DM MikeK - Hold my chalk. Watch This. Wednesday January 9th, 2019 8:51:11 PM
Something about a very large, perfectly manicured glen, smack in the middle of the woods where it has no business being, has most of the Silver Shields a bit on edge.
Stohp tosses some sticks and rocks onto the lawn. They never hit. Instead, the debris stops a couple inches above the blades of grass, and then slowly float/hover/flow toward the woodline, where they fall back to the ground.
Micah casts Detect Magic, and takes an involuntary step backwards. Its ALL magic. The whole glen. Grass, trees, path, building….the whole area radiates an overwhelming aura of power.
Bartomus, Dorbin, and Micah suggest using the pathway.
Sid ignores everybody, and moves forward onto the lawn, keeping an eye out for traps.
He finds none. Neither is he attacked. Nor is he forced off the grass.
He seems fine, and is currently 30’ away from the woods, and 120’ from the near side of circle of oaks.
Micah (John) HP: 49/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 d20+5=10 ; Thursday January 10th, 2019 9:51:47 AM "Siiiid," calls Micah softly after recovering from the shock of what he has seen, "You are in the middle of some serious magic. Hold on why we try to learn more.
He then concentrates further on the aura, trying to determine its type.
[b]"Dorbin, Dirk, any idea what this may be?" he asks as this magic is beyond his understanding.
============ two rounds to concentrate on aura Knowledge Arcana 10 to discern school--will fail for any level spell
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Thursday January 10th, 2019 10:02:20 AM "Yea, I think that using the path makes a lot more sense now. Just gotta say, a straight walk to the path, and then, we try to figure out what we have here." Bartomus began to walk along the edge of the forest and the clearing towards where he would be making the least of any intrusion on the magic grass and be able to walk to the path.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 Thursday January 10th, 2019 11:26:11 AM
Stock grunts at Sid walking out onto the green. He watches Bart walk off and then focuses back on Sid. He carefully straps his flail to his pack and leans forward, ready to dash forward and pull Sid back if needed.
"Micah...? Dorbin...? Dirk...? Should he keep going?"
Micah (John) HP: 49/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 d20+10=14 ; Thursday January 10th, 2019 12:48:15 PM
[ooc: forgot to roll a will save to see through a possible illusion---- not that it mattered with that roll]
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 88/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 19 CMD: 22 Thursday January 10th, 2019 1:45:09 PM
Zanderallen watches nervously as the sticks Stohp threw magically float off the perfectly maintained lawn. "Do we use the path or follow Sid up to the trees and wait there for him to scout the building? Because one way or another we're committed now."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+16=23 ; Thursday January 10th, 2019 2:26:22 PM
Dorbin looks carefully at the layout in front of him.
OOC: Cast detect magic if needed, examine the auras to determine schools or what's going on: knowledge, arcana: 23
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+15=26 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+21=24 ; Thursday January 10th, 2019 6:07:23 PM
Sid looks up and notices their concern (Sorry, I thought I was walking down the path), and steps back on the path. He goes back to them and gets filled in, "Oh, sorry, a bit of tunnel vision there. I'll make sure I stay on the path this time." Unless someone stops HE GOES DOWN THE PATH LIKE A SMART BOY.
Stealth(Still good form): 26 Perception(+4 v traps included): 33 Disable Device(+4 v traps included): 24
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Thursday January 10th, 2019 6:37:20 PM
Stohp gets a tanglefoot bag out in case something jumps out at Sid.
DM MikeK - A Walk in the Park Thursday January 10th, 2019 9:49:19 PM
Micah alerts Sid that he might wanna be really careful. Then the cleric, mage, and bard get together to work out what type of magic they’re dealing with. Dorbin is pretty sure the school is Transmutation, but as to the specific spell...affecting this big an area for this long?...he’s stumped.
While most of the Shields continue to debate, or keep a close eye on Sid, Bartomus works his way to his left to get to the path.
Sid also cuts to his left, gets on the path, and then continues to the trees.
As he begins passing under the canopy of the nearest oaks, the rogue freezes.
Sid - Highlight to display spoiler: { There is a medium sized something on top of one of the lower branches near the trunk of the closest tree. It is really difficult to make out, as it is blended and blurred in with the colors and shapes around it. }
Sid is 20’ from the line of oak trees and the beginning of the depression, just under the canopy. Bart is on the path, 110’ from Sid. Everyone else is 40’ east of Bart, and in the treeline.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Friday January 11th, 2019 12:54:07 AM
Bartomus continued his walk along the treeline. His focus was on Sid and as he continued to walk, so did the Taur. Bartomus picked his way carefully and froze when Sid froze. It was then that he realized that he and Sid were the only two that had continued walking.
"Psst, hey um Shields, um, psst" Each word got a bit louder even though he was trying to whisper. "You all are coming, right?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 88/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 19 CMD: 22 Friday January 11th, 2019 9:31:07 AM "Oh, no", Zander mutters as he looks up from the discussion the scholars in the party are having to see Sid frozen down the path. "Running and screaming, you promised running and screaming." Zanderallen beings running down the path towards Sid. ------------- Running moves Zander 80ft in a round.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Friday January 11th, 2019 11:14:56 AM
Dorbin continues to study the area, not quite sure what to make of it. He mumbles, "Transmutation magic, but what...?" He takes out his notebook and starts making notes, apparently oblivious to Sid and Bart's activities.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 Friday January 11th, 2019 2:12:32 PM
Stock welcomes Sid back onto the path and then readies his flail as they begin to walk. All in all, he's a bit slower to react than Zanderallen and even feels the big paladin run past. For once, Stock WON't rush in as he watches to see what Sid found.
Micah (John) HP: 49/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Friday January 11th, 2019 6:13:55 PM
When he hears Zander react, he looks up. "Oh, no," he unknowingly echoes the paladin.
"Something is up," he tells the others , nodding his head in the direction of Sid. Not being very mobile himself, he stays put, keeping an eye out for any developments.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+9=28 ; d20+7=12 ; Friday January 11th, 2019 7:45:34 PM
Dirk still stands there, looking around the area trying to see if he can find anything out of the ordinary.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Friday January 11th, 2019 7:49:58 PM
Dirk takes out his lute and begins to play, casting a spell very familiar to all around. As he plays, he walks over and says a few words and touches Dorbin. "Maybe this will help you, friend Dorbin."
----------------------------------------- Dirk casts Herosim - Dorbin gains a +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=28 ; Saturday January 12th, 2019 8:16:44 AM
Sid looks up at the medium sized creature trying to get a good look at it. This is fine, this is fine, he thinks, as he processes what he is seeing. The he hears people screaming and running him and visibly winces. "Well," he says softly, "at least I know they care." He says a little louder, "Hey buddy, how are you today?"
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Saturday January 12th, 2019 11:59:34 AM
Dirk looks over where Sid stands and sees him talking to a huge creature.
"What in the world is that?" he asks quietly.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Sunday January 13th, 2019 4:31:26 PM
Stohp advances closer, Tanglefoot at the ready in case it's needed.
DM MikeK - "Hey buddy, how are you today?" Sunday January 13th, 2019 7:14:55 PM
Bartomus freezes on the path, echoing Sid’s sudden stop. He also calls out to the rest of the Shields that some help may be needed.
Stock pulls his flail and moves forward on the path.
Zanderellen takes off at a run to get to Sid’s location, clanging past both dwarf and taur.
Stohp follows, but more slowly. She advances with a tanglefoot bag at the ready.
Dorbin, Micah, and Dirk stay where they are. Dorbin is still trying to figure out the nature of the transmutation magic, Dirk attempts to help him while looking around, and Micah is trying to keep an eye on everybody.
As non-threateningly as possible, Sid calls out to the whatever. "Hey buddy, how are you today?"
In response, the whatever glides around the tree trunk to the far side, hidden from Sid’s view. Sid still can’t get a read on what it is. He didn’t really see a shape, just a spot in the trees that seemed less defined that its surroundings. Even while it moved, his senses registered the idea of movement rather than discerning actual limbs.
By the time Zanderallen arrives at Sid's position, the blur has moved out of sight behind the tree.
Brown squares are the tree trunks, with dark green being the canopy of those trees. Grey is the path.
Sid’s blur is behind the tree on his left.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=18 ; Sunday January 13th, 2019 9:14:46 PM
Sid holds an arm out to stop Z. "I wasn't screaming and running because there wasn't a need to do so. Z.. I can see the veins on the leaves of the tree easier than I can that thing." He starts pushing his back as he softly says, "Backup slowly and be ready in case it spooks." Sid can't push Z back, but he will move in concert with his as they back up, if Zanderallen doesn't back up, Sid doesn't back up. "Heey buddy," he calls out, "we're just going to back up slowly alright? No muss, no fuss."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 d20+10=15 ; Sunday January 13th, 2019 11:09:44 PM
Bartomus stood still and focused on the trees ahead of the two Shields who were on point. "Stohp, do you see anything?" ----- Perception 15
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 d20+13=27 ; d20+7=22 ; Monday January 14th, 2019 9:47:38 AM
Stock begins to double time it, making up as much space as quickly as he can. "Stohp, Bart I think we better get a bit closer."
He looks over his shoulder and waves the three magicky types forward and scans the treeline for any sign of whatever has caused the disturbance.
============ Perception 27 If he sees something, Knowledge Nature 22
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+18=30 ; Monday January 14th, 2019 11:36:03 AM
Dorbin nods to Dirk in thanks while he continues to concentrate on the magic in the area. He is confused when he sees some of the group backing up while Stock runs forward and indicates that the others should follow.
OOC: In effect: Herosim - Dorbin gains a +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks
With the spell in effect, can Dorbin get another attempt to identify what's going on? If so, Knowledge, Arcana: 30
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 88/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 19 CMD: 22 d20+5=6 ; Monday January 14th, 2019 1:08:32 PM
As Sid starts moving again, Zander halts his headlong rush and moves back as directed, "Sorry, with all the magic around I was fearful that your freezing wasn't entirely natural." He takes a look at where Sid is looking but ends up so distracted he almost crashes into the elf. Catching himself he continues walking back ready to step in front of Sid if something rushes them. ------------ Perception 6 (Sorry Sid, Z may have stepped on your foot.)
Micah (John) HP: 49/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Monday January 14th, 2019 1:41:55 PM "Somethings up," says Micah. Not wanting to be too far away to provide any meaningful assistance, he starts to run toward where Sid and Zander are.
=========== Run to P39 (3x move in heavy armor), only venturing on the path.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+14=28 ; Monday January 14th, 2019 8:19:58 PM "No, but if it isn't hostile lets try not to provoke it." Stohp replies, scanning the trees for the creature (perception 28)
DM MikeK - No muss, no fuss d20=8 ; 2d6+5=11 ; Monday January 14th, 2019 9:49:29 PM
Sid and Zanderallen slowly back away from the line of oak trees, while Stock comes hurrying forward to join them. The elf calls out, but gets no reply.
Bartomus and Stohp remain where they are, scanning the oaks. Micah comes up to join them.
All six keep a close watch of the branches and leaves of the oak trees, but no one sees anything.
Dorbin and Dirk remain in the treeline, trying to solve the puzzle of the glen. Dorbin gets the feeling there is some kind of Super Control Plant in effect maintaining the glen.
The ziggeraut remains tantalizingly out of reach, down in the depression beyond the oaks.
Map of path and tree line Brown squares are the tree trunks, with dark green being the canopy of those trees. Grey is the path.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Tuesday January 15th, 2019 9:59:01 AM "Alright, let's meet them halfway and see what caused Sid to suddenly stop," Bartomus said as he headed up the path scanning the area ahead.
Move up 25 feet to the #30 line on the path
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Tuesday January 15th, 2019 10:53:47 AM
Dorbin realizes that he's not going to get any further studying this, so he makes a few final notes, then puts his notebook away. Then he realizes that nearly everyone else has walked away. "Hey..." he says, before scampering along after the group.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 Tuesday January 15th, 2019 1:01:16 PM "OK Sid. You first. I'm right behind you. Who were you talking to anyway?"
Stock will let Sid lead the way toward the ziggurat and leave a solid 10 ft. between them.
Sid (Sub by Zach H.) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+15=19 ; d20+12=29 ; Tuesday January 15th, 2019 3:13:48 PM "Saw some creature up in the trees. I'm going to take a closer look now that you're all nearby, just stay back a little." Sid moves up to the nearest tree making as little noise as possible. He stalks around the tree keeping an eye open for whatever he saw before. If he sees anything he stays as non-threatening as possible. -------------------- Stealth: 19 Perception: 29
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 19 CMD: 22 Tuesday January 15th, 2019 3:18:01 PM
Zanderallen watches nervously as Sid moves up once again, but trusting the elf he stays back about 60 ft. If the creature was non-hostile like Sid seemed to think the presence of a fully plated armed warrior wasn't going to make peaceful contact any easier, and he could cover 60 ft quickly enough in case of real danger.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Tuesday January 15th, 2019 7:55:40 PM
Stohp walks up to join the others. "Could just be monkey or something. If this place was safe from the forest at large there could be more animals here. She keeps her bag ready just in case though.
Micah (John) HP: 49/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Tuesday January 15th, 2019 7:55:57 PM
Micah continues jogging forward. Having a slightly better idea of what is happening, he explains, "It may not be a factor, but remember that you are hidden from undead. If what you saw is one, then it cannot see or hear you. Also, keep in mind that undead does not necessarily mean evil."
DM MikeK - Its a Monkey, Its Undead, Its..... 6d6=30 ; Tuesday January 15th, 2019 10:09:07 PM
While Micah jogs ahead to catch up with Zanderallen, Bartomus and Stohp move up more carefully. Stohp wonders if they’re just dealing with a monkey.
Meanwhile, Dorbin and Dirk have figured out they’re being left behind, and scamper forward to fall in line behind the two minotaurs.
Zanderallen has held his spot to give Sid some sneaking room, but Stock moves forward just behind the rogue.
Possibly surprising the dwarf, Sid heads for the trunk of the tree where he saw the whatever.
Sid works his way carefully around the tree.
The party has noted before that the oaks are arranged in a large circle. As soon as Sid crosses from “outside” the circle to “inside” the circle, a barrage of razor-sharp wooden splinters erupt from a point above him in the tree, and into Sid and a small area around him. Sid takes 30 hp damage, reflex DC 16 halves.
The spot from which the splinters came are obscured to all but Sid by the tree trunk.
Sid - Perception DC 27 Highlight to display spoiler: { It’s the whatever - a medium sized discoloration/displacement/blur in the branches some 10’ above the rogue around H9. The splinter barrage came from it.}
Brown squares are the tree trunks, with dark green being the canopy of those trees. Grey is the path.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Wednesday January 16th, 2019 10:38:12 AM "Monkey, yea, that makes sense, or maybe a large squirrel?" Bartomus said as he watched Sid move slowly forward and around the tree. He had started to laugh at the idea of a giant squirrel causing the ranger to freeze earlier.
Assuming we couldn't see what happened to Sid
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Wednesday January 16th, 2019 12:01:47 PM
Dorbin says quietly, while looking around still in awe of the magic here, "I wonder if we should just stay on the path..."
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 Wednesday January 16th, 2019 12:20:30 PM "What do you see in there, elf?"
Then to the others in a lower voice, "He doesn't often get a chance to go out and scout ahead. I bet he loves this..."
Micah (John) HP: 49/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Wednesday January 16th, 2019 12:54:28 PM
Micah winces as he hears the commotion in the trees. "That does not sound good," he mutters as he continues forward trying to join with Zanderallen.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 19 CMD: 22 Wednesday January 16th, 2019 12:59:08 PM
Zanderallen is about to reply to Stock when he sees a hail of spears come from somewhere behind the tree and land around Sid. 'Not friendly' he thinks as he kicks into action mode. Fearful of setting off any additional spears he makes sure to stay outside the tree circle but does move up to support Sid in case of additional danger. "What's going on?" --------------- Move to M14 Ready Action to move to K11 if anything rushes Sid or if Sid calls for help
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Wednesday January 16th, 2019 8:18:55 PM
Stohp calls after Sid. "Whatever it is don't provoke it. If it's just some animal and we pursue it it'll fight just because it's scared of it." Then she turns to Bartamous, "Do you have some sort of spell to determine if it's just an animal? Some detection magic or something?"
DM MikeK - Whatever it is don't provoke it. d20=17 ; Wednesday January 16th, 2019 9:41:17 PM
Stohp, Bartomus, Dorbin, and Dirk remain where they are. Stohp calls ahead for Sid to be careful, and then she and Bartomus discuss what sort of creature it may be that the elf has found.
Meanwhile, Sid is getting shredded. OOC - DM taking Sid’s action, but isn’t happy about it. Sid still needs the Reflex save roll from previous round
While Stock cannot see the origination point of the attack, the impact on, around, and in the elf of dozens of dart-like wooden splinters is obvious to the dwarf.
Sid drops back outside of the circle, next to Stock.
Zanderallen and Micah also pick up on the rogue having trouble.
Both men move up, with Zanderallen coming over to join Sid and Stock.
Brown squares are the tree trunks, with dark green being the canopy of those trees. Grey is the path.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 Thursday January 17th, 2019 9:33:16 AM "It came from above? And only when you were inside the arc of trees? Hmmph. I take back what I said about him loving this then."
Stock looks at the elf and then looks up at the tree. He begins reaching to climb the tree and then shakes his head. "Any idea if its some kind of trap, Sid?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Thursday January 17th, 2019 10:06:12 AM
Bartomus moved up to get closer to Micah and the others. As he got closer, he asked what was on his mind. "So, what did we find in the tree?"
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Thursday January 17th, 2019 11:54:22 AM
Dorbin follows along with Bart, being very careful to stay completely on the path.
Micah (John) HP: 49/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Thursday January 17th, 2019 1:01:59 PM
Micah moves forward, but remains on the path.
"I am not liking this," he mutters as he advances, referring to the lack of understanding of what is happening.
He focuses his arcane sight once again, concentration in the direction that Sid says he saw something.
=========== Single move to O12 Concentrating with Detect Magic spell already active
More instinct than thought Sid glides around, splinters flying about him. "Gah," he says involuntarily to himself and frowns at the holes in his clothes, "Ffloyd I hate this."
He calls back, "Guys, it's a spike and splinter shooting, blurry looking thing about 10' up. I think it wants to make kabobs out of us."
Sid then says hello in the following languages looking for a response: Common Dwarven Celestial Gnomish Halfling Elven Sylvan Draconic Old High Woldian Orc Giant Goblins
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Reflex Save: 25(Evasion: Saves - Takes No damage:)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Thursday January 17th, 2019 6:22:44 PM
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Sid thinks a moment as he backs up, "More like a 'guardian' I like. So yes? It'd be like putting me in a tree and calling it a trap, but that's more semantics I believe."
Sid will say 'Can you understand me' in the following languages:
Common Dwarven Celestial Gnomish Halfling Elven Sylvan Draconic Old High Woldian Orc Giant Goblins
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Thursday January 17th, 2019 7:58:50 PM
Stohp figures out what SIdi s doing and adds Tauric and Minotaur to the list of languages tried.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 19 CMD: 22 Thursday January 17th, 2019 8:23:07 PM
Relieved to see Sid seems unhurt Zander holds himself ready, seeing if the calls bring any response.
DM MikeK - So, what did we find in the tree Thursday January 17th, 2019 8:54:14 PM Previous round - Sid bobs, twists, and weaves, as the dart sized splinters fly about him. He escapes pretty much unscathed.
This round - Micah, Bart, Stohp, Dirk, and Dorbin all move up while remaining on the path.
Sid thinks the group is dealing with some kind of guardian, rather than a trap, and lets the others know his theory.
The rogue tries saying hello in an impressive number of languages. And, then Stohp adds a couple more.
There is no response.
Micah continues scanning with Detect Magic. Again, the whole area is radiating overwhelming magic. But, the cleric does believe there is an additional aura on the northern side of the tree Sid and company are near. He cannot pinpoint the aura, but he can narrow it down to a 20’ cube (H5 - K8, and 10’-30’ elevation).
Sid has lost sight of it.
Anyone trying to see something needs to make a perception roll please
Brown squares are the tree trunks, with dark green being the canopy of those trees. Grey is the path. -----------------
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Friday January 18th, 2019 11:48:29 AM
Dorbin shifts nervously from one foot to the other and says, "Maybe that's a trap for people who leave the path. I think we should stay on the path and just keep going."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 19 CMD: 22 d20+5=9 ; Friday January 18th, 2019 12:15:56 PM "Well Dorbin let's see. Everyone keep your eyes open and be ready." Zanderallen walks back to the path and then with a slight pause to make sure everyone is ready, steps inside the tree line to O8 along the path. His sword is still in it's sheath but his hand is straying near it. -------------------- Perception 9
Micah (John) HP: 49/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 d20+5=8 ; Friday January 18th, 2019 12:24:02 PM
Micah takes a look at the aura and explains, "There is an additional enchantment on the north side of the tree Sid is near, but I cannot discern anything about it."
"I do not like being funneled, but I do not like being shredded by wooden shrapnel. Dorbin's advice seems the best option." Staying on the path, he waits for a response to Sid and Stohp's attempts to make contact.
===== Knowledge arcane 8 to discern school of newly spotted aura
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Friday January 18th, 2019 11:51:50 PM "I think Dorbin has the right idea. We stay on the path and approach in the open, that's what you would do with someone's tent back home. I am willing to walk with you Dorbin. " Bartomus said with a nod.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 d20+13=25 ; d20+7=24 ; Saturday January 19th, 2019 8:56:10 AM "Nice moves, Sid. OK. So we follow that path? Seems like Sid should lead again in case he has to do some dancing out of the way again. I'll follow. If that doesn't work, I'm climbing the tree and pulling that thing out."
He scans the treetop to see what he sees.
=========== Perception 25 On the off chance he recognizes anything, Knowledge Nature 24
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Sunday January 20th, 2019 5:15:12 PM
Dirk takes out his crossbow and loads a bolt and now advances forward.
------------------ Dirk advances to coordinates O15
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+14=30 ; Sunday January 20th, 2019 7:20:17 PM
Stohp advances with the group keeping her eyes peeled for any further threats. (perception 30)
DM MikeK - keep your eyes open and be ready d4+1=4 ; d20+19=26 ; 2d8+8=20 ; Sunday January 20th, 2019 10:44:55 PM
Dirk and Stohp advance, moving up to Micah’s position.
Dorbin really thinks everyone should stay on the path.
Stock and Bartomus agree, though the dwarf remains near the tree.
Micah tries to identify the school of magic, but is unable to tell.
Zanderallen moves into the depression beyond the treeline, staying on the path.
Stock - Highlight to display spoiler: { The dwarf hears a thud, the sound of something heavy falling to the ground on the north side of the tree he’s standing near, but he can’t see anything}
Micah - Highlight to display spoiler: {The aura is moving, dropping in elevation, and headed toward Zanderallen. The cleric sees nothing}
Stohp and Zanderallen - Highlight to display spoiler: { A nearly invisible, medium sized shape, barely noticeable as a blurring at the edges (think Predator), drops from the tree, and closes rapidly on the paladin. Zanderallen is unable to get his shield up in time, and is struck hard by a heavy, piercing weapon, something akin to a spear. The whatever-it-is is currently standing next to Zanderallen at N8. }
Everyone else sees Zanderallen react as he is struck, hard, by something they cannot see. Zanderallen takes 20 hp damage.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 d20+13=29 ; d20+13=19 ; d10+7=16 ; d6=6 ; d20+6=23 ; Monday January 21st, 2019 9:37:32 AM
Stock hears the impact into Z and then...something else. "The bugger just dropped out of the tree!" He spins around the tree he is next to, flail held high.
=========== If there is a target on the other side, Stock swings at it. He's not raging so there is some common sense still present. If there's no target, he's going to climb the tree. Perception 29 Hit AC 19, 16 bludgeoning damage, 6 electricity damage Climb 23 if needed
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 d20+10=23 ; Monday January 21st, 2019 11:07:20 AM
Bartomus continued forward along the path and kept his eyes trained on those ahead of him. When he heard the strike on Zander, he readied his glave. ---- Perception 23
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+16=35 ; Monday January 21st, 2019 12:44:03 PM
Dorbin hears the sounds and moves up with Bart. He almost steps off the path to look beyond, but he can't see what's going on. He mumbles a few words and keeps looking ahead.
OOC: Casting detect magic and trying to focus around Z to identify more of the magic: knowledge, arcana: 35
Micah (John) HP: 49/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 d20+8=21 ; d8+2=8 ; Monday January 21st, 2019 2:04:48 PM "Zander! Watch out!" shouts Micah, too late to aid the paladin.
"I saw a magic aura moving Zanderallen's way," explains Micah to the others. "I think whatever is out here is invisible which is why we cannot see it."
Drawing his hammer, Micah moves next to the paladin, ready to strike if he see the aura come within reach.
=================== Move to P8 Readied action to attack. To Hit AC21 for 8 points of bludgeoning damage. To avoid confusion, the DM may roll the miss chance should the need arise. I call "high" as hitting.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+8=26 ; Monday January 21st, 2019 5:00:55 PM
Stohp calls out, "I see it!" and runs up to throw the tanglefoot she's been holding onto at it.
Moving 15 feet forward (010 I believe) so she's in range, 26 vs touch.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=21 ; Monday January 21st, 2019 6:53:03 PM
Sid runs up to Z, sword out and looks up and around. "Where is it?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 68/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 19 CMD: 22 d20+11=16 ; d8+11=17 ; d6=6 ; Monday January 21st, 2019 6:59:59 PM "What th-oof." Zanders breath comes out as he staggers from a blow. His sword is out in a flash flames erupting along it's length. "It's right here! as he swings his sword next to him at something just off the path. --------- Move action draw sword Standard Action Attack 16 to hit, 17 damage plus 6 fire calling high hits for miss chance
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Monday January 21st, 2019 7:43:14 PM
Dirk advances another few feet and pulls up his crossbow ready to fire.
-------------------------------------------------- Dirk advances to coordinates P11
DM MikeK - It's right here! d20+9=17 ; 6d6=19 ; d4+1=5 ; Monday January 21st, 2019 9:14:21 PM
The Shields move to engage.
To clarify, Stock heard something fall from the tree a few seconds before Zanderallen was attacked, not the other way around. Stock pulls his flail, and moves to the north side of the tree.
Micah and Sid draw weapons and move to flank Zanderallen.
Stohp, Dirk, Dorbin, and Bartomus move up the path.
Zanderallen swings. His sword hits something solid, but at an angle, so that it glances off rather than striking true. Zanderallen Highlight to display spoiler: { It feels like wood, rather than stone, flesh, or metal }
Stohp announces that she can also see it, and launches her tanglefoot bag at it. The bag hits something solid at N8, and breaks apart into resin and goo, and then, no one can see the resin either.
Zanderallen and Stohp see the entity back away, and then lose sight of it.
Then a series of dart like splinters come flinging out from a single point into a cone shaped impact area that affects Sid, Zanderallen, and Micah. The attack came from the trio’s northwest, and was 10-20’ away.
Sid, Zanderallen, and Micah take 19 hp damage. Reflex DC 16 halves.
Micah and Dorbin: Highlight to display spoiler: { The aura is on the ground, somewhere in the square of L6-M7 }
Stock, plus anyone else who makes a Perception check DC25 Highlight to display spoiler: { The entity is standing at L6, and just flung the splinters at your three comrades.. It’s a nearly invisible, medium sized shape, barely noticeable as a blurring at the edges (think the movie Predator) }
Brown squares are the tree trunks, with dark green being the canopy of those trees. Grey is the path.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 d20+10=14 ; Monday January 21st, 2019 10:26:39 PM
Bartomus looked over at the trio moving about off of the path and flinching from something. He continued walking on the trail but moved slowly as he was more focused on trying to figure out what had occurred. "What is going on? Who are you all slashing at?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 104/104; AC: 20/18/11; DR 1/-; CMB: 15; CMD: 27; Rage: 21/22 d20+14=21 ; d10+19=28 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 9:53:20 AM Effects: Rage "THERE HE IS!"
Stock breaks into a sprint, raising his flail high to pummel the thing into the ground.
=========== Rage. With Rage Stock gets Scent - it was his 6th level rage power. One line from Scent: "If the creature moves within 5 feet of the scent's source, the creature can pinpoint the area that the source occupies, even if it cannot be seen." I'm hoping this means the thing will have a hard time getting away. Charge to K7, Power Attack hits AC21 for 28 bludgeoning damage + 4 electricity damage AC lowered for charge
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+9=15 ; Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 1:11:49 PM
Dorbin looks over and can't quite see what everyone's fighting. He starts casting a spell to summon help.
OOC: Perception: 15
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 49/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 19 CMD: 22 d20+8=12 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+11=20 ; d8+11=16 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 2:09:05 PM
Zanderallen feels the bite of splinters as they find their way through cracks in his plate, taking a brief moment to run his glowing hand over the worst of the pain he calls out, "I don't think I hurt it but it felt like hitting wood. Nice throw Stohp!" Looking around Zander is at a loss until Stock calls out the position, or atleast what he hopes is its position. He moves next to the dwarven warrior swinging blindly into the same space. -------------------------- Reaction - Reflex 12 (Z takes full 19 hp damage), Perception 19 unable to pinpoint creature Swift - Lay on Hands (Heals 13, thank goodness for Woldian house rerolls) 7/8 remaining Move - L7 Adjacent to Stock Standard - Attack same square as Stock 20 to hit, 16 damage plus 2 fire
"Wood," repeats Micah aloud. "Could this be the golem foretold in the divination?" he asks as much to himself as to the others. Speaking ideas as they come to him, he adds, "Perhaps Stock's ax will harm it more than the mace or maybe it is susceptible to fire."[b]
So focused is he on figuring out how to overcome the creature, he does not even try to avoid the damaging spray of splinters. To counteract the damage they are taking, he channels healing energy affecting all his allies, but excluding their assailant.
=============== Failed reflex save with a 6 Selectively Channel Energy for 15 points damage, excluding the splinter creature [b]Micah, Stohp, Sid, Zanderallen, and Stock are healed for 15 points. And anyone else if I missed someone taking damage.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+14=15 ; Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 6:42:21 PM
Stohp can't make out where it is this time (15, nat 1). She's a bit annoyed that is isn't more bothered by the tanglefoot. Stock seems to know where it is so she tries to follow him. Maybe next round she can spot it and grapple it.
DM MikeK - Invisible Fight Round 3 d20+17=25 ; d20+17=28 ; 2d8+8=14 ; 2d8+8=19 ; d20+11=27 ; d10+4=7 ; Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 9:27:12 PM
Bartomus asks what’s going on. He wants to continue walking down the path, but the taur is blocked by Dirk and Stohp.
Stock, who can make out the entity, charges it. He brings his axe down with a powerful blow, but does not quite make solid contact.
Dorbin looks over, but can't quite see what everyone's fighting. He starts casting a spell to summon help.
Zanderallen heals himself, and moves next to Stock. The paladin takes a wild swing, and connects with something at L6, but again the blade is not at a proper angle to draw blood, or wood chips, or whatever.
Micah channels more healing energy to the Shields, while trying to figure out what they’re dealing with, and how to hurt it.
Stohp moves in behind Stock, but can’t quite figure out where the entity is.
Stock and Zanderallen feel the entity take a step. It unleashes a series of blows upon the paladin - spear points and some kind of club - all of which hit really hard. Zanderallen takes 14, 19 and 7 = 40 hp damage.
Micah and Dorbin Highlight to display spoiler: { It is still in basically the same area }
Zanderallen, Stock, and anyone else who rolls Perception DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { It is at M6. It’s a nearly invisible, medium sized shape, barely noticeable as a blurring at the edges (think the movie Predator) }
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+14=32 ; d20+12=17 ; Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 9:41:11 PM
Stohp is able to make out the thing now she's closer and she hurls herself at it hoping to hold it still for her allies. (17 to grapple)
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+9=28 ; d20+9=17 ; d8+1=6 ; d20+8=14 ; Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 7:30:58 AM
Dirk raises his crossbow and fires, sending a bolt flying through the air at the creature.
----------------------------------------- Hit Die: 28 CRIT! (19-20) Rolling to confirm: 17 Damage: 6 ((I don't recall, does failing a confirmation crit roll mean it takes regular damage or double? Help anyone?)) Perception: 14
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 7:34:31 AM
After firing, Dirk will move a few steps to give his adventuring companions room to maneuver.
------------------------------------- Dirk will advance to coordinates P10 ((unless I can't move after firing my crossbow, which in that case, I'll do my move on the next turn))
Stock (JonM) HP: 104/104; AC: 22/20/13; DR 1/-; CMB: 15; CMD: 27; Rage: 21/22 d20+14=30 ; d10+19=24 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 9:56:54 AM
Focus and movement is all that reaches the thinking side of Stock. Then he notices Z's pain. "Hang on their, big man. Anybody know if this thing is even evil?" Stock jukes right and then ducks his shoulder and dashes around the thing. Finding himself opposite Zanderallen, he grunts and uses his momentum to bring his HEAVY FLAIL around on the thing.
======= Move to N5. Mobility adds +4 to AC from AoO's as he moves. Flanking adds +2 to hit. Remove +2 if it is immune to flanking. Power Attack Hits AC30, 24 bludgeoning damage, 3 electricity damage Flail, noun 1. an instrument for threshing grain, consisting of a staff or handle to one end of which is attached a freely swinging stick or bar. 2. a similar instrument used as a weapon of war. 3. not an axe. One of those definitions was my own addition.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 d20+10=23 ; Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 10:10:03 AM
Bartomus could see Zander reacting to unseen blows and the Taur thought of something. He focused on where Zander was being assailed and while he couldn't make out the assailant, he focused his attention on the area where such blows could be coming from and quickly receited an old spell he had learned early on.
"Let's see if this helps us see what's going on." Bartomus pointed at the space in front of Zander and released his hand. ---- Perception 23; casting faerie fire with a blue light at anything in L6 - no saving through but the spell can be resisted. https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/f/faerie-fire/
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+3=4 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+3=4 ; Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 11:40:46 AM
Dorbin finishes his spell and an eagle appears flying just above the creature. It immediately dives and attempts to attack the thing. The strange appearance of the thing seems to confuse the eagle and instead of hitting it, the eagle smashes itself into the ground. Dorbin yells at it, "No, it's over there!"
OOC: Eagle hits AC 4, 14, 4. That's two natural ones. Nice job, eagle.
Eagle: AC 14; HP 7; Atks: +3/+3/+3; Dam: 1d4+2/1d4+2/1d4+2 Resist Acid, Cold, and Electricity 5 Duration: 1/8 rounds
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 1:39:22 PM
Micah wordlessly shouts in shared anguish at Zanderallen's wounds, then changes that shout to one of defiance as he sees the druid has a way to counter the creature's invisibility.
Having little more to add than trying to keep the paladin in the fight, Micah channels energy again.
================== Remains at same position Selectively channel to heal for 20 points (5 uses remaining)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 48/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d20+13=30 ; d8+11=19 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 1:44:00 PM
Zanderallen grunts and staggers as the creature dances in and around his guard raining blows liberally and heavily. "We're about to find out." Bolstering himself once again steps up to the creature and wills it to be smote. ----------------- 20 healed from Micah Swift Action - Self Lay on Hands (19 healed) 6/8 remaining 2nd Swift Action as a Move Action - Attempt to Smite Evil on creature (if evil +4 to hit and AC +8 on damage ignore DR) Standard Action - Single Attack (with +2 from flank, possible +4 from smite) 30 to hit (34 if evil), 19 damage (27 if evil) plus 2 fire If evil AC is 29, 17, 26 (OOC:also I updated my AC looks like I copied it from the wrong place at one point when subbing, but all the attacks last round still hit me)
Sid(Sub by Zach H) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=17 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+4=6 ; Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 7:57:28 PM
Sid opens fire on the spot he thinks the creature is in, whether he spots it by faerie fire or blind fire. Unfortunately his spots go wide. -------- Rapid fire attacks 19, 12, 6 all miss Perception 17
DM MikeK - Not so invisible Fight Round 4 d20+17=21 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+11=28 ; 2d8+8=19 ; d10+4=5 ; d100=29 ; Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 10:16:30 PM
Stohp can make out the creature, and, I guess, reaches over top of Zanderallen in an attempt to grab it. Her hands are batted away.
Dirk still can’t see the creature, but has a pretty good idea where it is, since it’s beating the snot out of Zanderallen. The bard blindly fires a crossbow bolt, which means he has a 50% chance of missing (1-50). DM rolls a 29, and the bolt sails wide. After firing, Dirk moves up.
Stock is able to circle around the creature on a path that avoids an AoO, and slams his flail on it. There is a very loud crunching sound, and the invisibility cloak surrounding the creature flickers for a moment. The dwarf is certain he got a good blow in.
Bartomus casts Faerie Fire upon the invisible creature. Which is a really good idea. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work. The spell effect appears to fizzle about the creature, and immediately dissipates.
Dorbin summons an Eagle (yellow E on map) and directs it to attack. However, the eagle doesn't see anything, and so can't.
Micah heals Zanderallen.
Zanderallen heals himself, and delivers a strong blow to the creature. OOC - It is not evil
Sid fires several shots, but they go wide.
However, the combination of blows from Stock and Zanderallen have made their mark. The invisibility cloak falls away, revealing a smooth looking wooden automaton. It has two powerful looking legs, a tail ending in a thick club, and arms that end in sharp points, like spears, rather than hands. Centered in its chest is a circle of spikes that are slowly growing to a dart like length. It’s got a head, but has no visible eyes, ears, nose, or mouth.
It is also covered in a gooey resin, courtesy of Stohp.
Unperturbed by it’s visibility, the creature takes a 5’ step away from Zanderallen, and attacks Stock. The two spear like arms flick out, and one punctures Stock's armor. Then its tail whips around, clubbing him in the side. Stock takes 24 hp damage.
Creature is now visible to everybody. Creature has AC 22
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 11:52:28 PM
He watched the area he directed the spell towards alight in color only to fizzle into nothingness. Then as his fellow Shields slashed at what seemed to be clear air, suddenly a large thing of wood appeared. Bartomus' hands moved in quick succession and then he blew the growing the ball of flame out of his hand and at the creature. The sphere moved into the space between Sid and Stock. --- Flaming Sphere - moves 30' a round. Moved sphere to N7
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/104; AC: 22/20/13; DR 1/-; CMB: 15; CMD: 27; Rage: 19/22 d20+12=27 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=14 ; d10+19=24 ; d10+19=29 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; Thursday January 24th, 2019 9:47:10 AM
In his rage, Stock really doesn't know what he's saying...or even if he's saying it out loud. "Times like this I wish I had taken up the axe after all. Might make it easier to chop down a wooden thing."
He darts to the side, pirouettes to gain some momentum and swings his flail hard, twice into the thing. "HA!", he yells out as he makes solid contact.
========== Move 5 ft. North to N4 Power Attack hits AC27 Power Attack Crit Threat, doesn't confirm 24 + 6 damage 29 + 4 damage; 63 total damage between both attacks
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+3=6 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+8=25 ; Thursday January 24th, 2019 11:16:13 AM
The eagle spots the creature and flies up and over it, diving again for an attack, but missing completely yet again. Dorbin takes a look around to make sure no other creatures are headed their way (perception: 25).
OOC: Eagle attacking from about L4, Eagle hits AC 6, 13, 7.
Eagle: AC 14; HP 7; Atks: +3/+3/+3; Dam: 1d4+2/1d4+2/1d4+2 Resist Acid, Cold, and Electricity 5 Duration: 1/8 rounds
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Thursday January 24th, 2019 1:12:07 PM
Micah blinks his eyes as he processes what has appeared before them.
"Finish it, Zander! shouts the priest as he casts enlarge person on the paladin.
===== enlarge person on Zanderallen duration: 80 rounds
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+9=26 ; d20+9=11 ; d20-1=2 ; d8+8=12 ; Thursday January 24th, 2019 6:44:03 PM
Sid sends a flurry of arrows at the now visible thing.
======================================================== (Rapid Shot -2 to All attacks) ToHit1: 26 Damage: 4 (The Mod is +0 and the roll is a 4, sorry. Messed up) ToHit2: 2 ToHit3: 11
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 48/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+11=18 ; d20+6=24 ; 2d6+12=21 ; d6=5 ; Thursday January 24th, 2019 7:10:27 PM
Growing in size Zander finds the construct still within his reach, so he swings at it. ----------------- Full Action Attack 1st Attack - 20 to hit (with flank) misses 2nd Attack - 26 to hit (with flank) hit, 21 damage plus 5 fire
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+12=14 ; Thursday January 24th, 2019 7:22:25 PM
Able to see the thing now Stohp attempts to trip it up with her flail (move action to draw weapon, 5 foot step to the left and forward, 14 to trip)
DM MikeK - TKO in round 5 Thursday January 24th, 2019 9:05:59 PM
With the thing now visible, the Silver Shields rally to fight.
Stock, Sid, and a large Zanderallen pummel it.
The dwarf barely notes that the electrical charge is having no effect, not that it matters.
Zanderallen's second blow punches a huge hole in the hollow torso of the thing, and it crumples to the ground.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+8=10 ; d20+9=23 ; d8+1=3 ; Thursday January 24th, 2019 10:08:20 PM
Dirk aims once more and fires at the location his comrades are pointing towards.
------------------------------------------ Perception: 10 Hit Die: 23 Dam Die: 3
Stock (JonM) HP: 66/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 18/22 d20+13=19 ; Friday January 25th, 2019 9:13:28 AM
Stock hoists his flail onto his shoulder and takes a bit of a breather. "Z, you alright? That thing took a liking to you. Anybody want to bet if it was the greenskeeper around here? There's something a little tragic knowing a beautiful place like this will soon be overgrown."
He stares down the path toward the ziggurat, inspecting the architecture.
===== End rage, Technically Stock is fatigued for a bit but I'll assume we wait a minute until he catches his breath. Perception 19 - What does the path ahead look like?
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Friday January 25th, 2019 10:06:49 AM
As the creature fell to the ground, Bartomus held the sphere nearby just in case the thing rose up or reanimated itself. "What in all that's on the Float was that thing?"
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Friday January 25th, 2019 12:43:37 PM
Dorbin looks around and calls his eagle back to him.
"I fear you are right," laments Micah. "But it did not give us much of a choice."
"Time for some healing now that we seem to have a bit of a respite," he adds as he pulls out his wand of cure light wounds. "Using this enables me to save my strength for later, should the need arise."
========= To Mitch. Your header shows damage, but I don't see where it occurred. If I missed something, let me know and Micah will heal her.
Assuming 10 rounds are available:: CLW 7 charges for 38 points to Zanderallen CLW 3 charges for 16 points to Stock Healing is applied to Zanderallen first until his wounds mostly close up.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+5=11 ; Friday January 25th, 2019 2:33:19 PM
Removing his sword from the wreckage of the thing Zanderallen slumps a little. "I'll be alright Stock, but that thing punched through my plate armor like it was paper. I sure hope there's not too many more of these things around. Thank you Micah, and take your time Stock needs a little bit to catch his breath. Anybody want to scout around a little?" --------------- Perception 11
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=29 ; Friday January 25th, 2019 7:33:53 PM
Sid recovers his arrows and searches the thing. "It is a shame. I wish we could fix it."
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+9=16 ; Sunday January 27th, 2019 8:26:07 AM
Dirk goes out to recover his bolts and explore around the exterior of the architecture.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+14=24 ; Sunday January 27th, 2019 10:52:01 AM
(OOC: I just never updated it after... I think the last fight of the last module)
"I don't." Stohp says in response to Sid. "I suspect the undead will be inside. Lets find an entrance, keep your eyes peeled for traps." Stohp assists in the search of the area, following her own advice about looking for traps. (24 perception to search area)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Sunday January 27th, 2019 3:14:51 PM "I can let the flame die out, you think?" Bartomus asked as he walked the trail closer to the black structure.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=24 ; Sunday January 27th, 2019 4:14:58 PM
Sid nods, "It was annoying, but it was just doing it's job. You are right though, we should be able it then."
DM MikeK - Groundskeeper Willie Monday January 28th, 2019 6:50:53 AM
Some of the group express sympathy for the strange creature lying before them. Others don't.
Micah and Dorbin can confirm Stock's suspicions that it is somehow connected to the rest of the grove, for the two can see the magical aura surrounding the place weaken, and then disappear altogether.
Sid examines it more closely, and finds a fist sized emerald in the creature's torso.
Turning their attention back to the grove, the group notes the ground descends slightly into a bowl. The path leads straight up to the black rock walls of the ziggaraut. From their location, some 100' from the structure, no doors or windows can be discerned.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Monday January 28th, 2019 9:38:42 AM
Dorbin says quietly, "So, we're staying on the path now? Maybe no one is home"
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6; Rage: 18/22 Monday January 28th, 2019 10:39:52 AM
As Micah is holding the wand over him, Stock nudges the inanimate construct with his boot. "Say, Dorbin, you know anyway to make one of these things?"
He waits for the answer and then turns to Sid, "OK, Elf, lead the way. I'm on your back. I'm sure we'll find a way in somehow."
Satisfied that Zanderallen and Stock are mostly recovered their confrontation with the guardian, Micah places his wand back in his belt.
With a bit of sadness, he notes that the magic is diminishing, "There was mighty magic involvement here. It was a shame do destroy it, but I saw no other choice." With a heavy sigh, he looks toward the ziggarat and follows the others while giving Sid enough room to continue his reconnaissance,
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Monday January 28th, 2019 3:23:38 PM "Micah's divination warned of undead and a golem. That I'm guessing is the golem, so I think it's safe bet that something is home inside. As to the enchantments here they were no longer serving any purpose. Let us proceed." Zanderallen moves down the path with the others.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Monday January 28th, 2019 7:12:35 PM "Forgive me if I don't share your appreciation for mindless murder machines." Stohp says dryly.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=15 ; Monday January 28th, 2019 7:49:37 PM
"Found a gem!" Sid says holding it up. "And please, wait for the running and screaming before heroically coming to my aid." To Stock he says, "alright Dwarf, just make sure you stay about 25' back... because I run faster than you."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 d20+10=22 ; Monday January 28th, 2019 9:29:26 PM
Bartomus let the flaming sphere fade out of existence and kept walking down the trail towards the ziggaraut.
"So, who would have created this do you think? Maybe the lizardfolks' ancestors? Or could there have been some other people who built all of this?" He asked aloud to the group as a whole while he kept his eyes on the growing black obsidian form in front of him. ------ Perception where the path meets the ziggaraut's base = 22
DM MikeK - Forgive me if I don't share your appreciation for mindless murder machines Monday January 28th, 2019 9:56:28 PM
The discussion around the creature's origin and composition wraps up as the Shields turn their minds to the ziggeraut itself.
Sid leads the way, with Stock trailing behind him, and the rest of the Shields behind him.
Heeding Dorbin's plea, everybody stays on the path.
And so, everyone follows the slight downgrade, until Sid reaches the door/wall/gate, having detected no traps on the way.
The path leads up to what appears to be a blocked entryway, 8' wide and 8' high. The stone lining in the entryway recedes about 4 inches, and meets a solid stone wall. OOC - Picture a closed garage door, except made of stone.
The walls of this level of the structure are 15' high, and also of solid, black, stone.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=17 ; Tuesday January 29th, 2019 6:40:40 AM
"Hmmm..." Sid turns and makes sure everyone is out of the normal danger zone and starts to looking. He bends and stretches all around trying to get every angle he can. He approaches slowly and looking for anything out of place or sticking out.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+14=18 ; Tuesday January 29th, 2019 7:33:13 AM
Stohp looks around for any mechanism to open it. If she doesn't see anything she'll poke and prod it to see if that gets a reaction.
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6; Rage: 18/22 d20+13=25 ; Tuesday January 29th, 2019 9:29:04 AM
Once he sees the rest closing to find a way in, Stock moves in and starts inspecting it as only a dwarf could. He takes out the hand axe from his pack and begins tapping different parts of stone every few feet with the handle side of the weapon, humming a dwarven drinking song softly to himself as he methodically inspects the gate. ========= Perception 25, 27 w/ Dwarven Stonecunning +2 bonus to potentially notice unusual stonework, such as traps and hidden doors located in stone walls or floors. They receive a check to notice such features whenever they pass within 10 feet of them, whether or not they are actively looking.
Responding to Stohp, Micah explains his lament, "It was only doing was it was designed to do, but now this beautiful landscaping will cease to be cared for the way it was. On the brighter side, perhaps the beast folk will find purpose in maintaining this site.
"That is, assuming we can find out our to entire this structure," he adds, staring at the ziggarut before them.
He looks about with his magic sense, focusing on the building. Recalling the power of the glade's aura, he cannot help but squint as he inspects the building despite knowing that such an action will not diminish the impact of powerful magic viewed this way.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 d20+10=22 ; Tuesday January 29th, 2019 4:27:08 PM
Bartomus looked at the closed entrance and watched the dwarf use his tools to tap on things all about the doorway. "maybe we should knock heart and announce ourselves? Or, look for a back door even a vent shaft?
Perception 22.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Tuesday January 29th, 2019 5:06:23 PM
Zander watches as his friends look for a way in. "I thought this was supposed to be a house. What kind of house doesn't have a front door? Anybody else starting to get a funny feeling about this place?" He looks around but mostly just stays out of the way of those who know what they're doing.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Tuesday January 29th, 2019 7:11:29 PM
Dorbin replies to Stock, "No, I can make lots of things appear, but not really animate things that are already here."
When they get to the entrance, he says, "I have a spell that might open the door if everyone wants to step back."
OOC: If everyone steps back (assuming no traps), Dorbin will cast open in an attempt to open the door.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Tuesday January 29th, 2019 7:12:10 PM
Stohp says "Friend" in Dwarven. Y'know, just in case.
Dirk (Mitch subbing) d20+9=20 ; Tuesday January 29th, 2019 7:13:58 PM
Dirk assists in the search for some mechanical way to open the door. (20 perception)
DM MikeK - Speak 'Friend' and Enter Tuesday January 29th, 2019 10:01:15 PM
Sid gets everyone out of a possible killing field, and makes a careful search for traps, hidden levers, and whatnot. He doesn't find anything.
Immediately upon that announcement, Stohp, Dirk and Stock approach and start poking around the doorway. Stohp finds less than Sid, though her clever attempt at a password gives the DM a chuckle.
Stock determines the construction is really good, for a builder who was obviously not a dwarf. So, mostly good. This section of the building is a gate, most likely with an opening system on the inside, as he also cannot find a lever, handle, handhold, or other feature that might open it from this side. The dwarf also realizes the gate opens by rising straight up - very much like a portcullis would.
Bartomus and Zanderallen glance around for alternative means of entrance, but see none from here.
Micah reluctantly tries to Detect Magic again. Good news is he doesn't get knocked to his feet this time. But, that is because there is no magic to be detected.
Dorbin announces he's got a spell that might work...um...but doesn't say what it is, so the DM can't say if it works.
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6; Rage: 18/22 d20+6=7 ; Wednesday January 30th, 2019 9:46:36 AM
Stock turns on Stohp and says, "That was good...just try to draw out the 'r's' a bit. Otherwise it makes you sound like one of those hill dwarves from the plains."
The dwarf sighs and looks up at the ziggurat.
Assuming Dorbin's spell does not work...
Stock says, [b]"Somebody try knocking. I'm gonna climb to the top to see what I see."[/i] ========== Climb 7 (nat 1! Look out below!)
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Wednesday January 30th, 2019 9:59:19 AM
"Though it may be too heavy for us, a portcullis can be lifted," comments Micah looking around for handholds and anything that could serve as a wedge or lever. "Domi, grants me the gift of strength to use myself and bestow on others."
================ [Micah's strength domain powers are on his character sheet. Basically +4 enhancement bonus to someone else's strength check and +4 enhancement bonus to his own strength check. That is, an additional +8 to any cooperative strength check roll beyond our other modifiers.]
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Wednesday January 30th, 2019 10:30:22 AM
Bartomus stepped up when Micah approached the space and mentioned lifting the closed stone wall and Stock reaffirmed what he had asked. He looked at the black stone and then with a closed fist knocked on the door, "Hello? We would like to talk about something important."
He turned back to the others and shrugged. "Well, it was worth trying right? Micah if you want to try lifting this thing, I could probably help."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Wednesday January 30th, 2019 3:04:04 PM
Zanderallen chuckles as Stock barely makes it onto the wall before losing his hold and crashing to the ground. "Stock I think the gods are trying to tell you something, dwarves are meant to stay on the ground. Come let's see if this door is liftable. If you, Micah, and I can't open it then I doubt it's opening to brute force." Unless another suggestion is made Zander stretches his arms and moves up to the door looking for any sort of seam or crack to get a grip underneath the portcullis.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Wednesday January 30th, 2019 3:35:08 PM
Dorbin tries his magic one more time...
OOC: The spell is open/close, level 0 cantrip
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=29 ; d20+12=27 ; Wednesday January 30th, 2019 6:26:20 PM
"Hmm, hmm hmm." Sid starts feeling around the doorway the steps in front of it and the walls to the side of it, and if he can the parts in front of it and looks for hidden passages, doors or panels by feeling for air either blowing out or being sucked out. He also looks for seems or cracks.
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Knowledge(Dungeonerring): 29 (To help Sid think about possibilities that I, Andrew, the player, who is writing this, have not)
Perception: 27
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+9=12 ; Wednesday January 30th, 2019 7:45:39 PM
Dirk checks around the ground of the doorway to see if there is some kind of trigger or possible key.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Wednesday January 30th, 2019 8:00:44 PM
Stohp can't help lift, but she weighs 800 LBS so maybe she can sit on a branch stuck under the door or something and contribute that way.
DM MikeK - a portcullis can be lifted Wednesday January 30th, 2019 9:38:11 PM
Dorbin tries casting a simple cantrip on the gate. However the spell’s weight limit is 30 lbs, and the door is heavier than that. His spell doesn’t go well, and nothing happens.
Stock tries climbing the wall. This goes even less well. After getting 5 or 6 feet into the air, the dwarf loses his footing, and comes crashing back down to earth in a cacophony of metal and dwarven oaths. Fortunately, only Stock’s pride is injured.
Bartomus tries simply knocking on the door. But no, it’s not going to be that easy. There is no reply.
Dirk looks again for some kind of triggering mechanism but comes up empty.
Sid looks for seams or cracks. So do Zanderallen and Micah.
It appears to the three that it is possible for medium sized persons to get their bare fingers underneath the stone gate up to their first knuckle. It also appears that the gate will open if they can lift it straight up. It would take some serious strength to succeed in lifting the large block of stone. But, with a dwarf, a couple taurs, a priest of Domi, and the odd spell or two, there’s some serious strength on hand.
Three medium sized persons can stand next to one another and attempt to lift the gate. Or, one medium sized and one large sized.
If someone follows up on Stohp’s idea, and comes up with a branch or other lever that can squeeze into the opening, yet still provide leverage, the taurs could assist from behind the three in front.
DM needs to know the game plan, and then everyone involved needs to make some strength checks.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+14=29 ; Thursday January 31st, 2019 6:14:07 AM
Stohp looks about for a branch sturdy enough to possibly hold her - it won't do any good if the branch just snaps instead of pushing up the stone block (perception 29)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Thursday January 31st, 2019 11:30:00 AM "Looks like we can get a hold. I think Micah, Stock, and I are the three strongest, especially with Domi's blessing. Anybody got any ideas on some sort of level to get Bart and Stohp a handhold? How sturdy are the limbs of that wood golem? Would one of its legs work?"
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 d20+6=23 ; Thursday January 31st, 2019 11:34:54 AM
Micah stares at the stone block, his face blank as he evaluates how best to lift it.
"Once Stohp has her lever, I think we should give it a try," he says as he wrings his hands in anticipation.
When Stock is ready, the priest places his hand on the barbarian. A faint glow transfers from Micah's hands to the point of contact with the dwarf granting him additional strength. As they lift, Micah says a quick prayer. In response his muscles bulge against his armor.
He gives the door a mighty heave. As his enhanced muscles strain, he grunts out, In Domi's name!".
================ Strength Surge on Stock granting him a +4 enhancement bonus on strength checks for 1 round.
Might of the Gods: Adds +8 to Micah's strength score for strength checks,giving him an additional +4 on the check.
Strength Check from Micah: 23
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 d20+3=7 ; Thursday January 31st, 2019 3:33:58 PM "I can add some to that lever, if we can find something that is solid," Bartomus said as he looked about. He had his glave, but he didn't want that to be broken in this effort. He whispered a set of phrases as he held the small leather pouch that hung about his neck as he reached into his side pouch and pulled out a few items that he crushed between his fingers. When he finished the last whisper, he felt a surge through him. He flexed his fingers and his tipped his head.
"Yep, I can help, Stohp what can we use for that lever?" --------- Cast pull strength - takes Str to 17 for 7 minutes - so +3 enhancement. If Stohp pulls a lever, Bartomus can try to help with a 7...lord, assuming his hand slipped off with that roll.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+4=15 ; Thursday January 31st, 2019 4:01:44 PM
Taking a deep breath Zanderallen lifts alongside the others, throwing his whole body into it. ------------- Strength check 15
(OOC: Forgot to roll it earlier.)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+8=22 ; Thursday January 31st, 2019 6:24:44 PM
Sid steps back and looks at everyone and then at the things they, "Guys, I think if we..." and he proceeds to arrange everything and everyone one in the most efficient way possible
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+8=20 ; Thursday January 31st, 2019 8:29:23 PM
Dorbin stays back and out of the way. He looks around to make sure nothing is coming from the trees around (perception: 20).
DM MikeK - Almost there... Thursday January 31st, 2019 9:38:09 PM
Spells are cast, and branches are gathered.
Sid arranges Micah, Stock, and Zanderallen in a row.
With Dorbin checking around for unwelcome visitors, the three heave.
The stone starts moving. It's really heavy, and the strain is showing on the three as they get the rock up a few inches. But, by that time, Bartomus and Stohp can get their branches into the gap, and add both strength and sheer mass.
There is still a lot of grunting, and possibly some swearing, as the quintet wrestle the door higher and higher.
The room on the other side is a dark, long opening, with equally dark passageways leading to the right and left.
Sid and Dirk spot the mechanism for raising, lowering, and (most relevantly at this time) locking the door.
All someone has to do is squeeze past the five straining Shields, roll under the several hundred pound stone, scoot 10-15' into the dark room, and throw a switch.....
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Friday February 1st, 2019 12:23:19 AM
Stohp isn't actually straining much since she has no chance of lifting with her pitiful strength and is just letting her 800 lbs do the lifting via lever. "Dorbin should go, he'll fit more easily. Are you up to it Dorbin?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6; Rage: 18/22 d20+5=18 ; Friday February 1st, 2019 9:47:44 AM
Grunting, Stock says "Too bad you can't send your cat in there Dorbin. I promise I won't lose my grip...Ha!" Sweat drips into his eyes and he closes them to dull the sting.
======== Strength: 18 Apologies for the missed post. I'll get a makeup in this weekend before the GM post.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 d20+3=19 ; Friday February 1st, 2019 9:57:43 AM
Bartomus found his grip on the lever after his hand slipped. As the porticullis rose a bit higher and a bit higher, he had an idea when the group tried to figure out who could slip below. "Dorbin, if you don't want to do so, I think I have an idea how I might be able to do it. Maybe slightly windy, but it's a possibility."
In his mind, as a smile spread across his face, he remembered the battle at the Lizardfolk's - to fly again even for a short distance. His eyes sparkled.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+2=10 ; Friday February 1st, 2019 12:08:58 PM
Dorbin looks around and says, "What? Who, me?"
Then he shrugs, quickly casts a spell, and as light appears, he dives and tries to roll under the massive stone to reach the lock.
OOC: Casting light to lighten up the area, and presuming nothing nasty appears in the light, going for the switch with an acrobatics roll of 10 (just in case).
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Friday February 1st, 2019 2:02:10 PM "Some. Body. Better. Get. In. Now!", Zanderallen grunts more than speaks as the 5 shields hold up the stone door. He then focuses his whole might on holding the stone up while moving to allow whoever to roll under the stone.
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Friday February 1st, 2019 6:48:37 PM
Micah closes his eyes in concentration, focusing solely on holding the door up. Power continues to ripple through his body as he continues to call upon Domi's strength.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+15=21 ; d20+12=21 ; Friday February 1st, 2019 8:02:35 PM
Sid leaps through as soon as he can and belately hears someone suggest Dorbin. Sid then looks around for this side to see if it's safe to throw the lever and then offers it to Dorbin if it is safe.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+9=12 ; Friday February 1st, 2019 8:54:34 PM
Dirk follows along with Sid and questions, "Is that lever safe to pull?"
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Friday February 1st, 2019 8:57:31 PM
Dirk casts Heroism and touches Sid in an attempt to help him be a little more aware.
---------------------------------------------------------- Heroism: This spell imbues a single creature with great bravery and morale in battle. The target gains a +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks.
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6; Rage: 18/22 Saturday February 2nd, 2019 8:11:51 AM "Alright guys, if they don't find a way to pop this thing open, Stohp and I will have to be last in...between her weight and my strength...anyway just don't get caught under it if it falls."
Stock does his best to calm his breath and ignore the starting of a quiver in his upper arms.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Saturday February 2nd, 2019 4:11:04 PM
Dirk nods over at Stohp and Stock. "Good plan, friends!" he exclaims as he scans the area.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Saturday February 2nd, 2019 7:10:51 PM
"Just one more moment guys!"
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Perception(with Dirk): 27
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Saturday February 2nd, 2019 8:54:33 PM
Dirk nods at Sid and waits to see what, if anything, may happen.
DM MikeK - Open Sesame Sunday February 3rd, 2019 8:22:21 PM
Muscles bulge and breaths come in short, choppy bursts as Stock, Micah, and Zanderallen strain to keep the door up.
Bartomus and Stohp are also feeling the effects, although Stohp is basically just lying on lever and hoping her size does the trick.
At Zanderallen's urging, not one, not two, but three Shields dodge around the taurs and squeeze past the trio. Well, Dorbin and Dirk squeeze past. Sid parkours himself over the front line, landing gracefully on his feet near the lever he'd previously identified as the locking mechanism.
Dorbin's LIGHT spell reveals an empty room devoid of undead monstrosities. The conjuror moves over to the lever, and finds Sid already standing there. But, the elf moves to the side an offers him the honor.
By now, the quintet, and especially the two humans really don't care who pulls the lever, as long as somebody does it.
Dorbin pulls the lever. There is a click. And the five gradually realize the stone gate has been locked open.
The chamber itself is open and apparently empty. Corridors, 10' wide and 10' high, run right and left.
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6; Rage: 18/22 d20+13=17 ; Monday February 4th, 2019 12:00:20 PM
Stock enters the room and dusts off his hands. "Alright folks, Left or Right?"
He squints as his eyes adjust to the darkness down each hallway.
======== Perception 17 (19 w/ stonecunning) Does the hallway look...old? Or is it somehow similar to the automaton/golem thing?
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Monday February 4th, 2019 12:12:33 PM
Dorbin says, "Well this looks like a fun place." He pulls out his notebook and writes down a few things.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Monday February 4th, 2019 1:03:05 PM
Carefully relaxing his hold on the gate, Zander has a moment of panic as the door drops a fraction of an inch before catching in the locking mechanism. Quickly stepping through he looks around in the gloom and pulls Micah's mace from his belt. "I guess left unless somebody sees any reason to go a different way."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Monday February 4th, 2019 4:20:37 PM
Bartomus ducked down under the stone porticullis and worked his way inside following the others. When he got into the building, he stood upright and looked about. He let his eyes adjust to the light that was there and used his glave as a walking stick as he looked about both of the corridors. "Yea, left sounds good to me."
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Monday February 4th, 2019 5:10:27 PM
When the door locks in place, Micah releases the breath he did not realize he was holding.
Flexing his fingers, he shakes out his arm while focusing his his arcane vision on Zanderallen's proposed left. He then slowly scans all the way around, sweeping the room before looking to their right.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Monday February 4th, 2019 7:13:05 PM
Stohp stands up and stretches. She starts to suggest flipping a coin but everyone seems to like left so she just shrugs and heads left with the rest of the group.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=25 ; Monday February 4th, 2019 7:14:51 PM
"Alright, give me 30' and I'll check the hall as we go." Sid slowly walks down the left hall and searches for traps and other nasties.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+9=16 ; Monday February 4th, 2019 7:49:14 PM
Dirk also walks towards the left and begins to examine the walls to look for any patterns, inscriptions or anything of interest.
DM MikeK - Inspections Monday February 4th, 2019 9:30:22 PM
The group enters the chamber, and looks down each corridor. Like the chamber, the corridors are empty, dark, and silent.
Stock notes all the stone has settled. This place is old. Really old.
Micah looks about with his arcane sight. At the entryway of each, a panel of some kind is on the wall. They radiate moderate auras.
Dirk had, in fact, just discovered the one on the left corridor. There is no marking, just a four inch square of smoothness in the stone.
Meanwhile, Sid hasn't even started down the corridor yet, as he's noticed another pair of levers in the wall of the chamber opposite the door. They don't seem to be part of the gate mechanism.
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6; Rage: 18/22 Tuesday February 5th, 2019 11:02:58 AM "This stone has some old bones...wonder what built it? Maybe we'll find out still...hehe..Sid - see any traps here?"
Stock barely resists the urge to put his hand on the smooth stone.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Tuesday February 5th, 2019 11:17:34 AM
Dorbin calls out, "Sid, those levers there? What do they do?"
"See those panels others there," says Micah pointing to each one. "Those have moderately powerful magic auras." He concentrates longer to see what he can discern about the magic.
"I have been focusing on the magic in this chamber. Does anyone see any clues what this building's purpose may have been?"
======== Knowledge Arcana 21 to identify school of aura (That roll will identify up to 6th level spells.)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Tuesday February 5th, 2019 6:42:50 PM
Stohp examines the panel with interest. "Any idea what it does? Should we just poke it with a stick to see what happens?
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 d20+10=19 ; Tuesday February 5th, 2019 8:10:32 PM "Any sign of who built this place?" Bartomus asked as the others looked about. He walked over to look at the panels that had been indicated. -- Perception 19
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+9=25 ; Tuesday February 5th, 2019 8:38:01 PM
Dirk further examines the panel on the left corridor to see if there is some kind of trigger or line leading from the panel and where it may go.
DM MikeK - Inspections Continued Tuesday February 5th, 2019 10:19:41 PM
Sid continues studying the levers on the far wall of the chamber. They appear to do something mechanical, but he can't tell what. The elf has not found any traps.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Shields are interested in the smooth panels at the beginning of the corridor.
Dirk does not see anything leading away from the panel.
Micah determines the school is of evocation.
Stohp suggest poking it with a stick.
Stock considers touching the smooth stone.
Bartomus asks about the builders, but so far none have made an appearance.
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6; Rage: 18/22 Wednesday February 6th, 2019 9:50:01 AM
Stock nods at Stohp. "Sure." He taps the flat stone with the handle end of his flail.
Assuming nothing exciting happens... "Let's just go left. Come on, Sid." Stock begins carefully moving left, letting Sid lead the way.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Wednesday February 6th, 2019 11:02:52 AM "Everyone make sure you stick together, no matter how much you want to start pulling levers. I wonder if the magic panel is like a lever or if it's the source of a trap? Evocation you say Micah, hopefully it doesn't shoot fire."
As long as no fire or other effect goes off Zander moves into position beside Stock as they edge down the hallway.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Wednesday February 6th, 2019 11:54:54 AM
Dorbin reaches his hand out towards the levers, but then pulls it back quickly when Zanderallen speaks. He winces when Stock slaps the stone, waiting for the entire structure to just completely collapse around them.
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Wednesday February 6th, 2019 4:26:03 PM "Evocation often means a dangerous release of energy, adds Micah. "Perhaps we should let Sid experiment with the levers before we do anything with these panels.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=19 ; d20+8=11 ; Wednesday February 6th, 2019 6:37:42 PM
Old Post
"Hey guys, there are levers here. They're not trapped, but I'm not sure what they do." Sid examines them closer.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday February 6th, 2019 6:38:16 PM
New Post
With no guesses Sid is going to throw a switch.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Wednesday February 6th, 2019 8:17:37 PM
Stohp doesn't think there's much risk of them making the whole place fall on their heads. "Well presumably whoever built this place wouldn't have set up a bunch of traps to destroy it. I mean you don't make a crypt to preserve the bodies of your dead then set it up to collapse and crush the bones you meant to preserve. There might be traps but not "whole place collapses" types."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Wednesday February 6th, 2019 8:51:15 PM
Bartimeus nodded and followed a long. Waiting his eyes try to see beyond the flames. While he was used to the float and being indoors, this was a whole new experience for the Taur "really nor sure about this, folks."
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+9=25 ; Wednesday February 6th, 2019 9:27:35 PM
Dirk decides to take the wise course of action, and takes a few steps back as Sid goes for the lever.
----------------------------- Perception: 25
DM MikeK - Throw the lever, Gronk. Wednesday February 6th, 2019 9:38:32 PM
"Evocation often means a dangerous release of energy, adds Micah. "Perhaps we should let Sid experiment with the levers before we do anything with these panels."
Sound advice.
Stock taps the panel anyway.
As Dorbin cringes in anticipation, a soft, white light shines forth from the ceiling of the left corridor, illuminating the empty hallway all the way down to where it reaches the end of the building, and turns to the right. Now, various open, but darkened, doorways can seen on either side of the corridor at various intervals.
Meanwhile, Sid is launching his own experimentation, and throws a switch. Bartomus quietly awaits the doom about to befall them.
There is a grinding of gears. Several openings appear, evenly spaced, and high up in the outer wall of the chamber. Sunlight and fresh air, scented with the grass outside pour through the openings, lighting up the chamber and allowing a slight breeze to blow in and ventilate the room.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 d20+10=19 ; Thursday February 7th, 2019 9:56:24 AM
When the gears began their grinding and the noise echoed down the hallways, he held his breath and his hand held his glave tight in anticipation. Then sunlight and air poked into the hallways adding to the illumination that Stock had triggered. He looked about and stepped further down the hall looking up at the changes and at the first doorway near them. "Didn't expect that. Seems maybe someone really knew how to make things, think it's the same people who built the Float?" ---- Perception first doorway - 19
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Thursday February 7th, 2019 11:17:00 AM
Dorbin looks around at the sudden appearance of all the light and quickly starts scribbling in his book. He looks up occasionally at the levers and the mechanisms, then writes some more.
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6; Rage: 18/22 Thursday February 7th, 2019 12:13:37 PM "Hah! It feels like we're a bunch of monkeys hopping around and trying to work up the nerve to touch some kind of monolith. Anyway the fresh air feels good."
Stock moves up to support Bartomus as he inspects the doorway.
He watches as Bartomus inspects the first doorway. Deciding not to crowd things, he stays where he is, focusing his arcane sight in the direction the druid is leading them.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Thursday February 7th, 2019 6:54:12 PM "I guess you didn't pull the wrong level. Maybe this place isn't so bad after all. See anything guys?" Zanderallen stays where he is letting the perceptive members of the party have space to look around.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+14=33 ; Thursday February 7th, 2019 7:23:46 PM
Stohp is pleased that her assessment was right. Still opposition was predicted so she keeps her guard up. "Lets keep moving." she says, keeping her eyes open for any threats or ambushes (perception 33)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=28 ; d20+10=26 ; Thursday February 7th, 2019 8:16:43 PM
Sid smiles at Zanderallen, "I wouldn't say that quite yet. Just remember to tell Ellie I love her. So there are stories of fantastic doorways into other realms. It's either that or the Garden. Let's see which!" Sid cautiously moves forward ready to bounce out of the way of anything he sees coming.
"They're be a few marbles out there so watch your feet!" he calls out. And as he's looking throws a few marbles down the passage way and through the closest open doors.
DM MikeK - Level One Thursday February 7th, 2019 9:28:55 PM
Having ascertain the purpose of the levers and panels, and catching the DMs incorrectly phrased reference, and adding one of their own, the Silver Shields set about exploring the rest of the ground floor.
Sid is extra cautious, but finds no traps or other unpleasant surprises.
Bartomus inspects the doorways, and the walls themselves, and comes to the conclusion that while the place is nicely built, it doesn't match the Float construction. For one, Floating City contains a lot of a fantastic metal throughout the city. This building is stone, pure and simple.
Exploration continues.
The Shields spend some time looking about, and gradually arrive at the conclusion that the ground floor is empty.
But, nicely put together. Three and four room suites ring the perimeter. Rooms of varying sizes make up the interior. The perimeter rooms all have levers to open the 'windows', and every new room or corridor contains a flat panel for lighting. The group also finds oaken doors in the doorways, all of them swung open. Experimenting with the door reveals they still swing freely, and contain a wooden deadbolt on the inside.
Bartomus and Dorbin will note the door are solid oak, and do not appear to have been worked by any tool.
Every room, corridor, chamber, and closet on the ground level is completely empty. Nor is there any sign of any inhabitants.
At various places on the interior, stairways lead to the next level.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+9=12 ; Thursday February 7th, 2019 9:40:17 PM "So what do we think, team? Do we want to head over to those stairs?" Dirk points at the stairwell and makes his way over there to inspect the stairwell.
---------------------------------- Perception: 12
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6; Rage: 18/22 Friday February 8th, 2019 9:07:02 AM "Aye, Dirk. Up we go."
He then turns to Sid and in Dwarven says something that translates roughly to "Step quickly over the stones ahead."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 d20+10=22 ; Friday February 8th, 2019 10:13:33 AM
Bartomus looked at each of the halls and the construction still awed him. When they had walked about the various lower halls and rooms, they were looking at a stairwell. "Let's see what's up there. Though, any possibility there might be a lower area to something like this?"
He looked at the stairwell before following the others upwards. ---- Perception 22
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Friday February 8th, 2019 11:06:58 AM
Dorbin takes numerous notes about the layout of the floor. He follows in and out of doorways and walks back over different places, taking paces and taking notes. He observes the doors carefully and writes some more. He pushes levers back and forth and writes down notes about them. When the others mention going upstairs, he keeps taking notes and doesn't realize at first that everyone else is not standing there with him.
At the suggestion to go upstairs, Micah nods in assent and joins in the ascent.
With detect magic still active he looks in their direction of travel.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+14=34 ; Friday February 8th, 2019 6:50:02 PM "Ware for traps. Stohp warns. "Just because this floor was clear doesn't mean we're home free, and a narrow staircase with no room to dodge is a good place to put some." Stohp suits actions to words and checks the steps for traps (34, nat 20)
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+9=23 ; Friday February 8th, 2019 10:11:21 PM
Dirk follows suit and ascends the stairs with his companions. He examines the walls of the staircase as he climbs.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Friday February 8th, 2019 10:24:22 PM "This place is much nicer than it looks from the outside. But don't let your guard down, we've been warned there is trouble here." Zander keeps close to the front as they head up the stairs while still giving Sid enough room to find dangerous things. Hopefully with his eyes and not his face.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Saturday February 9th, 2019 11:27:09 AM
Dirk nods at Zander as he carefully follows the rest of the team. "I agree, sir Zander. There are likely dangers ahead."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=20 ; Sunday February 10th, 2019 2:49:17 PM
Sid replies to Stock, "Or get caught by the ones behind. Right?" Since Stohp takes the lead he aids her on searching the stairway.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Sunday February 10th, 2019 4:59:00 PM "Anybody else get really worried when Stock and Sid start chatting away in dwarven? I get this sneaky feeling they're plotting something."
DM MikeK - Level Three Sunday February 10th, 2019 8:22:30 PM
The group climbs the stairs to the second level, still suspicious, and ready for trouble.
However, they find the second level is much like the first - well laid out, with light panels and levers for the windows, open doors, and absolutely nothing else.
The group has been working their way for nearly an hour since the encounter with the guardian at the trees. Micah's Detect Magic, and any other short term spell effects have expired.
Stairs lead to the third level, and Sid leads the way up.
The first hint of trouble occurs at the top of the stairs, when Sid slaps the light panel, but nothing happens.
The stairway is situated in the southeast corner of the building. Unlike the lower two floors, the corridor here appears to be circular. Even those with darkvision cannot see further than 30', due to the curvature of the corridor.
And, for those without darkvision, it's really dark.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Monday February 11th, 2019 9:52:02 AM
Bartomus climbed the stairs upwards to the second level and explored. He was again surprised by the way the builders had made the building responsive to who or what once occupied it with the levers and panels. Yet, they had found nothing of interest. When they decided to move upwards once again, he took another sip from his flask and follows Sid up the next flight of stairs.
It was dark. He could usually see within dimly lit places, but this was dark dark. He whispered, "I can light my glave Sid, but don't want to blind anyone who might be able to see in this, nor call attention to ourselves right off the start." ---- Prepare Light to be cast on the glaive that he uses, if he gets the green light from Sid &/or others
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Monday February 11th, 2019 11:36:19 AM
Dorbin doesn't notice the problems at the top of the stairs yet, he is still taking time to write down everything he sees, drawing maps, taking notes, and exploring the various levers...
Micah recasts detect magic then peers into the darkness above while waiting on the others before moving forward.
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6; Rage: 18/22 d20+13=25 ; Monday February 11th, 2019 4:16:57 PM
Stock shrugs and says, "I'll lead the way since even with a lit glaive I'll be able to see a bit further...and will probably make out any traps we find along the way."
He turns and leads his way through the curving corridors, head on a swivel looking for any inconsistencies in the design or clear dangers.
========= Perception 25, 27 w/ stonecunning
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Monday February 11th, 2019 4:53:59 PM "I'd say light up, with there most likely being undead up ahead being in the dark hinders only us. Micah would you do me the service of lighting my shield? Onward Stock, I would guess the object of our quest lies before us."
Zanderallen takes a position in the middle of the group so that Micah can be in front of him with detect magic.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=16 ; Monday February 11th, 2019 6:40:39 PM
Sid sighs as his low-light vision fails him, "Alright Stock," He says placing his hand on the dwarf's shoulder, "low and slow and I'll tell you what to look for." Hearing Z and answering Bart he says, "Let us have a little looksee, a quick yell and you can light it just as quick, while if we have surprise we can't take it back." In Dwarvish Sid starts going down his mental checklist of things to lookout for, including, but not limited to: holes in any surface, slits, raised bits, sunken bits, reliefs, etchings. string, wire, cable, creases in the surfaces or in the air, odd smells, being unusually clean or dirty... it's a long list that he repeats as a mantra every ten feet.
Perception(Aid Stock): 16(20 v traps) ((... stupid 4))
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+14=26 ; Monday February 11th, 2019 7:03:29 PM
Stohp agrees with Zander and also helps out with the trap spotting (26 perception to aid Stock)
DM MikeK - Dark Monday February 11th, 2019 9:38:43 PM
It’s dark. How dark is it? It’s so dark, Dorbin is forced to stop scribbling notes for fear of writing over something he’s already written.
Zanderallen and Bartomus volunteer creating some light, but Sid and Stock don’t want to do that quite yet.
The dwarf takes the lead, the elf on his shoulder.
Everyone else is pretty much required to grab onto the person in front of them and shuffle forward blindly.
Stock shuffles forward as well, to keep from outpacing everyone else. The dwarf keeps his head on a swivel, looking for anything out of the ordinary.
His task is easier due to there only being this one corridor. There are no branches, no doors, no openings, nothing but an empty corridor slowly bending to the left.
After what seems like an eternity, but is probably barely a minute, the dwarf notes a closed door coming up on his left. Reaching it, he stops, and everybody with him.
Only Stock and Micah can see anything but blackness.
Micah Highlight to display spoiler: { Behind an area that Stock is saying is a door, is a magical aura of moderate strength. }
Stock Highlight to display spoiler: { A set of large, wooden, double doors hang in the wall. Unlike every other room on the lower two levels, these are closed. The doors are inlaid, in a series of intricate designs, with what appears to be gold.}
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Tuesday February 12th, 2019 9:49:31 AM
Dirk can't see a thing as he waves his hand in front of his own face. Instinctively, he grabs the shoulder of the person in front of him, not even knowing by feel who this person may be. A dark thought crosses his mind momentarily of "What if this is some monster??" but he dismisses it just as quickly.
Suddenly, everyone stops their forward motion and Dirk immediately begins to recall a spell or two that he can quickly cast to help.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Tuesday February 12th, 2019 9:53:02 AM
Bartomus followed along his hand on the shoulder, he hoped it was the shoulder, of one of the non-Taur Shields. There was a hand on his back and as they moved forward everyone tried to keep their spacing without smashing into anyone. They stopped, and he whispered "It's pretty dark, like really really dark."
Keeping the light spell at the ready.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Tuesday February 12th, 2019 11:32:57 AM
Dorbin carefully tucks his notebook away as he grabs on and follows along in the darkness.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Tuesday February 12th, 2019 2:19:06 PM
Dirk hears the whispers from his companions about how vastly dark this area is. Dirk keeps his own comments to himself, in the off-chance that there could be something monstrous or bad lurking in the pitch black
------------------------------------------------------ Dirk will keep the Flare spell readied for casting.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Tuesday February 12th, 2019 2:47:05 PM
Zanderallen is really uncomfortable as they push forward into the utter blackness but he keeps silent. He isn't about to start questioning the decisions of the scouts in these circumstances. He just hoped Stock was on his A game right now. He stifles an exclamation as the group comes to an abrupt stop, resisting the urge to call out.
Magic, moderately strong, behind the door we cannot see," whispers Micah. He blinks uselessly, attempting to reconcile the blackness before his eyes with the magical aura he perceives with his spell.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Tuesday February 12th, 2019 7:26:53 PM
Stohp finds the whole idea silly and only begrudgingly follows. "We're going to stumble on something in the dark and be helpless. Even if you turn on a light in seconds we'll all be blinded long enough for someone to get gutted. You can't just instantly see when you turn on a light in a dark room."
DM MikeK - Waiting in the Dark Tuesday February 12th, 2019 9:32:40 PM
The rest of the Shields wait, blindly, as Stock does whatever he is doing by what he announced is a door.
Several have light spells ready to go, and Stohp notes waiting until the last moment to cast one will cause more issues, but so far, no one has lit anything.
Stock - Highlight to display spoiler: { This doesn't look good. The stone in the floor in front of the door is thinly separated from the rest of the corridor. Essentially, there is a 10' platform before the door. And Stock, Sid, and Micah are standing on it. Nothing has happened so far, but the dwarf figures grabbing the door handles might be a bad idea. }
Micah - Highlight to display spoiler: { School is Evocation }.
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6; Rage: 18/22 d20+13=32 ; d20=3 ; Wednesday February 13th, 2019 9:51:21 AM
Stock carefully scans the images inlaid in gold on the door. And then checks the edges around the periphery of the two doors, looking for the telltale signs of a trap.
Assuming no traps are found Stock turns and says, "OK, whatever is on the other side, we're in trouble if I'm the only one who can see. How about one of you pop a light spell now, and then we go in. Stohp's right..."
Once the group has adjusted to the light, Stock opens the door quietly...or at least tries to...
========== OoC - Sorry to miss yesterday. Hell of a day and a hell of a time to miss a post! Perception 32 Stealth opening the door 3
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 d20+10=12 ; Wednesday February 13th, 2019 10:32:33 AM "Sure thing," Bartomus triggered the light spell by touching the tip of his glave as he closed his eyes. Even closed, he could see light, or thought he could from behind his eyelids and slowly opened his eyes letting them adjust to the change. When he could, he looked about the group in the hallway and at the door with its inlaid goldwork. === [/i] Perception 12 - so still adjusting to the light! [/i]
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6; Rage: 18/22 Wednesday February 13th, 2019 11:16:11 AM OoC: Makeup post from Yesterday...and for the fact that I didn't read the spoiler that was affecting my character
As Stock checks around the door, he grunts something foul in Dwarven. As light fills the corridor, he gestures at the ground and says to Sid, "Next time you do the scouting for traps...Ok. Here's the deal: Micah, Sid and I are standing on what may be a trap. Not sure what's happening here but I don't think we can open the door quiet yet. I'd ask the rest of you to back off down the hall...then Micah, maybe you try stepping off this plate we're standing on. If it is triggered by weight, hopefully you leaving doesn't change anything. Sid, do you see anyway to disable this?"
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Wednesday February 13th, 2019 1:25:07 PM
Dorbin cranes his neck from the rear of the group, trying to see the trap. He can't see it, but he looks at the floor underneath where he is standing, wondering if he is standing on one, too. He ponders running back down the stairs to look up at the place where the trap was indicated, but he resists the urge to explore.
"I am not moving," says the priest calmly. "I will not risk setting this off until Sid has a chance to do his thing. I will add that the type of magic is evocation. If things go badly, this could hurt."
He feels his entire body tense in anticipation of the powers that may be released, but he is determined to not risk setting of the trap by attempting to get out of harm's way.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Wednesday February 13th, 2019 4:35:48 PM
Blinking in the light Zanderallen quickly takes stock of what the others are saying, "Alright everyone not on the plate let's back down the hallway, carefully. And make sure we get enough Light spells up for everyone to see." He then directs or pushes everyone else down the hall from the pressure plate, asking Dorbin to cast light on his shield. He stops the group when they are 30 feet away or out of line of effect around the curvature, whichever comes first.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Wednesday February 13th, 2019 5:00:16 PM
Bartomus nodded as they were told to step back a bit. He counted off ten paces and then knelt down on one knee and leaned against the wall trying to make himself as small a target that a taur could be in anticipation of whatever had the others concerned.
[Ooc] following up on my earlier post [/ooc]
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=21 ; Wednesday February 13th, 2019 6:42:07 PM
Sid blinks furiously then smiles at Micah, "And here I thought [i]I[i] was the foolhardy one. Ok, give me a moment." He, careful of keeping his center of balance the same, looks around them. His clicking his tongue
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Wednesday February 13th, 2019 6:56:37 PM
Stohp strongly resists the urge to say "I told you so" and backs up silently. "Could we get some light now so we can see to disable the trap please?" she requests politely.
DM MikeK - Trapped Wednesday February 13th, 2019 9:49:56 PM
Stock requests light, and Bartomus obliges, casting a light spell on his glaive.
Stock then tells everybody that he and Sid and Micah could be standing on a trap. And Micah adds there is a moderate aura of evocation behind the door.
The situation abounds with possibilities, most ranging from bad to really bad.
At Stock's request, Dorbin, Bartomus, Zanderallen, Stohp, and Dirk back away from the trio on the trap. Zanderallen asks Dorbin for more light on his shield. Stohp also asks for more light, and suggests disabling the trap.
Meanwhile, Sid is trying to figure out just how much trouble they're in.
The elf has good news. The 10' section of flooring does not appear to be a pressure plate, meaning its not the trigger, meaning people should be able to walk onto and off of it without anything unpleasant happening.
The bad news is there definitely is a trap. The trigger appears to be the two door handles, composed of gold horizontal bars, one on each of the double doors. Messing with them in an unapproved combination will cause something to happen.
Given Stock's observation that the floor is some kind of platform, that something is likely to be bad.
As another interesting note - Both Sid and Stock are sure this trap is mechanical, not magical.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Thursday February 14th, 2019 9:17:54 AM
Dorbin does as is requested and then says out loud, "If it is just a trap door and we're on the third floor, won't it just open to the floor below? I mean sure, who wants to fall, but still, it doesn't seem too dangerous at the moment."
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6; Rage: 18/22 Thursday February 14th, 2019 1:08:47 PM "Yeah Dorbin, I don't mind falling but...evocation magic...doesn't that mean we could be set on fire and then dropped into a pit...Of course the pit could be lined with spikes. Alright, it's not a pressure plate so I'll bravely step off it...heh..."
Stock nervously steps off the square....and slowly exhales as he moves away from the door.
"OK Elf, see if you can fiddle with those door knobs and figure this out."
Micah steps back with Stock, reluctantly leaving Sid to apply his skills alone. Domi, protect him, he prays silently for the elf.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Thursday February 14th, 2019 1:49:33 PM
Zanderallen walks back up to the pit, uncoiling his rope from his pack. Before Sid starts fiddling with the door he ties it securely on around his middle with a length on each side. Tossing one end to Stock he takes the other end. "Stand across from me Stock, that way if Sid pulls the wrong handle we can hold him up. Might squeeze you a bit Sid but better than falling. And this will put Stock and I as the next closest to enter and cover you if something bad is inside." Taking his end Zanderallen readies to pull the rope tight if the floor opens underneath Sid.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Thursday February 14th, 2019 6:48:08 PM "I have some skill in trap disarming. Between the two of us we should be able to get it." (bonus of 11 on disarm trap)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=27 ; Thursday February 14th, 2019 7:25:49 PM
Sid smiles at Stohp, "I think we can figure this out together, just remember if my last words are endless screaming please make sure you write it down verbatim. Now what do you think about this connection here..."
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Thursday February 14th, 2019 8:29:14 PM
Dirk doesn't like traps, they make him nervous. "I don't like traps, they make me nervous." he says as he watches the others attempt to figure the thing out.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Thursday February 14th, 2019 8:32:20 PM
Dirk ponders for a moment and then quietly reaches a decision. "Let me see if I can help you out a little bit, Sid. It may not be much use, but I'll see if this helps."
Dirk closes his eyes, mumble-sings a few words and touches Sid.
---------------------------------------------- Dirk reaches over and touches Sid, casting Heroism. The target gains a +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks.
DM MikeK - I don't like traps, they make me nervous Thursday February 14th, 2019 9:17:46 PM
Zanderallen and Stock tie off Sid and brace themselves to keep him up if the floor is a trapdoor.
Dirk casts a spell on Sid to aid him in his investigations.
Stohp moves over next to Sid to aid him as well.
Dorbin is thinking all this prep work may be overthinking it.
Sid looks the door handles over. Definitely a trigger. He'll have to disable it, if they want to get through this door.
Need a Disable Device check, please. Others may also make a check to Aid Another, if they wish.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+17=26 ; Thursday February 14th, 2019 9:42:04 PM
Sid, after consulting with Stohp, pulls out his lock picks and gets to work.
Disable Device: 26(+4 for my Rogue lvl halved) = 30
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+11=22 ; Friday February 15th, 2019 5:02:45 AM
Stohp provides assistance in disarming the trap (22 to aid another).
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6; Rage: 18/22 Friday February 15th, 2019 9:01:24 AM
Stock peaks out around Zanderallen's armored body, face scrunched up as if he's waiting for something to explode.
Strange place. Some kind of a golem groundskeeper...some kind of ancient stone temple that appears abandoned without any sign that it was intended to be evil...and the only interesting thing on the inside is trapped. Hopefully whatever is on the other side of the door is evil.
"Micah, Z...do either of you sense anything...evil here?"
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Friday February 15th, 2019 12:09:57 PM
Dorbin quickly pulls out his notebook and writes something down as he looks to the others working on the trapped door handles.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Friday February 15th, 2019 3:30:30 PM
Zander tenses as Sid starts working at the handles, assisted by Stohp. "I looked with my divine sight earlier and saw nothing. But the stones of this place block my ability to sense it. If nothing explodes when we open the door I will take a moment to sweep the room behind."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Friday February 15th, 2019 3:40:51 PM
Bartomus had scrunched down waiting for a boom, roar, or something. But he didn't hear anything but for a small growl within his stomach. He glanced up when he heard Stock and saw that Stock was peaking about Zander. "That's a pretty good question actually, guess we shouldn't assume things right?"
Micah anxiously waits while Sid and Stohp work their own style of magic.
As the others speak, a thought occurs to him, "Remember that the protective magic cast on you is still in effect. Most undead, should there be any, will be unable to detect you.
To see spell description Highlight to display spoiler: { Undead cannot see, hear, or smell creatures warded by this spell. Even extraordinary or supernatural sensory capabilities, such as blindsense, blindsight, scent, and tremorsense, cannot detect or locate warded creatures. Non-intelligent undead creatures (such as skeletons or zombies) are automatically affected and act as though the warded creatures are not there. An intelligent undead creature gets a single Will saving throw. If it fails, the subject can’t see any of the warded creatures. If it has reason to believe unseen opponents are present, however, it can attempt to find or strike them. If a warded creature attempts to channel positive energy, turn or command undead, touches an undead creature, or attacks any creature (even with a spell), the spell ends for all recipients.}
Sid(Sub by Zach H) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Friday February 15th, 2019 8:35:38 PM
Even though he feels confident in his ability Sid can't help sweating just a little bit as he and Stohp work through the complexities of the mechanism. "I think this one next. No, no this one. Oh maybe that is the right one." He plays some of it off as banter taking a little pleasure every time Zander cringes.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Sunday February 17th, 2019 11:35:36 AM
Dirk merely stands back and watches. He also tries to shield himself just in case this goes wrong.
DM MikeK - Open Sesame, again d20=8 ; d20+11=18 ; Sunday February 17th, 2019 10:13:12 PM
Sid, with Stohp's assistance, figures out how to disable the trap, but takes a few extra moments to drag out the drama.
Stock, Micah, Bartomus, and Dirk wait for the boom.
Zanderallen tries to remain calm.
Dorbin pulls out his sketchbook.
At last, Sid completes his task, and with a triumphant flourish, opens the doors.
To the relief of all, nothing goes boom.
The doors open to a very large, very dark chamber. From Bartomus's position further down the hall, his lighted glaive only illuminates a small portion of the chamber, and no one can see anything there.
From the darkened room comes a rasping voice. In an unknown tongue it barks a couple words in a commanding voice, followed by what sounds like an incantation.
In response to that voice, several somethings can be heard shuffling toward the group.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Monday February 18th, 2019 12:34:11 AM
Bartomus heard the voice with its tones rasping like dry leaves rolling across stone. He stood, took a step and tried to see further down the hall towards the voice. When he started to hear something, or somethings, moving and their sounds grow louder, he began his own words that began to produce a growing ball of flame.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Monday February 18th, 2019 12:07:40 PM
Dorbin, in the rear, can't really see what's going on up in the front. He mentally reviews spells he has prepared and puts his notebook away.
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6; Rage: 18/22 d20+13=18 ; Monday February 18th, 2019 12:19:41 PM "Well done with the trap" Stock quickly moves forward and interposes himself between Sid and Stohp and whatever is inside the room moving forward.
====== Perception 18; what approaches?
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 86/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 19 CMD: 22 Monday February 18th, 2019 1:58:22 PM "Excellent work Sid. Could we get some light in here?" Hearing the voice he calls out,"Domi grant me power to smite these foes." Zanderallen steps right inside the door drawing Micah's mace as he does so. Raising it high he calls Domi's spirit to empower the weapon. -------------------- Move inside the lighted section of the room combined with drawing mace. Standard action Divine Bond(Celestial Spirit) +2 bonus to weapon for 8 minutes. Adding Disruption (Any undead hit must make DC 14 will save or be destroyed) to Micah's +1 Mace
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+13=32 ; Monday February 18th, 2019 5:48:34 PM
Stohp backs up so the tougher members of the party can move to the front. She does her best to identify the language if possible - even if they can't speak it it might give them a hint as to what or whom they're dealing with (linguistics 32).
When Micah hears the voice he assumes the worst and responds with an incantation of his own. Quickly he calls upon Domi for protection, reaching out to touch Stock as he does so.
============ Casts Magic Circle against Evilon Stock. Duration 80 minutes.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=20 ; d20+12=22 ; Monday February 18th, 2019 7:42:13 PM
"Well, Stohp did the heavy lifting on this," he says as he draws his shortsword, "I think our host is about to greet us though. Wait, what did he say?"
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