DM MikeK - Check that door Friday January 17th, 2020 9:41:26 AM
Stock and Carver get healed up, and the magic items and gold of the two guards are distributed.
The team prepares to head up the tower stairs, but are brought up short as Bart and Stock wonder about the other side of the door.
Stock listens at the door, but hears nothing. Opening the door reveals a large, unoccupied room that appears to be the throne room. DM Note - There is nothing of interest on this level.
Duty calls, and the Shields follow Sid up the tower stairs.
At the next level, Sid hears raised voices in some kind of heated argument coming through the door on the landing (K35). Sid only. Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {One of those voices is definitely Crimson.}
This is the level that Bart’s nixie Timor said contained a human and five Deep Ones.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Friday January 17th, 2020 9:52:18 AM
Dorbin looks up and down the stairs when they stop. He says, "I'm pretty sure we need to go up more, but I'm also not sure if I want bad guys coming up from behind us."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Friday January 17th, 2020 1:01:59 PM "Once again I doubt we can all make it past without being seen. As quickly as I want to get to the princess we will need to deal with this group first. And that human is almost certainly Lord Peerimon Crimson. Remember the council requested we bring him in alive, but they didn't say he had to be in one piece. Crimson will likely fight like a cornered rat so we should make sure we are prepared." Zanderallen prays briefly and as he focuses on his sword there is a flash of light and then his sword has a faint white glow. Moving next to Stock he offers a short prayer and signs a hammer over Stock's heart. A faint aura appears around him. "Domi will help protect you from his enemies." --------------------------------------------- Divine Bond(Weapon Spirit) Holy +2d6 damage vs evil, 9 minute duration Protection from Evil on Stock +2 AC(deflection) and saves against evil 6 minute duration
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Friday January 17th, 2020 5:06:38 PM
Carver dons the belt and cloak, he also carries one of the tridents, as he might need to switch to a more defense stance. "Got it, keep him alive, I'll let others go first this time if you want....."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Friday January 17th, 2020 6:53:19 PM Take care of the other threats in the room, I'll do my best to secure Crimson safely." Stohp offers. After all grappling and non-lethal damage are kind of her thing.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Friday January 17th, 2020 9:53:12 PM
When Sid verified that Crimson is there he drifts back down so that they can quickly relates what is up the stairs. "Now, I didn't get a visual but..." and he explains what he heard. "I think If Carver and one other focuses on Crimson and the rest of us focus on what guards are there we should be good. If we find the Princess there someone should go after her."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1 bless;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Saturday January 18th, 2020 1:04:53 AM "I can be one of those after the guards," Bartomus said with a shrug. "Someone pretty should go rescue the princess, you know how those stories go. No one hurt Nixie, I mean we need a friend in all of this. The rest of us can try to end this crap, and oh, do we want anyone standing???"
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 23/11/23 CMD:17 (Swim 30) Saturday January 18th, 2020 12:30:34 PM Active spells: Magic Vestment on Micah's shield Freedom of Movement on Zanderallen (Total duration: 80 minutes) Magic Circle against Evil on Stock, extended to 160 minutes total duration) Comprehend Languages on Zanderallen, 80 minutes total duration
"This looks it is time to prepare for a big battle. I can enlarge two people and enhance the strength of someone. I propose enlarging Stock and Zanderallen and strengthening Stohp to enhance her grappling.
He then sets to doing what he proposes, unless an alternative is proposed.
He will then cast bless again right before they enter.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character d100=17 ; Saturday January 18th, 2020 4:09:32 PM "Stohp, I can try to make you invisible for a few seconds, if my Armor don't get in the way." Will try to cast Vanish as combat starts so Stohp can get in unnoticed. (35% spell failure) The spell will fizzle and Carver shrugs in apology as things start...
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Sunday January 19th, 2020 2:54:01 PM
Stohp nods and waits for the spell to wash over her.
DM MikeK - Preparing for battle Sunday January 19th, 2020 7:32:05 PM OOC - The DM made a bit of a mistake with which level the human and five deep ones are, so bear with me as I reset.
The tower stairs the Shields are climbing empties on to a small landing. Another tower stair next to it climbs upward. From the closed door on the landing emanate the sounds of loud voices in some kind of argument. As Sid has pointed out, one of those voices is most definitely Crimson.
The Shields rearrange themselves on the landing.
Micah and Zanderallen cast some spells.
Micah offers to cast a couple of enlargements as well, although room is at a bit of a premium already.
Carver tries casting a spell on Stohp, but his armor interferes with one of the motions, and it fizzles.
The group makes any last minute adjustments, and is ready to go.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character d100=46 ; Sunday January 19th, 2020 11:27:54 PM
Carver tries again to cast Vanish on Stohp once everyone starts in, Carver will wait by the door and slap the Vanish on her as they go in, He'll follow behind, giving her room to get in and try to Grapple with the benefit of the Vanish to start with.
Spell goes off, rolled higher than 35..... Yay!
Stock (JonM) HP: 96/96; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 28; Rage: 14/24; 30 ft Swim Monday January 20th, 2020 9:18:58 AM "Micah - Hold off on enlarging me until we see how big the room is. I'd hate to be big but then have to be squeezing."
"Carver - You first or me...or maybe Z? As I understand it, I'm going after guards."
Stock rubs a patch of exposed skin that still has some of his dried blood on it and it flecks off in the water and floats away.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Monday January 20th, 2020 9:58:41 AM
[b]"Stohp first, to try and bind up our target in a grapple, then we take whoever we can, reducing numbers first. Those of us able to take it, engage more than one, but reduce their numbers fast."{/b]
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Monday January 20th, 2020 11:18:36 AM
Just before the door is opened, Dorbin reaches over and touches Stock.
OOC: Stock: Displacement: 50% miss chance! Duration: 9 rounds.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Monday January 20th, 2020 3:22:14 PM "I'll lead in to draw their attention. Micah, sadly quarters are a little cramped. If you get the chance enlarge Stock first, I'll be heading straight for Crimson to help Stohp capture him. I don't think anybody will mind if he's a little banged up."
Taking position on the door Zanderallen starts a countdown as he prepares to enter the room as soon as he sees everyone is ready. At the end he throws the door open and rushes in, ignoring all others to get to Lord Crimson, yelling as he goes, "Peerimon Crimson, your days of oppression are over. The Silver Shields are here to make you answer for the blood of Rodrigo, Sean, and Thomas."
(OOC: Zanderallen's plan is to all rush in together)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+12=29 ; Monday January 20th, 2020 7:42:14 PM
"Ok Z, you've been designated the prettiest, go get here champ. Stohp, you're second prettiest and Stock and Micah, you can fight it out for third." When they get inside Sid will deke left(down) and look for targets moving as far as he can forward.
DM MikeK - Battle for Crimson - rd1 d20+8=26 ; d20+8=12 ; 3d4+4=14 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=19 ; 3d4+4=13 ; Monday January 20th, 2020 8:35:03 PM
Prep time is more or less complete, and the group goes with Zanderallen’s plan.
Dorbin casts a Displacement spell on Stock. Stohp moves up to follow Zanderallen, and Carver holds a spell ready.
Zanderallen and Stock throw open the door, and burst into the room.
The room is filled with air. The charging Shields exit a wall of water into an air filled room. On the far side of the room, a bank of windows look out over the courtyard below.
There are six occupants. Five of the lumbering gray green creatures with fish-like maws, and Lord Peerimon, aka Crimson.
The former Councilman has been arguing with one of the deep ones (#4), one armed with a trident, unlike the other four who carry those shark tooth greatswords.
The Deep One’s expressions are hard to read, but the pure shock on Crimson’s face is a keeper.
Zanderallen cuts around several deep ones, and steps up next to Peerimon. "Peerimon Crimson, your days of oppression are over. The Silver Shields are here to make you answer for the blood of Rodrigo, Sean, and Thomas."
Stock moves in to face the two nearest guards.
Stohp gets hit with Carver’s spell, follows Zanderallen through the crowd, and ends up near Peerimon as well. Carver - Please detail what this spell is and how you know it. It’s not a spell in the Core Rulebook.
Carver moves in behind Stohp, looking for guards.
Sid moves in behind Carver.
Micah, Bart, and Dorbin follow suit.
--
#1 and #2 pull their greatswords and attack Stock. One hits. Stock takes 14 hp damage.
#3 pull its greatsword and strikes Carver. Carver takes 13 hp damage.
#4 casts a spell at Zanderallen. Zanderallen Will DC 16 or be paralyzed.
#5 draws its greatsword, moves up, and attacks Zanderallen. The paladin blocks the down cut.
Crimson backs away from Zanderallen, mouth agape. “How?”
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1 bless;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+7=10 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 1:38:20 AM
Bartomus had stayed silent and just followed the others in through the doors. He saw the fish-eyed creatures and Crimson, the man that had caused him, his fellow Shields, and so many on the Float so many problems. When the attack began, he saw two of the creatures swing the toothed swords at Stock. He jabbed at the one closest to him, but it was too cramped or he just couldn't get a good momentum with his trident.
Melee attack on #2, 10 = assuming a miss
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 d20+14=19 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 7:15:31 AM
Stohp moves between Crimson and the door and tries to grab him (19 to grapple, shouldn't provoke AoO to move past since I'm probably invisible).
Stock (JonM) HP: 101/114; AC: 22/20/13; DR 1/-; CMD: 28; Rage: 13/24; 30 ft Swim d100=79 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+8=26 ; 2d6+19=26 ; 2d6+19=25 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 9:28:43 AM Status: Displacement (round 1 of 9), Raging! Stock bellows "CRIMSON!" as he breaks into a rage, furiously slashing at the mooks in the room.
========== 50% miss chance on the attack on Stock - 79 still hits Power Slash 1 vs 2: hits AC25, 26 damage Power slash 2 vs 2: hits AC26, 25 damage
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 62/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character d20+5=16 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 9:47:09 AM
OOC:Highlight to display spoiler: { Sorry everyone, so used to playing PFS that forgot CRB spell list. I think that's only spell Carver has that is wrong, I'll choose a correct spell, probably expiditious retreat}
With a Deep One in his face, Carver decides that everyone needs a little boost....
Carver starts giving out suggestions on where to strike, best defense positions and how to shift for better angles. (Carvers form of Inspire Courage)
He also steps partially into the Shadow Realm, and gains 20% miss chance. (Grim Darkwalk) (free Action) He lays hands on himself again (4/5 uses) as a Swift Action.
"Someone can move up along the wall, using me as Cover, Lots of Targets in front of me here...."
Everyone gets +1 morale bonus against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls 1/9 round for day
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+12=16 ; d20+13=15 ; d8+12=16 ; 2d6=2 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 12:46:23 PM
As he steps through the water barrier into an air filled room Zander's sword ignite from the hilt, wreathed once again in flame. He shrugs off the spell aimed at him, a faint glow around him as his divine grace protects him.
Zander's purpose is singular as he sees the source of so much of his pain standing before him. The grin on his face at Crimson's shock conveys no joy whatsoever. "The crimes of the wicked call out for justice Peerimon, we just listened." He walks straight at him, barely registering the other combatants other than to raise his shield to their incoming blows. His swing at Crimson is more rage than skill and it shows. --------------------------------------------- Freedom of movement (Total duration: 80 minutes) Divine Bond(Holy) (Total duration: 9 minutes) Inspired(+1 att and dam) (Carver's perform)
Will Save: 16 vs DC 16 not paralyzed Move to F10 provoking from 4 & 5 Attack Crimson 15 to hit, 21 damage (16 weapon 2 holy 3 fire)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] d20+14=15 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 12:46:46 PM
Dorbin steps in the room and mumbles, "Didn't I just tell everyone that I'd put some tentacles on the rear of the enemy? Now there's no rear. Where I am supposed to put this thing?" He quickly glances around the battlefield and tries to find a spot where the fewest number of shields are in place. He pulls a tentacle out of his pocket and waves it at the far wall.
OOC: Cast black tentacles, centered on about B9 (covers 20' r). I think that will get #3, 4, and 5, but not C or Stohp because I think Stoph is at FG11-12. It is going to get Zander, though. CMB for tentacles attack is only 15. Anyone who fails gets 1d6+4 damage and is grappled. CMD to escape the grapple is 29.
Sid(Sub by Zachary H) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=23 ; d20+18=19 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 6:12:34 PM
Sid nimbly tumbles over Carver's rump, drawing his shortsword to help out Stock. "Hey new guy, second fight and you're already telling us what to do?" Whether Carver's advice is bad or whether he slipped the stab he attempts is hilariously bad. --------------------------------- Move to E6, if 2 is dead move to C4, Acrobatics 23 to avoid AoO Attack the Deep One he ends up flanking with Stock with Short Sword Attack misses (Nat 1)
Micah (Sub by Zachary H) HP: 52/52 AC: 23/11/23 CMD:17 (Swim 30) Tuesday January 21st, 2020 6:16:43 PM
Micah raises his holy symbol and a flash of light fills the room as he Holy Smites the enemy.
=== Holy Smite roughly centered on 3
19 damage and blinded for 1 round Will save DC 19 for half and avoid blindness
Should be able to get 2,3,4,5, and C.
DM MikeK - Battle for Crimson - rd2 d20+13=32 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=19 d20+8=9 d20+10=19 d20+8=25 3d4(4+3+4)+4=15 d20+8=16 d20+10=14 d20+8=19 Tuesday January 21st, 2020 8:12:14 PM
Bart jabs at #2, but misses.
Stohp swings around and grabs Crimson. Stohp realizes she’s not invisible as she watches Crimson’s eyes go wide as saucers at her approach. That, and #5 slashes at her as she goes past, missing.
Stock carves huge gashes into Deep One 1 and 2, all the while bellowing for Crimson.
Carver points out the bestest spots to go and hit. It is very inspiring.
Zanderallen stalks Crimson, eliciting attacks from two of the deep ones. Both miss. The grappled Crimson is still able to elude the paladin’s blow.
Dorbin casts a spell. Two of the deep ones are caught in the effect, but neither is entangled.
Sid nimbly tumbles over Carver's rump, drawing his shortsword to help out Stock. Which he completely fails to do.
Micah casts a spell, and a flash of light fills the room. #2 falls to the ground. #4 saves. #5 cries out, blinking furiously. Crimson also cries out, and sinks to his knees.
--
#1 attacks Stock, hitting. Stock takes 15 hp damage.
#3 attacks Carver, missing.
#4 takes a step, getting out of the Tentacles. It attacks Zanderallen, missing.
#5 swings blindly at Stohp, missing.
Crimson remains on his knees, making no attempt to free himself from Stohp’s grasp. The man covers his head protectively with his arms and crouches low to the ground.
Battle Map --- #1 AC12 -26hp #2 DEAD #3 -9 hp #4 -9 hp #5 - 19 hp BLIND Crimson AC17 -19hp BLIND
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 d20+16=33 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 7:24:20 AM
Stohp takes a 5 foot step south and up dragging Crimson with her (33 to continue grapple and force movement). She's trying to get out of reach of the combatants and since there isn't room horizontally she's going vertical.
Stock (JonM) HP: 87/114; AC: 22/20/13; DR 1/-; CMD: 28; Rage: 12/24; 30 ft Swim d100=76 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+9=14 ; 2d6+20=30 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 10:32:43 AM Status: Displacement (round 2 of 9), Raging!, Inspired "It feels SO good to be out of the water. Carver, you sound great! Those tentacles are weird looking, Dorbin."
It comes out as a kind of manic euphoria.
======= Displacement 50% miss chance? 76...it still hits 5 ft. step to D5 Power Attack vs 1 hits AC24, 30 damage Power Attack vs 1 hits AC14
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+13=25 ; d20+8=24 ; d8+12=19 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d8+12=15 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 11:26:47 AM
Zanderallen follows Stohp's movement still looming over Crimson. His mind full of the images of Rodrigo, Sean, and Thomas stabbed in the back he raises his sword, at the top of his swing he pauses for just a moment realizing what he is about to do and turns his wrath upon the deep one beside him, yelling out as he does, "AHHHH!". -------------------------------------- Freedom of movement (Total duration: 80 minutes) Divine Bond(Holy) (Total duration: 9 minutes) Inspired(+1 att and dam) (Carver's perform) 5 ft step to F11 Full Attack on 5 1st - 25 to hit, 31 damage (7 holy, 5 fire) 2nd - 24 to hit, 29 damage (11 holy, 3 fire)
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 23/11/23 CMD:17 (Swim 30) d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 1:58:46 PM I missed it. What are the black cells on the map. Micah's action is based #1 being dead and on those black squares being benign to him
Micah moves forward to engage 3 at D7.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 62/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character d20+13=29 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=16 ; 2d6+6=8 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 4:05:24 PM
Carver continues to give combat suggestions to pretty much everyone. He then opens a full attack on Deepone #3
Sword 1 AC 29 Damage 8 Sword 2 AC 15 Hoof 1 AC 15 Hoof 2 AC 16
Carver seems more dedicated to giving advice it seems as his own strikes are not very effective....
Everyone gets +1 morale bonus against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls 1/9 round for day
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] d20+14=17 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 4:38:50 PM
Dorbin can't see the entire battlefield, but he starts casting another spell to help.
OOC: Tentacles: CMB for tentacles attack is only 17. Anyone who fails gets 1d6+4 damage and is grappled. CMD to escape the grapple is 29.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=19 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 7:50:29 PM
Sid advances moves to D9 and strikes out at #3, flanking the thing between him and Carver. "Focus in new guy, we don't want to get too chummy with these things."
SSS(should include +2 flank, and please note that if I can get there it would give Carver a +2 as well): 19 Damage: 6 SA: 5
DM MikeK - Battle for Crimson - rd3 d6+4=9 ; d20+7=13 ; 2d6=8 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+7=18 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 9:03:12 PM
Stohp takes a 5 foot step south and up dragging Crimson with her.
Stock is feeling good. Really good. The dwarf nearly cuts #1 in half.
Zanderallen stops himself from killing the helpless Crimson, and instead takes out years of frustration on #5. Pieces of #5 slough to the ground. The deep one is quite dead.
Micah moves toward #3. However, the black squares are the Black Tentacles spell, and not at all benign. The cleric pauses.
Carver keeps giving advice, and turns his attention on #3. AC is 12. All attacks hit.
Dorbin begins casting another spell.
Sid is also forced to pause before the Black Tentacles of Dorbin.
--
#3 is held fast by the Black Tentacles spell. It grunts in pain, and struggle to escape, to no avail.
#4 glances at 3, makes a decision, and channels negative energy into the room. Everyone except Dorbin 8 hp damage. Will Save DC 12 halves. #3 cries out at this final attack, and collapses.
Crimson remains crouched, arms protectively cradling his head. Zanderallen and Stohp - Perception DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: { Is that whimpering. Yes, I do believe it is.}
Battle Map Black Squares are the Black Tentacles spell Dorbin cast. --- #1 DEAD #2 DEAD #3 DEAD #4 -9 hp #5 - DEAD Crimson AC17 -23hp
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 58/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character d20+12=29 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+6=9 ; 2d6+5=10 ; 2d6+5=11 ; d6+3=7 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 9:25:54 PM
Carver ignores the Black Tentacles and steps up to #4, and proceeds to attack, He stops giving advice. (no lingering performance so bonus goes away)
Sword 1 AC 29 Damage 10 Sword 2 AC 16 Damage 11 Hoof 1 AC 25 Damage 7 Hoof 2 AC 9
Carvers CMD is higher than the CMB so is not grappled, He also auto passes the Will save and takes only 1/2 damage.
"Knock him out, we can then go save the Princess."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+8=19 ; Thursday January 23rd, 2020 7:24:11 AM
Bartomus watched as the fish-eyed creatures were filleted by the others all about the room. What also surprised him was the growing mass of black tentacles coming from the wall and the floor. When it became pretty clear that Crimson was cornered, Bartomus added to Carver's advice.
"Dorbin, if you can cause all of this, any way you could wrap him in tentacles or a cocoon and we can just can just drag him along with us...or well float him along without him hitting any walls, stairs, or the like or at least trying not to."
Will save 19
Stock (JonM) HP: 69/96; AC: 23/21/14; DR 1/-; CMD: 26; Rage: 12/24; 30 ft Swim d20+9=18 ; Thursday January 23rd, 2020 10:21:37 AM Status: Displacement (round 3 of 9), Fatigued (1 of 4) Stock looks left, and then right and only seeing a forest of tentacles, lets his rage slip. [b]"Hey Dorbin, nice job with those black things. I don't think we need them anymore. Also I love this displacement thing you cast on me. It just didn't seem to work when they tried to hit me."
He makes his way carefully toward the remaining deep one, picking his way among the tentacles. ====== Will Save 18 passes Double Move to F9 CMD=26 so they can't grapple
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 90/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+5=24 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+9=19 ; d8+11=13 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d8+11=17 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; Thursday January 23rd, 2020 2:20:04 PM
Still fuming Zanderallen steps over to the last deep one and vents more of his anger upon it's body. Taking a few deep breathes he calls out to the everyone else, "Stohp has Peerimon. The coward may need a change of pants. Let's hog tie him and go deal with the last of the Deep ones." --------------------------------- Freedom of movement (Total duration: 80 minutes) Divine Bond(Holy) (Total duration: 9 minutes)
Perception 24 Will save 32 (4 damage taken) 5 ft step to G10 Full attack on 4 flanking with Carver +2 att 1st -18 to hit, 26 damage 2nd - 19 to hit, 25 damage
Micah sees that the situation seems to be in hand and reluctantly waits for the final disposition of Crimson and the deep ones.
======== Save 28 vs Neg Energy
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Thursday January 23rd, 2020 4:48:35 PM
Dorbin waves his hands and the tentacles disappear. He looks around at the battlefield and tells Bart, "Sorry, once those tentacles are out, they kind of do their own thing!"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 d4=1 ; Thursday January 23rd, 2020 6:55:59 PM
Stohp does as asked, whacking Crimson over the head and accomplishing absolutely nothing (1d4-1 subdul damage)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 31/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+12=15 ; d20+1=8 ; Thursday January 23rd, 2020 7:34:45 PM
Sid, seeing Z take his very good spot and skewer #4 moves to the next area, look at any closed door and for any traps(Sorry, not quite sure which way on the map I need to go, but Sid would know.)
DM MikeK - Battle for Crimson - rd3 Thursday January 23rd, 2020 8:06:26 PM
Zanderallen and Carver quickly finish off #4.
Dorbin removes the Black Tentacles spell.
Stohp is unable to knock out Crimson, who continues cowering in the taur's grip.
Sid considers next steps, which according to what you know would be to proceed up the northernmost tower stairs off of the landing.
At this point, a very loud, high pitched voice can be heard as it starts screeching some kind of chant. The voice seems to be echoing down the tower stair from the floor above. Those who speak Infernal - Highlight to display spoiler: {Mostly gibberish chanting, but there is something about Ancient Dragon of The Abyss coming forth to destroy all...}
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Thursday January 23rd, 2020 9:20:53 PM "What ever that nightmare of sound is, it can't be good, let's move quickly," Bartomus moved to where the stairs are and headed upwards to the sound. He began preparing a spell that he wasn't sure how it would all work, but it might be worth a try to end that sound. "Um, lightening, underwater, um - quick thoughts cause it sure sounds like a plan to me."
[/i]Prepare call down lightening [/i]
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 64/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character d8+1=6 ; Thursday January 23rd, 2020 11:35:14 PM
As Carver heads to the sounds of the Chanting. "Take care of him, then come help us, it sounds like whatever that is, can't wait."
As Carver heads for and then up the stairs, he clicks the wand on himself and heals most of his current wounds. He'll tuck the wand back away and continue his pace up the stairs.....
Stock (JonM) HP: 69/96; AC: 23/21/14; DR 1/-; CMD: 26; Rage: 12/24; 30 ft Swim Friday January 24th, 2020 9:18:02 AM Status: Displacement (round 4 of 9), Fatigued (2 of 4) "OK, we keep going then."
He looks at Dorbin momentarily hoping the wizard is understanding. He then turns toward the stairs and follows Carver.
========== DM MikeK - Let me know how many rounds it takes to get upstairs so I can count down displacement and fatigued
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Friday January 24th, 2020 9:35:37 AM
Dorbin nods as Stock and quickly moves with the others, preparing to summon help as soon as they reach the top.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 90/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; Friday January 24th, 2020 12:19:36 PM
Zanderallen freezes for just a moment as he hears the chant, his mind filling with images of the princess on a sacrificial altar. Impetuous at the best of time he dashes off up the stairs. He is just aware enough of what's going to to give Stock a pat on the back, channeling some of Domi's power into the touch. "Catch your breath friend, we need you ready to go." ------------------------------------------- Freedom of movement (Total duration: 80 minutes) Divine Bond(Holy) (Total duration: 9 minutes)
Stock - Lay on Hands - Heals 17 and removes fatigue(mercy) 5 used
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 d20+10=12 ; Friday January 24th, 2020 8:52:13 PM
Stohp isn't really able to knock him out safely - she's likely to either hit him hard enough to really hurt him or give ineffectual taps with how unused she is to being underwater (or spend 30 rounds rolling tiny damage). So instead she ties him up and then tows him along in the water (escape artists 12 to tie him up, or 20 if she can take 10). "You'd better hope we win, else whatever is coming will probably eat you." she advises him.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 31/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+12=23 ; d20+15=31 ; Saturday January 25th, 2020 1:30:10 PM
Sid kicks up the pace and swims near the top of the stairwell, he will stop just before he crests the top, making his way quickly and quietly knowing that the rest will be along.
Micah (John) HP: 48/52 AC: 23/11/23 CMD:17 (Swim 30) Saturday January 25th, 2020 2:04:44 PM "Time to move," agrees Micah as the others head to the source of the chanting.
"What are they saying?" the priest asks Zanderallen, reminding him that his current ability to understand of languages is not something the others share.
Micah casts bless from his wand again in readiness of further action.
============= Bless 10 rounds remaining.
DM MikeK - What is coming will eat you Sunday January 26th, 2020 2:17:59 PM
Bartomus moves out of the room, and heads up the stairs. After a short flight, he finds a small 10x10 landing with a closed door on the far side. The stairs continue circling upwards toward open sea.
The screeching chant is heard loud and clear through the closed door before him.
Bart, occupying the entire landing before the door, prepares a spell.
Carver follows Bart. The centaur pulls out a wand, healing himself. Carver is on the stairway, on the same level as Bart, 10’ from the door.
Stock, Dorbin, Zanderallen, Sid, and Micah follow the two taurs. Zanderallen takes time to lay hands on Stock. Micah asks what the priest is saying.
Stock and Dorbin are behind and below Carver on the stairs, 15’ from the door. Zanderallen and Sid are behind and below them, 20’ from the door. Micah is behind and below them, 25’ from the door.
Stohp ties up Crimson, carries him to the tower, enters the water, and follows the others, dragging the man behind her.
She is 15’ behind Micah.
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The chanting continues, if anything getting even louder and more frenzied. Infernal Highlight to display spoiler: {”The Abyss Comes! The Prophecy is Fulfilled!”}
Micah (John) HP: 48/52 AC: 23/11/23 CMD:17 (Swim 30) Sunday January 26th, 2020 5:08:56 PM
Micah waits tensely for the door to open.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 64/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Sunday January 26th, 2020 6:42:36 PM
Carver has the Sharkstooth at the ready and nods letting it be known. When the door opens, he'll charge if he can see a target, with his mobility, he'll go for a ride by if possible, if not then he'll get to the side, because he doesn't need to charge only in a straight line. If he can't get a charge in, he'll move in and stay to the side still giving others room.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=27 ; d20=17 ; Sunday January 26th, 2020 10:39:13 PM
[b]"ok, now this is going to get strange,"[/b He said to really no one as he came to the door and heard the wailing. Realizing he was the first one in the line, he looked at the door. Fiddled with it carefully as he could, and then tried to push it open, moving in if the door opens.
Perception for anything that might be a trap: 27; Disable Device - 17
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Monday January 27th, 2020 12:13:52 AM "There's going to be an eldritch abomination we'll have to fight probably. That's usually how these stories end in bard song." she glances at the lord tied up behind her. "Seriously, you thought it was a good idea to run here? Whatever is coming probably would have eaten you or something. I mean you probably could have just taken a portal to the other side of the world and retired to a tropical island instead."
She shakes her head - she will never understand the stupidity of criminals.
Stock (JonM) HP: 86/96; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 26; Rage: 12/24; 30 ft Swim Monday January 27th, 2020 9:29:40 AM
Stock tilts his head and looks at Stohp. Keeping his voice low he says, "Did you say ostritch abomination? Yeah Bart, you're right, things are going to get weird."
Stock, as always is ready to charge in behind Carver.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 90/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Monday January 27th, 2020 12:28:54 PM
Realizing that Micah's magic and not the language they are speaking in is letting him understand the chanting Zanderallen quickly clues the others in,"They're chanting something about summoning an Ancient Dragon of the Abyss.", he suddenly becomes very agitated and the rest of his statement come out in a jumble, "THEY SAYING IT'S COMING!!! MOVE!" Making a mental note to apologize for it later he pushes past Bart to throw open the door. Surveying the room his priority is to locate the princess and move to protect her. -------------------------- Freedom of movement (Total duration: 80 minutes) Divine Bond(Holy) (Total duration: 9 minutes) Comprehend Languages Bless (Total Duration 1 minute)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Monday January 27th, 2020 12:34:27 PM
Dorbin starts casting a spell now before the door is open, ready to summon help.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 31/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Monday January 27th, 2020 7:49:13 PM
"An Ostrich of the Abyss? I think this fight might be finally going our way."
DM MikeK - The ostrich abomination 5d6=15 ; Monday January 27th, 2020 8:06:33 PM
Micah waits tensely for the door to open.
Bart fiddles with the door carefully, and finds it is unlocked and apparently untrapped. The taur pushes it open, and moves in.
Carver follows. The taurs find the door opens into a 10’x10’ alcove, with a larger room opening up on their right. Carver is able to keep Bart moving forward, but in the process is unable to charge anything until he clears the turn and the minotaur.
Stohp waits at the end of the line, explaining the stupidity of criminals to Crimson. He is not inclined to respond.
Stock follows Carver. He is able to maneuver around the corner and both taurs.
Zanderallen wants everyone to hurry. The paladin pushes along the taur jumble, and like Stock, is able to get around them into the open room.
Dorbin begins casting a summoning spell.
Dorbin and Stohp are still in the entryway and cannot see into the room yet.
Everybody else takes in the following.
At the far end of a room is a large table (brown squares). A gagged merfolk woman is lashed to the table (Pink square marked with a P). At her head is a black stone orb, held in some iron work fixture,.pulsing with a sickly yellow light.
Standing at her head is a deep one (1), the source of the chanting. Her arms outstretched as she screeches at the ceiling. She is armored in a breastplate, and has a spear at her side.
At the other end of the table is a really big deep one (Elder). Standing a good 15’ tall, its ichthyic visage is that of a deep-sea predator. It is old. It is power. Its very presence threatens is terrifying.
Everyone except Dorbin and Stohp, who must save upon entering the room Will Save DC21 or be staggered 15 rounds. This is a mind-affecting fear effect. A staggered creature may take a single move action or standard action each round (but not both, nor can he take full-round actions).
As the Silver Shields burst into the room, the chanting deep one looks over, startled. Her chanting breaks as she turns her head to take in the group. As soon as she does this, the light in orb flicks out, leaving nothing but a black rock.
Realizing her mistake, the deep one turns back, but it is too late. The ceremony has been interrupted, and her spell has failed. “No!” she cries. Grabbing her spear, she moves away from the Shields, and behind the table.
The Elder Deep One lets out an inarticulate howl of frustration. It then turns to regard the group, death reflected in its cold, black eyes.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 64/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Tuesday January 28th, 2020 12:17:55 AM
Wrong battle map
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Tuesday January 28th, 2020 7:10:56 AM "No? I'm guessing no is a good thing. Much better then triumphant yes." Stohp comments from the back seats as she waits for people to clear out of the door so she can go through.
Stock (JonM) HP: 86/96; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 26; Rage: 12/24; 30 ft Swim d20+11=12 ; Tuesday January 28th, 2020 9:41:33 AM Status: Staggered (1 of 15)
Stock's knees nearly buckle as he sees the thing. He grits his teeth (which are now chattering) and swims forward trying to round the table and get at the spear toting foe.
"Come on Shields, get in here!"
====== Will Save: 12...Nat 1 Swim ahead to F11
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+8=19 ; Tuesday January 28th, 2020 10:04:38 AM
Bartomus moved in and stopped, it was a think of nightmares that howled at them and that howl reverberated through him and resonated within his mind. He gulped and shook and then released his spell at the thing.
So, call lightening doesn't work under water - and I didn't realize that so, Bartomus failed his save and failed to do anything. Staggered 1/15
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 64/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character d20+14=31 ; 4d6+8=20 ; Tuesday January 28th, 2020 10:30:51 AM
Everyone Highlight to display spoiler: { anyone within 10' of Carver remember to add 4 to your roll, and a Nat 1 is not an auto fail if you still total enough to make the save.}
Carver relies on his Faith in Gargul and watches as the fear washes over him and his new friends, he remains unaffected and hopes that his fearless presence bolsters those around him.
Carver cuts in front of Bartomus charging to the corner and then takes a hard turn and charges the Elder, moving across the room just in front of the alter.
Attack Sharkstooth 31 AC Damage 20
"We're here to Rescue you Princess, and I don't want to hear arn't you a little short to be a trooper...." Carver says laughing as he charges into the Elder.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 90/94 AC: 21(25 vs Elder) T: 11(15 vs Elder) FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+19=30 d8+20=27 d6=5 d6=3 Tuesday January 28th, 2020 10:38:11 AM
(OOC: Remember anyone standing within 10 feet of either paladin gets a +4 bonus on fear saves. I think that means you have a 23 Bart)
Zanderallen feels his knees start to tremble as he views the elder. But almost simultaneously he feels a warmth encompass him as Domi's spirit prevents the fear from taking hold. Letting that courage guide him he gathers more of Domi's power and directs it against this being of old evil. Almost of their own accord his feet start him charging start at the elder. He deviates only slightly to fully position himself become the elder and the princess. "Leave her alone you overgrown slug!" --------------------------------------------- Freedom of movement (Total duration: 80 minutes) Divine Bond(Holy) (Total duration: 9 minutes) Comprehend Languages Bless ( Duration 9 rounds) Aura of Courage (Immune Fear, +4 in 10ft radius) Smite Evil on Elder (+4 Att, +9 Damage, +4 AC, ignore DR) lasts for combat
Swift Action Smite Evil on Elder (3 of 3 used) Charge to I11 (+2 Att, -2 AC) Attack Elder 30 to hit, 35 damage
Micah takes in the scene before them. Drawing deep with a shout of Domi Aid us! he calls upon his deep faith to bring for holy vengeance on those about to harm the princess.
Then swims forward to get into better position and clear the lanes for the other Shields.
========== Will Save 29 Hero Point used to recall cast spell. Holy Smite centered on K13 getting priestess and elder, but not princess (just in case). Damage 10 and blinded for one round. Will Save DC 19 for half and avoid blindness.
Move to E6
Rule Question: Will Dispel Magic counter the stagger effect?
Another question: Is it possible Micah has one of the spare greatswords?
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] d20+17=19 ; d8+9=10 ; d20+15=35 ; Tuesday January 28th, 2020 4:35:00 PM
As the door opens, Dorbin finishes his spell and points in the room. A twister of water suddenly appears, then rushes towards the largest opponent! Dorbin then steps up behind Bart. He looks over at the deep one and shrugs (will save: 35) as he reaches out and touches Bart.
OOC: Summoned large water elemental: round 1/10 AC 21; HP 76, Atks: +16/+16, Dam: 1d8+8/1d8+8, CMB +15; CMD: 31, DR 5/- (+1 atk and dam underwater)
Elemental moves up next to carver: hit AC 19, damage 10
Bart: Blur: others have 20% miss chance against you, duration: 9 min.
Robert chimes in Tuesday January 28th, 2020 6:15:55 PM
Staggering Presence (Ex) This ability functions as frightful presence, except that a creature that fails its save is also staggered as long as it remains in the area of effect, and for an additional 1d6 rounds after leaving that area. This is a mind-affecting fear effect.
It's an ability not a spell, I don't think Dispel Magic will work, but ultimately Mike's ruling. Thus I think you need, Remove Fear, to counter it. Break Enchantment might be another option, again Mike's DMing. Also Protection From Evil, may grant a new save from the effect, depends on how you interpret Second Major Effect of that spell.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 d20+2=9 ; Tuesday January 28th, 2020 6:24:05 PM
Stohp advances behind the rest of the party an is stuck with the aura. It hits her like a physical wall (will save 9) and she stops behind the rest. "Oof."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 31/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+2=19 ; d20+16=24 ; Tuesday January 28th, 2020 7:04:53 PM
Sid swims through the top of the door and looks around. See the Princess he goes to kick off the top of the wall towards her when it hits him. The nightmares continue. This dark, cold world of night with its dark unnatural creatures straggles the scream within him as he just stays there. Tears fill his and drift into the water. Breathing deeply he turns and faces and ceiling and starts pulling himself slowly across the top of the room. Praying to Wardd that he not be seen(Moves as close as he can to D8).
DM MikeK - Elder Deep One - rd 2 d20+24=32 ; 2d6+13=17 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+19=35 ; 4d8=22 ; d4=3 ; d20+24=34 ; d20+24=28 ; d20+24=31 ; 2d6+13=20 ; 2d6+13=22 ; 2d8+13=27 ; Tuesday January 28th, 2020 8:13:54 PM
From the back of the room, Stohp comments on the action.
Stock is staggered. Gritting his teeth, he swims forward trying to round the table and get at the spear toting foe.
Bartomus is staggered, maybe. See Zanderallen's post He tries to think of his next move.
Getting a running start, Carver charges the Elder Deep One, and slashes hard with the sharkstooth greatsword. The taur scores a satisfying hit.
Zanderallen also charges, getting between the Elder Deep One and the table tied princess. He does earn a claw filled smack as he moves through the Deep One’s reach. AoO. Elder claws Zanderallen for 17 hp damage.
The paladin hits back, hard.
Micah moves forward, and casts a spell, affecting the two Deep Ones, but neither is blinded. The cleric recalls he saw no spellcaster motion from the Elder, so the effect on his comrades is not a spell. He thinks about this, as he brushes the sharktooth greatsword on his back.
Dorbin finishes his spell, and a large water elemental rushes forward to attack the Elder Deep One. It misses. Dorbin moves up to cast a spell on Bart.
Sid, who is staggered, begins working his way across the ceiling of the room.
--
The priestess casts a spell. A cold, greasy darkness appears in the room, engulfing most of the Shields before dissipating. Bart, Micah, Sid, Stock, Carver, and Water Elemental - 22 hp damage and sickened for 3 rounds. A successful Will save DC 19 reduces damage to half and negates the sickened effect.
She then picks up her spear, and awaits Stock.
Some of the Elder’s wounds close, as he regards the two paladins. Without any apparent effort, a random pattern of color surrounds the Elder, like some kind of shield. It then attacks Zanderallen, swatting at him with both claws, and then biting with a tooth filled maw. Zanderallen takes 69 hp damage.
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Deep One 1: -5 hp Elder Deep One: AC 29, Spell Resistance 25, -50 hp
Staggered creature may take a single move action or standard action each round (but not both, nor can he take full-round actions). Sickened: The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Wednesday January 29th, 2020 8:13:49 AM
Rallying just a little Stohp tugs crimson the rest of the way into the room before dropping him and advancing (leaving crimson at e3, assume it's a free action since she just has to drop the rope, advancing to g5/f4 with her 30 movement.)
Stock (JonM) HP: 94/114; AC: 22/20/13; DR 1/-; CMD: 26; 30 ft Swim d20+15=33 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+8=17 ; Wednesday January 29th, 2020 9:55:45 AM Status: Staggered (2 of 15), Raging (13 of 24 used)
Stock pushes forward through the muck, comically attempting to spit out the sickening haze. He coughs up blood but is otherwise unaffected.
He continues forward, closing with the spellcaster. "I'm going to take you down." ========== Hero point used to give +8 to will save (2 remaining) Will Save 33 passes Perception 18, looking at the the formerly chanting deep one spellcaster, does she look physically big and tough? Also what kind of knowledge check is needed to identify her? I'll roll Nature because that's all Stock has: Knowledge Nature: 17 He then starts to rage.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] d8+8=12 ; d20+2=12 ; Wednesday January 29th, 2020 10:01:38 AM
The whirlpool moves up and into the space occupied by the large creature. Dorbin decides there aren’t enough people and things jammed in this small space and starts summoning another.
OOC: Is the priestess spell a sickness? The elemental would be immune if that’s what it is.
Summoned large water elemental: round 2/10 AC 21; HP 54/76, Atks: +16/+16, Dam: 1d8+8/1d8+8, CMB +15; CMD: 31, DR 5/- (+1 atk and dam underwater)
Will save for elemental if needed: 12 Water elemental whirlwind attack: No AOO, Opponent reflex save, DC 20 or receive 12 damage. Must make a second reflex save, DC 20, or be caught in the whirlpool, and will receive damage each round. If trapped, -4 to dex, -2 to attacks.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 48/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+8=20 ; Wednesday January 29th, 2020 10:19:26 AM
Warmth filled him and he shook off the feelings of a moment prior, then a wave of darkness and cold washed over him, making him ache in the process. But, he needed to move and move quicker than he could usually. He said the words he knew that would let him travel a bit quicker, and then moved closer to the action but standing a bit away from a direct attack. As he moved, he seemed to blur and came to the back of the room about ten feet away from the scary priestess.
Thanks Carver - yes, I would not be staggered; also passed will save against sickness even after forgetting to add +4; casting longstrider adding +10' to movement; Thank you Dorbin for the blur effect Move to E13
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 53/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character d20+14=25 ; Wednesday January 29th, 2020 1:21:28 PM
Carver would have been 1 square closer to the elder, but no biggie.
Being blocked out, Carver turns his attention to the Princess and uses the Sharkstooth to cut her free and then will gather her up if he succeeds in cutting her free as his first action.
Micah winces at the dark power, but resists most of its effects.
He moves forward, casting a spell, and dropping his shield.
=========== IF Stock can swim over the altar to reach the priestess, the spell he casts is enlarge person on Stock. IF it is too tight for Stock, the Micah casts Divine Power on himself.
Shield dropped in E12.
Use hero point to add 2 to save, making DC17.
More questions: How high is the ceiling? How high is the altar the princess is on?
Sid(Andrew) HP: 20/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20=19 ; Wednesday January 29th, 2020 7:16:18 PM
Sid is too distracted by the ostrich horrors of the abyss before him to be concerned about the sickness. He moves across the ceiling to G11 and will drop down to the princess. He will say in horrible Aquan, "We rescue kelp. Boat otter water(gilittery sun filled water of a fresh day after a storm)." If possible he will draw Mildred and ready himself to either aid Carver in freeing the Princess or moving her to his flanks.
Aquan: Took as language this time. RPing as someone who knows two grammer rules and a smattering of words. Also, I would assume they would have many, many words for types of water like some people have for snow or rain.
DM MikeK - Elder Deep One - rd 3 d20+16=29 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+13=28 ; 2d6+8=13 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+24=26 ; d20+24=40 ; d20+24=32 ; 2d8+13=21 ; 2d6+13=17 ; 2d6+13=17 ; Wednesday January 29th, 2020 8:34:42 PM
Stohp tugs crimson the rest of the way into the room before dropping him and advancing.
Stock pushes forward through the muck He notes the spellcaster is a Deep One While physically she looks much like the Deep Ones he has already encountered, the dwarf gets the feeling she’s a lot more experienced.
The whirlpool moves up and into the space occupied by the Elder Deep One, who seems unaffected by the vortex. Made both saves
Dorbin begins summoning more help.
A blurry Bartomus moves up to aid Stock.
Carver cuts free the princess, and scoops her up.
Micah moves forward, drops his shield, and casts enlarge person on Stock. The dwarf has to put one leg on the table, but should be able to manage.
The cleric notes the ceiling is 18’ high, and the table is about 4’ high.
Sid moves along the ceiling before dropping down, and helping move the merfolk princess to Carver’s back.
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The priestess attacks Stock, stabbing twice with her spear, and trying to bite him. She succeeds in sticking him once. Stock takes 13 hp damage.
Seeing the rescue in progress, the Elder Deep One ignores the vortex, strikes out at Carver. It slashes him with both claw attacks, and bites him. Carver takes 21, 17, and 17 (55 total) hp damage
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 7/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Wednesday January 29th, 2020 10:15:01 PM
Carver almost collapses under the attack, using one of his 3 remaining lay on hands, he heals just a little bit. He then uses a double move action to withdraw, once he gets out of line of sight, he stops and asks the Princess, "Are you ok, or are you hurt?" . He'll repeat in Aquan if needed. Carver leaves a nice blood trail in the water, the Deep One could probably follow him easily....
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 18/94 AC: 23(27 vs Elder) T: 13(17 vs Elder) FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+14=21 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+12=17 ; d8+20=21 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday January 29th, 2020 11:24:17 PM
Reeling for the Elder's attacks, Zander buoys himself with a quick touch of healing before laying into the Elder. ----------------------------------------------- Freedom of movement (Total duration: 80 minutes) Divine Bond(Holy) (Total duration: 9 minutes) Comprehend Languages Bless ( Duration 7 rounds) Aura of Courage (Immune Fear, +4 in 10ft radius) Smite Evil on Elder (+4 Att, +9 Damage, +4 AC, ignore DR) lasts for combat
Swift Action Lay on Hands (Heals 14) 6 used Full Attack Elder 30 to hit (Hero Point used to reroll 19), 26 damage 17 misses
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/114; AC: 20/19/11; DR 1/-; CMD: 29; 30 ft Swim d20+26=46 ; Thursday January 30th, 2020 10:17:52 AM Status: Staggered (3 of 15), Raging (14 of 24 used), Enlarged
Still feeling weak in the knees despite his rage, Stock swims ahead and says, "Nice spear, let me just..."
Stock drops his sword on the table and reaches out to grab the woman. "STOHP! Is this how I do it?" ================== Grapple vs 1: 46 vs. CMD; Hero point applied to get +8, 1 remaining. And there was the Nat 20. Draws AoO from 1 Assuming she tries to break the grapple, Stock will use Strength Surge to add +9 to his CMD for a total CMD of 38
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] d20+16=21 ; d20+16=31 ; d8+8=15 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+7=22 ; 2d6+5=11 ; 2d6+5=9 ; d8+4=11 ; Thursday January 30th, 2020 12:26:01 PM
The water elemental sees that its whirlpool isn’t working, so it shifts position and slams into the large monster. Dorbin finishes the spell and a hound archon appears behind the priestess (I13) and starts swinging its massive sword. Dorbin spots Carver stepping back, so he steps up and casts blur on him to make it harder to hit him.
OOC: Water elemental steps to I-J,9-10; attacks (1d20+16) hits AC 21,31; damage (1d8+8): 15 Archon attacks 1 (1d20+13, +8, +7) hits AC 16, 24, 22; potential damages (2d6+5, 2d6+5, 1d8+4): 11, 9, 11 Carver: Blur, opponents have a 20% miss chance against you, duration 9 minutes.
Summoned large water elemental: round 3/10 AC 21; HP 54/76, Atks: +16/+16, Dam: 1d8+8/1d8+8, CMB +15; CMD: 31, DR 5/- (+1 atk and dam underwater)
Summoned hound archon: round 1/10 AC 19; HP 51; Atks: +11/+6/+5 bite; Dam: sword: 2d6+5/2d6+5, Bite: 1d8+4; CMD: 19; DR 10/evil; spells
"It is getting a bit crowded in here," thinks Micah as he casts a spell on himself before moving to the edge of the elder's reach, drawing the greatsword while doing so.
================== Casts Divine Power on self (9 rounds duration) Moves to H11 (avoiding provoking)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Thursday January 30th, 2020 7:08:03 PM "Yes, good, now push her to the ground and sit on her! No wait, you don't weigh 800 lbs, push her to the ground and use her legs to pin her completely!" While she talks she moves towards the other creature to grab it next round (Move to 8/9 h/i)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 20/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Thursday January 30th, 2020 7:31:31 PM
Seeing the horrible mauling that Carver has a 20% chance of missing, Sid rises up and back to the ceiling of D9, and, if possible, sheats Mildred and draws Branwen and takes aim
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 48/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d8+2=10 ; Thursday January 30th, 2020 8:15:34 PM
Bartomus' want to stab the priestess was interrupted by the arrival Stock engaging the spear thrusting, spell casting nastiness. He looked over at the larger nastiness and shrugged. He placed a hand on Stock and tried to help cure his wounds to a small degree.
[i]Cure Light Wounds for 10 on Stock. [/]
DM MikeK - Elder Deep One - rd 4 d20+13=17 ; 4d6=18 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+24=39 ; d20+24=35 ; d20+24=41 ; 2d8+13=19 ; 2d6+13=19 ; 2d6+13=19 ; Thursday January 30th, 2020 8:41:17 PM
Carver heals himself a bit, and then withdraws to the tower stairs. “Are you ok, or are you hurt?” he asks the merfolk girl. The princess nods weakly, and then shakes her head weakly. “I’m OK,” she replies. Carver notes she is conscious, and does not appear to be wounded.
Reeling for the Elder's attacks, Zander buoys himself with a quick touch of healing before laying into the Elder.
Stock drops his sword, and grabs for the priestess. She tries to spear him (AoO), but the dwarf avoids the thrust, and succeeds in grabbing her.
The water elemental steps away and slams the Elder Deep One.
A hound archon appears behind the priestess, and starts swinging its massive sword….DM assumes at the Elder Deep One. It misses.
Dorbin moves to cast a spell on Carver.
Micah casts a spell on himself, and then moves around and over the table.
Stohp moves forward, but cannot complete her move as there is a water elemental already there.
Sid sheathes Mildred and draws Branwen and takes aim.
Bart casts a healing spell on Stock.
----
The priestess drops her spear, and grabs an unholy symbol hanging at her neck with her free hand, and concentrates. Negative energy courses through the assembled heroes. Everyone except Dorbin and Carver ,18 hp damage, Will DC 13 halves.
As it’s wounds heal, the Elder Deep One attacks the water elemental Water Elemental takes 19, 19, and 19 hp damage
Despite some of the blows it has taken, it doesn’t seem that hurt.
Deep One 1 - AC 24, CMD 22, GRAPPLED Elder Deep One: AC 29, SR 25, -56 hp
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20=11 ; d20=20 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 4:39:27 AM
Well then. Stohp can't really reach anyone to do anything useful. She decides to throw a thunderstone at the elder, aimed so it only affect it (Hit floor behind elder, AC 5, rolled a 20. DC 15 fortitude save or it's deafened). (14 will save, rolled HP for lvls 8 & 9)
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 16/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character 2d6=9 ; d8+1=5 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 8:38:33 AM
Carver again lays hands on himself, leaving himself with 1 use left for the day. He draws out his wand and will use it on the Princess first, she was caught in that ritual before they arrived plus that evil priest had channeled negative energy at least once while she was there....
Princess gains, 5 hit points.
"Princess if you'd wait here until we take care of these evil people, it'd be helpful, and then we can get you back to your family, The King was worried."
Effects:
Bless 6 rounds Blur 89 rounds
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 23/94 AC: 23(27 vs Elder) T: 13(17 vs Elder) FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+12=19 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=28 ; d8+20=27 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d8+20=24 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 9:21:38 AM
Zanderallen counteracts the negative energy of the priestess with a little positive energy of his own. "Stock, I wouldn't mind if you did some good crushing. See if you can find and remove her holy symbol. It might limit her connection to her god." Zanderallen burns with righteous anger and his sword glows with holy energy as strikes deeply once, twice with his blade. Barely unable to drive it deep into the creatures vitals the damage is still done. ----------------------------------- Freedom of movement (Total duration: 80 minutes) Divine Bond(Holy) (Total duration: 9 minutes) Comprehend Languages Bless ( Duration 6 rounds) Aura of Courage (Immune Fear, +4 in 10ft radius) Smite Evil on Elder (+4 Att, +9 Damage, +4 AC, ignore DR) lasts for combat
Will Save 19, 9 damage taken Swift Action lay on hands for 14 (7/8 used) Full attack on Elder 1st - Hero Point to reroll attack 34 hits (17 rolled crit potential, 23 not confirmed), 35 damage 2nd - 32 hits (18 rolled crit, 28 not confirmed), 27 damage
Stock (JonM) HP: 84/114; AC: 18/18/9; DR 1/-; CMD: 29; 30 ft Swim d20+9=23 ; d20+23=39 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 9:47:43 AM Status: Staggered (4 of 15), Raging (15 of 24 used), Enlarged, Grappled Stock spits on the woman as her dark god touches him. Of course spitting underwater is of limited use. Stock does not realize this fact in his rage. Instead, he tries to pin the priestess, sticking a knee into her back and letting his enlarged, 1600lb form do the work. "Like this Stohp? Somebody tie her up!"
========== Will Save: 23, half damage Attempt to maintain grapple (+5 bonus applied as controller) 39 vs CMD
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] d20+6=13 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+5=17 ; 2d6+5=10 ; d20+9=10 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 12:10:50 PM
The water elemental disappears in a swirl after the elder attacks it. The archon continues to attack the deep one, striking it once with the massive sword. Seeing the way clear, Dorbin tries a new spell and a massive fireball explodes, engulfing the deep one, but it quickly dissipates into shadows of nothing.
OOC: Archon will save: 13 Archon aura of menace: both monsters need will save, DC 16. If they fail, -2 to attacks, -2 to AC, -2 to saves until they successfully strike the archon. Archon attacks hit AC 29, 23, 17; damage: 10 Dorbin casting shadow evocation. Roll to beat spell resistance: natural 1. Never mind.
Summoned large water elemental: dead (No save rolled because the deep one attacks kill it)
Summoned hound archon: round 1/10 AC 19; HP 42/51; Atks: +11/+6/+5 bite; Dam: sword: 2d6+5/2d6+5, Bite: 1d8+4; CMD: 19; DR 10/evil; spells
Everyone in 10’ r of archon: protection from evil: +2 to AC, +2 to saves
Micah (John) HP: 65/80 +9 temporary AC: 22/11/22 (add +2 to AC when within 10' of Stock) CMD:17 (Swim 30) d20+13=25 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+8=23 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 4:57:11 PM
Micah grimaces as he steps forward to engage the elder. Domi guides my hands, he intones, as he suddenly gains the ability to use the greatsword despite being untrained in its use.
Even with the extra skill and the divine power coursing through him, he is unable to land a blow with the greatsword.
Divine Power 8 rounds remaining Weapon Master domain power to gain martial weapon proficiency (greatsword) (2/9 uses)
NOTE TO SILVER SHIELDS: Micah has 4 hero points remaining. If you miss a good hit, by 2 points, he can aid you for a bonus of two. He is already getting a +3 luck bonus of from his spell, so they are not too helpful to him right now since hero points confer luck bonuses.
DM MikeK - Elder Deep One - rd 5 d20+13=18 ; d20+24=34 ; d20+24=32 ; d20+24=42 ; 2d8+13=18 ; 2d6+13=23 ; 2d6+13=15 ; Sunday February 2nd, 2020 8:00:56 PM
Stohp throws a thunderstone behind the Elder Deep One. It ignores the blast.
Carver heals himself, then pulls out a wand and heals the princess.
Zanderallen heals himself, and then scores two good hits on the Elder Deep One.
Stock sticking a knee into the priestess’ back, and drives her to the ground. Priestess is pinned
The water elemental disappears.
The archon hits the Elder Deep One once.
Dorbin moves back to where he can see the Elder Deep One, and tries a spell. It fizzles on the colored force around it.
Micah moves in, asks for guidance from Domi, and attacks with his greatsword. The cleric misses.
----
The princess smiles at Carver gratefully, and with a flick of her tail, rises off of his back. “I’ll wait,” she promises the taur.
The priestess struggles to free herself. She's slippery, but Stock is able to maintain the pin.
With a cold glare, the Elder Deep One turns on Zanderallen. Claws and bite strike with brutal force. Zanderallen takes 18, 23, and 15 hp damage
Deep One 1 - AC 24, CMD 22, PINNED Elder Deep One: AC 29, Spell Resistance 25, -108 hp
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 39/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+8=20 ; Sunday February 2nd, 2020 10:15:48 PM
Bartomus was stuck, he couldn't help with the priestess who's evil continued to seethe through the waters, nor could he attack the giant nasty. He faded out of sight and swam as quickly as he could coming right up to the side of the nasty thing. Faded and blurred, he readied his trident for a blow..
Will save made, 9 pts noted. Fade away - and double move to IJ/10. Note to self - fire spells and lightening aren't that useful underwater.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 24/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character d8+1=8 ; Sunday February 2nd, 2020 10:24:33 PM
Carver moves back out into the main roon, so he can see what's going on, while moving he clicks the wand again....(gains 8) "I'm probably a going concern again, where am I needed?"
Effects:
Bless 5 rounds Blur 88 rounds 1 Lay on hands left for the day
Stock (JonM) HP: 84/114; AC: 18/18/9; DR 1/-; CMD: 29; 30 ft Swim d20+27=34 ; Monday February 3rd, 2020 11:27:55 AM Status: Staggered (5 of 15), Raging (16 of 24 used), Enlarged, Grappled
"NOT HERE CARVER. Stohp! Get a rope and tie her up. I have one on the outside of my pack if you need it."
Stock attempts to pick up the priestess and pivot her around so that she is in the middle of the room, keeping her pinned. ========= [i]Not sure how this works but I'm trying to move her to F11 so Stohp can help. I'll throw a CMB check in here because it seems necessary...but if it is not because she is pinned, feel free to ignore. CMB+27 (using Strength Surge to give a one time /rage bonus of +9) vs CMD: 34
Zanderallen (Zachary H) -33/94 AC: 23(27 vs Elder) T: 13(17 vs Elder) FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Monday February 3rd, 2020 12:15:44 PM
His attempts at defense feeble compared to the Elder's blows Zanderallen feels one last jab of pain before everything seems to lose focus. He senses more than feels his grip let go of his sword and it falls towards the floor. No longer held down by the force of his will Zander's body floats up and away from the Elder leaving a cloud of way too much blood. ---------------------------------- Zanderallen is dead dead (-33)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] d20+5=20 ; 2d4=5 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+5=9 ; Monday February 3rd, 2020 3:17:16 PM
Dorbin gasps as Zander falls. He quickly throws a magical arrow through the water at the elder monster. The archon continues to attack but cannot seem to make contact with the creature.
OOC: Ranged Touch acid arrow hits AC 20 (no SR), damage: 5 (round 1/4).
Summoned hound archon: round 2/10 AC 19; HP 42/51; Atks: +11/+6/+5 bite; Dam: sword: 2d6+5/2d6+5, Bite: 1d8+4; CMD: 19; DR 10/evil; spells
Everyone in 10’ r of archon: protection from evil: +2 to AC, +2 to saves
Micah (John) HP: 65/80 +9 temporary AC: 22/11/22 (add +2 to AC when within 10' of Stock) CMD:17 (Swim 30) d20+21=40 ; d20+21=26 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+8=24 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; Monday February 3rd, 2020 3:32:27 PM
Micah screams in wordless rage as he sees the paladin dropped.
He swings the greatsword landing a solid blow. Knowing the defenses of the elder are too great for even his enhanced attacks, he attacks the priestess in frustration, hitting her soundly. His third attack, is redirected at the elder, but fails to cause damage.
Micah, nearly blinded by fury and loss, manages to notice that Carver has abandoned them, but continues to focus on the combatant before him.
============ Hero Point to Add 8. Natural 19 hits (40 total), but critical not confirmed. Damage 10 (really, dice roller?) Bonus attack misses. Attack at lesser bonus Hits Priestess (to Hit 24) 17 points damage
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20+14=20 ; Monday February 3rd, 2020 6:31:18 PM
Stohp realizes she's an idiot and could have just gone up and over everyone swarming the enemy. Stupid 3d space. Regardless things are clear now so she takes a 5 foot step and tries to grapple the elder (20 to grapple)
DM MikeK - Elder Deep One - rd 6 d20+24=39 ; d20+24=39 ; d20+24=43 ; d20+24=31 ; 2d8+13=21 ; 2d6+13=15 ; 2d6+13=24 ; 2d6+13=22 ; Monday February 3rd, 2020 8:19:07 PM
Bart pulls out his trident, and moves up to engage the Elder Deep One in melee.
Carver moves back into the main room, healing himself again.
Stock swings the priestess around, asking Stohp (or Sid) to help tie her up.
Zanderallen falls.
Dorbin casts an acid dart at the Elder Deep One, which hits.
The Archon swings, but misses.
Micah swings in fury at the Elder Deep One, hitting. The cleric looks for the priestess, but Stock has pivoted her away.
Stohp doesn’t hear Stock, and moves up to try and grapple the Elder Deep One. It sloughs her off easily.
DM Emergency Override - Sid grabs the priestess from Stock, and starts tying her up.
----
The priestess struggles to free herself, to no avail.
The Elder Deep One shifts its focus to the Hound Archon. It rocks the archon with claws and bite. Hound Archon takes 21, 15, and 46 hp damage.
Deep One 1 - AC 24, CMD 22, PINNED Elder Deep One: AC 29, Spell Resistance 25, CMD 47, -113 hp
Sid(Andrew) HP: 20/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Monday February 3rd, 2020 9:55:38 PM
"Hey Now," He says in Aquan, "Kelp clam. Tuna water hurt you," as he tried to tie her up.
((Sorry guys! I didn't realize I had missed any posts let alone two!))
CMB(Tie with rope, +8 for Hero Point): 21 + 8(HP) = 29
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 24/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character d20+7=27 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 12:02:52 AM
Carver makes a Know:Dungeoneering check (27 with a Nat 20) Wanting weaknesses and how to kill this thing first, He will share any information with the group as soon as he remembers anything about them.
Holding the Sharkstooth in one hand, he drops the wand. "Princess, do me a favor and pick up the wand for me, and hide behind the wall again, OK?" Carver then begins to Direct the battle (Inspire Courage everyone gets +1 to hit & damage and vs Charm & Fear) And then he draws his Lance from the sheath strapped to his hind quarters.
"Need a hole to hit that thing, I'm trying to recall what I know about them, Hope there's some information in my noggin that helps...."
Free action, drop wand Standard Action start Performance Move action draw Lance
Bless 4 rounds Blur 87 rounds 1 Lay on hands left for the day 4/9 Bard Song used +1 To Hit & Damage +1 vs Charms and Fear 1 Smite Evil left
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 39/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+8=18 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 12:06:25 AM
Bartomus watched in horror as the giant creature unleashed a series of blows and a bite against Zander that resulted in an explosion of blood into the water surrounding the hero of the Shields. As the body went limp and floated, Bartomus slashed forward with his trident as Stohp tried to grapple the creature. His attempted strike missed, and he grabbed at Zander's lifeless body pulling it back and away from the fight.
Attack 18 = missed; pull Zander and step back five feet to avoid an AOC.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 39/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+8=18 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 12:06:25 AM
Bartomus watched in horror as the giant creature unleashed a series of blows and a bite against Zander that resulted in an explosion of blood into the water surrounding the hero of the Shields. As the body went limp and floated, Bartomus slashed forward with his trident as Stohp tried to grapple the creature. His attempted strike missed, and he grabbed at Zander's lifeless body pulling it back and away from the fight.
Attack 18 = missed; pull Zander and step back five feet to avoid an AOC.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20+14=20 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 6:49:32 AM
Stohp isn't particularly used to this underwater grappling and fails again (same roll as last round XD). She backs up 5 feet and reconsiders her options. It's not wielding a weapon so she can't disarm, can she even trip it underwater? Probably not. Tanglefoot probably wouldn't work...
Decisions decisions.
Micah (John) HP: 65/80 +9 temporary AC: 22/11/22 (add +2 to AC when within 10' of Stock) CMD:17 (Swim 30) d20+16=25 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+11=16 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 9:12:10 AM
Micah moves to flank with Bart only to realize the druid has moved back.
Drawing from his rage and grief he calls forth upon his Domi given power to enhance his strength. His fury dampens his skill and he fails to connect a single blow.
========== 5'step to J2 Hero point (2 remaining) for extra action to cast bull strength on himself To Hit 25, 22, 16
Zanderallen (Zachary H) -33/94 AC: 23(27 vs Elder) T: 13(17 vs Elder) FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Tuesday February 4th, 2020 11:15:03 AM
Zander's spirit tries to make sense of what is happening. Everything seemed so far away. He knew there was a fight, he needed to get his sword. But everything was dark. "Domi, where am I?', he tries to call out.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] 2d4=4 ; d20+6=25 ; 2d4=7 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 11:56:24 AM
Dorbin winces again as the archon disappears. He takes careful aim and fires another magical arrow of acid at the creature.
OOC: Acid arrow #1: Dam 4 round 2/4 Acid arrow #2: ranged touch hit AC 21 (-4 shooting into combat), dam 7 round 1/4
Stock (JonM) HP: 84/114; AC: 18/18/9; DR 1/-; CMD: 29; 30 ft Swim Tuesday February 4th, 2020 4:39:49 PM Status: Staggered (6 of 15), Raging (17 of 24 used), Enlarged, Grappled
Stock's reddened eyes watch Sid tie up the priestess. He kicks her as he passes (flavor kick only, no damage intended). He yells, "STAY DOWN!" at her and then picks up his sword and steps up on the table.
=========== Pick up an item and 5 foot step more onto the table at G12-H13
DM MikeK - Elder Deep One - rd 7 d20+24=40 ; d20+24=32 ; d20+24=38 ; 2d8+13=22 ; 2d6+13=21 ; 2d6+13=20 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 7:11:21 PM
Sid ties up the priestess. She’s as confused by his words as she is by his deeds.
Carver drops his wand, starts inspiring his companions, and draws his lance. Racking his brain for weakness, the only one he can come up with is it doesn’t regenerate fire damage. The taur asks for his companions to open a path for him to attack.
Bartomus misses with his trident, grabs Zanderallen’s body, and begins to back away.
Stohp can’t grapple the Elder Deep One, and steps back to consider what, if any, options she has. Perception DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: { Carver just dropped a healing wand, and you have skills in Use Magic Device….}
Micah draws on his strength and attacks, but cannot pierce the Elder’s hide.
The Archon disappears.
Dorbin hits the Elder with another acid dart.
Stock grabs his sword and moves up.
Zanderallen is in a fog. "Domi, where am I?', he calls out. The fog lifts slightly, and the paladin sees the fight continuing below him. Bartomus is dragging his bloodied, limp form away from the Elder, as Micah fights on, and Carver and Stock prepare to join the fray.
As the paladin comes to grips with his not alive status, he realizes he can see weak points in the Elder Deep One’s thick skin. And he understands he can impart at least some of that wisdom on one of his friends.
Zanderallen can impart Divine Favor (+1 atk/dam) on any one companion, which lasts as long as he concentrates. He can switch targets at any time, but can only affect one person at a time.
----
The priestess continues to struggle, but Sid has her tied up good.
The Elder Deep One blasts Stock with both claws and a bit. Stock takes 22, 21, and 20 hp damage.
Deep One 1 - AC 24, CMD 22, PINNED Elder Deep One: AC 29, Spell Resistance 25, CMD 47, -114 hp
Micah (John) HP: 65/80 +9 temporary AC: 22/11/22 (add +2 to AC when within 10' of Stock) CMD:17 (Swim 30) d20+16=22 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+16=26 ; d20+11=27 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 8:17:35 PM
Micah continues to attack without ceasing, moving aside to eventually get in a flank position.
He manages to land one blow.
====== To hit 22, 36 (not confirmed), 27 Damage 16 5' step from J13 to K13
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20+14=30 ; d20=11 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 8:01:48 AM
Stohp sees the wand (perception 30) and manages to put two and two together (int 12, just cause she sees the wand doesn't mean she'd think of using it) and swims over to it. Sadly with only 1 action a round that's all she can do.
Stock (JonM) HP: 24/114; AC: 20/19/11; DR 1/-; CMD: 29; 30 ft Swim d20+15=19 ; d20+15=18 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 9:35:45 AM Status: Staggered (7 of 15), Raging (18 of 24 used), Enlarged, Grappled, Blessed, Inspired Stock roars in pain as more blood joins the water in the room. He pushes through his fear, raises his sword..."Micah, duck!"
The table he is standing on tips ever so slightly under his massive weight, even under water. The resulting imbalance is more than enough to pitch the enlarged barbarian into the wall.
=========== Power Attack, hits AC19 :( Hero Point used for another standard action, none remaining Power Attack, hits AC18 :(
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 39/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Wednesday February 5th, 2020 9:53:03 AM
Bartomus shifted Zander's lifeless body and pulled it back further. Out of sheer desperation, he tried to do something that would affect one of the two things that was causing so much damage to his colleagues. He looked at the priestess still struggling against her bonds and a random thought filled his mind, 'make her laugh.' His fingers and mouth moved quickly and he flicked his fingers in her direction.
[i] Fey Domain - cast hideous laughter, DC 10+1/2 lvl+ wisdom modifier = 10+4+8=22, if not negated, falls into uncontrollable laughter and remains prone up to 8 rounds[i]
Zanderallen (Zachary H) -33/94 AC: 23(27 vs Elder) T: 13(17 vs Elder) FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Wednesday February 5th, 2020 10:01:04 AM
The fog clears suddenly and with a start Zanderallen realizes he's watching the battle but not from his body. I'll deal with that later.' he thinks. Looking at what's going on he floats over to Carver willing him to charge, "Bart is pulling me out of the way, Micah has moved to flank it. Strike deep with your lance!", he yells in the spirit realm. Carver feels a faint touch on his lance pointing it towards the Elder.
Conferring Divine Favor on Carver, +1 att and damage
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 30/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character d6=2 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 10:10:46 AM
Carver uses his last Lay on Hands, gaining a very little health. He also continues to give advice to those who are fighting, suggesting various attack actions.
"Someone, anyone, if you can, burn it, it will keep it from regenerating any of the damage. The space is too small, these confined spaces are hampering us, because so many of us are Taurs...."
Effects
Bless 3 rounds Blur 86 rounds 0 Lay on hands left for the day 5/9 Bard Song used +1 To Hit & Damage +1 vs Charms and Fear 1 Smite Evil left
DM Question, what rules are you using for Squeezing?
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 24/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character d20+20=25 ; 2d8+11=17 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 10:27:31 AM
Sorry, hit button before all of post. and corrections... (forget the lay on hands, as reread the prior posts)
Carver after giving suggestions, declares a target for his Smite Evil, The Deep One. Carver then charges, striking at the Deep One with his Lance. As he dodges those around him, Carver uses Heroic effort to strike the Deep One (Hero point to add +4)
Attack AC 30, Damage 18 (forgot to add Divine Bond +1 to attack and damage as Lance is chosen weapon) Attack by-passes all DR from Smite Evil
Effects
Bless 3 rounds Blur 86 rounds 1 Lay on hands left for the day 5/9 Bard Song used +1 To Hit & Damage +1 vs Charms and Fear 0 Smite Evil left
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] 2d4=6 ; 2d4=3 ; d20+2=5 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 1:10:58 PM
Dorbin watches as the acid burns and he throws another tiny blob of acid in the general direction of the monster.
Sid (Sub Post) HP: 20/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+13=16 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 7:11:49 PM
With the priestess tied up and secured, Sid draws his bow and fires at the elder. His shot goes wide.
DM MikeK - Elder Deep One - rd 8 d20+13=23 ; d20+24=42 ; 2d6+13=19 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 9:25:05 PM
Micah continues moving around the Elder Deep One, striking with his greatsword as he moves.
Stohp staggers over to where Carver has dropped the healing wand.
Stock attacks, but his difficulties with this unfamiliar sword continue.
Bart pulls Zanderallen’s body further away, and then casts a spell at the priestess. She's already prone, but the minotaur doesn't see any uncontrolled laughing. Save
Carver feels something about him, an unexplained something guiding him in his attack. Not sure if Carver added Zanderallen’s bonus
Giving some more suggestions, the centaur charges. As he closes, the Elder Deep One takes a swipe at him, and slams him with a claw. AoO on Carver hits for 19 hp damage. But, the centaur powers onward to strike with his lance.
Dorbin tries another acid dart, but misses Touch AC 11
Sid fires an arrow, which sails wide.
----
The priestess continues to struggle, but Sid has her tied up good.
The Elder Deep One's head pivots, taking in the Shields slowly surrounding it. It's wounds heal slightly, but it is starting to look worse and worse.
With a final glance at the priestess, the Elder turns, blasts out a window, and squeezes through.
Carver and Micah get an AoO.
Once on the other side, it turns again to be able to defend itself from any pursuers.
Deep One 1 - AC 24, CMD 22, TIED UP, HELPLESS. Elder Deep One: AC 29, Spell Resistance 25, CMD 47, -147 hp
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 15/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character d20+18=23 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 10:25:57 PM
Carver misses with his AoO as the Elder Deep One moves away and climbs out the window,
He drops both the sword and lance(free actions), He uses his last lay on hands on himself (As Move Action), He continues to give suggestions on how to combat this thing (swift action).... He pulls his bow and gets ready to loose an arrows towards the Deep One. (another move action)
"It has Reach and it regenerates, I'm not sure Acid stops it though... My smite is still up, but I'm pretty much out of tricks, anyone else got anything up a sleeve? Oh, and I'm fairly certain Zanderallen is still lingering in the area, but I need to be not in combat to actually see him... It takes some serious concentrating to achieve that ability."
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 15/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Wednesday February 5th, 2020 10:51:08 PM
Don't see a D100 roll, the Deep One has a 20% miss chance. and Lance is a reach weapon, so Don't think Carver triggered a AoO, but marked off damage just in case.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 39/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 6d6=14 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 11:39:34 PM
"Really, fire, really," Bartomus exclaimed looking at the others and then out the window near him at where the Deep One ended up. He moved his hands quickly and he gave it a shot as he envisioned a giant flaming sphere underwater.
Flaming Sphere Greater - at MN9 - for 14 points damage, really, if it maintains its form. DC 22 as I understand it - 10+will+spell level =22
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Thursday February 6th, 2020 7:42:40 AM
Stohp scoops up the wand (free action?) and goes back over to the most injured ally.
Stock (JonM) HP: 24/114; AC: 20/19/11; DR 1/-; CMD: 29; 30 ft Swim d20+15=18 ; Thursday February 6th, 2020 9:48:08 AM Status: Staggered (8 of 15), Raging (19 of 24 used), Enlarged, Blessed, Inspired Stock yells in pain and frustration. He draws out a potion out of his belt, still a bit shaky from fear and injuries.
======= Seems like Stock should get an AoO too. I'll roll, you ignore if he didn't get it. Power Attack misses with an 18. That's a 4, a 3 and a 3. Pull out Potion of CMW, 5 ft. step forward to I12-J13
Zanderallen (Zachary H) -33/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Thursday February 6th, 2020 11:31:51 AM
Still fully engaged in the sense of battle spirit Zanderallen moves into Micah. Joining with his brother follower of Domi, he senses Micah's pain and rage at the loss of a brother in arms. Guiding him toward the foe he lends his spiritual strength to the cleric's attack.
Zander switches Divine Favor to Micah, +1 Att/Dam
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Thursday February 6th, 2020 12:14:09 PM
The acid arrows continue to burn on the elder. Dorbin looks around, feeling a bit exhausted and worn out from the battle. He checks to make sure Crimson and the princess are still there.
Micah (John) HP: 65/80 +9 temporary AC: 22/11/22 (add +2 to AC when within 10' of Stock) CMD:17 (Swim 30) d20+17=28 ; d20+17=19 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; Thursday February 6th, 2020 3:24:56 PM
Micah swings in frustration at the withdrawing elder. Seeing the blade nearly slide through the thick hide, he leans forward, pressing it home. FOR ZANDERALLEN! he screams in anguished exultation.
He follows it to the window, taking another swing, but failing to even come close this time.
============ Move to window to L11. Hero point to make the AoO hit. 1 hero point remaining. Damage 22 points
Damage Bonus +4*1.5 new strength, +1 inspire, +3 divine power, +1 greatsword = +11 + 1 from Zanderallen
Sid(Andrew) HP: 20/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Thursday February 6th, 2020 7:36:20 PM
"You know," Sid says in common, "If you calm down I will not have to bludgeon you to near death. Not the type of tale that one wants to tell the missuses if you know what I mean, 'So how was your time in the terrifying depths that should not be', she'd say, 'I would have to say, 'Oh quite lovely this time of year when the kelp is in harvest, we should visit sometime, oh and I had to beat a woman to death because he was trying to sacrifice said Princess. But in happier news she and the new guy are getting along swimmingly'."
Sid will drag the Priestess as close as he can to F5.
DM MikeK - For Zanderallen Thursday February 6th, 2020 8:28:01 PM
Micah and Dorbin inflict more damage on the Elder Deep One.
Bartomus tries a Flaming Sphere, but underwater he get just a ball of steam.
The Elder Deep One flees, shooting upward at an astonishing rate of speed. Withdraw
Whether its the retreat of the Elder, or the droning on of Sid, the tied up priestess finally stops struggling against her bonds. Her shoulders slump, and she awaits her fate.
Meanwhile, the voice of the princess can be heard from the landing. "We're up here! Hurry!"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20+8=15 ; Thursday February 6th, 2020 8:55:54 PM
Stohp reaches Stock and pokes him with the wand. "Heal. Or something." It does not work. She shrugs and tosses it back to Carver. "You use it, this isn't really my expertise."
She only just now realizes Zander is dead and curses loudly.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 41/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character d8+1=2 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=5 ; Thursday February 6th, 2020 9:25:50 PM
Carver catches the wand and puts the bow away, and also gathers up the other weapons he dropped and stows them as well. For a few moments before he starts clicking the wand on people... Carver's eyes seem to roll over in his head, and seem to turn into black holes.... Using his Grim ability, Carver looks around the room, He sees Zander hovering about the group, he wishes he was more skilled in the Bosses teachings, all he can do is see into the Shadow realm and partially step into it.... He can't talk to the Spirits... Yet.
His eyes abruptly revert to normal, " I thought so, Zander is lingering with us and doing all he can to assist, even from the Spirit Realm."
Carver walks to each seriously wounded and clicks the wand a few times on each...
Sid Gains 13 hit points (3 clicks) Stock Gains 30 hit points (6 clicks) Stohp Gains 11 hit points (2 clicks) Bart Gains 9 hit points (2 clicks) Carver Gains 26 hit points (6 clicks)
"Hey, someone remind me on my Next Catacombs visit to lodge a complaint. I think they sold me a wand of Cure Least Wounds instead of Cure Light Wounds."
Needed Info
Blur (minutes yet) 6/9 Bard Song used
Bartomus(Rod) HP:48/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Friday February 7th, 2020 12:06:54 AM "So, can we save him, in any way?" Bartomus asked as he looked on Zander's body and listened to Carver share that the Shield's spirt was nearby. He looked about and realized the princess had yelled at them. He shifted towards the landing keeping his eyes darting about the room. "We can take him with us, right? I mean we still have the Princess to get back to her dad too."
Stock (JonM) HP: 36/96; AC: 21/20/12; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; 30 ft Swim; Rage: 19 of 24 used Friday February 7th, 2020 9:14:06 AM Fatigued Stock slumps to the ground, visibly sweating underwater (whatever that looks like). "I'm glad it's gone." He then sheathes his sword and shakes his head. "Wait, how did Z get there?...Oh no."
He shakes his head again and stares daggers at Crimson.
======== OOC - Carver: I'm pretty sure that a 1 rolled on healing can be re-rolled.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) -33/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Friday February 7th, 2020 9:42:31 AM
Roaring in anger at the fleeing enemy Zander realize the Elder is gone. Moving out of Micah he surveys the battle scene as normal. Seeing the deep fatigue and wounds on Stock he floats over to him reaching to summon the last of his reserves of healing energy. Only for... nothing to happen. Carver is probably glad he can't hears spirits as Zander takes the opportunity to uncharacteristically swear fiercely and passionately. Floating over to his body he winces at the wounds inflicted upon it, wondering how long before Gargul's minions collected him for judgement.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) -33/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Friday February 7th, 2020 9:46:49 AM
ADM Note to Carver and party: From the woldipedia house rules section on spells and magic items, Any ones rolled during any type of positive energy healing are re-rolled until something other than a one is obtained. So wands, cure spells, lay on hands, channel positive energy to heal. Any die that is a 1 gets rerolled till it's not a 1.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 51/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character d8+1=2 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=6 ; Friday February 7th, 2020 10:16:09 AM
Couldn't find it, had to do a word search "Roll" to locate it, I haven't played a character who healed in years.
The following numbers include the "2's" already added above
Sid gains another 11 hit points Stohp gains another 6 hit points Bart gains another 6 hit points Carver gains another 10 hit points
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Friday February 7th, 2020 11:29:57 AM
Dorbin leans up against the wall, quite tired and drained. He doesn't know how to heal anything, other than by drinking a potion. He ponders that they're still quite a ways underwater and that just seems surreal.
When the princess calls out down the stairs, he tenses up and prepares for something bad to run into the room.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Saturday February 8th, 2020 11:57:37 AM
Sid sighs as the positive energy takes away his pains, and then notices Z on the floor, motionless. "You had better hope that my friend's condition is a temporary inconvenience," he drones, "As I don't it would bode well." He drones more.
"Princess," he says looking over to her, "are you alright? Do you need any assistance?"
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Monday February 10th, 2020 12:11:34 PM
Dorbin leans against the wall and shifts into the room to get out of the way of whatever comes rushing up the stairs.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) -33/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Monday February 10th, 2020 2:12:35 PM
Zanderallen waits to see what is coming up the stairs. Although he can't help but keep looking over his shoulder for the reaper, or whoever came to collect the souls of the fallen.
DM MikeK -Healing, and waiting. Monday February 10th, 2020 7:57:30 PM
As the Elder Deep One runs, the Silver Shields turn to deal with what is left.
Some are only now realizing that Zanderallen has fallen. Stohp curses loudly. But, Carver insists he can feel the paladin’s presence in the room.
Others take part in some much needed healilng. Meanwhile, Dorbin and Sid wonder about the princess.
They don’t have to wait long.
In answer to her call, half a dozen armed and armored troops speed into the room. These merfolk seem to know their way around a battle, but after some quick glances about, they figure out this one is over. They relax, slightly, and the King swishes in.
He gives his daughter a long embrace, and then moves further into the room. The merfolk king, like his men, has done this before. His eyes quickly move from Crimson, to the tied up priestess, to the hole in the window, to Zanderallen.
Moving to Micah, he offers his hand. “My deepest thanks for rescuing my daughter. And, all of us. We are retaking the city, again thanks to you. But I see you have paid a deep price.” The merfolk king holds Micah’s eyes. “Have you the means to petition Gargul for his return?”
----
Zanderallen is getting the feeling that he’s not going anywhere just yet. There is a sense of anticipation, of waiting for something first. That sense is only magnified by the king’s question to Micah.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 51/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Monday February 10th, 2020 9:41:51 PM
As Carver finishes doing the healing, He moves over, giving the King a bow of respect. He leans forward and whispers in Micah's ear, "I may Work for the Boss, but I can't petition him, at least not yet."
To the King directly, "I'll get this Helm back to you, but I still sort of need it "
He then backs up, leaving the conversation to those who knew Zander .
Micah (John) HP: 65/80 +9 temporary AC: 22/11/22 (add +2 to AC when within 10' of Stock) CMD:17 (Swim 30) Monday February 10th, 2020 11:15:37 PM I have access to the power to make such a petition, recently granted by my own Lord, replies Micah woodenly. "Such a petition requires a significant amount of diamond dust, both for the call and to restore the damage to his soul should he be returned. We should be able to obtain that back in the Float."
He looks at the lifeless body of his friend and brother in Domi. He has the incongruous thought that tears do not show underwater.
He knows there is more to that needs to be addressed, but he does not yet have it in him.
Stock (JonM) HP: 36/96; AC: 21/20/12; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; 30 ft Swim; Rage: 19 of 24 used d20+13=29 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2020 12:48:09 AM Still Fatigued
Stock walks over to Lord Crimson's bound form and kicks the man. "It isn't going to go well for you...between Rodrigo and now Zanderallen...not well at all."
He reaches back and grabs his handaxe. He begins picking at his nails with the blade. "You need to tell us what you were doing down here. How do you know the Deep Ones anyway?"
========= Intimidate: 29
Bartomus(Rod) HP:48/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+7=26 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2020 2:03:07 AM
Bartomus walked over to where Crimson was as Stock kicked their prisoner. He didn't like the man or anything he could possibly represent or say. When Stock began to ask about the Deep One's, Bartomus chimed in a cold, slicing voice.
"You know, they needed a sacrifice right? Maybe an arm or two would bring them back to talk, Stock." He made it pretty clear with his eyes that he was sizing up Crimson's arms and then glanced at Stock. "The restitution you are going to be paying to us, then to help Zander, heck you might have enough left over to scrape out a living as an message runner back on the Float."
Intimidate assist with Stock - 26
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20+9=27 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2020 3:28:03 AM
Stohp is upset at events to but she will not condone the abuse of a helpless prisoner. And hey, with the monster gone it's presence isn't slowing her down anymore. She goes over and takes up his rope again, glaring at the other two. "He will face justice for his crimes, but until then we will not beat a helpless prisoner."
The information they want is something we need though, and he does deserve punishment for his crimes. She plays good cop to the other's bad cop. "Tell us everything and I may speak on your behalf at the trial. You WILL be punished for your crimes, but if you cooperate you may get a reduced sentence and stay alive. Don't, and while I will insure you get to the trial unharmed I will make no efforts to prevent your inevitable execution." (Diplomacy 27)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) -33/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Tuesday February 11th, 2020 10:38:52 AM
Now standing over his body, because it feels weird seeing it off in a different part of the room, spirit Zander bows to the King and starts composing an answer when the part about the terrible price reminds him. With a brief glance down he almost chuckles, 'I guess some habits never die' Curious as to what Crimson has to say he floats over to the gathering. While appreciative of the feelings, he frowns slightly at Stock and Bart. When Stohp steps in he grins wickedly at her cutting rhetoric, that girl had spirit. He then moves back to his body, taking some comfort in it as an anchor point at they talk of petitioning Gargul.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Tuesday February 11th, 2020 11:36:52 AM
Dorbin watches as the group crashes in, just a couple minutes late. He nods when Micah mentions needing to get back to the float to help Zander. He then casts a spell and says, "That will create a servant that can respectfully handle Zander's body here and guide it along with us until we return to the Float."
OOC: Unseen servant
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Tuesday February 11th, 2020 6:30:56 PM
Sid pokes the Priestess, "You have blood on your hand Miss. I would hear your story before your tithe is requested. What were you doing and why. Be full and truthful and maybe your burden won't be so heavy," finishing speaking he looks at Z's form.
DM MikeK - Gifts and opportunities Tuesday February 11th, 2020 8:20:41 PM
Carver tells the king he’s not yet achieved the ability to petition Gargul for Zanderallen. Micah has, but the spell and the components will have to be found in Floating City. Dorbin casts Unseen Servant, to help with the body.
The king waves a dismissive hand at talk of diamond dust and a return to the Float. “You have saved my daughter, and you have saved my kingdom,” he replies to Micah. “We will provide what you need.” The merfolk gives a motion to one of his soldiers, who speeds out of the room.
Meanwhile, Stock, Bart, and Stohp are working over Crimson.
The bound man whimpers as Stock kicks him, and his eyes flick between him and Bartomus. He relaxes only slightly as Stohp interjects.
“I had no deal with Deep Ones,” he replies unsteadily. “Just the sahuagin. They promised to transport me to Plateau City in exchange for that.” The man nods at the altar, which has nothing on it now but that stone sphere. “I had no idea what they were planning to use if for until I got here.”
Sid is trying his hand with the bound priestess. She merely shrugs. “We all have blood on us, elf. And, as I will be bound over to the merfolk, I have no interest in speaking with you.”
The king’s man returns, holding small chest. He hands it to the king, who in turn hands it to Micah. The king smiles gently. “All manner of things can be found in sunken ships,” he remarks.
Inside is a scroll of Raise Dead, and a diamond.
Zanderallen feels the sense of anticipation around him build.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20=17 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2020 9:23:57 PM
Sid gets really close to her, his eyes going cold as he looks to her and quietly says to her, "Or maybe I claim you as our prisoner and see if his Highness would let us deal with you. Have you ever been to the surface? Laid upon the hot stones in the dry Sun. Do you know what thirst is? Have you ever felt that pain? That wasting pain. We did save the Kingdom and the Princess, and we can keep creatures of the wet alive a looong time on the dry."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Wednesday February 12th, 2020 8:00:41 AM
Stohp is unsurprised to hear Crimson knew nothing of the ritual. The stupidity of criminals never ceases to amaze. No doubt he would have gotten eaten by whatever eldritch thing they summoned and died wondering where he went wrong.
She goes back to ignoring him and awaits the ritual. She's heard of these before, but this will be the first time seeing one.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 51/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Wednesday February 12th, 2020 9:32:40 AM
Carver seriously frowns at the assaulting of the Priestess, he might understand wanting to, but actually doing so bothers him. Now the verbal coercion, he doesn't have a problem with. He remains standing back, as he is still just a guest with this group of friends. "If we're going to see the Boss, please remain humble... I was with a group a few years ago that ended up having a discussion with him, and I try not to think too much about it, because it brings back the headache I had for a week when he evicted the group from his throne room. I'd really like not to repeat that." Carver has offered his advice and is as ready as he's going to get....
Stock (JonM) HP: 36/96; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +14; Surv: +11; SM: +7; 30 ft Swim; Rage: 19 of 24 used Wednesday February 12th, 2020 9:42:36 AM "So what, Crimson was just some kind of passenger on the Sahuagin/Deep One invasion ship?...Useless."
He hears of the scroll and diamond dust and says, "So you think we should use this on Z or just save it in case one of us goes down someday?..." He waits for a moment through the silence and says, "Kidding, kidding. Obviously we need our knight in shining armor back."
Bartomus(Rod) HP:48/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Wednesday February 12th, 2020 10:55:36 AM "You know I really don't think I can believe you," Bartomus said to Crimson and gave a dismissive shrug. "So how about we get a clearer understanding how you suddenly had friends with the sahaugins, how did that relationship start back on the Float?"
He glanced over at the priestess and Sid. He nodded in agreement with the thought of leaving that source of evil in some uncomfortable place. "Who with the sahaugins did you set all of your travel arrangements up with, I bet his majesty would love to know who was the leader of this invasion."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) -33/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Wednesday February 12th, 2020 11:02:48 AM
Zander shudders slightly as the chest is opened and the scroll revealed. The scroll had a presence on this side. He glares at Stock for the Dwarf's comment. And for good measure he attempts to move through him to see if the old saying of being able to feel a chill from the spirits of the dead was true.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Wednesday February 12th, 2020 12:18:43 PM
Dorbin smiles, nods, and says, "It's good to be the king."
Micah (John) HP: 65/80 +9 temporary AC: 22/11/22 (add +2 to AC when within 10' of Stock) CMD:17 (Swim 30) Wednesday February 12th, 2020 1:38:44 PM
Micah solemnly accepts the chest.
Despite the nature of the situation, he cannot repress a smile at Stock's proposal. "Sometimes one can have it both ways," he tells the dwarf. To the king he asks, "Do you mind if I retain the scroll for some future use? I would rather call directly upon the god of Zanderallen and I for this ritual."
Assuming no objection, he moves to one corner and sinks deeply into a meditative state, petitioning Domi for the spell. After about fifteen minutes have passed, he rises and tells the others with the gifted diamond dust in hand, "I am ready. Please gather round."
Drawing upon divine power is something the priest often invokes as a part of his very nature. In this case, however, the severity of the situation and what he is about to attempt is so moving, Micah struggles at times to continue the invocation. His voice rises and falls, both in pitch and volume, as he proceeds through the casting of the ritual to raise dead. He finishes with a deep sigh of relief and looks up to the others then Zanderallen, not knowing exactly what to expect.
========== Note: Micah never had the chance to pray for a fifth level spell once he leveled up. It is this slot that he prays to fill with the raise dead spell, saving the scroll for another time.
Shadows Deepen [DM Jerry] Wednesday February 12th, 2020 10:11:20 PM
As Micah works through his first 5th level spell, you sense the power that he has achieved thanks to his faithfulness with his deity, Domi. Wind begins to blow. Shadows deepen. The underwater Wold fades. Light changes to twilight.
Everything is less substantial and in shadow. There is a chill about. You can feel a solid surface below you. As your eyes adjust, you look about and see what can only be the Shadowlands. In the distance to your right, you see a river that is a dark red-brown in color. It smells bitter sweet even at a distance of miles. Souls float along the river rising above the surface and then bobbing below. The silence makes the Shadowlands seem very lonely and forlorn. Some of you may realize that if you concentrate on something you can perceive it better and this includes smell.
Perhaps the most surprising thing is that Zander is now visible. You can't seem to hear him. In fact the only sound you do hear is Micah, who seemingly in a trance, continues his spell. You lift and float increasing speed across the Shadowlands as he chants. Zander; however, seems inevitably pulled to the right towards the river of Woldsblood. Within a short time he plummets into the river racing out of view.
A beholder floats near , seemingly curious, but then quickly backs away and goes on about its business. A bit later, a large group of shadowy figures races to get out of your way. Two serpents blacker than midnight float in the distance watching as you pass.
You seem to proceed at a slower pace drawing closer to the river, but not getting to close. You can sense or perceive things that would not be possible on the Wold. One perception is that no living creature could survive entering the river. You see gateways in various places. You pass by a molten gateway with a small sign to the side that says, "Fire." Another says, "Fey Realms of...." the end of the sign has broken off. A third says, "Koshe Marr." There are many others as well in the disatance.
In the distance a mountain range rises into view. As you approach you see the Woldblood river emptying into a lake that surrounds a large island. That must be the Lands of Rest. To the left are the Estates of Unrest, all black and charred and metallic. In the middle where the mountains are is the Grand Castle of Maab and many valleys up in the mountains. To the right is Haven Far, the resting place for the noble and the good.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 51/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Wednesday February 12th, 2020 10:47:35 PM
Having been here before, for this exact reason before and more recently to bind his shadow here. "I'm not sure if you know it, but that river is pure Woldsblood. So, don't go touching it, don't even think about touching it. I've met someone who actually carried some around, but she was a High Priest of Alemi. I think she still hangs out at the Giggling Ghost from time to time. Also, don't fight the drift, it should take us where we need to go." Having given advice, Carver keeps an eye out for the Throne Room, or Gimp, which ever one happens first.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Thursday February 13th, 2020 8:01:26 AM
Stohp shuts up and keeps all her limbs and tail close. She observes the scenery, but crane her neck looking about like some tourist. This place is weird, dangerous, and she's going to let the clerics who are used to talking with gods do all the work. Honestly she hadn't expected to be dragged along.
Micah (John) HP: 65/80 +9 temporary AC: 22/11/22 (add +2 to AC when within 10' of Stock) CMD:17 (Swim 30) Thursday February 13th, 2020 8:12:28 AM
It takes a while to process what has occurred and where they have been transported to.
Micah turns to the others, reflexively looking for Zanderallen's face to share this moment, then realizes with sudden gravity why they are in this place.
A bit at a loss, he is relieved to hear Carver's familiarity with the situation. With sudden insight he turns to look at the centaur, simply commenting, "You have lost someone before."
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 51/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Thursday February 13th, 2020 8:55:30 AM "Yes, it was a long time ago, very soon after I left Centaur Isle. I barely even remember where the fighting was going on let alone what our group was fighting for. I remember I was going to ask The Boss, err, Lord Gargul what at the time was very Important question to me, about becoming a Grim. And before I could even begin to open my mouth, a Follower of another Deity made a disrespectful remark and we were ejected from the Realm. I had a headache for a week and the lesson took, at least with me. DO NOT irritate any God, let alone The Boss, err I mean Lord Gargul. Other than being a Faithful Champion in his name, I doubt he'll remember me, I was just a "Witness" for the one who had died. That's another thing, everyone will have to speak for Zander. As in give testimony why he should be returned." Carver is counting points off on his fingers as he goes along, and finally adds "Yeah, I think that covers most of the important things to remember."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) -33/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Thursday February 13th, 2020 10:16:43 AM
Even in his disconnected state, Zanderallen can't help but feel a sense of pride in his brother in arms as Micah opens a pathway between the realms. Then it sinks in that Micah is opening a pathway between the realms and his jaw drops a little. Domi guide him. Um, no offense Gargul." Zanderallen whispers, unsure of where divine jurisdiction ends and not wanting to offend the god about to judge his soul.
As the rest of the Shields enter the Shadow Realm Zander flashes them one of his signature grins and a wave. He feels the pull of the river and gives into it. He feels a rush as his spirit joins the energy of the river and somewhat loses his sense of self in the rush.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Thursday February 13th, 2020 1:09:26 PM
Dorbin looks around as the Wold changes around them. He feels the shadows grow and change. He involuntarily shivers. He reaches out towards Zander as he zips away. He listens carefully to Carver but says nothing.
Bartomus(Rod) HP:48/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Thursday February 13th, 2020 5:30:53 PM "Wait, where are we, where's the King and three Princess? Bartomus asked as the world changed about him. He kept trying to figure out what had happened and he could be heard mumbling, but we didn't even get medals or a goodbye and I still have that elemental to pay for its help.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Thursday February 13th, 2020 7:33:17 PM
Sid blinks and stands, "Weeell, I guess that interrogation is over." Sid moves with them and listens closely to Carver. "Well Stock, seems you're the best at speeches here so I'll expect you to carry the day. Who do you suppose would be the best at weeping and gnashing their teeth? I vote Dorbin. I bet me can be a wailer."
Stock (JonM) HP: 36/96; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +14; Surv: +11; SM: +7; 30 ft Swim; Rage: 19 of 24 used Thursday February 13th, 2020 7:33:52 PM ”This feels extraplanar. Did we go extraplanar again? I hate this. Hope you’re worth it Z.”
I'll Go Get 'em Sir! [DM Jerry] Thursday February 13th, 2020 8:34:34 PM
Speed increases as you move along floating above and to the left of The River. Zander is long gone. The lake approaches and you rise in height. When you are impossibly high, you angle to the right and cross over the river. The smell of is it sweet and earthy, even from this height.
Momentarily, you float out over the Lake of Woldsblood and further to the right towards Haven Far. After crossing you float over and begin to descent. There is no sun, but the light is incredibly bright. In the distance you see a very large amphitheatre/come type structure. A line of ghostly people line up like outside an entrance to a circus or concert. Some ways behind this line you land on the impossibly green grasses under a stately oak tree.
This place seems....too real. Like the Wold you live in is but a shadow or reflection of the real thing. You can feel through your boots the sharpness of the blades of grass. You see the line ahead.
Suddenly in the distance an imp comes dancing out of the throneroom of Gargul. "They are here my master! I'll go get 'em sir." He makes his way to you, the only happy being in the area motioning for you to join him and to be quick about it.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 51/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Thursday February 13th, 2020 10:22:41 PM
As the Imp approaches , Carver says "He's the Bosses, I'd guess you might call him, Majordomo. Do what he says and things should work out fine." Carver turns and as the Imp gets close, "Hello Gimp,(motioning to the others) They are still in a bit of either Wonder at being here or are still dazed at the fact a friend needs to be judged. And I know the Boss is a busy person, so I hope we don't take up too much of his time." Carver moves to follow Gimp and hopes the rest are as attentive about moving along. He will take a moment to admire the amphitheater though, it is the Holiest of EVERY Holy location for a Gargul follower....
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Friday February 14th, 2020 7:59:11 AM
Stohp continues being quiet and following along quietly. She wilts a little at the news she'll be expected to speak. She's not usually afraid of public speaking, but usually the audience can't kill you by accident.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) -33/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Friday February 14th, 2020 10:00:35 AM 'WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!' is all Zanderallen can think as he speeds through the river.
Micah (John) HP: 65/80 +9 temporary AC: 22/11/22 (add +2 to AC when within 10' of Stock) CMD:17 (Swim 30) Friday February 14th, 2020 10:20:20 AM
Micah remembers I time before he met Zanderallen, of the current Silver Shields that time was share only with Stohp. "It feels like the first time we took the flying carpets only way may significant," he comments to the minotaur.
Seeing the imp and heeding Carver's advice, he straightens his shoulders, steels his spine, and proceeds as bidden.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Friday February 14th, 2020 11:23:20 AM
Dorbin continues to stare about in amazement, and plods along following Carver.
Bartomus(Rod) HP:48/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Friday February 14th, 2020 11:49:03 AM
Bartomus remains bewildered but a sense of wonder and enjoyment fills the Taur's face. When he saw the imp appear, and Carver address him by name, he wondered a bit more about the centaur that had joined them.
"So this is another King that we are going to see, is there a princess to rescue here too? Bartomus questioned aloud as he hurried along.
Stock (JonM) HP: 36/96; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +14; Surv: +11; SM: +7; 30 ft Swim; Rage: 19 of 24 used d20+14=26 ; Friday February 14th, 2020 3:21:38 PM "Hey Carver, can I touch any rocks or stones I see? I'd love to take a souvenir with me, but not if it will melt my brain or something to just touch it."
Stock looks around curiously for a memento.
========== Perception 26
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 51/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Friday February 14th, 2020 5:24:53 PM "Don't know, never tried to take a souvenir, I did leave my shadow back near where Plateau City and the Shadow Realm are close though. My research and I did a lot of that before I traveled here on my own, said never ever touch any Wold'sblood. Personally, being in the Presence of The Boss and more likely a few other Gods, is more than enough for me. Just please don't do anything to get us evicted, it's a rough landing."
Now Ya Done It [DM Jerry] Friday February 14th, 2020 10:25:45 PM
Zander arrives pulling himself out of the lake and finding he can move very quickly when he thinks about it. He sees the line shortly and his friends. He feels a compulsion to enter the amphitheater and stand to one side of the throne so he does.
The party sees Zander come from the side and stand near Gargul.
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Gimp the Imp looks at Carver and says, "You talk to much. You act like you own the place."
At exactly the same time a voice booms. "GRIM, BE SILENT!" Carver finds he can no longer talk nor send nonverbal messages of any kind. He can't shake his head or even frown. It is a strange feeling to one who likes to talk a lot. In his head, he hears Highlight to display spoiler: {IF I WANTED THEM...OR YOU...COMFORTABLE, I'D HAVE PROVIDED A COUCH. YOUR NONCHALANCE IS DISRESPECTFUL, GRIM.}
Gimp says, "Now ya done it. I wouldn't stand too close to him, folks. There may be a lightning bolt. Kinda hoping, actually." This seems to put Gimp, if that is possible, into even a happier mood. "Now, come on, don't keep him waiting."
The folks in line at first looked at you as if you were cutting in line. Now, they seem kinda glad there are others in line before them and hope Gargul cools down before "they" go before him to be judged.
Gimp skips quickly to the throne, turns and motions at you furiously, frowning, a sense of urgency on his face.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20=12 ; Saturday February 15th, 2020 1:52:10 AM
Oh great, the guy who's supposed to be an expert already went and stuck his foot in his mouth. Stohp gives an internal sigh and does her best to try to figure out the protocol to these things (untrained know religion check if allowed, 12 to remember vague stories of how these things go)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+4=8 ; Saturday February 15th, 2020 5:38:55 PM
"Well, I guess he wasn't kidding when he said that he stuck his hoof in it before." Sid sighs and bends his mind towards the realms of the gods.
Bartomus(Rod) HP:48/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Saturday February 15th, 2020 7:03:25 PM
Bartomus stumbled when the loud voice boomed its demand that Grim be silent. He caught himself and continued forward as quickly as he could, looking about for the others as they passed by the line of those waiting. He noticed that Zander, or what appeared to be him, was standing next to the imposing figure on the throne towards which the imp was beckoning him and the others towards. None of this made any sense to him, as to where they were and why they were even there.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 51/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Saturday February 15th, 2020 11:16:41 PM
Carver walks silently into the Amphitheater as His God commanded. He keeps his face pointed directly towards him. He stands behind the others, being taller than some and less familiar than all of them with the fallen. In his mind, Highlight to display spoiler: {No disrespect intended my Lord. I was only hoping to keep them from causing troubles as did that Priest of Flower on my previous attendance. I am truly sorry for causing any trouble, I hold myself as the Sole one responsible.} Carver continues to stand at a Parade Rest position.....
Micah (John) HP: 65/80 +9 temporary AC: 22/11/22 (add +2 to AC when within 10' of Stock) CMD:17 (Swim 30) Sunday February 16th, 2020 8:40:11 AM
Micah blanches at the sound of the voice. He avoids looking at Carver, continuing to watch Zanderallen. After the initial shock of the divine reprimand, he attempts to release the tension with a sigh and admits to himself that he prefers a silent Carver.
Courage. For Zander, he silently intones, continuing to advance as bidden.
Stock (JonM) HP: 36/96; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +14; Surv: +11; SM: +7; 30 ft Swim; Rage: 19 of 24 used Monday February 17th, 2020 9:13:00 AM
Stock shrugs and proceeds forward. Even for him though, the voice of a god deserves respect. Stock stares openly at Z, trying to see if his physical wounds manifest here.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) -33/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Monday February 17th, 2020 10:13:36 AM
Coming out of the river Zanderallen follows the compulsion without hesitation. Seeing Gargul himself Zander bows deeply as he approaches the throne. Unable to stop it his spirit shudders slightly. He was a devout servant of Domi and felt his power often, but Gargul was something else. He snaps to attention next to the throne, aghast and shocked at what irreverence Carver committed to draw such a statement from Gargul.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Monday February 17th, 2020 10:59:06 AM
Dorbin can do little but stand still, his mouth opening and closing like a fish as he tries to comprehend who he is standing in front of.
I Got Ya [DM Jerry] Monday February 17th, 2020 11:34:40 PM
Stohp and Sid are unable to glean any knowledge that gains them any insight or advantage in dealing with the God of Life and Death. In fact, so completely are the two trying to figure things out that they forget to move forward and the rest of the party leaves them behind!
Carver receives no indication as to whether he was heard or not.
Then comes the next unexpected event. Large hands from behind Zanderallen softly grip his shoulders. When Zander looks around, he sees Domi, his patron god.
Domi whispers. "Ssh, be at peace son. I got ya."
Gargul turns his head. His eyes get very big, but his facial expression does not change. He turns back o the group.
Gargul speaks, "HEROES, TELL ME HOW ZANDERALLEN BAKER, PALADIN OF DOMI FELL IN BATTLE. I WOULD HEAR IT FROM YOUR LIPS."
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 51/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Monday February 17th, 2020 11:47:16 PM
Carver remains silent, the others know him better and have been his friends, having just met him, Carver will speak last....
Bartomus(Rod) HP:48/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Tuesday February 18th, 2020 12:46:19 AM "well, there was this tall tower, and at the top a room guarded by shark things, as we were underwater, and we then got rid of them, and went into the room they were guarding, and there was this nasty big eyed thing next to the alter where the Princess was tied down about to be sacrificed," Bartomus just started talking and really, it was more like a stream of consciousness aloud. "The nasty thing, it had big claws and a mouth full of teeth, and Zander, well Zanderallen is his full name, but its a mouthful so I just call him Zander, well he fought the thing with gusto, and got a few good blows, but yea, I said it had big teeth and claws. They did him in."
The taur went silent, shrugged and then sniffed. Then he shrugged again, "It was underwater and blood just floated away."
Stock (JonM) HP: 36/96; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +14; Surv: +11; SM: +7; 30 ft Swim; Rage: 19 of 24 used Tuesday February 18th, 2020 10:34:52 AM "...don't forget the part about the chanting deep one priestess and the black orb. It looked like she was somehow using the bound merfolk princess to try to summon some unspeakable horror out of the abyss. So Z went after the big deep one with the claws with Carver here while I took down the priestess. By the time I had the priestess in hand, Z had fallen and we had chased away that big deep one. That priestess is still alive by the way in case you want to swap her soul for Z's...just a suggestion of course since I doubt anybody would miss her."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) -33/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Tuesday February 18th, 2020 11:19:35 AM
Zander almost jumps as the hands clamp around his shoulders, but something about them feels right. Turning around he sees who the hands belong to and his eyes get very big. Clasping his fist to his heart in military salute he manages to get out a simple, "My lord". He eases back to an at attention stance, still respectful but much less cowed than before. Listening to the words of his companions he thinks back to the fight. Weighing the action of those involved in his own mind.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Tuesday February 18th, 2020 11:42:31 AM
Stohp figures Gargul cares less about the specifics of the blows that felled Z and more about the situation and cause that lead to his demise. "He died fighting nobly to stop a dark ritual of unknown purpose being done by eldritch beasts. We know not what the ritual intended to do, only that it required a sacrifice and seemed to harbor ill intent."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Tuesday February 18th, 2020 12:29:20 PM
Dorbin joins in the babbling Bartomous, talking at the same time, adding in, "Yeah. And then there was this giant thing. I don't know what it was. It was huge. Some ancient thing. No, I'd never seen anything like it before, but we were under water and swimming around. And that was after the giant room that looked like it had tombs in it, but still completely under water. It was in the city and where that guy tried to betray all of the Floating City, at least we think he did, but..."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Tuesday February 18th, 2020 7:25:58 PM
"I didn't see him fall myself," Sid frowns and looks at Z. "Sorry, I was working over the chanting priestess to make sure she was tied up and not making mischief." He looks at the Lord of Life and Death, "You know how those caster types can be troublesome. I do know that he swam straight up to that big... ugly... thing. No offense to anyone, but there have been too many eyes and limbs for my taste. Anyway, sorry, anyway he was right up there at the big bad thing after Carver took the Princess off to safety. Gods those teeth Zander," he says looking at him, "those had to hurt."
Micah (John) HP: 65/80 +9 temporary AC: 22/11/22 (add +2 to AC when within 10' of Stock) CMD:17 (Swim 30) Tuesday February 18th, 2020 8:07:53 PM
When Micah first sees who has joined Zanderallen and Gargul, he blinks his eyes in disbelief. When he realizes it is not his father, as he first thought, but rather the Champion of the Gods, his own Lord, he is completely nonplussed.
The brief moment of mistaken identify upon seeing Domi brought to mind his own father's wisdom, and he paused a moment to reflect upon the elder Smith's advice, Son, never blame others for your own shortcomings. A man of integrity takes responsibility for his own choices and actions.
Only after most of the others had spoken, is he able to respond to Gargul's request. "My Lords," he begins somberly, "Zanderallen died the way he lived: boldly rushing in and facing evil head on, heedless of the consequences to himself.
Resisting the urge to bow his head, he faces the two gods head on, continuing, "I fear that I am to blame for Zanderallen's death. I made at least two major tactical mistakes. First, I failed to prepare magic to protect us from magical fear attacks. Had I been prepared, Stock would have been able to engage that abomination side to side with Zanderallen. The two of them together have defeated many an evil foe.
"Second, seeing that, aside from the summoned creatures brought to bear by Bartomus and Dorbin, that Zanderallen was facing this dread creature alone, I chose to attack rather than to heal him, overestimating my own offensive capabilities. Possibly had I taken that time to heal his wounds, he might of stayed up longer, staying alive until Carver found the courage to join in the melee."
He releases a heavy sigh, then looks at his brother in arms while saying, I am deeply sorry, Zanderallen."
Stock (JonM) HP: 36/96; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +14; Surv: +11; SM: +7; 30 ft Swim; Rage: 19 of 24 used d20=8 ; Wednesday February 19th, 2020 9:57:47 AM
Stock looks around at each of the party as they share their view of the battle, nodding. He turns forward and sees the...person(?) behind Z. He mumbles, "Wait wait wait..."
Whispering (as much as a barbarian can), "Micah, is that Domi?!" He subconsciously grabs the sash dedicated to the god that he is always wearing.
==== Ignore the d20 roll...that was a misclick.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 51/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Wednesday February 19th, 2020 10:44:28 AM
Carver still standing at parade rest, basically, thinks back over the battle.... I charge in striking the one that killed Zander.... It strikes back hard enough that without my armor I too would be here standing before Lord Gargul. I pull the target of the ritual to safety and while doing a little healing ask for room to get in so as to attack. Zander goes down, I charge back in, the deep one retreats through a window, then proceeds to flee.... Without room to get to the fighting, healing myself was smartest choice considering the deep one could have stayed after I charged back in. I am sorry Zander fell in combat, but removing the target of the Ritual there by stopping it prevented whatever they were trying to do, and I expect we will eventually see that Deep One again in the future, I very much doubt he'll give up on whatever the plan was. Yep, that's pretty much how I remember it, now if I am asked to speak, just get it out without the flourishes of my habit....
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Wednesday February 19th, 2020 12:08:54 PM
Dorbin keeps babbling, "Yeah, and then there was a princess there, I mean, not the princess we were there to rescue, but another one. Maybe she was more of a priestess than a princess, but still. And some of the Shield, they took care of her and tied her up, but that was after the giant fish thing slammed into Zander and Zander started floating around..."
You Did Well. Do Better [DM Jerry] Wednesday February 19th, 2020 4:43:02 PM
Gargul nods to Domi.
Domi speaks, "BATTLE IS MESSY. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BE PREPARED FOR EVERYTHING. YOU ARE EXPERIENCED ENOUGH TO KNOW THIS. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY BATTLE OF THIS CALIBER YOU WILL FACE. YOUR ENEMIES ARE NO LONGER LOW LEVEL AND UNTRAINED. THEY ARE SMART, CAPABLE, AND PREPARED. KEEP LEARNING. IF THEY KNOW A CONFLICT WITH YOU IS LIKELY, YOUR ENEMIES NOW HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO STUDY YOU. THEREFORE DO NOT BECOME COMFORTABLE USING THE SAME GO TO MOVES. WORK ON PARTY TEAMWORK AND SYNERGY. YOU DID WELL. DO BETTER."
Domi smiles warmly. "I SAY THESE THINGS NOT TO CHASTISE YOU, BUT TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO WELCOME THE CHALLENGE. THIS IS THE TIME THAT MANY ADVENTURERS PACK IT UP, AND GO HOME. YOU ARE NEEDED. NOTHING I SAY IS A SURPRISE, YET IT IS IMPORTANT. BLESSINGS GO WITH YOU.
He pauses and looks at each singly searching mind and soul. "I AM MADE PROUD BECAUSE OF YOU."
Finally, he says, "ZANDER, SON, GO JOIN YOUR FRIENDS."
Gargul nods. "WELL SAID, BUT A BIT DRAMATIC."
Gargul almost cracks a smile. Domi definitely does.
Gargul continues, "YOU ARE NOT FULLY INTEGRATED YET AS A GROUP. YOU KNOW THIS. SOLVE THIS OR SOON YOU WILL COME BEFORE ME AGAIN.
"ZANDERELLEN BAKER, I RESURRECT YOU. LIVE WELL. YOU MAY GO."
There is a popping sound and instantly you are back where you were.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 1/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Wednesday February 19th, 2020 5:46:37 PM
Zanderallen listens carefully to Domi, taking his every word to heart. There were things they needed to work on. Fixing them would take hard work and courage. Those were comfortable ideas. He bows deeply to Domi, still in awe of having met his patron. He can't help but smile when Domi smiles. The return to his body is a shock, all the more so because of the sudden return of the pain of his wounds. But of even more anguish to him is the guilt of his friend. Somewhat stiffly he marches up to Micah, and clasping him firmly by the shoulders, forces Micah to look him in the eyes. "Micah Smith, I know your head is about as thick as mine but I will beat this message in. YOU hold no blame in my death. You heard the words of Domi himself, we fight against mighty foes, the Silver Shields have to rise to that challenge. The responsibility is on all of us. This fight has exposed weaknesses in us that we must face and overcome. Now embrace me brother, for Domi has decided you aren't to be rid of me yet." With a huge grin Zanderallen embraces Micah manfully, wincing at his wounds but overflowing with joy. Eventually letting go of Micah he turns to all the original Shields and thanks them each for their words and support in going to the lands of rest. He gives Carver a nod.
Micah (John) HP: 65/80 +9 temporary AC: 22/11/22 (add +2 to AC when within 10' of Stock) CMD:17 (Swim 30) Wednesday February 19th, 2020 6:32:14 PM
"Yours is much thicker," mutters Micah as he returns the hug.
Not yet really to process all that just occurred, he turns to the king with a bow. [OOC: assuming he is still present]
"Thank you again, for your gifts. As you can see, they proved efficacious."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Wednesday February 19th, 2020 6:57:41 PM
Sid blinks, looking at the Priestess and smiles as Z and Micah start hugging. "Well Ma'am I believe I have more pressing things at the moment. If there is something you need help with, job creation or social reform, let me know. We'll help. Pardon me however."
Sid double moves and careens into Micah and Z, "Guys!"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Thursday February 20th, 2020 4:19:46 AM
What that's it? Give a short description of his death, ok you're good you can go home now? Stohp had expected it to be much, much harder. Maybe Domi had put in a good word or something.
Stock (JonM) HP: 36/96; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +14; Surv: +11; SM: +7; 30 ft Swim; Rage: 19 of 24 used Thursday February 20th, 2020 9:15:18 AM "Good thing he didn't die slipping in the shower. Our story wouldn't have been quite so touching I bet. Welcome back to the living Big Z. Next time we hit them harder."
Stock slaps the paladin on the back and looks around.
"Now what? Oh wait, we're underwater again aren't we..."
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 51/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Thursday February 20th, 2020 10:19:05 AM
Carver opens his mouth to say something and is pleased to know that the command has expired after leaving the Shadowlands. "Welcome back Zanderallen, I too need to learn my limits in combat to help prevent a repeat visit. I already know that I'm terrible in close quarters, I'm Calvary and if I stop moving, I'm just a practice dummy. I've also been traveling alone for so many years, I must learn to trust you all as well as learn what each is capable of, that is if you wish my continued presence after getting back to The Float."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Thursday February 20th, 2020 11:36:57 AM
Dorbin looks around, then grabs for his leather book, momentarily forgetting that they are underwater. He says, "I hope I can remember all this. There is so much I need to write down and report to the library."
Bartomus(Rod) HP:48/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Thursday February 20th, 2020 2:09:37 PM POP
He couldn't tell if it was his ears that popped as if there had been too much fluid in them. Or, if the otherworld bubble he had been floating in popped and he suddenly found himself rightside up but underwater. He wasn't sure, but he looked about, saw the other Shields and saw Zander standing, well float standing but not lying down and bleeding out. "So, we are back??? Oh, we are back, it's the princess, and hi, we are back, and Zander's back, and ZANDER!!!
Bartomus genuinely was grinning from ear to ear as he realized that Zander was back. Alive, standing, and back amongst the living. "So all of that was real, like, we were standing before the Gods of the Wold? Before uh...."
His face froze and his mind was trying to work it out, but it seemed like he was stuck in a moment...grinning, but stuck.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 1/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Thursday February 20th, 2020 2:13:55 PM
Zander listens to Carver's words, 'You and I must have different thoughts as what it means to be able to handle oneself in a fight.' he thinks to himself. Aloud he says, "There will be much to learn and work on as we grow as the Silver Shields. Living reality slowly making it's way back in to his immediate focus Zander realizes there are still in the merfolk castle and in the presence of royalty. Still rather weak he shakily bows to the merfolk king, "Your Majesty, I take it that you played some part of bringing me back. You have my deepest gratitude. I am afraid the leader of the attack on your kingdom escaped, but we captured his priestess, who we will leave to your justice, and the criminal we came here to hunt down. I hope the princess was not harmed by those foul creatures?"
Micah (John) HP: 65/80 +9 temporary AC: 22/11/22 (add +2 to AC when within 10' of Stock) CMD:17 (Swim 30) Thursday February 20th, 2020 7:35:49 PM
Micah watches the interaction of Zanderallen and Carver, but says nothing.
DM MikeK - And we're back Thursday February 20th, 2020 8:01:50 PM
POP
The Silver Shields find themselves back in the tower of the merfolk castle, in the exact positions they were standing when Micah finished his spell.
The merfolk king and guards all blink in surprise as Zander gets up from the floor.
“That’s it?” the king wonders aloud, unknowingly echoing Stohp. “You read the spell, and he gets up? Humph. I was expecting a flash of light or booming sounds or something.”
Perception DC10 Highlight to display spoiler: { Clearly, no time has passed for the other occupants of the room.}
Nevertheless, Zander is returned from the dead, and, as a bonus, everyone is fully healed.
Hugs and words of wisdom are exchanged.
The merfolk king deflects Zanderallen’s thanks. “As I told your companions, you have saved my kingdom and my daughter. She is unharmed, and I am eternally grateful. We shall indeed deal with the deep one. Please avail yourselves of anything you want from the equipment of our former captors.”
He nods at Carver. “You may also keep the helm, with my gratitude.”
Then, he glances over at Crimson. “And by all means, take him.”
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Thursday February 20th, 2020 9:09:04 PM "Thank you your Majesty, and thank you for keeping me breathing when I ended up in the cell with you. And you Princess, be safe. I'm sure if you need us again, we are only a message away. Have your people returned to the city?"
With Crimson all tied up, Carver tosses him over his back, not in a riding position, but like he was a rolled up rug.....
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20=12 ; Friday February 21st, 2020 4:30:57 AM "There was a lot more from out perspective, but I guess no one else can see that. God's & magic and stuff so it took no time here but a bit more for us." Stohp explains (perception 26)
Micah (John) HP: 80/80 AC: 25/12/25 CMD:17 (Swim 30) d20+5=13 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+14=30 ; Friday February 21st, 2020 8:11:17 AM
Not yet able to process what happened before Gargul, and DOMI, nor what transpired before then, Micah simple bows again in appreciation to the king and settles on the uncomfortably familiar task of plundering his fallen enemies. He cast detect magic and looks about.
Stock (JonM) HP: 36/96; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +14; Surv: +11; SM: +7; 30 ft Swim; Rage: 19 of 24 used Friday February 21st, 2020 9:50:45 AM "Thanks King. We'll take Crimson from here."
Stock moves over and manhandles "Lord" Crimson and has him ready to move. "So now we swim upward?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+5=22 ; Friday February 21st, 2020 10:32:56 AM
Zander can't help but laugh at the image of Crimson trussed up on Carver's back. Leaving the discomfort of the prisoner to others he aids Micah in securing the equipment of their foes.
---------------------------- Perception 22
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] d20+20=30 ; d20+20=23 ; d20+20=35 ; d20+20=38 ; Friday February 21st, 2020 12:12:41 PM
Dorbin spots Micah checking things out and helps him.
OOC: Detect magic aiding? I don't know. Spellcrafts, aid another: 30, 23, 35, 38
Bartomus(Rod) HP:48/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Friday February 21st, 2020 2:31:44 PM "Your majesty," Bartomus said looking at the living lump tossed onto Carver's backside. "l take it we couldn't say drop him from the top of the float into the lake, cause you don't want him back, right?
He shrugged and looked about. "also, your majesty, is there a reason you all aren't like more visible with the Float? I mean there could be ways that the lake's communities could work on things that help everyone make their lives a bit better. "
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Saturday February 22nd, 2020 6:29:31 AM "My guess is it's just that the ruling class of the Float felt no need to deal with the locals until now. With their magical gate and trade there probably seemed no point and people are slow to change or adapt to new situations. It's high time the city be part of the local area and make friends with all the locals instead of just ignoring the outside world."
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Saturday February 22nd, 2020 8:38:17 AM "I understand the PtB at the Float probably know it moved, but I sure didn't, and I spend a good half my time there. How much of the population knows? If they knew, there are ways to get connected to the locals of the area, they just need to be instituted."
DM Robert chimes in Sunday February 23rd, 2020 9:32:09 AM
To all: Actually the Float has been moved for about 12+ years real time. It happened in the Wold event "Dark Fey Rising." The Float's new location has been central to all games based here for some time, all the way back to the Urst Ma(something) campaign with the Crimson Shields being based here. The Float has been isolated because the Crying Woods has until recently been a malign power that has surrounded the Float, and kept it from being able to expand. It has had to rely on the gates just to survive. The Lords have actually been doing their best to keep the city running, however, they have also been lining their pockets as the opportunity presents itself.
The people of the Float have been getting by and over the years learned to accept their lot. The new revelations and with the Crying Woods having withdrawn itself from the whole forest has opened up new opportunities for growth and expansion. Expect an economic boom. With that will come the con artists and scammers, new 'things' moving into the forest (because the Crying Woods hated all living things, it also kept out the orcs, etc.), and other growing pains.
Lord Crimson is actually a legacy villain. His father was a villain in the Crimson Shields campaign.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Sunday February 23rd, 2020 6:51:05 PM
(All true, but Stohps point was more that everyone had been relying on portal trade and their own problems for the past dozen years. Sure the woods kept them from making friends with say the lizardfolk, but Stohps point is that they maybe could have done more with making friends with the lake inhabitants before now instead of focusing on old trade networks through the portals to keep afloat. Pun intended)
Stohp ticks things off her mental checklist. "Crimson captured. Bad guys fled, ritual stopped, princess saved. Did we ever confirm that Bardioc (probably misspelling that, it's been a while) was taken to safety? I think that's everything we came down here for."
DM MikeK - So, now we swim upward Sunday February 23rd, 2020 8:23:33 PM
……………………….. EXPERIENCE Everyone receives 10,000 xp. ………………………..
Micah, Zanderallen, and Dorbin set about checking for magic and equipment on Crimson and the priestess.
The priestess has a scroll, breastplate, spear, headband, and a dagger that are all magical. She’s also got a sack of gold, and an unholy symbol made of gold.
Crimson has a Helm of Underwater Action, which is currently keeping him alive. He’s also got a cloak, bracers, a ring, crystal lenses covering his eyes, boots, a bag of holding, and a sack of gems.
Carver asks about the city. “Yes,” the king answers. “They have. They have also gone through the castle, and have found evidence of your encounters. I have had my men round up the fallen’s magical equipment for you.” The king motions for the group to view out the recently made hole in the wall. Outside, several merfolk warriors are carrying large nets full of armor, weapons, and assorted other items. “They will accompany you to the surface, and help get that on your ship.”
Stock and Carver truss up Crimson, and sling him over the centaur’s back. The grunts and groans coming from the manhandled, uh, man confirm he’s not at all comfortable.
Bartomus asks about cooperation with the Float. The king considers this for a bit. “We are a reclusive race,” he muses. “But, you have proven the usefulness of having allies.” The king gives the minotaur a half smile. “I will think about it.”
Stohp asks about Briadoc. The halfling was definitely not in his quarters, and not with Crimson. If the nixie followed Bart’s direction, he should be up with Rick and James. The merfolk can only shrug. They’ve no idea where he is.
As Stock says, now we swim upward
--- For your reference, and convenience, here’s all your stuff:
potion of cure moderate wounds (10) potion of greater magic fang (6) potion of bull’s strength potion of lesser restoration scrolls of barkskin (12) scroll of cure critical wounds Scroll of raise dead wand of protection from good [5 charges] (9) wand of cure moderate wounds (11 charges) Megalodon Great Sword (9): A +1 greatsword made from two planks of wood and a set of razor sharp sharks teeth. Deals 3d4 slashi-ng damage. Does not take penalties for slashing under water (a +2 enhancement bonus) +1 trident (5) +1 spear +1 elf-bane bolts (24) Phurba dagger, this is a +2 silver dagger that also grants the wielder the Augment Summoning Feat when in his/her possession (+2 Enhancement Bonus) +1 studded leather (7) +1 breastplate (2) Ring of protection +3 frost amulet of mighty fists Bag of holding - type 2 belt of giant strength +2 (2) Boots, winged Bracers AC 4 cloak of resistance +1 (7) cloak of resistance +2 (2) Cloak of resistance +3 Eyes of doom headband of inspired wisdom +2, Helm of Underwater Action
gold unholy symbol (worth 100 gp) gold unholy symbol (worth 250 gp) bronze-and-agate pendant worth 50 gp (6) Gems worth 5,000 gp 6,300 gp
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Sunday February 23rd, 2020 10:36:35 PM
Carver thanks the Merfolk again, he even considers brushing the wall or a door frame to make the ride more uncomfortable, but he doesn't. He's a prisoner and deserves fair treatment, at least until he's convicted.
"Some of the magic gear, should be kept. I know I'm replacing my wand, after I lodge a complaint at the Catacombs. I'll swim up with everyone, unless my horseshoes take over once I'm in open water. If that happens, should be one heck of a ride up. Matter of fact, Maybe everyone should grab a hold of my harness just in case." Carver turns to the King and the guards. "See the blue glow around my hooves? Normally, I stay on average about 6" above the surface of wherever I am, that includes the Water's surface. It must be something here in your Castle that is effecting how work." Once everyone is ready, Carver will see if it's a long swim, or a quick ride....
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Monday February 24th, 2020 8:27:00 AM
Stohp looks at the giant pile of loot and grimaces slightly at having to sort and divvy up the stuff. New toys are nice and necessary to survive in this business but man is it a pain to work out who gets what. At least they won't have to carry it this time. To the king she says, "If you ever wish to approach our city just send someone to talk to one of the turtle riders. I'll put out word to them what to do if a merfolk approaches them. Allies are important for everyone - it's easy to think you're fine on your own right up until someone or something unexpected causes major problems. That's when you need all the friends you can get."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Monday February 24th, 2020 10:05:32 AM
Zanderallen bows to the king for his generosity and aid in collecting the spoils. "Thank you, your Majesty. It is most kind to honor us with their gear. If you ever wish to open terms with the Floating City just ask for the Silver Shields. Most on the lower levels should know how to get in contact with us. The Council's customs can be tricky to navigate and we would be honored to aid you as advocates or advisers in starting talks with them. I hope we meet again, Your Majesty, hopefully in much happier time. Domi bless you and your people."
Zander gathers with the others to begin their ascent to the surface and the finding of their boat. He gives Crimson a spiteful look and comments to no one in particular, "Now off to the task of making sure this murderer pays for his crimes." -------------------------------- (OOC: I will add this loot to the party treasure later today. We'll have quite a bit to sell off to the catacombs and divvy out. )
Bartomus(Rod) HP:48/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Monday February 24th, 2020 10:29:09 AM
Bartomus smiled and bowed his head when the King said he would consider the suggestion about closer ties to the Float. He looked over the collected loot and noted a few items that would be worth considering adding to his collection of things. When Carver started talking about his hooves, the Taur took a closer look and saw the blue he was talking about. Bartomus shrugged and grabbed a hold on the centaur's harness when they assembled to leave.
"Gotta say," Bartomus began as he looked over his shoulder back at the castle, "telling this adventure is going to be a lot of fun at The Ghost and I can't wait to see what the Paragon's reaction is going to be about all of it."
Stock (JonM) HP: 36/96; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +14; Surv: +11; SM: +7; 30 ft Swim; Rage: 19 of 24 used Monday February 24th, 2020 12:12:54 PM "Agreed. It will be nice to kick back for a while. I'm sure there won't be another Wold ending apocalypse to help avoid. Hey Carver - What are you going to do now? Feel like becoming a permanent member of the Shields?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 36/96; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +14; Surv: +11; SM: +7; 30 ft Swim; Rage: 19 of 24 used Monday February 24th, 2020 12:17:00 PM
Before swimming upward, Stock darts down to the bottom of the lake and grabs a small stone as a memento. "Can't say I'll miss this place too much."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Monday February 24th, 2020 2:49:34 PM
Dorbin also thanks the king and reminds him, "Just mention us, the Silver Shields, if you or any of your friends come to the float. Someone will be able to find us!"
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Monday February 24th, 2020 6:02:11 PM
"Thank you your Majesty, Princess," Sid says as he bows to them. "Thank you for your largess in the matter of the spoils and hopefully we can visit under more auspicious times. Please also note that our good friends [name drop the girl and her uncle that helped us originally] were also vital to all of our success."
Sid packs what he can in the party pack and says as they are finally swimming away, "We can go home now right?"
Micah assists with the final stages of preparing to depart, gladly allowing the others to speak.
He does, however, slap Stock soundly on the shoulder in agreement at his statement.
He swims toward the surface on his own power, wondering how easily Rick and James will be able to find them.
DM MikeK - We can go home now, right? Monday February 24th, 2020 7:00:23 PM
After some final words to the king inviting him to the Float, and how he can find them if he does, the Silver Shields return to the surface.
The group breaks into open air once again.
Someone remembers Rick gave you a smokestick, and soon it is billowing smoke into the air.
Carver, now standing nice and dry above the water’s surface, is the first to spy a fast approaching Turtle Boat.
James the turtle, and Rick the driver, arrive in about ten minutes.
Rick gives Carver a looking over, and then watches in surprise as merfolk appear to push nets full of gear onto James. The driver looks down at Zanderallen. “Just how many more are we taking back than we left with?” he asks, before jerking a thumb toward the rear of the ginormous turtle’s shell.
Briadoc gives the group an “am I in trouble?” half wave, half cringe.
Soon enough, everyone is finally out of the water, and on James’ back. The turtle turns and races for home.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Monday February 24th, 2020 9:13:47 PM
Responding to Stock, before the Turtle and Driver show up. "Well, I do like the Float, And if as a Group you'd accept me I'd not say no, but there is one thing, well two actually you need to know before I'd be willing to join. It wouldn't be fair to any of you not to know about them before you all decide if you want me or not. First, I go by Carver but my actual name is Makellan Skyrunner. My parents run a Centaur only Calvary unit which they wanted me to take over for them. In fact they are still looking for me. Second, you already know I'm a Grim, or at least working at it. But I also seem to have a spirit guide that shows up at unexpected times. Her name is Matilda and is one of my Great Aunts. She was the Commander of one of the Invasions during the Wars. Well,anyway she keeps an eye out for me, alerting me of when one of the units that are searching for me are near by. At other times, just giving me advice. She's the reason I was out here running around, there was a squad on the float looking for me. I used to have a hat that helped hide me, but well, It was on loan and The Mailed Fist wanted an Arm and two Legs for it when I was discharged.
So, if you all still want me to join up, I'm willing."
Carver removes the Helm from Crimson, no more water breathing for him, now that they are on the surface.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Tuesday February 25th, 2020 5:48:17 AM
Stohp has to spend a bit blinking at the much brighter light of the surface and habitually gasping for air on surfacing, even though she could breath just fine underwater and most of the light penetrated the liquid. Old habits die hard, it's not like this is a thing she's done a lot.
At Carver's comments she snorts. "Pft, you think you're the only person who's run away from home and ended up on the float? My sister and I vanished on our parents and snuck off here too. They were bigshot Pirates of Jack who expected us to be mighty warriors as well, but I don't have the strength for it and my sister hated killing so we figuratively jumped ship. Jokes on me now that I've been an adventurer for years, though I'd still never claim to be a real warrior."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Tuesday February 25th, 2020 11:53:55 AM
Zander smiles gleefully as they break the surface and he can breathe air again. Once Rick gives him the hard eye Zander just smiles, "You always knew working with us was unpredictable Rick. Don't worry, we'll make sure James gets his fair payment for carrying us."
Once they're on board he sits down next to Briadoc, "Briadoc, you remember your old friend Crimson here right? You've got a choice to make now. Crimson also known as former Lord Perimon, is going to be put on trial just as soon as we land and make our way up to the council. Now you can either be the accomplice of a murderer and criminal, or you can be the kidnapped victim of a criminal mastermind willing to share everything you know about his organization. If you choose the second we'll no longer need to keep you protected and you'll be free to go. Although I would advise you be more discerning of your employers in the future."
Zander listens to Carvers story, "If you're of true heart and have a desire to help others the Silver Shields are open to you. By joining us you will open yourself up to the public eye, so be prepared for those looking for you to find you. We will keep your real name secret if you desire."
Stock (JonM) HP: 36/96; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +14; Surv: +11; SM: +7; 30 ft Swim; Rage: 19 of 24 used Tuesday February 25th, 2020 1:16:16 PM
[b]"Ok so Carver's in....Briardoc - What did happen with Crimson? How did you end up below? I should tell you that Micah can make you tell the truth if need be. I'm sure you don't want him to call on Domi just to make you tell the truth though."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Tuesday February 25th, 2020 7:41:39 PM
Sid looks at Carver, "Honestly I don't care. You are welcome to join if you want. Let's be perfectly clear though, if your kin comes looking are they going to take 'no' for an answer? It's not a problem, but as our patrons and lords above pointed out, we need to start actually planning these things."
Sid goes to Stoph and softly asks, "You still have the hat of disguise right? Is that something you can loan out to Carver? No pressure."
After seeing everything is attended to, Micah quickly doffs his soggy, kelp armor and lays on to dry on the turtle's deck.
He smiles at Stock's prompt, raising his head momentarily to stare expressionlessly before lowering his head back down.
DM MikeK - To the Float Tuesday February 25th, 2020 9:18:24 PM
Having been invited to join the team, Carver finds it necessary to first give everyone the lowdown on his family troubles and spirit guide.
The team welcomes him regardless.
Meanwhile, Zanderallen, Stock, and Micah want to know where Briadoc stands on all of this.
“I AM a kidnapped victim of a criminal mastermind,” the halfling objects heatedly. “THAT man broke into my room, and stuffed me into a sack...a sack! When he finally dumped me out again, I was in a strange room surrounded by water. Oh sure, the kelp problem was fascinating, what with the photosynthesis somehow interrupted by a fungus with incredible properties. I had just managed to, uh, isolate, the, um….right. You don’t care.”
The halfling sighs, and then straightens.
“Thank you for rescuing me. I plan to sing like a bird, and then take the portal to Plateau City, and then ride until I find a place where no one’s ever heard of the Float. And, then ride for a couple more days after that.”
It’s a day’s journey back, during which the team can get out of their underwater gear, dry off, rest, eat, and generally get as relaxed as you can on a giant turtle speeding over the water.
Dawn brings the welcome sight of Floating City. Rick guides James to the dock, where a contingent is waiting. At the forefront are the three Council members - Lord Jones Yeager, gripping his cloak tightly in suppressed anger, the beautiful Lady Bethany Cowl looking bemused, and the halfling Paragon, Lord Belkior, beaming at the Shields. Behind them is arrayed a score of impressive looking Gold Level guards.
As James swims in, Lord Yeager calls, “Lord Peerimon, in the name of the Council, you are hereby under arrest for murder and treason. Guards!” Several of the guards descend to the Turtle Boat, hoist up Peeriman by the arms, and drag him off.
Lord Yeager and Lady Cowl turn and trail them.
Lord Belkior lingers long enough to give the Shields a beaming smile and nods his thanks. “Well done. Very well done. I have to go with them and make sure no one accidentally stabs Peerimon before trial. If you feel like coming by the temple later, feel free.”
With a wink, the halfling turns and trundles off after the rest.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Tuesday February 25th, 2020 11:45:12 PM
As the halfling talks about getting away from the water, "Well, I passed through a place called Cinnamon Valley a couple years ago... The closest to water you'll get is one of the wells they have. " Not familiar with which Council members they are dealing with, so Carver remains quiet.
Bartomus(Rod) HP:48/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Wednesday February 26th, 2020 12:36:18 AM
Bartomus listened to the others talk about their arriving at the Float and got lost in his thoughts of how he too had left a different world that had been his home, but not really his home. He watched the pattern of the waves as James swam through the lake towards a distant tiny square that loomed bigger and bigger on the horizon. His mind wandered back into the time being part of a large tribe on the plains. He was different, adopted in, but felt mainly as a part of the group, but different. He kept to himself and eventually wandered off into sleep.
The next day he was excited to see that the distant square was looming ever closer. When they were approaching the Float he got the same thrill he had gotten the first time he had seen the remarkable structure with all of the hustle about the docks. He stood and smiled at the reception they were given with three members of the Council no less. As the guards dragged Crimson off the turtle, he said rather loudly, "still think we should see if dropping him from the top of the float into the lake would have any impact upon his disposition."
When offered the opportunity to visit the Paragon, Bartomus turned to Carver. "He is an amazing leader. We'll introduce you, and we gotta return some of the gear he lent us for the journey down under. but, you'll like him. Oh, and we gotta figure out what works for you at the headquarters."
Bartomus looked about the docks for a few younglings - "We need a few porters to help us get stuff to headquarters, there's a few gold for the help, possible meal as well, who's willing to earn a few coin?"
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] Wednesday February 26th, 2020 11:28:44 AM
Dorbin is relieved to return to the float. He wants to quickly head back to headquarters so he can write down everything that's he's learned and share the notes with the library.
Stock (JonM) HP: 36/96; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +14; Surv: +11; SM: +7; 30 ft Swim; Rage: 19 of 24 used Wednesday February 26th, 2020 1:38:29 PM
Remembering the events prior to the party's hasty trip below the waves, Stock wonders what condition the HQ is in. Between the break-in and the murders, it might be a rough sight. "Now with Rodrigo passed, should we even look to hire anybody to mind the shop while we're gone? Sid - Make sure you give Elly a kiss for me."
At that moment he nearly steps on Emily Jasmine, pivoting at the last moment and slightly turning his ankle. "Dorbin! What did you even do with her while we were underwater? Bah! Wizards and their cats!"
Micah bows his head as Stock mentions Rodrigo and the others.
Crimson brought to justice, the previously unknown sahaugin threat averted, their friends avenged, the dark forces that had been threatening the Float for years finally averted. He was expecting to feel some sort of jubilation, but discovered he only felt tired.
He realizes, rather than looking forward to returning to their headquarters, he is dreading it.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+18=37 ; Wednesday February 26th, 2020 2:42:30 PM
Zander is somewhat surprised to see the high and mighty council lords and lady down at the docks, this many Gold level guards was sure to be causing a stir down on the docks. When the guards the Lord Peerimon into custody he makes sure to stand just enough in the way to make sure he is noticed. "Lords and Lady, we thank you for taking such a personal interest in securing this dangerous criminal. We shall hold ourselves at your disposal to provide testimony to his crimes. Briadoc also has insider testimony as a kidnapped victim of the accused, he will be staying with us until the trial is finished. We all wish to see justice done." His tone and words are polite enough, but he let's just enough of his hatred of Peerimon sneak through to let it be clear just how he feels. Especially the very slight but unmistakable emphasis on the word "justice". He smiles warmly at Belkior, although whether as the halfling or the thought of someone stabbing Peerimon is anybodies guess. "We will make sure to stop by, after we return this underwater gear. Thank you." (Diplomacy 37 to convey his true feelings to the council)
He exchanges a look with Micah. The image of the last time they were in the headquarters in his mind. He clenches his fists and suppresses the urge to go cut Peerimon down in the street. Shaking himself free of the notion he goes to help Bart round up some help to carry their gear, glad someone is thinking straight. He wondered how long it would be before Pepper came looking for that exclusive he promised. Why did he ever open his big mouth?
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Wednesday February 26th, 2020 6:46:09 PM
Sid Writes to Elly via bird token: [i]My Dearest, We have risen from the cold depths of the lake and should be home via Jimmy come tomorrow morning. I look forward to your smile, warmer than the Sun...[i/]
To his business partner, the leader of the forresters who they are starting a trash collection agency:
[i]To My [my future business partner whose name I cannot find at the moment], I apologize for the delay in finalizing our business venture as there was pressing business of a political interest that I had to attend to. I will be arriving at the Float tomorrow morning and will be around by the afternoon to finish up the documentation.[i/]
"Don't worry Carver, we'll show you around and catch you up to speed to all the drama and intrigue that this band of craftsmen and artisans have been involved in," he says as they are greeted at the docks.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Wednesday February 26th, 2020 7:06:47 PM
Stohp suddenly feels very tired. She didn't until they got here, but now her body is just screaming "home, bed" and she can't wait to do as it suggests.
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