The Hill...... Tuesday September 27th, 2016 4:27:30 PM
The Heroes see the hill, it's not a huge hill, not a small hill, it's just a hill. The opening where the field is, that they can see from where they currently are standing, looks to be maybe 3/4 of a mile across, with the hill in the middle maybe 150' tall. It's covered in field grass with the seed stalks already dead and falling off, having released their seeds a few weeks ago. With everyone doing their best to search the near by area without entering the field, a few notice that no large animals, for that matter no medium or small animals seem to be in the field that they can see, Up the side of the hill, a couple rabbits can be seen by those with unusually keen eye sight. The Heroes can go left, right, or straight up the hill side, actions?
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+17=29 ; Tuesday September 27th, 2016 5:21:08 PM
I think going up will give a better view of the surroundings, besides I think I saw a rabbit up there, Lanliss says and proceeds to point his finger at the direction of the hill.
Perception 29
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73, bear's endurance, deathwatch, spectral hand Tuesday September 27th, 2016 8:07:31 PM
"Rabbit?! Funny you mention a rabbit, I was just recalling an old orcish fable about a rabbit and a tortoise."
"You see ... this rabbit mockingly challenged the tortoise to a race, being quite confident he would win. The tortoise accepted his challenge and so the rabbit immediately raced off leaving the tortoise in his dust. No longer able to see the tortoise behind him, the overly confident rabbit decides to take a nap. Unbeknownst to the slumbering rabbit, the persistent tortoise catches up and finds the rabbit asleep. He approaches his helpless opponent and clamps his powerful jaws down upon his leg; snapping the bone! The rabbit awakes in terror, bleeding from his wounds; the tortoise anchoring his victim, not allowing him flee. The tortoise's friends also descend upon the rabbit, tearing him limb from limb ...devouring his tasty flesh as he screamed on in agony. The tortoise then goes on to win the race. The moral of the story ... eliminate your enemies and there's no race you won't win."
After a short pause, he continues, "That's quite a brutal story ... of course, most orcish tales are!"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165 raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=32 ; Tuesday September 27th, 2016 9:01:42 PM
"Brutal but true." He says to Emrys.
Brom concurs with Lanliss' idea. He moves cautiously up the hill, trying to stay low. If there is nothing at the top, he uses the height to scan the area for anything.
Perception DC 32
Evaris (Kathy) Tuesday September 27th, 2016 9:53:12 PM
Evaris looks over at Emrys. "That's....not the way I heard it," he says.
He follows the group cautiously toward the hill.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Tuesday September 27th, 2016 10:05:29 PM
"The hill it is. Might as well stay together and hit the enemy as a group. That, and falling into a trap is better if everyone does it, that way no can laugh at you later." responds the Elf as he falls in behind the group. "Which way is the tracker thingy pointing Emrys?"
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Wednesday September 28th, 2016 12:04:08 AM
ooc: Blergh. Long day. Sorry.
"Wherever the group goes, I shall go."
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Wednesday September 28th, 2016 9:29:11 AM
Edson scrunches up his face at the story...
" I also heard it different. I heard a farmer saw the sleeping rabbit and threw him in a pot. He then saw the slow turtle and threw him in too... Moral is dont slow down and you wont end up someones food."
Edson will go over the hill if that is the consensus.
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday September 28th, 2016 10:24:45 AM
Lanliss thinks about a story that related to a rabbit only to say/asks Is there a story about a rabbit without blood shed ? Isn't there a story about a spirit of the forest posing as a rabbit, guiding the halfling back home ?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 28 (T 13 FF 22), CMD:31; HP: 121/121Character Sheet d20+4=7 ; Wednesday September 28th, 2016 10:27:25 AM
Barratore will move up the hill just to the left of Brom. His shield is stowed so that both of his hands are free, allowing him to pull his bow or blade, dependent on what might occur as they head up the hill. The minotaur has no comment on the story Emrys recited, mostly he could not figure out how it fit this particular situation. the group was not in a race, at least not one he knew of. Thoroughly distracted by it all, Barratore notices little beyond the immediate group
Perception 7
The Hill...... Wednesday September 28th, 2016 4:07:11 PM
The Heroes discover that the hill isn't really much of a hill as they work their way to the top of it. As they make their way up, they scare off some rabbits and a couple of what looked like woodchucks. Standing on top of the hill, it has a very shallow crest to it. Looking around, the opening in the forest appears to be a perfect circle with the hill top in the exact middle. Something, you're not sure just what gives the Heroes the feeling that this hill and it's opening are not truly natural in nature......
Evaris (Kathy) Wednesday September 28th, 2016 8:11:54 PM
"This...." Evaris turns in a full circle, looking around at the surrounding woods. "What is this for, I wonder? It must have been created with some purpose in mind."
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Wednesday September 28th, 2016 11:09:35 PM "Does anyone have a shovel?" Baslim prods the ground with his walking staff. "Maybe something is underneath."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73, bear's endurance, deathwatch, spectral hand Wednesday September 28th, 2016 11:17:55 PM
"I know what you mean. I didn't notice it at first. My thoughts were on rabbits and then of a savory, pepper rabbit stew for dinner. However you are correct to wonder, dear Evaris. Across countless cultures, both present and ancient, artificial mounds served as places of burial, foundations for important structures ... both mystical and mundane. This hill could have served as a kind of fortification. With all the many wars and invasions of this land, I'd say such structure would be warranted."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165 raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=22 ; d20+10=15 ; Wednesday September 28th, 2016 11:44:22 PM
"Ok, this doesn't seem right. Any of you have any ideas." He says. He looks about.
Perception DC 22, Survival DC 15
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 28 (T 13 FF 22), CMD:31; HP: 121/121Character Sheet Thursday September 29th, 2016 7:50:11 AM
Barratore looks over to Valerin once they stand in the middle of the oddly circular clearing. "how about a view from above? Might be more of these, might be a pattern. ". Grinning Barratore adds, "If we're lucky this could be a footprint"
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+19=37 ; Thursday September 29th, 2016 9:27:15 AM
Edson stays away from the circle and just looks around. Any signs or something peculiar sticking out.
Perception 37
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+17=31 ; Thursday September 29th, 2016 11:05:05 AM
Hi!!!! what about the tracker Lanliss asks. What does it point to? Lanliss looks at the surrounding's. We might be on top of it. He adds. Perception 31
The Hill...... Thursday September 29th, 2016 4:07:17 PM
The tracker is pulled out, so everyone can see it. once the hand holding steadies the pointer of it slowly rotates, first drifting to the left going fully around three times. Then it drifts to the right a few times before beginning to drift back to the left. Watching it for almost five minutes, there is no discernible pattern to it's rotations. As people are looking around, a foxes tail is seen disappearing into the side of the hill about 2/3 of the way down the side to the west-south westerly direction.
Know History DC 20 or Religion DC 17 Highlight to display spoiler: { Some ancient religions believed the setting sun was the end }
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) d20+14=17 ; d20+12=29 ; Thursday September 29th, 2016 7:41:57 PM
"I only have one fly spell memorized Barratore. I would prefer to save it unless we run out of other options"
(knowledge history 17, knowledge religion 29)
"It appears that the tracker doodad is either being prevented from working, or thinks this is it. Easiest way to find that out is to circle the hill and see if it keeps pointing toward it."
"Did anyone else just see that fox tail disappear into the hill side? Does that seem odd to anyone? Why don't we head down the hill in the direction the fox just disappeared to and see if there is something there, and then circle the hill with the pointer thingy"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165 raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=18 ; d20+10=14 ; Thursday September 29th, 2016 11:27:48 PM
Brom notices the fox and decides to check it out. He moves cautiously down the hill until he reaches the fox hole.
Perception DC 18, Survival DC 14
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Thursday September 29th, 2016 11:56:18 PM
Favoring prudence over valor, Baslim watches to see what the minotaur finds.
Evaris (Kathy) d20+11=27 ; Friday September 30th, 2016 12:53:29 AM
"Walking around the hill makes sense, Velarin," Evaris says, but he waits while the others check on the fox lair.
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+17=25 ; Friday September 30th, 2016 4:03:58 AM
Lanliss goes with Brom to check the fox not knowing what to except. Perception 25
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Friday September 30th, 2016 9:58:29 AM
Even though Brom could hold his own, Edson backs him up to check on the fox.
The Hill...... Friday September 30th, 2016 4:27:25 PM
The Heroes make a couple decisions, a few of them mark the location where the fox seemed to disappear in their minds, but as a group they head down the hill to the north. About half way down the tracker stops spinning round and round and settles down to point to at the hill again. Walking around the edge of the woods, first to the east, then to the south and finally to the west, the tracker stays pointed directly to the center of the hill. The Heroes get to the edge of the woods, in a direct line from the hill top to where the fox looked to have vanished. Walking back towards the top of the hill, the Heroes can see the spot where the fox ducked out of sight and three steps before they reach the hole, it's noticed that the tracker begins to spin once again.
Perception DC 30 or Survival DC 23 or Know Nature DC 26Highlight to display spoiler: { Looking down into the fox hole, quite a ways, a stair steps edge can be seen }
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) d20+11=13 ; Friday September 30th, 2016 7:24:11 PM
Velarin follows along behind the others, curious to see what the tracker does. Not noticing anything inside the fox hole he simply states "Looks like the Ley line is in or on this hill. Not quite sure about what to do about it. Kind of figured we would find the bad guys or the good guy before we found the Ley line."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 28 (T 13 FF 22), CMD:31; HP: 121/121Character Sheet Friday September 30th, 2016 10:20:46 PM
Barratore hangs near the back of the group. He's not going to get into the fox hole, nor is he going to try. "the pointer is supposed to point to the good guy,. I think Edson needs to crawl in and make contact."
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 d20+12=28 ; Friday September 30th, 2016 11:15:43 PM
ooc: Perception 28. So close.
" There are steps in the hole" Edson says to the others as he sees them.
He laughs at Barratore. " Im in Barry. Lets see you squeeze in there. "
Edson takes out his khukri and heads into the fox hole.
Evaris (Kathy) Saturday October 1st, 2016 6:41:44 PM
"Steps?" Evaris says. "Well, the we should formulate a strategy and decide how best to---" he watches as Edson simply draws a weapon and strides in. "Or we could just walk in there and see what happens."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Saturday October 1st, 2016 7:45:57 PM
Velarin is curious to see how Edson crawls into a fox hole without digging out the area first. Either way, Velarin is hanging with the two walking slaughter houses.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73, bear's endurance, deathwatch, spectral hand d20+19=33 ; d20+10=20 ; Sunday October 2nd, 2016 9:40:16 PM
(Perception: 33. Survival: 20)
Peering down the foxhole with his keenly perceptive eyes, Emrys' pointy ears perk a little sharper. "That is very odd! I see edge of stair steps going down into the earth. I think our red-headed friend here has dug into the ruins of some ancient structure, possibly a tomb!"
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+17=31 ; Monday October 3rd, 2016 5:45:55 AM
Yes indeed there are stairs to the ground, Lanliss says to himself. He then proceeds to the fox hole as well. Perception 31
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165 raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=26 ; d20+10=25 ; Monday October 3rd, 2016 10:59:12 AM
Brom sees the stairs as well. "So we gotta find the good guy here?" He says. "Hold up Edson. Let's try something else first. Just shout." He says. "If we gotta find this guy, then he's gotta know we're here."
Perception DC 26, Survival DC 25
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73, bear's endurance, deathwatch, spectral hand Monday October 3rd, 2016 12:48:48 PM
"We shouldn't simply barge into someone's home, if that is what this place is. We should at least knock ... or even invite them to dinner. Something pleasant and inviting. Those who choose to live lives of seclusion usually don't abide to strangers. We should formally annouce our presence and offer a gift of greeting."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Monday October 3rd, 2016 1:53:04 PM
Well, assuming that this force of good, out living in the wild, and doing everything it can to protect the natural environment is a druid, he can probably shape shift. It's very possible that the fox was the druid, or his companion, or whatever. Either way, Brom and Emrys are right. We need to arrange a meeting without intruding into his household. Though he may be busy doing whatever magic he does to thwart the other powers.
Velarin steps forward to the hole and yells in. "excuse me! we were sent from Magpie Crossing to assist you against the current threat! Would you speak with us?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 28 (T 13 FF 22), CMD:31; HP: 121/121Character Sheet d20+4=18 ; Monday October 3rd, 2016 3:46:09 PM
Barratore agrees with not simply going in. The smart folks think it might be the home of a Druid and that made sense to him. The Minotaur will move off a few dozen feet and take a look about in the direction away from the hillock
Perception 18
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Monday October 3rd, 2016 5:13:17 PM
Edson stops before entering the hole.
" Okay" he says as he leans his head closert to the opening. " Hello in there... anyone home?"
The Hill...... Monday October 3rd, 2016 5:27:14 PM
Various members of the Heroes party bend down to the mouth of the hole and speak greetings into it. After five minutes of no replies..... Survival DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice that this hole has no fresh tracks leading into it.} With no replies or movement inside the hole, the Heroes now need a more comprehensive plan....
All read Highlight to display spoiler: { Sorry for being a bit late, tomorrows post will be somewhere around 4pm est (90 minutes earlier)}
Evaris (Kathy) Monday October 3rd, 2016 9:48:18 PM
"Well, what next?" Evaris says. "We may need to wait for sunset; I believe that to be a significant time in most of the ancient beliefs."
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Monday October 3rd, 2016 11:33:56 PM "Does anyone think they could shimmy inside?"
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Tuesday October 4th, 2016 9:05:26 AM
Evaris may have the right of it. Some ancient cultures and religions believed that the setting sun was the end. Perhaps this was built as a refuge or shelter for when the sun set, and will open for a time, at that time. If someone wishes to try and shimmy in on their own, that is their choice, but I would not deem it smart to do so when the rest of the group would take a while to get in should something happen.
Perhaps we should look around the area a little more, but plan to be back here before sunset. We could throw a detect magic to see if anything stands out up here or in the mouth of the hole?
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+11=20 ; Tuesday October 4th, 2016 9:43:49 AM
" We did just see a fox going in right? Cause there are no tracks." Edson says as he backs up and dusts off his pants.
" You have one of those spells you can make me small with? "
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Tuesday October 4th, 2016 11:55:50 AM
I don't know if we should enter or not right now. But should I remained you that at night the undead roam the land Lanliss says in a grave serious tone.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165 raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+10=22 ; Tuesday October 4th, 2016 12:25:04 PM
Brom notices the lack of fox tracks near the entrance to the fox hole. The assumption of a druid or other nature worshiper seems to make sense.
"Let's just set up camp here on top of the hill." he says. "That's bound ta get someone's attention."
Survival DC 22
The Hill...... Tuesday October 4th, 2016 4:28:19 PM
Velarin casts Detect Magic and by looking down the hole, he can detect a very faint effect. Spellcraft DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { a faint Transmutation effect from the whole} Spellcraft DC 33 Highlight to display spoiler: { it's a type of very powerful time effect } The group of Heroes decides to wait until nearer sunset.
As the sun moves across the sky, the temperature rises throughout the day and it ends up near the upper 80's. As the sun begins to shine down the tunnel, the Heroes move to get a better view. The sun illuminates something missed earlier. Due to the shadows now being cast, there can be seen a series of slight indentations, almost like someone had placed stepping stones on the hillside. With the light where it is, a pathway now obviously leads from the forest's edge weaving slightly to a spot a few feet from the hole. And with a a quick look down the hole with the rays of the late afternoon sun.....
Mining (or similar) DC 15 or Perception DC 30 Highlight to display spoiler: { You can now tell that this spot was once a full sized entrance. The years have filled it in and grass has hidden the tell tail sings of it, except at certain times of the day.}
Evaris (Kathy) Tuesday October 4th, 2016 10:25:07 PM
Evaris steps aside and lets those with better eyesight pick out the details. "Astonishing," he says. "No hint of these markings until the setting sun struck them."
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Tuesday October 4th, 2016 11:25:11 PM
Baslim scratches his head. "Did we wander into a fairy ring? They like to play tricks on travelers." He thumbs his nose in trepidation as he considers the entrance. "Would anyone like to go first? I've never been fond of caves and tunnels."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73, bear's endurance, deathwatch, spectral hand d20+16=18 ; d20+19=33 ; Tuesday October 4th, 2016 11:49:54 PM
(Spellcraft: 18, epic fail. Perception: 33)
Replying to Shepherd's comment, Emrys says, "I don't see any mushrooms, glitter dust or hear the faint echo of pipes or fiddles for a fairy ring. However you are right, the fey do like their tricks. Now that I look at it, in this illumination, that this hole, at one time, was a proper doorway ... however time and weather has eroded its size and obscured its presence. I'm quite surprised I didn't notice it before. If we had some picks and shovels, we could open it back up with a little work."
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+17=23 ; Wednesday October 5th, 2016 3:03:33 AM
This door was hidden but I don't think tinkering with the door too much will do any good, Lanliss comments on Emrys suggestion. Perception 23
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 28 (T 13 FF 22), CMD:31; HP: 121/121Character Sheet d20+4=24 ; Wednesday October 5th, 2016 7:56:38 AM
Barratore shifts impatiently from hoof to hoof while the others talk. The sun was setting and they were still standing about. Barratore decides to follow the path away from the hill and to the forest's edge and follow it a bit into the wood
Perception 24
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Wednesday October 5th, 2016 10:47:30 AM
"I'll go first" he answers Sheperd. " if no one else has a problem. "
If he can, and no one objects. Edson will squeeze down into the hole and peer around.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165 raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=25 ; Wednesday October 5th, 2016 2:31:25 PM
"So, we got an idea?" He says. Brom moves to somewhere between Barratore and the others. Edson begins to crawl into the tunnel. He isn't gonna fit in a small tunnel.
He keeps an eye on both while watching for anything else.
Perception DC 25
The Hill...... Wednesday October 5th, 2016 4:22:53 PM
Barratore heads towards the edge of the forest and follows the traces of the stepping stones to get there. As he reaches the tree line, all traces of any path simply vanish, as if worn away by the passage of time and creatures.... The hole in the ground is about 13" across and is varies in shape and size by a couple inches as it delves into the hill.... How is it that you wish to enter? You have discovered that the hillside originally had what looks like a man sized opening long ago which seems to have been filled in and over grown over many many years. The sun continues to set, soon it'll be twilight, making it hard to see for at least a few in the group of Heroes....
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) d20+19=24 ; Wednesday October 5th, 2016 7:35:28 PM
(Going back to the detect magic)(I hate this stupid die roller. spellcraft of 24)
There appears to be a faint transmutation effect coming from inside the hole.
Ideas you say? well, we could dig it out. Or... It's a bit over the top and uses a hefty spell, but....I could summon a nice sized earth elemental to dig it out quickly and move the ground for us. And if there is a trap on the opening he would likely set it off, and not us. It would seem wise to get in there before the sun sets completely, although i do have a wand to accomodate anyone that needs a darkvision.
Evaris (Kathy) Wednesday October 5th, 2016 10:50:37 PM
"We may need to wait until the sun sets completely," Evaris replies. "We can't be sure this hill has revealed all its secrets until sunset is over."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73, bear's endurance, deathwatch, spectral hand Wednesday October 5th, 2016 11:11:00 PM
"Yes, we should suspended any entry until morning. Lets make camp on the top of the hill. It seems like a very defensible position with an excellent view in all directions. If there are anymore secrets left to reveal themselves, like Evaris says, we'll have an excellent position on the high ground."
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Wednesday October 5th, 2016 11:32:08 PM "That sounds find to me. Alemi favors the light of day."
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Thursday October 6th, 2016 11:21:23 AM
We need some guarding duties to be planned, Lanliss says. I don't need a lot of sleep, so I can take the middle rotation of the guarding duty if needed. Lanliss adds.
The Hill in the morning..... Thursday October 6th, 2016 3:57:54 PM
The Heroes set watches and the evening slides by, nothing more is seen of that fox that someone says they saw. As dawn approaches the evening mist settles to the ground and the grass becomes wet. (Any action requires a reflex save of 12 or you take a -1 on whatever action was taken)(remember a nat 1 still fails) The light breaks in the eastern skies and the "pathway" has once again vanished into history. The hole is still in the side of the hill, and is very dark and foreboding.... The Heroes are gathered near it's mouth, Now What?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 28 (T 13 FF 22), CMD:31; HP: 121/121Character Sheet d20+7=26 ; Thursday October 6th, 2016 6:29:19 PM
Barratore gives a nod to the wizard to summon up the elemental to make the opening bigger. For him, he simply moves down off the hill in the morning with a surprising amount of style and grace.
Reflex 26
Evaris (Kathy) Thursday October 6th, 2016 6:57:28 PM
A new day means new spells, and Evaris tweaks his to be more conducive to underground exploration.
And, since he has them available, he treats his companions to a Heroes' Feast, then casts a Divination on whether we need to go into that hole in the hill.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 70/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) d20+10=16 ; Thursday October 6th, 2016 8:11:51 PM
Unless Evaris says that her divination advises us not to bother with the hole, Velarin waits for everyone to move back from the area, and then casts Summon Monster 5(reflex save 16) to produce a large earth elemental(the spell doesn't specifically mention using the elemental to clear areas of the ground, but based on it's size, strength, and affinity for the ground, as well as it's ability and connection when dealing with earth, I would think it would be well within it's capabilities, and easily at that. Dm discretion). Upon it's arrival, Velarin will direct it to completely clear away the earth from around the entrance and the stairs. If more is revealed as it does so, Velarin will direct it to keep clearing those areas until the spell expires.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Thursday October 6th, 2016 10:46:38 PM
Edson awaits for the hole to be increased before heading in with the others.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 d8+5=7 ; Thursday October 6th, 2016 11:56:09 PM
After partaking of the heroes' feast, Shepherd Baslim stands back and watches as the earth elemental goes to task. "Praise the Light! Is there anything that magic cannot solve?" He looks thoughtful. "Well, perhaps marital counseling... short of a ring of charm person glued to your finger...."
ooc: 7 temporary hit points, +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves, and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73, bear's endurance, deathwatch, spectral hand Friday October 7th, 2016 12:00:22 AM
Emrys is tickled that Evaris is so eager to try his hand at divination. He is pleased to see the yoke of being the group's diviner and loremaster is also being carried by others. Now if only he can get Brom to start brewing potions, he can then dedicate time to more altruistic pursuits like his grooming rituals and writing a chapter or two of his book, 'Elderberries of Wrath.'
He eagerly awaits the results of everyone's work after enjoying a wonderful breakfast, thanks to Evaris.
The Hill in the morning..... d100=45 ; Friday October 7th, 2016 4:28:22 PM
Evaris preforms a small ceremony, while casting the Divination. He asks the question, the reply given "Should you venture into the hill, no, Need to venture into the hill for your quest, yes" He makes the answer known to the rest of the Heroes gathered around, waiting to hear what the reply was. With the answer known Velarin, taps into his magical knowledge and summons forth an Elemental.... The elemental, that seems to be made out of rocks and dirt, listens as Velarin speaks to it in Terran. The Elemental rumbles over to the place where the opening used to be, and digs in with it's arm like appendages. As it reaches about 15 feet down into the hillside, following what looks like the remains of a set of stairs, a large block of stone shifts and activates a long-forgotten spell that calls a towering, corpulent beast that has the hideous head of a boar and arms ending in fatty, four-fingered hands! The elemental gets backhanded as the creature expands into the Wold as it stretches. The elemental crashes to the ground 100' away. Know Religion or Planes DC 29 Highlight to display spoiler: { Nalfeshnee!}
“You violated our terms, master, and I shall rend you! Wait, what? Where is that tricky little… Hmmm, no matter, your flesh will taste just as good!”
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165 raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+7=14 ; d20+16=22 ; Friday October 7th, 2016 4:42:10 PM
Brom goes and stands by Barratore while the entrance is opened. He keeps a look out while the spellcasters do their thing.
Reflex DC 14; Perception DC 22
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 28 (T 13 FF 22), CMD:31; HP: 121/121Character Sheet d8+5=12 ; d20+22=38 ; 2d8+11=19 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+12=19 ; 2d8+11=19 ; 2d8+11=14 ; Friday October 7th, 2016 4:46:39 PM
Barratore always appreciates a good feast and thanks Evaris for the magically enhanced Hero Feast provided. He chuckles a bit at Baslim's comment on magic and were he of a quicker mind, he may have come up with a reply involving Edson's spine or Broms nose. Alas, no and so he merely stands there with a chuckle.
The elemental is making good progress when things get exciting and as the elemental sails away in a great arch, Barratore grins. Retracing the path of the elemental's unplanned flight, Barratore settles his gaze on the creature and grins more. "NOW we got something. Oh and I got something for you to chew on pigeon."
Barratore moves in as he pulls his blade and cuts into the creature.
Hit AC 38 Dmg 19
If Barratore gets a Full attack Hit AC 26/19 Dmg 19/14
Spells Heroes Feast +12 temp HP; +1 morale bonus on Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours.
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+18=22 ; d20+12=17 ; Friday October 7th, 2016 9:00:32 PM
Lanliss tried to find a stealth positions as not to be in the opponent way and to also find a flanking position on the thing that appeated before them Stealth 22 Reflex 17
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Friday October 7th, 2016 11:52:07 PM "Foul demon." Shepherd Baslim raises his hands, glowing with white radiance.
"O Alemi, hear my cry. Guide me through the blackest night. Steel my heart against the temptations of the wicked. Make me to rest in the Light."[i] He raises his staff vertically above his head, "Protect your children, Alemi!" and brings it down to rap on the ground. A white nimbus of energy springs into existence around the Shepherd, causing a twinkling aura to cling to those in its radius.
ooc: Cast [i]magic circle against evil. Everyone within 10 feet gains a +2 deflection bonus to AC and a +2 resistance bonus on saves. Both these bonuses apply against attacks made or effects created by evil creatures. Also, everyone receives another saving throw (if one was allowed to begin with) against any spells or effects that possess or exercise mental control (including enchantment [charm] effects and enchantment [compulsion] effects, such as charm person, command, and dominate person). This saving throw is made with a +2 morale bonus, using the same DC as the original effect.
7 temporary hit points, +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves, and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) d8+5=10 ; d20+14=32 ; Saturday October 8th, 2016 6:56:10 PM
(knowledge of planes 32) "Uh oh boys and girls, looks like we have popped in a nalfeshnee. For those of you without a score card, that would be a rather nasty demon with immunity to electricity and resistances to most everything else. and... as an added bonus, they can usually summon more demons. Joy"
Velarin backs off 20' from the demon. He then casts haste. Giving everyone within 30' of Barratore an extra attack when full attacking, +1 attack, +1 dodge to ac and reflex saves, and movement is doubled.
ooc: 10 temporary hit points, +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves, and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours
Evaris (Kathy) Saturday October 8th, 2016 7:22:43 PM
Evaris puts a quick Shield of Faith on Lanliss. Lanliss gets +3 to AC.
King of the Side of the Hill..... d6=4 ; d20+20=38 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+20=38 ; 3d8+17=32 ; 2d6+17=20 ; Monday October 10th, 2016 12:53:11 AM
Barratore draws his blade and gets a single swing on the creature, hitting and doing some damage. Lanliss hides and moves to a flanking position. Shepherd Balsim calls upon Alemi and brings into effect a Circle vs Evil around himself and Barratore, the rest are either moving away, or are just outside it's effect. Velarin recognizes the creature and tells the other Heroes it is a nalfeshnee as well as some of it's possible abilities. He then casts Haste catching everyone, including Lanliss just as he was moving out of range. Evaris casts a spell on Lanliss giving him more armor with Shield of Faith. Brom prepares to attack. _________________________________________________________
Barratore Highlight to display spoiler: { fort save DC 23 on fail take 4 points strength damage}
The Nalfeshnee yells out, "You weak Foolish mortals, your souls shall reinforce the barriers around my hill."
With his huge size he attacks Barratore with a bite and a pair of claws. The Bite connects and does 32 damage, one claw hits but the other claw misses and the hit does 20 more damage. He roars with pleasure as blood drips from it's maw and sprays outward in a fan from the claw attack.
(posting early today and Tuesday, because of eye doctor appointment today and regular doctor tomorrow, regular 4 pmish est posts will resume Wednesday
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+15=28 ; d6+1=2 ; 6d6=17 ; d20+15=25 ; d6+1=3 ; 6d6=23 ; d20+10=29 ; d6+1=6 ; 6d6=25 ; Monday October 10th, 2016 7:37:13 AM
Lanliss grabs his trusted short sword and tries to hit the creature as fast as possible while feeling safe from the creature because of the spells effects. He feels light and his hands and legs feels nimbler.
temporary effects Heroe's feast +12 hp +1 morale bonus on attack roll & will saves, +4 bonus on against poison and fear. (12 hours duration) Shield of Faith - +3 AC Haste - +1 attack roll, +1 AC, +1 reflex, +1 extra full bonus attack
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165 raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+20=24 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+10=13 ; 2d6+25=29 ; 2d6+25=34 ; 2d6+25=32 ; Monday October 10th, 2016 10:36:17 AM
"Save some fer me." He says moving to attack.
Attack (PA, Haste, Rage): AC 24, 26(haste), 27, 13; damage 29, 34, 32, miss
Rage: 1
Haste: 1
ooc: sorry for short post. chasing 2 year old around.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 30 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:31; HP: 81/121Character Sheet d20+11=29 ; d20+20=30 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+20=30 ; 2d8+17=26 ; 2d8+17=24 ; Monday October 10th, 2016 1:39:14 PM
Both wounds to Barratore are pretty bad and the fighter feels some sort of burning from the would left by the foul demons fangs. Some nefarious poison most likely. Barratore growls through the pain and shifts his footwork to the right, hoping to give Brom and Lanliss more room
Barratore slashes back across the midsection huge demon and follows through with a series of powerful thrusts both low and high
PA Hit AC 30/16/22 Hasted 40 crit 30 Damage 26/miss/miss/48
Fort Save 29
Spells Heroes Feast +12 temp HP; +1 morale bonus on Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. Haste +1 attack, Reflex, AC
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 80/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) d20+8=11 ; d20+13=30 ; 4d6=21 ; d20+8=9 ; 4d6=17 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+8=12 ; 4d6=15 ; d20+13=28 ; Monday October 10th, 2016 7:54:58 PM
Velarin yells to the Elemental in Terran to attack the Demon. He then tries to hit him with an empowered scorching ray. Ray 1: ranged touch 13(haste/feast), SR30, damage 36(21, + 1/2 again, +5 for intense spells) Ray 2: ranged touch 11, damage 30, SR 30 Ray 3: ranged touch 14, damage 27, SR 28
Heroe's feast +12 hp +1 morale bonus on attack roll & will saves, +4 bonus on against poison and fear. (12 hours duration) Haste - +1 attack roll, +1 AC, +1 reflex, +1 extra full bonus attack(duration: 10 rounds)
Evaris [AC 20; HP 91/84] (Kathy) d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d10=7 Monday October 10th, 2016 10:07:27 PM
Evaris maneuvers up behind Barratore and casts a Cure Critical Wounds on him.
Barratore is healed for 36.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73, inspire courage d20+12=23 ; Monday October 10th, 2016 10:42:44 PM
(Knowledge [Planes or Religion]: 23, no dice)
"That's clearly not a pigeon! No ... most assuredly not!" Taking his Quicken Rod, Emrys begins a bardic performance and casts a quick little spell ... that hopefully has a big result.
(Casting a Quickened Grease spell on the ground below the creature's feet. Area: 10-ft square. Reflex Save 18 vs. falling prone. SR: No.)
His very next action he goes on to talk how this creature is more PIG than pigeon, and begins to poetically speak of ways of preparing and serving pork.
(Bardic Performance: Inspire Courage. All allies receive a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73, inspire courage Monday October 10th, 2016 10:45:49 PM "To pan fry porking beast, you must first make sure your pan is Greased!
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 10d6=42 ; Monday October 10th, 2016 11:50:14 PM "My master, know my heart. Take from me a life of sorrow. Lift me from a world of pain. Judge me worthy of your endless pride." Shepherd Baslim holds an open palm toward the demon. "The Light strike you!" A burst of radiant energy erupts from the nalfeshnee, searing its foulness.
ooc: Cast holy smite. 42 damage, target is blinded for 1 round. Will save DC 22 for half damage and no blindness.
ooc: +2 deflection bonus to AC and a +2 resistance bonus on saves, +1 attack, +1 dodge to ac and reflex saves, and movement is doubled, 7 temporary hit points, +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves, and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours.
King of the Side of the Hill round #2 d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d20=19 ; d20+20=31 ; d20+20=29 ; d20+20=27 ; 3d8+17=36 ; 2d6+17=26 ; 2d6+17=23 ; Tuesday October 11th, 2016 3:39:21 PM
Lanliss hits twice with flanking and feels something trying to sap his essence out of him... Brom move up and attacks, but misses with each swing.... Barratore manages to hit one time with his swings, and after having been healed, feels something pull at his essence as well... Velarin unleashes a few rays at the demon, hitting it twice... Emrys casts a grease spell, but notices that the Demon is HUGE, then begins a performance to enhance the group. Shepherd casts a holy smite, which the Demon seems to basically ignore.
Lanliss Highlight to display spoiler: { 2 x fort saves DC 23 on fail take 4, 3 points strength damage} Barratore Highlight to display spoiler: { fort save DC 23 on fail take 2 points strength damage}
The Demon seems to have no trouble with the spot of grease underneath him. But he does take a small step and as he does so, nauseating ribbons of writhing colored light begin to play around its body. He then attacks the person who gathered his attention, or at least got it and is close enough. Shepherd Balsim is the recipient of that attention of the bite and Brom catches the two claws.. Bite 31ac 36 damage (Balsim) Claw 29 ac 26 damage (Brom) Claw 27 ac 23 damage (Brom)
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 82/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) 10d6=37 ; d20+13=20 ; Tuesday October 11th, 2016 8:34:11 PM
Velarin will drop an empowered fireball 15' behind the demon(away from group) and will move 60' farther back(hasted) to better view the scenario since most of his spells are medium or long ranged. and continue to tell the earth elemental to attack the demon as he moves.(Should it be there by now? not sure, so if attacking, i will leave to DM. lmk and i can roll when it occurs if you want)
Damage: 37, plus 1/2 again, +5, +1. total damage=61, SR 20
Inspire Courage. All allies receive a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Heroe's feast +12 hp +1 morale bonus on attack roll & will saves, +4 bonus on against poison and fear. (12 hours duration)
Haste - +1 attack roll, +1 AC, +1 reflex, +1 extra full bonus attack(duration: 9 rounds)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165 raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+22=39 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+22=39 ; 2d6+26=31 ; 2d6+26=35 ; 2d6+26=33 ; 2d6+26=33 ; Tuesday October 11th, 2016 8:57:53 PM
Brom misses with his last barrage of attack. The demon attacks and he feels the slashing of its claws, but the pain does not deter his determination. "This is gonna be fun. He says as he returns the attacks.
Attack (PA, Rage, plus stuff below): AC 39, 36 (threat is possible, AC 35 to confirm), 27, 39 (haste); Damage: 31, 35 (+33 if crit), AC 27 miss, 33 (haste)
Greater Rage: 2/26
Inspire Courage. All allies receive a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Heroe's feast +12 hp +1 morale bonus on attack roll & will saves, +4 bonus on against poison and fear. (12 hours duration)
Haste - +1 attack roll, +1 AC, +1 reflex, +1 extra full bonus attack(duration: 9 rounds)
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+16=31 ; d20+11=12 ; d8+2=6 ; Tuesday October 11th, 2016 9:19:02 PM
Edson jumps back as the creature emerges. He has no idea what it is but when it becomes offensive he fires back.
Hit ac 31, 6 dmg
Ooc: Sorry about non posting
Evaris [AC 20; HP 91/84] (Kathy) Tuesday October 11th, 2016 10:10:31 PM
Evaris casts a Mass Bull's Strength, targeting as many of his companions as he can get.
Everybody gets +4 to Constitution, subject to DM interpretation.
Lanliss shouts as he feels his strength being drained.
His hands trembling and his general feel of strength diminished. Not a second later a short sword is dropped to the floor and a dagger gets drawn, a backpack soon followed the short sword fate and falls to the ground too. Lanliss then tries to stab the vile creature to death stabbing the monster where it will hurt the most. Atk #1 29 (31 if flanking) Damage #1 5 Sneak Damage #1- 21
temporary effects Heroe's feast +12 hp +1 morale bonus on attack roll & will saves, +4 bonus on against poison and fear. (12 hours duration) Shield of Faith - +3 AC Haste - +1 attack roll, +1 AC, +1 reflex, +1 extra full bonus attack 18
Inspire courage +1 against fear and charm +1 to atk and dmg rolls.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73, inspire courage d100=72 ; d100=67 ; Tuesday October 11th, 2016 11:40:02 PM
Emrys continues his bardic performance. He then think that this thing is HUGE! So should everybody else. Why should the Pig have all the size!
(Leyline check: 72. Casting Mass Enlarge Person on up to 9 allies. Everyone affected increase one creature size and your weight increases by a factor of 8. You gain +2 size bonus to Strength and -2 penalty to Dexterity. -1 size penalty to Hit and AC. You have a 10-ft reach and your weapons do one size larger and do more damage.)
Using his Quicken Rod once again, he casts a Quicken mass spell that gives everyone within range even more swiftness and agility.
(Leyline check: 67. Casting Mass Cat's Grace on up to 9 allies. Everyone affected gains a +4 Enhancement bonus to Dexterity. Which increases your AC and Reflex saves by +2)
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 10d6=35 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2016 12:34:55 AM
ooc: Hey, Steve. It's Bas--lim. Thanks.
Shepherd Baslim reels in pain from the bite, but catches himself and raises his staff in defiance. "The Light will not be defeated by your evil!" He takes a few steps backward (5-foot-step) to gain some distance and strikes the demon again with holy power.
ooc: Cast holy smite. 35 damage, target is blinded for 1 round. Will save DC 22 for half damage and no blindness.
ooc: +2 deflection bonus to AC and a +2 resistance bonus on saves, +1 attack, +1 dodge to ac and reflex saves, and movement is doubled, +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves, and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. /// HP 89/118
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 30 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:31; HP: 117/121Character Sheet d20+11=24 ; d20+23=27 ; d20+18=28 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+23=41 ; d20+23=24 ; 2d8+19=27 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2016 9:12:14 AM
Barratore feels spell after spell wash over him from his friends, but the one he appreciates the most is the healing touch of Evaris. With renewed vigor, he again staves off the ill effects of the demon and shifts right to try and bring the creature more into a flanking position between himself and Brom.
His blade, for the most part skips off of the demons thick hide, or just plain misses.
PA Hit AC 27/28/18/41 crit 24 Dmg miss/miss/miss/28 (missed the Enlarge when rolling dmg)
Spells Heroes Feast +12 temp HP; +1 morale bonus on Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. Haste +1 attack, Reflex, AC Inspire Courage +1 comp bonus att/dmg Mass Bull Str +2 Str (spell provides 4, but I have a belt +2) Mass Enlarge +2 Str -1 Attack -1 AC -2 Dex Reach now 15' Mass Cats Grace +4 Dex
King of the Side of the Hill round #2 d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d10=3 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2016 4:29:09 PM
Velarin casts a fireball, it explodes and seems to have no effect at all. Brom Rages and hits the beast multiple times..... Edson shoots the beast and his shot just bounces off of it's thick skin. Evaris enhances the other Heroes. Lanliss attacks and hits it. Emrys enhances the Heroes as well. Balsim once again strikes it with Holy power. Barratore misses a lot but manages to hit once.
Brom Highlight to display spoiler: { 3 x fort saves DC 23 on fail take 3,1,6 points strength damage} Lanliss Highlight to display spoiler: { 1 fort save DC 23 on fail take 1 points strength damage} Barratore Highlight to display spoiler: { 1 fort save DC 23 on fail take 5 points strength damage} ___________________________________________________
The ribbons of light explode in a flash. Everyone Highlight to display spoiler: { DC 22 Will save or be dazed for 3 rounds. }
While the ribbons flash and explode trying to blind everyone, the demon casts a spell and vanishes. Spellcraft DC 27 (penalty for the flash included)Highlight to display spoiler: { Greater Teleport}
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 82/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) d20+13=25 ; d20+19=28 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2016 8:31:39 PM
Velarin shakes off the effects of the flashing ribbons, and attempts to see the spell cast by the demon and succeeds. "The bugger just cast a greater teleport. He could be anywhere, but probably not here since we can't see him. He may have gone back inside to regroup and hit us on his home field. That, and we have used significant resources, so he may be waiting until the spells expire."
"do we pull back to the village, regroup, heal up, rememorize, and come back, or wait until we are a bit smaller and head in now in our current condition. Knowing what we face, I am for the first, and would definitely change up a lot of my spell repetoire."
Spells Heroes Feast +12 temp HP; +1 morale bonus on Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. Haste +1 attack, Reflex, AC Inspire Courage +1 comp bonus att/dmg Mass Bull Str +4 Str Mass Enlarge +2 Str -1 Attack -1 AC -2 Mass Cats Grace +4 Dex
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Wednesday October 12th, 2016 9:06:33 PM "The demon could reappear at literally any moment. Let us withdraw, rest, and prepare ourselves." The Shepherd raps his staff for emphasis.
ooc: Hey, Steve! My character's name is Baslim. Bas---lim. Thanks!
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Wednesday October 12th, 2016 9:08:29 PM
oooc: Oh, wait! I meant JohnC.
Hey, JohnC! My character's name is Baslim. Bas---lim. Thanks!
(DM JCC)Hey I suffer from finger Dyslexia, it's not my fault
Evaris [AC 20; HP 91/84] (Kathy) d20+14=15 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2016 10:02:55 PM
Evaris tries to withstand the ribbons of light, but his elven heritage chooses that precise moment to assert itself and make him especially vulnerable to the light stabbing at him. He moves slowly for a few minutes, trying to shake off the effects.
"Yes. Withdraw. Yes, good," he says, trying to regain his composure. "Is anyone hurt?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: (132) 124/165 raged; DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+14=21 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+16=29 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2016 10:33:35 PM
Saves: fort DC 21, 24, 23; will DC 24 - 3 temporary strength points and no daze
Brom feels his weapon connect several times with the demon and its black blood runs down the sword dripping onto the ground. Flash and the creature is gone. Brom looks around for the demon. "AAaa..." He shouts. "Come on, barely 10 seconds." He says wiping the blood from his sword. He seems to still be enraged, but its hard to tell if it's being cautious or directed at his disappointment in the fight.
Perception DC 29
Greater Rage: 3/26
Inspire Courage. All allies receive a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Heroe's feast +12 hp +1 morale bonus on attack roll & will saves, +4 bonus on against poison and fear. (12 hours duration)
Haste - +1 attack roll, +1 AC, +1 reflex, +1 extra full bonus attack(duration: 8 rounds)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73, inspire courage d20+16=32 ; d20+16=35 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2016 11:15:14 PM
(Will Save: 32 vs. the ribbons.)
(Spellcraft check: 35)
Emrys seems to easily fight off the magical effects of the ribbons. Therefore, he was able to get a good look of the demon as it casts it's spells.
"Yes, it must have gotten too hot in the kitchen for that swine. Agreed, he did teleport away ... a rather powerful version of the spell. Possibly crossed several dimensions by the looks of it."
Looking around, Emrys admires the groups enlarged state and enjoys the new perspective. " Makes you think ... did I enlarge you all or did I shrink the Wold?"
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+3=17 ; Thursday October 13th, 2016 10:34:15 AM
Edson stares dazed at the ribbons of light.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 30 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:31; HP: 117/121Character Sheet d20+11=26 ; d20+6=7 ; Thursday October 13th, 2016 12:00:06 PM
The demon vanishes and the blast of light rocks Barratore, leaving him dazed and unable to act. Whatever the assault upon his physical might, the fighter is able to hold at bay for now. For the next 20 seconds the 5 ton minotaur is not going anywhere
Fort Save 26 Will save 7
Spells Heroes Feast +12 temp HP; +1 morale bonus on Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. Haste +1 attack, Reflex, AC Round: 3 Inspire Courage +1 comp bonus att/dmg Round: 3 Mass Bull Str +2 Str (spell provides 4, but I have a belt +2) Round: 3 Mass Enlarge +2 Str -1 Attack -1 AC -2 Dex Reach now 15' Round: 3 Mass Cats Grace +4 Dex Round: 3
King of the Side of the Hill round #3 Thursday October 13th, 2016 4:22:12 PM
As the Demon vanishes, some of the heroes are effected by the explosion of light, some are not. It's considered that he fled and they should seek refuge.
Perception DC 32 Highlight to display spoiler: { You see a flash from the far side of the hill } Perception DC 35 Highlight to display spoiler: { You hear something from far side of the hil } Pass Perception check DC35 and speak Demonic Highlight to display spoiler: { Make a SpellCraft DC 25 In Demonic, a summoning spell }
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 82/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Thursday October 13th, 2016 5:54:40 PM
Velarin is incapable of perceiving anything, and waits upon the groups decision.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: (132) 124/165 raged; DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=27 ; Thursday October 13th, 2016 7:51:42 PM
Brom keeps alert. The group hadn't made a decision of what to do, but there was no way the demon left for good. Some were affected by the flash of light and it left them vulnerable.
"Don't let yer guard down just cuz that thing's not here."
Perception DC 27
Greater Rage: 4/26
Inspire Courage. All allies receive a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Heroe's feast +12 hp +1 morale bonus on attack roll & will saves, +4 bonus on against poison and fear. (12 hours duration)
Haste - +1 attack roll, +1 AC, +1 reflex, +1 extra full bonus attack(duration: 7 rounds)
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+5=6 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+17=23 ; Thursday October 13th, 2016 8:08:29 PM
Lanliss feels less strong and unable to see anything of value in the surroundings as he thinks about what have just happened. Fort save 6 fail -1str Will 23- not dazed
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 d20+12=18 ; Thursday October 13th, 2016 10:38:01 PM "I believe we should flee. Now." Baslim looks around in deep concern. "Or we can descend into the tunnel, and I can seal the entrance behind us with a wall of stone."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73, inspire courage d20+19=22 ; d20+19=38 ; d20+16=28 ; Thursday October 13th, 2016 11:23:00 PM
(1st Perception: 22, fail. 2nd Perception: 38, pass. Spellcraft: 28)
"What is that hear?!"
Evaris [AC 20; HP 91/84] (Kathy) Friday October 14th, 2016 12:05:40 AM
"I'm not sure heading into the tunnel is a good idea until we're confident the demon won't be returning," Evaris points out. "I'd hate to have it trap us down there."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73, inspire courage Friday October 14th, 2016 1:51:16 AM
Emrys continues listening to the breeze and his eyes go wide. All the bravado he had displayed from the previous combat had immediately left him as he turns paler shade with the realization at what he was hearing.
"Friends!! Brom is correct, do not let your guard down! Something wicked is being summoned on the other side of the hill. A summoning spell cast in the vile Abyssal tongue of demons. A Gate into Hell is opening!!" His voice carries a tone of fear but he tries to maintain some semblance of strength and control.
Emrys is liking Baslim's idea to hide or flee. He offers up a plan, "We can all Shadow Walk ... but me must make it to the shadows of the trees. Once there, we will need to all hold hands as I open a hole in the veil dividing the Living Wold and the Shadow Realm!"
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Friday October 14th, 2016 7:18:23 AM
" Pretty, pretty lights... see the lights Barry?" Edson asks Barratore as he stares into space.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Friday October 14th, 2016 12:08:41 PM "I vote for Emrys' plan. We must escape!"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 30 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:31; HP: 117/121Character Sheet Friday October 14th, 2016 12:34:28 PM
Barratore is still dazed by the nimbus of lights and the horrors assaulting his mind as a result. he is aware of what is being said, but unable to act upon anything
Spells Heroes Feast +12 temp HP; +1 morale bonus on Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. Haste +1 attack, Reflex, AC Round: 4 Inspire Courage +1 comp bonus att/dmg Round: 4 Mass Bull Str +2 Str (spell provides 4, but I have a belt +2) Round: 4 Mass Enlarge +2 Str -1 Attack -1 AC -2 Dex Reach now 15' Round: 4 Mass Cats Grace +4 Dex Round: 4
King of the Side of the Hill round #4 d100=86 ; d4=4 ; Friday October 14th, 2016 4:14:42 PM
Some of the Heroes are still gathered on the side of the hill, some are still effected by the flash from whatever the Demon unleashed as he vanished. They have been alerted to the fact that the Demon apparently didn't teleport very far, because Emrys says he can hear a Demonic summoning being cast from the far side of the hill.
Discussions are being determined about what to do.
Perception DC 35 (hearing based)Highlight to display spoiler: { more casting in Abyssal, but so soft and far off can't make it out}
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 30 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:31; HP: 117/121Character Sheet Friday October 14th, 2016 5:19:22 PM
Barratore is still dazed by the nimbus of lights and the horrors assaulting his mind as a result. he is aware of what is being said, but unable to act upon anything
Spells Dazed Round 3 Heroes Feast +12 temp HP; +1 morale bonus on Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. Haste +1 attack, Reflex, AC Round: 5 Inspire Courage +1 comp bonus att/dmg Round: 5 Mass Bull Str +2 Str (spell provides 4, but I have a belt +2) Round: 5 Mass Enlarge +2 Str -1 Attack -1 AC -2 Dex Reach now 15' Round: 5 Mass Cats Grace +4 Dex Round: 5
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 82/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Friday October 14th, 2016 7:27:17 PM
Velarin prepares to cast a spell if an attack would be forth coming. If that does not happen...."We may have just released a very bad demon into the area. The havoc and destruction that that thing could cause are immense. Many may die because of what we have done. We need to return to the village, regroup, prepare, and come back here. We should investigate what lies below for clues about it and why it was here, as well as our original mission. We then need to hunt it down and destroy it and whatever it has summoned.
Evaris [AC 20; HP 91/84] (Kathy) Friday October 14th, 2016 10:56:04 PM
"At the very least, we should get away from the hill." Suiting actions to words, Evaris tries to lead the group to the edge of the clearing.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: (132) 124/165 raged; DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=27 ; Friday October 14th, 2016 11:30:18 PM
"We should hunt the thing down. Says the barbarian. "Figure out how ta fix that flashy spell and we go kill that demon.[/b]"
Brom was tempted to run off by himself after the demon. He wanted a good fight. So many fights were disappointing, but this one had potential to give him the thrills he sought, and he was not going to leave it so easily.
Perception DC 27
Greater Rage: 4/26
Inspire Courage. All allies receive a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Heroe's feast +12 hp +1 morale bonus on attack roll & will saves, +4 bonus on against poison and fear. (12 hours duration)
Haste - +1 attack roll, +1 AC, +1 reflex, +1 extra full bonus attack(duration: 6 rounds)
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Friday October 14th, 2016 11:54:18 PM "Emrys." Baslim claps him on the shoulder. "Let's get you to the woods and get out of here!"
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+17=26 ; Sunday October 16th, 2016 9:29:18 AM
Lanliss supports Emrys idea of shadow walking. He goes with Emrys & Baslim.
King of the Side of the Hill round #4 Sunday October 16th, 2016 6:45:26 PM
Mondays post will be early, then back to 4pm rest of the week, monthly PFS game tomorrow and I'm running it.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73, inspire courage Sunday October 16th, 2016 10:17:30 PM
"Alright, lets head for the treeline, once there in the shadows of the trees, he will cast his spell.
However before making their way to the woods, he tells Brom, "This is not the time, dear Brom! You'll get your chance ... just not today!"
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 82/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Monday October 17th, 2016 8:11:33 AM
Velarin goes with the others to the tree line, pondering which of his spells would be most effective in dealing with this menace.
King of the Side of the Hill round #5 d4+3=5 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=4 ; Monday October 17th, 2016 12:10:31 PM
As the Heroes Begin to move away, there are a series of popping sounds, Around the area where the heroes are, at each of the cardinal points of the compass there appears another demon, or at least it looks extremely evil creature. (Know: Religion or Planes DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { Vrock} As they appear you realize that there is many more than one in each direction.... 6 each to north and the south, 7 to the east and 5 to the west. They look like a twisted cross between a man and a gigantic vulture.
Since they just teleported in, they do nothing else this round, but where is the bigger demon??
(tomorrows post will be about the regular time of 4pmish....)
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Monday October 17th, 2016 3:42:22 PM
Edson is still dazed at the lights and flashing. He is unaware the others moved to the woods.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Monday October 17th, 2016 3:55:42 PM "Go, go, go, now, now, now!!! " Baslim races for the woods so Emrys can cast his spell.
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday October 17th, 2016 6:30:32 PM
Lanliss feels fear, his standing hairs and the heartbeat of his getting faster minute by minute. He runs as fast as he can. Runn ! He shouts, hoping that they won't die.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 82/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) d20+14=32 ; 10d6=43 ; d20+13=20 ; Monday October 17th, 2016 6:44:13 PM
Velarin looks around, and quickly sees that they are surrounded (Knowledge of the planes 32). "We will not make it Shepherd. We are surrounded. They are Vrock. resistant to most everything, there screech stuns you, and their spores do damage for awhile after they hit you. If a group of them starts dancing around, we have a very short time to stop them before we all die. They can fly faster than we move... Looks like you got your wish Brom. No good way out."
Velarin quickly considers his options...could he escape? probably. He could cast a fly, then dim door as far as possible toward the village...yes. but no. He would not go to the great beyond as the one that abandoned his companions, having bravely turned his tail and fled.
The wizard stands his ground, smiles a bit oddly, accepts his fate, and throws an empowered lightning bolt at the group toward the tree line. (damage 43+1/2 again+ 5= 69 damage. SR 20, save reflex 22)
"Gentlemen, it has been a short but interesting ride. See you on the other side."
Heroes Feast +12 temp HP; +1 morale bonus on Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. Haste +1 attack, Reflex, AC Round: 5 Inspire Courage +1 comp bonus att/dmg Round: 5 Mass Bull Str +2 Str (spell provides 4, but I have a belt +2) Round: 5 Mass Enlarge +2 Str -1 Attack -1 AC -2 Dex Reach now 15' Round: 5 Mass Cats Grace +4 Dex Round: 5
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 30 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:31; HP: 117/121Character Sheet d20+22=29 ; d20+22=28 ; d20+22=35 ; d20+22=35 ; d20+22=32 ; d20+22=36 ; 2d8+18=24 ; 2d8+18=25 ; 2d8+18=28 ; 2d8+18=29 ; 2d8+18=23 ; 2d8+18=24 ; Monday October 17th, 2016 7:57:44 PM
Barratore comes out of the Daze and looks about. Half the group is running for the trees, the wizard just opened up with a spell and Edson is still out of it. In all, chaos and not good. He couldn't leave Edson, nor V and so the fighter holds his ground. "Can you get yourself and Edson to safety V?" Barratore levels his blade in defense towards the nearest group that might close. "If you can do so, Brom and I will fall back after you."
Ready attack to the first creature to get in 15' PA hit AC 29 Dmg 24 AoO 15' reach combat reflexes PA hit AC 28/35/35/32/36. Dmg 25/28/29/23/24
Spells Heroes Feast +12 temp HP; +1 morale bonus on Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. Haste +1 attack, Reflex, AC Round: 6 Mass Bull Str +2 Str (spell provides 4, but I have a belt +2) Round: 6 Mass Enlarge +2 Str -1 Attack -1 AC -2 Dex Reach now 15' Round: 6 Mass Cats Grace +4 Dex Round: 6
Evaris [AC 20; HP 91/84] (Kathy) d20+11=25 ; Monday October 17th, 2016 10:33:23 PM
[A map would be really helpful. I'm assuming Evaris didn't have a chance to flee with the others, and that he is still near the hill with Barratore and Edson.]
Evaris moves in as close to his companions as he can and casts a Magic Circle Against Evil. It probably won't be effective against such powerful evil beings, but it's worth a try.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: (132) 124/165 raged; DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+20=34 ; 2d6+25=31 ; Monday October 17th, 2016 11:04:50 PM
"Let's get moving." He yells. "Ya need ta get movin'"
Brom steps just in front and to the side of Barratore. "Alright, brother," he says to Barratore, "we gonna have ourselves some fun." He starts to smile as he stares at the opponents in front of them.
Readied swing: AC 34. damage 31
Greater Rage: 5/26
Inspire Courage. All allies receive a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Heroe's feast +12 hp +1 morale bonus on attack roll & will saves, +4 bonus on against poison and fear. (12 hours duration)
Haste - +1 attack roll, +1 AC, +1 reflex, +1 extra full bonus attack(duration: 6 rounds)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73, inspire courage d100=76 ; Monday October 17th, 2016 11:22:52 PM
Once under the shade of the trees, Emrys prepares his spell. "Gather in close and take a hold of each other!" He touches each one as they arrive. ONCE everyone is within contact, he begins his spell. His hand becomes a withered and gnarled claw. With it, he tears a hole in the thin veil that separates the Living Wold and the Realm of Shadow.
(Leyline check: 76. Casting Shadow Walk. Up to 9 people can be targeted. Lasts 9 hours. If anyone is unwilling, they can be forced in but are allowed a Will Save DC 22.)
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 82/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Tuesday October 18th, 2016 9:51:33 AM
(ooc: I am going to hold off and see if a map is forthcoming. I was under the assumption that our general retreat to the trees would be cut off because of demons in all four directions. If that wasn't the case, then I would have headed for the trees and yelled for Brom or Barratore to grab Edson and move for the trees. At this point, what V does depends upon where the individual party members are.)
King of the Side of the Hill round #6 Tuesday October 18th, 2016 4:37:51 PM
The demons are surrounding those still on the side of the hill, each is about 40 feet from the opening in the hillside. Those Heroes that were dazed are no longer still dazed.
Edson is still standing near the opening..... Baslim runs for the woods.. Lanliss runs for the woods as well. Velarin says running is useless and unleashes and unleashes a a lightning bolt on the "group" to the west. Barratore Steps up next to Brom, who recovers from being dazed and readies to attack Evaris casts a Magic Circle vs Evil around those still on the hill. Brom readies an attack as well. Emyrs gets ready to shadow walk, but only three, including himself have reached the woods...
The four groups of Vrocks charge those at the opening. The lightning bolt strikes the west group and all but one vanishes and when the flash is over from the lightning bolt there is only one wounded Vrock left to the west. As the Vrocks reach 20 feet from the opening, a green beam from deep within shoots straight out and then splits, into four smaller beams, each of which hits a group and then there is a voice heard radiating from out of the hole. "Demon, a Deal is a Deal, No Help allowed." Spellcraft DC 24 Highlight to display spoiler: { its a form of Dismissal, that targets an area} All of the Vrocks are gone, seemingly as if never there. From the far side of the hill, a scream of rage can be heard......
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 82/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) d20+19=39 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2016 6:50:00 PM
Velarin double takes the Vrocks, and the hole(and realizes what the spell more or less was(spellcraft 39)
"The dude in the hole just threw some sort of area based dismissal spell. Nice. Well? bail or take on main baddy. Back to one of him, and sounds like its us or him for the whole ball of wax from what guy in hole mentioned. If we are staying, Brom and Barratore, start fixing your wounds, there will be more wounds coming Shortly. Anyone feel like calling out a challenge to big ugly? or are we out of here?"
Heroes Feast +12 temp HP; +1 morale bonus on Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. Haste +1 attack, Reflex, AC Round: 5 Inspire Courage +1 comp bonus att/dmg Round: 5 Mass Bull Str +2 Str (spell provides 4, but I have a belt +2) Round: 5 Mass Enlarge +2 Str -1 Attack -1 AC -2 Dex Reach now 15' Round: 5 Mass Cats Grace +4 Dex Round: 5
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Tuesday October 18th, 2016 8:44:33 PM
Lanliss think about what he just heard, looking back at the group. He thinks about what just happened. Will they just defeat that demon or not. He thinks about the thing that just got rid of their troubles for sort.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 30 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:31; HP: 117/121Character Sheet d20+22=40 ; d20+22=27 ; 4d8+18=35 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2016 9:51:50 PM
Barratore grins back at Brom adding, "All right V, get ready to start supporting"
Barratore heads up and over the hill in the direction of the angry demon. The hasted fighter moves 60' and readies an attack. "Time for another helping of that meal I was giving you demon!"
Readied attack. PA vital strike hit AC 40 crit 27 Dmg 35 or 70
Spells Heroes Feast +12 temp HP; +1 morale bonus on Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. Haste +1 attack, Reflex, AC Round: 7 Mass Bull Str +2 Str (spell provides 4, but I have a belt +2) Round: 7 Mass Enlarge +2 Str -1 Attack -1 AC -2 Dex Reach now 15' Round: 7 Mass Cats Grace +4 Dex Round: 7
Evaris [AC 20; HP 91/84] (Kathy) d20+8=13 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2016 10:30:39 PM
Evaris doesn't recognize the spell, so he is grateful for Velarin's explanation. "Should have paid more attention in magic class," he says.
He follows Barratore up the hill, drawing his longbow as he goes.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73, inspire courage Tuesday October 18th, 2016 10:58:27 PM
Emrys is confused ... he thought his dazed friends had shook it off and run with them to the treeline (I thought the daze lasted only 1 round). Now he finds that all his friends aren't with him, that the bulk of the group is still back at the hole in the hill. Where did this disconnect from reality come from ... maybe the powers that be havent been getting enough sleep at night. Something to ponder next time he finds himself asleep on his comfortable parlor chair.
However now, he is snapped back to reality and he isn't sure what to do. He wasn't opening a portal to the shadow realm without the others. So he turns and runs back to his friends at the hillside.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Tuesday October 18th, 2016 11:47:17 PM
Shepherd Baslim sighs and furrows his brows. "Like herding cats..." He hustles toward the hill.
ooc: Double move.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+18=23 ; d20+12=28 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=6 ; Wednesday October 19th, 2016 9:43:25 AM
Edson comes too, and remembers the demon being on the hill. Seeing the others charge for the west side of the hill, the elf follows with them using the haste to move right along. If the demon comes into view edson unleashes two arrows.
Hit Ac 23(25 if cats grace is on him) 7 dmg, Hit ac 28(30 if cats grace is on him) 6 dmg
Heroes Feast +12 temp HP; +1 morale bonus on Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. Haste +1 attack, Reflex, AC Round: 5 Inspire Courage +1 comp bonus att/dmg Round: 5 Mass Bull Str +4 Str Round: 5 Mass Cats Grace +4 Dex Round: 5
OOc: was Edson effected by Cats grace and Bull Strength? I see others have it and he was by Brom and Barratore
King of the Side of the Hill round #7 d6=5 ; Wednesday October 19th, 2016 4:14:49 PM
The Heroes start for the sound of the screaming Demon, Barratore rushes towards the top of the hill. As he reaches the top, he sets himself to attack if the chance arrives.... To his surprise the chance does come, as the Demon appears right next to him, as he teleported to the top of the hill to set up his next action. As the Demon appeared, Barratore could see that it was in such a bad condition, that it's right arm was hanging useless and it's side was poked full of holes. He took all of this in as he reacted to it's arrival, unsure how well a strike it was, it just didn't matter, because the swing cleaved the demon from the waist to the shoulder causing the Demon to fall apart in two halves.
Barratore need a Save, Fort DC 23, on fail take 5 Strength damage
The Heroes gather at the top of the hill, and stare at the corpse of a Demon, unlike 99.9% of the time, it hasn't faded away back to the plane where it came from.....
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 82/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) d20+19=21 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+14=15 ; Wednesday October 19th, 2016 7:41:26 PM
Velarin gets to the top with the others and sees the destroyed further destroyed by Barratore
"What in the name of Merlins beard happened here? None of us did this...right" (as V looks around the group)
"Then who or what did? Can we assume our friend in the hole? Why hasn't this thing poofed back to it's appropriate plane?"(Knowledge arcane, spellcraft, planes 21,28,15 to guess)
"Perhaps Brom, Barratore, and a couple others might go take a look at where it was to see if evidence of what transpired is still about. Perhaps one or all of our divine casters can take a look at the vile creature and it's wounds for a clue as to what happened, while I cast Detect Magic upon it." Which V does.
"Either way, it looks like we are going underground momentarily. we should heal up to the best of our abilities before doing so. I have used a significant amount of my spell resources already, and I imagine many of us will have by the time the group is mostly back to normal. I don't think pulling back is the best choice at present, though if we do find the opportunity to rest once inside, we should consider taking advantage of it."
(DM JCC) The Damage looks like it was done with weapons, both large and small and some form of magic.
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday October 19th, 2016 9:19:13 PM
What about the other thing that helped us. Lanliss says and nags the group about it.
Evaris [AC 20; HP 91/84] (Kathy) d20+5=21 ; d20+11=28 ; Wednesday October 19th, 2016 10:02:41 PM
Stepping carefully, Evaris moves to examine the creature, trying to call to mind his training in religion and the other planes. [Knowledge Planes 21, Knowledge Religion 28.]
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73 d100=29 ; Wednesday October 19th, 2016 10:56:51 PM
A breathless Emrys arrives at the top of the hill after running at top speed. "Gadzooks! This is most strange! Lanliss, I am completely in the dark about this as well. Perhaps I should ask our dearly departed demon here. It's somewhat grotesque a prospect but I can speak to the dead and I know this demon's language. The ritual will take a little time to prepare (10 minutes), so decide what questions you'd like me to ask."
Before he beings the ritual, he notices his hand is still a gnarled, twisted claw ... he shakes it vigorously and it returns to normal. "Well now ... let's begin."
(Knowledge Domain spell. No leyline check needed. Casting Speak with Dead.)
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Wednesday October 19th, 2016 11:55:33 PM "Something is screwy around here. The Light does not abide things that are screwy." Baslim casts detect magic on the corpse.
The New Kings of the Side of the Hill Thursday October 20th, 2016 2:42:15 PM
Evaris remembers some things from his teachings. 1st, While creatures summoned to the Wold vanish when killed or dismissed. 2nd, Creatures that manage to get to the Wold without being summoned, are here. As in when they die, their remains stay behind. Looking at the body of the Demon, those who were attacking with weapons can see where they did the damage during the fight. And the casters can imagine the spells they cast doing the rest of the damage. Yes it was a tough beast, but maybe when it blinded, or at least tried to blind everyone, it was in desperation to save itself.... With the body here at the top of the hill, with in a few feet of where the Heroes stood just yesterday, they can see the area around the opening, and the rest is the same....
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 82/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Thursday October 20th, 2016 7:28:56 PM
Well then...Shall we heal up as best we can and head in? not necessarily a good idea to leave it open and unattended, depending upon whats walking around. I still think we should rest inside if given the opportunity.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+6=8 ; Thursday October 20th, 2016 8:59:46 PM
" Thats an ugly orc" edson says. " Demon? Demon?" He asks when he hears the word. " I dunno. I just remember lights."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: (132) 124/165 raged; DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=34 ; Thursday October 20th, 2016 9:18:46 PM
Standing over the corpse of the demon, Brom stares at it in disappointment. His search for a good fight would have to continue.
He moves over to the entrance and waits for someone to tell him to go in or to follow the rogues.
Perception DC 34
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73 Thursday October 20th, 2016 10:39:39 PM
Emrys continues to chant periodically and twitter his fingers over the small bowl of burning incense. He isn't hearing any discussions about questions they'd like to ask. What this dead demon knows can be quite enlightening ... he considers a few carefully worded questions.
Evaris [AC 20; HP 91/84] (Kathy) Friday October 21st, 2016 1:33:28 AM
"This being is from another plane," Evaris explains. "And he somehow got to the Wold without being summoned. That's....disturbing. But come, let's see what he was guarding." He moves with the others to the entrance.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Friday October 21st, 2016 1:39:11 AM
ooc: Sorry. I had to pick up some family at the airport and their flight was delayed.
"We should burn the body, when we have the time." The Shepherd makes a warding gesture with his hand.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 30 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:31; HP: 117/121Character Sheet d20+11=31 ; Friday October 21st, 2016 8:56:53 AM
Barratore cuts through the demon and steps to be ready to continue, but there is no need. Perhaps they had done more than they had realized in the opening moments. Barratore knew he had struck the creature hard several times, but the way V had been talking, he simply assumed the thing was far more resistant. Given how powerful the creature had struck him, he was not upset that V had been wrong. Barratore looks to Brom and then back to the dead demon. Barratore shrugs, cleans and sheathes his sword. "We have time right now, lets burn it." Barratore scoops up the 2 main pieces and heads down the hill side to a spot a dozen or so paces from it.
Barratore had no idea what questions to ask a dead demon, did the things even have souls?
Looking over at the Brom, V, and Evaris by the entrance to the hole. He leaves the body and moves over to them and shouts down, "The demon is dead. You coming out or are we coming in?"
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73 Friday October 21st, 2016 9:27:07 AM
Emrys shrugs when his ritual is interrupted when the target of his spell is being manhandled and carried away.
"HEY!! Have any of you been listening!? Im in the middle of a ritual here, trying to find out why this demon was here and how he got here. WHY are you hindering this?!"
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Friday October 21st, 2016 3:10:22 PM
Edson tries to supress the laugh but cannoy. Emrys' being angry is funny to the elf. He knew he was trying to help, but after just killing a demon it seemed kind of trivial.
The New Kings of the Side of the Hill Friday October 21st, 2016 4:04:45 PM
The Group of Heroes is divided over what to do with the Demon's corpse, all the while Emrys is in the process of trying to contact the Demon's spirit before it fades beyond reach. Emrys finishes the spell and can feel the grip on the Demon's spirit slipping through his metaphorical finger tips. (2 questions and the spirit vanishes) Those headed towards thew opening see where the Elemental was digging and there is a granite block that has a fresh crack in it where it was hit while being excavated. It's about 30' deep into the side of the hill, it will take some effort to get beyond the block of granite.
How are the Heroes recovering from the Demon, with the strength damage that was done to some members as well as the physical damage where the claws gouged as well?
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Friday October 21st, 2016 6:55:40 PM
We need to find a safe place as that demon is not the only thing that would be happy to kill us. Lanliss says
Evaris [AC 20; HP 91/84] (Kathy) d4=3 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d4=2 ; Friday October 21st, 2016 7:42:01 PM
Evaris pulls out a Wand of Lesser Restoration. "Who wants their strength back?" he asks.
[OOC: Provided it was damage and not drain, Lesser Restoration should do the trick. Here are some rolls: 3 points of Strength, 2 points of Strength, 3 points of Strength, 2 points of Strength. Is that enough, or do people need more?]
(DM:JCC All Damage)
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Friday October 21st, 2016 11:44:28 PM "With some time for rest and prayers, I can prepare a spell of stone shape. It would part this block of granite like butter. But if someone else has an idea, please share."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: (132) 124/165 raged; DR 2/- (DR 4/-) Saturday October 22nd, 2016 12:01:52 AM
Brom looks back to the others. "Burn it, bury it. Makes no difference to me."
"You know, Barratore and I might be able ta move it." He says. "Let's give it a try before we use yur spell. After I git my strength fixed."
He gives Evaris a nod as his strength is restored.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 82/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Saturday October 22nd, 2016 9:56:48 AM
Velarin waits upon the casting of Emrys' spell. "If pondering questions Emrys, a few of the obvious would be who brought it here? how long has it been here? what was it's purpose here? What is in the ground here that it was protecting? Go with any of those or others if you have better."
I am uninjured Evaris, thank you.
Brom, if you think you and barratore might be able to move it, give it a go. Otherwise, let's pull back to the village, regroup, rememorize, and hit this thing in morning when we are fresh.
Stone shape seems like a good idea Shepherd. Either that or another elemental for a full excavation of area. When we are ready to go in, we should be expecting traps, and looking for them
Heroes Feast +12 temp HP; +1 morale bonus on Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. Inspire Courage +1 comp bonus att/dmg Round: 5 Mass Bull Str +2 Str (spell provides 4, but I have a belt +2) Round: 5 Mass Enlarge +2 Str -1 Attack -1 AC -2 Dex Reach now 15' Round: 5 Mass Cats Grace +4 Dex Round: 5
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Saturday October 22nd, 2016 6:09:59 PM
Edson listens as the others decide how to get into the hole. This was their discussion.. magic was so far beyond him.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73 Monday October 24th, 2016 12:58:48 AM
In the demon's language, Emrys asks the echo of the demon's former self, "What is your reason for being here? and ... Who, here, are you in league with?"
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday October 24th, 2016 12:21:58 PM
Lanliss awaits for Emrys to get some answers from the demon, as they might get some clues.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: (132) 124/165 raged; DR 2/- (DR 4/-) Monday October 24th, 2016 2:46:28 PM
Brom gets into a position, after his strength is restored by the healing magic. He gets down low and puts his back into it. "Gonna give it a try."
Brom takes 20 and with a strength check can get DC30 for about 2 minutes and can move about 5200 pounds.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 30 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:31; HP: 117/121Character Sheet Monday October 24th, 2016 3:32:52 PM
Barratore is relatively unscathed from the battle and is ready to continue. Brom puts his shoulder in low and Barratore reaches over and presses the block forward. The large Minotaur can currently push around 9000 pounds
The others would get answers and plan, but the block had to be moved regardless of what they talked about
Above and Below the hill..... Monday October 24th, 2016 3:53:19 PM
Emrys' spell takes effect and the essence of the Demon fights against it's grasp. The first question is asked, "I ruled here" is forced from the demon. The second question is asked and as the demon breaks free of the spell it answers it as well. "The Powerful one ensnared with a promise, I shall get my vengaaannnssss... as the demons spirit vanishes beyond Emrys' reach.
The Brute squad of the Heroes group climbs down into the hole and both together lean their powerful bodies against the block. After a minute of extreme effort the broken part seems to shift, was imagination or did it really move. The two keep up the effort and sweat is rolling off them, and then suddenly the broken chunk shifts and as it falls it shatters into a pile of rubble. Digging the rubble out while time consuming, is nothing compared to moving a block of solid granite....
As Emrys stands up from the position he took during the ritual, he realizes the corpse of the Demon is still on the hill top.
Beyond the rubble after is gets shifted out of the way, the light reflects of of something green and reflective.......
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Monday October 24th, 2016 7:38:29 PM
Baslim picks up a pebble, whispers a few words to it, and it lights up like a torch. He tosses it gently toward the green thing in the darkness.
ooc: Cast light.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 82/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) d20+19=31 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+12=19 ; Monday October 24th, 2016 8:44:40 PM
Velarin waits until the brute squad is done with their work. "Well done gentlemen. Now we just have to clear an entrance from the rubble. after Shepherd casts his light spell, Velarin moves towards the pebble for a slightly closer look. Assuming that may be some type of ward, he casts detect magic upon it. He then thinks back into the thousands of tomes he has read, trying to remember reading About who could have possibly been responsible for what they have encountered here, and what the demon has said (Knowledge arcane 31, planes 17, religion 19)
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+17=29 ; Monday October 24th, 2016 9:06:33 PM
Lanliss keeps a company for Emrys asking him after the ritual, should we not just do something to the corpse ? Just an insurance against fighting this lovely thing again , Lanliss says sarcastically Perception 29 (Lanliss keeps a watchingbeye and attuned ears near Emrys)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73 d20+12=17 ; d100=7 ; d100=100 ; d20+19=38 ; Monday October 24th, 2016 10:21:50 PM
"He claims to have ruled here ... that the Powerful One ensnared him with a promise ... a deal, one may say." He looks the body over and makes the not-so-astute observation that the body remains. "It's obvious that this demon wasn't summoned here, otherwise it would have returned to the pit from which it came."
(Knowledge [planes]: 17)
"Which means it was physically brought here or occupied a shared space with a nexus ... a stable crossroads of leylines." Still, nothing else is coming to him. He begins to cast a divination, but it fizzles. He quickly tries again, this time somewhat of a bit more anger. His Detect Magic spell burst to life quite forcefully.
(Leyline check: 7, fail. 2nd Leyline check: 100, perfect ... free cast with a 0-level spell. Casting Detect Magic. He also scrutinizes the body ... seeing if there are any items or object of power left behind .. Perception: 38.)
Evaris [AC 20; HP 91/84] (Kathy) Monday October 24th, 2016 10:22:46 PM
Evaris stays close enough to the entrance to assist with healing in case of trouble, but tries to stay out of blast range of any unexpected surprises. Of course, since they're unexpected, it's really hard to determine what the blast range might be.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Monday October 24th, 2016 11:45:16 PM
"So if it resides on this plane, shouldn't we dispose of the corpse so no one can raise it again. On a list of things I don't want, a demon's revenge is near the top."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 30 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:31; HP: 117/121Character Sheet Tuesday October 25th, 2016 12:52:51 PM
Barratore, if he can, reaches in and grabs the shiny green thing. If he cannot simply reach it, he encourages Brom to crawl in and get it
"Look what we have here." Barratore will hold out the object for Emrys and V to see.
Above and Below the hill..... Tuesday October 25th, 2016 5:07:39 PM
On top of the hill, the discussion continues about what to do with the Demon's corpse. Below the hill, light is thrown into the buried chamber, and a detect magic is cast. At the same time a large hand reaches into the opening.... The green shiny thing, by feel is a cube bigger than the hand can grasp, so the hand is removed. At that point, the hero who cast Detect Magic can see some quickly fading magic residue. The types detected are Universal and Transmutation. A closer look into the opening, it appears that the green is a cube shaped chunk of Emerald. A few more minutes work the opening is big enough one of the "normal" sized heroes can squeeze in far enough to reach the gem stone. By the time the opening is that size, all magic from the area has faded completely away.....
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Tuesday October 25th, 2016 10:24:31 PM
If Barratore steps aside, Edson will reach i and grab the emerald. He will hand it over to Barratore once out of the hole.
Evaris [AC 20; HP 91/84] (Kathy) Tuesday October 25th, 2016 10:50:48 PM
Evaris glances up toward the top of the hill. "I'm not even sure how you would dispose of a demon corpse," he says. "Aren't they immune to fire?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: (132) 124/165 raged; DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=24 ; Tuesday October 25th, 2016 11:53:20 PM
Brom moves the rubble away to make it possible for Edson to get in and reach the emerald. He waits patiently as the nimble man does his job.
Perception DC 24
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Tuesday October 25th, 2016 11:58:54 PM "Oh. You're just going to.... You're just going to grab it. Bare-handed. Okay, then." Baslim starts rummaging through his healer's kit, prepared to heal whatever horrible damages might occur.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 30 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:31; HP: 117/121Character Sheet Wednesday October 26th, 2016 12:56:06 PM
Barratore looks over at Shepard quizically. "How else would we grab it?" He looks back to Edson to see if his prompting has caused unnecessary pain for the man.
"Only one way to find out on the corpse. Set it aflame and see if it catches. I can tell you though, destroying creatures remains with fire takes a might good sized and hot fire. I don't have that type of sustainable burning capability with with. Gonna take more than a few torches or a little fireball spell."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp71/73 Wednesday October 26th, 2016 4:45:31 PM
"It sounds a bit untidy and I despise passing the buck, but we could just drag the remains into the Shadow Realm and leave it there. It's a tad extreme, but we can't allow this corpse to befoul and corrupt the land. Just imagine what would happen to a poor creature that tries to eat it!"
Above and Below the hill..... Wednesday October 26th, 2016 5:18:08 PM
A serious discussion continues about the Demon's corpse on top of the hill, it is joined by the rest of the Heroes as they retrieved a cube of emerald that is about one foot to a side. It weights quite a bit, but some of the heroes are stronger than the rest and can carry it easily.. Behind the shattered block of granite was bedrock with a niche just slightly larger than the emerald they took out of it. On top of the hill, burning the corpse was dismissed as the demon was fire resistant, shifting it to the shadow realm was discussed, and no one answer has been come up with....
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Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 82/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Wednesday October 26th, 2016 7:43:53 PM
Velarin is about to yell out as he briefly sees the magic upon the Emerald, but stops himself as the stone is grasped and the magic dissipates. "Well, until you touched the cube, it and probably more, was magical. I think touching it likely negated it. It appears we have apretty, and hopefully valuable rock. Perhaps it will be of further use."
"I'm good with dropping him off in the shadow realm. Can't burn him or anything else, unless you want to cut his head off and take it with...rather not. So let's drop him in shadow world. After that, are we ready to go dungeoneering? Perhaps while the body is dealt with, those of you that can find traps would be good enough to take a look, and also see how to get us inside this thing? Unless perhaps the cube was the only thing here."
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+17=18 ; Wednesday October 26th, 2016 8:03:24 PM
Yes Velarin perhaps we can check the hole and see if there is more than meets the eye. Lanliss begins to inspect the place as the hole might be an entrance to a valuable secret dungeon.
Epic fail Perception 18 rolled a 1.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+19=24 ; Wednesday October 26th, 2016 10:55:57 PM
"If you dont mind, let me just make sure." edson says to Laliss. " Two sets of eyes are better then one. "
Edson looks in the hole too, for traps and another entrance.
Perception 24, 29 for traps
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: (132) 124/165 raged; DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=35 ; Wednesday October 26th, 2016 11:43:25 PM
Dealing with the corpse of the demon was beyond his understanding. He knew how to kill them, but disposing the bodies the right way that was another thing.
He keeps an eye on the area.
Perception DC 35
Evaris [AC 20; HP 91/84] (Kathy) Wednesday October 26th, 2016 11:52:19 PM
Evaris stays where he can assist the explorers if need be.
"I do have a Flamestrike prepared," he says. "Holy fire might have some effect where ordinary fire might not. Though I don't know if it'll be enough."
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 118 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+8 W+19 -- CMD 15 Wednesday October 26th, 2016 11:57:36 PM "What do you see? Is it dangerous?" Baslim holds his staff in a warding gesture.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 30 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:31; HP: 117/121Character Sheet Thursday October 27th, 2016 9:00:12 AM
Barratore stands back a bit with Brom. His mind was on where the voice came from as well several other topics. With the voice came a great deal of help and turned the tide of that particular battle and as his mind work, his mouth does as well. "Where did our assistance come from. Green beams, could they have come from this cube?"
"Emrys, can you feel the ley lines and what about the Doo Hicky Pointer thing? What is it doing now?"
"Day is still relatively young, maybe Brom and eye could run a circle about the place and hopefully find a beastie or ten?"
"Where did that fox go? Didin't you all say you saw one go into that hole?"
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 82/70, extended mage armor(22 hrs) Thursday October 27th, 2016 2:27:24 PM
Not sure a flamestrike would do it Evaris. I think the shadow route is best at this point. definitely don't want to play with him again.
Yes Barratore, appears to be more questions than answers. The cube is green, so the green rays may make sense, and I saw it briefly hold magic, which could have been used up once it's purpose was fulfilled, and or taken possession of by touch. As far as the fox goes, several people saw it, so it either went in somewhere, or was an illusion created by something to draw our attention to the spot we are at. Either way, Lanliss and Edson should hopefully find out shortly if there is more to this hole than meets the untrained eye. Should that provide nothing more, it appears that some sort of structure is buried here, and perhaps just needs more unearthing. If they find nothing, I would suggest resting and recovering tonight, and i will prepare to have a couple large earth elementals do some excavation tomorrow unless anyone can do some now, or has a better idea.
Another good point Barratore. What's the pointer doo hicky doing now Emrys, and is the leyline still intact? Is it possible for a demon to be a source of or powering a ley line? we may have just changed things. Not seeing a downside to the two of you taking a spiral jog around the area if you wish Barratore, perhaps there is more here than meets the eye. and for that matter, I think I will take the previous suggestion of an airborne view now.
Velarin casts fly and starts ascending for a good aerial overview of the area.
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