DM MikeK - Good evening, interrupted Thursday September 24th, 2020 5:39:13 PM
The commotion outside starts off in the distance, far enough that it takes a few seconds to determine what is being heard.
Soon, the sounds are unmistakable. The screams of people in fear and pain pierce the quiet street outside of Shield HQ.
Within seconds of registering the sound, there is a pounding at the door.
“HELP!” A voice pleads, terrified. “Monsters are loose on Lakeview Passage! HELP! For the love of Alemi, hurry!”
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=29 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+18=19 ; Thursday September 24th, 2020 7:32:28 PM
Sighing Sid places a bookmark into his book and stows it into his bag. "Well, that took longer than I had supposed." He pulls Mildred and makes sure that Branwen is ready. "I knew I should have made window access," he says as he runs out the front door and moves to the left of the door, looking around for the trouble and will run if he is able in that direction.
Perception: 29 Acrobatics: 21 (In case he needs to move crowd) Climb: 19 (In case he needs to move over the crowd)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 49/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Thursday September 24th, 2020 11:23:57 PM
Bartomus saw the package waiting for him and took it up to his room. He laid out the items and worked the various potions into his one of the pouches that held the healing potions that affixed to his belt. He did the same with the magic bullets for his sling. The two rods that would help with seeing in the dark he placed on a shelf alongside the spider silk rope. His armor was next to that pile and he looked back over at his work bench. He sat down and started sketching a piece featuring the three Drow princesses and the lich Kurgan. He made progress on his sketch and liked the composition. Then he started to hear something, something that made the hairs on his head stand a bit and he stopped to listen.
He heard a pounding on the door. He quickly put on his armor, grabbed his belt with the various pouches, sling and glave and headed down the stairs. He watched Sid run out the front door and could hear the wailing and screaming from the streets. "SHIELDS, SHIELDS, no time for resting now, to arms, to arms. DUTY CALLS."
He walked out the doors as his bellow echoed behind him.
Add the new inventory and took a portion of the gold 18k
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday September 25th, 2020 5:57:36 AM
Stohp has to go to her room and switch back to her gear, regretfully sighing as she puts away the nice dress.
Stock (JonM) HP: 111/111; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +16; Surv: +13; SM: +9 Friday September 25th, 2020 9:18:34 AM
Stock's head pops up in the workshop, as he hears the commotion. He double times it to his room, grabs his gear and is out the door.
====== Are we assuming we have time to don armor? By the description and urgency in the scene, I'm thinking Stock wouldn't bother with armor.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 18 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 Friday September 25th, 2020 9:46:41 AM
Zanderallen curses himself under his breath for being such a lazy idler as he runs to grab his gear. "Not even keeping a chain shirt on, you absolute dolt." He pauses just a moment to look at his plate armor, neatly arranged on an arming mannequin in his room. His mind counting the bodies added to the death toll while he put it on. Armed with sword, shield, and his faith to protect him, along with a fair array of magical trinkets, he comes tearing out of the headquarters looking for whoever is doing the knocking, "What's going on? Where are the monsters?"
Micah, having settled in with one of the recently acquired books, pauses to listen anxiously as he tries to discern what he is hearing.
When he hears the call for help, he tosses the book on his bed, then shoulders one strap of his new haversack while reaching for his shield and mace. Wasting no time, he rushes down the stairs and out the door to see what is amiss, illuminated mace in hand. By the time he is to the door, he has the backpack in place, but still is carrying his shield by a strap.
DM MikeK - Duty Calls Friday September 25th, 2020 6:08:03 PM
Sid regretfully stows his book, grabs his weapons, and heads out of the door.
Bart follows, calling to his friends, "SHIELDS, SHIELDS, no time for resting now, to arms, to arms. DUTY CALLS."
Stock, Zanderallen, and Micah grab weapons and shields, and sprint outside.
The DM assumes Stohp does the same. If Stohp plans on donning armor, please indicate such in her next post.
Sid glances at the man pounding on the door. A local, and terrified, and with a woman and two children behind him. Coming off of Lakeview Passage to this door has placed them in a dead end street. Possibly bad tactics, but then again, he's put the Shields between him and whatever it is.
The man points up the alley toward Lakeview Passage.
Sid keeps moving, with the rest of the Shields right behind him.
Turning the corner, and finally getting a view of Lakeview Passage, Sid spots several people sprinting down that street, right to left. Whatever is out there, its to his right.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=18 ; d20+13=21 ; Friday September 25th, 2020 9:20:35 PM
Sid will run forward 90ft, curving to the right. He tries to pay close attention to the action, not wanting to stab anything that doesn't deserve it. Sid will look for these "monsters" to see what carnage is wrought, but will move to intercept any bystanders who might be in harm's way.
Perception: 18 Linguistics: 21 ((In case a "monster" is trying to kindly ask for directions and is getting screamed at))
Languages Known:
Common Dwarven Celestial Gnomish Halfling Elven Sylvan Draconic Old High Woldian Orc Giant Goblins Aquan Woldian-Below
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 49/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=20 ; Saturday September 26th, 2020 7:28:45 PM
Bartomus follows behind Sid but stops at the entrance to the corridor that they are all heading down. He started to yell after Sid to wait, but Sid was off and moving a lot faster than he was moving. When he stopped, he quickly looked about trying to see what was causing all of the panic.
Stopping at the opening into the large area and looking to see what everyone was running from. Perception 20
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Monday September 28th, 2020 7:01:07 AM
Stohp puts on her steelgrass breastplate as quickly as she can. Unfortunately though the material makes it as light and easy to use as leather it's construction still takes her a full minute to put on. A minute during which all kinds of things could be happening.
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 17/12/17 CMD:20 Monday September 28th, 2020 9:54:11 AM
Micah notes the man what he assume to be his family with him with a nod. As he rushes past them, trying to don his shield, he says, "Stay safe friend.." With a gesture to the door he just exited, "Step inside while we look into it."
He then rushes to keep up with the others. At the first chance, he will cast bless on all the Shields before they get to dispersed.
==== Move to right behind Bartomus. Cast bless from wand (Duration 10 rounds) +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.
Stock (JonM) HP: 111/111; AC: 18/15/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 0/26 used Monday September 28th, 2020 9:58:10 AM
Stock is tightening various straps on his backpack as they reach Lakeview Passage. He then jogs ahead to the corner, peaking to the right to see what he see. "That elf's moving fast..." he mutters to Sid's back.
========= Armor removed from AC; hopefully the DM is doing that to the monsters as well :) Double move as far as the corner of the building so Stock can look north.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 18 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 Monday September 28th, 2020 12:41:40 PM
Holding back from rushing ahead of everyone, Zanderallen restrains himself to quickly marching out of the alleyway and into the middle of Lakeview Passage. Turning against the rush of the crowd he looks where they're running from. He calls out to the crowd, "Stay together, get to the guard post and find buildings to take refuge in. Watch out for each other." ---------------------------- AC is correct for unarmored Double move about 15 ft into the street
DM MikeK - Watch out for each other Monday September 28th, 2020 5:47:38 PM Stohp works fast to put on her armor. Note that if she dons hastily, she can cut the time to 5 rounds at the cost of 1 point to her armor check penalty and armor bonus. Might be worth it, in this case.
Micah casts a Bless spell that affects everyone except Stohp.
Sid moves out into Lakeview Passage, and cuts to his right.
Bart follows behind Sid but stops at the entrance to the corridor that they are all heading down. Due to the angle of the street, the taur finds he has to move just a bit further into the street to see what is causing all of the panic.
Micah instructs the man and his family to go in the house, and follows Bart.
Stock is tightening various straps on his backpack as they reach Lakeview Passage. He's also got a minotaur in his way. The dwarf squeezes past Bart, and peeks around him.
Zanderallen quickly marches out of the alleyway and into the middle of Lakeview Passage. Fortunately, there isn't much in the way of civilians, as most have already fled past this spot. A couple stragglers stumble by.
It is not at all difficult to figure out what they're running from.
The eight creatures are about 9' tall, lanky, and treelike looking humanoids. Their long arms reach all the way to the ground. One arm ends in a wicked spike, and the other in a powerful tendril covered in bony hooks. Their faces are featureless - no eyes, mouth, or nose. They wear no clothing or armor, and their skin is blotchy and a colorful blend of oranges, yellows, greens, and browns.
They are approaching quickly, and seem agitated. Their heads scan about, they're pounding on doors, and breaking windows, and several are repeatedly skewering bodies on the ground.
Knowledge Local DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Whatever they are, no such thing has ever been seen before in Floating City.} Knowledge Nature DC 27 Highlight to display spoiler: { They are fey, known as Tall Men, and native to the Sargrass Plains on the Southern Continent. There, they are feared as the ultimate ambush predators, where their skin and coloration allow them to blend in perfectly with that environment. Here, the primary worry is that spiked arm is also poisonous.}
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=28 ; Monday September 28th, 2020 7:08:55 PM
"Hey you ugly tree things! Hey!," Sid says in common waving his hands. He then says in Sylvan, "If you're lost we can point you back to someplace less crowded. If you're you're here to make a mess of things I have a Dwarf that is a carpenter ready to turn you into a nice headboard, and maybe some replacement doors." Sid moves to K31 as he waves his sword and yells at them, trying to make himself seem a big target.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 49/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Tuesday September 29th, 2020 12:40:51 AM
Bartomus heard Sid's comments in Sylvan and followed after him into the larger plaza area.
He said in Sylvan first, "Ok, enough scaring the civilians here, you all look lost or in search of something, mind sharing it with us?"
He then repeated the same thing in Druidic hoping that they could understand one of the two.
Move to N34
Stock (JonM) HP: 131/131; AC: 18/15/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 0/26 used d20+3=22 ; d20+8=17 ; Tuesday September 29th, 2020 9:23:55 AM #Blessed, #Bear's Endurance "Groot! I mean Great! I'm pretty sure these things haven't been seen around here before. Hey did Sid just say Dwarf? What language is that anyway? SID! What are you saying about me?"
Stock draws a potion and drinks it. Anybody watching swears his arm hair gets shaggier and a bit darker.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 18 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 d20+1=17 ; Tuesday September 29th, 2020 11:06:33 AM
Upon seeing the monstrosities skewering the bodies of slain townsfolk, he swallows as he thinks he recognizes some of them, Zander's anger moves him past any thoughts of diplomacy. Growling he roars out a challenge as he calls upon Domi's spirit, his sword burning bright with holy fire, "Domi take you!" Unhindered by armor he moves to close with the things. -------------------------- Local 17 Move to N31 Free activate Flaming weapon property Standard Divine Spirit Holy on sword for 100 rounds
Sid talking to them in elven? Or perhaps Sylvan? Zanderallen flaming his sword and rushing to battle. The strange creatures skewering bodies, but he has not seen them actually attack anyone.
"Does anyone know what they are?" he shouts.
"Are they hostile or confused?"
Just in case... he says before he casts enlarge person on Stock.
=========== Cannot make those Knowledge DCs .
Bless 9 rounds Enlarge Person on Stock 9 minutes
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday September 29th, 2020 6:29:59 PM
Stohp eventually finishes her armor and rushes to join the battle
DM MikeK - Battle for Lakeview Passage Rd 1 d20+15=26 ; d10+6=8 ; d20+15=24 ; d10+6=16 ; Tuesday September 29th, 2020 7:07:35 PM Stohp puts on her armor. It has been maybe half a minute, so she has a ways to go. Calling this Round 5 for her.
Sid crosses the street while calling out to the tall tree guys, and waving his sword. They don't answer, but he does have their attention.
Bart moves up, also calling out in both Sylvan and Druidic. The tall tree guys don't answer him either.
Stock pulls out, and drinks, a potion. The dwarf gets hairier.
Zanderallen isn't messing around. The paladin flames on his sword, and moves forward.
Micah takes in the scene. He casts a spell on Stock, who gets bigger, just in case.
The Shields are successful in attracting the tall, tree guys' full and undivided attention. They also succeed in figuring out the creatures' intent.
#1 charges Sid and skewers him with a powerful blow from that spiked arm. The elf feels a numbness spreading from the wound. Sid takes 8 hp damage. Plus poison - must make Fort Save DC 13 or be stunned 1 round.
#2 charges Zanderallen, and does the same. Zanderallen takes 16 hp damage, plus some poison which he ignores.
The rest of them move forward quickly, ready to press the attack.
----- Lakeview Passage OOC - Stock is the 'Stk', and Sid is the 'd'
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+4=15 ; d20+13=24 ; d6+1=6 ; Tuesday September 29th, 2020 10:57:09 PM
Sid cries out as the spike leaves him. "Guys, guys, is it numbing or burning that is poison?" He shakes his head strikes out with Mildred. Slurring very slightly he says, "Plan´s working guys!"
Stock (JonM) HP: 131/131; AC: 18/15/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 0/26 used Wednesday September 30th, 2020 9:30:27 AM
Stock moves forward, annoyed by the tight quarters penning them in. He just can't quite get in an effective position and instead tells Sid, "Ok Sid, maybe back up a bit or these guys will eat you for breakfast. STOHP! Got any alchemists' fire we can try on these?!"
========== Double move to I30/J31
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 49/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 3d6=7 ; Wednesday September 30th, 2020 10:13:00 AM "Wait you want fire, fire, you said," Bartomus was a bit bewildered as to what had sent a roving forest walking through the Float and had been trying in a blink of an eye to sort out where these things had come from. Then one stabbed Sid, another slashed at Zander, and the idea of talking seemed to be lost. Stock's call for flame caught his attention, and his hands began moving into a small ball and flung that mental construct with words at the space between three of walking barkmen.
Flaming Sphere - Reflex save (18 [10+5+3]) to reduce half damage. Damage of 7 at T4 at space P24 - sphere is 5'
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/104 AC: 18 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 d20+14=17 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+9=23 ; d8+11=17 ; d8+11=16 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday September 30th, 2020 11:41:29 AM
Expecting his plate to be there to catch the spike Zander staggers a little when he gets impaled. Intentions clear Zander wastes no time in throwing out some holy power, whether or not it has an effect he'll have to see. He steps up and starts hacking away at the nearest tree abomination. ------------------------ Holy 99 rounds Bless +1 attack 8 rounds Smite evil on tree 2 +5 attack and AC, +10 damage if evil
(OOC: As much as I'd love to be immune to poison, Zander is immune to diseases but not poisons. Unless there's some reason I'm not aware of.) Fort Save 32(d20+16) versus poison
Swift action Smite Evil on Tree 2 5ft step to O30 (breaking out evil versus not evil til he knows, likely by where or not his smite damage seems effective) Full Attack on Tree 2 if not evil 17(d20+14) to hit, 17 damage plus 5 fire 23(d20+9) to hit, 16 damage plus 4 fire
Full Attack on Tree 2 if EVIL (+5 to hit, +10 damage, and ignores DR) 22 to hit, 27 damage plus 5 fire and 8 holy 28 to hit, 26 damage plus 4 fire and 6 holy
Micah grimly nods as Stock calls for fire. He walks forward, careful to not block Stock, then calls upon Domi for holy fire. A column of flame engulfs the cluster of invaders closest to the front.
======= Move to O34 Flame Strike centered on #5. 10' radius column should get 2,3,4,5&7 for 22 points of 50% fire & 50% divine damage. Reflex save DC 19 for 1/2. Enlarge on Stock: 99 rounds remaining Bless: 8 rounds remaining
DM MikeK - Battle for Lakeview Passage Rd 2 d20+16=17 ; d20+16=26 ; d20+16=28 ; d20+16=24 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=29 ; d10+6=15 ; d10+6=10 ; d20+13=30 ; d10+6=8 ; d20+13=24 ; d10+6=12 ; d20+13=24 ; d10+6=8 ; Wednesday September 30th, 2020 7:09:43 PM Sid overcomes the poison, and strikes back with his blade. He is likely relieved to see it strike home and leave a bloody cut.
Stock moves up beside Sid, while suggesting the elf back up, and calling on Stohp for fire.
Stohp is still putting on her armor. Round 6
Bart stops trying to figure out what they are, and where they came from. The druid heeds Stock's call, and brings forth a flaming sphere that rolls into #8. The object catches it by surprise, and it takes the full blow.
Zander staggers a bit when impaled. The paladin responds with some holy wrath that leaves #2 a bloody pile of once living matter. It's quite dead.
Micah squeezes past Bart, and also answers Stock's call. A pillar of holy fire slams into the midst of the bad guys. These guys are really agile though, and all avoid the full effect.
By this time, everyone realizes the creatures are flesh and blood that have a tree-like look, rather than actual trees.
Now that Zanderallen has most definitively announced his presence, the creatures converge on him. 4 scores a critical hit for 25 hp 5 hits for 8 hp and 6 strikes for 12 hp. Zanderallen takes total of 45 hp damage. Plus 3 separate Fort saves vs DC 13 or be stunned for 1 round (not cumulative).
#1 shifts targets, slicing into the larger Stock. Stock takes 8 hp damage, plus needs Fort save vs DC 13 or be stunned for 1 round.
----- Creatures - AC 18 and Evil.
1) -6 hp 2) DEAD 3) -11 hp 4) -11 hp 5) -11 hp 6) 7) -11 hp 8) -7 hp
Lakeview Passage OOC - Stock is the 'Stk', and Sid is the 'd' The orange circle is Bart's Flaming Sphere.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday September 30th, 2020 7:34:32 PM
(Bah got home to late to post)
Stohp is just about to leave then oh no wait she's just got the bottom half on dang it.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=32 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+2=8 ; d6+5=8 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday September 30th, 2020 9:58:18 PM
"Oh guys! Remember the other tree guys? What from the Hands of Love?" Sid cartwheel´s out Stock´s way and slithers up and over to J29, because it is time to be stupid again. He lashes out with Mildred again, "I think I have some of the barky bits in my office at HQ."
Acrobatics: 34(bonus is +18 and not +16 so it needs two more) Climb: 22 ToHit1(#1 when Stock or someone is opposite of him and he gets flanking): 20 Damage: 8 SA: 20 ToHit2: 10
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Thursday October 1st, 2020 8:00:49 AM
Stohp curses again as she realizes she's trying to put on the leather vest backwards.
Stock (JonM) HP: 143/151; AC: 14/13/12; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 1/26 used d20+16=28 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=31 ; 2d8+21=31 ; d6=4 ; 4d8+42=60 ; d6=2 ; Thursday October 1st, 2020 9:16:53 AM #Blessed, #Bear, #Big, #Rage Stock spits out the poison when it hits him. "These things are pokey. Ouch." He then lets his rage envelop him and unloads. He belts out a "TIIIIIIMBERRRRRRR!!!!" when he sees the tree thing wavering.
========== Fort Save 28 Rage, 5 ft step to J30/K31 PA vs 1 hits AC23, 31 + 4 electricity PA vs 1 hits AC30, Threat confirms with 31, 60 + 2 electricity
"Well then," Micah says to himself when he observes that Zanderallen's holy blows prove efficacious.
He calls down holy power against them.
================ 5' step to O33
Enlarge on Stock: 98 rounds remaining Bless: 7 rounds remaining
Holy Smite centered on Tree 7 (Should affect all trees). 28 points of damage and blinded for one round. A successful Will Save DC 18 reduces damage to half and negates the blinded effect.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 56/104 AC: 16 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 d20+16=26 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+16=24 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+14=18 ; d8+11=16 ; d8+11=16 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; Thursday October 1st, 2020 6:54:10 PM
Zanderallen grunts as the numbness spreads from his multiple wounds. With an effort he shakes off the lethargic feelings and strikes out at the trees surrounding him. Taking a moment to heal some of his wounds rather than unleash more smiting. "You might be on to something Sid. NOW STOP STABBING ME!!", he roars at the tree monsters as he cleaves two on them in front of him. ---------------------------- Holy 98 rounds Bless +1 attack 7 rounds
Fort Saves (d20+16) 26, 20, and 24 all resist the poison
Lay on Hands 1 used 13 healed
5 ft step to O30
Cleave 5 into 6 -2 AC Attack on 5: 18(d20+14) hits, 23 damage (16 weapon, 2 fire, 5 holy) Attack on 6: 18(d20+14) hits, 23 damage (16 weapon, 5 fire, 2 holy)
DM MikeK - Battle for Lakeview Passage Rd 3 d20+13=22 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=25 ; d10+6=12 ; d20+13=22 ; d10+6=11 ; d20+13=27 ; d10+6=12 ; Thursday October 1st, 2020 7:22:32 PM
By this time, everyone realizes the creatures are flesh and blood that have a tree-like look, rather than actual trees.
Stohp keeps working that armor. Round 7
Sid cartwheels to J29, which is not flanking, and swings at #1, missing.
No matter. Stock takes a step forward and opens two huge wounds in #1. The creature collapses to the ground.
Micah steps forward and draws down holy power 'pon the creatures. Two are unable to withstand his spell.
Zanderallen overcomes the poison, pauses for some healing, and then strikes out at two of his opponents, scoring hits each time.
-- #3 moves up, and attacks Stock, hitting. Stock takes 12 hp damage, plus needs Fort save vs DC 13 or be stunned for 1 round.
#4 pauses, unsure of what to do.
#5, sorely wounded, pulls back. After squeezing its way past its companions, it turns to flee.
#6 attacks Zanderallen, hitting. Zanderallen takes 11 hp damage, plus needs Fort save vs DC 13 or be stunned for 1 round.
#7 attacks Zanderallen, also hitting. Zanderallen takes 12 hp damage, plus needs Fort save vs DC 13 or be stunned for 1 round.
#8 stops, and looks around sightlessly.
Creatures - AC 18 and Evil.
1) DEAD 2) DEAD 3) -25 hp 4) -33 hp BLIND 5) -58 hp 6) -37 hp 7) -25 hp 8) -35 hp BLIND
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+18=28 ; d20+18=32 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+2=12 ; Thursday October 1st, 2020 8:37:36 PM
Sid, if he needs to, will move 5ft to K28 and strike out at #3. "Stock, I was letting them know that we had a carpenter in need of lumber if they didn't back down, but I think the wood's rotted."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 49/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Thursday October 1st, 2020 9:19:59 PM
Bartomus fumbled about when he saw the woodmen move forward and take on Zander with an absolutely frightening vengeance. He then tried to find that one special wand and eventually pulled it out, but by then more damage both ways had been done. He bellowed at himself in frustration for his slow response.
He flicked the wand at the fireball and directed it into the back of the armored threat in the middle of the hallway.
Sorry apparently didn't hit submit on the post yesterday. Use of Wand of Lesser Maximize MetaMagic to have the fireball do 18 points at No. 7 - Reflex save to avoid half, maybe w that wand though?
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday October 2nd, 2020 7:21:14 AM
Still dressing. She peeks out a window to see if she can tell what's going on.
Stock (JonM) HP: 135/151; AC: 14/13/12; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 2/26 used d20+18=38 ; d20+16=35 ; d20+20=28 ; d20+11=17 ; 4d8+42=56 ; d6=5 ; Friday October 2nd, 2020 9:31:39 AM #Blessed, #Bear, #Big, #Rage "HA! I'll want to grab a log if I can. Maybe something with scorch mark on it to make a nice bench."
He wades forward into the remains of his previous victim swinging left and right.
========== Fort Save 38 5 ft. step to K29/L30 PA1 vs 3 hits AC35, Crit Threat confirms vs AC28 (+4 from Crit Focus Feat),56 damage + 5 electricity PA2 misses vs AC17
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 57/104 AC: 16 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 d20+16=31 ; d20+16=21 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+14=30 ; 2d8+22=33 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d8+11=17 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; Friday October 2nd, 2020 9:38:16 AM
Zanderallen bolsters himself with healing energy, once again resisting the poison of the tree monsters. Squaring himself, he once again cleaves through the things in front of him. His first blow is devastating, and his follow through attack on the adjacent monster is solid as well. -------------------------------- Holy 97 rounds Bless +1 attack 6 rounds
Fort Saves (d20+16) 31 and 21 both resist the poison
Lay on Hands 1 used 24 healed
Cleave 4 into 6 -2 AC Attack on 4: 31(d20+14) 33 confirms crit, 46 damage (33 weapon, 2 fire, 11 holy) Attack on 6: 30(d20+14) hits, 32 damage (17 weapon, 5 fire, 10 holy)
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 17/12/17 CMD:20 d20+11=14 ; Friday October 2nd, 2020 11:22:59 AM
Seeing the others are effectively dealing with the line and worried of the harm the fleeing creature could do to his neighbors, Micah focuses on the one running away. With a few words, a gesture, and the presentation of Domi's symbol he calls forth a glowing blue war hammer, but is unable to successfully hit the fleeing monster.
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Cast Spiritual Weapon to attack #5. Hit 15 (forgot to add bless to roller), miss.
Note that if 4 is somehow alive, Micah can cast SW defensively with no chance to fail.
DM MikeK - Battle for Lakeview Passage Rd 4 d20+16=35 ; d20+13=18 ; d10+6=8 ; d20+13=30 ; d10+6=12 ; Saturday October 3rd, 2020 10:53:02 AM Sid shifts position, and slashes into #3.
Bart pulls out a wand, and directs the flaming sphere into #7. The nimble creature skips away from the ball of fire, and avoids the full effect.
Stohp keeps working that armor. She peeks out a window to see if she can tell what's going on. But, the fight is around several corners, and she can't tell. Round 8
Stock steps forward, and cuts #3 in half with a single blow.
Zanderallen bolsters himself with healing energy, and then cuts down both creatures facing him.
Micah tries to knock down the fleeing #5, but his spiritual weapon misses.
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#5 continues to withdraw.
Against all common sense, #7 and #8 press forward and attack.
#7 moves away from Bart's flaming sphere, and strikes Stock. Stock takes 8 hp damage, plus needs Fort save vs DC 13 or be stunned for 1 round.
#8 step over the bodies of its fallen companions, and strikes Zanderallen. Zanderallen takes 12 hp damage, plus needs Fort save vs DC 13 or be stunned for 1 round.
Creatures - AC 18 and Evil.
1) DEAD 2) DEAD 3) DEAD 4) DEAD 5) -58 hp 6) DEAD 7) -36 hp 8) -35 hp
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Saturday October 3rd, 2020 1:36:58 PM
Stohp is momentarily distracted by the view out the window. Has that always been there? She quickly refocuses. Almost done with the armor.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 49/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 3d6=13 ; Saturday October 3rd, 2020 9:29:39 PM
Bartomus shrugged as the woodmen continued forward in spite their colleagues tumbling into a pile behind them. He flicked the sphere into the one to the right that was squaring off with Zander as he took a few steps forward.
Move to M31, push the flaming sphere into No 7 for 13, reflex save reduces half of that.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+18=30 ; d20+4=23 ; Saturday October 3rd, 2020 9:58:51 PM
Sid seeing that one is getting away will dart off after him, springing around #7 and run as far as he can up the N column, "Hey pretty boy!" He yells after him in Sylvan, "We're not done playing yet!"
Acrobatics: 30 (To move around #7) Fortitude: 23 (In case he gets hit and know if Sid gets stunned while moving)
Stock (JonM) HP: 129/151; AC: 14/13/12; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 3/26 used d20+18=25 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+11=28 ; 2d8+21=26 ; d6=4 ; 2d8+21=25 ; d6=3 ; Monday October 5th, 2020 9:19:06 AM #Blessed, #Bear, #Big, #Rage Stock grunts out, "Go get it Z!". It comes out like a bellow from a raging beast. He then slides next to Z and slams the tree man ahead of him.
--------- 25 Fort Save 5 ft. step to L29/M30 PA vs 8 hits AC30, 26 damage + 4 electricity PA2 vs 8 or 7 hits AC28, 25 damage + 3 electricity
Micah's ephemeral hammer continues to attack the fleeing foe. Meanwhile, seeing that the battle has turned, he moves forward to cover either warrior should they succumb to the enemy's poison and channels healing energy, excluding the two remaining foes.
Spiritual Weapon to Hit 29 for 7 points damage and to hit 34 for 9 points damage. Channel Energy for 17 points, excludes #7 and #8 (8 uses remaining) Move to N30
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 61/104 AC: 16 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 d20+16=20 ; d20+16=17 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; Monday October 5th, 2020 11:01:01 AM
Shrugging off another hit and dose of poison Zanderallen roars in exultation as Stock crushes the tree in front of him. Unimpeded by armor his training shows as he takes off in a sprint. Running a hand along his side as he runs to heal some of his wounds he calls out, "You don't get to escape that easily fiend!" He runs past the tree and skids to a stop in front of it, blocking further escape and brandishing his flaming sword. ------------------------------------ Fort Save: 20 vs hit from 8, 17 vs potential AoO hit from 5
Swift Action, Lay on Hands 16 healed
Run action (40ft base speed Run feat x5) 200 ft possible to P9
DM MikeK - Battle for Lakeview Passage Rd 5 - Finis Monday October 5th, 2020 6:28:33 PM Stohp gets distracted by the view, and then returns to getting this durned breastplate on. Round 9
Bart steps up, and sends the flaming sphere into #8.
Sid takes off after #5, taunting away.
Stock takes a step, finishes off #8, and nearly takes out #7.
Micah's Spiritual Hammer connects, and #5 drops.
The DM figures Zanderallen would rather kill the last standing creature, rather than run after one already down, and gives the paladin the benefit of the doubt. #7 dies under the sword.
--
Combat is over. A hush falls over Lakeview Passage, occasionally broken by a soft moan from one of the people lying maimed in the street.
Oh, and also the clomping of feet as Stohp comes chugging into view.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Monday October 5th, 2020 8:02:34 PM
Stupid armor. Felt like it took a week to put on not a minute. Combat and stress does that, stretching time out so seconds seem to be days. She looks at the end of the fight questioningly. "Sorry I'm late, what'd I miss?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 49/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=26 ; Monday October 5th, 2020 9:28:58 PM
Bartomus let the fireball evaporate and took a look around. He walked over to the nearest wood barked warrior and with his glave lifted the helmet to try to figure who these people might have been. "Who are you?" He asked the face that he was looking at.
Perception 26
Stock (JonM) HP: 109/131; AC: 15/14/13; DR 2/-; CMD: 29; Rage: 3/26 used Tuesday October 6th, 2020 9:20:29 AM #Blessed, #Bear, #Big, #SoTired "Oh hey Stohp. Did you find another group of tree things somewhere else?
I feel like maybe we try to follow their signs of destruction and figure out where these big guys came from. Also maybe the council knows what's going on and if there are any more hot spots in the city.
I mean, wouldn't it be great if they could just get our attention with an image of a Shield projected onto the roof of each level?"
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Tuesday October 6th, 2020 3:46:25 PM
Andrew, you have mail. :) You may ask your DM to remove this once you've read the email. Have a great day everyone!
"Triage" answers Micah to Stohp's question. "We have bystander casualties. Please help me find the most severe".
He stows his mace in his belt and pulls out a wand of cure light wounds as he rushes to the source of the moaning. As he approaches he surveys their injuries.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 61/104 AC: 16 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 d20+5=8 ; Tuesday October 6th, 2020 4:44:15 PM
Satisfied that all the tree monsters are down, Zanderallen hears the moans of the wounded and moves quickly, taking charge of the situation as he goes into triage mode, "Stock scout ahead a little ways and either yell or report back. Bart any idea what those things were? Sid and Stohp see if you can get anybody to answer their door or find the guard, we have wounded that need care. Micah, I think I hear some wounded." Sheathing his weapons he moves towards the fallen, taking a healer's kit out of his bag of holding to begin treating who he can save. --------- Heal 8...
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=31 ; Tuesday October 6th, 2020 5:55:34 PM
"Right," Sid yells back. He looks where they are on the street and with his great understanding of the Float, especially this level, he will move to anyone he knows works with the guard or has medical training. If none do he will go to the door that has a youngish and quick lad or lass to get them to get reinforcements from the Guard.
DM MikeK - Holy Shield Signal Bartman.... Tuesday October 6th, 2020 6:35:22 PM Zanderallen and Micah move to attend to the wounded citizens, while the paladin calls out instructions.
Stock opines that a Silver Shield Signal would be a great help. He also suggests following the trail of destruction to locate where the creatures came from. From where everyone is standing, that shouldn't be too difficult, as bodies and broken items can be seen all the way up Lakeview Passage.
Stohp arrives to see the fighting is over.
Bart gives one of the fallen opponents a good going over. He sees they are not trees, but rather some kind of tall humanoid with skin colorations that look like a tree. It is not wearing a helmet, and he's startled to note it has no eyes, nose, or mouth. The druid's intuition tells him he's looking at a fey creature of some kind.
Sid starts working the doors, sending one bystander off to the guard, and another to the Giggling Ghost, where there's usually a handy adventurer or two around.
His work quickly reaps benefits as various doors and windows crack open, the coast is declared clear, and more people come out to help. Happy shows up with a couple clerics in tow. Neither is exactly sober, but they can still cast a healing spell, and they get to work.
A couple minutes later, a contingent of guards comes jogging up from the south, led by a unfamiliar looking sergeant. "By Domi, what are those?" he wonders at the sight of the dead creatures.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday October 7th, 2020 8:09:39 AM
Stohp can't really help with the treating of the wounded. It's not in her bag of skills. She's about as good as tracking as healing but it's an obvious trail so she'll follow it with any of the rest who can't help the injured.
Stock (JonM) HP: 109/131; AC: 15/14/13; DR 2/-; CMD: 29; Rage: 3/26 used d20+13=24 ; d20+17=23 ; Wednesday October 7th, 2020 9:31:21 AM
Stock heads up the street with Stohp, crestfallen seeing the damage. He keeps an eye out for an obvious starting/entry point for the fey things. He also keeps his ears open in case there are other marauding bands of the things.
======= Survival 24 Perception 23
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 59/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d8+5=10 ; Wednesday October 7th, 2020 9:57:24 AM
Bartomus was noticeably surprised by what he saw. He squatted down next to the one he had thought was wearing a helmet or something similar but his glave touched something that was once living flesh. "Fey, they're fey," there was a bit of concern in his voice as he spoke. "But why would the Fey attack folks in the Float? Do we know where they first appeared? We might also want to send word to the Druids higher up, something seems odd about all of this."
He said a small invocation to Eberyon asking for some guidance as to whose domain these belonged to and expressed his concern for the potential of more problems on the Float and about the Lake. As he rose from his squat, he felt some of the wounds and aches from their earlier battle had still not healed as there just hadn't been time. He moved his fingers as he slowly stepped away from the fallen and let the healing energy help heal what otherwise would take much longer.
CLW for 10, hadn't healed up from the last encounter totally, so figured this was the fairest way to do that
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 17/12/17 CMD:20 Wednesday October 7th, 2020 11:29:11 AM
"Fey", mutters Micah, not yet understanding what significance that information may or may not be.
Seeing aid is coming and no one appears to be in critical condition, he nods with an amused smile to the two fortified priests as he heads with the others along the trail of destruction.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 61/104 AC: 16 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 Wednesday October 7th, 2020 11:38:56 AM
Leaving the wounded in the care of the guards and priests Zander addresses the sergeant, "Some sort of fey Sergeant. Secure the area and search for the wounded. We're going to see how they got in the city." He joins Micah as they move to join the others, "Do you remember where the portal was that opened on the Fence during the Sargrass Cataclysm? I think it led to some fey land that night? Do you think these creatures may have come from there?"
DM MikeK - Fie fey Wednesday October 7th, 2020 6:55:57 PM
The wounded appear to be well in hand, and the guardsmen have arrived to maintain order.
Leaving the Shields to try and figure out what is going on.
Bart lets everyone know the creatures are fey, and worries about what that might portend.
Zanderallen wonders if perhaps they came through the portal opened during the Sargrass Cataclysm. He remembers it is called Lerntig's Gate, and is on the Trash Level.
Stock, following the trail, leads the group north.
The dwarf has no trouble backtracking the fey. Its unlikely anyone would. The road is littered with bodies, blood, broken glass, broken wood, and people in the street more than willing to point out the direction the creatures came from.
The path leads north on Lakeview Passage, then west towards Dagger Point. Before reaching that boulevard, it leads into a smaller alley to the north, and finally east to a small, ramshackle house. Well, shack, really.
The house is small, maybe 20' wide and twice as long, a grand total of 800 square feet of living space.
The cheap wooden door has been shattered - blasted outward by something or somethings that really wanted to get out of there.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=24 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+22=41 ; d20+22=34 ; Wednesday October 7th, 2020 8:22:14 PM
"Ok let me have a quick look-see." Sid treats everything within 10' of the house as potentially dangerous. He goes in looking for traps, murder holes, and all manner of unpleasantness. He will focus on disabling and unlocking any amount of traps or locks in his way.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+16=30 ; Thursday October 8th, 2020 8:17:07 AM
Stohp eyes everything suspiciously (Perception 30). She points out anything Sid misses.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 59/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+7=8 ; d20+12=31 ; Thursday October 8th, 2020 10:44:28 AM
Bartomus looked about trying to get a sense of where they were in relation to their headquarters, but he was lost in the twists of the various halls and walkways. When they came to the delipidated shack with the door shattered about the floor, he nodded when Sid headed into the place looking for well anything. Bartomus spent a bit of time scanning the building and its surroundings.
"What would have brought those fey here? What court would be associated with this locale?" Bartomus asked aloud.
[i]Know Float - fumble; Perception 31
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 61/104 AC: 16 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d2=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; Thursday October 8th, 2020 11:32:37 AM
As they're moving down the street and seeing the ongoing destruction, Zanderallen helps direct people they pass by to the aid following behind them. He also uses a couple more Lay on Hands to close most of his wounds. As they approach the house he tenses at the sight of the door, reaching to adjust armor straps and feeling disconcerted when they aren't there. Without his usual ritual he seems a little more jumpy than usual. "That doesn't look so good." -------------------- 2 Lay on Hands used 22 and 20 healed (ignore d2, used as spacer between lay on hands rolls.) 5 of 10 used
While Sid searches the house, Micah casts Detect Magic and focuses on the interior.
He then takes a moment to cast Owl's Wisdom on himself, using his metamagic rod to extend it.
======= Knowledge Arcana Checks to determine school of any aura's: 14 and 24 Enlarge on Stock: 95 rounds less travel time remaining Owl's Wisdom: 200 rounds remaining
House of Mystery
DM MikeK - That doesn't look so good Thursday October 8th, 2020 7:48:35 PM
............................... EXPERIENCE!! - Everyone receives 10,000 xp for Scene 1. ..............................
The sight of the shack with the broken door, coupled with the fact there shouldn't be any fey here, gives the Shields pause.
Zanderallen heals himself and then reflexively moves to adjust armor straps that aren't there. Bartomus and Stohp carefully scan the building and the ones surrounding it.
Micah casts Owls Wisdom on himself, followed by Detect Magic, and looks inside.
Sid goes into full "Its a Trap!" mode, checking everything before taking a step, and checking again before taking another.
Verrry slowly, the elf works his way past the broken door and into the house.
Sid finds himself on the north wall of a 20x20 room. There a simple bed occupying the northeast corner, and a simple wooden table with a couple wooden chairs in the southeast corner. A plain wool curtain hangs across an opening on the far side of the room.
The elf notes that a fine layer of dust covers the floor and furniture. He can also see that the table and chairs have been roughly shoved against a wall, and tracks fitting the creature’s features lead from that curtain to the doorway he just entered.
The party retains line of sight on Sid as he explores. Nothing unpleasant occurs.
It looks your standard, cheap, abandoned room.
Sid, Stohp, and Bart Highlight to display spoiler: { Except....as Sid is moving about the room, he is naturally kicking up some of the dust. All three discern that the dust is moving juusst a bit slower than gravity dictates.}
Micah Highlight to display spoiler: { There are no magic auras in the room. Beyond the room, behind that wool curtain...he doesn't detect a specific aura, but there is something - nothing specific, but a lingering magic somewhere beyond the curtain. }
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 59/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Thursday October 8th, 2020 9:15:48 PM
Bartomus watched and saw the dust move differently than it should have moved. He focused in on it and as he affirmed what he was seeing as Sid moved through the room, he spoke aloud. Someone else is seeing this right? Something in that room isn't right? Watch the dust he's kicking up."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday October 9th, 2020 7:58:19 AM
Stohp nods. "Maybe an illusion or something hiding what's really there, but just off enough for us to notice?"
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 17/12/17 CMD:20 Friday October 9th, 2020 9:21:44 AM
Micah quickly surveys the room for magic. "Sid," he says calmly, "I do not see any active magic here, but there seems to be indication of some residual magic behind that curtain. Please be careful."
Sid(Subbed by John H) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft. Friday October 9th, 2020 9:27:16 AM
Sid hesitates just a moment at Micah's warning, then he carefully steps forward to the side of the curtain. Reaching out with Mildred, he flicks it open, carefully leaning to look behind it without exposing too much of himself.
Stock (JonM) HP: 109/131; AC: 15/14/13; DR 2/-; CMD: 29; Rage: 3/26 used Friday October 9th, 2020 9:59:58 AM #StillBig
Stock grunts. "Residual magic...I don't even like regular magic..."
Seeing the situation inside appears stable, Stock heads outside. If he sees any locals, he approaches and asks if they know anything about the house or who owns it.
Stock (JonM) HP: 89/111; AC: 16/14/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 3/26 used Friday October 9th, 2020 10:01:18 AM Fixed my header
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 16 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 Friday October 9th, 2020 10:13:54 AM
As Micah gives his warning and Sid starts moving in, Zanderallen advances to support Sid in case something is behind the curtain. If nothing goes boom, he'll open his divine sight and start scanning the current room and room behind the curtain for evil.
DM MikeK - Something in this room isn't right Saturday October 10th, 2020 10:18:24 AM
Bart and Stohp peer over Micah's shoulders, and comment on the odd behavior of the dust.
Micah, meanwhile, warns Sid about residual magic beyond the curtain.
If possible, Sid reacts by becoming even more careful.
As Zanderallen moves into the room to provide support, Sid eases to one side, and uses Mildred to flick back the curtain.
Pushing aside the curtain reveals a narrow, 10’ long hallway. There is a crude kitchen on one side, a privy on the other and a broken door on the far end of the hall. The door is broken out (ie - someone inside the far room broke it into the hallway). It is very, very dark in that far room.
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {But, the darkness is tinged with a very faint blue.}
Micah detects the presence of magic auras in the far room.
Meanwhile, Stock looks around for locals in the street. He doesn't see anyone lurking about. There are several neighbor doors in the vicinity, should he wish to knock on one.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+16=19 ; Saturday October 10th, 2020 3:30:35 PM
Stohp advances carefully behind the others. Peering past Sid, she can see the oddness in the darkness (perception 19).
Sid(Subbed by John H) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft. Sunday October 11th, 2020 8:13:50 PM
Sid looks into the far room. He turns back and whispers, "That darkness is tinged with a faint blue. What does that mean?"
He cautiously moved up to, but not through the broken doorway to get a better look.
====== Move to F11. Perception take 10 for 25
Sid(Subbed by John H) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft. d20+18=26 ; Sunday October 11th, 2020 8:15:05 PM
Stealth check for Sid moving up: 26.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 59/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Sunday October 11th, 2020 9:50:50 PM "I guess we'll just post guard duty here, 'cause we are not going to go through that tiny door," Bartomus said as he pointed his thumb over at Stohp. He took the right side of the door and peaked into the house.
Stock (JonM) HP: 89/111; AC: 16/14/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 3/26 used Monday October 12th, 2020 9:21:52 AM
Not one to stop halfway, Stock jogs over to doors and starts knocking to find a local and find out if this house has always been here.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 16 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 d20+5=25 ; Monday October 12th, 2020 11:46:44 AM "I don't know what it means Sid. But something is off about the darkness in that room. Let's see what this does. Be ready everyone." Zander does a short incantation and his shield blazes forth with Daylight. Squinting at first he moves into the hallway to see if the light will illuminate the back room. Ready for danger. ----------------------- Perception 25
Micah continues to focus on the auras in the room and tries to discern what is causing the darkness.
He smiles as Zanderallen calls for light and continues with his own plans for illumination. He takes a coin, casts light on it and tosses it into the darkened room.
Active spells Enlarge on Stock: 93? rounds less travel time remaining Owl's Wisdom: 198? rounds remaining
DM MikeK - Posting guard duty Monday October 12th, 2020 5:42:45 PM
Stohp thinks about entering the house, but with Micah literally standing in the doorway, there's no way to do that. She is forced to keep watch from outside.
Sid cautiously moves up to the broken door.
Bart remarks that he and Stohp are relegated to guard duty. The door is normal sized, so he could squeeze through if Micah weren't in the way. Of course, there's not a whole lotta room in this house, so adding a taur or two will make it pretty crowded.
Stock jogs over to doors and starts knocking to find a local. He finds one quickly enough, as a grubby human fellow wearing ripped up pants and carrying an open bottle containing something very alcoholic opens the door. This happens about the time the dwarf's Enlarge spell wears off, and the man's face registers a great deal of surprise as Stock shrinks to his normal sized self. "Huh," drawls the man.
Zanderallen casts a Daylight spell on his shield, and moves into the hallway behind Sid. There is a beat in which nothing happens, and then his shield lights up modestly, but then quickly brightens to its full effect.
Micah casts light onto a coin. But tossing it past two people filling a crowded hallway from 30' away will take an attack roll.
Zanderallen's shield does break up the darkness of the far room.
It is small, just 10' square, and windowless.
Centered in the middle of the room is a one-foot tall, tear shaped, blue crystal embedded on its base in the floor. A dim light emanates from the crystal. There is nothing else in the room.
Micah maintains his concentration, and can see the crystal is radiating an overwhelming aura of conjuration. The room itself has a moderate aura of evocation and illusion. The cleric is fairly sure the room is under a Hallow spell, with another spell tied to it. He's got no idea what the crystal is.
Sid(Subbed by John H) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft. d20+20=31 ; Monday October 12th, 2020 11:11:38 PM
Without entering the room, Sid attempts to check for traps, especially around the crystal.
======= Trap finding perception 31
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday October 13th, 2020 8:21:44 AM
Stohp waits for the more magically inclined to analyze the situation.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 59/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Tuesday October 13th, 2020 9:50:39 AM
Bartomus tried looking into the shack through the broken door from where he was standing. "Well, whatcha finding in there folks? Anything that explains outraged wooden fey? Any markings or such for the summoning?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 16 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 Tuesday October 13th, 2020 11:27:13 AM
Zanderallen holds still, allowing his shield to illuminate the room without getting in Sid's way. He calls back to Bart and the other outside. "Micah can tell you more about what it might be, but we've got a large crystal stuck in the floor, faintly glowing and looking really magical. Judging from the doors broken out from this room, I'd say this is where those fey came from. Now I guess the real questions are, how were they summoned, and who opened the portal?" Zander peers nervously at the crystal, wondering what might cause it to go off again. Where was a wizard when you needed one?
Micah evaluates the auras, thinking out loud, "I see evocation, conjuration, and illusion aura, and there appears to be a hallow spell. I will be honest. I am a bit confused. Hallow spells are good, but the creatures that came through were definitely evil."
He pauses a moment, wishing that Dorbin were still with the Shields. He continues, "I am going to cast true seeing. It will take me some time in prayer to be able do so. Maybe it will show me something I am missing. Secure the perimeter while I am concentrating."
Micah makes a comfortable spot in the front room, and quickly goes into a meditative state. It will take about 15 minutes before he is ready to cast. Once he has it prepared, he casts true seeing and examines the room again.
======= [Micah is using a bonus spell slot created by his increased wisdom from Owl's Wisdom. Since he extended it, the preparation time will fall within the duration of the spell. If I am incorrect in Micah being able to prepare and cast this spell with the temporary wisdom, then Micah will cast Dispel Magic, which he already has prepared, on the illusion aura. The check for that is 15.]
DM MikeK - This is confusing Tuesday October 13th, 2020 6:57:19 PM
By the light of Zanderallen's shield, Sid's expert eyes give the place a thorough inspection.
The elf sees nothing to indicate the room or the crystal are trapped.
He does see a trail stain where some drops of a dark red liquid rolled down from the tip to the side of the crystal.
Stohp and Bart continue to stand behind Micah, and ask for some news. Zanderallen gives them what he can.
Micah calls out what he sees, confused at the apparent discrepancies.
The cleric considers a True Seeing, but realizes he can't prepare it at this time. Instead, he tries a Dispel Magic. The spell has no effect.
Sid(Subbed by John H) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft. Tuesday October 13th, 2020 9:46:31 PM
Sid asks, ""Do you see that blood on the tip and side of the crystal? That's bad, right?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 89/111; AC: 16/14/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 3/26 used Wednesday October 14th, 2020 9:19:42 AM
Stock clears his throat and all of a sudden wishes one of the better talkers of the group had this job. "Hello, Sir. My name is Stock Simpleshard. You might remember me from many of the heroic acts that have occurred in the Float over the last year or so. Anyway, is there anything special about that shack over there? I mean has it always been there? Do you know the owner? Have you seen the owner recently?"
He realizes that as he has been talking, it is coming out more and more like he is badgering the poor man. He shuts up and listens.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday October 14th, 2020 9:20:10 AM "Maybe this was a ritual site to summon the things and now it's all inert?" Stohp posits aloud.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 59/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Wednesday October 14th, 2020 10:26:51 AM "Anyone we know that we could take that thing to and ask," Bartomus said as he nodded at what Stohp said. "I mean I am not sure you want to touch it, and don't bleed on it, but might be able to wrap it in something like that grimy, threadbare curtain."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 16 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 Wednesday October 14th, 2020 12:14:26 PM "The WLA or Sage's guild might be able to help us figure out what it is. But what happened to the people who put it here? I'm going to take a closer look." Zanderallen, with a quick prayer and a sign against evil, he grants himself some protection against mental threats and walks into the room. On his way in he rips the curtain off the entry to the hallway as a potential wrap for the crystal.
Daylight 69 rounds Protection from Evil 70 rounds (AC and Save bonus won't stack but protection from possession and touch by summoned creatures will apply)
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Wednesday October 14th, 2020 12:47:34 PM
Andrew you have mail concerning your Leadership Feat. ...and you have work to do. :)
Ahh, looks like DMs Robert and Mike need to do the next step. See email. ::waving::
Micah arrests his step forward as Zanderallen does what he was just starting to do. He quickly pulls out his rope and tosses it around the paladin as he passes by. "Just in case we need to pull out your body," he explains with a smirk.
DM MikeK - Have you seen the owner recently? Wednesday October 14th, 2020 7:10:02 PM
Sid asks, "Do you see that blood on the tip and side of the crystal? That's bad, right?"
"Maybe this was a ritual site to summon the things and now it's all inert?" Stohp posits aloud. Micah realizes this is unlikely. He believes the item is of the Conjuration (creation) school, rather than Conjuration (summoning) one would expect from a summoning type item.
"Anyone we know that we could take that thing to and ask," Bartomus said as he nodded at what Stohp said. "I mean I am not sure you want to touch it, and don't bleed on it, but might be able to wrap it in something like that grimy, threadbare curtain."
Zanderallen answers that, and decides to take a closer look. With a quick prayer and a sign against evil, he grants himself some protection against mental threats and walks into the room.
While he is prepping, Micah enters the house, and throws a rope around the paladin.
Zanderallen rips down the curtain to the entryway, slides past Sid, and enters the room with the crystal.
As he does, the Shields find that cannot hear Zanderallen - no footfalls, no banging shield, no swishing curtain, no sound at all.
The paladin finds three things immediately apparent: 1) He finds himself in total silence. 2) There is a palpable force emanating from the crystal. Zanderallen - INT check DC10 Highlight to display spoiler: {The palading instinctively understands that this is serious, artifact level stuff} 3) The crystal is not sitting on the floor. It is set INTO the floor.
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Meanwhile, Stock has some questions for the neighbor he's found/accosted. Realizing he's badgering the poor man, he shuts up and listens.
The fellow doesn't react much to the ongoing questioning. He just gives a long sigh, smacks his lips together a couple times, and turns his head to regard the house thoughtfully.
"Ayeah..that's Caerylon's place. Been there as long as I kin 'member. Ain't seen Caerylon in awhile, though. Few months, anyway. 'Course he's sometimes away for awhile. Goes for awhile, and then stays for awhile. Keeps to himself. He's an elf. Old. Not just elf old. Old, old."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Thursday October 15th, 2020 8:01:39 AM Silence effect? The owner must have been hiding something from his neighbors."
Stock (JonM) HP: 89/111; AC: 16/14/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 3/26 used Thursday October 15th, 2020 9:08:30 AM "Thank you kindly, citizen. Can you please send a runner to Silver Shield HQ if you see Caerylon return? And remember, don't do drugs."
Stock awkwardly jogs back to the hut and calls out to the others that, "Owner is some old old elf named Careylon. Hasn't been around in a while...hey what's that rock on the floor?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 16 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 d20+1=3 ; Thursday October 15th, 2020 9:42:04 AM
Zanderallen almost glares as Micah throws him the rope, but then on further consideration nods and ties himself off. Walking into the room the hair on his neck stands on end and he looks almost as if something hit him. Completely baffled by the stone and realizing his plan to pick it up is not an option, Zanderallen backs out of the room. He shakes his head as he leaves. "That stone is bad juju. It feels like something is in there, staring you down with the mere force of it's presence. Also it's set into the floor, it think it would take some tools to get it out. Has anyone found anything else in the house?" ------------- Protection from Evil Daylight
Micah lets out the breath he didn't realize he was holding when Zanderallen steps out of the room. He spends a few moments concentrating to make sure the paladin is not newly enchanted.
"It appears," he explains, "that the magic involved is very powerful and of the type typically associated with planar gates. We need to secure this building and find someone who knows more about this type of magic. I wonder what the others have discovered about who owns this place."
"I will stay here and guard the crystal."
Sid(Subbed by John H) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft. Thursday October 15th, 2020 4:01:23 PM
Sid frowns. "I'm giving this place a thorough checking out." He starts in the main room, then goes to the room with the table, then the privy, and, finally, with a nod to Micah, searches the room with the crystal, being careful not to touch it.
=== Take 20 for a 35 perception check.
DM MikeK - A thorough checking out Thursday October 15th, 2020 7:07:42 PM
Stohp thinks the Silence effect is meant to keep whatever is here secret from the neighbors.
Stock comes back to report the owner of the house is an old, old, elf named Caerylon, who hasn't been seen for awhile. The dwarf wonders about the crystal.
Zanderallen exits the far room, reporting the crystal is bad juju and set into the floor. He wonders aloud what else might be found in the house.
Micah explains that the magic involved is very powerful and of the type typically associated with planar gates. He suggests setting a guard and getting some help.
Sid goes with Zanderallen's thought, and scours the house.
When Sid finishes up, he finds a few things, but not a whole lot.
-The house has been unused for at least a month, other today's appearance by the fey creatures. -The fey originated in the crystal room, broke open the door, walked down the hall, and out of the house, breaking down that door in the process.
-The crystal is a powerful magic item. -On the pointed tip of the tear shaped object is dried blood. -The bloodstain is not recent, again at least a month old. -The amount of blood on the tip and crystal is miniscule, perhaps a couple of drops.
-In the entry room, over the door leading out, there is a symbol of some kind carved into the lintel. -The carving is of good quality. Stock is sure it was professionally done. OOC - I've included the symbol on the house map.
Knowledge Religion DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { This is the religious symbol of Caeroldra, one time goddess of passion. Caeroldra is one of the gods the messengers said was dead a few months ago. } Knowledge History DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { The symbol is High Woldian, an ancient language now typically only used by scholars and clerics.}
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+9=10 ; d20+13=32 ; Thursday October 15th, 2020 7:40:23 PM
Sid looks at the symbol and makes notes of it, comparing it to his knowledge of Old High Woldian. He decides it to Micah and Z in case it has some esoteric religious meaning that he is unaware of, showing them a picture of it from his notes if that helps.
Knowledge(History): 10 Languages Known: Old High Woldian Linguistics: 32 ((In case it they are not synonymous names for the same language))
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 59/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20=1 ; Thursday October 15th, 2020 9:55:04 PM
Bartomus had leaned against the outside of the shack and day dreamed about something somewhere other than where they were at. When he realized that he had zoned out, he came back into focus as there were discussions about the shack being unused for a month.
When the carving on the lintel became a focus of attention Bartomus peaked in and up and then at Sid's notes. "What a pretty flower, wonder what color it was painted when someone lived here. I like carving flowers, little petals, and then the leaves."
No skill so tried for a 20 and got a 1, so you have a spacey taur talking about pretty flowers.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday October 16th, 2020 7:09:33 AM
Stohp isn't really sure what the odds are that they figure out what strange magic occurred here since none of them are actually mages. "... we could just document everything, burn it down, and take the crystal and notes to the sages guild? They may be able to figure out what happened and destroying the location should prevent whatever it is activating again right?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 16 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 d20+10=14 ; Friday October 16th, 2020 9:57:25 AM
Zanderallen listens to Sid's report and then looks at the symbol above the door. As soon as he gets a good look at it he curses under his breath, "Caeroldra. What is her symbol doing here? She is supposed to be dead. I'm getting a bad feeling about this. If this is a gate, I think it's a little above our magical prowess. If this is a planar gate we need to get the council involved. Unarmored I am probably the fastest, I will go to the Paragon. But first Micah, you and I are of a similar size." He pulls out his suit of backup chain mail from his Bag of Holding and lays it out for Micah. Then if no one stops him he takes off for the council level at the fastest speed he thinks he can maintain to the top of the city. --------------------------------- Know: Religion 14
Base speed 40, with endurance and run feats. Zanderallen is pushing as fast as he can.
Stock (JonM) HP: 89/111; AC: 16/14/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 3/26 used Friday October 16th, 2020 10:19:30 AM
Stock watches Zanderallen hare off and frowns. "If my legs were longer I'd be faster...Does anybody know if these fey were gated in, does that immediately make them bloodthirsty? I mean when I originally took that gate to come to the Float the first time, I didn't start killing people."
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 17/12/17 CMD:20 d20+1=11 ; Friday October 16th, 2020 10:52:26 AM
"Yes, definitely High Woldian," agrees Micah as he looks at the carved symbol.
"And you are correct about the religious significance. That is the symbol of Caerolda". He shakes his head as he says so. "I wonder if there is any connection to the Hands of Love we dealt with awhile back? Also, we were told a few months ago that she died when all that upheaval of the gods occurred."
Micah looks up as Stohp speaks. "That is tempting..." After a pause he counters, with a sigh, "but probably should not risk burning down the block for it."
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 17/12/17 CMD:20 Friday October 16th, 2020 10:53:21 AM Adding OOC material Autosucceed on Religion check 11 on knowledge local check
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+6=15 ; Friday October 16th, 2020 8:04:12 PM
"Guys, I have a Bird Token for this... crap. Nope. I guess I used them all. Anyway, we probably need the guard to lock this down unless you want it quiet. But you do you." Sid looks at the crystal and how it is embedded in the floor and tries to remember anything about the planes he can.
DM MikeK - See Z run. Run Z, run. Saturday October 17th, 2020 10:41:11 AM
The symbol on the lintel is identified as the High Woldian Sigil of Caeroldra, one of the gods who is said to have died in the pantheon upheaval a few months back.
Sid can confirm it is very possible no one, other than the fey, has been in this house since then either.
Zanderallen lays out an extra suit of armor for Micah, and takes off for the Gold level.
The rest of the Shields discuss the advisability of burning down the place.
Z covers a lot of ground pretty quickly, and arrives outside the Castle a sweaty, breathless mess. Upon receiving his report, Lord Belkior takes the paladin to a side garden, and stands silently for a few moments, staring off into the distnace. The is a 'poof', and two elderly looking people - a female gnome and a male elf - appear. The gnome casts a spell, and all four teleport to the intersection of Grappling Hook Road and Robber's Run on the Fence Level, a few short blocks from Caerylon's house.
At the house, there is a popping sound, and a half orc in Catacombs livery appears. "Delivery for the Silver Shields," he says, putting down a small box. Inside the box is a purple potion with a ghostly spider crawling around on it. The Shields instinctively understand this is a good thing.
The courier pops away, just as Zanderallen, Lord Paragon Belkior, a old female gnome, and an old male elf walk around the corner.
"All right," Belkior remarks. "What have we got here?"
OOC - Per Jerry's email on Oct 14, Lakeview game is awarded one Anything Potion at the game's level as a reward for consistent posting. Halloween 2020 Anything Potion - When imbibed, the drinker chooses any spell of level 5 and lower from the Pathfinder Core Cleric or Wizard spell list and receives that effect. Standard potion rules apply as to use and spells that may be chosen. Caster Level 10.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday October 18th, 2020 10:19:52 AM "Well a bunch of creatures showed up - I think the other's identified them as fey - and started tearing things up. We tracked them back here and have found a strange magic crystal, the symbol of Caeroldra, and some high-woldian writing."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Sunday October 18th, 2020 3:08:04 PM
Sid starts examining about the crystal to see if there are any traces of blood or anything from the ceiling. He also checks to see if there is an attic or other space above them. Since he has the time he's going to take it and be thorough.
Stock (JonM) HP: 89/111; AC: 16/14/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 3/26 used Monday October 19th, 2020 9:06:12 AM
After a quick examination of the space, Stock sits down outside, back against the wall and pulls out a hunk of oak to do some carving. He stops quickly when Z shows up again.
"Hey Lord Paragon Sir. Were there any other of those tree-fey other than the ones we put down? Just wondering how big of a group were gated in here...And I'll pass on that potion. The spider freaks me out a little. I mean don't get me wrong. I'll drink it sometime if asked, somebody else can carry it though."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 16 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 Monday October 19th, 2020 10:18:53 AM
With barely a moment to catch his breath Zanderallen leans against the outer wall of the building, glad the others are further explaining the problem. Once he gets his panting under control he suggests a holder for the potion, "It doesn't matter hugely who holds it, but in case of emergency it should be someone who can freely move about in a fight."
He then takes a moment to study the gnome and the elf that Belkior brought with him. From their method of travel he surmises them to be casters of some sort. They certainly looked the part of capable sages. He feels a little bad about not being able to offer more help, but recent roster changes had left the Shields lacking in arcane expertise.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 59/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Monday October 19th, 2020 10:32:19 AM
Bartomus bowed when the Paragon appeared with his assistants and listened as the others talked. He nodded in agreement with Stohp's summary of their fight with the wood-armored fey. "Sir, they didn't even listen to our attempts to bring a peaceful solution and they had done a good deal of damage about the Float."
He then looked over the others into the shack as the focus turned to the embedded gem found within. "Which of the fey lords would be supporting this type of thing?"
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 17/12/17 CMD:20 Monday October 19th, 2020 11:30:35 AM
Micah, to break up the monotony of guarding the house, accepts the delivery, tipping the half orc as he retrieves it. Observing the absence of any note, his eyes widen when he recognizes its function.
"Sid," he says, after the others have commented on the package, holding it toward the elf, "You should keep this potion as you are typically the most mobile."
When Zanderallen and the others arrive, he ushers them in with a gesture, allowing them to make their own observations and conclusions.
DM MikeK - Revelations Monday October 19th, 2020 12:49:32 PM
Prior to the arrival of Zanderallen and help, Sid takes a look for blood or something on the ceiling above the crystal. He also looks for an attic. He finds neither.
With Lord Belkior and his companions on hand, The Shields explain about the fey and what they've found in the house.
Stock asks if other fey monsters had been found, and the paragon halfling shakes his head. "No. I'm hearing nothing other than that group on Lakeview."
Bartomus asks about potential fey lords, and again Lord Belkior shakes his head. "I don't know. I'll check in later with the Circle of Alder and see if they've got ideas."
The halfling looks again at the house. "In the meantime, let's take a look. Silver Shields, this is Fixer Gerrax and Dean Elandor, from the Sage's Guild." Lord Belkior points out the gnome and elf, respectively.
The Shields note both the mages' eyes glow blue.
The trio make their way into the Crystal Room, set up a bunch of lights, and give the room and the crystal a look-see. Then, they step out of the room, cast a bunch of spells, go back in, and really give it a going over.
Sid will note with satisfaction that none of them touch the crystal either.
After some time, they come out of the house, speaking quickly to each other. The sages are nearly giddy, using words like "remarkable, unprecedented, astounding achievement, and fascinating" Belkior isn't nearly so upbeat, going with "potentially catastrophic" He dismisses the sages, who both cast a spell and leave with a "poof", and turns to the Shields.
"Our friend Caerylon is either a powerful caster of both arcane and divine spells, or has some interesting friends. That crystal is a unique, magical artifact somehow linked to the divine aura of the late Caeroldra. It serves as both anchor and gateway to another plane, mostly likely one created by Caerylon or his friends. All of which would be, well not great, but at least not insanely dangerous, if Caeroldra were still alive.
Unfortunately, she isn't. And the power in the crystal is fading. Not very quickly, but fading nonetheless. Which means the plane it's anchoring is also fading.
Best guess is those fey were living on that plane, and for some reason got caught up in the fading part, and were kicked out here.
Which would mean it could very well happen again.
And THAT means we need an intrepid band to go into this plane, evaluate what's there, and if necessary, take appropriate action to prevent it from showing up here."
"So," Lord Belkior says, giving everyone a significant look. "Any ideas on where I can find an intrepid band?"
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Monday October 19th, 2020 5:58:54 PM
"I hear the Drow are doing interesting things with adventuring these days," Sid says with mock sincerity before bursting into a grin, "Does this mean I can touch the Crystal now? I've been ever so good as to not just do something foolhardy and dangerous. Please? Oh, wait." He scribbles a note down and folds it up. "Are we going now? Oh man, Dorbin's gonna be soo jealous!"
If they are leaving now Sid has a letter to send to Elly letting her know what is going on that he would pass to Lord Belkior. Otherwise he bounces with excitement.
"Oh man, is there anyway for us to connect with whatever we find over there? I mean, if we can communicate and reason with the reasonable we might be able to peaceably relocate them if their demi-plane is going kaputs."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Monday October 19th, 2020 8:47:38 PM
Stohp grunts. "So accident not malice. What happens if we're in there and the whole thing falls apart? Are we just kicked out with the other residents, or are we at risk of worse? I don't know, stuck between realities or something."
Stock (JonM) HP: 89/111; AC: 16/14/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 3/26 used Tuesday October 20th, 2020 9:05:11 AM "Yeah Stohp, that's where my head is too. It would just be good to know what the stakes are here...but yeah, I'm in. I just need to get my armor."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 16 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 Tuesday October 20th, 2020 10:48:11 AM
Zander listens gravely to the report given by the two sages. He wonders how long this crystal has been sitting here, active but not dangerous. And if the owner of this house might have ended up on the other side. But as some of the others start to get excited he offers a rare voice of restraint, "I think you might just be looking at such an intrepid band. But before we just go jumping into another plane. It is late, and the fight with the fey was not easy. Who knows what kind of beings we might encounter on the other side. I am sure Micah would appreciate the chance to petition Domi for an appropriate gift of powers. I say we head back home, grab the equipment we need, come back and rest here keeping watch, and go through the portal first thing in the morning."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 59/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Tuesday October 20th, 2020 10:55:13 AM
Bartomus watched the preparation of the newly introduced companions to the Paragon and Lord Belkior as the spent time setting up lights and then from the outside filled the space with powers woven in words and movements. He just listened when they came back outside, but he watched mostly the response of the Paragon. What he saw was not comforting at all.
As Lord Belkior shared what he and his companions had discovered and in some ways reaffirmed what the Shields had suspected, Bartomus was concerned. "So there is a group of Fey, left alone you're saying, and without some guidance from one of the Fey court, part of that group suddenly gets dropped into the Float and start attacking everyone? Anyone else getting a little concerned about how they might react if we suddenly show up?"
He turned to the Paragon and asked, "So there's a way you and your colleagues can ensure that that plane is anchored to where it is? What about those, like Sid said, who are reasonable and want to relocate? Would we be able to offer them that? Oh, and that Council of Alders, I think Lord Belkior that may need to be something we have as pre-departure info if it involves the Fey. Lord Eberyon might be interested, right? That could be a good thing, right?"
Bartomus' tone was one of worry and concern. Upsetting one of the Fey lords or ladies, let alone Lord Eberyon was not anything that was on his "must do as a Shields" list.
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 17/12/17 CMD:20 Tuesday October 20th, 2020 11:54:38 AM
"You should know by now, that we are in," Micah replies. "In addition to needing a little time to prepare for such a journey, we could use some assistance, primarily some information on how to use the crystal which I assume the sages have discerned. I would like to have a scroll of plane shift with the appropriately tuned fork should the crystal fail to provide a means of return. Preparing that scroll, however, would require a three day delay, assuming I can locate the tuning fork within that time."
DM MikeK - Questions and (some) Answers Tuesday October 20th, 2020 12:54:58 PM
The Shields have a great many questions, and Belkior tries to stay patient as he answers those he can.
"Yes, you can touch the crystal. In fact, that's how it activates. A drop of blood must be spilled on the crystal. My guess it that's why its pointy at the top."
"I don't what happens if you're in there when the plane collapses. We're just guessing that's what happened with these fey. I recommend you don't let that happen."
He turns to Micah. "I will get you a scroll and tuning fork before morning. Also a boat, as you're just as likely to end up in the lake if you use it."
The halfling glances at Zanderallen, and etches a quick spell. Everyone who is still hurt is healed of all but 1 hp.
"By all means, get your armor and get rested. This is a dangerous situation, and you need to be prepared as possible. But we do have a running clock, so if you could start no later than tomorrow morning, I'd appreciate it."
He looks at Bart with some sympathy, but can only shrug. "All I know for sure is this plane is eroding, and that a little while ago eight fey creatures showed up in the middle of the Float, probably right here, and started killing everyone they saw. I would very much like that not to happen again. I don't know if this is a fey issue. I don't know why they acted like they did. I don't know if there are more. I don't know how you'll be received. That's why I asking one of the more powerful groups I can fully trust to find out."
"It's not your mission to kill everything you find. Your mission is to prevent anything there from killing anyone here. You have complete leeway on how to accomplish that."
The halfling considers a bit. "And no, we can't stop the erosion. The power holding it together is linked with Caeroldra. She's dead. Short of resurrecting a god, we've got nothing."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Tuesday October 20th, 2020 8:52:33 PM
"Well, since the last resurrection took the will of the gods, I'm assuming that that's a no go," Once they have finished their plans Sid waves to everyone, "Well, since people need rest I've got some business to attend to I'll see you at the agreed upon time." He will stop by Torin Cook's and the Recycling/Trash Collection business to make sure that everything is alright and progressing well. He then heads home after getting food to cook for super and several bottles to make sure Elly is filled in on what is happening. In the morning he makes sure that he has the right things in his bag and is ready for adventure.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday October 21st, 2020 8:22:51 AM
Stohp would much rather start now, but she doesn't argue the point if the others feel preparation is needed so badly. She spends the time getting various survival gear - no telling what climate or situation they're going into.
Stock (JonM) HP: 110/111; AC: 25/22/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 0/26 used Wednesday October 21st, 2020 9:21:57 AM "So just to be clear, we don't HAVE to kill everything. But we CAN though right? I mean if it seems appropriate."
He helps the Shields gather their gear and is ready to go.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 16 T: 13 FF: 17 CMD: 24 Wednesday October 21st, 2020 9:50:47 AM "We will enter the portal first thing in the morning. I don't want to leave this thing sitting any longer than is necessary either.", Zander shudders as the screams of the dying from earlier in the day echo in his mind, "Stock, we're entering a demi-plane created by the late goddess of passion. I trust you will use some discernment before smashing, but I suspect they will be plenty of smashing to keep you happy. Our first step will be threat assessment. Based on that we either try to convince whatever we meet to leave and go to a stable plane, await them being pulled in the portal and guided out of the Float if non-threatening, or neutralize. Thank you Paragon for your aid, you get us the scroll, we'll make sure no more citizens of the Float are harmed."
Zanderallen then coordinates with the others to get there gear from home while maintaining a guard on the portal. Once back he slides into his chainmail and prepares for an uncomfortable night of guard duty. Once the morning comes after completing his prayers he joins Micah to help each other suit up in their plate mail. "Everyone ready to go clean up Caerolda's playground?"
Zander has endurance so sleeping in medium armor will not fatigue him
DM MikeK - Ready, Set.... Wednesday October 21st, 2020 1:55:01 PM
The Shields prepare. Sid takes care of some personal business, while Zanderallen and the others get their gear and set up a guard on the Crystal House overnight.
While Micah is at Shield HQ, there is another popping sound. A dwarf with an eye patch, and in Catacombs livery holds out a shield. "Delivery for Micah. Hope you have better luck shutting him up than we did." The dwarf disappears.
Nothing unpleasant happens during the night.
Come morning, Belkior arrives. He hands Micah a Scroll of Plane Shift, a tuning fork, and a feather.
"Its a Feather Token for a Swan Boat," the Paragon explains. "If you don't use anything, I'd like the scroll back. You can keep the Feather Token. Call it an advance."
Everyone assembles outside the house, as there is not enough room inside.
Belkior motions extravagantly toward the door, and the crystal beyond. "Sid, do you wish to do the honors, or shall I?"
OOC - Everyone is fully healed. Please update your headers.
Micah heads back to the quarters. Once in his chamber He lays out some incense and valuable spices in preparation for the divination ritual he wishes to conduct. He changes into his comfortable robe and sets down to prayer, petitioning for the ability to query his lord for insight.
He then begins the intricate components required in casting the divination spell, burning the incense and spices and weaving the ritual prayers to open the conduct between himself and the divine.
O Lord," he asks, "As we venture into this other plane, what dangers and foes should we be prepared to counter?"
After receiving his answer, Micah gathers his gear and goes to Caerlyn's house to share in the watch. He arises early, spending more time than usual, to prepare the spells he judges best for the upcoming journey.
====== Use open 4th level spell slot to prepare divination spell. Use 25 gp worth of incense and offerings (character sheet updated) Rolled 26 on 80% success rate of the divination.
DM MikeK - Addendum - Micah's answer Wednesday October 21st, 2020 3:35:45 PM Men of stone. All other foes and dangers are restrained. Release them at your peril.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Wednesday October 21st, 2020 9:59:24 PM
He wasn't all that happy with the answers from Lord Belikor, but he really wasn't sure what to expect as everything was a complete unknown. However, as they went back to their headquarters and he went over the comments of the other Shields about what was found and what it could mean, he spent some time checking his gear and kit. When he awoke very early in the morning, he went to find his overlook of the lake and spent time meditating on what could await them. He also spent a good deal of time lifting his praises of Eberyon and asked for guidance in the realm of one of the other Fey lords. He also asked for some insight into ways to bring the reasonable back into the Float if that made sense.
He went back to headquarters, got his gear together, and made sure to have a good breakfast. He packed a few extra slabs of bread and some nuts for the other side as it would make the rations go a bit further if necessary. When the others were ready, he followed along with glaive in hand and a look of determination on his face.
He bowed and smiled at the Paragon when he joined them at the wreck of a shack that had been the source of the intruders and now as their door to where ever.
"Come on Sid, find us a nice quiet place with pretty flowers, no problems, and maybe some good breeze." He winked at the Paragon and said, "It can't hurt to dream, right?"
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Thursday October 22nd, 2020 7:37:04 AM
Sid makes sure his cold iron dagger is sharp by slicing his palm, "Come on Wardd, your offering come after this gig so let's make it a good one." He closes his palm the blood and opens it to grab the crystal, hopefully leaving a nice bloody print."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Thursday October 22nd, 2020 8:00:39 AM
Stohp is ready to go.
Stock (JonM) HP: 111/111; AC: 25/22/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 0/26 used Thursday October 22nd, 2020 9:17:10 AM "Stone men huh? Hopefully they are less murderous than the tree men.
Hey guys - how about we let Sid go first and then let him sweat it out for a minute or two before we join him?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Thursday October 22nd, 2020 10:41:18 AM "We'll make sure the Float is safe Paragon. If you don't hear back from us and happen to have a planar rescue party somewhere feel free to spend them after us." Zanderallen fakes a solemn look but quickly looses it to a grin, at ease as always in the Paragon Lord's aura. He then turns to face the crystal, dropping his helmet into place and tightening armor straps. His voice takes on a serious note, "Alright everyone. For those of you who are newer or don't remember as clearly, we've dealt with followers of Caeroldra before. She was the goddess of passion, and she didn't really draw any lines on what that passion could be. Passion for debate is just as likely as passion for murder. We're now heading into possibly some personal playground of hers that is also falling apart at the seams, stay close and keep your wits about you. May Domi grant us courage and resolve." With a crash of steel in military salute Zanderallen follows Sid to the crystal.
Micah shares the results of his divination with the others. Stone men could be many things. The adamantine weapons some of us have may prove very useful
He nods his gratitude to the paragon with the items, carefully placing.
The new package Micah received was a new shield bearing as a device the holy symbol of Domi. When he unwrapped it, the shield began to glow with the intensity of a typical torch. The priest gazed at it for some time in wonder. After a while the shield stopped glowing, then Micah held it up for everyone to see, as he addresses them, "Meet my new companion. His..." Micah blinks in surprise, then says tentatively, "Her?" before continuing with a nod, "Her name is Ezer.
That morning after his prayers, Micah casts magic vestment on Ezer. The shield lights up again in response, eventually fading after a few moments.
Micah is ready to make the journey, standing near the paladin as he gives his speech. Apparently, his shield approved, as she, once again, glowed in approval.
=== Magic vestment: Duration 10 hours.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday October 23rd, 2020 3:14:03 AM "It sounds like a prison. Golem guards perhaps. Hopefully intelligent enough for us to negotiate with them and move what's inside safely."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Friday October 23rd, 2020 9:43:39 AM "Ever tried negotiating with a rock?" Bartomus looked over at Stohp, "They tend to be the silent and hard to read type."
Bartomus started laughing a little bit more than he should have been for the daddy Taur joke he had made.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Friday October 23rd, 2020 10:54:47 AM
The calm before the storm, the lull before battle. These times were the most dangerous for fear to take hold. Zander stares at the crystal, watching Sid apply his blood, completely unsure of what is about to happen. He smiles at Bart's joke but remains focused and quiet.
DM MikeK - Activating the crystal Friday October 23rd, 2020 1:52:49 PM
Sid enters the crystal room, slices open his hand, and grabs the crystal.
The Crystal glows with a bright blue light. A beam of blue shoots out, forming a blue vertical line on the opposite wall. That line expands right and left, as if sliding open a set of shutters.
Instead of a wall, there is now a wide gravel boulevard, lined with elm trees on either side, that leads straight to a rectangular stone building about 400’ away.
The sky is a cloudless blue. The trees and grass a deep green. Behind the trees, single story buildings of white stone line each side of the boulevard. Think Greek architecture - wide stairs leading up to a column lined front There are six buildings, three on each side of the boulevard. The buildings appear to b 150' squares.
There are no people or animals visible.
It looks as if one can just walk onto the boulevard from the crystal room.
Micah stands a moment in awe at the inherent beauty of the scene that opened up before them. Not quite whispering, he comments, "After our dealings with the Hands of Love, it is easy to forget that Caerolda was an admirer of great beauty." He sighs before continuing, "But alas, it appears another of her beautiful creations imperils the Float. Resolutely he steps forward, a mischievous smile on his face as he manages to beat both Stock and Zanderallen in being the first one to charge forward.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Saturday October 24th, 2020 1:11:17 PM
Bartomus watched as another place appeared. It was still strange to see how such things just happened like this on the Float and he couldn't help but feel awed. Then he watched Micah jump forward and onto the boulevard beyond.
[b]"It's beautiful. Any idea as to what each of the buildings might be representing? Some attribute or devotional of this Caerolda?" He asked and waited to hear any answer, but didn't wait all that long before following those that stepped into the world beyond the Float.
Stock (JonM) HP: 111/111; AC: 25/22/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 0/26 used Monday October 26th, 2020 9:22:34 AM
Stock flicks away a fleck of blood remaining on his hand from the crystal and takes a few steps to spread out a little. "Somebody was good working with stone. Might be marble..."
He begins walking forward, senses on alert.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday October 26th, 2020 11:44:57 AM
His mouth gaping a little bit at the beauty of the scene in front of them, Zander almost automatically begins walking forward as the others start moving. He pauses ever so briefly, as if expecting something to happen, as he takes his first step onto the boulevard. "Passion can create a great many beautiful things. I wonder what led Caeroldra to create this plane, and what she put in those buildings? Guess we better go find out." He settles back into his place at the front, leading towards the nearest of the buildings.
As Micah advances with the others, he finds his eyes drawn to the blue of the sky. Except on the upper level, blue sky is a rarity in the Float. For a moment, he revels in its clear, pure beauty, before reminding himself that danger could be hiding nearby. He sighs at the contradiction in emotions.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=31 ; d20+18=31 ; Monday October 26th, 2020 5:39:04 PM
Sid stares in awe then shock as Micah cheekily strides forward, "Hey!" He hurries after, but before stepping over switches to Branwen and Steps over into the otherside, hoping it stays so pretty, his eyes peeled for anything coming their way.
DM MikeK - Guess we better find out Monday October 26th, 2020 8:31:41 PM
The Shields find themselves on the end of the boulevard.
The sky is cloudless blue, with a yellow sun directly overhead. The temperature is pleasant, and the faintest breeze blows into the group’s faces. All and all , the area is park like and very pleasant.
In the center of this setting, and about 400’ from the party, the boulevard cicles around a single story, white stone building with a high square tower rising from its center. It is not yet possible to discern what, if anything, lies beyond that builing.
Determining cardinal direction is all but impossible. But, for reference sake, we shall call this end of the boulevard "north". Behind the Shields remains the 20x20 Crystal room, looking like a large, black door in the middle of white nothingness. Becausethere is no ground, or anything else, north of the line prescribed by that portal.
Six buildings, three to each side, line the boulevlard. Immediately obvious is that the two buildings closest to the group (one on each side of the road) are partially collapsed. As the group watches, the northern end of both buildings crumble a little more. Roof tiles fall and wink out of existence before reaching where the ground would have been.
Signs are on the side of the road, centered in front of each building. The ones in front of the collapsing buildings are very near the edge of the demi-plane, but can still be read.
In Elvish, the one on the right (west) reads “Coming Attraction”. The one on the left (east) reads “Tall Men. Sargrass Plains.”
There is still no sign of people, animals, or gods coming to kill you.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday October 27th, 2020 8:30:20 AM
Stohp translates for those no able to read elvish. "Maybe a zoo rather then a prison?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Tuesday October 27th, 2020 10:15:14 AM
Zanderallen takes a minute to turn around and observe the void of nothingness behind the portal. Turning back to the buildings disappearing from existence. He starts picturing a giant dome slowly collapsing down as the plane dies. Not wanting to be here when it does he motions everyone forward. "Tall men Sargrass Plains? I wonder if those are the creatures we encountered rampaging down Lakeview? Let's check these closest buildings out. We need to see what else might be here." Zanderallen advances towards the building on the left, Tall Men, looking for a front door or other entrance.
"Interesting," replies Micah to Stohp. "Makes sense. I wonder what other 'attractions' we might have to deal with.
"I wonder if the proximity to the crystal gate has anything to do with these buildings collapsing," he muses aloud.
He then moves forward with Zanderallen, shield ready in one hand and wand of bless in the other.
As he walks that way, he casts detect magic and starts focusing on the "Tall Men" building.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+6=16 ; d20+15=28 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2020 4:56:17 PM
"Are demi-planes like bubbles in the ćther? If so we could be at the edge as it shrinks. Maybe? If it was the fluid dynamics of air whoosh out of a bubble or surface tension or something I could hazard more than base speculation." Sid moves to the closest building to see if there is anything about it.
DM MikeK - Maybe a zoo Tuesday October 27th, 2020 8:01:16 PM
Stohp suggests this may be a zoo rather than a prison.
Zanderallen leads the group to the Tall Men building, seeking to get a better look.
Micah casts Detect Magic to assist, and Sid keeps a sharp eye out.
A path of white stones leads from the boulevard, past the sign, and to a three flat and wide stairs. The Shields climb the stairs, and find themselves on a column lined walkway about 5' above the boulevard.
The walkway goes all the way around the perimeter of the building, which would likely have been a square had not half of it fallen away already. The walkway is 15' wide, which leaves 110' square in the middle. Multicolored grasses rise from floor. Sid guess them to be 6 or 7 feet tall.
It quickly becomes apparent that there is nothing else on the walkway or the center area of this building.
Micah can make out a dim aura of transmutation throughout the center area of the building.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=23 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2020 8:56:48 PM
"I guess we are going to the center," Sid says, relaxed and watching, but ready. "Wardd's Pick's it's quiet out here."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday October 28th, 2020 6:52:45 AM
Stohp looks at the grass suspiciously. "Does anyone know what tall men are? Could we be walking into them without knowing it?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 111/111; AC: 25/22/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 0/26 used d20+1=3 ; Wednesday October 28th, 2020 9:15:33 AM
Stock snorts at Stohp. "Not me I guess! HA!"
Stock takes a look at one of the crumbling buildings to see if he can tell if it's just age that is making the thing collapse.
"Transmutation magic? Any ideas what that might mean? Too bad Dorbin's not here."
=========== Knowledge Engineering (untrained) 3
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Wednesday October 28th, 2020 10:44:44 AM Apparently I posted this as a private post - that's a new one for me: Tuesday October 27th, 2020 7:09:54 PM "The Float isn't part of the Plains, or if it is, then the idea of a surprise is out the door," Bartomus said as he pointed at the signs. As things started collapsing he moved a bit faster from the edge of the portal not liking the idea of being in a contracting bubble.
"Still not sure what any of this means," Bartomus piped up as he continued to walk along with the others. "So is this like where their devotees would come when they passed on from life? I mean it seems a bit too quiet if that were the case, right?"
"Me, too," replies Micah to Stock, preferring someone with greater skills in the arcane than he were along. "It is very faint though, like it is lingering rather than active. Since I am still sensing it, it means that it was very powerful when it was still in effect."
Micah steps into the grass, hoping to find an indication of what might have been here.
================ Take 20 on perception (1 minute) for a 25.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Wednesday October 28th, 2020 2:13:11 PM "I'm going to take a wild stab at it and say that the Tall Men are dead in the float. Double check your aura and then let's move to the next building. I don't want to linger in this place.", Zander takes a wary look up at the slowly collapsing ceiling. He stays next to Micah in case something objects to the cleric's probing. As Micah steps into the grass he follows concentrating on his divine sense to see if any evil auras are around. --------------------------- Detect Evil (60ft cone)
DM MikeK - I don't want to linger in this place Wednesday October 28th, 2020 7:25:42 PM
Stohp wonders what a Tall Man might be.
Sid keeps watchful.
Stock tries to tell why this building is crumbling. It's not difficult. The northern edge of this plane is eroding away. As the ground beneath it disappears, the building is collapsing into the void. Fortunately, the erosion is not rapid. It will not reach the other buildings south of this one for days, perhaps more.
However, this building, and the partially collapsed roof overhead, is highly unstable. Really heavy rocks could come crashing down any second now.
Bart tries to make sense of everything.
Pretty much everyone wishes Dorbin were around.
Micah starts making his way into the grass. He detects nothing else.
Zanderallen brilliantly deduces that Tall Men must have been the tall fey The Shields fought on Lakeview Passage. He also quite correctly figures there is nothing else the least bit interesting in this building, and maybe they should move on.
He detects no evil auras in the empty and collapsing building.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=28 ; Wednesday October 28th, 2020 9:55:20 PM
Sid continues forward looking for threats and dangers from around them, trying to stay ahead of the party if he can, or at least next to the front most Shield.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=31 ; Wednesday October 28th, 2020 11:12:57 PM "Have we tried a shout out or two? I mean, if everything is falling inward we could just see if anyone is in these buildings and move quickly inward and away from the collapsing edges." Bartomus offered as he continued forward with Sid looking about for some sign of activity or life.
Perception 31
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Thursday October 29th, 2020 9:27:15 AM "Let's get out of here before one of us gets crushed. Let's see what the next set of buildings have in them." Zanderallen exits the building and skips the building with the "Coming Attraction" sign. He walks further 'south' along the road until he can see the signs on the next two buildings. He then shakes his head as he realizes the signs are in elven, "Could I get a translator?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 111/111; AC: 25/22/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 0/26 used d20+17=29 ; Thursday October 29th, 2020 9:56:04 AM
Stock jogs ahead of Zanderallen, eyes up as they approach the building. "Hey man, let me be the punching bag ahead of you."
========== Perception 29 approaching the building
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Thursday October 29th, 2020 11:01:07 AM
Micah exits the grass and then the building, obviously thinking through something. "Back in the house the dust seemed to be falling slowly. In this building I perceive a faint transmutation aura. If this was where the tall men were, then this magic broke some time ago, yet the aura still lingers, implying very powerful magic indeed." He nods to himself, then continues, "" Time manipulation would fit all that. If this was a menagerie, I think it is possible that the 'specimens' may have been held in some time of temporal stasis. "
He keeps step with Zanderallen, ready to see what might be in the next building and in silent agreement with the decision to skip the presumed vacant building.
DM MikeK -Explorations continue Thursday October 29th, 2020 8:10:47 PM
Led by Zanderallen, the Shields move away from the crumbling northern edge of this plane. Stock trots ahead of the paladin.
They head back to the central boulevard, and turn south, until they reach the center of the next pair of buildings. These buildings are intact, as are those to the south. It appears only the northernmost pair are collapsing.
As they travel, Micah muses that it is possible that the 'specimens' may have been held in some time of temporal stasis.
Sid and Bart keep an eye out, but see nothing else.
As before, there are signs on each side of the boulevard, besides paths leading to the buildings beyond. Again, they are in Elvish.
The sign on the right reads Bees. Great Prairie The sign on the left reads Wolves. Ice Vein
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Thursday October 29th, 2020 10:07:20 PM
"Guys, Great Prairie Bees to the right and Wolves of the Ice Vein to the left... unless they moved." Sid is still ready with Branwen, but moves to the right side a bit so that he can focus on flying creatures instead of being attacked by wolves.
Stock (JonM) HP: 111/111; AC: 25/22/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 0/26 used Friday October 30th, 2020 9:06:29 AM "Bart! You know anything about Prairie Bees?"
He begins heading to the right, staring into the distance to see if this plane has clear boundaries in sight.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Friday October 30th, 2020 9:37:41 AM "Bees? Why do I get the feeling these aren't nice little honey bees that we can just arrange to move their hives to a beekeeper?" Zanderallen follows Stock towards the rightmost building, curious to see what the inside of one not being sucked into nothingness might look like.
Micah pauses a moment to look back at the place where they entered, attempting to see if it is still open. He then watches the collapsing buildings trying to see if he can get any estimate of how quickly the plane is collapsing. He then joins the others as they approach the bee exhibit renewing his detect magic as he does so to take a closer look at the building.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20=14 ; Friday October 30th, 2020 5:06:39 PM "been some time, but gotta say, we don't want to upset bees of any type. Let me think. It's been a whole." he followed along trying to recall life before the Shields, and even before the Float. "I don't think they are a fan of fire or ice though. "
[I]At the office, so can't access my character sheet, Knowledge roll w/o modifier of 14 to remember Plain Bees
DM MikeK - we don't want to upset bees of any type Sunday November 1st, 2020 12:52:42 PM DM Correction - The sign says Wasps, not Bees. Apologies.
The Shields move toward the building on the right, keeping an eye out for flying critters.
Stock focuses on the area between the buildings, to get an idea of the western side of this plane. He notes that there isn't a horizon. The manicured lawn just seems to end shortly beyond the buildings.
Micah takes a look northward to gauge the pace of the erosion. Its pretty slow. Its been a good 12 hours since the Tall Men appeared in the Float, and the erosion is only now at the center of their building. Given it probably had to start collapsing before they got freed, it'll be days before it reaches this next set of buildings.
The cleric also notes the portal to the Crystal Room is still open, and is also moving southward to keep pace with the edge of the plane. The way out of here looks secure.
This building's exterior and columnaded walkway is identical to the Tall Man's building.
The Shields ascend the three shallow steps to the walkway, which also goes all the way around the perimeter of a covered central area. The central area is flat, and covered in brownish grasses. This grass is about 2' tall, and therefore does not reach the level of the party.
16 REALLY big wasps, a good 10' in length, sit unmoving in the 120' cube proscribed by the inside perimeter of the walkway and up to the roof overhead. Some are on the ground, most are in the air. But none are moving - not a wingbeat, not an antenna twitch, not the slightest movement at all.
Perception DC12 Highlight to display spoiler: {Despite the slight breeze, not a blade of grass inside the central area is moving either.}
Micah detects an overwhelming aura of Transmuation magic, again a 120' cube, floor to ceiling along the interior edge of the walkway.
Bartomus recalls the Great Prairie is a grassland north of Floating City, beyond the Lizardfolk's territory. As for thinking on the insects, well, there are wasps, and then there are Wasps. And it doesn't take much beyond seeing the longsword length stinger to know these are kinda dangerous. Bartomus also recalls the stingers carry a poison.
Still, individually, they aren't dangerous to the Shields. The party could easily dispatch one, or even a half dozen. Sixteen might be a bit of a challenge.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=28 ; Sunday November 1st, 2020 3:35:12 PM "Um folks, nothing's moving here, not them, not the grass, nothing. Also, those, those are really nasty with poison stingers and how about we leave sleeping wasps lie, just a thought." Bartomus said while taking a look at the wasps. He watched them for a bit longer and then stepped away. "Could this be like a set of displays for visitors? Maybe things happen if you break the plane of the perimeter walk? Not planning on doing so, just asking."
Perception check 28
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Monday November 2nd, 2020 6:16:53 AM
Stohp considers the unmoving insects. "Or maybe some kind of stasis or time stop to keep the specimen's preserved. We probably shouldn't mess with it unless we're ready to fight a bunch of giant wasps. Wasn't there supposed to be guards or something? I wonder why we haven't seen any yet."
Stock (JonM) HP: 111/111; AC: 25/22/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 0/26 used Monday November 2nd, 2020 9:31:31 AM "Yeah, sounds good. I wasn't going to touch anything anyway. Seems like we're being drawn toward that building with the tower."
====== Sorry Mike - I'm having a little trouble following the layout here. Is it the Gate to the south, boulevard flanked w/ what seems like zoo buildings leading to the north and a building with a tower to the far north?
Micah nods in agreement, "Very likely some kind of temporal stasis given what I am seeing with detect magic." He pauses a moment before continuing, " It appears we have some time before the collapse of this plane reaches this building. I do not want to take on the "exhibits" in each of these building as they get released to keep them from running free. Perhaps if we move on, we can find the cause of the breakdown and reverse it and, perhaps, encounter the "men of stone" we were warned about. "
After taking a close look, Micah is ready to move on to the next building.
======= Take 10 on perception
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday November 2nd, 2020 3:13:25 PM "I agree. We need to see if there is anything left guarding the exhibits." Zander is ready to move with the others
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=23 ; Monday November 2nd, 2020 6:49:00 PM
Sid moves forward keeping an eye out. He thinks a moment, "I could shoot inside but not aim for any of the Wasps if you want to test the field. I don't know if that would trigger it or not." He doesn't get more than 30' from the party if they are slowing down.
DM MikeK - Looking for guards Monday November 2nd, 2020 7:06:51 PM
The Shields get their bearings.
The Gate to the Crystal Room is on the northern edge of this plane. The boulevard runs north to south. On the south side sits a large stone building with a tower. The boulevard splits, right and left, and circles around this Tower Building.
On each side of the boulevard set three pairs of buildings, like the pips on the six side of a dice.
The northernmost pair is crumbling away. One of them housed the Tall Men. The middle pair contains Wasps, and presumably Wolves.
The Shields decide not to touch anything, and move on.
They head back down to the boulevard, and turn south.
As they approach the signs for the last set of buildings, the sharper-eyed of the group can pick out more pairs of buildings to the south of the Tower Building, which they are nearing.
The signs for the last pair of buildings are just like the previous ones. Again in Elvish, they read
Right - Dragon Turtle. Turtle Lake Left - Automatons. Plateau City
To the south sits the Tower Building. This building is more keep-like than the others, having walls rather than columns, no windows to be seen, and the tower. A set of double doors sits in the north wall.
There still aren't any signs of anything or anybody else moving about.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 6:22:51 AM "That tower seems like our best bet for answers. Shall we head strait to it?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 111/111; AC: 25/22/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 0/26 used Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 8:38:57 AM "Sounds good Stohp" Stock heads towards the door, eyeing it critically as he approaches. "I feel like I should knock. I mean it's not like we know anything is evil here, it's more of a dying place really."
He raises his fist to knock on the door and, barring an interruption from the rest of the Shields, knocks solidly on the door.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 11:02:44 AM
Zander offers no objection to Stock knocking, agreeing with the thought of having a conversation with whoever was left overseeing the place and figuring out a better solution than killing everything as it came out of stasis. "As far as we know the denizens have no reason to be hostile. But probably still a good idea to be careful. Their world is so collapsing about them so they're likely on edge. And might very well blame us since their plane seems to be crumbling into our." Zander awaits an answer to Stock's knock.
Micah follows the others. When Stock approaches the door to knock, he gives a nod and casts bless from his wand. "Just in case," he explains.
============ bless (10 rounds remaining)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=26 ; d20+22=32 ; Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 6:38:08 PM
"Wait!" Sid says as he puts his hand up, "Safety check first." Sid then takes a quick moment to make sure the door is clear and will disable any traps he can if he finds any. When it is safe he will bow to Stock and step out of his way.
DM MikeK - Anybody home? Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 7:31:08 PM
The Shields proceed through the curiously unpopulated park to the double doors of the Tower Building.
Stock approaches the door to knock on it.
Micah quickly casts a Bless spell, and Sid races up to inspect the door for traps.
The elf finds none, and he gracefully bows to Stock and steps out of the way.
Stock steps up and knocks solidly on the door.
The Shields await an answer to Stock's knock.
It never comes.
The party can wait as long as they wish, but no one answers the door. Nor are there any sounds, or any other indication that anyone is inside to answer.
The place is getting downright creepy with its lack of people.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 9:28:37 PM
Stohp shrugs. "We know the owner is long gone. Maybe there isn't anything running this place and it's just in stasis. Lets look inside, maybe we'll find something useful."
Stock (JonM) HP: 111/111; AC: 25/22/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 0/26 used d20+4=13 ; Wednesday November 4th, 2020 10:42:35 AM
While he is waiting for somebody to come to the door, Stock looks up to see if there are any ledges or anything to climb into the place if needed and then pushes the door open.
"Would be a nice place if it wasn't...you know...crumbling into non-existence."
======== Strength check 13 if needed to open the door
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Wednesday November 4th, 2020 11:30:16 AM "I guess with Caeroldra dead maybe even her servants left his place. Hopefully there is more information inside. I wonder what other gateways this place might be connected to? If it might be possible to return some of all of these exhibits to where they came from." Zanderallen lends his shoulder to the door if it proves difficult to move.
Micah waits for the door to be opened, renewing his detect magic spell and concentrating on what may be behind it.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Wednesday November 4th, 2020 6:12:50 PM
"Ok, so let me step through first. If there is a trap or something I can probably skip over it. My chances are better at least. Also, if there is a time stasis on the building then if I get caught we have the brain, the brawn, and Stock left to get me out." He smiles at Stock winningly and switches to Mildred as they go inside.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Wednesday November 4th, 2020 6:35:32 PM "So their God dies and they just vanish and leave the amusements about the place?" Bartomus shook his head and then asked, "but some thing didn't add up in all of that. Who planted and then activated with blood the pointy crystal in the shack thing?"
When Sid offered to go in first Bartomus was all to willing to nod in agreement affirming Sid's plan. "Whatever doesn't eat you in one bite. We'll smack down to pull you back out. Promise!"
The Administration Building
DM MikeK - Would be a nice place if it wasn't...you know...crumbling into non-existence Wednesday November 4th, 2020 7:16:57 PM
Nobody is answering the door, so The Shields decide to go in.
Stock finds the door is unlocked, and he pushes it open to reveal some kind of museum or display room.
Sid slips in first, checking for, but not finding any traps.
Micah casts another Detect Magic.
Nothing untoward happens to the elf, and the rest of the group moves in behind him.
They find themselves in an 80' x 80' room. The walls of the room are lined with display cases, and more pedastals and display cases are placed evenly throughout the floor.
The cases contain crowns, necklaces, statuettes, rings, and various other objects d'arte. A couple statues stand on the two pedestals. Tapestries and paintings fill the walls.
The entire room is tasteful and understated, with plenty of room to walk around and admire the objects.
Micah picks up three auras of magic from a couple of cases on the right side of the room. And before anybody gets worked up about the statues, they're not magical.
There is another closed door on the far side of the room.
Like every place else on this crazy plane, no one is here, and nothing is moving.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Thursday November 5th, 2020 6:19:04 AM
Stohp eyes the items. "If those aren't trapped or alarmed in some way then I'll eat my boots." Of course as a Minotaur she doesn't have boots so it's a safe bet for her. "Might be worth setting one off just to get the attention of whatever is in charge here if the place isn't totally abandoned like it seems."
Stock (JonM) HP: 111/111; AC: 25/22/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 0/26 used d20=1 ; d20+13=15 ; Thursday November 5th, 2020 9:31:11 AM
Stock gives a low whistle at the contents of the room. He tries to bring his focus on individual objects to get a feel for the wealth here but keeps jumping from item to item too fast to get much of a sense. He also kneels down and examines the area for signs that it has actually been lived in any time recently.
"You mean the display cases, Stohp?"
======= Appraise: 1...3 for nonmagical goods that contain precious metals or gemstones Survival 15; Nat 1 and Nat 2...Nat 3 here we come!
"Menagerie, now museum," muses Micah aloud. "Displays of passion?"
He moves closer to where he saw the auras and focuses on them more closely, being careful not to disturb anything. As an aside to Stohp, "Men of stone would make a great security system, I think, Stohp. I would just as soon delay that confrontation as long as possible"
========== Knowledge arcana checks to determine school of auras: 9, 22, 22 Spellcraft checks to identify item if that is the source: 20, 17, 16 Apparently Stock cursed the roller
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20=16 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+12=29 ; Thursday November 5th, 2020 12:30:38 PM
Bartomus looked at the various cases trying to get a sense of the story being told by what was being shown and some sense of the value of the pieces. But, each was its own special item and he had no clue other than they were important and special.
He walked onward looking at and trying to read the tapestries and coming to a stop at the two statues atop the pedestals. He made the point of spending time looking at the sculptures in detail to determine the materials used and the skill of the carvers having some working interest as well as an appreciation for the craft he enjoyed.
Perception 16+12 that I didn't add for 28; Appraise cases - for 7; Perception tapestries and statute for 29
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Thursday November 5th, 2020 12:35:15 PM
Zanderallen moves through the chamber, careful not to touch anything but just to observe. He is slowly heading towards the door on the far side of the room. "This place giving anybody else the creeps? I guess we keep heading further in. Hello? Anybody home?", he calls out as he nears the far end of the room. He knocks on the door and awaits any reply other than his echo.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=17 ; d20+22=41 ; d20+22=27 ; d20+3=11 ; Thursday November 5th, 2020 6:05:35 PM
"Ok, so are we doing this now or later?" Sid says as he motions to the display cases, "Because it will take time that we may or may not have later." If they give him the go ahead he will search the displays for traps, disarm any he finds, and unlocks any locks he finds.
Else he will continue to search in the direction they are moving for traps and such.
DM MikeK - Menagerie, now museum Thursday November 5th, 2020 7:00:23 PM EXPERIENCE!! - I should have done this a bit earlier. But better late than never. Everyone receives 10,000 xp for Scene 2.
Stohp looks about the room, and wonders aloud if perhaps just breaking in to a case might help generate some kind of response.
Stock is a bit overwhelmed by the items, and takes some time to take it all in.
Micah cautions against breaking a case, thinking of the stone men from his divination. The cleric does take the time to approach the magic auras. In one case lie a pair of iron rings, each about 18 inches in diameter. The aura is strong, but he is unable to determine the school of magic.
In an adjacent case is a hollow mithral tube about 1 foot long. It radiates moderate evocation. He cannot identify it. Next to the tube is a folded piece of some kind of silken cloth. It radiates a strong aura, but he can't identify the school.
Bartomus visually examines the pieces, the tapestries, and the statues. The statues are a satyr carved from a single block of marble, and a troll pieced together from layers of plaster. Both are well made, but the druid is sure from two different artists.
The rest of the items are also an eclectic mix of gold, silver, bronze, cheap metal, gems, and stone. The tapestries are of cloth, hide, and canvas, some painted, and other woven. Some are clearly elf made, others dwarf made, and he even recognizes some taur work on an intricately carved horn.
They seem to be objects from all over the Wold.
None are labelled.
Zanderallen calls out as he nears the far end of the room. He knocks on the door and awaits any reply other than his echo. As expected, he doesn't get one.
A more cautious Sid tries to get in front of the paladin to check for traps. He's a bit late, but checks anyway after Zanderallen's knock. Again, he finds nothing.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday November 6th, 2020 6:21:52 AM
Stohp shakes her head "We're going to have to have that confrontation eventually. This place is falling apart and if they're just golems they're going to attack us as soon as we try any solution to dealing with the exabits. If we prepare for them now and try to summon them then we can have an advantage via preparation if we have to fight and if anything here is capable of listening to reason we can save ourselves time by bringing it here now rather then run all over the place looking."
Stock (JonM) HP: 111/111; AC: 25/22/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 0/26 used Friday November 6th, 2020 8:39:33 AM
Stock's patience only lasts so long. He moves ahead to the door at the far end of the room and opens it, calling out "Helloooo! We're ransacking your palace! Helloooo!?!"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Friday November 6th, 2020 9:52:33 AM
Bartomus watched as Stock shouted out into the room that was behind the door that Zander had just knocked on. He kept looking at the satyr sculpture and then at the plaster of the troll. He leaned into the sculpture looking at the detail of the face and the carving of its details. "So can we at least save a few of these things when we have to run out of this place? I mean I think our level of the Float would appreciate something like this guy in front of the headquarters."
He stepped back a few steps and waited to see if there was any response to Stock's shouting.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Friday November 6th, 2020 10:53:49 AM
Stepping aside when he sees the look in Stock's eyes he lets the dwarf open the door. He shakes his head, laughing at little at the fiery dwarf's impatience. "We're not ransacking it yet, but if there is no one here to lay claim to these pieces of art it would be a shame to let them fall into whatever void this place decides to spit them when it collapses." Zander let's Sid explore the new area first if the elf so desires and then moves in to see what's there.
Micah explains his observations, apologetic that he was not able to discern more about the magical items.
"Although your suggestion makes tactical sense, Stohp, we are here to investigate what is happening to this plane, not to loot it. If anyone is still around here, I would prefer to be able to face them honorably rather than have to make excuses as to why we are helping ourselves to their valuables. I suggest leaving these for now until we have a better understanding of who, if anyone, is still around that might own these items."
He then moves up to join Stock and the others, redirecting his detect magic to focus behind the door.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=24 ; d20+22=29 ; Saturday November 7th, 2020 8:09:52 AM
Sid is visibly nervous now but takes a deep breath and nods to Z as he lets him go first. Sid focuses on the task at hand, trying to keep the visions of all the truly horrible ways a person could die from a trap out of his mind.
DM MikeK - Ransacking the palace Sunday November 8th, 2020 8:11:27 PM
Stohp suggests starting trouble now, while they can prepare.
Micah and Zanderallen aren't willing to ransack the place just yet.
Bart asks about taking things when they have to run out of the place.
Stock has reached the end of his patience, an admittedly low threshold. The dwarf opens the door, calling out "Helloooo! We're ransacking your palace! Helloooo!?!"
At Zanderallen's request, Sid moves forward to inspect, trying to keep the visions of all the truly horrible ways a person could die from a trap out of his mind.
This door opens inward, so Stock must step back to open it. Sid moves up to the threshold of the doorway, but not through, mostly because of the two ten foot tall stone statues of warriors in archaic looking armor and swords posted on either side of the door just within the next room.
Both Sid and Stock can see the walls of this doorway are much thicker than a usual doorframe, perhaps a good foot. Only a narrow section of the room is visible from the doorway, with the two stone figures blocking most of the view. The visible portion is devoid of furniture other than some solid looking cabinets on the far wall.
The stone figures have not moved.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Sunday November 8th, 2020 10:14:51 PM
Sid steps back cautiously, moving so the casters can maybe see if they are magic, "Stone guardians?" he says over his shoulder, not taking his eyes of the statues.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Monday November 9th, 2020 7:15:40 AM
Stohp considers arguing more but drops it. Their time limit probably isn't so short that it will matter either way.
Stock (JonM) HP: 111/111; AC: 25/22/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 0/26 used Monday November 9th, 2020 8:58:00 AM "One way to find out Sid...HEY Rockman! Are you a statue?!?" He takes out a javelin and pokes one of the statues. If it doesn't react, he'll body his way inside past the statues.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday November 9th, 2020 10:27:44 AM
As the others shuffle around and he gets a look at the statues Zander gets a little nervous, reaching to verify his adamantine war hammer is on his belt. Not being able to stop him Zander watches as Stock pokes one of the statues. "These aren't ominous at all. This door doesn't look like it was meant for the general public, must be going in the right direction."
As the dwarf pokes the statue, he readies his wand to cast bless.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=13 ; Monday November 9th, 2020 7:01:23 PM "I thought we established a rule - NEVER POKE THINGS WHEN WE DON'T NEED TO?" Bartomus said as Micah tried to stop Stock. He shrugged and then readied his glave stepping back a bit from the stone troll and satyr.
Perception check - 13 but that includes a 1 for a fumble/fail.
DM MikeK - NEVER POKE THINGS WHEN WE DON'T NEED TO d20+22=38 ; d20+22=42 ; d20+22=39 ; d20+22=28 ; d20+22=24 ; 2d10+9=15 ; 2d10+9=23 ; 2d10+9=22 ; 2d10+9=21 ; Monday November 9th, 2020 8:40:51 PM
Sid steps back cautiously, moving so the casters can maybe see if they are magic.
Stohp considers arguing more but drops it.
Stock takes out a javelin and pokes one of the statues, eliciting a lot more reaction out of his own party than the stone men.
Micah pulls a wand and readies a spell.
Bartomus moves away from two statues in the museum.
Zander reaches to verify the hammer at his belt.
But, the statues don't react.
Stock starts into the next room.
As soon as his first steps hits the floor, both stone golems animate.
Micah casts his readied Bless.
With the sound of stone grating on stone, each of the golems slam each of their arms into the dwarf. Three of the four attacks hit, one critically. Stock takes 81 hp damage.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday November 10th, 2020 5:49:06 AM
Stohp hears the commotion but can't really see what's going on from where she's at. She considers rushing through the door to help, but that has gone very badly for her in the past so she decides to let the tougher party members go in first.
Stock (JonM) HP: 36/111; AC: 25/22/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 0/26 used d20+16=31 ; Tuesday November 10th, 2020 9:14:36 AM
Stock is just turning his head to look at Micah when he begins getting pummeled. He tries to take a quick look around before twisting and dodging and trying to make his way back into the display room.
========== Perception looking around the golems to see the rest of the room 31 Full withdrawal to J14 Full withdrawal allows Stock to move out of his current square without drawing an AOO and I think he should be able to get full cover from the doorway in moving out of the other squares. If not, +4 to AC from mobility.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+12=27 ; d8+11=13 ; Tuesday November 10th, 2020 1:06:35 PM
Zander breathes a sigh of relief when the statues remain stationary to Stock's prodding. That sure would be a terribly awkward spot to fight them. His relief quickly turns into cringes of shared pain as at the dwarf's first step into the room he activates the meat grinder. Jumping into action he moves to cover Stock, stepping into but not through the doorway as he draws his hammer. If either golem is within he reach he swings at it. "Anybody got any ideas of alternate routes into the room? ----------------------------------- 5 foot step to J12 draw adamantine war hammer
Attack or Ready an attack on golem within reach, preferred target SG1 27 to hit, 13 damage
Although he half expected it, Micah still jumps when the statues come to life.
Cringing as the blows land on Stock, he channels healing power and steps forward to support the warriors.
As he moves forward, Micah takes a look at the doorway to ascertain how thick and of what material the wall is.
========== Bless (9 rounds remaining) Channel energy for 18 points (excluding stone dudes if applicable) (8 uses remaining) 5' step to J14 Perception 7
DM MikeK - Stone Golems - rd 2 d20+20=30 ; Tuesday November 10th, 2020 8:03:29 PM OOC - Sid and Stohp. You aren't wounded. Please update your headers.
Sid helpfully calls out a warning to Stock, moves forward, and lets fly with three arrows. Two miss, and the third hits, but ricochets away without damaging the golem.
Stohp pauses, waiting for the tougher members of the team to engage.
Stock looks around really quickly, and twists and turns back out of the door. The golems attempt to bash him as he leaves, but are impeded by the doorway. Before getting beat on, he was only able to note another door on the left wall of the golem's room.
Zanderallen moves forward while pulling out his war hammer, and strikes Golem 1. He is pleased to note the blow cracks the stone figure's torso.
Micah considers stepping forward, but Stock has already retreated back to him. The cleric channels healing power to help the dwarf, and ascertain how thick and of what material the wall is. He guesses about a foot thick, of stone blocks.
Golem 1 drops its head and moves into the doorway, heedless of the fact Zanderallen is standing there. The golem shoulders his way through the door, bodily pushing Zanderallen to one side.
Golem1 Overrun of Zanderallen. Zanderallen gets an AoO vs AC22 (due to Golem squeezing through door)
Clear of the doorway, the stone figure straightens and fixates on Stock.
Those surrounding the golem experience a sensation of fuzziness in their heads, as if staggered. Everyone EXCEPT Bart. Will Save DC 17 or be Slowed for 7 rds.
------- Slow: Creatures affected by this spell are staggered and can take only a single move action or standard action each turn, but not both (nor may it take full-round actions). Additionally, it takes a –1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves. A slowed creature moves at half its normal speed (round down to the next 5-foot increment).
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+6=12 ; d20+16=31 ; Tuesday November 10th, 2020 8:14:33 PM
Ah, so that's what it waaaaasss (will save 12)
Stohp finds herself suddenly moving in slow motion and man it was a weird feeling. She steps forward (5 foot step) and grabs the first golem trying to engage it in a grapple despite her sudden ailment (30 to grapple)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Tuesday November 10th, 2020 8:55:49 PM
It all happened so very fast. Bartomus had been standing there trying see what was going on and then suddenly the twisting, slashing statues were walking and moving at them. Pushing aside Zander and coming out into the display room. "Zander can you fall back and let me give you a hand?"[b]
Bartomus moved where he was standing between the cases on[ line with Micah and began channeling the words and energy for a helpful spell. [b]"Let me make your armour like stone, Zander."
Sorry didn't get home as soon as I hoped today. Move to G15 facing towards the door. Begin casting Stoneskin to touch Zander when/if he gets to where I can touch him I-15, or closer
Stock (JonM) HP: 74/131; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 1/26 used d20+9=27 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+11=20 ; Wednesday November 11th, 2020 9:30:37 AM "Thanks Micah". He then turns and sighs. "I thought it wouldn't be able to fit through that door." It's an easy task however to let his rage build and slam the thing. When he doesn't see his flail cause the same crack in the stone, he gets even madder.
======= Will save 27 5ft. Step to I13 PA1 hits AC22 PA2 hits AC20
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+15=17 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+8=18 ; Wednesday November 11th, 2020 9:52:19 AM
Zanderallen thinks for just a moment about trying to hold back the golem, but just as quickly realizes how futile that would be. Instead catching the incoming golem on his shield he let's himself be shoved back. He raises his hammer and rains down blows on the golem over the top of his shield but none of them hit with enough force to do meaningful damage. He shakes off the wave of dizziness and growls in anger at the toughness of the golem's stone exterior. "Bart, give your magic to Stock. I'm stuck over here now." --------------------------------- Bless 9 rounds +1 Att
Will Save 17(d20+15) vs DC 17
AoO agaisnt AC 22 19(d20+13) misses
Full attack on SG1 AC 26 23(d20+13) misses 18(d20+8) misses
Micah shakes his heading trying to clear the sudden lethargy overtaking him, but not succeeding. He steps forward and reaches out to Zanderallen, "Domi strengthen you," he proclaims as he transfers a surge of strength into the paladin.
======== Bless (8 rounds remaining) Will Save 15. Slowed. 5-foot step to K14 Strength Surge ability on Zandarallen: Provides a +5 enhancement bonus to melee attacks for 1 round. (6 uses remaining)
SlowedSid(Andrew) HP: 58/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+3=11 ; Wednesday November 11th, 2020 5:35:54 PM
The gargoyle smashes through and Sid's face contorts into surprise as the magical effect washes over him. With blistering speed the gargoyle seems to move its form, more like it was of water than stone, and Sid tries to quickly switch out to Mildred as the thing in on Z.
DM MikeK - Stone Golems - rd 3 d20+22=38 ; d20+22=42 ; d20+22=36 ; 2d10+9=26 ; 2d10+9=13 ; 2d10+9=18 ; Wednesday November 11th, 2020 7:06:40 PM
- OOC - Sid and Stohp. You aren't wounded. Please update your headers.
Stohp is slowed, but gamely steps forward to grapple the first stone golem. She is unable to get a good grip, though, and soon loses leverage. (Golem CMD 33)
Bart moves and casts a spell, which he intends to cast on Zanderallen.
Stock rages and attacks, but fails to hit.
Zanderallen tells Bart to place his spell on Stock. The paladin attacks, but also fails to hit.
Micah is slowed, but is able to cast a spell on Zanderallen.
Sid is also slowed. The elf draws out Mildred.
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Stone Golem 1 continues its assault on Stock It strikes him twice, and again, one of the blows is critical. Stock takes 57 hp damage.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+16=20 ; Thursday November 12th, 2020 7:29:11 AM
Stohp tries again but with no more luck then the first time. Stupid rocks.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+19=34 ; d20+14=17 ; d8+11=17 ; Thursday November 12th, 2020 1:19:14 PM
Empowered by Micah, Zanderallen strikes out , hoping to take advantage of the flanking provided by Sid. He manages to land one solid blow. --------------------- Bless +1 Attack Flank +2 Attack Micah Str Surge +4 Net bonus
Stock (JonM) HP: 21/131; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 2/26 used d20+16=23 ; d20+11=23 ; Thursday November 12th, 2020 2:12:17 PM Raging Stock sways a bit from the repeated blows. He blinks sweat and blood from his eyes and catches a glimpse of Micah. He then swings again at the golem catching air both times.
======== [i]5ft. Step to I13 to flank PA1 hits AC24 (forgot bless) PA2 hits AC24 (forgot bless) [i]
SlowedSid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+12=26 ; d6+1=7 ; Thursday November 12th, 2020 6:06:14 PM
Sid strikes out with Mildred feeling the ache and strain of moving against something so quick like he is underwater again. Mildred chips at the stone skin of the gargoyle, leaving little purchase
DM MikeK - Stone Golems - rd 4 d20+22=37 ; d20+22=31 ; 2d10+9=16 ; 2d10+9=20 ; Thursday November 12th, 2020 7:51:45 PM
Stohp, who isn't wounded, and really should've updated her header by now, fails to grapple the golem.
Zanderallen mangages to land a solid blow.
Micah again channels the healing power of his god.
Stock moves to take advantage of flanking, but is unable to score a hit on the golem.
Sid does score a hit, but is unable to overcome the damage reducing stone body.
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Stone Golem 1 again attacks Stock. It hits twice. Stock takes 36 hp damage.
Stone Golem 2's head follows Stock as the dwarf moves, and tries reaching for him. But the doorway and his companion is still blocking him.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Thursday November 12th, 2020 8:00:59 PM "On it Zander," Bartomus moved up behind Stock and held his hands to the testy dwarf's back. "Have the strength of stone armor."
Move to I 13, cast Stoneskin on Stock - 10 DR/Adamaite -- 10 pts per caster level - 100 points; sorry had thought I had a bit more time to post - waited to long
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+16=26 ; Thursday November 12th, 2020 11:16:57 PM
(Weird, I did update my header but it didn't save.)
Third time's the charm? No, not it's not.
Stock (JonM) HP: 7/131; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 2/26 used d20+17=25 ; d20+12=27 ; d10+19=20 ; d6=6 ; Friday November 13th, 2020 9:27:29 AM #Ragingtolive, #Blessed, #Skinlikearock Stock is weaving like a punch drunk boxer. He strikes out again and then backs away.
========= Sid - Don't forget you get sneak attack because flanking...unless it's immune to precision damage PA1 hits AC25 PA2 hits AC27, 20 damage + 6 electricity 5 ft. Step to H13 Getting killed by these rolls!
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+15=35 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+10=25 ; 3d8+33=51 ; Friday November 13th, 2020 3:53:06 PM "Hey, you stupid brute. I'm right behind you. Pick on me!", Zanderallen yells in rage as he sees Stock swaying under the repeated blows. Zanderallen follows up on his anger with a truly massive blow. His follow up blow barely fails to connect. ------------------------- Bless +1 Att Flank +2 Att
Full Attack on SG1 35(nat 20) confirmed with 32, damage 51 25 misses
[b]"Get out of there, Stock!" exclaims Micah. He then moves up to try to impede the golem and channels more energy.
============== Bless (6 rounds remaining) 5'step to I14. Channel Energy (6 uses remaining) Heal 13 (The dice love Stock: only 3 more than Woldian minumum on five dice)
SlowedSid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+13=23 ; d6+1=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; Sunday November 15th, 2020 9:20:00 AM
Sid's arms burn as he tries desperately to push faster than the blistering fast stone thing before him, sweat starts to bead on his head as he just can't seem to match the thing.
ToHit: 23(28 if flanking) Damage: 6 SA(If Applicable): 16
DM MikeK - Stone Golems - rd 5 d20+22=32 ; d20+22=23 ; 2d10+9=20 ; Sunday November 15th, 2020 5:47:37 PM
Bartomus moves up and casts a spell on Stock, strengthening the dwarf's skin.
Stohp again tries to grapple, but the Stone Golem is proving to be difficult.
Stock is weaving like a punch drunk boxer. He strikes out again and then backs away. The dwarf sees his blow does some damage, but not as much as he'd like. The stone golem is unaffected by the lightning.
Zanderallen tries to get the golem's attention with a massive blow. Despite multiple, deep cracks in its body, it continues to focus on Stock.
Micah moves up, and casts more healing energy.
Sid tags the stone golem (he is flanking), but without a vital point to hit, he's unable to do enough damage to chip the stone creature.
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Stone Golem 1 yet again attacks Stock. By some miracle, it only hits him once. Stock takes 20 hp damage.
Golems have AC 26, CMD 33, and DR (10/adamantine). Immune to Lightning and Sneak Attack.
Stone Golem 1: -91 hp
Stone Golem 2:
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+16=19 ; Monday November 16th, 2020 7:33:40 AM
Stohp switches tactics to trying to trip the thing but has no luck with that either (19 to trip)
Stock (JonM) HP: 2/131; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 4/26 used Monday November 16th, 2020 9:17:04 AM #Ragingtolive, #Blessed, #Skinlikearock Stock senses Bart behind him and throws his body past the taur, dodging out of the way of more pain.
========== Full withdrawal thru Bart's square at G13, ending up at E13
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+15=21 ; d20+10=22 ; d8+11=19 ; Monday November 16th, 2020 11:10:19 AM
Zanderallen gets into a rhythm, beating the stone with his hammer. Unfortunately the stone he's hitting proves to be very resilient to damage. His first stroke bounces off with a dull thud, and his second seem to follow the same pattern but by some stroke of heroic luck it catches a spot cracked by his earlier massive blow and extends the crack. ---------------------------------------- Bless +1 Att Flank +2 Att
Full Attack on SG 1 21 misses 22+4 (hero point used) 26 hits, 19 DAMAGE
"I think he like you, Stock," quips Micah mirthlessly with a shake of his head . He braces himself for the expected onslaught and, once again, keeps healing.
============== Bless (5 rounds remaining)
Channel Energy (5 uses remaining) Heal 19 points.
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Monday November 16th, 2020 5:31:03 PM addition to above post
Micah calls out, "Zanderallen seems to be the only one who can seriously hurt these things. Sid, keep flanking to help him get through its guard. Everyone, when Z attacks try to help him get through its defenses."
[OOC: In game terms, Micah is suggesting everyone gang up using aid another to get Zanderallen's to hit bonuses up.
SlowedSid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=24 ; Monday November 16th, 2020 6:26:09 PM
"Iiiiiii'mmmm tttrryyiinggg!" Sid slurs as he goes to smack the lightening quick statue.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 2d8+10=18 ; Monday November 16th, 2020 8:46:53 PM
Bartomus saw Stock taking the hit and going weak. He grabbed Stock's shoulders and said, "Heal, Stock, heal and step back."
Cure Moderate wounds on Stock for 18
DM MikeK - Stone Golems - rd 6 d20+24=27 ; Monday November 16th, 2020 9:01:00 PM
Stohp switches tactics, and tries tripping it. No luck.
Stock, literally beaten to within an inch of his life, scoots under Bart to escape the inexorable blows of the golem.
Zanderallen blasts the golem again, catching it in nearly the same spot. The golem's torso shatters, and bits of it collapse in a pile.
Micah throws out more healing, while imploring the group to help Zanderallen with his blows.
"Iiiiiii'mmmm tttrryyiinggg!" Sid slurs
Bart casts a healing spell on Stock, closing more of the dwarf's wounds.
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Stone Golem 1 is a pile of rubble.
Stone Golem 2 is not. It lowers a shoulder, and squeezes through the door. Emerging into the room, it barely pauses before turning to its right. Ignoring everyone else, the golem pursues Stock. The golem bodies Micah out of the way before pausing in front of Bart.
Overrun on Micah, moving him to I15. (CMB roll 27)
Everybody except Stock gets an AoO, cue to its movement through various threatened squares.
Golems have AC 26, CMD 33, and DR (10/adamantine). Immune to Lightning and Sneak Attack.
Stone Golem 1: DEAD
Stone Golem 2:
SlowedSid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=31 ; d6+1=2 ; Monday November 16th, 2020 9:54:11 PM
The gargoyle explodes and like magic seems to reform. It takes Sid a second to process that it is a second gargoyle as Mildred arches behind the thing until it stops dead into its wing and bounces off, "Bbbyyyy Wwaaarrddd'sss..." he starts to exclaim.
ToHit: 31 Damage: 2(For the record... I did nothing ^_^;)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+24=25 ; Tuesday November 17th, 2020 12:25:30 AM
Bartomus saw that the Stone Golem was coming at him and he move his hands quickly, but didn't move when the Golem stopped in front of him.
"Hey big fella, now you could make a break for it and head down that way and outside, enjoy the sun before all of this collapses into dust. Whata ya say, doesn't sitting down on the grass and enjoying some sun sound good?"
Cast Glibness - +20 to bluff for ten minutes. -- well even with a +4 and a +20, BART ROLLS A FRIGGING ONE!! REALLY, ROFL...wow...just um wow. Golem probably is a DC fan. ;-)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+16=25 ; Tuesday November 17th, 2020 7:57:10 AM
Stohp tries and fails to trip the thing on it's way by. "It seems to only care about you Stock, run it around while we take it out." she calls to the dwarf.
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/131; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 4/26 used d8=4 ; d8=4 ; d8+5=9 ; Tuesday November 17th, 2020 8:56:08 AM #Ragingtolive, #Blessed, #Skinlikearock, #Barelyalive
Stock angrily fishes out a potion and downs it on a gulp. "Ha! Good one Stohp!"
========== Cure Serious Wounds 17 Did you guys all forget your AoO's?
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+15=20 ; d20+15=28 ; d8+11=19 ; Tuesday November 17th, 2020 10:14:31 AM
As the second golem shoves it's way through, ignoring all but the dwarf, Zander waits until it' caught between him and Sid to catch it in the flank. And yells as his hammer merely bounces off it's hardened exterior. "Why is it only focused on Stock, maybe it's because you stepped through the door." Knowing he'll have to risk closing with the golems reach regardless Zanderallen takes a side stop to walk into the next room before engaging the golem once again. His opening swing is better this time, making solid contact. ---------------------------- Bless +1 Att Flank +2 Att
Move first to J11, quick dance inside the room, complete move ending in J13 (provoking an AoO)
Attack of Opportunity 20 misses
Attack 28 hits, 19 damage
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 d20+11=30 ; d8=8 ; Tuesday November 17th, 2020 11:16:18 AM
As the golem shoves its way past him, Micah lashes out with his hammer, putting every bit of strength he can into the blow. "This is why I am support," he mutters, as the mighty blow does minimal damage to the thing.
He then steps next to Zanderallen, reaching out to touch the paladin's shoulder and fill him with a surge of Domi's power.
Micah's shield simultaneously starts shedding light. "Really? responds the priest, as he glances at his shield.
Attack of Opportunity: 30 to hit (+2 for flank, -2 for power attack, forgot to add bless) Damage: 16 (d8+4+4(PA)) 5-step to J14 Strength surge to Zanderallen (+5 enhancement bonus for 1 round) (5 uses remaining)
DM MikeK - Stone Golems - rd 7 d20+22=26 ; d20+22=38 ; 2d10+9=20 ; 2d10+9=21 ; Tuesday November 17th, 2020 7:27:54 PM
Sid attacks the golem (not a gargoyle), and scores a hit, but does no damage.
Bartomus tries bluffing the stone golem to get it to rest. The face carved into the head of the creature registers no emotion.
Stohp tries and fails to trip the thing on it's way by.
Stock pulls out and downs a healing potion.
Zanderallen misses as the golem moves past. The paladin carefully closes in behind it, which should have resulted in an attack, but the golem ignores him. He astutely wonders if there is some other reason why Stock is the recipient of so much attention.
Once in range, Zanderallen slams the golem with a solid blow.
Micah puts everything he has into a blow that does cause a crack. The cleric provides more strength to Zanderallen.
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The golem finds its path blocked by Bartomus. Two massive stone arms slam into the druid. Bart takes 41 hp damage.
Golems have AC 26, CMD 33, and DR (10/adamantine). Immune to Lightning, Sneak Attack, and Mind Effecting spells/skills.
Stone Golem 1: DEAD Stone Golem 2: -25 hp
SlowedSid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=33 ; d20+15=20 ; d6+1=6 ; Tuesday November 17th, 2020 8:31:10 PM
Sid lashes out at the golem, not knowing the difference or as he struggles to do anything against it. Mildred bounces off the toughen skin, "ppppiiiiiccckkkk'sss jjjjuuuussstt"
((Please ignore the second roll, it was a misroll.))
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20=20 ; Wednesday November 18th, 2020 5:49:24 AM
This time she gets it as it's lifting it's other leg and manages to send the giant thing toppling to the ground. Ha! 5th times the charm! (36 to trip)
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/131; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 6/26 used Wednesday November 18th, 2020 9:20:16 AM #Ragingtolive, #Blessed, #Skinlikearock, #Barelyalive, #Wheredidhego
Stock whistles when Stohp trips the golem. Since he is raging is sounds more like a high pitched yell. Without any place to go to hit the thing he backs up a step pulling out another potion. He yells, "Make a path Bart! You can't take much of that abuse!" He then pops the potion and disappears.
=========== 5 ft step to D13 Potion of invisibility
"He really, really does not like you, Stock." he says as Bart takes the blows from the golem for being in the way.
When the dwarf disappears, he thinks to himself, "Now this could get interesting, ".
Torn between aiding Zanderallen's attacks and healing the others, he opts for keeping Bart alive and channels healing energy.
"Sid and Bart, then explains, "You are better off aiding Zanderallen's attacks or Stohp's tripping attempts, since those seem to be most effective against it."
========
Channel Energy 22. Heals Bart and Stock. (4 uses remaining)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 104/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+23=35 ; d20+18=24 ; d8+11=17 ; Wednesday November 18th, 2020 1:27:52 PM
Zander roars in anticipation as the golem falls to the ground in front of him. Empowered by Micah he swings with gusto, Still somehow only managing to land a single solid strike. "I HATE GOLEMS!" he screams with frustration. ------------------------------ Bless +1 Att Flank +2 Att Strength Surge +4 net Attack Prone +4 Attack
Full attack on SG2 35 hits, 17 damage 24 misses
DM MikeK - Stone Golems - rd 8 d20+22=36 ; d20+22=25 ; 2d10+9=19 ; Wednesday November 18th, 2020 7:39:39 PM
Sid continues to lash out at the golem, hitting, but not doing damage.
Stohp finally finds the leverage. The taur grabs, twists, and with a 'CRASH', the golem is thrown to the floor.
Stock yells at Stohp's success, tells Bartomus to get away, drinks a potion, and disappears.
Micah again makes some suggestions, and then channels healing power into Bart and Stock.
Zanderallen falls on the prone golem, but can only hit once. The paladin appears frustrated.
--
The golem stands up (Drawing AoO from Zanderallen, Micah, Stohp, Bart, and Sid). After pausing for a moment, it turns and attacks Zanderallen. It hits him once. Zanderallen takes 19 hp damage.
Golems have AC 26, CMD 33, and DR (10/adamantine). Immune to Lightning, Sneak Attack, and Mind Effecting spells/skills.
Stone Golem 1: DEAD
Stone Golem 2: -42 hp
SlowedSid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=30 ; d20+15=26 ; d6+1=4 ; d6+1=4 ; Wednesday November 18th, 2020 7:53:12 PM
Sid lashes out again as the thing stands. Mildred sparks and bounces, going lightening quick back at the thing. Sid's unnaturally slowed arm protesting while the animated adamantine abomination ignores his desperate strikes.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 49/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Wednesday November 18th, 2020 10:51:20 PM
Staggerd and star seeing, Bartomus just froze as the pain coursed through him and was replaced by a warmth that healed some of the damage. He snapped out of the self-imposed star-filled sky to realize he was not only in the way, but he was the golem's focus. He heard the yell to move and get out of the way, and Bartomus did just that. He backed down between the aisles trying to get out of the golem's way.
Moving to G17, assuming it draws an AOC.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+16=17 ; d20+16=22 ; Thursday November 19th, 2020 6:29:14 AM
Stohp tries to keep it down but has no luck (aoo trip 17, regular action trip 22)
Stock (JonM) HP: 78/131; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 7/26 used d20+19=22 ; d10+19=22 ; d6=4 ; Thursday November 19th, 2020 9:16:48 AM #Ragingtolive, #Blessed, #Skinlikearock, #Barelyalive, #Thereheis "I CAN'T BELIEVE I MISSED MY CHANCE TO HIT IT WHILE IT WAS DOWN!"
Stock moves into the space vacated by Bart and slams it becoming visible again.
======= Charge to G13 (AC is now 2 less) PA1 hits flat footed AC22 (Really Nat 3?) 22 damage + 4 electricity
Micah takes the opening when the golem stands up, but is unable to make it count this time.
He then moves next to Zanderallen and, once again, gives him a surge of Domi's power.
'Sid, your attacks do not hurt it. You are better off trying to help Zanderallen hit, instructs Micah, more urgently this time.
=================== AoO to hit 21 miss. 5' step to I14. Strength surge to Zanderallen providing him a +5 enhancement bonus on melee attacks for one round. (4 uses remaining)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 85/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+23=29 ; d20+19=20 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+14=34 ; d8+11=12 ; 3d8+33=42 ; Thursday November 19th, 2020 4:46:52 PM
Zanderallen takes the opening the golem gives him as it stands up, landing a solid blow to the construct. When it turns to him he braces taking the return blow in stride. Unfortunately the hit knocks him off balance for his first swing. Bouncing off with no damage he using the momentum of the rebound, coupled with a quick step to get his weight behind the blow, to land a truly massive blow right into the golems midsection. --------------------------------- Bless +1 Att Flank +2 Att Str Surge +4 net Att
AoO Attack with +4 from Prone 29 hits, 12 damage
Full Attack on SG2 20 misses (nat 1) 34 with 34 to confirm CRITS (back to back nat 20s), 42 damage
DM MikeK - End Combat Thursday November 19th, 2020 7:19:20 PM
Sid lashes out again and again, but the animated adamantine abomination ignores his desperate strikes.
Bart heeds Stock's advice, and moves out of the way. Curiously, the golem does not strike him as he leaves.
Stohp tries to keep it down but has no luck.
Stock moves up and strikes the golem, getting a bit of a crack going.
Micah gives Zanderallen another surge of power, while telling Sid to assist the paladin.
Zanderallen smacks a solid blow as the golem rises, merely glances on his next swing, and then lands a truly massive blow right into the golem's midsection. The golem shatters. Pieces of rock drop heavily to the floor.
--
And suddenly, there nothing trying to kill Shields any more.
SlowedSid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Thursday November 19th, 2020 8:34:49 PM
Mildred slows in her arch and Sid is left panting and sweating. Everything still seems off as they blur around him.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 49/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Thursday November 19th, 2020 9:50:12 PM "Just like dust and pebbles," Bartomus said aloud as he watched the shattered remains of the Golem cascade downward and spread about the floor. "Way to go Zander."
He walked up and looked at pieces and at the other Shields. Seeing both Zander and Stock with injuries, he asked, "who needs a healing potion?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday November 20th, 2020 7:16:44 AM
Stohp eyes the two golems. "Well messier then intended but I guess that counts as getting the attention of whomever is in charge of this place."
Stock (JonM) HP: 58/111; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 7/26 used Friday November 20th, 2020 9:23:01 AM #Skinlikearock, #Sotired
Stock comes down off his high and blusters, "I can't believe how hard that thing was to hurt. Z - What's the deal with that hammer of yours?"
He limps forward and picks up an blocky gray and black rock that broke off the golems and tucks it in his rock sack.
"A little more healing would be appreciated, Gentlemen."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 85/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d2=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; Friday November 20th, 2020 10:11:57 AM
Zanderallen takes a couple moment of hard breathing to recompose himself after the fight. He then walks over the Stock a grin on his face as he shows off his war hammer, "I imagine you'll know why upon a closer look friend dwarf. Adamantine through and through. I procured it a while back after we ran into some similar creatures. I've been thinking about enchanting it to be extra effective against constructs, with how difficult this fight was I certainly will be once I find the coin.", he stows the hammer in his belt and kneels by Stock, "Now as for that healing. Zander focuses, and his hand glowing slightly, runs it over the bruises forming all over Stock's body. ------------------------- Lay on Hands 2 used, 8 remaining Stock heals 48 hp
Micah exhales in relief when the second golem crumbles. Zanderallen beats him to healing Stock, so he pulls out his wand and focuses on Bartomus. Then, provided there is no imminent danger, he uses it on the paladin.
========== Three charges of CLW on Bartomus: 20 total points healed. Five charges of CLW on Zanderallen: 17 total points healed.
DM MikeK - A little more healing would be appreciated, Gentlemen Saturday November 21st, 2020 1:58:08 PM
The Shields heal up, review the benefits of an adamantine war hammer, and generally regroup.
The effects of the stone golem's slow spell wears off.
As the echoes of screeching stone and crashing weapons fade, silence again descends over the room.
Nothing else approaches, and the Shields again appear left to explore this strange building on this strange plane.
The double doors to the zoo are to the south. The door so recently breached by Stock is to the north.
SlowedSid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d4=2 ; d20+15=25 ; Saturday November 21st, 2020 10:21:55 PM
Sid will go North and look into the breached room from the doorway. "Hey, is adamantine expensive? I should probably look into getting a sword or something."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 49/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=29 ; Sunday November 22nd, 2020 2:14:24 PM
Bartomus made a point of picking a few pieces of the broken golems and placing them at the end of the cases, "for taking back to headquarters when this is all over. I mean stone golem faces and such would be ideal for a fountain or something, right?"
He followed after Sid through the north doorways,"Adamantine is pretty pricey, but hey it's stronger than anything else." As they walked through the doorway where the golems had stood, Bartomus looked about.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Monday November 23rd, 2020 8:09:13 AM
Stohp joins the others at the newly opened door.
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/111; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 7/26 used d20+16=18 ; Monday November 23rd, 2020 9:21:28 AM
Stock steps through the door, head jerking left and right to make sure no more of the golems are around. "I wonder if those golems were guardians of this room or of the entire place...?"
Satisfied everyone is adequately healed, Micah joins the others in inspecting the new room, using detect magic to check for auras.
=============== Knowledge Arcana checks to ID aura schools: 10, 25, 19
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 102/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday November 23rd, 2020 2:37:23 PM "A weapon made of the stuff will set you back a few thousand gold. Gold you'll consider well worth the first time you run into one of these brutes. I guess let's see what was so important it was left with guardians that hunt down intruders with such focus." Zanderallen also moves into the northern room. War hammer still at the ready. He's a little unnerved at how quiet things are again after the violence of the past moments.
DM MikeK - Next room Monday November 23rd, 2020 6:52:24 PM
The Shields cautiously move into the next room, wary of any more stone golems.
There are none present. Nor much of anything else, for that matter.
This is another 80x80 room. Unlike the museum area the group just left, this one has no hangings or glass cases. This room is best described as solid and spartan. Heavy oak cabinets line the outer perimeter, all with solid looking cabinet doors. An oak island, topped with a slab of granite, occupies a 5' square in the middle of the room. Doors in the base of the island indicate that it also has storage space. On the counter of the island is a granite mortar and pestle set.
Otherwise, the place is barren. There is nothing visible on the windowless walls, or the empty cabinet tops.
Micah detects no magic.
There is a closed door on the left wall of the room.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20=4 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+22=40 ; Monday November 23rd, 2020 7:22:42 PM
Sid goes up to the Oak Island and inspects it, looking for traps and secrets.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 49/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=27 ; Monday November 23rd, 2020 10:36:39 PM "So is there something we can dig into in this Sid Maybe some hidden gold," Bartomus said as he looked about the new room and watched Sid examine the oak island. He walked towards the door on the left wall looking about as he moved across the space.
Perception 27
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday November 24th, 2020 8:38:56 AM
Stohp grunts. "Unlikely, why would any gold be kept here where you'd have to go into the pocket realm to retrieve it before going to the store?"
She idly opens a few cabinets, not really expecting much.
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/111; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 7/26 used d20+16=24 ; Tuesday November 24th, 2020 9:10:50 AM
Stock nods at Stohp and scratches his chin. "That brings up a good point. I wonder if any banks use pocket planes to hold their deposits." He moves over to the door on the left wall and checks it for traps.
========== Perception 24
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 102/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+5=23 ; Tuesday November 24th, 2020 12:28:12 PM "Why have such a huge empty room? This doesn't make sense." Zander muses aloud as they enter the room, confused as to it's purpose. He'll wander along the eastern wall opening cabinet doors as he goes to check inside. Once he reaches the far door he'll wait for the other's to finish their checks.
Perception 23
DM MikeK - What's in here? Tuesday November 24th, 2020 8:00:00 PM
Sid goes up to the oak island, and carefully inspects the doors. They appear unlocked, and untrapped.
Bart wonders about gold as he walks towards the door on the left wall looking about as he moved across the space. He sees nothing of interest.
Stohp thinks there is no gold here. She idly opens a few cabinets, possibly causing heart attacks among her more cautious comrades. However, nothing blows up. One cabinet holds a set of glass beakers, a burner, and several vials of an unknown liquid. Another is filled with canisters containing various weird items - powders, animal parts, stones, all kinds of things that any spell caster would recognize as spell components. And a third is full of scroll cases, including one dyed a bright red.
Stock moves with Bart to the door. He looks it over, but finds no traps.
Zanderallen wonders about the purpose of a huge empty room.
Spellcraft DC10 Highlight to display spoiler: {Based on Stohp's discovery of spell components, the solid construction of cabinets and walls, and the lack of windows, this room would make a great magical laboratory.}
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=27 ; d20+22=24 ; Wednesday November 25th, 2020 7:08:50 AM
When Sid hears cabinet doors opening he turns around quickly, but relaxes. It's Stohp, and she's a professional. Instead he goes over to Stock and Bart and is pleased to see that they are taking it seriously. He verifies their work and disables/unlocks anything that needs it.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday November 25th, 2020 7:25:23 AM
Stohp nods, finding basically what she expected, then closes the cabinets and joins the others at the door.
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/111; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 7/26 used Wednesday November 25th, 2020 10:08:14 AM Stoneskin Stock watches the other look through the cabinets. When everybody is assembled, Stock holds a finger up to his lips and then moves through the door first (after Sid checks it).
Micah turns to Zandarallen and explains, "Given the spell components Stohp found, the solid construction of the cabinets and walls, and the absense of any windows, I would say this is likely a magical laboratory."
As he talks he moves over to inspect the scrolls, looking for notes and any that might be magical.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 102/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Wednesday November 25th, 2020 3:42:43 PM
Zanderallen nods at Micah's explanation, stacking on the next door with Stock after it gets checked. Seeing Stocks signal he refrains from making a comment, although it would probably be quieter than his plate mail. But if someone hadn't heard the quarrying of beating the stone golems down they probably were deaf.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 49/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=27 ; Wednesday November 25th, 2020 4:03:51 PM "So do we open this door? Or just wanna wait to see if something else jumps out of the cabinets here to smash us again." Bartomus asked as the interior of the cabinets was being explored. He was interested in the components that had been found, but he also was wanting to know what was behind the door. He waited to see what came crashing, flying, slicing or rolling at Stock who went through the door after it had been checked.
Perception = 27 into the room beyond
DM MikeK - So we open the door Wednesday November 25th, 2020 6:40:28 PM
Sid turns quickly at the sound of opening cabinets, but relaxes at the sight of Stohp. He goes over to Stock and Bart and verifies their work on the door. The elf confirms it is untrapped and unlocked.
Stohp closes the cabinets she was perusing, and joins the group at the door.
Micah moves over to the same cabinets, opens them, and checks for magic. He finds none. Perception DC10 Highlight to display spoiler: {Although that red colored scroll case seems awfully out of place with all the rest of the normal colored ones.}
Zanderallen and Bart also move to the door, with the druid wondering aloud if they just planned to open it up.
Stock puts a finger to his lips, and does just that.
The first thing that hits is the smell. The area on the other side of the door reeks. Bad. Really bad. Really, really bad. The smell of sweat and urine and vomit and excrement, mixed together, aged well, and then released, pour upon the Shields like a wave.
Everyone Fort Save DC10 or be nauseated for 2 rounds. This is poison type effect.
It appears the place is, or was, a living quarters of some kind.
There's not much that can be seen from this side of the doorway, other than an overturned table and a smashed lamp.
No one hears any sounds, or makes out any movement, or sees any stone golems.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+4=22 ; d20+15=19 ; Wednesday November 25th, 2020 7:44:55 PM
Sid coughs and pulls a bit of cloth around his face, his iron-clad elvine stomach, trained by their years of adventuring holding strong against the stench. He looks to see if the others are alright and then focuses his attention on what is in the room, readying Mildred to attack any fouled monstrosity that may come their way.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+7=20 ; Wednesday November 25th, 2020 9:48:48 PM
Stohp grimaces, but bears the stink (20 fort). "It seems we've either found the caretakers or more prisoners that were not in stasis. That smells like someone left to die, unable to escape and with no one to care for them."
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Thursday November 26th, 2020 11:33:54 AM
Observing the incongruity of the red case, he takes it, but when the door is opened he delays opening it.
Based on the reactions of the others when the door is opened, Micah is once again thankful for the gift of the lizardfolk. He momentarily touches his amulet in gratitude. He then looks at the case and puts it in his pack for later and moves his magic sight to focus on the apparently foul smelling room.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 102/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+15=34 ; Thursday November 26th, 2020 10:58:32 PM
Shaking off the awful smell, sadly he'd become almost used to such scents of death, Zander steps into the room looking for the source of the smell. He will also open his divine sight to the presence of evil, the smell of death opening the possibility of undead. --------------- Fort 34
While waiting to learn what is in the fowl smelling room, Micah takes a moment to glance at each of the other characters looking for wounds and any other indications of injury or harm.
=========== Bartomus: I notice you haven't updated your header. Micah healed Bartomus to full hitpoints in my Nov 20 post.
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/111; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 7/26 used d20+14=22 ; d20+16=27 ; Friday November 27th, 2020 3:56:28 PM
Stock enters the room and ignores the stench. He circles around the table, looking for the source of the stink.
Fort 22 Perception 27
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+10=19 ; Saturday November 28th, 2020 12:38:35 AM "What died in here? Or, was trapped and evaporated into that stench?" Bartomus asked as they were forced to endure the stench that was so strong it was its own force of nature. He didn't gag, but it was an effort to not do so.
Fortitude = 19; Got it Micah - sorry!
DM MikeK - What died in here? Saturday November 28th, 2020 10:33:06 AM
Micah takes the red colored scroll case.
He, and the rest of the Shields, enter the next room.
Most think they'll find some bodies, but there are none to be found.
The room is large, filling half of this building. It is 80' wide and 160' deep, and appears to be the well furnished living quarters for a single person.
This open area is sectioned off, using rugs and furnishings, into three sections - a dining area, where the party has entered, a study, and a bedroom.
On one side of the study, an iron circular stairway climbs upwards through an opening in the roof. Most of the Shields recall this is likely the same location as the tower that could be seen from outside.
The place is a mess. Porcelain jugs and bowls lie in pieces against a wall. A sitting table and accompanying chairs have been thrown against another, Bedcovers and sheets are strewn about. Unidentifiable stains mark places on the bed and the floor. A large painting has been sliced repeatedly, and then impaled through with a chair leg. Scrolls and paper litter the floor. Some are ripped, some are stained, some still lies in puddles of what appears to be urine.
The entire room reeks of sweat and vomit and urine and excrement.
For all of that, there are no bodies. Nor, upon reflection, is there the distinctive stench of decay that one would expect. It seems most likely that there was only one person here, who, for some reason, stayed in this room for many days, and did all this by themselves.
The only item that appears untouched is a small display case in one corner of the room, containing a golden medallion in the shape of the High Woldian symbol of Caeroldra.
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Saturday November 28th, 2020 11:20:25 AM
Micah pauses at the doorway to take in the room and the destruction. Reflecting on the damage, he asks, "Passion, unleashed without any focus?"
Satisfied there is no immediate threat, he focuses his magical detection on the room with special emphasis on the medallion.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=22 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+15=28 ; Saturday November 28th, 2020 5:24:10 PM
Sid looks around, disgust marring his features behind his makeshift mask. He hardens his look and sets about looking for anything else of importance or of note, first traps and hidden things, and then important details, like what the painting was of and any other points of wrath or other strong emotion.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday November 29th, 2020 9:42:01 PM
Stohp hangs back for now while MIcah does his magical search. She doesn't want to run afoul of some weird artifact or trap that could have caused this.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=24 ; d20+12=16 ; Monday November 30th, 2020 10:08:12 AM
[b]"Should we head up there to get a sense of where whoever did this might have gone? If nothing else, it would give us a chance to see how things are changing outside."[b] Bartomus asked after looking at the impaled painting and then as he looked about the study and pointed at the iron stair case leading upwards leaving the issues of dead deities to Micah.
Perception painting - 24; Perception Study - 16
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 102/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday November 30th, 2020 4:31:05 PM "Could this have been the work of some priest or divine agent, driven mad when their goddess was slain? And if so are they still around?", Zander says with a significant look up the stairs. As Micah clears the room of magic Zander will move towards the stairs and stand guard while the rest of the party searches the wreckage.
DM MikeK - And if so are they still around? Monday November 30th, 2020 7:48:24 PM
Micah surmises the occupant of the room experienced passion, unleashed without any focus. He focuses his own thoughts on magical detection. Somewhat surprisingly, he finds none. All the items in the room are mundane, if of masterwork quality.
Sid glides through the room, looking at items of note. He finds no traps or hidden things. Observing the slashed painting, he can see it is the portrait of an young elf, no more than 100. The painting can be pieced together to make out the scene of an elf standing triumphantly in front of a caged bugbear, in a forest. There is a gold label on the bottom of the frame inscribed with “My First Piece”
On the other wall, Sid spies a stylized map of the 2nd and 3rd plateaus of New Elenna. A jewel encrusted dagger is thrust into it, at a spot marked “Ravenspeak”.
The gold medallion is non-magical. The display case is not trapped or magical.
Bart suggests ascending the stairway.
Zanderallen wonders if a priest or divine agent went mad with the death of Caeroldra. Of more pressing concern to him is whether said person might still be here. He moves to guard the stairway, but observes nothing moving above.
Micah gazes at the medallion for a bit longer. "The one thing he would not destroy," he muses aloud with a shake of his head. Leaving everything for now, he joins the others at the stairway, ascending with them as they do, focusing his magic detection in that direction.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=22 ; d20+22=28 ; Monday November 30th, 2020 8:14:24 PM
Sid grabs the dagger and pulls it free, taking the sheath if he finds it. "Was an Elf here who collected a bugbear, and no more than a kid when they that. In New Elenna there was marked a spot called 'Ravenspeak'. I don't know if that will be useful," he says putting away the dagger, wrapping it up if he can't find the sheath in some cloth and paper.
He then moves forward when they are ready to ascend and starts scouting out.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+16=19 ; Tuesday December 1st, 2020 3:18:55 AM
Stohp indulges in some wild speculation. "We know an older elf used to live in the house out of here. Presumably he made this place and that's him in the picture. Judging by the way he's gone and the damage here maybe he later came to regret his actions and tore this place up in a fit of passion before going elsewhere?"
Stohp is ready to head up the staircase and look around if the others are. She keeps her eyes open for traps though doesn't expect any. (perception 19, 24 vs traps)
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/111; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 7/26 used d20=16 ; d20+2=18 ; Tuesday December 1st, 2020 9:32:44 AM
Stock wanders the room and ends up in front of the map. He then asks Sid, "May I see that dagger, Sid?" He then inspects the jewels on the item.
======= Knowledge Geography on Ravenspeak - 16 but can only get a 10 untrained Appraise w/ gemstones 18
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Tuesday December 1st, 2020 10:04:22 AM "So, Zander you're saying that this Caerolda kept things and living things about here as like a showplace? So this was one of their favorites? Would that mean that some of the things out in the first hall were this elf's?"
Bartomus was still trying to figure out what exactly was going on in the world that they stepped into. He followed along with those heading up into the tower.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 102/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Tuesday December 1st, 2020 12:27:40 PM
His eye's going wide as Stohp postulates about the missing elf. "I think it is likely the elf was deeply connected to this plane and so by extension Caeroldra. This plane feels very much like a zoo, museum, showplace. If the elf were some great artist he may have been recruited by Caeroldra and distraught when she died. But nothing to it but to continue searching for answers." Zanderallen heads up the stairs giving space for the more perceptive to scout the way.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Tuesday December 1st, 2020 5:30:20 PM
Sid hands over the dagger in its makeshift sheath as he heads forward, taking point if Stohp wants.
DM MikeK - Up we go Tuesday December 1st, 2020 7:19:23 PM
Micah gazes at the medallion for a bit longer, and then moves to the stairs, continuing his magic detection. OOC - Does Micah have a permanent Detect Magic going? Or is he recasting the spell?
Sid pokes around and finds the dagger's sheathe. Pocketing both, he also heads for the stairs.
Stock asks to see the dagger, and checks out the gemstone. He's not completely confident, but it looks like a sapphire. If so, the dagger is worth at least 900 gp, maybe more.
Stohp, Bartomus, and Zanderallen continuing piecing together the story. If the young elf in the portrait is also the old elf that owns the house on Floating City, and is attached/associated all the intevening years with Caeroldra, the death of his goddess would likely make him distraught indeed.
The Shields cautiously climb the iron staircase.
As half-expected, nothing attacks them.
The group emerges on a covered landing/observation platform overlooking the zoo. There are no walls up here. There is a roof,s upported by four thin columns, but otherwise the platform is open, allowing through the faint breeze, and providing an impressive view of the entirety of the zoo.
On the north side of the platform stands a stone pedestal, 4’ high and 2’ in diameter. On the top of the pedestal is inscribed a plus sign, with a depression at its center, into which is etched the High Woldian symbol of Caeroldra.
Looking out over the zoo, the group sees the plane forms a rectangle. There are the three pairs of buildings to the north, bisected by the boulevard, and ending at the Portal Door, which is still there. To the south is an identical three pairs of buildings, again bisected by the boulevard.
Looking beyond the buildings is ... nothing. Not even a color, really. Just a grayish, whitish emptiness.
Staying clear of the edge, Micah takes a moment to survey the zoo in all direction. "Beautiful. It is a shame it is decaying," he murmurs as he focuses his attention on the pedestal. He recasts detect magic and checks once again for auras.
======== OOC: does the "plus" align with the layout of the buildings?" Knowledge Arcana 9
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+6=15 ; d20+15=28 ; Tuesday December 1st, 2020 8:49:28 PM
Sid switches out Mildred for Branwen and starts scanning the skies and wonders if the layout and the plane connect in anyway.
Knowledge(Planes): 15 ((For any other insights that he might glean from his new vantage point.)) Perception: 28
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday December 1st, 2020 9:00:57 PM
Stohp looks across the vista. Nice looking, but her focus is on the buildings. "We're on a time limit remember? I think we've established the owner is long gone. We need to start popping cages and dealing with whatever is inside."
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/111; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 7/26 used Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 9:24:44 AM "Yeah, seems like the only remaining tasks are a bit of pest control here and then seeing what we can find about Ravenspeak and the plateaus of New Elenna."
======== Are there any unopened doors leading out of the room of stink?
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 102/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 11:36:14 AM
Zanderallen inspects the pedestal and a thought occurs to him. "This might be a really bad idea, but do you think the medallion from the room below would fit into this depression in the pedestal? Is it possible this pedestal could be linked to other portals?" Zanderallen seems a little distraught at the mention of killing everything in the zoo but determined.
DM MikeK - Beautiful. It is a shame it is decaying Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 6:56:05 PM
Micah focuses his magical attention on the pedestal. The result is odd. The cleric finds no auras on the pedastal itself, but gets the sense of stored, or inert magic, possibly contained. Spellcraft DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Its like an incomplete electrical circuit. A lot of power, but needs something to complete it.}
He notes the ends of the Plus sign in the pedestal align to the cardinal directions.
Sid switches out Mildred for Branwen and starts scanning the skies and wonders if the layout and the plane connect in anyway. Nothing moves in the sky. The layout seems to fill the available space of the plane. Whether the layout is driving the size of the plane, or vice versa, can't be determined.
Stohp and Stock think its time to start popping cages. The dwarf recalls there are no other doors in the trashed quarters downstairs.
Zanderallen inspects the pedestal and a thought occurs to him. "This might be a really bad idea, but do you think the medallion from the room below would fit into this depression in the pedestal? Is it possible this pedestal could be linked to other portals?"
The paladin quickly realizes the medallion is too big to fit into the depression.
It certainly appears that The Shields have checked out this building, and come up rather empty on clues. They've found some loot, but nothing that might have information to help them with this mystery.
Except, perhaps, the shelf full of scroll cases Stohp saw in the Golem room, one of which Micah is carrying.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 10:11:49 PM
Stohp just waits while the others try to figure out the pillar. She's not really magically inclined.
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/111; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 7/26 used Thursday December 3rd, 2020 9:48:54 AM
Stock heads back downstairs and looks for some windows to open to air out the soiled room. Once done, he retreats back into the golem room.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Thursday December 3rd, 2020 9:56:23 AM "Sure is a nice layout of all of this,"[b] Bartomus said aloud as he looked out over the collection of buildings. [b]"So, back down and on to the next building?? Just kept moving on looking for a clue or key or something? Like Stohp said, open the cages and see what we need to deal with or find some new home for?"
He turned and went back down the stairs trying to figure out what makes sense. "Micah and Zander, should we take back that medallion?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 102/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Thursday December 3rd, 2020 11:30:19 AM "Well that finishes clearing the building. I was really hoping to find something in here, maybe the scrolls have a history of this place. I guess we have the time to read them now. Or we can start busting open cages, if we even can break a stasis field." Zander looks to Micah, now the magical expert in the group.
Micah tears his eyes away from the view. Turning to Zanderallen, he replies, "I agree to conducting some research first, but I want to stay here and keep an eye on things." He then steps away from the others as a precaution before taking off his shield and backpack, planting them at his feet He then renew his detect magic and takes out the red scroll case he is carrying.
"Let us start with this one," he comments as he draws out its contents.
DM MikeK - Let's start with this one Thursday December 3rd, 2020 7:04:47 PM
Discussions around next steps ensue.
Micah, after giving himself a bit of room, pulls out the red colored scroll case. Inside is a scroll. After determining there is nothing magical about it, Micah opens it up.
Nothing explodes.
The writing is neat, precise, and in Elvish. Sid or Stohp reads the contents:
Therus,
Enclosed are instructions as discussed, should I not be around in event of emergency. The Governor is at the top of the tower. The Key is in the Bloodgrass Mutation display. Use Pattern R, six paces each leg.
Right - Destroys all exhibits. Left - Return exhibits to individual collection points. Top - Release exhibits into zoo Bottom - Dump exhibits into City.
C
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Thursday December 3rd, 2020 7:17:41 PM
Sid reads the contents of the scroll out loud and verifies with Stohp about the translation and then wonders, "If you have to use 'Pattern R' I wonder if that means that there are over a dozen other patterns?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Friday December 4th, 2020 12:10:32 AM "So we want to return everything to where it was collected, right?" Bartoms asked as he processed what Sid read. "So what was the connection then with the sharp pointy thing in the shack? How did that work if one option is to drop everything into the City, or is the writer of that scroll who was in the shack?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday December 4th, 2020 7:36:32 AM "If anyone is here to release things into the city we haven't seen them. More likely the cage those creatures were in failed and were dropped into the cabin. I'd better skim over those other scrolls to make sure we aren't missing anything else important."
She goes back and does so, quickly scanning scrolls to determine if they're of any use before setting them aside.
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Friday December 4th, 2020 9:31:08 AM
Micah ponders the note a bit before sharing his thoughts aloud, "It is signed "C". Can we assume that is Caerylon, the owner of the house on Lakeview Passage? As for the "governor", my guess it is this device here," he designates with a gesture the pedestal on the center of the roof. "The key seems clear, but I am not excited about revisiting anything dealing with the bloodgrass mutation, nor do we yet know how to deal with what appears to be a temporal stasis field."
He turns to Bart and answers, "But what does "return" look like? Does it release these very dangerous creatures back to where they came from, possibly endangering whoever may still be there?
At Stohp's comment, he reluctantly leaves the idyllic view to go downstairs and assist in finding some indication of what Pattern R and other information about the containment control system.
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/111; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 7/26 used Friday December 4th, 2020 9:43:47 AM
Stock climbs back up to the roof, annoyed at his inability to find a window to air out the stink room. "I wonder who Therus was...? Anyway I think we just destroy them. The collection points may have changed since they were taken and...I don't know. It just seems like the easier path..."
A sly smile extends over Stock's face. "Or we could dump the exhibits in the Float and come to the rescue again..." Stock laughs at his suggestion. "By the way, does it surprise anybody else that is even an option?
Did we see the bloodgrass mutation exhibit?"
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=17 ; d20+15=26 ; Friday December 4th, 2020 11:58:34 PM
Sid shakes his head, "Stock if you're that bored after an hour of tea I don't even know what to do with you. Maybe we could start a 'Wrastling' group for you or something."
Sid also goes down to help Stohp by doing a thorough check through stinky room into scroll room.
((To clarify Sid is specifically looking for any scrolls or paperwork, damaged or whole, that might help make sense of this.))
DM MikeK - Scanning some scrolls Sunday December 6th, 2020 6:25:57 PM
The contents of the scroll provide answers and questions. And some choices, as some of the Shields fall into a discussion about which of the four options is most desirable.
First thing on the agenda, most agree, is to head back to the scroll room and see if there is more information to be had.
Stohp and Sid and Micah pull out the 20 odd scroll cases, and quickly scan the contents, just to get an idea of what they contain.
Quite a few appear to make up a comprehensive treatise on unique monsters/creatures of the Wold. It'd take a least a week to read, but for anyone interested in monsters of the Wold, its practically priceless.
The rest appear to be research documents used to build this demi-plane. Unlike the monster treastise, these were not meant for publication, and are composed of a great deal of shorthand, obscure references, and the like. It would take a great deal of time to get even a fraction of an idea of how he did it. But, it is apparent Caerylon built this place, with a significant contribution from Caeroldra herself.
There is also a map of the zoo....
There are 12 pavilions, 6 on each side of the central building. From north to south they are:
A - Tall Men-Sargrass..........B - Empty C - Wasp-Great Prairie........D - Winter Wolves-Ice Vein E- Dragon Turtle-Turtle Lake...F - Clockwork Automatons-Plateau City
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday December 6th, 2020 8:00:52 PM "Well at least we know what all is in here now. What were the monsters released into the city again?"
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+11=18 ; Sunday December 6th, 2020 8:19:53 PM
"Weren't they 'Tall Men'?" Sid replies to Stohp, pocketing all of the woldian monster scrolls into the group's bag. Sid's eyes narrow, "Man, he took a Trent from the Culver? Elf had no respect..." he then reads the 'Fey King Avatar -Aisildur' and whispers, "no respect at all."
History: 18 (For any information on a 'Fey King's Avatar')
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20=2 ; Monday December 7th, 2020 9:49:22 AM "So, do we think we just go and find what we need and then send them all back? Or, do we leave them here to face what ever is eating away at this place?" Bartomus was still a bit focused on what the Shields needed to do with the zoo's populous. When Sid mentioned aloud "Fey King Avata - Aisildur," Bartomus looked over.
"So wait one of Lord Eberyon's most chosen is here? Shouldn't we see if there could be a win-win there? Help them out of here, and they help us with all of this?"
Not sure what skill - so just throwing a d20 as Knowledge Geo/Float/Nature doesn't seem right == 2 yep, no clue on who that is, lol.
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/111; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 7/26 used Monday December 7th, 2020 10:14:47 AM "Nah Bart. I think we have to destroy all exhibits to prevent them from breaking into the Float...either that or break the gateway to The Float. It feels slightly evil but falls under the lesser of two evils for me rather than just unleashing a bunch of bees on an unknown part of the Great Prairie...of course it doesn't say that destroying the exhibits actually destroys the things in the exhibits...it might just set everything free at once."
"[b]...and an Avatar of The Fey King...I'll follow your lead on that one. Seems like it might be important to handle separately...To the Bloodgrass first though?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 102/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday December 7th, 2020 10:29:18 AM
Zanderallen's head is swimming at the list of creatures contained in the exhibits and the implications of the choice in front of them. "Most of the exhibits here I would be in favor of releasing back to where they came, even if they are dangerous they would be natural dangers of that area. But a kraken into Rum City, or Rakshasa into Dirt City both sound like terrible ideas. And I don't even know what to do about a Fey King. But I guess first things first, let's go get that key from the Bloodgrass Trolls. That sounds like lot's of fun." Zanderallen prepares himself for a tough fight and is ready to head to Building J.
Micah is absorbed in the massive amount of information available. When the others mention going to the bloodgrass exhibit, he pulls himself out of the books to comment, "I am not sure that we will be able to just recover the key, trolls or not. The stasis field may prevent us from affecting what is inside. But it may be best to see what we have to deal with before we spend anymore time in research. That way, if it is required, we may have a better idea of what to look for."
As they move that way, Micah reviews with the others what they recall about trolls and creatures affected by the bloodgrass mutation, so that they can prepare along the way.
Mutated Troll Exhibit
DM MikeK - Trolls Monday December 7th, 2020 6:52:40 PM
The Shields decide to go to the building holding the Troll Bloodgrass Mutation, if for no other reason than to see what they'll need to deal with to get this key.
On the way, Sid thinks on his Fey King history. Eberyon, the Fey King, and husband of Maab, created the Wold's Cradle and inspired the creation of the Wold. But he was put to sleep by Maab through many ages long time. A couple decades ago, the elves of the Wold chose to awaken him, and he rose in anger, and might have conquered all. But the heroes of the Wold forced him to bow, and chose to offer him the chance to Reform.
As part of that rising in anger, Eberyon infused some fey with his power, creating powerful avatars that roamed the Wold in his name.
Micah encourages the group to recall what they can of trolls and the bloodgrass mutation. Your standard troll is big, ugly, has regenerative healing properties, and is immune to fire. Despite being pretty stupid, they are bright enough to train in the arts of warfare (they can have classes).
The Bloodgrass disease, aside from making blood and pus ooze out of everywhere, caused the infected to become very strong, highly agressive, and nearly mindless.
So, a meaner, nastier, stronger troll....
Sure enough, as The Shields enter the designated building, they are greeting by the now standard walkway surrounding a square internal courtyard.
8 Trolls, infected with the Bloodgrass mutation, stand at a random spacing within the exhibit area. Each wears hide armor, an amulet, and a cloak. None carries a weapon. All are also obviously infected with the Bloodgrass mutation - red eyes, mouths full of foam, blood in their nose, eyes, mouth, and pores and caught in unmoving droplets from their hides.
Like the previous exhibits, none so much as twitch.
Located roughly in the center of the exhibit area is a circular stone post about 5’ high and half a foot in diameter.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Monday December 7th, 2020 8:03:28 PM
Sid recites what he remembers, "So it might be an Avatar of Wroth, or Wrath. What I'm saying is that I think it will be mean, but I could be wrong." When he sees the trolls he goes, "Oh yeah, bloodgrass mutation. Remember that stupid crystal guys? Before anyone goes darting in here is my plan. I use my flying boots to pop up and over and see if I get stuck in stasis if I'm over the key otherwise, however you think we should proceed, I go first. Remember, I'm most likely to get out of a sprung trap, and everyone else has key roles to play in magic or smashing. Counter offers?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday December 8th, 2020 7:39:32 AM
Stohp also gets belatedly distracted by the contents of exhibits . "Wait, the bloodgrass was cured when we fought that giant monster on the plains. But these still have it. Do we risk restarting that whole plague thing again if we don't take these out? That would be bad."
Now looking at them she grimaces. "Yeah that's definitely it. I'm in favor of anything that wipes them out without risk of us catching what they have."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 102/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Tuesday December 8th, 2020 10:35:44 AM "That sounds like a good plan Sid, but before you fly off we should prepare for combat. I'm getting a sense that grabbing the key might break the stasis. And these monstrosities definitely need to be eliminated. We can not let this disease out into the Wold." Zanderallen offers a brief prayer and inscribes a symbol in the air in front of Sid. He then moves to the edge of the walkway, tightens a couple armor straps and draws his weapons. ------------- Protection from Evil on Sid - +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, and immunity to mental influence against evil sources
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Tuesday December 8th, 2020 10:37:57 AM "Just don't think it makes sense to go killing everything here if we can just let them stay like that and just vanish when all of this vanishes," Bartomus shrugged as he followed along with the others.
As they stood at the viewing area and seeing everything standing in stasis including their infected blood, he just kept shaking his head and sighing. "Sid, wait a second, how would someone get to that key without triggering the end of the stasis? Just walking in there doesn't make sense and there has to be a way to get there without triggering all of this. Cause you wouldn't want to expose yourself every time you need the key."
Micah nods as Sid prepares. He pulls out a rope and assists the elf in tying it around his waste. "If you are frozen in time, perhaps we can pull you out since we are external to the field."
DM MikeK - Plans Tuesday December 8th, 2020 7:18:38 PM
The Shields make plans to retrieve the key.
Sid proposes flying over the heads of trolls. Zanderallen agrees, and gives the elf some protective help. Micah also agrees, and ties a rope around Sid, just in case he gets stuck in the stasis field.
Stohp and Bart continue discussing repercussions of releasing or destroying the exhibits.
Bart also offers a counter proposal to Sid's plan.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=31 ; d20+10=20 ; Tuesday December 8th, 2020 7:45:25 PM
"Snazzy," Sid says and activates his boots. As he flies up he grabs a handful of marbles that he carries around and, looking at the size of the exhibit and doing some math, estimates a likely spot for the top of a stasis field to be and starts throwing marbles in line with where he thinks the theoretical top could be to see if they stop in mid-air.
((Ok, I don't have the best visual on how this would be laid out. Just from what he has observed he would be familiar with magic in spheres and cubes and cones. A cylinder wouldn't be too far off either. So what I am saying is that Sid is looking at the situation and is logically trying to figure out a reasonable point where the stasis field would begin.))
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday December 9th, 2020 7:13:15 AM "If they were just going to vanish when all of this vanishes then those tall men wouldn't have shown up and ended up bringing us here. Most likely they'll end up in town tearing things up and killing people. Or end up back where they came from doing the same thing."
Stock (JonM) HP: 126/131; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 7/26 used Wednesday December 9th, 2020 9:03:05 AM "I agree with Stohp, Bart. Unless we break the doorway to The Float, the Breaking of this plane will free the exhibits like it did for those tree things."
Stock grabs a potion from his pack, downs it, and throws the bottle into the exhibit.
========== Bear's Endurance, 3 min
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 102/104 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Wednesday December 9th, 2020 9:41:34 AM "I don't know about you but I'd rather not have an angry Kraken dumped on to Lakeview Passage, which is what looks like will happen if we leave it alone. Steady on Sid, everyone else be ready, these trolls look nasty." Zander holds in anticipation of something happening.
"Clever," comments Micah as he observes Sid's attempt to determine the boundaries of the expected field. He stands ready with the rope prepared to engage a surge or strength if necessary.
DM MikeK - Losing his marbles Wednesday December 9th, 2020 7:49:28 PM
While Sid prepares, the Shields consider implications of the various choices they have. Putting a Kraken in Lakeview Passage does seem like an awfully bad idea, so perhaps doing nothing is not really an option.
Meanwhile, Sid begins tossing marbles at the enclosure, in an attempt to define the boundaries of the field.
It turns out that is unnecessary.
Sid's first marble and Stock's empty potion bottle hit the field simultaneously. There is a flash. The interior side of the walkway very briefly lights up, forming a wall-like field between the walkway and the courtyard. The light then breaks up, like glass, falls to the floor, and disappears.
Everything appears to be as it was before.
Except the Bloodgrass Infected Trolls each shake themselves, as if throwing off a stupor. They all look around, spot the Shields, and advance menacingly.
OOC - We are in combat. Single round actions only, please.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; DR 10/100 CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+9=24 ; d6+2=3 ; Wednesday December 9th, 2020 11:19:09 PM "I just don't see killing off all of these," Bartomus started to reply when things changed...and not in a way that had any indication that it was going to be for the better. Bartomus slipped out his sling and let a magic bullet fly at the menacing troll in front of him.
"So anyone know if lightening and such would work here, cause this is going to be rough."
Sling attack 24 - damage 3
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+10=11 ; Thursday December 10th, 2020 8:11:42 AM
Stohp looks behind them. If there's a narrow entrance they can take position in they can prevent all 9 trolls from attacking them at once. "Tighten up." she tells the group. "We can force only some of them to engage by giving them fewer angles of attack." She follows her own advice, moving 10 feet to the right next to Bart and throwing a tanglefoot back at the nearest one (natural 1 miss)
Stock (JonM) HP: 126/131; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 8/26 used d20+15=32 ; d10+19=25 ; d6=3 ; Thursday December 10th, 2020 10:46:18 AM Rage!, Bear's Endurance
"That was easier than I expected!"
Stock enters a rage and moves to engage the first troll. ============= Move to I28 PA vs Troll #1 hits AC31 (should have been +14), 25 damage + 3 electricity
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Thursday December 10th, 2020 11:35:59 AM
"Here we go," Micah sighs, not really surprised. His shield starts glowing again, distracting Micah sufficiently that Stock moves in before he can act.
Seeing that Zanderallen has not yet responded, the priest casts enlarge person on him first.
==============
Enlarge on Zanderallen (10 minutes duration)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 102/104 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+13=24 ; d10+12=21 ; d6=5 ; Thursday December 10th, 2020 4:36:20 PM
Zanderallen hears Stohp's plan and agrees it's a good one, he starts to take a step back before he hears Stock's cry and sees the dwarf advance. "The best laid plans never survive first contact." Surging with power from Micah he steps forward as well to not leave the dwarf alone. His sword roars with flames as he swings it. ------------------------- Enlarged - +2 Str, - 1 Att and AC, reach, Increased damage
Move to O,P-27,28 Attack Troll 2 24 to hit, 21 damage + 5 fire
DM MikeK - Troll fight Rd 1 d20+15=22 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+15=26 ; d8+8=10 ; d6+8=14 ; d6+8=10 ; d6+10=14 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+15=28 ; d6+8=14 ; d20+15=33 ; d6+8=13 ; Thursday December 10th, 2020 7:49:07 PM
Sid unties the rope an flies up until he is at the ceiling, a height of 30'. His feet are therefore 25' above the field.
Bartomus pulls out a sling, and plunks Troll 2.
Stohp advises tightening the formation. She moves next to Bart, and tries throwing a tanglefoot bag at Troll 2, with no luck.
Stock moves forward. The troll swings as the dwarf approaches, but misses. Stock strikes true. The dwarf notes electricity seems to work just fine.
Micah casts Enlarge Person on Zanderallen.
Zanderallen moves forward, burying his flaming sword into Troll 2. The creature hisses in pain.
--
The trolls converge, and attack.
Troll 1 strikes at Stock. It sinks its teeth into the dwarf, and then rends him with both claws. Stock takes 48 hp damage plus must make a Fort Save vs DC22.
Troll 2 attacks Zanderallen. The paladin's armor saves him from the bite, and he bats away one claw attack. The second gets through. Zanderallen takes 14 hp damage.
Troll 3 moves over and takes a swing at Zanderallen. It hits. Zanderallen takes 13 hp damage.
Troll 4 moves up to get at Stock.
Troll 5 moves toward Micah. It either doesn't see Sid, or doesn't care.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 76/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+16=27 ; Thursday December 10th, 2020 9:22:30 PM
Stohp facepalms. Everyone is going to get surrounded and murdered like that. She moves up to support Stock and grapple Troll 4 (L/M 29/30, 27 to grapple)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Thursday December 10th, 2020 11:06:48 PM
Sid assumes that his main goal is to get the key and flies towards it as far as he can, let's say about S21, and willl glide flat against the ceiling.
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Friday December 11th, 2020 9:13:15 AM
OOC: Are there doorways, that is, chockpoints or is this all open?
Micah sighs in frustration as the trolls advance on his friends. Seeing Stohp helping Stock, he decides to try something new and enlarge her, hoping the extra reach will provide her some additional advantage.
Then steps up to close with the troll.
======== Cast defensively, autosucceed on first level spell. Cast Enlarge Person Stohp. Five foot step to S32 Enlarge person Stock
Stock (JonM) HP: 114/151; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 9/26 used d20+18=33 ; d20+14=30 ; d20+9=13 ; d10+19=27 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; Friday December 11th, 2020 10:56:29 AM Raging, Bear's Endurance Stock grins through the pain and swings twice more.
========== I think that first strike missed if it was hitting AC22 so with my DR I'm assuming that was 38 damage on 3 hits so with DR/2 32 damage total Fort Save: 33 PA1 hits AC30 vs T1, 27 damage + 1 electricity PA2 hits AC13
Stock (JonM) HP: 114/151; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 9/26 used d20+1=10 ; Friday December 11th, 2020 11:00:21 AM Knowledge Local...probably a fail; looking for information on their regeneration
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 68/68 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 7d6=14 ; Friday December 11th, 2020 6:04:21 PM "Ok, I want to give this a try," Bartomus said as he fished out a bronze-colored vial and moved forward behind where Zander was standing. As he moved, he swallowed the vial and turned his head looking at developing a perfect line to his left that would line up the trio of trolls. Then he breathed lightening.
Swallowing the bronze dragon breath potion as B moves forward to OP 29, swallowing the vial and the breathed at the J25 square - but it has a 30' line...so may not reach there. 4, 1, 6 can make a DC 16 reflex save to reduce damage by 1/2 - and7 d6 resulted in a total of 14 damage....good flipping lord...ok, next time - going all STORM approach on these folks.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 98/104 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+8=11 ; Friday December 11th, 2020 6:26:32 PM
With the trolls closing in Zander quickly bolsters himself with some lay on hands and tries to return the favor to the troll that hit him. but misses. "I think the stasis field is still holding my sword" he exclaims in frustration. ------------------------------------- Enlarged Lay on Hands heals 23 6 remaining
Staying tight to the roof, Sid heads for the pillar (which is at O20).
Micah takes in the tactical situation. The walkway surrounding the courtyard is bordered on each side by decorative columns every 20 feet. There are no walls. Thus, it is pretty much all open.
The cleric casts an Enlarge Person on Stohp, and then steps up to engage Troll 5.
Stock grins through the pain and swings twice more, hitting once. The dwarf recalls trolls regenate any wound other than fire or acid.
Bart throws down a potion while stepping up, and breathes a bolt of lightning that creases Trolls 1, 4, and 6. All three are able to avoid the brunt of the blast.
Zanderallen bolsters himself with some healing, and then takes a couple swings at Troll 2, missing.
--
Troll 1 attacks Stock. It hits with its bite and a clawed hand. Stock takes 22 hp damage, plus must make a Fort Save vs DC22.
Troll 2 attacks Zanderallen. It hits with its bite. Zanderallen takes 12 hp damage.
Troll 3 attacks Zanderallen. It hits with a claw and its bite. Zanderallen takes 25 hp damage.
Troll 4 attacks Stohp. It hits with its bite. Stohp takes 11 hp damage, plus must make a Fort Save vs DC22.
Troll 5 attacks Micah. It misses.
Troll 6 moves around the group in its way. Intent on getting to Stohp, it ignores Stock. Both Stock and Stohp can take an AoO.
Troll 7 moves in to join the carnage, and takes a swing at Zanderallen. It misses.
Troll 8 steps in, and swings at Bart, hitting. Bart takes 10 hp damage, plus must make a Fort Save vs DC22.
1 -47 hp 2 -19 hp (5 fire) 3 4 -2 hp 5 6 -2 hp 7 8
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+7=18 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+16=26 ; Sunday December 13th, 2020 9:12:42 PM
Stohp feels a little ill (fort 18, forget what that means) and tries to trip or disarm the passing troll but has no luck (23 AoO trip, 26 grapple). She backs a space away from troll 6 to use her greater reach.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 58/68 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+10=24 ; d20+6=19 ; Sunday December 13th, 2020 9:22:52 PM "Let's change this up," Bartomus said aloud. He muttered a few words and kicked up at the ground and began to change. As he shifted into a creature of dirt and his eyes changed to sapphires, he said aloud, "Clobbering and smashing time."
Fortitude save - 24; change into Large Earth Elemental and attempted slash with glave on 8 for 19 - miss
Stock (JonM) HP: 114/151; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 10/26 used d20+18=23 ; d20+14=26 ; d10+19=22 ; d6=3 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+9=19 ; Monday December 14th, 2020 9:24:00 AM Rage, Endurance Stock yells out in frustration and takes the opportunity to slam the moving troll on his follow through.
FIRE and ACID!
He pivots again and focuses on his initial target trying to slam it twice more. His balance is off though and he misses the large target badly.
========== Fort save 23 Power AoO vs T6 hits AC26; 22 bludgeoning + 3 electricity Power attack vs T1 hits AC16 Power attack vs T2 hits AC19 ...I think Bart's attacks are off but changing shape is a standard action so it wouldn't happen anyway. Attack 1: 7(BAB) - 1 (Size) + 4 (Strength) +1 (masterwork) = +11 Attack 2: 11 (Attack 1) - 5) = +6 If the DM let's you keep your glaive, your attacks are then 2d8+6, otherwise you have 2 slams at 2d6+6 You also get a +2 bonus to CON which goes straight to your fort saves and +6 to AC
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 80/104 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d20+13=28 ; d20+8=19 ; d10+12=20 ; d6=6 ; Monday December 14th, 2020 2:44:35 PM
Zanderallen continues his fight, trying to heal himself back up while focusing down one of the trolls. He manages to land one blow. ------------------------- Enlarged Lay on Hands heals 19 5 remaining
Full Attack on Troll 2 24 hits, 26 damage (20 weapon, 6 fire) 19 misses
Micah shakes his head at their poor position. He moves forward to block the one troll from advancing on Bart and bolsters his allies.
================ 5' step to R31 Cast Bless from his wand +1 morale bonus to attack rolls (10 rounds) Enlarge Person on Stock Enlarge Person on Stohp
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=26 ; d20+22=39 ; Monday December 14th, 2020 6:20:49 PM
Sid moves to O20 and scans the pedestal and surrounding. If it looks safe he'll dart in to take the key, else he'll try and disarm whatever it is.
DM MikeK - Troll fight Rd 3 d20+15=16 ; d10=9 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+15=23 ; d6+8=10 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+15=24 ; d8+8=9 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+15=28 ; d6+8=13 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=22 ; d8+8=15 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+15=34 ; d6+8=10 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+15=18 ; d8+8=11 ; d6+8=14 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+15=24 ; d8+8=12 ; d6+8=14 ; d6+8=14 ; d6+10=12 ; Monday December 14th, 2020 7:56:17 PM
Stohp feels a little ill, and tries to trip or disarm the passing troll but has no luck. She takes a step back to take advantage of her reach.
Bart transforms into a Large Earth Elemental, and finds his glaive disappears as part of the transformation. He's got these large stone fists, however, that look like they'll work fine. He blasts Troll 8.
OOC - Druidic Wild Shape for Level 10 Druid: If the form you take is that of a Large earth elemental, you gain a +6 size bonus to your Strength, a –2 penalty on your Dexterity, a +2 size bonus to your Constitution, and a +6 natural armor bonus. You also gain darkvision 60 feet, and the ability to earth glide. Transalted: You get the Large Earth Elemental stats, plus above. Note Earth elementals also have earth mastery (+1 atk/dam if both you and opponent are on the ground, which you are.)
So - AC 23, bonus of +10 hp, and atk of 2 slams +18 atk bonus for 2d6+11 damage. Which means the attack roll of 13 + 18 = 31. A hit. Please roll damage.
Stock hits the passing Troll 6, but is unable to connect with the other two blows.
Zanderallen continues his fight, trying to heal himself back up while focusing down one of the trolls. He manages to land one blow.
Micah moves forward to block the one troll from advancing on Bart and bolsters his allies with a spell from his wand.
Sid moves above the pillar, and looks down. Set into the top of the white stone pillar is a jade disc, about 3 inches in diameter. It is flush with the top of the pillar, but appears to be untrapped. The rogue thinks should be able to just flip the disc out by hand.
--
Troll 1 attacks Stock. It hits with a claw. Stock takes 10 hp damage, plus must make a Fort Save vs DC22.
Troll 2 attacks Zanderallen., hitting with its bite. Zanderallen takes 9 hp damage.
Troll 3 attacks Zanderallen, hitting with a claw. Zanderallen takes 13 hp damage.
Troll 4 turns away from Stohp, and attacks Stock, hitting with its bite. Stock takes 15 hp damage, plus must make a Fort Save vs DC22.
Troll 5 attacks Micah, hitting with a claw. Micah takes 10 hp damage, plus must make a Fort Save vs DC22.
Troll 6 also turns away from Stohp to attack Stock, hitting with bite and claw. Stock takes 25 hp damage, plus must make a Fort Save vs DC22.
Troll 7 attacks Zanderallen, missing.
Troll 8 attacks Bart Elemental, hitting with it bite and raking with its claws. Bart takes 52 hp damage, plus must make a Fort Save vs DC22.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Monday December 14th, 2020 9:54:13 PM
Sid takes a sweet breath, exhales it and whispers, "All my love..." as he descends down reaching his hand out to only touch the disc and flip it out. As soon as he does he will reverse course up as fast as he can.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+14=24 ; Tuesday December 15th, 2020 8:03:12 AM
Yeah this is going about as well as expected. At least people are starting to get close enough for them to support each other. She continues to fail to trip or otherwise discourage the trolls (24 to trip). This just isn't her day.
Stock (JonM) HP: 54/151; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 11/26 used d20+18=37 ; d3=3 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+18=36 ; Tuesday December 15th, 2020 9:44:41 AM #Rage, #Blessed, #LikeABear, #WhereDidHeGo
Through his rage Stock feels a little queasy. Uncertain what it is, he reaches in his bag and pulls out a potion, drinks it and disappears.
========= 3 Fort Saves: 37, 21 Fail, 36 - one fail there...what is the effect? Misclick on that d3 Move - Draw potion probably provokes AoO Standard - Drink Potion of Invisibility 5 ft. step to K29 [/i]
Micah notices the troll appears to ignore Stohp after she is wounded. "Infected creatures ignore other infected creatures, right?" he asks, trying to recall their last experience with this disease.
He then channels energy excluding the three injured trolls.
=============== Fort save 16, failed. [b]Channel Energy 18 hitpoints healed [b](3 uses remaining), reaches all but the uninjured Sid. Bless 9 rounds remaining Enlarge on Stock and Stohp
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/104 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+18=36 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+13=19 ; d10+44=53 ; d6=4 ; d10+12=16 ; Tuesday December 15th, 2020 3:04:19 PM "I think you're right Micah, which means my divine grace is going to put me in line for a world of hurt. Even infected these things are still trolls right? Guess we'll see if they're still evil like trolls." Zanderallen refrains from healing himself to focus his divine justice on the troll in front of him. His first strike starts cutting deep into the vitals of the troll before deflecting off the crystal growth, but with a heroic surge Zanderallen turns the blade hoping to deep critical damage. ------------------------------ Enlarged Lay on Hands 5 remaining 22 taken - 18 healed = net 4 damage SMITE EVIL on Troll 2 - +5 att & AC, +10 damage
Full Attack on Troll 2 36(potential confirmed with 25 (21+4(hero point)) Crits, 57 damage (53 weapon, 4 fire) 19 misses
If not evil then first attack hit (no crit) for 20 damage (16 weapon, 4 fire)
DM MikeK - Troll fight Rd 4 d20+15=17 ; d10=3 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+15=29 ; d6+8=12 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+15=32 ; d6+8=12 ; Tuesday December 15th, 2020 8:16:42 PM
Sid takes a sweet breath, exhales it and whispers, "All my love..." as he descends down reaching his hand out to only touch the disc and flip it out. The disc flips easily into his hand. The elf can fell there is some kind of carving on the opposite side.
Stohp continues to fail to trip or otherwise discourage the trolls. This just isn't her day.
Like Stohp, Stock is feeling a little off, but is functioning normally...so far. The dwarf takes a step back, pulls out and downs a potion. He's pretty much expecting to get cuffed, but the trolls have stopped paying attention to him.
Micah also feels off. The cleric powers through, and channels energy to heal The Shields.
Zanderallen gets in a massive blow, causing Troll 2 to fall to the ground.
--
Troll 1 turns away from Stock. The troll spots Sid, and tromps over to the elf.
Troll 2 is prone on the ground.
Troll 3 attacks Zanderallen, missing.
Troll 4 steps over and swings at Zanderallen, missing.
Troll 5 looks for an opening, and then sees Sid. It starts heading his way.
Troll 6 also sees Sid, and moves toward him.
Troll 7 attacks Zanderallen. It hits with a claw. Zanderallen takes 12 hp damage.
Troll 8 attacks Bart Elemental. It hits with a claw. Bart takes 12 hp damage, , plus must make a Fort Save vs DC22.
The wounds of the hurt trolls heal slightly. Troll 2 regains consciousness.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Tuesday December 15th, 2020 8:30:56 PM
Sid uses everything he can to continue to move up as he was trying to after he grabbed the thing. He puts it in the Shields Bag and says, "Got it!"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+16=34 ; d20+16=23 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2020 7:51:13 AM
Stohp finally manages to seize one of the trolls (34 to grapple). She immediately moves to pin (greater grapple lets her make a grapple check as a move action) but instead loses the hold (23 to grapple, 28 if you count the +4 to maintain after it's started).
Stock (JonM) HP: 72/151; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 12/26 used d20+17=29 ; d20+15=22 ; d10+19=22 ; d6=3 ; d10+19=25 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2020 9:21:44 AM #StillRaging, #Blessed, #LikeABear
Stock growls in frustration after he remembers the effect of the mutation. He pops back into view as he slams his flail into the troll.
========= 5 ft. step to L28 to flank with Z PA1 vs. T4 hits flat footed AC29, 22 damage + 3 electricity PA2 vs T4 hits AC24 (Forgot flanking), 25 damage + 6 electricity
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 64/104 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+18=37 ; d20+18=32 ; d20+13=14 ; 2d10+44=46 ; d6=2 ; d20+17=19 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2020 11:46:58 AM "Guys, fire isn't keeping these things down. I seem to remember that, anybody got any acid or frost?", he turns to the troll that hit him, "Alright buddy you're next." He focuses anew to bring his holy wrath on his new target. Once again his first strike finds it's way deep into troll vitals, and once again his second strike barely even manages to make the troll defend itself. ------------------------------------- Enlarged Blessed Lay on Hands 5 remaining Smite Evil on Troll 7 (+5 Att and AC, +10 damage) 2 used, 2 remaining
Full Attack on Troll 7 37 (confirmed with 32) crits, 48 damage (46 weapon, 2 fire) 14 misses (nat 1)
If Troll 2 stands up AoO (+4 from prone) 17 misses
"I do not have acid," states Micah in frustration.
Working on a hunch that the infected trolls are only focusing on uninfected targets, he moves up to Zanderallen to see if the adjacent troll will attack him when it has the opening.
He then spontaneously casts cure critical wounds on the paladin.
======= Move to Q28 Bless 8 rounds remaining Cure Zanderallen for 28 points, spontaneously casting using the neutralize poison slot Stohp and Stock enlarged.
Bartomus(subbed by John H) HP: 46/68 + 10 AC 23; CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+10=15 ; d20+18=24 ; d20+18=23 ; 2d6+11=15 ; 2d6+11=22 ; 2d6+11=16 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2020 4:49:53 PM
Elemental Bart responds to the troll that hit him with a powerful slam of his stony fist and almost connects with a second one.
========= Fort Save 15 failed (failed with con bonus, not added into roll) Damage from last round: 15 This Round To Hit AC 24 success for 22 points damage To Hit AC 23 miss.
Not sure if the +18 to hit included the bonus from bless. If it, did not then the second slam hit as well for 16 points damage
DM MikeK - Troll fight Rd 5 d20+15=34 ; d6+8=13 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=30 ; d8+8=13 ; d6+8=9 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+15=18 ; d6+8=9 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+15=19 ; d8+8=10 ; d6+8=13 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2020 8:02:06 PM
Sid flies back up to the ceiling. He puts it in the Shields Bag and says, "Got it!"
Stohp grabs Troll 4 pulling it to her, and tries to pin it but is unsuccessful OOC - I'm reading Greater Grapple as if one of the two checks made in the round is successful, you maintain the grapple
Stock pops back into view as he slams his flail into Troll 4.
Zanderallen declares fire is not keeping the trolls down. However, all can see the burned parts of Troll 2 are not healing, just the sword cuts. The paladin drives his blade into Troll 7.
Micah walks over the Zanderallen, and casts a healing spell, while completely ignoring the raving Troll 8 beside him. The troll ignores him right back.
Bartamental reaches over Micah, and pounds Troll 8 with a couple stone fists. I did not count bless, so second attack hits
--
Troll 1 chases after Sid, but the elf is too high up to reach.
Troll 2 gets up. Zanderallen swings, but misses. The troll swings back, and hits. Zanderallen takes 13 hp damage.
Troll 3 attacks Zanderallen, hitting with a claw and bite. Zanderallen takes 22 hp damage.
Troll 4 tries to escape the grapple, but can't.
Troll 5 fruitlessly chases after Sid.
Troll 6 does as well.
Troll 7 attacks Zanderallen, and hits with a claw. Zanderallen takes 9 hp damage.
Troll 8 attacks Bart Elemental, hitting with a bite and claw. Bartomus takes 23 hp damage, plus must make a Fort Save vs DC22.
1 -32 hp 2 -87 hp (15 fire) 3 4 -51 hp. Grappled 5 6 -12 hp 7 -43 (2 fire) 8 -33
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+5=7 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+14=30 ; d20+8=27 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2020 8:43:49 PM
Sid pulls out Branwen and randomly fires at the trolls, trying to keep their attention as he slides to P16. In giant he says, "Hey you hairy, rock-eating, mud-suckers. I'd bother insulting you if I thought you were smart enough to understand what I just called your collective mothers."
========================================================================== ((Firing once at each troll.))
Linguistics: 30(To make sure my remarks are culturally appropriately SICK BURNS.) Bluff: 27(To make it seem that the flying skinny elf that didn't hit them is in fact worth their time)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+20=24 ; d20+20=39 ; Thursday December 17th, 2020 6:35:49 AM
It takes two tries but she manages to pin down the troll. (Grapple 24, 39)
Stock (JonM) HP: 72/151; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 13/26 used d20+17=21 ; d20+12=14 ; Thursday December 17th, 2020 9:27:10 AM Raging, Bless, Bear's Endurance, Infected
Stock reverses his grip on his flail but ineffectually taps the troll with his attacks. "NOT WORKING!" He stomps his left foot in frustration.
======= PA1 vs T4 hits AC21 PA2 vs T4 hits AC14
Bartomus(subbed by John H) HP: 23/68 + 10 AC 23; CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+10=23 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+19=29 ; 2d6+11=21 ; Thursday December 17th, 2020 9:58:28 AM
Bartomus is torn between healing himself and fighting on, but decides to bring it to the troll with his mighty fists. He hits once.
==================== Fort Save 23 success. NOTE: Bartomus failed the save in the previous round. To hit 21 miss. To hit 29 hit for 21 points of damage to Troll 8
We need to start dropping these trolls, but I have to keep Zanderallen up as they gang up on him. Sid seems to be handling himself well. All these thoughts, race through Micah's mind as he, taking a deep breath, digs deep within to summon both damaging and healing power.
======== Holy Smite Centered on O/P 26/27 (Right in front of Zanderallen's face) Damage 22 to T2, T3, T4, T7, and T8. Hero Point for extra action to channel positive energy Healing all for 17 selecting out T2, T4, T7, and T8. (2 uses left) bless 7 rounds left Enlarge Person on Stohp and Zanderallen.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 87/104 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d20+19=24 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+14=17 ; d10+22=27 ; d6=2 ; d10+22=31 ; d6=5 ; Thursday December 17th, 2020 10:39:07 AM
Not having to focus his smiting anew Zanderallen bolsters his health with a quick lay on hands before giving Troll 7 a piece of his mind. His thoughts feel blessed and two solid blows connect. "Well Micah looks like you're right about the infected thing, if the trolls are ignoring you feel free to walk in and coup de grace any that get dropped. -------------------------- Enlarged Blessed Smite evil T7 - 2 uses remaining
Lay on Hands - 4 uses remaining +28(Micah)-13-22-9(Trolls)+17(Micah)+22(LoH)= +23 net hp
Full Attack on T7 24 hits(thank you bless), 29 damage (27 weapon + 2 fire) 31 hits(crit unconfirmed), 36 damage (31 weapon + 5 fire)
DM MikeK - Troll fight Rd 6 , Holy Smite, Bartman! d20+15=25 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=24 ; d6+8=14 ; Thursday December 17th, 2020 7:21:14 PM
Sid fires some arrows, and administers some culturally appropriately sick burns. He seems to have the full attention of the three trolls.
Stohp pins Troll 4.
Stock attacks Troll 4, but Stohp appears to be in the way, because he's unable to connect.
Bart hits Troll 8.
Micah calls down a powerful spell that knocks Troll 2 down again, and severely damages several others. The cleric then heroically heals the Shields.
Zanderallen hacks up Troll 7, who drops to the ground.
--
Trolls 1, 5, and 6 continue to chase after Sid.
Troll 2 and 7 heal a bit, but neither is moving yet.
Troll 3 attacks Zanderallen, missing.
Troll 4 breaks free from Stohp's grip.
Troll 8 turns away from Bart, moves around Micah, and strikes Zanderallen. Zanderallen takes 14 hp damage.
1 -27 hp 2 -104 hp (15 fire) Deadish 3 -17 hp 4 -68 hp. Pinned 5 6 -7 hp 7 -125 hp (9 fire) Deadish 8 -71 hp
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+1=15 ; Thursday December 17th, 2020 9:14:58 PM
Sid flies to M13 trolling them along the way in giant. He fires more arrows as he loudly proclaims them as the closest kin to bags of wet bog hair and generally keeps their attention.
"Will do," replies Micah to Zanderallen as he moves adjacent to the nearest unconscious troll. "But my first priority is keeping the shiny knight alive." He then reaches out and casts another healing spell on the paladin.
===== Move to P26 Spontaneously Cast Cure Serious Wounds on Zanderallen (the die roller hates him) for 18 points consuming invisibility purge slot. Spontaneously Cast Enlarge on Stohp and Zanderallen Bless (6 rds remaining) d100 roll is a miscue
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 91/104 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+14=34 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+9=17 ; d10+12=15 ; d6=5 ; Friday December 18th, 2020 11:05:02 AM
Seeing how wounded T8 is Zanderallen turns his attention away from the downed troll, hoping someone can finish it off before it get back up. He slices it once and adds his taunt to the trolls chasing Sid, "I think you might be in more danger from a bag of bog hair than those three fellas Sid. I don't think they could find their heads if they weren't attached." ------------------------------------------ Enlarged Blessed Smite evil T7 - 2 uses remaining Lay on Hands - 4 uses remaining
Full Attack on T8 34 hits, not crit, 20 damage (15 weapon, 5 fire) 17 misses
Bartomus(subbed by John H) HP: 40/68 + 10 AC 23; CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+19=35 ; d20+19=22 ; 2d6+11=13 ; 2d6+11=19 ; Friday December 18th, 2020 11:29:06 AM
Elemental Bartomus steps closer to reach the withdrawing troll, striking it with a stony fist.
============= 5 ft step to P29/Q30 35 Hits Troll 8 for 13 damage (snake eyes, really?) 22 misses troll 8
Should the first hit drop troll 8, then the second blow would be directed to troll 4 who is pinned. 22 to Hit Troll 4 (only if Troll 8 dropped) for 19 damage.
Stock's really annoyed. He keeps slamming this thing but his frustration causes another miss.
======= PA1 vs T4 hits AC29, 24 damage + 2 damage PA2 vs T4 hits AC14
DM MikeK - Yuletide Break Saturday December 19th, 2020 1:51:38 PM ---------------------------------------------------- EXPERIENCE!! - Everyone receives 32,000 xp for scenes 3-5. --------------------------------------------------------
With four Shields being ignored, and the fifth leading trolls around on the ceiling, the combat becomes one of attrition.
Slowly, very slowly, the combined arms of Zanderallen, Stock, and Bartomus are able to pummel the trolls into small bloody stumps, while Stohp and Sid keep them off balance, and Micah keeps his paladin alive.
Even so, at the end, the heroes can tell only the burnt parts of the trolls are not regenerating.
Without fire or acid to consume the troll bits, the team has only bought themselves enough time to get the Key back to the tower and do whatever it is they're going to do.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=18 ; d20+13=21 ; Saturday December 19th, 2020 2:17:51 PM
Sid will land and dust himself off. "Well, that was a thing. We'll have to remember using me as bait, that worked quite well." He pulls out the key stone and begins to examine it.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 58/68 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Monday December 21st, 2020 12:02:26 AM
When the last troll fell to the ground, Bartomus-Troll pounded the ground with both fists and then looked about and sighed. He then shook and stomped back to where they had been viewing the blood trolls. He turned about and looked at their bits about the grounds. He sighed again and stamped his feet a few times, but not too hard. Then he shook again and started to change as he stepped onto the paved area.
"Glad that is over, sure didn't feel like myself," He spoke as he changed back to his Taurself and shook his head. "We got the thing we needed for the tower, right?"
Thanks again - on the mend! That moved me to Lvl 11 and so will use some time to get everything figured out for that.
Stock (JonM) HP: 72/151; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 30; Rage: 14/26 used Monday December 21st, 2020 10:54:44 AM "Ha! Bait! I like it Sid. You're looking pretty comfortable flying around like that as well.
Let's go back to the tower and shut this place down...permanently."
======== Happy Holidays Shields!
DM MikeK - The Key Sunday January 3rd, 2021 9:09:39 PM
Sid examines the disc he retrieved.
One side is flat, but the other is rounded, and etched with the Woldian symbol of Caeroldra. It looks very much like a match for the inscribed pattern inside the pedestal up in the Tower.
Bartomus and Stock both think now would be a very good time to head back to the tower.
Those troll bits aren't getting any smaller....
Stock (JonM) HP: 46/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Monday January 4th, 2021 9:53:27 AM
During the walk back, Stock examines the rends in his armor and shrugs. "Anybody have anything to ease my aches and pains? Those trolls weren't fun. And what's the deal with this illness again?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Monday January 4th, 2021 10:16:54 AM
Bartomus fished into bags and pulled out two vials. "Hey Stock, kick these back they should help with some of those aches, pains, slashes and such."
He handed the dwarf the two vials with a warm looking amber-colored liquid contained in the glass corked vials.
CMW potions - two for [2d8+2] each. Also, if we leveled up, doesn't that "heal" or did I do that wrong? If so, then I have 58/76 not the 76/76 above.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 91/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday January 4th, 2021 10:36:14 AM
Trolls down, at least for the moment, and disc retrieved Zanderallen holds the rear as they leave the troll enclosure. "If these trolls have the same strain of the disease we encountered the first time the blood plague struck we've got about 24 hours before onset. Micah and I should be able to cure it once we get a moment. But with those trolls eventually getting back up we need to activate the tower. And while some of the exhibits could probably be safely returned to where they came there are some seriously dangerous creatures contained here. So as much as I hate it I think purging them may be the best option."
Micah pulls out a wand and advances toward Stock. He mimes looking at the wand as he says, "Yes, right here it has your name on it Stock."
He then proceeds to use the stored power in the wand to cure the dwarf.
He then responds to Zanderallen, "When we want to take the time, I believe I have been granted the power to gives us a chance to recover from the infection, but it will take about an hour or two."
=============== Stock heals 60 hit points. Twelve charges used. (5 twos rolls. The New Year did nothing for the die roller.)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+15=20 ; Monday January 4th, 2021 6:54:38 PM
"Well don't worry guys, if you become zombies then I'll hover around you and fill you will arrows until you drop. Wardd's Picks guys, why does it come back to zombies things?" After examining it he will put the disc up and look around to make sure the wasps are coming his way.
DM MikeK - The Tower Monday January 4th, 2021 8:00:54 PM
Micah heals Stock. The dwarf can also use Bartomus' potions if he wants, but it doesn't seem necessary.
Sid looks around for wasps, perhaps fearing that all of the exhibits were freed at the downing of the trolls' wall. While admittedly a great idea, it seems Caerylon didn't think of it. No other creatures can be seen moving about.
Stock wonders about what they may have been infected with, and Zanderallen and Micah fill him in. The disease takes about a day to kick in, meaning the Shields should have time to finish what they are doing and still get healed.
The group returns to the center building, and again ascends the iron staircase to the top of the tower.
Again, on the north side of the tower (ie - facing towards the portal from which the group entered this plane) stands a stone pedestal, 4’ high and 2’ in diameter. On the top of the pedestal is inscribed a plus sign, with the High Woldian symbol of Caeroldra at its center. The disk Sid is carrying looks like it would fit quite nicely into this space.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday January 5th, 2021 8:15:58 AM
Stohp tries to remember what all the exhibits were. It was listed somewhere right? She consults said list if it exists to help them decide what to release and what to purge.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Tuesday January 5th, 2021 10:13:36 AM "But, don't we have some avatar running loose? Or, do we just purge the hornets, trolls, and such and worry about them as this all collapses?" Bartomus asked as they looked out on the various buildings. "Also, is it like instant? The minute we take care of all of this, we run like rabbits to get out and back to the Float?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Tuesday January 5th, 2021 10:41:02 AM "If I remember right, the options are: Right - Destroys all exhibits. Left - Return exhibits to individual collection points. Top - Release exhibits into zoo Bottom - Dump exhibits into City.
My preference? Probably destroy all exhibits and head back out. If you guys want to return exhibits to collection point though, I can go along with it."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 91/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Tuesday January 5th, 2021 12:22:26 PM "I believe one of the papers listed out the exhibits. Release exhibits into the zoo and dump exhibits into City but end up with a horde of creatures on Lakeview. So neither of those is an option. I would feel alright returning some of the creatures to their collection points but the only choice is all or nothing. And some of these exhibits are way too dangerous. The bloodgrass changed the Wold the first time it got out, there is no way we can let it out a second time. I think my vote must be to destroy the exhibits and then we make a run for the portal.", Zanderallen is grim as he makes his statement. ----------------- A - Tall Men-Sargrass..........B - Empty C - Wasp-Great Prairie........D - Winter Wolves-Ice Vein E- Dragon Turtle-Turtle Lake...F - Clockwork Automatons-Plateau City
"I am inclined to destroy the exhibits," agrees Micah. "However, I am concerned that there might be some ramifications from destroying an avatar. Does anyone have any knowledge about the potential impact of such an act?"
The priest then takes a moment to inspect the health of the others. Seeing that Zanderallen is bit scratched up, more so than Stock, he uses the wand on the paladin. Satisfied that nothing else is too serious, he does no further healing.
=========== Knowledge religion 35 should it be relevant to the avatar question. Cure Zanderallen for 8 hit points. One charge of the CLW used.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Tuesday January 5th, 2021 6:35:39 PM
"Well, I don't like the idea of just destroying them, but if the rest of the exhibits are infected it might be the only recourse." As he talks Sid gets his eyes open and looks about for any sign that any of the traps reset.
DM MikeK - Decisions, decisions. Tuesday January 5th, 2021 6:54:03 PM
The Shields discuss options and repercussions at the top of the tower.
Stohp tries to recall what the exhibits contained. Zanderallen replies with the list from the scroll.
Stock also reminds everyone of the options.
Micah finishes off healing the party.
Everyone offers ideas, and wonders about ramifications.
Sid wonders if traps have reset, but the only trap involved the Stone Golems. And they are still smashed.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday January 6th, 2021 6:55:17 AM "Guys, you're missing an obvious solution. We can either manually destroy the exhibits we don't want to release before releasing all the rest to their point of origin or we can go manually release what we don't want to destroy before destroying the rest."
She looks over the list. "Most of these are native to their homelands and releasing them back shouldn't cause any more devastation then the rest of their kind. The only one I'm super concerned about sending back is the blood trolls. We released and fought those, and though they may regenerate hitting destroy has no guarantee of taking them out now that they aren't in the status spell. Are there any others that would be super dangerous if sent back where they came from?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Wednesday January 6th, 2021 10:34:57 AM "I disagree Stohp. I mean Rakshasa? Kraken? and Clockwork Automatons are native to some wizard somewhere. I'm not sure we can actually destroy those manually. There are two more options:
1. Somehow destroy the gate out of here to The Float. That way the exhibits are trapped here. 2. Hand over the place to The Float and have them deal with it. We've made it 'stable', they can do the legwork and take any risk in dealing with the exhibits."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 99/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Wednesday January 6th, 2021 11:41:10 AM
Zanderallen ponders the implications of their actions, "But even if they were native when they were captured, are they still native? I have no clue how long ago some of these creatures may have been taken, and the Wold has changed. Imagine if somebody turned a dial and the Crying Woods went back to how they were before the Sargrass Cataclysm. The beastfolk and lizardfolk would be wiped out in an instant. And the Float is in Turtle Lake, I'm not so sure how a dragon turtle would react to being released from stasis. As for the additional options, it seems that Caeroldra for reasons unknown made the Float the dumping grounds for this plane. I don't know what it would take to change something created by her as it collapses. I'm not keen to pass responsibility back to the council, we were brought to deal with the problem. But I am open to options, I don't relish the thought of destroying everything."
"Stohp's suggestion has some merit," offers Micah, "But even with better tactics, I am concerned that some of those specimens may be too much for us. I also wonder about the aquatic species. Are they in some type of aquarium or suspended in a dry exhibit?"
He paces a moment before considering, "As much as I dislike it, I do not see a safe way to save some, but not all, of them."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Wednesday January 6th, 2021 6:11:30 PM
"Well, I'll go with the group, but Kraken's, at least in the stories, are no joke. Can we send some of them home or is it all or none?"
DM MikeK - What to do, what to do Wednesday January 6th, 2021 7:15:45 PM
The Shields continue to debate the problem before them.
Destroy the exhibits? Release the exhibits? Perhaps a little of each?
Stock states the place is 'stable', but one look to the north confirms that it is not. As they watch, more of the first two buildings tumble into nothingness.
No, this plane is clearly collapsing, and presumably, each exhibit so released will follow the example of the Tall Men, and end up on the streets of the Fence Level.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Wednesday January 6th, 2021 7:58:04 PM "Send them all to the void, it's more humane having this thing do it than us trying to figure out the way to do it battle by battle in and about the Float," Bartomus said. His mind was set and made up. "We can't save them. We can't and this bubble is collapsing. I say we do the least terrible option and then make our way down through this - grab things from Caerolda's collection of artifacts below and give those to the Paragon to figure out what to do. THEN WE RUN!"
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Wednesday January 6th, 2021 8:00:05 PM
Watching the buildings crumble Sid does some roughmath on how long might be left, pulling out quill and paper. "One moment guys."
Knowledge(Engineering):Taking 10 = 20((For rate of planar decay))
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Thursday January 7th, 2021 6:29:25 AM "Fine, most of them are wild animals or dangerous monsters and we can destroy them but I see no reason we can't go free this Aisildur guy first. Fey King Avatar sounds like a high ranking priest or something and killing him just because he's in the same prison as the other creatures would be wrong."
[link hre"[f="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-MlAFslu6hFyE90EbI0hAU9ZlSoSrnMLQw5IUCeWzTk"]Micah[/link] (John) HP: 90/90 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Thursday January 7th, 2021 8:46:56 AM
Agreed," replies Micah when Stohp mentions the avatar. "It appears there is no longer a custodian, so let us retrieve the items of power here and go visit the avatar exhibit. On the way, I would like to look at one of the aquatic exhibits to see how they are housed." Micah then heads down, renews his detect magic and heads toward the magic items they initially left alone.
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Thursday January 7th, 2021 9:10:57 AM "Agreed" Stock takes the lead heading back towards the Kraken exhibit which seems to be close to the Fey King's Avatar.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 99/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Thursday January 7th, 2021 2:16:25 PM "That seems like a reasonable compromise, let us see this fey avatar. Then we will purge this place and leave before the entire thing comes crashing down on our heads." Zanderallen helps collect any items and joins the others heading down the avenue.
Sid eyes the edge of the collapsing plane, finds some paper, and does some figuring. When he's done, he figures that the slowly collapsing plane will reach the next set of buildings in two days, and then another set every two days after that.
the rest of the Shields compromise on first gathering up some goodies, finding out how the kraken is actually being held, and then investigating the avatar.
The group makes their way down the stairwell and into the museusm area, where Micah recalls finding three magic items earlier. His Detect Magic locates them again.
In one case lie a pair of iron rings, each about 18 inches in diameter. In an adjacent case is a hollow mithral tube about 1 foot long. Next to the tube is a folded piece of some kind of silken cloth.
The party proceeds southward, and enters the Kraken exhibit. Like the other buildings, the walkway surrounds an interior yard 120' square. Unlike the other exhibits, the floor has been dug out to a depth of 15'. Adding another 10' to the ceiling gives the enclosure a total area 120 x 120 x 25.
And its all full of water. No one can see an type of fencing or anything. By any logic, the water should be flowing right out of the place. But, its not. Its just a wall of clear blue water on the interior side of the walkway.
The enclosure is also full of one extremely large squid, with odd markings and malevolent eyes that are unsettling to look on. 120 x 120 x 25 is a large space, and this thing pretty much fills it.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Thursday January 7th, 2021 9:09:11 PM "Ok, we've seen it...can we just leave it be? I mean, not sure having that in the Lake would be in anyone's interest. Though does it say anywhere where it was from? I mean if it is from some far off ocean?" Bartomus shrugged as he asked.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Thursday January 7th, 2021 9:20:55 PM
"No one throw anything at it. Remember the magic seems to shatter easily."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday January 8th, 2021 12:29:01 AM "Or touch it. Or breath to hard in it's direction." Stohp adds.
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Friday January 8th, 2021 10:21:08 AM
Stock was just inching forward to touch the water out of curiosity but then subtly pulls his hand back when the others point out the danger.
"Those eyes are unsettling. Yep. I've seen enough. Let's see this Avatar...strange how this feels like sightseeing all of a sudden..."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 99/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Friday January 8th, 2021 12:01:18 PM
The scale of everything in this place has been bothering Zanderallen since they arrived. Seeing a creature that matches the scale of the buildings up close visibly upsets him. "The kraken is listed as coming from Rum City. I would hate for that to reappear in the main square. That is frankly terrifying." Zanderallen shudders a little and fights back a flash of panic as he looks at the Kraken. Memories of the deep ones and his death threatening to overwhelm him. With a few deep breathes he leaves the enclosure, ready to see the fey avatar.
Micah stares in awe at the Kraken. When Bartomus suggests they leave, he readily agrees.
"Catching alive is even more difficult than slaying. Imagine the power of who caught this," he comments as they walk away, unable to keep looking over his shoulder as they do so.
As they walk, he comments, "Something about this exhibit does not seem right. It does not make sense that the containment field should be so easily broken. It seems entirely to unstable and dangerous."
DM MikeK - The Avatar Saturday January 9th, 2021 10:47:52 AM
The Shields decide its best to let sleeping kraken lie, and make their way to the avatar exhibit.
Along the way, Micah wonders about fragility of the containment field. No answers seem immediately available.
The sign outside the avatar exhibit reads: Fey King Avatar - Aisildur
The building is identical to the rest.
Inside the interior courtyard has been altered so that all the edges gradually slope upward toward the center, forming a hillock in the middle of the space roughly on the same elevation as the walkway.
Standing on that hillock is a creature with a humanoid torso, head and arms. At it's waist, it is joined to a spider's body. The spider portion is large, about 10' across. But the lines is sleek and graceful, reminiscent of a black widow's body, while upper torso is a beautiful female with a sylvan face and long raven hair.
The spider's front two legs are raised, and the avatar's arms positioned as if in the midst of casting a spell.
Her expression can only be described as enraged - brows creased, eyes flashing, and lips pulled back in anger, revealing sharp fangs in her mouth.
As with the other exhibits, the creature isn't moving. And the party makes out the now familiar distortion of the field on the interior side of the walkway.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Saturday January 9th, 2021 7:50:25 PM "Aisildur," Bartomus read the name aloud and stood looking at the creature. She was a combination of beauty and fear as he was not a fan of spiders let alone spiders bigger across than he was tall. He walked to the side to get a better look and tried to figure out how she was an avatar of Eberyon.
"Um folks, so if she is an avatar of Eberyon, I kinda feel we need to figure out why she was imprisoned in this place. Not going to have the time needed to figure this out, but I gotta think that my lord Eberyon would want his avatar purged by one of his own."
The Taur paused for a bit and walked to where he could look at the trapped avatar from the side. "Remember when we were trying to save the princess under the lake? Eberyon lent us an ally. Could I call on an ally and ask them to get some insight from him?'
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday January 10th, 2021 11:04:57 PM "My assumption is that they were imprisoned just because it was the builder's passion to capture rare creatures and what's rarer then a spider lady serving Eberyon? Perhaps we shouldn't all be in the same room. A large group of heavily armed people surrounding her could lead to a fight I'd rather avoid, especially since she looks so angry and probably last remembers the fight leading to her capture."
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used d20+2=21 ; Monday January 11th, 2021 9:09:34 AM
"Bartomus - Somehow I believe you should be in the first rank to help talk this lady down. Maybe Micah as well? I'll stand off to the side."
Stock will move off to the side about 60' and look for a place to stay out of sight.
========= Stealth 21
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 99/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday January 11th, 2021 10:25:07 AM
At the sight of the avatar Zanderallen almost reflexively enters a combat stance. Remembering the stasis effect he relaxes slightly but is still on edge. He holds up a hand to the others, "Bart, I know you esteem Eberyon but I must caution there was a time when he was quite dangerous. And even now he is still the fey king. Avatars often represent an aspect of the entity, if she represents the wrong aspect breaking her out of stasis could be a death sentence for all of us. I suspect the stasis effect will block my divine sense but I will give it a try." Zanderallen looks for a spot to get within 60 feet of the avatar without breaking the line around the exhibit. If he can he then uses Detect Evil focusing on the avatar.
Micah stares a moment at the immobilized avatar. He starts to raise his shield in a defensive posture before checking himself and bringing it back to resting position.
He turns to the druid, "Bartomus, I am all for more information. I think asking for it now is a good idea. I I must admit: in the absence of any further information though, I am inclined to destroy this thing while we have the chance."
Also, did Micah's 35 knowledge religion check on January 5 reveal anything about avatars.
DM MikeK - I'll stand off to the side Monday January 11th, 2021 8:02:57 PM
Bartomus is conflicted, and asks if the others think his Planar Ally spell would be helpful in figuring out why this creature is here.
Stohp and Stock offer their thoughts.
Zanderallen moves up as close as he can to the field, and detects for evil. He finds none.
Micah seconds Bartomus' idea. The cleric also thinks back on his lessons. The Fey King spent eons locked away by Maab, only to emerge a few decades ago. He made a serious attempt to turn the Wold into a land where chaos reigned, by sending out avatars of himself to wreak havoc on those places where nature did not run free. The avatars, and the King himself, were ultimately defeated by the Woldian heros of the time.
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Tuesday January 12th, 2021 7:37:04 AM
Stock stays in cover, waiting to see what happens. While he's waiting he quietly pulls out a potion from his bag but holds on to it for now.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday January 12th, 2021 7:45:56 AM "How about one diplomat and myself talk to her. They talk her down, I restrain her if necessary." Stohp suggests.
Micah (John) HP: 90/90 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Tuesday January 12th, 2021 11:04:17 AM
Something had been bothering Micah with the mention of a Fey King avatar, but it wasn't until he saw it for himself that he remembered what it was. With an involuntary reflex of shock, he explains to the others, "The Fey King spent eons locked away by Maab, only to emerge a few decades ago. He made a serious attempt to turn the Wold into a land where chaos reigned by sending out avatars of himself to wreak havoc on those places where nature did not run free. This is obviously one of those avatars."
He pauses for emphasis, [b]"This one needs to be destroyed, not talked to." He then backs away, not wanting to disrupt its containment.
"Here is my proposal. It occurred to me that this is a rare opportunity to see some rare and dangerous beings without me using up all my wands on Stock,. He continues without hesitation and no outward change in expression, "I would like to take a look at each one--carefully. Then I say we go back and destroy them all."
If he receives no objection, he quickly heads toward the next exhibit.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 99/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Tuesday January 12th, 2021 11:27:35 AM
Zanderallen clutches his sword hilt and also backs away at Micah's words, "So you're telling us this thing was created to destroy cities? Let's hope Caeroldra was thorough with the purging spell. This seals the deal on purging this place. This avatar is certainly above our weight class and if it gets out it's bad. Since we have time before things collapse I'm alright with seeing the other creatures here." Zanderallen doesn't take his hand off his sword until everyone is out of the building.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+12=17 ; d20+17=30 ; Tuesday January 12th, 2021 5:00:45 PM
Sid compares his knowledge of the Float and his knowledge of history to what others have been saying to see if what Micah is saying sounds right.
DM MikeK - a rare opportunity. Tuesday January 12th, 2021 8:31:08 PM
Stock and Stohp are ready to go ahead with talking down this avatar, but Micah recalls some unsettling facts about it.
Sid's recollection matches Micah's.
Both Zanderallen and Micah opt for visiting the other sites, but then returning to the tower to destroy exhibits.
Bartomus is lost in his thoughts.
While the taur considers, the group moves to the exhibit opposite the avatar.
The sign for this exhibit reads "Treants - Culverwood"
The central area here has been dug down 20'. Huge tree trunks run floor to ceiling, forming a half circle.
Inside that stand six tree-like figures, each somewhat resembling a different kind of tree. Even in a 20' hole, their heads nearly touch the ceiling. All face the entryway, as if surprised by the party's entrance.
None, of course, are actually moving.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Tuesday January 12th, 2021 8:59:07 PM
"Yeah, I have to go with Micah on this one. The trolls were bad enough, but they are really just icing on the cake. It's not like we have any enemies to dump them on either."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Tuesday January 12th, 2021 11:32:37 PM
He followed along, truly lost in the thought of what made sense regarding Eberyon. He recalled being told that the Fey King was not always considered being on the side of what people would say was "good." However, his patron was always helpful to him and Bartomus used his help for what he thought was a better purpose. He pondered and followed the Shields to the next exhibit.
This was a pit filled with Treants. Creatures of the forest held in frozen silence. He just couldn't see purging all of these creatures. He stepped back and and asked if anyone knew where Culverwood might be in relationship to the Lake and the Float.
Then he cast his spell asking for Eberyon to send him an ally in this strangest of places. He offered two gems worth well over five hundred gold for the summoning and two others of equal value for the task he had in mind. "Eberyon, I an ally to request of you directly, how might we release your Avatar and these Treants to a place where they would do no harm to the Float, the Lake and the communities associated with the Shields or else they face a purging into the darkness."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday January 13th, 2021 4:21:43 AM "Did they detect as evil? If not then they are not malicious, merely servants of their god. A god who has changed his viewpoint considerably since his return. Besides which, we don't know when this avatar was captured. Eberyon was freed a long while back and surely has avatars beyond the ones summoned to attack and destroy cities."
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Wednesday January 13th, 2021 9:16:56 AM
Stock's attention starts to waver and he strolls around the avatar's cage, examining it and thinking on their current position. He sees the gems Bart pulls out and his eyes raise a bit. He wanders over to see what is going on and eyes the spaces to the side a bit unwarily, waiting to see what just happened.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 99/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Wednesday January 13th, 2021 12:21:40 PM "Stohp, I did not sense any evil. But I have no idea how a stasis field would affect such an attempt. Let us see what Bartomus' questioning yields." Zanderallen stands respectfully to the side as Bart summons a fey creature to answer his questions. He gazes in wonder at the Treants, wondering how they would respond to the changes in the Crying Woods.
Micah stares in wonder at the treants. "A shame," he mumbles to himself as he considers what they are about to do.
He considers Zanderallen's information about not detecting evil.
================ Knowledge Arcana 21 to determine if the stasis field would prevent evil auras from being present.
DM MikeK - Planar Ally Wednesday January 13th, 2021 7:09:14 PM
Bartomus casts his spell. A ball of light appears, as was somewhat expected. Then, it just hangs there, which was not expected.
The druid is left to wonder if something has gone wrong. There is supposed to be something coming out of that ball.
Seconds pass, then nearly a minute.
Finally, a voice comes out of the light. "Did you say an avatar? And purging?"
Another pause. "Move over. No. No, you get over there. I'm taking this one."
A very small man steps out of the light, and stands in mid-air. He's about a foot tall, and is wearing an all brown, three piece suit with long coattails, and a brown derby. He takes in Bartomus, then the rest of the party, then the treants. A puzzled expression builds on his small features as he takes in each group.
"A game perhaps? I'm seeing treants, but I'm not seeing an avatar. Is this a game? Costs a lot to play, apparently. And what's this about getting purged?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday January 13th, 2021 10:24:51 PM
Stohp just points behind the creature to indicate said Avatar. She lets Bart do any talking.
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Thursday January 14th, 2021 9:06:23 AM
When the gems vanish, Stock just sighs and shakes his head mumbling, "I'm glad I don't have to do that..."
He walks around the short man, inspecting him and nodding at his patrician bearing.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Thursday January 14th, 2021 11:02:30 AM
Bartomus watched in confusion as the light appeared, and the nothing but well an orb, and then it seemed there was a bit arguing.
Then a small man was hovering in the air in front of him and quickly identified the treants and was a bit puzzled as to the nature of his summons.
"We need to take a bit of a walk and as we do so, could we maybe update you on the situation we have encountered here. I may need Micah or Zander to add details, but, the summons made, the offer accepted, now, let us show you are dilemma." Bartomus pointed to the Treants and then turned walking back to the Fey King's captured avatar.
As he walked, he quickly gave a summary of their situation to date and approaching the exhibit of Aisildur he paused. "As a follower of the Fey King, who has aided me and them a few times in our endeavors, I do not feel comfortably with the option of just purging one of his avatar into the void consuming this place. NOR, do I feel that we can release all of these creatures into our area of the Wold, or any where there are inhabitants that could be harmed by a few of these others. Purging the blood infected trolls, and the hornets, I have no problem with at all."
There was a tone of ice to Bartomus' voice when he expressed his feelings regarding the trolls and hornets.
"Do you all want to add to this situation to our good friend here, oh I am sorry, I am Bartomus, member of the The Shields of the Float, druid of the Fey order, and you are whom?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 99/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Thursday January 14th, 2021 11:30:14 AM
Zanderallen walks alongside Bart as the taur talks to the fairy. He feels no need to offer more unless the fairy asks any questions. Even with as big of heroes as they had become, this place was making him feel quite small. Probably was good for him, he thought.
Micah extends his hand to Bartomus indicating his approval of how the taur is proceeding. He then walks along to observe the reaction to the avatar exhibit.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Thursday January 14th, 2021 6:31:29 PM
Sid just stands back and watches things unfold as he keeps an eye out. I mean, someone has to be paranoid, he thinks.
DM MikeK - Robin Goodfellow Thursday January 14th, 2021 7:27:04 PM
Stock performs an inspection of the little man, eliciting a raised eyebrow and knowing smirk from the fellow.
Stohp, Zanderallen, and Micah defer to Bartomus.
Sid keeps an eye out, but sees nothing approaching.
As Bart starts walking and telling his tale, the fairy floats up so that he is at eye level with the taur. From this height, he circles once around Stock, changing his gait into a remarkably good imitiation of the dwarf, and then nodding soberly, before breaking into a giggle and rejoining Bart.
The group is off. "Some call me Robin Goodfellow," he replies to Bart's question. "It's a good name, so let's use it."
It is a short walk to the Avatar exhibit. Bart is just finishing up explaining the situation, as they arrive. The fairy shoots ahead into the building, and returns just as quickly, with a somewhat incredulous look.
"Well give me a copper and call me loaded, it really is Ebeyron's avatar. His Majesty is gonna be tickled when he sees this."
Hands on hips, he hovers in front of Bart. "Well, Shield Bartomus of the Fey Order, that was some right smart thinking calling for aid on this one. I'll take the Avatar home, and throw in the treants as well. And, I'll see to it your name comes up a time or two at the court. Oh, you can keep these."
The fairy negligently waves a hand, and the gemstones Bart used reappear in his hand.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Thursday January 14th, 2021 11:42:10 PM
They had walked about and when Robin Goodfellow flew away as they approached the building with the avatar, Bartomus shook his head. He sighed and before he really could do anything more, Robin Goodfellow was hovering about him eye to eye.
Bartomus began to grin as the fairy's formality on his name was said aloud. When the gemstones reappeared in his hand his grin froze.
"Master Goodfellow, so we do have a bargain still even with the return of the full payment? Also, there is no place that the kraken could go, some far off sea with warm tides no boats or folk of foot, hoof, fin or tail?" Bartomus smiled did not change and he held the eyes of the fairy. He continued without hesitation or any sign of worry or concern. "Also, you do me a great honor bringing my name up to the Court, of course, I will be certain to that we share with all that Eberyon and Master Goodfellow were kind enough to aid our efforts, assuming, of course, the Lady Aisildur here, the treants back there, and if the kraken is also removed, they do no harm to the folk of foot, hoof, fin, tail or feather especially about the Lake, Float and their surrounds."
He shifted the gems into his left hand and raised his right out towards Master Goodfellow. "A bargain do we have in your name and that of the Good King of all the Fey?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Friday January 15th, 2021 9:28:28 AM
Stock smiles at the little man and mutters to Sid in Dwarven, "I like him." Situation resolved, he begins thinking through the remaining items -
-Dispose of the remaining exhibits -Head back to the Float -Inform the Powers that Be and probably get a guard placed on this gate -...there probably won't be any ongoing problems coming from this will there?...
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 99/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+17=22 ; Friday January 15th, 2021 11:35:10 AM
Zanderallen is pleased with Goodfellow's proposal. Not angering an Immortal Power always ranked high on his list of priorities. He would have to congratulate Bart on his good idea. He doesn't trust the fey emissary entirely though and gives serious attention to his reaction about the kraken. ------------------ Sense Motive 22
Micah is impressed by the outcome of Bartomus' strategem and waits calmy while the discussion continues.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Friday January 15th, 2021 9:22:47 PM
Sid nods appreciatively at the goings-on and keeps quiet, still keeping an eye out.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Saturday January 16th, 2021 7:20:11 AM
Well problem solved.
DM MikeK - Robin Goodfellow Saturday January 16th, 2021 3:29:13 PM
The fairy's reaction to Bartomus holding out the gems for his new bargain is to purse his lips and regard the taur with an air of disappointment.
"You're not quite connecting the dots here, are you?"
Goodfellow holds up a finger, and disappears. Moments later, he reappears.
"Cards up, Shield Bartomus. I'm not who you were supposed to get with that spell of yours. I'm not really the type that gets summoned, or bought. I'm sorta the right hand man to their majesties. I saw your spell, heard about this avatar, and kinda sorta took your spell over to see for myself.
Meaning, I don't need your gems. I got gems out the wazoo. I got so many gems, even that dwarf would be going like 'man, you really need that many gems?'.
You found this avatar, and asked us to save it. That's a really, really, REALLY big deal. Seriously well done.
As your reward, I will take all the locked up plants and animals with me. That's everything here EXCEPT the giants, the automatons, and the rakshasa." He shudders theatrically at the mention of the last group.
"Nasty people. Oughtta stay on their own plane. Really."
He looks up, open palms toward Bart.
"So, we're good? I get to take the avatar home. You 'save' some of these creatures. Nobody gives anybody any gems. Yes?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Saturday January 16th, 2021 11:10:47 PM "Well we certainly have both an understanding and deal Master Goodfellow,'" Bartomus said with a warm smile and extended his hand out to the fey royal. "Very grateful that you responded Lord .Goodfellow and thank you for your help."
Bartomus then executed a deep bow and held if for a few seconds then stood back up.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday January 17th, 2021 4:38:43 PM
Stohp mirror's Bart's bow in thanks to the fey.
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Monday January 18th, 2021 8:59:21 AM
Stock is still imagining how many gems the guy must have if he thinks Stock would be questioning their need...and then he notices the fey is leaving.
"Thanks Rob. Appreciate the help." Then, to the other Shields, "So now we dispose of the rest of the monsters?"
Micah (John) HP: 90/90 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Monday January 18th, 2021 11:28:29 AM
Micah nods his head respectfully as Goodfellow departs.
He then turns to the taur, "Well done, Bartomus, an excellent resolution to our dilemma."
"I would say so," he replies to Stock as the priest starts back to the central building. "I assume Robin Goodfellow will be acting soon, so we will not have to wait on him."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 99/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday January 18th, 2021 1:54:55 PM
Zanderallen considers for a moment who this fey must be, and decides to bow respectfully as he departs, "Bartomus, that was a marvelously good idea. Too many more of those and you'll be able to put the Sage's guild out of the advising business. Nothing left here put to purge the undesirables." Zanderallen gives Bart a hearty clap on the shoulder, of as near to it as he can reach and flashes him a big grin before heading off to the center tower. He looks forward to getting out of this place and back home.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Monday January 18th, 2021 6:28:26 PM
"Z 'purge' is a bit of a nasty word, but I think it is apt. Once his lordship is done with the avatar and such we should burn it down and head home, in whatever order is needed." Sid looks out at the slowly crumbling plane. "Shame about it all. Lovely place."
DM MikeK - To the Tower! Monday January 18th, 2021 7:00:13 PM
Everybody is in agreement with Robin Goodfellow's plan.
"Fantastic." The small man gives Bart a lazy salute. "It's been a slice."
With that, he is gone. Should the Shields choose to look in on the avatar exhibit, they'll see she is gone, too.
Checking in on other exhibits on the way back to the central building will reveal the kraken and the other flora and fauna are gone as well.
Which just leaves the Shields again at the top of the tower, with a key, and a choice.
Right - Destroys all exhibits. Left - Return exhibits to individual collection points. Top - Release exhibits into zoo Bottom - Dump exhibits into City.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Monday January 18th, 2021 11:48:13 PM
As they made the climb back up to the top of the tower, Bartomus asked. "So now what makes the most sense? Release them all into the zoo or purge it all? And does that include this tower and building?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday January 19th, 2021 7:49:38 AM "Releasing them into the zoo is just releasing them into the float. Purge the rest as previously discussed, they're either dangerous monsters or mindless automaton."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 99/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Tuesday January 19th, 2021 9:28:55 AM "Let's make sure and grab anything we desire from the rest of the tower. When we turn the dial there's no telling what may happen. This place is already unstable and falling apart. Releasing whatever magic is stored here may accelerate the process. We might need to be ready to make a dash back for the Lakeview portal. Is everyone ready?" Zanderallen looks around a little nervously, slightly worried about a control device created by the goddess of passion.
Micah starts to speak when Zanderallen voices the very concerns he had.
He then returns to the main chambers to start the process of gathering anything they wish to reclaim from the building before departing. He focuses on the scrolls located in the magical laboratory and any other written material rather than any of the many art objects in the main display room. He checks to make sure the Shields have taken any of the magical items.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Tuesday January 19th, 2021 5:44:31 PM
Sid will take his time making sure that all of the goodies go with them. "Not the best outcome and not the worst," he mutters to himself as he also makes sure that they aren't missing something.
Perception:(Taking 20) 36
DM MikeK - Is everyone ready? Tuesday January 19th, 2021 7:14:47 PM
Micah and Sid give the laboratory, the museum, and the living quarters a thorough going over.
Between the two, they gather up the reading materials, magic items, and portable valuables. DM will provide a list later
The group reassembles at the top of the tower, with pretty much only one thing left to do.....
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday January 19th, 2021 11:01:11 PM
Stohp is ready to do this. Press the button!
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Wednesday January 20th, 2021 12:38:17 AM
Bartomus ran down and grabbed the well carved stone head and one of the hands of the finer of the two sculptures and the items in the glass case that were the symbols of the dead god. He tucked them into a large sack and carried them over his shoulder climbing back up to top of the tower. "Ready to leave all of this."
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Wednesday January 20th, 2021 8:58:36 AM "There's something sadly final about the feeling of all of this. After all, we're going to close the door to this plane and it will fall away into nothingness...Anyway. Let's push the button." Stock gets a good position on the balcony to watch it happen.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 99/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Wednesday January 20th, 2021 12:07:09 PM "This place is such a good picture of Caeroldra, passion without restraint. Very beautiful but without proper restraint. Let us give this place it's proper send off." Zanderallen is ready to go, prepared to help everyone make a dash for the exit if things start to go south.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Wednesday January 20th, 2021 5:03:33 PM
Sid nods at Z's words and looks out over the scene as just a little bit of the edge in the far distance crumbles., "One of my favorite poets said, 'Oh to be the wild and free and laugh like the wind in trees'. It does make me think of that. Ah such a shame."
OOC to DM: I thought Sid had the key, but he did not say he used it. I think everyone is expecting it to be activated this post.
DM MikeK - Pull the lever, Kronk! Wednesday January 20th, 2021 7:08:28 PM
The DM takes pity on the Shields, and doesn't make them go another day waiting for someone else to take an action.
After everyone has gathered up what they wish to gather up, Sid drops the keystone into the engraving on the pedestal. Immediately, the pedestal recesses in the floor, leaving a center pillar, that will now act as a lever.
Someone then shove that lever to the right.
A fiery orange/red light flashes from each of the pavilions. This is followed by a force wave that blows out all of the columns supporting the walkway. The roofs of the pavilions collapse to the ground. The wave, and the sound of the explosions reach the top of the tower like a roaring wind.
But, the effect on the tower, and the rest of this building is limited to a loud noise, and a momentary strong wind.
It passes, and the Shields are free to depart.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Wednesday January 20th, 2021 10:22:21 PM "Well, now that was anything but normal," Bartomus said as his eyes remained wide open. He headed back down the stairs looking over his shoulder to make sure others were following him. "Now we double-quick it back to home, right? We can go home now, right?"
He continued on with the others looking forward to a drink at the Ghost.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Thursday January 21st, 2021 7:24:23 AM "Yeah I guess we're done here. Lets go home."
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Thursday January 21st, 2021 9:02:06 AM "I mean it would be kind of great to have a pocket plane of our own attached to The Float. But I suppose if this one is collapsing..." He then heads out.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 99/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Thursday January 21st, 2021 12:52:36 PM
Zanderallen watches the flash and collapse of the surrounding buildings. He didn't know whether he was expecting something more or less. But it appeared to have done the job. "Ah, let's go home. Nothing left but for this place to slowly dissolve into the void."
Micah shakes his head sadly as they depart. "What a shame."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Thursday January 21st, 2021 6:11:32 PM
Sid nods and retrieves the disc if possible and quietly turns to head home.
DM MikeK - Emergence Thursday January 21st, 2021 7:04:22 PM
With a last glance at the decaying plane, the Shields carry items down the boulevard, and through the portal.
The darkness of the room is all the more startling after the sunlight of the demi-plane. And it takes a few moments to remember where all this started.
The group goes through the short hallway of the run down shack, across the front room, and out the door.
Out in the street, a cadre of guardsmen more or less keep watch.
As the Shields emerge, they stir. Helmets are hurriedly fastened, weapons retrieved from a wall, belts straightened, and a couple unlucky fellows kicked awake. A corporal approaches deferentially.
"Are we good?" he asks. "Nothing else coming out?" The nervous fellow suddenly remembers other orders. "Oh, Lord Belkior placed a guard on the hovel, to make sure you weren't bothered, and guards were available in case something went wrong." He gives a worried glance at the door. "Nothing's gone wrong, right?"
"Uh, his Lordship said he'd be at the Ghost, and you're invited to join him."
-- Haul from the Admin building:
set of Ring Gates Portable Hole Chime of Interruption
Gems and Jewelry worth 50,000 gp Jewel encrusted, non-magical dagger 1000 gp
Scrolls - Various treatise on unique monsters/creatures of the Wold. If anyone reads these treatise , which takes a total of 48 hours over a minimum of 6 days, they provide a +2 inherent bonus to any Knowledge skill check used to identify monsters and their special powers or vulnerabilities (NOTE - Does not allow PC to use an untrained skill. Must already be able to use skill for bonus to be applicable). Multiple people can read books to gain bonus. One bonus per person (can’t read it again for an additional bonus).
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 65/76 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +12 (16 Grapple, 14 Trip, 16 Disarm) CMD: 21 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday January 22nd, 2021 6:17:42 AM "All clear. Nothing left in there that could be a threat. Thank you for your diligence."
Stock (JonM) HP: 106/125; AC: 23/21/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 14/28 used Friday January 22nd, 2021 8:47:56 AM "Yeah, nothing to see there. We came, we saw, we almost died, we conquered." Stock chuckles as he walks out of the shack.
"That was a pretty good haul we got in there. Hope the old owner doesn't mind us cleaning it out before the plane collapses. To the Ghost?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 99/119 AC: 28 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Friday January 22nd, 2021 12:38:00 PM
Zanderallen salutes the corporal and replies, "At ease corporal. There's nothing left of any threat, only a few old buildings falling into the void. But let's keep anybody out until the portal stone is de-activated. Good work men." Zanderallen moves to follow the other to the Ghost, curious to see what the Paragon is up to.
Micah steps through the portal and releases a sigh of relief. He smiles kindly at the soldiers. "Thank you," he says to them as they depart.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Friday January 22nd, 2021 10:03:51 PM
Bartomus followed the others through the portal and came out to the guards. "Wait, wait, nothing else came out? Really? Praise be to Eberyon! Be sure to make it known that we were helped by the Fae King, ok, no really. Cause if we hadn't been, things would have been really dicey for you all."
He looked at the others and followed them along to the Ghost carrying the parts of the sculptures he had snagged.
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