Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 17 -- HP 28/28 d20+5=23 ; Monday December 26th, 2011 12:45:38 AM I am going to move around the lava flow to our east. Once on the other side I will try to attract some of them my way get them to walk into the lava if possible. Sam you want to come with me and use that voice amplifier you have? Devlin pats shade on her neck and nudges her into a run. The dwarf and horse work flawlessly together and easily make it to the far side of the slow moving lava flow. Once in position on the opposite side of it Devlin hops off the mare and readies his crossbows to fire.
Actions: Urge Shade into a run (run move = 200' with a medium load) to move about 135ft east and 20' south of current position Ride check = 23
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 23/23 d20+4=7 ; Monday December 26th, 2011 4:53:32 AM
Sam nods to Devlin and follows him to the best of his riding ability...which isn't good. (ride=7). His jeweled scepter is in hand.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 d20+6=22 ; d20+5=15 ; Monday December 26th, 2011 1:20:46 PM
Bruagh hands back wanting he and Blackaxe to be the last ones to get in position. "Everyone get in position!" He tries to keep his self in position to keep the Zombies off of his companions and be bait at the same time.
Handle Animal: 22 Ride: 15
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C Monday December 26th, 2011 5:53:13 PM OOC: Jarga - nice try with the burning hands + enlarge combo, but the spell you want to enlarge needs to have the words "close", "medium" or "long" in the range description. Magic Missile, for example, specifies "medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)". Burning hands doesn't have one of those ranges unfortunately. Good thought though.
DM Addison Monday December 26th, 2011 8:07:58 PM Jarga be looking for the Widen Spell feat
Siv Firebeard - 26/11/25 - CMD 18 - SR 8 - HP 41/41 d20+13=22 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; Monday December 26th, 2011 11:31:24 PM
Siv raises the shining tip of her lance and spurs Blue forward, breaking into a run with her lance pointed at the nearest zombie.
ooc: In my previous post I evaded the grapple and moved back toward the group. I'm assuming I have enough room to charge.
Target Z15 Attack 22 Damage 32
Jarga -- HP 18/18 -- CMD 11 --- AC 10/11/10 d20+4=12 ; Tuesday December 27th, 2011 5:48:28 PM
Jarga follows Tahni and calls out to Sam.
" I'm going to dismount... can you ask my four-footed friend to move away from us? I don't want him in the combat. He could get hurt, or hurt us in the confusion. Tell her that if she stays somewhere over there ... " Jarga says, pointing a few hundred feet East, " ... then I can come to her if there is any danger, quicker than she could run. "
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Perception : 12
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 23/23 Tuesday December 27th, 2011 7:06:32 PM
Ooc-1/day spell jarga. Sorry.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 Tuesday December 27th, 2011 10:43:04 PM
Czeching in.
DM Addison d20+10=23 ; d20+10=11 ; d10+5=9 ; d20=20 ; d20=14 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday December 28th, 2011 2:17:24 AM Braugh slices the Zed attacking Siv into dust and the cavalier just as quickly charges, her lance exploding the zombie's head on impact.
Devlin and Sam fire more bolts, skidding zombies' knees, knocking them down, becoming crawlers.
Jarga choses to dismount, askingSam to kindly ask LeFleur to trot to the east, to which she huffs and backs away from the zeds at a quick pace. But then the sorcerer notices four Zombies sprinting towards him and the back of the group! (Z 22, 2, 14, and 18)
Tahni and the casters move back as Delrid comes up with a plan to channel the zeds into and around the bend.
BlackAxe runs with the heroes, but stays closer to the horde, allowing one to get close so he can hack it to pieces. (Hit AC 23 9 dmg)
You trot backwards, but the trot quickly becomes a brisk pace, which is slowly turning into a run. RedForge says it first, "Are they getting faster as we lead them on?"
Maybe the Undead Hunger just needed a juicy steak waved at it for inspiration.
Two sprinting zombies run to intercept the charging Siv and they leap at her! They land on you and claw at your face (Hit AC 20 Nat 20! No confirm crit. 6 damage!)
Jarga -- HP 18/18 -- CMD 11 --- AC 10/11/10 d4+1=3 ; d4+1=4 ; Wednesday December 28th, 2011 3:36:56 AM
Jarga has no time to ponder his predicament. The air ignites around his hands and twin fireballs are soon sizzling towards the sprinting zombies.
The twin missiles hit the lead two sprinters and Jarga backs away from the horde, heading further East.
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Magic missile 1 : 3 Damage to Z 22 Magic missile 2 : 4 Damage to Zombie 2
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 17 -- HP 28/28 d20+8=22 ; d8+1=3 ; Wednesday December 28th, 2011 3:27:23 PM Fall back, get some lava between you and them. Devlin shouts. He moves south a bit to get more of the molten rock between him and the horde. The heat is intense and sweat breaks out on his brow. He fires at one of the oncoming zeds and reloads his weapons.
Actions: Move action move south 20' Fire at zombie = 22 Dam = 3
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 Wednesday December 28th, 2011 3:40:02 PM Bruagh holds back, waiting to see what Siv does before deciding whether to go back and help or continue towards the lava.
Siv Firebeard - 26/11/25 - CMD 18 - SR 8 - HP 35/41 d20+9=22 ; d8=2 ; Wednesday December 28th, 2011 11:20:57 PM
Siv reaches up and touches her face, seeing blood on her gauntleted fingers. Dark rage crosses her face and she roars at the zombie. "Nobody makes me bleed my own blood - nobody!" She lashes out with her lance, then rides back for room.
Target Z8 Attack 22 Damage 7 Move 50 feet NE
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 Thursday December 29th, 2011 4:27:49 PM
Seeing Siv break free and make her way towards the lava, Bruagh does the same keep his mount near hers.
Delrid - 12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP 29/29 Thursday December 29th, 2011 8:18:50 PM
Delrid encourages Bruagh, Siv, and BlackAxe to join him for Enlarge Person spells. Delrid seeks to both improve the combat abilities of the warriors while increasing the defensive posture for the casters.
"Get behind the lake!"
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C Friday December 30th, 2011 12:40:17 AM
Tahni keeps her pace by Sam's side, and follows Delrid and Devlin away from the zombie masses. The undead seem to fall easily enough, but there are so many of them - can the party really slay them all?
Jarga -- HP 18/18 -- CMD 11 --- AC 10/11/10 Friday December 30th, 2011 6:57:19 PM ooc: check
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 23/23 d20+4=18 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=9 ; d6+1=3 ; 2d6=3 ; Friday December 30th, 2011 10:26:07 PM
Sam follows the group around the lava flow (ride=18).
He then fires a bolt at zombie 2 (hit=23 nat 20, 9 to confirm)
The bolt strikes the zombie in the head (damage=3 [6 if crit] and 3 holy damage.)
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 17 -- HP 28/28 Sunday January 1st, 2012 12:25:06 AM
OOC: Happy New Year to my Dwarven compatriots.
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 23/23 Sunday January 1st, 2012 2:12:59 AM
Ooc- <clears throat> "Happy new year to all of my DWARVEN compatriots". :)
Jarga -- HP 18/18 -- CMD 11 --- AC 10/11/10 Sunday January 1st, 2012 8:23:01 AM ooc : Happy New Year comrades! May our next twelve months be a prosperous and productive one in accordance with state policy. Or else. All deserters will be shot etc
DM Addison d20=7 ; d20=5 ; d20=9 ; d20=5 ; Monday January 2nd, 2012 12:30:23 AM The Forged shall thunder in 2012 with hammer and shield!
Jarga sends two fiery points of heat, searing the skulls of two Zeds as Devlin's and Sam's] bolts smashes into two more, sending them all to the ground, the rogue calls for everyone to run behind the lava. (I redirected Sam and Devlin's bolts to account for multiple people targeting same Zeds). Devlin also sees Z12 stumble into the lava pit, arms outstretched hungrily at him as it slowly dissolves.
Siv shanks a zed through the spinal chord, and then runs back, Braugh following close behind as Delrid wonders if the melee guys would like to double their reach and size.
BlackAxe sees the advancing horde and shouts, "Aye, back into the ravine!" as he trots on his mount backwards towards the casters.
You are reducing their numbers, but the Zombies press on, chasing Braugh, Siv, BlackAxe, and RedForge.
They stumble and skip over their fallen companions... and pick up speed.
Two crash into BlackAxe's Bear (miss AC 7 and 5), then the Dwarf smacks them away with his shield, cleaving one in twain, then he notices that one zombie steps unknowingly into a pool of lava above him (Red Circle) and begins to sink into it without noticing.
RedForge pulls yet another vial from his pack and tosses it behind him. A green goo spreads over the ground, and four zombies' feet stick to the mess, a few detaching from the bodies, making them fall face-first, like a roach in a hotel (Blue circles)
Z10 charges Siv and scratches at Blue (miss AC 9) and Z 19 claws at Braugh (miss AC 5). Judging by their speed, if you hold your ground, there will be half a dozen Zeds on each person in front. (Z13 is charging Jarga)
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 Monday January 2nd, 2012 5:20:33 PM
Bruagh moves to 88,CC.
Jarga -- HP 18/18 -- CMD 11 --- AC 10/11/10 d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; Monday January 2nd, 2012 9:21:36 PM " Looks like they're not that observant after all!" Jarga proclaims, whisking another couple of fireballs towards the charging dead whilst continuing his backward movement towards Devlin.
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Jarga fires Magic Missiles and then moves directly South East 20' , which I think places him at (-84, -CE)
Magic missile 1 : 4 Damage to Z 13 Magic missile 2 : 3 Damage to Z 10
Jarga -- HP 18/18 -- CMD 11 --- AC 10/11/10 Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 6:31:40 AM ooc : A tubleweed rolls mournfully across the desserted plain. On realising there are desserts everywhere it stops, cheers up a little and starts hooking into a crème brûlée.
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 17 -- HP 28/28 d20+4=16 ; d20+4=10 ; d8+1=3 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 8:17:32 AM
Devlin fires into the push of zombies his bolt nothing more than a nuisance. Hey creepers over here. He shouts hoping they are attracted by noise.
Actions: Fire twice First shot = 16 Dam = 3 Second Shot = 10
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 8:41:43 AM
Tahni stays defensive. The last time she was in such terrain, the ground opened up beneath her and she barely escaped with her life.
Siv Firebeard - 26/11/25 - CMD 18 - SR 8 - HP 35/41 d20+9=19 ; d8=6 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 11:34:31 PM
Siv waves her lance in the air to attract the companions' attention. "Move behind the lava flow! It will force them to go around or burn alive! Err... burn undead!" With a kick, she spurs Blue forward and takes a stab at a zombie as she passes.
Target Z13 (use reach to avoid entering threatened space) Attack 19 Damage 11 End movement at -CE-88
Jarga -- HP 18/18 -- CMD 11 --- AC 10/11/10 Wednesday January 4th, 2012 3:10:47 AM ooc: -.-. .... . -.-. -.-
Delrid - 12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP 29/29 Wednesday January 4th, 2012 4:17:30 AM
Delrid maneuvers to a spot directly behind Bruagh and casts Enlarge Person. Hopefully another warrior or two will join him to create a barrier, and Delrid will use another Enlarge Person to form a wall to protect the rest of the party.
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C Thursday January 5th, 2012 12:07:37 AM OOC:
@Jarga: --. --- - .. -
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 Thursday January 5th, 2012 3:08:36 PM
Checking...
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 17 -- HP 28/28 Thursday January 5th, 2012 4:07:17 PM
Check
Jarga -- HP 18/18 -- CMD 11 --- AC 10/11/10 Thursday January 5th, 2012 4:54:07 PM ooc : Check
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 23/23 Thursday January 5th, 2012 8:05:56 PM
Sam waits near Tahni with crossbow at the ready. He hopes that the mindless zombies will finish themselves off in the lava, so he can save bolts.
Siv Firebeard - 26/11/25 - CMD 18 - SR 8 - HP 35/41 Thursday January 5th, 2012 8:47:04 PM ooc: Doot dooooo du doo dut... Doot doo dut doooo... Doot dooooo du doot dut, du doo dut, du doo dut....
Mana mana.
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C Thursday January 5th, 2012 11:36:28 PM OOC:
Just received an email from Addison. He has been called away to a conference and doesn't have access to his usual computer and mapping programs, but promises to post on Sunday.
Also, he said everyone had to give Tahni 10gp....
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 23/23 Friday January 6th, 2012 8:15:31 AM
Ooc-What do we get for the 10 gp?
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 Friday January 6th, 2012 6:03:13 PM OOC: Rob is the Pole Dancing Champion of 2011. **Shudders**
DM Addison Friday January 6th, 2012 10:51:33 PM
My apologies Forged players. I have been at the Beltwide Cotton Conference in Orlando, Florida for the past week and thus have been away from my desktop, which has the mapmaking program. I thought it would be lame to continue the encounter without a map, considering that your tactics seem to be aided greatly by the use of a map.
You will see a post the second I get back home on Sunday.
Braugh moves infront of the small pond of lava as Jarga and Devlin continue their assault from behind it. The sorcerer sends two fiery pinpoints to scorch the inner skull of two charging Zeds as the rogue's bolt lands in the chest of another, making a sickening thud as it continues to march.
Sam and Tahni stay back and conserve, waiting to see what will happen as Delrid, previously dismounted, enlarges himself to twice his normal dwarven size.
BlackAxe and RedForge also run back to join the group...
The Horde advances Much quicker than before, they charge.
Three slam into Sir Thunderbolt with such force, that it nearly knocks Braugh into the lava behind him. They jump and attempt to grapple at him (incurring an AOO, HIT CMD 19, miss 13, and 5) Their claws scrape and they climb up your warhorse, making Sir Thunderbolt rear in protest (Please succeed on a DC 15 ride or handle animal check or fall off as he bucks wildly) You are now grappling with one, please break it to run away or otherwise act.
Three more charge the now enlarged Delrid and attempt to tackle him as well (Miss CMD 7, 3, and 10), but the wizard evades their grasps.
One reaches Jarga and places its jaws on his boot (miss AC 3)
Several do hear Devlin's taunts and charge him. An dwarven undead foot sinks knee-deep into the lava and trips face-first. The second zombie steps on the firsts' back and makes it a few feet further. A third stumbles across the first two and plops right in front of Devlin, sending drops of lava splashing towards him. But a forth trounces across all three corpses as they slowly disintegrate into the pooled inferno... and reaches the tainted-blooded rogue, spearing him Goldberg-style right in his chest, possibly knocking him from his horse (Hit CMD 18, please succeed on DC 15 ride or handle animal check or be taken from your seat), you are now grappled too.
BlackAxe shouts, Aye, lets make a stand! and he dismounts Ursie with a jump and downward slash cutting a Zed in twain as it charges Sam (hit AC 24 for 12 damage), "Hey Crafter, can you make me twice as big as well?"
RedForge arrives next to Jarga and attempts to decapitate the zombie attacking him, but to no avail (Miss AC 10)
Tally sees the horde relentless assault of the horde and looks back into the canyon nervously.
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C Sunday January 8th, 2012 11:06:57 PM "NOW it is time to act" Tahni determines. She navigates Starbright to a more central position, holding her wand straight above her head and activating it causing a small burst of white light. (Move to -CI,-81 and Use Wand of Bless. All Allies within 50ft get +1 Morale bonus to attack rolls. Should affect everyone for the next 10rnds.). She keeps an eye on Tally, curious as to what tricks the cleric may pull out against this undead horde. "Someone aid Bruagh!"
--------------------- Spells in effect: Bless - Rnd 1/10
Spells available to cast: Lvl 1 = 6
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 -- BLESS, ENLARGE d20+6=26 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+6=24 ; Sunday January 8th, 2012 11:15:09 PM "Bah, I'm fine Tahni. It'll take more n'a few zombies to keep me down." Bruagh breaks the grip of the zombie while somehow keeping from falling off Sir Thunderbolt. When he gets a chance, he dismounts and slaps his mount on the rear, urging him out of combat.
Handle Animal: 27 (Natural 20) Ride: 15 (Success) CMB to Break Grapple: 25 Dismount Sir Thunderbolt and urge him away from combat.
Jarga -- HP 18/18 -- CMD 11 --- AC 10/11/10 d20+1=13 ; d6+1=3 ; Monday January 9th, 2012 12:47:22 AM
The zombie latched onto his trusty boot staggers Jarga slightly, causing RedForge to miss a sweeping cut aimed at its head.
Grunting he raises his palms towards its scalp and spits out a phrase that coalesces into heat between them. A fiery ray sizzles forth raking its skull and there is a crackling and sizzling of steam from its ears.
If it dies:
Shaking the blacken corpse off his boot, Jarga quickly backs away.
if it doesn't :
Cursing Jarga strengthens his stance and gives RedForge a nod.
Delrid - 12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP 29/29 d20+2=4 ; d20+9=25 ; Monday January 9th, 2012 1:25:43 PM
Delrid had cast Enlarge Person on Bruagh , not hImself.
Delrid will attempt to withdraw from his current predicament to move toward BlackAxe. Acrobatics Check = 4 Finally Delrid gets to display true Dwarven agility.
Delrid will also try to enlarge BlackAxe in hopes he collocates his stand with Bruagh.Concentration Check = 25.
"General, thanks for calling me crafter. My Dwarven pride shines in the forge. However, my Dwarven pride shines not in melee. I think of myself as 'above' hand-to-hand combat." Delrid says with a wink.
Next round he will cast Levitate and start utilizing web spells to manipulate the battle space.
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 23/23 Monday January 9th, 2012 10:07:59 PM
Sam rides to safety behind the warriors (CF83) and sees Delrid mobbed by zombies. He quickly gestures and casts grease. The spell contacts Delrid and his garb becomes coated in a slick film.
Try breaking free now Delrid!
ooc-I'm hoping the +10 will be added to his horrible escape check.
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C Monday January 9th, 2012 10:09:14 PM OOC: Enlarging Bruagh while he was still on the horse has me picturing something like this :)
Siv Firebeard - 26/11/25 - CMD 18 - SR 8 - HP 35/41 d20+13=18 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; Monday January 9th, 2012 11:43:24 PM Keep wheeling behind the lava! Make them burn themselves to get their meal!" Siv wheels Blue around and brings the bird to bear against the zombie threatening Devlin. She charges with her lance again, the thrill of combat evident on her face.
Target Z2 Attack 18 Damage 20 End at -CB-83, 10 feet north of Devlin.
ooc: Grrr, always out of range of the bless.
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C Tuesday January 10th, 2012 1:39:35 AM OOC: Actually, I think you were in range when Tahni cast. She moved first to ensure everyone would be within range :) BUT ... this could get tricky, Siv has SR8
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 17 -- HP 28/28 d20+9=10 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2012 10:42:13 AM Get offa me ye durned Zed! Devlin shouts in surprise. He attempts to break free of the creature's grasp but finds it hard to have any purchase on the slimy skin.
Jarga -- HP 18/18 -- CMD 11 --- AC 10/11/10 Tuesday January 10th, 2012 5:38:22 PM ooc: check
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 -- BLESS, ENLARGE Tuesday January 10th, 2012 6:04:51 PM
Czech:
Siv Firebeard - 26/11/25 - CMD 18 - SR 8 - HP 35/41 Tuesday January 10th, 2012 8:58:31 PM Check?
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C Tuesday January 10th, 2012 9:17:41 PM cheque?
DM Addison d20=1 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+12=30 ; d10+8=15 ; d10+8=13 ; d20+8=21 ; d12+8=10 ; d20=5 ; d20=3 ; d20=12 ; d20=10 ; d20=8 ; d20=12 ; d20=17 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=2 ; d20=5 ; d20=5 ; d20=20 ; d20=10 ; d20=15 ; d20=11 ; d20=20 ; d20=13 ; d20=18 ; d20=1 ; d20=18 ; d20=4 ; d20=15 ; d20=8 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2012 9:18:36 PM Tahni uses her wand of bless (which must succeed on a caster level check to overcome Siv's SR), dousing the heroes with white light.
Braugh slaps the zombies aside with his shieldarm as he tells Sir Thunderbolt to make for the hills and grows double in size
Jarga places his hands over the head of the zombie and begins to cast his spell (please succeed a Concentration check to cast on the defensive, otherwise you... oh wait it rolled a 1 for its AOO). The brain slowly sizzles and pops in the beasts' skull, making it go limp at his feet as he runs away.
Delrid concentrates on avoiding the swipes of the zombies as he enlarges BlackAxe and Sam's grease spell coats the crafter's clothing.
As Devlin struggles to free himself of the undead grasps, Siv charges and skewers the attacking zombie in the back, lifting it from her Roguish friend. It claws at the air as she tosses it into the lava pit.
BlackAxe grows doubly and swipes the head from one zed before taking a 5-foot hop and chopping another to pieces (Hit AC 19 and 30 for 15 and 13). "I can get used to this."
RedForge then chops the one closest to him (hit AC 13 for 10 dmg)
But they advance, charging together.
Delrid is surrounded by biting and chomping as four more zombies join the three attacking previously. (Miss AC 5, 3, 10, 8. HIT AC 12, 12, and 17 for 4+3+2 = 9 damage!) The teeth on your skin tear at flesh, making you feel quite woooozy.
Five zeds are now piled on Braugh (Grapple Miss CMD 5 5, 15 HIT CMD 20. You are now GRAPPLED)
BlackAxe is assaulted by five as well as they reach him (One hits CMD 20 and he is now grappled!) BlackAxe curses, "Bloody hell! Get off me you mongrel!"
15 or so Zombies charge in Devlin and Siv's direction, some making it across the bridge of bodies slowly sinking into the lava. Others falling face-first, making a path across the moat.
Three reach Devlin (Miss CMD 4, 15, hit CMD 18, you are now grappled) But only one reaches Siv (Miss CMD 8)
Tally shakes his head in disbelief, "We cannot hold here for long." Then he runs to the center of the battle and holds up a jeweled emblem of Flower. A ruby red light begins to emit from it...
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C d20+3=7 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2012 11:47:58 PM Caster Level check to beat Siv's SR of 8: 7 = Fail. Sorry Siv, you're not blessed this time
Tahni puts her Wand of Bless away, and struggles to find her Wand of Protection from Evil. The battle does not look to be going well at all. Bruagh, Blackaxe and Devlin are all grappled. "What is Tally up to?"
Oracles Curse: Retrieving any item is a standard action, so nothing more Tahni can do this round --------------------- Spells in effect: Bless - Rnd 2/10 (All except Siv)
Spells available to cast: Lvl 1 = 6
DM Addison Wednesday January 11th, 2012 12:01:45 AM
(OOC: Isn't retrieving an item from a Handy Haversack a move action?)
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C Wednesday January 11th, 2012 1:55:10 AM OOC: True, but the oracle curse states "Retrieving any stored item from your gear requires a standard action, unless it would normally take longer." Is a move action longer than a standard action? Hmm..
Good question though. I'm off to the rules board! :)
Jarga -- HP 18/18 -- CMD 11 --- AC 10/11/10 d4+1=2 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=3 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2012 5:55:32 AM
A knot of cold, sickening ball of ice forms in Jarga's stomach. With both dread and exasperation he looks at the horde beginning to roil over the lava and surround his friends.
" We need to fall back! " he shouts.
It is chilling to have to decide who to help but Jarga grits his teeth and digs deep.
Two fireballs form and flare, shooting towards the zombies attacking Delrid. They sail over the searing wound in the earth and sizzle into zombie flesh.
But it just isn't enough; breathing heavily, Jarga see's Devlin surrounded by the moaning, hungering dead. He sees their claws grasping and rending and fears for his friend. Within moments Devlin might be buried beneath the dark tide of slavering, gnashing zombies and this Jarga will not abide.
He reaches inside himself, digging deeper and funnels his frustration up through his core, through his arms and reworks it into twin balls of burning, radiant hope. Roaring, he sends them hurtling into two Devlin's foes.
Having given his friends a better chance he smiles and quivering with adrenalin he backs slowly away from the horde. -----
Jarga fires Magic Missiles, uses a Hero Point to perform an extra action and fires Magic Missiles again.
He moves to -78,-CD
Magic missile 1 : 2 Damage to Z 49 Magic missile 2 : 3 Damage to Z 72 Magic missile 3 : 3 Damage to Z 59 Magic missile 4 : 3 Damage to Z 5-whatever-is-immediately-left-of-59
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 17 -- HP 28/28 d20+9=25 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2012 9:01:04 AM
Devlin nods to Siv as she clears off his assailant. He takes a quick breath and surveys the area. Looks bad, but than again when does it ever look good. His thoughts are quickly lost as the second wave of zombies rush him. He uses the press of undead to allow himself to be pushed back before slipping free of the grasping arms. He backs away from the creatures as far as he can
Actions: Escape Artist to slip the grapple: 25 Move 30' to the north/east away from the zombies. Toward Tally
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 17 -- HP 28/28 d20+11=30 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2012 10:54:02 AM
OOC: Adding in an acrobatics check to move through occupied spaces at speed. Accrobatics = 30
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 -- BLESS, ENLARGE d20+7=26 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2012 6:29:21 PM
Bruagh uses his shield to break the grip of the zombie grappling him. He then attempTs to fall back to 85/84,CD/CE
Break Grapple: 26
Delrid - 12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP 20/29 d20+9=21 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2012 9:16:26 PM
Delrid realizes he can't survive this fracas any linger and takes to the sky.
Next round he will start tossing Web around to clump and delay foes.
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 23/23 d20+4=7 ; d20+3=6 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2012 10:47:19 PM
Sam rides away from the hoard (ride check=5). (CF83)
We need to draw them over the lava! The support group needs to fall back!
Sam aims his golden crossbow at a zombie (Z38) and fires. The bolt hits the ground. (6 to hit)
Siv Firebeard - 26/11/25 - CMD 18 - SR 8 - HP 35/41 d20+13=16 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; Thursday January 12th, 2012 12:08:27 AM "That's what I've been gorram saying! Pull back behind the lava!" Siv wheels again, heading toward the rear of their formation and attempting to skewer another zombie along the way.
Move to -BZ-75 Attack using Ride-by Attack Target Z38 Attack 16 Damage 27
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C Thursday January 12th, 2012 1:38:44 AM OOC: *Applauds the Firefly reference*
Jarga steps back. Summoning balls of energy to start spinning about him, he hurls each into the skull of a zombie surrounding Devlin and Delrid, the rogue using the opportunity to roll to safety as the wizard levitates above the rotting grasps (I see the maximum distance is 20feet up, but can you move horizontally?)
Sam calls to pull back as [/b]Siv[/b] shatters another corpse to pieces and rides away.
BlackAxe shouts as he gets overrun by the horde, "Aye, pull back!" His shield bats two zombies and they go flying, but three more latch onto his massive dwarven boots. He kicks in frustration, sending two flying and a dangler.
Then Tally rides next to Sam, the gnome can smell... roses? The ruby red rose he has been channeling emits a wave of Rosy energy
The zombies, moving or otherwise in a 20-foot radius begin to evaporate into dust... until there is nothing but red sparkles in the sky.. "Like springtime" and he smiles.
RedForge is in awe, but grateful, he looks West, "And lets MOVE!" and begins running full-speed on his mount West. BlackAxe likely withdraws, mumbling something about Damn shallow lava pits...
Several hundred Zombies chase you into the ravine.
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 23/23 d20+4=15 ; d20+3=7 ; Thursday January 12th, 2012 12:50:37 PM
Sam rides to CA 75 and fires another bolt at Z35. This bolt hits the ground again like the prior bolt...
Delrid, land and run! You're covered in grease! They'll have trouble grabbing you! Everybody head in this direction!
ride check=15 to hit=7
ooc-What is the move allowance for a mule? Can't seem to find the number.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 -- BLESS, ENLARGE d20+6=16 ; Thursday January 12th, 2012 7:45:44 PM Bruagh sets off in a full out run, whistling for Sir Thunderbolt as he goes. He knows he can't mount in his enlarged state, but when he finally can it will be good to have his mount close.
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C d20+1=21 ; Thursday January 12th, 2012 7:55:07 PM "He's not going to make it" Tahni says quietly to herself. The others seem to have already moved away, and Delrid requires aid.
Tahni spurs Starbright forwards, towards Delrid and towards the zombies. Zombies. In recent times they have almost killed her several times, and here she is riding towards more of them.
"Yah" she calls to Starbright and she digs her heels in. (Spur Horse to move an extra 10ft this round. Ride check vs DC15: 21 = Pass (Nat 20 too). Tahni makes it to Delrid in 1 move action. DM: Starbright will also take 1D3 dmg)
"Drop down Delrid and come this way!" she calls out "We're getting out of here!"
"Get on!"
Once Delrid has mounted, Tahni will then turn Starbright away from the zombies and flee with the rest of the party.
OOC: Here's my plan Assuming Delrid descends and then mounts the pony next to him (2 move actions - and he'd be seated behind Tahni), Tahni can get to Delrid with 1 move action, then ride away with her second move action. Though I would expect the pony may be carrying a heavy load on the return trip. Fortunately Starbright looks to have the 'run' feat
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 17 -- HP 28/28 d20+4=21 ; d20+4=7 ; d8+2=5 ; Thursday January 12th, 2012 9:14:39 PM
Devlin sees Tahni rush off to get Delrid and tries to help. He lines up on the Zombies under the mage and fires the bolts sinking into undead flesh.
Actions: First shot = 21 Dam = 5 Second shot = 7
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 -- BLESS, ENLARGE Thursday January 12th, 2012 9:15:06 PM OOC: OOps, I just realized Delrid was still floating up in the air.
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C Thursday January 12th, 2012 9:42:13 PM OOC: Insert JourneyQuest quote here: "C'mon. Let's go save our wizard" :)
Jarga -- HP 18/18 -- CMD 11 --- AC 10/11/10 d20+4=10 ; Thursday January 12th, 2012 10:19:54 PM
Jarga sprints away to the West, looking over his shoulder towards Delrid and spies Tahni galloping to the rescue.
"ROPE!" he yells, puffing, " Throw him... *puff* rope! Drag him like a kite! "
He turns around, continues running and keeps an eye out for his horse.
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Perception : 10
Jarga runs to -68,-CH
Siv Firebeard - 26/11/25 - CMD 18 - SR 8 - HP 35/41 d20+13=28 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; Thursday January 12th, 2012 11:44:18 PM "Yoinks, and away!" Siv charges again.
Move to -BX-79 Target Z35 Attack 28 Damage 22
DM Addison d20=11 ; d20=15 ; d20=1 ; d20=2 ; d20=16 ; d3=1 ; d4=1 ; d4=3 ; Friday January 13th, 2012 12:52:46 AM
(OOC: Posting early. internet connection may not work tomorrow)
The brave Tahni spurs Starbright, making the mare snort in frustration, but she puts her head down and charges. gallop gallop gallop
Bolts fly over her head, smacking a Zombie in the face and dropping it to the ground, gifts from mountedDevlin and Sam's crossbows.
The Zombies smash into StarBright and Tahni and the Oracless rears the mare up, Claws scrape against her and two Zombies grab her hair, causing her to emit a terrified, bloodcurdling whinny. (Hit AC 15 and 16 for 4 1 and 3 +1 from spurring damage) Tahni whips the horse around and reaches up for Delrid hangs in the balance... and must lower himself to be latched upon or otherwise lassoed (LOL)
Jarga sees that to the east is a large Wall of Fire LeFleur is running around it to the SouthEast, as Braugh's Sir Thunderbolt and Seer run the NorthEast
You hear BlackAxe huff, "Ursie, you ungrateful bear! You know you run faster than I!
A popping sound is heard and zombie head flies through the land.... Siv hits another home run.
Jarga -- HP 18/18 -- CMD 11 --- AC 10/11/10 Friday January 13th, 2012 4:20:00 AM ooc: Hahaha image link fail made hilarious by fuzzy wikkle maminal!
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 23/23 Friday January 13th, 2012 9:09:01 AM Let's get moving! Drag them across the fire!
Sam rides NE towards the opening in the fire just beyond the rock. (Still not sure what my mule's move is, so double move whatever distance that is.)
Delrid - 12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP 20/29 Friday January 13th, 2012 11:16:53 AM
Delrid snares the rope, ties it to his waist (move action?) and casts Invisibility.
That's right, the CASTER KITE has been invented.
DM Addison Friday January 13th, 2012 1:01:59 PM
Tahni must succeed on a Use Rope DC 14 check or hit AC 12 to be able to throw it 20feet up for Delrid to catch
Jarga -- HP 18/18 -- CMD 11 --- AC 10/11/10 Friday January 13th, 2012 6:06:16 PM
Jarga calls out to Le Fleur to catch her attention and then sprints towards her.
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Jarga runs towards -BZ, -57 hoping Le Fleur will meet him a few feet closer so he can mount next round.
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 17 -- HP 28/28 d20+4=9 ; d20+4=10 ; Friday January 13th, 2012 6:13:13 PM
Devlin lets two more shots fly into the zombies around Tahni and the mage kite before turning in his saddle and urging Shade to follow the others. Keep moving hopefully more of the Zeds will fall into the lava.
Actions: [full round] Fire at zombies around Tahni Shot 1 = 9 Shot 2 = 10
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 -- BLESS, ENLARGE d20+9=25 ; d10+4=13 ; 2d6=6 ; Friday January 13th, 2012 8:10:15 PM
Realizing he forgot his friend dangling up in the air, Bruagh changes direction and smacks another Zed, doing his best to keep them off of Tahni.
Hit: 25 Damage: 13 piercing 6 holy
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C Friday January 13th, 2012 9:48:06 PM OOC: Couple of issues with the roping approach - Tahni has the Oracle's Haunted Curse, so would have to spend this round retrieving the rope. By that time, the zombies would be ready to grapple both Tahni and Starbright - Starbright is already injured. If the pony falls then both Tahni and Delrid are stuck - Tahni has poor ranged and rope skills. Even if she had the rope, chances are she wouldn't be able to rope Delrid anyway. Delrid could lower a rope to Tahni, but again, her rope handling skills are poor and she'd likely miss it.
The only way I can see that Delrid, Tahni and the pony can get out of there this round are for Delrid to 1. descend and 2. mount the pony. Tahni will then use a standard action to heal the pony, and then move it 40ft away from the zombies.
Delrid's call as to what he wants to do, but Tahni and Starbright are moving this round :)
Delrid - 12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP 20/29 Friday January 13th, 2012 10:41:05 PM
Sure, Delrid can "sink to your level" and ride for a few rounds. Still would like to get invisible...
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C Friday January 13th, 2012 10:51:20 PM lol :) quit floating about like an elf and get down here this instant young man
Jarga -- HP 18/18 -- CMD 11 --- AC 10/11/10 Monday January 16th, 2012 12:00:52 AM Check
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C Monday January 16th, 2012 12:32:47 AM
With Delrid now finally aboard (a wizard arrives precisely when he means to?), Tahni directs Starbright easterly and quickly moves away from the approaching undead
Pony has the Run feat, and assuming a heavy load, Starbright can move as far as 160ft. Move to -CJ,-68
Siv Firebeard - 26/11/25 - CMD 18 - SR 8 - HP 35/41 Monday January 16th, 2012 9:58:57 AM
Siv stays with the rest of the party, hanging towards the back to protect their rear.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 -- BLESS, ENLARGE Monday January 16th, 2012 2:25:57 PM
Bruagh stays to the rear right near Siv.
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 23/23 Monday January 16th, 2012 8:33:48 PM
check
Jarga -- HP 18/18 -- CMD 11 --- AC 10/11/10 Tuesday January 17th, 2012 12:11:07 AM check
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 -- BLESS, ENLARGE Tuesday January 17th, 2012 12:41:08 AM
Check
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 17 -- HP 28/28 Tuesday January 17th, 2012 1:48:32 PM
Ooc: just in case.
Devlin falls back with the rest of the group keeping the heavily armored fighters between him and the hoarse.
DM Addison Tuesday January 17th, 2012 11:28:45 PM
Bolts fly from Devlin's crossbows over Tahni and Delrid's heads as the wizards drops onto the horse and blinks into invisibilty.
The Oracle spurs the horse, claws scratching at its hind, and she feels a surge of heroism overwhelm her (Tahni gains a hero point for this selfless act)
Braugh[b] charges and slashes one to tiny sparkles near [b]Sib[b] who stands guard near the rear, but still keeping distance from the amassing horde.
[b]Jarga runs to LeFleur, and sees that the mare has lost control and began to panick, please someone succeed on a DC 12 Handle Animal to calm her down to be mounted! Jarga can do a RIde of 16 to mount her forcefully.
As you run, you see a huge mass of Onyx stone in front of you, it seems to emanate heat.
The wall of fire beyond erupts.
BlackAxe shouts backwards, "Left or Right?"
You must chose the path. Looking down left seems to have random vents of fire bursting from the ground, as the right path's stone crumbles with tremors....
(OOC: My internet is shut down until Feb 1st. I'm operating on Lab computers and CC's)
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 -- BLESS, ENLARGE d20+6=22 ; Wednesday January 18th, 2012 2:30:06 AM Bruagh attempts to calm LeFluer so that Jarga can mount up quickly.
"Looks like fire to the left... I vote we got that way, since that's probably what it's going to take to kill these suckers."
Handle Animal: 22 to Help Jarga with Lefluer
Delrid - 12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP 20/29 Wednesday January 18th, 2012 4:45:03 PM
Left it is. Glad I'm not left, floating, invisible, alone and unafraid!
Jarga -- HP 18/18 -- CMD 11 --- AC 10/11/10 d20=15 ; Wednesday January 18th, 2012 7:06:30 PM " Wooooaahhhh there girl " Jarga says soothingly, noting how Bruagh speaks softly with with confidence to his horse. He strokes her neck and promises to take care of her.
Knowing the horde approaches he mounts and rides after the others... to the left.
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Handle animal : 15 + Bruagh's assistance
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 17 -- HP 28/28 Wednesday January 18th, 2012 9:48:59 PM
Devlin and Sam weave there way through the fire. Avoiding any obvious dangers. Anyone have a way to protect us from the flames? Devlin shouts.
OOC: Dave (aka Sam) is out of town, I will be posting for him for a few days.
DM Addison Wednesday January 18th, 2012 9:56:29 PM
As you run into the chasm, the walls get steeper and gain in altitude. This must be a scar in the side of Forlorn Mountain.
The wind hits you in the back and feels wonderful and cool. This makes you realize the intensity of the heat before you.
Crumble bumble, boil and rumble
THe mountain shakes.
Siv Firebeard - 26/11/25 - CMD 18 - SR 8 - HP 35/41 Wednesday January 18th, 2012 11:03:26 PM
Siv raises her lance high, pennon flapping in the hot bursts of air that buffet them. "Ride on, brave companions! We must steel ourselves through the fire and flames! If we can but weather the fury of the storm, we will be heroes of our time!" She spurs Blue forward toward the left.
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C Thursday January 19th, 2012 2:32:02 AM
Tahni takes a more cautious approach - as seems to be her way. She will try and guide Starbright closer to Seer to allow the still invisible Delrid to mount his own pony.
"This had better not be a lava tunnel" she worries, looking behind her.
Delrid - 12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP 20/29 Thursday January 19th, 2012 5:33:30 AM
Delrid looks for an optimal passage in which to place a web spell. He wants to place it immediately behind the last member of the party, even if it means one or two zombies are included.
Then, once some separation is gained he wants to create a silent image at an offshoot or fork to emulate the parties trail. Hopefully this will lead the zombies to a fiery death instead of a Dwarven buffet (with horse d'oeuvres).
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 -- BLESS, ENLARGE d20=17 ; Thursday January 19th, 2012 6:39:21 PM
Bruagh considers riding on, keeping his eyes on the trail.
OOC: Bad pun Ben, bad pun. I like bad puns.
Perception: 17
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 17 -- HP 28/28 d20+7=13 ; Friday January 20th, 2012 9:39:31 AM
Devlin and Sam follow on with the group. Devlin is wary of the surroundings while Sam recites a short tale of a hero that went down, down, down through a ring of fire. Only to come out the other side unscathed.
Perception = 13
DM Addison 2d6=12 ; d20=12 ; d20=13 ; d20=12 ; d20=6 ; Friday January 20th, 2012 10:41:58 AM Jarga successfully calms LeFleur down and mounts her, guiding the steed to the left passage with the group.
It appears Devlin and Sam is in front (correct?).
As they step into the ravine wooooosh A rush of flame jets from a crag in the side, Devlin and Sam please succeed on DC 14 Reflex save (trap-like) or take 12 fire damage! If you move at half-speed through the chasm, you get +2 to reflex saves as you are taking time to look for patterns.
Delrid is pulled behind Tahni, and he sees that the passages get narrow and a web spell could easily be strung between two stalagmite-like structures, and if you wait a bit, even connected to either side of the chasm. (The web is a 20-foot radius right? So when the chasm gets below 40-feet wide, it can stretch across)
Braugh and Siv remain to the back and as the group moves forward.
Four zombies rush the warriors (miss AC 12, 13, 12, and 6), and more pile behind them.
Woooosh. A bout of flame erupts beneath one of the zeds as it approaches, incinerating it instantly.
Tally says, "We cant run through this blindly or we will be toast."
How fast do you move down the craggy pathway? Half-speed will make all the DCs to avoid flame go down by 2, but will result in more zeds catching you from behind... and so on in that ratio
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 17 -- HP 28/28 d20+9=28 ; d20+7=12 ; Friday January 20th, 2012 11:03:39 AM
Devlin's quick reflexes allow him to easily pull the reigns short and dodge the flames. Sam's careful eye allows the Gnome to sidestep the gout of flame as well. Were going to have to take it slow in here or risk cooking ourselves for the Zeds. Devlin shouts to the group.
Devlin Reflex = 30 Sam Reflex = 14
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 -- BLESS, ENLARGE d20+9=13 ; d10+4=13 ; 2d6=11 ; Friday January 20th, 2012 4:21:33 PM Bruagh mounted atop Sir Thunderbolt stands by Siv against the horde approaching from the rear. He slashes at the nearest undead creature, hoping to keep them at bay as long as possible.
Hit AC 13 Damage: 13 Slashing, 11 Holy
Tahni -- AC21/15/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 35/35 -- SR8 -- Rob C d8=4 ; Sunday January 22nd, 2012 6:02:47 PM "Agreed!" Tahni calls back to Devlin. She places a hand on Starbright's neck, and channels her healing gift into the injured animal (Cast Cure Light Wounds on Starbright. Healed for 4+3=7pts).
It's the least she can do, given she was the one that caused some of the injuries.
"I hope that starts to make up for it" she comments quietly to the pony
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