[DM Hugh] - The Meaning of Dreams Monday October 19th, 2015 11:35:07 PM Zeoll explains his reasoning behind his idea that no one should hang.
Magana thinks Master Roberts should based on what they learned, but she can't see that there is any other evidence to be had.
Hashamon says that they cannot be sure, so no man should hang it is.
Rillet agrees with Zeoll's answer, but suggests a change in the phrasing.
Ecth suggests a further refinement.
Jozhur decides to try one last thing and attempts to bluff William Roberts. "Lord Fredericks said you left his company at about midnight. Two people have told us they had seen you walking towards Lord Greyson's property a short time later. You are awful quick to blame this on your adopted son, who would have no real reason to kill Lord Greyson. You, on the other hand, would have plenty to gain from Greyson's death. It's painfully obvious that YOU are responsible for this. If you confess now, maybe Pantheon will have some mercy on you."
To which Master Roberts replies in the same manner in which he has replied several times before, “Are you accusing me? HOW DARE YOU! You, you, filthy street scum! You just consider yourself lucky I don’t have my sword with me or I’d have you cut from navel to nose!”
Zeoll gives the answer to Lord Greyson by the door of, "None of these three should face the gallows based on the evidence we have seen and heard."
There is a brief moment during which Aex hopes the party won't have to fight ghosts, Terser hopes Magana was not given some prophetic vision as he attempts to have faith in their answer, and Ecthelion shifts a little uncomfortable by Zeoll's staring at him.
Lord Greyson by the door smiles and says, "It is from material evidence that justice can be measured, not hearsay and gossip. You are just and worthy to proceed to the next chamber." before fading from view with the rest of the illusions.
There is a grinding sound and the doors at the end of the room slide open.
After the entirety of the party has passed through the doors, there is another grinding sound and they quickly close shut behind you.
The party enter a yuge chamber.
The domed ceiling peaks at maybe 100ft high. The circular chamber also approximately 100ft across. Square polished rocks pave the floor and walls, whilst bare exposed rock and stalactites cover the ceiling.
In the centre of the room surrounded by a shimmering wall, is a large circular stone basin filled with water. Hovering above the water floats a rock - about 1ft in length - completely covered in red sparks (OOC: similar to the effect of a sparkler).
On the opposite side of the room a massive hole can be seen, as if someone has tunneled into this chamber.
The floor is littered with dozens of humanoid corpses. 8 monsters - with bloodied claws - stand over them.
The monsters that are standing all look very different.
The first stands close to 10 feet tall. It’s head looks almost like an alligator though it’s body is humanoid. Some sort of green slime covers its body and drips to the floor. The next looks like a cross between a humanoid and a toad but with bat-like wings on its back and gnarled, blackened claws. Another looks like some insect hybrid, with five arms and three legs. It’s large eyes are black and with no pupils. The one to the north looks to be a translucent humanoid wrapped in a hooded funeral shroud. It hovers above the ground. Two hideous crones can be seen. One with pale green skin, wispy green hair and long sharp nails. The other has brownish-green flesh and pointed teeth. As if the menagerie couldn’t be weirder, the next is a gigantic toad with wings, fangs, horns and three eyes! Rounding out the bunch is the insubstantial form of a beautiful woman bathed in sickly green flames.
“Raaargh! More guardians to dispose of!” roars the tall slimy one “Kill them quickly and let us take the prize. I grow tired of this place”
The evil that radiates from them is almost overpowering. This must be Billoopl’s squad.
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 81 / 81 HP - AC 25 / Flat 19 d20+11=23 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2015 1:21:22 AM
(Sorry! My post got eaten.)
Monday:
Before Zeoll gives his answer, Hashamon takes a moment to clear his head. He seeks greater wisdom from Ma'ab and Gargul before finally accepting Zeolls answer as his own as well. (Casts Owl's Wisdom, perception 23. Of course, this does not really matter much.)
Tuesday:
As the group makes their way into the tunnels, Hashamon roars at the vile minions of Billoopl. He holds his charge in check, conferring first with his allies.
"Some have wings, we must expect flight."
(Gonna delay this action a bit to see what the others do.)
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+13=14 ; d20+12=13 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2015 12:47:43 PM What vile creatures. Not too long ago Jozhur would have fled or cowered in fear at such a sight. Now it's almost just another day...almost.
" I'm sure some of them can wield magic, we will probably want to move in. I'll hang back and wait for an opening to flank one of them."
Jozhur moves forward 25 feet and fires an arrow at the hooded figure, missing horribly. He looks for something to take cover or hide behind. He clicks his heels and pulls a potion (shield) from his bag. ----------------------------- Attack hits AC 14 (nat 1) Perception: 13 Boots of haste to retrieve potion. Boots used 1/10 rounds.
Zeoll makes a quick spatial judgment, then moves so that he and his friends and all the enemies are within 40 ft of Zeoll. As he leaps forward, the old liontaur draws his rod from the scabbard at his side.
He casts Extended Prayer: "You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls."
"May the Fey Queen bless us in ourr strruggle against you, foul and currsed minions of the fetid water god Bubble-Poop!"
The spell has no save but DOES allow spell resistance. In case the enemies have spell resistance, Zeoll rolls for spell penetration: 8 foes so 8 rolls: 10, 7, 25, 10, 20, 17, 15, 10.
Zeoll tries to ID any characteristic, history, type, or power of these creatures. Know Nature and Know Planes (both at +8 with the Prayer) 28, 17, 15, 26, 9.
Zeoll keeps alert. Perception 34, 35, 33. ... and Sense Motive: 37, 27, 31
He especially tries to note which ones have weapons, spell pouches, and/or holy symbols.
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: OPEN SLOT, command x3, bane, OPEN DOMAIN SLOT 2: calm emo x2, hold person, faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 2 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor x2) Cast: 1 of 5 2nd lvl (Deeper Insight)
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 0 of 8. Meta Rod: used 1 of 3
Current effects cast/activated by Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0.6? of 6 hours (Zeoll, Aexana) Taur's Try (mino) 10 min Deeper Insight used 3? of 6 minutes Extended Prayer Round 1 of 12
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+8=20 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2015 1:26:31 PM
Terser examines his foes as much as the situation allows, hoping that the guardians they mentioned did not go down easily. perception 22 (with prayer and correct bonus): specifically looking for wounds on the enemy squad
There are many creatures here that he has no experience fighting, and he will prepare himself as much as he is able before getting into the thick of it. He reaches into his bag for a vial of oil which he upends over himself, and prepares to attack anything that comes in reach. oil of shield of faith
is a map available? ------------------------------
Active effects
endure elements shield of faith +2ac - 10 rounds prayer +1atk/dmg/save/skill
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP65/65 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday October 20th, 2015 4:43:26 PM
Aex is disgusted as she sees the scene in front of her... the slaughtered humans... the foul Billoopl minions... happy her robes conceal the fact that her knees are trembling...
The Greenmage quickly rummages through her pockets and gets an inventory. She realises she can not use them when shape changing.
"Get over here Jozhur... this will help you when you get up close... stay well friend..." Aex casts Stoneskin over Jozhur (90 mins / ignore 10 points of damage expect vs adamantine / ignore a total of 90HP's)
If there's a few seconds more to spare Aex also hurries to Terser... "This will further enhance your armor... ", Aex casts Barkskin on Terser (+4 enhancement bonus to Natural Armor / 90 mins)
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 81 / 81 HP - AC 25 / Flat 19 d20+6=11 ; d20+12=27 ; d8+5=11 ; d6=2 ; 4d8+7=28 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2015 6:57:41 PM
Hashamon takes a moment to examine the spectral figure with the shroud. Is it some type of undead perhaps?
Know Religion: 13
Regardless, Jozhur took the opening move, Hash wouldn't let him move up without help. He moves up next to Jozhur, standing at the rogues side to guard his flank. He closes his eyes and mumbles a prayer to the Woldian Gods, seeking power to strike down the minions of a pretender.
Dark energy gathers at his hands, and Hashamon holds a spell's charge at the ready.
Move: Move 25 ft near Jozhur. Standard: Cast Inflict Critical Wounds and hold the charge..
AoO: Hit AC 27 for 11 physical, 2 flaming, 28 Negative Energy. DC 22 Will for Half. (10 + 4th level +6 Wis Mod, +2 Greater Spell Focus.)
+2 Hit and Damage vs Favored Enemy, Undead if applicable. I will not release the charge if it's an undead creature though.)
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Tuesday October 20th, 2015 7:20:06 PM
Rillett casts Air Walk on Magana.
He will also pull out a scroll.
------------------------ Spells in effect - Longstrider (extended from the night before), Status on Hash and Magana (extended from the night before), Endure Elements
Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D), Bless, Endure Elements*, Endure Elements*, Detect Evil, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D), Delay Poison, Delay Poison, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Resist Energy 3 (DC19): Divination (D), Blindness/Deafness, Dispel Magic, Prayer, Speak with Dead* 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D), Air Walk*, Seeker Reincarnation*, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Trueseeing (D), Wall of Stone, Plane Shift
Extended Prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks
[DM Hugh] - The Ultimate Showdown... 4d6=14 ; 5d8=32 ; d6=1 ; d20+17=28 ; d6+8=14 ; d20+23=24 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+19=28 ; d6+8=14 ; d20+27=35 ; d20+23=34 ; d20+13=14 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2015 12:28:22 AM
The party makes its way into the room which is actually larger than originally thought. The room circular room is actually closer to 200 feet across. (OOC: Sorry guys, module was written 100 but when I started placing everything the quarters where too tight)
Hashamon warns to look out for flyers.
Jozhur moves up and fires some arrows at the hooded monstrosity.
Zeoll leaps forward and casts prayer, affecting all of his friends but not all of his enemies. He cannot overcome the tall crocodile headed creature's spell resistance. Nor can he overcome the spell resistance of either crone. The winged humanoid toady looking thing is immune. The insect hybrid is affected by the prayer as is the cloaked being, the giant toad, and the green flaming woman.
Zeoll Highlight to display spoiler: { You are able to identify the slimy crocodile as a greater ooze demon. You know that its body is very acidic, meaning that it can dissolve wood, metal and flesh. You also know that it can vomit acid in a long line. You recognize the winged toady humanoid as a Terry Demodand. You know that its body is very sticky and if you strike it with a weapon it can stick to it. You also know that it can fly into a rage when attacked. You recognize the insect creature as a Derghodaemon. You know that it can clack its mandibles and produce an effect like the feeblemind spell to all within 30 feet of it. You also know that it can cause a lot of damage when grappling. You recognize the first crone as a hag nymph. You know that she can cast spells like a sorcerer. You recognize the other crone as a Baba Yaga and know that she has an aura of fear. }
Terser looks at the bodies of the slain guardians. He notes that they were felled by natural attacks for the most part but some show signs of fire and acid damage. He pours oil over himself and braces for the attack.
Aex casts stoneskin on Jozhur. (OOC: we are in combat rounds so only 1 buff can be done)
Hashamon examines the shrouded figure and then holds the charge on an inflict spell.
Hashamon Highlight to display spoiler: {You don't know what the shrouded creature is, but it isn't undead. The flaming green woman on the other hand is and you recognize her as a witchfire}
Rillet casts airwalk on Magana and pulls out a scroll.
Magana attacks the shrouded creature.
The sparks coming from the rock in the centre seem to be growing, and striking against the invisible barrier that surrounds the rock and pedestal.
“You are no guardians of this place!” the tall slimy one roars “Who sent you? Why do you seek the Master of the Deep’s prize?”
The Ooze Demon moves a little bit to the side and then vomits a stream of acid at Zeoll and Magana
Both taurs take 14 acid damage; reflex save DC 23 for half.
The medium winged toad creature takes to the sky and then uses a spell-like ability. A multicolored explosion of leaping, ricocheting energy slams into the area where Aex, Rillet, Jozhur, Magana, Terser and Hashamon are all standing.
Aex, Rillet, Jozhur, Magana, Terser and Hashamon : Those Lawful on Law / Chaos axis take 32 damage and are slowed for 1 round; DC 17 will save halves the damage and negates the slow effect.
Those neutral on Law / Chaos axis take 16 damage; DC 17 will save halves the damage
Those chaotic on the Law/Chaos axis are unaffected.
Know Arcana DC 19, Spellcraft 24 : Highlight to display spoiler: {chaos hammer}
The Insect-like creature moves up and attacks Zeoll and hits with a claw for 14 damage and Zeoll is now grappled by the insect.
The shrouded figure also flies before casting fog cloud short of where Magana stands.
The first crone targets Zeoll with a spell-ability.
Zeoll DC 20 fortitude save or be turned into a toad; if you fail DC 20 will save or lose your extraordinary, supernatural, spell-like abilities, and ability to cast spells and your alignment becomes neutral and your int becomes 1, your wisdom becomes 15 and your charisma becomes 4.
knowledge[arcana] DC : 20, spellcraft : 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {baleful polymorph}
The huge winged toad creature flies into the air and then attempts to hit Hashamon with its tongue and the sticky pink appendage hits for 14 damage and Hashamon finds himself grappled by the tongue and pulled 5 feet towards the behemoth.
The other crone casts a spell targeting Aex.
Aex: DC 22 fort save or be turned to stone.
Knowledge [arcana] DC 21 ; Spellcraft DC 26 : Highlight to display spoiler: {flesh to stone}
The flaming green woman takes to the skies as well and then shoots off a fiery bolt at Jozhur, but the sticky green flaming projectile misses.
Zeoll: 14 acid damage dc 23 reflex for half; 14 damage, grappled, fort save 20 or turn into toad; if you are a toad will save 20 or think you are a toad (see above); prayered Magana: 14 acid damage dc 23 reflex for half; potentiall affected by sla(see above); prayered Aex: DC 22 fort save or become stone; potentially affected by sla (see above) ; prayered Jozhur: potentially affected by sla (see above); prayered Rillet: potentially affected by sla (see above); prayered Hashamon: potentially affected by sla (see above); prayered Terser: potentially affected by sla (see above); prayered Ecth: unharmed; prayered
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 34 of 55) d20+9=29 ; d20+9=18 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2015 8:05:01 AM
Zeoll groans as he now sees that this is the fulfillment of his divinatory dream!
Reflex Save vs Acid DC23: Zeoll is at +9 with Prayer, rolls a 29, saves for half. 7damage.
Grapple attack inflicts 14 damage, total 21 to Zeoll.
Save vs Frogification Fort DC20. Zeoll has a +10 on the save with Prayer ...
NO WAIT. ... sigh. Zeoll already has a +1 luck bonus on saves from his Woldian Heirloom Item feat. The +1 on saves from the Prayer does not stack. Alas. The first save, vs the acid, was a nat 20, so no harm done. Against Frogification, he is only at +9.
Zeoll rolls vs Frogification: He rolls an 18. He uses a hero point retroactively for a +2, bringing his result up to 20, exactly what he needs. He is no Frog!
Now Zeoll is just grappled by a horrible bug. And grappled is a bad thing for a caster. To use a spell or a SLA, Zeoll has to roll 1d20+10 vs a DC 10+23+1 = 34. In other words, even on a nat 20, Zeoll cannot use his magic. To escape the grapple, he likely has to beat a probably DC33 CMD, and Zeoll's grapple check is a +3, so again, a nat 20 comes up 10 short. Zeoll could attack with a paw at +2, hope for a nat 20, and inflict 1d4+1 damage. Or he could hope for rescue and have a readied move to flee if he has the chance.
For now Zeoll uses the DELAY action, hoping that something else will happen to pull his bacon out of the fire. That is, Zeoll has not yet acted this round.
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 59 / 81 HP - AC 25 / Flat 19 d20+14=26 ; d20+9=29 ; 4d6+7=22 ; d20+7=8 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2015 2:02:10 PM
Hashamon has no trouble resisting the stronger effects of the spell that targets him. The frog tongue is a bigger problem. (Will 26)
With not much else for options, he tries to break the toads grapple on him, and manages to break free. (Nat 20.)The charge of his spell is released, but it does not bypass the Demodad's spell resistance.
Free momentarily, Hashamon makes a dash for the stone floating in the center, praying to Gargul and Ma'ab that he isn't repelled by the barrier or zapped into oblivion. (Hash has up to a 40ft move with Predators Grace, and can use a hero point for more.)
Rillett (Bradley) HP 70/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+17=35 ; d20+11=12 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2015 2:08:23 PM
ooc: I'm not sure how to handle movement. Without a grid, I'm not sure how to accurately describe where I move Rillett and others. It see that I can actually move things on the map. Do you want us to make changes ourselves?
Rillett successfully resists the effect (Will save 35, 8 damage.)
He sees Zeoll in the grip of the insect-like creature. He will move behind Zeoll and move both of us "back" 25' (Dimensional Hop - 50' used.)
There you go Zeoll.
This must be the last test, and representative of Gargul. Now let's see what we can do to make sure we send these creatures to meet him.
------------------------ Spells in effect - Longstrider (extended from the night before), Status on Hash and Magana (extended from the night before), Endure Elements
Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D), Bless, Endure Elements*, Endure Elements*, Detect Evil, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D), Delay Poison, Delay Poison, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Resist Energy 3 (DC19): Divination (D), Blindness/Deafness, Dispel Magic, Prayer, Speak with Dead* 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D), Air Walk*, Seeker Reincarnation*, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Trueseeing (D), Wall of Stone, Plane Shift
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 34 of 55) d20+6=13 ; d20+24=25 ; d20+24=38 ; d20+24=26 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2015 2:42:33 PM
"THANKS RILLETT!" says Zeoll with all his heart! Then he adds, "The froggy guy is sticky and can rage! The insect guy can make a feeblemind sound. That crone there is a caster! The other crone has a fear aura!"
He casts an Extended Command on the insect guy: "FLEE!"
If a spell resistance check is needed, Zeoll's is a 13. The save DC is a Will DC21 (base 10 +1 spell +2 feats +2 bloodline +1 cradled +5 wis).
With his move action remaining Zeoll uses his domain power to become briefly invisible. Then he takes a 5 ft step away from the enemies.
Finally, Zeoll tries to keep track of everything happening. Perception 25, 38, 26.
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: OPEN SLOT, command, command x2, bane, OPEN DOMAIN SLOT 2: calm emo x2, hold person, faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 2 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor x2) Cast: 1 of 5 2nd lvl (Deeper Insight)
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 1 of 8. Meta Rod: used 2 of 3 Hero Points Used: 1 of 4
Current effects cast/activated by Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0.6? of 6 hours (Zeoll, Aexana) Taur's Try (mino) 10 min Deeper Insight used 3? of 6 minutes Extended Prayer Round 2 of 12 Invisible round 1 of 1
Rillett (Bradley) HP 70/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday October 21st, 2015 3:06:14 PM
OOC: Per DM Hugh's instruction, I moved both Zeoll and I on the map.
Zeoll - you should move yourself that extra 5'.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+16=19 ; d20+16=29 ; d10+10=14 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2015 4:10:43 PM
Unfazed by the ball of whatever it was, chaotic barbarian takes no damage!, Terser assesses the field to see where he can be the most useful. Ghosts are better left to Magana, two things are in the air out of his reach (I'm guessing), but one tried to grapple Zeoll, and should be prevented from doing so again.
Hoping to give the bug thing something else on which to concentrate, Terser moves forward and sticks his glaive in the general area of its mandibles. Very general... He has a surprise for anything that decides to mess with him though.
rage on, attack hits AC 19. Unexpected Strike Rage Power - if anything moves within his 10' range (except sticky guy), it gets an AoO vs AC 29 for 14 damage. 2nd AoO available if it comes up.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP65/65 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+14=25 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+9=20 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2015 5:21:30 PM
(allignment not on char sheet but per Rules Druids must be any neutral. So I've added Neutral Good to my sheet)
"WHOAH!!", Aex shouts as the energy slams into her small body! (Will save 25 - succes - half damage - Aex takes 8HP)
But before Aex is able to do anything else another spell is cast at her!! (Fort save 28 - succes - knowledge arcana 7) Sadly she hasn't got a clue what kind of magic tried to hurt her! But she does know that those on the other side of this stone don't like her!!
Aex retalliates by calling an ice storm on nr 6????, nr 1 Ooze demon and nr3 Derghodaem... with a radius of 20ft she can cast the spell without engufing any of her friends. Ice Storm - no saving throw - spell resistance 20 - damage 6HP Bludgeoning + 8HP cold + extra on terrain)
Ecthelion (HP 31/31 17/13/16) Murph Wednesday October 21st, 2015 8:10:17 PM
Ecthelion pulls his hood back far enough to gaze at the shrouded, slimy creature. An old memory of an amulet flashes through his mind as a chill runs down his spine and he finds himself locked onto this creature. The flurry of action around him makes him realize what is going on as the drow plunges one hand into his component pouch.
Running over behind Zeoll and the others, (move 25ft west and 5ft north) he pulls out a small shaving of licorice root and mutters an incantation while waving it through the air in front of himself. The sliver crumbles to dust as his allies feel much faster.
Magana, Hashamon, Terser, Jozhur, Zeoll, and Aexana all gain the benefits of haste! -Extra attack at full BaB during a full attack action -+1 Dodge bonus to AC and Reflex -Extra 30ft to base movement speed, up to twice your total move speed
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+14=22 ; d6+3=4 ; 5d6=12 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2015 9:31:50 PM
Jozhur is a little confused as a ball of energy explodes around him, but he does not feel a thing. (Chaotic)
Seeing that Zeoll has been freed from the grapple, Jozhur works his way into position to flank the only enemy that he can. He draws his new icy short sword and lunges at the monstrosity next to Hashamon, hoping to survive long enough to send it to meet Gargul with his next strike.
------------------- Forgot Prayer Attack on W(8) hits AC 23 (25 w/ flanking), 5 damage plus 3 frost damage and 12 sneak attack damage
Jozhur had no potion in his hand, he could not have retrieved it last round without using a hero point.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 34 of 55) Wednesday October 21st, 2015 10:14:45 PM
OOC: Position nudged five ft on map.
OOC: Aex, Wold Druid PCs can be LG, NG, CG! Take your pick!
[DM Hugh] - Who needs escape artistry when you can teleport d20+7=8 ; d20-6=14 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 1:00:20 AM
(OOC: We are going to try something different for the remainder of this battle, I will be adjudicating party actions / miscellaneous and Jeff will be posting for the anti-party. My posts will go in the evenings and his in the mornings. Hope this isn't too difficult)
Zeoll manages to avoid being turned into a frog, but is still held fast by the insect demons claws.
Rillett sees the predicament that Zeoll is in and manages to teleport the liontaur away.
Zeoll thanks Rillett for the assistance before sharing what he learned of their adversaries and casting command on the insect demon and turning invisible.
Zeoll is unable to penetrate the Derghodaemon's spell resistance.
Terser attempts to attack the Derghodaemon with his glaive, but the blade is turned by its tough carapace.
Aex resists both spells thrown at her and then retaliates with an ice storm. The druidess cannot overcome the ooze demon nor the Derghodaemon's spell resistance but she does hit the giant flying toad monster with her storm. The monster does not lose any altitude from taking damage.
EcthelionhastensMagana, Hashamon, Terser, Jozhur, Zeoll, and Aexana
Jozhur draws his icy shortsword and attacks the witchfire. With the bonus from the flanking, Jozhur is just able to hit her but as his blade cuts her, it doesn't feel quite right and he realizes that it isn't doing the damage it should, like she is less substantial than she should be. (OOC:incorporeal 50% damage from magic sources) so 9 damage was dealt.
Hashamon rushes the barrier after slipping from the tongue's grip, but is prevented from entering by the its force.
The rock behind the barrier cannot be seen now, such is the brightness of the sparks.
“You cannot stop us! With this rock, the Master’s power will grow exponentially! No mortal will be safe, and all will be forced to serve Him. And we.. we shall be his GENERALS!” The Ooze Demon yells.
hmmm. seems i was a little slow getting my post in this evening.. here is my post for BEFORE the DM Thursday post:
refl save = 20 fail - 14 dmg chaotic align - no effect from creature
5 foot step in and Full Hasted attack on the shrouded creature (4) +1 Flail hits a 31 for 16 dmg +1 Flail hits a 29 for 16 dmg +1 Flail hits a 18 for 20 dmg Horns hit a 20 for 11 dmg
Extended Prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Air Walk Haste -Extra attack at full BaB during a full attack action -+1 Dodge bonus to AC and Reflex -Extra 30ft to base movement speed, up to twice your total move speed
Magana (Craig) [HP 72 of 101] [DR 1/-] d20+7=14 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+7=11 ; 2d8+8=18 ; 2d8+8=20 ; 2d8+8=20 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 1:43:30 AM
... and here is my post for AFTER the DM Thursday post: -- NOTE to DM: I accidentally made my previous post PRIVATE - please correct that?
refl save = 14 fail - another 14 dmg chaotic align - no effect from creature
5 foot step in and Full Hasted attack on the shrouded creature (4) +1 Flail hits a 26 for 18 dmg +1 Flail hits a 27 for 20 dmg +1 Flail hits a 19 for 20 dmg Horns miss with an 11
Extended Prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Air Walk Haste -Extra attack at full BaB during a full attack action -+1 Dodge bonus to AC and Reflex -Extra 30ft to base movement speed, up to twice your total move speed
DM EDIT: (OOC: You only took damage from a single round of acid vomit, as your post was a little late I wasn't sure if you saw everything from last time, so I left that up as a reminder)
The bad guys roll good for themselves, poorly for the party... d20+16=28 ; d6+10=14 ; d4=2 ; d6+8=9 ; d3=3 ; d6+8=14 ; d6+8=11 ; d6+8=11 ; d6+8=13 ; d8+8=16 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+15=17 ; 10d6=38 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=19 ; 8d6=29 ; d20+23=39 ; d6+8=14 ; d20+20=29 ; d6+9=11 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 8:05:06 AM
The ooze demon (1) steps up under the flying frog. A massive oozy appendage reaches out and slams into Terser. Acid burns Terser and his armor (I don’t have access to view Terser’s character sheet, so I’m not sure what he hit. Whatever is being worn in the chest spot needs a DC 23 reflex save or take 23 points of acid damage if it is wood, metal, or cloth) (Damage to Terser: 14 + 2 acid).
The medium flying creature (2) mumbles something and appears to cast a spell (Spellcraft 18: Highlight to display spoiler: {Magic Circle against Good}).
The giant insect, frustrated with the escape of Zeoll, reaches out to Terser (who is in range, so no AOO, sorry) and quickly grabs him up with the number of massive claws, slicing into him. Terser sees the sharp edges of the various legs and knows that he is in trouble (14 damage, grappled).
The shrouded creature (4) steps away from Magana, into the fog cloud, and completely disappears from sight. Magana, still partially in the fog, feels claws scape against her chainmail, but does not feel them penetrate.
The hag nymph (5) waves her hands and a lightning bolt flashes across the room, hitting Hashamon and Aex (38 damage, Reflex DC 18 for half).
The flying frog-creature (6) turns to the moving Ecthelion and its tongue spits out, slapping into Ecthelion and sticking fast (11 damage and grappled by tongue, pulled 5' towards the flying frog).
The other crone (7) points at Hashamon and gestures at him, casting a spell (Will save DC 21). Spellcraft DC 20 or Hashamon failed save: Highlight to display spoiler: {Dominate Person}).
The sticky green woman (8), still flying, moves a little to the north, out of the flank, and shoots another bolt, this time at her attacker, Jozhur. The bolt slams into Jozhur (29 damage) and green flames flicker around him (Will save DC 22 or engulfed in witchfire).
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] Rage HP 97/127, AC 24 (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+7=19 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+12=25 ; d4+7=8 ; d4+7=11 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 11:13:52 AM darn! though unless the ooze demon has a 15' reach, it would take my first AoO
The acid sizzles into Terser's breastplate +haste/prayer makes 21 - fail before singeing him as well, before he is drawn into the bug's embrace. Oh well, the bug will just be easier to hit at this range.
He pummels at the bug that's holding him with his adamantine fists, hoping to put some cracks in its chitinous armor.
Hit AC 32 for 8 bludgeon/adamantine, haste attack AC 19 (guessing miss), and 2nd AC 25 for 11 bludgeon/adamantine
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 34 of 55) Thursday October 22nd, 2015 11:23:07 AM
Zeoll takes another five ft step back (map adjusted), turns visible, and casts Summon Fey Friend III (spontaneously in place of Sum Mon III). He'll roll next round to see what arrives.
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: OPEN SLOT, command, command x2, bane, OPEN DOMAIN SLOT 2: calm emo x2, hold person, faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 2 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor x2) Cast: 1 of 5 2nd lvl (Deeper Insight)
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 1 of 8. Meta Rod: used 2 of 3 Hero Points Used: 1 of 4
Current effects cast/activated by Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0.6? of 6 hours (Zeoll, Aexana) Taur's Try (mino) 10 min Deeper Insight used 3? of 6 minutes Extended Prayer Round 2 of 12
Hashamon senses the lightning bolt and he drops low, letting it pass over him completely. (Reflex 19, Evasion). Getting back to his feet, he feels a blast of magic crash about his psyche. Always the stubborn Taur, he continues that as a Human, and fights off the magic.
Hash steps southeast and tries his best to pummel the demon holding Terser, but only his first attack makes any impact.
Crit vs AC 32, confirms vs 26. (Opponent is -2 AC for grapple): 19 Damage
"Jozhur, that one's ethereal. Leave it to Magana and swap targets with her!"
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP38/65 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+12=21 ; d20+10=26 ; 3d6=15 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=27 ; 3d6=13 ; 3d6=12 ; 3d6=10 ; 3d6=8 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 5:04:48 PM
(Aex moved 10 ft back - guess that's not implemented on the map - not sure if it makes any difference on the spell)
"ARGHHH", lightning crashes... (reflex save 22) Aex has the ability to resist Nature's Lure better so is able to withstand this Fey magic better than other (+4 save vs fey). Still the lightning scorches her pretty badly (taking 19 HP)
"I'm not that good alive... but better than dead... ", Aex thinks while she retrieves a potion from her Bill's Pant'o Plenty (grabbing Cure Serious Wounds - move action - not provoking AoO) but she does not drink it yet.
Like the Fey did, Aex too evokes lightning on the Billoopl madness... Using Lightning Lord Domain Spell Aex is able to call down 9 bolts in total. She centres her spell on the Derghodaem and targets 5, 7, 3, 1 and 6 with 5 Bolts (4 bolts left)
Magana (Craig) [HP 86 of 101] [DR 1/-] Thursday October 22nd, 2015 8:55:11 PM
HP correction
ooc: with two DM posts it's a lille confusing. could we get the posts labelled as to which combat round they are for?
Ecthelion (HP 20/31 17/13/16) Murph d20+12=26 ; Friday October 23rd, 2015 12:28:40 AM
Ecthelion cries out in pain as he wrestles against the tongue of the frog creature. Hoping to help his escape, he attempts to cast Grease (Concentration check: 26 - the DC = 11+the frog's CMB) If he is succesful, Ecthelion will cast Grease on himself to give himself an extra +10 next round to escape.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+7=15 ; Friday October 23rd, 2015 1:56:48 AM
Jozhur is pummeled by an awful ball of fire and finds himself glowing (will save failed). Now he's cut off from the others and cannot hide. He can't do any meaningful damage to the witchfire if he isn't flanking it. He's not one to run, but he sees it as his only option to stay in the fight. He backs away from the Witchfire and circles to his allies.
------------------- Will Save: 16 (fail) Withdraw action
[DM Hugh] - The battle rages on [round 3] d20+8=15 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+12=30 ; Friday October 23rd, 2015 8:29:26 AM Magana keeps pummeling the shrouded creature, before it disappears in the fog. On her first attack she hit twice with the flail and on the second attack she does the same.
Terser and whatever he was wearing on his chest (OOC: I too don't have access to his sheet) take acid damage. He then finds himself caught in a grapple with the Derghodaemon. Terser fights back agains the Derghodaemon slamming it with his adamantine fists and hits with 2 of his fists though most of the damage is healed immediately.
Knowledge Planes DC 19 Highlight to display spoiler: {The Derghodeamon's DR can be overcome by silver or cold iron}
Zeoll becomes visible, takes a step back and then spontaneously casts Summon Fey Friend
Hashamon scores a critical hit against the Derghodaemon before giving some advice to Jozhur but he too notices that the Derghodaemon did not take the full brunt of his attack.
Aex being hit by lightning herself, decides to reciprocate in kind.
The Ooze demon(1) does not seem phased by the lightning that dances harmlessly over his oozy skin and into the ground.
The Derghodeamon(3) does not manage to avoid any of the lighting, but still some of the electricity dissipates before the monster is affected by the charge.
The Hag Nymph (5) manages to partially avoid the lightning, but from that she does take, she howls in pain.
The giant winged toad (6) also manages to partially avoid the lightning, but squeals in pain from the electricity.
The other crone (7) also partially avoids the electricity but also howls in pain from the lightning strike.
Ecth is not able to concentrate enough to overcome the distraction that is the giant monster's sticky tongue. His grease spell fizzles out.
Johzhur sickened by the glowing green flame he is covered in, withdraws to find a more favorable target to attack.
The intensity of the sparks grows to the point that the barrier surrounding it collapses! The magic force bursts across the room, sending everyone back towards their nearest wall. It also dissipates the fog cloud and breaks the grapples.
The burst of energy is enough to loosen some of the stalactites from the ceiling and they plummet to the floor like giant skewers. Where the stalactites have struck the floor, an orange glow can be seen. Lava. Beneath the very fragile and thin layer of stone at you feet, lava.
As if things weren’t dangerous enough, small drops of lava start to form where the stalactites were. The ceiling is starting to lose its structural integrity. It will be a matter of time before it collapses!
After the burst d20+19=31 ; d20+19=37 ; d20+18=28 ; d6+7=8 ; d6+7=12 ; d8+7=13 ; d20+20=26 ; d6+9=10 ; 3d6=8 ; 2d6=3 ; Friday October 23rd, 2015 10:39:25 AM
The burst surprises the enemies, but they keep their feet and prepare to counterattack.
The Ooze Demon (1), steps away from the wall and eyeballs the group across the room. It looks at its allies and points at the party.
The Tarry Demodand (2) finds itself on the wall next to Hashamon. It takes a small steps towards him and slashes with its black claws. The claws slice deeply into Hashamon’s body (20 damage) as the creature’s head bites into Hashamon’s shoulder (13 more damage).
The Derghodaemon (3), annoyed again at the withdrawl of a party member from its claws, moves towards the center of the room and towards the party, its many eyes watching the party members, as if selecting the next target for the many sharp legs.
The not undead shroud creature (4) turns its shrouded head to Magana and suddenly the area is filled with smoke and mist Spellcraft 28: Highlight to display spoiler: {Obscuring Mist} centered just to the right of Magana.
The Hag Nymph (5) casts a spell Spellcraft: 25: Highlight to display spoiler: {Fly} then takes to the air, moving towards the center of the room.
The giant winged toad (6) turns to its right and looks straight at Ecth again. A second time the massive tongue of the creature flies out and strikes Ecth (10 damage). The tongue sticks again and starts pulling Ecth towards the massive maw of the toad-creature.
The Baba Yaga (7) smiles and waves its arms above its head. A moment later giant massive hailstones pound the ground and heavy sleet and snow appear in the lava cavern! (Ice storm centered on the group in the upper right. 20’ radius on the lower right corner of Zeoll. That’s 8 damage each plus 3 cold damage (no save) for, well, everyone but Magana. For the next 10 rounds, that area has snow and ice, perception -4, difficult terrain).
The Witchfire (8) cackles as the snow and ice appear and it moves towards the center of the room as well.
Magana (Craig) [HP 86 of 101] [DR 1/-] d20+13=28 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+7=22 ; 2d8+8=12 ; 2d8+8=23 ; 2d8+8=20 ; d8+5=13 ; Friday October 23rd, 2015 11:55:21 AM
Determined to finish off her opponent (4), Magana steps in and performs another full attack.
+1 Flail hits a 28 for 12 dmg +1 Flail hits a 19 for 23 dmg +1 Flail hits a 16 for 20 dmg Horns hit a 22 for 13 dmg
Extended Prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Air Walk Haste -Extra attack at full BaB during a full attack action -+1 Dodge bonus to AC and Reflex -Extra 30ft to base movement speed, up to twice your total move speed
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; Friday October 23rd, 2015 12:17:15 PM
(Sorry for being a bit late in getting my move in. I'll keep it simple as a result.)
Last Round ------------------------------- Rillett will do a healing burst (should have been able to affect all in party, and use Selective Channeling to exclude bad guys.) Everyone is healed for 21 points.
Rillett puts the scroll he was holding away, and pulls out a tuning fork.
"Somebody strong is going to need to grab that rock. And we're going to need to group up to leave."
Current Round----------------------------- Rillett will use Agile Feet (free action) to move to the Upper Right of Terser and cast Protection from Energy Fire on him (Reduce all fire damage by 20 points for the next 90 min.)
------------------------ Spells in effect - Longstrider (extended from the night before), Status on Hash and Magana (extended from the night before), Endure Elements, Prayer
Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D), Bless, Endure Elements*, Endure Elements*, Detect Evil, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D), Delay Poison, Delay Poison, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Resist Energy 3 (DC19): Divination (D), Blindness/Deafness, Dispel Magic, Prayer, Speak with Dead* 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D), Air Walk*, Seeker Reincarnation*, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Trueseeing (D), Wall of Stone, Plane Shift
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 34 of 55) d20+11=20 ; Friday October 23rd, 2015 1:58:28 PM
Zeoll's concentration check for his spell - DC23, rolled a 20, lost!
Hashamon grows as the creature tears into his weak flesh. He pushes off the creatures and turns, hurrying for the stone. He feels Rillets channeling take some of the sting from the last bite, and is thankful.
"I'll get the stone! Someone else decide how were leaving!"
There was a time when a predator becomes prey. Fight gives way to flight. Self preservation had become the order of the day, though there was still an objective to complete. Bracing himself for the inevitable counter attack from the Tarry Demodad, Hash changes direction and rushes for the stone once more.
Ice falls and mist comes from the ground, and he loses sight of Magana and everyone else. Obscuring worked for them just as well, he supposed.
He grabs the stone and turns back north, hoping to see the door open back up.
If so, he will use a hero point to move 70 ft back towards the door. If not, he will move to about 15ft north of Magana.
Move: Eat AoO and move to stone. Standard: Grab Stone Hero: Move to door or Magana or some as yet posted option from team mates.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] Rage HP 107/127, AC 24 (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+17=19 ; d20+17=29 ; Friday October 23rd, 2015 3:57:33 PM
Terser takes Rillett's words to heart and moves himself alongside Hashamon to either assist him in moving the stone, or to defend him from anyone that would attack him.
results depend on weight of the stone and such. 2 AoO's available at 10' reach if he doesn't need to help moving the rock.
1 vs AC19, 2 vs AC 29
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 23 of 55) Friday October 23rd, 2015 5:08:30 PM
Zeoll sees that Hash is moving to get the THING. The old liontaur fears that Hash picking the THING up will open himself up to attack. [OOC: Picking up an item provokes AoOs.] That would be bad.
So Zeoll digs out his scroll of Silent Image and reads it. A small cloud of thick mist forms over the THING and five feet around it, NOT touching any enemy. So long as no one studies or interacts with the illusion, they do not get a save against it. And there is no spell resistance.
When Hash enters the cloud, he gets to make the DC11 Will save to see through the spell (recall Prayer gives a +1 on that save). Hopefully he will be able to pick up the THING. But no one else should see him do it, and he should provoke no AoOs as he does so. And if he stays in the cloud, he'll have total concealment -- and that means casters cannot target him specifically with spells, either.
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: OPEN SLOT, command, command x2, bane, OPEN DOMAIN SLOT 2: calm emo x2, hold person, faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 2 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor x2) Cast: 1 of 5 2nd lvl (Deeper Insight)
Other Stuff Used: Scroll of Silent Image Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 1 of 8. Meta Rod: used 2 of 3 Hero Points Used: 1 of 4
Current effects cast/activated by Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0.6? of 6 hours (Zeoll, Aexana) Taur's Try (mino) 10 min Deeper Insight used 3? of 6 minutes Extended Prayer Round 2 of 12 Silent Image 1 round of concentration
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 47 / 81 HP - AC 26 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 d20+10=22 ; Friday October 23rd, 2015 5:22:05 PM
Will Save: 22
Also - Header Update
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP65/65 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d8=8 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d20+9=25 ; 2d4=5 ; 2d6+9=16 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=21 ; 3d6=9 ; 3d6=13 ; 3d6=14 ; 3d6=7 ; Friday October 23rd, 2015 6:42:13 PM
Seeing the stone is suddenly no longer protected Aex decides it would be best to keep some of Billoopl's minions from reaching out for it...
First she quaffs the Cure Serious Wounds potion she holds in her hand (healing 21+9 total 30 points) getting the little Gnome back to full health.
Next she once again evokes the power of nature... this time it comes in the form of fire! A Wall of Fire appears surrounding 3, 1, 6 and 2. The heat blazes of the wall into the center of the fiery ring! There's no saving throw. Spell Resistance 25!
3, 1, 6 and 2 are all within 10 ft of the wall so all take 5HP 3, 6 and 2 are hit by the wall itself and each take 16HP Furthermore any fool trying to go through takes an additional 2d6+9 Wall radius 20ft, wall height 20 ft.
Terser and Rillet will see the wall appear right next to them... luckily the heat radiates only in one direction!
"There that should keep some away from the rock! Go get it and let's run!"
Furthermore Aex still has 4 bolts of Lightning available! She has those crashing down on the same 3, 1, 6 and 2
Jozhur has to save him, but cannot step up to shoot around Zeoll because of the ice. The only thing he can apparently attack at full effectiveness is the Derghodaemon. He fires three well aimed shots, hoping they penetrate its armored skin.
------------------------------- Full attack on Derghodaemon First is natural 20, crit confirmed with 32 = 23 damage Haste attack AC 26 = 7 damage Second Attack AC 25 = 7 damage
Effects: Witchfire (10 Mins) Extended Prayer Endure Elements Haste
Ecthelion (HP 20/31 17/13/16) Murph d20+5=15 ; d6+1=2 ; Sunday October 25th, 2015 11:14:41 PM
Seeing that magic won't help him, Ecthelion struggles to pull out his +1 Short Sword with one hand and slash at the creature's tongue. (Attack: 15, Damage: 2) "Forget about me, get the stone!"
[DM Hugh] - The wretched stone [round 4] d20+4=15; d20+7=26 d20+9=24 d20-6=2 d20-6=1 d100=100 d100=32 d100=73 Sunday October 25th, 2015 11:37:59 PM Magana presses her attack against the shroud monster. Her first attack strikes true and her horns as do her horns despite the fact that the creature became invisible in the mist.
Rillet had previously healed the party prior to the energy burst and now finds himself running to Terser to bestow protection from energy on him.
Zeoll lost concentration on his spell due to the violent motion of the energy burst. However the liontaur sees Hashamon going for the stone so he takes out his scroll of silent image and wraps the stone in the image of a cloud.
Hashamon attempts to grab the stone, but as he gets close to it, sparks shoot out at him and he is knocked prone, but is otherwise unharmed by the force of the blast. He can feel the stone radiating an intense heat. Surely with how hot the stone must be to put forth that much heat anyone attempting to grab it with their bare hands would be in for a world of pain.
Hashamon Highlight to display spoiler: {You see the following visions after the sparks hit you and trip you up: The rock (not sparking) in deep space, orbitting the Wold from a distance. The rock “feels” nothing. The rock passing close by Thermo, and igniting as it does so, gaining its spark. The rock “feels” alive! The rock hurtling through the sky and crashing to the Wold. The rock “feels” afraid. Eberyon and Maab stand defiantly between the rock and what looks like a giant seaspawn. In your mind you hear the word ‘Billoopl’. The rock “feels” confused Eberyon giving the rock to a Norn and ordering it be hidden away. The rock “feels” despondent. The rock being placed in its pedestal here by the Norn. The rock “feels” trapped. Much time has passed. Ages. The rock “feels” lonely. The battle the party just had. The rock “feels” frustrated Billoopl gaining the rock and his power exploding. He commands many evil fey, and has complete control over the Wolds oceans. Many creatures of all species die. The rock “feels” sad. The rock being dropped into the ocean. Nearby sea life dies. The rock draws in power from the environment around it. Billoopl screams as he loses power. And the rock… “dies”? The rock “feels” at peace. }
Terser moves up and covers the prone Hashamon.
Aex quaffs her healing potion then uses a fire wall to aid Hashamon's attempt at the stone.
The Oozy demon takes no damage from its proximity to the flame and the lightning bolt fizzles out of existence as it reaches the creature as the spell could not penetrate the creatures defense.
The Tarry Demodand seems to be only partially effected by the fire and it manages to avoid the lightning bolt in part.
(Knowedge Planes DC 19) Highlight to display spoiler: {The Tarry Demodand is fire resistant 10}
The Derghodaemon is only partially affected by the fire wall and the electricity from the bolt of energy dances along its carapace and into the ground without seeming to phase it.
Knowledge[planes] DC : 19 Highlight to display spoiler: {The Derghodaemon has Resist Fire and Electricity 10}
The toad creature takes full damage from the fire and loses 10 feet of altitude. It manages to avoid some of the electricity but loses another 10 feet of altitude from being struck by the bolt.
Jozhur pleads for someone to help Ecth seeing that the giant toad has the mage with its tongue. He then fires of some shots at the Derghodaemon.
Although all 3 missiles strike the Derghodaemon, only the one that hit it in the chest seemed to do any damage. The damage caused by the other arrows were immediately healed and the missiles were expelled from the creatures body.
Knowledge[planes] DC : 19 Highlight to display spoiler: {The Derghodaemon's DR can be overcome w/ cold iron or silver }
Ecth draws his short sword seeing that his magic will be of no use against the giant toad monster. Alas, the sword bounces harmlessly off of the thick tongue.
Extended Prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Air Walk Haste -Extra attack at full BaB during a full attack action -+1 Dodge bonus to AC and Reflex -Extra 30ft to base movement speed, up to twice your total move speed
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 66 / 81 HP - AC 26 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 1:04:06 AM
"So much history on this stone. It's like it's a power of some sort.."
Hashamon takes advantage of the respite offered by the ring of fire and fog cloud. He gets to his feet and channels his magic into a prayer to heal, and losing one spell to harm his foes in return.
Move Action: Stand Standard Action: Cure Serious Wounds, 12+7 = 19
After the burst 4d6=18 ; 2d6+9=14 ; d20+28=35 ; 2d6+13=21 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+11=31 ; d6+2=5 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=34 ; 2d4=5 ; d20+13=23 ; 8d6=30 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 7:51:03 AM
Monsters move for Monday morning (before the above posts for Magana and Hashamon):
The ooze demon (1) looks through the fire, steps forward, and opens its massive mouth. Another vile stream of acid spews forth, driving with force through the wall of fire, slapping Rillet and Ecth (18 acid damage, Reflex DC 23 for half) and splashing into the wall, sizzling against the stone and snow and ice.
The giant winged toad (6) goes with the decline in altitude. In a moment anyone can see why – it has used its tongue to pull Ecthelion closer, through the wall of fire (14 damage, no save). The toad continues toward the ground and Etchelion disappears. He has been swallowed by the massive toad (21 damage, grappled, inside the toad’s belly, mmmmm….toasted mage)!
The Tarry Demodand (2) waves a clawed hand and the wall of fire disappears! It takes a step forward, watching the toad eat Etchelion. Then it turns and looks directly at Rillet.
The insect-like demon (Derghodaemon, 3) turns its head with its many eyes and then starts rubbing two of its sharp legs together, creating a horrible screeching noise like a thousand grasshoppers all at once (Terser, Magana, Hashamon: will save, DC 18 – if you can cast arcane spells, DC 22 -- or feebleminded). It steps forward as it rubs its legs together and Terser takes a swing at it, but misses horribly.
The Hag Nymph (5), steps up to the prone Hashamon and reaches out to touch him. (Fort save DC 17 or paralyzed for 5 rounds (ghoul touch). If save is failed, Terser Fort save DC 17 or sickened by the stench coming from Hashamon).
The Baba Yaga (7) steps forward behind its allies and spots Terser. It points a crooked finger at him and a ray of light-absorbing darkness shoots across the room and strikes Terser in the neck (Enervation. Critical hit. Gain 5 negative levels).
The witchfire (8) floats over to the wall, then fires a green bolt towards Aexana. The bolt strikes true, slamming into Aexana’s side (30 damage, Will save DC 22 or surrounded by witchflame).
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 44 of 55) Monday October 26th, 2015 9:38:55 AM
At first, Zeoll is relieved to have been ignored. Then he feels a hot flash of shame. The enemy ignores him because he poses no threat. The old liontaur has been singularly ineffectual so far.
He continues to concentrate on the illusion while he ponders what his next action will be.
[OOC: Hit Points updated, with many thanks to Rillet and kindly DM Hugh for the alert.]
Ecthelion (DEAD) Monday October 26th, 2015 10:30:33 AM
There is a sickening crunch as the wizard is swallowed and there seems to be no struggle from within the creature after swallowing its prey
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] Rage HP 82/127, AC 24 (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+6=15 ; d20+15=19 ; d100=44 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 1:03:14 PM Will Save - +1 from prayer = 16. Retro Hero Point for +2 = 18 = no feeblemind. Fort Save if needed - DC 19 = pass, no sickening.
negative levels can crit? harsh. armor of light fortitude 25% no crit. 44% - fail -5 for skills/saves/CMD/etc, -25 hp
Severely weakened and not knowing what else to do, Terser leaps onto the stone, preparing for the concussive blast that hit Hashamon and trying to power through it while hoping that Rillett's spell will shield him from the stone's heat.
OOC: Dear DM, when this happened, "The Hag Nymph (5), steps up to the prone Hashamon and reaches out to touch him" ... please note that Hash was in my illusionary mist. Maybe the enemy had to make a miss chance since she could not see him before the attack. At the least, there is no SR vs illusions, and she might have rolled a nat 1 on the DC11 illusion to see through it, if you rule that she interacted with the illusion before making the attack roll vs Hash.
Zeoll waits until AFTER Hash is finished with his actions. Then the liontaur stops concentrating on the illusion. He casts his Peaceball (Calm Emotions) centered in a 20 ft radius to affect enemies 3, 1, 7, and 6 ... and maybe 2?
Zeoll rolls five SR chances to penetrate DR: 16, 18, 14, 14, and 15. Looks like the enemies completely shug off the old liontaur's attempt to calm the situation.
With his remaining move action, Zeoll uses his Fey Domain Hide ability to go invisible. Then he takes a five ft step (now moved on the map).
Non-actions:
Zeoll looks at the dead guardians already defeated. Any chance there are weapons or rods or staves or wands around the bodies? If so, where? Perception 35, 27.
Zeoll looks at the bodies of the enemies. Any of them look wounded? Any of them look more wounded than others? Perception 27.
Just in general Perception to see what there is to see or in case someone is trying something sneaky. 38
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: OPEN SLOT, command, command x2, bane, OPEN DOMAIN SLOT 2: calm emo, calm emo, hold person, faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 2 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor x2) Cast: 1 of 5 2nd lvl (Deeper Insight)
Other Stuff Used: Scroll of Silent Image Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 2 of 8. Meta Rod: used 2 of 3 Hero Points Used: 1 of 4
Current effects cast/activated by Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0.6? of 6 hours (Zeoll, Aexana) Taur's Try (mino) 10 min Deeper Insight used 3? of 6 minutes Extended Prayer Round 3 of 12 Haste (round 2?)
Hashamon lays on his back for a moment, considering the images he has seen in his mind. Ma'ab and Ebyron placed this rock here... did they know he would be the one to find it one day? There's a moment of clarity before the world stands still. He sees the Hag reaching for him and resists her magic, barely.
Leaping to his feet, he channels the protections and wraths of his gods. Divine power and the protection of his faith surround him. He lashes out against the Nymph, channeling his chakra into a stunning impact, followed by several follow up strikes.
"I cannot leave this place! Maab and Ebyron set this stone here, and it's all that prevents Billpool from attaining a great power!"
Fort vs. Ghoul touch: 18 (12+6 =18. Had it wrong in my first roll.) Fort vs. Nymph Hotness: 30
AoO vs. Nymph. (Bab 7, Prayer 1, Haste 1, Amulet 2, Str 3, -2 prone) = AC 16. Miss.
Stand from Prone. Incur AoO vs AC 26
Hero Point 1: Stand from Prone Hero Point 2: Defensively cast Divine Power. (16+14= 29 vs DC 23) Hero Point 3: Defensively cast Shield of Faith. (3+14=17 vs DC 17)
Full Attack: Hit AC's 31, 27, 19, 18 for 18,18, 12, 15 damage respectively. The first attack is a Stunning Blow. The Hag Nymph must pass a Fortitude Save DC 21 or be stunned for 1 round.
Stunning Blow: 2/3 remaining.
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 49 / 81 HP - AC 29 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 Monday October 26th, 2015 1:59:27 PM
Slight note: If the Nymph is stunned after the first attack, she loses her dex bonus to AC, drops all items, and suffers a -2 penalty to AC as well, which may help the 19 and 18 connect.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+8=27 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 4:14:17 PM
Rillett is deeply saddened by the apparent loss of Ecth. He takes is personally when anyone dies on his watch.
The acid streams toward Rillett, snapping him out of his lament. He shifts slightly and is able to avoid a direct hit. Still, his armor and clothes smoke from the acid he could not avoid.
”While our situation seems grim, do not lose heart! Gargul has set us on this task, and I trust him in this. The barrier is down. We cannot leave the stone to these creatures, so we cannot leave this place without the stone. Everyone draw close – and touch another person. I will not leave anyone here to Ecth’s fate.”
“Remember, even if we should die here, that means nothing to those in the service to Lord of Life and Death. He once used an entire party of dead adventurers to thwart Marteus.”
Rillett will use Agile Feet to move near Terser, and will delay a standard action to cast Plane Shift once everyone is in place.
------------------------ Spells in effect - Longstrider (extended from the night before), Status on Hash and Magana (extended from the night before), Endure Elements, Prayer
Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D), Bless, Endure Elements*, Endure Elements*, Detect Evil, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D), Delay Poison, Delay Poison, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy*, Resist Energy 3 (DC19): Divination (D), Blindness/Deafness, Dispel Magic, Prayer, Speak with Dead* 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D), Air Walk*, Seeker Reincarnation*, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Trueseeing (D), Wall of Stone, Plane Shift
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 49 / 81 HP - AC 29 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 Monday October 26th, 2015 4:16:22 PM
Hash calls back.
"I don't know about that, Priest. The stone repelled me when I tried!"
He sees Terser leap and hope the dwarf has better luck.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Earth (S) HP35/65 - AC26/22/23 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+15=18 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 7:08:55 PM
Aex is struck backwards by the Witchflame Bolt and fails to resist to the Witchflame... She finds herself engulfed in sickly green flames (Will save 18 - sickened - -2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks)
"Now's a good moment to start panicking" Aex thinks. She hears Rillet call everyone to him... she doesn't know what he has planned not if it will work but none the less she moves closer to him. Feeling sick anyhow so she's no good here anymore... "Get us out here Rillet"
As she moves closer, Aex turns into a Small Earth Elemental. While she approaches Rillet her solid stone body now sinks into the floor until she is completely in the ground... she just sticks a stone finger out to touch Rillet's foot...
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Monday October 26th, 2015 7:53:02 PM
If Rillett sees Aex begin to sink into the floor, he'll caution Aex there is lava beneath the floor.
Magana (Craig) [HP 101 of 101] [DR 1/-] Monday October 26th, 2015 10:27:37 PM
ooc: OK, post modified to:
Magana's heart stops as Ecthelion is consumed and Aex is hit by by a ferocious bolt of green flame. She hears RIllet's orders to gather, but he's assuming the stone can be taken, and Magana is not so sure.
She moves to attack the witchfire throwing affront to Gargul's will instead, determined not to let it have another chance to fire freely at her comrades. She'd rather die than see another friend die.
She grasps her flail, hoping the Ghost Touch affect on her hands will be imparted to her weapon, and moves to attack it.
+1 Flail hits a 21 for 14 dmg (keeping previous rolls unless a re-roll is required)
Extended Prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Air Walk Haste -Extra attack at full BaB during a full attack action -+1 Dodge bonus to AC and Reflex -Extra 30ft to base movement speed, up to twice your total move speed
[DM Hugh] - No time to mourn the fallen [round 5] d20+15=25 ; d100=76 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+12=16 ; d6+4=8 ; d100=57 ; d8+7=12 ; d100=51 ; d20+15=30 ; 3d4+3=12 ; 2d10+16=23 ;d100=84 ; d100=93 ; d100=85 ; d100=44 ; d100=78 ; d100=2 ; d100=43 ; d100=79 ; d100=49 ; d100=22 ; d8=1 ; 2d6=12 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 11:53:38 PM Ecth has been eaten by a giant toad. At first there is massive pain and then nothingness and finally Ecth's spirit hovers above the battlefield. (OOC: You have the telekinesis of a magehand at your disposal)
Zeoll casts calm emotions and turns invisible while surveying the scene and the enemies. The huge 3 eyed Toad creature appears affected by your spell.
Zeoll Highlight to display spoiler: {You don't see any evidence of the guardian's gear. You do notice that aside from the shroud creature that Magana felled, the rest of the creatures show signs of being at least a little injured from their fight with the guardians.}
Hashamon gives an impassioned speech about not being able not being to leave without the stone because of the will of his Gods. He stands from prone and is not hit while distracted. He then casts some defensive spells and then follows up with a string of attacks aimed at the Hag. The first blow stuns the Hag and two of the other blows also find their mark. Unfortunately Hashamon feels his fists not having the impact that they should.
(Knowledge[nature] DC 19 : Highlight to display spoiler: {The swamp hag's dr can be overcome with cold iron}
Rillet moves up and prepares to planeshift the party away once everyone is in place and Terser has the stone.
Aex asks Rillet to get them out of there then turns into an earth elemental and glides through the floor to where Rillet is. Aex does not strike any lava pockets on the way over.
Magana's flail connects with the witchfire for full damage.
Terser severly weakened by the enervation attempts to leap onto the stone.
As Terser careens towards the stone, it lets out another blast of energy and everyone is once again propelled to the nearest wall. Although Terser was hurled midair, the dwarf manages to control his descent enough so that he does not take damage from falling.
Rillet plans to planeshift away have been interrupted by the stone itself, that is unless you want to leave empty handed. (OOC: your choice, but the stone is the only way to make Bloopl mortal)
After that display of power, the stone bristles with tendrils of sparkling energy projecting 10 feet out from its core.
(Knowledge[arcane] DC 23 : Highlight to display spoiler: {The 10 feet sparkling tendrils look to be harmful if touched. The effect reminds you of some damaging electricity and fire spells you have seen done.}
3 force missiles shoot from the energy tendrils and slam into the oozy demon. It appears as if the moment that Hashamon has shared with the stone has convinced it that you are the good guys.
The concussive force of the second blast seems to have affected the ceiling. Drops of lava are falling from the ceiling. One lands on the oozey demon and he cries out in pain.
"Destroy the stone for Bloopl!!! I Carrakatin command you!!!" it cries to its party.
Zeoll: 11 dmg, prayered, hasted Magana:unharmed; prayered; hasted Aex: 30 damage, prayered, hasted, sickened, glows per faerie fire, fire vulnerability Jozhur: 20 damage prayered, hasted, sickened, glows per faerie fire, fire vulnerability Rillet: 20 damage, prayered Hashamon:45 damage, prayered, hasted; Terser: prayered; 20 damage; fire resitance; 5 neg levels Ecth:dead
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP65/73 d20+12=22 ; d8+3=7 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2015 2:51:20 AM
Post didn't go up for some reason, about to go to bed now, so going to be short:
Prior to the blast, jozhur puts his sword away and moves towards Magana. (Was going to shoot, but can't do it with sword in hand.)
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP65/73 Tuesday October 27th, 2015 2:53:45 AM "Anyone have a way to collapse the ground under them?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP65/73 d6+4=10 ; 5d6=15 ; d6+4=9 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2015 3:07:19 AM
Jozhur sees the stunned Hag Nymph all alone and seizes the opportunity to put it out of the fight. He rushes the stunned enemy and plunges his sword into it.
----------- Hero point to move to hag nymph. Full round coup de grace Attack auto crits for 19 damage, plus 15 sneak damage and 3 cold.
Fort save vs. DC 10+damage taken or die.
After the burst Tuesday October 27th, 2015 7:08:42 AM
The ooze demon (1), shaking off the blast, turns directly towards the rock and lets loose with a massive stream of acid. The acid splatters and sizzles all over the fiery stone and splashes onto the ground around it.
The Tarry Demodand (2) steps towards the rock and lets loose with a spell towards the large stone.
The Derghodaemon (3) steps around the others of its group to get between the rock and the party. It clatters some of its many legs together, eyeing the line of party members against the wall.
The Hag Nymph (5) stares off into space...
The giant winged toad (6) lets out a large belch and looks around. It moves towards the rock and waves its short arms. The wings move as well as it clearly casts a spell. Suddenly, above the rock appears a huge amount of water. The water drops and splashes all over the rock, sending steam all around the area with a massive sizzle.
The Baba Yaga (7) also moves towards the stone and casts another spell (Spellcraft DC 21: Greater Dispel Magic on the stone).
The Witchfire (8), seeing itself surrounded, suddenly disappears from sight (Spellcraft DC 17: Invisibility).
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 49 / 81 HP - AC 29 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 d20+12=26 ; d8+11=12 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2015 9:48:34 AM
As the Witchfire casts her spell, Hashamon takes the opportunity to connect a strike with the tricky creature. He connects with her center, but knows she's going to take reduced damage.
AoO: Hit AC 28 for 14 damage. (Reduced by half.) She must make a spellcraft check of DC 10+7+2=19 or else lose it's spell.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 44 of 55) d20+7=8 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+24=43 ; d20+24=35 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2015 10:24:57 AM
Knowledge[nature] DC 19 - rolled a 8. Oh, +1 with Prayer. Still no. Spellcraft DC 21 - rolled a 17. Oh, +1 with Prayer. Still no. Spellcraft DC 17 - rolled a 25. 26 with Prayer.
Zeoll calls out, "Leave the thrrree-eye toad! He's mine!"
He perceives the Witch thing cast invisibility and disappeared. He uses his senses (scent, hearing) to detect her. Perception 43 -- pinpoints her location, maybe? -1 mod per 10 intervening feet. If he sees/hears/smells her, he points her out.
Zeoll continues to concentrate on the Calm as a standard action. He moves as a move action 20 ft closer to Rillet and Aex, picking his way carefully through the hail.
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 68 / 81 HP - AC 29 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d20+14=24 ; d8+7=14 ; d20+16=17 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+16=28 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+11=13 ; d6+13=16 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2015 10:25:50 AM
If the Witchfire leaves anyways:
With his immediate foes out of the way, Hashamon takes a moment to heal himself. He channels a healing spell over one of his inflict wounds spells.
Cure Serious Wounds: 17 Health restored.
Breathing a little easier, he moves to support those hunting the Nymph hag. If she provokes an attack of opportunity, he with attempt to stun her again.
AoO: Hit AC 26 for 14 damage. Fortitude Save DC: 21 or be stunned.
If it's spell is disrupted and the Witchfire chooses to stay.
Hashamon would like to heal, but needs to press the advantage. He continues to strike at the undead creature, striking for damage with wild abandon. (wow. 1, 5, 3, 2, 12)
Damage: 16 AoO: Hit AC 24 for 20 damage.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP65/73 d20+12=16 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+6=22 ; d8+3=10 ; d8+2=5 ; d8+2=10 ; 5d6=15 ; 5d6=20 ; 5d6=17 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2015 12:16:00 PM
Was pointed out to me that stunned is not helpless, so no coup de grace.
------------------ Jozhur sees that the hag nyph is defenseless and sends a volley of poison arrows at it.
-------------------- Full ranged sneak attack on hag nymph.
First maybe hits AC 16 for 10 damage plus 15 sneak attack damage
Haste attack hits AC 27, 5 damage plus 20 sneak damage
Third attack hits AC 22, 10 damage plus 17 sneak attack.
Drow poison arrows: 3 DC 13 fortitude saves or go unconcious
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] Rage HP 82/127, AC 24 (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Tuesday October 27th, 2015 5:17:07 PM
It seems like the environment and the stone itself are trying to even the odds. Knowing there is little he can do to damage the enemy, he instead focuses on defending his allies. He shift to stand in front of Rillett and Aex and keeps his glaive ready to parry. full defense - +6AC - effectively 30
(StevenVdB) Aexana Earth (S) HP35/65 - AC26/22/23 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids 3d8+9=19 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2015 7:54:13 PM
Burrowing beneath Rillet and Terser, Aex pops up her muddy head to see what goes on... Terser wounded within armslength! She extends a limb and casts Cure Serious Wounds on Terser curing him for 19 HP.
ooc: activating a spell-like ability should expose the Witchfire to an attack of opportunity, so:
As the Witchfire tries to go invisible, she leaves herself momentarily vulnerable, and Magana strikes!
+1 Flail hits a 33 (possible CRIT backed up with a 16) for 24 (MAX DMG! x2 if crit)
If this prevents the Witchfire from going invisible, *OR* if Zeoll is able to point her out while invisible, Magana presses with her Hasted Full Attack. NOTE: Magana has the BLINDFIGHT feat. If this helps her locate the Witchfire at all, again she will press the attack.
+1 Flail hits a 15 for 18 +1 Flail hits a 29 for 15 +1 Flail hits a 20 for 14
If the Witchfire *does* gain invisibility and % rolls need to hit, the rolls are 9, 49, 17
If the Witchfire disappears so completely that Magana can't even guess where she is, she will charge Derghodaemon (3) using the first appropriate attack roll above with a +2 to hit for the charge.
Extended Prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Air Walk Haste -Extra attack at full BaB during a full attack action -+1 Dodge bonus to AC and Reflex -Extra 30ft to base movement speed, up to twice your total move speed
Rillett (Bradley) HP 78/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+6=16 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2015 11:17:50 PM
Rillett may know know what those tendrils from the stone do, but it's not hard to figure out that touching them would be bad.
Bad like these creatures.
"Begone foul creatures. Go back to the watery depths that spawned you. Your service to your god will be short lived." He takes a 5 foot step to his right.
Rillett begin's to summon help from his god. (Begins casting Summon Monster IV - full round action).
(I moved Terser and Rillett on the map. I assume the DM wants us to move ourselves on this map?)
[DM Hugh] - Defend the stone [round 6] d20+11=23 ; d20+12=13 ; 2d4=5 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=31 ; d100=2 ; d8=5 ; d100=99 ; d100=59 ; d100=42 ; d100=32 ; d100=5 ; d100=17 ; d100=32 ; d100=61 ; d100=99 ; d8=3 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=8 ; d100=53 ; d8=3 ; d8=5 ; 2d6=4 ; 2d6=3 ; d100=63 ; d100=70 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2015 11:45:25 PM Ecth's spirit fades into the lands of rest (OOC: sorry to see Ecth/Ian go :( )
The Stone is unaffected by the oozy demon's vomit. The stone is affected by both the spells of the Terry Demodand and the Baba Yaga. The aura surrounding the stone ceases.
Spellcraft DC: 21 Highlight to display spoiler: {It looks like the stone has been suppressed by the spells of the Baba Yaga and the Terry Demodand.}
Perception DC : 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {The aura around the stone is suppressed; if you could get to it you probably could grab it now without taking damage, until the suppression ends. Too bad the other group is in your way.}
The witchfire continues concentrating on its SLA despite the damage dealt by Hashamon but is blown by the solid blow delivered by Magana; although the strike was not a critical hit it was enough to throw off her concentration. Magana and Hashamon press their attack on the creature that is an affront to their shared deity. Each hit with a single attack.
Jozhur fires off a burst of arrows at the Hag Nymph. It appears that she is taking less damage than she should from the arrows, but she manages to resist the drow poison.
Zeoll calls dibs on the giant toad and continues concentrating on his calm spell.
Aex glides under the earth and casts cure serious wounds on Terser
Rillet casts a summon spell.
Terser stands guard in front of Rillett and Aex
(OOC: yes, please move yourselves on the map)
Whatever the enemy did the stone is currently silent. More drops of lava fall from the ceiling. Some strike the derghodaemon, but he just shrugs it off. Some strike the paralyzed Hag Nymph and she howls in pain.
Lava drops also fall on Hashamon and Aex. Hashamon takes 4 fire damage and Aex takes 3 fire damage (OOC: with the vulnerability that is 4 fire damage). Luckily for the heroes, the lava does not remain stuck to them for the next 3 rounds.
It's Not Over Yet... 2d4=3 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=30 ; d6+2=4 ; Wednesday October 28th, 2015 8:43:07 AM
The Derghodaemon (3) steps forward again on its three legs and moves to the center of the group. Two of its sharp arms wave about while two others scrape and clatter together again screeching like fingernails on a chalkboard (everyone: will save DC 18 or feeblemind).
The ooze demon (1) moves up and past the giant winged toad. As he passes it, he calls out, “Come. Destroy them!”
The Tarry Demodand (2) flies just a few feet off the ground, quickly towards the party against the wall.
The Hag Nymph (5), despite being seriously injured tilts her head and looks…strangely beautiful (Jozhur, Magana, fort save, DC 20, or 3 strength damage). She then snarls and claws at Jozhur, one claw cutting him slightly (4 damage).
The giant winged toad (6) walks over to the water under the stone and looks down into the basin.
The Baba Yaga (7) focuses on the large target in front of it, Zeoll. It casts a spell directly at him and a green ray of light briefly appears, flying towards him (will save DC 18 or held).
The witchfire (8) stands and casts a spell (Spellcraft DC 19: Highlight to display spoiler: {Summoning})
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 68 / 81 HP - AC 29 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 d20+14=28 ; Wednesday October 28th, 2015 9:34:42 AM
Hashamon hears the strange clicks and scrapes, but focuses him mind past them and on to the hunt.
Will: 28
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP65/73 d20+4=16 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+15=30 ; d6+2=8 ; d6=5 ; 5d6=19 ; Wednesday October 28th, 2015 11:40:17 AM
Jozhur feels himself going crazy from the terrible clattering sound, but he is somehow able to shrug off the effects. The "charm" of the hag nymph is another matter, he pauses and stares awkwardly for a brief moment. So beautiful...bit I must kill it.
He draws his sword once again and sends it deep into the nymph. -------------------- Will save: 16, use last hero point to increase to 18 and pass Fort save: 17, failed, 3 strength damage
Flanking with magana for sneak attack. Attack hits AC30 with flanking, 8 damage, plus 5 cold sage and 19 sneak attack damage= 32 damage
Effects: Endure elements ts Prayer Haste Witch fire (sickened, faerie fire, fire vulnerability) 3 strength damage
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 37 / 81 HP - AC 29 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 d20+14=18 ; Wednesday October 28th, 2015 12:11:36 PM
Know Nature: 16
Hashamon scowls at the Dergodaemon. It would take all of them to defeat it, and they couldn't afford the enemy spell users sitting in the back blasting them while they did it. He wasn't in any shape to engage the enemy yet, being as wounded as he was.
"I need healing before I engage!"
He holds off a little longer, watching the battle unfold around him.
Rolls: Spellcraft DC: 21 ... rolls a 19 Perception DC: 18 ... rolls a 37 [UGH! Ignore two more perception checks!] Spellcraft DC 19: ... rolls a 15
Zeoll thinks about grabbing the artifact, but with his luck, it would turn on and kill him just when he could least afford it.
Will save 1: 27 - not feebleminded Will save 1: 29 - not held
Continuing to concentrate on Calming the froggie, Zeoll turns invisible and takes a step forward.
Extra free skill checks:
Sense Motive: 34, 31 Perception: 35, 29
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: OPEN SLOT, command, command x2, bane, OPEN DOMAIN SLOT 2: calm emo, calm emo, hold person, faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 2 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor x2) Cast: 1 of 5 2nd lvl (Deeper Insight)
Other Stuff Used: Scroll of Silent Image Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 3 of 8. Meta Rod: used 2 of 3 Hero Points Used: 1 of 4
Current effects cast/activated by Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0.6? of 6 hours (Zeoll, Aexana) Taur's Try (mino) 10 min Deeper Insight used 3? of 6 minutes Extended Prayer Round 5 of 12 Haste (round 4?) Calm Round 3 of 6
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] Rage HP 101/127, AC 24 (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+11=13 ; d20+11=16 ; Wednesday October 28th, 2015 5:20:14 PM Do those of us who already made the save vs feeblemind need to do it again?
Terser throws some ineffective strikes at the dergodaemon, trying to keep it at bay, while still fighting defensively. AC 26 this round
DM Note: Yes, this is a new attempt at feeblemind, sorry!
will save 16 FAIL vs Feeblemind -- Target creature's Intelligence and Charisma scores each drop to 1. The affected creature is unable to use Intelligence- or Charisma-based skills, cast spells, understand language, or communicate coherently. Still, it knows who its friends are and can follow them and even protect them. The subject remains in this state until a heal, limited wish, miracle, or wish spell is used to cancel the effect of the feeblemind.
fort save 20 SUCCESS vs Hag Nymph
The screeching noise seems to slice through Magana's brain, and suddenly rational thought is impossible. The Witchfire was her last target, and now attacking it is the single thought remaining in her head.
She mindlessly Charges it yelling (in barely understandable Tauric), "Magana smash!"
Extended Prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Air Walk Haste -Extra attack at full BaB during a full attack action -+1 Dodge bonus to AC and Reflex -Extra 30ft to base movement speed, up to twice your total move speed Feeblemind
Rillett (Bradley) HP 58/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+11=25 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+11=28 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d20+14=28 ; 2d6+17=26 ; Wednesday October 28th, 2015 10:53:46 PM
(ooc: Thanks DM for the clarificaiton on the damage.)
Spellcraft DC 21 made Perception DC 18 made Will Save DC 18 made - not feebleminded Spellcraft DC 19: ... rolls a 15
The creature summoned is a Celestial Bison, and it charges the Derghodaemon, hitting AC 28. If a hit, the creature does 26 damage.
Rillett feels the Derghodaemon attempting to numb his mind, and brushes the effort away.
"The stone is defenseless. Now is our chance to grab it and get out of here. We may need to carve our way there though."
Rillett will call upon Gargul's power over life and channel energy to heal Hash, Terser, Aex and Zeoll for 25 points.
Then he will move behind the Celestial Bison.
------------------------------------ Celestial Bison: AC 15 (charge), touch 9, flat-footed 17 (+8 natural, –1 size) hp 42 (5d8+20) Fort +8, Ref +4, Will +1 Resist Cold, Acid, and Electricity 10, DR 5/Evil ------------------------ Spells in effect - Longstrider (extended from the night before), Status on Hash and Magana (extended from the night before), Endure Elements, Prayer
Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D), Bless, Endure Elements*, Endure Elements*, Detect Evil, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D), Delay Poison, Delay Poison, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy*, Resist Energy 3 (DC19): Divination (D), Blindness/Deafness, Dispel Magic, Prayer, Speak with Dead* 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D), Air Walk*, Seeker Reincarnation*, Summon Monster IV* 5 (DC21): Trueseeing (D), Wall of Stone, Plane Shift
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 62 / 81 HP - AC 29 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 Wednesday October 28th, 2015 11:20:59 PM
Hashamon takes Magana's old spot, then follows her route towards the Witchfire. Rather than attack the hated foe, he again seeks the speed of the beast, and finds it in ample supply. He pushes back into Zeolls illusion of the fog cloud, and one third and final time, grasps at the stone.
(My route will provoke an attack of opportunity from the Witchfire vs Touch AC 29. It's nice to be a monk sometimes.)
[DM Hugh] - It was a buffalo summon [round 7] d20+13=16 ; d100=58 ; d100=20 ; d100=10 ; d8=3 ; d100=38 ; d100=33 ; d100=59 ; d100=51 ; d100=54 ; d100=68 ; d100=43 ; Thursday October 29th, 2015 12:03:09 AM Jozhur avoids the terrible clacking, but is beguiled by the Hag's visage. The man draws his frost sword and stabs her with it nonetheless. Despite the fact that her fey resilience absorbed some of the blow, it was not enough to prevent her death. Her most recent wound combined with that of the guardians and those previously inflicted this battle prove too much for her.
Hashamon delays, communicating to his friends that he needs healing.
Zeoll resists being feebleminded or held and keeps concentrating on the calm before turning invisible again.
Zeoll Highlight to display spoiler: {Although the stone is not destroyed, the ooze demon is torn between wanting to follow through with that course of action or preserving the stone and taking it back for Biloopl.}
Terser resists the feeblemind affect and continues on the defensive.
Magana fails against the feeblemind and rushes the witchfire in retaliation, her ill thought out attack misses.
Rillet summons a celestial bison that charges the Derghodaemon, slamming into it. Unfortunately the daemon's is resilient and you notice the bison's horns don't penetrate as deep as you'd expect.
Knowledge[planes] DC 19 Highlight to display spoiler: {DR/10 silver or cold iron}
The cleric points out the stone's condition, channels some positive energy and moves up behind the bison.
Hashamon moves up to the stone and the witchfire misses with it's touch attack of opportunity.
Lava continues to drip from the ceiling but it attacks neither friend nor foe this round.
Two down, six to go... d20+16=29 ; d4+7=8 ; d4=4 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+17=19 ; d6+8=13 ; d6+8=11 ; d6+8=9 ; d6+8=10 ; d6+8=11 ; d6+8=13 ; d6+8=10 ; d8+8=16 ; d20+19=23 ; d100=31 ; d20+13=24 ; 8d6=34 ; Thursday October 29th, 2015 7:35:37 AM
The ooze demon (1), distracted by the grunting and noisy Magana, moves to the new, large target and takes a swipe with a claw. The claw slices and sizzles at it digs into Magana (8 damage plus 4 acid damage).
The Derghodaemon (3) engages with the new bison. There is a whir of activity as all five legs move into action, slicing and chopping. The bison does not have a chance as blood splatters all around before the beast mercifully returns to wherever it was summoned from.
The Tarry Demodand (2) steps up to Terser and takes a swipe with a sharp claw, but it narrowly missed the defensively-minded Terser.
The giant winged toad (6) sticks a bloated hand into the water near the stone and looks over at Hashamon with its three eyes.
The Baba Yaga (7) moves up and around the large toad creature, stepping carefully up to the edge of the ice storm, looking around for another target.
The witchfire (8) completes the spell and gestures towards the wall behind the party. There is a slight popping sound and a wink and a flash of light, but nothing else happens or appears there. The creature howls loudly, then strikes out at Magana. Her hand touches Magana and the witchfire flashes around her body (24 damage, will save DC 22 or bathed in witchfire).
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20+10=13 ; Thursday October 29th, 2015 7:43:36 AM The witchfire (8) completes the spell and gestures towards the wall behind the party. There is a slight popping sound and a wink and a flash of light, but nothing else happens or appears there.
Spellcraft check to figure out what that spell was: 13 oh well.
more later.
[DM Hugh] - BONUS POST [round 7] Thursday October 29th, 2015 7:51:27 AM
Hashamon lifts the heavy stone. It weighs 150 pounds so he can carry it, but it puts him at a heavy load; which means that as a monk most of his abilities are now disabled.
(OOC: based on the equipment listed on sheet + stone I have Hashamon at 165.5 pounds; It is possible for this to be carried at 16 strength, but it does put him at a heavy load)
Rillett (Bradley) HP 58/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Thursday October 29th, 2015 10:29:14 AM "This place is going to cave in soon. We cannot let this stone be destroyed or taken, so we must leave with it now. But I will not leave anyone behind, so if you will not move over near us and join hands, you will delay our departure and jeopardize this mission.
Magana, I will need you to reach over and touch Hash where he is to make this work."
Rillett will delay his move and standard actions until folks are in place and touching/holding hands, and then move and cast Plane Shift.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Thursday October 29th, 2015 10:39:09 AM
While his invisibility lasts, Zeoll moves to a friend and makes it a priority to grab on tight. He does not want to be left behind, so to speak, as his friends head off to heaven, or wherever it is Rillett is taking them. If he has to use a hero point (extra action) to ensure he is grabbing a pal, he will do so.
Zeoll continues to concentrate on the Calm if he can do so as a second priority.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] Rage HP 101/127, AC 24 (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+11=27 ; d10+10=15 ; Thursday October 29th, 2015 12:23:15 PM
Continuing his screen seems less useful with an invisible taur and a druid hiding in the ground. He hears Rillett's directions, and moves out of combat (skirting the wall to avoid AoO's) and takes his place next to Rillett, ready to lash out at the dergodaemon should it approach.
potential AoO vs AC 27 - 15 damage
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Thursday October 29th, 2015 12:53:58 PM
To add specificity to his plan ... Zeoll will NOT be able to maintain the concentration, but with luck it will be a moot point.
Zeoll spends a hero point for an extra action, and uses it for another round of invisibility, thank Maab. Invisibility means immunity to AoOs, so no worries for Zeoll as he walks around the battlefield, hopefully.
[OOC: I've moved Zeoll on the map.]
To move as shown will take two hasted move actions for the old liontaur, picking his way through the hail field and squeezing through Hash's space. Once in place, he reaches out to touch Magana and Hash (free actions I hope). Now Zeoll is all set.
He calls out, "I got Hash and Magana! Terrserr, grrabs Magana and Rrill. Jozhurr and Aexana, move to Rrillett and hold on!"
That's everybody in a chain. Rillett can cast, and we can blip out.
...
Lady knows where!
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 62 / 81 HP - AC 29 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 Thursday October 29th, 2015 1:46:41 PM
When Zeoll announces his plan, Hashamon withdraws back, struggling with the weight of the stone. He takes Zeolls paw and waits.
Unable to see Rillet, through monsters and bodies, he can only hope things go according to plan.
Withdraw Action: Move, provoke no AoO.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] Rage HP 101/127, AC 24 (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Thursday October 29th, 2015 3:51:23 PM
Terser adjusts himself to make a bridge between Rillett and Magana, hoping that in her current state, she still recognizes friend from foe.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Earth (S) HP35/65 - AC26/22/23 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday October 29th, 2015 6:38:35 PM
Still sickened Aexana seems to have lost a couple of precious seconds. Her friends are no longer within her reach for casting spells on them (sorry - seems my post yesterday hasn't came in) Burrowing a double move she can get underneath Magana where once again she stretches a limb in order to have contact.
Will save vs Witchfire is 21 +1(extended prayer) = 22 (barely made it!)
Attack of Opportunity on the Witchfire as it cast a spell at the wall FAILS! (rolled a ONE, but wields her weapon two handed, so should not be dropped?)
Her ears prick up at her name, but the rest rattles around in her head and is lost before understanding arrives.
Sense Motive 13+1=14 : She gets nothing except that Rillet might be trying to get her attention.
Perception 30+1=31 : She feels more than one of her friends trying to grab her. She figures Rillet must be telling her to cooperate with them, so she takes one big swing at the hated Witchfire then holds still for the rest of her turn.
And its a good one!
+1 Ghost Touch Flail hits a 33 (NAT 20 CRIT, backed up with a 23) for 21 dmg (x2 if crit)
Extended Prayer +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Air Walk Haste Extra attack at full BaB during a full attack action +1 Dodge bonus to AC and Reflex / Extra 30ft to base movement speed, up to twice your total move speed Feeblemind Target creature's Intelligence and Charisma scores each drop to 1. The affected creature is unable to use Intelligence- or Charisma-based skills, cast spells, understand language, or communicate coherently. Still, it knows who its friends are and can follow them and even protect them. The subject remains in this state until a heal, limited wish, miracle, or wish spell is used to cancel the effect of the feeblemind.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP65/73 d20+12=23 ; d6+2=3 ; d6=1 ; 5d6=17 ; Thursday October 29th, 2015 9:29:59 PM
Jozhur advances next to Magana and lays a hand on the taur's should. As he does so, he takes one final lunge at the witchfire, hoping to end it's existence before they leave.
--------------------- Can make it in a move action w/ haste. Attack hits AC 25 with flanking, 3 damage, 1 cold damage, plus 17 sneak damage
Ooc: can't move myself with my phone
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP65/73 Thursday October 29th, 2015 9:31:23 PM
Jozhur attacks the witchfire, even if it falls unconscious from magana's attack.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 58/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Thursday October 29th, 2015 11:34:48 PM
Assuming everyone is in place and touching, Rillett will cast Plane Shift to the Vales of Twilight.
"Everybody hang on, here we go to the Vales of Twilight. Not sure what we're in for, let's hope it's an improvement."
Magana (Craig) [HP 74 of 101] [DR 1/-] Friday October 30th, 2015 12:06:47 AM
She chuckles a little at how stupid he sounds, but his tone of voice seems reassuring so she waits to see what happens.
[DM Hugh] - Beam Us Up,Rillett [round 8] d100=20 ; d100=47 ; d100=58 ; d100=48 ; d100=92 ; d100=93 ; d100=39 ; d100=48 ; d100=74 ; d100=30 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=9 ; 5d100=278 ; d8=2 ; Friday October 30th, 2015 3:11:05 AM Zeoll tries to figure out what the Witchfire just attempted to do and comes up blank.
Rillett outlines a course of action for his friends to take and then delays until everyone is ready.
Terser hears Rillet's orders and moves out of combat to cover the man's flank.
Zeoll puts forth a heroic effort involving invisibility and movement in order to reach Hashamon and Magana for the teleportation chain without provoking AOOs. He then calls out that he has Hashamon and Magana
Hashamon withdraws from his precarious position to take the old Liontaurs paw.
Terser adjust himself to form the humanoid bridge between Magana and Rillett
Aex had been distracted in her sickened state, but gets back in the game to burrow to where Magana is and touches a rocky appendage to the taur.
Magana resists the sticky green flames. She hears Rillett say something but does not understand. She perceives her friends moving and touching her and holds still while lashing out at the Witchfire for a big hit. The blow while solid was not a critical hit.
Jozhur moves besides Magana taking a final swipe at the witchfire on the way over. His strike is the one that finally extinguishes her flame. In a puff of smoke the undead is destroyed.
Drops of lava fall on the Ooze demon and giant toad. The ooze demon is undaunted, but the giant toad creature croaks in pain.
The Wold tilts on its side, loses focus and then rights itself while refocusing. You find yourself in a ginormous forest with towering trees comparable in height to mighty red woods.
The spell appears successful and you seem to have shaken your adversaries, but you don't seem to be in the Vales of Twilight. Hashamon is carrying the Thermostone, but who knows how long it will remain repressed? What is your next course of action?
Knowledge: The Planes DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You think you have heard of these trees somewhere and that they are a feature of the forests of fate. The planeshift must have deposited you far from the Vales of Twilight.}
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20+7=12 ; Friday October 30th, 2015 9:03:23 AM
Zeoll looks around. He had thought this might be the Valleys of the Queen at first, but now he is not so sure. Something about this place seems familiar ... it is on the tip of his tongue ... But no. Whatever it is that lurks in the recesses of his memory, he cannot recall it now. This getting old stuff is, on the whole, hardly worth it.
Know Planes 12, 13 with prayer.
He says to Hash, "My frriend, that holy thing seemed to be on ourr side at the end, but I still think you do not want to be holding it when it wakes up. Maybe set it down, forr now ..."
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: OPEN SLOT, command, command x2, bane, OPEN DOMAIN SLOT 2: calm emo, calm emo, hold person, faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 2 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor x2) Cast: 1 of 5 2nd lvl (Deeper Insight)
Other Stuff Used: Scroll of Silent Image Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 3 of 8. Meta Rod: used 2 of 3 Hero Points Used: 2 of 4
Current effects cast/activated by Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0.6? of 6 hours (Zeoll, Aexana) Taur's Try (mino) 10 min Deeper Insight used 3? of 6 minutes Extended Prayer Round 6 of 12 Haste (round 5?) Calm Round 3 of 6
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 62 / 81 HP - AC 29 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 4d6=13 ; 4d6=16 ; Friday October 30th, 2015 10:33:56 AM
Hash nods, and deposits the stone on the ground. He takes a deep breath, and channels energy.
(29 hp restored to everyone, including the stone if possible.)
"I don't know, Zeoll. The stone shared memories with me when I touched it. It's from the stars, and came to close to Thermo. It became aware and crashed into the Wold. It was afraid, Zeoll. It's sentient."
He closes his eyes and tries to remember the vision.
" Billoopl wanted it, but the Fey Court denied him that. A Norn hid it, and the rock was alone for a very long time. Billoopl gaining this stone would have been enough to claim all the Wolds oceans as his domain. It showed me many evil Fey flocking to our foe.Many creatures of all species would have died."
He pauses and looks at the Thermostone.
"It also showed me itself being dropped into the ocean. Near bye sea life dies. The rock draws in power from the environment around it. Billoopl screams as he loses power. And the rock… “dies”? The Thermostone expressed that this would give it peace."
"We need to find a place to camp for tonight, defend ourselves as necessary, and in the morning as soon as everyone has recovered, we Plane Shift back to home and deposit it at where it wishes to be. We also need to fix Magana."
A brief flash of shame shows on Hash's face.
"I also am not strong enough to effectively carry the stone. I need someone else to do so. I couldn't even hurt our enemies, the very forces I accepted Reincarnation to defeat, soundly swatted us aside and killed one of our number."
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 81 / 81 HP - AC 25 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 Friday October 30th, 2015 10:35:05 AM
As Hash speaks and rests, his Divine Power and Shield of Faith spells expire.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] 5 levels drained (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Friday October 30th, 2015 1:48:24 PM
Terser deflates a bit as the rage of battle leaves him.
One of those hags sapped my vitality greatly, leaving me unable to muster enough strength to smite any of those demons. As I have little value in combat until I recover, I can carry the stone so no one else is impeded.
Magana (Craig) [HP 101 of 101] [DR 1/-] Friday October 30th, 2015 9:07:43 PM
Magana tries to says something, but all that comes out is some garbled noises that sounds like the crazy rantings of a mad man with a head wound that has had his tongue cut out.
She stops as soon as she realizes that she doesn't even know what she is trying to say herself.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 58/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+5=23 ; d20+11=21 ; d20+4=10 ; Friday October 30th, 2015 11:31:12 PM
Rillett pushed his helmet halfway back on his head as he looks around.
"Uh Oh. We didn't quite make it to Maab's realm. I've read of these trees in my studies. This looks like it might be the Forests of Fate in the Lands of Rest. Not sure if that's good, but it could be worse I suppose. At least we got rid of the bugs, toads and witches."
"It's pretty frustrating that we lost Ecth - maybe there will be a way to remedy that. Or maybe we'll see him here. Magana seems to be Feebleminded or Confused. Maybe we can get her patched up after we rest. Terser - I can restore you some with the diamond dust I have on hand. After we rest, that is."
"As for 'here', we should probably see if there's a clear area to put that stone, in case it fires up again. I don't really want to find out what happens if we burn down the Forests of Fate. "
"So you say this thing is sentient Hash? And it wants to be dropped in the sea to die and be in peace?"
Rillett will walk over the the stone and touch it, saying, "You are among friends here. We will need time to get you where you need to be, so how about you don't burn us up in the process."
"Anybody know anything more about this place? I can cast a Divination spell, but it will take about 10 minutes to cast. I'm inclined to ask, 'how can we keep the stone from burning us while we rest and then get it where it needs to be?'"
"Any better ideas?"
------------------------------------ (Knowlege Planes roll of 23 beats DC 15) (Spellcraft 21 - probably not enough to determine what is affecting Magana) (The Status spell Rillett has on Magana will reveal he is Feebleminded or something like that.) (Knowledge Planes roll of 10 on the Dergodaemon will not reveal how long the Feeblemind will last) ------------------------ Spells in effect - Longstrider (extended from the night before), Status on Hash and Magana (extended from the night before), Endure Elements, Prayer
Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D), Bless, Endure Elements*, Endure Elements*, Detect Evil, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D), Delay Poison, Delay Poison, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy*, Resist Energy 3 (DC19): Divination (D), Blindness/Deafness, Dispel Magic, Prayer, Speak with Dead* 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D), Air Walk*, Seeker Reincarnation*, Summon Monster IV* 5 (DC21): Trueseeing (D), Wall of Stone, Plane Shift*
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+2=22 ; Sunday November 1st, 2015 12:18:55 AM
Jozhur quietly mourns the loss of Ecth for a moment. He assumes that Ecth was indeed Spire, and thus he did not uphold his promise to Gargul that he would protect Spire with his own life. He accepts the consequence that Gargul will not raise him should he be killed now.
As he gathers himself and looks around, he too realizes that they are in the Forrests of Fate. He seems to remember Zeoll telling him about this land, the story must've have now slipped the old Taur's memory.
"Yes, this seems to be the Forests of Fate. So how do we get back to our world? A rest isn't a bad idea, we have the stone for now and who knows what we will encounter now."
Jozhur pets the rock gently, "It's okay, we will get you where you need to be and end Biloopl."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Earth (S) HP35/65 - AC26/22/23 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d4=1 ; Sunday November 1st, 2015 5:39:30 PM
As soon as the group has teleported out of the dreaded cave Aex turns to her Gnome self. Seeing the forest they are in the Greenmage drops to her knees touching the grass, ferns and mosses... ahh that's more like it!
Admiring the forest she listens to what the others are saying.
"I have two lesser restoration potions. Perhaps those will help healing from those negative levels? Or would they not be strong enough... it's the first time I brewed this so I don't know yet how powerful they will be. Anyone needs some further patching up to do? "
If the group decides a rest would be best Aex will wander around the camp-site gathering some new herbs and pieces of wood from living trees to carve into life flasks. If time allows she'll brew a new Cure Serious Wounds potions before going to bed. It won't take her more than an hour to have it fixed.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Sunday November 1st, 2015 7:19:01 PM
Ooc: Don't think that works on negative levels. It would fox Jozhur's strength damage, but that really isn't a huge deal, save the potion if you want.
[DM Hugh] - Into The Woods Sunday November 1st, 2015 11:13:20 PM Zeoll realizes that the group is not in the veils, but is unable to recall how the features of their current environs relate to Woldian cosmography. The old Taur suggests that Hashamon put the Thermostone down, lest there be consequences when it wakes.
Hashamon tries to convey the mental images the stone had shared with him to the group. He places it down and channels positive energy. He also outlines a course of action involving camping in a defensible position, fixing Magana and plane shifting home on the morrow to do what the stone asked.
Terser volunteers to carry the stone moving forward and reminds the others that one of the hags greatly sapped him of strength.
Magana says something unintelligible.
Rillett successfully identifies their surroundings as the Forest of Fate. He suggests finding a spot to place it that will not result in the immolation of the Forest of Fate. He then walks over to where Hashamon deposited it and places a hand on the stone telling it that they will get it where it wants to go, but it needs to be patient and not burn them up. The mage then suggests casting a divination spell to figure out how to handle the stone and get home.
Jozhur reflects on how the loss of Ecth/Spire will seal his fate in the future. He then concurs with Rillett regarding their location and polls the others about getting back. He too tries to reassure the stone.
Aex admires the fauna in the Forest of Fate while listening to the others. She then brings up the fact that she has 2 lesser restoration potions before gathering herbs and wood pieces. She takes the time before bed to prepare a potion of Cure Serious Wounds
(OOC: The assessment about lesser restoration is correct. You need Restoration at minimum to take care of negative levels.)
Knowledge Arcana DC 19 : Highlight to display spoiler: {You know that Terser is suffering from Enervation and the effect will pass in a maximum of 15 hours from when he was hit with the spell.}
Although the teleportation spell was fairly off target from The Veil. Fortune did smile on where you landed. You are in a 40 foot clearing surrounded by the tall trees on every side. The trees are staggered and there is enough space between the trunks to walk through. Hashamon has deposited the Thermostone in the center of the clearing which just happens to be a patch of bare earth.
Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice there are a number of stones in the nearby undergrowth that you could use to make a perimeter for a makeshift fire pit to temporarily contain the Thermostone. }
About 18 seconds after Hashamon dropped the rock, but after Jozhur and Rillett have touched it and subsequently removed their hands the stone starts sparking again and radiating a lot of heat. It probably would not be a good idea to touch the stone now that it has stopped being repressed.
Knowledge Arcana DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The stone probably did not hear your sentiment while it was repressed by the spells of Billoopl's minions. At that time it was essentially just a stone.}
The group has discussed camping the night and Plane Shifting back in the morning or casting Divination but no general consensus has appeared to be met. Do you carry out these actions or do something else?
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) d20+22=38 ; d20+22=27 ; d20+21=32 ; Monday November 2nd, 2015 9:51:12 AM
OOC: Ugh, I started a post at home, then forgot to click Submit. Now i have to recreate it. Well, it'll be less well written, with no quotes or rolling Rs this time. :-(
Zeoll looks around, sees that there are stones in the area, and suggests makign a fire pit for the Stone to rest in. (Perception 28)
He looks closely at the Thermo Stone (Perception 27). He tells it that we will take care of it, and is it sure it wants to end its life? Sense Motive 32.
Rillett's Divination is a good idea to see if it is safe to camp here. If so, Zeoll will take the last watch and try to Read his Dreams to discover WHERE the best place is to drop the stone into the ocean.
That was the gist of it, IIRC.
Magana (Craig) [HP 101 of 101] [DR 1/-] Monday November 2nd, 2015 2:03:17 PM
Magana sees her pack-mates settling in for a rest, and curls up on the ground a comfortable distance from the warming-stone. She is soon sound asleep, exhausted by their recent battles, and content with the world.
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 81 / 81 HP - AC 25 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 d20+9=11 ; Monday November 2nd, 2015 2:54:03 PM
Hashamon watches Magana for a time, sitting over her while she sleeps. He finds her as a stark contrast to his own current situation. He had gone from a savage power to something more defined and deliberate. His old self probably would have died again during the last test.
"A roar and a charge would have spelled my doom again. I am thankful for my new gifts, though my soul aches to hear the call of the wild world once more."
Hashamon stretches and lay down, near Magana, settling his back against the large Minotaur. He keeps a silent watch over her long into the night.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Earth (S) HP35/65 - AC26/22/23 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Monday November 2nd, 2015 5:58:59 PM "The stone's a curious thing... it should not remain in our possession for long. Who knows what could happen with it! And with the heat it radiates I don't want to end seeing this forest set ablaze! Can we even take the stone with us?!"
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Monday November 2nd, 2015 6:15:35 PM "Can we even take the stone with us?!"
"I think we must, my good Aexana," Zeoll says. "Is this not the verry object Lorrd Garrgul himself wishes us to rretrrieve?"
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] 5 levels drained (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; Monday November 2nd, 2015 6:40:21 PM It should not be too difficult to take along - Hashamon assures us of its alignment with our cause, so it should cooperate. And if not, we can suppress it with the same magic the hag used, and plane shift to the drop site.
Feeling literally drained, Terser settles down to rest, ready to wake for the third watch and hoping he would be somewhat recovered by then. He offers up some healing energy first though, for those who may need it still.
channel to heal everyone for 13
Rillett (Bradley) HP 58/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d100=31 ; Monday November 2nd, 2015 6:51:30 PM
Rillett looks at the stone, and wonders how we wound up with a giant pet rock. Or maybe it wound up with us.
"Well, at least we won't need to build a campfire tonight."
Rillett prepared for the Divination, getting out the requisite incense. He meditates and prays to Gargul for guidance asking "How can we keep the stone from burning us while we transport it to where it needs to be?" (Base chance of success is 79% - d100 roll is 31.)
Once the Divination is complete, he will pray to Gargul for Ecthelion, seeking guidance for his return to our group.
------------------------ From the spell Divinaiton: a divination spell can provide you with a useful piece of advice in reply to a question concerning a specific goal, event, or activity that is to occur within 1 week. The advice granted by the spell can be as simple as a short phrase, or it might take the form of a cryptic rhyme or omen. If your party doesn't act on the information, the conditions may change so that the information is no longer useful. The base chance for a correct divination is 70% + 1% per caster level, to a maximum of 90%. If the die roll fails, you know the spell failed, unless specific magic yielding false information is at work.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Monday November 2nd, 2015 7:44:51 PM
Zeoll spends the evening telling stories of Lord Eberyon and Queen Maab to the stone. He's not sure if the stone can hear or even understand, but maybe the company will make the stone cheer up some and maybe even decide not to end its own life. And if it gets a blessing from the Fey King, so much the better.
(He won't tell his tales if he has any sense they are not welcome.)
If the party rests here, Zeoll uses his Read Dreams ability as he sleeps, trying to discover the best place to set the stone into the ocean, if that is what it chooses to do.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Monday November 2nd, 2015 7:45:43 PM OOC: And please, no comments from the peanut gallery that an evening of Zeoll's tales would make anyone prefer death!
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(Brock) Jozhur AC23/16/17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+2=11 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+12=24 ; Monday November 2nd, 2015 10:57:31 PM
Jozhur Jozhur settles in and tries to get some sleep, but his mind wanders to the days events and the loss of Ecth.
[DM Hugh] - Into The Woods Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 3:19:18 AM Zeoll agrees that damaging the Forest of Fate would be a bad idea and that Rillett should use the spell.
The old tuar then points out stones that could be used to make a firepit of sorts to help prevent damage to the Forest Of Fate.
He then reassures the stone and asks if it is sure about wanting to die. Zeoll volunteers for last watch, reading his dreams before waking up to pray for spells and stand watch.
Magana curls up on the ground to take a rest. As she is sleeping, something interesting happens. She actually starts to dream. She dreams of sailing aboard the Lionfish and of interacting with her party and the crew in meaningful ways. (OOC: Feeblemind effect wore off while sleeping, when you wake up are no longer feebleminded)
Hashamon reflects again on his reincarnation and settles in near Magana watching her sleep, long into the night.
Aex worries about the party being in possession of the stone and if it will burn the Forest down.
Zeoll points out that Gargul wanted them to have the stone.
Terser points out the stone is aligned with their cause and if it can't or won't stop harming them anyway, they could always suppress the stone and plainshift back to where they need to be to quench it. He then offers some healing, before bedding down and volunteering for third watch.
Rillett looks on the bright side pointing out that with the stone, they can forego a campfire. He then casts Divination on the subject of how to get the stone where it needs to be before praying to Gargul on the subject of Ecth.
Zeoll tells the stone stories of Lord Eberyon and Queen Maab.
Jozhur settles in and tries to get some sleep, but his mind wanders to the days events and the loss of Ecth.
In response to Rillett's inquiry a chill wind blows through the campsite and flat disembodied voice responds, "Transmutation, Evocation, Abjuration...These are but few examples of magic schools whose proper application could solve your problem..." Once the voice has said its piece the wind dies down and one of the stones in the firepit slowly levitates 3 feet off the ground before returning to its place in the pit.
Rillett receives no immediate indication of a response to his prayers on the subject of Ecth.
The Thermostone shows Zeoll the following scenes after the Taur has shared its tales and asked it questions: Zeoll Highlight to display spoiler: { Billoopl gaining the rock and his power exploding. He commands many evil fey, and has complete control over the Wolds oceans. Many creatures of all species die. The rock “feels” sad. The rock being dropped into the ocean. Nearby sea life dies. The rock draws in power from the environment around it. Billoopl screams as he loses power. And the rock… “dies”? The rock “feels” at peace. Hashamon as a Minotaur valiantly standing toe to toe against the obsidian golem, protecting the rest of the party while the obsidian golem explodes and kills him. You get the feeling that the stone is trying to convey that through its sacrifice the greater good will be preserved and that through its selfishness, Biloopl could theoretically become unstoppable.}
While reflecting on the events of the previous day and what the stone shared with him, Zeoll reads his dreams.
Zeoll Highlight to display spoiler: {You dream of flying over the ocean, a speck of land visible in the distance. You continue to soar over the ocean as the land grows with the distance you travel. As the land gets larger in your field of vision you can make out the twin volcanoes of Bonetown. You continue to travel towards Bonetown and its volcanoes and judging by the setting sun at your back, you are on the Westernmost side of the island. You realize that you started by flying over deep water, but as you get closer and the volcanoes peaks get larger and more in focus you are now over the shallows as a mere 5 feet of water separate you from the bottom of the Southern Ocean. The whole time you get a feeling of rightness and you wake up before reaching shore. }
Aside from the divination and Zeoll's dream reading, the party passes an otherwise uneventful night in the Forest of Fate. Zeoll is happy to notice that his spells are recovered. You have survived the night, Magana is her old self, your question has been answered and your dreams read, what next?
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 8:04:15 AM
"The immorrtal powerrs of the Wold have been merrciful!" Zeoll says. "They have rrevealled to me exactly wherre to place the stone. The spot is in the shallow waterrs west of Bonetown. I can take us therre."
"And in talking with the Stone, I think -- and it thinks -- that this is the best thing to do. Considerring that the gods themselves sent us herre forr this, that's also a pointerr in the rright dirrection!"
"Let us trravel when you arre rready, Rrillet. To Bonetown, or to the west side of the island on which it sits, please."
Before leaving, Zeoll looks for a nice piece of fallen wood from the Forest of Fate. He is thinking he could have an artisan craft it into something beautiful.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 109/109] 5 levels drained (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 3:40:26 PM Let's hope this is all as simple as it seems to be. If you enchant my hands to withstand the fire again, Rillett, I can form the bridge to the stone while you shift us back to our home port.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Earth (S) HP35/65 - AC26/22/23 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 5:04:23 PM
Aex listens to Zeoll's tales and his ideas on where to place the stone. It all sounds too simple to just shift the party and the stone to the exact spot where it should go... but perhaps now's the time for things to get a bit more simple...
"If it's the fire that bothers us I can change into a Fire Elemental?"
Further, Aex meditates a but replenishing the same spell list as before. Also, given the marvel of this forest, she cautiously chips away a few pieces of lifewood to turn into lifewood flasks later. (if the trees allow her she'll take enough material to craft 5 flasks when they get back home)
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 81 / 81 HP - AC 25 / Flat 19 / CMD 32 Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 10:50:43 PM
Hashamon prays for awhile, but leaves most of his gifts from the gods unfulfilled at this point. There's no telling what the day might bring, and he wants to be flexible. When Aexana recommends she carry the stone as an elemental, Hash grins.
"That's a good idea, Aexana. I am envious of the wild spirit that you possess. I can still feel.. rumblings.. of the beast within.. but it is a hushed and muted thing, compared to the roar it was before my death."
Magana (Craig) [HP 101 of 101] [DR 1/-] Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 11:21:29 PM
Magana wakes to voices around her and realizes she understands them! She sits up suddenly and sees Hashamon watching her.
"Well, that was a new experience!" she says to him. "Now I know what it must feel like to be a dog or a cat." She pauses for a moment and shudders. "Or a cow!"
She catches some breakfast and performs her morning prayers to Gargul, thanking for seeing them through their struggles, and asking for his guiding hand for Ecthelion's passage through the afterlife.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 58/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday November 4th, 2015 1:29:09 AM
Before sleeping, Rillett will cast Resist Energy on himself and touch the stone. (It will prevent the first 20 points of fire damage. Is this enough?)
He will then cast Dispel Magic on the stone. Does this suppress the stone?
"The voice said, 'Transmutation, Evocation, Abjuration...These are but few examples of magic schools whose proper application could solve your problem...' Then one of the stones in the fire pit levitated 3 feet off the ground before returning to its place in the pit. What do you think this means?
Also before sleeping, he will heal himself and anyone else there. If anyone is down levels, Aex's potions or Rillett's Wand of Lesser Restoration should fix then up. Terser is a different issue. Assuming the ray that hit Terser was Enervation, we should wait until his levels return in the morning.
"So, here's my plan. Aex and I can cast Water Walk and Water Breathing on folks - you never know where we'll wind up after a Plane Shift, or who will be there to greet us. Then, we attempt to suppress the stone, and we can cast Protection from Energy on someone. They can hold the stone as we attempt to Plane Shift to a location near where Zeoll described. Then we drop the stone and run."
"Also, I have a Swan Boat I can summon, and a way to get a message to the Lionfish to have the crew sail her back. Over a few days, I can even Teleport us all to the Lionfish."
"If you have any thought on this, let's hear it."
Before he rests, he will again pray to Gargul for guidance, and for Ecth. In the morning, he will pray for guidance.
"It's nice to have you back Magana. You've always been the strong, silent type, but I like you better when you can talk."
If everyone is in agreement with this plan, we can simply act on it instead of further discussion.
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