DM Robert - "Could be something important." Tuesday August 31st, 2021 8:07:15 PM
Bartomus asks about the size of the village. Stohp gathers the loot and then points out the large trap door. Stock goes over to investigate the trap door. Zanderallen gives the situation a good looking while asking some more questions. Ohen is enticed by the trapdoor. Delia decides there's plenty of people up by the trapdoor so she goes into watch mode. Micah?
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Malici goes over and stands between the two lizard men. He stares at them. "Is is me or do they seem like they were standing guard?" He shakes himself and answers Bartomus. "Well I must admit after my travels it was fairly small. Maybe 20 or so homes. And sort of a grand hall type thing where my father would be 'in residence' when he was here."
Looking over the door, Stock determines that it is fairly well made, again not dwarven well made, so really just adequate in his opinion. But it's still sturdy. There doesn't appear to be any traps that he can see.
Zanderallen doesn't see anything magical except what you'all have on.
Malici tries to answer Zanderallen. "I feel this is the place. And I'd like to think that what was done to these people was a way to protect them rather than a punishment. That way I can envision hope for their revival. My father may have been cruel but he did have a sense of responsibility."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday September 1st, 2021 7:17:26 AM "Well lets head on down then." Stohp says. She grabs the handle and tries to pull it open.
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 62/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 2d8+1=11 ; Wednesday September 1st, 2021 10:02:59 AM "Um shouldn't we ask ourselves what might be down there first, or ask him what his dear old dad might have left in place?" Bartomus asked as the door was being pulled open. He shrugged and fished out another vial and took a deep drink. He felt some of the aches and pains go away. But there were still slashes and puckered sores from the wasps.
"I can bring up the rear. How many of us can see in the dark?" He asked as he raised his hand.
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 6/30 used Wednesday September 1st, 2021 10:18:10 AM "I'm on point and of course I can see down here....
Malici - could your dad have fit through this trapdoor opening?"
Stock moves carefully into the darkness.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Wednesday September 1st, 2021 2:36:50 PM "If we need brighter light I can provide some magical daylight. But for us humans I will have my sword as always. If those that can see wish to scout ahead the rest of us can hang back. But stealthy approaches in darkness are not our strong suit." Zander holds out his sword to light the opening of the trapdoor and see what's down there. He'll take a position with the main group, leaving room for scouts in front.
============== How much time has elapsed since we ended combat?
These are the spells that were up at that time. Active spells Magic Vestment on Micah's shield(12 hours) Expeditious Retreat on Micah (17 minutes) Enlarge Person on Stock (12 minutes) True Seeing on Zanderallen (12 minutes) Air Walk on Stock (120 minutes) Magic Circle against Evil on Stock(120 minutes)
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Wednesday September 1st, 2021 6:06:03 PM
[b]"I had not considered if it might be a way to protect them. Perhaps your father new the forest would soon shun all living creatures, and preserved them. "I can see in the dark just fine"[b] Ohen will be in the middle-back of the group.
DM Robert - "I'm on point and of course I can see down here...." Wednesday September 1st, 2021 8:04:26 PM
Stohp opens the trap doors (sorta like stone storm shelter doors). Bartomus asks about seeing in the dark (take back your potion, I think you missed that Micah did some healing of you all a few days ago). Stock, still enlarged, zips ahead of Stohp. Zanderallen whips out his flaming sword to help light the way. Micah joins the group - Time wise, I'm going to say 10 minutes, most spells are still holding in place. Ohen makes some comments. Delia? ______________
There is quite the rush and commotion to be first and get down the stairs. Stohp can feel Malici trying to squeeze past her. "As I told you before, his hoard was never found. That will be a substantial amount of your payment for escorting me here. Well he could make himself into other forms so I imagine he could come down here if he wanted."
Everyone bites back a sneeze from dust and mold. It is quite evident that this place was not water tight. Stock scoffs at the poor craftsmanship of the stone doors that we in place over the stairs. It is evident that with every heavy rain in the last 10 plus years that rain leaked through, and came down the steps. The steps lead straight down ward for 30 feet. At the bottom of the stairs it is quite dark. Stock can make out that the door in front of him is a wooden double door. It looks slightly warped from the dampness of the room. The ceiling is 10 feet high.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Thursday September 2nd, 2021 7:53:31 AM
Stohp stays where she is to let the others squeeze past. If a fight occurs in these narrow corridors she's not the best person to be up front and engaging.
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 6/30 used d20+18=20 ; d3=2 ; d20+18=33 ; Thursday September 2nd, 2021 9:42:59 AM Status: Enlarged, Air Walk, Magic Circle against EVIL
"Whoever built this place didn't know how to work drainage and dehumidification into their cellar designs. Should have hired a dwarf..."
Stock comes to the new door and gives it a good once over, eventually putting his ear to the door to hear anything on the far side.
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 83/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 d20+8=14 ; Thursday September 2nd, 2021 10:30:55 AM
Bartomus kept an eye on things up top as the others started filing down the stairs into the dark and he wrinkled his nose as the smell of moisture and damp added themselves to the air in the forest clearing.
"Why does it smell like a wharf?" He asked trying to understand what he was hearing.
Potion restored, HP maxed - thanks I did miss that. Perception 14
Delia (Hannah) HP: 91/91; AC 23/17/17; CMD 30 d20+23=42 ; d20+23=33 ; Thursday September 2nd, 2021 3:25:11 PM Sorry for the post missing. It's been a weird week and this dropped off my radar
Delia wandered away to recover as many of her cold iron arrows, or just the heads, as she could, missing the conversation around opening the trap door. Perception/Survival to find arrows: 42; Craft (Bowyer) would be 29 From Ammunition section: "Generally speaking, ammunition that hits its target is destroyed or rendered useless, while ammunition that misses has a 50% chance of being destroyed or lost." I fired 32 cold iron arrows and missed with 11 of those.
Delia will cast Darkvision (8 hrs) on herself as they file into the dark, taking up somewhere near the rear with a regular arrow in hand. (Perception 33)
Micah stops as Stock checks out the door. He has his shield shed light, adding to that of Zanderallen's sword.
He reaches up to assist Stock with Domi's power should he decide it necessary to force the door.
========= Ready to use strength surge domain power on Stock providing a +6 enhancement bonus to any strength checks.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Thursday September 2nd, 2021 6:00:15 PM
Zanderallen hold position, ready to move up to assist if the door requires percussive maintenance to open. Otherwise he waits for Stock to give it the once over. "Only a dwarf would criticize the craftsmanship of dragons.", he says with a chuckle. He does open his divine senses to detect evil as the door is opened. ---------- True Sight 2 minutes Divine Bond +3 enhancement boost to sword 1 minute
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Thursday September 2nd, 2021 6:11:02 PM "Judging by the smell, I'd say it's a fair criticism." Ohen will stand ready for whatever is through the door.
DM Robert - "Should have hired a dwarf...." d100=23 ; Thursday September 2nd, 2021 8:26:35 PM
Stohp tries to make herself look small. Stock takes a listen at the door. Bartomus tries to make sense out of what the others are saying. Delia recovers some arrows (I don't always agree with the book, if the target is dead, you can destroy the target more to recover the arrow. You recover 24 arrows and all the arrowheads.) Micah is ready to power up Stock. Zanderallen tries to detect some evil. Ohen waits in a dramatic wizardly pose. _________________
Stock doesn't notice any traps on the door. In fact he's rather surprised they are still hanging in place, probably do to warping a bit and wedging themselves in place.
Malici clearly impatient cries out his eyes very bright (almost feverish looking), "Through here!" and pushes against Stock and the door. The door creaks and you hear the pop / scrap of wood on stone. The unlocked doors sort of fall open. Well partly open, the hinges on the bottom have rusted through and the screws pop through the wood. The upper hinges hold in place so you have the upper portion swinging open the and lower portion falling off the door frame and dragging. It makes the opening a little narrow....unless you stomp through or kick through the lower portions of the door.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday September 3rd, 2021 7:15:23 AM "We should probably just let him take the lead." Stohp observes dryly. She follows along, lighting a torch to help other's see as they get further from the light shining from outside.
Micah (John) HP: 72/90 AC: 30/13/29 CMD:21 Move 50 Friday September 3rd, 2021 8:18:46 AM
"Agreed," Micah drily answers Stohp, intentionally masking any inflection in his response. He moves forward as the others do, pausing to glance at the paladin, wordlessly asking if he sees anything with his truesight.
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 6/30 used d20+10=23 ; Friday September 3rd, 2021 9:23:02 AM Status: Enlarged, Air Walk, Magic Circle against EVIL
"After you Malici..."
As Malici passes him and enters the room, Stock takes a long look at their ally.
============ Sense Motive 13
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 83/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 d20+8=18 ; d20+8=11 ; Friday September 3rd, 2021 10:27:24 AM "Everything alright down there?" Bartomus asked as he thought he heard something creak or tumble or maybe both. He glances about up top to do one last perimiter check and looks over to the two stone lizard men, "Ok boys, keep a watch out for us, we hope to come back and change you all back. You can join up with a lot of your descendants we helped."
He then started down into the stairwell bringing up the rear. "Smell's like someone hasn't cleaned up in here for a long time."
Percp - up top = 18 Percp - stairwell - 11 Move - maybe if everyone else moves - to AH12/13?
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Friday September 3rd, 2021 6:04:09 PM
Zanderallen slightly shakes his head at the cleric and moves to help shove the door open wide enough for everyone to fit through comfortably. ---------- True Sight 2 minutes Divine Bond +3 enhancement boost to sword 1 minute
DM Robert - "Smell's like someone hasn't cleaned up in here for a long time." Saturday September 4th, 2021 3:09:54 PM
Stohp lights a torch and suggests Malici lead. Micah agrees. Stock tries to asses Malici. Bartomus is not sure what is going on. Zanderallen is not sure. Ohen? Delia? ___________
Malici steps forward and heads down the large hallway. Malici softly mutters “Close, very close.”
Stock observes Malici as he passes. There's definitely something off.
Perception 15 (for Stock) Highlight to display spoiler: {you hear a low moan as Malici moves past you. Then he seemed to stumble a bit and weave toward a wall.} Perception 25 (for everyone else) Highlight to display spoiler: {you hear a low moan as Malici moves past you. Then he seemed to stumble a bit and weave toward a wall.}
Zanderallen is still not detecting any evil.
The hallway is wide and 10 feet high, but there's alot of dust and cobwebs. It doesn't look like the water got past those wooden doors. The only foot prints you see are the one's you are making. There's dust accumulating on your boots...or hooves.
Micah's shield vibrates on his arm, the light it eminates seems to be a little orange to Micah's eyes. Micah only Highlight to display spoiler: {you get the impression that Ezer is trying to warn you about something but you're not sure what.}
At the end of the hallway are two stone doors, they are five feet wide and ten feet high. There are no handles or hinges. The doors are rather plain looking. Malici stumbles a bit and reaches toward them...
map light sources, red torch or flaming sword, yellow - light spell.
If you want your characters at different points on the map let me know.
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 83/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 d20+14=27 ; Saturday September 4th, 2021 7:58:55 PM
Bartomus looked about and still tried to understand what they were walking into. But, something about Malici really seemed, well off. Like maybe he had been sipping the hard stuff, or started licking the mushroom caps, something. He seemed to be off.
Psst, Stohp," in whispered Tuaric, "I think our new friend has hit the really hard stuff or something."
---- Perception - 27
Delia (Hannah) HP: 91/91; AC 23/17/17; CMD 30 d20+19=23 ; Saturday September 4th, 2021 7:59:41 PM
Delia moves to cover the room, feeling unnerved by Malici's behaviour, but unable to put her finger on exactly what is giving her the heebie-jeebies about it.
She motions at Malici, "Should we stop him?"
========= Move to AN24 by Micah Perception 23 vs 25
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+16=28 ; Sunday September 5th, 2021 6:30:25 PM
Stohp notes how Malici is doing and considers. "He's been getting worse as we've been getting closer. That could mean proximity is a problem, or it could mean that it's just been affecting him more over time and trying to stop him or get him to leave could hurt him. I think whatever it is won't stop until we reach the end of this quest so might as well keep going."
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 6/30 used d20+10=26 ; Monday September 6th, 2021 9:12:20 AM Status: Enlarged, Air Walk, Magic Circle against EVIL
Stock mutters, "Watch out for that wall there, Bub." The words are light hearted but there is definitely a menace in Stock's voice.
He continues to follow around in reach of Malici, with his flail sheathed in case he has to restrain him.
Micah whispers, Ezer is sensing something, but I do not know what her concern is.[/] Before they proceed he casts [i]owl's wisdom on himself, extended by his rod.
=============== Perception 17 location AN23 is good. cast owl's wisdom on Micah, duration 24 minutes.
DM Robert - "He's been getting worse as we've been getting closer." Monday September 6th, 2021 7:54:38 PM
Bartomus brings up the concern that Malici may have been hitting the bottle. Delia wonders if they should stop him. Stohp proposes that whatever is going on with Malici is just going to keep growing so it's best to see what happens. Stock gives Malici a little warning and closes to within reaching distance. Micah lets the other's know that his shield is sensing something. Zanderallen ? Ohen ? _______________
Malici pushes against the stone doors. At first nothing happens. Then he extends his left hand and you see a vague ghost like shape of a ram's head leap from his hand and impact the door. Those of you that can detect magic note that he's released magical energy against the door. Spellcraft 24 Highlight to display spoiler: {Ring of the Ram and you're pretty sure he used 3 charges}
The doors swing open and Malici continues forward. As he enters the room torches in each corner spring to life. They radiate magic. Spellcraft 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Some sort of delayed continual flame spell activated.} Malici enters the center of the room and pivots north. You hear him mutter "Yes I understand." At the north end of the room in the center is a double steel door, 10 foot high. Etched in the door is a dragon, mouth open wide as if to breath fire. Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {In the center of the dragon's mouth, about where the throat is, there is a small circular depression, about the size of the medallion.}
Also in this room are 8 alcoves. In each alcove stands a large, armored statue of a lizard man. You can tell that these lizard men must have been the winners of the Mr. Olympian contests. Even though armored in breast plate you can tell the proportions are practically popping with muscles. Those of you able to see magic auras, Highlight to display spoiler: {There is fairly strong magic coming from the steel door. Each of the lizard man statues is radiating magic, very similar to the other lizard folk statues you've encountered.}
Malici takes out the medallion and extends it before him. He starts to walk toward the steel doors.
Micah feels the shield on his arm tugging forward and down, as if it wanted to be in front of him and him kneeling.
If you want yourself somewhere different on the map, just holler co-ordinates.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 91/91; AC 23/17/17; CMD 30 d20+19=36 ; Monday September 6th, 2021 8:24:57 PM
Delia's eyes flicker from detail to detail in the room, wondering for a moment if the super buff lizardmen are transmuted or honorific statues. She'll remark, "Looks like Malici's headed to stick the medallion in that slot on that dragon carving. Be ready."
She will follow that advice herself, slightly adjusting position and nocking her arrows, keeping her eyes peeled for danger.
=========== Perception: 36 Move to AT19
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday September 7th, 2021 6:49:41 AM
Stohp positions herself next to one of the statues for quick and easy grappling in case they come alive and attack (The one directly north of her)
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 6/30 used d20+18=27 ; Tuesday September 7th, 2021 9:37:12 AM Status: Enlarged, Air Walk, Magic Circle against EVIL
"...they're not THAT strong looking..." He slides off to the right covering Malici's flank and staying in grabbing distance.
[i]======== Perception 27 Move to BA18/BB19
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 83/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 d20+14=25 ; Tuesday September 7th, 2021 10:36:15 AM
Bartomus followed the others into the room that was fully lit by torches and well guarded by stone frozen lizard men that were armored, but even so, they made strapping and musclebound seem like inadequate if not out right puny. He looked about and counted six of them and after stepping just a little farther into the room, he realized there were two more.
"Um, ok," he said as Delia gave a warning and he watched their sponsor moving forward to the steel dragon doors. Hearing Stock's comment on the lizard sentinels, he raised an eyebrow at the dwarf and simply said, "[b] yea, go with that."
He then took a few moments studying the frozen figures on either side of the door, just in case the feeling they were all getting was more premonition.
Move to AV 22/23 Perception 25
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis d20+16=21 ; d20+16=20 ; Tuesday September 7th, 2021 6:55:24 PM "That's strong magic on the doors, and the lizards are transmuted as well. Stay alert" Ohen doesn't like the look of the very magic dragon etching in a fire breathing pose, and will jog to AU18, to try to get out of the way if something bad happens when Malici places the medallion in the dragon's mouth. ~~~~~~~~ Spellcraft 21 Perception 20
Micah follows Ezer's bidding and knees, holding her up to protect himself. He prepares to channel energy should sudden damage occur.
Ready action to channel energy for 18 (6 uses remaining( Spellcraft 27 taking 10 Perception 21
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+7=14 ; Tuesday September 7th, 2021 7:25:39 PM
Zanderallen is unsure of what the biggest threat is likely to be, whatever is through the door or the abundance of statues around the edges of the room. Regardless of all that, the center of the room in front of the dragon doesn't seem like the best spot. He moves up against the wall to the side of the door, watching Malici closely to see what is going to happen. ------------------- True Sight 1 minute
Move to AX-17
Perception 14
DM Robert - "...they're not THAT strong looking..." Tuesday September 7th, 2021 8:29:22 PM
Delia notches an arrow. Stohp is leery of the statues and thinks about grappling one. Stock isn't impressed with the statues and moves forward still ready to snag Malici. Ohen is concerned about the magic in the door and conveniently takes shelter behind Stohp. Micah takes a knee with Ezer braced before him. Zanderallen moves toward the door. ________________________ Welcome to some Dragon Magic Malici steps forward and places the medallion into the slot in the dragon's mouth. At that point several things happen almost simultaneously. Everyone see's a ghostly image of a dragon mouth held wide open emanate from the door and head straight toward you. In actuallity you can see a ghostly energy head to each one of your companions as well. It's a real Scooby moment. The doors begin to swing inward.
As the ghostly energy passes through you I need you to make Will save's target 25. Ohen, you are immune(heritage). Micah add your total shield bonus to your Will roll. If you fail your save you are stunned for 1d4 rounds. Please roll that if you fail...might be a good time to consider the aid of a hero point.
Stock, you can see into the darkened room beyond the door, there is a pedestal (yellow square) with some items on it. There are some stone chests along the back wall. There's also some more of these uber big lizard men.
You also hear the crackle of stone chips falling to the ground. If you can see a lizard man in the room you are in the stone chips are falling off them.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+6=7 ; d4=1 ; Wednesday September 8th, 2021 7:47:57 AM
Stohp is stunned as the dragon flows through her and spends a round dazed and confused (7 will save)
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 6/30 used d20+18=31 ; Wednesday September 8th, 2021 9:16:32 AM Status: Enlarged, Air Walk, Magic Circle against EVIL
"Well that was...stunning." He looks at Stohp and says, "Oh...I guess I meant that literally"
Stock then describes what's in the next room to the others before noting. "Looks like these lizardmen are coming out to greet us. Stand at the ready."
Stock unsheathes his flail. "Malici, you still with us Bub?"
=========== Hero Point used before roll to give will save +8 Will Save: 31
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 83/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 d20+10=17 ; d4=4 ; d20+10=30 ; Wednesday September 8th, 2021 9:48:38 AM
Bartomus heard something, or did he think he heard a dragon's roar and movement? He thought he saw it leap out from the door and through him. He seemed to freeze trying to get an understanding of what had just happened and then there was the cracking sound. Followed by what sounded like gravel following on stone, but moving.
Rolled and failed at 17 with a stun for 4 rounds, Used a hero point and rerolled the d20 and got 30 passing. However, will let GM decide on that.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+16=23 ; Wednesday September 8th, 2021 3:47:31 PM
Zanderallen gets hit with the dragon and roars in response to the dragon head, heroically throwing off it's power. He looks around at the statues coming to life and tries to gauge whether it's all of them or just some of them. Looking at the closest one he tries to determine if a stone layer is coming off leaving a fleshy creature or if chips are coming off as they are moving with more stone underneath. If flesh he keeps his sword out, if stone he swaps to his hammer. --------------------------------- Will Save 27=23+4 (1 Hero Point spent to add +4 after the roll)
Delia (Hannah) HP: 91/91; AC 27/16/22; CMD 30 d20+11=29 ; Wednesday September 8th, 2021 4:54:13 PM
Shaking off the dragon head that slammed through her body, Delia casts Barkskin (+4 AC; 90 minutes) on herself in preparation for the battle. Seeing that Stohp is stunned and a big angry lizard is animating next to her, Delia reluctantly remains where she is. She passes her bow to her off-hand and draws her longsword.
======= Will 29 vs 25 Would these lizards possibly be constructs? Just fishing for favored enemy lol
Domi save us," utters Micah as the ghost head passes through, then he adds, "Thank you, Ezer"
He then rises and casts bless as he tries to determine what is happening.
=========== Will Save DC 26 (thanks to the shield) bless on everyone for 10 rounds. +1 to hit and fear saves.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis d4=1 ; Wednesday September 8th, 2021 6:23:23 PM "This is not good" Ohen says, as Stohp is stunned behind him. He will turn and face the two lizards nearby, and cast Mirror Image on himself. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ d4+4 = 5 images and himself. 12 minutes. Resist Energy Cold 30, around 110 minutes.
DM Robert - "This is not good" d20+10=19 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+10=24 ; 2d8+4=8 ; d20+10=24 ; 2d8+4=12 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=12 ; Wednesday September 8th, 2021 8:05:23 PM
Stohp is stunned. Stock is ready to rumble. Bartomus feels a bit woozy but calls on his inner reserves and shakes off the effect of the dragon passing through him. Zanderallen eyes the statues and realizes that they are returning to flesh. Delia eyes the big lizards trying to place them. Micah casts Bless. Ohen casts mirror image. ___________________
Delia tries to determine what she knows about these lizard folk. Knowledge Nature 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Lizard Scion: This muscular lizardfolk towers above others of its kind, a primeval behemoth; A lizard scion counts as a lizardfolk for all effects related to race.}
L1 shakes itself and roars out in draconic "Usurper!" and takes a swing with a star headed bastard sword as it brings up the shield on its other arm. Ohen. To hit 19, miss.
L2 coming awake see's Stock and yells in draconic "Defiler!" and takes a swing with a star headed bastard sword as it brings up the shield on its other arm. to hit 15, miss
L3 steps from its alcove and yells in draconic "Death to Infidels" and takes a swing with a star headed bastard sword as it brings up the shield on its other arm. Aiming at Stock. To hit 21, miss
L4 takes a few unsteady steps forward.
L5 takes a few unsteady steps forward.
L6 steps from its alcove and yells in draconic "Death to Infidels" and takes a swing with a star headed bastard sword as it brings up the shield on its other arm. Aiming at Bartomus. To hit 24, hit damage 8
L7 sees Bartomus and yells in draconic "Unworthy" and takes a swing with a star headed bastard sword as it brings up the shield on its other arm. Aiming at Bartomus. To hit 24, hit again damage 12
L8 ignores Delia and shouts in Draconic at Ohen, "Prove you are the heir." and takes a swing with a star headed bastard sword as it brings up the shield on its other arm. To hit 14, miss
L9 and L10 advance jamming the doorway and shout in Draconic at Malici "Prove you are the heir." they still take swings at him. to hit 14 to hit 22, miss (he's 24)
L11 and L12 move forward and are shouting in Draconic "He who is worthy must prove it."
Malici looks bewildered, when the doors swung open the medallion went with one of them. He's not sure what happened and now there's these 2 big lizard men swinging at him. He shouts, "I don't know what they want me to do. But I don't want to hurt them." He casts defensively and unleashes a color spray spell at 9 and 10. Both fail their will save. Both are stunned for 1 round.
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 83/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 Thursday September 9th, 2021 1:26:28 AM "OUCH, Stop that," Bartomus shouted as he took two blows from the no longer stone lizard hulks. "Fine, let's do this."
He looks at the stone and then starts turning himself into a creature of stone - a large creature of stone.
Wild Change into a Large Stone Elemental.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Thursday September 9th, 2021 5:49:51 AM
Stohp is stunned for 1 round (going to assume the stun and the fight starting were supposed to be same round)
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 7/30 used d20+10=22 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+7=9 ; 2d8+25=35 ; d6=2 ; 2d8+25=35 ; d6=6 ; Thursday September 9th, 2021 9:22:34 AM Status: Enlarged, Air Walk, Magic Circle against EVIL, RAGING, Bless
Stock is raging in an instant and lashes out at the lizards around him.
======== Nature 22 to identify PA1 vs L2 hits AC 22, 35 bludgeoning + 2 electricity PA2 vs L2 hits AC 22 (should have been +12), 35 bludgeoning + 6 electricity PA3 vs L2 hits AC 9
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+14=24 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+4=6 ; d8+13=14 ; d6=4 ; d8+13=19 ; d6=6 ; Thursday September 9th, 2021 3:27:40 PM "They seem quite upset at the presence of all of us non-dragons. You got anyway to show you're a dragon? Shape shift? Breath weapon? Grow wings?" Sword in hand Zanderallen engages the lizard next to him. ----------------------------------------------- True Sight 1 minute
Full attack on L1 24 to hit, 18 damage (14 weapon, 4 fire) 20 to hit, 25 damage (19 weapon, 6 fire) 6 to hit, misses
Micah nods to himself as he assesses the situation. Wishing to put Zanderallen on even footing with their foes, he casts enlarge person on the paladin.
+++++++++ Bless 9 rounds Enlarge Person on Zanderallen (duration 12 minutes)
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis d20+25=32 ; 12d6=38 ; Thursday September 9th, 2021 6:17:05 PM
Ohen will grow claws and breath fire north, at L1 shouting "STAND DOWN, YOU ARE IN THE PRESENCE OF THE DRACONIC" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 38 fire damage 22 reflex save for half 32 Intimidate 5 Images for 12 minutes 30 Cold resistance for 110 minutes
DM Robert - "This is not good" d20+2=19 ; d20+10=30 ; d6=1 ; 2d8+2=14 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=24 ; 2d8+4=17 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+4=5 ; Thursday September 9th, 2021 8:35:02 PM
Bartomus turns into an earth elemental. Stohp is stunned but shakes it off now. Stock swings and misses each time. Zanderallen swings and misses each time, being tall now can see over the lizard men and see's the glowing pedestal in the other room. Micah enlarges Zanderallen. Ohen puts on a display of force. reflex save 19, the lizard man takes it all Also Ohen, you notice that the Lizardmen's swords, armor, shields, and amulet are magical. Also each lizardman is also radiating from some magic effect/spell. Delia starts swinging her sword to no effect. ______________________ all they can speak or understand is draconic, just an FYI, not going to keep saying each one speaks in draconic
L1 is burnt and angry "We are all of Draconic. But you seek to usurp the heir for you reveal your different parentage." It attakcs Ohen. Sword to hit 30 (rolling for images d6...1, it's you) damage 14 (2d8+4)
L2 attacks Stock. Sword to hit 15, miss Bite 25, miss
L3 attacks Stock Sword 20, miss
L4 moves forward and attacks Stock. Sword 13, miss
L5 moves over and attacks Micah, "Get OUT!" Sword 25, miss
L6 seems to pause and then attacks Bartomus again. "Leave!" Sword 24, hit damage 17 (actually 12, because large earth elementals have DR5)
L7 again attacks Bartomus, it seems to consider biting but then says "Go Now" Sword 11, miss
L8 [b]"You have proven unworthy, I feel no guilt." and attacks Ohen Sword 20, miss Bite 5, miss
L9 and L10 are stunned this round.
L11 and L12 are still blocked at the door, they again shout in Draconic "He who is worthy must prove it."
Malici casts a spell and disappears. Zanerallen see's him pop out in the back of the other room.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+17=33 ; Friday September 10th, 2021 8:10:51 AM
Stohp shakes off the stunning effect and rallies, disarming Lizardman 1. She would have comments but was to stunned to follow the conversation so is struggling to figure out what's going on.
Stock (JonM) HP: 173?/173; AC: 24/23/15; DR 2/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 8/30 used d20+17=27 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+7=14 ; 2d8+25=36 ; d6=6 ; Friday September 10th, 2021 10:30:19 AM Status: Enlarged, Air Walk, Magic Circle against EVIL, RAGING, Bless
Stock's rage boils over as he misses and misses and misses. He responds by flailing somewhat out of control.
He is ignoring the possibility of anything non-violent right now.
======= For the first time that I know of, I forgot to adjust my AC because of rage. One of those bites actually hit (AC25). Go ahead and roll damage once. PA1 vs L2 hits AC27, 36 damage + 6 electricity PA2 hits AC21 PA3 hits AC14
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 83/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 d20+14=27 ; 2d6+7=13 ; d20+14=17 ; 2d6+7=18 ; Friday September 10th, 2021 5:00:41 PM
Bartomus shifts a bit closer to both the ratguards that have been attacking him. His new form shimmers and chinks with the sound of stone as he crosses his huge stony fists and arms across his chest and then slams outward at both of the lizard guard. "Bart smash big rats," he attempts to howl.
Five feet to AU/AV 25 Slam on L7 with a hit at 27 (using Earth Elemental Huge stat for that attack) for 13 points damage; Slam on L6 with a roll of 17, if a hit then 18 points damage. I don't think the cleave feat
Oh, everyone is touching stone - so if it makes a difference that adds +1 to the attack and damage rolls for both attacks (28 and 18 for attacks/14 and 19 for damage).
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+14=26 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+4=11 ; d10+14=24 ; d6=2 ; Friday September 10th, 2021 5:43:11 PM
Growing in stature Zanderallen continues to attack the giant lizardfolk in front of him. But his heart just isn't really in it and most of his swings fail to connect. He watches to see what Malici does next while commenting to Ohen, "Hm, it appears you have the wrong father. Better luck next time." ----------------------------- True Sight Enlarged
Full attack on L1 26 to hit, 26 damage (24 weapon, 2 fire) 24 misses 11 misses
Delia takes another few steps back (5ft stepped to AU20 last turn, now to AV20), drops her longsword and switches back to her bow. "No wonder I stopped using that thing..."
Attack 1: 25 Damage: 43 (39 weapon, 4 cold)
Attack 2: 28 Damage: 22 (21 weapon, 1 cold)
Attack 3: 21
Attack 4: 20
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis d6=2 ; Saturday September 11th, 2021 2:04:02 PM "Well, I tried." Ohen says, as the burly lizard's sword cuts through the image right next to him. He then casts haste, getting everyone but Malici. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ AC: 23 Haste for 12 rounds Rolled a 2 for images 4 Images for 12 minutes 30 Cold resistance for 110 minutes
DM Robert - "Better luck next time." d8+2=5 ; Sunday September 12th, 2021 8:54:45 AM
Stohp disarms the lizardman. Stock (bite damage 5) continues to swing AND MISSES all three times. Bartomus as a huge earth elemental attacks a lizardman and hits once (AC28). Zanderallen attacks a lizardman, and misses. Probably watching Malici too much. Micah attacks a lizardman and misses. Delia (I assume lizardman 8?) shoots and hits 1 time (AC28) wounding her foe. Ohen casts Haste. __________________________
Zanderallen sees Malici frantically looking around in the room, then his gaze seems to stop at the pedestal. He steps forward and Zanderallen sees him pick up a crown, which he places on his head, and an ornate rod.
The lizardmen immediate swivel, (ignoring you) and drop to one knee, head bowed. As one, in Draconic they say "My liege."
Looking into the other room (since the lizardmen are all kneeling) Stohp, Zanderallen, Bartomus, Micah, Stock Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Malici appears to be wearing a crown and holding a rod/scepter, both are shedding white light, allowing you to see into the room. His face appears to be going through several emotions.}
And to those looking that made their roll Sense Motive 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You can tell his face is showing anger or maybe some hatred, but that there appears to be also tears streaking his face.}
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+16=30 ; d20+12=26 ; Sunday September 12th, 2021 1:46:12 PM
Stohp notes the sudden change in the Lizardfolk and Malici's expression. She gives him a moment to sort through his feelings (30 perception, 26 sense motive)
Micah (John) HP: 72/90 AC: 30/13/29 CMD:21 Move 50 d20+7=20 ; Monday September 13th, 2021 7:58:56 AM
Realizing what has happened, Micah starts to renew the protection from evil spell on Malici, but realizes that whatever is happening must be faced by the dragonkin alone. Instead, he casts comprehend languages on himself in case more draconic statements are made.
======= Perception 20 Autosucceed on sense motive
Cast comprehend languages on himself. If moving does not provoke, he will move to AZ20; otherwise, he stays where he is.
Stock (JonM) HP: 170/173; AC: 25/24/13; DR 2/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 8/30 used d20+18=33 ; Monday September 13th, 2021 8:37:05 AM Status: Enlarged, Air Walk, Magic Circle against EVIL, RAGING, Bless, Haste
Stock raises his flail to strike but when the warrior in him notes that his target has taken up a position of subservience, he looks for a new target...but they are all kneeling. Stock growls.
============= Perception: 33 Probably can't roll Sense Motive while raging. Move - AY21/AZ22
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 46/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 d20+14=20 ; d20+10=16 ; Monday September 13th, 2021 10:03:06 AM
Bartomus noticed that the lizard guard were taking a knee and looking towards the open chamber beyond He turned and saw Malici radiating light as his face seemed to be cycling through a series of emotions.
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 46/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 d20+14=17 ; Monday September 13th, 2021 10:04:30 AM Perception 20 Sense Motive 16 Perception of things in the lit up room 17
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+7=26 ; d20+18=33 ; Monday September 13th, 2021 5:22:47 PM
When his combatant drops to a knee Zanderallen stops attacking and looks to why they're kneeling. Seeing Malici obviously facing some serious internal strife, Zander waits and watches. Some instinct screaming that things could be about to get really bad. While a much larger part of him wants to scream encouragement to Malici. But he knew this was Malici's moment, he had to have the strength to make his own choice. "Come on Malici, this is your path now, you know the right way.", he barely whispers as he watches. --------------------------- Bless, Haste, True Sight
Perception 26 Sense Motive 33
Delia (Hannah) HP: 91/91; AC 27/16/22; CMD 30 Monday September 13th, 2021 6:17:31 PM Darkvision, Barkskin, Bless
In the momentary pause, Delia will pick up her longsword (dropped to switch to bow) and sheath it. Just in case they have to leave quickly. She shivers at Zanderallen's whisper and waits to see what will happen.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis d20+1=8 ; Monday September 13th, 2021 6:34:06 PM
Ohen, hearing the lizardfolk suddenly change tune, will move to AY19 to see what's happening. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sense Motive 8 AC: 23 Haste for 12 rounds 4 Images for 12 minutes 30 Cold resistance for 110 minutes
DM Robert - "Come on Malici, this is your path now, you know the right way." Monday September 13th, 2021 8:13:08 PM
Stohp watches Malici. Micah cast comprehend languages. Stock growls. Bartomus looks around. Zanderallen sends good thoughts to Malici. Delia retrieves her sword. Ohen tries to see what's up. _______________
Malici's gaze seems to lock onto you. (It's weird each of you feel that way.) Then he address the Lizardmen in draconic. "Please rise. Enough fighting. These people are my friends and without them I would not have succeeded in my trials."
Lizardman 1, 8, and 7 are a little slow. In fact 1 and 7 look like they can barely stand now that the adreneline is leaving them.
Malici steps forward and the lizard men part to let him into the room with you. He says, "It's a burden. My father, he knew that rulership....leadership, meant protecting the lizardfolk. Granted in his way he was probably not the most nice, but he always had a sense of responsibility toward them." He tosses the scepter. "Now I have to see to their welfare as well." He looks over to the injured lizardmen and starts patting his pockets.
"Now as I said, you'd get a lot of the treasure. There's some chests in that other room, I doubt it's all my father's wealth but it's something. I ask that some of it be left to me, maybe 1/4? I'm going to have to do a lot of spending to get things sorted out and decide what the next steps will be." Continues to pat his pockets and pulls out a potion, and walks over to lizard man 1.
Over his shoulder he calls out, "I'll just keep these items, you can have any other magic items in that room."
If you want to determine his crown and scepter. Crown: Spellcraft 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Helm of Telepathy} Rod: Spellcraft 35 Highlight to display spoiler: { Rod of Rulership that only works on humanoids with draconic kin but has x2 the duration, fully charged. }
After he hands the the vial to Lizardman one he says, "Drink this." Then he looks over to the treasure room. "Now where did that medallion get to?"
Time to loot the treasure room...just a preamble, you need some appraise, and some detect magics going...
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 46/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 d20+3=4 ; Monday September 13th, 2021 10:09:18 PM
Bartomus shifted and then returned to his Taur self. He looked about at the lizard guard and noticed that Malici had helped one. But that there were a couple of others till in need of some help. He looked at Malici, "If you can translate for me, here are two healing potions. They should be of some help with your new guard."
Bartomus holds up two vials that he fished out of his kit.
CMW Potions 2d8+2 Absolutely failed at Appraise - look at the pretty chests... = 1+3
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday September 14th, 2021 6:43:37 AM
Stoph checks the statue to see if the medallion is still inserted there.
Micah stares at Malici, processing the sudden development. Then he moves among the wounded lizardfolk, explaining, "Please translate that I mean no harm." After such explanation occurs, he channels energy.
He then turns to the sorcerer. Speaking calmly and gently, he asks "What does this all mean? Do you claim kingship over the lizardfolk?"
========== channel energy for 23
href="http://bit.ly/2qk2D5A"]Stock[/link] (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16 DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 9/30 used d20=10 ; Tuesday September 14th, 2021 2:17:27 PM
Stock takes a deep breath and wipes his brow. He carefully makes his way past the lizardmen and into the room with Malici. "I suppose congratulations are in order then? Or is this one of those "Heavy is the Head that wears the Crown" type situations?"
He looks around at any visible treasure, remembering he never was very good at evaluating items.
=========== Appraise 10 or 12 to determine the price of nonmagical goods that contain precious metals or gemstones
[href="http://bit.ly/2qk2D5A"]Stock[/link] (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16 DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 9/30 used Tuesday September 14th, 2021 2:17:58 PM ...fixing my header
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16 DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 9/30 used Tuesday September 14th, 2021 2:19:30 PM ...one more time!
Delia (Hannah) HP: 91/91; AC 27/16/22; CMD 30 d20+4=9 ; d20+23=24 ; Tuesday September 14th, 2021 5:50:05 PM
Delia cautiously accepts this new turn of events, not able to get a good read on Malici. She keeps an eye out for any weird movements by the lizardmen.
======== Sense Motive on Malici: 9 Perception while her party is distracted by shinies: 24
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis d20+16=22 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+16=18 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+16=25 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+16=17 ; Tuesday September 14th, 2021 6:44:50 PM
Ohen will cautiously move into the room and start looking around at the magic items. Spellcraft on the Crown: 22 Spellcraft on the Rod: 36 Other spellcrafts on magic items 18 22 25 20 17
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Tuesday September 14th, 2021 7:18:29 PM
Zanderallen moves with Micah, translating as needed. He's not quite sure what this new development means but he had grow to trust Malici and a desire to protect his people was one he could understand. "I think that arrangement is more than fair Malici. Especially as it seems you have gained some responsibilities. I will say the same thing we have told all our friends around the forest. Do not hesitate to call for aid. Friends stand together. Maybe some of your father's magic can even help us figure out methods of magical communication." He ponders what effects the return of a dragon, even if a half dragon, might do to the balance of the forest, but there was a lot of forest waiting for people to settle it. He does wonder what the lizardfolk of Rivertown would have to say about all of this.
DM Robert - "Heavy is the Head that wears the Crown" Tuesday September 14th, 2021 7:55:17 PM
Bartomus offers two healing potions to Malici. Receive 1 hero point. Stohp wants to check on the medallion (it was put into the door, in a relief sculpt not an actual statue). Micah channels some healing energy to everyone. Receive 1 hero point Stock surveys the situation. Delia tries to keep overwatch going. Ohen goes looking for loot. Zanderallen wonders what this portends. Receive 1 hero point for mentioning specifics.
________________________
Micah asks, "What does this all mean? Do you claim kingship over the lizardfolk?"
Malici frowns. "Well my father certainly would have made that claim. But I'm not altogether sure what sort of government is best. I mean my father in trying to appease the forest and protect the lizardfolk, waged war on the drow to drive them from the forest. On the other hand I'm not sure what sort of power vacuum exists here as they were probably his most loyal servants and may not have a good concept of how best to continue on. They've been frozen in stone for a good while."
Delia hears some noise echoing down the tunnel. It sounds draconic but faint, she can't make out any sort of words. Perhaps the other lizard folk have returned from stone as well.
Stock comments "I suppose congratulations are in order then? Or is this one of those "Heavy is the Head that wears the Crown" type situations?"
Malici nods to Stock "I think the last bit. I have a sense of responsibility to these people now. I hope that the other lizard folk were restored from stone when these were. I'll try to gather them up and then make some sort of sense of what they wish for next. I mean they have lived their entire life in fear of an awakened and vengeful forest, now here we are in for what all intents an purposes is just a forest."
Stoph see's that the medallion is no longer in either side of the door. It might have been flung off when the doors blew inward and the dragon magic was released. You will have to make perception check to find it.
You can hear Ohen opening chests and some scattering of things as he lets out a whoop and ah occasionally. Spellcraft 18: Horn not good enough on the spellcraft check. Spellcraft 22: Horn of Goodness/Evil Spellcraft 25: Scarab Not good enough on the spellcraft check
Ohen has also scattered around on the floor, various gems and gold pieces in the amount of 182,000 gp. (that's your cut)
Zanderallen again wonders, what indeed would the other lizard folk have to say about this? And what of the Drow in the mountains when they find out? Private to Zanderallen Highlight to display spoiler: {detect evil going?}
Everyone gets 32,000 exp each for completing the module.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+17=29 ; Wednesday September 15th, 2021 6:59:27 AM
Stohp continues to try to find the medallion (perception 28)
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16 DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 9/30 used Wednesday September 15th, 2021 9:23:04 AM
Stock whistles at the value of everything, distracted by all the shiny things even if he has know idea how much value is there.
He sifts through everything on the ground and then looks up at Malici. "And what of the other lizardfolk in the area? Do you claim a connection to them?"
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 46/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 d20-1=16 ; Wednesday September 15th, 2021 10:33:52 AM "Um, uh, well, your Lord Dragonship," Bartomus raises his hand from the back row. "Not all of them have been frozen, actually, we kinda helped out a group and get them a place to stay. Then those drow your BadDad drove off, yea, um, well, we have kinda helped them too. Now trying to heal that rift your pops created, that might need a bit of work by someone who has skin and blood in the game."
When he got done, he smiled with a shrug.
Diplomacy 16 - which for Bart is pretty dang impressive.
Micah (John) HP: 72/90 AC: 30/13/29 CMD:21 Move 50 d20+17=25 ; d20+17=37 ; Wednesday September 15th, 2021 11:10:57 AM
Micah nods as the others respond to Malici. Content to let them deal with the lizard folks issues, he goes to assist Ohen in examining their newly acquired items.
===== cast detect magic Spellcraft 25 on the unidentified horn Spellcraft 37 on the scarab
Delia (Hannah) HP: 91/91; AC 27/16/22; CMD 30 d20+23=41 ; d20+29=48 ; Wednesday September 15th, 2021 2:54:15 PM
Delia cocks her head, "I can't say for sure, but it sounds like your, uh, subjects? are getting un-stone-ified topside too. I'm gonna go see. Since these big guys in here came out swinging, I'm just looking until someone who speaks lizard calms them down."
She then heads back to the entrance, dropping into a crouch as she would come into view of the outside.
====== Perception: 41 Stealth: 48
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+18=38 ; d20+22=25 ; Wednesday September 15th, 2021 3:23:44 PM
With the wounded healed and the lizardfolk in the immediate area seemly calm Zanderallen takes a moment to step back and critically review. He will open his divine sight to detect evil on the assembled lizardfolk. Regardless of the result he heads over to Delia, "Unless you wish to check on them yourself Malici I can aid in explaining the situation to the rest."
Unless Malici waves him back he heads out the tunnel entrance, weapon and shield stowed and his arms raised and hands open. He calls out in draconic, "Hello, is everyone ok? Malici, son of your late master, has returned to free you. And have no fear of the forest, the evil within it has retreated to a secluded grove." As he steps out he will keep his detect evil active as he scans whoever is around. ---------------------------------------- Sense Motive 38 (nat 20): trying to get a read on the emotions of the lizardfolk Diplomacy 25: to calm any who might be frightened or aggressive
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis d20+16=29 ; Wednesday September 15th, 2021 6:09:07 PM "You are in a unique situation Malici. You have the authority and legitimacy to be an absolute king, but the opportunity to do so much better, and to set precedents for all the rulers after you. I'd recommend consulting advisors. Maybe the Float could take notes on what you come up with." "Now where did that amulet get to?" =========== 29 perception to search for the amulet. Can I detect its magic anywhere?
DM Robert - "Now where did that amulet get to?" Wednesday September 15th, 2021 8:11:46 PM
Stohp searches for the medallion Stock ogles the loot and asks a question. Bartomus points out that there are other Lizard Folk out there as well as some Drow that apparently still hold a grudge against all lizard folk (remembering back to the encounter on the wharves and custom house.) Micah also tries to identify things. Delia sneaks out to see what's up. Zanderallen does some evil detecting and then... (you may want to amend your intentions). Ohen offers Malici some advice on leadership. _______________________
Malici shrugs at Stock's question. "I'm not saying I'm their leader. But I will try to help them in sorting things out from what was to what is now." You see him start to look around the room again and try to edge toward the door to the loot room.
Delia stealthily goes up to the trapdoor. The two lizardmen statues that were nearby are no longer statues. They seem to be looking at the open trapdoor. They don't see you though. There are other lizardfolk milling around behind them.
Stohp and Ohen seem to see the medallion at the same time. (yes it is glowing magical). Seems it was flung somewhat into the treasure room when the doors blew open. Its resting at the base of the pedestal where the crown and rod were.
Zanderallen scans the room and see's these large lizardfolk are not evil. He does note a flashing of evil in the loot room. It's there then it isn't then it's there then it isn't. Very confusing. It seems to be at the base of the pedestal. As Zanderallen starts to head to out of the room Malici shakes himself a bit and stops him. Malici says, "I'd better go see to things. I'm not sure how they will react to non-lizardfolk in their home grounds. Especially based on how these fellows first reacted."
As Micah enters the loot room Ezer vibrates as he passes the pedastal. Finding Ohen he looks over the two strange magic items. Looking at the magic items Micah identifies a Horn of Blasting (regular) and a Scarab of Protection.
Malici makes and waving gathering motion with his hand. In Draconic he says "Come let's go see what's going on above and start making some plans." You notice him absently pat the pocket where he kept the medallion but it's almost as an afterthought or habit motion.
Delia observes Malici and the large Lizard folk go upstairs through the trap door. There's some hissing and a lot of jibber jabber all at once. Then you hear Malici's voice, though he's speaking draconic and you're not sure what he's saying, but he doesn't seem to be yelling.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+16=23 ; Thursday September 16th, 2021 8:40:08 AM
Stohp returns the medallion to Malici. Out of curiosity, she tries to listen to the conversation outside without going outside (23 perception, she speaks draconic.)
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16 DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 9/30 used Thursday September 16th, 2021 9:22:43 AM "You guys think our ride back to The Float is still waiting for us?"
He helps collect the loot and takes a long hard look at the scarab before passing it on.
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 46/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 d20+3=17 ; d20+14=29 ; Thursday September 16th, 2021 10:50:28 AM "Sure hoe the ship's still there. Would be a long walk back to the float if it's not." Bartomus helps in the stacking and loading of things. He takes a look at a few of the items and tries to get a sense of what they might be worth at the very east.
"Heading up top with this load," Bartomus said as he started heading out of the treasury and towards the stairs.
Appraise - 17 on the scarab. Perception as he heads towards the exit - looking about for anything - 29
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+7=25 ; Thursday September 16th, 2021 11:14:32 AM
Zanderallen acknowledges Malici going up to address the lizardfolk and signals Micah, Ohen, and anyone else around to follow him. He heads over to the pedestal and continues searching with detect evil for the source of the aura. "I'm getting something very strange. Almost like an aura fading in and out? Or trying to hide itself? It was right in this area." He looks around trying to match the aura he's spotting with something visible. ------ Perception 25
"And your truesight does not provide you greater clarity of the aura?" asks Micah.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 91/91; AC 27/16/22; CMD 30 d20+4=9 ; Friday September 17th, 2021 2:35:36 AM
Delia waits another little bit to make sure that Malici has the above ground situation well in hand, nodding to Stohp as she approaches. She tries to get a sense of the lizardfolk tone/body language but is not practiced at reading reptile expressions.
======= Sense Motive: 9
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday September 17th, 2021 7:42:57 AM
Stohp is aware that eavesdropping is rude and that she should stay underground but her curiosity compels her.
DM Robert - less subtle hints Friday September 17th, 2021 1:24:27 PM
Back-up a bit. I can see my subtly was missed. Here's the bat version.
Zanderallen see's that the flashing on and off of evil is coming from the medallion. It's as if it is evil and yet not evil. He thinks touching it could be bad.
Those that can see magic, their is a new aura on the medallion...or maybe additional auras. (and since if Ohen really wants to he can make out all aura's...) Necromancy and Conjuration and Universal are the schools involved....
Knowledge Arcane 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {methings there's the fragment of some evil soul in the medallion. Touching the medallion would fall under the very bad idea field. spells that might contain it or destroy it would include: Magic circle against evil, dimensional anchor, break enchantment, dismissal, dispell magic, or greater dispell magic}
Knowledge Religion 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {you've heard tale of some powerful magic items containing the essence of a soul and that touching that item could release the soul. undoubtedly there's spells to contain it, at least temporarily or even remove/destroy it leaping to mind... Consecrate, protection from evil, remove curse, dimensional anchor, Break Enchantment.}
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+10=27 ; Friday September 17th, 2021 2:53:44 PM
[OOC: Sorry, with how things have been recently if somebody knocked a brick wall on top on me I might miss it.]
As Zanderallen approaches the source of the aura it jumps out at him. Dark practices. He holds out his arms to stop anybody from reaching the medallion. He speaks to the two casters that came with him without taking his eyes off the medallion. "Do either of you have any consecration, enchantment breaking, or general protection from evil magics at your disposal? Curse removal? I'm all but positive there's a dark spirit in this medallion. I am now extra thankful of the protection I placed on Malici. But I think with the proper spell we can send the spirit off to where it belongs." ----------------- Know(Rel): 27
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Friday September 17th, 2021 3:42:00 PM "There is an evil presence in that amulet. Something new. Listen to Zanderallen, noone touch it. I do not have the means to contain or banish it myself. Perhaps a way to Dispel Magic, or Dimensionally Anchor it would work as well?"
Take 10: 26 arcana
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16 DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 9/30 used Friday September 17th, 2021 4:19:02 PM "I guess I'm not shocked if there's evil in the amulet. It's not like Malici's dad was some paragon of virtue...
No offense, Malici."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 91/91; AC 27/16/22; CMD 30 Saturday September 18th, 2021 9:33:06 AM
If Delia is back in the room where it happens she will move as far away from the medallion as possible while still keeping it in line of sight and let the magically/knowledge equipped handle it.
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 46/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 Sunday September 19th, 2021 12:19:35 AM
Bartomus stood in the outer hallway and shouted back over his shoulder. "Hey, Shields, are you planning to come out of there? Or, are we just going to let the dragon lad negotiate with his new found followers and hope he's on our side?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday September 19th, 2021 10:38:31 AM
Stohp totally touched the amulet to give it back to malici. She freezes as the others call warnings.
Micah realizes the implications of the amulet just as Stohp reaches out to touch it. "STOCK!" he yells, "Stand next to Stohp! You have circle against evil still active." Not waiting to see is Stock responds, he runs up to Stohp and casts protection from evil on her himself.
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16 DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 9/30 used Monday September 20th, 2021 8:51:19 AM
Stock frowns at Micah as he shuffles closer to Stohp. "Is this close enough?"
He looks from Micah over to Stohp and back.
========== Magic circle duration = 10 min/level so should still be active
Delia (Hannah) HP: 91/91; AC 27/16/22; CMD 30 Monday September 20th, 2021 5:57:01 PM
Delia jumps slightly at Micah's shout. The ghost stories come to life of the Cold Riders and this talk of possession by evil had her unsettled. Though she didn't specifically serve Domi, she silently offered a prayer of thanks to him that his followers were able to use his power to protect from such things.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Monday September 20th, 2021 6:22:03 PM
Having moved in when he noted the aura on the medallion Zandera attempts to prevent anyone from touching it.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Monday September 20th, 2021 6:34:31 PM "We're dealing with the amulet, Bartomus, we'll be up in a bit." Ohen shouts to Bartomus.
(I thought Stohp touching the amulet was retconned to let Zander have a chance to react to him knowing the amulet is the evil presence and not the pedestal)
DM Robert - the Horcrux is active Monday September 20th, 2021 8:10:30 PM
Stohp totally picks up the medallion (because she wanted to)
Zanderallen warns of a dark spirit in the medallion Ohen warns of an evil presence in the medallion and calls to Bartomus. Stock is not surprised that there is evil in the medallion, however previously it did not radiate evil. Delia is unfortunately up near the entrance and the trap door. She does hear that there's some sort of commotion going on back down the tunnel. Bartomus started up the tunnel and noticed no one was following. Micah runs up and casts protection from evil on Stohp. ____________________
When Stohp picked up the medallion she felt that it was so cold it burned her finger tips. However, she could not let go. Her mind seemed to wander. Please make a Will save 15, don't forget your +2 from the protection spell. If you FAIL read this, Highlight to display spoiler: {Become imperial, stand tall, make proclamations about humans being not wanted, etc. Your the fractional spirit of a dragon that considered himself a king.}
Zanderallen see's Stohp pick up and hold the medallion, she seems sort of frozen in that pose. He rushes to her side. If you wish to disarm the medallion please make a CMB against Stohp CMD of 22.
Stock watches all this, probably wondering the about the more physical ways to destroy something.
Delia can't hear what's really going on above ground, well she can hear it but not being able to understand draconic nothing makes sense. There seems to be a lot of talking, but no shouting. She opts to rush back down to see what made Micah shout.
Micah feels Ezer vibrating on his arm.
Ohen laments his lack of potent spells on this matter.
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 46/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 d20+14=30 ; Tuesday September 21st, 2021 12:06:04 AM
Bartomus moves a bit closer to the exit and puts down the bags with the loot. He turns his had and raises an ear towards the opening up to the top trying to get some sense of the tone being used, if he cannot understand the words. When he hears Ohen's shout about an amulet, he turned his head about and glanced back at the way he came.
"Got it under control or is there something I can do?" Bartomus shouted back towards the others.
Perception - 30
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+8=22 ; Tuesday September 21st, 2021 6:41:03 AM
Stohp manages to throw off whatever influence the coin is trying to exert and throws the coin into the corner she found it (will 22)
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16 DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 9/30 used Tuesday September 21st, 2021 9:08:35 AM "Yeah everything seems fine, Bart! Micah was worried about Stohp but she seems fine!"
In a softer voice, Stock moves to where he can look Stohp in the eye and says, "You're ok?"
Micah (John) HP: 72/90 AC: 30/13/29 CMD:21 Move 50 Tuesday September 21st, 2021 10:41:04 AM
Micah shakes his head in relief and frustration as Stohp almost succumbs to the power within the medallion. After everyone has reacted he steps forward.
"Let us see if we can destroy this thing," he suggests as he stares at the medallion. "First let me pray to prepare a dimensional anchor spell. That should break the connection to the entity within. Then we should be able to destroy the physical object without fear of it being released."
Assuming everyone agrees, the priest takes the time to prepare dimensional anchor and align weapon. He casts dimensional anchor on the medallion and aligns Stock's weapon to good, making him aware of his intentions.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+16=26 ; Tuesday September 21st, 2021 12:44:34 PM
Zanderallen draws his hammer and moves to knock the amulet out of Stohp's hands. Whether she is able to drop it of her free will or whether it takes a hammer blow the amulet now lies on the ground. (CMB 26 to disarm) He then apologizes sheepishly to his fellow Shield as he scans Stohp and the medallion with Detect Evil to confirm if the evil spirit remains in the amulet. "Micah, I might also recommend a consecrate and or break enchantment if you have the capability. And if holy smashing is what you want to give it, I can still call Domi's power into my adamantine hammer."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 91/91; AC 27/16/22; CMD 30 Tuesday September 21st, 2021 6:41:28 PM ok I wasn't sure to where each person had been retconned. Delia wouldn't have moved if the amulet had been identified as a threat, regardless I should be back in the underground rooms now
"Holy smashing is probably the best plan. But... Malici is topside and he'd probably get upset if we broke it without asking him first. But uh, what's that phrase about asking for forgiveness rather than permission?..."
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Tuesday September 21st, 2021 7:24:26 PM "Micah will take some time to prepare his spell, we should go see what's going on in the mean time." Ohen will head up to see what's happening with Malici.
DM Robert - "Yeah everything seems fine," Tuesday September 21st, 2021 8:32:38 PM
Bartomus tries to listen at the trap door and then shouts back to the group. Stohp drops the medallion like a hot potato. Stock asks if Stohp is okay. Micah begins preparing a spell. Zanderallen offers the holy hammer of antioch. Delia is for a smashing. Ohen heads up to the trap door. _________________
Bartomus could not make out the words but the tone seemed civil. When he shouted back down the tunnels he found a shadow crossing over him. Looking up he see's Malici standing at the edge of the trap door entrance.
Malici says, "Is there a problem my large friend? I've been speaking with the citizens here and they are very confused. I've been trying to explain things and they seem to be taking it in okay. But there's not much left. I've set them about scrounging around to find useful tools. I've also got several to agree to help you carry your goods to the boat."
When he see's Ohen coming up the hallway. "Ah, master Ohen. You've gone on about what tradesman your father is. I was wondering, it appears the lizard folk here are going to need some immediate staples to get them through the next few months. If I sent a portion of my share with you would you see to getting some supplies sent back here?"
Meanwhile down in the loot room, Micah prays, Zanderallen keeps a detecting eye on the medallion (it's not moving of its own accord), Delia stands guard in the door way, Stock looks over Stohp, and Stohp is just very glad to not be touching the medallion again.
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 46/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 Tuesday September 21st, 2021 11:09:26 PM "No, no, they are just trying to figure out what a few of the things were that they found down there," Bartomus said still confused as to what the others were doing. He shrugged and carried the other things upwards.
"We might be able to get some help from the Float's Council. Another thought is to send word to their kin that we helped much further to the north."
When Malici made a suggestion to Ohen about how to fund the needed relief, Bartomus chimed in. "I would be willing to contribute to that effort too, I mean helping to resettle the woods has kinda been our thing."
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16 DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 9/30 used Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 9:34:16 AM
Stock picks up on what's going on, even if he doesn't see the danger himself. Instead, he moves to physically block off the room from prying eyes in case Malici returns. "Make sure we gather up the loot before we irritate Malici. I have a feeling he might throw us out of here."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+18=29 ; Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 11:19:34 AM "Unfortunately with the preparation Micah needs I don't think we can keep it hidden from Malici. And I'd rather he approve it just so we know exactly where he stands. I'll talk to him." Zanderallen nudges past Stock and meets Malici. "Malici, I can't even imagine what there people are going through. We will personally guarantee that supplies make it out here if I have to haul them out here myself. We even have a ship that by all rights is the Shields to claim. But there is another matter, the medallion. I'm betting you felt it, but there is still some remnant of an evil soul bound to it. We're pretty certain we can send it on to it's final rest but it will require destroying the amulet. It would be the final step to removing your father's will and truly carving your own path. Are you good with that?" Zander watches the half-dragon very carefully as he closes his statement. (Sense Motive 29)
Assuming Malici doesn't go rage mode at the mention of destroying the amulet Zander moves back into the room and waits for Micah to cast his spells. Once that happens his plan is to call his divine bond into his hammer to make it a +2 Holy Adamantine war hammer and smash the medallion into pieces until there is no remnant of evil within it.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 12:21:40 PM
Stohp takes a moment to recover. If Malici raises objections then she'll explain what happened to her and why they feel it's necessary to destroy the thing.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 91/91; AC 27/16/22; CMD 30 Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 6:52:04 PM
Delia trails a little bit behind Zanderallen, ready to provide back-up and happy to let this come to a diplomatic conclusion.
Micah (John) HP: 72/90 AC: 30/13/29 CMD:21 Move 50 Ty Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 6:56:57 PM
Per Zanderallen 's suggestion, micah prepares co secrate and break enchantment. When the time coms, he casts the break first since thatrequires a ong ritual to cadt, then he casts the other spells. Once finishe. He says to the paladin, "the preparations are complete.
"Everbody, clear the area." He, however, ignores his own instructions.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 7:23:43 PM "Of course, Malici. My father would be thrilled to put his foot in the door, as it were. "Thank you Bartomus, I may end up helping fund it as well."
DM Robert - "I would be willing to contribute to that effort too," Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 8:21:56 PM
Bartomus tries to stay calm and offers to help with costs. Stock makes like a door. Zanderallen runs up to quickly speak to Malici and then back down to take care of business. Stohp is ready to keep debating Malici. Delia follows Zanderallen around. Malici casts his spells. Ohen is delighted to point business his fathers way. ____________________
Malici has a surprised look on his face when Zanderallen tells about the medallion and plans to destroy it. Malici absently reaches for his pocket. Then he shakes his head. "No you're right of course. It is best to move forward not backward."
He turns to Bartomus, "I would not want to impose. The money of my share should be enough to get supplies to set everyone up here until we can decide what steps to take. However, if you are willing to have your ship be a ferry for those goods I won't object to that."
He waves Zanderallen back. "I think I'll stay here until the deed is done."
Zanderallen hurries back down to find most of the team waiting on him. He approaches the medallion and gives it a couple of good wallops, he remembers hitting the other kids at the orphanage with a small wooden mallet when he didn't get his way during playing games. The medallion is swiftly crushed into nothingness. There is a momentary silence as if all the air was sucked into a tiny hole, and then a very high pitched and tiny 'pop' sound. Everyone immediately feels relief at a job well done.
Everyone gets a hero point (remember you cannot have more hero points than levels).
Malici and 4 of the large lizardfolk come down to help tote all the chests out. (There's at least 8 holding all the lot that's your cut.) He fishes around and comes up with 10,000 gold pieces for Ohen to buy essentials for the Lizardfolk: blankets, shovels, some axes and saws, lots of rope, and a lot of provisions.
Once the loot is stacked up outside you can see that perhaps 80 lizard folk have gathered in the area. What did you do with the mundane short swords and scythes that the fey were armed with? If you left them then the lizard folk will claim them. Of the 80 lizard folk 12 are those large warrior throw backs from below and 20 are female. The rest are male. About 1/2 the males are armed with those star headed swords.
"There's a lot of stuff here." Malici says looking at your loot. "I think we'll help you carry it to the ship. It will also show the people that the forest is no longer sentient."
It's a couple days march to the ship.
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 46/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 9:14:38 PM "Let's talk that over with the Shields, but I think we can help with that effort for sure. I mean, we don't have pirates anymore, so should be easier to make sure things arrive here. How we get supplies though from the river to here, yea that's an issue." Bartomus offered up in response to Malici.
When the talisman was dealt with, he worked with the others to get everything up top. As everyone was standing about, he looked around and took note of the size of the party that they now had.
"Many hands make small work, right Malici?" Bartomus offered in response to the offer of help. "My concern is that we are a couple of days away from the boat. We are going to need to find these folks food right and what there are quite a few of them. What's a good plan to help with that?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Thursday September 23rd, 2021 6:25:06 AM
Stohp suspiciously pokes the spot where the medallion was to check for any evil residue or something.
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16 DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 9/30 used Thursday September 23rd, 2021 9:12:04 AM "Nice work, Micah, Z..."
When Bart mentions the need to find food, he catches sight of the Ioun stone floating around his head. "I would imagine Delia and I can work with any lizardfolk hunters to keep the group fed as we head to the boat. It might be slow going but it should work."
============= Survival DC 10: Get along in the wild. Move up to half your overland speed while hunting and foraging (no food or water supplies needed). You can provide food and water for one other person for every 2 points by which your check result exceeds 10.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 91/91; AC 27/16/22; CMD 30 Thursday September 23rd, 2021 3:17:02 PM
Delia breathes a small sigh of relief as the medallion shatters. She looks to Zanderallen and Micah to confirm that it's actually dealt with.
When Stock mentions hunting, "Well there still isn't much game in this forest, but if the lizardfolk are willing to eat plants we might be able to make this work... Do we have any way to collect all the lizardfolk who have been left in the forest? They won't have any idea what has happened since they got stone-ified."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Thursday September 23rd, 2021 3:47:10 PM
Zanderallen silently nods at Malici's answer before going back to perform the deed. Receiving the signal from Micah he smites down on the medallion with childlike glee. The hairs on the back of his neck stand up as it crushes and he can almost feel the presence. His relief at it's apparent total destruction is immense, but doesn't stop him from giving it one last scan with detect evil. He gives his hammer a couple confident spins and returns it to his belt, satisfied with a job well done.
Returning to the surface he pauses momentarily at the site of so many people, especially armed as they are with the scavenged weapons. But Malici's offer of aid quickly puts his at ease and he smiles broadly. Another groups of friends living in the forest, they were really going to need to cut some roads. "The help would be much appreciated Malici, maybe once we reach the shore we can see about rigging some sort of dock or landing point for the return supplies."
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Thursday September 23rd, 2021 6:39:36 PM
Satisfied that the medallion is destroyed, Ohen will ponder the trade repercussions. "We'll definitely need to start building roads. Does anyone have a magical way to assist that which is more subtle than prodigious application of fire? "I have no problem letting the lizardfold have the mundane weapons."
DM Robert - Homeward bound Thursday September 23rd, 2021 7:57:57 PM
Bartomus wonders how to supply food to all the lizardfolk. Stohp makes sure the medallion is gone forever. Stock tries to hunt up some food. Delia asks about the other lizardfolk in the jungle. Zanderallen puts forth that a dock might be needed. Ohen thinks about how to craft roads. Micah? __________________________
Malici says, "Well I figure there's more protein available in the river than in the forest. We'll probably re-establish there for the foreseeable future. So roads won't be necessary. Perhaps if you could point out the edible plants and such we can help in gathering and expand our knowledge."
Survival 15 or Knowledge Nature 15, to point out the edible plants on the route.
The journey is about four days of travel. The stream you found earlier offers the path of least resistance. Now that you know what to watch for with quicksand and such there are no dangerous encounters. You find that the lizardfolk you found in the forest are indeed back to life, and were headed toward you when you encountered them. From the looks of things and the greetings they must have been part of this community.
At last you come to the boat. The crew is mostly lounged about loafing. The two lizardmen that were in charge seem to be vexed at the crew. It appears after you'd been gone a few days the crew wanted to take the ship and head out, the lizardmen managed to throw them off the ship and have been mounting guard to keep the ship where it is. It hasn't been too hard because the crew lack leadership and are pretty lazy.
To restore some disciple Intimidate 15, or Diplomacy 20.
Malici's lizardfolk pass the chests up to the lizardfolk on the ship. Those with draconic can understand them exchanging guarded pleasantries and explaining what happened to them. The boat lizardfolk seem a little leery of Malici. Diplomacy #2, 20 to put them at ease. Sense Motive 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {They are not too keen on a 1/2 dragon lizard king, they like their council led by the druid quite nicely.}
Malici will wave you off, and as you depart you see most of the lizardfolk dropping their gear and diving into the water.
Micah sees the state of the crew, but pretends to not notice. "Excellent", he comments as the approach the boat. "It was well of you to rest up before our journey back. [b]"We will depart as soon as all is loaded."
============ Diplomacy 33, taking 10
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16 DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 9/30 used Friday September 24th, 2021 10:04:56 AM "I'm glad our ride is still here!
Hey! Crew! Back up on deck. Knock those barnaces off the sweeps, swob the deck...why is there bird droppings all over. Come on guys, get a move on."
Stock makes himself as tall as he can and stares down anybody who gives him a "look".
=========== Take 10 on Intimidate for 26 Take 10 on Sense Motive for 20
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 46/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 d20+7=11 ; d20+10=26 ; Friday September 24th, 2021 10:16:57 AM
Bartomus walked with the others and when they all got to the ship, it was a bit of a ship show with the crew being kept in place by two lizardmen that seemed to be acting as the schoolmarms or masters of a lackadaisical group of petulant teens.
He tried being a part of the group showing their displeasure, but he only could muster a rolling of his eyes at the crew. He began the process of lifting things up to those on the ship and watching the interactions between the various lizardfolk. The more he watched them, the more he noticed a growing, polite nodding at Malici, but a look about for confirmation from a few others of the lizardfolk. He suspected that there would be some challenges for all involved as the frozen-in-stone lizardfolk hadn't even met their descendants yet. It was going to be an interesting experiment to watch, Bartomus thought as he worked up a sweat loading the boat.
Eventually, they got everyone working together and were ready to leave. Bartomus waived at the newly met adventurers no longer stone-frozen out in the wilderness. He turned to Malici and nodded, "Well, Malici, now comes the hard work, right? How you and them and all of this works together. Nothing is ever easy, but I wish you all good luck as you find your path."
He finds himself a comfortable place on the boat and settles in for a bit of calm.
[I] Intimidate - 11, really, wow. Sense motive - 26 Sense motive
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+18=35 ; d20+22=24 ; Friday September 24th, 2021 11:40:39 AM
Zanderallen is content to let Stock strong arm the crew back into shape. He watches carefully as the different groups of lizardfolk interact. There were going to be stories back at Rivertown when they made it home. He waits until they're loaded and off, wishing Malici and his people well and promising to send supplies his way as soon as possible. Once he can pull their two lizardfolk crewmen aside he does so, "Set your worries aside. Malici is a good man. He has no desire to re-establish the empire of his father. He merely wishes to help his father's old subjects. I would recommend reaching out an arm of friendship to them. They will have a lot of challenges adjusting to their new lives. And there is plenty of forest for all of you." -------------- Sense Motive 35 Diplomacy 24
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis d20+25=41 ; d20+25=36 ; Friday September 24th, 2021 6:45:20 PM "Alright, chop chop, look alive crew, it's time to get moving. Don't make me turn anyone into a sloth to get the rest of you motivated. The ship could use a mascot." Ohen doesn't sound angry, but his completely hollow threat is extremely convincing and disconcerting. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bluff: 41 Intimidate: 36
Delia (Hannah) HP: 91/91; AC 27/16/22; CMD 30 d20+23=41 ; Saturday September 25th, 2021 1:11:20 AM
On the way back, Delia points out some easy to spot plants and then ranges off a short way to find more tasty (or at least edible) food for the group. (Survival 41)
Delia helps load their ship up as other party members restore order. She shoots Ohen an uncomfortable look, but figures someone would have noticed if he had actually gone crazy-evil.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+9=10 ; d20+12=29 ; Saturday September 25th, 2021 7:06:04 AM
Stohp notes the attitudes of the Lizardfolk (sense motive 29) and utterly fails to put them at ease (diplomacy 10). Hopefully the new leader of one group can put the other at ease by letting them know he has no intentions of forcing his rule on anyone. Or if he's stupid and makes assumptions she'll step in to correct him.
DM Robert - Homeward bound Saturday September 25th, 2021 6:40:30 PM
Micah praises the crew. Stock intimidates the crew. Bartomus wishes Malici well. Zanderallen speaks with their lizard folk sailors. Ohen joins in on the crew intimidating. Delia provides some basic wood lore on edible plants. Stohp tries to put a foot forward. _______________________
The crew snaps too, unsure which is the bigger threat Stock or Ohen. They avoid both as much as possible. They seem over eager to please when Micah is around.
Malici acknowledges the lizard folk crew. "I know we traveled some on the way here, and that is scarely time to get to know anyone. Rest assured I have no intentions at usurping anyone's power. I doubt I'll remain the leader of these fellows after they get a sense of whats what." With that he waves good by to you as your boat shoves off.
The crew rows heartily, though it is against the current. They are eager to return home. More than one eyes the many chests brought on board and lick their lips with a touch of greed. Then Stock walks by and the courage in them dies.
After 2 days of hard oar pulling and catching a bit a wind you at last pull in the wharves at The FLOAT. It's hard to image that you put out in the dragon boat less than 2 weeks ago. A crowd gathers as you unload and there's many that ask what happened. Pepper Plate is front and center, notebook open.
The two lizard folk beg your leave and head off to await a ride to Riverton.
All is well.
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 46/83 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 2d8+1 Sunday September 26th, 2021 2:04:02 PM "Oh, Zander, it's your girlfriend," Bartomus said in a sing-song voice as they pulled into the Float's warf and a crowd started to develop. She was front and center with her notebook at the ready. He turned back towards Zander and made kissy-face noises and winked.
When they docked, he joined in the effort to get things unloaded. As they did so, he called over Micah and Zander over. "So, how we going to set up and pay for the ship here? Do we pay some dock fees up front and then put out the word that we want a shipping partner who can keep the crew in line, or maybe beef it up for a percentage of the goods shipped? Use that to pay the fees and taxes?"
On Bart's mind as they head back to headquarters is a good, long bath followed by an even better meal and a few flagons of that sweet honey mead. He shared that objective with anyone listening and willing to entertain the idea.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday September 26th, 2021 4:17:26 PM
Stohp will make sure the crew are well compensated for their work before going home to rest. Better to spend a little extra gold and have plenty of people eager to work with them then to e stingy and make it harder for next time.
Micah smiles as the Float comes back into view. The tension of their recent travails finally released as home is once again in sight.
He shrugs at Bartomus question, then responds, "Do not worry. We were commissioned, so those details should be handled.
He stretches his legs and back as they step ashore and wastes little time returning to their quarters, pausing only briefly to amusingly watch the reunion of Zanderallen and Pepper.
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16 DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 0/30 used Monday September 27th, 2021 9:30:05 AM
Stock cuts in between Z and Pepper as they exit the ship and says, "Hello Ms. Plate. Did we miss much while we were gone?"
Delia (Hannah) HP: 91/91; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 Monday September 27th, 2021 6:13:01 PM
Delia habitually keeps half an eye on the crew on the way back, but is confident that Stock has enough of a presence to keep them on track.
Once the ship is docked she helps unload, her good natured eyeroll at Pepper's pep interupted by her snort of laughter at Stock's interjection.
She'll agree with Bart's suggestion of a hearty meal and if he goes seeking one, she will go with him.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Monday September 27th, 2021 6:56:45 PM
Ohen will head to his room and drop off his traveling supplies, then try to find his father. If he can't before he gets too hungry, he'll join Delia and Bartomus wherever they are eating. Once he meets up with his father, he'll explain everything that happened and the need for regular trade and supplies.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Monday September 27th, 2021 7:08:18 PM
Zanderallen takes the good natures ribbing in stride, too happy to be home to give it much notice. But when Stock steps in between he and Pepper, Zander gives the fellow a very murderous glare. If looks could kill Stock would be needing to make some hefty fortitude saves. The glare quickly turns to a smirk as he cpntinues to walk forward and bumps into Stock's back, comically over exaggerating tripping over him. "Oh, I'm so sorry Stock. I'm afraid I didn't see you down there. Only got eyes for my girl I guess." He manages to maintain a straight face through his statement, but very quickly loses it to a huge grin.
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