Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 38 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 163/211 d20+27=47 ; d20+27=38 ; 6d8+23=57 ; 2d8+23=28 ; Monday September 24th, 2018 10:51:08 PM
Barratore deactivates his Haste and turns on the blue archer dwarf. With a growl, he charges and takes a mighty swing
Non Lethal PA Grt Precise Strike Charge Hit AC 47 crit 38 Dmg 57+28
The impact is spectacular
Spell effects Darkvision Freedom of Movement Haste 7/10 Resist Fire DR 30 vs. fire for 160 minutes
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (165/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+26=39 ; d20+21=34 ; d20+16=17 ; d20+11=12 ; 2d6+38=45 ; 2d6+38=43 ; Monday September 24th, 2018 11:22:58 PM
"Hey can ya get rid of these bugs!" He shouts back to Emrys. "Now don't wanna have ta hurt ya, but seein' ya ain't puttin' yer weapon down..." He says to the dwarf.
Non lethal attacks (rage, pa, NL, heroism): AC 39, 34, 17, 12; damage 45, 43
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 d20+45=48 Monday September 24th, 2018 11:38:05 PM
Sir Royston circles around the swarm of bugs, not quite making it to the final dwarf. He shouts out a warning to try to stall him. "Halt, you impudent worm! Halt or I swear I will bury your corpse in an elven orchard in a frilly dress!"
ooc: Intimidate 48
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday September 25th, 2018 9:42:50 AM
V Stands by, waiting for the remaining Dwarfs to be taken hostage if possible. As much as V would like to chime in with a spell or two, none were needed, and most of his spells don't have a tendency to leave survivors.
Active effects:
Resist energy(fire) (Barratore) Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore) Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX1, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste, Haste, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 d20+21=34 ; d20+16=27 ; d20+11=14 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=6 ; 8d8=32 ; 8d8=35 ; Tuesday September 25th, 2018 1:03:55 PM
Edson holds from slashing into the dwarf again, not wanting to kill him while it appears everything is in check. HIs weapons are ready if the dwarf continues attacking.
If needed:
Hit ac 34 4 dmg+32 sneak dmg hit ac 27 6 dmg+35 sneak dmg
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 49/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. Tuesday September 25th, 2018 1:06:15 PM
Emrys responds to Brom's request. With a few flourishes of his hand, he parts the waves swarms out of the paths of everyone. After about two minutes they disappear ... returning to their home realm with full bellies.
DM Ryan - "The one with the mine door."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Tuesday September 25th, 2018 1:48:18 PM Barratore steps to the blue archer and knocks him out. Using non-lethal force despite the fact that the archer just murdered his commander. Matching Barratore Brom lays out the remaining dwarf with a Warhammer.
Sir Royston circles around the swarm and yells for the final fleeing dwarf to halt. His voice booms. Perception DC30 Highlight to display spoiler: { You think the dwarf peed a little. } but he continues to flee to the north, not getting all that far.
Velarin stands by, waiting to see how many hostages they have. Edson like wise holds his action but keeps his weapons at the ready.
Emrys listens to Brom and with a flourish waves the swarms to harmless locations where they will disappear after a short time.
In the room are several unconscious dwarves and one dead dwarf. The captain has been killed by the arrows of the blue dwarf. One dwarf is almost off the map to the north while the fleeing archer is off down the dark pathway.
What do you do now?
+ + + + + + + + + +
Ranged Blue - AC22 – 00/124 - SR25 - -3 Dex – Unconcious Ranged Red - AC22 - - SR25 – 98/124 - -5 Dex – Run off map to the north.
Warhammer Blue – AC27 - HP 00/174 - - SR25 - -Unconcious Warhammer Green – AC27 - HP 00/174 - - SR25 - Unconcious
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) Tuesday September 25th, 2018 7:28:38 PM
Tishe’ flies after the fleeing dwarf and casts Grease at his feet, hoping it will trip and slow him down enough for easy capture.
...... Move to north entrance Cast Grease. Reflex. DC 20 or fall prone. 10x10 square of greasy rock.
Active Spells and Effect Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Light. On her staff Fly. 32 minutes. Invisibility.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 38 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 163/211 d20+12=32 ; Tuesday September 25th, 2018 8:38:33 PM
Barratore looks at Royston and then at the fleeing dwarf. The Dragon Disciple had an aura about him all right. Tishe was after the fleeing dwarf and Barratore collects the dwarves that he and Brom had knocked out. He also drags the body of the dead dwarf off to the side and lays him in repose. These folks were not enemies or monsters or evil creatures, they were overcome by the woldsblood running through the ore. That part though, also puzzled him slightly. "Surely the Woldsblood has been infused in the ore and rock for sometime. What may have triggered this behavior? Could this be an after shock so to speak?"
Barratore has a seat next to the unconscious prisoners and decides to hang out until they can be brought around or the group decides to move on. There was probably not much informatioin that would be forthcoming from them, given the recent battle.
Oh and that reminded him, "Roy, Emrys. We are not trying to kill the dwarves." He stands back up. "No more lethal attacks."
"Is there a spell that can cure 'em of the Woldsblood madness?" He says to Emrys.
"So, what now?" He says. "Wait fer these guys ta wake? Or press on?"
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Tuesday September 25th, 2018 11:41:08 PM "It is a mercy, Sir Barratore." Sir Royston allows the fleeing dwarf to escape, turning back toward the cavern. "They are infected with madness. Madness that we do not know can be cured. Madness that drives them to murderous actions. To chaos. Who knows what foulness we will find deeper in these mines? What if their madness spreads?" He shakes his head, but makes a conciliatory gesture with his hands. "Rotted flesh must be cut away. I will constrain myself for now, but if these poor souls cannot be healed, then I will grant them mercy."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+28=35 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+24=33 ; d20+24=38 ; d20+24=26 ; Wednesday September 26th, 2018 8:45:49 AM
"A slight problem with not killing anything.... Being an Evoker, very few of my spells are designed to take prisoners. I will mostly be reduced to following behind, and throwing a minor support spell or two here and there. I think we need to determine what is going on, whether there is an actual madness, whether it can be cured, and what's the actual cause of what is going on here."
"I think we need to have a chat with a survivor. It doesn't seem highly likely that they are going to be willing to talk, but we need answers. I would suggest that we either tie one up, or Brom and Barratore hold one down and then we speed the recovery time with a little healing."
V uses his knowledge to try and remember anything he can regarding a Woldsblood madness or the effects of working in close proximity to it. (know arcane 35, religion, 31, history 33, planes 38, local 26)
Active effects:
Resist energy(fire) (Barratore) Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore) Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX1, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste, Haste, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 49/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. d20+18=26 ; d20+22=34 ; Wednesday September 26th, 2018 11:47:26 AM
"I wasn't trying to kill them either ... I wasn't going to allow the swarms to devour them completely ... just a taste. Mainly to incapacitate and thwart any range or spell attacks."
Emrys considers several things and continues, "A Heal spell cures most of anything ... but some afflictions are so dire that it takes special magiks ... like Miracles or Wishes. I'm uncertain of contaminating effects from prolonged Woldsblood exposure. I touch Woldsblood daily and there is absolutely nothing wrong with me!"
However, he considers what information he knows about the subject. (Knowledge [Planes]: 26. Knowledge [Religion]: 34.)
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 Wednesday September 26th, 2018 12:31:45 PM
"Someone want to wake one of these guys up and start the questioning. I'd do it, but I am not the most tactful when it comes to a situation like this. "
DM Ryan - "The one with the mine door."| Tactical Maps and Artwork d20+5=11 ; d20+5=15 ; Wednesday September 26th, 2018 1:54:11 PM
Seeing the dwarf flee Tishe’ flies forward and brings him to a slipper halt by casting grease which drops him prone. {Ref: 11}
Barratore continues the theory that the woldsblood is causing the problems. "Surely the Woldsblood has been infused in the ore and rock for sometime. What may have triggered this behavior? Could this be an after shock so to speak?" He also lets Emrys and Royston know that they are not trying to kill the dwarves.
Brom asks if there is a cure for Woildsblood madness and askes if they should press on or wait for the dwarves to awaken.
Sir Royston responds to the idea of not killint the dwarves. "It is a mercy, Sir Barratore. They are infected with madness. Madness that we do not know can be cured. Madness that drives them to murderous actions. To chaos. Who knows what foulness we will find deeper in these mines? What if their madness spreads? Rotted flesh must be cut away. I will constrain myself for now, but if these poor souls cannot be healed, then I will grant them mercy."
Velarin expresses concerns that not killing will make him somewhat ineffective. He suggests restraining one of them to speed the recovery time. He considers the idea of woldsblood madness but cannot come up with an example of this sort of effect. . It is not ruled out but not in his experience or learning.
Emrys also points out that he was not trying to kill anyone just let his bugs take a taste. He comments on healing and the idea of madness. "A Heal spell cures most of anything ... but some afflictions are so dire that it takes special magiks ... like Miracles or Wishes. I'm uncertain of contaminating effects from prolonged Woldsblood exposure. I touch Woldsblood daily and there is absolutely nothing wrong with me!" Like Velarin he does not come up with anything directly related when he considers the idea. It is not ruled out but not in his experience or learning.
Edson wants to wake someone up for questioning.
The dwarf in the grease struggles to his feet and attempts to run off again but once again falls prone.
What are you doing now?
{ooc: Just as a recap. One dwarf made it out. One is in grease. One is dead. Three are unconscious. There were two other exits from the initial room; west is the mines and east is the fungus.} You do not know what is further north other then probably more dwarves}
Ranged Blue - AC22 – 00/124 - SR25 - -3 Dex – Unconcious Ranged Red - AC22 - - SR25 – 98/124 - -5 Dex – Run off map to the north.
Warhammer Blue – AC27 - HP 00/174 - - SR25 - -Unconcious Warhammer Green – AC27 - HP 00/174 - - SR25 – In The Grease Warhammer Yellow - Unconcious
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (165/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) Wednesday September 26th, 2018 11:28:09 PM
Brom nearly goes off at Royston's comments, but restrains himself. A difficult task. "Think we're gonna have some words when this is done." He says.
Brom moves off to deal with the slippin' and slidin' dwarf.
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Wednesday September 26th, 2018 11:52:07 PM
Sir Royston gives a bow from the waist. "By all means, Sir Brom. After we have dealt with the situation."
He approaches the wriggling dwarf and plants his fists on his hips. "I don't really want grease all over my clothes, dwarf. Stop flailing about, answer our questions, and you have my word you will not be killed."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday September 27th, 2018 5:19:41 AM
"As far as my knowledge goes, there is no madness associated with close proximity to Woldsblood. It's not necessarily impossible, but I have never heard of such a thing. Therefore, other options should be examined. The most likely being that either something else controls or has affected the Dwarves, or they are just evil. Perhaps a clerical divination would assist in that matter if anyone is able to that. Otherwise, perhaps a detect evil, or a spell to end an outside influence to see if one exists. Once Brom and Royston have gathered our slippery Dwarf, let us see what we can learn through old fashioned interrogation."
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+20=31 ; Thursday September 27th, 2018 5:28:11 AM
Tishe’ is content to hover nearby as Royston collects the greasy dwarf and takes him to the others. She keeps watch while the poor fellows are questioned by the others.
...... Perception. 31
Active Spells and Effect Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Light. On her staff Fly. 32 minutes.
DM Ryan - "The one with the mine door."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Thursday September 27th, 2018 2:39:39 PM Brom looks at Sir Royston "Think we're gonna have some words when this is done." [b] In response [b] Sir Royston agrees but after this situation is dealt with. He then asks that the dwarf stop flailing in the grease. Tishe’ stays near Royston while the others collect the dwarf for questioning.
Velarin lets the others know what he knows about Woldsblood madness and suggests some other methods.
Hearing Velarin the dwarf in the grease stops struggling and speaks. “Right, yous want to talk. Right. Right. Ok. Right. Ok. We can does that. We can does that.” he yells down the passageway “Theys just wants to talk.” and then yells much louder. “ALABASTER!” he looks back at the group “That a code word, I;m sure they heard since Grunth run off to tell them trouble to much fer us.” He swallows laying in the grease and forces a smile to his mouth as he turns his palms up.
What are you doing now?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 38 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 163/211 Thursday September 27th, 2018 4:05:21 PM
"Might be an option you start looking into when we are done here V. I was told an aweful lot that 'you need to have a solution that leaves 'em breathing'.
Barratore took a few moments, but he answers Royston. "Just everything you just said is wrong. You don't know it is a Madness and you don't know if we cannot cure it and killing anyone who does not instantly surrender to us because we asked is not a mercy. Until we know" he looks at V, Emrys and Roy, "No killing." hBarratore shakes his head, "I can't believe that Brom myself and Edson have become the voices of restrain and reason."
Barratore looks at he prone dwarf, "Oh see now I am impressed. You have code words and paige boys. So who'd Grunth prance off to tell. See I'm all keen and such to hunt about the these mines and put folks down one at a time, or in bunches like here. But who'd yer girlfriend run off to tell."
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+20=38 ; Thursday September 27th, 2018 8:00:51 PM
Tishe’, visible since her Grease spell, continues to hover and watching the corridors as the others glean information. She nods decisively at Barratorre’s words. “That’s the pattern I see too, the poor dwarfs. The things we don’t know about this situation is so much more than what we do know. We need to tread softly until we know more, and perhaps help everyone. A little mercy now can be a great justice in the future.” .... Perception 38
Active Spells and Effect Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Light. On her staff Fly. 32 minutes.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (165/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+25=38 ; Thursday September 27th, 2018 11:39:51 PM
"Alabaster? Why not granite, or onyx, or carbuncle? Ya know yer the only one that's killed anybody." He says to the prone dwarf. "We're just here ta investigate under orders from the Pitchfork Council.[/b]" He says with his sword on his shoulder. "Honestly, I love a good fight as much as a good ale, but you guys are not gettin' me excited. So can we quit the games?"
Perception DC 38
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Thursday September 27th, 2018 11:50:22 PM
Sir Royston raises an eyebrow at Barratore. "Why, you are absolutely right. You don't know, Sir Barratore. Madness does not have to be gibbering, insensate chaos. It can be murderous paranoia. The kind that drives people to try to kill a diplomatic contingent that loudly announces itself beforehand. You are most definitely not the voice of restraint and reason if you expect us to wantonly endanger ourselves -- to which request I must decline, courteously." He looks to the dwarf. "I suggest you answer his questions."
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 Friday September 28th, 2018 5:02:03 AM
" see these two " Edson says to the dwarf while pointing to Barrtore and Sir Royston. " Their friends and this is how they bicker with each other. You.. you're not their friend so their bickering towards you would be more in line with their fists and your bruised body. "
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+18=24 ; Friday September 28th, 2018 7:39:41 AM
"Why must everything be extremes. I'm not saying kill them or not kill them. All I'm saying is that we have no clue what is going on, and need to ascertain the answers prior to reaching a logical decision on a further course of action. Does anyone have a feel for whether he just fed us a spoonful of dung, or is he being honest(perception 24)"
If he actually wishes to talk, V will ask what they are doing here, what happened to the village that was wiped out, and why did the other Dwarf kill your leader. If he fed us dung, V will suggest Brom or Barratore jog his memory or encourage him to be honest and quickly forthcoming with information.
Active effects:
Resist energy(fire) (Barratore) Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore) Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX1, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste, Haste, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
DM Ryan - "The one with the mine door."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Friday September 28th, 2018 1:56:08 PM Barratore remphasies no killing while commenting that Sir Royston doesn’t seem to know as much as he thinks. He is frustrated that he Brom and Edson sound like the voices of reason.
Sir Royston responds to Barratore "Why, you are absolutely right. You don't know, Sir Barratore. Madness does not have to be gibbering, insensate chaos. It can be murderous paranoia. The kind that drives people to try to kill a diplomatic contingent that loudly announces itself beforehand. You are most definitely not the voice of restraint and reason if you expect us to wantonly endanger ourselves -- to which request I must decline, courteously I suggest you answer his questions."
Commenting that Brom and Barratore are not the normal voice of reason Edson encourages the dwarf to talk.
Tishe’ points out that there is more that they do not know then there is that they know. She suggests a little mercy can be the greater justice.
Velarin responds to the others "Why must everything be extremes. I'm not saying kill them or not kill them. All I'm saying is that we have no clue what is going on, and need to ascertain the answers prior to reaching a logical decision on a further course of action. Does anyone have a feel for whether he just fed us a spoonful of dung, or is he being honest." He studies the dwarf as he speaks to see if he is telling the truth and gets the idea that he may be telling some truth and some falsehood. {ooc: Really that would need more of a sense motive check}
Brom and [/b] Barratore [/b] press the dwarf with questions. Why alabaster? Where did his girlfriend Grunth run off to? Can we quit the games?
The dwarf, still laying in the grease takes this all in and while still scared is no longer in run away terrified mode. He looks at his questioners and slaps a grin on his face. “Look? Can I get up? Laying in grease, what if the dragon man lights it on fire? Ok.. So… You broke in.. scared some guards and fought us. Pitchfork Council? Don’t think I know them. Look… up here” he points north is our forges and what not. Grunth doing his job runs to warn them intruders with weapons. I did the code.”
He looks at Brom Why alabaster? I.. um… just a word I don’t pick them. I wield a weapon don’t make decisions. Come.. lets go see those who can talk with authority.” He smiles again looking hopeful.
What are you doing now?
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 49/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. Friday September 28th, 2018 4:46:11 PM
"I will state it again ... I wasn't intending nor did I kill anyone. While the swarms were painful, poisonous and caused moderate wounds, I wasn't going to allow them to be lethal. If lethality was my intention, I would have summoned the Lord of Vermin, a colossal titan centipede ... capable of devouring everyone here. My Creeping Doom was a mercy!"
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+10=26 ; Friday September 28th, 2018 5:36:50 PM
Tishe’ eyes the dwarf a little warily, but then she shrugs. “Shady thinking there, Sieur Dwarf. You come along with us and help in talking, and no more violence will happen. Why, as a sign of good faith, we’ll leave the boxes about here in this room undisturbed as long as we’re not attacked by dwarves or dwarf allies again.” She looks over at Velarin to confirm the offer.
“Seiur Emrys there has already said he wasn’t trying to kill anyone with his pets, and Royston was just kidding, what a kidder.” She looks hard at Royston, trying to get him to play along...
.... Bluff. 26
Active Spells and Effect Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Light. On her staff Fly. 32 minutes. Hovering.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Saturday September 29th, 2018 8:16:22 AM
"Agreed Tishe'. We are reasonable, and mistakes can be made. I can see the thought pattern on their response, and how the events could lead them to act as they did. However, there is the matter of the Dwarf that shot and killed his own leader. That does not fit in any of the presented scenario. Do you have an explanation for that good Dwarf?"
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Sunday September 30th, 2018 11:31:08 PM
FRIDAY POST
Sir Royston narrows his eyebrows. "Speak, dwarf."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 49/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. Monday October 1st, 2018 12:28:02 PM
"Yeeess ... an explanation is needed." He says as he eyes the dwarf. "Of course, I could MAKE you talk, but that would be very unpleasant ... and messy!"
DM Ryan - "The one with the mine door."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Monday October 1st, 2018 2:08:16 PM Emrys, perhaps, protests too much. "I will state it again ... I wasn't intending nor did I kill anyone. While the swarms were painful, poisonous and caused moderate wounds, I wasn't going to allow them to be lethal. If lethality was my intention, I would have summoned the Lord of Vermin, a colossal titan centipede ... capable of devouring everyone here. My Creeping Doom was a mercy!"
Eyeing the dwarf Tishe’ makes an offer “Shady thinking there, Sieur Dwarf. You come along with us and help in talking, and no more violence will happen. Why, as a sign of good faith, we’ll leave the boxes about here in this room undisturbed as long as we’re not attacked by dwarves or dwarf allies again.”
Agreeing with Tishe, Velarin questions that one of the other dwarves shot the leader when he was down, killing him. Echoing this sentiment Emrys agrees that an explanation is order stating that he will make the dwarf talk if need be.
Being over verbose Sir Royston demands the dwarf speak.
The dwarf stops struggling and gets to his feet. {ooc: unless you don’t want him too but no one said not to} He keeps his hands in plain view. “Righ, right. Questions.. answers.. ok got it.” He smiles. “Name is Boxet by the way. So yeah, killing Cover. Can’t let him be captured. He knows things that we don’t. He knows it part of da job, sure. See? Your from the Fork Council, right, that’s what you said. Well we don’t know them.”
The dwarf pauses for just a moment looking at you and clearly thinking of what to say. “So, um so. Yeah… ummm….. we make things people want. You got that door out there, that would kill most, what else should I think. Yous here to take stuff? Ok… Look look look. Come with me.. I’ll walk up front. Real simple. See? I gave the code.. um.. right?”
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) Monday October 1st, 2018 5:27:08 PM
Tishe’ glances at Velarin in a helpless gesture: she doesn’t think they’ll get anything more useful from the dwarf. Her little shooing motion indicates she thinks Boxet walking in front of the pack is an acceptable pick.
Other than that, she casts Darkvision on herself and ends her Light spell, ready to hover down the corridor towards the other dwarves.
......
Active Spells and Effect Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Darkvision 15 hours. 60’ Fly. 32 minutes. Hovering.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday October 1st, 2018 7:16:05 PM
V nods at Tishe'. "Agreed Tishe'. I Think we let Boxet here proceed, and get us some peaceful introductions so we may talk in a pleasant non-violent manner."
V then casts fly on himself, as he too will be floating slightly above the ground as we move down the hallway.
After Boxet, followed by Brom and Barratore move forward, V catches Edson and whispers in his ear. "Edson, it would probably be best if you could Fall in behind Brom and Barratore, and do your best to look for traps as we move. Obviously you won't be at your best when you are keeping pace, but you are the only one likely to have a chance to spot a trap before it springs."
Active effects:
Fly Resist energy(fire) (Barratore) Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore) Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX1, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste, Haste, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 38 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 163/211 d20+12=22 ; Monday October 1st, 2018 10:43:40 PM
Barratore nods at the plan and falls in where V directed. He speaks in low tones to Brom, "This is going to go way south. Dwarf tries to make sense, but his brain is like a bag full cats."
Barratore keeps his wits about him and stays at the ready. Perception 22
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 d20+30=36 ; Monday October 1st, 2018 10:47:41 PM
" Sure V, that makes sense. B and B aren't going to bw able to spot any... thats for sure. "
Edson moves in behind Barratore and Brom like Velarin asked. The elf does his best to scan for any traps.. but he does add a warning to thr Dwarf Boxet... these fine people might not feel up to slashing your throat and leaving you gasping.. but if you put my friends in a bad spot thats exactly how I'll leave you."
Trap finding 36
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (165/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+25=44 ; Monday October 1st, 2018 11:09:33 PM
The plan sounds fine to Brom. He turns to Barratore and hearing him, whispers back. "Yup. There's always aggressive negotiations."
Perception DC 44
DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 4:56:06 PM Tishe’ makes a little shooing motion to the dwarf indicating that he should lead on. Velarin nods at Tishe before casting fly on himself to float down the hallway.
Barratore falls in next to Brom and comments that this will probably go south. Brom simply agrees. Edson moves in behind Brom and Barratore, keeping his eyes open for traps. He finds none. Brom being very perceptive is the first to notice that the air gets hotter as soon as they enter the hallway.
Quickly the walls turn from rough stone to a more finished, tiled surface. The floor is covered in the same square style pattern. Clerly someone put a great deal of effort into this area. First you come to a small room, twenty-foot square, all made of the same worked stone. Beyond that the room opens up into a much larger room, again of the same stone.
Brom, Barratore and Edson can see this room is clearly a workshop where tables for working metal are easily seen. Across the way you see two openings in front of which the air shimmers with heat. There are two openings also to the east and, once you step into the room, there is one more door on the west side.
While you cannot see the extremes of the room what you can see contains more dwarves. IN your field of view are four dwarfs with hammers and two archers. The dwarf in red nods to Boxet who takes a step into the room but does not say anything. Brom can see that he is very nervous.
The dwarves all stare at you for a moment before the red dwarf speaks. “You are in our home. Step into the room weapons away.”
{ooc: You are not in the room, you are in the small room and the front people can see all of this.
{ooc: Please imagine a fog of war. I gave you the entire map but clearly form where you are you cannot see into the rooms or to the west side of the larger workshop.}
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 38 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 163/211 d20+12=24 ; Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 5:11:35 PM
The front group forms up and Barrtore chuckles at Edson's comment. "I don't know what fight you and Royston just witnessed, but none of these folks are posing Brom and I a threat." He nods ahead, "Lead on Boxet."
Barratore gives the room a quick once over and sheathing his weapon, casually steps in.
Perception 24
Barratore slides his hunching bulk to teh side opposite of where Boxet went and tries to be confortable in the cramped space
Spells Darkvision 5 hours Freedom Of Movement - 70 minutes Protection Elements Fire - 150 minutes
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 7:42:06 PM
Once the others move in, V does so as well. "Let us see how this goes, shall we?"
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 10:50:17 PM
ooc: My apologies for missing yesterday. We had company over and I let time get away from me.
Sir Royston pauses before entering the second room. He intones a few brief arcane words and his eyes glow blue. He surveys the room.
ooc: Cast detect magic. I will scan for up to 3 rounds dependent on what is revealed.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (165/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+25=38 ; Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 11:24:19 PM
Brom hangs his weapon in its place on his back before walking in. He smirks at Barratore's comment. He notes the dwarves in the room. "Yur guards are alive, 'cept the one killed by this one." He says gesturing to Boxet.
Perception DC 38
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 d20+24=42 ; Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 8:27:14 AM
Edson steps behind Boxet and blends in to the shadows. He listens to see how this " talk" goes with the intention of taking out Boxet if it goes wrong. Stealth 42
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 12:01:24 PM
Once the others move in, Tishe’ does so as well, nodding at Velarin’s comment.
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Active Spells and Effect Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Darkvision 15 hours. 60’ Fly. 32 minutes. Hovering.
DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork d6=1 ; d4=2 ; 10d6=38 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+14=30 ; d20+9=21 ; 2d8+10=19 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d8+5=7 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 3:03:36 PM Barratore comments that, so far, the dwarves have not been a huge threat as he steps into the room and to the west as Boxet went a little east. Sir Royston regains his focus and moves to just outside the room casting detect magic. At a glance he can see there are multiple auras of magic on the dwarves that are assembled. He can also see a larger form at the west end of the room the glows slightly.
Brom hangs his weapons and walks in next to the dwarf. He comments that the other guards are alive except for one the he wrongly claims was killed by Boxet. {ooc: The archer that ran off to the east killed the captain.
Unseen by the dwarves, at least he is pretty sure, Edson moves behind Boxet in the shadows.
Velarin and Tishe’ move forward as the others move stopping just in the dooryway so as not to be tied up with the melee folks.
The room opens up as you thought, the ceilings now at least fifty feet high. On the north end of the room you see what appears to be a huge metal man with a stove great in its chest. {ooc: Huge by pathfinder definition}
The three rooms on the far side glow with heat and one more dwarf takes two steps out, into the view or the part as begins to speak. This dwarf has a long beard and does not wear armor, as the others do, as he comes into view. As he moves you can see there are multiple versions of him moving at the same time giving him the always difficult to look at mirror imges. {2+3 images}
“So you come here, break in and want peace. “ he looks at Boxet “You’re a good lad, did your job.” he pause and sigh before saying quietly “Alabaster. Indeed.” Clearly this is a signal because a lot of things happen at once including his pointing a finger at Barratore who feels his very mind being assaulted. Barratore DC19 Will VS Feeblemind
Clearly this was a signal as Boxet quickly drops prone and the furnace to the north blazes with intense flame that shoots out of what now looks like a mouth in the middle of his stomach at those in the room. The path of the fire sweeps accorss Brom, Barraore, Edson and poor Boxet. {38 Damage DC19 Ref for ½} Amazingly Boxet manages to avoid the worst of the fire as the construct lumbers forward.
Know Arcance DC24 Highlight to display spoiler: { This is a Furnace Golem. A construct. Breath weapon. It can grapple opponents into its burning center. Immune to magic that has to roll spell resistance. }
The dwarves with the warhammers move forward preparing to engage as the archers fire from behind the tables. The blue archers fires at the well armored Barratore but all of the arrows bounce off the aromor. {Hit: 26/19/21} The second archer in red fires at Brom his first two shots strike the barbarian. {Hit: 39/30/miss Damage: 19+10 fire/ 7+2 Fire}
Red Hammer – SR: 25 - AC 27/13/24 Blue Hammer – SR: 25 - AC 27/13/24 Yellow Hammer – SR: 25 - AC 27/13/24 Purple Hammer– SR: 25 - AC 27/13/24
Blue Archer – SR: 25 - AC 22/16/16 Red Archer – SR: 25 - AC 21/16/16
Metal Furnace Man - AC 30/8/30 - DC15/-
Unarmored Dwarf – AC X/X/X – Mirror Image 5/5
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+28=38 ; 16d6+8=62 ; Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 3:22:45 PM "That's a furnace Golem. It's immune to magic that can be effected by spell resistance(arcane know 38). It will try and grapple you, and pull you into the furnace. Game time is over boys and girls. It appears that they want to play dirty and play for keeps. Pulling our punches at this point may prove fatal"
V throws a chain lightning at the red dwarf in the center of the room, branching out to target every Dwarf within 30' of the primary target( including every mirror image of the leader i think.)(doing 62 damage or 31 on reflex save of 27 for primary, 25 for secondary.)
V then calls forth his quicken rod, and uses it to cast haste on the entire party.
Active effects:
Haste(everyone) Fly Resist energy(fire) (Barratore) Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore) Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX1, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste-C, Haste, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+34=43 ; Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 7:16:02 PM
“Grappling bad idea”, repeats Tishe’, “and so is stuck in a kill zone. I’ll slow down the construct until you take care of the dwarves!”
The Sorceress casts Invisibility on herself and flies into the larger room, up into a corner. And then she casts Quickened Grease, not on the furnace construct but on the floor at his feet. One step and...
...... Cast invisible. +40 Stealth, +20 when moving Fly to lower right corner of big room, 10’ up. Cast Quicken Grease 10x10’ one step in front of the construct. Reflex DC 21 or fall prone if move through area. (Does not end Invisibility; no spell resistance) Stealth 43!!
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 d20+16=25 ; d6+4=6 ; Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 11:37:38 PM
Sir Royston sighs. "Why am I not surprised?" He points his own finger toward the center of the room. "Ved Lir Dinok!" A field of rubbery black tentacles appear, burrowing up from the floor and reaching for any creature in the area.
ooc: Cast black tentacles. The spell effect is the black circle on the map. Grapple check 25, 6 damage if successful to every target in the field.
He then moves backward to give more space to future spells.
Black Tentacles: Every creature within the area of the spell is the target of a combat maneuver check made to grapple each round at the beginning of your turn, including the round that black tentacles is cast. Creatures that enter the area of effect are also automatically attacked. The tentacles do not provoke attacks of opportunity. When determining the tentacles’ CMB, the tentacles use your caster level as their base attack bonus and receive a +4 bonus due to their Strength and a +1 size bonus. Roll only once for the entire spell effect each round and apply the result to all creatures in the area of effect.
If the tentacles succeed in grappling a foe, that foe takes 1d6+4 points of damage and gains the grappled condition. Grappled opponents cannot move without first breaking the grapple. All other movement is prohibited unless the creature breaks the grapple first. The black tentacles spell receives a +5 bonus on grapple checks made against opponents it is already grappling, but cannot move foes or pin foes. Each round that black tentacles succeeds on a grapple check, it deals an additional 1d6+4 points of damage. The CMD of black tentacles, for the purposes of escaping the grapple, is equal to 10 + its CMB. [11/11 rounds]
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 39 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:43; HP: 163/211 d20+13=15 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+23=42 ; d20+23=25 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+23=25 ; 2d8+23=33 ; Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 11:49:57 PM
Barratore frowns and snorts as things go as expected. "Break in or no, the right and just do not resort to lethal defences immediately." The spell hits his mind and the fighter feels himself slipping. The Wold slows and he finds what he was just saying slipping away. NO! the word screams in his mind and the fighter instantly straightens. "And now you ambush like a bunch of goblins. The cowardly tactics of kobolds and orcs." Barratore draws his sword, "I will shave each and every one you when i am through"
Barratore stpes 5' towards Brom and attacks the Red Dwarf, but he is not quite into it just yet Non lethal PA Hit AC 42 Crit 25/18/22/18/25 Dmg 33 non lethal
Saves Will 15 Hero Point 20 Reflex 19
Spells Darkvision 5 hours Freedom Of Movement - 70 minutes Protection Elements Fire - 101/120 150 minutes Haste 15/15
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (139/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+10=17 ; d20+31=44 ; d20+26=41 ; 2d6+38=48 ; 2d6+38=42 ; 2d6+19=26 ; d20+19=20 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+25=27 ; 2d6+38=42 ; 2d6+38=42 ; Thursday October 4th, 2018 12:43:13 AM
"Agressive negotiations it is." He says as all heck breaks loose. The flame covers the area and Brom was not quick enough to cover up, but thanks to V's spell he suffers little damage. The arrows deal damage, but the flames do not penetrate his protections.
Brom steps up to the blue dwarf and lays into his weapon. "I'm lettin' you have the fun with the fire thing. Next time I get ta have the fun." He says to Barratore.
" I warned you" he whispers to Boxet as he plunges his khukri in.
Hit ac 31, 2 dmg +28 sneak Hit ac 28 4 dmg + 28 sneak
DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork d6=1 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+18=29 ; d20+18=36 ; d20+18=36 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+21=36 ; d8+11=18 ; d8+11=12 ; d8+11=15 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d20+21=30 ; d20+16=18 ; d20+21=28 ; d20+16=32 ; d8+11=18 ; d6=5 ; d8+11=18 ; d6=3 ; d8+11=17 ; d6=6 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+19=21 ; d8+5=9 ; d6=4 ; d4=4 ; d20+28=38 ; d20+28=42 ; 4d6+11=27 ; 4d6+11=25 ; Thursday October 4th, 2018 3:27:34 PM Velarin lest the group know what he knows about the Furnace Golem. That done he blasts of a bolt of chain lightning striking the dwarf that spoke as well as the blue and red archer and yellow, red and blue hammers. {Mirror image 1 – The actual caster} The bolt slams into the caster who cannot possibly get out of the way . The red archer is only grazed but the blue takes the blast full. All three hammer wielders take the full blast Finally he casts haste on the party.
Tishe’ casts grease on the floor in front of the construct. Sir Royston mentions not being surprised before casting Black Tentacles on the floor in the middle of the room.
Issuing threaqts to the dwarves Barratore attacks the red dwarf for non-lethal damage. {ooc: I think you have reach so avoid the tentacles. Please link your character sheet}
Brom begins aggressive negotiation by breaking the blue dwarfs weapons before nearly knocking him unconscious. Battered and bruised he is still, barely, standing.
Dodging the flame Edson whispers “I warned you.” before he kills Boxet!
The dwarf caster winces as the lighting arches though his body and again as the tentacles grab him. Fortunately he manages to wiggle free of their grasp moves to the west before smiling and flicking a small ball of flame into the hallway that explodes into a torrent of fire! The flames encompass everyone except Tishe! {Fireball Damage: 66 Ref DC19 for half – Brom, Barratore, Edson, Velarin, Emrys, Sir Royston and Daemon}
All three of the fighters free themselves form the tentacles and move to a clear area. {29/36/36) The yellow hammer is not in a position to attack and moves to defend the caster. The other three move to surround Brom and pin Edson where he is. Blue swings at Brom. {Hit: 41-2/29 Crit: 36-2 Damage: 30 + 6 Fire} EDIT: His weapon was destroyed so he swung a broken half and looks quite stupid.
The red warrior and the purple warrior attack Edson. {Hit: 30/18/28/32 Dam: 18+5 Fire / miss / 18 +3 Fire / 17 + 6 Fire}
The red archer frees himself and moves clear of the tentacles. The blue archer moves to stand in front of the caster and fires once at Velarin. {Hit: 21 Dam: 9+4 Fire}
Finally the furnace golem uses its reach to attempt to slam Barratore two times without moving from its spot. {Hit: 28/42 Dam: 27/25}
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Red Hammer – SR: 25 - AC 27/13/24 HP: 58/153 Blue Hammer – SR: 25 - AC 27/13/24 HP: 01/153 Yellow Hammer – SR: 25 - AC 27/13/24 HP: 91/153 Purple Hammer– SR: 25 - AC 27/13/24 HP: 153/153
Blue Archer – SR: 25 - AC 22/16/16 HP: 39/101 Red Archer – SR: 25 - AC 21/16/16 HP 39/101
Metal Furnace Man - AC 30/8/30 – HP: 144/144 DC15/- ¾ Breath Weapon Recharge
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 49/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. Thursday October 4th, 2018 3:28:30 PM
Emrys moves up to the entrance of the chamber, to get a good look at the brawl. "I'll pay you 10 gold for every beardless dwarf!"
With that being said, he weaves a nasty little spell that will curse every dwarf in the room with unending agony.
(Casting Mass Pain Strike on every dwarf in the room, empowered by Focus Curse. Fort Save DC 28. Effect: 1d6 points of nonlethal damage per round. Duration: 10 rounds. Affected dwarves are sickened for the spell’s duration. Emrys gains a +4 circumstance bonus on Intimidate checks against the targets. This is a continuous pain affect, casters will require concentration checks.)
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+15=33 ; 15d6=54 ; d20+18=25 ; Thursday October 4th, 2018 5:07:31 PM
V dodges the full impact of the fireball, irritated that he has been crisped as he watches smoke roll up out of his hair. He then receives an arrow from the archer to "He's made me angry. He won't like me when I'm angry. Time for a lesson in evocation"
V flies 30' in the air, and lets loose an empowered cone of cold at the caster, and the Dwarves near him(should get caster, blue archer, and yellow fighter unless i'm missing something)(89 points of cold damage, reflex save of 28 for half, (SR 25, success)
Haste(everyone) Fly Resist energy(fire) (Barratore) Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore) Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX1, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste-C, Haste, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold-C, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 16/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. d20+16=22 ; d20+13=33 ; Thursday October 4th, 2018 5:23:31 PM
(Whoops... didnt notice there was a fireball.)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 62/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. d12=6 ; d12=8 ; d12=5 ; d12=1 ; d12=11 ; Thursday October 4th, 2018 5:28:10 PM
With is Rod of the Quickening, Emrys performs a little self preservation.
(Casting a Quickened Cure Critical Wounds, empowered by Spiritual Healing. Cures 4d12+16: 6+8+5+11+16 = 46.)
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+8=17 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=14 ; 4d6=9 ; 4d6=15 ; 4d6=18 ; 4d6=11 ; 4d6=17 ; 4d6=12 ; 4d6=12 ; Thursday October 4th, 2018 9:17:04 PM
Huh, thinks Tishe’, trying to be a hole in the air, would have thought the construct would’ve tried to grapple, but maybe it’s smarter than she thought. And that pretty much ends her ability to slow down the Golem.
But there is a red archer right below her, and Tishe’ unleashed against the dwarf directly below her. Six Scorching rays strike out at the unsuspecting archer. “You poor demented dears. It seems the best we can do for you is a quick end, and may you find peace in the Lands of Rest.”
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (136/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+10=20 ; d20+25=26 ; d20+30=37 ; d20+25=26 ; d20+20=35 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+30=32 ; 2d6+23=31 ; 2d6+23=34 ; 2d6+23=28 ; Thursday October 4th, 2018 9:46:34 PM
The area lights up in fire and Brom is able to protect himself from the fire. Brom now deals with the dwarves around him.
One attack is going towards the blue dwarf and the rest of his attacks at the purple dwarf.
Non lethal attack (blue) (rage, haste): AC 37; damage 31
Non lethal attacks (purple)(rage haste): AC 26, 35, 23, 32; damage -, 34, -, 28
Perception DC 26
Rage 2 Resist fire (30) Darkvision Haste 2
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 39 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:43; HP: 144/211 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CUvKy7R1HF7yyeQgD-8Eu4j6dpwtADOpZuitn4tm6K4 d20+15=22 ; d20+27=44 ; d20+22=36 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+27=32 ; 2d8+23=35 ; 2d8+23=31 ; 2d8+23=33 ; Thursday October 4th, 2018 10:35:21 PM
Barratore steps 5' back towards the golem and with his reach, lays into the construct. PA Hit AC 44/36/24/21/32 Dmg 35/31/miss/miss/33 Greater Pentrating Strike ignores 5DR -
Seeing the powerful and lethal spells hurtling about, Barratore calls out, "Hey, ease up on the death dealing. We still have not established they are even evil!"
Spells Darkvision 5 hours Freedom Of Movement - 70 minutes Protection Elements Fire - 69/120 150 minutes Haste 14/15
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 d20+14=33 5d4(2+4+2+3+3)+5=19 Thursday October 4th, 2018 11:58:15 PM
ooc: Reflex check 33. With fire resistance, I take 23 damage.
"Sir Barratore, this is self-defense." Sir Royston moves forward and takes partial cover behind the corner of the room (move action). He casts a very brief spell, "Fus Ronaaz!", firing bolts of force toward the dwarven caster (swift action, quickened magic missile, target Unarmored Dwarf, 19 force damage with no save), then casts a spell at normal speed, "Fus Quethsegol!" (standard action, cast wall of force, light blue line on map)
HP 146/169
Black Tentacles 10/11 rounds Wall of Force 11/11 rounds Haste:When making a full attack action, a hasted creature may make one extra attack with one natural or manufactured weapon. The attack is made using the creature’s full base attack bonus, plus any modifiers appropriate to the situation. (This effect is not cumulative with similar effects, such as that provided by a speed weapon, nor does it actually grant an extra action, so you can’t use it to cast a second spell or otherwise take an extra action in the round.) A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. Any condition that makes you lose your Dexterity bonus to Armor Class (if any) also makes you lose dodge bonuses. All of the hasted creature’s modes of movement (including land movement, burrow, climb, fly, and swim) increase by 30 feet, to a maximum of twice the subject’s normal speed using that form of movement.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 d20+21=36 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+16=24 ; d20+11=17 ; d4+3=4 ; 8d6=31 ; Friday October 5th, 2018 5:44:22 AM
Edson easily dodges the fireball, but these warriors were another matter. Using Brom to flank he slashes into the red warrior. He slashes connect once for 3 dmg + 31 sneak damage.
DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork d20+12=26 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+23=28 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+23=29 ; d20+18=34 ; d8+11=18 ; d6=5 ; d8+11=12 ; d6=1 ; 4d6+11=27 ; 4d6+11=22 ; Friday October 5th, 2018 11:13:08 AM {ooc: Emrys – you owe spell resistance rolls on all the dwarfs for pain strike. I applied sickened, giving you the benefit of the doubt and will do the damage for any still standing on the next turn.}
Quickly Emrys heals himself form the fireball damage. Emrys offers up 10gp for each shaved dwarf and casts a nasty little spell attempting to cause pain to the dwarfs. {Saves: Red H 26, Blue H 24, Yellow H 23, Purple H 21, Blue A 22, Red A 26, Caster: Fail }
Velarin dodges the bulk of the fire damage but gets hit by an arrow before flying into the air and unleashing a cone of cold. The cold murders the caster and the yellow archer while badly hurting the yellow hammer.
Tishe’ realizes that Barratore is too big for the creature to grapple into its fire filled belly. Looking at the unsuspecting dwarf and cooks him in his armor. He falls dead. {ooc: didn’t rol spell resistance but I will give it to you for dramatic effect.}
Barratore steps back in five feet and unloads on the Furnace Golem denting and bending the hot metal. As he swings he yells to those committing wholesale murder "Hey, ease up on the death dealing. We still have not established they are even evil!"
Sir Royston responds that this is self defense before magic missiles at the yellow dwarf fighter, killing him, and then casting Force Wall.
Edson dodges the fireball but cuts deep into the side of the red dwarf.
Brom quickly knocks the blue dwaft unconscious before hammeing into the purple dwarf who is bruised but on his feet.
The red and blue dwarf, both injured, fight on attacking Edson after shifting their positions to flank him. {Red Hit: 26/19 after flanking and sickened} {Purple Hit: 29/34 Dam: 18+5 / 12+1 after flanking and sickened}
The golem, now trapped behind a wall slams into the wall twice trying to get though. This has no effect. {Dam: 27/22}
What do you do now?
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Red Hammer – SR: 25 - AC 27/13/24 HP: 24/153 - Sickened Purple Hammer– SR: 25 - AC 27/13/24 HP: 91/153 - Sickened
Metal Furnace Man - AC 30/8/30 – HP: 45/144 DC15/- 2/4 Breath Weapon Recharge
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 62/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. d20+19=33 ; d20+19=29 ; d20+19=38 ; d20+19=38 ; d20+19=30 ; d20+19=31 ; Friday October 5th, 2018 12:41:43 PM
(Spell Resist Rolls ... Is it one roll for all, or a separate roll for each dwarf? ... It's been my interpretation that roll one SR per spell casting... even with multiple targets. For other interpretations of the rule, I will roll multiple rolls: 33, 29, 38, 38, 30, 31.)
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 1/103 d20+21=32 ; d20+16=24 ; d20+11=19 ; d3+3=5 ; 8d6=23 ; Friday October 5th, 2018 2:07:30 PM
By some luck Edson was still standing.. but he couldn't take another of those shots.
He again plunges his kuhkri into the red one. Hit ac 32, 5 dmg+23 sneak
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+19=36 ; Friday October 5th, 2018 7:10:40 PM
Tishe’ hears Barratorre and raises a hand in acknowledgement. Hovering in place, she turns her attention to the wall and waits, ready to counter any spell targeting one of the Defenders
.... Hover Ready Counterspell. 36
Active Spells and Effect Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Darkvision 15 hours. 60’ Fly. 32 minutes.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Friday October 5th, 2018 8:13:25 PM
V is about ready to act again when Barraore's words cut through the battle. V nods "You are correct Barratore. My apologies. Royston! you are a holy warrior are you not? How about a detect evil before we proceed any further. Let us learn the truth of things before doing anything else we may regret."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (136/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+30=44 ; d20+25=37 ; 2d6+23=27 ; 2d6+23=29 ; d20+20=29 ; 2d6+23=32 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+30=37 ; 2d6+23=30 ; 2d6+23=30 ; d20+25=33 ; Saturday October 6th, 2018 11:15:34 PM
Brom moves in to help Edson. He splits his attacks.
Non lethal (purple) (rage, haste): AC 44, 37, 29; damage 27, 29, 32
Non lethal (red) (rage, haste): AC 28, 37; damage 30, 30
Perception DC 33
Rage 3 Resist fire (30) Darkvision Haste 3
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 61/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. d4=1 ; d12=10 ; d12=1 ; d12=9 ; d12=2 ; d12=1 ; d12=9 ; Sunday October 7th, 2018 10:43:16 PM
Emrys moves forward 15ft, along the way he gives his rod of the quickening a flick of the wrist. Suddenly a ghostly, gnarled hand appears floating in the air.
(Casting a quickened Spectral Hand. Emrys takes a 1hp damage.)
"Dear Edson, I told you to stop dying on me! I meant what I said!" After muttering a few words of power, the spectral flies forward and delivers the touch.
(Casting Cure Critical Wounds on EDSON, empowered by Spiritual Healing. Healing 4d12+16: 10+9+2+9+16 = 46 points of healing.)
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Sunday October 7th, 2018 11:36:47 PM
FRIDAY POST
"Of course. The dwarves are down, and hopefully the golem is held at bay. They are no longer a threat and investigation is warranted." Sir Royston looks at the unconscious dwarf (Purple) and his eyes glow gold.
ooc: Cast detect evil.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 39 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:43; HP: 165/211 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CUvKy7R1HF7yyeQgD-8Eu4j6dpwtADOpZ 3d8+5=21 ; Monday October 8th, 2018 9:26:38 AM
Barratore moves among the fallen to see if any can be saved. He reiterates to his companions, "They were not really a threat in the first place Royston. The only one of us that was in any danger or got hurt was Edson and I'm trying to decide if he's a sadist that enjoys torturing Emrys or if he's a masochist that simply enjoys the pain. But threat? Please." Barratore turns to regard the golem, "So how long is held back for? I don't want to destroy it if we don't have to"
Spells Darkvision 5 hours Freedom Of Movement - 70 minutes Protection Elements Fire - 69/120 150 minutes Haste 13/15
DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Monday October 8th, 2018 10:15:31 AM Edson inserts his kuhkri into the red dwarf dropping him to the floor where he is bleeding to death.
Tishe’ acknoladges Barratore’s wanting to find out what is going on and waits, hovering in the air. Likewise Velarin saying "You are correct Barratore. My apologies. Royston! you are a holy warrior are you not? How about a detect evil before we proceed any further. Let us learn the truth of things before doing anything else we may regret."
Brom quickly knocks the purple attacker unconscious but stays his hand so as not to kill the already bleeding red dwarf.
Seeing his badly bleeding companion Emrys casts a powerful healing spell on Edson.
Barratore moves and speaks "They were not really a threat in the first place Royston. The only one of us that was in any danger or got hurt was Edson and I'm trying to decide if he's a sadist that enjoys torturing Emrys or if he's a masochist that simply enjoys the pain. But threat? Please. So how long is held back for? I don't want to destroy it if we don't have to"
Sir Royston agrees that with the golem held at bay and the dwarves down he should investigate. He casts detect evil and first he detects that there is absoutly a presence of evil in the room.
The golem bangs futily on the magic wall with both fists.
A moment later Sir Royston finds that the remaining living dwarves do radiate as evil under his enhanced sight.
The golem again slams its fists into the force wall.
Siry Royston is now positive that the dwarves were/are evil.
What are you doing now?
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) Monday October 8th, 2018 10:48:31 AM
Tishe’ waits until Royston relays his news of the Detect evil spell, and she gets thoughtful. “Keep reading”, she urges the dragon disciple, “maybe you can find out if it is evil in the dwarves or a spell upon them.”
The Sorceress continues to hover and have a Readies Counterspell.
.... Hover Ready Counterspell. 36
Active Spells and Effect Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Darkvision 15 hours. 60’ Fly. 32 minutes.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 47/103 Monday October 8th, 2018 11:04:49 AM
" My apologies Emrys.. and much thanks."
Edson wipes off his blade and sheathes it, before pulling out his flaming bow. Readying an arrow for the golem.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday October 8th, 2018 11:14:21 AM
V waits as well for Royston to concentrate a little longer on his spell. "Tishe' has the right of it Royston. See how much more you can learn. Edson, if you have any healing potions, you may wish to drink them. No sense going into the next fight all tore up, or using up a bunch of Emrys' spells if we don't need to"
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 2d8+2=16 ; 2d8+2=11 ; 2d8+2=8 ; Monday October 8th, 2018 11:21:44 AM
V calls forth from his haversack and drinks 3 potion of cure moderate(35 healing).(will update header and CS shortly.)
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 119/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday October 8th, 2018 11:36:04 AM
header update
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (136/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) Monday October 8th, 2018 11:53:51 PM
posting now
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Tuesday October 9th, 2018 12:00:03 AM
MONDAY POST... almost made it.
Sir Royston continues to concentrate on detecting evil. "I doubt we are going to agree on the threat they presented to us, but I have little interest in testing their mettle with my life's blood. Whether they are deadly or merely a nuisance is not a bet worth the lives of my comrades."
Wall of Force - 9/11 rounds
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 103/188 (236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) 3d8+5=15 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2018 12:51:48 AM
Royston learns they're evil, but that does not change Brom's mind. Living under the influence of the Woldsblood for years could have caused the change. Too many questions. And besides he had already decided to spare them, he wasn't about to decide differently. Definitely not from the word of one spell.
"The spell changes nothing. Spare them if ya can. We'll dig deeper, learn more, then we can decide."
"Can we stop the bleedin' on the ones that we can. Most should be just unconscious and we can move to another room." He says pointing to the golem. "That thing might not tell friend from foe."
He takes a vial from his pack and drinks it. (CSW 15)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 61/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. d8=4 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2018 10:40:56 AM
"Very well," hearing Brom's request, "Than you better disarm him."
Emrys sends his spectral hand to the dead dwarf that Edson killed and delivers the touch of life.
(Emrys uses his Life Touch ability on the Dwarf that Edson killed. Bloodwitch ability mimics Breath of Life. Restores life, within 1 round of death. Cures 5d8+16: 4+3+8+8+8+16 = 47.)
"Dwarf ... you're not getting away from us that easy. I won't let death take you .. not yet anyway! For now, you belong to me!"
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 61/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. d20+19=37 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2018 10:43:58 AM
(I forgot to roll Emrys' Intimidate as he speaks to the dwarf he raised. Intimidate: 37)
DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Tuesday October 9th, 2018 1:58:59 PM Tishe waits on Roystons news. Edson apologises to Emrys as he cleans his blade and draws the bow. Velarin drinks some potions.
Sir Royston continues the discussion as he continues concentrating. "I doubt we are going to agree on the threat they presented to us, but I have little interest in testing their mettle with my life's blood. Whether they are deadly or merely a nuisance is not a bet worth the lives of my comrades."
Brom drinks a potion and points out that they should still save those that they can.
Emrys restores the live to the dwarf Edson killed.
Sir Royston is sure these dwarfs have a black hart as he continues concentrating. There action here and their minds seem evil. There is not a trace of a spell though there may be more. {ooc: Anyone want to give a spellcraft on the dwarves?}
The dwarf that Emrys saves sputters as his eyes fly open. He reaches for his weapons that are not there and looks around.
Oh! Also the construct pounds on the wall.
What are you doing now?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 39 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:43; HP: 165/211 d20+27=40 ; d20+22=38 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+27=33 ; 2d8+13=24 ; 2d8+13=19 ; 2d8+13=24 ; 2d8+13=17 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2018 4:34:17 PM
Barratore lines up on the golem and waves Brom over. "That guy is not going to shut down anytime soon. We're gonna have to shut it down. Roy, you can get in on this to. I say while V's Haste is still golden, Roy dismisses the wall and we frag the thing." Barratore readies on the Wall of Force being dismissed, and blasts the construct
PA Grtr Vital Strike Hit AC 40 / 38 / 35 / 29 / 33 I have subtracted 10 from each hit in my damage Dmg 24 / 19 / 24 / miss / 17 Total = 86
Spells Darkvision 5 hours Freedom Of Movement - 70 minutes Protection Elements Fire - 69/120 150 minutes Haste 11/15
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 119/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+28=48 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2018 5:41:48 PM
V will spellcraft the Dwarves and cast a detect magic to ascertain any more information that may be useful(nat 20 for a 48), Once done, he will then step out of the room so as not to get a wayward furnace blast in the face and wait for the destructive might of the bash brothers to destroy the golem.
Haste(everyone) Fly Resist energy(fire) (Barratore) Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore) Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX1, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste-C, Haste, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold-C, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 103/188 (236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+29=42 ; 6d6+38=55 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2018 11:04:14 PM
"Funny. The barbarian seek mercy for a foe and the paladin shows none. Strange wold."
Barratore was right. So, he moves over to his friend and readies to hit the golem. "Let's get this done."
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Tuesday October 9th, 2018 11:48:34 PM "Very well. Brace yourselves, ladies and gentlemen." Sir Royston speaks a modified form if the verbal component of the spell, ending the wall of force with a pop.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 61/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. d20+19=25 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2018 12:32:29 AM
Emrys notices that the dwarf was looking for his weapons, so he casts another spell ... a spell of obedience.
(Casting Dominate Person on the Dwarf (the one he brought back to life.) Will Save: 24. Spell Resist: 25. Duration: 16 days.)
In the dwarven tongue, he commands, "Get up and carry that injured dwarf back to the other room!" He then points to the room from which everyone just came.
If allowed another action, he will cast a Stabilize spell on the unconscious dwarf.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 47/103 d20+22=37 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+12=13 ; d8+3=6 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2018 1:04:12 PM
As soon as the wall goes down, Edson unleashes three arrows but only one finds its mark.
Hit ac 37 6 dmg + 6 flaming
DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork d20+8=10 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2018 2:38:21 PM Velarin examines the dwarves more closely looking for arcane effects. Much to his surprise he finds that continued proximity to the ore infused with Woldsblood has given them a natural resistance to many magic effects. It does not, however, appear to be effecting their minds in any real way.
Emrys follows up bring the dwarf sputtering back to life with a Dominate Person spell which takes a full hold on the dwarf. {Will: 10} Once that is done he stabilizes one of the unconscious dwarves. At Emrys command the dwarf blinks again a few times and starts to move the unconscious dwarves back to the other room. “Should I be waking them up to help too? Seem the right thing to do.”
Barratore looks at the construct, saying that he does not think it will shit down anytime soon and they are going to have to deal with it. Brom comments on the role reversal between himself and Sir Royston before nodding to the golem and saying lets get this done.
Sir Roytson complies and brings the force wall down.
Immediately the bash brothers and Edson set to work bringing down the construct before it can really do any further damage.
From this room there are three small rooms, each containing a forge. There is a hallway to the west and one that moves north. {Room D1}
Dwarves did escape from the previous battle, running to the east in the previous room. {Room M5}
In the first room you were told that there was a mine to the west and a fungus production area to the east, both of those were not explored. {Unlabeled Entry}
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XP AWARD: CR19 Encounter 29714 Each
{Did I award XP for the first two rooms? The half-orcs and the first dwarves?}
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) Wednesday October 10th, 2018 5:02:26 PM
Tishe’ takes the time opportunity to take a look at the dwarf and Golem bodies using Detect Magic, and pointing out any magical treasure that may be about. She does the same while looking in the three small forge rooms: perhaps there are valuables or Magic there as well?
..... Detect Magic, concentrate to look over each dwarf, the Golem, and each forge room. Perception. Taking her time, (Take 10) Tishe’s perception is 24 for each action.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 119/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Wednesday October 10th, 2018 7:50:12 PM
"It appears that continued proximity to the ore infused with Woldsblood has given them a natural resistance to many magic effects. It does not, however, appear to be effecting their minds in any real way. Some times, evil is just evil, and I can find nothing indicating otherwise."
"It seemed like the spellcasting Dwarf was about to exit in a Northerly direction. That may be a good place to start, but either way, I'm following the muscle."
"Do we want to have another crack at speaking with the Dwarf now that their trap has been sprung and failed horribly? This question would be for anyone capable of having a persuasive conversation."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 119/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Wednesday October 10th, 2018 7:55:16 PM
(ooc: i don't think there has been xp since we entered the mine)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 39 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:43; HP: 165/211 Wednesday October 10th, 2018 10:01:01 PM
Barratore grunts as the construct falls. Job well executed. So the dwarves were evil and it would seem they were simply that way, no outside cohersion or magical forces, simply evil beings. But evil beings that worked with the villagers to in a way help them. One of them had said dealing with the dwarves was dangerous, but what would become of the villages with out them. The connection of what these creatures supplied was still unknown. Although, as he thought about it, with what has just transpired, the villagers are now likely in danger. It would be foolish to think, they could simply walk away and the relationship between dwarf and village would return to what is was.
"I think we have a problem" is how Barratore begins his thought to the others. He then puts forth his no win theory. Destroy the dwarves and the villagers lose whatever resources they provided. Don't and the dwarves will almost assuredly take vengence on the villagers.
"And we still don't know what wiped out one of the villages. Hey Emrys, perhaps you could ask your new best friend the dwarf that one."
As for trying to bring the unconscious dwarves around, Barratore thinks it is a bad idea. He also is not sure it is possible, but he as no cleric
Barratore believes the group should pursue the fleeing leader, captain cast-n-run.
no xp yet in the dwarf area
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (151/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) Wednesday October 10th, 2018 11:41:57 PM
"Evil ain't, just evil" He says to V. "Show'em no mercy just because a spell says their evil. Now we're executioners too? I'll have no part of it."
Brom puts his weapon away and stands arms crossed.
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Wednesday October 10th, 2018 11:51:49 PM "I will make certain they include that last part on your gravestone, Sir Brom." Sir Royston dismisses the black tentacles. "Because that attitude may kill you some day."
He looks to Velarin as he starts sorting through the gear of the fallen, "If you would be so kind as to prepare your new friend for questioning, I would be happy to assist once we have cataloged this equipment."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 61/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. Thursday October 11th, 2018 9:55:21 AM
Emrys answers his dwarven friend, "No, we should let them rest for now. They will be refreshed when they wake."
He then turns to answer Royston, "I was certainly planning on that. If any of have questions ... feel free to ask."
Emrys then turns back to the Dwarf and softly commands, "I want you to answer all their questions truthfully, to the best of your ability."
The bloodwitch then continues stabilizing the others and removing their weapons.
DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Thursday October 11th, 2018 2:48:48 PM
First Emrys answers his dwarven friend that they should just let them sleep.
Velarin reposts what he has found. He suggest existing to the north. {ooc: as a port of clarity the north passage he was heading towards simply lead to a forge.} He explains the proximity to the Wold-Ore {ooc: Just made that up not cannon.} has given those who live her some degree of magical resistance. He suggests speaking with the dwarf now that the trap failed.
Barratore puts forth a no win scenario involving destroying the dwarves or leaving them and fearing they will take revenge on the villages. He also does not know what destroyed the village outside the door.
Brom points out that he does not feel evil is just evil and he does not want to be an executioner.
Sir Royston is a bit more aggressive saying "I will make certain they include that last part on your gravestone, Sir Brom. Because that attitude may kill you some day." He also suggests questioning the dwarf and moves to help catalogue the gear they have found.
Emrys prepares the dwarf for questioning saying he must answers questions truthfully. The dwarf nods. “Well of course I will! What do you take me for? A halfling or something.”
What are you doing now?
{ooc: I will give a gear list tomorrow. I left it at home.}
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Golem and Caster: XP AWARD: CR19 Encounter 29714 Each - given last post as well
Room M5 XP AWARD: CR16 Encounter 10971 Each
Entry Half-Orc’s XP AWARD: CR14 Encounter 6400 Each
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 d20+50=64 ; Thursday October 11th, 2018 3:14:28 PM
Sir Royston finishes placing the gear in a neat pile for later examination. He stands and brushes off his hands, "There! Nice and tidy. Now, to speak with our prisoner." He walks a few feet to an open part of the room, facing the dwarf. "Please pay attention, this is rather important."
The dragon-warrior traces several runes in the air while speaking an incantation. His eyes glow a fierce gold, which spreads across his face and neck then down his body. In the span of several heartbeats he transforms, growing in size and shape, until standing in the room is a gold dragon. "BEHOLD!" his basso-profundo voice bellows in the cavern, "BEHOLD AND DESPAIR, YOU PROFLIGATE WORM. BEFORE YOU STANDS YOUR JUDGMENT. I AM BAHSHULVAHLOK! I AM SUN-WRATH-GUARDIAN IN THE LANGUAGE OF MY ANCESTORS... AND I AM YOUR DOOM." Sir Royston takes several slow, even steps forward as he speaks. "YOUR EVIL IS UNCOVERED IN THE LIGHT. YOUR DECEPTION IS REVEALED. YOUR SINS ARE LAID BARE!" He stops just before the dwarf, towering over him. "YOUR ONLY HOPE OF ESCAPING A JUST DEATH IS YOUR TOTAL COOPERATION. YOU WILL ESCORT US THROUGH THE MINES. OUR SAFETY IS YOUR SAFETY. ANY LIES, ANY PREVARICATION, AND YOU WILL DIE ON MY CLAWS."
He leans in close, until the hot breath of his nostrils blows back the dwarf's hair. His voice a deadly whisper, "Which way should we go, little dwarf?"
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 119/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday October 11th, 2018 7:35:25 PM
V sees Roy changing shape, and has a good idea what's coming after catching the act in the previous area, Stutgart perhaps? Either way, V attempts to slide in front of Royston prior to him going with over the top terrifying drama. ""Mind if I ask a couple questions before you make him wet himself? I would kind of prefer him in a calm, un-terrified condition for my questions. If that doesn't work, then so be it."
If Royston let's Velarin cut in on the order of questioning, he will ask the Dwarf, in Dwarven, What they make here, what destroyed the village nearby and why did that need to happen, what kind of creatures besides Dwarves live further into the mines, and are there any beings below that they work with on an even footing/power level/respect basis.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 39 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:43; HP: 165/211 Thursday October 11th, 2018 11:20:07 PM
Barratore leans into a wall and keeps his thoughts and opinions to himself. He was somewhere in between Brom and Roy. Basically he had more faith in the spell that has classified the dwarves as evil. Barratore did not feel they were unredeemable, not like the undead or creatures from beyond, but it did mean to him that the dwarves encountered from here on had to be willing to bridge the gap somewhat themselves
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 47/103 Friday October 12th, 2018 12:12:32 AM
Edson moves towards Barratore, giving the huge minitaur a jab in his midsection. " Let me know again when you need me to save you " the last part delivered with a smile.
" Brom and Royston are gonna come to blows... they both seem too Stubborn. "
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (151/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) Friday October 12th, 2018 12:39:28 AM
Brom heads back into the other room. He's sick of the black and white standard Royston and apparently some of the others live by and right now it's taking all of his willpower just to hold back.
Worse still, it's not gonna take long for word to get out that when the Keeper investigate it means death to those that dare stand up to them. They were the villians in this. They broke in, and when the dwarves defended themselves...too many of the Keepers were quick to slaughter the lot like cattle. They were not heroes today.
Brom thought long about his future.
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) Friday October 12th, 2018 8:33:11 AM
Tishe’ takes the time opportunity to take a look at the dwarf and Golem bodies using Detect Magic, and pointing out any magical treasure that may be about. She does the same while looking in the three small forge rooms: perhaps there are valuables or Magic there as well?
She glances over at Royston’s dramatics and notices Sieur Brom quietly exit to the previous room. She rarely notices the patters of Social nuance, but the tension in the party is getting to be palpable. At the moment, and in the mine, she doesn’t know what to do about it.
“Could the Golem have destroyed the village?” She asks, and then asks the bespelled dwarf directly, several times in several different ways if her terminology created misunderstanding the first time.
..... Detect Magic, concentrate to look over each dwarf, the Golem, and each forge room. Perception. Taking her time, (Take 10) Tishe’s perception is 24 for each action.
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) Friday October 12th, 2018 8:42:29 AM
Tishe’ thinks about how Emrys’ magic works, and realizes there is something she can do now. “Royston, you are being stupid”, she says flatly. “Emrys’ Spell has already made the dwarf Friendly to our cause. Intimidating him only causes him to act Friendly to us and allow us to Diplomatically ask questions.”
She pauses. “Which we can already do.”
She pauses again. “The only thing you managed to do was use one of your transformations for absolutely no gain or benefit. What if we need your abilities later and you have used all your powers? What if for want of that ability someone is hurt or killed?”
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 61/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. d12=5 ; d12=12 ; d12=7 ; d12=2 ; Friday October 12th, 2018 11:11:12 AM
Emrys tells the dwarf not to be afraid ... no harm will come to him. He then walks over to Royston and whispers in his ear ... "I have him bewitched ... he is under my control. He will do whatever I say."
Without even looking, he mutters a few other words and his ghostly hand touches Edson again with another cure spell.
(Casting Cure Critical Wounds on Edson, empowered by Spiritual Healing. Cures 4d12+16: 5+12+7+2+16 = 42 points of healing to Edson.)
DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Friday October 12th, 2018 11:38:33 AM Barratore moves to the wall and keeps his thoughts to himself and he is quickly joined by Edson.
Sir Royston’s eyes glow gold as he transforms but is stopped for the moment by Velarin. He looks quickly to Emrys before nodding and answering. “Ok.. SO we make a lot of things, weapons and armor.”
Brom heads back to the previous room. The comments from the dwarves have gotten in his head a bit and he does not think they are heroes this day.
“What lives in the mine. Few things. Big rats. We digging back there where you came in now. Might be one of these golems or an elemental. I don’t go there much. There is also the fungs growing area, that use to be the mine. Lots of… um…. well… I don’t know, fungus stuff. Honestly with all this noise I am amazed nothing has come to check.”
Tishe’ asks if the golem could have destroyed the village and the dwarf nods. That golem I even helped build. We have a few of them around but…. see… here’s the thing. That wizard you killed… he sent the golem out to test it. It worked well I am told. The wizard, there are two more around here someplace too, there our boss but we I don’t know their boss. Funny that a puny wizard is our boss since we are pretty resistant to magic but hey I can’t challenge them.”
Sir Royston completes his transformation and a golden dragon towers over the dwarf. In his new form he bellows at the already dominated dwarf who was already planning to follow directions. The dwarf loses full control of his bladder immediately and looks from Sir Royston to Emrys stammering. “B..b..b..but I am already helping I moved them. Why are you going this to me!” he voice trails off as he is clearly shaken and quite scared. He gulps in some air. “The mine.. we can go there, its back that way lets go. I don’t think there are traps. Or the old mine? The fungus?”
The dwarf quickly makes to move back toward the mine, following Brom. {ooc: Through M1} “The mine… right lets go, I will go too don’t even need my weapon nope.” The dwarf is shaky on his feet as he starts to go back the way you came from. {ooc: Mechanically I am also applying the shaken condition as that intimidate was over the top. Of course he is also friendly form the spell and the intimidation.}
Tishe’ chastises Sir Royston. Likeise Emrys and reminds him that the dwarf is bewitched and he does not need to act so. While doing this he also heals Edson.
What are you doing now?
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) Saturday October 13th, 2018 11:38:58 AM
Having said her piece, Tishe’s mercurial attention focus’ on the dwarf’s answers. “We know what and who killed the village. And that there are at least two more dwarf spellcasters and they, despite the spell resistance of the BloodDwarfs, they are the leaders.”
Where the Defenders go, she has no opinion, and goes with Velarin.
.... Active Spells and Effect Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Darkvision 15 hours. 60’ Fly. 32 minutes.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 119/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Sunday October 14th, 2018 5:39:49 AM
V chimes in as the Dwarf finishes. "Why can't you challenge them? Are these wizards new here? There has been a peace between your people in the mines, and the people outside for many years...what changed?"
"If there is something that really irks me, it's the Wizards that give the rest of us a bad reputation. One down, two to go. the mine it is. Lead on master Dwarf."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 39 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:43; HP: 165/211 Sunday October 14th, 2018 6:19:55 PM
Barratore agrees that the mine is where the party should go. He does not want to bring the dwarf.. "Let him stay here and care for the others"
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Sunday October 14th, 2018 11:55:41 PM
FRIDAY POST
"I must insist otherwise, Sir Barratore. Our little friend here is too dangerous to leave alone, despite his ensorcellment. He is going to lead our happy parade through the mines." Sir Royston in dragon form lays a single claw on his shoulder. "Within my reach, of course. Now, if we are finished mewling, our little friend is going to guide us safely to the next wizard. It seems prudent to take one of them for questioning."
Form of the Dragon II 109/110 rounds
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 89/103 d20+25=36 ; Monday October 15th, 2018 10:54:24 AM
Moving to follow the others, Edson stops to clap Emrys on the back. " Thanks my friend. You make me feel like a million gold pieces. "
He moves up and scans ahead. Per 36
DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Monday October 15th, 2018 2:04:03 PM Tishe’ having said her piece recaps and will follow the defenders. Velarin chimes in when the dwarf finishes Why can't you challenge them? Are these wizards new here? There has been a peace between your people in the mines, and the people outside for many years...what changed? If there is something that really irks me, it's the Wizards that give the rest of us a bad reputation. One down, two to go. the mine it is. Lead on master Dwarf."
The dwarf glance back at Velarin and answers. “Well I guess I am just a blacksmith who can swing a hammer at different targets, not a leader. The big guy said you guys listen to a Pitchfork Club or something like that. Well I am sure you could overthrow them if you wanted but why? The wizards and the rest of us, were…. well I don’t know, like a clan but not.” This is clearly taxing his ability to reason it out. He lives here with the wizards, clerics and what not and doesn’t see why he would not want to.
Edson prepares to move with the others but stops and thanks Emrys first.
Barratore agrees that they should check the mine but wants to leave the dwarf there. Sir Royston says he must insist otherwise and also wants the dwarf in easy reach.
The group is at a bit of an impasse regarding the prisoner / new temporary friend.
What are you doing now?
{ooc: Map expanded to show the initial room you came into. To the west is the mine and the east is the fungus. I did not advance the party as there is ongoing discussion as to what to do with the prisoner and the dragon won’t fit all the way back to the 1st room.}
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 39 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:43; HP: 165/211 Monday October 15th, 2018 4:57:33 PM
Barratore smirks and shakes his head. “If he’s a threat to you, you should ‘be stayed home. He’s about as dangerous as a farmer.” Barratore chuckles a bit and sighs. “You want him along then his safety and life are your responsibility and on your paladin honor he best be kept from harm”
“You give your word and we’re good to go”
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 119/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday October 15th, 2018 7:40:39 PM
V stands by, waiting for the matter at hand to be settled, and starts to ponder a changing of the group dynamic. Unfortunately for him, on occasion, he feels the need to ponder just about everything all the time. The wizard looks in Tishe's direction frequently, especially when it seems that Brom and Royston are having opinion difficulties that may effect the group dynamic long term.
V looks in Tishe's direction once again, this time as Brom and Royston again seem steadfast in their opinions, and the direction that they would like things to proceed. He furrows his brow slightly, and allows a bit of a grimace to appear on his Elven face, as if that would be enough to express his concern, and she would pick up on it.
Haste(everyone) Fly Resist energy(fire) (Barratore) Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore) Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX1, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste-C, Haste, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold-C, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Monday October 15th, 2018 10:21:04 PM "You will have no such thing," Sir Royston nudged the dwarf forward with a claw. "This prisoner will determine his safety through his own actions. It is only by our merciful forebearance that he is even still alive, and I will not leave him behind to be potentially scooped up by one of the wizards and used to gain valuable intelligence against us. If you are not satisfied with those rules, then you can stay behind."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 61/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. Monday October 15th, 2018 10:39:37 PM
"He is my responsibility as well ...at least for the next two and a half weeks." He pauses for a second and realizes introductions have not been made. He doesn't wish to called the poor chap 'dwarf' for the rest of their time together. He is beginning to empathize with the guy ... having been slain, ripped back from the Shadow Realm, dominated by a Bewitching spell and then scared to death by a dragonkin.
"By the way, my name is Emrys, good dwarf. What would be your name?"
It's the least he could do ... the very least.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 61/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. Monday October 15th, 2018 10:44:46 PM
"Sir Royston ... YOU will not lay a single claw on this dwarf. His will is not his own ... he will not betray us unless I say so. Do you not know what it means to be bewitched?!
(If it still isnt clear, the dwarf is under the effects of a Dominate Person spell for the next 16 days.)
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Monday October 15th, 2018 11:09:56 PM "I do, Emrys. I truly do." Sir Royston swivels his neck to look at the half-elf. "You arcane prowess is commendable, but I also know what a dispel magic spell can accomplish. Anything that is made can be unmade."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (151/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) Tuesday October 16th, 2018 12:02:01 AM
"Listen ya overgrown salamander. Yer rubbin' me the wrong way. Shut yer trap. I'm tired of yer yappin'." He says to Royston. "His spell sucks, but yer spell condemns everyone in this place ta death. What fantasy do ya live in? Quit threaten everyone, do yer job, without the gum flappin'! I wanna get this done and get out."
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 89/103 Tuesday October 16th, 2018 11:00:06 AM
" Yo... " Edson yells a little too loudly. " Enough of this bickering. You ever hear that saying about a lot of cooks making soup or something. I think that applies here. Just stop your bickering.. both of you. We don't need insults, we dont need someone dictating what happens next. We're a team and we were hired to do a job. If thats too much, be big boys and wait by the entrance. You know me.. you know I get squished .. alot. I rely on you to protect me so I can do what I can do... but if i have to worry about you bickering instead of helping me.. then I dont need you around. "
Without another word, and not waiting for a reply, Edson moves into the next room.
DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Tuesday October 16th, 2018 3:49:13 PM {ooc: There is little in PbP that, as a GM, I have enjoyed as much as this ongoing exchange between the party members. Brom, you made me chuckle even.}
Velarin stands by, waiting, and starts to ponder the group dynamic. As the discussion continues he grimaces a little hoping that conveys his concern.
Barratore makes a simple request, the word of Sir Royston that the prisoners safety and responsibility are his to keep. Sir Royston does not do as requested saying. "You will have no such thing . This prisoner will determine his safety through his own actions. It is only by our merciful forebearance that he is even still alive, and I will not leave him behind to be potentially scooped up by one of the wizards and used to gain valuable intelligence against us. If you are not satisfied with those rules, then you can stay behind."
Brom has clearly had enough of this. "Listen ya overgrown salamander. Yer rubbin' me the wrong way. Shut yer trap. I'm tired of yer yappin'. His spell sucks, but yer spell condemns everyone in this place ta death. What fantasy do ya live in? Quit threaten everyone, do yer job, without the gum flappin'! I wanna get this done and get out." {ooc: The overgrown salamander comment made my day.}
Emrys joins in the chorus "Sir Royston ... YOU will not lay a single claw on this dwarf. His will is not his own ... he will not betray us unless I say so. Do you not know what it means to be bewitched?!” At this last comment the dwarf looks at him quizzically and mumbles a single word “Bewitched?” before shrugging. Sir Royston proclaims that he understands bewitched but is worried it could be dispelled.
Edson puts forth what he at least things is an end to the discussion for the moment. " Yo… Enough of this bickering. You ever hear that saying about a lot of cooks making soup or something. I think that applies here. Just stop your bickering.. both of you. We don't need insults, we dont need someone dictating what happens next. We're a team and we were hired to do a job. If thats too much, be big boys and wait by the entrance. You know me.. you know I get squished .. alot. I rely on you to protect me so I can do what I can do... but if i have to worry about you bickering instead of helping me.. then I dont need you around. "
That done Emrys finally askes the dwarfs name. Looking skeptically at Sir Royston the dwarf repliese, giving a bit more information then was asked. “Right names, I think I have picked up a few of yours. I’m Anders… named for my mother. One of those others you have prisoner is my uncle too, for what that’s worth. Seems you guys are at each other a bit. Us dwarves here get like that form time to time, best thing for it is take it out of some of the slaves we always found.” he nods pretty sure he has given good advice to his new friends which has calmed him down some and then looks at the dragon. “You are terrifying and all but your not going to fit thought the hall up ahead.”
He heads out to the original entrance room and turns west. Stopping before going down the tunnel. The tunnel itself is rougher then the ones you have passed though which are smooth and almost polished. This tunnel would appear newer, rougher and dirtier. Down the center are two groves, spaced about right for the wheels of a cart to be pulled in and out. The tunnel jigs and jags some as it goes As you get to a crossroads Anders stops and turns and looks at Barratore.
“This crossroads we feed dire rats at. They are trained to run from armed dwarves but” he glances back at Sir R “I don’t want a weapon, it might agitate that fellow.”
Ahead in the dark, now that you are alerted, the sound of something(s) eating can be heard.
What do you do now?
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 119/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday October 16th, 2018 9:33:15 PM
V waits where he is for some sort of resolution between party members regarding the matter at hand. Proceeding further into the mines would not be wise if they were not all on the same page, and working as a team.
"Gentlemen, if this matter cannot be resolved here and now in a satisfactory way to all of us, we should leave this place until it can be. Going forward to fight an enemy while fighting among ourselves is a potential disaster waiting to happen."
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Tuesday October 16th, 2018 11:55:18 PM
Sir Royston will use detect evil to scan the area ahead.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (151/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+25=29 ; Wednesday October 17th, 2018 12:15:47 AM
"Now's not the time fer cold feet, mage. Now's the time fer anger ta be let out." He says moving in front of Barratore. He draws his sword and prepares a rodent infestation.
Darkvision
Perception DC 29
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+20=26 ; Wednesday October 17th, 2018 9:03:08 AM
Tishe’ keeps silent, but nods at the words of both Edson and Brom. Putting aside the bickering for now and finding out the mystery to help the good people of the area is what they’ll are here for. And, truth be told, the Spellweaver can’t recall Royston actually DOING anything that forced the KeeperPack’s actions: he only made suggestions to courses of action. She shakes her head and tries to focus on the moment at hand. “Don’t get all shuttlecocked, woman.”, she tells herself aloud.
With the Large Barratorre and Royston squeezing through the small tunnel, Tishe’ can’t assist up ahead, so she scans behind the KeeperPack to ensure they don’t get ambushed from behind.
.... Perception. 26. With Darkvision.
Active Spells and Effects Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Darkvision 15 hours. 60’ Fly. 32 minutes.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 39 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:43; HP: 165/211 d20+9=11 ; Wednesday October 17th, 2018 9:20:38 AM
Barratore steps directly in front of Roy and the dwarf. "I am not one of your subjects or some lackey to which you can spout orders and rules to. I am Barratore Steelwind of the Starlight clan, Champion of the WLA and Defender of the Vale. I have, to this point, treated you with respect and courtousey, but you are beginning to damage my calm. I will be placing the prisoner under my protection now. This dwarf poses no threat to us, nor can he tell anyone anything not already known. Is he to say to his overlords that 2 of the group are powerful warriors and waded through the opening defences in seconds? They know this. Perhaps he will speak of the mighty spells we wield? This is also already known. You keep speaking of fear for our safety when there is no threat to it. I'm sure you have gathered that Brom and I are not the overly cautious or even mildly cautious type of people.
I beleive that I have been granted a purpose by Imod to strive to protect those who cannot protect themselves. I have to stand and say enough to those who believe their power creates rightousness. I do not believe that this dwarf, a blacksmith of these mines, who has known no other ways than what is about him, is irredeemable and i will not pretend otherwise. I will not stand idly by while he is needlessly placed in mortal danger. We gain little by his accompaniment and lose even less by leaving him here to watch over those of his clan who are wounded and unable to care for themselves."
At the passage, Barratore glances down the halls. Darkvision "Not concerned about Dire rats, but we are going to have a look." He looks at the dwarf and the tight spaces he and Royston must push through. "Does the passage open up ahead?" Even with Freedom of Movement, Barratore is not a fan, maybe he should just let Brom take out the rodents, but them again, nothing is ever that easy. Barratore lets Brom slide in front of him and then he squeezes down behind the barbarian
perception 11
Darkvision 5 hours Freedom Of Movement - 70 minutes Protection Elements Fire - 69/120 150 minutes
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 89/103 d20+25=34 ; Wednesday October 17th, 2018 1:01:19 PM
Edson just sighs. Maybe it was something about muscles that made everyone get spunky with bravado. Edson looked down at his scrawny arms and saw a connection there.
" Theres a saying about a measuring contest that due to present company.. and me being a gentleman that i will refrain from dropping. But can you really clinch this deal.. go out front, roll around and exchange some headlocks and punches... but for everything that is holy in the wold, I am much preferring the possibility of being eaten by rats then dealing with this. "
Edson moves forward, doing his best to hide while watching for these rats. Stealth 34
DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Wednesday October 17th, 2018 1:39:46 PM Velarin waits and informs the others. "Gentlemen, if this matter cannot be resolved here and now in a satisfactory way to all of us, we should leave this place until it can be. Going forward to fight an enemy while fighting among ourselves is a potential disaster waiting to happen."
Brom responds that this is not the time for cold feet, it is the time to let the anger out. He can hear the rodents down the hallway, from the sound probably four.
Tishe’ watches the rear as the move though the small passages.
Edson is another voice for reason in the present situation and suggest that the Barratore and Sir Royston either get on the same page or go wrestle.
Sir Royston starts to detect evil but in the current range the only thing he sees is the dwarf they have with them.
Barratore stops the group in what feels like an attempt to bring things to a head. "I am not one of your subjects or some lackey to which you can spout orders and rules to. I am Barratore Steelwind of the Starlight clan, Champion of the WLA and Defender of the Vale. I have, to this point, treated you with respect and courtousey, but you are beginning to damage my calm. I will be placing the prisoner under my protection now. This dwarf poses no threat to us, nor can he tell anyone anything not already known. Is he to say to his overlords that 2 of the group are powerful warriors and waded through the opening defences in seconds? They know this. Perhaps he will speak of the mighty spells we wield? This is also already known. You keep speaking of fear for our safety when there is no threat to it. I'm sure you have gathered that Brom and I are not the overly cautious or even mildly cautious type of people.
I beleive that I have been granted a purpose by Imod to strive to protect those who cannot protect themselves. I have to stand and say enough to those who believe their power creates rightousness. I do not believe that this dwarf, a blacksmith of these mines, who has known no other ways than what is about him, is irredeemable and i will not pretend otherwise. I will not stand idly by while he is needlessly placed in mortal danger. We gain little by his accompaniment and lose even less by leaving him here to watch over those of his clan who are wounded and unable to care for themselves."
After that he moves down the passageway towards the rodents of unusual size stopping to ask if the path opens up and letting Brom take the point.
Anders answers to the best of his ability “Open up? It’s a little bigger at the junction there. After that there is a path north and south. They been digging in them for some time but I think there is a larger area, kind of a room, on each end of those paths. No traps that I know of, the rats and us dwarves keep the slaves in line.”
Those in the front can tell there are four dire rats who look like nothing more then a nuisance to the power of the keepers. They are unaware of the group at this point, from what Anders said you assume they will not just run off when they see you.
{ooc: As a note I kind of messed up on the function of dominate person and gave it some charm person aspects as well. It will play out with this dwarf but he really should not be so friendly about the whole thing.}
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 119/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Wednesday October 17th, 2018 3:02:57 PM
V just shakes his head at the oddities of non-elves, and will follow along behind the fighters when they are ready to go take their irritation out on rats and whatever lays beyond them.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (151/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+25=28 ; 6d6+34=61 ; Wednesday October 17th, 2018 11:26:11 PM
"First thing is ta free the slaves and get them out of this place." He says looking back to the dwarf. "Which way to the slaves?"
Brom steps in on a rat. He'd rather avoid the fight with these, but if they need to bring the slaves back this way it will be more difficult with weakened people to protect.
Attack on blue ROUS (PA, IVS): AC 28, damage 61
Darkvision
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 d20+26=28 2d6(3+4)+36=43 d6=5 d6=6 d6=3 Wednesday October 17th, 2018 11:42:25 PM
Sir Royston moves up behind Brom and bites at one of the rats.
Target Pink Bite PA Attack 28 Damage 43 + 5 fire + 9 holy
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+20=31 ; d3=3 ; d20+20=30 ; Thursday October 18th, 2018 7:18:03 AM
Tishe’ agrees with Barratorre to leave Anders with his mates, but realizes that since Emrys has the spell on the dwarf, it is the BloodWitch’s decision on what happens, and neither the Minotaur or part-dragon.
She hears about the rats and nods to herself at Brom’s words: they aren’t a threat to the group but may be to the people they intend to rescue from slavery.
She keeps a practiced eye on their back trail and then looks at walls and ceilings to see if there are holes big enough for rats and too small for people that may have been overlooked.
.... Perception. 31, 30. With Darkvision.
Active Spells and Effects Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Darkvision 15 hours. 60’ Fly. 32 minutes.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 39 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:43; HP: 165/211 Thursday October 18th, 2018 11:45:05 AM
Barratore hangs where he is. Simply not enough room nor real need to go on. Soon as Brom and Roy move further, he will as well
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 89/103 d20+22=31 ; d8+3=9 ; d6=1 ; Thursday October 18th, 2018 1:06:34 PM
If presented with an oppurtunity, Edson will pop one of the rats with an arrow. Hit ac 31, 9dmg +1 fire
DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Thursday October 18th, 2018 1:47:43 PM
Shaking his head at the oddity of non-elves Velarin follows as the others decide that a mine is not the place to define the team.
Tishe’ agrees that it is better to leave Anders with his mats but feels the final decision is up to Emrys who does not weigh in.
Barratore hangs back as Brom and Roy take up the space in front of him.
Brom simply says the first order of business is to free the slaves. Anders responds that there are some working in the mine, some working in the fungus and probably some in the slave quarters deeper in.
That settled Brom steps in to face a rat the turns to mount a challenge only to become a wet past on the wall. Sir Royston chomps another rat that also, pretty much, explodes. Only Edson delivers a proportional attack which slays the simple dire rat in a way that is proportional to the threat.
The final rat is quickly killed by whoever wants the credit and the tunnel goes quiet. {ooc: No XP for that, they are CR 1/3 and were flavor.} The battle is fairly quiet and nothing down the tunnles reacts to the noise.
Anders speaks quietly. “Both of these are pretty new. I think north is a bit newer but both are actively mined. I don’t know who is guarding them but there will be slaves ahead.” he looks at Sir Royston “No traps, they would just kill slaves. We didn’t think anyone else would be in here… ever.”
What do you do now? Which way?
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Thursday October 18th, 2018 2:01:05 PM "Slavery. Slavery!" Sir Royston gives the dwarf a sideways glance of ire. "Slavery is an affront to the most basic tenets of meritocratic free-market capitalism! We must liberate them, and see if compensation for their ordeals can be wrung from their captors."
He looks both ways. "Sir Edson, he said there are no traps. Do you think you could scout ahead for us? If there are innocents about, I would not want to see them hurt by collateral damage."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 119/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday October 18th, 2018 7:31:00 PM
"Seems like the newer route is more likely to be active... and slaves would be needed there. Might be a good idea to head that way, but I'll following where the fighters take us."
Haste(everyone) Fly Resist energy(fire) (Barratore) Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore) Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX1, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste-C, Haste, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold-C, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) Thursday October 18th, 2018 9:20:13 PM
Keeping watch on the rear, Tishe’ can’t see anything up front, but she listens to the conversation. She doesn’t understand half of Royston’s pronouncement, but she finally has something she agrees with the Dragon Disciple without reservation.
“Slavers!”, she spits with venom, “the worst white-handed treadles. I say there is no such thing as a slave, only people in slavery.”
.... Perception. 31, 30. With Darkvision.
Active Spells and Effects Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Darkvision 15 hours. 60’ Fly. 32 minutes.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (151/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) Thursday October 18th, 2018 11:49:54 PM
Posting in a little bit
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 89/103 d20+24=40 ; d20+23=24 ; Friday October 19th, 2018 1:50:28 AM
Edson takes the plan idea and moves ahead to scout. The elf sticks to the shadows, keeping an eye out for anything.
Stealth 40 Perception 24
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:43; HP: 165/211 Friday October 19th, 2018 8:00:34 AM
"But not too far ahead Edson, make sure your within a quick dash to a shield." Barratore like everyone else was not a fan of slavers, though it was apparent some of the party had a much higher and personal dislike of the practice. With the situation of the tunnels and mines they were in, the big fighter was not expecting things to open up conveniently for him and so he stows his shield and blade in favor of his bow.
DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Friday October 19th, 2018 3:23:41 PM Sir Royston, along with Tishe’ finally note that this is the third mention of slaves that Anders has made. It is possible the conflict had clouded Sir Roystons judgement until now.
Velarin suggests the newer area, thinking more slaves will be working.
Edson ranges ahead after Barratore cautions that he not go to far. Keeping to the shadows Edson peers into the room ahead, several orc slaves and two dwarf over seers. The five full orcs and not in great shape. Thin from some degree of malnutrition, dressed poorly with no foot protection the orcs appear to be doing nothing more then making the room larger, not mining a vein.
The two dwarf guards are each carrying earthbreakers and one of them (blue) smacks the rock wall close to a slaves head telling him to stop loafing about.
Map updated. Check your position before acting please.
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d4+1=3 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=3 ; d20+20=36 ; Saturday October 20th, 2018 8:46:14 AM
Tishe’ can’t see or contribute much in the cramped corridor, but with Emrys now taking his usual spot at the back, she can take over protecting the flank so the warriors can concentrate on the front. “Get those piggy takers!”, she hisses.
She squeezes past Barratorre and takes a position looking down the tunnel to the left with her Darkvision. She Readies a Magic Missle spell, to use only if more dire rats come charging down the tunnel. ....
Perception. 36 With Darkvision. Readies Magic Missle. (If Dire Rats charge, 1 Missle per rat, then double up) 3 3 2 5 3
Active Spells and Effects Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Darkvision 15 hours. 60’ Fly. 32 minutes.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:43; HP: 165/211 Sunday October 21st, 2018 5:49:23 PM
Barratore delays on Edson, Brom and Roy. If they move in, he will come in on their heels. The fighter also rethinks his weapon choice and returns to his blade. One cannot take prisoners well by killing them, he needed to engage with horns or blade
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 119/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Sunday October 21st, 2018 7:05:09 PM
V follows in behind the others, confident that the fighters can handle a couple of guards.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 61/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless, True See. Sunday October 21st, 2018 10:34:18 PM
Emrys mentally compels Anders to not say a word and remain as quiet as possible until he says otherwise.
Like the others, Emrys was not deaf to the comments about slaves. In fact, he is glad to know something about Anders that lessens his pity towards him. Now that he is once again detached from such sympathies, he sharpens his nerve to wreak much wickedness upon these bearded mud munchers.
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Sunday October 21st, 2018 11:31:43 PM
FRIDAY POST
Sir Royston holds up a finger to ask a question as quietly as possible. "Are we using force or social skills? I can attempt to intimidate them rather than attacking, if need be."
DM Ryan - "You broke into a mine."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Monday October 22nd, 2018 2:11:04 PM Tishe’ can’t see she will contribute much in the cramped corridor and so moves to guard the flank, looking down the path to the sough. She does not see much as the path travels for a bit and then turns. Even going to the next corner she sees nothing but an empty hall with her 60ft vision. {ooc: If it is further let me know}
Barratore delays waiting on the others planning to follow on their heels.
Velarin stays behind a bit confident the others can handle the fight.
Emrys mentally compels Anders not to say a word. The dwarf just hugs the wall and stays out of the way. He to defers.
Sir Royston quietly asks a question. "Are we using force or social skills? I can attempt to intimidate them rather than attacking, if need be." [i] {ooc: Really hating that intimidate score atm.}
The dwarves continue to drive the slaves they are responsible for, berating them for being pathetic wretches who deserve no better.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 119/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday October 22nd, 2018 3:47:11 PM
V continues to wait as the fighters pick their moment to engage.
Haste(everyone) Fly Resist energy(fire) (Barratore) Darkvision(V, Brom, Barratore) Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2-CX1, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy-C, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste-C, Haste, Dispel Magic-C, Fly-C, Fly-C 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2-Cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, true seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold-C, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) Monday October 22nd, 2018 8:59:35 PM
Tishe’ continues to keep the flank covered for 60’ Dow now the corridor.
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Perception. Taken10. 30. With Darkvision. Readies Magic Missle. (If Dire Rats charge, 1 Missle per rat, then double up) 3 3 2 5 3
Active Spells and Effects Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Darkvision 15 hours. 60’ Fly. 32 minutes.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 26), CMD:43; HP: 165/211 Monday October 22nd, 2018 9:49:04 PM
Barratore whispers to Roy, "Brom and I can put them down quick and without killing them."
with that Barratore cannot wait any longer and moves up and past the others. Barratore moves into the cavern and past the first dwarf to the second. As he does so, he draws his blade and commands them to stop. "Your days as Slavers is over"
Barratore has a 40' and should be able to make it all of the way to the Mo on the map
Darkvision 5 hours Freedom Of Movement - 70 minutes Protection Elements Fire - 69/120 150 minutes
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