[DM Hugh] - One could call it a literal portkey... Saturday May 28th, 2016 1:53:07 PM Bosk stares in amazement as Torm breathes out a rainbow as he wonders if the lock is real or imaginary.
Zane is happy that he travels light. He stands up bows to Torm and gathers his belongings.
Tink questions Mhalice's motive for sending the key before announcing that they need to leave word of their departure with Inspector Ausland.
Restlin signals he is ready to leave when everyone else is and surmises Mhalice considers herself unbeatable.
Garrett's attention is drawn to the rainbow breathe and magical key going so far as to reach out and grab it when the motives for sending it are questioned. The halfling points out the key seems like a trap.
Zane brings up the question being who attached the key; whether it was Mhalice or Faae Skiemir itself. The taur then quotes Malgant regarding traps.
Beri points out that the Iron Adventurers have Ma'ab's blessing before thanking Torm and asking questions regarding dangers, traps and favored elemental attacks of the locals.
Sesha reflects on how her new found elemental gem is something Mhalice can't counter. She then thanks Torm before running to the catacombs.
"The...Mythal...be wary...of...the...Mythal....it...can...cause...un.....us..ual....effects.....That .... is ....all....that I......know....a.....bout...your....desti...nat...ion." The turtle cleric responds to Beri's question.
The Inspector is notified, catacombs are visited and at last the group is ready to leave.
Everyone gathers around the key putting their myriad appendages out to touch it and the Wold shifts....
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With a lurch everyone is transported to a pristine scene.
A majestic purple mountain rises from the forest floor. At the base of the mountain, a pool bubbles up and flows to a fast flowing stream leading off into the forest. A ring of towering cedar trees keep the pool covered from overhead view.
Although the trees are giant they also look kind of sad if that were possible as the only trees that normally qualify as sad looking are weeping willows.
Knowledge[Religion] : 22 Highlight to display spoiler: {There is a legend among the elves of those that remained when Fae Skiemir fell. Their spirits took root and became trees to help protect the gateway. The story goes that spirits yearn to share their regret }
Perception : 28 Highlight to display spoiler: {You thought you saw an Elvish looking face in the bark of the tree. Maybe it is a dryad? Perhaps you should try talking to one of the trees?}
Zane (JCC) AC 33 (34), CMB 16, CMD 32, HP 162/166, Character d20+21=26 ; Saturday May 28th, 2016 8:20:42 PM
Zane stands there, with his mouth slightly open, staring up at the mountain....."Wow....
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 143/143 -- Spells d20+34=48 ; d20+32=39 ; Sunday May 29th, 2016 12:13:25 AM
On seeing the Inspector, Tink gives him a small pouch containing 20gp. "Please check in on Mara from time to time. If she needs anything, then please use this gold"
Before leaving Tink completes her Tishe's Weave Elements spell to outfit the party. ---------------------------------
"A purple mountain? There's something you don't see every day" Out of the corner of her eye Tink could swear she saw something just as the party arrived. "I think I saw something within that tree" she lets the others know.
"Hello? We mean no harm" she will state first in common, then sylvan, and finally elven.
--------------------------------- Craft check for Tishe's Weave Elements: 48 = 3 powers Knowl Religion Check: 22 (Take 10) Perception: 39 + Arcane Sight + DarkVision + See Invisibility + Detect Scrying + Spellcraft 36 (To ID any magical auras) Flying 5ft off the ground (Tink has a +27 Fly skill)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:36/32/30; +4 vs AOO HP:134/134 Ki:14/16 CMD: 34 SR: 24] d20+26=39 ; Monday May 30th, 2016 7:58:54 AM
Garret stares in wonder for only a moment before he scampers over to a tree. He walks right up to it, careful to avoid stepping on any roots, and looks directly into the bark, trying to see the face he thought he saw.
RobC - Posting for Carl/Restlin Tuesday May 31st, 2016 2:29:09 AM
Restlin stands and watches as Tink and Garret talk to the tree. He'll allow them to do the introduction, but as soon as it comes time for storytelling he will interject.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 143/143 -- Spells Tuesday May 31st, 2016 2:29:57 AM
Tink waits to see if the tree (or whatever is inside it) responds to her
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:36/32/30; +4 vs AOO HP:134/134 Ki:14/16 CMD: 34 SR: 24] Tuesday May 31st, 2016 7:27:18 AM
Garret slowly reaches out with a finger, considering touching the bark of the tree, but not sure what they have gotten themselves into...
Zane (JCC) AC 33 (34), CMB 16, CMD 32, HP 162/166, Character Tuesday May 31st, 2016 2:07:30 PM "I'm not sure what I expected when we arrived, but I'm sure this isn't it."
Beri glances around the beautiful scene and suddenly locks eyes with a face in the tree... but is it really a face or simply a fluke of nature. He smiles softly, but maintains a steady gaze in order to not lose the image he's found. He walks up to the tree and bows. Greetings my friend. My friends and I have been sent here, with Ma'ab's blessing, in order to investigate her realm for an interloper of on unknown intentions. Have you seen a stranger among you recently? And if so, do you know anything about their actions in the Queen's city? The druid hopes the tree answers... or at the very least that the others see exactly what he does so he doesn't appear to be crazy and talking to himself.
[DM Hugh] - The trees did sing Tuesday May 31st, 2016 6:36:39 PM Zane sits there with his mouth hanging open looking at the mountain before remarking how unexpected their destination was.
Tink points out the strange mountain and then that she saw something inside the tree. She then tries to talk to it before waiting for a response.
Garret steps up to the tree and tries to locate the face he thought he saw before tentatively reaching out a finger and contemplates touching the tree.
Restlin waits and watches as Tink and Garret talk to the tree.
Beri also approaches the tree and brings up their mission and queries about any recent strangers.
After our heroes addressed the tree and after a long pause a voice rings out from the tree with the face that some of the group thought they saw.
"The elves were obsessed with magical power." The voice rings out.
The rest of the trees in a chorus echo "Obsessed."
"Our foolish obsession drove us to develop a 10th level spell, against the wishes of the gods." the voice continues
"The center of our own arrogance." the choir chips in.
“Now we watch the gate to our hearts, waiting for heroes...” the voice trails off
“It is too late; the Guardian is here!” the choir warns.
Coalescing above the pool is a horror looking like a purple cloud and 10 yellow tentacles covered with tiny suction cups and hooks. As it hovers over the waters ,four eyes of smoky yellow appear, their shapes like a monk’s yin-yang symbol open and a voice roughened by centuries of smoke sentences: “Elf friends! You can suffer as these young elves do, entrapped in the trees as I consume their souls for ten thousand years!”
Looks like the tentacled monstrosity means business, better brace yourselves for a fight.
The creature calls and drones in a horrendous skirling of sound that makes it all but impossible to concentrate. Any spell or skill takes a standard action is more difficult to perform. (OOC: Spellcasters need to overcome a Concentration Check DC 25 to complete any spell. All skill checks are +10 to perform.)
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +15/+12/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/14 Tuesday May 31st, 2016 6:53:18 PM
Restlin nudges Sesha as he pulls his swift spell rod from its quiver. "Think you made him angry, love."
He takes the rod and slams it down on the ground as he shouts out, "so hurry and and deal with him already."
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More coming soon, no time for a full post. Wanted to throw down haste before ya'll posted.
Haste: 12 rounds - You know what this does by now.
Bosk AC: (38/21/33) CMD: (35) hp 98/108 Spells Tuesday May 31st, 2016 8:57:54 PM
Bosk calls out the the cloud creature. We were sent to aid you. There is one in the city called Mhalice who has managed to enter and hide herself from you. We have come to help protect the city from intruders and remove her for you.
The horned cleric waits for someone better with words to explain more eloquently, knowing he can point out facts, but it not the most persuasive in the group...
(I lost my previous post, but I passed the perception check and failed the religion check.)
Dragon Consortium Addendum (DM SteveK) Tuesday May 31st, 2016 10:01:08 PM
Valdor would have told the team. "The city is covered with a Mythal. The magic of it attunes itself to each group of visitors. This is a magical protection that keeps the evil contained inside the ruins. So much greed and true evil inside, the Mythal often looks for balance and adventuring groups are always selected to restore some aspect of that balance. "
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 143/143 -- Spells 3d6=11 ; d20+27=42 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+32=34 ; Wednesday June 1st, 2016 12:16:20 AM
Tink's newly upgraded shield kicks into effect the moment the tentacle creature starts making that horrible sound. The etching of Pantheon's gavel glows with a bright white light.
"Let's see if this thing is worth the gold I spent on it"
------------------------------------ Immediate Action: Empowered Symbol of Weakness on shield is activated. For the next 140mins, all creatures that come within 60ft of Tink - except the party - must make a DC24 Fort Save or take 11 x 1.5 = 16pts Str damage
Standard Action: Cast Spectral Hand. Concentration check vs DC25: 42 = Pass.
Free Action: 5ft step closer to the trunk of the tree in front of her
Knowl Arcana Check: 22 - 10 = 12 (to determine what this creature might be) Perception: 24 (34 - 10) + Arcane Sight + DarkVision + See Invisibility + Detect Scrying + Spellcraft 26 (36 - 10: To ID any magical auras) Flying 5ft off the ground (Tink has a +27 Fly skill)
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +15/+12/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/14 d20+23=32 ; d20+23=42 ; Wednesday June 1st, 2016 8:55:16 AM
(Didn't notice the concentration check. Concentration for haste is 32.)
That Bosk, always trying to talk to the things that are trying to kill them. As Restlin can't think of a single time that's ever worked, he decides to go on the offensive.
First, though, he makes himself invisible & hopes that means something to this thing.
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Swift: Haste Standard: Greater Invisibility (concentration: 42) Move: Behind that tree to the NW
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:36/32/30; +4 vs AOO HP:134/134 Ki:14/16 CMD: 34 SR: 24] Wednesday June 1st, 2016 9:43:47 AM
As Garret leans forward to the tree, the voice booms out from the trees around him. It surprises him and he falls to his rear as the voices calls out to them. He quickly scrambles back to his feet and looks around as the massive cloud. He says to the others, "Uh, so can we convince that thing we're not elf-friends?" He looks around, "Or do you think we can just run towards the entrance...wherever the entrance might be?"
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 186/93 | CMD 22] d20+25=38 ; d100=60 ; d4=2 ; Wednesday June 1st, 2016 10:29:29 AM
Sesha thwaps Garret.
"Considering I'm here, good luck telling it you don't like elves."
Sesha takes a deep breath, concentrating past the noise. This was nothing. (Sesha cannot fail the concentration check.)
She starts focusing on a spell, then completes it.
Move: Bend Leylines Standard: Spectral Hand
Beriothian -- AC:31/16/30 HP: 152/152 CMD = 20 d20+19=24 ; d20+24=28 ; d20+22=27 ; Wednesday June 1st, 2016 6:50:33 PM
The druid tries his best to determine what the thing before them is. What is that thing?
knowledge nature = 24 perception=28
Beri moves out of line of site behind the nearest tree (and the tree's branches should they appear to be withing striking distance. If the horror appears to be IN a purple cloud Beri will cast control winds, however assuming the creature is actually made of the smoke he will turn into a large earth elemental.
Restlin uses his swift spell rod to give everyone haste before turning invisible.
Bosk tries to talk the guardian down. (OOC: 1 stave as you haven’t used an action yet this turn; as for crafting you have 3 months b4 Torm woke up plus however long it takes to cast Weave Elements)
Tink activates her new shield, casts spectral hand and then takes a 5 foot step.
Garret voices the opinion that they should convince the guardian they are not elf-friends or make a dash to the entrance.
Sesha points out that with her there they can’t convince it they aren’t elf-friends and then bends leylines to cast spectral hand.
Beri tries to identify the creature but it is not natural and confirm that the creature is the cloud and not hiding in it. He moves and turns into an Earth Elemental.
The creature activates an SLA flys forward a little while remaining over the pond and then attacks Tink with its tentacles. Unfortunately for the party the creature seems unfazed by the effect of the shield.
All of the tentacles hit her and she takes a total of 135 damage and she is not grappled by the tentacles as her freedom of movement spell protects her.
Spellcraft 19: Highlight to display spoiler: {lesser globe of invulnerability}
Bosk AC: (38/21/33) CMD: (35) hp 98/108 Spells d10=1 ; d10=7 ; Wednesday June 1st, 2016 9:33:47 PM
Bosk tries to recall if he had time and the presence of mind to cast contingency on himself between purchasing his staff and coming here. (Spell duration is 10 days and I plan to always have it active to cast CSW when below 1/2 HP)
Actions from last round, ------------------------------------- Cast False Life on self and gain 11 temporary Hit points (17 if temporary hp gets rerolls on 1s)
(More to come)
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 4/143 -- Spells 7d6=15 ; d20+9=22 ; d4=4 ; d20+20=33 ; Wednesday June 1st, 2016 9:58:38 PM "Um, OW!" Tink's body becomes beaten and battered in but a few seconds "Can anyone spare a heal spell?"
Tink flies south of Sesha, using acrobatics to try and avoid any AoOs. Realising she needs to gain some health back, she tries to use a Vampiric Touch against the monster.
---------------------- Tink loses 4pts from the casting of Spectral Hand Move Action: Acrobatics to avoid AoO = 33. Move south of Sesha Standard: Cast Vampiric Touch. Hit Touch AC22 for 15pts damage. If successful Tink gains this much back.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 186/93 | CMD 22] Wednesday June 1st, 2016 10:19:11 PM
Sesha raises an eyebrow.
This. This is why spectral hand was necessary. People run when they get hurt. She moves towards Tink, south (and probably off of the map.)
"Glad you were the one who got tentacle'd his time, to be completely honest."
Move: To Tink Standard: Heal (Divine spell slot, no ley check). 140HP
Zane (JCC) AC 33 (34), CMB 16, CMD 32, HP 162/166, Character d20+6=22 ; Wednesday June 1st, 2016 10:24:46 PM
Zane shouts out, I know that spell, it was a lesser globe of invulnerability." He then takes a 5'step drawing his bow as he does so. He ends up casting Enlarge Person on himself, making himself huge. "I'll start shooting it as soon as I finish growing...."
Spells
Woven vest Mage Armor
Haste 12 rounds Enlarge Person 8 minutes
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 4/143 -- Spells Thursday June 2nd, 2016 2:04:01 AM
In her haste (panic?) Tink neglected to consider the lesser globe of invulnerability that Zane has identified. Her vampiric touch spell is wasted.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:40/32/30; +4 vs AOO HP:134/134 Ki:14/16 CMD: 34 SR: 24] d20+26=43 ; Thursday June 2nd, 2016 7:48:59 AM
Garret reaches up and touches the blue tattoo on the side of his neck, activating the defensive spell (barkskin). He watches the could rip Tink to pieces and goes into full defensive mode, hiding behind a tree. He says out loud, "I don't think fighting that thing is going to work."
He looks around for a way to escape the area, a hidden door, a secret entrance, or anything else hidden (perception: 43).
Beriothian -- AC:31(+8)/16(+2)/30(+8) HP: 152/152 CMD = 20 d20+22=27 ; Thursday June 2nd, 2016 6:11:53 PM
Sliding into line of sight of the tentacled beast the druid takes a deep breath and focuses his mind. Hearing mention of the globe, he blocks out the distractions and casts dispel magic in order to bring down the globe.
concentration = 27 ***enabled spells*** haste -form of large earth elemental- Darkvision 60 feet and the ability to earth glide. +6 size bonus to Strength, a -2 penalty on Dexterity, +2 size Constitution, +6 natural armor bonus.
Yup...that's a globe of invulnerability. Restlin sees Beri trying to dispel it, but it's too soon to see if it works. Too bad he didn't think to announce his plan; he would have given him a bit of luck.
"Remember, folks. I can help you do just about anything. Tell me if you need a boost on something improbable," he announces over the telepathic link Tink provides. He flies over to Sesha, knowing she'll be able to soften it up, and taps her on the shoulder, letting some of Wardd's luck flow into her.
"No one get hurt for the next few seconds. It'd be a shame if Sesha had to waste this on patching us up."
***
Move: Fly next to Sesha Standard: Bit o' luck on Sesha - next round roll all D20s twice and choose the best result.
Tink flies away but doesn't avoid the attack she provokes from the tentacles. She is struck by 4 more tentacles taking 54 additional damage. To add insult to injury her vampiric touch is thwarted by the creatures defensive spell.
Zane points out the active effect on the guardian and then grows to become a huge minotaur.
Garrett activates his barkskin tattoo and then looks for an exit but the racket that the guardian is making prevents the halfling from finding anything.
Beri casts dispel magic targeting the globe.protecting the guardian and manages to bring it down.
Restlin flies over to Sesha and lets some of Warrd's luck flow into her.
The guardian did not appreciate being dispelled and it lashes out with 10 tentacles against the druid; 7 of them hit for 125 and the 7 tentacles wrap around the transformed druid.
Tink : 59 damage Beri : 125 damage; grappled by 7 tentacles
Zane (JCC) AC 33 (34), CMB 16, CMD 32, HP 162/166, Character d20+12=23 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+2=9 ; 2d8+7=12 ; Thursday June 2nd, 2016 9:48:20 PM
Zane, now huge, Draws his bow and dumps a bit of power into it.... (As always Arcane Strike) As he unleashes his attacks, he says over the link, "Next time I have gold, remind me to buy a bow built for this size and strength, I got loads of room in my quiver to carry it...."
Attacks
AC 23 Damage 12 AC 9 AC 9
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 84/143 -- Spells d20+13=31 ; d4=3 ; d20+27=45 ; Thursday June 2nd, 2016 10:13:41 PM "Got any of those maximised fireballs, Restlin? We might just need them"
Tink flies upwards to just over the height of the trees in front of her. She does some quick math in her head and determines that the tentacle monster is almost exactly 50ft away from her.
"Perfect. You wanna play? Let's play"
Tink points her index finger at the monster and quietly whispers "Bang"
-------------------------------- Move Action: Fly upwards, up to 70ft, to see over the trees Standard Action: Cast Enervation. Concentration check vs DC25: 45 = Pass. Hits Touch AC31. If the monster is a living creature it takes 3 negative levels. No Save.
Highlight to display spoiler: { Relevant rules text for DM: Ranged Touch Attack - Target doesn't get armor bonus, shield bonus or natural armor bonus. Damage reduction does not negate touch attacks. Grappled - Grappled creatures take a -4 penalty to Dex. Living Creatures - I *think* it's generally agreed that a "living creature" is any creature with a Constitution score. I can provide a link if required. Negative Levels - For each negative level a creature has, it takes a cumulative –1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses. The creature is also treated as one level lower for the purpose of level-dependent variables (such as spellcasting) for each negative level possessed. }
Bosk AC: (38/21/33) CMD: (35) hp 98/108 Spells Thursday June 2nd, 2016 10:37:49 PM
Bosk calls out again to the creature. Can you not sense her evil, greed and corruption inside? Let us help restore that balance! We have the blessing of Ma'ab to pass through the gate.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 84/143 -- Spells Thursday June 2nd, 2016 11:52:57 PM "Uh, Bosk? That thing is kicking my butt at the moment. It said it is consuming the souls of the tree elves here over the course of 10,000 years. Call me a pessimist, but I don't think it's going to reconsider"
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 186/93 | CMD 22] d20+25=36 ; d20+25=36 ; d100=14 ; d100=18 ; d12+14=19 ; d6+7=8 ; Friday June 3rd, 2016 3:38:27 AM
Sesha frowns. This thing was ridiculous. It was also dangerous.
She takes a moment to focus on the ley-lines around her, feeling out the strange and quirky flow of the Woldsblood here in the Vale. She watches Katinka's necromancy spell carefully. If it seems resisted by some sort of natural ability, she will heal Beri instead.
She shapes some of her strongest Bloodmagic, binding a curse to the creature. She follows with a second spell, hoping to end the fight quickly.
Move: Bend Leyline Standard: Meddle (Will Save DC 24 or suffer -19 to next fortitude saves until one is failed. If will save passed, then suffer -8 to fortitude saves until one is failed.) Hero Point: Baleful Polymorph - Fort Save DC 20 or become a toad.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:40/32/30; +4 vs AOO HP:134/134 Ki:14/16 CMD: 34 SR: 24] d20+46=47 ; d20+24=44 ; d20+24=44 ; 4d8+3=19 ; 2d8+3=12 ; Friday June 3rd, 2016 8:13:22 AM
Garrett says, "I don't know about this thing, it doesn't look like something we can just beat to death, but here goes nothing!"
Garrett drops his defense and runs at the creature. At the last moment, he jumps up, hoping to land on top of the creature and slam into it with a fist.
OOC: High jump with ki: 67 - 10 for noise = 57, 14 feet up. Attack hits AC 44 (natural 20!) threat: 44! Wait, is that die roller working? 1, 20, 20? Ah well. Damage: 19+12 = 31 plus stunning fist: Fort save DC 24 or staggered 1d6+1 rounds.
P.S. This would be awesome if it turned into a toad while Garrett was in mid-flight...
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +15/+12/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 9/14 d20+23=41 ; d20+12=28 ; 24d6=77 ; d20+25=40 ; 5d6=17 ; d20+23=37 ; d6+5=6 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+25=40 ; d20=6 ; Friday June 3rd, 2016 8:32:16 AM
"Ok," Restlin says to no one in particular. "Time to hurt this thing." Telepathically, he asks Shiny to make him smart.
He opens up with one of his bigger hitters, on the chance that Sesha's polymorph didn't succeed. He points a finger at the creature and makes a "pew pew!" sound, sending a thin, green ray at it. Immediately after, he twirls his swift metamagic rod in his hands & causes another blacker, inkier looking ray to shoot out.
***
Free: Fox's cunning from Shiny (I can communicate w/ Shiny telepathically, but it can't actually hear sounds, so I'm assuming it doesn't have to roll a concentration check.) Standard: Disintegrate (concentration: 41) Hit touch AC 28 for 77 damage. Fort save DC 40 (17 damage if succeeded). Swift: Ray of enfeeblement (concentration: 37): Hit touch AC 32 for 6 STR damage. Fort save DC 40 (3 STR of succeeded). Move: Head back to that tree to the NW
Beriothian -- AC:31(+8)/16(+2)/30(+8) HP: 37/152 CMD = 20 3d8+5=10 ; Friday June 3rd, 2016 6:25:26 PM ...keep a distance, play it safe, grappled by 7 tentacles and almost killed instantly. Well Gargul, I tried to be smarter this time. I didn't run head long into battle combat, but they got me anyway. But it was necessary to prevent an invincible foe from tearing us apart at will. Hopefully there was at least more honor in this fight.
Ma'ab... keep me safe... help me to avoid another visit to Gargul
Beri activates his bead of healing from his prayer bead (CSW)... and senses Gargul laughing.(CSW=10)
Bosk AC: (38/21/33) CMD: (35) hp 98/108 Spells Friday June 3rd, 2016 7:15:50 PM
Looking like battle in inevitable Bosk Shadow walks, but waits for the spells to weaken the creature before taking any aggressive actions.
Beriothian -- AC:31(+8)/16(+2)/30(+8) HP: 40/152 CMD = 20 d8=4 ; Friday June 3rd, 2016 7:49:29 PM
***rerolling '1' rolled in that healing spell
[DM Hugh] - Guardian of the Gate d20+13=20 ; d20-8=-7 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+18=27 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+15=22 ; Friday June 3rd, 2016 11:36:03 PM Zane now huge lets lose with a barrage of magically infused arrows but alas none of them find their mark.
Tink flies upward and fires a ray of enervation at the guardian. The guardian gets hit and is now the proud owner of three negative levels.
Bosk again tries to reason with the guardian to no avail and Tink points out that reasoning with it might not be a good idea considering the elf souls.
Sesha in a flurry of activity bends a ley line and then casts Meddle followed by a baleful polymorph. The guardian fails to resist the meddling and is afflicted with the full penalty and then fails to resist turning into a toad however it manages to resist believing it is a toad so it retains its extraordinary, supernatural, and spell-like abilities. After the smoke clears from the spell a diminutive tentacled toad making a racket is left where the huge guardian once floated.
Garrett had lept at the creature while the spell was resolving and slams into the tentacled toad with his fist in mid-air. The tentacled toad resists being staggered but suffers the effect of the critical hit.
Restlin unloads on the tentacled toad as well with a disintegrate coupled with a ray of enfeeblement as shiny makes him smarter. The disintegration spell flies wide of the tentacled toad as the ray of enfeeblement hits and the tentacled toad is further weakened.
Beri activates his bead of healing as he reflects upon his life choices that led him to this moment while the guardian turned into a toad and he becomes un-grappled as the creature shrinks. Still though the gods have a warped sense of humor as Beri isn't healed for much.
Bosk shadow walks as he waits for an opening.
The guardian now a tentacled toad re-raises its globe of invulnerability sla defensively as the much-weakened shrunken tentacles attempt to attack the halfling monk but they have no force to them and are easily dodged.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 84/143 -- Spells d20+32=51 ; Saturday June 4th, 2016 11:33:32 PM "You sure you cast that spell properly, Sesha? It still has tentacles" Tink asks.
She examines the tentacle-frog closely. That it could activate a spell-like ability whilst making a full attack would mean that it could activate its spell-like abilities as a free action. That would make it a little tougher than she had hoped.
She also looks closely at the size of the tentacles now. With the monster now diminutive, hopefully it's tentacles were also that small. And that would mean it could only attack creatures directly on top of it. She tries to determine the reach on the tentacles now.
Tink knows full well that a globe of invulnerability emanates out from a central point. If it was close enough to attack Garret, then the chances were that he was ALSO protected whilst within the globe.
Perception: 41 (51 - 10)
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 186/93 | CMD 22] d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; Sunday June 5th, 2016 2:10:53 AM
Sesha snorts.
"Of course. Bloodwitches have been turning things into toads since the beginning of time."
She notices Berri is still pretty poor off, and sends a cure spell his direction with her spectral hand.
Move: None Standard: Cure Serious Wounds.
10+10+10(empowered heal domain = 30.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +15/+12/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/14 d20+19=25 ; Sunday June 5th, 2016 12:13:30 PM
That globe meant his fireballs weren't going to be doing much. He takes careful aim with another disintegration ray, but the thing's just too small to get a good bead on.
Zane (JCC) AC 33 (34), CMB 16, CMD 32, HP 162/166, Character d20+12=24 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+2=18 ; 2d8+7=13 ; Sunday June 5th, 2016 3:03:23 PM
Zane unloads a bunch of arrows, most are decent shots, but not the thing is really small.....
"Making it small only makes it harder to hit, and it still has this flailing tentacles."
AC 24 AC 28, Damage 13 Ac 24 AC 18
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 186/93 | CMD 22] Sunday June 5th, 2016 4:33:06 PM
Sesha rolls her eyes.
"So hit it better! Unless you want me to make it big again."
Bosk AC: (38/21/33) CMD: (35) hp 98/108 Spells d20+18=20 ; d6=4 ; d8+5=10 ; d20+6=26 ; Sunday June 5th, 2016 11:04:46 PM
Seeing the creature's defenses down the horned cleric charges in. We gave you a chance, but we must restore balance to the city and destroy the evil that has invaded. The ground thunders as his hooves pound the ground. Swinging his might blade the cleric attempts to put an end to the creature's life. But even as the blade falls he has the feeling the creature may be living a bit longer than hoped for. I think we could use some back up. Any chance there is a way to free the tree men and get them to fight with us?
Actions ------------------- Charge the guardian, and atk with bastard sword Embryon's Tear, hit AC 20 for 14dmg Knowledge Arcana to learn about freeing the men trapped in the trees = 26 (natural 20...yeah, now I roll it...knew I should have used a hero point to reroll the attack.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 84/143 -- Spells d20+14=24 ; d4=4 ; Sunday June 5th, 2016 11:40:31 PM
Tink unloads another Enervation spell on the little critter, determined to weaken it as much as possible for the muscle in the party to take care of.
Hits Touch AC24 for 4 negative levels. No Save.
Highlight to display spoiler: { Relevant rules text for DM: Ranged Touch Attack - Target doesn't get armor bonus, shield bonus or natural armor bonus. Damage reduction does not negate touch attacks. Negative Levels - For each negative level a creature has, it takes a cumulative –1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses. The creature is also treated as one level lower for the purpose of level-dependent variables (such as spellcasting) for each negative level possessed. }
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:40/32/30; +4 vs AOO HP:134/134 Ki:14/16 CMD: 34 SR: 24] d20+22=41 ; d20+22=42 ; d20+22=25 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+22=26 ; 4d8+3=26 ; 2d8+3=12 ; 2d8+3=12 ; 2d8+3=19 ; 2d8+3=14 ; Monday June 6th, 2016 8:55:20 AM
Garret leans back to watch Bosk run up and swing his sword all around the place. He calls out, "Hey, watch where you're swinging that thing!" Then he unloads with a flurry of fists and feet, trying to beat the toad into pulp.
OOC: Flurry of blows (magical, lawful, cold iron, silver for overcoming DR)
Hits AC 41, threat, Natural 20 to confirm! Damage: 26+12 = 38 HIts AC 25 Hit AC 28, damage: 12 Hit AC 25 Hit AC 30, damage: 19 Hit AC 26, damage: 14
Beriothian -- AC:31(+8)/16(+2)/30(+8) HP: 70/152 CMD = 20 Monday June 6th, 2016 5:24:45 PM I have no idea if we can, Bosk. I think that will need to wait until after combat. Beri makes sure he is out of line of sight AND reach of the tentacles (with room to spare), then calls lightning storm.
Tink Highlight to display spoiler: {The globe stretches out in a 10 foot radius centered on the tenta-frog encompassing it and Garrett. Incidentally she also notices that the tentacles seem stretchy meaning they can reach farther than the creature's size suggests however considering it has shrunk & how Beri was un-grappled looks to be less than the 30 foot reach observed at full size. }
Sesha remarks on the efficacy of Blood witches turning things to toads and then sends some healing energy Beri's way.
Restlin noticing the return of the globe opts to not throw a fireball and instead shoots another ray of disintegration its way but the beam is off target.
Zane fires off 4 arrows at the diminutive tenta-toad but is suffering from projectile dysfunction as none of the arrows hit either. The taur then complains to Sesha about its size and its tentacles. Sesha offers the advice to hit it better unless he wants her to make it bigger.
Bosk charges into the melee between the tenta-toad and Garrett but the nimble creature is able to easily avoid the seemingly clumsy sword swing. The taur cleric questions whether the elf spirit trees could aid in the battle.
Tink fires off another enervation ray but again the creature is just too hard to hit.
Garrett lets loose w/ a flurry of blows against the critter but only one of his strikes hit for maximum effectiveness.
Beri makes sure he is no longer threatened by the tentacles & then starts summoning a lightning storm.
The toad guardian lashes out with 3 of the tentacles aimed at Garrett and 7 tentacles aimed at Bosk. The three tentacles aimed at Garrett do not hit home. Only 1 of the 7 tentacles hit Bosk, threatening to strike the taur as strong as the weakened guardian can but is partially turned aside by Bosk's armor. Bosk takes 3 damage
Sesha relaxes a little. The creature wasn't much threat anymore. She points at Beri, and gestures the hand towards him again for a little more healing.
Cure Light Wounds.
8 + 5 + empower = 20 hp.
"Restlin, save your spells. Lariens tales about the Mythal and this place hint at magical reserves acting strange. Let them squash it."
She looks at the trees. Elves. She wasn't even sure she could help them, but she wanted to try.
"Hey trees. Are you stuck like that or can we help you?"
Zane (JCC) AC 33 (34), CMB 16, CMD 32, HP 162/166, Character Monday June 6th, 2016 10:29:49 PM
Zane slides his bow back into his quiver, with the things size and being in melee it's almost impossible for him to hit. "What ya need from me?" Zane asks to every in general.....
Bosk AC: Hasted (35/18/30) CMD: (34) hp 116/119 Spells d20+14=23 ; 2d8+6=13 ; d20+15=32 ; d8+6=12 ; 4d6=17 ; 4d6=6 ; 2d8+5=17 ; d20+15=32 ; 4d6=9 ; d20+15=30 ; d8+6=11 ; 4d6=11 ; d20+16=28 ; d8+5=12 ; 4d6=14 ; d20+19=20 ; 2d8+5=9 ; d4=2 ; 4d6=20 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday June 7th, 2016 12:33:31 AM
Bosk watches as the toad in front of him lashes out and thanks Gargul for the added defense Haste is giving him as well as his ability to meld into the shadows. The horned cleric then unleashes a barrage of attacks, aided by Garret flanking the creature and his ring of blinking. (Bosk is concealed with darkwalk, blinking, and flanking. His armor and weapons are ghost touch.)
As he fights the question remains in his mind on if they can free the tree men and he wonders if it is not possible or if he is just not knowledgeable enough to determine how (knowledge arcana 26 last round).
Actions ---------------------- Main hand atk 1 with Bastard sword Hit AC 26 for 13 dmg + 17dmg sneak = 30dmg Off hand atk 1 with armor spike hit AC 34 for 12 dmg + 6 sneak for 18dmg Main hand atk 2 woth astard sword hit AC 32 for 18 dmg + 9 sneak for 27dmg Off hand atk 2 with armor spike, hit AC 30 for 11 dmg + 11 sneak dmg for 22dmg Natural atk horn gore Hit AC 28 for 12dmg + 14 sneak = 26dmg Additional atk from Haste with bastard sword and Embryon's tear Hit AC 20 for 9 dmg + 20 sneak + 5 flaming = 34dmg
(ooc: I just realized my header was not updated since the last battle and my AC is actually lower than was previously posted. Please let me know if I take additional damage.)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:36/32/30; +4 vs AOO HP:134/134 Ki:13/16 CMD: 34 SR: 24] d20+24=35 ; 4d8+3=25 ; d20+24=42 ; 2d8+3=12 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+19=35 ; 2d8+3=17 ; 2d8+3=9 ; d20+14=31 ; 2d8+3=16 ; d20+24=25 ; 2d8+3=13 ; Tuesday June 7th, 2016 8:12:54 AM
Garret dodges the tentacles but cannot believe how much energy it is taking to destroy this small toad. He stomps on the creature repeatedly, trying to destroy it before Sesha's spell wears off.
OOC: Flurry of blows (magical, lawful, cold iron, silver for overcoming DR) Hit AC 35 w/attempt to stun: Fort save DC24 or stunned 1 round (which gives a -2 AC for the other attacks); Damage: 25 Hit AC 42, Damage: 12 Hit AC 26, Damage: 17 Hit AC 35, Damage: 9 Hit AC 31, Damage: 16 Hit AC 25, Damage: 13
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +15/+12/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/14 Tuesday June 7th, 2016 11:42:57 AM
Restlin nods. He was going to let them squash it, but figures it's silly to announce that.
If the frog survives this round, he'll tap Garret on the shoulder as he walks past, conveying a bit o' luck.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 186/93 | CMD 22] Tuesday June 7th, 2016 2:43:37 PM
"Take your time Garrett. The spell is permanent. Why not hold it down? It might answer some questions."
Beriothian -- AC:31(+8)/16(+2)/30(+8) HP: 90/152 CMD = 20 d20+22=33 ; 5d6=21 ; Tuesday June 7th, 2016 5:38:15 PM
Beri finishes the spell but realizes Garret is in the way of a clean shot. Well, let's play the sniper, shall we? Beri watches patiently and will send a bolt streaming down if the creature moves or, if a tentacle stretches far enough away to hit without also injuring his friends.
Damage = 21
***enabled spells*** haste -form of large earth elemental- Darkvision 60 feet and the ability to earth glide. +6 size bonus to Strength, a -2 penalty on Dexterity, +2 size Constitution, +6 natural armor bonus.
Zane (JCC) AC 33 (34), CMB 16, CMD 32, HP 162/166, Character Tuesday June 7th, 2016 9:48:48 PM
Zane moves closer, pulling his KAma as he does so, dedicating the bonus to AC.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 84/143 -- Spells Tuesday June 7th, 2016 9:56:58 PM
Tink holds her ground and does not cast any more spells. Sesha sounded like she wanted to take this creature alive for questioning. She is curious though if Bosk will want to take this as another trophy to bronze.
[DM Hugh] - Battletoad d2=2 ; d2=2 ; d2=1 ; d2=2 ; d2=2 ; d2=2 ; d2=1 ; d2=1 ; d2=1 ; d2=1 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+15=24 ; d100=98 ; d3=2 ; d3=1 ; Tuesday June 7th, 2016 11:58:17 PM Sesha heals Beri, tells Restlin to save his spells and then starts questioning the tree spirits about their situation.
Zane puts his bow away and polls the party of what he should do.
Bosk returns the attacks at the toad taking advantage of a flank as he ponders how to help the tree spirits. Unfortunately all his attacks are off target. Bosk Highlight to display spoiler: {You get the feeling that eliminating the guardian will free the trees based on how it said it was slowly torturing them}
Garrett unleashes another flurry of blows against the tenta-toad and once again only lands with a single blow. Unfortunately it is the one without the added mustard of a stunning attempt.
Restlin nods and plans his next move.
Sesha encourages Garrett to take his time and perhaps hold it down.
Beri finishes his spell and then looks for an opening to hit the toad w/ it but he cannot get a clear shot against the toad.
Zane moves closer to the action drawing his Kama on the way.
Tink holds her ground and is curious of the toads fate as Sesha and Bosk seem to have different opinions.
The toad lashes out with 10 tentacles; 5 are aimed at Bosk and 5 are aimed at Garrett. Each combatant gets hit by a tentacle. (98 vs concealment; 2 damage), (1 damage for Garrett)
Zane (JCC) AC 33 (34), CMB 16, CMD 32, HP 162/166, Character d20+21=35 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+6=7 ; Wednesday June 8th, 2016 12:33:09 PM
Zane steps to the edge of the water, letting the others deal with the beast. He looks over the closest tree, seeing if he can figure out how to the trapped elf inside.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:36/32/30; +4 vs AOO HP:134/134 Ki:13/16 CMD: 34 SR: 24] d20+24=30 ; d20+24=39 ; d20+19=38 ; d20+19=20 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+24=40 ; 2d8+3=13 ; 2d8+3=13 ; 2d8+3=7 ; Wednesday June 8th, 2016 1:34:29 PM
Garret looks over at the others walking around and departing the battle. He calls out, "Hey, this is serious! This is a dangerous guardian creature, right here! Just look at the fangs!" He then tries to continue stomping on the monster.
Flurry of blows (magical, lawful, cold iron, silver for overcoming DR) Hit AC 30 w/attempt to stun: miss Hit AC 39, Damage: 13 Hit AC 38, Damage: 13 Hit AC 20, miss Hit AC 21, miss Hit AC 40, Damage: 7
Bosk AC: Hasted (35/18/30) CMD: (34) hp 116/119 Spells d20=14 ; d20=9 ; d20=17 ; d20=11 ; d20=9 ; d20=14 ; Wednesday June 8th, 2016 5:01:45 PM
Bosk realizes that only a perfectly aimed strike from his blade will harm the creature, but he keeps fighting anyway in hopes of distracting it, and to allow Garret to flank.
I might only land one hit in twenty against you, but fortunately I can do this all day!
Seven! Eight! Nine! Ten! Eleven! Twelve!
He counts off as the misses pile up, leading to an eventual hit.
(posting from my phone, all six attacks missed again.)
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +15/+12/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/14 Wednesday June 8th, 2016 6:38:01 PM
Unsure of what else he can do, Restlin pats Garret on the back, once again giving the monk another bit of luck.
Beriothian -- AC:31(+8)/16(+2)/30(+8) HP: 90/152 CMD = 20 d20+24=26 ; 5d6=15 ; Wednesday June 8th, 2016 7:16:33 PM
Beri watches as the fight unfolds. He looks around to make sure no additional dangers are coming, and prepares to let loose a lightning bold should the creature get free.
perception = 26 damage = 15 ***enabled spells*** haste -form of large earth elemental- Darkvision 60 feet and the ability to earth glide. +6 size bonus to Strength, a -2 penalty on Dexterity, +2 size Constitution, +6 natural armor bonus.
Sesha watches the tree-elves closely, still bothered by their fate. She glances back at Bosk. He was missing a lot. She figured it was a good thing he didn't shout his signature line about being the thread that connects life and death. It would have been very anti-climactic.
Feeling bad, she helps the minotaur out a little.
She casts Heroism on Bosk.
Move: Bend Leyline Standard: Heroism Ley Check: 84, no slot expended.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 84/143 -- Spells d20+14=31 ; d4=1 ; Wednesday June 8th, 2016 10:14:19 PM
This little toad thing was proving to be very resilient. Tink takes a second to capture the moment: a minotaur and a halfling going hand to hand with a tiny frog. "Not something you see every day. I wonder how Restlin will retell this particular story?"
Bringing herself back to the action, Tink tries to once again weaken the toad-monster with her final casting of Enervation.
Hits Touch AC31 for 1 measly negative level. No Save.
Highlight to display spoiler: { Relevant rules text for DM: Ranged Touch Attack - Target doesn't get armor bonus, shield bonus or natural armor bonus. Damage reduction does not negate touch attacks. Negative Levels - For each negative level a creature has, it takes a cumulative –1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses. The creature is also treated as one level lower for the purpose of level-dependent variables (such as spellcasting) for each negative level possessed. }
[DM Hugh] - Battletoad d2=1 ; d2=1 ; d2=1 ; d2=1 ; d2=1 ; d2=2 ; d2=2 ; d2=2 ; d2=2 ; d2=2 ; d2+14=15 ; d2+14=15 ; d2+14=16 ; d2+14=16 ; d2+14=15 ; d2+14=16 ; d2+14=16 ; d2+14=15 ; d2+14=15 ; d2+14=15 ; Wednesday June 8th, 2016 11:59:13 PM Zane lets the others deal with the toad while he examines the trees.
Zane Highlight to display spoiler: {You get the feeling that the souls trapped in the trees are prevented from leaving by the guardian }
Restlin imbues Garrett with a bit of luck.
Garett tries to convince the others to come back as the halfling flurries at the tenta-toad and manages to lay a single blow with his increased luck.
Sesha checks out the trees in thought and then casts Heroism on Bosk to give the taur a break bending a ley line for a free casting.
Bosk is unable to land a blow this time around even with the increased morale.
Beri looks around for other threats and then readies to hit the toad should it come free
Tink hits the toad with her final ennervation weakening it a little more
The toad makes another split tentacle attack of 5 and 5 but this time none of the tentacles find their mark.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 84/143 -- Spells d20+32=34 ; Thursday June 9th, 2016 1:23:59 AM "Sorry guys, I can't make it much weaker for you"
Unable to be of any real help against the fight with the toad-monster, Tink flies north to get a look into the pool of water. She's curious if there are any other signs of life about. Especially if something might be laying in wait to strike once the party let their guard down.
She is very careful to stay outside the known reach of the toad's tentacles.
Perception: 24 (34 - 10)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:36/32/30; +4 vs AOO HP:134/134 Ki:14/16 CMD: 34 SR: 24] d20+24=40 ; 4d8+3=26 ; d20+24=28 ; d20+24=37 ; d20+19=29 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+24=37 ; d20+24=35 ; d20+24=40 ; 2d8+3=9 ; d20+24=40 ; Thursday June 9th, 2016 7:52:30 AM
Garrett crosses his arms and watches the tentacles flailing about. He calls out, “Come on, this is just a tentacled toad! Why can’t I just stomp it already?!?” He then tries over and over again to step on the creature some more.
OOC: Whoa, that luck thing is more complicated than I thought! Here goes:
Flurry of blows (magical, lawful, cold iron, silver for overcoming DR) Atk #1 (w/stun attempt): 40! I think that’s a hit. Fort save DC24 or stunned 1 round (which gives a -2 AC for the other attacks); Damage: 26 Atk #2: 28 – re-roll for luck: 37: miss (AC appears to be 40, so even if the stun succeeds, I’d need a 38). Atk #3: 29 – re-roll for luck: 32: miss Atk #4: 36 – re-roll for luck: 36: miss Atk #5: 18 – re-roll for luck: 27: miss Atk #6: 37 – re-roll for luck: 35: miss Extra Ki attack: 40; (luck re-roll, just in case: 40); Damage: 9
Zane (JCC) AC 33 (34), CMB 16, CMD 32, HP 162/166, Character d20+15=16 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+12=16 ; Thursday June 9th, 2016 8:00:01 AM
Zane takes a couple steps (moved next to pond last turn but map doesn't show this) and takes an attack at the toad thing, because everyone seems to have trouble. (taking full attack) Missing, he joins the crowd in flailing at it. "I think once we get rid of this thing, the elves spirits can travel to the lands of rest. At least I hope so."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +15/+12/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/14 Thursday June 9th, 2016 3:18:56 PM
"This is getting stupid," thinks the magepriest to himself. He casts telekinesis on himself, preparing to try and pin it down for the brawlers.
Beriothian -- AC:31(+8)/16(+2)/30(+8) HP: 90/152 CMD = 20 Thursday June 9th, 2016 4:59:22 PM Give a should if anyone needs a hand. Beri keeps an eye on Tink, ready to release a lightning bolt to aid her should she find anything. ***enabled spells*** haste -form of large earth elemental- Darkvision 60 feet and the ability to earth glide. +6 size bonus to Strength, a -2 penalty on Dexterity, +2 size Constitution, +6 natural armor bonus.
The clerics blade finds its mark and he drives his blade deep before restarting his count.
One! Two! Three!
Hit with a natural 20 (not a critical) for 13dmg and 13 sneak for 26dmg.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 186/93 | CMD 22] Thursday June 9th, 2016 11:46:23 PM
Sesha wags her finger at Restlin, followed by a "Tsk tsk".
"It's not often -we- have the advantage. And this took one of my stronger spells to achieve. I'd say I'm okay if it takes them all night to pummel that toad to death."
[DM Hugh] - Battletoad d3=2 ; d10=9 ; d3=1 ; d3=3 ; d2=1 ; d2=2 ; d2=1 ; d2=1 ; d2=1 ; d2=2 ; d2=1 ; d2=2 ; d2=1 ; d2=1 ; d20+14=15 d20+14=21 d20+14=29 d20+14=23 d20+14=30 d20+14=20 d20+14=25 d20+14=22 d20+14=30 d20+14=31 Thursday June 9th, 2016 11:59:44 PM Tink apologizes for not being able to weaken the guardian more and then looks at the pond but doesn't see anything.
Garrett tries to flurry against it again but the nimble toad is just able to dodge all attacks.
Zane explains that killing the guardian should release the tree spirits and then takes a stab at it.
Restlin prepares a telekinesis to help w/ the guardian battle.
Beri holds his lightning charge asking for a shout - out if anyone needs help
Bosk is able to finally hit the toad creature and deals extra damage from the sneak attack.
Sesha admonishes Restlin for his impatience and explains they should be happy one of her stronger spells worked for once.
The toad lashes out with 7 tentacles aimed at Garrett and 3 tentacles; once again not one tentacle finds its mark.
Zane (JCC) AC 33 (34), CMB 16, CMD 32, HP 162/166, Character d20=1 ; d20=8 ; d20=6 ; d20=13 ; d20=2 ; Friday June 10th, 2016 12:02:21 AM
Zane unleashes a bunch of attacks..... Well Bosk, I'm up to 10 already.... won't take me long to pass your total......"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +15/+12/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/14 d20+17=19 ; Friday June 10th, 2016 8:17:43 AM
"Lady, you have no idea what this thing is capable of, nor do we have any idea what else may be on the way. This thing's mother could be bearing down on us right now for all we know."
Restlin concentrates on the frog-beast, but the darn thing's hard to get a grapple on, even with his mind.
***
Grapple check: 19
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:36/32/30; +4 vs AOO HP:134/134 Ki:14/16 CMD: 34 SR: 24] d20+24=31 ; d20+24=39 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+19=37 ; d20+14=15 ; Friday June 10th, 2016 8:38:51 AM
Garret flails about, hitting the mud on the ground really close to the toad...
Bosk AC: Hasted (35/18/30) CMD: (34) hp 116/119 Spells Friday June 10th, 2016 9:48:29 AM Is there any chance of pinning or stunning it and doing a coup de grace?
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 84/143 -- Spells d20+20=36 ; Friday June 10th, 2016 11:37:47 AM "We better get to rest after this. I'm using up a lot of spells"
Tink follows Restlin's lead and tries to telekinetically tackle the toad
---------------------------------- Standard action to cast Telekinesis to grapple. CMB = 14 Caster Level + 7 Int Bonus - 1 Size = +20. Tink rolls: 36. CMD to escape = 10 + 14 + 7 - 1 = 30
"No, but I think, as it's retained it's mind, if it were capable of more, it would be doing more."
She casts a Heroism spell on Garrett as well, increasing his attack abilities the same as Bosks.
Move: Bend Leyline Standard: Heroism Ley check: 88-No slot expended.
Beriothian -- AC:31(+8)/16(+2)/30(+8) HP: 90/152 CMD = 20 Friday June 10th, 2016 9:24:44 PM Don't worry guys, I'm keeping an eye out for reinforcements, and will zap this thing if he breaks free... though I don't have many spells that can help at the moment unless you would like reinforcements to throw in a few extra kicks... though I think if this is under control we are better off saving the spells just in case we don't find a place to recover.
[DM Hugh] - Battletoad Saturday June 11th, 2016 11:50:11 AM Zane keeps attacking and missing.
Restlin worries about the toad being not alone and fails to telekinetic-ly grapple it.
Garrett also flails around in the mud around the toad.
Bosk also keeps missing.
Tink actually manages to telekinetically tackle the toad.
Sesha casts a heroism spell on Garret and voices her opinion that what it is doing is the only capabilities it has retained.
Beri continues to be ready for reinforcements with his spell but nothing is forthcoming.
With Tink having the thing grappled you are able to essentially subdue it finally...are their any questions for the toad guardian before you dispatch it or are you fine just destroying it and hopefully freeing the suffering elven tree spirits tethered to this spot?
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 84/143 -- Spells d20+25=32 ; Saturday June 11th, 2016 12:01:18 PM
Tink tries to keep the toad grappled, and even tries to pin it. She doesn't want it to lash out at those nearby.
"So you planning on bronzing this one too, Bosk?" she asks with a hint of a grin
---------------------------------- Standard action to continue Telekinesis grapple. CMB = 14 Caster Level + 7 Int Bonus - 1 Size + 5 already grappled = +25. Tink rolls: 32. If successful toad is still grappled and is now pinned as well CMD to escape = 10 + 14 + 7 - 1 = 30
Bosk AC: Hasted (35/18/30) CMD: (34) hp 116/119 Spells Saturday June 11th, 2016 4:37:46 PM
Bosk shakes his head. Not if we can help it. This creature might be the only one of its kind. It also might be important in keeping evil oust of the city. If we can come to an understanding...Does someone what to try negotiating with it? It might be in a more willing mood now.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +15/+12/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/14 d20+22=29 ; Sunday June 12th, 2016 6:28:52 PM
Bosk's love of talking to their enemies might be justified this time. If they've subdued the guardian, best to get some information from it. These elves imprisoned in the trees might be there for good reason.
Restlin's as good at diplomacy as any of the Iron Adventurers, except maybe Tink. Restlin, however, has luck on his side. He walks over the the guardian. "So, you're a frog now, and that's unfortunate for you. We would have been more than happy to just talk to you, but if there's one thing us Iron Adventurers are good at, it's finishing fights that the violent and head-strong start.
"Still, it might be a bad idea to just outright kill you. You may have an important function here. So, if you have anything to say that might stop us from ending you, now would be an excellent time to start actually communicating with us."
***
Diplomacy: 29
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:36/32/30; +4 vs AOO HP:134/134 Ki:14/16 CMD: 34 SR: 24] Monday June 13th, 2016 5:39:43 AM
Garret plops down on his rear in the mud after Tink pins the strange beast. He says, "Man, that is the toughest toad in the Wold!"
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 186/93 | CMD 22] Monday June 13th, 2016 9:27:47 AM
Sesha pats Garret on the back.
"You woulda won, I'm sure of it."
She smiles and lets Restlin and Tink do their thing.
Zane (JCC) AC 33 (34), CMB 16, CMD 32, HP 162/166, Character Monday June 13th, 2016 1:21:09 PM "He may be a guardian, but he's also a torturer. Then again, I don't know if the elves stuck in these trees are evil or not. If they are evil, he may be applying justice to them rather than torturing them. You might want to find that out before dealing with him permanently."
Beriothian -- AC:31(+8)/16(+2)/30(+8) HP: 90/152 CMD = 20 Monday June 13th, 2016 7:46:41 PM I would listen to him Mr. Frog. If you reflect on our actions you will realize we truly are agents of good. Please, tell us why you trapped these elves, and why you attacked us. Aid Another (+2)
[DM Hugh] - Mr. Toad's Warning d20+22=29 ; Monday June 13th, 2016 9:18:38 PM
Tink succeeds in pinning the toad guardian before asking Bosk if he wants to bronze this one too.
Bosk is against the idea reasoning that it is the last of its kind and it could help in keeping evil out fo the city if they can come to an understanding.
Restlin attempts to treat with the toad, reminding the creature of its situation.
Garrett plops down in the mud and says that that toad is the toughest in the world.
Sesha pats Garrett on the back reassuring him he would have won eventually.
Zane reminds the rest of the group that the guardian is also a torturer but also that if the elf spirits in the trees were evil maybe the punishment is justified.
Beri assists Restlin in the diplomatic efforts urging the guardian to listen.
The toad guardian laughs at you and then in a surprisingly deep voice coming from a toad "The elven spirits deserve their torture for their hubris alone. Whether they were good or evil is irrelevant. The only thing that matters is that they tried to create a tenth level spell and upset the natural order."
"You might have some hubris too, thinking you can restore Fae Skiemir to its past glory. What you don't understand is the purpose of the Mythal and what its true function is. Rather than asking if it is possible to restore the city, ask yourselves could the city have a new purpose beyond what was originally intended? Was my job to keep people like you out or the true horrors trapped within? If you think you can reconnect Fae Skiemir with the rest of Wold all you will find there is your doom."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +15/+12/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 4/14 Monday June 13th, 2016 10:12:44 PM
Restlin scratches his head. "Restore Fae Skiemir? That's not why we're here. We're here to stop a drow elf named Mhalice from using this place to wreak havock on the rest of the Wold."
He sits down cross legged in front of the guardian. "We would have told you that if you'd asked. I'm well aware this place has more history than I'm aware of. Pretty sure my friends here aren't any more full of hubris than I am." He looks around. "Right, guys?" He looks back down. "Anyway, I'm not even sure she's here, but she sent some kind of gargantuan bejeweled remorhaz after us that she claims was from here. Figured we should check that out.
"Now, we're not in the business of sending non-evil doers to the beyond...if that's even where you'd go. You don't seem evil. Maybe we can come to some sort of agreement here?"
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 84/143 -- Spells d20+25=29 ; Monday June 13th, 2016 11:13:13 PM "Er, guys? I have it pinned but it can still use spells and spell like abilities. Might want to be careful. Also can someone tie it up? I'm no sure I can hold it for much longer"
Bosk AC: Hasted (35/18/30) CMD: (34) hp 116/119 Spells Tuesday June 14th, 2016 12:22:18 AM
Bosk takes a chain out of his bag and begins tying the creature up.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 186/93 | CMD 22] Tuesday June 14th, 2016 10:36:04 AM
Sesha ponders the thought of restoring Fae Skeimer. It was her ancestors home. The land of her blood-kins fathers and mothers, and it deserved some thought.
"What was the original purpose of the city."
She pauses.
"And can it serve any other purpose than that specific one?"
Zane (JCC) AC 33 (34), CMB 16, CMD 32, HP 162/166, Character Tuesday June 14th, 2016 12:38:30 PM "Guardian, we aren't to restore anything except what was not long ago. A evil force has made it into Fae Skeimer. We were sent a message. a Giant Remoraz with a key attached has led us here. This Evil person has eluded our group before and we wish to end her this time. This land has been fine on it's own for eons, it will return to the Wold when it's ready on it's own. But allowing this Evil to warp Fae Skeimer to her own ends will harm both here and the Wold where we live. Aid us or not, just allow us to remove this Evil." Zane almost is pleading with the guardian, because killing the Guardian will only open Fae Skeimer to more intrusions, and others whom wish to intrude may not have the Goal of Saving the Wold the next time.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:36/32/30; +4 vs AOO HP:134/134 Ki:14/16 CMD: 34 SR: 24] Tuesday June 14th, 2016 12:48:57 PM
"Full of hubris? I'm not full of anything. It has actually been quite awhile since breakfast..."
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 186/93 | CMD 22] Tuesday June 14th, 2016 3:18:02 PM
Sesha frowns, then points at Zane.
"Hey!"
She puts her hands on her slender hips, and shifts her weight.
"Don't forget. We aren't killing her. She's a dark elf, and my peoples problem. I don't care if I have to stuff her soul in a rock and walk her husk home myself, but she'll meet her fate at the hands of our mutual blood-kin, not beneath a minotaur's hooves."
She looks at the trees.
"And sadly, I think we have to kill this thing. I won't give it priority over the elven souls trapped in these trees."
Beriothian -- AC:31(+8)/16(+2)/30(+8) HP: 90/152 CMD = 20 Tuesday June 14th, 2016 5:27:23 PM
Beri heeds Tink's warning, keeping his lighting bolt ready to interrupt any attempt by the creature to cast a spell. Mr. Toad, did you have a reason for assuming we were here to restore something? Is that a choice you believe we will be forced to make? And have we been mislead regarding the purpose of the Mythal, or has it's purpose evolved with the purpose of the city? And more to the point, if that remorhaz was able to escape wouldn't that imply that either the horrors within have found a way out, or that the Mythal was trying to alert the forces of good so that they could come and return balance? Beri nods at Sesha I have no problem shoving her soul in a rock, as long as she is stopped.
[DM Hugh] - Mr. Toad's Warning Tuesday June 14th, 2016 11:38:20 PM Restlin scratches his head and corrects the toad-guardian that they are not their to restore Fae Skiemir and that they are aware of its history. He questions whether they can come to some sort of agreement with the guardian.
Tink urges for caution as she isn't sure how long she can hold it and asks if someone can tie it up.
Bosk begins tying the creature up w/ a chain.
Sesha ponders restoring Fae Skiemir questioning its original purpose and if it could serve a new purpose.
Zane is almost pleading with the guardian trying to fervently persuade to allow them to chase the evil into Fae Skiemir in the hopes of tracking down their quarry for the good of the Wold.
Garrett says that he isn't full of anything as he hasn't eaten in a while.
Beri asks why the guardian might have thought that they wanted to restore something.
The guardian says, "The only thing that indicated that you wanted to restore something were your words."
Something changes with the guardian when you mention Mhalice, her Remorhaz and hunting down evil. His toady continence shifts and his eyes light up with a gold light, now in a feminine voice reminiscent of Mhalice the toad says, "You'll never stop the new queen of Fae Skiemir, regardless of your intentions the only thing you will find is your certain deaths."
The toad then implodes in on itself leaving a black smudge where it used to be. Miraculously the chain is still intact and when you search the ash smudge you find a ring and a pair of bracers.
Zane (JCC) AC 33 (34), CMB 16, CMD 32, HP 162/166, Character Wednesday June 15th, 2016 12:09:55 AM "Well, that answers a whole lot of questions. Mhalice is not in there secretly and seems to have the support of the city or at least some of the beings that populate the place. Can anyone see about these trees or elves or whatever, maybe they can assist us since the guardian was on the other side of this fight."
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 84/143 -- Spells d20+26=31 ; d20+26=31 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2016 12:39:22 AM
With the toad thing imploding Tink releases her grasp on the telekinesis spell. "Well done, Sesha. I dare say we're all breathing largely because of your spells"
She has quite a number of unanswered questions though. A 10th level spell? Is that even possible? What was the spell to do? With the guardian beaten, would the way to Fae Skiemir be open for all? Have they done the right thing in removing it? What if the guardian also stopped things from leaving? What if it means that they have opened the gates for monsters to flood the Wold?
Noone in the group would have answers to these questions. Her only hope was that the spirits of the elves that were trapped in the trees would stick around to talk.
"The guardian is beaten!" she calls out towards the trees. She's not quite sure if it will do anything or not.
------------------------------- Spellcraft to ID the ring and bracers: 31 & 31. Who broke the die roller? :)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:36/32/30; +4 vs AOO HP:134/134 Ki:14/16 CMD: 34 SR: 24] Wednesday June 15th, 2016 8:21:03 AM
Garret looks around as Tink calls out to the trees and watches and waits to see if anything happens. He thinks if this small group can collect some allies they will be in better shape when trying to liberate an entire city.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +15/+12/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 5/14 Wednesday June 15th, 2016 8:49:45 AM
Restlin sighs as he stands, mostly because Sesha was right. He punches her in the arm as he walks by. "Probably saved a bunch of our lives there, lady. Nice toading."
He stretches. "So, this lady is now Queen of this place. That's probably bad." He flies up to get a look above the tree tops, trying to get an idea of where they are. They had to face that thing right after they arrived, so he never got a chance to scope things out.
Beriothian -- AC:31(+8)/16(+2)/30(+8) HP: 90/152 CMD = 20 Wednesday June 15th, 2016 5:56:15 PM If Mhalice has already corrupted the land it's going to be that much harder to find a safe location to recover after this fight. Beri turns back to the tree people. Sorry, I believe we were cut off back there. What exactly was the intention of the 10th level spell? Do you happen to know a safe, possibly unguarded entrance? And if you were strong enough to attempt to create a 10th level spell, is there any chance you can give us some high level protection spells before we go? Not 10th level of course...
Bosk AC: Hasted (35/18/30) CMD: (34) hp 116/119 Spells Wednesday June 15th, 2016 7:41:30 PM
Bosk collects his chain and prepares for the worst, unsure if the tree elves can be trusted.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 186/93 | CMD 22] Wednesday June 15th, 2016 10:06:49 PM
Sesha flexes her arms.
"Of course!"
She holds the pose for a moment, then puts her finger on her lips and thinks for a moment.
"But I wouldn't expect much more of that from me. My magical stamina is pretty pathetic, compared to you others. And we've just arrived. I'll probably be trying to help in smaller ways from here on out. I have to save my power for Mhalice."
[DM Hugh] - Elf Spirits Never Die They Just Fade Away Wednesday June 15th, 2016 11:39:15 PM Zane points out that the guardian's passing answers a lot of questions and then asks for someone to see about the trees.
Tink releases her grip on the telekinetic spell congratulating Sesha on a job well done. She then tries to notify the tree spirits before turning her attention to the ring and bracers.
Garrett turns his attention to the exchange with the trees hoping that the group can collect some allies.
Restlin gives Sesha a playful punch before thanking her for her handling of the toad. He then scopes out their location.
Beri points out they will be having a hard time finding a safe place for the night before questioning the tree spirits.
Sesha flexes her arms and strikes a pose before reminding the others she will be serving in a more limited capacity moving forward.
After the guardian is dusted the spirits are free to finally go to the Lands of Rest. As the trees slowly fade away, they offer respond to your questioning with some final instructions: “The gateway is under the pool. Once in the lands around Fae Skiemir, be wary. There are temptations within Fae Skiemir. Only the pure of heart and purpose can enter and leave alive. Only they will not be trapped. The Gods be with you all.”
Perception DC 40 Highlight to display spoiler: {The pool is deep and rolls with the waterfall, but 50 feet down is a golden archway with a keyhole under the pool of water. You'll have to come up with a way to get to the bottom and activate the gate before drowning.}
Tink: Highlight to display spoiler: {The bracers are a bracers of armor +5 and the ring is a ring of protection +3}
Restlin is calmed by the rushing of the waterfall as it collects in the pool. The purple mountain seems taller than previously as the elf spirit trees are gone but it appears that this is just an optical illusion.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 84/143 -- Spells d20+32=49 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2016 11:56:47 PM
Tink lets the others know what the magical items are - bracers of armor +5 and a ring of protection +3. "Can anyone use them?"
She squints her eyes and looks more closely at the pool of water "Down near the bottom I can see a golden archway with a keyhole in it. I can breathe underwater so can likely make it to the arch. I'm not sure I'd want to make it by myself though"
"Did we want to rest before proceeding? We used quite a few spells during that battle, and a couple of us are still a bit hurt too"
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Zane (JCC) AC 33 (34), CMB 16, CMD 32, HP 162/166, Character d20+21=26 ; Thursday June 16th, 2016 6:20:46 AM
Zane only noticed the gate after Tink points it out to the group. "I could use them both if no one else wants them, it'd be an increase by 25% on my mage armor with the bracers and I only have a basic ring so it's a 200% increase. With a water vest, reaching it is easy, and dragging someone or one's along is easy enough at my strength, unless it's another 'Taur. Only thing is we don't know whats on the other side of the gate."
OOC: Mage Armor is 4 AC, so that'd be +1, Zane has a +1 ring, so that'd be +2
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:36/32/30; +4 vs AOO HP:134/134 Ki:14/16 CMD: 34 SR: 24] Thursday June 16th, 2016 9:24:15 AM
Garret says, "Do you think the water will drain when you open the gate? Maybe someone who can handle the water can head down there, open it up, see what happens and maybe check what's on the other side. If its a magical gate that holds the water back, I can just swim past it."
He turns to Zane, "Each of those items would help me a little bit more."
OOC: Zane: I have bracers +5 and ring +2, so each would give Garret +1 AC. If you can get a bunch more from both of them, you should take them.
Beriothian -- AC:31(+8)/16(+2)/30(+8) HP: 90/152 CMD = 20 Thursday June 16th, 2016 5:13:41 PM Well, if the city truly is holding evil inside, then it would probably be best to recover somewhere out here. As for the pool, I can transform and breath under water and can swim like a fish... literally if necessary. I should be able to drag someone else along as well, though I can't breath for them.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +15/+12/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 5/14 Thursday June 16th, 2016 7:27:19 PM
Restlin's all for resting prior to going in there.
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Hospital day. Short post.
[DM Hugh] - In the shade of a purple mountain Thursday June 16th, 2016 11:13:28 PM Tink fills in the others on what the magic items are before pointing out the golden archway under the pool and questions if the group wants to rest before proceeding.
Zane only notices the gate after Tink points it out. He chimes in that he could use both magic items and with a water vest he can drag someone to the gate but the question remains of what is on the other side.
Garrett points out that he too could use the defensive items. He then wonders if the water will drain if they open the door.
Beri is of the opinion they should rest outside the gate to recover spells. He also points out that he can literally turn into a fish and breathe water so reaching the gate won't be a problem.
Restlin is also for restling.
You spend an uneventful night resting in the shade of the purple mountain. All spell-casters regain their spells.
The next day the gate beckons; will Zane and Beri be the ones to open it or will you take a different tact?
(OOC: 1 more post until I hand over to Steve; will post xp and hero pts for this scene)
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 143/143 -- Spells d20+34=52 ; Friday June 17th, 2016 1:01:44 AM OOC: I'm assuming DM Hugh means handing over to Steve, because if he hands over to me it will be loot city! :)
Tink takes the time to rest and recover her spells that evening. Although the magic items would benefit her slightly, she is of the opinion that the frontline fighters like Zane and Garret might need it more than her.
In the morning she recasts her Tishe's Weave Elements spell to create garments for the party. She is happy to change the elements that each person wants, but unless otherwise directed creates them as follows: Tink a 'Water' version, Restlin a 'Water' version, Zane a 'Water' version, Bosk a 'Fire' version, Beri an 'Air' version
After a light breakfast (can't go swimming on a full stomach after all) she is ready to face the mysterious pool of water.
"The weave elements spell gives the ability to swim as well as breath water. I should be fine to help with the gateway and key. So, who wants to go for a dip?"
Tink will be volunteering to go for a swim.
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Garret Goodbarrel [AC:36/32/30; +4 vs AOO HP:134/134 Ki:14/16 CMD: 34 SR: 24] Friday June 17th, 2016 8:20:06 AM
In the morning Garret says, "I still think one person should go down and open the door to see what happens first. If the lake drains, I can just walk down there. I'm more worried about the other side -- I can't breathe water, so if there's more water on the other side, or if it drains and sucks us through, I will be out of air quickly."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +15/+12/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 5/14 Friday June 17th, 2016 8:45:28 AM
Restlin wakes in the morning, but stops Tink from casting her vestments for him. "I can handle water breathing on my own. Give that vestment to someone else who can't, like Garret. We should all go together, but I'll be in the first group regardless."
When ready, he'll cast Elemental Body III on himself, turning him into a water elemental. When everyone's ready to continue, he'll enter the pool.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 143/143 -- Spells Friday June 17th, 2016 10:11:55 AM "Yeah, the vestments have to be worn in much the same way that Garret wears his monk robe. I'm not sure he'd want to take that off"
-------------------------------------------- OOC: That is, all of the Tishe's Weave Elements have to take up the same slot. This means the 'body' slot for anyone who wears one
Beriothian -- AC:31(+8)/16(+2)/30(+8) HP: 90/152 CMD = 20 Friday June 17th, 2016 5:15:24 PM Those vestments are much more useful than my druid robes most days, thanks Tink! I'm going to prepare more heal spells and less that rely on the environment today since we are headed inside the city.
Oh, and we may want to go to the door all at once. There is a waterfall, so even if the pool drains the water, it is unlikely that the pool will empty significantly. And whoever built that entrance wouldn't have done it in a way that would flood the city. I think it's more likely we'll end up being attacked while our part is divided if we don't all go at once.
*active spells* Air: 1) Blur (20% miss chance); 2) Fly 60ft (Good); 3) Air Mastery (while in air all opponents get -1 to hit/ damage)
Bosk AC: Hasted (35/18/30) CMD: (34) hp 116/119 Spells d10=10 ; d10=8 ; Friday June 17th, 2016 10:59:47 PM
Before bed the horned cleric heals everyone of their injuries and has Beri place a spell in his Staff of the Unblinking Eye (Contingency staff) while he himself places a spell in the Staff of Surrendered Blood (False Life staff). He then takes some time to look for any remains from the tentacled monster that he can collect for a souvenir or spell components.
The next morning Bosk thanks Tink for the garments and puts his before activating his blink ring and recasting False Life from his Staff. (20 temporary hit points) [b]I think we should all go down together. If The first person gets sucked through I would hate for them to find themselves face to face with Mhalice while we wait on the other side.[b]
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 32, HP 162/166, Character Saturday June 18th, 2016 8:29:58 AM
Zane will make use of the bracers and ring, since they seem to help him the most, if someone wants one of them, he'll gladly hand it over. "Just let me know when we're going in, I'm ready to go, oh and while I'm using these bracers, I won't need the extended Mage Armor, not even against ghosts. They're handy that way." When Zane heads through, he'll have his Kama in hand, set to help AC.
[DM Hugh] - Through the gate Saturday June 18th, 2016 12:46:39 PM Tink takes the opportunity to rest and recover her spells and is fine with the defensive items going to the group’s front line fighters. She then casts various weave element spells over the group.
Garrett is still of the opinion that one person from the group should go down and open the door in case the water drains once the door is open.
Restlin the casting of weave elements to Garrett so he can breathe water. Restlin then readies to cast elemental body III on himself before getting ready to enter the pool.
Tink reminds Restlin that the spell would occupy the same slot as Garrett’s monk’s robe and she isn’t sure he wants to give it up.
Beri thanks Tink for the spell, plans to switch up the spells he is preparing the next day and then proposes they all go in together in order to prevent some of the party from being ambushed while they are split up.
Before turning in for the night Bosk heals everyone of their injuries and then coordinates with Beri to get his staffs charged.
The next morning he thanks Tink for the garments before activating his ring and casting false life from his staff. The taur concurs with Beri that they should all go in together.
Zane takes the bracers and the ring, leading the way through the portal with his kama in hand.
Through a combination of various magicks you manage to make it to the bottom of the pool, insert the key and open the door. As soon as the key is in the lock you hear a snktk sound and then a dome of force slowly emanates from the top of the gate to extend beyond it on all sides. When the portal opens the water inside the dome drains and you are left in a dry spot beneath the pool.
Together you step through the portal.
The party emerges through a broken gate that is barely standing. Many stones have fallen and all that remains is the minimum for the gateway to stand. Perhaps the magic of the gate assists with that? The heroes arrive in a clearing littered with wet leaves and surrounded by towering trees which form a canopy overhead, In a moment of serendipity you notice that the canopy of the trees is reminiscent of the dome covering the gate you just left, is it just a coincidence? In the distance 10,000 spires, covered with an almost invisible pale blue mist show the way to the goal, Fae Skiemir: City of Wonders.
(OOC: Steve will be running the next scene starting next week)
Please take 17,500 xp from the last scene. 1 Hero point to Sesha for toadifying the guardian 1 Hero point to Garret for leaping at the guardian 1 Hero point to Tink & 1 hero point to Beri for providing targets for the guardian
DMSteveK. And here I am! Ready for the Iron Adventurers come Monday! :-)
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +15/+12/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 5/14 Saturday June 18th, 2016 1:39:11 PM
It's beautiful, no doubt about it. Still, it's probably ridiculously dangerous. He looks sideways at Sesha, trying to gauge her reaction.
He knows she has plans for Mhalice. She has plans for this entire place, and if he knows her, they're not even aware of half of what's going on in that head of hers.
"Shiny, we're going to stop Mhalice. That's our mission, and that's what we're going to do. If we can do that and help Sesha with her desires, we'll do so. Stopping Mhalice is priority, though."
He waits for Tink, figuring she'll scout ahead as always. He'll also drop the elemental body, since it doesn't look like it will be useful anytime soon.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 186/93 | CMD 22] d20+25=45 ; d100=29 ; d100=3 ; d20+25=30 ; d100=67 ; d8+7=14 ; Sunday June 19th, 2016 2:49:49 AM
That night, during rest, she finds time to pray, fervently, including Pot-pot in a brief 3 way with Serenbeth. The prayer ends with a divination spell.
"Little Spirit, I go to find a foe today. I bode her ill will, but do not seek her death. In the interests of kin of blood and tribe, I want to see her face conviction, and then see her repent. In what way can I better prepare for the reckoning?"
When dinner comes, she prepares a Hero's Feast. And after, she casts sacrifice self twice, trading an eye for See Invis, and an ear for Resist Energy: Acid
"Every creature partaking of the feast is cured of all sickness and nausea, receives the benefits of both neutralize poison and remove disease, and gains 14 temporary hit points after imbibing the nectar-like beverage that is part of the feast. The ambrosial food grants each creature that partakes a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours." ---------------------------------------
Sesha is silent during the morning, and getting ready for the day. She keeps her quest in her head. When a thought crosses her mind, she shares it.
"That's two times that we've fought an enemy which has given us a ticket to the next stop to Mhalice town. Remember that she's used illusions and terrain before to set up ambush. Just.. stay ready."
She catches Restlins gaze, and holds it. Some things were important, others were precious. She wasn't sure what would happen once they found her, but Sesha knew how she wanted it to end.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 21 -- HP 143+14/143 -- Spells d20+32=48 ; d20+43=54 ; Sunday June 19th, 2016 10:47:14 PM
Tink idly watches Sesha go about her things. Sesha hasn't had any outbursts in regards to Mhalice lately. Perhaps this trail has given her a newfound focus? Tink is mildly surprised that Sesha does not seek Mhalice's death. "I really don't know the full story between these two" she concludes.
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"Mhalice would no doubt know we would answer her call" Tink nods to Sesha "An ambush or trap would be likely. I'll scout 40ft ahead and stay in contact with telepathy"
Tink activates her ring of invisibility and flies ahead of the party, ready to lead them towards Fae Skiemir. She's almost hoping Mhalice would find the party. 10,000 spires in the distance? If the city was that big it could take some time to find her.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:36/32/30; +4 vs AOO HP:134/134 Ki:14/16 CMD: 34 SR: 24] Monday June 20th, 2016 8:10:06 AM
Garret steps through the portal and into the open air. He shakes himself off like a dog and you notice a slight…smell about him once again, not unlike a wet dog. He looks around at the portal and tries to pick up a stone from the gate to place it back where it goes. When he spots the spires, his jaw drops open and he stares openly. He starts counting the spires and says, “How many do you think there are there? Is our goal in one of them, do you think?”
Beriothian -- AC:31(+8)/16(+2)/30(+8) HP: 166/152 CMD = 20 d20+24=33 ; d20+24=37 ; Monday June 20th, 2016 5:51:21 PM
As the look around the clearing Beri scans for danger, paying extra attention for anything lurking in the trees or signs of dangerous inhabitants of the forest such as large claw marks. He notes to himself just how similar the canopy is to the dome they just left... very similar. Perhaps it's nothing, but in a realm of magic and dealing with a deceptive foe who revels in illusions why take any risk?
Before we go, I would like to detect magic on the forest entrance. I don't doubt that the dome was magic, but if the dome still matches after all this time because the trees are magical we should probably know. I would hate to blindly walk into a trap covered by an illusion designed to match the dome to throw us off... of course, it could just be that the trees prosper in this land. By the way, make sure to examine the canopy as we walk, dangers often lurk above eye level.
Oh, and since the canopy matches that dome, does anyone remember seeing anything on the dome that would indicate upcoming spots that would be well suited for an ambush? It could just have been made to resemble the trees before us, but I would kick myself for the rest of my life if Ma'ab had provided us a map and I was too blind to notice.
I'll transform into an air elemental before we head out to take full advantage of that air weave you gave me... thanks once again for that.
*Beri casts the spell in the direction they plan on entering* perception- surroundings/canopy=33 perception-dome=37
Form- large air elemental +2 size bonus to your Strength, +4 size bonus to your Dexterity, and a +4 natural armor bonus You also gain fly 60 feet (perfect), darkvision 60 feet, and the ability to create a whirlwind.
active spells: Tishe's Weave Elements (Air)- Air: 1) Blur (20% miss chance); 2) Fly 60ft (Good); 3) Air Mastery (while in air all opponents get -1 to hit/ damage) Hero's Feast-X hours remaining {14 temporary hit points +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours.}
Bosk AC: Hasted (35/18/30) CMD: (34) hp 116/119 Spells Monday June 20th, 2016 6:12:36 PM
Bosk looks on in wonder. Does anyone have presentment trueseeing? I want to make sure we don't fall for an illusion this time.
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