Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet Wednesday September 30th, 2020 6:03:15 PM
OoC that's not how the staff recharge works BTW IC Sigvar starts his day casting Greater Magic Weapon on his sword as usual, only he has more power now, and so does his blade.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday September 30th, 2020 9:11:36 PM
[There are no bunnies--or indeed any animals at all--in the meadow view. Just flowers.]
Pru is ready to go. A trip to the Catacombs may be nice eventually, but she's still getting used to the orange pearl orbiting her head.
"We should go," she says. "There's no telling what that dragon might do if we give it enough time."
[OOC: Pru is leveled up to 17.]
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Wednesday September 30th, 2020 10:15:57 PM
Trayvin wakes refreshed after resting in the mansion. He hopes today is the day they will be able to rescue the Commander.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 65/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Thursday October 1st, 2020 1:10:32 AM
OOC: woa! Pru at 17th level? I thought we were just moved up to 16th. Nikolai was at 15th, was he still a level behind?
Recharging Staves: Each morning, when a spellcaster prepares spells, or regains spell slots, he can also imbue one staff with a portion of his power so long as one or more of the spells cast by the staff is on his spell list and is capable of casting at least one of the spells.
SO all I need is Cure Serious Wounds spell energy imbued into the staff to get one charge back per slot.
Do I misunderstand how it works? However it works, if you got any spell energy of that slot left before we rest, please use it to recharge the staff of healing.
IC: Before Nikolai goes to bed, he tries on the Monk Robe he picked up. He feels extraordinarily more monkish than when he takes it off. It is of some comfort that those dwarven monks weren't all that much better than he without those monk robes and those belts of giant strength.
"There's bound to be sentries, but let's see if we can get Michael up close, invisible, to sniff them out. Any other ideas on how best to tackle the cave entrance?"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 142/143 (30 con increase hp) -- 34/16/32 CMD: 34 Thursday October 1st, 2020 1:48:25 AM
Anna prays for her at will SLA to be Alter Self for the day
She says to her fistmates, "If you guys think Eidnith is burned then I'll turn into someone who doesn't look like one of us and go in alone as a potential convert to their cult. If Pru casts telepathic bond, then I think we are ok."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet Thursday October 1st, 2020 10:27:59 AM
OOC Yes you do it seems. We cannot recharge it at the end of the day with 'leftover' spells. So no " If you have spells left over add a charge". The recharge needs to be deliberate and done when memorizing spells in the morning and thus sacrificing that spell slot for the day. Especially for Sigvar since he can not just turn any 3rd level spell (4th level spell for him) into a cure serious like a cleric, he actually needs to memorize the spell. Trayvin would need to recharge it with his memorized spells in the morning, not leftover spells at the end of the day. Also I believe we can each only restore one charge per day.
IC "On taking the cave we need to be a bit ruthless. No runners, no calls for help, I almost think we might want a silence spell on us as long as we can maintain it. Our strength here is that we overwhelm each group we meet quickly and not let them summon aid and draw out the fight." " My main question is do we go in primed for the dragon or do we save those defensive spells until we see if he is there. My defensive spells will last almost three hours, but is that long enough to secure the cave and find the dragon?"
OOC#2 I think I have enough gold for some last minute solutions to chinks in my defenses, do I have time to hit the catacombs still?
Prudence Gundle Thursday October 1st, 2020 1:36:46 PM
[OOC: I mean 16th. She's a 17th-level caster with the pearl. Math is hard! :D ]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 65/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Thursday October 1st, 2020 5:24:30 PM Trayvin would need to recharge it with his memorized spells in the morning, not leftover spells at the end of the day. Also I believe we can each only restore one charge per day.
Yep, looking at that last bit of the paragraph, it's just 1 charge per day, and must be specifically set aside for that from the beginning of the day, or when you pray to regain your spells.
Big Bummeroo. :(
DM Warren - "Duck, Weave, Rest, Heal" Thursday October 1st, 2020 5:30:38 PM
The divine casters hash out how to properly recharge the staff with Nikolai while preparing for the day ahead.
Pru acknowledges her struggles with math. Good thing her power comes from the force of her personality rather than book learnin.
Sigvar finishes his inventory of his gear (yea, finish up your orders) and Pompous makes sure that he's familiar with his new sword.
Anna and Nikolai finalize plans to get some intel, but Michael seems extra sleepy and may need some coffee before he's ready to spy.
They've been scoping out the entrance, and have seen nobody going in or out. However they're proceeding, they just need to pull the trigger.
Prudence Gundle Thursday October 1st, 2020 5:48:11 PM
"Do we need a plan of some kind?" Pru asks. "I mean, I'm no strategist, and I usually follow the same plan. Haste all of you guys, then blast the enemy until they stop moving. But maybe we need something more advanced than that."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet Thursday October 1st, 2020 6:14:18 PM
OOC Big Bummeroo. :( Yeah, it is possible to recharge it, and it did come in darn handy but it kinda needs to be a downtime thing. Sigvar's ticket is in at the catacombs, just waiting to be served
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Thursday October 1st, 2020 8:46:34 PM Pru, seems like that is our usual plan, and then where we shine is adapting after meeting with the enemy. I think we should hold off on the dragon specific defenses until we know for sure it is there.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 65/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Friday October 2nd, 2020 12:02:24 AM "With my Hat of Disguise I can do the same, two acolytes are better than one. I just hope they don't think to check for magic emanations."
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 Friday October 2nd, 2020 2:25:10 AM
Michael slept as hard as he has ever slept, when he hit the hay he didn't even think to set his traps or sleep beneath the bed as is his habit. when he awakens he has been sleeping so deep he does not know where he is for a moment.
He gets out of bed, grabs some coffee and breakfast. boy that fight really took it out of me, I've not rested that hard in ages. Yeah turn me invisible and cast silence on a rock. that I can carry with me. (YAWN!) Oh my...anyway since I'm going to be silenced do we have some form of telepathy we can use so I can communicate with yall while I scout? scratch that...I'm not leading an assault, I'm looking over the territory so Nikolai and Anna can enter and know what's going on. Sorry still a bit muzzy from the sleep. can Pru teleport us in to where Nikolai and Anna are once they call for us? or are we going to have to assault to their location? .
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 142/143 (30 con increase hp) -- 34/16/32 CMD: 34 Friday October 2nd, 2020 3:18:17 AM
Anna says, "We should still be telepathically linked to Pru and whoever else in the team we can be."
(OOC: I don't know what is going on with the catacombs, there appears to be a logjam)
DM Warren - "Two Acolytes are better than one." Friday October 2nd, 2020 1:50:10 PM So it sounds like we've got an Altered Anna, Hatted Nikolai, and invisible/silenced Michael, all telepathically linked to Pru. Please give me stealth, perform, bluff, perception, or whatever rolls relevant to your approach to the cave.
All others, where are you staying? The mansion will be around all day if you're staying inside, or give me stealth, perception, etc if you're observing the others.
Prudence Gundle Friday October 2nd, 2020 3:23:29 PM
Pru casts extended Mage Armor on herself and Nikolai.
She casts Telepathic Bond to include...wow, everybody. There's six of us, right? Pru can get herself plus five, so yeah--everybody.
She casts Invisibility on Michael.
"I have the spell slots," she says. "How about I make everybody else invisible, too? I mean, not the ones in disguise, obviously. But me and Sigvar and Pompous and Trayvin. We could follow along invisibly at a distance."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet Friday October 2nd, 2020 3:36:56 PM
Sigvar waits for the rest f the spells to be cast. His are complete (baring the catacombs approving his purchases)
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Friday October 2nd, 2020 7:13:00 PM We could follow along invisible, but not very quietly.
OOC- there are 7 of us
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Friday October 2nd, 2020 9:05:23 PM
OOC: just updating my headers so I don't forget when things go haywire. New stats will include the Robe of the Monk, Ring of Protection +3, and Belt of Giant Strength +4 And 11th level Monk AC stats include Mage Armor
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 35/18/32 CMD: 34 d20+37=53 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+17=30 ; Monday October 5th, 2020 12:14:24 AM
Anna says, "Being that those Dwarven monks were with the cult they obviously have Dwarves among their ranks; therefore I'm going to adopt for my disguise the form of a male dwarf with a big red bushy beard."
Anna uses her Alter Self At Will SLA to adapt the form of a dwarf gaining +2 to her Strength and Darkvisio but reducing her base speed to 20 feet. She also gains the +10 bonus polymorph adds to her disguise
Her armor adapts to her slightly smaller form and she keeps the buckler she just acquired and the bow strapped to her back.
"I'm thinking I'm still an out of towner and somewhat wealthy and eccentric, hence my possessions and interest in the dragon cult."
As she goes on ahead with her invisible backup; she keeps a sharp eye out for her surroundings and tests the ability of the telepathy with all her fist mates
Disguise: 53 Bluff: 22 Perception: 30
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Monday October 5th, 2020 12:48:03 AM "I have an idea. Anna, can you pull some pots and pans out of that wondrous bag of yours? I'll attach them to my backpack and look like a kitchen ware sales person convert. That way the clinking and clanking can mask our invisible armored friends."
DM Warren - "Two Acolytes are better than one." Monday October 5th, 2020 4:24:17 PM
The Agents begin their infiltration with a few furious rounds of casting from Pru. She armors up herself and Nik for the day, provides all but one a psychic link (who's left out?), and makes a certain small man invisible to the naked eye.
Sigvar has cast his enchantments for the day, ready for battle. Trayvin is ready to follow, either invisibly or not. Pompous also likes the idea of sneaking up on his enemies unseen.
Nik has his new gear ready to go, then camouflages it all beneath his hat. Anna shrinks down to dwarfy stature and tries to get used to seeing the world from this angle. She and Nikolai proceed to the cave entrance, and after a few deep breaths, step inside.
An eccentric dwarf and a elven cookware merchant look around a dark corridor, alert for any danger. The tunnel entrance is narrow, but opens up to about 10 feet wide after a dozen strides. Down the corridor they can hear some sounds. There is someone here, and they're not trying to keep quiet. The tunnel opens up about 30 feet in front of you, and there is a glow akin to some torches that may be spread around the space.
Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You can hear an echo as if there is a chamber up ahead, and the sounds of ringing hammer and idly plucked strings}
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Monday October 5th, 2020 7:01:34 PM
Trayvin prepares to hang back a bit, in case the scouts would like to check it out before the group barges into whatever is around the corner.
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26 SR 20 CMD 30, HP 163/ d20+26=43 ; d20+17=21 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+26=30 ; Monday October 5th, 2020 7:53:21 PM
Pompous lets the others know that he'll going ahead.
ooc> Stealth 21+4 four being underground + the bonus being invisible would attribute him...
{ Hammers and musical strings } he hears and sends back to the others...
ooc> Perception check 43
Pompous continues moving ahead, to the mouth of the chamber and peers in...
ooc Stealth- (32 plus 4 plus inv bonus) Perception 30
Prudence Gundle d20+6=11 ; Monday October 5th, 2020 11:16:47 PM
Pru leaves Trayvin out of the Telepathic Bond, since he rarely wanders off by himself.
She casts Invisibility on herself, Trayvin, Pompous, and Sigvar, in addition to Michael. She can do nothing about the noise they make, other than to be as quiet as possible herself. [Stealth 11]
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 d20+31=34 ; d20+25=39 ; Tuesday October 6th, 2020 12:39:51 AM
OOC: remember if you are invisible you add +20 onto stealth rolls when moving..+40 if you stand still. Michael creeps along invisibly
stealth 34+20= 54
he ghosts towards the sounds. keeping a sharp eye out for tripwires, wards and other intrusion detection devices and traps.
Perception 39 Trapsence +5
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Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 35/18/32 CMD: 34 d20+17=25 ; Tuesday October 6th, 2020 2:21:28 AM
(Perception 25)
Anna-Dwarf takes the darkwood guitar out of the worn pack and starts strumbing a few bars herself in response to the string plucking as she moves forward through the cave. (OOC: can we get a deliverence moment?)
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 35/18/32 CMD: 34 d20+11=18 ; Tuesday October 6th, 2020 2:22:22 AM
(OOC: forgot to roll perform; perform(strings) : 18)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet d20-8=1 ; Tuesday October 6th, 2020 6:26:30 AM
Stealth 1+40=41 Sigvar tries to be quiet, he really does. He stays still where he is and waits to hear what the scouts encounter. If he was to move up he might step on the other invisible people too, so he stays still until told it is clear ahead and he can move up some.
DM Warren - "he rarely wanders off by himself" d20+18=29 ; Tuesday October 6th, 2020 9:39:03 PM
Trayvin knows he's not stealthy, so he stays back until he hears the call to enter. Luckily for Sigvar and the others, being invisible makes up for a lot of things. Any other noise is handily covered up by Anna's playing as she and Nikolai stroll confidently into the cave.
Pompous and Michael are stealthy enough to come right up with the front crew. At the sounds of feet and music, the noise from the cavern stops for a moment.
You can bet that there are only lights in here for the sake of potential converts, as none of the folks in here need them. You see a group of seven dwarfs scattered about a fair sized cavern. They seem normal, except for their skin is an ashy gray colour.
The one holding the guitar speaks up as you enter. "Who's this that comes to us in our home? New converts? Or intruders?"
Sense Motive dc29 Highlight to display spoiler: { His tone seems jocular, but you can tell there is an undercurrent of malice, especially when he looks at dwarf-Anna. }
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Tuesday October 6th, 2020 9:40:39 PM
Trayvin isn't sure what the official Fist protocol is for moving invisibly in a group. He makes a mental note to look up the information, or maybe the Agents could develop it if there isn't one already.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 Tuesday October 6th, 2020 10:23:12 PM Dwarves with gray skin? What did Tinker say about that..
Michael thinks about his conversations with Tinker, "Aye lad, now seeing as how I was raised by gnomes, I've had to learn about things a dwarf should know. Did you know that like Halflings there are different types of dwarves? hill Dwarves, Mountain Dwarves, and then the Dreaded Dugar.'
never heard of Dugar, Tink, what are they.
nobut the most evil creatures alive, worshipers of strange evil gods. fans of blood sacrifice, and perverted in ways you do not speak about in polite company.
when the memory finishes, Michael sends a message to Pru via the link. "I think these are Dugar, Pru, bad evil dwarves. and the fact they are asking if we are converts...well I think they have pretty much admitted they are part of the group that attacked us.".
Prudence Gundle Tuesday October 6th, 2020 10:38:14 PM
[OOC: As far as I can tell, Telepathic Bond is basically a group chat, so Michael's info about duergar was sent to everybody. Except Trayvin. Sorry Trayvin.]
Pru stays where she is. For now, this is Nikolai and Anna's problem to deal with.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+23=34 ; d20+9=24 ; Wednesday October 7th, 2020 12:30:07 AM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Hat of Disguise - kitchenware merchant
Nikolai, holding his darkwood Kazoo with silver filigree, and humming into it trying to keep up with Anna's tune, keeps humming and let's Anna do the talking.
Notes: Nikolai understands dwarven, has low light vision, Darkwood Kazoo (Lotto Win): when playing the kazoo, it produces a variety of annoying sounds. For the next round any creature within 60' of the Kazoo takes a -2 penalty on Perception checks that rely on Sound and a -1 on Concentration checks.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 35/18/32 CMD: 34 d20+1=5 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+17=21 ; Wednesday October 7th, 2020 2:28:09 AM
Active Effects: Alter Self - Form of Dwarf - 20 foot base speed; +2 Str; darkvision 60 feet; at will Passive Effects: Queen's Speech - regardless of your current form, you gain the magical ability to speak with and understand creatures of the animal, plant, fey, magical beast, and humanoid types. (Sense Motive: 5) (Diplomacy: 17) (Bluff: 13 (Perception:21)
"Converts or rather we're hoping to be. I'm Rimli and this here cookware merchant is Cegolas; We happened to hear the good word while visiting Wedding City and thought we'd check out what goes on here. That temple of yours is truly a marvel. I can tell you spared no expense and I have an appreciation for the finer things; see this armor? Gen-u-ine Mithril; See this here guitar? Gen-u-ine Darkwood. I've been all over and had much success in life, though I must admit I can't help but feel like something is missing in my life and I'm thinking that the fellowship of your group just might be it."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet Wednesday October 7th, 2020 6:54:58 AM
Sigvar slowly reaches out around himself, looking for the others that stayed back. When he finds an armored shoulder he is sure that must be Trayvin. The squishy shoulder must be Prudence. It'll hinder his ability to draw his weapons and fight quickly, but he keeps a hand on each of their shoulders. When Michael gives the word that there are Grey Dwarves ahead Sigvar very quietly whispers this to Trayvin, so that the Half orc has some clue what is going on up ahead. Aside from that he stands still and waits for instructions to move up.
DM Warren - Rimli and Cegolas Wednesday October 7th, 2020 7:08:01 PM
Trayvin does some brainstorming about protocols for invisible group movement. They would come in handy if they have more of these infiltration style missions. Sigvar makes sure he knows where his companions are, and fills in Trayvin quietly on what's going on.
Michael strives to recall some conversations with Tinker, though since his stories were secondhand already, he can't be sure they're true. knowledge local skill 15 to confirm any information regarding these dark dwarvesHighlight to display spoiler: { or Duergar }
Pru hangs out and makes sure that her spells are still functioning properly.
Nikolai "plays" along with Anna, though it works better as a disguise for any extra noises his invisible teammates may make. It may even be intentional.
Anna shows off her gear and wishes she could join the camaraderie of this group.
Be you welcome, here. I'm called Aratorn. How did you find your way to us? Usually Eidinth brings new converts to us personally. You can come to our waiting area while I go fetch the high priest to meet with you.
Aratorn beckons you to follow him down a narrow hallway that leads off to one side of the cavern.
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Wednesday October 7th, 2020 8:26:59 PM
Trayvin nods acknowledgement of the information, then realizes no one can see it. No sounds of fighting yet, so he waits patiently to see if the ruse works.
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26 SR 20 CMD 30, HP 163/ d20+41=60 ; d20+23=24 ; Wednesday October 7th, 2020 9:00:41 PM
Pompous looks for a perch. Somewhere where he can get some cover and fire off volleys of arrows at the dwarves. If he can find some high ground, he'll make his way to it using his boots of levitation.
----------------- Stealth 60 Perception 24
Prudence Gundle Wednesday October 7th, 2020 11:22:13 PM
Pru sags a little as Sigvar puts a hand on her shoulder. Even his hands are heavy, she thinks.
She stands still for the time being, waiting to see if the infiltration works.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 35/18/32 CMD: 34 Thursday October 8th, 2020 12:50:27 AM
Anna as Rimli says, "Oh yes Eidnith. She gave us quite the sermon with respect to Ma'ab and friendship with living things and keeping an open mind and true forms. It was very impressive. A paladin of another deity who happened to be present for the sermon even was swayed by her arguments concerning true forms and wanted to seek out the truth for himself. The whole sermon started when a green humanoid plant woman who claimed to be a 'champion of the queen' (her words) showed up and started asking a bunch of questions. The two women got into somewhat of a heated philosophical argument. We weren't sure how long their debate would last so Cegolas and I thought we'd check things out for ourselves and now we are here. You don't think that humanoid plant woman meant Eidnith any harm do you?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+23=33 ; Thursday October 8th, 2020 1:03:36 AM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Hat of Disguise - kitchenware merchant Nikolai pays special attention to his environs, any branching tunnels? Hideyholes? Perception + 23 DC20 = 33
"Eidinth! That's her name. Not good with names you know. Didn't she say there was going to be some special ceremony by invitation only? That's why she sent us here. We aren't members yet."
With Nikolai's playin now stopped, he makes sure there are enough rattles with his pots and pans hanging from his backpack to provide a decent background noise to mask his friends. The echoes in the caves help too.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 35/18/32 CMD: 34 Thursday October 8th, 2020 8:39:19 AM
Anna as Rimli asks to Cegolas, "Is that what that plant woman was all about? A specal ceremony? I guess I missed that part. I just knew it seemed like Eidnith's business with that plant woman was going to take a while and I couldn't wait to learn more about your organization. What I've heard so far really resonates"
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet d20-8=9 ; Thursday October 8th, 2020 10:28:48 AM
Sigvar is not comfortable with them being led into a side room, too much possibility of it being a kill room where all non invited guests are taken. " Lets move up" he whispers and slowly starts to get closer Stealth 9+20 =29
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 d20+12=19 ; d20+31=45 ; d20+50=63 ; Thursday October 8th, 2020 2:15:13 PM
Knowledge local 19
"Druegar, not Durgar...sorry you all know how Tinkers accent was weird...Hey I'm gonna lag behind and see if I can help Sigvar be a little quieter.
with the group moving forward, Michael follows close to Sigvar, helping him keep things from clanking
Aid another. stealth 45.
Stealth 63 +1=64 (die roller don't go up high enough to cover my bonus :-)
DM ooc: I sometimes have that problem with my crit damage!
DM Warren - "That Plant Woman" Thursday October 8th, 2020 8:39:32 PM
The loud invisibles form a chain. Pru lets out a little telepathic 'oof' to remind Sigvar how strong he is. Michael gives him some stealth pointers too, and comes just short of physically holding up his foot to help him place it more gently on the ground.
Nikolai and Pompous look around the room, but see no place they could think of to hide. The tunnel "Rimli" and "Cegolas" are being beckoned towards has a matching one on the west side, but there are no convenient ledges for snipers or hideyholes for surprise ambushes to help either party.
Aratorn chats easily enough with you as he walks towards the eastern tunnel mouth, idling playing his guitar while he walks. You can tell he's quite proficient with it. He's picked up on Anna's melody and has embellished and refined it already. There's no light coming from the tunnel, and you can't see much past the opening. You can tell though that it's dwarf sized, and anyone taller or wider will have limited mobility. Are you following?
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Thursday October 8th, 2020 9:19:05 PM
Trayvin follows Sigvar, thankful that Michael's skill with stealth can help keep this group quiet, even without magic.
Prudence Gundle Thursday October 8th, 2020 11:17:47 PM
Because there are moving, Pru counts steps "aloud" over the link, so the invisible companions can stay together.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Friday October 9th, 2020 12:57:43 AM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Hat of Disguise - kitchenware merchant
"Well, you were there before me, so all I heard was about going to the caves for initiation. She seemed anxious to get on with this special ceremony so she didn't give us any time but to get directions. And bad ones at that. It took us a whole day clambering around out there to find this place.
Anyway, Aratorn, you may be able to see well enough in these dark caves, but not us. I don't want to stumble around in here and look like a fumbling fool. Can we have some light? Can I borrow a torch for the two of us to see by?"
Nikolai holds Anna back until some light can be provided and waits for an answer.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 35/18/32 CMD: 34 d20+11=30 ; Friday October 9th, 2020 2:10:32 AM
Active Effects: Alter Self - Form of Dwarf - 20 foot base speed; +2 Str; darkvision 60 feet; at will Passive Effects: Queen's Speech - regardless of your current form, you gain the magical ability to speak with and understand creatures of the animal, plant, fey, magical beast, and humanoid types
Anna-Rimli tries to move Nikolai's hand away and says to Nikolai-Cegolas, "You forget friend Cegolas, I too am a Dwarf and have Darkvision like our new friends here. I am willing to wait for a light if it would make you more comfortable though as I forgot you don't have it, but I can see just fine."
Anna-Rimli keeps playing along on her guitar as well trying to keep up and improv a little if she can (Perform: 30)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Friday October 9th, 2020 11:25:21 AM "Indeed, I suppose you are right. My very limited interaction with dwarves has been solely above ground. I've no occasion to go peddling cookware in caves. But I do wander, considering the quality of dwarven metal craftmanship, if I could make some deal for dwarven pots and pans, I could move my clientele from the average income customer to the upper crust customer and become rich!
What'd you say? Know anyone that would be interested? Huh?"
Nikolai chirps up, rather loudly and very excited trying to make noise and create the echo effect.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 d20+31=43 ; d20+50=66 ; Friday October 9th, 2020 8:29:09 PM Ooof! dang Sigvar, I know there are Minotaur Rogues, what do they do? I guess they cover their hooves with burlap or something?
ah crap, I don't think you are going to be able to get in here sigvar. we will have to...hang on a sec....
....Okay...how about this. Sigvar stays out here. we go inside. when things look to be heading south in the deception sigvar starts a rukus out here, everybody in there turns their attention toward the entrance and we catch them in a pincher movement...the ultimate flank. Pru can stay out here with him...that way if the combat starts in the place we are going she can 'port the both of them to where the action is. .
aid another 43 stealth
stealth 66+1 = 67
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet Friday October 9th, 2020 8:32:49 PM " If Prudence wants to teleport blindly, but I think you'll just need to keep them busy while I get to you. Oh and most Minotaur rogues are tough guys I assume, taking by force rather than finesse."
DM Warren - "That Plant Woman" Friday October 9th, 2020 9:44:43 PM
Aratorn cocks his eye at Niko.... Cegolas. Hmmn, could have sworn I could see some elfin features about you, but if your eyes aren't up to the task, you can take a light. Your friend can hold your hand of course, but it would be a shame to stop that music!
He leads you down the dark tunnel, which bends to the north and back around west to a much larger cavern. This one has rows of benches and an altar at the far end. Aratorn directs you to sit at the back and heads off, ostensibly to find the high priest he mentioned.
Prudence Gundle Saturday October 10th, 2020 12:08:48 AM Teleport isn't the spell, Pru replies. It's Dimension Door we're going to want. And I can cast it, no problem. Is that the plan?
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Saturday October 10th, 2020 10:06:05 PM "Elven features? That's what I've been ribbed about all my life. My so-called friends always laughed at me 'cause I couldn't rumble with them worth a darn. Of course, they even laughed harder when I took on as apprentice to learn how to fashion metal into pots and pans. But I'd rather take copper and mix it with zinc to make brass pans than fuse iron with coal to make steel. Pots and pans are in more demand than swords and armor. But a light would be nice, thank you."
{ Where should the invisible ranger go? In with the bad guys or out with the stealthy minotaur? }
'Sniker...
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 35/18/32 CMD: 34 d20+11=13 ; Sunday October 11th, 2020 11:55:33 PM
Anna-Rimli says, "I'll keep playing friend Aratorn. The music will continue as long as I have my trusty Darkwood Guitar here." (Perform: 13...oof)
To Niko-Cegolas she says, "Yes well armor has come in handy in my line of work. You don't acquire the kind of wealth I have without being able to see to it that you are protected. Though I prefer Mithril to Steel at least with respect to the armor I wear. Just something about the magnificent lightweight silvery metal that has always fascinated me. It would be a waste though to make pots and pans using it."
DM Warren - "My trusty Darkwood Guitar" d20+32=45 ; Monday October 12th, 2020 3:11:43 PM
Anna and Nikolai continue their performance while seated at the back of the large hall. They can see a few people coming and going at the far end, but the duties don't seem to be anything out of the ordinary for a place of worship. Tending candles, cleaning pews and altars, and the like.
Their host seems gone a long time, and their eyes occasionally start to lose focus, as if from boredom or drowsiness.
Anna, Nikolai, and anyone that joined them - will save 22 (mind-affecting) as the smoke from your torch seems to coalesce around you. Perception 45 Highlight to display spoiler: { You can hear the sound of several footsteps that you cannot place visually. }
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Monday October 12th, 2020 6:26:16 PM
Since he is out of the mindlink, Trayvin waits for a signal, whether good or bad.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 d20+33=43 ; d20+15=34 ; Monday October 12th, 2020 7:14:34 PM
OOC: since I only have a 5% chance of making a 45 on perception I'm going ahead and adding a hero point to the roll so that I'll at least have a 45% chance to perceive 25+8 33
Dang 43 so close.
Michael leaves Sigvar, Pompous, and Pru at the other end of the tunnel as he follows Nikolai and Anna into the "temple. he finds a place to observe that is hidden, even without invisibility, and sets to watch whats going on. he suspects a trap, then again he always suspects a trap so he tries to focus on what may be signs that this is a trap. it's boring, and as always staying awake on a watch is a challenge, but it's a challenge Michael knows well.
Will save 34.
Prudence Gundle Monday October 12th, 2020 8:24:09 PM
Pru stays alert. If combat starts, she plans to Dimension Door herself, Sigvar, and anybody else she can grab, and get as close to Anna and Nikolai as she can.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+17=32 ; d20+31=47 ; d20+23=36 ; Monday October 12th, 2020 10:50:12 PM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Hat of Disguise - kitchenware merchant Special Will bonuses: +2 Enchantment Spells/Effects (Half Elf) +2 Enchantment Spells/Effects(Still Mind)
Immune to Magic Sleep
Will +17 DC22 = 32 (+ one or both +2 bonuses above) Perception +22 +1 (Stone of Luck) +8 (spend Hero point) vs DC45 = 47
Nikolai, alert despite the awful 'music' he is trying to make, pauses for a breather and notices a smoky wooziness attempting to take hold. His elven blood and strict monk training fights it off. He puts away his kazoo and nudges Anna to stop playing as well.
"Listen," he whispers. "I hear footsteps nearby but I don't see the source."
He sends a message through the link, "Did one of you invisible guys follow us in? Let us know quickly, 'cause there's someone lurking around in here that I can't see!"
Nikolai tries to pinpoint the general location/direction of the footsteps: Perception +22 +1 (Luck Stone) = 36
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 35/18/32 CMD: 34 d20+13=32 ; d20+17=34 ; Tuesday October 13th, 2020 1:36:44 AM
Active Effects: Alter Self - Form of Dwarf - 20 foot base speed; +2 Str; darkvision 60 feet; at will Passive Effects: Queen's Speech - regardless of your current form, you gain the magical ability to speak with and understand creatures of the animal, plant, fey, magical beast, and humanoid types. Special Will Save Modifier : Plantkin - +4 racial bonus vs paralysis, poison, polymorph, sleep effects, and stunning
Will: 32 if bonus applies; 28 if it doesn't either way save passed Perception: 34
Anna-Rimli thinks telepathically to Nikolai, "I don't hear anything. Do you think we're burned? Should I act as if we are are? I have my ways of detecting invisible assailants but they aren't subtle."
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 Tuesday October 13th, 2020 5:37:52 AM I don't hear anything Nikolai, but then again I chose a spot where i could hide easier than look around. could be that invisible guy again though. .
I think if we were burned we'd be getting a lot more attention than whats happening now. lets give it a few more minutes .
{One invisible ranger, on his way. I'll provide cover if you need a quick exit}
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet Tuesday October 13th, 2020 7:35:27 AM
Sigvar tenses as the scouts sense something not being quite right.
DM Warren - "My trusty Darkwood Guitar" d20+20=32 ; Tuesday October 13th, 2020 3:49:07 PM
Anna, Michael, and Nikolai are all able to shake the effects of the smoke around them, and they wonder if there really was anything there at all. you three only Spellcraft 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { you were feeling a Mind Fog }
Pru, Sigvar, and Trayvin hold themselves alert, waiting for the notice to come assist if necessary. Pompous keeps his eyes on the visible group members.
Nikolai's keen senses is the only one to pick up on the possible dangers. He quickly ascertains that it's not his party invisibly around them. Or at least it's more than just Michael. He can't read exactly where people may be, but he can tell there's at least a few of them.
As they're worrying about being burned, Aratorn comes back in the room. I hope you didn't get too bored waiting, the high priest will see you now. Come right this way! He beckons them towards a door in the back of the room that they hadn't quite noticed before. It appears to be a door to an office, presumably belonging to the high priest.
sense motive 32 - Highlight to display spoiler: {Aratorn is hiding something. }
Prudence Gundle Tuesday October 13th, 2020 11:33:13 PM They're taking them further in, Pru frets. Nikolai, Anna, are you all right with this? Want us to try to get closer?
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+10=11 ; d20+23=33 ; Wednesday October 14th, 2020 1:21:49 AM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Hat of Disguise - kitchenware merchant
Sense Motive +9 +1 (luck Stone) = 11
"Ah, er, uhm… This isn't the way that guy who told us about the Faith described his initiation. Maybe you could tell us about how you came to the Faith and your initiation experience? What drew you to be a believer of Maab rather than one of the others? Why all this secrecy in caves? I thought that the worship of Maab was rather up front and straight forward."
Through the Link Nikolai says, All I need is to know if they are Evil and we can do business right here, right now. Michael, can you try to get a bead on one of the invisible locals?"
All Nikolai needs is to get a feel of the general location of one so he tries real hard again.
Perception +22 +1 (Luck Stone) = 33
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 d20+33=39 ; Wednesday October 14th, 2020 4:50:06 AM Yep,
with the music gone, and Nikoli and Anna leaving, Michael frets about leaving them alone, but Nikolai is right we need to get a bead on the invisible threat.
Michael calms his mind, stills his breathing and becomes one with the room. (hero point +8)
39.
nothing jumps out at him, so he settles down to wait. invisible folk think they are...well invisible and usually make mistakes, when they do he will be ready. (taking as much time as needed to discover the invisible ones.)
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 35/18/32 CMD: 34 d20+8=24 ; Wednesday October 14th, 2020 5:36:03 AM
Anna thinks at the others They tried to hit us with a mindfog
Anna thinks at the others I can get blind sense but it will totally blow my cover, a dragon, a mobat, a direbat or a dark mantle suddenly popping up where a dwarf was is anything but subtle. If we are doing this , should I just go dragon or save it?
Anna-Rimli said, "Well Eidnith and that other woman were arguing about dragon colors and Ma'ab if I recall so maybe this cave is where the Ma'ab Dragon is living? Don't some people kind of not like dragons? Maybe they're worried about everyone panicking and running around in terror if a dragon just showed up?"
Active Effects: Alter Self - Form of Dwarf - 20 foot base speed; +2 Str; darkvision 60 feet; at will Passive Effects: Queen's Speech - regardless of your current form, you gain the magical ability to speak with and understand creatures of the animal, plant, fey, magical beast, and humanoid types
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet Wednesday October 14th, 2020 7:06:22 AM
Sigvar remains ready. He stays silent through the mental link, but wonders why they would use mind fog against possible recruits.
DM Warren - "My trusty Darkwood Guitar" Wednesday October 14th, 2020 4:54:10 PM Don't worry, Cegolas. Just as every worshiper is different, so is their initiation. You can see him tense a bit when Rimli talks about dragons.
All your questions will be answered by the priest. Now, come with me.
This last command would seem sinister, even were there no psychic force behind it. Will Save 22 for Anna and Nikolai. Failure and you follow with no objection [i]Spellcraft 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {mass suggestions}
Michael cannot pinpoint any of the invisible figures. It seems that they are standing as still as he, waiting for the shoe to drop. The rest of the Agents are holding themselves ready, not wanting to spoil the ruse if it's still working, but not wanting to leave their insiders in the lurch if things go south.
{ This place stinks of magic. Just say when and I'll unleash some electrified fiery furry at them}
... he's glad that he has his scarab of protection.....
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Wednesday October 14th, 2020 7:54:10 PM
Trayvin hopes they are far enough from the room for a little whispering to not be overheard. Sigvar, have you detected anything evil in here?
Prudence Gundle Wednesday October 14th, 2020 10:32:46 PM
Pru is trembling. This has gone on way too long, she sends. Either they suspect something, or they're ready to take Anna and Nikolai to this priest guy. Either way, we should go now.
She holds for the moment, but she is still ready to blip everybody into the room.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+17=20 ; d20+2=17 ; Wednesday October 14th, 2020 10:33:31 PM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Hat of Disguise - kitchenware merchant Special Will bonuses: +2 Enchantment Spells/Effects (Half Elf) +2 Enchantment Spells/Effects(Still Mind)
Immune to Magic Sleep
Will +17 DC22 = 20 (+ one or both +2 bonuses above) = 24 Spellcraft +2 DC20 = 17
OOC: Since I don't know if the extra bonuses apply or not at this point, it is hard for me to know how to react. I can spend a Hero Point for a reroll, but I'd rather wait. So maybe DM can shoot me an E-mail or Private Post and let me know if he passes or not and I'll be a good Player and not divulge anything.
DM ooc: it is enchantment, you're safe this time =)
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 35/18/32 CMD: 34 d20+9=29 ; d20+8=11 ; Thursday October 15th, 2020 2:05:13 AM
Active Effects: Alter Self - Form of Dwarf - 20 foot base speed; +2 Str; darkvision 60 feet; at will Passive Effects: Queen's Speech - regardless of your current form, you gain the magical ability to speak with and understand creatures of the animal, plant, fey, magical beast, and humanoid types Champion of the Queen(OOC are we in what is considered natural caverns? if so this applies; I've forgotten to use this bonus since I've gotten it): DR 10/cold iron and a +2 luck bonus on all saving throws
(Will Save: 29; natural 20 - yay RNG FTW; 31 if Champion of the Queen applies) (Spellcraft : 11)
Anna knows that Arathorn just tried something against them she doesn't know what but that she managed to resist it.
She sends out over the mental link Arathorn just tried to do something but my knowledge of magic isn't that great being that what I do aren't spells so I didn't catch what he just attempted. I don't know if Nikolai resisted it too or not. If he didn't I'm going with him and I'll play along like I didn't resist until I perceive a threat at which case I'l react accordingly. It may finally be time for me to Dragon depending on how this shakes out. The rest of the Fist might want to be ready - things might be about to Get Real
Anna will see what happens with Nikolai. If he fails to resists or plays along she will go with him with a readied action use Queen's Shape as soon as she perceives a threat.
If the jig is up and Nikolai reacts now as if it is up then she will activate her barkskin SLA
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 d20+19=25 ; d20+19=30 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+16=17 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+50=61 ; d20+50=55 ; d20+50=70 ; Thursday October 15th, 2020 3:27:42 AM
With anna's admission that something was tried upon them, conditions for an attack were satisfied for Michael.
Pru as soon as they get to the place he is taking them I'm going to need you to get yourself, Trayvin, Sigvar and Pompous to them. I am going to hang back and en place a few surprises for our invisible friends. Come out swinging, there's some bad juju going on.
Michael downs a potion of darkvision. he puts the bottle back in his pocket to prevent detection.
he creeps ever so carefully over to where Nikolai and Anna went with the Durgar. since he cannot set pitons to attach string to, he looks for places to tie sting to. it's dark in the tunnel so the dark vision comes in handy.
he sets up trip lines 3 in all. the first one drags a taglefoot bag underfoot, the second one busts a bottle of acid and the third just trips them. he has fine wire, fishing hooks and glue. something can be done.
diable device 25, 30, 36.
survival. 17, 30, 21
Stealth. 61, 55, 70
once he has the traps in place, he follows Anna and Nikolai's trail towards the waiting battle. He potions up while he follows.
Cats grace Bulls Str Shield of Faith +5.
Dang Pru, one of those delayed blast fireballs would be perfect for this tunnel. .
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet Thursday October 15th, 2020 8:47:08 AM
Sigvar pulls out his metamagic rod of lesser extend and quietly casts Divine Favor on himself.
Pompous activates his Brahmah Tatoo casting protection from evil on himself.
------------------------- Active effects Protection from Evil, AC 28 vs evil Invisible
DM Warren - "My trusty Darkwood Guitar" Thursday October 15th, 2020 5:14:52 PM
You do know you were the target of a spell, so feel free to resolve any other surprise round actions
so far I have:
Nikolai: tbd Anna: barkskin Pompous: prot from evil Sigvar: divine favor Trayvin: tbd Pru: teleport Michael: i'll say you have time to get one of your traps off - likely going into combat rounds, so three is a bit much
Please confirm and I will follow up with a map
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Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+17=18 ; Thursday October 15th, 2020 8:40:09 PM
Nikolai - Continued:
Nikolai shrugs off the seemingly innocent command but had a pull on his mind that was definitely an attempt to force him to follow. What must have saved him was his mindset to be inquisitive as much as possible to buy his Team some time, and the fact that he was aware of some invisible lurkers.
Nikolai's hair on the back of his neck stood out as he sensed danger closing in. If they didn't play along, those invisible ones would probably strike!
"Ah indeed. Every experience is different. But wait a moment. Let me divest of all these clanking pots and pans before we go in. I want to be presentable and I'm sure I'll need to remove them anyway. No point in making the High Priestess wait and suffer all this clanking."
Nikolai starts plucking off pots and pans strapped to his backpack and belt and jacket and laying them, rather noisily, in a pile at his feet. While doing so he mentally signals the group, "This is it folks. We need to catch all these in here while the area favors us. Strike NOW!"
At the signal, Nikolai takes his last pot and flings it mightily at Aratorn:
Improvised Weapon -4 Point Blank Shot +1 if range is < 30'
Attack (fling metal pot) d20 +20 - 4 +1 = 18 LOL looks like a N1
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Thursday October 15th, 2020 9:33:06 PM
Trayvin hears the Agents prepping some spells, so he does the same.
Actions: cast divine favor
Active Effects: divine favor
Used: Spells: divine favor
Prudence Gundle Thursday October 15th, 2020 10:20:49 PM
It was Dimension Door Pru was ready to cast, not Teleport.
At Nikolai's signal, she Dimension Doors herself, Sigvar, Pompous, and Trayvin as close to Nikolai as she can manage. It is not a hostile spell, so Pru should still be invisible, as should everybody else until they act.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 40/18/37 CMD: 34 Friday October 16th, 2020 2:07:19 AM
At Nikolai's Signal Anna activates her bark skin.
She can fight as Rimli technically as her darkwood guitar doubles as a club, but she's still probably going to change form soon when she has a chance.
Active Effects: Alter Self - Form of Dwarf - 20 foot base speed; +2 Str; darkvision 60 feet; at will Bark Skin - +5 natural armor - 130 min Passive Effects: Queen's Speech - regardless of your current form, you gain the magical ability to speak with and understand creatures of the animal, plant, fey, magical beast, and humanoid types Champion of the Queen: DR 10/cold iron and a +2 luck bonus on all saving throws
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 d20+50=62 ; Friday October 16th, 2020 3:35:55 AM Sigvar get in the Durgars face, I'll get behind him, between the two of us we aught to be able to one shot this guy... Pru, my sweet, get ready to speed us all up. the signal to go will be when this dwarf turns into a gray pile of raw meat. .
Michael keeps his blades oiled so they don't make noise coming out the scabbard. he gets his tools ready and takes his place behind the Drugar. when Sigvar says he's in position Michael will kick this thing off.
he thinks about the invisible folk he left behind....Hey Pru, you wouldn't happen to have a purge invisible spell would ya?
Stealth 62. actually 63.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet Friday October 16th, 2020 3:12:10 PM
OoC Invisibility Purge is Clerical, Trayvin Might have it though.
DM Warren - MAP d20+13=17 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+6=18 ; 2d6+6=9 ; Friday October 16th, 2020 4:49:54 PM
Aratorn casually leans out of the way of the thrown pot. Bad choice my friend. We would have gone easy on you, but now you'll join Rimli with the other dwarf slaves! His music turns sinister, and all of you cannot resist being shaken to your core All are shaken unless you're immune to fear (-2 to most rolls) - no save as far as I can tell.
To each side of you, another Duergar suddenly becomes visible. But it seems their attacks are waster, as none come close to hitting even flatfooted opponents.
Behind that, two blasts of flying rocks come at them, one of which hits Anna full on. 9 damage
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Friday October 16th, 2020 9:35:00 PM
Looks like it will be aggressive negotiations again. Thanks to Pru they are in range of most of the other Agents, Trayvin casts a spell to try and minimize the effect of the bard.
Actions: cast prayer - looks like all Agents except Michael in range, no save for baddies (SR applies, let me know if I need to make rolls)
prayer - You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Active Effects: divine favor, prayer
Used: Spells: divine favor, prayer
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 d20+22=41 ; d8+10=14 ; 8d6=19 ; d20=16 ; d4+7=10 ; 8d6=32 ; d20+17=37 ; d8+10=13 ; 8d6=20 ; d20+15=33 ; d4+7=8 ; 8d6=24 ; d20+12=25 ; d8+10=16 ; 8d6=35 ; d20+10=12 ; d8+10=12 ; 8d6=29 ; d20+22=41 ; d8=3 ; Saturday October 17th, 2020 1:41:05 AM well looks like Nikolai kicked things off. Change of plan Sigvar, we can't flank him you want take the 'caster or the bard? You take the casters I'll deal with the bard.
being invisible Michael's attack will catch Aratorn flat footed, at least it should. He steps in front of the bard and being careful not to get caught in his own trip wire, lets loose on the evil Drugar. He plants the first blow right through the sound hole of that foul guitar he's playing.
Attack 1
SunBlade = 24 -2 22 Luckblade 22-2 = 20.
Sunblade +4 To hit AC 41 for 14 and perhaps 19 points of sneak attack damage. (Crit last roll on dice board 41 Confirmed! in lieu of damage I'll take cutting the strings of the guitar. if not give me 13 points.
Luckblade +2 To hit AC 16+20 =36 for 10 and perhaps 32 points sneak attack damage
Attack 2 Sunblade+4 17 Luckblade 15 To hit AC 37 for 13 and perhaps 20 points of Sneak attack damage.
Luckblade +2 To hit AC 33 for 8 points of damage and 24 points of Sneak attack damage.
3rd attack
sunblade +12 Luckblade +10
Sunblade +4 To hit AC 25 for 16 points of damage and 35 points Sneak attack Damage.
Luckblade +2 To hit AC 12 for 12 points of damage and 29 points sneak attack damage.
Prudence Gundle Saturday October 17th, 2020 2:26:11 PM
The thing with getting new toys is you want to try them out.
Pru casts Maze on one of the Duergars, and promptly becomes visible.
[Pru's target is the northernmost of the two Duergars on the far side of the room, where Michael was before he moved. That Duergar is banished to an extradimensional labyrinth. There is no save, though there is SR (let me know if I need to roll that).]
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet d20+30=34 ; d20+25=35 ; d20+20=33 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+23=37 ; 2d6+24=33 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; 2d6+24=29 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; 2d6+24=32 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; 2d6+24=30 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d8=6 ; d6=3 ; Saturday October 17th, 2020 6:04:18 PM
OOC I have no idea who is a caster and who isn't. By the concept that Anna was hit by rocks I am assuming the southern 2 are the casters? Anyways...
IC Sigvar steps closer to be sure to flank with Nikolai and lays into the dwarf in front of him. Drop their bard, he is messing up your lives, I am immune to his shenanigans. Power attack, flanking Precise strike teamwork feat Sword 1 Hits AC 34 for 33 damage + 2 holy damage + 3 precision Sword 2 Hits AC 35 for 29 damage + 10 holy + 3 precision Sword 3 Hits AC 33 for 32 damage + 5 holy + 3 precision Sword 4( yes I get 4 attacks now Muhhaha!! ) Hits AC 21 for 30 damage + 2 holy + 3 precision Horns Hits AC 37 for 21 damage + 3 precision
Dashboard Divine Favor 2/20 rounds elapsed Prayer 1/10 rounds elapsed GMW all day long
Add plus one to to hit AC and physical damage is Aratorn is within 30 feet.
Attack 1 AC 37(35 if scared) Phys 10 Fire 4 Shcck 1 Attack 1a AC 37 (35 if scared) Phys 8 Fire 6 Shock 6 Attack 2 AC 21 (19 if scared) Phys 11 Fire 3 Shock 2 Attack 3 AC 32 (30 if scared) Phys 10 Fire 1 Shock 3 Attack 4 AC 12 (10 if scared) Phys Fire Shock
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+21=33 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+23=40 ; Monday October 19th, 2020 12:33:17 AM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Hat of Disguise - kitchenware merchant Shaken_ -2 attack, -2 saves, -2 skill checks, -2 ability checks Prayer_ +1 luck bonus on attack, weapon damage, saves, and skill checks, enemies take a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Nikolai makes a note to self to practice tossing pots more, then dodges, more instinctively than true skill, a blow from a used-to-be-invisible attacker. However the rocks were easy, they were thrown as bad as his pot was.
"Bad choice? Yeah, I don't normally throw pots, just punches," Nikolai retorts. "But I won't be your dwarf slave either, 'cause I'm not a dwarf."
Perception +22 (what did he attack me with) -2 (bard curse) +1 (Prayer) = 33
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) 2d6+6=10 ; Monday October 19th, 2020 12:37:23 AM
Nikolai OOC: I'm assuming that the first attack misses with a 24, if not: dmg = 2d6+6 = 10 Stun save Fort DC 24
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 119/128 (15 con boosted hp) -- 44/16/41 CMD: 35 Monday October 19th, 2020 4:46:28 AM
(OOC: Were the flying rocks a spell or just rocks and subject to my DR 10 which is only ovecome by cold iron in natural environments)
Anna as Rimli smiles and says, "You've made the mistake, Arathorn. I'm no dwarf and my name is not Rimli. I'm Anna Morphling, Champion of Queen Ma'ab and your little cult has been impersonating the wrong religion! I'm here to clean house!"
Anna uses her Morphamancy to turn into a Black Dragon Headed Manticore Chimera
Active Effects: Bark Skin - +5 natural armor - 130 min Beast Shape IV: form of manticore-chima - 13 minutes +6 size bonus to your Strength, -2 penalty on your Dexterity, +2 size bonus to your Constitution, +6 natural armor bonus, -1 size to AC, -1 size to Atk, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD Speed 30 ft. fly 50 ft. (poor) darkvision 60 ft. low-light vision, scent, Melee: bite +16 (2d6+6), bite +16(1d8+6), gore +16 (1d8+6), 2 claws +16 (1d6+6), Ranged: 4 spikes +12 (1d6+6) Special: breathe weapon (40 foot line; 6d8 acid damage; DC 22 reflex save for half; usable every 1d4 rounds) space 10 ft, reach 5 feet +4 CMD vs trip Prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks
Passive Effects: Queen's Speech - regardless of your current form, you gain the magical ability to speak with and understand creatures of the animal, plant, fey, magical beast, and humanoid types Champion of the Queen: DR 10/cold iron and a +2 luck bonus on all saving throws
DM Warren - MAP Monday October 19th, 2020 6:14:41 PM Yes please on the SR rolls. The flying rocks were magic for overcoming DR
Aratorn has probably never seen true combat, used to letting his words overwhelm and control people. He looks briefly surprised as sword wounds crisscross his body before falling over. As easy as that, his music has ended. moved Michael on the map to where he said he was.
Sigvar steps up, appearing out of nowhere to cut down the duergar trying to stab Nikolai. Even Nikolai is surprised a bit at the sudden replacement of gray dwarf with red mist.
Since Aratorn has already fallen, Pompous can easily switch targets to one of the rock throwers, who is cut down just as quickly.
Nikolai is able to step up to the second melee combatant, deliver a solid punch to the face and then knock him on his back. He is now staring up at an angry monk and a black dragon head.
The last one standing holds his hands to his head and screams. The closest Agents (Nikolai, Anna, Michael) feel a horrific pressure behind their temples. Will Save DC18 or be stunned for 2 rounds Then he runs back into the corridor behind him, the echoes of the scream fading behind him.
"Do we go after them?" Pru says. Then, "do I have time to Haste everybody?"
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Monday October 19th, 2020 9:14:06 PM Haste is short term use, maybe save it for now? That was unexpected, they didn't put up much of a fight. I thought we were in for a tough match after that group at the temple. I wonder what is going on here?
prayer - You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Active Effects: divine favor, prayer
OOC- for those making a save this round, don't forget the prayer is active.
Used: Spells: divine favor, prayer
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+18=20 ; d20+23=36 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2020 12:09:14 AM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Hat of Disguise - kitchenware merchant Prayer_ +1 luck bonus on attack, weapon damage, saves, and skill checks, enemies take a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Will Save DC18 or be stunned for 2 rounds +2 Enchantment Spells/Effects (Half Elf) +2 Enchantment Spells/Effects(Still Mind)
Will +17 +1 (Prayer) vs DC18 = 20 (+ one or both +2 bonuses above)
With that music now gone, Nikolai has a better time concentrating and blocks out the scream. "Hold on to that hast. We got one here that might talk a bit."
Grapple attack vs prone (possibly stunned) duegar: Grapple CMB d20 +22 +1 (Prayer) = 36 vs CMD
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 119/128 (15 con boosted hp) -- 44/16/41 CMD: 35 d20+16=36 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2020 1:50:38 AM
(Will Save 36 = 20 + 9 (base) + 4 (plant-kin bonus vs Stunning) + 2 (Champion of the Queen) +1 (Prayer)
Anna is easily able to resist being stunned.
She says, "That certainly was anti-climatic. If I knew they were going to be such pushovers after the ones we fought at the Temple I would have just clocked one of them with my darkwood guitar and not potentially wasted my Beast Shape IV morphamancy."
"Too bad that other guy escaped. Had I not activated my morphamancy I could have used my verdant vine ability to trip him up as ran past. I mean I can't just disguise myself as Arathorn considering that guy just ran back to who knows where to tell who knows what that they are under attack." One of these days though I'm going to use perfect disguise to sow confusion among the ranks of our enemies.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet Tuesday October 20th, 2020 5:57:28 AM
Sigvar sighs as one runs away, no more easy fights today it seems. Stepping over to the prone melee dwarf he kicks the dwarf's weapon away and stands ready to cut the dwarf in half if he tries to stand up or run.
DM Warren - MAP d20+9=14 ; d20+2=19 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2020 5:29:26 PM
It would appear that the runner was frightened enough to not worry about his downed companion and caught him with the blast full on. He lolls in Nikolai's grip as he folds him into a shape not unlike a pretzel to hold him down.
Most of the Agents wonder if they expended too much power on these few. Aratorn obviously thought that his covert group could take the 2 converts with not many problems. Instead, he and 4 of his allies now lie dead on the floor, and another is wandering through some infernal maze. He thought he had found the exit for a second, but it led to another dead end. int check 19
Still, it is simple to tell that these quickly killed duergar aren't the ones from the entry cavern, and the size of this cavern would indicate that they have quite a few people that regularly attend services. If you plan to question the one here, you'll have to wait around a few seconds while he comes back to his senses.
" Less talking more actions folks. Skippy might be coming back with a whole army of these evil dudes.
------------------- Prayer Protection from evil
Prudence Gundle Tuesday October 20th, 2020 6:49:26 PM
"The one I banished will be back in about 10 minutes," Pru adds. She's kind of amazed it worked. "We should try to find out where the dragon is."
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Tuesday October 20th, 2020 8:47:58 PM Maybe we could send the scouts ahead to look around until we can question this guy.
prayer - You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Active Effects: divine favor, prayer
OOC- for those making a save this round, don't forget the prayer is active.
Used: Spells: divine favor, prayer
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 104/113 -- 44/18/41 CMD: 34 Wednesday October 21st, 2020 12:43:28 AM
Anna takes a full round action to turn from being a black dragon headed manticore into an aranea, essentially a slightly larger than human size humpbacked spider.
She starts climbing the wall and says, "Did someone say scout ahead?"
Active Effects: Bark Skin - +5 natural armor - 1295 rounds Beast Shape IV: form of aranea - 126 rounds +4 size bonus Str +4 Nat Armor 50 ft base speed climb 30 ft darkvision 60 ft low-light vision bite+16(1d6+7 plus poison) or Web(+13 ranged, DC 20, hp 10), Poison: Bite—injury; save Fort DC 22; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d3 Strength; cure 1 save. Prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Passive Effects: Queen's Speech - regardless of your current form, you gain the magical ability to speak with and understand creatures of the animal, plant, fey, magical beast, and humanoid types Champion of the Queen: DR 10/cold iron and a +2 luck bonus on all saving throws
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+22=41 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2020 1:19:33 AM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Hat of Disguise - kitchenware merchant Prayer_ +1 luck bonus on attack, weapon damage, saves, and skill checks, enemies take a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Can't help that one escaped. However it is obvious these are the low tier worshipers, not the big cheese. Michael, get this duergar I've got here tied up good and tight, and stuff his mouth. Pompous and I can check out that room Ye 'Ol Bard was taking us to. The rest keep a sharp eye and ear out for reinforcements."
If Michael takes the prisoner from Nikolai, he then sneaks up to the door that was to lead to the priestess and puts his ear up to it to listen for any commotion on the other side. Perception +22 = 41 +1 (if Prayer still active) + 1 (luckstone) = 43.
-------------------------------------- Perception check 30 Prayer Prot from evil
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet d20+6=18 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2020 8:11:22 AM
Sigvar heads over to the tunnel the dwarf escaped down and keeps his eye open for reinforcements. Perception 18
DM Warren - MAP Wednesday October 21st, 2020 5:31:06 PM
Nikolai heads up to the northern door with Pompous covering him. They listen hard at the door and can hear no commotion from the other side.
Pru reminds the team about her banished foe, but is more focused on the big fish than any of these small fries.
Trayvin suggests scouting ahead while they hold this room, and Anna takes a new form that may be more suitable to stealth.
Sigvar stands ready for any reinforcements to appear, but isn't hearing anything at the moment.
Whether or not Michael has applied the bindings, your captive is beginning to stir. He'll likely recover in only a few more seconds.
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Wednesday October 21st, 2020 8:47:37 PM So before he wakes up, let's figure out what we want to ask him.
prayer - You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Active Effects: divine favor, prayer
Used: Spells: divine favor, prayer
Prudence Gundle Wednesday October 21st, 2020 10:17:26 PM
"We should ask him who's in charge. And where the dragon is," Pru suggests.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Thursday October 22nd, 2020 12:32:30 AM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Hat of Disguise - kitchenware merchant Prayer_ +1 luck bonus on attack, weapon damage, saves, and skill checks, enemies take a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Nikolai leaves the door and ties up the dazed duergar under-servant.
"Just tell him that all his friends are dead and unless he wants to join them in the dead realm, spill the beans on what's going on here and who's in charge." Nikolai then heads back to the door and prepares to open it.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 104/113 -- 44/18/41 CMD: 34 d20+17=21 ; d20+4=22 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2020 1:02:29 AM
Anna says, "Also ask about a woman fitting the commander's description" she says
She activates her spider climb SLA and sticks to the ceiling looking down at whatever is coming down the path.
(Perception:21) (Stealth:22)
Active Effects: Spider Climb - 1300 rounds - gain climb speed of 20 ft; +8 bonus to climb checks, retain dex bonus to AC, does not need to make climb checks to traverse vertical or horizontal surfaces Bark Skin - +5 natural armor - 1294 rounds Beast Shape IV: form of aranea - 125 rounds +4 size bonus Str +4 Nat Armor 50 ft base speed climb 30 ft darkvision 60 ft low-light vision bite+16(1d6+7 plus poison) or Web(+13 ranged, DC 20, hp 10), Poison: Bite—injury; save Fort DC 22; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d3 Strength; cure 1 save. Prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Passive Effects: Queen's Speech - regardless of your current form, you gain the magical ability to speak with and understand creatures of the animal, plant, fey, magical beast, and humanoid types Champion of the Queen: DR 10/cold iron and a +2 luck bonus on all saving throws
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 Thursday October 22nd, 2020 3:07:40 AM
OOC: Sorry guys, finally got moved away from Lake Charles. In Dallas now, trying to find a place to overwinter, the Covid shut the SD job down till spring it's been a whirlwind the last 5 days.
Michael ties up whoever needs it, he also takes the time to move some furniture in the way of folk who are going come try in kill them in a few minutes. He looks at the number of bodies on the floor, one is missing. besides the one that ran off.
" Just duck down a few inches.... that's it..... if you hear a whistle speeding by your ears... that's just my arrows.... "
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Prayer Prot from evil
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet Thursday October 22nd, 2020 12:55:13 PM
OOC You probably mentioned this, sorry if I missed it, what are the ceilings made of and how are the tunnels supported? IC " Michael, how hard would it be to cave in this tunnel? If they find exits to the rest of this cavern back there I want to seal our back path so that no one come up behind us. If it is well supported, Prudence, can you fill it up with a wall, maybe ice? And talking to this guy should be all you Prudence, you are much better at making people choose to live after we question them than I am. " Sigvar eyes the ceiling with a soldiers eye, but he knows that Michael is schooled in some engineering and so defers to his judgement.
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Thursday October 22nd, 2020 6:05:11 PM Well, we might want to keep the passage open, in case we need to retreat
prayer - You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Active Effects: divine favor, prayer
Used: Spells: divine favor, prayer
DM Warren - MAP Thursday October 22nd, 2020 6:55:13 PM hope things are settling for you Shane, and that you're staying safe and healthy!
Sigvar looks around at the walls and ceiling. The caverns are carved directly from the rock - you don't see any other supports.
Trayvin starts compiling a list of questions and plans to keep them from being surprised by reinforcements. Michael spends a few moments catching up. He'd like to move some furniture to impede reinforcements, but it's much too heavy for him alone. Filling up a tunnel with ice or causing a cave-in is floated.
The dwarf looks like he's been listening the whole time. His ears and eyes seem to have kept working though he wasn't able to do anything else. He doesn't bother struggling against his bonds, instead choosing to spit on his captors.
You will all join that old woman in a cell soon enough! At least until the master decides to make you his dinner!
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet d20+26=43 ; d20+26=30 ; d6+20=26 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; 2d6+20=23 ; d6=6 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2020 8:44:43 PM
Not able to help himself Sigvar taunts the dwarf. " Oh, Slartanus has a cell here, with our commander in it? How refreshing being told what you want to know without asking? Did he bake us a cake? Surely he knew we were coming." " I wonder, has he told you how he deserted the last two sets of Minions he recruited to try and kill us? Yup, left them to dangle when he realized that we could finish him before he even got to breathe on us. Ah, no matter. You'll be fine I guess. I won't kill a helpless prisoner, however I am the good guy here. The others are somewhat more attached to our commander and may have an axe to grind with you." " Oh, how long until your buddy drags some more followers to jump on our swords and die? Is the corridor very long or will they be along presently?" Sigvar waited patiently for either the fresh meat to be led to the slaughter or the missing deurgar to reappear. He readied an attack in either case. Readied Attack hits AC 43 and confirms to AC 30 32 damage +6 holy damage if not a critical, 55 damage +6 holy if it is a critical
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Thursday October 22nd, 2020 9:58:16 PM
OOC: there should be two alive in here. One was grappled and summarily tied up. The other was sent into a mind maze by Pru and his body is still here but his mind is wandering through the maze. That maze ends soon.
IC: Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Hat of Disguise - kitchenware merchant Prayer_ +1 luck bonus on attack, weapon damage, saves, and skill checks, enemies take a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Nikolai ignores the ranting of the tied up duegar. Let Sigvar play with him a little bit. He instead tries the door. If it isn't locked, he pushes it open abruptly and shines his Everburning Torch. No point in trying to sneaky at this point.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 d20+23=36 ; d20+31=33 ; Friday October 23rd, 2020 12:08:39 AM
Michael is in awe of how the big Minotaur operates. getting info from him with noble arrogance as if he were a fly not worth his time.
Michael thinks of tormenting the dwarf some more but decides that his time will be better spent setting up and ambush on the oncoming reinforcements.
how high is the ceiling? is there wall above the entrance to this tunnel where the guard ran out? if there is Michael spends a bit of time getting up on the wall, the better to jump down behind them once they enter. he even takes time to drive a piton into the rock to give himself something to hold onto.
climb 36,
Stealth 33
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 104/113 -- 44/18/41 CMD: 34 Friday October 23rd, 2020 12:56:41 AM
Anna-Aranea hugs the ceilling moving forward after the other fist mates. She telepathically thinks "Should I lie in ambush from up here ready to shoot webs at the reenforcements that show up?"
Prudence Gundle d20+22=29 ; Friday October 23rd, 2020 2:31:04 PM Good idea, Anna, Pru sends back.
"Where is that cell, exactly?" she asks the captive, with an encouraging smile. [Diplomacy 29]
[OOC: The way I read the Maze spell, it banishes the whole entire person, not just their mind.]
DM Warren - "Somewhat more attached to the commander" MAP d20=20 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+22=33 ; Friday October 23rd, 2020 8:18:05 PM Maze does say banished to an extra-dimensional space. So he'll pop in either after 10 minutes or once he rolls a pretty dang high INT check. Which is now.
Nikolai opens the door, but rather than the office space he was expecting, it's another corridor leading off into the darkness. It's as cramped as the one that they walked through to get here and bends off to the west after 30 feet or so.
Michael might be a little jealous of Anna as he climbs the wall to find a vantage point. He tries to position himself above the corridor, where there is indeed room to maneuver. This space is well vaulted (20 feet high).
Pompous keeps ever vigilant, while Sigvar goads the small man, and Pru turns on the charm.
Those others were just chattel, there to die for the cause. He looks like he's going to answer Pru when the mazed Duergar pops back into the room. He shouts to him instead. Alert the barracks! Go!
Sigvar was ready for the reappearance and gets a solid hit in. It's not quite enough to down him though, as he wipes away some blood, casts a spell, and disappears. defensive casting successfull, no aoo spellcraft 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {invisibility} perception 33 Highlight to display spoiler: {sounds like he moved off to the north after casting his spell}
Prudence Gundle d20+21=39 ; d20+22=34 ; Friday October 23rd, 2020 10:49:41 PM
"He turned himself invisible," Pru says. "Can anybody tell where he went?"
She turns back to the visible captive. "What you don't understand, friend, is that all of you are 'chattel, there to die for the cause.' That's how Slartanus operates. Sigvar wasn't lying about that. He recruits people, telling them I don't know what lies, then leaves them to die while he turns tail and runs off. He's done it over and over. You seem like a smart guy. Be smart here. Tell us what we need to know, so we can defeat him once and for all." [Diplomacy 34]
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 Saturday October 24th, 2020 5:02:07 AM
OOC; this means we have two of the enemies who have ran off? I was going to place me ambush positon above the door that they left out of. if that is the northern door I may be in position to get him when he passes through. but if the other dwarf left out of another door then I would be either above the east or west door. I need to know this info before I can move.
basically I need clarification.
DM OOC: first dwarf threw out a stunning shout and ran out the west door, which is where I figure you were camping out.
second dwarf popped in from the maze, got hit, cast invisibility, and ran north.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet d20+6=7 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+1=5 ; Sunday October 25th, 2020 12:00:35 PM
Sigvar is oblivious o where the duergar went after he smashed it with his sword. Perception 7 (So I get the impression that people other than me on the map may not be where they really are, which makes it tough to decide what to do. Sigvar has dust of Appearance, but without a decent idea of where the guy went or who if anyone is between him and freedom he can't really use it. Of course if he can get it off likely Pompous will staple the guy to the wall. This leaves me with a bunch of 'if then' statements for you, sorry) IF Sigvar is given an approximate whereabouts of the Deurgar he will move that way and either bump into the guy or get close enough to dose him with dust of appearance (10' radius burst). If he bumps into him he will dose him with the dust as well and hope for Pompous to murder him. If no one can make that perception roll (Gods know Sigvar can't) and guide Sigvar he will have to stand there looking for the blood trail and try to follow it. Perception 16 or Survival 5 to do that, didn't know which roll you wanted so I gave you options. (Ooo Add 1 to all those rolls, still awful I know, for the Prayer)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet d20+26=27 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+19=26 ; 2d6+24=33 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; 2d6+24=34 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d8=2 ; Sunday October 25th, 2020 12:09:43 PM
I just thought of other possibilities... If he is made visible by someone else, Sigvar will move far enough to attack him, and swing...( Remember Sigvar has 10' reach) If that is more than a 5' step them Sigvar Vital Strikes him for a solid miss (nat 1) If it is only a 5' step then Sigvar... Still misses with the first swing (Nat 1) Sword 2 Hits AC 29 for 33 damage +6 holy Sword 3 Hits AC 32 for 34 damage +8 holy Sword 4 Hits AC 13 gotta be a miss right? Horns Hits AC 26 for 17 damage
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 104/113 -- 44/18/41 CMD: 34 d20+8=10 ; d20+10=12 ; Monday October 26th, 2020 1:07:35 AM
Anna takes a full round to turn into a Darkmantle and flies north after the invisible Duerger.
Stealth: 10 Fly: 12
Active Effects: Spider Climb - 1299 rounds - gain climb speed of 20 ft; +8 bonus to climb checks, retain dex bonus to AC, does not need to make climb checks to traverse vertical or horizontal surfaces Bark Skin - +5 natural armor - 1293 rounds Beast Shape IV: form of darkmantle - 123 rounds +4 Dex, +2 nat armor, +1 AC, +1 Atk, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD 20 ft base speed, fly 30 ft(poor) blindsense 30 ft darkvision 60ft low-light vision slam+15(1d4+4 plus grab) constrict(1d4+4) grab(any size) can’t be tripped
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+3=19 ; d20+24=32 ; d20+24=40 ; Monday October 26th, 2020 1:39:46 AM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Hat of Disguise - kitchenware merchant Prayer_ +1 luck bonus on attack, weapon damage, saves, and skill checks, enemies take a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Nikolai takes a gamble. He calculates that the duegar will run towards the exit the other one ran through. Calculating the probable speed of the duegar and the obstacles that are in his path (benches, Fist members, etc.), he activates his new tatoo of Faerie Fire, casting it in the appropriate square where he thinks the guy will be.
Faerie Fire: Burst 5' radius (10' diameter) centered on the most probable location calculated from the above calculations using Perception +22+1(Luckstone) +1 (Prayer) = 40
OOC: that is, Nikolai will guestimate where the dwarf will most probably be, so if he is even in an adjacent square, he'll get got. Now that 'guestimate' is left up to the DM to abjudicate using Nikolai's guess (Perception 40 roll). I say this because I (the Player) don't know which square he started in but Nikolai does.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 Monday October 26th, 2020 6:54:31 AM
Michael, where he is positioned cannot meaningfully effect where the north dwarf is going, so He just hopes that the attack comes from his door instead of the north door. thinking about it a bit he figures he might need to suggest some things just in case they don't catch him.
if he makes it out the door and we do not catch him. Michael says: we might need to block off that door that way we don't get flanked when the guys come through this door.
if the do catch him. good catch, we still might need to block off that door so we don't get flanked.
“ Guess I’m Anna Banana’s back up... “ and follows after Anna, looking for the missing dwarf
——- Perception 35 Track 19
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Monday October 26th, 2020 4:10:17 PM
OOC to DM: Since this guy got hit pretty hard before he turned invisible, it very well may be that he's trailing some blood. So please take that into consideration on Nikolai's Perception check.
Thanks.
DM Warren - "Somewhat more attached to the commander" MAP Monday October 26th, 2020 4:33:38 PM
Pru identifies the spell, but keeps her focus on the interrogation. She seems to be getting through to him too. I'm pretty new here, and not super into the whole Maab thing anyway. The others, they're more diehard. Let me go, I can get my buddies from the entry hall to shove off. Back in the barracks though, they will fight to the death for the dragon, and they won't be the pushovers we were.
Sigvar and Anna can't make hide nor hair about where the dwarf went, but they prepare for responding if they find him.
Michael and Trayvin keep at their posts, making sure that no one will be able to surprise them coming in from the entry corridors.
All things considered though, the duergar wasn't that stealthy to begin with, and Nikolai and Pompous's keen senses pick up his footfalls. He's quickly limned by ghostly light from Nikolai's tattoo.
He isn't sticking around to get caught though, and sprints directly east to head out the northeast corridor.
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Monday October 26th, 2020 6:09:32 PM Even if he doesn't get away, they will know we are here before long. We aren't exactly known for stealth.
Trayvin turns his attention back to the prisoner: You seem pretty reasonable. What do you say you give us the layout of the place, then gather your friends and get out of here.
OOC- unless there are any objections? I don't want to speak for everyone.
prayer - You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Active Effects: divine favor, prayer
Used: Spells: divine favor, prayer
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet Monday October 26th, 2020 6:50:02 PM
Sigvar hears Trayvin's words and pauses. These guys were evil, but like the dwarf had said, pushovers. There was no honor in killing fodder that would flee given the chance. Besides, the goal here was the commander, not stamping out pissant little evildoers. He sees Trayvin's look of 'if the others agree...' and speaks up. " I can live with them getting out of here, provided that layout gets us to the commander on the double. I would add that they try to do good in the Wold or things like us will happen to them but I doubt it would do much good. So what I will say is don't come back and don't cross us. Second chances are for taking, not squandering." The paladin hastens to the other side of the room, trying to get to where they say the runner went. He sees nothing but remains ready.
Prudence Gundle d20+8=22 ; Monday October 26th, 2020 7:12:43 PM
"Well, you heard them," Pru tells the prisoner. "Give us the layout of the place, then you and your friends can go. And think long and hard about what kind of people you want to be from now on. Sigvar there is a paladin; he can tell when people are up to no good. And I'm a sorcerer; I can teleport our whole group anywhere we want--like to where people are up to no good. So...maybe don't do that." [Bluff 22]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 104/113 -- 44/18/41 CMD: 34 Tuesday October 27th, 2020 12:14:57 AM
Anna says, "I know you said you aren't into the Ma'ab thing but I am a true follower of my lady. If you want to repent, I'd suggest finding a real temple dedicated to my Lady and helping out there. You don't have to but I mean adventures happen to evil people, perhaps this could be a wakeup call for you? As my companions say if you double cross us, there will be no mercy for you and yes where is the Commander being held?"
Active Effects: Spider Climb - 1298 rounds - gain climb speed of 20 ft; +8 bonus to climb checks, retain dex bonus to AC, does not need to make climb checks to traverse vertical or horizontal surfaces Bark Skin - +5 natural armor - 1292 rounds Beast Shape IV: form of darkmantle - 122 rounds +4 Dex, +2 nat armor, +1 AC, +1 Atk, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD 20 ft base speed, fly 30 ft(poor) blindsense 30 ft darkvision 60ft low-light vision slam+15(1d4+4 plus grab) constrict(1d4+4) grab(any size) can’t be tripped Prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Passive Effects: Queen's Speech - regardless of your current form, you gain the magical ability to speak with and understand creatures of the animal, plant, fey, magical beast, and humanoid types Champion of the Queen: DR 10/cold iron and a +2 luck bonus on all saving throws
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+24=36 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2020 12:23:44 AM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Hat of Disguise - kitchenware merchant Prayer_ +1 luck bonus on attack, weapon damage, saves, and skill checks, enemies take a -1 penalty on such rolls. Faerie Fire on fugitive Duergar
Nikolai is not about to let that duergar get away. Using a Ki point, he speeds himself up a bit more. Base Speed 60' + 20' (Ki pt for 1 round) = 80' for one round Ki pts 8/9
Nikolai sprints after the sprinting sparkling duergar. Nikolai will spend another Ki pt for another 80' speed next round if it looks like he'll catch him within reasonable distance from this room. Improved Grapple att +24 = 36 +1 (Prayer if still active) vs CMD
So, that would be two rounds of running after the duergar tops, if not catching him on the 2nd round of running, Nikolai turns back.
Ki pts 7/9
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Tuesday October 27th, 2020 12:25:53 AM
OOC: uhm, for Nikolai, that would be 160' double move, or a bit more if running, for 1st round, same for 2nd round.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 d20+29=47 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2020 1:24:06 AM
Michael stays at his post. [b]you know what, Wardd take this waiting for an attack..lets take the fight to them! we have initiative, if we wait around they have time to formulate an attack! follow the dwarf!
Michael lets go of his perch and follows the dwarf.
acrobatics to land without hurting myself as I do a layout and stick the landing
acrobatics 47
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26/28 evil SR 20 CMD 30, HP 163/163/ d20+23=42 ; d20+23=43 ; d6+6=12 ; d6+6=12 ; d6+6=8 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2020 5:04:58 PM
Pompous follows behind Nik in full chase. If the duegar comes into sight it fires one arrow at the flying ennemi.
--------------------- Hits AC 42 critical hits AC 43 (natural 20) Physical 32 physical, 3 shock 6 flame
DM Warren - "Somewhat more attached to the commander" MAP d20+1=21 ; d20+16=30 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2020 5:09:00 PM
Hampered as he is by lack of knowledge of magic, the dwarf can't contest Pru's arcane ability. That explains how you got your big friend in here.
Yea, I can tell you the layout before skedaddlin. Hell, I bet most of the boys ran off already, seein as how fast you took out the rest of the crew. And you can keep Maab, lady. I won't be using her name for good or ill anymore.
With him well in hand, Nikolai and Michael take off after the fleeing caster. Unfortunately for him, Nikolai proves to be much faster and a flying tackle takes him to the ground. He must have the ability to cast spells while grappled though, as Nikolai senses him trying to make some magic. attack of opp for Nikolai. Read after you roll damage Highlight to display spoiler: {If you dealt at least 16 damage, his spell is interrupted. If not, he dissolves into mist}
DM Warren - "flying ennemi" MAP Tuesday October 27th, 2020 5:12:24 PM
Or that would have happened, had Pompous not run up behind and but an arrow right through the grappled, invisible, faerie-fired duergar. Combined with the hit from Sigvar earlier, it's enough to take him down, leaving one less enemy for the coming fight.
caught your update right after I posted, Yves!
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet Tuesday October 27th, 2020 7:13:22 PM
OoC I hadn't asked because I figured our spells would run out before we proceeded but how long did that parley take? Ic Sigvar keeps moving, leaving Trayvin and Prudence to release the Deurgar with Pompous to overwatch them in case they needed help.
Spells Divine Favor 2/20 used + parley time
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Tuesday October 27th, 2020 8:57:31 PM
Trayvin listens as their prisoner gives the directions they requested.
Used: Spells: divine favor, prayer
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Tuesday October 27th, 2020 9:38:36 PM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Hat of Disguise - kitchenware merchant Prayer_ +1 luck bonus on attack, weapon damage, saves, and skill checks, enemies take a -1 penalty on such rolls. Faerie Fire 2/3 Ki pts 7/9
Nikolai hears the duergar start reciting some arcane words then gurgles up some blood as an arrow pierces him and he goes limp. Well, Nikolai can't complain too much about not having another prisoner to question. At least there's another reason for the remaining duergar pawns to abandon ship, uhm, cave.
He drags the dead invisible sparkly duergar back to the temple room and plops him down with the other dead.
Nikolai wonders about the sincerity of this duergar. He knows little about this offshoot of the dwarves, except they were willing to partner up with an evil dragon and falsely parade around as worshipers of a distorted version of Maab. He remembers having found some gnolls that were willing to put away their evil nature, so maybe a duergar can too.
"You just don't really know how lucky you are to be alive at this moment. That sparkly friend of yours thought he could get away and I had all intentions of bringing him back here alive. Well, you see how well that worked. And yet, here you stand, a bit bruised but otherwise in good shape. And it isn't because whomever you serve prevented your death. It is who WE serve that had us keep you alive. And we serve the side of GOOD! So, it would be a very good idea to honor that goodwill by choosing Good at all times. Just saying, 'cause theFates may come calling on you if you treat your fortuitous survival in a trivial manner.
Now, quickly tells us all you know about these caverns and where the dragon and the prisoner are. And don't forget to mention any traps or other misguided pawns."
Prudence Gundle Tuesday October 27th, 2020 10:58:43 PM
"Let's find you something to write with," Pru says to the cooperative duergar. "And you can sketch the complex for us, and tell us where our commander is being held. Then you need to gather whom you can and escape before the action starts up again."
If all else fails, Pru has some chalk in her haversack, and the duergar can make his drawing on the floor.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 30 Tch 28 Ffted 27 HP 111/111 CMD 39/41(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Tuesday October 27th, 2020 11:05:28 PM
Nikolai always carries some parchment and ink.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 Tuesday October 27th, 2020 11:56:52 PM
When Pompous puts his arrow in the "ten ring" on the invisible dwarf, Michae pulls up. so much for the mad dash to the barracks to slaughter the troops. still now that he is down he tries to get Sigvar to help him move some pews over in front of some fo the entrances. the room feels too exposed to Michael.
Hey Sigvar, You big bundle of Minotar muscle, help me block off some avenues of attack, this position is too exposed. .
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 119/128 (15 con added hp)-- 44/16/42 CMD: 35 d20+16=28 ; 4d6+9=29 ; d20+17=37 ; Wednesday October 28th, 2020 12:44:09 AM
Anna-darkmantle flies back to her post on the ceiling and takes a full round to turn into a mobat. She tries to turn her blindsense down towards the floor so that any invisible reinforcement coming down the passageway will be detected by it.
If she detects anything coming down the path towards her group she will sound the alarm before flying from the ceiling to attack with a vital striking bite.
(Perception: 37; does not need to make Perception checks to pinpoint the location of a creature within range of its blindsense ability, provided that it has line of effect to that creature.) (28 vs AC; 29 damage)
Active Effects: Spider Climb - 1294 rounds - gain climb speed of 20 ft; +8 bonus to climb checks, retain dex bonus to AC, does not need to make climb checks to traverse vertical or horizontal surfaces Bark Skin - +5 natural armor - 1288 rounds Beast Shape IV: form of mobat - 118 rounds Speed 20 ft., fly 40 ft. (good), blindsense 60 ft., low-light vision; bite+16 (2d6+9); 10 foot space; 5 foot reach +6 size bonus to Strength, -2 penalty to Dexterity, +2 size bonus to Constitution, +6 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Atk, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD Prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Passive Effects: Queen's Speech - regardless of your current form, you gain the magical ability to speak with and understand creatures of the animal, plant, fey, magical beast, and humanoid types Champion of the Queen: DR 10/cold iron and a +2 luck bonus on all saving throws
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26/28 evil SR 20 CMD 30, HP 163/163/ d20+27=39 ; Wednesday October 28th, 2020 7:23:52 AM
Pompous takes back his position and stands guard. He can see that some of the others disapprove of his actions. An arrow in a downed and held dark dwarf....
" What? He was casting something........ "
" Someone should search those fine upstanding young duergars. "
------------------- Perception - 39
DM Warren - MAP Wednesday October 28th, 2020 5:04:57 PM
@Sigvar - I've been trying to keep things going in combat rounds, so probably 5-6 additional rounds passed by now. Since there's not any more imminent threats, we can drop from round tracking now.
Trayvin and Pru continue to play good constable, providing their captive with ink and paper and loosening the bonds on his hands to put down what he knows about the layout.
Michael request some burly assistance to use some pews to block off some of the entrances to the cavern while Pompous and Anna keep vigilant on their watch. Pompous worries about taking down the other duergar, but has a feeling that he had plenty of tricks to try to escape, and is better off taken down.
Nikolai makes sure their captive knows what's what, with a stern lecture on decisions he should make in the future.
The duergar sketches out what he can (map is updated to show the full complex). There are two large barracks' on the east and west where teams like mine are garrisoned. There's 3 eleven man teams still in each side, but from how you handled us, they won't be much of a problem, and you could probably convince them to leave.
The back room though guards the entryway to the prisoner cells. The team back there calls the shots. Any one of them is worth our team on his own, and I don't think you'll have much luck convincing them to give up this cult idea.
You all came in the large entrance in the south, and the two side tunnels there lead off to other hidden exits in the cliff face. There are no traps that he knows of - their defense relied on numbers and small tunnels.
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