2017 9:19:13 PM
Barratore eyes the Shadow Lord, as he resists the spell, "I'll get to you in a moment!" Will Save 22
Good Hope Haste Darkvision Owls Wisdom Enlarge
misread at first on the spell, ignore all those rolls after the 22
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 81/154 (120/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Saturday August 19th, 2017 12:54:44 PM
"Let me git this right." He yells at the wizard. "Now the critters can't focus on me and yer wall has forced them outside into flanking positions on the whole group. Is that what I'm hearin'?"
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Saturday August 19th, 2017 3:06:07 PM
Evaris casts True Seeing on himself and moves toward the altar, intending to defend Lanliss as best he can.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 25/65 d20+18=36 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+13=28 ; d4+13=14 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=4 ; d100=7 ; d100=77 ; d100=7 ; Saturday August 19th, 2017 5:09:41 PM
Edson realizes he was a littlr abrupt with his spit, so he decides to repay the mystic with more kuhkris.
The shadow gets in his eye for two.. but the other one looks good.
Hit ac 38 .. 26 for crit... 6 dmg if not crit.. 13 if crit.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Sunday August 20th, 2017 9:47:24 PM
"yes brom. That's what it means. I am not currently able to read your mind, but if you like I will work on that. In any case, it was done before you announced your plan, so adjust and adapt. Either go kill one side of them, or go kill the shadow lord while they are slowed and you are hasted."
(Was checking in. Unable to post tomorrow, will do so Tuesday morning)
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Sunday August 20th, 2017 11:40:38 PM
Baslim keeps hustling!
ooc: Double move to AK14.
DM Mark - Double the Fun d20+11=17 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+15=26 ; Monday August 21st, 2017 2:16:51 AM
Velarin tries to slow the incoming shadow animals, casting a Wall of Force. He watches with some amusement as some of the non-flying shadow animals bash into it.
Brom is not impressed, as this diverts some of the creatures from his waiting sword. He therefore relieved that about a third of these creatures are flying. He tells Barratore that he’ll take the creatures if Barratore will get the Shadow Lord.
Brom and Velarin discuss the finer points of barbarian-friendly spell casting.
Barratore does a little two-step as he shoots a threat to the Shadow Lord.
Evaris casts True Seeing and moves up.
Edson expresses an interest in attacking one of the mystics, but none are close enough. There some dead shadow warriors lie on the ground near him. (Whom did Edson want to attack this round, and does he move? He cannot see any opponents.
Baslim continues his movement toward the altar. (Has he saved against that illusory wall yet?)
Emrys takes no action.
Lanliss continues his progress toward the altar. One there, he must make a DC 20 will save.
The shadow animals move foreward. It’s almost comical for Brom, the only one that can see them in the dim light, to see them smash into the Wall of Force. Some fly, and two were close enough to attack the Brom - both miss.
Mystic 1 steps into the wall, moving away from the huge minotaur (no AOO - dancing.) Then he casts Blindness on Barratore - DC 17 Fort save or be blinded.
Mystic 3 can sense Emrys is near (Perception 26) and casts Glitterdust. Emrys is lit up and must make a DC 17 Will save or be blinded.)
Mystic 4 continues to sing.
The Shadow Lord has a double. Both move the same, though the one on the left is 20’ up in the air. They cast Blindness on Evaris, and he must make a DC 18 Fort save or be blinded. Both speak, “Ah ha ha. You end is at hand!” ____________________________ Shadow Lord: 90 damage. 20% Concealment Miss Chance. Fly 20’.
Mystics: AC 26, touch 17, flat-footed 21 M1: Concealment 20% miss chance. M2: 83 damage. 20% Concealment Miss Chance. M3: 12 damage. Blind(5). Deaf(1). Glitterdusted. Hidden in an illusory wall. M4: 2 Invisible. 12 damage. Blind(2). Hidden in an illusory wall.
25 Shadow Animals: AC 18, Touch 15, 20% Concealment Miss Chance in less than bright light. 17 running 8 flying
(The illusory wall requires a DC 17 Will Save because you have been told it’s illusory.) (Stinking Clouds removed from the map as they have expired.)
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20-1=6 ; Monday August 21st, 2017 10:25:41 AM
Lanliss feels hopeless as he can't control his body. His legs keep moving. He heads to the altar. Will save 6
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:34; HP: 155/162 Character Sheet d20+17=25 ; d20+27=32 ; d100=19 ; d100=80 ; 6d8+28=54 ; Monday August 21st, 2017 8:02:58 PM
Once again the blindness spell does not rob Barratore or his sight. The Minotaur moves 15 toward the shadow lord and strikes at him
Will 25 PA Vital strike hit AC 32 concealment 19 blind fighting 80 DMG 54
Haste Good hope Dark vision Owl wisdom
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, good hope, true seeing d20+16=29 ; d20+16=23 ; d100=10 ; Monday August 21st, 2017 8:16:23 PM
(Emrys has/had True Seeing ... that see's thru Illusions. Will Save: 29/31* vs Illusion. Will Save: 23/25* vs glitterdust. *If Good Hope is still active ... I don't know.)
Emrys points at the mystic that Glitterdusted him and says, YOU ARE WORKING MY LAST NERVE .....AUUGGHHH!!!" The hate is really beginning to fester within Emrys!
(Leyline check: 10.FAIL!! Again for the third time in a row!!)
"THIS WALL IS AN OBVIOUS ILLUSION ... OPEN YOU EYES! INFERIOR AND SHODDILY CAST ... NO ATTENTION TO DETAIL ... THE WORK OF A PRIMITIVE!!"
Emrys walks through the wall, past the mystic to a spot near Evaris (AM-10).
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 81/154 (120/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+23=27 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+23=40 ; d100=81 ; d100=42 ; d100=29 ; d100=7 ; 2d6+12=15 ; 2d6+12=19 ; 2d6+12=18 ; Monday August 21st, 2017 8:22:37 PM
Having his fun dashed, yet again by rude spellcasters, Brom loses all interest in his fun. Even the shadow animals that he thought he would enjoy because of the numbers mean little to him now. He loses his rage and fights the animals without enjoyment. He strikes out at the flying animals before him. Should one fall the remaining attacks will go to the other.
Attack (GH, Fatigue, Haste): AC 27(81%), AC 21(42%), AC 22(29%), AC 40(7% miss); damage 15, 19, 18, miss because of concealment
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Monday August 21st, 2017 10:01:28 PM
Evaris will be using a Hero Point to give himself a luck bonus on his save. This post is to show I made the decision before rolling, and thus get a +8 bonus. :)
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] d20+16=23 ; d20+13=28 ; d6=5 ; Monday August 21st, 2017 10:06:03 PM
Evaris shrugs off the Blindness spell and continues moving forward. He moves to where he can see Lanliss, keeping a wary eye on the Shadow Lord.
With his True Seeing active, he can tell [I assume] which one is the real Shadow Lord, so that's the one he casts Spiritual Weapon on. A glowing hammer appears next to the true Shadow Lord and hits AC 28 for 8 damage.
"That's the real one!" Evaris shouts. Then, "Come, Friend Lanliss, let us end this fight and save the valley!"
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 10d6=29 ; 13d6=50 ; Monday August 21st, 2017 11:28:22 PM
(ooc: Nuts. I appear to have neglected to procure the spell components necessary for the forcecage spell. An oversight I will correct shortly.)
If Evaris spots and identifies the real Shadow lord, V will target him with an empowered lightning bolt, moving as necessary to get only him. If for some reason his true sight fails, V will target the both with a chain lightning, the lord on the ground being the primary strike.
Empowered lightning bolt: reflex save 22 for 1/2. Damage 49 or 24 Chain Lightning: reflex for 1/2 primary 24, secondary 22. damage 50 or 25
Current active effects: Prot. from evil-- duration 13 minutes, +2 ac and saves against evil, warded from mental control and summoned creatures. Darkvision Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saves, attacks, ability chks, skill chks, and damage. Haste: extra attack on full attacks, movement doubles, +1 to attack, +1 dodge bonus to AC and reflex saves, duration 26 rounds
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=C, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic=C, Fly-C 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-C, Greater dispel magic-C, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 d20+20=30 ; d20+12=32 ; Monday August 21st, 2017 11:54:22 PM
ooc: Will save 30.
Shepherd Baslim moves through the illusory wall and comes up short as he sees the Shadow Lord. He reflexively raises a hand and attempts to dispel any magic.
ooc: Move 25' north to AK9. Cast dispel magic. Dispel check 32 (nat 20).
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 25/65 d20+18=37 ; d20+18=19 ; d4+3=4 ; Tuesday August 22nd, 2017 12:36:02 AM
Edson looks around for any targets.. if any are found he attacks.
Hit ac 37 4 dmg
DM Mark - Brom Should Be Happy Now d100=61 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+14=31 ; d6+10=12 ; d6+10=14 ; d6+10=11 ; Tuesday August 22nd, 2017 1:48:49 AM
(It will really help me if you can all move your characters on the map. Failing that, please at least specify which cell(s) your PC occupies.)
Barratore moves to attack the closest Shadow Lord. As he is about to swing at the Shadow Lord in the air, Evaris shouts a warning that it is false, and he redirects his attack to the one behind the 5’ wall. His blindfighting ability saves the day, and he hits for 54 points. The Shadow Lord cries out in pain and shock. (I wasn’t sure where he went, but bent things in the party’s favor.)
Emrys is having a bad day with Ley Lines, but shouts to all that the (dark grey) 15’ tall wall is an illusion. He moves forward.
Brom becomes a bit depressed (and fatigued) at the small number of opponents. He hits the shadowy eagle attacking him for 52 damage, and it dies. (took all three hits to kill.)
Evaris heroically shakes off the blinness, and sees through the Shadow Lords ruse. He conjures a Spiritual Hammer to harass him, striking for 8 damage. (Please roll for concealment going forward.)
Baslim calls on the power of his God, and casts [Dispel Magic[/i]. The Shadow Lord’s Projected Image suddenly vanishes.
Velarin moves and casts Lightning Bolt against the Shadow Lord. While he can hit over the intervening wall, it is difficult. The crafty mages saves, but still falls as lightning arcs all over his body. (In the future, please just let me know where you go. I will generally not figure out where your PC should best move for his spell to work.)
As he falls, Lanliss is suddenly released from his enchantment.
Mystic1 sees the Shadow Lord get electrocuted and his image vanish. He again casts Blindness on Barratore, thinking it has to eventually work - DC 17 Fort save or be blinded. Then he moves back.
Mystic3 dispels his blindness, and is disturbed at what he now sees. He begins to move away under cover of the illusory wall.
Mystic 4 continues to chant within the illusory wall.
Meanwhile, shadow animals begin to converge on Brom and Edson.
Edson is hit once for 12 damage. (Take two rounds of hits due to my confusion on where you were per my email.)
Brom is hit twice for 14 and 11. ____________________________ Shadow Lord: Dead.. 20% Concealment Miss Chance. Fly 20’.
Mystics: AC 26, touch 17, flat-footed 21 M1: Concealment 20% miss chance. M2: Dead. M3: 12 damage. Blind(5). Deaf(1). Glitterdusted. Hidden in an illusory wall. M4: 2 Invisible. 12 damage. Blind(2). Hidden in an illusory wall.
25 Shadow Animals: AC 18, Touch 15, 20% Concealment Miss Chance in less than bright light. 17 running 8 flying
(The illusory wall requires a DC 17 Will Save because you have been told it’s illusory.)
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 25/65 d20+18=22 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=28 ; d20+13=27 ; d100=46 ; d100=97 ; d100=35 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=4 ; Tuesday August 22nd, 2017 7:55:17 AM
Edson focuses on the animal at Ah 22. Three times his kuhkri finds its mark with one shot being a crit.
Hit ac 22 6 dng Hit ac 37 cc 28 for 8 dmg Hit ac 28 for 4 dmg
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 13d6=44 ; Tuesday August 22nd, 2017 8:26:46 AM
"Lanliss now!! Put the heart on the altar. Let us end this! Barratore! That mystic has been chanting a long time. Whatever he is casting or summoning is probably not good for us!"
With that said, V flies to X12 and throws a cone of cold at the chanting mystic. reflex 22 for 1/2 damage. Damage 50 or 25
Current active effects: Prot. from evil-- duration 13 minutes, +2 ac and saves against evil, warded from mental control and summoned creatures. Darkvision Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saves, attacks, ability chks, skill chks, and damage. Haste: extra attack on full attacks, movement doubles, +1 to attack, +1 dodge bonus to AC and reflex saves, duration 26 rounds
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=C, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic=C, Fly-C 4th: Dim Door, Dim Door, Empower Scorch ray, greater invis., empower scorch ray, silent Dispel Magic 5th: Empower Lightning bolt-C, cone of cold-C, empower fireball-C, Wall of force, Silent Dim door 6th: Chain lightning-C, Greater dispel magic-C, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Tuesday August 22nd, 2017 6:10:44 PM
Lanliss takes out the Crystal and looks at it for a moment, feeling a little bit dizzy after what happened. He then puts the Crystal on the altar and leaves it be while taking a step out of the altar.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:34; HP: 155/162 Character Sheet d20+17=30 ; d20+27=40 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+27=47 ; d20+27=33 ; d100=44 ; 3d8+28=45 ; Tuesday August 22nd, 2017 9:03:11 PM
Barratore Looks about, unfortunately he cannot see the invisible mystic, "Sorry V, with his hides spell of cowardice, I can't kill him, up to you guys." He turns to pursue the mystic moving off, "oh no you don't get to live to fight another day". Will save 30
Barratore easily runs him down and strikes with his massive sword.
PA hit AC 40. Concealment 44 Dmg 45 Move 55' to v/9
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] d20+13=31 ; d8=2 ; Tuesday August 22nd, 2017 10:32:16 PM
Evaris moves closer to the altar and Lanliss, just in case he ends up needing help.
In the meantime, he re-tasks his Spiritual Weapon to attack the remaining Mystic. [Hit AC 31 for 5 damage.]
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Tuesday August 22nd, 2017 11:02:01 PM
Shepherd Baslim rounds the corner of the stone walls and waits near Evaris to watch the events unfold.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, good hope, true seeing d100=90 ; Tuesday August 22nd, 2017 11:15:25 PM
Emrys can see this matter is near its end. He looks back at Brom and Edson. Maybe he could be so useless. Again .. he tries to invoke the powers of the leylines ... "Grant me this or I SWEAR I WILL CUSS!!"
(Leyline: 90, free cast . Casting Calm Emotions. Range:200+ft. Target: AP27. Area: 20-ft radius spread. Will Save: 20 vs being calmed. This should get 10 creatures on AL and between AT.)
(I don't know how to control the map! I tried something and screwed the whole thing up. All the pieces moved into a single line. Thankfully I was able to figure out how to restore it to a previously saved version.)
Velarin yells for Lanliss to put the Krystal Heart on the altar. He also tells Barratore to put an end to that chanting mystic! Then he moves and hits the chanting mystic (M4) with a Cone of Cold. Even in his blinded state, Mystic4 saves. (There may have been some confusion about which was chanting. I took the liberty of redirecting Velarin’s attack to the one that was chanting- please let me know if I erred.)
Finally freed from having the Shadow Lord crawling around in his head, Lanliss places the Krystal Heart on the Altar. In an instant, bright light from the altar shoots in all directions. It infuses the entire area, eliminating the natural shadows of this place, and makes everyone blink and turn away for a moment. The shadowy aspect of the remaining shadow mystics and shadow animals loses some of it’s effect (no more need to roll concealment 20% miss chance.)
Evaris redirects his Spiritual Hamer to the chanting Mystic4, which he can see within the illusory wall. This there are other two other shadowy mystics here, they seem to be moving away.
Baslim watches.
Emrys has about had it with these ley lines, and tells them so. He seemingly cows the ley lines into submission as he casts Calm Emotions, affecting 8 creatures. Surprisingly, 3 of them save and continue to move - the rest stand there, contemplating the zen perfection of their shadowy lives.
Brom continues his defense against the creatures, though, with the light shining from the Krystal Heart, he can see them better. He drops two of them (I added another hit, since their concealment is now gone.)
Mystic4, the one still chanting, blindly moves forward, seemingly unaware he has left the cover of that illusory wall he cannot see. Mystics 1 and 3 break into a run and retreat (I removed them from the board as they moved about 90’.)
The beasts attack Edson, hitting the rouge twice for 12 and 16 damage.
Brom is surrounded, and is hit 4 times for 12, 14, 13, 13 - a total of 52 damage! The barbarian staggers a bit from the onslaught and his fatigue. It’s clear he won’t last much longer.
Everyone feels a bit odd - this place is changed, but apart from the light it’s hard to describe how. It just feels different. Perception 10:Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice small things begin to float up in the air. The edges of clothing, glitter on the floor, pebbles, and even some gems and lumps of precious metals rise up a few inches. It’s a little unnerving.} ____________________________ Shadow Lord: Dead.. 20% Concealment Miss Chance. Fly 20’.
Mystics: AC 26, touch 17, flat-footed 21 M1: Concealment 20% miss chance. M2: Dead. M3: 12 damage. Deaf(1). Glitterdusted. Hidden in an illusory wall. M4: 2 Invisible. 41 damage. Blind(2). Hidden in an illusory wall.
25 Shadow Animals: AC 18, Touch 15, 20% Concealment Miss Chance in less than bright light. 17 running 8 flying
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+17=26 ; Wednesday August 23rd, 2017 6:48:38 PM
Lanliss notices something strange about the happenings near him and shouts. Guys I think we have a problem with the law of nature, things are starting fly upwards ! Don't you notice it ? , Lanliss asks.
Perception 26
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+10=15 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=17 ; 4d6=8 ; 4d6=20 ; 4d6=10 ; Wednesday August 23rd, 2017 7:22:14 PM
(ooc: must have misread the mystics number. thanks for adjusting)
"I think we need to vacate the area shortly folks. Those of you that can see the invisible mystic, how bout giving me a hand finishing him. Barratore and healers, Brom and Edson are under siege, and brom had already taken quite a bit of damage before this group. He is likely in rough shape."
V then continues his assault on M4, trying to finish the mystic before the mystic finishes casting. V will hit him with a set of Empowered scorching rays. No save(divided the 6 extra damage 3 ways) Ray 1: Ranged touch attack 15, damage 14 Ray 2: Ranged touch attack 28, damage 32 Ray 3: Ranged touch attack 17, damage 17 (Stupid die roller)
Current active effects: Prot. from evil-- duration 13 minutes, +2 ac and saves against evil, warded from mental control and summoned creatures. Darkvision Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saves, attacks, ability chks, skill chks, and damage. Haste: extra attack on full attacks, movement doubles, +1 to attack, +1 dodge bonus to AC and reflex saves, duration 26 rounds
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=C, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic=C, Fly-C 4th: Dim Door, Dim Door, Empower Scorch ray-C, greater invis., empower scorch ray, silent Dispel Magic 5th: Empower Lightning bolt-C, cone of cold-C, empower fireball-C, Wall of force, Silent Dim door 6th: Chain lightning-C, Greater dispel magic-C, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, good hope, true seeing d100=75 ; Wednesday August 23rd, 2017 9:02:32 PM
Emrys notices Brom looking as worse as he has ever seen him. Edson isnt looking to spritely either. He can't reach them in time for healing magiks ... he's used up his Rod of Quickening. What to do?!! He can't heal them, the gift of the bear! Moving as close as he can (AK-16), he begins to call upon the spirit of the bear!
(Leyline: 75. Casting Mass Bear's Endurance. Range: 55ft, exactly as needed. Targeting Brom and then Edson. They each receive a +4 enchancement bonus to Constitution. This gives them both 26 hitpoints, and raises your max hitpoints by 26. Increases Fort Saves by +2.)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:34; HP: 155/162 Character Sheet Wednesday August 23rd, 2017 10:40:40 PM
Barratore had gone after mystic 1 last round and it looks like I got missed
Barratore can see Brom is not only in a fix, but it looks as if no one else is going to be able to help, and so it is with a great bellow. Barratore makes his way to the southeast and to Brom's side
AH/26. Barratore from my last position can get here in 115' and has a 120' worth of movement with a double move
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Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] d20+13=22 ; d8=1 ; Wednesday August 23rd, 2017 11:06:38 PM
Evaris's Spiritual Hammer continues to thwack the mystic. [Hit AC 22 for 5 damage.]
Meanwhile, Evaris hurries toward the battle so he can heal his companions [double move].
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Wednesday August 23rd, 2017 11:57:19 PM
Baslim smiles and raises his hands. Praise! Praise the Light! The Light banishes the Shadow and brings radiance and peace to those who walk in its glory!"
ooc: No actions.
DM Mark - Out of the Frying Pan Thursday August 24th, 2017 1:33:17 AM
Brom drops another shadow animal. They seem to squint in the bright light that fills this place.
Lanliss shouts a warning about his concerns. Velarin echos the concerns, and says it’s time to go. He reminds everyone that Brom and Edson are in trouble. Emrys can see that this is true, and has never seen the barbarian in such bad shape. Emrys, desparate to provide aid, brilliantly casts Mass Bear’s Endurance, using it to boost both their hit points!
Barratore, having gone after the fleeing Mystic1 last round and inflicted 45 points of damage, does so again (attack of opportunity) and the Mystic continued his flight, hitting to another 45 points. But he can see that Brom needs his help, and he charges in the barbarian’s direction, sandwiching the shadow animals between the two of them. (Sorry for overlooking his action last round.)
Evaris Spiritual Hammer continues it’s assault, while Evaris speeds toward Edson and Brom.
The healer Baslim heals no one, nor does he move in the direction of the wounded. But he does praise the light, and begins a sermon.
But now, it is the Krystal Heart that draws everyone’ attention. The Heart begins to pulse with impossibley bright light. Everything else seems to stop - time, the heros, the shadows - all are suspended as the Heart beats one, two, three. The shadow creatures seem to be ripped apart. The remaining mystics scream, as do the animals in their way. Bathed in painfully bright light, all shadows here cease to exist.
And then the entire cavern explodes upwards! All the glitter and gems and lumps of precious metals are lifted into the air, higher and higher, faster and faster. Looking up, the gargantuan shadow that was headed down towards them is struck by the light and evaporates. The heroes and treasure and bits of glitter continue to rise toward some kind of opening.
Baslim’s words seem to be brought to life, as this light does seem to bring a sense of radiance and peace to the heroes - even as they rocket upwards.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 25/65 Thursday August 24th, 2017 8:51:12 AM
Wednesday post
Edson feels the two bites and the second one is enough to drop the rogue. He drifts off into slumber.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 25/65 Thursday August 24th, 2017 8:52:20 AM
Thursdays Post
Edson's eyes crack open as the mass endurance brings him above the threshold.
"What is going on?" Is all he can ask.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday August 24th, 2017 7:32:07 PM
V fells himself rising, and initially starts to resist, using fly to work his way out until his brain kicks in and analyzes the situation. the Glitterox connects the two worlds, with our home being the above world, so unless we are about to smash into the bottom of the cavern celing, we should be going towards home, possibly erupting at the glitterox tree. Wouldn't that make stories for the people to tell for generations to come.
But, just in case a ceiling seems imminent, V flies towards a couple of the nearest party members in case an emergency teleport is necessary. At least he could get a couple people possibly to safety. Possibly not though. That would be a last resort.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 22/154 (120/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Thursday August 24th, 2017 8:32:10 PM
Brom rises through the air and as he does he grips tightly his sword. Men were not meant to fly and the barbarian doesn't look up or down because when he does he doesn't like the feeling.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, good hope, true seeing Thursday August 24th, 2017 9:26:14 PM
"You all should remember the Glitterox erupting ... that may be our fate ... bursting over the Vale and raining down over all the inhabitants. If this is to be our end ... I can't imagine a more spectacular way to go."
All the while, a group discussion is going on in the nexus of Emrys' mind.
"That was quite morbid!"
"Nonsense, it's a fitting end."
"Who says we have to end ... this is only one thread in our tapestry"
"EmMy liKeS da bLOod raiNs .. aLL oVerS da PEopLes, huhh huh huh!"
"Quiet you, oaf!"
"At least we're all here to witness ... what a learning experience."
"Who is this Emmy? Have we met?"
"Most unfortunate ... we try to forget!"
"Ha, bLood rAinS! hee heh!"
"Gods' Hooks!"
"Peas and Carrots!"
Sigh!
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Thursday August 24th, 2017 9:37:36 PM
Lanliss seemed struck into a shock by what Emrys and says quite loudly so everyone can hear. It was nice to know you all, and I like to think that we made the Wold a little better at some level ( or on some level) . Lanliss than closes his eyes. He breathes mindfully knowing that this might be the end, he thinks about all his past and the good moments, he could smell the bakery from the floating city....
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:34; HP: 155/162 Character Sheet Thursday August 24th, 2017 10:00:32 PM
Barratore leaves his feet and finds himself hurtling upwards with everyone and everything else. V is flying in, looking concerned and then Emrys says something about be rained across the valley. "Not a fitting end at all Bard! Not for a warrior" he calls over the cacophony about him. Barratore sheaths his weapon and calls forth a flying potion from his Haversack. If they erupt, as some say they might, he is not about to let Gargul claim him so easily
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Thursday August 24th, 2017 11:44:02 PM
"Gather up!" Evaris calls to his companions. "Try to stay close! Whatever comes next, let us face it together!"
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Thursday August 24th, 2017 11:52:37 PM
Baslim is happy. So, so happy. He shouts exultations as he rises through the air.
"The Light protects! The Light is love! The Light is life! Praise the Light!"
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Friday August 25th, 2017 7:40:34 AM
"Those of you able to move some, try and group up near me and hold hands. Should it look like we are about to be splattered, I will teleport as many of us as I can."
DM Mark - What Goes Up Must Come Down d100=80 ; d100=79 ; Friday August 25th, 2017 12:30:25 PM
The damage briefly drops Edson, but Velarin’s spell brings him back - just in time for Edson to find himself rocketing upward with the others.
Velarin looks up and can see that the group is moving fast up towards a dark hole. He surmises that this may place them back in the Cinnamon Valley. He readies a Teleport spell if an impact seems imminent.
Evaris advises the others to gather up and stay close, and Velarin echos this, suggesting folks hold hands should he need to teleport as many as he can (which would be 4, or 3 if it includes Barratore.)
Brom, as usual, puts his faith in his sword.
Emrys says that they may all be raining down over the Cinnamon Valley, which would be a fitting end. Then the voices in his head get into an argument.
Barratore does not agree that a death over the Cinnamon Valley would be a fitting end. He fishes a Fly potion out of his haversack.
Lanliss says, “It was nice to know you all, and I like to think that we made the Wold a little better at some level ( or on some level).” Then he closes his eyes and goes to his happy place.
In spite of his injured comrades rising with him, Baslim continues his sermon on the light.
The heroes suddenly find themselves hundreds of feet in the air in a blue sky! All about are glittering sparks and bits of treasure. Below them they can see the volcano, but now it is surrounded by lush greens and a crowd of people… they are back in Cinnamon Valley!
You have managed to group up, as you were pushed together on your exit.
You feel a little tickle in your stomachs as your upward progress slows and you are weightless for a moment. And then you start to fall. You have one round before your meet the ground.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, good hope, true seeing Friday August 25th, 2017 1:13:41 PM
“HERE WE GO!!”
Emrys is both fascinated and terrified. He is most thankful that there wasn’t a concussive explosion that would have ripped them all to pieces that would have resulted in an unfortunate crimson rain on the people below. However now there is the problem of what goes up must come down! He could only think of one spell that could help everyone … well, not Barratore, he’s outside the spells size restraints. Emrys sighs with relief as he notices his large friend taking a flying potion.
“Alright … not to worry my friends … All is good!” Emrys casts a light and feathery spell.
(Casting Feather Fall on everyone. Affects up to 8 medium-sized or smaller targets. Sorry, Barratore will need to rely on his flying potion … he’s too big.)
Evaris (Kathy) [HP 92/93] [AC 20; Touch 13; FF 18] Friday August 25th, 2017 1:42:25 PM
Seeing that Barratore is still falling, Evaris casts Wind Walk on him.
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Friday August 25th, 2017 4:17:32 PM
Lanliss keeps his eyes closed, not believing that they are still alive. He will proceed to open his eyes only when feeling his feet touching the ground.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/80, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+21=27 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+15=16 ; Friday August 25th, 2017 7:24:03 PM
Velarin watches what Emrys casts(spellcraft 27) and chooses to not be effected by it(will save 23).
"It appears we are home boys. Let us not return looking like we have been beaten to near death. Am I correct Emrys? Appearance plays much in myth and legend. Perhaps our healers can take care of some injuries on the way down since we appear to be out of danger. As for myself, I intend to put on a light show for the people followed by a hopefully impressive entrance. Barratore, Since you can fly as well, care to join me?"
at that, V launches an empowered scorching ray out into the air, targeting nothing in particular, just for effect, in three different directions. He then heads for the ground using his fly spell(fly check 16) to attempt a few turns and maneuvers to look impressive
Darkvision Owl's Wisdom +4 Wisdom and Wis Checks 10 minutes Good Hope +2 morale bonus on saves, attacks, ability chks, skill chks, and damage. Haste: extra attack on full attacks, movement doubles, +1 to attack, +1 dodge bonus to AC and reflex saves, duration 26 rounds
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=C, Haste, lightning bolt, Dispel Magic=C, Fly-C 4th: Dim Door, Dim Door, Empower Scorch ray-C, greater invis., empower scorch ray-C, silent Dispel Magic 5th: Empower Lightning bolt-C, cone of cold-C, empower fireball-C, Wall of force, Silent Dim door 6th: Chain lightning-C, Greater dispel magic-C, Chain lightning 7th: plane shift, Forcecage
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:34; HP: 155/162 Character Sheet Friday August 25th, 2017 9:19:14 PM
Barratore downs the flying potion and wills himself to come to a stop. Evaris may or may not get that spell off in time. Waiting to find out was likely a bad plan. Hurtling into the ground at a high rate of speed was something he was certainly looking to avoid.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 32 (35 Raged); HP: 22/154 (120/193) raged; DR 3/- (6/- raged) Friday August 25th, 2017 9:36:40 PM
He is hurled upwards and floats downward. He cannot wait to have his feet planted firmly on the ground.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp 51/54, misdirection, good hope, true seeing Friday August 25th, 2017 10:12:01 PM
Answering Velarin's question, "Yes, I agree. As we literally descend from the heavens, we should exhibit a heroic semblance of style and grace. That's never been my problem, however this golden nimbus enveloping my form (glitterdust spell cast on him by one of the mystics) makes me comparable to a celestial."
There is something odd about Emrys, or is there? He's changed somewhat, but I can't put my finger on it.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+20 -- CMD 16 Sunday August 27th, 2017 10:30:30 PM "Oh, my!" Baslim loses his composure for a moment as he experiences free-fall, but quickly collects himself as the featherfall spell activates. "Ah, excellent! We arrive safe after a glorious victory for the Light! We will have to speak with the good mayor at the first opportunity. When we land, I would be happy to minister to any wounds."[/b]
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