Evaris Wednesday June 8th, 2016 10:12:27 PM
"I do have two Death Ward spells prepared," Evaris assures Emrys. "I just wish I could prepare enough for the whole party."
In the alley, Evaris whispers, "Let's stay together this time, hmm? I'm pretty sure nobody's sneaking up on a vampire."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=24 ; Wednesday June 8th, 2016 10:39:01 PM
Brom stands in front of the building with the others. "What now?"
Perception DC 24
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 d20+12=19 ; Wednesday June 8th, 2016 11:55:26 PM "Blue, take a peek inside." Evred motions for his incorporeal shadow companion to stick his nose inside for a look. The tenebrous hound drops into the ground, moves forward, and pokes its muzzle up through the floor about five feet to the right of the doorknob to take a look.
Stealth 19. Three-quarters cover for Blue.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Wednesday June 8th, 2016 11:56:39 PM
ooc: Also, I now have the Trap Spotter talent.
"Whenever a rogue with this talent comes within 10 feet of a trap, he receives an immediate Perception skill check to notice the trap. This check should be made in secret by the GM."
Perception is 1d20+16.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 10/57(17) Thursday June 9th, 2016 11:51:03 AM
"Kick in the door? Get as much sunlight in there? Kill anything that comes out? Sound about right?"
(DM JohnC) A House with no name d20+16=28 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+16=25 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+16=17 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+3=9 ; 4d6=10 ; Thursday June 9th, 2016 12:31:05 PM
The group looking over the home as Blue fades into the building, As he does so, Evred notices some substance coating the areas around each opening that can be seen. Just as he is starting to look into the substance, Blue comes back out shaking his head and oozing from his ears. (damage 10) In a loud voice, "As soon as i went in there it became filled with fog so thick I couldn't see and then someone screamed at me and now I can't hear because my ears are ringing." No one in the group heard any screaming, even though they were listening very closely as he went in, but the results seem real, at least as far as Blue is concerned. All the doors and windows seem coated in something, Blue is hurt and looking at the building, something is obviously going on, and it seems the entire place is covered in shadows, almost like it was something dark itself. Will Save DC 15 if fail read Highlight to display spoiler: {There is something unnerving about this building, You are shaken until told other wise.}
What actions do you take? We are doing 1 minute turns, not 10 minute turns.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet d20+5=24 ; d20+4=11 ; Thursday June 9th, 2016 8:53:55 PM
Barratore grumbles at himself again, how many times was he going to forget to pick up a Haversack? The potions get stowed into his back pack. He'll have them, just not nearly as accessible as they could be.
Standing in front of the building, Barratore waits for Blue and when the shadow returns he grunts once and snorts. Will Save 24
Barratore takes out a potion of Darkvision and drinks it. as far as he understood, they were here to find some person called Markx, not storm and kill everything and so the minotaur steps up to the door and slams a fist against it several times. In other words, he knocks loudly....
Perception 11
Darkvision 5 hrs Gargul's boon 'Death', all weapons (manufactured and natural) are considered to be under the effect of a 'Bless Weapon' spell for the next 2 combats
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51 d20+16=19 ; d100=55 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+17=32 ; Thursday June 9th, 2016 10:42:28 PM
(sorry for not posting yesterday. after coming home from work, I mowed the grass. then came in and fell asleep on the couch for 8 hours.)
(Will Save: 19, +2 vs. enchantments, +4 vs. lang.-dependent and sonic effects, +4 vs. bardic performances)
"This is quite curious!" says Emrys as he casts a Light spell on the crystal head of his walking stick, Black Sanguine. He then mutters a few words of divination magik, Detect Magic, and concentrates in the direction of the building until he learns the school of any magical effects that are present (Leyline: 55). Once he has made that determination, he will attempt to identify the actual spell effect(s).
(Knowledge [Arcana]: 29, 20, 32 to identify the spell(s).)
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 d20+5=13 ; Thursday June 9th, 2016 11:51:31 PM "Aw, gosh, Blue. I said take a quick peek, not stand there and let a caster get off a spell." Evred bends down and rubs the shadowy hound behind the ears to comfort him. "I'm not liking this, guys. It sounds like Blue was hit by a shout spell. Sonic damage is one of the things that can hit a shadow without problem, and he's complaining his ears hurt. Whoever cast that spell must have been very fast and very quick on his feet to spot him, identify him as a shadow, and let off just the right spell. Perhaps we need to be more cautious."
Will save 13.
Evaris d20+14=23 ; Friday June 10th, 2016 12:12:14 AM
[OOC: I'm assuming we had time to do the Heroes' Feast? Do you want me to roll one set of temp HP for the group, or should everybody roll their own? I've had different DMs rule different ways on that.]
[Will save 23]
"What do you see, Emrys?" Evaris asks. "Should I start casting Death Wards?"
DM JCC roll one set for entire group please (next post is ok)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 29,Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 14, HP 57/57 d20+3=15 ; Friday June 10th, 2016 11:18:00 AM
Maybe seeing a God helped Edson not get spooked. Either way, it seemed like it was about to go down.
He quickly drinks one of his Bull Strength potions followed by his protection from Evil potion. If enough then he uses the Bless oil on his sword.
(DM JohnC) A House with no name Friday June 10th, 2016 12:46:41 PM
When Blue comes semi stumbling out of the house after just entering, various people react differently. Evred is shaken to the core that something really effected his shadow so much. Some quaff potions and take a closer look around. Barratore moves to the door and slams a fist against it, knocking hard enough to wake the dead. Barratore only DC 14 Fort save. if fail Highlight to display spoiler: { You fall unconscious in a heap on the stairs} Those at the door Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { you hear very soft thumpings like something being quietly dragged and tappings on walls, all are very very soft and slow sounding} The house itself seems to eerily waver in the gloom that surrounds it. The door fails to open at Barratore's hard knocks and the windows are boarded up from the inside, now that you have taken a closer look.
Time 2 minutes (I'll be keeping track)
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 d20+32=35 ; Friday June 10th, 2016 2:40:33 PM "Nope. Nope, nope, nope. Come on, Blue."
Evred and Blue disappear into nearby and retreat a short distance.
ooc: Stealth check 35. Retreat 30 feet.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Friday June 10th, 2016 2:46:44 PM
ooc: Actually, since we are posting minutes instead of rounds, Evred and Blue retreat 100 feet but still within line of sight.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51 Friday June 10th, 2016 3:24:03 PM
(Did any magic get detected and/or identified?)
"Not sure Evaris ... I wouldn't cast those spells yet until we confirm they're here. Uhh, Evred ... you promised not to separate. Come back and enjoy the safety of the group." He may have to drop some suggestions if this wanderlust continues.
DM JCCYou didn't detect any magic, but something is definitely not right with the house. As I said, it seems to waver and in shadows, even though the neighbors are only slightly darkened from the position of the sun
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51 Friday June 10th, 2016 5:36:09 PM
"Odd ... this isn't magical. If it's not supernatural, then it must be natural. Possibly a tear between veil that separates the Living Wold and the Realm of Shadow. However, there would be lingering auras of magical energy."
Emrys concentrates the Leylines of Woldsblood that are around him, as he does whenever he casts his spells. He determines their strength ... could this be a nexus point, he wonders?
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) 2d6+20=30 ; d20+16=28 ; Saturday June 11th, 2016 9:28:57 AM
Brom hears the soft sounds coming from within. Brom draws his black greatsword and moves up to the door. "Give me a shot." He says. He takes a swing at the door with his adamantine blade, deals 30 points to door and ignores 20 points of hardness.
Lanliss Slowed HP26/50 HP 63/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+8=23 ; d20+16=27 ; Monday June 13th, 2016 7:18:29 AM
Lanliss accepts Emrys silver dagger, if possible. Thanks Emrys, I will use it with care against the vampires. At the door, Lanliss makes a strange face. Do you hear this ? I hear very low sounds of someone dragging something and tappings on the wall. A Surprise ? Lanliss asks himself.
Will save - 23 Perception 27
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet d20+11=22 ; Monday June 13th, 2016 8:53:32 AM
Barratore glances at Brom as he moves up with his sword, Physical contact with the house made no nevermind to him. He didn't like that Evred had already bailed. He thought the man was made of sterner stuff. Emrys' statement puzzled him as well, "What do you mean a tear, as in stepping out of the living Wold and into another all together?"
If Brom's sword works as reported, Barratore moves in right behind the barbarian, sword and shield ready
Fort Save 22 Darkvision 5 hrs Gargul's boon 'Death', all weapons (manufactured and natural) are considered to be under the effect of a 'Bless Weapon' spell for the next 2 combats
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Monday June 13th, 2016 10:54:43 AM
ooc: Aw, c'mon. The GM said Evred is "shaken to the core." He's not a weenie. :(
Evred and Blue turn the corner and watch the party continue investigating the building.
All right, Evred. You know what magical fear feels like. It's not real. Catch your breath. Wait for it to pass. Get back in the game.
(DM JohnC) A House with no name Monday June 13th, 2016 1:52:07 PM
Evred backs off a bit, being careful after the shock of Blue coming back hurt and the general effect of the house over all.
Brom moves to the door and unleashes a strike at it. As he hits it, the door seems to explode. Everyone except Evred, Reflex DC 19 if fail then DC 14 Fort save. if fail Highlight to display spoiler: { You fall unconscious in a heap where you are standing}
Once the door is gone, Emrys can sense the magic, but it's not of any type he recognizes. There are hints of evocation, illusion, conjuration and divination, but those hints are buried in whatever this other type of magic is.
The tapping sounds are now audible to everyone that is near the door. Three taps, five taps, two taps, there really is no pattern to them. Inside the house, there is a dense mist inside the first floor of the house, that blocks all vision more than 5 feet. You can't tell if it's light or dark inside the house, because the gloom seems to be inside as well as out, but there is some light from the alley, beyond the doorway, it seems to be a room rather than a hallway, as you can't see any walls.
Three minutes have passed
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+7=13 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+16=30 ; Monday June 13th, 2016 2:52:08 PM
As Brom's sword strikes the door, it explodes of splinters and magic. The barbarian fails to avoid the explosion of magic, but his strong constitution keeps the young man from feeling the effects of the magic. He stands in the doorway looking in.
"Everyone alright." He says.
The mist is thick coming from inside the structure. Brom turns his head slightly and focuses on hearing all that he can.
Reflex save DC 13, Fort save DC 31, Perception DC 30
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51 d20+10=17 ; d20+7=14 ; Monday June 13th, 2016 6:29:59 PM
(Reflex: 17, fail. Fort: 14, success. Additional modifiers: +2 vs. enchantments, +4 vs. sonic and language-dependent effects, if any of these apply.)
Emrys takes the full brunt of the magical backlash, and even his trusty Black Sanguine isn't enough to keep him on his feet. However, Emrys' eyes remain open and conscious as he stares on in bewildered amazement.
"Ohhh my ... there's the magic ... supernatural indeed!"
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min Monday June 13th, 2016 6:39:45 PM
Emrys is slow to get up, but once he rights himself, he casts one of his most powerful divinations ... True Seeing! (Cast from the Knowledge Domain ... no leyline roll required)
"Let's get into the thick of it, shall we," as he stares into the swirling torrents of the magical storm.
Evaris d20+6=19 ; d8+5=13 ; Monday June 13th, 2016 10:09:38 PM
[Reflex save 19]
Evaris only barely manages to dodge the effects of the blast. Coughing, he moves up to examine the exposed room."Brom, you don't know your own strength," he attempts, but the joke falls flat.
He follows Emrys into the gloom.
[Let's say 13 temporary hit points to everyone for Heroes' Feast, shall we? Also, +1 to attack, +1 to Will saves, and +4 on saves against poison and fear effects.]
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min Tuesday June 14th, 2016 10:38:12 AM
(Note: Emrys didn't go in! He is merely looking into "the thick of it" with his true seeing.He has a curious mind, but he isn't so bold to walk into potential oblivion until he has examined it thoroughly.)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 29,Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 14, HP 57/57 d20+13=31 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+13=30 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2016 11:33:35 AM
Reflex 31
Edson isn't struck by the explosion and is able to move up behind Brom and Barratore. His arms feel stronger with the Bulls Strength, and the bless and Protection from Evil calm his nerves a bit.
(DM JohnC) A House with no name Tuesday June 14th, 2016 1:01:11 PM
The group gathers at the doorway, there is still a thick mist like fog roiling beyond the door, even with his truesight, Emyrs can still only see 5' into the mist. From somewhere in the mist, footsteps can be hear and from a slightly different direction, causing most of the group to get goosebumps, the sound like fingernails on a blackboard is heard as well. The remains of the door is scattered about, and from a couple of small holes a substance is dripping, causing a tiny puddle to form on the doorstep, it quickly soaks in and disappears. The mist seems to be staying inside the house, and that drifts out the door quickly evaporates.
Four minutes have passed
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet d20+7=15 ; d20+11=30 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2016 8:51:39 PM
The explosion flies all over Barratore, but nothing happens and he says a small thank you to Imod. "The one door Edson doesn't insist on checking eh Brom? If there is evil coming into teh city, this looks like it fits the description of the door they would use"
Sword and shield at the ready. He knows Brom will be right behind him and then the others will trail in. He also knows something attacked Evaris' shadow and he mentally readies himself for the fight. Adrenaline pumps, he takes a breath and with a gleam of excitement in his eye, Barratore steps through the threshold and into mist.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=17 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2016 11:00:24 PM
"Yeah, he takes forever checkin' those things anyway." He says with a small grin before following Barratore into the mist.
ooc: he has sword in one hand EB torch in other. If combat occurs he drops torch.
Perception (listening) DC 17
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect magic d20+19=28 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2016 11:20:42 PM
There was no spray of blood or screams unholy terror when Barratore passed through the open doorway. That's a good sign. He waits for Brom to enter as well. No searing flesh turned to ash or the wafting scent of bubbling human fat. More good signs. He gives a look to Edson to see if he was going to enter. He'd prefer to be sure that he wasn't about to die. The thought of his beauty being lost to the Wold had him a bit unnerved. With a deep sigh, he shrugs and says out loud, "When in Rum!" He then enters the open doorway just behind others.
(Perception: 28)
Evaris Tuesday June 14th, 2016 11:22:56 PM
As Brom moves into the building, Evaris reaches out and casts True Seeing on him.
[11 minutes duration]
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 d20+32=47 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2016 11:49:20 PM It seems putting some distance between you and the terrifying haunted house was a good idea, old boy. Evred makes his way cautious back toward the group. giving a healthy clearance as the party makes their entrance.
Stealth 47, move to 20 feet away from front door.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 29,Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 14, HP 57/57 Wednesday June 15th, 2016 8:01:22 AM
Edson moves in behind the two, making a mental note that any more explosions will be blocked by the two giants in front of him.
Lanliss Slowed HP26/50 HP 63/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+12=32 ; d20+16=27 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2016 10:58:43 AM
Lanliss manages to escape whatever kind of explosion it was. As he sees the others go into the unkown he goes too with them. the last to go. Reflex 32 Perception 27
(DM JohnC) A House with no name Wednesday June 15th, 2016 1:59:21 PM
(one clarification, while the door exploded, it was not from magic, it was from the brute overkill done by a certain character)
Standard rule for being inside the house:Highlight to display spoiler: { If anyone who gets more than 5 feet away from the group, you will be considered to be lost in the mist and even though you will know your friends are close, you can't find during this turn or any other turn when you get separated.}
As the party enters the gloomy home, they all stay within 5' of each other, or they'd lose sight of them. The continual flames, aren't really helping a lot, picture driving in a blizzard, all you can see is the area right next to you.(5 feet) The sounds have now changed from finder nails on a chalk board to hushed whispers that seem to come all around. Although "So, this is float...Son of a bugbear..." in a male voice can be heard, it started as sort of wonder, but shifted into what ended up as a curse. The mist that seems to permeate the entire building makes it hard navigate, Barratore makes it about 15 feet and he finds a wall, but thinks he sees the edge of a doorway to his right. He notices it's really dark in the directions he looks that is furthest away from Brom's torch. It causes a glare in all this mist. Those who have improved vision, really understand that they actually can't see further than 5 feet, something prevents it. The group isn't really trying to be stealthy, only a couple members that usually do so are trying, so Barratore mentions finding a wall as he angles towards the door. Velarin Highlight to display spoiler: { Somewhere to your left you hear people making their way through the same mist you are, you really don't know which direction you are facing, and go ahead and post in the open}
Once inside the house, Perception DC 28 Highlight to display spoiler: { you smell the scent of Death} Perception DC 25Highlight to display spoiler: { the floor is sticky in spots} If made the second Perception check and investigate Highlight to display spoiler: { Fort save DC 18 or throw up, the spots of sticky on the floor are blood, lots of blood}
Time, 5 minutes
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) d20+9=22 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2016 6:48:37 PM
Velarin stops moving in order to better listen to the sound of other people rising above the hushed whispers emanating from everywhere. The Wizard also fails to pick up the scent of death, and pulls his Everburning torch from his Haversack, after which he realizes that all he will be seeing is about 5'.
Unsure of what to do in his current predicament, he has to decide between keeping quiet in case the voices are unfriendly, or calling out, as he has no idea where he is or what is going on. This location and all it's unusual sounds are likely magically created, possibly as a defense mechanism set off by whomever was talking. He decides to take his chances on making contact if possible, and hope they are not unfriendly.
"Hello?" he calls out in a slightly louder than normal voice. "Anyone there?"
(my link to the character sheet is below. I have no idea how to link it to the posts. if anyone could offer up some assistance, it would be appreciated) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vCAdiPLekP91XVoEh6GbLLhLoT1RGqq07cWtknXgvQk/edit?usp=sharing&authkey=CNefjo0C
Memorized Spells: 1st: Shield, Protection from evil, Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, See invisibility, Mirror image, Scorching ray, Scorching ray, Knock 3rd: Fireball, Lightning bolt, Haste, Dispel Magic, Displacement, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Black Tentacles, Ice storm, Ice storm, Greater Invisibility 5th: Teleport-C, Cone of cold, Cone of cold, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet d20+4=6 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2016 9:44:22 PM
Barratore encounters the wall and tells the group about the doorway or possible door to his right. He begins going there. the voices were the voices and until something jumped out, he would simply move on. Or until someone told him otherwise. Seems were not the only non shadow wraith things in here he thinks as the voice calls out. "Bad guys dont knock" he says back over his shoulder to Brom. Barratore voice then booms out in his best guess direction of where the other originated.
"We're here to help. Stay put and we'll get you" Never really occurs to the minotaur that telling people he'll get them may not be a comforting thought as he intends
Corrected for you Chris and welcome back my friend
Evaris Wednesday June 15th, 2016 10:02:48 PM
"You're not a vampire by any chance, are you?" Evaris calls. "It's just that it's rather tedious restoring all that drained energy, and I wouldn't like to have to do it again."
[OOC: Welcome, Chris!]
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=35 ; d20+11=30 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2016 10:30:11 PM
Following in, Brom takes in the sounds and senses of the room. "Death is all over the place." He says. The wet and sticky floor has a familar feel to it. Brom take a moment to lean down and wiping a finger in the substance he smells it. "Blood." He says aloud. The barbarian is accustom to being covered in blood, as his weapon often causes lots of it to be lost, and is not bothered.
Brom waits for the sound of the cry to come into sight. He sees the elf enter into view. "Yur out of place, elf."
Perception DC 35, Fort save DC 30
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 d20+32=42 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2016 11:58:56 PM Well... this is unexpected.
Evred makes his way closer to the party, keeping to the shadows and trying to get a better look at the elf.
ooc: Stealth 42.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect magic d20+19=37 ; d20+7=11 ; Thursday June 16th, 2016 12:51:46 AM
(Perception: 37. Fort Save: 11. A Blood Witch is sickened by the sight of blood?)
Emrys wretches a bit from the stench of death, however ... "Gadzooks," curses Emrys! What really bothers him is the fact that coagulated blood is staining his brand new, soft toad-leather boots. It took the cobbler weeks to craft such a beautiful pair and it sickens him that they may be ruined!!
Agreeing with Brom, he says, "Yes, dear Brom, this is quite unsettling!"
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect magic d100=84 ; Thursday June 16th, 2016 1:07:45 AM
Emrys sidesteps out of a puddle of blood and casts a simple little cantrip that cleans the blood from his shoes.
(Leyline; 84. woot, free cast on a 0-level spell, casting Clean Blood. ... what a waste of a good leyline roll.)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 29,Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 14, HP 57/57 d20+19=29 ; Thursday June 16th, 2016 8:51:50 AM
" The floor is stickey aND smells like death. And now.someone is calling to us from the mist... yeah we are going back to Gargul."
" Why don't we stop so we give him a fixed point to move to, so he doesn't gethink lost in the mist.
(DM JohnC) A House with no name d8=3 ; 5d6=19 ; Thursday June 16th, 2016 2:49:06 PM
Barratore does indeed find a door and makes his way through it, After a few false starts, in various directions, the chain of friends find an Elf standing in the room past a short hallway. This house is obviously not the same floor plan as the groups, things seem smaller, almost like the walls are closing in, but that must just be an illusion due to the mist they are traveling through. Some are more disturbed at the blood in spots covering the floor. The hallway the group passed through has a closed door on one side. Evaris Highlight to display spoiler: { You hear an extremely loud scream, it rings loudly in your ears, causing you to clamp your hands over your ears. DC Fort save DC 16 : on fail 19 damage stunned momentarily and -20 hearing perception for 10 minutes, On Save 10 damage and -10 hearing for 10 minutes.}
Brom being closest, notices something wrong with Evaris.
Time: 6 minutes
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Thursday June 16th, 2016 7:18:45 PM
"first off" the Elf calls through the mist "what do you mean vampire? Why would you ask if I was a vampire? Are there vampires here? I can't say I'm happy for that to be the first thing asked."
Velarin sees the group of people approach through the mist, and turns to face them. "greetings. I am Velarin Xilontheel from Plateu city. Would you mind as to kindly advise me as to where in the Wold I currently am? I seemed to have had a bit of a teleportation accident. I'm supposed to be standing in front of the Giggling Ghost. From what I have heard and read, this is not it!"
"For that matter, what is this haunted abomination we are standing in, and why are you here? I'm assuming you are adventurers since you seem to be here willingly?"
[thanks for the welcome, it's good to get back in the swing. thanks for linking the CS Dan]
Memorized Spells: 1st: Shield, Protection from evil, Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, See invisibility, Mirror image, Scorching ray, Scorching ray, Knock 3rd: Fireball, Lightning bolt, Haste, Dispel Magic, Displacement, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Black Tentacles, Ice storm, Ice storm, Greater Invisibility 5th: Teleport-C, Cone of cold, Cone of cold, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect thoughts d20+19=34 ; Thursday June 16th, 2016 10:46:21 PM
"Hello Velerian. I am Emrys Myrridanmyl. It's unfortunate that we should find each other in this predicament. We mention vampires only because we are merely hunting them, nothing more. I apologize for our lack of tactfulness. While you're here anyway ... it would be a good idea to stick with the group. Try not to get separated and we can talk more later on over tea at elevenses."
Emrys is quite perturbed by the current state of surroundings that they find themselves in. His powerful divinations should be providing him a wealth of information. Especially with his True Seeing, he should be seeing through all this mess, especially if it's an illusion. Maybe he is approaching incorrectly. So he ceases concentrating on Detect Magic and begins to mutter other words of divination.
(Casting Detect Thoughts, from Knowledge Domain. Concentrating on the appropriate number of rounds to get a good count of intelligent minds in the area. Possibly read the surface thoughts on additional minds not currently accounted for.)
(Perception: 34, to notice stuff.)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 29,Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 14, HP 57/57 Thursday June 16th, 2016 10:53:23 PM
"Good tidings Velarin.. my name is Edson Kazil. Second prettiest member of this motley bunch.. don't worry. The prettiest will let you know in a bit who he is.
We said vampires.. because that is what we are after. A small group of halfling vampires attacked us.. small buggers hit hard."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet Thursday June 16th, 2016 11:45:21 PM Imod help me, another talker Several of the others had mentioned blood and the smell of death. Sometimes it payed to not be overly observant. What did prick at him a bit was the closed quarters. He didn't like it, it caused him discomfort and made him edgey. "Vampires, we're hunting vampires. Welcome to Floating City now stop talking."
Door, good, maybe it would lead to a bigger room. Barratore tries to open the door and if successful moves into the next room
Darkvision 5hrs Bless Weapon to attacks for the next 2 combats
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 d20+32=45 ; Thursday June 16th, 2016 11:48:34 PM
Velarin sees a fuzzy gray shadow near the rear of the party. Or does he? Was it just a floater in his eye? It speaks in a disembodied voice. "You are not possessed of good luck today, my friend elf. I am Evred, and we're trying to find a thieves guild. You happened to pop into a haunted house."
ooc: Hide in Plain Sight, Stealth 45
Evaris d20+8=27 ; Friday June 17th, 2016 12:17:15 AM
"Ghaaa!" Evaris clamps his hands over his ears. "What in the name of Pantheon's justice was that? And where did it come from? Which direction?"
[Fort save 27.]
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) d20+20=35 ; Friday June 17th, 2016 11:22:48 AM
Velarin quickly turns, expecting an attack due to the outburst by Evaris. After realizing that Evaris is having some sort of issue that does not involve physical injury, he looks to the rest of his current companions to gauge whether some sort of spell is affecting Evaris, or he is prone to such outbursts.
Velarin thinks for a moment, and tries to remember if he has heard of arcane effects or spells that would explain or be responsible for what is transpiring in this haunted house. (Arcane knowledge: 35)
Memorized Spells: 1st: Shield, Protection from evil, Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, See invisibility, Mirror image, Scorching ray, Scorching ray, Knock 3rd: Fireball, Lightning bolt, Haste, Dispel Magic, Displacement, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Black Tentacles, Ice storm, Ice storm, Greater Invisibility 5th: Teleport-C, Cone of cold, Cone of cold, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+18=22 ; d3+7=9 ; d20+16=29 ; Friday June 17th, 2016 11:36:49 AM
"Yeah, sometimes it is." He says back to Emrys.
Brom notices Evaris's strange behavior. "Keep it tagether." He says trying to keep the cleric head in the game. Once the cleric starts to act even more strangely, Brom stops and grabs the cleric. "Get a grip. Evaris, it's just in yur head." He give the cleric a backhand across the face [AC 22]. "This is nothin'. You fought a dragon turtle and a fire breathing hydra and won. A few ghost are childs play. Now get yur head back in the game!"
Perception DC 29
Lanliss Slowed HP26/50 HP 63/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Friday June 17th, 2016 11:55:04 AM
Hello, the name is Lanliss, a rogue. Do you know any spells against the undead ? Lanliss asks the elvish figure in a rather direct way.
(DM JohnC) A House with no name Friday June 17th, 2016 1:50:56 PM
Evaris, still having some problems hearing, has stopped bleeding, but someone or something seemed to scream at the Half-elf. Emrys casts detect thoughts, the immediate results are just the group, but eventually as the effect expands, there is a source of thought's above them somewhere. (closer than the next city level) Emrys Know Arcana DC 26 Highlight to display spoiler: { the Mist seems to be a type of Obscuring Mist, but it's not exactly the same. Besides the physical Mist, it also seems to have a psychic component to it} Barratore goes over to the door, and with a little bit of effort he yanks the door open. Someone had seems to wedged it closed to keep it that way. Getting the door open reveals what might be the source of all the blood. a pile of dead bodies, at least 8 maybe more. Including the one that rolled out of the door when it was yanked open. Velarin Highlight to display spoiler: { You have heard of a ghostly effect called a Haunt. They can occur when death is sudden and violent.} Velarin, you are a bit worried, a group is out hunting Vampires in a City, but at least it's still day time, unless you time traveled as well when you teleported, but according to the rumors you've heard small amounts of extra time have been happening with the City's teleport machine and that's why you attempted to teleport yourself to Float City. Towards the front of the house, or at least it's the direction everyone thinks is the front, you heard what you think is a pry bar being used to open the floor. The mist is still filling the building and preventing vision of more than 5 feet.
Time : 7 minutes
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Friday June 17th, 2016 5:43:51 PM
"Pleased to meet you Lanliss, I am an Evoker by nature, so I don't know any particular anti undead spells per se, but in my experience, most of my energy spells and Dispels work fine against them. As a thought, what time of day is it? when I left Plateau City it was mid day, and should have been here too. I didn't take the standard city teleporter because I heard it was acting funny, and time shifts have occurred. It is the middle of the day still right? you guys didn't actually come in here after dark did you?"
"Also, I have heard of a ghostly effect similar to the one we are encountering called a haunt, but for that to occur, death is sudden and violent. whether that be planned or a side effect of something horrible."
Memorized Spells: 1st: Shield, Protection from evil, Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, See invisibility, Mirror image, Scorching ray, Scorching ray, Knock 3rd: Fireball, Lightning bolt, Haste, Dispel Magic, Displacement, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Black Tentacles, Ice storm, Ice storm, Greater Invisibility 5th: Teleport-C, Cone of cold, Cone of cold, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 29,Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 14, HP 57/57 Saturday June 18th, 2016 2:33:10 AM
" It's mid day here" Edson says. " but what is this about a haunt? Is that a different form of a vampire?
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=18 ; Saturday June 18th, 2016 11:05:29 AM
"This might qualify." He says looking at the piled bodies. A ghost is out of Brom's experience. "Anyway ta stop the haunting? What about one of those spells that worked on vampire mind control? "
Perception DC 18
Evaris Saturday June 18th, 2016 3:26:30 PM
"Ow." Evaris rubs his jaw after Brom's assault. "Not necessary, friend Brom, I assure you. Ow. And I can't say I recall a fire-breathing hydra. I did hear a shout, however, but it seems it was directly only at me."
He extends his hand to Velarin. "Master Xilontheel, I apologize for my poor manners. I am Evaris Leafgreen, cleric of Pantheon."
Evaris is a half-elf man with brown hair, hazel eyes, and a pleasant expression. And a bruise forming on his jaw, but we won't go into that. :)
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Saturday June 18th, 2016 11:58:55 PM "A haunt, huh?" said the shadow just outside. "That sounds like something I don't need in my life. I've never had one in my life, so perhaps I'm not the best judge of these things, but I would like to think that I wouldn't want one in my life."
Evred instructs Blue to go on a circuit around the house. Blue can easily float through physical barriers, and should be able to see if there are any other entrances into the house.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Sunday June 19th, 2016 9:24:04 PM
"Did anyone else hear that? It sounded like a pry bar opening up the floor of the house in that direction"(pointing to front of house)
[DM: Any further info on the Haunt thing? or just that I have heard of such a thing?]
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect thoughts d20+19=23 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+12=24 ; Sunday June 19th, 2016 10:47:12 PM
(Perception: 23. Knowledge [Arcana]: 19, of course.)
Emrys recoils at the sight of one of the bodies that fall nearby, "Augh ... ghastly!" He suddenly detects the presence of several minds from above. "Barratore, Brom, everyone ... I sense the presence of others above us ... at least two, maybe more!"
When he hears Velarin's theory about the possibility of a Haunt (Knowledge [Religion]: 24). "Yes, that is a very astute observation, Velarin. From what I've read, the only way to end a Haunt is to either exercise or satisfy the spirits who were slain ... whatever that may be! The dead could be crying out to be avenged!"
His True Seeing is able to look into the Ethereal, the space between where spirits, dreams and the weird dwell ... a border where the Shadow Realm and the Living Wold's edges blur. He looks for these spirits there.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet 4d8+20=36 ; Monday June 20th, 2016 8:06:11 AM
Barratore winces at the pile of bodies. Blood and bodies in battle was one thing, finding them stuffed in a closet was a different matter. Barratore spits to the side to clear his mouth of the growing taste of copper. "Don't think that is a good idea Evred. Last time he got blasted"
Barratore looks and nods to Emrys, "Need some stairs then"
Why would someone be peeling up floorboards? Too much going on all at once . Above, behind, bodies right here, and cramped close quarters scraping his horns and shoulders everytime he moves and nothing for him but mist and fog everywhere. Barratore roars and attempts to make his own entrance to the second floor. His great sword blasts into the wooden ceiling.
36 Damage to the ceiling. Wood hardness 5 10/in. of thickness
(DM JohnC) A House with no name d4=4 ; Monday June 20th, 2016 2:11:34 PM
There is a lot happening all around the group, something being pried open, bodies tumbling out of a closet and a discussion about some unknown type of psychic magical thingy. Evred tells Blue to search around the house for other exits, Barratore suggests not sending Blue because he got hurt the last time. A mind is mentioned upstairs and so is needing to find a set of stairs. The need for stairs is cancelled when Barratore cleaves a hole in the ceiling, now they just need a way up. From near the back wall they hear a whisper, "Now.... you've.... done.... it...." After the hole is cut, about five feet in diameter, a yellowish green mist starts pouring down and flows over Barratore. Barratore Highlight to display spoiler: { Fort save DC 19 fail 4 con damage, save 2 con damage} It begins to spread out as it hits the floor. Everyone else Reflex save DC 16. Save Succeeds in avoiding it, Fail do Spoiler above.
Time : Eight Minutes
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) d20+10=11 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+20=35 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+11=20 ; Monday June 20th, 2016 8:25:15 PM
"What is that"? calls Velarin as the mist flows over Barratore. In a moment of surprise, Velarin allows the mist to get to close to him, and regrets it. "Don't let it touch you, it sucks the life force from you,"
Velarin moves away from the mist, and will do his best to avoid it. "That's why they were prying the floor boards above. They wanted to drop this little present upon us." (knowledge arcane: 35, religion: 20, to ascertain what this mist is likely to be, spell or creature. If it's a cloudkill or other such spell, and can be dispelled once conjured, Velarin will attempt to Dispel it(dispel check of 20))
Memorized Spells: 1st: Shield, Protection from evil, Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, See invisibility, Mirror image, Scorching ray, Scorching ray, Knock 3rd: Fireball, Lightning bolt, Haste, Dispel Magic, Displacement, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Black Tentacles, Ice storm, Ice storm, Greater Invisibility 5th: Teleport-C, Cone of cold, Cone of cold, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Monday June 20th, 2016 8:26:59 PM
(On last, missed reflex, but made fortitude. Down 2 Con and 11 HP, and Dispel magic if I cast it)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+7=20 ; d20+16=18 ; Monday June 20th, 2016 9:42:07 PM
The fog comes out of the ceiling and Brom leaps away from the mist, Reflex DC 20. "Watch out!" He says looking up into the whole in the ceiling.
"If you can get that stuff cleared out, I'll get up there." He says to Velarin.
Perception DC 18
Evaris d20+6=14 ; d20+8=10 ; Monday June 20th, 2016 9:53:43 PM
[Question for the DM: is this a poison effect?]
"Ah," Evaris dodges a falling chunk of ceiling. "The direct approach. No one can accuse you of cowardice, Friend Barratore!"
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect thoughts d20+10=17 ; Monday June 20th, 2016 11:15:29 PM
(Reflex save: 17)
Even suffering from a lifelong enfeeblement, Emrys twirls out of the green mists path with the grace of a dancer.
(Did Emrys see anything invisible, such as magically invisible creatures or ethereal creatures like ghosts or spirits, when he looked into the Ethereal Plane; which is clear of the obscuring mist that's in the material plane. That was his main action in the last round and there was no mention of a result. His next actions depend on the outcome.)
True Seeing gives Emrys the ability to see in normal and magical darkness, see through illusion, see invisible creatures and objects (including ethereal creatures), secret doors hidden by magic, see through polymorph and transmuted effects, see through blur and displacement and can look into the Ethereal Plane. 120-ft range.)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 29,Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 14, HP 57/57 d20+13=15 ; d20+3=8 ; Monday June 20th, 2016 11:25:29 PM
Edson starts coughing when the mist hits him. His lungs fIll up and he feels weeker.
" These things were ready for us.. we need to game plan."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Monday June 20th, 2016 11:29:43 PM
Evred, once again, is glad to be standing outside the house. "Alright, Blue. Stay by me. I hate to see what else is going to come out of that building."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet d20+11=21 ; 4d8+20=44 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2016 7:06:35 AM
Yellow gas or mist or whatever pours over Barratore and the minotaur growls. He picks a section of floor that no one is standing on and destroys it. His blade blasting into the wood near his feet to the right.
If the mist was dispelled, Barratore widens his hole in the ceiling
Damage to wooden floor 44
Darkvision 5 hours Barratore is under Bless Weapon spell for 2 combats Fort 21 - 2 Con
(DM JohnC) A not so safe house Tuesday June 21st, 2016 12:15:35 PM
Having looked into the ethereal, no spirits are seen lingering around. Valerian Highlight to display spoiler: { It reminds you of a Cloudkill, or at least it seems to, so you try to dispel it} Most of the group avoids getting hit by the yellowish-green fog that started pouring from the hole cut into the floor. With the quick thinking of the Elf that the party found in the fog filled first floor of the house, the vanishes as he casts a spell at it as it continued to pour forth from the chopped hole. Barratore, directly below the hole he chopped, can see that the upper floor is clear of fog since the fog was magiced away. Everyone is thankful for the new fog being gone, because those who were hit by it, are now more unhealthy because of it. (not not poison based) The group scattered when the fog appeared, trying to avoid it, it will take at least 1/2 of the 1 minute turn to regather. It will also take 1/4 of the 1 minute turn for each party member to climb or be lifted up through the hole to non-fog filled room up above. The first floor is still mist filled and from off towards the back of the house, somewhere in the mist, a door creaks. Barratore cuts the hole to a larger size, so he can get through without squeezing and taking twice the time to get through.
Time nine minutes
Lanliss Slowed HP26/50 HP 63/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+12=27 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2016 5:55:25 PM
Lanliss avoids the yellowish fog. Lanliss is getting angry by all the surprises and shouts out of impulsive emotion, "Is that all you got ? Whoever you might be ! " .
Reflex 27
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) d4=2 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2016 7:43:18 PM
Velarin calls for a potion of lesser restoration from his haversack, and drinks it down, regaining his 2 lost CON points.
"I will have to remember to get more of those. Only had the one. Hadn't been planning on vampire hunting, was planning on a bit of vacation and sight seeing. Fortunately, i always carry a wide variety of spells for any occasion. So we are going up the hole huh? Why not, could be fun. Probably not, but anything is possible."
"Speaking of a wide variety of spells... what are the laws and such regarding accidentally blowing up or setting fire to certain haunted structures within the city?"
Memorized Spells: 1st: Shield, Protection from evil, Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, See invisibility, Mirror image, Scorching ray, Scorching ray, Knock 3rd: Fireball, Lightning bolt, Haste, Dispel Magic, Displacement, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Black Tentacles, Ice storm, Ice storm, Greater Invisibility 5th: Teleport-C, Cone of cold, Cone of cold, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Tuesday June 21st, 2016 10:36:57 PM "I believe that incidental property damage as a result of self-defense requires only compensating the owners. But I don't know who is going to claim ownership of a haunted house. But then again, we were searching for the head of the thieves guild. Maybe he likes his haunted house. We might be breaking one of his toys. Maybe he throws people he doesn't like inside and watches for fun." Evred shrugs.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect thoughts d20+19=25 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2016 11:30:36 PM
(Perception: 25)
In case he hadn't already scanned the area behind them for hidden, intelligent minds, he does so now, after hearing additional voices and prying noises that seem to be coming out of nowhere. Options seem few at the moment.
(Detect Thoughts in the direction of the voice and prying sounds. If the mind is of unknown origin, he will attempt to read it's surface thoughts to determine friend or foe, Will Save DC 20)
"I wouldn't rush to burn down city buildings ... for one, we're still inside ... and two, there's been a rash of such things in the city as of late. You would draw much unwanted attention."
Evaris [2 Con damage] d4=2 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2016 11:32:09 PM
Feeling the effects of the mist, Evaris casts a Lesser Restoration on himself and feels a bit better.
"Er--how exactly are we going to get up there?" he asks, looking up at the ceiling.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet Wednesday June 22nd, 2016 8:46:41 AM
Barratore turns a grins at Evaris' question as to how to get through the hole in the ceiling. In answer he reaches over to boost Brom up and through. "The Steelwind Lift Service at the ready" Barratore will boost up Lanliss, Evaris, Edson, Emrys, Valerin and then pull himself up and through.
Barratore jumps up and pulls himself through acrobatics Take 10 16 = 4' vertical +9' tall+3' reach
Darkvision 5 hours Barratore is under Bless Weapon spell for 2 combats - 2 Con (HP 110/110)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 29,Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 14, HP 57/57 d20+19=34 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2016 8:54:41 AM
Edson takes the minotaur lift up through the hole. Both weapons are out and ready. His eyes scan around looking for anything.
Perception 34, 39 for traps.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=33 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2016 9:41:14 AM
Brom takes Barratore's lift up through the hole in the ceiling. He lands on the second floor with his sword out and dropping his EB torch on the floor nearby. Scanning for movement, he makes a circular movement about the room to make sure it is safe for the others to come up. If the room is clear, Brom calls for the All Clear, and then positions himself near a visible exit/door.
Bless Weapon spell for 2 combats
Perception DC 33
(DM JohnC) A not so safe house Wednesday June 22nd, 2016 1:46:35 PM
It takes about 2 minutes to get everyone upstairs through the hole in the floor. When arriving upstairs, it's discovered it used to be a bed room, but the furniture looks like it was destroyed long ago. There are two doors out of the room, one is ajar and looks like it might lead to a hallway, the other is closed. The mind that is senses is somewhere beyond the closed door. The floors up here have some blood on them that's fairly fresh (spilled within last week). The mist from the first floor remains on the first floor and faint footsteps can be heard moving about down below.
Time, now 11 minutes (2 minutes spent this turn)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect thoughts Wednesday June 22nd, 2016 3:44:14 PM
Emrys quietly points at the closed door and gives a assuring nod that someone is behind it.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Wednesday June 22nd, 2016 7:28:52 PM
Once up in the room, Velarin looks toward the door, and sees Emrys's nod that something is behind it. He whispers "I assume that one of you does some sort of anti trap thing. This would probably be a good time for that instead of opening it, waiting for the explosion, and then whatever wanders on through."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Wednesday June 22nd, 2016 11:59:24 PM
Evred looks about to see if there are any neighboring buildings with roofs near this haunted house. If I can get up top, perhaps I can see if there is anything else going on.
Evaris [2 Con damage] Thursday June 23rd, 2016 12:26:03 AM
Evaris keeps an eye on the hole in the floor. Whoever--or whatever--is walking around down below might decide to come up and say hello.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet d20+5=23 ; Thursday June 23rd, 2016 8:54:28 AM
Barratore glances at Edson for the sign that the door won't explode or do anything the wizard is concerned about. if given the nod, he attempts to open the door. [Str Check 23] He will step to the side as he does so, giving Brom a full view to skewer anything unpleasant that may be hiding just on the other side.
Darkvision 5 hours Barratore is under Bless Weapon spell for 2 combats - 2 Con (HP 110/110)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 29,Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 14, HP 57/57 d20+24=34 ; Thursday June 23rd, 2016 11:58:11 AM
This was the part that always made Edson nervous. He was confident in his abilities but one little slip could spell disaster for his friends. He moves up to check the door for anything.. after finding or not finding anything he'll give the signal to the others and then step aside and out of the way.
Perception Traps.. 34
(DM JohnC) A not so safe house Thursday June 23rd, 2016 12:34:17 PM
With everyone on the upper floor (inform me if you are not) the doors are checked out. The one that is cracked open does lead to a hallway, with another door and stairs both up and down. The closed door is approached much more carefully, people are nervous, unheard screams have struck and have been heard by their only by those so struck. Noises are heard from all around the group and the darn mist seems to block any attempts to see through it. So the Door gets checked out and it is found not to be trapped or locked. There is no sounds coming from beyond it either. From the hole in the floor, a cackling laugh is heard. Since there is no traps found, people switch places and the door is yanked open..... Brom rushes in followed by Barratore.... They arrive ready to chop, cleave and stab whatever they find. What they find is another room that's been trashed, but devoid of life, only a rotting corpse that has had it's neck ripped out, leaving a pool of blood where it lays.
Time 12 minutes
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect thoughts Thursday June 23rd, 2016 2:54:16 PM
Emrys is beginning to lose his composure. Everything about this place is conundrum and an affront to his senses, both natural and otherworldly.
“If this place is an illusion … I would have seen through it! If there were spirits present, I would have seen them within the ethereal, both visible and not! The magic here is unidentifiable, belonging to no particular school. The only barriers that block my detections are one inch of metal, 1 foot of stone or three whole feet of wood or earth … does this structure look to be made of such sturdy and thick materials. Barratore certainly tore through this simple wooden floor with ease! And yet intelligent creatures roam freely through these halls without detection and others leave false hints of life. I’m certainly not the only one who hears the taunting laughter from below. Someone is toying with us and Im about ready to burn this place to the ground!”
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect thoughts d20+12=30 ; Thursday June 23rd, 2016 4:02:13 PM
It dawns on Emrys that this whole experience is possibly just an elaborate ruse … a squirrel chase, to distract him and his friends.
“Oh gods, if this whole charade may be meant to delay or distract us. If we stepped into an extra dimensional plane or pocket realm, time could pass at an entirely different rate. Like it did back in that Ooze Realm we encountered, the prison of the Ga’alian priestess Shandresh. The minutes we’ve spent here, could be hours or even days outside these walls!!” (Knowledge [Planes]: 30)
Emrys casts a simple cantrip … Know Direction … to determine true North. If north doesn’t exist or in a different direction as before, then that would certainly be a good indicator.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=26 ; Thursday June 23rd, 2016 4:13:46 PM
Brom moves into the room. The gore and blood is all over. The continuous noises and sounds from all over are a little unnerving, but Brom holds his courage. Emrys speaks his theories, but most of that kind of talk is over his head.
"Well, what ever it is. Let's find these guys and give 'em a good beatin'."
Perception DC 26
Lanliss Slowed HP26/50 HP 63/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Thursday June 23rd, 2016 6:21:31 PM
Lanliss vomits to the floor after seeing the horror, he looks around the place still coughing of what left of his stomach juices that he falls on the floor. This is evil he says slowly, whatever it is I will kill it, Lanliss than laughs manically for a few moment, get up on his feet and takes his dagger out. "Brom, you are most definitely right"
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Thursday June 23rd, 2016 7:52:31 PM
"I'm actually thinking that Emrys has the right idea. Let's go outside, and burn this building to the ground. The stench of evil and death can never be removed from this place. Other than that, I guess we continue on. It appears that our paths have crossed for a reason, and hopefully it is not to meet Gargul together. I prefer to abide by an honored Elvish wizard tradition, and..." (Velarin speaks the following in Elvish) "Follow the meat shields"
Memorized Spells: 1st: Shield, Protection from evil, Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, See invisibility, Mirror image, Scorching ray, Scorching ray, Knock 3rd: Fireball, Lightning bolt, Haste, Dispel Magic, Displacement, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Black Tentacles, Ice storm, Ice storm, Greater Invisibility 5th: Teleport-C, Cone of cold, Cone of cold, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet d20+9=19 ; Thursday June 23rd, 2016 9:59:27 PM
Barratore snorts and spits again to clear his nostrils and the taste from his mouth. He looks at Lanliss for more than a second. The man was starting to loose it completely and would get himself killed soon after that. "Extra dimension or no, I think we need to remove Lanliss from this building." A thought enters his head as Emrys talks about what can't be going on and like most thoughts he has, it exits his mouth in short oreder.
"Maybe the building is the ghost and not ghosts in the building"
Emrys? do we exit?"
If yes, Barratore goes to the hole he made and jumps down Acrobatics 19
Darkvision 5 hours Barratore is under Bless Weapon spell for 2 combats - 2 Con (HP 110/110)
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Thursday June 23rd, 2016 11:58:50 PM
Evred keeps looking for a way to get onto a rooftop.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect thoughts Friday June 24th, 2016 12:09:20 AM
Emrys replies, "Yes, I think we should leave ... however I doubt that whatever lurks here may not want us to!"
Evaris [2 Con damage] Friday June 24th, 2016 12:44:03 AM
The sight makes Evaris take a step back--but something is wrong.
"Why isn't there a smell?" he asks. He gestures to the rotting corpse, the blood on the floor. "We should have been able to smell this from the next room. From the floor below. Possibly from outside. The stench of death is unmistakable, but it's not in here." [OOC: I assume, or we'd be making Fort saves right about now. :) ]
DMJCC You've smelt it since you entered, stronger and weaker, it varied depending on where you were. Being hardened Heroes, you've seen death more than most. Other wise you'd spend every fight sickened after the first death. I believe I did say it smelled like death inside the house.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 29,Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 14, HP 57/57 Friday June 24th, 2016 8:22:18 AM
"Burning the place down works for me. Anything to comes running out we can deal with and end." If the others decide to back out, Edson follows along.
Are there any windows, that give a view outside?
(DM JohnC) A not so safe house Friday June 24th, 2016 12:37:04 PM
A window is found and the alley way can be seen, there are the shards from the door scattered across it. A know direction is cast, and it registers what should be north, and comparing it to the alley seen through the window, it appears to be shown true. With the sense minds, it still says it's coming from the direction of the room the group entered, or possibly beyond the room but not further than 10 or 15 feet. (other minds are detected, but obviously well beyond the walls of the house, 50-60 feet away or more ) The group considers heading out of the house, the question is use the stairs or just use the hole. The mist is still seen through the hole and can be seen coming about halfway up the stairs. From people standing near the stairs and by the hole in the floor, a door is hear creaking, whether open or closed you can't tell, as there was no latch sound either at the start or end of the creaking.
Time 13 minutes
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect thoughts Friday June 24th, 2016 2:02:58 PM
"Well, my theory of us being within an extra dimensional space has proved to be false ... North is true. However, I am still sensing an active and thinking mind within that room ahead ... 10 to 15 paces away. Maybe we should investigate before leaving. I apologize my friends for my outbursts. This place equally distresses and frustrates me ... there is so much negative energy here."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 29,Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 14, HP 57/57 Friday June 24th, 2016 6:19:06 PM
" If we are headed out, let's take the window. " Edson says. If the consensus is yes, he'll use the pommel of his sword and smash out the window.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Friday June 24th, 2016 7:41:56 PM
"As much as I would like to light this place ablaze, it just occurred to me that we don't know if there are innocents inside this building, either Driven mad, or saved for a bed time snack by something. Death is a trade we deal in, but being responsible for the deaths of those who need saving is not something I would like on my conscience. If Emrys can sense thoughts, we should at least go look."
"Perhaps Lanliss should go out the window and remove himself from this place. It seems to be affecting him more than the rest of us. This is your party gentlemen, and I am accidentally along for the ride, I will see this through with you, but it's your call as to how to handle."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Saturday June 25th, 2016 1:17:08 AM
ooc: Sorry, RL tabletop group went over.
"I would not suggest burning it down. Like I said, it might belong to the thieves guild. Hauntings would be a very effective security system for protecting valuables. We don't want to make enemies."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=18 ; Saturday June 25th, 2016 11:02:55 AM
"If this is the thieves guild's idea of security, I'd say stay away from them cause there ain't gonna be nothin' left when I'm done with them. Slaughter like this has no place anywhere an' I will bathe their halls in the blood of their corpses." He says looking briefly back over his shoulder.
Brom moves ahead on coming forward towards the direction they have detected thoughts.
"Let's keep moving. "
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Saturday June 25th, 2016 7:26:53 PM
Velarin will get in line behind Brom and Barratore, and follow along. "After you big fella."
Evaris [2 Con damage] Saturday June 25th, 2016 11:44:02 PM
"I agree, burning is a bad idea," Evaris says. "Consider how close together the buildings are. We could take out half the level. Let's keep moving." He follows Brom and Velarin.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet d20+4=6 ; Sunday June 26th, 2016 6:03:29 PM
Barratore is already on the first floor, back in the mist and so he calls up through the hole "If this place belongs to the thieves guild, the Floating City is going to be in need of another. Whoever claims this slaughterhouse has a meeting with Gargul and Brom and I will be arranging the meet."
Barratore waits for a few moments and yells back up again "You girls coming? Or did we change our minds and are staying?"
Barratore is going to remain on the first floor, his weapon pointing into the mist, extending beyond his vision. There were people playing games here and he would root them out. Or there were vampires all over the place and they were all about to become the Floating City's worse nightmare.
perception 6
Darkvision 5 hours Bless Weapon for 2 combats -2 Con (110/110)
Lanliss Slowed HP26/50 HP 63/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday June 27th, 2016 10:29:56 AM
Lanliss tries to resist the things he saw. I want to go back he says almost crying. "This place, this very place if its belongs to the thieves guild..... ". He stops when Barratore asks the group if they stay or not. unable to decide. He asks, if it is the thieves guild thing, can't we just stop it ? and what were all those dead bodies ?
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect thoughts Monday June 27th, 2016 11:04:42 AM
As they take their leave of the place, Emrys will attempt for a 3rd time to read the surface thoughts of the mind he detects in the other room (Will Save DC 20). He has received no indication that there was success or failure with his previous two attempts. The mind didn't appear to fight off his intrusion, nor did it give up any of its thoughts. If this happens again, Emrys can only assume that this "mind" is simply a part of the ruse and not real.
"Who is he calling a girl? Is that supposed to be an insult?" He says to no one in particular.
(DM JohnC) A not so safe house 5d6=17 ; Monday June 27th, 2016 1:31:51 PM
The group has split, sort of, Barratore has dropped back to the first floor and asks if the rest are coming or staying. Lanliss is having trouble deciding which he chooses. Emrys senses that the mind, now that he's so close, is so filled with fear, that the mind is almost screaming in terror. Brom, Evaris and Velarin all move into the room. Those in the room, Perception 28 Highlight to display spoiler: { You find a concealed door, a very well concealed door. It was constructed mundanely and it seems locked with no visible lock} Barratore Highlight to display spoiler: { You hear an extremely loud scream, it rings loudly in your ears, causing you to clamp your hands over your ears. DC Fort save DC 16 : on fail 17 damage stunned momentarily and -20 hearing perception for 10 minutes, On Save 8 damage and -10 hearing for 10 minutes.}
Time 14 minutes
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=30 ; Monday June 27th, 2016 2:17:32 PM
Brom shouts back down to Barratore "Hold up, found somethin' in the wall here; some kinda concealed door, or somethin'. Hey, one of ya guys take a look at this before I remove the door." He says to one of the rogues among his group.
Perception DC 30
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) d20+9=11 ; Monday June 27th, 2016 2:48:49 PM
"I see no door Brom, but observation is not my strong suit. I would be appreciative if you didn't remove the door until they check it or I remove myself from the general location. In my experience, these things tend to blow up when not opened properly."
"If we can get to the crux of this matter in short order, let's do so, and save the burning as a last resort. I would be happy to oblige on that part, by the way."
Memorized Spells: 1st: Shield, Protection from evil, Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, See invisibility, Mirror image, Scorching ray, Scorching ray, Knock 3rd: Fireball, Lightning bolt, Haste, Dispel Magic, Displacement, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Black Tentacles, Ice storm, Ice storm, Greater Invisibility 5th: Teleport-C, Cone of cold, Cone of cold, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect thoughts d20+19=24 ; Monday June 27th, 2016 8:34:45 PM
(Perception: 24)
"WAIT!! There is something more than a door you found. The creature I'm sensing is terrorized beyond measure. So petrified with fright, their ... their mind is screaming ... ohhh gods!!!"
Emrys' whole body shivers by what he is sensing. He slowly follows the others into the room, closer to the source of the terrorized mind. He tries to determine if it is coming from behind the door Brom had found.
Evaris [2 Con damage] Monday June 27th, 2016 10:08:33 PM
"Emrys, are you all right?" Evaris stands by to offer aid--either to his friend, or to the mysterious person with the "screaming mind" behind the hidden door.
From DM JCCHighlight to display spoiler: { Could you add your HP and AC to your header as well as your RL name, thanks}
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Monday June 27th, 2016 11:50:10 PM "All of you, get out of there! I don't think it's worth sticking around to solve this mystery if your mind gets turned to jelly!"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet d20+11=16 ; Tuesday June 28th, 2016 12:44:21 AM
Barratore winces slightly and clenches his jaw. 'All good Brom, but something down here just attacked me. Maybe the same thing that happened to Evred's shadow thing." Barratore calls back up
The minotaur was now even more annoyed. he calls out to the unknown attacker, "you're making me and Brom mad if you keep this up. When we get mad we tend to destroy things."
Barratore stays where he is. He was not being scared off by some second rate rogues and their parlor tricks. he had fought sightless, he could fight without sound as well
Darkvision 5 hours Bless Weapon for 2 combats -2 Con (110/110
Darkvision 5 hours Bless Weapon for 2 combats -2 Con (102/110)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 29,Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 14, HP 57/57 d20+24=32 ; Tuesday June 28th, 2016 7:25:26 AM
Edson moves in and looks at the canceled door. He runs his fingers along the outline and tries to see if there are any traps waiting for them.
Perception 27, traps 32
(DM JohnC) A not so safe house Tuesday June 28th, 2016 12:33:07 PM
Barratore, on the first level, is having trouble hearing what is being said upstairs, but remembers something being said about a concealed door being found. Evred shouts that everyone should run, because it's too dangerous. Edson moves to the door that was noticed and after doing a look-over says, "Can't find any traps, but it's barred from the other side it looks like." Emrys senses the mind seems to become more frightened as they fiddle about the door. It's not anything aimed at the group, just pure fright. Evaris watches as one of the sneaky ones looks over the door, maybe magic can help here. Lanliss looks over the dead bodies. Perception DC 15Highlight to display spoiler: { The bodies were mostly killed by hands or teeth tearing out vital parts, there are no weapon wounds. Also on the 5 bodies you find different tattoos. Two bodies have one, another two have a different tattoo and the last body has yet another different tattoo. These tattoos are done in almost skin colored inks in a very concealable location, but still accessible spot so it can be shown.} After all that, Brom tries to decide just how to either open or remove the door....
Time 15 minutes
All Highlight to display spoiler: {Everyone please update your bookkeeping, if you've taken damage please track it, if you've lost an even number of con, update your temporary loss of hit points as well.}
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet 4d8+17=30 ; Tuesday June 28th, 2016 2:31:23 PM
Something about a concealed door, but no all he could really hear is a high pitched whine. All he could see was mist and all he could feel was the cramped quarters of this place. Who's horrid idea was this and what does any of this have to do with this Markx character who might be in with the thieves guild? Wonder if there is a basement?
Barratore decides he will try and find out. Barratore strikes the floor about 8' to his right. Dmg to floor 30
Darkvision 5 hours Bless Weapon for 2 combats -2 Con (102/110) -10 Perception
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Tuesday June 28th, 2016 3:19:25 PM
"Well, if the door is barred on the other side, allow me to un-bar it. Brom, I will unlock it, open it up, and let's take a look at what we have here."
Velarin casts knock upon the concealed door.
Memorized Spells: 1st: Shield, Protection from evil, Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, See invisibility, Mirror image, Scorching ray, Scorching ray, Knock-C 3rd: Fireball, Lightning bolt, Haste, Dispel Magic, Displacement, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Black Tentacles, Ice storm, Ice storm, Greater Invisibility 5th: Teleport-C, Cone of cold, Cone of cold, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=22 ; Tuesday June 28th, 2016 5:45:27 PM
Brom hears Barratore. His buddy should be fine. If he needs help, he call for it.
Hearing there is a terrorized person behind the door, Brom opens and goes through the door once Velarin's spell unlocks the door. Once inside, Brom drops his torch and has his weapon raised in a ready-to-fight position.
Perception DC 22
Evaris [2 Con damage] [AC 20; HP 62/62] (Kathy) Tuesday June 28th, 2016 9:46:00 PM
Evaris pulls out his bow and nocks an arrow. He's not an especially good shot, but perhaps if the group looks intimidating enough he won't need to demonstrate that.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 d20+32=44 ; Wednesday June 29th, 2016 12:00:13 AM
Evred blips into shadow-mode and takes a few cautious steps backward. Come on, guys. This isn't worth it...
ooc: Stealth 44.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 29,Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 14, HP 57/57 Wednesday June 29th, 2016 11:45:27 AM
Edson waits to see if the knock spell works. He moves towards the hole to see how Barratore is doing below.
Lanliss Slowed HP26/50 HP 63/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=22 ; Wednesday June 29th, 2016 11:55:04 AM
Lanliss looks at the dead bodies, suddenly getting some of his composure back as he notices somethi ng he didn't see before. Guys ! Guys ! I found something strange, Lanliss shouts, he then proceeds to tell the group that whatever killed these dead bodies did it probably with hands or teeth(no weapons were used) and he begins to mumble about tattos with a skin-like color. Perception 22
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect thoughts Wednesday June 29th, 2016 1:00:21 PM
Emrys prepares a spell that will calm the frightened creature and keep it from doing a desperate act that might get it killed by Brom. Unless it's obviously evil, then Brom can have at it without restriction or remorse.
(DM JohnC) A not so safe house Wednesday June 29th, 2016 1:21:16 PM
The solidly closed and bared door resists efforts to open it until a spell is cast. The sound of the cross bar literally jumping out of the brackets and hitting the floor can be heard through the heavy door. Brom reaches out and grabs the door, pulling it open, it reveals a small room, not more than 5 foot deep and 3 feet wide. It's lined with steel, a small bed and chamber pot take up most of the floor, while there are a couple cabinets closer to the ceiling. Huddled on the bedding is a young human man, not much older than just out of of his teens if that old. He's wearing leather armor and it doesn't look like he's eaten in days or made use of the chamber pot either. There is days old dried blood splattered across the armor and some splatters are on his face as well. When the door is yanked open, "Aaahhhhhhh, no, no, no, don't kill me.... please don't kill me!" He screams and continues screaming things like that..... Even down stairs Barratore can hear the screaming, just can't make out all the words.
Time 16 minutes
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=36 ; Wednesday June 29th, 2016 2:10:35 PM
Brom pulls the door open and is surprised by what he sees. "Hey, stop screaming. I'm not gonna hurt you." He says lowering his weapon. He holds out a hand to the boy. "Let's get you out of here."
If the boy will take his hand, he leads him down and out of the building.
Perception DC 36
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Wednesday June 29th, 2016 7:22:18 PM
"Brom, might I suggest not completely letting your guard down. What actually happened here, and who did it is still unknown. Monsters may take many forms. Perhaps Evaris has some clerical way of determining the boys status."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet d20+4=12 ; Wednesday June 29th, 2016 9:54:28 PM
Barratore maintains his position on the first floor at the hole. The shouting wasn't Brom, not angry enough and so it must something else. One of the group would be to him if he was needed. He tries to keep alert and under control. He is partially successful in so much that he does not try and put another hole into the houses structure nearby
Darkvision 5 hours Bless weapon next 2 combats -2 Con (102/110)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect thoughts d100=24 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+23=27 ; Wednesday June 29th, 2016 10:12:05 PM
"I am fine Evaris, however it can not be said for the boy." Emrys begins to chant a few words of power. The words echo in and around the boy's hidden chamber and outward into the main room. Everyone is enveloped in a calming and soothing air.
(Leyline: 24. Casting Calm Emotions. 20-ft radius spread. Everyone in the area must make a Will Save 19 or become calm, nonviolent and unagitated. "This spell automatically suppresses (but does not dispel) any morale bonuses granted by spells such as bless, good hope, and rage, and also negates a bard's ability to inspire courage or a barbarian's rage ability. It also suppresses any fear effects and removes the confused condition from all targets. While the spell lasts, a suppressed spell, condition, or effect has no effect. When the calm emotions spell ends, the original spell or effect takes hold of the creature again, provided that its duration has not expired in the meantime." Lasts 9 rounds.)
(Will Save: 37 vs. Calm Emotion)
"Young man, we need you to understand that we are here to liberate you from this horrid place. I know this will be difficult for you, seeing what you've had to endure, but we need you to keep control of your wits as best as you can. Quickly ... is there anything we need to know before we proceed?" (Diplomacy: 27)
Evaris [2 Con damage] [AC 20; HP 62/62] (Kathy) d20+24=44 ; Wednesday June 29th, 2016 10:27:04 PM
At the sound of screaming, Evaris steps forward, putting his bow away. "I think that's my cue," he says.
He approaches the young man, saying, "It's all right. We're here to help." [Diplomacy 44]
If the man permits it, Evaris will use a Calming Touch on him.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Wednesday June 29th, 2016 11:30:07 PM "What did you find down there?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 29,Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 14, HP 57/57 Thursday June 30th, 2016 7:11:03 AM
Edson keeps his weapons drawn. Valarin had a point and who knew what form the enemy would take.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+5=10 ; Thursday June 30th, 2016 12:12:28 PM
Will save DC 10
Brom dismisses Valarin's comment as uninformed about warrior things.
His edge changes as the calming spell washes over the area. Brom inner fire of rage is quelched. "What's happening?" He tries to bring his sword back to readiness, but this unnatural calmness makes it hard for him to keep his edge.
Perception DC 36
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect thoughts Thursday June 30th, 2016 12:44:40 PM
"Be not alarmed Brom, the peace and calm you feel will be brief."
(DM JohnC) A not so safe house Thursday June 30th, 2016 1:57:26 PM
As the young man is discovered tensions rise. People are worried about being attacked by him, why is he screaming at the top of his lungs and another is still wondering about the flesh colored tattoos he's found. Between the spell that was cast and the calm manor Evaris approached him, the young man stops screaming. He's still shaking and extremely nervous. He starts almost making sense..... "Came from no where.... middle meeting..... took most..... making deal to work..... blood flying..... hid safe room..... feeding they were..... teeth...... must escape..... screaming.... blood..... took them..... feeding...."
Down on the first floor, chopping into the floor reveals the slab of whatever it that makes up Float Cities levels. It looks like granite.
Time 17 minutes
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect thoughts d20+19=29 ; Thursday June 30th, 2016 4:20:34 PM
(Perception: 29)
Emrys is equally amazed and saddened by the level of horror this poor young man has lived through. The two calming magics that he and Evaris had applied to him would have made a rabid infernal hell boar purr like a kitten … and yet here he is still very shaken, stammering and full of terror … this is unheard of, he thinks! How has this young man’s heart not burst from fright?!
“We need to remove ourselves from this place. I’m casting Feather Fall on each of you, please do not resist. We can leave the way we came in … through the hole.”
(Casting Feather Fall on EVERYBODY in the room. Will Save DC 18 if you choose to resist. Can affect up to 7 people, which is everyone in this 2nd floor room … I think?)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect thoughts Thursday June 30th, 2016 5:42:08 PM
"... or the window?" (Is there a window?)
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Thursday June 30th, 2016 8:00:59 PM
(DM posted that there was a window prior to the safe room)
"Very well, let us be gone from this place, and take the boy with us, I am sure whatever authorities run this place will want to chat with him. I do believe the window would be the best and least painful method to get out of here, assuming it's not booby trapped. Since Barratore is still down stairs, I'm assuming you missed him with the feather fall, so call him up, and I will cast a fly on him, and we can all go out the same way together."
Assuming Barratore returns to the group, and every one wants to go out the window, Velarin will cast fly on him, and we can exit stage left.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet 4d8+17=33 ; Thursday June 30th, 2016 10:37:53 PM
Barratore pulls himself up and looks at the new mage and then to Emrys and snorts. "You called me up to leave by the window? That's about the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Barratore snorts once again and makes a bigger hole from which to exit. He was very done with the cramped quarters of this building. Barratore uses his sword to blast through a section of the wall next to the window. Before exiting he asks a bit put off by the whole thing, "So we're tuckin tail and running. I assume all the way home and with knowing less than we did before we got here." Barratore breathes and exasperated sigh and shakes his head "I hate Vampires"
Barratore exits the place and flies down to the street and makes his way back to the front of the house and waits for the others.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Thursday June 30th, 2016 11:50:08 PM "I shall lead the way! I'm glad you found this poor kid, but we have better things to do than go through haunted house." Evred begins walking with the party toward home.
Evaris [2 Con damage] [AC 20; HP 62/62] (Kathy) Friday July 1st, 2016 12:52:00 AM
"We aren't running, Friend Barratore, we are taking the person we rescued to safety. We will still need to dail with the vampires," Evaris says.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Friday July 1st, 2016 8:50:13 AM
(After the party has left via window)
"So what now gentlemen? I had intended on coming here for a bit of a vacation from my studies, but I must say, I find the predicament you are dealing with a problem for the area. I haven't adventured in quite some time, and I must say that this has heightened my senses, and left me interested in continuing along."
"It appears that my particular abilities would not be completely repetitive with your current group, unless you have another member or two not currently with you. Would you be interested in another party member? Before going back in, I could take a different grouping of spells. Definitely more Dispels to try and address some of the magical effects of that place."
Memorized Spells: 1st: Shield, Protection from evil, Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, See invisibility, Mirror image, Scorching ray, Scorching ray, Knock-C 3rd: Fireball, Lightning bolt, Haste, Dispel Magic, Displacement, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Black Tentacles, Ice storm, Ice storm, Greater Invisibility 5th: Teleport-C, Cone of cold, Cone of cold, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 29,Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 14, HP 57/57 Friday July 1st, 2016 9:19:02 AM
"WelL this was a waste. I mean it's good wrestling found the young man, but there is obviously so.something else going on there. "
(DM JohnC) A not so safe house Friday July 1st, 2016 11:36:22 AM
You are now out front of the haunted house, the alley way is a bit more shaded as it's getting later, only 15 to 20 minutes, but you can tell because the shadows have moved a bit of the top of the wall of the row of buildings. You realize that you've manages to make it out of the house alive, but looking back at it, you see the mist is still on the first floor, but it stops at the door frame with none of it leaving that door frame for the outside. You also realize that there is now a haunted house that is opened up to where just anyone of cities citizens can just walk in now. Whatever was used by the thieves to keep out people is no longer of use as the door is gone.
Getting the young man out of the haunted house seems to clear his mind and calm him down enough that he can talk, well as much as he does. After a bunch of questions, he responds to the majority of them. First, He's just a guild member of one of three different smaller Thieves guilds that are not aligned with the LoD (Lord's of Diamonds). Second, Markx once the attack started tossed him into that safe room and told him to bar the door. Third, Whoever attacked the meeting at Markx's guild's Safe House didn't walk through the door, they came in under the door. fourth, there were about 25 people in the Safe House for the meeting, which was held to see about banding together to take the fight to whoever it is that's moving into their territory, which the LoD doesn't know about. Fifth, He heard whoever attacks say that they needed most saved for later and not to slaughter them all. And lastly, no, the guild didn't set up any haunted house to use as a safe house.
Know Religion 24 Highlight to display spoiler: {You know that traumatic events or other wise called catastrophic events to people can cause them to become ghosts, it could also cause them to become whatever it is that is happening inside the house.} Perception 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {This young man also has a flesh colored Tattoo, when asked, He says that's how the guilds know their members.}
The group has managed to gather some information, just not in the usual manner, You now have a bunch of decisions to make.
DM JCC: Handing off DM duties, I hope you didn't find the haunted house to onerous.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Friday July 1st, 2016 11:45:27 PM
Evred takes a knee and places a reassuring hand on the youth's shoulder. "Young man, please listen carefully. I'm sure your guild swore to secrecy about what I'm about to ask you. I am a fellow knight of the cross-trade. I understand. Your guild is about to be wiped out, along with every other respectable thieves guild in the city. We're fighting vampires. Nasty, violent vampires. Not the genteel aristocratic kind. They are moving quickly through the city and leaving blood in the streets. We need to speak with your bosses and coordinate. If we don't, they're going to pick us off one at a time. You can take us to a safe house or whatever. I don't care what security you think you need. Just get to someone who can make decisions. Otherwise, we're as good as dead."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet Saturday July 2nd, 2016 12:18:34 AM
Barratore furrows his brow at Evred's comments. A bit dramatic, but it gets the point across. So vampires wiped out a rogue meeting. "Vampires are recruiting, and recruiting heavy. I think we need to let officials know. This is more than buildings now."
Barratore sheathes his sword, but keeps his shield equipped. "What's the next move?"
Lanliss Slowed HP26/50 HP 63/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=36 ; Sunday July 3rd, 2016 7:31:41 AM
What is the meaning of the tattoo that is on your body ? Lanliss asks with suspicion.
Perception 36 , a natural 20.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=26 ; Sunday July 3rd, 2016 10:00:07 AM
Brom turns to the kid, "Are there any other safe rooms like the one you were in? Where are they?"
Perception DC 26
Evaris [2 Con damage] [AC 20; HP 62/62] (Kathy) d20+11=12 ; d20+5=14 ; Sunday July 3rd, 2016 1:13:31 PM
"I agree we should let officials know; the question is: which officials?" Evaris tries to work it through. "We are still relative newcomers, and fankly I'm still not sure how the city's leadership is organized. Is this the sort of thing to bring to the local watch commander, or do we need to go all the way to the Council? And should we tell more than one person, because I'd say the odds are pretty good that somebody is on the take."
A not so safe house aftermath(Co-DM JT) Monday July 4th, 2016 6:21:03 PM
OOC: It's Fourth of July festivities and I may not get a post in today. If I do, it will be a late-night one. Happy Fourth!
Evaris [2 Con damage] [AC 20; HP 62/62] (Kathy) Monday July 4th, 2016 9:21:25 PM
"I don't like the thought of vampires running around loose, so whatever we decide to do, we should do it quickly," Evaris says.
A not so safe house aftermath(Co-DM JT) Tuesday July 5th, 2016 12:49:55 AM
So the investigations into exploding buildings has led to a vampire plot against the thieve's guild. How could these be related? Or maybe they aren't. Blowing up buildings don't seem to be the usual vampire style. So, one crisis at at time?
Barratore thinks the city officials need to know what's going on.
Lanliss has his own thoughts focused on the odd tattoos that one can hardly see. Tattoos are usually bold to make a statement.
Brom wonders if there are other safe rooms in the house.
Evaris agrees that the city officials should know about this vampire plot but questions who to tell. All of them or just one? which one? Tell it to the Watch Commander, the one who's job is to keep the city safe or pass it on to the bureaucracy where nothing may happen, or happen too late? Is there corruption involved? Someone on the take? Vampires in the City Council maybe? He points out his dislike of rampaging vampires and whatever they do, they should do it quickly.
Evred tries to pry more information out of the young rogue by explaining that what happened to the Rogue Meeting was the doing of vampires and that their goal is to wipe out the guilds. The young rogue is encourage to contact his bosses and set up a meeting with them to discuss how to combat the vampires.
The young rogue understands the situation as best a shaken young man can understand. He makes it clear that he didn't know there were any rooms such as the one he hid in until it was shown him. There could be others but the only way to find out is to go look for them.
"These tattoos are Guild Emblems. Each guild has its own and we all know where to look for them. We catch a rogue that does not have one will get one quickly or never steal again, ever," he shakily explains.
It takes only a few moments for the surviving rogue to assess the proposition. "Agreed. The guilds do need to work this out together. Best place to meet is on neutral ground. Inter-guild transactions is usually held at a well known, but hard to find speakeasy. I will contact my Boss tonight and let you know when and where. How should I contact you?"
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Tuesday July 5th, 2016 9:32:30 PM
Velarin looks to the established party members for an answer as to how they will be contacted.
After the guild member heads off, he asks the group once again, a little more pointedly this time. "So you guys want another Elf in the group, or you have your own thing going. If you aren't interested in more company, I will find a place to stay for tonight, and explore other avenues of possibilities."
"If you do want more company, I still need to find a place to stay, and will memorize a different spell set for the up coming fun."
Memorized Spells: 1st: Shield, Protection from evil, Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, Magic Missile, Magic missile, Magic missile 2nd: Invisibility, See invisibility, Mirror image, Scorching ray, Scorching ray, Knock-C 3rd: Fireball, Lightning bolt, Haste, Dispel Magic, Displacement, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Black Tentacles, Ice storm, Ice storm, Greater Invisibility 5th: Teleport-C, Cone of cold, Cone of cold, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightning, Greater dispel magic
Evaris [2 Con damage] [AC 20; HP 62/62] (Kathy) Tuesday July 5th, 2016 10:06:00 PM
"We have a house," Evaris says, and provides directions. "If you don't want to come yourself, you can send a messenger. There will be somebody there, even if we are out."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Tuesday July 5th, 2016 10:15:19 PM
ooc: I'm sick. Sorry.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51, true seeing 9min, detect thoughts Tuesday July 5th, 2016 10:19:22 PM
"Velarin, you are more than welcome to join us at our house. I did promise you some tea for elevensies. We could certainly use more of the magically inclined in our group."
Turning back to everyone else, "Yes, I do believe we need to inform the council of this vampire infestation. While it might cause panic in some of the populous, it's better if these undead no longer enjoy the benefits of anonymity. And there are simple, preventative measures that citizens can take to remain safe from these bloodsucking vermin. Knowledge is key and the word needs to be spread."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet Tuesday July 5th, 2016 10:49:49 PM
Barratore comments that the neutral ground of the speak easy is very likely where he, Brom and Edson were the other evening. Barratore produces a coin from his pocket, "A standing invitation to the place
Barratore nods to Valerian as well, and invites him back to the house
A not so safe house aftermath(Co-DM JT) Wednesday July 6th, 2016 12:14:00 AM
OOC: Somehow I missed what time you guys entered the house. Is it dark, early dark, late dark, or nearly dawn?
IC: The elf that erroneously teleported into the haunted house new wants to know if the group needs another member to fight vampires or not. Either way Velarin needs a place to stay.
Barratore pulls out a coin and the young rogue immediately recognizes it and verifies that the coin will get them into the speakeasy he speaks of. He needs to know where the group is staying in order to find them when he is given when to meet and where, as the speakeasy has been 'mobile' lately and may not be in the same place it was a few days ago.
Evaris tells the man that they have a house and gives him the directions.
Evred, now out of the house, is finally feeling the ill effects of the haunted fog and has to sit down and try to recover his composure.
Emrys suggests they tell the Council. Knowledge on how to ward off vampires is the best weapon for most folks. This might panic some, but might be a boon to the vegetable market, mainly the garlic stands.
So it seems a visit to the Council, again, is in order while they wait for word from the Guild Masters on when to meet and where the speakeasy will be located at that time.
In the mean time, being night, the group can retire and get some rest, and set up a guest room for Valerin.
OOC: so I don't load you guys up in a wagon and start carting you around, just let me know what the plan is. Shopping? Council? Sleep?
DM JCC Mid Afternoon
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 29,Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 14, HP 57/57 Wednesday July 6th, 2016 11:55:17 AM
"Council sounds good... speak easy to follow. Some ale sounds good at the moment. Just my input ."
The elf will do whatever the others want, and will follow them.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) Wednesday July 6th, 2016 1:44:41 PM
"Don't care. I can use a drink or two." He says.
"Welcome aboard, elf." He says to Velarin. "Sure we got room enough fer ya."
Lanliss Slowed HP26/50 HP 63/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday July 6th, 2016 8:23:32 PM
Ooc: me too, I go with the flow for now
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Wednesday July 6th, 2016 8:29:03 PM
Velarin follows along, happy to have a place to stay and interested in the ongoing events.
not knowing the groups relationship with the council, Velarin suggests.."If you all have had dealings with the council before, and can get a quick audience, and be believed, it is probably your wisest course to address it this day before any further meetings with the guilds or offensive action. Hopefully they will sanction our course of action, and give it more credence with the guilds. As far as the house goes, unless the upcoming situation dictates otherwise, I would suggest we take care of it first thing tomorrow. We do not need anyone wandering in to see what is going on, and we need to know more of whats going on."
Evaris [2 Con damage] [AC 20; HP 62/62] (Kathy) Wednesday July 6th, 2016 9:22:47 PM
"Yes, let us try to get an audience with the Council now, and save the speakeasy for later," Evaris says.
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