Taur overboard (DM MikeK) Wednesday July 26th, 2023 7:23:23 PM
Armalad and Bartomus try to make out more about the colored water. From their vantage point, there’s not any more to see.
The water is a bright orange-red color in a circle about 60’ in diameter. There is some bubbling at the very center.
Stohp puts on her hat(?) and jumps in the water. Visibility here is about 100’. Positioned near the surface and about 180’ from the center of the discoloration, the taur really can’t see much of anything.
Stock is amused and Zanderallen cautions against getting ahead of yourselves.
The two discuss stratagems with Armalad and Delia.
The ranger offers a series of spells.
The lake surface is clear and calm. No one sees anything else.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 91/128 AC25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Wednesday July 26th, 2023 9:18:53 PM
Armalad says, "Well the decanter has several options, they being stream, fountain and geyser."
"I imagine if I were to set the decanter to geyser mode underwater that 20 foot long 1 foot wide stream at 30 gallons per round could be used in the water jet fashioned I envisioned."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) 13d4=27 ; Wednesday July 26th, 2023 9:46:54 PM
(her helm of underwater action)
Stohp pokes her head up and reports seeing no danger in the immediate area. She'll then pull out the staff of divination she purchased and activates it's Prying Eyes effect. 27 tiny eyeballs appear in the water around her. "Spread out evenly through the water traveling 200 feet then return. If you see anything that dangerous return at once."
That should give the party a good idea of the general area. Since the eyes know what she knows they should be able to come back if they run across anything she'd consider dangerous (I think first time using this).
Stock (JonM) HP: 238/238; AC: 29/26/16; Per: +27; Surv: +14; SM: +16 d20+27=40 ; Thursday July 27th, 2023 9:21:46 AM
Stock stares overboard at swimming Stohp and shakes his head. "She's definitely motivated.
There is very little I can do until I have a target...I'm going to fly up there and see if I can get a good view."
He drinks a potion and then lifts off the ship, banking in slow arcs with Hawky until he gets up to about 100 ft. He then does about a 1/4 mile circle, keeping an eye out before returning to the ship 5 minutes later.
========== Drink potion of Fly Perception 40
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 200/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 14/14 SE 6/6 Thursday July 27th, 2023 1:33:30 PM
Zanderallen holds at the ship, keeping an eye on the scouts for any signs of trouble. He spends the time checking all his gear and making sure everything is secured, especially the draw string on his bag of holding. It would be a massive pain if it got filled up with water.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 120/120; AC 29/17/23; CMD 41 d20+13=17 ; d20+8=10 ; Thursday July 27th, 2023 2:28:11 PM
Hawky paces Stock as they ascend, eying the typically ground-bound dwarf. He adds his eyes to the circuit, though is a little distracted by his flying ally. He does, however, make sure to exhibit his superior flying speed upon descent, making a steep dive and abrupt stop back to his perch on Delia's shoulder. He preens himself calmly as she continues her conversation with Zanderallen.
============== Perception 13 Fly: 10 for not terribly impressive aerial acrobatics
Air war (DM MikeK) Thursday July 27th, 2023 7:26:32 PM
Stohp pokes her head up and reports. She breaks out her new staff and activates a number of Prying Eyes. [OOC - Number of prying eyes is d4+caster level (staff cl is 13). There was no d4 roll, but to get to 27 Stohp would need to activate twice (4 charges). Please clarify next post]
While Stohp awaits the return of the Prying Eyes, Stock takes to the air. He banks in slow arcs until he gets up to about 100 ft. He then does about a 1/4 mile circle and returns.
Hawky does not let this challenge go unanswered. Even after Delia gives him release, the raptor waits a good 20 seconds. Then, he flaps hard, ascending rapidly and shooting past the dwarf to a commanding height. Hawky dives, flashing past Stock again, before executing a series of tight barrel rolls around the dwarf as Stock moves in his circle.
Satisfied he’s sufficiently demonstrated who belongs in the air, Hawky folds his wings and plummets at Delia, flaring his wings at the very last moment to land gently on the ranger’s shoulder. He preens himself calmly, blatantly ignoring Stock, as she continues her conversation with Zanderallen.
Other than Hawky and the circle of orange-red water, Stock sees nothing of interest.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) d4=2 ; Thursday July 27th, 2023 7:38:56 PM
(When copying the rules from the rule page to my character sheet I typo'd and wrote '13d4' instead of '1d4+13. My bad! it is 15 eyes.)
Stohp worries over if she worded her request correctly. Should she have sent them farther? Would they come back if they found a humanoid that didn't threaten them but likely who they were looking for? Would they report back over harmless fish who happen to look a little toothy? Maybe she should have done more test runs of the spell.
Externally she just keeps her head above water and tries to look calm while she waits.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 Thursday July 27th, 2023 9:36:39 PM
Bartomus seemed to be lost again in his thoughts and realized that Stock had asked for some assistance. But, then Stock flew off and Bartomus was trying to form some idea of what to say. When Stock returned to the ship, Bartomus played catch up.
"Stock, and anyone else," he said as he looked about. "I can ensure you have the ability to breathe underwater for a reasonable period of time. Those that need it, need to gather around for a Taur hug."
He paused.
"I can then shift into a creature of water and do a scout about if that would be helpful?"
Armalad (Hugh) HP 91/128 AC25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Thursday July 27th, 2023 11:47:50 PM
Armalad asks, "Do we still have those knick-nacks we borrowed last time or are we left to our own devices?"
If she does she readies the underwater bow and flippers as well as taking the decanter of endless water from Joker before lining up for the Taur hug so she can breathe underwater.
Stock (JonM) HP: 238/238; AC: 29/26/16; Per: +27; Surv: +14; SM: +16 Friday July 28th, 2023 9:28:10 AM
He touches down on the deck of the boat and gives Hawky a flat stare. "You win. You always do."
Stock then turns to Armalad and says. "Good question. I don't remember returning them..."
So I guess we keep an eye out...or eyes out in Stohp's case...for Norella to show up?
Bart - you may want to be on your guard once she shows up. If she is indeed a druid, she may look at you as her most direct threat."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 120/120; AC 29/17/23; CMD 41 Friday July 28th, 2023 10:53:12 AM
Delia laughs merrily, Hawky's competitiveness bringing a moment of much needed levity to her, "If you want to make him mad, just challenge him to a walking competition next." The bird fixes a stern eye on her, and then very precisely adjusts another feather and adds her to the list of people he is ignoring for the moment.
She becomes serious again as they start talking about spells, "We still have hours to go - I don't know if water breathing will last that long or if Bart has multiple casts."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 200/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 14/14 SE 6/6 Friday July 28th, 2023 11:41:03 AM
Zanderallen eyes Hawky with a grin on his face, "Stock, I think you've offended our feathered friend with your aviation. But unless Stohp's eye reveal something about the fountain, I guess we wait."
Report (DM MikeK) Sunday July 30th, 2023 10:21:21 AM
Stohp sends 15 tiny eyes out in various directions. Not having far to travel to carry out her instructions, they return before Stock has completed his loop.
Visibility is about 100’ near the surface. Eyes that dropped deeper into the lake found the going darker. The deepest descended 200’ straight down with visibility allowing it to see another 60’. It did not see the bottom of the lake. Eyes approaching the circle of orange red coloration spotted a small stream of the same colored liquid rising straight up from an unseen source. The stream is a few inches in diameter, and rises up to the bubbling in the middle of the discoloration on the surface.
None of the other eyes saw anything other than some ordinary fish.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 91/128 AC25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Sunday July 30th, 2023 9:16:55 PM
Armalad wonders if they still have the underwater gear they used when investigating the mounds. If she does she readies them and if she received her Taur hug of underwater breathing she jumps into the water with the rest.
"Shall we dive further or are we waiting for something?" she asks
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Monday July 31st, 2023 7:23:36 AM
Stohp reports what she saw. "it looks like there's noting waiting to attack us yet. Visibility gets worse as you get lower. Shall we head out?
Stock (JonM) HP: 238/238; AC: 29/26/16; Per: +27; Surv: +14; SM: +16 Monday July 31st, 2023 9:30:08 AM "One moment..."
Stock scrawls out a quick note and then opens up his pack. He pulls out the ring gate and looks around in his bag to see if anything was passed through from the Float side. He then passes the note into the other side. "I just wanted to pass a note through to tell the people back home that we've arrived here. I still worry that we've been pulled out of our defensive position at our home by an enemy that could just then attack our home."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 d20+16=28 ; Monday July 31st, 2023 10:46:11 AM "I agree with you Stock. Not liking this setup at all." Bartomus said as he continued to scan the area for any changes or variations in the pattern of waves that might indicate something hiding along the surface.
He then returned to those in the long boat. "Ok, Stock, you and who else needs the water-breathing spell?'
Bartomus then prepares to cast that spell on those that need it.
Perception 28 Water Breathing spell - let me know who needs that beyond Stock so I can split it up accordingly.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 120/120; AC 29/17/23; CMD 41 Monday July 31st, 2023 12:03:28 PM Water Breathing - ? hours, Darkvision - 13 hours, everyone else Delay Poison - 13 hours
Delia steps over to Bart for the Taur hug of Water Breathing and casts Darkvision on herself. She charges Hawky with the safety of the ship while they are gone.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 200/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 14/14 SE 6/6 Monday July 31st, 2023 6:04:23 PM
With his ring and helmet Zander is ready to head out at any time, but he's confused as to the purpose. "We are early for the proposed meet. There's no sign of a trap in the immediate area. Are we seeking out trouble? I don't want to get too far from the ship while an unknown is on the way." He's preps to dive but is still confused.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 91/128 AC25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Monday July 31st, 2023 9:03:01 PM
Armalad asks, "Do we have a way to get back home in a hurry if we need to if this isn't a trap for us but for the Float?"
And plans (DM MikeK) Monday July 31st, 2023 9:27:25 PM
Stock checks the ring gate. There has been no message from the Overlord. The dwarf sends through a status update. A note comes back. All quiet here. Good luck
Some are ready to head underwater. Others are unsure if it’s too soon to do so.
It is currently 3 hours until the designated time.
Stock (JonM) HP: 238/238; AC: 29/26/16; Per: +27; Surv: +14; SM: +16 Tuesday August 1st, 2023 6:20:19 AM "I think we wait until the meeting time. Our only way back is this boat anyway.
So we need to find the "Source of the Red Fountain". Do you think that would be on the lake floor?"
====== Other than some magic, Stock is ready to go
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Tuesday August 1st, 2023 7:21:57 AM
Stohp disagrees. "The whole point of coming early was to look around and find out things. We've got hours, lets go look around and find the source now and anything else in the area."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 Tuesday August 1st, 2023 5:32:10 PM "Well, it's not coming from up there," Bartomus said with a snicker and glance to the heavens in response to Stock's question. "Time to go a swimming. Who needs the water breath? Gather round for a group hug if so."
Cast Water Breathing - we can divide the available 32 hours for spell duration between whom? Stock? Bart as a fail safe? Who else? Say who and will divide that up as part of this round if GM is fine with that.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 200/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 14/14 SE 6/6 Tuesday August 1st, 2023 5:42:21 PM "Fair, I forgot the meeting was at the source. Just as long as our magics last long enough if she's late"
And decisions? (DM MikeK) Tuesday August 1st, 2023 6:58:16 PM
Everyone, some reluctantly, agree that now is the time to go into the water.
With that, various water breathing and water maneuvering magics are employed.
Last minute instructions are given to Hasan and Hawky.
The Shields then...do what?
Please indicate type and duration of spells/magics in effect
Armalad (Hugh) HP 91/128 AC25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Tuesday August 1st, 2023 8:24:23 PM
Armalad receives a hug of water breathing.
She then puts on the gear they borrowed previously (fins and bow) and readies to use the decanter of endless water as a geyser to do a water jet to propel herself faster underwater
Water Breathing - Not sure who all got it but party members / 32 Fins of swimming - worn underwater bow - equipped decanter of endless water - geyser mode to use as a water jet
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 7:29:01 AM
Stohp will lead the way since her helm lets her move quickly and see farther (can see 5x normal vision distance in water)
Stock (JonM) HP: 238/238; AC: 29/26/16; Per: +27; Surv: +14; SM: +16; Swim: 30 ft Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 9:47:14 AM
Stock packs away his boots and puts back on his borrowed flippers and readies his borrowed trident. With waterbreathing in place, he cannonballs into the water.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 120/120; AC 29/17/23; CMD 41 d20+29=40 ; Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 11:00:48 AM Zander and Stohp have their fancy helms, so don't need water breathing. So it's Stock, Armalad, and Delia and then if Bart has too for backup, we have 8 hours each.
Armalad and Joker take a look around as they are underwater.
Armalad - Perception: 28 Joker - Perception: 37
Armalad Water Breathing - 8 hours Fins of swimming - worn underwater bow - equipped decanter of endless water - geyser mode to use as a water jet Joker Fast Healing 2 - underwater
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 7:43:16 PM "Right then, Stock, Armalad, and Delia, gather around," Bartomus then finished the necessary steps to allow the four them, himself included, to breath underwater with one of the three spells of that type he had meditated on before they left. He ensured he touched the three before they went diving into the lake. "You should be fine. I am going to utilize the water elemental form, but want this as a backup just in case while we are down there."
Then he swung one leg, then another over the side of the boat. He shrugged and shifted his form into that of a huge water elemental. Then he began to swim downward following the source of the color rising in the red stream towards the surface. He scanned ahead as he descended.
Spell cast with a duration of 8 hours per person; Darkvision 60', movement 90' as a huge water elemental. Purposefully moving in a way not to interfere with the others also descending.
To the bottom (DM MikeK) Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 8:46:42 PM
The Shields share some water breathing, make ready various magics, and descend.
Zanderallen and Stohp are able to make out the stream of orange red liquid rising from below. They lead the others toward it until everyone can see the flow, rising about 40’ away on the group’s east. They descend into the darkness.
Visibility is reduced to 40’ (200’ for Zander and Stohp).
After a 500’ descent, the bottom of the lake is reached. The floor of the lake is mostly silt, with an occasional rock outcropping.
The stream of red orange liquid emerges from one such outcropping.
Otherwise, no one sees anything interesting.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Thursday August 3rd, 2023 7:24:09 AM "Alright we're here. Are there any spells we can lay on the area to give us an advantage? Perhaps we hide some of the group to get the drop on them? I mean they've already proven themselves mass murderers, I doubt we can trust any deal or meeting to be done in good faith. It would be good to be prepared for when things go south, or just when we decide further conversation is pointless and just to take them down."
Stock (JonM) HP: 238/238; AC: 29/26/16; Per: +27; Surv: +14; SM: +16; Swim: 30 ft d20+27=37 ; Thursday August 3rd, 2023 11:29:00 AM
Stock swims around the vent with the orange liquid and does his best to inspect it in the dim light.
He even tries to sniff at the orange liquid which with water breathing means he is ingesting it. If he still can't tell anything interesting regarding the orange liquid, he will try to taste it, hoping he gets some signal regarding if it is natural or supernatural or magical.
=========== Perception 37
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 200/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 14/14 SE 6/6 Thursday August 3rd, 2023 2:34:17 PM "I'll sweep the area." Zanderallen open his divine senses and does an expanding circle around the outcropping. He scans about 100 feet in all directions, dome, around the orange glow with detect evil.
Delia looks on in concern at Stock's inhalation of discolored water but takes solace in the Delay Poison on him. She will see what her geographical and natural head knowledge tells her about the potential cause of the red orange liquid without being quite as hands on as her dwarven friend. (nearby deposits, type of rock, who knows)
She also looks around to see if plants are thriving in the area, or look sad or suspicious.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 d20+16=18 ; Thursday August 3rd, 2023 6:30:05 PM
Bartomus swam in an expanding circle for about 120' out from the stream of red water taking note of the ground features.
perception 18
Armalad (Hugh) HP 91/128 AC25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+21=40 ; d20+26=32 ; d20+26=39 ; d20+26=30 ; Thursday August 3rd, 2023 7:26:39 PM
Armalad casts detect magic and sweeps the area with her magic detecting cone.
Armalad Water Breathing - 8 hours Fins of swimming - worn underwater bow - equipped decanter of endless water - geyser mode to use as a water jet Joker Fast Healing 2 - underwater
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) d4=1 ; Friday August 4th, 2023 7:40:16 AM
Stohp has some options in her staff but decides to hold off since she's not sure how effective the eyes are as guards and true seeing has a duration in minutes.
Stock (JonM) HP: 238/238; AC: 29/26/16; Per: +27; Surv: +14; SM: +16; Swim: 30 ft Friday August 4th, 2023 9:28:08 AM
Stock glances back at Delia and sees her obvious concern. He shrugs and says, "I guess I'm trusting my overall strength of vigor. Of course the heartiest of adventurers are rarely the smartest..."
Crossing the streams (DM MikeK) Friday August 4th, 2023 10:50:26 AM
Zanderallen makes a sweep with Detect Evil. He finds nothing.
Bart swims the area. His movement plus 60’ vision allows him to sweep an area about 180’ from the stream. There isn’t anything of interest. The lake bottom is mostly silt, with an occasional rock outcropping.
Stock approaches the stream of liquid and gives it a good sniff Stock - Highlight to display spoiler: { Will save DC 15. Failure - roll d20. Take that amount of Wisdom damage + dazed that amount of time. 0 Wisdom or below = unconscious. Success - Stock can feel part of himself getting sucked into the stream and decides it would be a very good idea to get away from it. }
Armalad casts Detect Magic. The stream of discoloration is ridiculously powerful pure magic. Armalad Highlight to display spoiler: { Pretty sure it is Woldsblood. Pretty sure everyone needs to stay away from it.}
Delia notes there is no plant life in this area, just silt and rock.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 120/120; AC 29/17/23; CMD 41 Friday August 4th, 2023 1:40:30 PM
Delia glances around at the bare rock and says, presumably too late, "Uh Stock, maybe don't do that. No plant life doesn't feel like a good sign for your health."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 200/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 14/14 SE 6/6 Friday August 4th, 2023 10:43:46 PM
Zanderallen relays his findings, or lack thereof, and looks around at the others to see if they've found anything. He yells to get his voice to carry a little bit through the water. "Doesn't seem to be anything here, other than this weird orange vent. Guess we wait and see if she shows up."
Armalad (Hugh) HP 91/128 AC25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Sunday August 6th, 2023 11:09:17 PM
Armalad says, "So you know the red stain? I'm pretty sure it is Wold's Blood. No one touch it for their own good. That may be part of the setup here in the first place."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Monday August 7th, 2023 8:26:34 AM
Stohp is ready to sit and wait. It doesn't look like they can do anything else productive for the moment.
Stock (JonM) HP: 238/238; AC: 29/26/16; Per: +27; Surv: +14; SM: +16; Swim: 30 ft d20+12=23 ; Monday August 7th, 2023 9:24:05 AM
Stock underwater coughs, sending a stream of bubbles upward. "I agree with Armalad; I'm not sure what that is but it is most definitely harmful. Try to avoid ingesting it."
======== Will Save 23
Delia (Hannah) HP: 120/120; AC 29/17/23; CMD 41 Monday August 7th, 2023 12:22:21 PM "Wold's Blood?" Delia repeats uncertainly, moving closer to Armalad to be heard, "That seems very concerning."
She continues to keep a sharp eye out. Taking note if there's anything alive in the nearby area.
Woldsblood (DM MikeK) Monday August 7th, 2023 5:35:17 PM
Armalad postulates the liquid stream is likely Woldsblood. Stock doesn’t know what it is, but he’s learned one shouldn’t get too close.
Know Religion DC15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Woldsblood is pure unadulterated magic, emanating from the Lands of Shadow. It is ridiculously powerful, ridiculously dangerous, and ridiculously valuable. Woldsblood}
Armalad wonders if perhaps the Woldsblood itself is the trap.
The Shields have reconnoitered an area some 210’ in diameter from the rising stream and found nothing.
Stohp and Zanderellen wonder if simply waiting is the best option.
It is still 2.5 hours until the meeting time.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 Monday August 7th, 2023 8:39:24 PM
Bartomus returned and then made an effort to see how deep the silt was aboit 60' away from the rus9ng color. He created a small whirlpool abput the height of Stock to see if that created a divit in the adult.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 91/128 AC25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+13=18 ; Monday August 7th, 2023 10:18:02 PM
Armalad says, "Woldsblood is pure unadulterated magic emanating from the lands of Shadow. It is valuable, powerful and dangerous. I still postulate if our adversary means to use this stream of Woldsblood against us somehow or if she perhaps has some connection to the Land of Shadow too. If she meant for us to meet here perhaps she will arrive via it? If she can command this much Woldsblood though she will be very formidable indeed so we need to be very careful."
Know Religion: 18
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Tuesday August 8th, 2023 7:36:19 AM "Well can we turn off the flow or turn it to our advantage somehow then?" Stohp asks
Stock (JonM) HP: 238/238; AC: 29/26/16; Per: +27; Surv: +14; SM: +16; Swim: 30 ft Tuesday August 8th, 2023 12:41:42 PM "We were asked to meet here specifically. Either it was chosen because it is an obvious underwater landmark or because our foe will use this in some way. Or both. I'm at a loss though to figure out how it could be used.
I'm starting to think we may just have to wait this out."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 200/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 14/14 SE 6/6 Tuesday August 8th, 2023 2:07:18 PM
Zanderallen somehow manages to sputter when the spurt is identified as Woldsblood, "How? I guess it shouldn't surprise me that the Wold is bleeding into the Lake. This area has way too much going on. I'm almost more surprised the Float isn't directly on top of this place using it to power whatever arcane engines keep the place going. It's the kind of site of power someone like Norella would be drawn too. Woldsblood is dangerous even to those versed in its use, hoping it's just a clear landmark to her..." ================ Knowledge(Rel) - Taking 10: 25
Armalad asks, "Is Norella a bloodwitch or was she previously a fixer of Alemni? I believe both these two career paths give one some experience in the manipulation of WoldsBlood. None of my paths give me any insight into the stuff though and I've never personally studied it at the Star Mage's."
Stop diviting the adults (DM MikeK) Tuesday August 8th, 2023 8:41:16 PM
Bartomus creates a divit in the adult…….um….the silt is pretty deep, as expected for a big lake bed.
The team seems favor waiting it out.
Time passes.
After a very long 2 and half hours underwater, the meeting time is at hand.
Last chance to specify any last minute preparations
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Wednesday August 9th, 2023 6:48:31 AM
Stohp is frustrated. She had hoped they could set up some kind of advantage. Perhaps set up some of those magical traps they've run across before or hide some of their numbers in ambush. Maybe do something about the stream of Woldsblood. Instead it seems such magics are either beyond the party or no one can think of a way to do either, and the area's to barren for concealing people or setting up more mundane fortifications. What are they going to do burry themselves in the silt? Build a small fort out of seaweed? Even if she had the tools at hand it's not like a wall stops anyone when swimming.
Stock (JonM) HP: 238/238; AC: 29/26/16; Per: +27; Surv: +14; SM: +16; Swim: 30 ft Wednesday August 9th, 2023 9:37:53 AM Effects: Water Breathing, Heroism As the meeting time approaches, Stock pops the top on a potion and sucks it in. "I've got 2 more of these if anybody wants. It will make you feel like a real hero.
Delia - This is probably your cue as well to give us FREEDOM OF the water's sluggish nature. My MOVEMENT will be so much smoother...
I get your frustration though Stohp. Assuming she shows up, this feels like a missed opportunity. Our party just doesn't have all of the magical answers to some of these questions."
======= Potion of Heroism - 50 min
Delia (Hannah) HP: 120/120; AC 29/17/23; CMD 41 Wednesday August 9th, 2023 11:29:24 AM Delay Poison ~10 hours on everyone but Delia, Water Breathing, Darkvision, Swim Speed 30ft
"Hmmm, not sure what you could possibly be referring to Stock," Delia smiles slightly as she begins casting Freedom of Movement on Stock and Stohp. (130 minutes of Moving Freely for you two)
"Bart and Zander are covered and it doesn't help archery very much. Maybe I shoulda brought Hawky for the third one..." She'll cast the last one on herself, unless Armalad really needs it.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 200/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 14/14 SE 6/6 d20+10=28 ; Wednesday August 9th, 2023 4:52:50 PM
Zanderallen uses his magic to give Delia the same poison protection as the rest of the group. He sense Stohp's frustration but he has nothing to add to the endeavor. "We atleast know she hasn't prepared any surprises for us. Armalad I believe Norella used to be part of the Druid circle. So unless she has gained knowledge since being banished she should be no more versed in Woldsblood than us."
As the meeting time approaches he peers through the underwater darkness, hoping the clarity granted by his helm makes up for his meager perception skills. ================ Delay Poison on Delia, 13 hours
Perception 28
Let there be light (DM MikeK) Wednesday August 9th, 2023 8:18:46 PM
The Shields wait, growing increasingly impatient and frustrated. As the noon hour approaches, some last minute buffs are administered.
Suddenly, Zanderallen and Stohp both find they can make out a point of yellow light to the north. The light is stationary, at the same depth as the party, and appears to be emanating just beyond the pair’s 200’ visibility.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 91/128 AC25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Wednesday August 9th, 2023 9:14:06 PM
Armalad waits for the light to be pointed out to her to ask if they should hold their positions or investigate it
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) d20+21=28 ; Thursday August 10th, 2023 7:51:16 AM
Stohp will point out the light to the others, then make a point to keep an eye in other directions in case it's just a distraction. Including up, gatka remember that 3d space underwater (perception 28)
Stock (JonM) HP: 238/238; AC: 29/26/16; Per: +27; Surv: +14; SM: +16; Swim: 30 ft Thursday August 10th, 2023 9:09:04 AM Effects: Water Breathing, Heroism, Freedom of Movement
Stock spots the approaching light and starts to look all around for other approaches but spots Stohp already doing that. He nods at her in thanks and then places himself bodily between the approaching light and the other Shields. He pulls out three different vials, scanning them and then drawing one seemingly at random to suck down.
========= Potion of Resist Energy - Electricity, 30 min
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 d20+16=31 ; Thursday August 10th, 2023 11:06:54 AM
Bartomus got lost in the process of making a divit and watching the swirling water twirl away the muck that revealed the lake floor. He then practiced making small whirlpools that he set dancing about the lake in the time. He gurgled at Delia in thanks for her protection and then spent a bit of time swimming about the Woldbleed that the others had identified.
Then he heard the others talk about a light and he looked in the direction that they were pointing. He looked that way and then looked about them to see if there were any others coming from elsewhere.
Perception 31
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 200/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 14/14 SE 6/6 Thursday August 10th, 2023 12:00:30 PM
Zanderallen moves above and slightly behind Stock, counting on the lake bed to be a wall below. He carefully checks his gear and weapons, but leaves them stowed. "Remember we are meeting under a parley, we will all leave weapons stowed or at ease. I do not want us to be the ones who swing first. We suspect Norella but she could be as innocent as us, we are here to talk."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Thursday August 10th, 2023 12:06:07 PM
Stohp is incredulous. ” the message, telling us to meet here was found in the wreckage of destroyed ships and murdered sailors.”. She reminds him.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 120/120; AC 29/17/23; CMD 41 d20+29=39 ; Thursday August 10th, 2023 1:53:22 PM
Delia gives Stohp a "She has a point gesture" as they wait for Norella to appear, but returns the arrow that all but appeared in her hand to its place in her quiver. Her bow remains out.
She also keeps an eye out for anything new or for the light to get closer.
====================== Perception 39
Armalad (Hugh) HP 91/128 AC25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Thursday August 10th, 2023 8:27:55 PM
Armalad has the underwater bow equipped though she has not taken any arrows from her quiver as yet.
"I keep this bow with me underwater as it works down here. Notice I do not have any arrows knocked. This will have to suffice."
Stalemate (DM MikeK) Thursday August 10th, 2023 8:45:16 PM
Bartomus tries to make out the light, but without the benefit of Zanderallen's and Stohp's extended vision, it is too far to see.
Stock and Zanderallen position themselves in anticipation of the approaching whatever.
But nothing is approaching. Zanderallen and Stohp see the light is not moving. It remains stationary, beyond the range of their visibility.
Stohp sees nothing else in any direction, including up.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Friday August 11th, 2023 7:03:58 AM
Stohp crosses her arms and waits. The fount of woldsblood concerns her and she's not swimming away from it just cause some random light showed up.
Stock (JonM) HP: 238/238; AC: 29/26/16; Per: +27; Surv: +14; SM: +16; Swim: 30 ft Friday August 11th, 2023 9:44:31 AM Effects: Water Breathing, Heroism, Freedom of Movement, Resist Energy - Electricity
"Parley? Really Z?"
Stock looks annoyed but hooks his flail to his pack. He cups his hands to his face and yells at the light. "NORELLA! IS THAT YOU?!" Underwater that may be of limited effect.
If there is no response from the light, an impatient Stock says, "Let me check this out." He starts effortlessly 'running' through the water toward the light.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 120/120; AC 29/17/23; CMD 41 d20+29=45 ; Friday August 11th, 2023 10:00:17 AM Water breathing, Darkvision 60ft, Delay Poison, Swim 30ft
If he moves, Delia will follow Stock for about 60 ft to be a little bit of backup without moving too far from the group.
She is also looking for where the plant line is.
================ Perception: 45
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 d20+16=31 ; Friday August 11th, 2023 10:59:12 AM
Bartomus kept hearing an echo of a voice in his mind, from his youth, saying something about not going towards the light. So when Stock started running that way, he shook his head as he's pretty sure that that memory of a small elderly woman saying not to go towards the light had some applicability here.
"So I guess we're doing this," Bartomus said in Aquan and then gurgled with a sigh. He swam above and behind both Stock and Delia. As he did so, he scanned the area ahead.
Perception 31
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 200/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 14/14 SE 6/6 Friday August 11th, 2023 11:14:09 AM
Zanderallen swears and starts muttering darkly, "She asks to meet up and talk and everyone jumps straight to let's start murdering each other. Something shows up, first thought, let's berserker charge it." Zander hold position at the meeting location, waving his arms to show they are empty, even as his companions actions destroy any hope of a peaceful meeting. His muttering continues, "Anybody think the crazy druid could be concerned about some other force acting in the lake, rather than it being her?"
Splitting up (DM MikeK) Sunday August 13th, 2023 4:03:22 PM
As word travels regarding the stationary light, the Shields react differently.
Stohp waits.
Stock yells, but the light is more than 200’ away. It is unlikely the shout would have been heard above water, let alone below. There is no response.
Stock “runs” in the direction Stohp and Zanderallen pointed out. Delia moves with him. Bartomus sighs and follows both.
Zanderallen waits.
The trio moves toward the light. Delia stops 60’ from Zanderallen and Stohp, who she can barely see at this distance. She can, barely, make out a point of dim light somewhere ahead in the depths.
Stock and Bartomus keep moving. They are soon lost to Delia’s sight. And then move out of visual range of Zanderallen and Stohp.
Stock and Bartomus Highlight to display spoiler: { Neither the dwarf nor taur are able to see their other companions.
They have traveled 250’ from the Fountain when they discover the light is in fact 4 everburning torches affixed to the top of several stone columns encircling an area 40’ in diameter. The lights make everything inside the circle easily visible.
A large, flat rock lies in the center of the circle, and a line of smaller stones lead from it to the outer rim on each side, effectively delineating a line across the middle of the circle. The side closest to the Red Fountain is empty. Five figures float in the opposite side, waiting.
They all appear to be large, nearly prehistoric looking lizard folk. Four, holding tridents, float along the line of stones. The fifth, unarmed, is slightly behind them. They do not appear to have seen the pair, yet.
Stock is currently 70’ from the group. Bart is 80’ away. }
Armalad (Hugh) HP 91/128 AC25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Sunday August 13th, 2023 8:23:35 PM
Armalad and Joker swim after the others to at least try to pull even with Delia.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Monday August 14th, 2023 7:43:34 AM
Stohp sighs as the others swim out of sight. After a short internal debate she'll say, "The other's have gone farther then I can see, we should go after them. Can't let ourselves be picked off." and swims after them.
Stock (JonM) HP: 238/238; AC: 29/26/16; Per: +27; Surv: +14; SM: +16; Swim: 30 ft Monday August 14th, 2023 9:53:24 AM Effects: Water Breathing, Heroism, Freedom of Movement, Resist Energy - Electricity
Stock thinks to himself, What??? That is NOT what I expected. Time to get some of the other Shields to help figure out what this is about.
He backs away, moving slowly for a 20 feet. When he's sure that he can get away, he jogs back to the others and describes the strange gathering.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 120/120; AC 29/17/23; CMD 41 Monday August 14th, 2023 11:34:30 AM
Delia crosses her arms thoughtfully after Stock's description, "Is Norella trying to get us to disrupt this? Use us as sacrifices? Sending these lizards as her envoy? I can probably get close to them without being sensed, but I don't know what good that will do because I won't be able to understand anything being said."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 200/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 14/14 SE 6/6 Monday August 14th, 2023 5:42:25 PM
Zanderallen starts moving forward with Stohp before seeing Stock returning. Hearing his explanation he responds, "I'm going with the simplest explanation is often the correct one. The table is setup for people to join it from the Red Fountain. We were told to meet at the Red Fountain. I'll bet this is our meeting. Norella could have sent envoys or could be hidden somewhere nearby. Let's go say hello"
Zanderallen sets out towards the lights. As he approaches he'll hold his hands open wide to and announce his presence, "Hello, The Silver Shields approach! Identify yourselves."
Kar-tiss (DM MikeK) Monday August 14th, 2023 8:00:15 PM
One cannot be sure what Stock was expecting to find, but 5 large, aquatic lizard folk did not make the list.
The dwarf retreats, meeting his comrades who were moving forward. He quickly informs them of what he’s found.
Delia ponders.
Zanderallen decides this must be the meeting and determines to join it.
The paladin (and others?) move back into the light. Zanderallen stops at the edge demarcated by the stones below. "Hello, The Silver Shields approach! Identify yourselves."
“Well THERE you are!” the lizard folk in back replies in Common enthusiastically. “We were beginning to wonder.” “Identify ourselves? Well CERTAINLY! I am Kar-tiss, emissary of the Great Lord, Karkasan the Immortal, once and future Emperor of the East.” Kar-tiss has been grinning somewhat manically this entire time, and tends to end his sentences with a little giggle. The grin drops a little as the lizard folk looks searchingly over Zanderallen’s shoulders. “You did bring Stohp with you, I hope?”
The four lizard folk in front are unarmored, but wear bracers and carry tridents. Kar-tiss, also unarmored, carries only a dagger.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 91/128 AC25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+21=32 ; Monday August 14th, 2023 10:16:56 PM
Armalad says, "Greetings, I am Armalad formerly special operative with the palace guard now a member of the Silver Shields and Master Mage of the Star Mages, guild. I apologize for our tardiness we were waiting closer to the source of the red stream and didn't realize our parlay would be taking part quite so far from there. I trust we haven't kept you waiting too long?"
Diplomacy: 32
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Tuesday August 15th, 2023 6:41:07 AM
Stohp advances into the light cautiously, and tries to keep her voice under control. "I am Stohp Shatterhorn. What is it you want?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 238/238; AC: 29/26/16; Per: +27; Surv: +14; SM: +16; Swim: 30 ft d20=13 ; d20=5 ; Tuesday August 15th, 2023 8:48:55 AM Effects: Water Breathing, Heroism, Freedom of Movement, Resist Energy - Electricity
Stock strokes his beard, listening to the conversation...and then realizes that stroking his beard just causes it to get a little unruly underwater. He pats it down again and moves adjacent to Stohp when she is referenced by the lizards.
======== Rolling a knowledge check to figure out what these are but not sure if it is nature or local...or something else. Nature - 24 Local - 9
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 d20+16=22 ; Tuesday August 15th, 2023 11:13:56 AM
Bartomus had paused and then realized he got lost in the currents of the moment. He sighed, which sent a series of bubbles skyward and followed along with the others. He came up to a position not to close to cause a stir in the water impacting the other Shields, and then just nodded as the others introduced themselves.
He added his name in Aquan and common. He spent most of his time going back over the discussions he had with Pip as he recognized the name of the source of the Lizard Folk-Drow war.
"It seems the waters of the lake here have a means of preserving old tales and legends," Bartomus added.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 120/120; AC 29/17/23; CMD 41 Tuesday August 15th, 2023 2:27:15 PM
Delia immediately and unconsciously moves to cover Stohp when her name is mentioned. She will adjust so that she has a clear line of sight on all the lizards while still being 5-10ft away from Stohp.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 200/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 14/14 SE 6/6 Tuesday August 15th, 2023 5:40:27 PM
Zanderallen moves closer to make room for his companions to join the light. He introduces himself and asks, "Apologies again for our wariness, we are not used to these surroundings. To what do we owe the pleasure of this meeting?"
Armalad (Hugh) HP 91/128 AC25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Tuesday August 15th, 2023 8:15:12 PM
Armalad waits to hear what the delegation has to say. (OOC: checking in)
So tell me what you want (DM MikeK) Tuesday August 15th, 2023 9:56:57 PM
The Shields cautiously move into the light of the torches.
At the mention of Stohp’s name, both Delia and Stock move protectively closer to the taur. Delia rises a bit in the water to gain line of sight on Kar-tiss.
Stock tries to determine what creatures he’s looking at, but they look for all the world like large lizard folk that can breathe underwater.
Zanderallen and Armalad try some diplomacy.
Kar-tiss ignores Armalad completely.
“Well, the pleasure is all mine,” he giggles at Zanderallen. “Trust me.” “You’re here because I finally got that fool Norella to send you a message you couldn’t ignore. She sends her regrets, by the way, but she’s in her fortress in a basalt plateau about a mile that way, getting ready.”
“You’re also here because I need Sarr’s Armor,” he cheerily adds, pointing at Stohp. “Have to free the Immortal One you know. And, well, you’re kinda wearing it.”
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Wednesday August 16th, 2023 2:20:12 AM
Stohp vaguely tries to remember where she got her Sargrass Breastplate. Her initial thought is that whole resurrections of Sar event, the one with the bloodgrass and the god. She'll have to think more about it later, for now she hopes her allies will take positions for a fight with these guys for when things inevitably go sour.
"So, to confirm, you guys did destroy the fisherman's boats and kill everyone on board to leave that message? It didn't occur to you to just send a post card? Ask nicely for help or for someone to tell us about you? Maybe write a message and give it to someone to give to us? I mean if a fisherman came to us with a story of a giant aquatic lizardfolk who showed up out of nowhere and said he had a very important message for us could we please meet you out here that probably would have worked."
Stock (JonM) HP: 238/238; AC: 29/26/16; Per: +27; Surv: +14; SM: +16; Swim: 30 ft d20=15 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2023 9:38:59 AM Effects: Water Breathing, Heroism, Freedom of Movement, Resist Energy - Electricity Stock moves forward, even with Zanderallen, as the temperature of the conversation gets frosty.
"This lizard's goofy. It thinks its going to rip off Stohp's armor. Also...wow. They think that's Sarr's armor.
For the record, is the Basalt Plateau that you mention above the water or below?" ======= Move to T11 Knowledge Geography on a Fortress on a Basalt plateau - max 10 untrained
FYI - The Map link is incorrect...you can use the one from Monday[/i]
Delia (Hannah) HP: 120/120; AC 29/17/23; CMD 41 d20+29=49 ; d20+14=30 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2023 10:59:53 AM Water Breathing, Darkvision(60ft), Delay Poison, Freedom of Movement
Already positioned for this interaction to sour, Delia adds to the incredulity already well expressed by Stock and Stohp, "You say that like Norella tried to leave us messages that we did ignore."
She will make sure that nothing else is sneaking up on them while she tries to remember any basalt plateaus she would know of.
Perception: 49 Know (Geo) 30
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 200/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 14/14 SE 6/6 Wednesday August 16th, 2023 4:05:49 PM
Zanderallen had been trying to play nice, but his limit was fast approaching. Sensing more than seeing Stock move into position next to him, his hand moves deliberately to the hilt of his sword. He doesn't draw steel yet but every fiber in his body is poised to fight at the slightest provocation. The giggling and the casual mention of murder as a message sending tool has his blood up. His voice is loud and steady, holding back the menace of growing anger, "So you admit to the killing of innocents!? Throw down your weapons and surrender or prepare to face judgement!" He stares down Kar-tiss, expecting and ready for violence to erupt at any moment.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 d100=12 ; d20+8=27 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2023 6:39:17 PM "Yea," Bartomus starts in Draconic, "I think there's other ways to send a message other using the bones of your ancestors to create mounds of poisonous things. Plus, from what I can gather from your descendants and the Drow, no one is a big fan of you late Imperial what you call him. So Cat kiss, what is your plan?"
Bartomus then just starts slowly twirling.
intimidation for 27
Kar-tiss Fight - Round 1 (DM MikeK) 17d8=97 ; d20+18=19 ; d20+18=34 ; 2d6+9=18 ; 17d6(1+6+5+2+2+5+1+4+5+1+3+5+2+6+4+4+4)=60 Wednesday August 16th, 2023 9:20:08 PM
Kar-tiss giggles all the more at the Shields’ increasing hostility.
“Well yes! We killed everyone on board to leave a message. Those other ways aren’t nearly as much fun. We also sent the tangleweeds and killed all those people. But if it really bothers you, don’t think of it so much as killing them as giving them a head start on everybody else.”
He winks at Stock. “No and no. Under water. And sarr’s armor, lower case. Any number of items would do. Stohp just happens to be closest.
Bart’s attempt to intimidate does not appear to demoralize Kar-tiss. The lizard man playfully shakes a finger at the water elemental. “Not ancestors. Not interested if people like it. It’s happening.”
“What I plan to do next…oh yes…”
Kar-tiss switches to Draconic - Highlight to display spoiler: {“Attack”} And then to Aquaan - Highlight to display spoiler: {“Attack”}
Then he casts a spell before turning to solid stone. Everyone the moisture getting sucked out of their bodies. Bartomus is especially impacted. Bartomus feels the moisture getting sucked out of his form. It is quite painful. Everone Fort Save DC 24. All but Bart take 60 hp damage on fail or 30 on save. Bart takes 97 hp damage on fail, 48 hp damage on save.
L2 and L3 take up a defensive position in front of Kar-tiss, tridents at the ready.
L4 takes off, buzzing past Delia at high speed, striking out with its trident as it passes, but missing badly. Delia does not get an AoO
L5 does likewise. It swims quickly past Armalad, striking hard with its trident on the way by. Armalad hit for 18 hp damage. Armalad does not get an AoO
Two more shapes appear out of the darkness behind Kar-tiss.
The first is a 7’ long dark colored eel of some kind.
The second is a lot bigger and can only be described as a sea serpent.
Both angle upwards and head toward the party, moving fast. Map
Armalad (Hugh) HP 91/128 AC25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Wednesday August 16th, 2023 9:21:24 PM
Armalad says, "Wait are you saying this was just a diversion and Norella is planning some sort of other offensive? How long do we have to reach this basalt plateau fortress before she unleashes whatever she is planning?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 26/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 d20+17=20 ; Thursday August 17th, 2023 1:54:48 AM
Bartomus squealed and nearly evaporated. He screamed the word "heal" and as the word was uttered in Sylvan, the energy began surging through him. It revigorated him but did not curb his anger or want for vengeance.
Fortitude - 20 = fail, 97 points taken, HEAL spell cast on self for 97 points.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 81/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) d20+11=28 ; d20+25=42 ; Thursday August 17th, 2023 7:29:21 AM
Stohp will move back to Z/AA 13/14 and grab L4. She wishes she'd stuck with her original declaration that they shouldn't even bother to talk to mass murderers and gotten the drop on the enemy instead of letting them get the drop on the party.
Stock (JonM) HP: 256/286; AC: 27/25/14; DR 4/-; CMD: 39; Rage: 1/41 used d20+20=33 ; d20+28=39 ; d10+30=33 ; d6=4 ; Thursday August 17th, 2023 12:03:23 PM Effects: Water Breathing, Heroism, Freedom of Movement, Resist Energy - Electricity, Raging
Stock taps his helmet and says, "We're doing this then." He involuntarily coughs because of the spell and moves forward. Swinging his flail as he "walks" thru water.
==== Fort Save 33 / 35 if it is a spell or spell like ability Move to Q11 PA vs L2 hits AC34 (should have been +23 w/ Power Attack), 33 bludgeoning + 4 electricity
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 170/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 14/14 SE 6/6 d20+24=26 ; d20+5=15 ; Thursday August 17th, 2023 3:51:32 PM
Zanderallen roars as he resists the necrotic pull of the enemy spell, "Then view this as a head start on your plans being ruined." As his sword leaves his sword he calls forth a spirit of Domi to fill the blade, it begins vibrating almost faster than the eye can follow. He advances into the awaiting guards. =================== Divine Bond +Speed to Longsword 16 minutes
Fort Save 26 passes, 30 damage taken Spellcraft 15 to identify spell for stone statue
Delia shudders at the oddity of being surrounded by water and still feeling the moisture begin to be sucked out of her. She heroically pushes off the brunt of the spell. She waves her bow, mildly annoyed at the lizard charging - and whiffing - at her.
She will then edge forward and fire on L3. She decides center of mass is better underwater than precise aiming.
================= Fort save 27 (23+4 from hero point) vs DC 24
5ft step to U16, Full attack on L3 (-4 underwater range penalty, +1 point blank, no deadly aim) 1: 41 to hit; 33 damage (12+11 piercing + 8+2 cold)
2: 27 to hit; 13 damage (11 P + 2 C)
3: 26 to hit; 13 damage (12 P + 1 C)
4: 32 to hit; 13 damage (12 P + 4 C)
5: 29 to hit; 22 damage (18 P + 4 C)
Armalad (Hugh) HP 56/134 AC 25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+10=13 ; d20+22=28 ; d8=7 ; d6=5 ; 15d6=65 ; Thursday August 17th, 2023 10:08:24 PM
Armalad fails the save and then imbues her phase arrow with cone of cold aiming at the sea serpent (space I10) meaning the serpent, eel, L1 and L3 will all be caught in the Cone of Cold
the arrow travels to the target in a straight path, passing through any nonmagical barrier or wall in its way. (Any magical barrier stops the arrow.) This ability negates cover, concealment, armor, and shield modifiers, but otherwise the attack is rolled normally.
28 vs Sea Serpent AC (negating cover, concealment, armor and shield modifiers) = 11 + 5 shock damage
Sea Serpent, Eel, L1 and L3 all need to make a DC 21 Reflex saves or take 65 cold damage with only 32 cold damage being taken on a successful roll
Armalad then spreads out away from the rest of her group so in order to avoid another area of effect. (OOC move diagonal to Z20l)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 81/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Friday August 18th, 2023 5:34:21 AM
(Stohp did make her save with a 28 just forgot to list it)
Kar-tiss Fight - Round 2 (DM MikeK) d20+18=20 ; d20+18=32 ; 2d6+9=15 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+18=24 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+13=17 ; 2d6+9=18 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+18=37 ; 2d6+9=18 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+19=24 ; Friday August 18th, 2023 1:45:00 PM
Bart takes a lot of damage. The taur heals himself. OOC - Please update your header
Stohp swims up to grabbing range, latches onto L4, and pulls the lizard folk into her embrace.
Stock closes in on L2. The lizard folk lashes out with its trident as the dwarf gets in range, missing. It appears very surprised when Stock’s flail easily slides through the water and plasters him in the ribcage.
Zanderallen gets his sword ready for some work. He tries to figure out Kar-tiss’ stone spell, but it proves beyond him. The paladin advances on L3. Like his companion, the lizard folk is waiting. It lashes out with its trident, hitting the paladin. Zanderallen takes 15 hp damage
Delia shifts position slightly. The ranger unleashes a torrent of arrows at L3, the missiles whizzing past Zanderallen’s shield and into the lizard folk. As the last sinks into its chest, L3 loses consciousness and sinks to the bottom.
Armalad imbues an arrow and launches it at the sea serpent. The arrow strikes true. However, the cone of cold doesn't do much damage. Neither Serpent nor Eel nor stoned Kar-tiss appear to be affected. The unconscious L3 is very, very dead though.
The arcane archer shifts position. —-----
In his stone form, Kar-tiss has also sunk to the rocky bottom of this temple/amphitheater/thingy. Suddenly, he is flesh and blood again. He makes a quick hand motion and then casts a spell. Zanderallen Will Save DC 20 or become paralyzed. Delia Up to four ongoing spell effects (from potions or spells, not magic items) are dispelled, starting at highest level spell in effect and working down.
After completing the spell, Kar-tiss swims away a bit, then turns back to stone.
L2 attacks Stock, striking at the dwarf multiple times and trying to bite him for good measure. Only one strike with the trident gets through. Stock take 18 hp damage.
L4 tries shakes free from Stohp and swims off away.
L5 moves up and attacks Armalad, striking hard with its trident. Armalad takes 18 hp damage.
The eel closes on Zanderallen, who can now see it has arms and claws as well as a lot of teeth. The creature flies past the paladin, unsuccessfully attempting to slap him with its tail before rising high above the fray. Zanderallen does not get an AoO
The Sea Serpent extends its long neck to snap at Stock. It misses.
Delia feels her limbs grow sluggish and her lungs seize as the magic on her dissipates. She closes her eyes for the briefest moment, forcing panic down and holding her breath. She opens her eyes again and locks onto L2 to continue to clear Zander's path to Kar-tiss.
Full attack on L2 (-5 underwater range penalty, +1 point blank, -5 for deadly aim): -1 duration of holding breath (if needed, target 2 is Sea Serpent which is either 7 or 8 squares away, so -3 or 4 to hit and -1 damage) [i] (sorry - forgot to add range modifiers on attacks 1 & 2, -4 to dice rolls for just those attacks)[i] 1: 43 to crit, 43 to confirm (double 20s); 99 damage (69 piercing + 4+4 cold + 21 P + 1 C)
2: 24 to hit; 27 damage (25 P + 2 C)
3: 23 to hit; miss
4: 28 to potential crit; 22 not confirmed; 27 damage (26 P + 1 C)
5: 12 to hit; miss
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 d20+12=21 ; d3=3 ; d20+12=15 ; Friday August 18th, 2023 9:21:05 PM
Bartomus swims at the large lizard man that has slipped away from Stohp and slammed his two watery mauls into it. Neither connected.
Used my melee bonus of +12, vs water elemental large of +15. Both missed with a 21 and a 15
Stock (JonM) HP: 242/286; AC: 27/25/14; DR 4/-; CMD: 39; Rage: 1/41 used d20+25=37 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+10=18 ; d10+30=33 ; d10+30=40 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; Saturday August 19th, 2023 8:16:48 AM Effects: Water Breathing, Heroism, Freedom of Movement, Resist Energy - Electricity, Raging
Spells are flying around. Arrows slice through the water. But somehow both the lizard and the serpent struggle to hit the raging dwarf. He mouths at the lizard, "You're dead."
===== 5 ft. step to P11 PA1 vs L2 hits AC37, 33 damage, 1 electricity PA2 hits AC26, 40 damage, 1 electricity PA3 hits AC24 PA4 hits AC18
Achievement Unlocked: 3D Combat on a 2D Plane
Armalad (Hugh) HP 38/134 AC 25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+23=39 ; d8=5 ; d8=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; 4d6=12 ; Sunday August 20th, 2023 8:29:52 PM
Armalad uses a full round withdraw action to get to V20 then declares an impromptu sneak attack against l5
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 81/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Monday August 21st, 2023 7:25:01 AM
Stohp takes stock of the situation. The one she grabbed is running and probably unimportant. She notes the caster using some sort of stone form to protect himself. A neat trick but it occurs to her a statue cannot resist being tied up. She swims to the statue ready to act on it next turn or as an AoO (I think she can 'run' to move 5x her movespeed of 30 feet and reach him. She can avoid drawing an AoO from most the enemies by staying low.)
Kar-tiss Fight - End Combat? (DM MikeK) d20+23=39 ; d100=64 ; Monday August 21st, 2023 5:33:45 PM
Delia finds herself 500’ underwater with no ability to breathe. After a brief moment of panic, the ranger concentrates on the job at hand. And concentrates awfully well at that. Her first arrow kills L2 outright. She shifts to the sea serpent, hitting it once.
Bart swims over to L4 and attacks, but misses.
Stock prepares to attack L2, but finds Delia has already finished it off.
Armalad uses a full round withdraw action to get to V20. Full round action to withdraw. Not seeing how Armalad gets another full round action to manyshot
Stohp swims straight at Kar-tiss. Maybe L2 might have blocked the taur, but that lizard folk is dead now. Stohp arrives next to the stone figure.
—--------
Kar-tiss returns to flesh and blood form, backing away 5’ from Stohp before very carefully casting a spell while avoiding the taur’s possible attack. And like that, the lizard folk is gone. The water closes together where his form once stood.
At Kar-tiss' disappearance, both the sea serpent and the eel flinch, pause a moment, and then flee from the scene.
L4 and L5 take one look at the remaining odds, and also turn tail and run. In no time they are obscured by the darkness outside the range of the everburning torches.
[L4 and L5 have swim speeds of 45' and are "running". Closest is 180' from Bart. Sea serpent and eel are even faster.
--------- Hero Points to Delia and Stohp.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 38/134 AC 25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Monday August 21st, 2023 8:32:46 PM
(OOC: My bad I forgot to put heroically; I fully intended to burn hero points last round to attack 5)
Armalad asks, "Does anyone have any clue where that fortress on the basalt plateau is?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 81/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Monday August 21st, 2023 10:06:39 PM
Stohp sees the direction the enemy moves, even if they leave her line of sight. "Can someone cast haste on me? We could use a prisoner to track down where their fortress is and I think I can catch and capture one."
She'll delay her action to the end of the round then run after the enemy. Her base movespeed underwater is 30, run lets her cover 150, and if haste works with the water swim speed (don't actually know if it does) she can easily catch up to the enemy.
Stock (JonM) HP: 194/238; AC: 29/26/16; DR 4/-; CMD: 38; Rage: 1/41 used Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 9:16:16 AM Effects: Water Breathing, Heroism, Freedom of Movement, Resist Energy - Electricity, Fatigued
Stock sees the lizard collapse in front of him but still follows through with his blow. By the time he looks up, the lizards are fleeing. "What????" He starts to water run after one...then another...then his frustration causes his rage to dissipate. He shakes his head...and then his flail at the departing foes.
"I'm not sure about the plateau but we need to contact the Float anyway to make sure it is safe. While we do so we can ask that a message be passed to some of the scholars there. Maybe they can find record of a basalt plateau."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 9:59:37 AM "I don't Stohp," Bartomus said. He sighed frustrated with gurgling and a bubble of water heading to the surface.
Though, he did quickly try something. He cast an entangle spell trying to use what ever sea grasses there might be to slow the closest lizard man.
"But, if we have the time, I can get a good sense of which direction they were heading and still heading. It will take some time though."
Entangle - range for Bart is about 1,000' entangles and makes things difficult terrain IF THERE is tall grass, kelp, etc. 40' radius around area and I would target that in front of the nearest Lizardman. Reflex save against a 16 otherwise gains the entangled condition.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 90/120; AC 29/17/23; CMD 41 Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 5:28:51 PM
Accepting the retreat of their opponents, Delia quickly retrieves her Bottle of Air conveniently stored in her Handy Haversack and starts breathing from it. She keeps her breaths slow and deep to stave off the worst of the adrenaline spike and coming crash of the last few seconds.
Intermission (DM MikeK) Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 7:15:58 PM
Bartomus looks about for some grasses to entangle the fleeing lizard folk, but as mentioned earlier, there is nothing in the area but silt. He notes that both picked different directions while fleeing, each picking the straightest line away from combat.
Stohp requests a haste spell, but none is forthcoming.
Everyone does recall Kar-tiss saying the basalt plateau “was about a mile that way” while pointing to the north.
Meanwhile, Delia calmly procures a bottle of air from her haversack, and holds it over her mouth with one free hand, while trying to maintain her position with the other.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 81/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 7:22:34 PM "Well if the enemy is located a mile that way then lets go a mile that way. If we try to prepare, learn more, or otherwise delay in any way then it means more people die." Stohp suggests. "I'm going to go check if the entangle caught either of those lizardfolk, be right back." She'll swim the direction the pair went until she sees the end of Bartomous's spell.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 38/134 AC 25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 8:34:01 PM
Armalad says to the party, "Let's go to the basalt plateau but can someone heal me first?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 11:42:33 PM "Here, take two of these," Bartoms said as two small, different-sized vials appeared at the tips of small whirls of water. "Then let me take a look at you to see what else we can do here to make you almost as good as new."
"Delia, how long do you have? I need a bit of time to get a sense of where and what we might have ahead of us."
[I]CSW Potion for 3d8+2 and a CMW 2d8+2 potion given to Armalad
Stock (JonM) HP: 194/238; AC: 29/26/16; DR 4/-; CMD: 38; Rage: 1/41 used Wednesday August 23rd, 2023 8:57:31 AM Effects: Water Breathing (hours), Heroism (50 min), Freedom of Movement (150 min), Resist Energy - Electricity (30 min), Fatigued
Stock swim/walks to Delia and says, "Good thing you had that bottle...It might make whatever comes next a little awkward but at least you can breathe."
He starts jogging after Stohp along the floor of the lake.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 90/120; AC 29/17/23; CMD 41 Wednesday August 23rd, 2023 2:29:19 PM
Delia gives Bart a thumbs up, hesitant to speak this far underwater now that she cannot breathe it. She nod in response to Stock, then shrugs when he mentions it being awkward. She will see if she can hold the bottle with her mouth, or if breathing requires one hand at all times.
She slowly follows along, manuevering a rope out and around herself for makeshift towing.
(no swim speed or FoM anymore, so unassisted move speed 15ft. Her + gear is about 200lbs above water.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 193/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 12/14 SE 6/6 d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday August 23rd, 2023 2:49:53 PM
Zanderallen finally summons the will to shake the spell, never should have been able to affect him in the first place but...
Before everyone runs off he channels a quick burst of positive energy to heal everyone. "We don't have anyway to get Delia back in a fighting state do we?" ================= "Everyone one that waits a second for Zander to channel heals, 38 HP"
(OOC: Sorry for disappearing had some medical stuff with our toddler earlier this week that consumed my attention. All good now.)
Just keep swimming (DM MikeK) Wednesday August 23rd, 2023 7:00:06 PM
Stohp takes a quick loop around the 80’ diameter effect of Bartomus’ entangle spell. She finds no captured lizard folk and returns.
Stock makes to follow, but realizes the taur is moving in the opposite direction the group believes the basalt plateau lies. He waits, and she returns.
Bartomus and Zanderallen dish out some healing.
The group discussed heading out. With Delia down to a 15’ swim rate however, the Shields are looking at 35 minutes(ish) to cover the distance.
Delia ties a rope around herself, hoping to get a lift.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 95/134 AC 25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 3d8+2=9 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=5 ; Wednesday August 23rd, 2023 9:28:01 PM
Between the potions and the channeling Armalad is looking better but she still isnt' 100%
Armalad tries to use the decanter of endless water on the higher setting as a jet and have Delia attach the rope to her to see if that can pull the two women along at a decent clip.
She tells her friends, "I'm doing much better but I'm still a little banged up."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Thursday August 24th, 2023 6:55:31 AM "We have a boat." Stohp points out dryly. "We at least need to tell the crew where we are going and can probably sail most of the mile slightly faster then we can swim.
Stock (JonM) HP: 232/238; AC: 29/26/16; DR 4/-; CMD: 38; Rage: 1/41 used Thursday August 24th, 2023 9:05:29 AM Effects: Water Breathing (hours), Heroism (50 min), Freedom of Movement (150 min), Resist Energy - Electricity (30 min)
Stock nods his head at Stohp and says, "Agreed that is probably faster but the basalt plateau is underwater. We won't find it just rowing in that direction. Also that puts the crew at some risk again. Otherwise I can pull Delia." He moves over and grabs the other end of her rope. "Without water breathing though, she will not easily be able to use her bow."
====== I'm not well versed on the rules impact of pulling Delia but with a 22 strength, Stock can drag 5x his light load of 173 lb = 865 lb. and I think be unencumbered. That might still be faster than going up, boarding, and then rowing to the underwater plateau.
Hope all is well at home Zachary!
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 Thursday August 24th, 2023 1:22:38 PM "Gotta agree with Stohp." Bartomus said with a nod. "We want to conserve our strength before we lead an assault on some rocky stronghold. Delia, I wonder if I could use this form to find a way to gently push you upward or heck even pull the rope. Wanna give it a go?"
Trying to figure out if the water elemental form use its powers to assist Delia. Willing to give it a try.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 193/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 11/14 SE 6/6 d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; Thursday August 24th, 2023 2:12:48 PM
Zanderallen swims over to Armalad and Lays on Hands, closing up most of her remaining wounds, "That should get you going."
"Our crew expected us to have a meeting at noon. If we don't tell them what's going on they're going to assume the worst and we'll come back to the Float panicking that we're dead. But I'm not a big fan of them being near Norella's stronghold. I think the fastest among us should alert the ship and tell them to stay near the fountain as the only surface landmark." ==================== "Armalad heals 34 HP. 11/14 Lay on Hands remaining
Delia (Hannah) HP: 120/120; AC 29/17/23; CMD 41 Thursday August 24th, 2023 3:35:17 PM
Delia gives Zander another thumbs up after his channel, looking unwilted. She will gratefully accept any and all towing up towards the ship so that they can inform their crew and regroup.
I was told there would be no math (DM MikeK) Thursday August 24th, 2023 7:14:08 PM
Armalad, Bartomus, and Stock all try to grab the rope around Delia.
Armalad tries to kill her DM with a “what’s the speed of a water jet propulsion system producing 5 gal/sec thrust” question. DM has no idea. We’ll go with movement speed of 25’, but Armalad will need continuous STR DC12 checks to keep the decanter pointed in the desired direction.
And we'll decree Stock can pull Delia at a speed of 20’.
And we'll also decree Bartomus can ‘push’ Delia at a speed of 25’ or ‘lift’ her at a speed of 20’
Delia wants to go up. Therefore, she and Bart move up to the surface, arriving in just over a minute.
Armalad, Stock, Stohp, and Zanderallen can move ahead of them, wait, go up with them, or something else. Please recall the four are faster than Bart/Delia, and visibility is 60’ at the surface/40’ at the bottom (x5 for Zanderallen and Stohp).
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 d12=8 ; d20+16=32 ; Thursday August 24th, 2023 9:06:03 PM
Bartomus makes a mental note that he needs to improve his vision when swishing about in the water as he works to form denser currents of water to help lift Delia upward toward the surface. As he practices water-based maneuvers, he scans the water for any unusual movements while keeping an idea of where his fellow Shields are in the water column.
If no issues arise, he will let Delia swim for the ship while he swirls about a safe distance before swimming to the boat, changing back into his Taur form, and climbing into the vessel.
Perception - 32
Armalad (Hugh) HP 95/134 AC 25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Thursday August 24th, 2023 11:31:25 PM
(OOC: from the item description: “Stream” pours out 1 gallon per round. “Fountain” produces a 5-foot-long stream at 5 gallons per round. “Geyser” produces a 20-foot-long, 1-foot-wide stream at 30 gallons per round, you think the Geyser is too powerful to work?)
Armalad decides to stay with the bulk of the team. If everyone is going up she'll go back for Joker and then the pair will go up together. He was still hanging back as the team was approaching the meeting which was a good idea considering that anti-water creature area of effect.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Friday August 25th, 2023 8:27:39 AM "Well if we want to keep eyes below water then the slower swimmers can get on the boat and we can drop a rope in the water. The fastest of us can stay in the water and keep their eyes open while the boat follows the direction the rope is being pulled. It lets us move a little faster but helps us makes sure we won't miss it because it's under the waves."
Stock (JonM) HP: 232/238; AC: 29/26/16; DR 4/-; CMD: 38; Rage: 1/41 used Friday August 25th, 2023 9:49:44 AM Effects: Water Breathing (hours), Heroism (50 min), Freedom of Movement (150 min), Resist Energy - Electricity (30 min)
"Alright - I will stay below for now." He keeps himself pointed in the rough direction that they believe is the group's target.
==== Sounds like some stay below and some check in with the boat?
Delia (Hannah) HP: 120/120; AC 29/17/23; CMD 41 Friday August 25th, 2023 11:21:34 AM
As soon as Delia's head breaks the surface of the lake, Hawky is there. She waves him off and he lands on the rail of the ship, staring at her as she swims towards it.
Once she above the surface, Delia suggests to the people with her, "We could all regroup and rest on our ship, then about 3/4s of a mile from here, drop into the water and keep an eye out. There might also be some above water signs of a giant plateau or the basalt, since this part of the lake isn't extremely deep. Or..." She asks the crew if any of them are familiar with this area or have maps/charts of the area.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 193/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 11/14 SE 6/6 Friday August 25th, 2023 2:24:04 PM
Being able to see better under than all but Stock due to his helmet Zander stays under with his dwarven companion.
He gently reminds Armalad's wounds that he healed them and they should stay closed.
The plateau (DM MikeK) Saturday August 26th, 2023 9:46:17 AM
The Shields reach a compromise of sorts.
Delia, Armalad, and Bartomus get back in the boat. Hawky glides over to ensure her companion is ok.
Zanderallen, Stohp, and Stock remain underwater. The trio head off in the direction indicated by Kar-tiss, indicating their direction of movement by occasionally tugging on a line Hasan knots together so as to reach the lake bottom.
The lake bed remains silt, broken up by occasional lichen encrusted bedrock.
After about 10 minutes of swimming/movement, Zanderallen spots a low plateau rising from the sea floor. The paladin brings everyone to a halt about 150’ from the structure.
It is not all that impressive. The basalt plateau rises about 50’ above the sea floor and is roughly circular, measuring some 300’ in diameter.
With the top of the plateau still 450’ below the water’s surface, it is not visible from the longship.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 d20+16=26 ; Saturday August 26th, 2023 10:03:38 AM "Well," Bartomus started as he got comfortable with his usual form. "That was a heck of a first meeting with Kar-Tiss. Not a fan of that lizard man, not at a fan."
The taur went silent and then took a few deep breaths. For the next minute or two, Bartomus was lost to the waves and the sun as he sat silently.
Perception to get sense of where on the lake they are - 26; then Bartomus is casting his Commune with Nature spell. Link sent via email.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 Saturday August 26th, 2023 10:09:19 AM PS - Bartomus stays lost in his meditative, trance like thoughts for ten minutes.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 95/134 AC 25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Sunday August 27th, 2023 9:24:39 PM
Armalad tells Joker, "You need to stay back next time we get into a conflict with Kartiss and company. I mean good job staying back this time but I think one hit like that on you and you'd need fast healing"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Monday August 28th, 2023 8:03:44 AM
Stohp will go up and let the others know what has been found and that Bart seems to be casting a spell to gather more information.
Stock (JonM) HP: 232/238; AC: 29/26/16; DR 4/-; CMD: 38; Rage: 1/41 used d20+27=35 ; d20+11=28 ; Monday August 28th, 2023 9:12:50 AM Effects: Water Breathing (hours), Heroism (50 min), Freedom of Movement (150 min), Resist Energy - Electricity (30 min); all durations -10 min
"Is that basalt? That crazy lizardman said it was...I guess it's basalt. Not really impressive though."
Stock watches Stohp head upwards and continues forward. He scans the plateau, trying to get a sense of what they were facing. =========== Is there an actual structure? or just a plateau? Perception 35 or 37 if dwarven stonecunning is of any use; Just trying to get a sense of the overall layout Knowledge Nature 28 - Does the plateau seem like a naturally formed feature of the lakebed? Is basalt a reasonably common stone in the area, especially for a lakebed?
Delia (Hannah) HP: 120/120; AC 30/18/24; CMD 41 Monday August 28th, 2023 12:41:24 PM
Delia will spend some time with her bottle of air and her rope trying to rig something to keep her hands free. Her initial thought it something like a horse's nose bag, but that seems unwieldy in practice. She settles for making a harness/carrier/loop that she attaches to her belt with enough slack that she can hold it to her mouth. That way, she can let go of it without losing it when she needs both hands.
She'll stretch, double and triple checking her bow and arrows for any ill effects of underwater use and then be ready to submerge as soon as Bart's spell is done. Just before submerging, she will cast Barkskin on herself.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 193/200 AC: 32 T: 13 FF: 31 CMD: 33 LoH 11/14 SE 6/6 Monday August 28th, 2023 2:13:26 PM "Why are you asking if it's basalt? Can't dwarves just tell what stone is, or do you need to go bite it?" Zander grins broadly at Stock, laughing at his humor. He takes in the size of the place, thinking there could be a whole lot of tunnels inside that rock.
Mmmm, good basalt (DM MikeK) Monday August 28th, 2023 8:52:51 PM
Bartmous tries to figure out where the are. As best as he can determine, they are right about at the red dot. Fountain Location
He takes the next 10 minutes to cast a spell.
This gives the Shields time to observe and prepare. Delia and Armalad wait on the ship, diving down as Bart’s casting completes.
Stock moves forward, getting to within 60’ of the plateau wall. He can tell it is basalt, which is not out of line with the rest of the lakebed. The portion of the wall he can see appears natural, with your standard plateauy folds, cracks, and crevices.
At the end of the casting period, Bartomus knows (and probably relays) the following: You are underwater with a basalt plateau as the only terrain item of interest. A stone door sits on the north side of the plateau. The party is on the south side. There are a series of tunnels inside the plateau There are two people inside the plateau. There are plant golems inside the plateau.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 95/134 AC 25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Monday August 28th, 2023 11:16:22 PM
Armalad says when she hears Bart's news "so there are 2 people and a mess of plant golems in there? Well I guess if we want to stop that assault we need to take them out right?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 111/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Tuesday August 29th, 2023 5:02:03 AM "Well going through the front door will mean fighting our way through all their defenses. I'm guessing no one has a way for us to make our own back door?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 232/238; AC: 29/26/16; DR 4/-; CMD: 38; Rage: 1/41 used Tuesday August 29th, 2023 9:02:43 AM Effects: Water Breathing (hours), Heroism (50 min), Freedom of Movement (150 min), Resist Energy - Electricity (30 min); all durations -10 min
Stock nods at Stohp's question and says, "You know, it's at times like this that I miss some of our more magically inclined members...like Dorbin. He'd have a magical answer here.
Bart - Do you have anything for this situation? Anything that allows you to take the STONE and SHAPE it however you want?"
Assuming there are no answers, Stock leads the way in a circuit around the plateau to where the door probably is.
[i]====
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 Tuesday August 29th, 2023 10:23:41 AM
When he was done with his spell, he worked to commit what he had learned to memory. He then slipped back into the form of huge water elemental
"Well, my meditations had me thinking of softening stone and we could cut the clay out." Bart looked at the dwarf. He recalled the flow of the tunneling he had gotten a sense of and gave some thought as to where he could try such a thing. "Such an approach could flood a tunnel or two, signaling where we are coming from, but worth the thought."
"Delia, if the breathing gets a challenge, I can also recast the spell to allow you to breathe without the bottle."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 120/120; AC 30/18/24; CMD 41 Tuesday August 29th, 2023 11:56:02 AM
Delia would shrug in response to Bart, "It'd be better to save it for if someone else's gets dispelled too."
She's excited about the prospect of fighting constructs. She's studied them. Knows what their normal weak spots are.
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