Spells In affect: 1. Life Bubble (24 hours) 2. MCvEvil 145/150 mins 3. Invisible
Current Stats: 1. 157/157 hps, AC 39/Touch 18 (McVE) 2. 6/7 channel energy 3. Invisible from Ring
Spells Cast MCvE, Life Bubble, Spiritual Ally (as a cure spell), Death Ward (as a cure), Searing Light (as a cure)
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 160/185 -- (Rob C) Sunday August 12th, 2012 9:46:07 PM
Alleah smiles broadly to Larien "That's ok. Sometimes I just get a bit too keen to help out. I'd be happy to dimension door the people that you are unable to transport if it would help?"
DM Jon Monday August 13th, 2012 4:39:50 PM
Eclip may see some faint scuff marks in a light layer of dust on the floor, but nothing conclusive. There likely has been some traffic in the tunnel though. He doesn't spot any obvious signs of traps on the other side either.
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. d20+18=33 ; d20+18=25 ; Monday August 13th, 2012 6:32:55 PM
Larien replies to Alleah, "As a Conjurer, I have the ability to use a Dimension Door-like ability a certain distance each day. So save your spell for later -- we might need it in the heat of battle. As for your Stone Tell spell, it might give us some useful info -- I don't know." Larien will wait for Alleah to cast her Stone Tell spell or not, and then she'll proceed.
Since Eclip's spell and search turned up no sign of traps, Larien gathers the group together, tells them to be ready to act if needed after the mini-teleport, and uses her Dim steps to transport everyone 40 ft down the corridor past the fake dead-end, using Eclip's directions to ensure they arrive at the proper location (8 party members + Artan = 9 * 40 = 360 ft).
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Larien will wait for the results of the Stone Tell spell if Alleah casts it, otherwise she'll proceed as noted above, barring any objections from the group. I suggest that party members post Ready actions post-Dim Door, in the event that DM has something waiting for us.
Perception 33 (ignore the 2nd roll again)
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 160/185 -- (Rob C) Monday August 13th, 2012 7:55:40 PM "Ooo a conjurer. How exciting!" Alleah looks up at Larien with what may well be a sense of amazement. Its possible Alleah's cheery nature may soon become tiresome.
Turning back to the wall, Alleah begins casting Stone Tell. Once complete, she sits crosslegged on the ground speaks to the stone wall: Highlight to display spoiler: {"Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you this morning, but I wonder if you could help me. Could you tell me if many creatures come down this way? We're trying to follow them you see, but you seem to be blocking a path of some kind. I don't suppose there is some way you are moved at all is there? My friend here is thinking about magically sending us to the other side, but we're a bit concerned it might be dangerous."}
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM, HASTE (Zach R.) Monday August 13th, 2012 10:24:29 PM
Asvora stands by puling bits of goop off of her axe. She just shrugs as her friend begins talking to rocks. Ok, sure she is weird, but boy is she ever useful.
Gilin Underlane (AC22/Touch 14/FF 20 | HP 121/125 Energy Resist 30) (Sheet) Monday August 13th, 2012 10:32:26 PM
Gilin watches with interest as Alleah talks to the wall. It's not the sort of thing he ever imagined would be interested in, but he often heard the phrase growing up, 'If these walls could talk'...
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Monday August 13th, 2012 11:12:30 PM "If she is unable to get anything worth knowing from the wall...I can use a spell to call the souls of those slain driders to use, make them answer a few questions." He was watching the little one very intently as her conversation with the rocks progressed.
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility d20+27=30 ; d20=8 ; Monday August 13th, 2012 11:16:04 PM
Gio continues his scouting (flying).
He volunteers, "If we dimension door over, I'll scout ahead again with Gio as we're both invisible..."
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Tuesday August 14th, 2012 12:51:43 PM
Eclip awaits the group's advancement along the tunnel.
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM, HASTE (Zach R.) Tuesday August 14th, 2012 5:46:26 PM Asvora continues listening to Alleah talk to rocks.
DM Jon Tuesday August 14th, 2012 7:15:14 PM
For the Stone Whisperer Gnome Highlight to display spoiler: { A few moments past before there is an answer, "What is morning?"
A few more moments of silence. "I have... moved. I was not here. Many legs called me here."
}
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 160/185 -- (Rob C) Tuesday August 14th, 2012 8:08:40 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: {"Thankyou for your time. I'm sorry to have bothered you"}
"Apparently the driders put this here. I think now's the time to dimension door past it" Alleah advises the group.
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. d20+18=35 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2012 11:09:17 PM "OK. Everyone be ready in case there are bad guys waiting, or a trap is sprung." Larien then proceeds with Dim Dooring the group 40 ft beyond the blocked passage. If she sees anything of note after the Dim Door, including the location of anything invisible, she'll whisper it to the group via Message.
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Perception 35
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM, HASTE (Zach R.) Wednesday August 15th, 2012 9:29:53 AM
Asvora grips her axe... ready for trouble as they Dimension Door to the other side.
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Wednesday August 15th, 2012 12:12:29 PM
When the group shows up, Eclip suggest "Alleah, while you can still talk to the stones perhaps you could also ask the floor and/or walls, about the groups of creatures that passed this way? for each group passing event ask them to describe how many and what type of creatures in each group and which direction they travailed from the most resent event before we arrived back? Also, which group passing event did the blocking wall get created? Primarily, I'm curious if any escaped the ambush and if they put the wall here on the way up the tunnel or while traveling the same way we are? Thanks!"
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible d20+28=45 ; d20+48=52 ; Wednesday August 15th, 2012 4:43:41 PM
Thar leads the way through with his bow ready, stepping into the dimension door and moving quickly to the side, staying invisible and silent, watching for danger...
Perc =- 45 Stealth = 52 (invisibile, moving)
DM Jon Wednesday August 15th, 2012 9:41:30 PM
The other side of the wall is as dark and silent as the previous. The tunnel continues it path in a downwards spiral.
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM, HASTE (Zach R.) d20+19=22 ; d20+24=26 ; Thursday August 16th, 2012 8:17:39 AM
Asvora prepares to follow the tunnel downward, trying to sneak but the decline makes her gait akward and loud. It also distracts her.
Stealth: 22 Perception: 26
Terrible rolls.
Gilin Underlane (AC22/Touch 14/FF 20 | HP 121/125 Energy Resist 30) (Sheet) Thursday August 16th, 2012 8:19:27 AM
Gilin keeps his wits about him as they move forward...
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible d20+28=39 ; d20+48=59 ; Thursday August 16th, 2012 8:29:07 AM
Thar doesn't see anything yet that concerns him, so he continues leading the way down the path, watching the ceiling, walls and floor for danger...
Stealth (Invisible) = 59 Perc = 39
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Thursday August 16th, 2012 8:35:49 AM
Being tired of walking into ambushes, Eclip and Artan waits to see if if the party gains more information from the stones before moving along.
(Note stone tell gives the caster the ability to speak to stone, not just a particular stone. So asking the floors and walls for the addition information suggested in previous post is reasonable. )
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility d20+27=36 ; d20=2 ; Thursday August 16th, 2012 2:46:55 PM
Gio flies ahead while invisible and scouts as before, his goggles of night giving him darkvision in the spiralling tunnel.
Perception 36 Stealth 62
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. d20+18=31 ; d20+23=32 ; Thursday August 16th, 2012 6:29:50 PM
Having completed the Dim Door without triggering any traps, Larien joins the group in quietly moving down the corridor, and watching/listening for danger that the scouts might have missed.
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OOC: Good idea about talking with the dead driders, but that should have been done before we left the cavern, no?
Perception 31 Stealth 32
DM Jon Thursday August 16th, 2012 9:17:20 PM
If the Gnome does talk to the other stones they'll tell of drider moving back in forth, but they have little concept of time as they're stuck beneath ground and do know about night and day. They do mention that they were carved out in quick pieces.
Afterwards, the group continues their passage down the corridor. It continues down, still, motionless and devoid of any other movement than the party's own for a little more than another half a mile before it again comes to an abrupt stone wall.
TIme: 15 minutes passed since leaving the drider ambush, 10 minutes since the first wall
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 160/185 -- (Rob C) Friday August 17th, 2012 12:10:34 AM
Alleah passes on what she has learnt from the stone wall. Though rocks are usually pleasant enough to speak to (the exception of course being quartz which has far too high an opinion of itself) they can be difficult at times to understand.
Upon reaching the second wall, the gnomish woman smiles and shrugs. Once again, she tries speaking to the wall for enlightenment Highlight to display spoiler: {"Hello. I'm terribly sorry to bother you. Could you tell me whether there is anything behind you? An empty space, like a tunnel? An area without stone? We are trying to find the creatures with many legs"}
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. d20+18=20 ; d20+23=28 ; Friday August 17th, 2012 2:58:11 AM
Still whispering via Message, Larien says, "You know, if the driders are using this passage-blocking trick again, who's to say they didn't create a side-passage somewhere along the way, and blocked it with a foot of stone? Maybe that side passage was the correct/safe passage, and this is some sort of trap or decoy? Maybe we should have Elemental-Eclip move through the stone along side us from now on, checking for blocked side-passages as well as traps and the like. And he could still communicate with some of us if Gilin cast Telepathic Bond on him."
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Perception 20 Stealth 28
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet d20+27=28 ; d20+12=18 ; Friday August 17th, 2012 8:05:33 AM
Eclip agrees with with Larien about checking for side passages by using his large size to move in a zigzag motion checking 5 feet into each side wall. Also, the Druid track the driders by sight (survivel track: 28) and have Artan track the drider's by scent (survival track: 18) looking for side paths or changes in numbers or direction. (ie if some tracks turn to walk into walls.
Once the group gets to the second wall, Eclip checks via earth glide to see if the tunnel continues on.
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible d20+24=29 ; d20+28=46 ; Friday August 17th, 2012 9:40:58 AM
Thar nods enthusiastically at Larien's suggestion and says, "Great idea... Let's see if they're not sending us on a wild goose chase... "
For now, he waits for the results of Eclip's investigation, and does some tracking of his own up and down the path, looking to see if the driders moved to the left or the right... (Survival (Track) = 29 ; Perc = 46)
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 160/185 -- (Rob C) Friday August 17th, 2012 12:26:25 PM "I'm more worried about them flooding the tunnel with something and us being trapped between the two walls" Alleah responds with a look of concern to Larien.
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM, HASTE (Zach R.) d20+19=36 ; Friday August 17th, 2012 1:17:59 PM
Asvora will also help in attempting to track the Driders.
Survival: 36
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. d20+13=32 ; Friday August 17th, 2012 3:03:13 PM
Larien frowns at Alleah's reply, her brow furrowed. Whispering again, she says, "Yeah, that would be bad. But it would probably take a lot of liquid/gas to do something like that, and we could always teleport back to It'lal, unless all the teleporters are immediately incapacitated. I think I'm more concerned about a cave in. How's that for a cheerful topic?" The wizardess smiles in attempt to lessen the tension, before changing the subject slightly.
"On the positive side, I'd expect the driders to be well underground as this passage is headed, possibly tied into some of the old caverns/passages below It'lal. I suspect there are a huge number that haven't been unexplored for over a thousand years -- since It'lal was abandoned. We should be on watch for these passages changing from newly made/cut, to old/worn ones."
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Knowledge: Dungeoneering 32 - Checking the passage/stone for age/wear, and any changes from the earlier parts of the passage to now.
DM Jon Friday August 17th, 2012 7:43:15 PM
Thee is some sign of driders having passes through the tunnel where you are, but it is nothing recent. Artan only detects an old, stale scent. The stones tell Alleah as much and that the tunnel continues on the other side. Eclip can confirm this and sees there are no side passages nearby. Just this smooth walled creation. It appears to relatively new, but it's exact age is hard to tell.
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility Friday August 17th, 2012 10:07:59 PM
Gio keeps scouting but stays alert as he stays ahead of the group.
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet d20+27=30 ; Saturday August 18th, 2012 2:57:47 PM "I wonder if the stones, tracks or scent can tell us the direction that the three drider's had traveled?" Eclip checks the tracks for signs of direction traveled (survival track 30)
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 160/185 -- (Rob C) d20+26=29 ; d20+42=60 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+26=41 ; Monday August 20th, 2012 2:08:53 AM
Alleah continues walking, though the regular walls the party keep encountering give her reason to think "Are these walls architecturally significant? Are they normal for this sort of tunnel construction? Is this tactic of blocking tunnels typical for driders?"(Knowledge checks: Engineering(29), Arcana(41))
The gnome does her best to try and keep track of the direction the party have been travelling as well as keeping her senses tuned for danger (Survival: 24, Perception: 60)
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. d20+18=35 ; d20+23=35 ; Monday August 20th, 2012 2:46:03 AM
Whispering, Larien says, "Well, we'll have to use a regular Dim Door spell to get past this next barrier. But let's wait to see what Eclip finds first."
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Perception 35 Stealth 35
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. d20+13=26 ; Monday August 20th, 2012 2:59:12 AM DM clarification: So there are signs of driders having passed through all the segments of this passage -- the first segment connected to the cavern, the second one we're in now (blocked on either side by foot-thick stone walls), and the third one just ahead (on the other side of the foot-thick stone wall we're facing)? But the only recent activity was in the first segment?
Also, what does "nothing recent" mean? A day? A week? A month? Longer?
Larien thinks about the distance they've traveled so far, and tries to determine if the first passage (after the cavern), and the second passage (blocked on either side by foot-thick stone walls), are roughly the same length. She wonders if this is just a clever way for the driders to burn off many of the group's buff spells, and a few other spells to boot....
Knowledge: Dungeoneering 26
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 160/185 -- (Rob C) Monday August 20th, 2012 3:07:14 AM "I wonder how they were able to find us with such accuracy?" Alleah whispers to Larien "I would suppose a scrying or divination spell of some kind, but I understand Gio is quite in tune to that sort of spying"
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible d20+14=15 ; d20+24=42 ; d20+28=31 ; d20+46=51 ; Monday August 20th, 2012 10:02:05 AM
Thar is disturbed too at how and why the drider's came after them... But for now, he has no answers so he remains silent and searching up front with Gio... He tries to keep an eye out too for any clues on the walls or floors re: the odd construction of the walls, etc.
_____ Spells In affect: 1. Life Bubble (24 hours) 2. MCvEvil ?/150 mins 3. Invisible
Current Stats: 1. 157/157 hps, AC 39/Touch 18 (McVE) 2. 6/7 channel energy 3. Invisible from Ring
Spells Cast MCvE, Life Bubble, Spiritual Ally (as a cure spell), Death Ward (as a cure), Searing Light (as a cure)
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM, HASTE (Zach R.) Monday August 20th, 2012 1:49:27 PM
Asvora thinks back to what the others said about why the Driders attacked. When there is time, she certainly wants to examine this blade the speak of...
DM Jon Monday August 20th, 2012 6:53:19 PM
There are signs that the driders move about the tunnel at some point, but the exactly passage of time since then is hard to tell in the rather static stone corridor. there is little to disturb any tracks that may have been made, but also little to make tracks in. The best marker of time is that the scent of the driders if far weaker here than it was at the top of the tunnel.
It was a quarter mile of tunnel to the first wall and a half a mile more to this tunnel... given the rather steep downward spiral the group is probably nearly 800 feet below the city.
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Monday August 20th, 2012 9:31:31 PM
Eclip checks beyond the second wall and relays what he finds. In addition the Druid comments "Perhaps we should concentrate on finding away to distroy the artifact then back tracking the driders?"
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility Tuesday August 21st, 2012 1:32:28 AM
Gio continues on.
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM, HASTE (Zach R.) Tuesday August 21st, 2012 8:33:20 AM
Asvora, good for little else, keeps plugging along.
Gilin Underlane (AC22/Touch 14/FF 20 | HP 121/125 Energy Resist 30) (Sheet) Tuesday August 21st, 2012 9:01:07 AM
Gilin follows along with the others, preferring to let those with prepared DimDoor spells use them for this in case he needs the spells for combat before the day is done....
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible d20+46=51 ; d20+28=48 ; d20+24=38 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2012 3:32:20 PM
As they continue down, Thar whispers to several of them, "How far do we want to go down this path? Are we at a point where we should consider that returning to the surface is a wiser action, rather than following a road where our enemies may have prepared traps and ambushes against us? I want to get them as much as anyone, but is discretion called for, and we can always keep a guard, alarm or some sort of wizard eye that would alarm us if one of them comes near their entrance to the inn..."
If they choose to continue traveling, he'll return to the front near Gio and help search and investigate this never ending road...
_____ Spells In affect: 1. Life Bubble (24 hours) 2. MCvEvil ?/150 mins 3. Invisible
Current Stats: 1. 157/157 hps, AC 39/Touch 18 (McVE) 2. 6/7 channel energy 3. Invisible from Ring
Spells Cast MCvE, Life Bubble, Spiritual Ally (as a cure spell), Death Ward (as a cure), Searing Light (as a cure)
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 160/185 -- (Rob C) Tuesday August 21st, 2012 8:57:04 PM "You don't still have this knife thing with you, do you? I'd hate to be delivering such an artifact right into their hands" Alleahs whispers to Larien.
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Tuesday August 21st, 2012 9:55:27 PM
Larien whispers, "The group seems to be torn regarding whether to proceed or not, so we should decide now what the plan is before we burn any more spells. I'm at a loss as to where this passage leads, and why they're using these foot-wide walls to block it periodically." As for the knife, Larien quietly fills in any details that the veteran members failed to share previously.
For the moment, Larien does not voice an opinion, but this passage is likely either a trap or a wild goose chase. A trap is OK if they can survive it and track the driders to their masters, but what are the odds the driders have made it that easy? The group might be ahead to return to It'lal or perhaps investigate the flowers and fruit from the Crying Woods that were found on Atrea when she died. Maybe the group's reptilian friends in the Crying Woods have heard something of Atrea or the driders lately.
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I presume the knife is still in the stone case Eclip created for it, which was then bound and placed in the bag of holding. Here are the details of the knife for those who weren't here for the battle.
"The dagger pulled from Atrea is the Blade of Triial:
Ego: 30
Senses: Telepathy Blindsense 120'
Powers: Item can sprout limbs (spider like) and move with a speed of 10ft Cast Create food and water at will Cast Command DC15 at will Cast Prayer DC18 1/day Cast Dispel Magic 3/day d20+10 vs DC11+CL)
Command will of all spiders within 120ft. Special Purpose Powers: 1/day Baleful Polymorph DC 19 (special): Turn Drow into Driders. (And back)"
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 12:24:43 AM OOC: Sorry about disappearing, they have me on some wicked meds and I have been kina out of it for a few days. Back now.
Mithranix would place himself between the casters and the scouts, ready to assault any enemies that closed with his groups. He smiled as he thought of another round of combat, he did love to punish the heretic and the monster...probably made him something close to a monster. "If anyone cares for my opinion, I say we continue on."
He muttered a small prayer, it was a fine line he walked. The bloodlust drove him, but his faith tempered his rage. He smiled...his faith would guide him. It always had.
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM, HASTE (Zach R.) Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 2:04:01 AM "I have a question, and Alleah, tell me if it is dumb, but why not use the dagger to turn those and any other Driders back into Drow?". The Dwarf waits for someone to explain what she was missing.
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 3:22:11 AM "Ego. The consciousness of the Blade makes it almost impossible to control it, and once it has control of you, then bad things happen."
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 160/185 -- (Rob C) Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 4:23:46 AM "It would make sense to turn them back if that was what they desired, but yes, when intelligence is put into - let's say items, for lack of a better word - they often consider themselves superior to other forms of intelligence. Do we know if the dagger considers itself good or evil?"
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 9:10:11 AM
Eclip still in earth form pipes up, "Evil definitely! I can scout ahead see where this tunnel leads and report back without burning any spells. It may take a little while.".
DM Jon Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 6:33:58 PM
So..... Eclip scouts ahead and finds the the tunnel continues on for nearly another quarter of a smile.. before it ends at an underground river.
The rest of the party stays behind the second wall and waits for Eclip's return. Say 15 minutes.
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 160/185 -- (Rob C) Thursday August 23rd, 2012 8:12:09 AM
Alleah stays quiet, considering the knife and its possible uses. How would one make an item see the error of its ways though?
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Thursday August 23rd, 2012 10:40:16 AM
Upon reporting back to the group, Eclip suggest "it appears the trail has become difficult to follow. Perhapse we should retun to It'lal while we discuse our options."
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility Thursday August 23rd, 2012 1:40:32 PM
Gio nods, "Yeah, I'm tired of being down here. Lets head back."
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible Thursday August 23rd, 2012 2:38:16 PM
Thar listens to Eclip's explanation and agrees reluctantly... "Yes, let's regroup and figure out what to do next... I hate to let them go but this seems best... Gio, do want point and I'll take the rear so they don't sneak up on us?"
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Thursday August 23rd, 2012 6:30:21 PM
The warrior scrutches up his face at the thought of letting enemies slip away...he will follow where his friends lead him, no matter how distasteful it is to him. He sits silently as they discuss there next course of action. He plans to stay with the rear guard. If Thar needs to sneak, he will seperate himself by 30ft, so that a running charge would bring him back to his friend and past him if neccessary.
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM, HASTE (Zach R.) Thursday August 23rd, 2012 6:42:40 PM Asvora leans over and whispers to her friend Alleah, "You know how hard-headed I am... you don't think I might be able to control the blade?" The Stone Warden still seems to think that using the Blade might not be a terrible idea.
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Thursday August 23rd, 2012 8:28:21 PM
Larien is content to go along with the group's decision to return, not having a better idea of her own. She suggests that they teleport back, as it will save time, and two spells will have to be expended either way.
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Larien probably does not have enough of her Dim-Steps ability left to move the group past the stone barrier again, depending on how strict the DM is on character positioning in the passage.
DM Jon Thursday August 23rd, 2012 8:35:53 PM
Faced with a bit of adversity, the heroes heroically give up... er retreat to think things over.
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 160/185 -- (Rob C) Thursday August 23rd, 2012 9:31:38 PM "I was wondering the same thing, however without having seen it properly I'm not sure" Alleah whispers back to her friend "Though I can only imagine the damage that would be done if it took hold of you". The gnome smiles and brushes some dirt from Asvora's shoulder.
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet d20+3=19 ; Friday August 24th, 2012 9:05:52 AM
As the group returns, Eclip wonders if they has broken down the two barrier walls if the river would have flooded the tunnel (knowlage dungeon 19).
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility Friday August 24th, 2012 11:53:02 AM
Gio thinks about it and blurts out, "A slip and slide, that's what these darn Driders have built, a huge slip and slide!"
When conversation meanders back to the knife, the bard says matter of factly, "Those of us who have dealt with the Blade and it's consequences, have decided that it should not be used in any manner--I think our position on that is very clear. It must be sequestered or destroyed."
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM, HASTE (Zach R.) Friday August 24th, 2012 4:43:06 PM
Looking to Giovanni as he speaks, the Dwarf has little to say aside from, "Ohh..."
She shrugs and them seems to forget the matter entirely.
DM Jon Friday August 24th, 2012 5:44:44 PM
Plan? Continue on to the river or head back to the dead driders?
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Friday August 24th, 2012 6:42:14 PM
To Gio's comment, Larien adds, "I don't think an intelligent evil item of this power can be trusted to obey a good user, or that the good user -- no matter how strong -- would necessarily be safe from its powers. In fact, I'm quite sure trying to use it would weaken you significantly. Better to destroy it, and make sure it does no further evil."
Since the decision has been made to return, Larien says, "I suggest we attempt to communicate with the dead driders and see if we can learn more about what their attack was supposed to accomplish, and how this apparent passage-trap works, where we were supposed to end up (besides dead in the river), and where the drider camp/home is. It would be good to know if they're working with the Crying Woods or the Green too. Someone knows the Speak With Dead spell, right?"
Larien also asks Eclip which direction the underground river was flowing.
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Friday August 24th, 2012 6:44:45 PM OOC: I believe the DM was going to let us know what unique method was required to destroy the evil blade. Could we have that info?
DM Jon Saturday August 25th, 2012 6:40:28 PM
Destroying the Blade: Specifics still undecided due to merge. Will get that straightened out.
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible Saturday August 25th, 2012 8:53:42 PM
Thar helps lead the way back to the dead drivers, either through a teleport spell cast by one of them or by somehow blasting the way through the stone walls blocking the path...
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Sunday August 26th, 2012 3:45:28 AM
Quietly discussing their options, Larien notes that blasting through the stone wall would almost certainly trigger the trap (if there is one), and should be avoided.
Elemental-Eclip can skirt around the wall without any problem. Larien can use her Dim Steps to get the rest of the group past the first stone wall again, if everyone can get within seven feet of the wall. If the DM says that's not possible, then Larien could get half the group back using Dim Steps, and someone else can cast a Dim Door to transport the rest. That's the least spell-intensive option, but it means we have to walk back.
Also, someone with Stone Shape could create a connecting passage *around* the first stone wall without disturbing it, and we could skip the Dim Steps/Door approach. This has the advantage of being useable again if we come back this way after talking to the dead driders.
Gilin Underlane (AC22/Touch 14/FF 20 | HP 121/125 Energy Resist 30) (Sheet) Sunday August 26th, 2012 10:24:44 AM
"I could Passwall it... it would still theoretically be there, but we could ignore it."
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility Sunday August 26th, 2012 3:26:29 PM "I think it's a trap. I don't think Driders swim that well and if these walls are removed, the pressure imbalance could cause the river to rise and be diverted into It'lal itself. Best we leave well enough alone and fill in the void beneath the Slaughtered Lamb as best we can, at least that's my unqualified opinion."
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 160/185 -- (Rob C) Monday August 27th, 2012 12:20:49 AM "Speaking with the dead isn't something I can do" Alleah says almost apologetically. She listens and nods as the others discuss options.
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Monday August 27th, 2012 9:44:50 AM "I can speak with those slain by our hand. It is an unpleasant truth that at times I am a bit overzealous in my pursuit of righteous vengenance and have" Uncomfortable pause here, he scrunches his face before continuing. He doesn't seem genuinely upset at this, just...dissapointed. "put underlings and minions of a greater evil to the sword before knowing the true extent of a corruption or of the danger that the temple faces at the time."
He chuckles now, trying to get past that bit of quiet. "So making dead bodies into speaking puppets is a talent that I have mastered."
He's not worried about the water trap, as his spell allows him to breathe under water, but setting it off either way would not be good...
He stays out of the speaking with the dead conversation, as that's something that he's unnerved by... He won't oppose it, but he's not going to be a party to it...
DM Jon Monday August 27th, 2012 1:17:30 PM
Larien is able to transport the group past the stone wall and the trip back to the Slaughtered Lambs basement is made. The joyful aroma of the slaughter wafts down to you as you get closer, but everything is in good order when you arrive. Guards are posted at the tunnel and in the Slaughtered Lamb above.
The bodies have not been moved.
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet d20+27=46 ; Monday August 27th, 2012 4:04:26 PM
Eclip glances about the post battle scen to see if any details caches his eyes (perception 48).
Artan stays close to the Druids side.
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility d20+29=42 ; Monday August 27th, 2012 7:14:08 PM
Gio casts detect magic and begins to search the bodies carefully.
Perception 42
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM, HASTE (Zach R.) d20+19=35 ; Monday August 27th, 2012 10:20:38 PM
Asvora pokes her head around trying to help the others find something of use.
Aid Another for a +2 on Perception to Eclip.
Perception: 35
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. d20+18=25 ; Tuesday August 28th, 2012 4:08:17 AM "Thanks Mithranix. We should have had you speak with them before we rushed down the passage. I guess we should figure out what we need to ask them...."
Larien's initial suggested questions boil down to something like this:
* Describe the most direct route to get to the nearest drider camp/base from It'lal.
* Describe the trap(s) in the passage running between the Slaughtered Lamb tavern and the underground river. If the traps are described, ask the driders how they bypass them.
* Ask the drider(s) if they're collaborating with the Green dragons and/or the Crying Woods.
Perhaps the answers to these will prompt more questions. But if others have different questions, then we should prioritize them before Mithranix casts his spell.
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Aid Another for a +2 on Perception to Eclip (52 Perception total if both Asvora and Larien's Aid attempts apply).
Perception 25
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 160/185 -- (Rob C) Tuesday August 28th, 2012 9:48:18 AM "Rather than asking about traps, as we do not know for sure they exist, what about asking about the intentions of those walls? If they are there only to slow us down, then knocking them down would be easiest. We could also ask how they knew to find us here?"
Then, he then goes over to Alleah, and says, "Let's see if I can take care of some of your wounds while we're waiting..."(Cast a CMW upon Alleah, curing 25 points of dmg)
_____ Spells In affect: 1. Life Bubble (24 hours) 2. MCvEvil ?/150 mins
Current Stats: 1. 157/157 hps, AC 39/Touch 18 (McVE) 2. 6/7 channel energy
Spells Cast MCvE, Life Bubble, Spiritual Ally (as a cure spell), Death Ward (as a cure), Searing Light (as a cure), Silence as a cure,
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Tuesday August 28th, 2012 5:06:56 PM
Asvora converses with her friend Alleah as they wait. "I wonder what Bruagh is doing now. He's probably sitting at home. My brother always was rather... boring to say the least."
Gilin Underlane (AC22/Touch 14/FF 20 | HP 121/125 Energy Resist 30) (Sheet) Tuesday August 28th, 2012 6:20:24 PM
Gilin quietly observes the proceedings, waiting for the results of their macabre interrogation...
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Tuesday August 28th, 2012 6:39:55 PM "Alleah, they knew to find us at the Slaughtered Lamb because we eat breakfast there almost every day. Or don't you remember the last two weeks? I guess we need to become less predictable." Larien shakes her head, knowing that the group has become somewhat complacent in It'lal.
"Asking about the purposes of the walls in the passage is fine, but I'd ask about traps too. Another good question to ask is: What are the names of your spies in It'lal. They were obviously keeping a close eye on the Slaughtered Lamb. If they have spies, the answer will be quite helpful (assuming the answer is truthful)."
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) d20+42=49 ; Tuesday August 28th, 2012 8:48:05 PM
Alleah smiles to Thar as she receives his healing touch "Thankyou, that's very kind"
"I see what you mean, Larien. I guess I was more concerned about how they knew the exact table to tunnel under. But as you said, coming here regularly would make it easy enough for a spy on the surface to let them know."
Alleah chuckles to Asvora "I doubt anyone in your family is boring. If you are feeling homesick we could always scry on him later. Though if he is having a bath again, you are doing the explaining to him"
Now knowing about the river, Alleah will check the drider bodies for signs of water - wet legs, any apparent splashes on their clothes, perhaps salt crystals (Perception: 49)
DM Jon Tuesday August 28th, 2012 9:59:14 PM
The group tries to decide what questions to ask the driders while inspecting the bodies.
They have been stripped of anything magical or valuable already by the group, but keen eyes spot some water stains on clothing.
OOC: Giving Mithranix a little bit longer..
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Tuesday August 28th, 2012 10:11:43 PM "Nice catch! Hmmm, maybe they went for a swim in the river? So that still begs the question how they bypassed the walls."
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Wednesday August 29th, 2012 1:21:47 AM "Several of the driders appeared to be magic users. A Wall of Stone spell could have created those walls quite nicely, and would also explain something the stone said to me. Something about only just being called there by the driders. It doesn't explain why though."
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility Wednesday August 29th, 2012 11:30:24 AM
Gio keeps an eye out, having nothing to add.
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible Wednesday August 29th, 2012 1:10:08 PM
Thar listens to the ongoing discussion and patiently keeps watch until they decide what to do next... He's curious about the drider's plans and why they attacked the group in the first place as well as the purpose of these annoying walls...
DM Jon d20=14 ; Wednesday August 29th, 2012 1:14:59 PM
Mithranix feels the need to move things along and walks up to one of the slain driders and casts his spell to speak with the creature. It's eyes open and mouth hangs open limbly as it waits for its questions.
What questions will you ask of it?
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Wednesday August 29th, 2012 2:37:48 PM
Eclip muses aloud "From the clues that the drider's could have created the tunnel using disntagrate every 10 feet and and wall of stone every so often ether to keep the river out or keep something from following them. Creating the tunnel that way would have taken quite a while possibly longer than the two weeks that we have had the artifact? A good question would be how long they have been creating the tunnel?"
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. d20+3=16 ; Wednesday August 29th, 2012 2:59:37 PM DM: Have the Shadow Guardians been having breakfast at the Slaughtered Lamb at the same time and table for the last two weeks? Larien wants to know just how predictable the group's breakfast gatherings have become.
Larien's proposals for initial questions (I believe Mithranix gets seven questions, and we want to save a few for follow-ups):
* For what reasons did you place the walls in the passage running between the Slaughtered Lamb tavern and the underground river?
* Describe the most direct route to get to the nearest drider camp/base from It'lal.
* Are the driders or your drow allies working with the Green (dragons) or the Crying Woods?
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+2 to Mithranix's Sense Motive check (vs drider's Bluff), if necessary (Aid Another 16).
Possible follow-up questions:
* Describe the traps in the passage running between the Slaughtered Lamb tavern and the underground river.
* Who are your spies in It'lal? (Perhaps preceded by "How did you know the exact time and table we were eating at in the Slaughtered Lamb, given that they often change from day-to-day")
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Wednesday August 29th, 2012 4:48:09 PM
Larien agrees that Eclips's question about how long the passage took to create would be interesting to know the answer to, but wonders how it would help the group if it took a month to create as opposed to a few days? That recovering the blade is more likely to be the drider's focus in the latter case (although even that would be speculative -- it might be they gave Atrea a chance to kill us, and when she failed they launched a new attempt)?
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Wednesday August 29th, 2012 4:55:01 PM
Asvora jokes with Alleah, "He only bathes once a year... how was I to know it would have been on his name day."
The fiery dwarf says nothing about the passage, after all that's what the smarter people were there for... right?
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible Thursday August 30th, 2012 12:07:44 PM
Thar maintains watch, but does add to the questions they consider asking, "Let's find out why they specifically attacked us in the first place... I know that might be implicit in our other questions, but that's a key thing we must discover..."
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Thursday August 30th, 2012 2:53:45 PM Raises his hand as the worst player/team mate ever and bows as he accepts the award
Mithranix looks to his companions for guidance, and believes thier advice is extremely valid. Generally mages seem to be the best at asking these types of questions, years of getting horrible eye strain stareing into dusty books tends to make you get at the meat and potatoes of information. He goes through his ritual to cast the spell, a full ten minutes per corpse...after all is said and done, it is time to ask the questions. "I will be able to ask this creature seven questions before my magic will fade, it is best that we all pay attention, it will speak only what it knows...but all creatures know lies and deceit. It is likely that it will try and mislead us."
The warrior priest would then turn his eyes back to the corpse, his mind however would utilize that telepathic link if it was still available to ask a final question of the group...you never want a sneaky enemy to get the better of you because of poor timing. [b]"Are we in agreement on the questions to be asked then? First why the walls were placed, then the quickest route to their kin and allies, and then how they knew where we would be this morning? After that a few more questions and done as done. Know that I can only cast this spell once per corpse. We may need to re-organize our thoughts before the second casting. Yes. This seems the best course for now."[b]
Gilin Underlane (AC22/Touch 14/FF 20 | HP 121/125 Energy Resist 30) (Sheet) Thursday August 30th, 2012 8:19:52 PM
Gilin agrees with the others and waits for Mithranix to finish his interrogation, eagerly awaiting some new information.
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Thursday August 30th, 2012 8:54:41 PM "I like it" Alleah says nodding along with Mithranix's notes
DM Jon Thursday August 30th, 2012 10:18:02 PM
The drider supplies the following answers:
Why were the walls placed in the tunnel? To keep other creatures out.
What is the quickest way to the drider lair? We came by magic. It was pretty quick now that the tunnel is complete.
How did they know they would be there that morning? You have been watched. A polymorphed drider watched from the doorway of the Inn to see which table you sat at for your usual breakfast.
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) d20+35=46 ; Thursday August 30th, 2012 10:25:03 PM Sense Motive check: 46
Alleah listens with interest, attempting to discern any lies from the creatures words.
"Should we have a question left at the end, would anyone mind if we asked if there is any particular way we might help it find rest? Souls - even of our enemies - deserve peace in the afterlife" the gnome asks the rest of the party.
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Thursday August 30th, 2012 10:31:36 PM "I agree, though I doubt we would like the answer they give."
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. d20+3=13 ; Thursday August 30th, 2012 11:20:37 PM
Larien frowns when the phrasing of the first two questions lead to little useful information. She suggests these as follow up questions:
* Describe the route from here (the end of the passage under the Slaughtered Lamb) to the drider lair when not using magic.
* Are the driders or your drow allies working with the Green (dragons) or the Crying Woods?
* Describe the traps in the passage running between the Slaughtered Lamb tavern and the underground river.
The wizardess is less sure about the final question. Options:
* How did you get water on your clothes?
* How long did the passage take to create?
It may be wise to cast a second spell on another drider to find out everything we want to know....
Larien does not think a question should be spared for helping the drider find "rest".
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+2 to Mithranix's Sense Motive check (vs drider's Bluff), if necessary (Aid Another 13).
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Friday August 31st, 2012 2:31:29 AM "I'm just curious if they became driders by choice. Perhaps they seek the knife to become drow once again?" Alleah remains optimistic that no matter how evil the creature it has the potential for good.
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Friday August 31st, 2012 9:25:26 AM
Eclip and Artan wait while the others ask questions. Commenting to Alleah, "How would they force the blade to turn them back if they did get it?"
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Friday August 31st, 2012 10:27:30 AM "Perhaps they see no other way than to try and control its evil?" Alleah shrugs "I really have no idea. But I want to believe that there is some remote piece of good inside them. No matter how deep"
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Friday August 31st, 2012 6:12:12 PM "Alleah you sound like my brother. He always believes that deep down, everyone has good in them. But wouldn't that also mean that deep down, everyone has evil in them?
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) d20+25=43 ; Friday August 31st, 2012 10:32:09 PM
He would turn a well trained ear to the answers given, he hated the simplicity of the driders comments. They would make it harder to find a hidden truth. Damn them for their intelligence or lack there of.
Sense Motive 43
would continue on with the questions. Asking the next three in the line and waiting for a group consensus on the final. He found the gnomish womans intent applaudable, but doubted that there was anything other than a darkness in the souls of the abominations they had slaughtered. He would turn back to the bodies and consider their mangled forms, he pondered if their was any light left in all that darkness.
DM Jon Saturday September 1st, 2012 10:50:55 AM
* Describe the route from here (the end of the passage under the Slaughtered Lamb) to the drider lair when not using magic. We would travel through the tunnel down to the driver and take the barge down stream to the lake.
* Are the driders or your drow allies working with the Green (dragons) or the Crying Woods? No
* Describe the traps in the passage running between the Slaughtered Lamb tavern and the underground river. I do not know. They are there, but I do not know what.
Seems to be telling the truth
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility Sunday September 2nd, 2012 1:08:28 AM checking in... still sick
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Monday September 3rd, 2012 1:36:16 AM
He would turn his attention to his gathered comrades and wait for a bit of new direction. They had some answers. He felt they needed more information and would express his opinion as soon as he heard the opinions of a few of his comrades. "Vague enough to get us killed eh?
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Monday September 3rd, 2012 1:36:55 AM
Alleah ponders the latest answers provided by the drider's spirit.
While waiting for the others to complete the interrogation, Alleah will try to conduct the appropriate drow funeral rites on the other corpses (assuming she can think of any rites that are not offensive. Take 10 on Knowledge Religion: 36). She tries not to dwell too much on Asvora's comment regarding the possibility of evil also being in everyone's nature.
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Monday September 3rd, 2012 8:55:49 AM
Eclip scaches Artan's ears as the dead drider's are questioned. "I think our time would be better spent learning how to dispose of the blade than tracking the drider's down."
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Monday September 3rd, 2012 4:01:20 PM "Do we have any leads on how to destroy this blade? Perhaps tracking down these driders will provide information on how to do that? Afterall I don't really believe in coincidence, so I doubt these driders just happened to attack after you came in possession of the blade. It has to be linked."
Seeing she may have upset her friend, Asvora says nothing but begins trying to help Alleah with the funeral rights.
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Tuesday September 4th, 2012 12:08:16 AM "We already know how to destroy the blade, if I only I could articulate it...."
We're waiting for the DM on this, but obviously it's not intended to be a part of the current module.
Switching topics, Larien says, "Does anyone have a portable boat? We'll need one on the underground river, unless the barge he speaks of is still there."
For the last question, perhaps:
* Will the driders at the (underground?) lake be expecting the Shadow Guardians to attack them, now that your ambush-attack has failed?
(I think we've already established that the water stains on some of their clothes are days or weeks old, from when they traveled by barge on the river.)
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Tuesday September 4th, 2012 11:42:25 AM
Mithranix would turn back to the animated creature and ask his final question. He closed his eyes and sighed a bit after the final question was asked. He always felt empty after the dark mothers divine embrace left him. He hoped they would allow him to call on her attention again soon. Regardless of the creatures answer he would suggest a they ask questions of another body. Perhaps one of the spell casters, they always seemed more intelligent than a warrior caste. "Maybe on of these dark shamans could give us better answers? Maybe even more specific answers?"
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Tuesday September 4th, 2012 6:47:28 PM
Eclip toes a bit of broken table with his elemental foot, while waiting.
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Tuesday September 4th, 2012 10:27:45 PM
Asvora continues helping Alleah.
DM Jon Wednesday September 5th, 2012 7:31:04 AM
Larien can't quite spit out how to destroy the blade.. Almost like some strange force iS keepingn the knowledge in her head. Maybe there would be some info promotion in the driders lair...
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible Wednesday September 5th, 2012 1:54:56 PM
Thar waits and waits and waits... He busies himself dreaming of his beloved and can't wait to see their home after she redesigns and decorates it...
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Wednesday September 5th, 2012 6:16:47 PM
Checking in...
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Wednesday September 5th, 2012 9:06:21 PM
Once the last question is asked ("Will the driders at the (underground?) lake be expecting the Shadow Guardians to attack them, now that your ambush-attack has failed?") and the spell expires, Larien says, "Well, I guess we've learned all we can. I don't think speaking to one of their dead spellcasters is likely to reveal anything else. Obviously, the passage to the underground river is trapped somehow, but it seems to be the easiest way to reach the drider lair. I vote we go back down the passage while we still have the element of surprise. If we go back up to It'lal, that may be lost."
Larien asks Gilin to use Stone Shape spells to make a small bypass around (not through) each of the two stone walls blocking the passage. That way, the group can return the same way if the barge is missing from the river.
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Stone Shape can alter 25 cubic feet of stone. Thus, a short u-shaped bypass through the side wall of the passage will allow the group to get around the 1 ft wall without any trouble.
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Wednesday September 5th, 2012 9:20:22 PM "If we can get a chance at wiping the floor with the leaders of these beasts, I'm in. I find that it is easier to live longer if you ensure that your enemies aren't able to send multiple surprise attacks against you during your morning meals." He would stand up, wiping his hands on his pants, he always felt...dirty after that particular brand of magic. Sure the divine touch of his mother was a level of amazing he couldn't put into words...but...icky dead bodies were icky after all.
He would ready his weapons and mouth a short prayer to his dark lady. Checked his bow strings, rolled his neck and shoulders. "Shall we my friends?'
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Thursday September 6th, 2012 10:15:36 AM "Of course, if there is a diplomatic solution then all the better" Alleah adds to Mith's sentiments "Nevertheless, I agree there is little more to be gained here"
Alleah takes a cleansing breath and gives Asvora a friendly pat on the back "Shall we?"
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Thursday September 6th, 2012 11:52:14 AM
Eclip shugs, "Sure l guess its a good idea to go raid the drider's base. Maybe a little bood letting will jog Larien's memory about how to distroy the blade, which I assume will be taking with us be cause we can't trust leaving it anywhere else. As for a boat I have a feather token swan boat. We could avoid the river ride, by allowing me to scout out the river until it meets the underground lake where I can find a spot for you guys to teleport in. Or we can tempt traps and fate opening the tunne up and sailing down the river which might be too much fun to miss!"
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Thursday September 6th, 2012 12:12:32 PM Asvora smiles at her friend. "Wouldn't miss it. I'll let you guys decide if we take the boat or teleport."
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Thursday September 6th, 2012 5:39:37 PM OOC: Dai/Gilin seems to be MIA; he hasn't replied to e-mail. I suggest the DM act for him with respect to the Stone Shape spells, to move along the plot....
DM Jon Thursday September 6th, 2012 6:18:07 PM
Will the driders be expected you? No.
The group agrees to return back down the passage and head for the lake.
Gilin uses stone shape to craft a hole in the first wall that the group can walk through and soon you are returned to the second...
(about an hour has passed since the attack)
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Thursday September 6th, 2012 9:34:33 PM OOC: Actually, the hole is made *around* the wall blocking the passage, not through it.
"Eclip, could you have another look on the other side to make sure the coast is clear, and then Gilin can cast Stone Shape again so we can move around the second wall." Assuming there are no bad guys on the other side, Gilin will cast his spell again, and the group will proceed to the river, with one of the invisible scouts in the lead checking for danger, traps, etc.... (assuming that one of them can spare another invisibility spell). The Message spell remains active, so the scout(s) can communicate back to the group that way.
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Thursday September 6th, 2012 11:54:34 PM
Mithranix stands ready for a fight, some would say he was brewing for one. He paced and recited a psalm or two, blast if he didn't hate not knowing when the enemy was near. Hopefully he and his allies would have time to prepare before the next encounter with the driders and their ilk. He smirked as he thought of all the tastey surprises he had waiting up his sleeve for one of those unlucky creatures...yes...unlucky indeed.
DM Jon Friday September 7th, 2012 7:33:17 AM
OOC: Eclip, please tell me how far away from the wall you'll be in the tunnel when you come up on the other side
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) d20+42=56 ; Friday September 7th, 2012 8:54:15 AM
Alleah stays alert for the traps the duergar spirit mentioned (Percception: 56)
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible Friday September 7th, 2012 9:40:49 AM
As they explore the area, Thar again turns invisible and joins in searching and watching for threats... He's OK with either mode of transporting down the lake...
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) d20+24=38 ; Friday September 7th, 2012 4:49:36 PM Asvora stays close to Alleah making certain nothing gets the drop on her.
Perception: 38
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility Friday September 7th, 2012 7:03:17 PM
Gio remains silent and scouting if need be.
Sorry I've been out all week sick!
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Saturday September 8th, 2012 12:34:54 AM
Mithranix continues his patrol like pacing. Ready to go.
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Saturday September 8th, 2012 8:19:46 AM checking in ...
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet d20+27=36 ; d20+27=29 ; d20+7=21 ; Saturday September 8th, 2012 5:01:38 PM
For the second stone bulkhead, Eclip stealthly (Stealth 21) slides about 30 feet past the wall before taking a peek (perception 36) into the tunnel to see if anything has arrived since the last time
DM Jon Sunday September 9th, 2012 9:10:13 AM
Eclip sees nothing to indicate a trap.
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Sunday September 9th, 2012 11:06:04 AM "Would destroying this evil blade help these abominations in anyway? I guess my question is what is the real motivation for the driders' continued interest in the blade" he looks genuinely interested.
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Sunday September 9th, 2012 10:57:12 PM "It could be as simple as to make more driders" Alleah responds with a shrug
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Sunday September 9th, 2012 11:19:11 PM
Since Eclip sees no dangers, Gilin presumably casts a second Stone Shape spell around the wall, and the group continues on with invisible Thar in the lead scouting. (OOC: Third e-mail sent to Dai/Gilin; please treat as NPC until resolved.)
To Mithranix, Alleah, and the others, Larien whispers via Message, "We don't know that the driders are after us because of the blade. We've had several drider encounters in the course of defending It'lal and hunting for Atrea. The remains of the evil drow Houses Torrae (Driders) and Maeurden (Assassins) apparently were working with Atrea after she stole the blade from driders living in caverns under It'lal. We don't know if those driders were with House Torrae or not, just that all of them were killed and their temple-cavern destroyed. But clearly, Atrea was allied with the evil Houses while she possessed the stolen blade. And we believe the evil Houses were directly involved in attacks on villages near It'lal, and in the kidnapping of a drow farm girl (perhaps as part of a larger kidnapping plot), who was rescued by the Shadow Guardians. Regardless of the blade, the remnant Houses seem determined to undermine It'lal however they can."
After relating this information, Larien shakes her head slightly and frowns, knowing that none of this provides any clear answers.
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Monday September 10th, 2012 4:40:47 AM
The talk of assassins and village attacks worries Alleah, but the kidnapping of a farm girl even moreso. "What has become of these lands"? she shakes her head in disbelief that things could indeed be so bad. "I don't wish to imagine what things would be like if there weren't good people such as yourselves fighting to make things better" she whispers back to Larien, before continuing down the passageway.
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Monday September 10th, 2012 5:49:42 AM "I agree, as driders, the probably would want it to make more of them."
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Monday September 10th, 2012 9:04:51 AM
Eclip agrees, "That, is my thought too. They may also worship it, after all the original place where we found it was setup sortal like a temple and guarded by more giant spiders and driders than I wish to remember." the Druid shivers from the memory.
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible Monday September 10th, 2012 2:37:11 PM
Thar's hatred for the drider's grows as he hears of them kidnapping children and vows to destroy them as soon as he can... He remains silent, however, as he's in front, scouting invisibly on the way down to the water...
DM Jon d4=1 ; Monday September 10th, 2012 8:07:39 PM
When the group moves around the wallb they come closer than Eclip did while scouting.. And set off the magical trap that was on the othberside of the wall. The hallway for twenty feet tol either side of the wall is suddenly full of thick, noxious vapors
DM Jon Monday September 10th, 2012 8:09:42 PM
Vapors that would snuff the life out of lesser beings. The Guardians and company only feel a little ill. (EVERYONE But Eclip and Asvora take 1 measely Con damage)
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 170*/185 -- (Rob C) Tuesday September 11th, 2012 9:59:58 AM (1 Con damage to Alleah = 15hit points down)
The gnome splutters on the gas - the smell reminicent of a wet taur - and she feels weaker for it.
"Stay *cough* back" she whispers/coughs to Asvora.
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible Tuesday September 11th, 2012 11:43:17 AM
Thar is unaffected by the gas, as his life bubble protects him from the mist... However, he does start helping his companions by pulling them forward out of the gas...
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Tuesday September 11th, 2012 5:50:06 PM Asvora quickly scoops Alleah up and rushes her out of the noxious gas.
OOC: Necklace of Adaptation already paying off.
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Tuesday September 11th, 2012 6:11:55 PM
Like Thar and Asvora, Larien is unaffected by the vapors, due to her own Necklace of Adaptation. When the group is together on the other side of the gas, Larien whispers, "Does anyone have magic that will undo the gas-damage? Or should we save if for later in case there's something worse? Thar, you better resume scouting ahead, and be sure to look for traps as well as hidden passages. Keep us posted so we know you're OK -- we'll hang back some, but in-range of the Message spell (250 ft)."
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Tuesday September 11th, 2012 6:46:29 PM
Mithranix swears a dark oath as he fishes that lesser restoration wand from his quiver, and begins making his rounds to all of his companions. With a quick flick of the wrist and a bit of chanting he would attempt to cure all of his allies of the harm caused by the noxious fumes which had filled the corridor. He smiled as the ill effects would dissipate and leave them all feeling refreshed and smelling slightly of citrus...."Traps....my they are learning."
OOC:1d4 temporary ability damage healed per tap...so no cluttering of the thread with rolling.
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Tuesday September 11th, 2012 7:55:17 PM
Eclip shugs apologetically "Sorry, I didn't see that earlier.
If it is a poison then Artan isn't affected due to delay poison.
(note stat damage is not dependent on you stat score. You total stat dam up separately then sum the stat bounse and damage bonus. It takes two points of damage to equal one neg bounse mod. IE. 1pt = -0, 2pt=-1, 3pt=-1. And 4pt=-2)
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 170*/185 -- (Rob C) Wednesday September 12th, 2012 4:25:19 AM "I'm alright" Alleah says, still coughing "You can put me down now"
Regaining her footing she smiles to Asvora "I may need to consider one of those necklaces for myself".
The healing "tap" from Mithranix is just the trick, and the gnome feels much better.
DM Jon - didn't plan the module with a wand dof restoration in your pockets... Wednesday September 12th, 2012 7:51:32 AM
The gas slowly rolls down the tunnel pp, but it moves at a slower pace than you can walk. Moving ahead of it, the group moves another quarter of a mile, pclose to 1000' below the city, and come to the end of th tunnel. The sou d of running water comes to your ears before you can see it, but around the last bend in a large carved put area of stone bordering a underground river. The area by the river is cleared in a fifty foot square. The river itself is twenty feet wide at this point and disappears into a rounded tunnel of earth that leaves at least ten feet in height free of water. There is an iron ring anchored to the stone by the water.
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible d20+28=43 ; Wednesday September 12th, 2012 2:15:46 PM
Thar, still invisible, sees the opening and cautiously investigates the area, looks to see if he can see into the water (if it's clear enough) and also checks out the iron ring. Finally, he looks for tracks in the area, seeing of the driders or other dwellers were here recently and if there any other traps...
Perc = 43
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) d20+24=44 ; Wednesday September 12th, 2012 5:33:20 PM Asvora puts her friend down, dusts her off, and then gets back to looking for things of interest.
Perception 44: (Natural 20)
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Wednesday September 12th, 2012 7:12:36 PM
Mithranix puts his magic healing stick of awesome back in his quiver, and follows his companions forward, he gives a backwards glance to the cloud as they move. It is sorta unsettling to have that thing shadowing them...unnerving for sure. He curses his races ingenuity and laughed at the thought of cursing his own race. The laugh would probably seem out of place...his sheepish smile would follow if given a crazy eyebrow or two.
Gilin Underlane (AC22/Touch 14/FF 20 | HP 121/125 Energy Resist 30) (Sheet) Wednesday September 12th, 2012 8:32:07 PM "So is that stone a place to tie off their boats, or a really big cork that if we pull it, empties the water in the river?" Gilin asks, tongue-in-cheek.
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. d20+18=27 ; Wednesday September 12th, 2012 10:13:37 PM
Larien smiles when Mithranix pulls out his Lessor Restoration rod and quickly undoes the gas-damage. "Nicely done Mithranix. That thing has nearly paid for itself twice-over now."
How many people needed restoring, so Gonzo can adjust his charges remaining?
Seeing the invisible Thar searching ahead due to her See Invisibility spell, she motions to the group. "Let's stay back while Thar searches the cleared area ahead. If we're lucky, maybe there's an invisible boat tied to that ring." Although at so far, Larien doesn't see one....
The wizardess also looks to make sure the gas cloud isn't still following them.
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Perception 27
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) d20+42=50 ; Thursday September 13th, 2012 4:32:33 AM
Feeling better now, Alleah keeps her distance to let Thar scout ahead. She keeps a keen eye over proceedings (Perception: 50)
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet d20+27=38 ; Thursday September 13th, 2012 9:10:41 AM
Eclip helps the others look around at the river and cleared area (perception: 38). Artan hangs near the druid in case there is any trouble.
The druid looks at the down river side of the cave trying to judge if the swan boat from a feather token would be able to navigate through the opening and down the river or if other means would be needed?
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility d20+29=35 ; Thursday September 13th, 2012 12:07:06 PM
Thanking Mithranix for his timely curing of the gas affliction, Gio takes a look around to see if he can note anything of importance.
Perception 35
DM Jon - didn't plan the module with a wand dof restoration in your pockets... Thursday September 13th, 2012 10:26:58 PM
The perceptive in the group can see what looks to be fray rope fragments on the iron ring, but there is no sign of an invisible boat, even to those that can see that sort of thing. There are some markings that look like they could be from a driders' spider leg.
The river looks big enough for a swan boat, though it might be claustrophobic.
The gas cloud is out of sight for now, but it was still slowly moving downhill when the group outpaced it.
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Thursday September 13th, 2012 11:09:58 PM
Asvora waits patiently deferring to the group.
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible Friday September 14th, 2012 9:41:29 AM
Thar points out what he finds to the group and says, "OK, if we're going to continue, anyone got a boat we can use or shall we siwm for a while?
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. d20+18=30 ; Friday September 14th, 2012 4:15:52 PM "I wonder it a drider cut the rope for the barge? Eclip, I think it's Swan Boat time. But we better keep a sharp eye out. If one of the driders got away and alerted the others, we need to be prepared for an attack on the water. And with our luck, this river has nasties in it. A water breathing spell might be good for those who don't already have such magic. For me, this Necklace of Adaptation does the trick.
"Should we try tying lengths of rope to the ring to control our travel? Probably we don't have enough rope to be of use though. The group has a Rope of Climbing, but it's cursed -- it plays music loudly when used, which isn't ideal -- and it's only 60 ft long anyway."
Larien looks to see how fast the river is flowing, and for any dangers in sight (outcroppings, stalactites/stalagmites, river-monsters, the usual stuff....). She also secures all her personal items, although everything that's sensitive to water is already in either a water-proof wrapping or a water tight container.
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Perception 30
Gilin Underlane (AC22/Touch 14/FF 20 | HP 121/125 Energy Resist 30) (Sheet) Friday September 14th, 2012 8:43:09 PM
Gilin casts Overland Flight on himself, in case he needs to avoid being dunked in the water, though he has no method of breathing underwater. He does take out his Staff to hold, tying its strap securely to his wrist to avoid it being lost in the river, and removes his Glove of Storing, replacing it with his Gloves of Swimming and Climbing, just in case.
"If worst comes to worst, I can probably teleport us all out at a moment's notice, so long as we stay together. Perhaps instead of tying off the boat, we should lash ourselves together to avoid being separated or falling out? I have 50ft of silk rope here..." Gilin suggests. After all, cutting the rope between them is a simple thing if they need to move freely, but if the constricted underwater river is dangerous, being lashed together could save them from the present danger of being taken by the river's current should one of them fall or be knocked overboard from the cramped swan boat...
DM Jon - didn't plan the module with a wand dof restoration in your pockets... Friday September 14th, 2012 9:26:06 PM
The river disappears into the rock, but from what can be seen it looks like it's safe enough.
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Friday September 14th, 2012 10:00:37 PM "The gas cloud will probably be here any moment. I don't think we can afford to wait to long" Alleah advises, looking over her shoulder "I can't breathe underwater, nor do I have any spells that would allow others to do so, but I'm not bad at swimming or holding my breath. I'm in favour of lashing us together"
Eclip large earth Elem {AC41, HP 159} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Saturday September 15th, 2012 1:22:15 PM
Eclip pulls out the swan boat feather, "The boat should last for a day. Who's the best sailor here? Also, I have the water breathing for the group covered." Before creating the boat, the druid cast Life Bubble sharing it evenly among the group who need it. (ooc: duration 34hr divided by 9 ~ 3hr+) Then with a rope ready he throws the feather down and secures the boat waiting for everyone "all aboard!"
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible Saturday September 15th, 2012 6:52:39 PM
(OOC - Eclip, I have life bubble cast on Thar, but it was for 24 hours for him, so everyone should about 4 instead of 3 since he doesn't need one... )
Thar says, "I'm not much of a sailer. but let's see where this water takes us... That swan boat should be a good help but if we have trouble, I'll cast a spell that can bring us a water elemental or something like that to help us move along or get through stuff..."
He gets in the boat, puts his bow away and readies his weapons, waiting in the front...
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility Sunday September 16th, 2012 12:44:00 AM
Gio joins the group on the swan boat and hopes for the best. In hindsight, he just didn't come as prepared as the rest of his group, but that kind of support wasn't usually his gig, so he was happy to be in the company of such foresighted individuals.
Gilin Underlane (AC22/Touch 14/FF 20 | HP 121/125 Energy Resist 30, Fly 40ft, Life Bubble) (Sheet) Sunday September 16th, 2012 7:54:37 PM
Gilin follows the decisions of the others about what to do next, having made what preparations he can...
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Sunday September 16th, 2012 8:32:59 PM "Contrary to popular belief, dwarves CAN swim. I actually like the water. Let's do it."
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Monday September 17th, 2012 2:37:51 AM
Larien declines the spell, since she can breath under water thanks to her necklace. Better that the others get more benefit from the magic.
Otherwise, the wizardess is ready to go. She's reluctant to be tied together, as one person falling in the water might pull in others, and the rope could hinder them in combat should a river-creature or driders suddenly attack.
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Monday September 17th, 2012 3:28:10 AM OOC: I'm unclear. The DMs post read "The river disappears into the rock". Perhaps I misinterpreted, but I assumed we were going to have to go into the water and under the rockface - like an underwater tunnel. As in the rock may have been created (again). Is there enough room for a boat, DM?
There is enough room for a boat. There is a tunnel with at least 10' of air space about the water from where the water has worn away the rock
Eclip {AC36, HP 144} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Monday September 17th, 2012 10:13:55 AM
Eclip and Artan get in the boat as well. The Druid transforming back into his normal self.
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Monday September 17th, 2012 9:58:30 PM
Asvora will move into the boat suprised at how much trouble it is to chase some Driders.
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Tuesday September 18th, 2012 12:36:08 AM
Mithranix makes his way to the boat, excited to be away from that gas.
DM Jon - didn't plan the module with a wand dof restoration in your pockets... Tuesday September 18th, 2012 7:35:42 AM
The group piles into the pretty swan boat and begin to drift down the driver. The boat moves into the tunnel and the ceiling of rock closes over the boat, encasing the group in a tight, dark tunnel where one can reach out of the boat on either side and touch rock.
The boat slowly gains speed until it is moving along with swift current of the river and it scraps noisily against the sides of the tunnel as the river moves around curves.
Q: Did you end up tethered together? Q: Anyone trying to steer the boat?
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible Tuesday September 18th, 2012 2:15:18 PM
Assuming the rudder is in the rear, Thar's in the front, scouting ahead and watching for danger... He's used to these small places, but he'd rather be in the forest... He's offered up his rope and at least has himself tied to the boat and offers to tether himself to others... His knife is ready though, if he needs to quickly cut it and free himself from the boat...
Eclip {AC36, HP 144} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Tuesday September 18th, 2012 4:35:16 PM
Eclip will man the rudder unless some one else has skill in sailing. As for roping in both Artan and the Druid are good swimmers.
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. d20+18=34 ; d20+13=17 ; Tuesday September 18th, 2012 7:21:29 PM
Larien holds on tight to the swan boat, watching for danger using her natural darkvision and the magical ability to see invisible things. She opts not to be roped to anyone.
Perception 34 Knowledge: Nature 17 (for spotting any natural hazards)
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Tuesday September 18th, 2012 9:53:23 PM
Alleah takes a position near the centre of the boat "I can cast a silence spell on the boat if we are worried it may give use away?" she whispers as the boat once scrapes against the side of the rock.
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Tuesday September 18th, 2012 11:50:27 PM
Asvora also chooses not to be tied down but stays within arms reach of Alleah.
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility Wednesday September 19th, 2012 3:01:49 AM
Gio is not tied down, but hangs on for his life.
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Wednesday September 19th, 2012 9:30:25 PM
Asvora keeps an ever watchful eye on the others, especially Alleah.
DM Jon's Splash Moutain Wednesday September 19th, 2012 10:10:25 PM
The boat moves along the underground river and the current picks up speed as the tunnel gets steeper as the river moves into a section of softer rock. The tunnel widens, but is curvy and here and then spikes of rock are going down into the tunnel to that cause the taller members of the group to duck as the boat passes underneath them.
Those looking ahead can see a series of stalactites stick down from the ceiling that actually dip into the water. Some skillful steering will be needed to avoid a swim.
Eclip on the rudder and one other can assist, please roll Profession(sailor)
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Wednesday September 19th, 2012 10:14:33 PM
Thinking that this is going to be an...interesting ride, Mithranix braces himself and prepares for the awesome.
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) d20+26=42 ; d20+42=53 ; Wednesday September 19th, 2012 10:54:01 PM
Alleah comfortably watches the stalagtites pass overhead, but those columns ahead look nasty. Their layout forms clearly in her mind, and she can almost picture them as if looking down on them from above. "I... I think I can help. Hold tight" she advises Asvora.
Alleah moves to the stern of the boat to take hold of the other side of the rudder from Eclip "Have you ever watched a paper boat drift along a stream? This will be just like that. Just push when I say push" the gnome speaks with a seldom heard, authoritive tone.
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. d20+18=27 ; Thursday September 20th, 2012 2:53:51 AM
Larien gulps as she sees the stalactites ahead, ominously licking the water. Alleah seems to have an idea about how to navigate through the danger, and has moved to share the rudder with Eclip, so Larien just grabs on as best she can and thinks lots of hopeful thoughts....
Perception 27
The stalactites started getting long, The tiny ship was tossed, If not for the courage of the fearless crew The swan boat would be lost, the swan boat would be lost.
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Thursday September 20th, 2012 3:38:47 AM
Asvora nods to Alleah and follows her to the rear of the ship. She grips a firm portion of the ship with her vice like grip and prepares to reach out and grab Alleah with her other hand should they get tossed around a bit.
Eclip {AC36, HP 144} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet d20+6=18 ; Thursday September 20th, 2012 10:56:22 AM
Eclip gladly let's Alleah take control of the rudder epically with the rocks coming quickly. The Druid does his best to assist (profession untrained 18). "So, you been down many under ground rivers before? Also, I really wonder how the drider made their way upstream given this?"
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Invisible Thursday September 20th, 2012 2:07:56 PM
Thar stays in front, guiding the boat's bow around stalactites and stalagmites as best as he can... He keeps a firm hold on the boat, not wanting to get knocked off if it hits a rock...
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Thursday September 20th, 2012 10:22:42 PM
He smiled thinking how strange it was that the little gnome was the best sailor amongst them. He would ready himself to snatch any of his companions that became overcome by the movement of the boat, or tossed to hard by the water moving down stream.
DM Jon's Splash Moutain Thursday September 20th, 2012 10:25:09 PM
The little gnome takes control of the rudder and skillfully guides the boat through the rocks and churning water with apparent ease. It would seem she missed her calling in lift as an underground boat tour guide.
The river soon calms as its slope lessens and then, as it rounds another bend, it opens into a large underground lake. The opposite shore is lost beyond the limits of your dark vision.
(Perception rolls please.. as if I need to ask)
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) d20+42=53 ; Friday September 21st, 2012 12:18:52 AM "Not underground rivers, no. Although Asvora and I did have a bit of an adventure through an ice flow quite a while ago. Probably just as dangerous" Alleah responds absentmindedly, as she is currently preoccupied with navigating the boat around the rocks and not taking on too much water.
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility d20+27=33 ; Friday September 21st, 2012 2:14:08 AM "I could conjure up some Daylight off in the distance, perhaps give us a better feel of what's here--but it could be risky."
Perception 33
Eclip {AC36, HP 144} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Friday September 21st, 2012 1:42:30 PM
Eclip nods, "Nicly done, now which way?"
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. d20+18=36 ; Friday September 21st, 2012 2:56:18 PM
Larien whispers, "Let's save the Daylight spell for later; if we use it now, they'll know we're coming. I'm going to silently summon a lantern archon to scout ahead for us. Gilin, when I'm done, would you please cast a silence Invisibility spell on the creature? Otherwise, Gio can borrow my Silent rod to silently cast Invisibility on the creature."
The wizardess then uses her Silent rod to cast Summon Monster III. Naturally, she'll keep the rod until the spell is actually completed.
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Perception 36
See Invisibility, Darkvision to 120 feet
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Friday September 21st, 2012 5:28:12 PM Asvora shivers involuntarily at the thought of thought of that ice flow again. "That was a little frigid for my likings." She then shakes her head in silent awe at her new friends as well as her old friend. "You guys all seem to be ready for anything... the only thing I'm ever ready for is a fight. Or maybe dinner."
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Saturday September 22nd, 2012 1:52:56 AM
Before beginning to cast her spell, Larien realizes that the lantern archon's natural lighted state will not be concealed by the invisibility spell. "Hmmm. We'll need another creature. I could summon a small air elemental instead, but they're not super intelligent, so I'm not sure how much useful info they'd be able to relay." For now Larien waits to see if someone else has an idea.
DM Jon's Splash Moutain Saturday September 22nd, 2012 3:52:03 PM
Perhaps summoning something won't be needed. From the left side of the lake outside of the range of dark vision you can hear the scuttling footsteps of driders and their mangled Undercommon. Something about "Inside." "Alarm"
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 39/18 Touch, Flying, Invisible d20+14=25 ; d20+28=42 ; d20+46=48 ; Saturday September 22nd, 2012 9:04:49 PM
Still invisible, Thar curses as it seems their surprise is gone... He looks around them and sees where they could quickly get to a safe spot on land... Being in a boat is not the place to start launching attacks...
For now, he'll stay invisible and activate his winged boots, moving to whichever side is closest to water and has the most stalactites or stalagmites to provide cover.... If they're going to have a fight, he wants to be ready with his bow or spells...
Fly = 25; Perc = 42 ; Stealth = 48 (invisible)
He also speaks Undercommon as a language and will try to eavesdrop as good as he can to hear what's going on...
Used Winged Boots - 2/3 uses left, 5/5 mins on this use
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility Sunday September 23rd, 2012 2:39:04 AM
Gio whispers, "Remind me why we're here, in Driderville? Was it some sort of deathwish we all agreed too and I forgot about?"
Gilin Underlane (AC22/Touch 14/FF 20 | HP 121/125 Energy Resist 30, Fly 40ft, Life Bubble) (Sheet) d20+19=21 ; Sunday September 23rd, 2012 10:15:34 AM
He looks around the place (Perception 21), but probably doesn't see as much as the others do...
He then looks back at Larien to question if he should still cast the invisibility spell since they seem to know we're coming anyway...
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Sunday September 23rd, 2012 9:51:37 PM
Mithranix couldn't help but grin as the driders dirty undercommon echoed a bit in the cave. He looked to his allies and figured he might as well ready himself also. He would dig out his rod of extending spells and wait, if combat ensued he would extend a divine power spell and wade into the fray roaring his judgement ( the ability), the second round would have him casting resounding blow and activating his bane ability. He was certain this would be another brutal and relatively short combat...most of his fights were. If his enemies were to far away to make his sword useless, he would still activate his abilities...but would draw his bow. Then he would call down a flame strike instead of utilizing resounding blow.
He stood ready, his body practically shaking, his faith the only thing damming the raging river that was his holy wrath.
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Sunday September 23rd, 2012 10:13:19 PM "We can't just wait here in the middle of the lake for them. If noone has any better ideas, I think I might get out and push" Alleah whispers "The other option is to swim under the water with the life bubble, but I'd rather see what was coming"
If noone opposes this, Alleah - using overland flight - will fly behind the boat and push it (to give it more speed) towards the drider voices
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Monday September 24th, 2012 1:52:16 AM DM: How high is the ceiling now that we're on the lake? Still 10 ft above the water?
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Monday September 24th, 2012 5:42:20 AM Asvora takes a defensive posture at the head of the ship.
Total Defense.
Eclip large air elemental {AC42, HP 144} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet d20+27=28 ; Monday September 24th, 2012 9:20:10 AM
Eclip reminds everyone, "Rember you all have life bubble or another way to breath so you can jump ship and walk ashore if need be.". The Druid cast Air walk upon Artan then transforms into a large Air Elemental. They both leave the boat and take to the air moving about 60 feet ahead and to the port (left) of the boat. Looking to see what they can see (perception 28)
Larien (AC 39/22T/31FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Monday September 24th, 2012 3:41:49 PM
Larien whispers to Gilin, "Cast it on me; no silence needed. I'll scout ahead." She activates her boots of flying and takes off at an angle toward the sounds on the still-hidden shoreline, and whispers back what she observes via Message.
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Larien will fly off regardless of whether Gilin casts Invisibility on her, but it seems he has already agreed to do so. Since the boat is moving at 60 ft a round, Larien's double move (120 ft fly) will allow her to move 20 ft to one side (whichever side is closer to the shoreline sounds, if applicable), and 40 ft ahead.
DM Jon's Splash Moutain Monday September 24th, 2012 6:12:56 PM
The ceiling opens ups to varying heights, but at least 30 feet high.
Larien flies off towards the sound of the noise and the boat turns towards it. Larien is the first to spot the shore and the large barge-like boat tether to the stone. Near the boar is a ramp leading upwards to a small outcropping of rock that in turn has the mouth of a tunnel leading deeper into the rock behind it. No driders are in sight.
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Monday September 24th, 2012 11:03:48 PM
Asvora debates switching boots and casting fly but decides she would rather remain on the ship to protect those that remain. She will make landfall soon enough... and when she does...
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility Monday September 24th, 2012 11:17:55 PM
Since Gio has used all his flying capability of his boots, he's a landlubber, and will disembark when the others do.
Gilin Underlane (AC22/Touch 14/FF 20 | HP 121/125 Energy Resist 30, Fly 40ft, Life Bubble) (Sheet) Tuesday September 25th, 2012 12:27:01 AM
Gilin casts the Invisibility on Larien, and disembarks when the others do, though he is flying a foot or so off the ground.
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Tuesday September 25th, 2012 12:37:59 AM
Alleah flies to the back of the boat and pushes it. Without paddles, this approach will hopefully be quieter.
Larien (AC 43/26T/35FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. d20+18=26 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+1=20 ; Tuesday September 25th, 2012 2:18:24 AM
Larien alerts the others as to what she's seen. She then draws her staff, casts Shield of Faith on herself, and flies forward another 60 ft toward the tunnel. The wizardess checks to see how big the mouth of the tunnel is (height/width), and tries to do a rough count of tracks or other signs of disturbance to estimate how many driders might have just left the rocky beach. She also takes note of any abandoned equipment or other items, including any on the barge.
Active spells/items - All spells are cast on the defensive. Larien's Concentration mod for casting defensively is +32 and defensively casting 7th level spells is DC29, so she is always successful. Lesser Metamagic Rods: Elemental/Acid (3/3 available), Empower (3/3 available), Extend (4/6 available), Silent (3/3 available), Quicken (4/6 available). Goggles: One Displacement used. Detect Magic -- Permanent See Invisibility -- Permanent False Life(temporary HP equal to 1d10 + 10) -- ~28/28 hours; Extended Barkskin(+5 Natural AC, armor bonus) -- ~270/300 minutes; Extended (cast by Eclip using Larien's 2nd lvl Pearls of Power & Extend Rod; 1st time today) Message -- ?/1500 rounds (150 minutes) Shield of Faith(+4 deflection bonus to AC) -- 150/150 rounds (15 minutes)
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 41/20 Touch, Flying, Invisible, PfE, LifeBubble d20+28=47 ; d20+46=63 ; Tuesday September 25th, 2012 9:06:11 AM
Thar continues flying forward, invisible and stealthy... He continues watching for any threats nearby, especially along the walls or hiding behind stalagmites... With his aerial view, he should be able to pick them out... "Those drivers are up to something and I've just got to figure out what..." he thinks to himself... For now, he'll cast Protection from Evil upon himself...
Perc = 47 Stelath = 63
Info Spells Cast - PfE, Life Bubble 2/3 Boots of Flying Uses left
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Tuesday September 25th, 2012 7:39:05 PM
Checking in...
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*See Invisibility Wednesday September 26th, 2012 1:34:26 AM
checking in...
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Wednesday September 26th, 2012 3:10:52 AM
check 1 2
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Wednesday September 26th, 2012 8:19:55 AM
Checking in...
Eclip large air elemental {AC42, HP 144} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet d20+27=29 ; Wednesday September 26th, 2012 1:01:35 PM
Eclip and Artan move in via fly and air walk keeping watch for foes (perception 29)
Larien (AC 43/26T/35FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Wednesday September 26th, 2012 7:43:20 PM Update: DM Jon was waylaid by work, he'll post as soon as possible; hopefully tonight or tomorrow.
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Wednesday September 26th, 2012 10:38:18 PM
Checking in my sailing friends
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Thursday September 27th, 2012 8:05:40 AM
Check
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Thursday September 27th, 2012 8:33:37 AM Asvora turns to Alleah and smiles. "Once more into the breach, eh my friend?"
Eclip large air elemental {AC42, HP 144} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Thursday September 27th, 2012 2:31:42 PM
Eclip and Artan await.
Larien (AC 43/26T/35FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. Thursday September 27th, 2012 5:04:55 PM DM post coming this evening; confirmed w/ DM Jon via e-mail.
DM Jon's Splash Moutain Thursday September 27th, 2012 8:46:02 PM
The tunnel is fifteen feet wide and high and shows signs of obvious use, so much in fact that it's impossible to tell what activity was most recent. The tunnel goes in to the rock some thirty feet before curving to the left and blocking further sight.
No other driders are visible in the cave, above, below or on the walls. A few mundane items are about. Fishing spears, some nets and the like.
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 41/20 Touch, Flying, Invisible, PfE, LifeBubble d20+28=35 ; d20+24=32 ; d20+46=53 ; d20+14=16 ; Friday September 28th, 2012 11:13:53 AM
Thar continues flying silently and invisibly, and when they reach the tunnel, he lowers himself to the ground and does an initial recon of the tunnel, looking for tracks to identity the number of enemies, possible ambush sites, etc. He doesn't' got in too far though, making it barely to the turn and using his mirror to look around the corner, invisible and quiet...
Eclip large air elemental {AC42, HP 144} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet d20+27=47 ; Friday September 28th, 2012 2:24:05 PM
Eclip and Artan hold position in the air and keep watch (perception 47).
Gilin Underlane (AC22/Touch 14/FF 20 | HP 121/125 Energy Resist 30, Fly 40ft, Life Bubble) (Sheet) d20+19=25 ; d20+24=41 ; Friday September 28th, 2012 8:35:49 PM
Gilin keeps an eye out for anything, readying an action to counterspell if anything happens.
Perception: 25 Spellcraft (If necessary): 41
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Friday September 28th, 2012 9:42:39 PM
Asvora takes a position in front of the group ready to spring into action when the time comes.
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) d20+42=47 ; Friday September 28th, 2012 10:05:26 PM
Alleah looks at the mundane items laying about - the nets, spears and such. She tries to determine if they may have been dropped hurriedly and recently. (Perception: 47 + Lowlight Vision, Darkvision, Arcane Sight, See Invisibility)
"If they have been fishing here, we may have found one of their camps. It's possible there may be civilians with them, so could we at least try diplomacy first?" she whispers.
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Saturday September 29th, 2012 6:08:15 AM "Those that walk willingly into darkness are not deserving of mercy. Redemptions path is arduous and fraught with temptation, many who would be spared will fall from grace a second time. Is it not better to give them sweet release and allow their souls to petition for forgiveness in the higher realms? A place where temptation cannot reach them? A place where the justice of the divine can sort the truly pentinant from the unclean heretic? I believe it is, it is my duty, my life and my curse to believe it is. Any who have helped these creatures of by their own choice, will recieve no mercy from me."
His voice heard, Mithranix would move forward to Asvora, his blade out and ready. He would nod to the dwarf and prepare himself for a bit of a rough and tumble.
DM Jon's Splash Moutain Saturday September 29th, 2012 8:48:11 AM
Thar mirror peak around the corner reveals that the tunnel straightens out and continues on for another thirty feet before opening into a bigger chamber. There are driders in the chamber, but it is hard to tell how many and exactly where from the mirror.
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Sunday September 30th, 2012 12:19:16 AM "So basically kill them all and let the gods work it out? I wonder how many said the same thing about the drow? I understand there are many drow still causing harm to dwarves in the scab today. Should all drow be killed as well just to be safe?" Alleah shakes her head at Mith's comments "Many people simply need to be guided to the path of good, and will then follow on their own. But they cannot be guided with weapons. I will gladly heal and tend to any foe we encounter who has even the slightest possibility of redemption - even if that means putting myself in harms way"
"He is an interesting one" Alleah notes to herself reflecting on Mith "Perhaps he is the one I am here to save?"
Giovanni Thornhill 34AC/17T/31FF | CMD27 | 155/161HP *EPWT*DetectScrying*Message*PEnergy(fire)*Darkvision d20+27=33 ; Sunday September 30th, 2012 3:02:47 PM
Listening to both Alleah and Mithranix, Gio can see both sides of the argument and offers his opinion, "It's been my personal experience that when we initially offer peaceful terms to possible enemies, we are more often than not, rewarded with an attack. I'm not saying we should give up the intial peace offer, but I'm not putting myself into harms way if peace isn't what they want."
Gio also keeps an eye out for any possible danger nearby (perception 33)
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Sunday September 30th, 2012 3:42:12 PM "I have walked this road for many many years little sister. Long have a delved into my soul, and I admit that I am hardly worthy of my days spent living. The nectar of darkness is incredibly sweet....intoxicating. It is like the sweetest of wines, a spirit distilled from the foulness of the universe. It is all that you want and more, your selfish desires, the lust of power, the lust of flesh, gluttony, pride...all that makes us truly alive magnified a thousand fold...the dark, deep, honeyed taste of ages. It muddles your thoughts and goads you ever forward. Even after his redemption, a man can taste the deep sweetness of the dark, it will forever linger on his tongue...a droplet of desire with the power of eternity pulling you ever to temptation. I have walked this road a long time little sister...a long time indeed. Through decades spent spilling the blood of those tainted with darkness...I have felt a pull...a tug...even I am not free of that taste."He smiled a sad...but strangely sure thing. It crossed his face slowly as he stood next to his dwarven ally. It was a knowing smile. A sign of what he knew of himself.
"those known as pure of heart...they can claim that title because, none have ever tempted them enough to take their first sip from the goblet of shadow. Have you ever met a man called pure of heart after his redemption? I have not...nor will I ever. It is the nature of evil to forever touch and taint the souls of those creatures it has marked."
"The men of the surface have long had a saying 'He who fights monsters should see to it that he himself does not become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.' Maybe you believe that I have become like those lost souls that I hunt, but, my mother still reaches to me in my dreams, and those others who believe truly in their own light...they still hire me and those like me. Does that make me the monster? Or simply the tool, the blade?"
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 41/20 Touch, Flying, Invisible, PfE, LifeBubble Monday October 1st, 2012 9:46:07 AM
While checking around the edge, Thar sees the group of potential enemies. He quietly slinks back, and whispers to everyone what he's found. "We've got to be silent from here in, unless we want to give away our surprise... So do we go and parlay or do we attack? I vote to attack, as they started this fight by striking us without warning and I'm not of the mind to give them mercy..."
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) Monday October 1st, 2012 11:06:40 AM "My vote goes with Alleah's, whatever course she decides is best I will back her without question. That said Asvora's axe is at the ready.
Alleah Lighttouch AC 52*/37/52* -- CMD 28 -- HP 185/185 -- (Rob C) Monday October 1st, 2012 11:58:51 AM
Alleah gives a smile to Asvora before looking to the rest of the party "I'm not saying we just walk in there with a smile and a handshake. Let us proceed cautiously and by stealth to determine who and what we are dealing with. Weapons ready to defend ourselves, but not to make the first strike unless absolutely necessary. I believe the dwarves call it 'hope for the best but plan for the worst'?"
Larien (AC 43/26T/35FF [+1 vs evil melee], HP 175/175 Temp HP 179) Permanent Detect Magic & See Invisibility. d20+18=23 ; Monday October 1st, 2012 3:51:06 PM
Larien frowns at the whispered talk of diplomacy with driders. Whispering herself, the still-invisible wizard says via Message, "With respect Alleah and Asvora, you haven't dealt with driders before, and what they've done to our city and people. They attacked us again without provocation, and thinking they will change their ways now seems like badly misplaced piety. But if you wish to try your way first, get going. Sneak in and learn what you can. We'll wait here."
Larien then waits for Asvora and Allaeh to peacefully sneak toward the larger chamber to determine "who and what we are dealing with".
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Perception 23
Eclip large air elemental {AC42, HP 144} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Monday October 1st, 2012 4:12:35 PM
Eclip nods in agreement with Larien, "The element of surprise is already passed, waiting for Alleah to scout their intention out is fine."
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 41/20 Touch, Flying, Invisible, PfE, LifeBubble d20+28=44 ; d20+46=48 ; Monday October 1st, 2012 4:41:52 PM
Since it seems that scouting is the preferred method for now, Thar invites Alleah to join him in checking out the area. He's still invisible and will remain so as they go forward. He whispers, "Which area do you want to check first? Just guide me and I'll take point... "
Perc = 44 Stealth = 48
Mithranix AC 35/21/29--CMD 21-- HP 140/161--(Erek The Gonzo) Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 1:09:45 AM
Mithranix stands with the other drow...waiting for their companions to finish their scouting run. It seems some of his old prejudices had aired themselves. He rolled his wrists, a small movement to loosen his joints. Battle was close, he could smell it.
Asvora Stormbringer AC 48/28/30 -- CMD 30/34 -- HP 296/296 -- DR/- 2 -- FoM (Zach R.) d20+19=36 ; d20+24=39 ; Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 4:52:36 AM
If anyone can cast invisibility I would like to scout ahead as well. If not, I will leave the decision up to the group as to whether I go or not.
Stealth: 36 (56 if invisibility is cast.) Perception: 39
DM Jon's Splash Moutain Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 7:38:54 AM
Three of the group separate to scout ahead. Sticking close to the wall as they turn the corner the three are able to see that the tunnel opens up into a large cavern after a short distance. The cavern is strewn with webs and driders moving about frantically. Onvthnfar side of the cavern, near what looks to be a carved idol, are two hulking demonic shapes.
Eclip large air elemental {AC42, HP 144} & Artan {AC44, HP121} Character Sheet Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 9:57:59 AM
Eclip and Artan await the scouts.
Thar (Ken M, Sheriff), 157/157, AC 41/20 Touch, Flying, Invisible, PfE, LifeBubble d20=3 ; d20+28=43 ; d20+12=27 ; Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 3:01:27 PM
Thar notices the webs, driders and especially the demonic figures. He stops suddenly and ceases movement, knowing that some of them can see invisible creatures and he's not in the mood to get into a tussle with them...
Hiding in the shadows, he tries to make a quick count of the drivers, what they're plans seem to be, their defenses, and especially what kind of demons they're facing (type, weakness, strength, etc.)
He does speak abyssal, and tries to hear what they might be saying, if anything...
Perc = 43 Stealth = 69 (3 + 66 for remaining still, invisible) Know (Planes) = 27
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